It was an interesting experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, with dim lighting, thoughtful decorations, and a movie playing in the background that adds to the ambiance. However, the restaurant is quite small, and there was only one server when we arrived.
When we first walked in, the server passed by us several times without greeting us or letting us know, “I’ll be right with you,” which felt a bit odd. This left us standing there awkwardly until she eventually acknowledged us.
After we were seated, the table seemed a bit “wet,” even with the table cloth on, which was not what I would expect from a restaurant with this kind of atmosphere.
As for the food, it was a bit salty for our taste, though that might just be our preference.
Overall, the staff were very nice, but some simple improvements, such as better customer acknowledgment and attention to table cleanliness, could make a big difference. That’s why I’m giving it 4 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Breadsticks
John Smetana
We went there to celebrate our anniversary. Reserved a booth for two. Tried their Wedding soup. It was delicious. The breadsticks were so fresh and light. The dipping sauce was bursting with flavor. I ordered Shrimp Scampi and my wife had the Choice Steak Cuts. Both meals were fabulous. We finished it off with desert. It was a great evening! We will be back again.
Parking: We had street parking within 20 feet of the entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barzini's House Salad, Breadsticks, Marinated Falsa Chianina Choice Steak Cuts, Steak, Zesty Italian Soup
J A
I ordered cheese tortellini. It was good but I feel like it could have had more sauce. The breadsticks were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joe Lochli
I did eat there, you asking to remove a valid review shows how questionable of an establishment this is.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sandi Bulthuis
Very fun little place. So cozy and the food was great. The server and the cook were friendly and prompt. Will definitely eat there again.
We’ve visited 2 times so far and both times the food was great! We’ve had the steak Alfredo and the Red sauce and angel hair pasta. The red sauce is the best I’ve had compared to any other restaurant. We also really enjoy the breadsticks-they are delicious, light and buttery. It has a great unique atmosphere, that is intimate and great for a date night or family meal. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Sticks, Fat Clemenza's Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce
David Everett
“Those breadsticks came from heaven” - my girlfriend
Other than that the food was definitely delicious, it’s kind of a casual - fancy vibe. You could come with jeans and a T or a suit and nobody would bat an eye. Great date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Sticks
Marinda LaBrosse
We decided to try this restaurant since we live so close and it looked like a good place. The atmosphere is cute and very small with a big screen TV playing the Godfather movies. The service is excellent and very friendly. The food was just not it. It tasted like everything was from jars or cans and everything was drowning in oil. I got the steak bites which were cooked well, but soaked in oil and not super flavorful. The green beans with bacon were pretty good, but the mashed potatoes and gravy were like they were from a jar. My family gor the shrimp scampi and shrimp Alfredo which were both un-appetizing. My teen, who eats almost anything, didn't like his Alfredo. The tiramisu was probably the worst thing on the menu. It's one of my favorite deserts and this place just didn't make it well at all. To spend $100 on dinner for it to taste like it was from jars was hard to justify.
Overall, we won't be going back there. I had high hopes for the place, but it just didn't hit the mark.
If you like bland food that tastes like it was from a jar, then you'll love the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Teresa Cleveland
Been here twice. Loved our wait staff both times. Enjoy the setting and the food. We will come again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Athina S
I went here last night with my boyfriend and were pleasantly surprised. The service was fantastic and the decor was fun and kitschy. The service was top notch and rivals high end fine dining restaurants in the city. The server recommended us the dipper potatoes and they were randomly the best potatoes I’ve ever ordered at a restaurant. They were perfectly crispy and flavorful. The cheese sauce was also divine. We were excited to see that our entrees came with the breadsticks, the other available appetizer that we didn’t get to try. Let me just say that that was one of the best breadsticks my boyfriend and I have ever tasted in our lives. It was unbelievable and reminiscent of a flaky butter crescent. We’ve been to many places together and I’ve never seen my boyfriend so happy about the food. Our only critique is the salt. Our entrees were pretty salty so we will request less sodium when we go back. However the experience and service makes up for the heavy hand which is a rare experience in itself.
