Always a great experience sharing a good meal and wine with family and friends and meeting new people! Bravo Stefano and Davide!
Glenn
This use to be a great experience but I think they made the number of people too large for the kitchen and the quality of the food suffer
Marissa
An unforgettable dining experience, 5 stars! Our dinner at LifeStyle was nothing short of exceptional! The service was warm,attentive and genuinely inviting. We started with a small charcuterie board for sharing with my group of four. Then there was a choice of pastas. I chose the Cacio E Pepe. Which is my favorite. It was absolutely delicious! I chose the fish for my main course which was cooked to perfection! We finished the meal with espresso and tiramisu that Davide's (the owner's) mother made. It is BYOB so be sure to bring your favorite bottle of wine for the evening. We sat at the very end of a long table that probably seated about 12 or so other people which I didn't mind. Highly recommend for this top-tier, Italian food and service. Worth every penny.
Felecia and Marc
Neat concept, but they under delivered. For the price of 75.00 per person, the quality of the meal should be stepped up significantly. Something just seemed off.
Gregory
Interesting concept, but we weren't impressed with the presentation, food selection, food quality or quantity from appetizers to dessert, esp if supposed to be homemade or authentic italian. Nice people to talk to however at our table. Not sure why didn't offer any other items in store for sale or purchase either or small gift to go.
Ann
David is the best. He offered us little private tour of kitchen when we showed interest/ his love of what he is doing is clear. The food was awesome. A real treat!
Al
Sorry to say, but our experience fell short. The venue was poorly air conditioned, and the July heat made the room very uncomfortable. While there was tap water provided on the tables, provided in carafes, it was also very warm, and no ice was offered. Maybe turning up the AC before guests arrive and keeping the water refrigerated until guests are seated would be two suggestions easily implemented. As far as the food, unfortunately, not what we expected in an authentic Italian experience. There were a few high notes. A charcuterie board adorned with imported cheeses and jam is always a treat, and this one was no exception. However, no bread or crackers were served (for the entirety of the meal). Another highlight was the mushroom risotto, which was delightful, perfectly cooked and flavorful. I would order this again and again. On the other hand, offering as a main course only choices of roast beef or salmon accompanied by broccoli are not selections we were expecting and were definitely not craveable dishes. The beef was cut very thin but was still very tough and the salmon was bland with soggy skin. The pasta course was very average with the cook on the pasta being over and the sauce underwhelming. The overall concept is a great one, however foodies expect so much more in a curated menu prepared by expats from Italy. Bring us some beautiful pasta dishes, slow roasted ragus, crusty breads, etc. Serve your gelato for dessert. Don't let us look at in the case and not offer it as a selection. Wishing them the best of luck. I know owning a small business is challenging but speak up with your food.!! Make us want to come back again and again....
Joe Knittel
Great experience dining here!
Nora
We had a great time! It was like being in Italy. Great food, great company, and delicious wine!!
Lisa
We had a wonderful meal and a lovely evening at LifeStyle in Bedford. The brothers have a passion for food and warmth to spare. A lovely importer of Italian ceramics, pastas, and dry goods, the Trattoria dining on Friday night is a great experience.Gracious hospitality and fabulous food! Highly recommended!
Unique dining experience for Bedford, although food is just okay and overpriced in my opinion.
CathyLee
We had dinner at Lifestyle about a week or so ago and it was wonderful. There were four courses, including a homemade pasta and everything was wonderful. The owner was very friendly and explained each course We will definitely be coming here again for our annual dinner here. There were three of us and we brought our own wine because this restaurant allows this. I consider this another positive for this restaurant as we enjoyed our favorite Italian wine with a meal.
Tricia
Super fun dining experience. Fantastic food and meeting new friends while dining at the communal table is an added bonus.
Paul Pangaro
I discovered the LIFeSTYLE store a year or so ago and immediately wished I lived down the street. Since then I had to satisfy my need for high quality food products across a wide range (from condiments to pasta to panettone) by ordering online, including Christmas presents for my brothers. During my second visit IRL today I had a massive order for one brother's massively important birthday, and Kelsey went out of her way to be patient with my questions and requests for recommendations, and she also managed my gyrating shipping plan so professionally and gracefully. One of the owners, Stefano, was there also, always kind and gently suggesting, never intrusive. Of course I stocked up personally! P.S. Prices are reasonable, the shop is impeccable, the cafe next door has wonderful food, also.
Ella
Came over Valentine's day weekend. The waitress couldn't have acted less interested to be there. Orders were rushed, none of the meals were explained on the menu or when they were brought to the table, and the waitress brought every couple a bottle of wine at the table and made us uncork it ourselves. Lastly, there was an extra charge on my credit card from the restaurant for something I never purchased. Hands down, it was the most disappointing Valentine's Day experience I have had.
