Again, one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Boca Raton. Went there last nite, great…read moreatmosphere, service and top quality food. Had their snapper Livornese, it was delicious! Fish was white, flaky prepared in a light tomato sauce, capers and olives. Our server, Cynthia was very professional and polite.Paola, the hostess is always warm and welcoming! The warm chocolate desert with vanilla ice cream was very good. Recommend it highly.

Just a few more comments to add to my post of a day or so ago…read more Despite the few caveats I noted, our meal was the best restaurant experience we have had all year. It now ranks as our favorite venue in the Boca/Delray area. I just wish it was a bit less pricey.

JOE Was attentive and full of personality. He made our…read moreevening enjoyable and added the specials for great choices for our intimate dinner. Our selections were perfect and each dish was plated beautifully and served steaming hot. We celebrated nothing at all but had an eventful dining experience. "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL

( Rating : 1-10 ) Cocktail: Cucumber Basil Martini: (Rating…read more5.5) Martini was a bit weak-not filled to the rim-not super cold- would have preferred it to be a tad bit stronger & I like my Martinis very very very cold with ice bits-I would suggest serving a chilled glass with your martini shaken and poured to the rim at the table. Appetizer: eggplant rolantini (Rating 9) very rich and decadent ricotta cheese filling with mozzarella and a hint of pungent cheese-perhaps-blue or Gorgonzola- tomato sauce tasty-eggplant, sliced thin, tender and very delicious. One of the best eggplant rolantinis I've ever had. Cimichuri skirt steak: (Rating 8.8) steak was tender, and cooked to perfection. Flavor was good but could've been a little bit more flavorful. Nice piece of meat though and cooked very well. Branzino: (Rating 9) Delicious and very very very FRESH fish. So good. So fresh. Service was good- dad made a mess on the table with red sauce- wished they had put a white napkin over it before serving dessert. Ambiance was classy & elegant. Huge bar area.

Owen our server was amazing. Definitely going back…read more Loved the vibe- and the gluten free bread is great!

Casalina never fails to impress us with fresh takes on fish, chicken or pasta. Enrique was a…read morewonderful helpful server. Don't forget to leave some room for dessert . For a special night out or if you don't feel like cooking. Works either way.

I went to Mario's for my birthday. We were a party of 14 and they sat us in the back of the…read morerestaurant away from everyone, which was much appreciated. We had multiple servers that were quick and efficient. We were seated at 5 and we were done by 6. I was really impressed at how fast they moved us through our meal without it feeling rushed. For apps, we ordered fried mozzarella and fried zucchini. While both were good, the star was the marinara dipping sauce, which was fresh and light. They also brought bread baskets with a mix of garlic knots, plain knots and sesame seed bread. The bread was warm and was a highlight of the meal. For my entree, I ordered baked ziti. It was good and the portion sizes of their entrees are huge. The only downside is that they don't make fresh pasta. The reason for the four stars was because one of our servers smelled like smoke and every time he walked by, we got a bad whiff of it, which was unpleasant. Otherwise, if you're looking for average Italian and big portions, this is the place to go. If you're looking for gourmet Italian, you're better spending your money elsewhere.

Brought my ladies group for Sunday Brunch. Although they don't have a brunch menu/ they had lunch…read morespecials that were available on a Sunday. Service was excellent. Our servers David & the young lady got the orders & the food out quickly. Now for the food. I'm very finicky about pizza- wow! Was I impressed!!! I ordered a lunch special- pizza & a salad- I chose Grilled Eggplant on it. It was So good!!! Caesar salad was also good. In addition- I ordered baked clams. Came with a piece of bread in the oreganata. Sorry- no pic. Also we were given lots of garlic rolls! They were amazing!!! Couldn't resist the smell of garlic!!! The person sitting next to me got the Sunday Gravy Special!!! Unbelievably humongous- enough food for several days!!! Another successful & enjoyable lunch. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will be back!!!

Let me start by saying, we ate here a of couple years ago and it was great! I remember it being…read morepricey but worth it because the food and the service were on point. We live in Fort Lauderdale where there are too many excellent Italian restaurants to count. We came tonight to Novello in Boca for a double birthday celebration. We were excited for some great food. It was a little awkward when we arrived. I did not feel very welcomed by the man who seemed to be the owner. I mention this because if you're going to charge the prices that they do, you should be very sweet to your customers. Our server was a woman who very obviously was annoyed when we told her that we weren't drinking alcohol. When we ordered appetizers for the table, she kept trying to tell us what to order. She was a bit pushy and her attitude made us feel very uncomfortable. We know what we like. I was not impressed with the caprese salad, not a lot of flavor (and no basil??) and the Cesar salad was fine but for $28 (serves 2), it should have been memorable. I ordered one of the specials. It was absolutely delicious, but make sure you ask what the prices are.... I was the birthday girl so didn't ask the price. It was $100. That's on me though, I didn't ask. My husband, the birthday boy, ordered an extra side of penne with red sauce and it was $20!! We had a baby with us and they charged him $20 for his pasta (with only olive oil) too. That's just rude. The service was definitely lacking tonight. I felt like I spent a lot of time looking for our server. She was also tending the bar. Seemed like it was too much for her. The food is tasty. Some things are better than others like any restaurant but between the very high prices and the inconsistent service, we won't be coming back. I would like to add that the man pouring water and taking the plates was great and very attentive.