We were not acknowledged upon entering the restaurant for several minutes, despite the hostess walking past us and seeing us. When we were finally seated, someone from the kitchen did deliver water and menus fairly promptly, but the /waitress did not approach out table for nearly 10 minutes. One we put in our order for drinks and food (all at once). the service was good. Food was fantastic!
Gary Borgendale
First time here. Great atmosphere. Steak Alfredo- tender steak bites with great flavor Alfredo.
Owner Dan shared with us the history and food selections-very enjoyable.
Modest price.
S. T.
Just discovered this Italian gem!! Completely worth the drive (I live about 35 minutes away). First of all my family is Deeply Italian, I grew up eating my Grandma's secret family spaghetti sauce.? So trust me when I say that Barzini's cuisine is very Authentic!!?? ?? Everything we ordered was mouth watering, service fantastic (Senait our server was awesome), and the ambiance was like a cozy mobster joint you wish ya would've known about soona. Come and taste a little bit of Italy, I highly recommend "Vitalli's Mouth Watering Shrimp Scampi"!! Also if you're a fan of The Godfather movies you're gonna LOVE the decor?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Breadsticks with a Cup of Meat Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Fries, Steak, Chocolate Lava Cake, Fat Clemenza's Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce, Steak Alfredo Corleone, Side of Shrimp
Julie Klund-Schubert
First time at Barzini’s. Food, service, atmosphere was all great. We shared a nice bottle of wine, some breadsticks with Alfredo and marinara sauces, and Italian wedding soup. We were given steak bites to try—delicious. I brought home spaghetti for spouse. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Breadsticks with a Cup of Meat Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Steak, Zesty Italian Soup
Monika Westphaln
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, cozy and dark very nice for a romantic dinner. However our waitress looked like she just came from the gym and wasn't great service. Also would have been nice if there was a bathroom.
It was an interesting experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice, with dim lighting, thoughtful decorations, and a movie playing in the background that adds to the ambiance. However, the restaurant is quite small, and there was only one server when we arrived.
When we first walked in, the server passed by us several times without greeting us or letting us know, “I’ll be right with you,” which felt a bit odd. This left us standing there awkwardly until she eventually acknowledged us.
After we were seated, the table seemed a bit “wet,” even with the table cloth on, which was not what I would expect from a restaurant with this kind of atmosphere.
As for the food, it was a bit salty for our taste, though that might just be our preference.
Overall, the staff were very nice, but some simple improvements, such as better customer acknowledgment and attention to table cleanliness, could make a big difference. That’s why I’m giving it 4 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Breadsticks
We went there to celebrate our anniversary. Reserved a booth for two. Tried their Wedding soup. It was delicious. The breadsticks were so fresh and light. The dipping sauce was bursting with flavor. I ordered Shrimp Scampi and my wife had the Choice Steak Cuts. Both meals were fabulous. We finished it off with desert. It was a great evening! We will be back again.
