this is the best pizza restaurant / Italian restaurant you will ever go to the food is incredible…read more The staff is generous and hospitable. the interior is so posh and beautiful. best Italian inn Waco. unlike Dicamples.

Personally, everything for me was delicious, the loss of a star is for the outrageous 5$ fee for…read moregluten free "crackers" to accompany the whipped ricotta appetizer we had. They tasted just like a tortilla chip though soooo... I think 2$ is more appropriate (menu also had GF at 4$ and then we were charged 5$ at the end in which I thought I'd be getting gluten free bread too but alas, the app was really really good - a friends complaint is that it could use more lemon flavor, I can see that too) I was also charged 4$ for my gluten free pasta, but the dish was so so so good. The creamy sauce was absolutely incredible. I had the shrimp scampi along with a blueberry syrup mocktail and I was completely satisfied. Also had a taste of the blueberry martini which was also very good. My friend had the lasagna which she rated at 3 stars and said it was overcooked but the sauce was good. My sister had the lobster ravioli and it was undercooked, too al dente for her liking and was dissatisfied as it was the most expensive thing on the menu. My sister would go back, my friend would not, and i definitely would. Service was very nice. I just looked at my receipt and there is a charge for "rustic bread" so I'm not sure what that is... did they charge us for both the GF crackers AND the bread that should have been included in the appetizer? That's also not cool.

I'm giving five stars for the food to price ratio. This place is a total hole in the wall I went to…read moreback in college. Upperclassmen had recommended. Loved it then and will return anytime I'm in Waco. I always get the tortellini pink and it's just great.

(3.5 stars) A classic casual red sauce joint, there is…read moresomething comforting in the familiarity Baris offers. The old-school interior and the panoply of familiar favorites (pizza, calzone, spaghetti and meatballs, tortellini, manicotti, and more) will take you back to childhood if you grew up with places like this one. Entrees run in the teens here, which is starting to seem more and more like a value these days. The food, however, is pretty solidly average. I went with spaghetti and white clam sauce, and while I've had (and made) better versions of this dish, I appreciated the addition of black pepper. Lara opted for a veggie calzone, which tasted fine yet was decidedly lacking in ricotta. Surprisingly, the rolls (hot, fresh, and generously sized) were above par. Is Baris good Italian? Not if you've had much Italian. Is Baris satisfying in its own way? You betcha.

Good food, it's a nice place, and I appreciate the fact that they played old black and white movies…read moreon the TV instead of a news channel. Our servers were nice and polite, and dealt well with some rude customers while we were there. Very patient. I do have one important comment which is on the "robot waiter" that was working during our visit. The robot rolls around and delivers food, but I have to say that the robot kind of soured the experience. Everybody in our side of the restaurant while we were there was very displeased with the robot. One, I think people didn't like it because it clearly took a real human's job away. And I understand staffing shortfalls and everything, but I don't think anybody appreciated seeing the future of employment play out in real time at our table. The children in the room seemed either curious or outright scared of the robot, which rolls around and plays a music box version of "Surfer Girl" by the Beach Boys. Second, it wasn't particularly good at its job. You have to stand up from the table to get the food, and when it pulls up beside you, you almost don't have enough room to stand and get the tray yourself. And besides that, there was quite a bit of confusion about who's table it was serving, and this led to some peoples food getting delivered to tables almost all the way across the room instead of in the correct location. Robot waiter aside, I highly recommend the restaurant, it's a fun spot and I plan on visiting again when I am in Waco.

On our long trip through Texas, we found ourselves passing through Waco. We just had to stop at…read morePoppa Rollos (the original on Valley Mills). Restocked our t-shirts and got a few pizzas to go. They were just as good as years ago. Poppa wasn't there today and we were disappointed. But, the food was as fabulous as ever. The server was pleasant and helpful. If you are anywhere near Waco, TX, I encourage you to stop in for a pizza. If Poppa's there, ask for the tour!

Pizza place located inside the Union Food Hall !!…read more Aside from pizzas , they also offer pasta, garlic knots, cheese breads , meatballs as well as salads. Yes, yes, they serve ITALIAN GELATO by the cup, waffle cup or a pint to take home up to 2 flavors!! Grandson enjoyed his pepperoni pizza slice while I was able to share my son's humongous baked folded pizza : the Spinach & Garlic Calzone filled Spinach, Garlic, Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella with Marinara dipping sauce. It was so deliciouso!!!!!

We did door dash for a girls night in and I see this came from the union hall, so solid choice if…read moreyou go there. My cauliflower crust was pretty good and the toppings tasted fresh. I wish I could have asked for light sauce on the ordering app but that's really my only complaint. My sis and friend liked theirs as well. While perusing for pizzas they were pretty scattered reviews, so I'd say this is a decently solid choice.

