Café Italia

1567 River St, Bowling Green
(270) 495-1399

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Kelly Barnes

We made reservations for 6:00 for a party of 16 for my wife’s and another lady’s birthday dinner we arrive 15-20 minutes early and was told we have another reservation at 6 for 18 and had another reservation for 15 at 5 and as soon as she had us a place we would get seated at about 10 minutes to 6 we watched them bring their food food to the table of the party of 15 when we asked we was told it not 6 yet it’s 5:59 🤦🏼‍♂️ if you can’t handle and have room for multiple large parties then just tell them this was a two trip experience for me my first and last we went 3 minutes down the road to Danny’s Italiania was taken care of and had amazing food so I would recommend Danny’s if your looking for true authentic Italian cuisine

Steve Hedgecock

My fiance and I stopped in about an hour before closing on Christmas eve, and we had a wonderful dinner. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer, lightly breaded, seasoned and fried just right. We ordered the seafood combo and the mussels and shrimp diablo, the seafood and pasta was delicious and cooked perfectly. Our server Ali was amazing, thank you for taking great care of us!

Kim Thomas Daugherty

Valon was an awesome waiter. He made our dinner just perfect

Joey McCutchen

The absolute best Italian food Bowling Green has!

Nicole Knight

Great Gluten dish! Amazing customer service from all waitresses that past our table. Its very clean and cozy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

San Diego

Lovely experience. Our meals were delicious, the ambience subtle, the servers respectful yet warmly friendly. Cafe Italia is a true gift to Bowling Green.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Underwood

Food was good but small portions. We will go back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

A Cecil

I love this restaurant! The food is wonderful and the service has never disappointed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sara klosterman

I’ve only been once, unfortunately. This place is amazing! Check it out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Cates

Their tiramisu is the best I’ve had in the United States! The owner, Reina actually makes it and it is terrific. If you’re anywhere near Bowling Green, stop in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Salina Rae Silver

~Try the Salmon Picatta~

Phenomenal. Favorite Italian place in Kentucky.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melissa Hardin

Absolutely delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Sampler

M.E.B.

Wow, what a surprise and great experience some of the best Italian food I've ever had in my 60 plus years living on two continents and nine major metropolitan areas. This place is a true gem.... I can't believe it's in Bowling Green of all places.... worth the wait and worth the drive... thank you to the owners and Chef for your commitment to Excellence and great homemade Italian food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Lobster Ravioli

Greg Tucker

Great customer service, very professional, food is phenomenal!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pasta Combo, Pasta Sampler

William Clark

We LOVE this place! When we tell people about it, they ask where is it. I try to explain how close it is to downtown, but not being too familiar with BG I get lost. What I can tell you is IT TASTES LIKE ITALY. 28 combined years in the military, my wife and I have been all over the world porting several times in Naples, Rome, and Marsala and this restaurant reflects every memory ever made there. We will be soon going back for our 6th visit soon.

Each time we have visited we have had a different server. They are all great! Valen our most recent server was fantastic! Allie was the best! Katelyn was the tops. David was awesome! The owners daughter served us the first time, and while we don't remember her first name-wonderful! Finally the owner, Rena, over the top for everything.

All of our meals have been mid to late afternoon, weekday and weekend. We have seen the place packed with wedding parties, lunch crowds, and early dates. We've seen normal patronage as well. Not once could we tell a delay in service, or a change in atmosphere.

Documenting this experience has been a pleasure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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