Lil Mazzara's
102 Washington St E, Athens
(256) 937-3007
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Lil Mazzara’s Italian is a local favorite for delicious, authentic Italian food and warm, welcoming service. Perfect for client dinners or casual team outings—we love supporting this amazing spot in our community!
I do not usually make a review, but I felt the need to after our experience today. My 4 year old son and I went in for lunch today. He wanted the burger but not a “fancy” burger. He’s a cheese, pickles, and mustard kind of guy. I asked our waitress if they had those products and she said she thought they might. A gentleman, who I am assuming is either the manager or the owner, stopped by a couple times to engage with my son. Then he brought us our food and mentioned he ran to the store just for mustard for his burger. I didn’t not expect them to do that, but that gesture goes a long way for a business who relies on good customer service to retain repeat customers. I live 1.5 hours away, but visit about twice a month to check in on a business I own in the area. We will definitely be back 💕
My husband and I have been several times and tonight we were joined by some our family . It was their first time and most definitely not their last. Our server Andrew was fantastic. They had a packed house tonight but Andrew was so attentive, super friendly, answered our questions and did not make us feel rushed. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the manager took the time to stop by all the tables and check on everyone. Those are the special touches that go a long way. I highly recommend for the delicious food, the incredible service and the ambience is perfect.
Amanda was an amazing Server! She kept our glasses full of water and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed! This was our first trip to Lil Mazzaras and we’ll definitely be back! The chicken Marsala was amazing 🤩
We went here last night for our 3 year date-Aversary. They went absolutely above and beyond to make our night extra special. They even helped him with the proposal and the manager videoed it. Definitely a night we won't forget
Atmosphere was relaxing with classic songs from Sinatra, Vic Demone, etc. Food was excellent with good portions. The Shrimp Scampi was a great starter. The Oxtail Ravioli was excellent. The Norwegian Salmon was cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oxtail Mushroom Ravioli
The food was delicious. We will be back. Be prepared to take food home though, as they give you plenty. The limoncello cake was truly one of the best desserts I've had. Bailey was a great server and made great recommendations. This is a great spot for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manager fires servers for getting second jobs, manager is a alcoholic and shows up late constantly wish is hilarious. They also don't do training meals and are very cheap compared to even corporate restaurants. Over priced restaurant compared to southern table or salty cod it would be much wiser to go there. Or go to cheaper options that are still good. Just saying if your going to a expensive restaurant, salty cod and southern table are you best bet. They know how actually innovate and change the menus at those places. Lil mazz can only do Italian food.
The entire service was good even if I doubt that can mirror a truly Sicilian and Italian dinner's style.In Italy where I come from we do not use on our dishes so much overwhelming cream on our ravioli e more.Focaccia was delicious.The cioppino appetizers was good musseln and norma size l mollusc ...Still too much way of brod ..it was unneecessary.An italian dish is prepared with simplicity and taste to the eyes and the palat.The canelloni was the wrong choice of pasta with guanciale which it pairs better with bucatini pasta a bigger diameter of spaghetti.The guanciale can slide better through the pasta and create an osmosis with other ingredients without separating them.
My mushroom risotto was not what I excpected...The rice was cooked too long and I doubt it was Riso Arborio for risotti,however I cannot verify because the size of. The grain was deceiving in texture .The mushroom were too big size,almost added with unloved care and very salty.Making a risotto is not making just the rice and adding large pieces of mushroom but caring for the dish ..the was missing parsley and 1/2 cup.of DRY white wine. And I Add a little butter that it helps to form a soft taste to the dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The spaghetti and meat balls had me speechless! I didn’t know they could make a sauce be so amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Tiramisu
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Ambiance was nice for a romantic date night. We had the eggplant parmesan and shrimp scampi and we're not disappointed. And their homemade tiramisu was deeelish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend! Service was fantastic, Everything was so tasty! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Chicken Carbonara Pasta
Absolutely amazing! If we could give it 10 stars we would! The food is absolutely amazing. My taste buds were in heaven! Everything is so fresh and nothing like I have ever tasted. Absolutely delicious! The service is top notch from the minute we walked in to the minute we walked out. We could tell everyone there wanted to be there & had a smile on their face! Taylor was the best server we have ever had at any restaurant! We will no doubt be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Had lunch here with clients and it was perfect, terrific service, great food and good ambiance!! Will be back for sure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
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