We came to Waco to pick up my daughter from Baylor, and our group was looking for a good dinner…read morespot. Pizza by the river sounded perfect! After reading some mixed reviews, I was a little nervous about trying this place, but since my daughter had been here before, we decided to give it a shot -- and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant was very busy that night, and the staff let us know upfront that our pizza could take up to an hour. To our surprise, it arrived in only about 30 minutes, which we really appreciated. The view of the river was absolutely incredible and made the whole experience amazing during the golden hour. While the pizza wasn't the best I've ever had, it was still good and definitely hit the spot. The atmosphere, scenery, and honest communication from the staff made for a really enjoyable evening.

This was a pretty average pizza place overall. I went in expecting a little better quality,…read moreespecially based on what I'd heard. My first impression wasn't great because the restaurant could use a more thorough cleaning. There were several open tables when we arrived, but all of them were still dirty and hadn't been cleared off yet, so we had to wait before we could sit down. As for the pizza, it's decent, but nothing particularly memorable. One thing they do get right is the ranch dressing, it was actually really good. That said, they bring out so much of it that it almost feels like they're encouraging you to cover up the flavor of the pizza. We also ordered some appetizers. Unfortunately, the fried mac and cheese bites were disappointing. The filling tasted very similar to boxed Kraft mac and cheese that had simply been breaded and deep-fried. I wouldn't order those again. One highlight is the outdoor patio overlooking the river. It's a great place to relax, enjoy the fresh air, and have a few beers with your pizza. Overall, this place has potential. If they focused more on cleanliness and improved the quality of some of the food, it could be a much better experience.

Love eating here any time passing through Waco. Great pizza. Today was their Chicken and Pickle…read moreon a white sauce. Was very surprised at how good it was. Also ordered the classic pepperoni pie. Pair that with one of their excellent craft beers and your set. Just come hungry! The service is quick and food was hot. very casual atmosphere, dogs welcome. They also have an outdoor backyard for Cooler evenings. See you all real soon!

Gives chill hangout spot vibes upon first entering in and offers quick walk up ordering service…read more The pizza itself however was of average quality. Better than most in the area but the sauce and cheese did not seem fresh. I will say the crust on the edges was crispy and has seasoning which was good, but the dough was thicker and chewier than I expected. This being said, I will say that if I lived in the area I would absolutely come back to catch a good game, decent pizza, and maybe try some of their many unique craft beers.

If you're into supporting unique and local businesses then this is the place to visit! The dough is…read moremade in house and if your like a traditional pizza trust that is not only delicious but getting your money's worth the. This is the place to visit. We ordered the 20" for two and it was more than enough for two guys that can eat a lot. The slices are huge so if you want more slices you can ask for a double cut and it'll make the pizza go even further for a table of more people. The pizza is extra hot when it comes out and oddly it tastes better as the cheese cools and solidifies. It isn't bad when you get it. It gets BETTER. Ranch is free which is not the norm these days so dip away! Service was fast and efficient even tho they were busy. Whole pizzas so take about 30 minutes but slices are always available to purchase. My only suggestion to the kitchen is to have all good timed to come out at the same time. We had someone with us that ordered pasta that came out about 15 minutes before the pizza came out and we told to eat before their food got cold.

First of all, they do sell pasta dishes here. At the time of this review, the pasta dishes hadn't…read morebeen added to the online ordering menu on their website. I've had the Chicken Parmesan pasta, the Margherita pizza, and the Pepperoni pizza. Each of them was above average. The Chicken Parmesan came with a nicely breaded and cheese-covered piece of chicken with spaghetti and two pieces of garlic toast. It was good, though it could have used a little more red sauce. Pizzas are available as 20" or 14" pies, and certain ones you can get by the slice. The crust is medium thickness, light, with a soft core and a crispy outside. The Margherita was good but I preferred the Pepperoni. Overall, both pizzas were above average. I especially liked the crispiness of the outside of the crust. They also have salads and wings. Dessert consists of cheesecake or funnel cake fries. I haven't tried any of these yet. There is an inside dining area, a bar area, and an outdoor patio area. The inside is shared with Common Grounds coffee shop and Heritage Creamery ice cream shop, a couple of other local favorites.

This place was a great find. Had the meatball sliders, loaded tater tots and a pizza with pepperoni…read moreand mushrooms. Got pictures of the pizza and sliders but forgot to snap the tater tots. It all tasted great! Patrick was our server and he was very attentive! He always made sure we were taken care of and the food was hot when brought to the table. We will definitely visit again when in Waco!!!

This is a great little spot!! Had a burger that was so delish!! Very casual. Service is great,…read morestaff super friendly. Pizza was different.....not about it yet....going to try it one more time before I decide . Will come again