Overall good experience. The service was good and fast -- Elizabeth was our server. The Chicken…read moreMarsala was incredible. My friend enjoyed her fresh pasta with bolognese; however, her soup was overly salty. There is valet parking right outside the restaurant and a self-park lot across the street. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Last night we met some family at Arturo's restaurant. It was the first time for me but not for…read morethem. The inside of the restaurant was very beautiful with an old school Italian feel. There was live piano music,and a window displaying the fresh pasta that they make there. I don't drink, but they have an incredible wine cellar downstairs. The menu offers many Italian pasta dishes, lots of choices of veal, and seafood. Our tuxedoed waiter came to the table and told us about all the specials available . I had the special with chicken, sausage, and broccoli rabe. My fiance had a gorgeous strip steak, his sister had salmon puttanesca, and her husband had a spaghetti bolognese. Each dish looked more delicious than the last. I would have had pictures of the meals but I felt funny bringing my camera out in a fancier setting. Everybody enjoyed their meal, and then my fiance and his sisters split a strawberry shortcake dessert that was divine. All in all it was really lovely and would definitely return. It is on the pricier side, that would be a lovely locale to celebrate a special event. If you're in Boca, check it out!

We joined some old friends for a nice dinner. Have been going here on and off for about 30 years. I…read moregood , service , and setting never disappoint Started with beef Carpaccio over arugula with shredded provolone A dish large enough for 3 people. Another dish was a Langostino appetizer. Wow. Dinner I had the veal osso Bucco. Enormous over a bed of perfectly cooked risotto, a dinner option was A langostino dinner as well. Huge. Little critters the Wine list best Wine list I've seen since Berns in Tampa. A bottle of Antinori. Tigannello. Nice Italian Red. Desert. Not quite sure what it was but it was great. Good Cappuccino and a great waiter, and atmosphere

Talk about excellent service. I had a reservation for a Wednesday night. We were sat on the patio…read moretowards the back. It was actually a little loud, but most of the noise was coming from the inside of the restaurant. The patio is really beautiful and well covered. We had two servers throughout our entire meal, which was actually very well orchestrated. We were constantly being checked on, and the servers made an effort to get to know us. They really went above and beyond bringing a water bowl for our dog and bringing a pitcher with water for flowers. On Wednesday night, they have half off bottles of wine that are under $99. We ordered a bottle of white and it was only $24. For food, we started with the brussel sprouts, which were perfectly sweet and savory. The brussel sprouts come with goat cheese, but they were nice enough to put the cheese on the side to accommodate our dietary needs. For entrées, we ordered pear pasta and the pear salad. The pear pasta wasn't as good as I remembered it being, but the pears in the salad had no flavor, so I think in general, the pears were just out of season. The food though was still really great and everything was very fresh. When our waitresses came to cash us out they took each of our cards, stated our names and then made an effort to remember our names. Overall, the food was really good. The service was excellent and I truly haven't had service at this level in a very long time. I'm looking forward to going back soon.

Had to work on a Sunday so we wanted to end the day with a cocktail. Prezzo has Happy Hour 7 days…read morea week until 6 and it was a beautiful day so the outdoor bar was perfect. Started with a Lavender Sky Martini- it's a refreshing twist on a Lychee Martini with a splash. Added a Charmer Pizza - pepperoni, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, red onion, fresh oregano, hot honey, red pepper flakes. Crisp Crust and the perfect amount of sweet and spice. It was nice, relaxing, and the food and drinks were good.

I was disappointed with our recent visit. The food was fair overall, and the experience began with…read morea less-than-welcoming greeting. The staff seemed somewhat unhappy and disengaged, including at the front with more than one person at the desk, when place had maybe 3 tables fill. . Our waiter was fine, but overall the tone of the room felt less than welcoming. We had confirmed in advance that a promotion advertised on OpenTable would be honored, but when the bill arrived, our server was not aware of it. We asking him to check, he did adjust the bill, which we appreciated. However, no manager or staff member came by to acknowledge the confusion or offer an apology. We were surprised to have no acknowledgment but see gratuity added for a party of four auto added $48. Not an issue with amount just issue with how it was handled and why. As for the food, only one person in our party of four was satisfied. The clams breading was overcooked, the pasta was undercooked, and the sauces and main dishes were average. The bread was stale, even after being served toasted. That didn't hide the lack of freshness. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will not return. suggestions: creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere would go a long way.If offering a promotion feels burdensome ? it may be worth reconsidering? No one said good night. Thank you for joining us, etc etc. We were lead to a table without a nice word also... try a smile, find some welcoming comments, fake it if you need to... we all have problems, we go out to enjoy a good time... your part of that experience...

If I could give 10 stars I would! We had the most amazing experience at this incredible restaurant!…read moreEverything could not be more perfect. The wait staff was attentive, but not overbearing, helpful and genuine. The ambiance was relaxed but classy. My only concern was the noise level when the restaurant was full. Meaning a little hard to have a conversation. When the food arrived conversations were over! We were there to eat not talk...and eat we did.. The food took me back in time to when I was a child in my grandmother's kitchen. The cod dish was exceptional, just like my Nona's! I look forward to returning very soon!!