Parking: We had street parking within 20 feet of the entrance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barzini's House Salad, Breadsticks, Marinated Falsa Chianina Choice Steak Cuts, Steak, Zesty Italian Soup
I ordered cheese tortellini. It was good but I feel like it could have had more sauce. The breadsticks were delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I did eat there, you asking to remove a valid review shows how questionable of an establishment this is.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Very fun little place. So cozy and the food was great. The server and the cook were friendly and prompt. Will definitely eat there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Sticks, Chocolate Lava Cake, Vitalli's Mouth Watering Shrimp Scampi
We’ve visited 2 times so far and both times the food was great! We’ve had the steak Alfredo and the Red sauce and angel hair pasta. The red sauce is the best I’ve had compared to any other restaurant. We also really enjoy the breadsticks-they are delicious, light and buttery. It has a great unique atmosphere, that is intimate and great for a date night or family meal. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Sticks, Fat Clemenza's Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce
“Those breadsticks came from heaven” - my girlfriend
Other than that the food was definitely delicious, it’s kind of a casual - fancy vibe. You could come with jeans and a T or a suit and nobody would bat an eye. Great date night spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Sticks
We decided to try this restaurant since we live so close and it looked like a good place. The atmosphere is cute and very small with a big screen TV playing the Godfather movies. The service is excellent and very friendly. The food was just not it. It tasted like everything was from jars or cans and everything was drowning in oil. I got the steak bites which were cooked well, but soaked in oil and not super flavorful. The green beans with bacon were pretty good, but the mashed potatoes and gravy were like they were from a jar. My family gor the shrimp scampi and shrimp Alfredo which were both un-appetizing. My teen, who eats almost anything, didn't like his Alfredo. The tiramisu was probably the worst thing on the menu. It's one of my favorite deserts and this place just didn't make it well at all. To spend $100 on dinner for it to taste like it was from jars was hard to justify.
Overall, we won't be going back there. I had high hopes for the place, but it just didn't hit the mark.
If you like bland food that tastes like it was from a jar, then you'll love the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Been here twice. Loved our wait staff both times. Enjoy the setting and the food. We will come again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I went here last night with my boyfriend and were pleasantly surprised. The service was fantastic and the decor was fun and kitschy. The service was top notch and rivals high end fine dining restaurants in the city. The server recommended us the dipper potatoes and they were randomly the best potatoes I’ve ever ordered at a restaurant. They were perfectly crispy and flavorful. The cheese sauce was also divine. We were excited to see that our entrees came with the breadsticks, the other available appetizer that we didn’t get to try. Let me just say that that was one of the best breadsticks my boyfriend and I have ever tasted in our lives. It was unbelievable and reminiscent of a flaky butter crescent. We’ve been to many places together and I’ve never seen my boyfriend so happy about the food. Our only critique is the salt. Our entrees were pretty salty so we will request less sodium when we go back. However the experience and service makes up for the heavy hand which is a rare experience in itself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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We were not acknowledged upon entering the restaurant for several minutes, despite the hostess walking past us and seeing us. When we were finally seated, someone from the kitchen did deliver water and menus fairly promptly, but the /waitress did not approach out table for nearly 10 minutes. One we put in our order for drinks and food (all at once). the service was good. Food was fantastic!
First time here. Great atmosphere.
Steak Alfredo- tender steak bites with great flavor Alfredo.
Owner Dan shared with us the history and food selections-very enjoyable.
Modest price.
Just discovered this Italian gem!! Completely worth the drive (I live about 35 minutes away). First of all my family is Deeply Italian, I grew up eating my Grandma's secret family spaghetti sauce.? So trust me when I say that Barzini's cuisine is very Authentic!!?? ?? Everything we ordered was mouth watering, service fantastic (Senait our server was awesome), and the ambiance was like a cozy mobster joint you wish ya would've known about soona. Come and taste a little bit of Italy, I highly recommend "Vitalli's Mouth Watering Shrimp Scampi"!! Also if you're a fan of The Godfather movies you're gonna LOVE the decor?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Breadsticks with a Cup of Meat Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Fries, Steak, Chocolate Lava Cake, Fat Clemenza's Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce, Steak Alfredo Corleone, Side of Shrimp
First time at Barzini’s. Food, service, atmosphere was all great. We shared a nice bottle of wine, some breadsticks with Alfredo and marinara sauces, and Italian wedding soup. We were given steak bites to try—delicious. I brought home spaghetti for spouse. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Breadsticks with a Cup of Meat Sauce or Alfredo Sauce, Steak, Zesty Italian Soup
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, cozy and dark very nice for a romantic dinner. However our waitress looked like she just came from the gym and wasn't great service. Also would have been nice if there was a bathroom.
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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