What a gem Italia and river city grill. This is why we moved here. First time here. Will be regulars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana
Steven Guyette
One of the best restaurants in Punta Gorda. All the staff is amazing. It is great to see the owners Diane and Doug there all the time and always make time to say hi to everyone. You need to try the “Duke of Soups” specials, everyone I tried was fantastic. I also need to mention we go to Italia every Friday night and always look forward to it. Keep up the great work team
Dietary restrictions: My son has several food allergies and they are more than accommodating.
Parking: Easy parking in the garage right behind the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Campbell
Great food. Great drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rod Flick
Veal Marsala was the worst I have ever had. No flavor and the sauce was more like gravy. Poor quality veal. Service was not good and the restaurant was extremely loud....Not going back again...
Andrea Gomez
Where to even begin? The place was open later for New Years Eve. The atmosphere, very settling for the restaurant. The staff all very friendly. The bread and oil they provide tasteful and wonderfully crunchy and soft. But truly, the real reason for this review, I love chicken franchese but it’s not on the menu.. I was fully dedicated to ordering something else on their menu but my boyfriend put a thought in my idea of asking if they could maybe make it for me, what’s the worse they could say? No.. I have to order what I already was going to order. But they let me know that the chef will gladly make it for me and my daughter. Made from scratch, sauce from scratch. I cannot thank the chef, the waiter and the owner enough for making this dinning experience amazing. 5/5 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Bielby
Really some of the finest Italian cuisine I have had in awhile. The preparation and presentation was so good, i would go back for that. Server left us for probably 15 minutes before we even had water. Water refresh was not on her mind. My wife thought the staff needed training. We waited longer for everything it seemed.
The table was tight. We had to move it to get comfortable. Sound was loud..need to work on acoustics and staff training imo.
Having said all that, my hats off to the chef. He saved our evening to be honest, so we may go back to this place when in PG.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Tammy Cannon
Poor excuse for Italian food. I ordered chicken Marsala chicken consisted of two chicken tenders with tendons running through it. The Marsala sauce was watery and no taste. Will never go back! Olive Garden is better which is saying much.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Debbie Pascarella
Love the food. The staff is friendly and very attentive
From the fresh flavors of the house salad, distinct and well matched, to the crispy outside and soft inside warm bread, the well poured wine to the incredible entrees...the marriage of flavors so well curated...and finally, the simple perfect cup of coffee with the best Limoncello I've ever indulged in! Wonderfully curated atmosphere, delightful consistent service, and as always, yet another series of perfectly prepared and plated courses. Thank you for the summer specials for us year rounders!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wine, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata
Jennifer Eisenberg
I had a surprise party for my Mother's Birthday in the private room last weekend. The staff made everything easy from making the reservation to accommodating requests and the party itself. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The service was great and everyone loved the food. Plus, the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
Chicken piccata is the best and it is only place I get to go to have it once or twice a year when I get taken out here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Amy Ruppel
Nice I will be going there again and will bring Friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Gray
Had dinner on a recent trip to Punta Gorda. By far this is the best Italian food in the south. I can say this being from Connecticut. This is a must stop for anyone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Italian Wine, Chicken Marsala
Chris Harrington
The best chicken marsala over angel hair pasta I ever had. Just awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joyce Stivison
Moved away came back for Dr Appt..Kinzy our bartender for years always great...ate at the bar as well...super food and service!
What a gem Italia and river city grill. This is why we moved here. First time here. Will be regulars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana
One of the best restaurants in Punta Gorda. All the staff is amazing. It is great to see the owners Diane and Doug there all the time and always make time to say hi to everyone. You need to try the “Duke of Soups” specials, everyone I tried was fantastic. I also need to mention we go to Italia every Friday night and always look forward to it.
Keep up the great work team
Dietary restrictions: My son has several food allergies and they are more than accommodating.
Parking: Easy parking in the garage right behind the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Great drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veal Marsala was the worst I have ever had. No flavor and the sauce was more like gravy. Poor quality veal. Service was not good and the restaurant was extremely loud....Not going back again...
Where to even begin? The place was open later for New Years Eve. The atmosphere, very settling for the restaurant. The staff all very friendly. The bread and oil they provide tasteful and wonderfully crunchy and soft. But truly, the real reason for this review, I love chicken franchese but it’s not on the menu.. I was fully dedicated to ordering something else on their menu but my boyfriend put a thought in my idea of asking if they could maybe make it for me, what’s the worse they could say? No.. I have to order what I already was going to order. But they let me know that the chef will gladly make it for me and my daughter. Made from scratch, sauce from scratch. I cannot thank the chef, the waiter and the owner enough for making this dinning experience amazing. 5/5 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really some of the finest Italian cuisine I have had in awhile. The preparation and presentation was so good, i would go back for that. Server left us for probably 15 minutes before we even had water. Water refresh was not on her mind. My wife thought the staff needed training. We waited longer for everything it seemed.
The table was tight. We had to move it to get comfortable. Sound was loud..need to work on acoustics and staff training imo.
Having said all that, my hats off to the chef. He saved our evening to be honest, so we may go back to this place when in PG.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Poor excuse for Italian food. I ordered chicken Marsala chicken consisted of two chicken tenders with tendons running through it. The Marsala sauce was watery and no taste. Will never go back! Olive Garden is better which is saying much.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Love the food. The staff is friendly and very attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti, Chicken Piccata, Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana
From the fresh flavors of the house salad, distinct and well matched, to the crispy outside and soft inside warm bread, the well poured wine to the incredible entrees...the marriage of flavors so well curated...and finally, the simple perfect cup of coffee with the best Limoncello I've ever indulged in! Wonderfully curated atmosphere, delightful consistent service, and as always, yet another series of perfectly prepared and plated courses. Thank you for the summer specials for us year rounders!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wine, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata
I had a surprise party for my Mother's Birthday in the private room last weekend. The staff made everything easy from making the reservation to accommodating requests and the party itself. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The service was great and everyone loved the food. Plus, the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti
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Chicken piccata is the best and it is only place I get to go to have it once or twice a year when I get taken out here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata
Nice I will be going there again and will bring Friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner on a recent trip to Punta Gorda. By far this is the best Italian food in the south. I can say this being from Connecticut. This is a must stop for anyone
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmigiana, Italian Wine, Chicken Marsala
The best chicken marsala over angel hair pasta I ever had. Just awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moved away came back for Dr Appt..Kinzy our bartender for years always great...ate at the bar as well...super food and service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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