Disappointed. Went for Mothers Day. Seated 20 minutes after reservation time. Waited 40 minutes for food with 3 and 6 year old trying to be patient. When we said we were disappointed the waitress, who seemed to be drinking during service, did not say sorry but just launched into excuses berating the Mom there to celebrate. It is time for this establishment to close its doors.
Heather Nydam
The food was good and the service was excellent. They were child friendly. The restaurant was very clean. We will definitely go back.
Anthony Casale
This place used too be so good; went in today and it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Very rude staff and the lady that manages basically responds too complaints by you listening too her problems. We are customers, that is not are problem. We are suppose too have a enjoyable experience. Very disappointing.
Rebecca S.
Very small menu but it's all home made. I would defiantly recommend the chicken Alfredo.
annah plays
My husband and I came all the way from Long Island to taste their food. It was a grand experience. Their food is delicious and the service was awesome. The owner was very welcoming, kind, and sweet. We highly recommend this place. You will NEVER regret it.
Greggie Ballz
Solid array of entrees to choose from. Salad comes with each entree and the dressing is light and tasty. Did not have any appetizers today. Entree sizes were as expected and food came out hot, which is rare these days. Staff was super friendly and if you have someone that eats gluten free as we did in our party, it is a fabulous experience for them. Many GF choices full of flavor. I had the veal milanese. So tender I didnt even need the knives to cut through it....fork only...that says it all!
Alex Smith
Tried it out for a last minute pickup on a lazy weekend and was excellent for Italian cuisine. Hot and ready to go. Will try dine in next time.
Luz B.
The restaurant is beautiful, customer service Is outstanding and the food delicious and super fresh. The food it like a piece of Italy in a dish. Maria is so sweet and the best hostess any restaurant can have.
Zak Bishop
Absolutely phenomenal. Grew up in a traditional Italian family where food was everything. Been to Italian restaurants across the United States. This is one of the best. The fact it was gluten free on top made it incredibly special. I haven’t been able to enjoy food that reminded me of my family dinners until tonight. Amazing place. Amazing service. Amazing food. 5 stars is an understatement.
Samantha Ryan
This is a great place to go for the gluten free community! I have been having such a hard time finding the perfect place, where I feel comfortable ordering food off the menu AND have option, and this place suited/exceeded my needs! Maria and Simon were awesome and so great to talk with during our dinner. Our dinner was delicious and we loved our experience. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back and will refer friends! At the top of my recommendation list :)
If we can give more than five starts we would! Carlino and his daughter Maria are sweethearts. The service is amazing and the service is even better. If you’re in the area, please give it a try.Thank you guys
Jackie H.
I have come here multiple times and order the same this and pay the same price. I ordered today with the owner and the he charged me extra for the same plate I just had last week for 23.00. My husband picks up the food and there was no pasta with the meat when we ordered the plate with pasta, so they take out meat and add a pasta that does not go with the dish. I call to complain and his daughter says they are short staffed and what do I want food for free. Oh really when money is t really the issue but don't try to get over on me. I will never step foot there again. They just lost my service from this point t on. I've been to plenty Italian restaurant that are really good and are extremely friendly. There's an Italian Restaurant right next door called Aurora that is so good and so friendly I will Continue going there instead of here. No Worries
Melanie R.
Rating two stars based on the service. The food was pretty good, can't complain about that. The service though? Terrible, poor management. Made a reservation here on Christmas Eve and heard the manager/owner tell the wait staff, "DO NOT put any orders in the system yet, get them drunk and get them happy". How can someone announce that with guests sitting in the dining room??? Waiters also seemed confused. We had 3 different servers, had to request bread and water. Would not come back here again. Can get better Italian food somewhere with better service and management.
Chris J.
2 stars and not 1 only because it was great the first time. Sub par the second time as far as service but food was still good. MY LAST TRIP WAS HORRRRIBLE and I brought a group after talking the place up. I thought maybe I was on a prank show it was so bad. The waiter had a horrible attitude , made nasty comments in Spanish about us asking for more drinks while he was busy not realizing we speak Spanish. The appetizer took an hour and five minutes to which he said "here's your calamari an hour later". We should have tipped zero but I've never done that before and still couldn't. Honestly it was appalling and he needs to find a new line of work. Awful abd I'm now scared to ever go back. The cook came out and was very nice. Everyone said the food was amazing except for my one dish that was cold but I can overlook that. What a let down.
Kris Y.
We were a party of 4 at 6pm on a mid-week day. Only one other table of 4 at the time, and maybe an hour later a party of 2 entered. In total for the evening, there were only 3 tables of 4/4/2, so it definitely wasn't busy. To begin with, the waiter, busboy and waitress were not friendly, though they behaved professionally. We were each served 1 small piece of bread rather than the traditional basket of bread for the table. After the 1st fill, our water glasses remained empty nearly the entire time we were eating dinner. And rather than being offered, we had to ask for refills when our server finally reappeared. My husband and I both ordered pasta with broccoli which was very good, but a much smaller portion than we've been served in the past (for the price). Our 2 friends ordered chicken francaise which they enjoyed and the portions were very generous from what I could tell. I feel like the ambience has also changed. In the past the staff was welcoming and friendly and the overall experience was warm and comfortable. This recent visit felt the opposite. The lights were bright, the staff were cool, and our overall experience has led us to not want to return. The chef did come out at the end to ask if we enjoyed the food, which we appreciated (and we did enjoy the food). But it felt like that was the only part of the evening that felt familiar compared to our numerous personal experiences of the past. I'm truly disappointed at how the restaurant changed since our last visit in the winter of 2019 (pre c19). This place was very special just a short while ago, and I hope they can get back to 'business-as-usual' very soon. We all love making beautiful memories with our friends and loved-ones at local family-owned restaurants like this.
