Fanellos Authentic Italian Restaurant

I usually really enjoy this establishment. Today was a 180 of what the service normally is like.

We asked for a booth and the young girl with dark brown hair told us it would only be a 5 minute wait. So we waited for it. Then the brunette decides to give our booth away to another couple that just walked in.

The brunette makes us wait longer without informing us of what she did. She then sits us at a table with zero explanation or apology. She wouldn’t take accountability for her massive screw up as a hostess.

We decided to get up and leave because the booth is gone and could be up to an hour wait for that to open, along with the crappy young minded attitude of not even writing our names down to put us in line for the booth.

Your establishment is by no means cheap. If you want to maintain high prices, you must mirror your prices with excellent service.

Please take this review as a learning opportunity. We will be back in a later date when perhaps these issues have been dealt with.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Great food with great people independently owned businesses support small businesses

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great meal. It was our first time here. They have an upcharge if you order an appetizer as entree which is odd to me as my dining companion ordered several things. My chicken carbonate was RICH. It was good but the sauce was a bit thick. Salad and bread were great. I'll definitely be back to try more things. Service was very friendly and efficient.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

What a delightful experience. The food was good. The salad was the best I've had in a long time. The drinks were good and the server was so sweet. Great time and will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad Dressings, Garlic Bread and Salad, Baked Mostaccioli

Wow! Great family dining experience! Service was spot on! Salad was worth 2 helpings - and the salad dressing was the best!! Great food and wonderful atmosphere. Our table had 5 different dishes and everyone was really happy with thier choice. Will be going back very soon!

Quiet, quaint, friendly. Amazing pasta as always!

Absolutely charming spot with great service! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The salad was super fresh, and they offer both red and white dressings—pro tip: mix them together for an unexpectedly amazing combo! We had the gnocchi with spicy sauce and the chicken carbonara, and both were outstanding. Rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. This place is a gem—can’t wait to come back!

We ordered takeout of the veal parmigiana. It was mediocre. We felt the sauce was too sweet. We also asked for angel hair pasta but it came with linguine. Maybe the lasagna is better.

Visiting South Bend wanting a good Italian dinner for a group of 10.
The good - salad and garlic bread

The not so good - I love a good eggplant parm. Fresh eggplant cooked with bread crumbs topped with melted mozzarella cheese served with marinara and a side of pasta. What I got wete 4 small round pieces of eggplant that were black and mushy. Like they had been cooked before and were old. The red sauce on the pasta had a different taste….kind of sweet. Not a good marinara sauce.
Couple of others in our group commented their food was just fair.

The decor looks dated….straight out of the 80s. Lots of plastic plants all over the place.

So if you are looking for great Italian food suggest you try somewhere else.

We went for the first time and the food and service were amazing! We will be back for sure!!! 🍝

This place was Awesome. We celebrated our 16th Anniversary together here. They should be open more then 3 days a week. We made a reservation just in case being game day today. This place was more delicious then we could have imagined!!!

Love their Italian food. Make sure to mix the salad dressings together, you won't be disappointed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Mostaccioli, Homemade House Salad Dressing

Volume of the music was a touch loud.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Homemade House Salad Dressing, House Made Dressings

The BEST homemade Salad dressing EVER. The food was exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Carbonara, Salad Dressings, Tiramisu Cake Slice

Food was overcooked and dry. Salad was good. Service was just ok

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Baked Mostaccioli