The chef never disappoints this is my 3rd visit nd every visit the food was immaculate in my opinion you'll never find another restaurant better for the pallet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl LeBlanc
Excellent meal, great service , wonderful atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Caffery
This restaurant is a jewel. I've had the pleasure of eating here since I was a teenager in the 80s when I first tried the stuffed rainbow trout and could order nothing else for long after. Literally everything I've had here is amazing. The fact that their house cabernet is my favorite go-to J Lohr doesn't hurt either.
Friday nights means Walter Jr. playing in the back room so I always go for the back room on Friday nights. Low lights, candles, and a great atmosphere here helps the mood get right. Be sure to make a reservation, you'll need it.
This is gourmet Italian with a Cajun flair. You MUST try iMonelli. Be sure to ask for their house fresh-baked warm bread with their oil and vinegar. Their Oyster Rockefeller Soup, Duck and Andoille Gumbo, Oyster Spaghetti, Seafood Stuffed Tortelloni, Veal Ossobuco, and Seafood Crepes appetizer must be tried as well so, just keep going back until accomplished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martín Jesús Manzano
I must say good quality was good, atmosphere was nice, it is a quite place despite it was full, service was awesome, they took care of us in every single detail
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
anirudh girey
Imonelli is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Lafayette. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting—perfect for a romantic dinner or a special evening out. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the seafood crepes and the soft-shell crab, and both were rich in flavor and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell there’s real passion in the kitchen.
Service was just as impressive—attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening.
If you're looking for top-tier Italian cuisine with a Southern flair, Imonelli is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Fontenot
Fantastic wait staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shell
My new favorite dining experience! Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark L. Abshire
Food awesome as usual. Walter Jr. was amazing as well. Good to get out and enjoy great music, food and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Sarver
AMAZING experience! Grace was our server and she was phenomenal! Our favorites were the seafood crepes and dessert (turtle cheesecake & white chocolate bread pudding). Thank you Imonelli’s
Best soft shell crabs around! 2 soft shell crabs topped with lump crabmeat and lemon butter! Wow! Everything on the menu is awesome and always cooked perfect. Service is always 5-star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mateo Atwi
We had a great time at iMonelli. Our server Sarah was excellent. We had the crab and artichoke dip with fried eggplant to start. The crab and artichoke was excellent. The fresh bread was also excellent. The sorbet was a great pallet cleanser and transition to the Rack of Lab plate. The lab was excellent as was the oyster spaghetti.
I definitely recommend it as a nice quieter restaurant to have a meaningful dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DEBORAH CRAWFORD
On a quick weekend trip, my husband and I googled restaurants in Lafayette. We came across this restaurant just to try something different. It was winner! Although we came at 1:45, not knowing that they closed at 2:00, we were welcomed in to dine anyway! Both of the waitresses on shift were perfect to us ( this was Friday lunch time). The food was very good and the atmosphere was perfect for an Italian restaurant. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoey Lindsey
Overall a good experience. We had the eggplant fries to start, great texture. For entrees we ordered the veal chop special and the rack of lamb. The veal chop was chewy and tough to eat but the flavor was great, most likely would not get again. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the turtle cheesecake and coffee, the cheesecake was rich and delicious. Would definitely go back again but order something other than the veal. Grace was a wonderful server, very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Fries
Kristina Six
Best crab cakes ever! All of the food is delicious.
The chef never disappoints this is my 3rd visit nd every visit the food was immaculate in my opinion you'll never find another restaurant better for the pallet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent meal, great service , wonderful atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a jewel. I've had the pleasure of eating here since I was a teenager in the 80s when I first tried the stuffed rainbow trout and could order nothing else for long after. Literally everything I've had here is amazing. The fact that their house cabernet is my favorite go-to J Lohr doesn't hurt either.
Friday nights means Walter Jr. playing in the back room so I always go for the back room on Friday nights. Low lights, candles, and a great atmosphere here helps the mood get right. Be sure to make a reservation, you'll need it.
This is gourmet Italian with a Cajun flair. You MUST try iMonelli. Be sure to ask for their house fresh-baked warm bread with their oil and vinegar. Their Oyster Rockefeller Soup, Duck and Andoille Gumbo, Oyster Spaghetti, Seafood Stuffed Tortelloni, Veal Ossobuco, and Seafood Crepes appetizer must be tried as well so, just keep going back until accomplished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I must say good quality was good, atmosphere was nice, it is a quite place despite it was full, service was awesome, they took care of us in every single detail
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Imonelli is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Lafayette. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting—perfect for a romantic dinner or a special evening out.
The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the seafood crepes and the soft-shell crab, and both were rich in flavor and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell there’s real passion in the kitchen.
Service was just as impressive—attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening.
If you're looking for top-tier Italian cuisine with a Southern flair, Imonelli is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic wait staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite dining experience! Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food awesome as usual. Walter Jr. was amazing as well. Good to get out and enjoy great music, food and friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING experience! Grace was our server and she was phenomenal! Our favorites were the seafood crepes and dessert (turtle cheesecake & white chocolate bread pudding). Thank you Imonelli’s
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite places to eat
Restaurantji Recommends
Best soft shell crabs around! 2 soft shell crabs topped with lump crabmeat and lemon butter! Wow! Everything on the menu is awesome and always cooked perfect. Service is always 5-star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great time at iMonelli. Our server Sarah was excellent. We had the crab and artichoke dip with fried eggplant to start. The crab and artichoke was excellent. The fresh bread was also excellent. The sorbet was a great pallet cleanser and transition to the Rack of Lab plate. The lab was excellent as was the oyster spaghetti.
I definitely recommend it as a nice quieter restaurant to have a meaningful dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On a quick weekend trip, my husband and I googled restaurants in Lafayette. We came across this restaurant just to try something different. It was winner! Although we came at 1:45, not knowing that they closed at 2:00, we were welcomed in to dine anyway! Both of the waitresses on shift were perfect to us ( this was Friday lunch time). The food was very good and the atmosphere was perfect for an Italian restaurant. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall a good experience. We had the eggplant fries to start, great texture. For entrees we ordered the veal chop special and the rack of lamb. The veal chop was chewy and tough to eat but the flavor was great, most likely would not get again. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the turtle cheesecake and coffee, the cheesecake was rich and delicious. Would definitely go back again but order something other than the veal. Grace was a wonderful server, very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Fries
Best crab cakes ever! All of the food is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Crab Cake, Veal Chop
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