Disappointed. Went for Mothers Day. Seated 20 minutes after reservation time. Waited 40 minutes for food with 3 and 6 year old trying to be patient. When we said we were disappointed the waitress, who seemed to be drinking during service, did not say sorry but just launched into excuses berating the Mom there to celebrate. It is time for this establishment to close its doors.
The food was good and the service was excellent. They were child friendly. The restaurant was very clean. We will definitely go back.
This place used too be so good; went in today and it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Very rude staff and the lady that manages basically responds too complaints by you listening too her problems. We are customers, that is not are problem. We are suppose too have a enjoyable experience. Very disappointing.
Very small menu but it's all home made. I would defiantly recommend the chicken Alfredo.
My husband and I came all the way from Long Island to taste their food. It was a grand experience. Their food is delicious and the service was awesome. The owner was very welcoming, kind, and sweet. We highly recommend this place. You will NEVER regret it.
Solid array of entrees to choose from. Salad comes with each entree and the dressing is light and tasty. Did not have any appetizers today. Entree sizes were as expected and food came out hot, which is rare these days. Staff was super friendly and if you have someone that eats gluten free as we did in our party, it is a fabulous experience for them. Many GF choices full of flavor. I had the veal milanese. So tender I didnt even need the knives to cut through it....fork only...that says it all!
Tried it out for a last minute pickup on a lazy weekend and was excellent for Italian cuisine. Hot and ready to go. Will try dine in next time.
The restaurant is beautiful, customer service Is outstanding and the food delicious and super fresh. The food it like a piece of Italy in a dish. Maria is so sweet and the best hostess any restaurant can have.
Absolutely phenomenal. Grew up in a traditional Italian family where food was everything. Been to Italian restaurants across the United States. This is one of the best. The fact it was gluten free on top made it incredibly special. I haven’t been able to enjoy food that reminded me of my family dinners until tonight. Amazing place. Amazing service. Amazing food. 5 stars is an understatement.
This is a great place to go for the gluten free community! I have been having such a hard time finding the perfect place, where I feel comfortable ordering food off the menu AND have option, and this place suited/exceeded my needs! Maria and Simon were awesome and so great to talk with during our dinner. Our dinner was delicious and we loved our experience. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back and will refer friends! At the top of my recommendation list :)
Restaurantji Recommends
If we can give more than five starts we would! Carlino and his daughter Maria are sweethearts. The service is amazing and the service is even better. If you’re in the area, please give it a try.Thank you guys
I have come here multiple times and order the same this and pay the same price. I ordered today with the owner and the he charged me extra for the same plate I just had last week for 23.00. My husband picks up the food and there was no pasta with the meat when we ordered the plate with pasta, so they take out meat and add a pasta that does not go with the dish. I call to complain and his daughter says they are short staffed and what do I want food for free. Oh really when money is t really the issue but don't try to get over on me. I will never step foot there again. They just lost my service from this point t on. I've been to plenty Italian restaurant that are really good and are extremely friendly. There's an Italian Restaurant right next door called Aurora that is so good and so friendly I will Continue going there instead of here. No Worries
Rating two stars based on the service. The food was pretty good, can't complain about that. The service though? Terrible, poor management. Made a reservation here on Christmas Eve and heard the manager/owner tell the wait staff, "DO NOT put any orders in the system yet, get them drunk and get them happy". How can someone announce that with guests sitting in the dining room??? Waiters also seemed confused. We had 3 different servers, had to request bread and water. Would not come back here again. Can get better Italian food somewhere with better service and management.
2 stars and not 1 only because it was great the first time. Sub par the second time as far as service but food was still good. MY LAST TRIP WAS HORRRRIBLE and I brought a group after talking the place up. I thought maybe I was on a prank show it was so bad. The waiter had a horrible attitude , made nasty comments in Spanish about us asking for more drinks while he was busy not realizing we speak Spanish. The appetizer took an hour and five minutes to which he said "here's your calamari an hour later". We should have tipped zero but I've never done that before and still couldn't. Honestly it was appalling and he needs to find a new line of work. Awful abd I'm now scared to ever go back. The cook came out and was very nice. Everyone said the food was amazing except for my one dish that was cold but I can overlook that. What a let down.
We were a party of 4 at 6pm on a mid-week day. Only one other table of 4 at the time, and maybe an hour later a party of 2 entered. In total for the evening, there were only 3 tables of 4/4/2, so it definitely wasn't busy. To begin with, the waiter, busboy and waitress were not friendly, though they behaved professionally. We were each served 1 small piece of bread rather than the traditional basket of bread for the table. After the 1st fill, our water glasses remained empty nearly the entire time we were eating dinner. And rather than being offered, we had to ask for refills when our server finally reappeared. My husband and I both ordered pasta with broccoli which was very good, but a much smaller portion than we've been served in the past (for the price). Our 2 friends ordered chicken francaise which they enjoyed and the portions were very generous from what I could tell. I feel like the ambience has also changed. In the past the staff was welcoming and friendly and the overall experience was warm and comfortable. This recent visit felt the opposite. The lights were bright, the staff were cool, and our overall experience has led us to not want to return. The chef did come out at the end to ask if we enjoyed the food, which we appreciated (and we did enjoy the food). But it felt like that was the only part of the evening that felt familiar compared to our numerous personal experiences of the past. I'm truly disappointed at how the restaurant changed since our last visit in the winter of 2019 (pre c19). This place was very special just a short while ago, and I hope they can get back to 'business-as-usual' very soon. We all love making beautiful memories with our friends and loved-ones at local family-owned restaurants like this.