Always a great experience sharing a good meal and wine with family and friends and meeting new people! Bravo Stefano and Davide!
This use to be a great experience but I think they made the number of people too large for the kitchen and the quality of the food suffer
An unforgettable dining experience, 5 stars! Our dinner at LifeStyle was nothing short of exceptional! The service was warm,attentive and genuinely inviting. We started with a small charcuterie board for sharing with my group of four. Then there was a choice of pastas. I chose the Cacio E Pepe. Which is my favorite. It was absolutely delicious! I chose the fish for my main course which was cooked to perfection! We finished the meal with espresso and tiramisu that Davide's (the owner's) mother made. It is BYOB so be sure to bring your favorite bottle of wine for the evening. We sat at the very end of a long table that probably seated about 12 or so other people which I didn't mind. Highly recommend for this top-tier, Italian food and service. Worth every penny.
Neat concept, but they under delivered. For the price of 75.00 per person, the quality of the meal should be stepped up significantly. Something just seemed off.
Interesting concept, but we weren't impressed with the presentation, food selection, food quality or quantity from appetizers to dessert, esp if supposed to be homemade or authentic italian. Nice people to talk to however at our table. Not sure why didn't offer any other items in store for sale or purchase either or small gift to go.
David is the best. He offered us little private tour of kitchen when we showed interest/ his love of what he is doing is clear. The food was awesome. A real treat!
Sorry to say, but our experience fell short. The venue was poorly air conditioned, and the July heat made the room very uncomfortable. While there was tap water provided on the tables, provided in carafes, it was also very warm, and no ice was offered. Maybe turning up the AC before guests arrive and keeping the water refrigerated until guests are seated would be two suggestions easily implemented. As far as the food, unfortunately, not what we expected in an authentic Italian experience. There were a few high notes. A charcuterie board adorned with imported cheeses and jam is always a treat, and this one was no exception. However, no bread or crackers were served (for the entirety of the meal). Another highlight was the mushroom risotto, which was delightful, perfectly cooked and flavorful. I would order this again and again. On the other hand, offering as a main course only choices of roast beef or salmon accompanied by broccoli are not selections we were expecting and were definitely not craveable dishes. The beef was cut very thin but was still very tough and the salmon was bland with soggy skin. The pasta course was very average with the cook on the pasta being over and the sauce underwhelming. The overall concept is a great one, however foodies expect so much more in a curated menu prepared by expats from Italy. Bring us some beautiful pasta dishes, slow roasted ragus, crusty breads, etc. Serve your gelato for dessert. Don't let us look at in the case and not offer it as a selection. Wishing them the best of luck. I know owning a small business is challenging but speak up with your food.!! Make us want to come back again and again....
Great experience dining here!
We had a great time! It was like being in Italy. Great food, great company, and delicious wine!!
We had a wonderful meal and a lovely evening at LifeStyle in Bedford. The brothers have a passion for food and warmth to spare. A lovely importer of Italian ceramics, pastas, and dry goods, the Trattoria dining on Friday night is a great experience.Gracious hospitality and fabulous food! Highly recommended!
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Unique dining experience for Bedford, although food is just okay and overpriced in my opinion.
We had dinner at Lifestyle about a week or so ago and it was wonderful. There were four courses, including a homemade pasta and everything was wonderful. The owner was very friendly and explained each course We will definitely be coming here again for our annual dinner here. There were three of us and we brought our own wine because this restaurant allows this. I consider this another positive for this restaurant as we enjoyed our favorite Italian wine with a meal.
Super fun dining experience. Fantastic food and meeting new friends while dining at the communal table is an added bonus.
I discovered the LIFeSTYLE store a year or so ago and immediately wished I lived down the street. Since then I had to satisfy my need for high quality food products across a wide range (from condiments to pasta to panettone) by ordering online, including Christmas presents for my brothers. During my second visit IRL today I had a massive order for one brother's massively important birthday, and Kelsey went out of her way to be patient with my questions and requests for recommendations, and she also managed my gyrating shipping plan so professionally and gracefully. One of the owners, Stefano, was there also, always kind and gently suggesting, never intrusive. Of course I stocked up personally! P.S. Prices are reasonable, the shop is impeccable, the cafe next door has wonderful food, also.
Came over Valentine's day weekend. The waitress couldn't have acted less interested to be there. Orders were rushed, none of the meals were explained on the menu or when they were brought to the table, and the waitress brought every couple a bottle of wine at the table and made us uncork it ourselves. Lastly, there was an extra charge on my credit card from the restaurant for something I never purchased. Hands down, it was the most disappointing Valentine's Day experience I have had.
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