I had the pleasure of dining with Nick and Dona at Cafe Italia tonight and the service nothing but…read moregreat. The food was just as amazing as well, nothing but nice things to say.

I've been to Cafe Italia three times, and have had a great experience each time. The Veal Dama…read moreBianca is amazing! The portions are big enough for my husband and me to have it again the next night. We indulged in three appetizers last night. The calamari was great, and not rubber band-ish as it can be at some restaurants. The stuffed mushrooms came nestled in a delicious vodka tomato cream sauce, which I wanted to lap up with a spoon! Then, we had bruschetta, which was probably the best that I've ever had! Excellent flavoring. We finished off with cheesecake that tasted homemade. Everything was excellent! Our waiter, Marco, took great care of us, with impecable service. The prices are reasonable, considering the high quality. We've previously been here twice with groups of about a dozen people, and everything was handled well, with good timing, etc. I'll take photos next time. This time, I was too busy enjoying the luscious food!

This was such a delicious and vibey Italian restaurant. It was BYOB and I ate here with a large…read moregroup of eight. I had the shrimp scampi and bruschetta--both were delicious. Service was wonderful as well. They tended to us very well.

We've driven past Cafe Italia so many times and were always curious about it, so we finally decided…read moreto stop in for a late Saturday lunch. If you are looking for a charming, "no-frills" spot for classic Italian-American comfort food, this is a very dependable option. The absolute highlight of our visit was the staff. The people here couldn't have been nicer! They were welcoming and extremely accommodating, especially when it came to customizing my order. Food: * House Salads: We started with the house salads featuring their homemade tomato vinaigrette. It was unique--it tasted like they might incorporate some of their tomato sauce into the dressing base. It was okay, though perhaps an acquired taste if you prefer a sharper vinaigrette. * Eggplant Parm & Custom Pasta: I ordered the Eggplant Parm and asked to swap the side pasta for angel hair with vodka sauce. They were happy to do it for a small upcharge. The eggplant itself was quite good! My only critique is that the sauce was very chunky (I like a smoother sauce) and the portion of it was a bit overwhelming, but that might just be a personal preference. * Fettuccine Alfredo: My husband went with the classic Alfredo. He described it as a "solid 7/10"--nothing was wrong with it at all, just a standard, reliable version of the dish that satisfied the craving. Final Thoughts Cafe Italia is a sweet little place that is a decent option if you're hungry for the classics and want to be treated like family. We're glad we finally checked it off our list!

This was our second time visiting Stellini Trattoria and we really enjoyed our meal. It was 2 days…read morebefore Christmas, so Grapevine was super packed, but the restaurant staff did a fantastic job of keeping a good seating rhythm so that the kitchen and servers didn't get too overwhelmed. We showed up about 30 minutes ahead of our reservation, so we had a drink at the bar (I ordered the martini - it was great). They seated us less than 10 minutes after we arrived. We ordered arancini and the house salad and split both and then for our meals, I ordered the barolo shrimp pasta and my husband got the cacio e pepe. Both dishes were fantastic. My pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was velvety and full of flavor. The shrimp was also cooked perfectly. The arancini were also delicious. Only minor suggestion would be to include a little more marinara or some type of sauce to dip the arancini in but it was still really good. Our server was very good and the restaurant itself has a cozy vibe without your table being on top of the one next to you. Side note: the bar is huge and probably seats about 20 people. It seemed like a good percentage of the people at the bar maybe live in the neighborhood which is cool. We'll definitely be back!

Really good Italian food, I like the fettuccine. They also have really good appetizers. The…read morerestaurant atmosphere is great, but it's a little difficult to walk around and get into entrance

Stopped in here with a friend on a hot Sunday afternoon while escaping a thunderstorm outside, and…read moreit turned into such a lovely little break in the day. My chocolate ice cream was absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, and dangerously good to the point where I immediately wanted another scoop. The market area is also incredibly charming, filled with Italian groceries, wine, and all sorts of kitchen treasures and little knick knacks that make you want to slowly browse every shelf. It feels cozy, welcoming, and just a little tucked away from the world outside. Fast service, great food, and the perfect spot to pause for a moment while the storm rolled through. Will be back next time I'm in town.

I stopped in for lunch yesterday before an appointment. The chef seated me and suggested a few…read moreoptions for lunch. I ordered the cacio e pepe off the specials board and added a house salad. If you do not know what cacio e pepe is, it is a dish with a few ingredients (pasta, cheese, black pepper, cream sauce). You can add protein to it, but it is pretty basic comfort food. Although it looks simple to prepare, I have eaten it in several DFW restaurants where it is atrocious. There is a fine line between delicious and paste with these ingredients, and it needs balance. The service was great. The food came quickly but I was not rushed to eat. The salad was fine - basic, fresh, and the balsamic dressing was not runny. When the cacio e pepe came out, it looked and smelled phenomenal. There was bread included, but I ignored it (which is not the norm for me). After the first bite, I was sold. This dish was freaking fantastic. The chef stopped and brought me fresh herbs from the plants out front (which were delicious). The dish was amazing on its own, and the herbs elevated it to another level of fantastic. It would have been inappropriate to lick the plate, but I did consider it (because the food was perfect). The food was phenomenal, the service was solid, and I will return repeatedly for this one dish. I am sure the other options are great, but this dish was a piece of heaven on a plate.

This is one of those places that when you finally try it, you wished you had tried it earlier. For…read moreyears, I have looked for unique lunch spots and passed this place by. Once I stepped inside, though I knew I had found a great place! The wooden floors, the brick walls and marble tables I was in for a treat. I was partaking today in the café part of the café and winery. I ordered the southwest chicken wrap. It had a symphonic blend of Chicken, black beans, roasted corn, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce, all coming together to create a wonderful taste inside of a Fire, roasted tomato wrap. I have absolutely no complaints about the service either. The wait staff worked in harmony in the dining room to make sure everybody was pleased and cared for. Overall, this was a great experience!

OMG! Their spaghetti pizza is my family's favorite meal. We love this place!!!…read more The service is always fast and friendly. It's a great location. The outdoor seating is great for people-watching while enjoying a glass of wine.

I knew this place had high potential the moment I walked in the door and caught a whiff. Then,…read moreseeing what looked like old New Yorkers walk out, I knew I was in for something good. Started with the garlic bread and garlic and herb dipping oil. Holy Garlicy! You'll keep the vampires away for sure. For the entree, I was so torn but went with my all time favorite Chicken Parm. Thinly sliced cutlets cooked to perfection. At the appearance, I felt I'd be taking half of it home. I did not take any home. It was filling but felt so light at the same time, if that makes any sense. I'll contribute that to the fresh, quality ingredients used. I can't wait to come back and try out more menu items!

Food was not good at all. I'm sorry for the bad review because staff was great and service was…read moregreat too. I don't think we'll be back. The pink sauce was just average, the salmon was supposed to be on a white wine butter sauce and it was just a watery sauce, with a side of bland pasta.

This location is one of many in the country! I did not realize it was a chain until our server told…read moreus that the founder is Italian and came over to the US to start a business. The business grew and he opened a handful of other locations around the country. Ambiance: The restaurant is casual, but had a lot of intentional use of the space. There were wine racks, and even a private room where they have pizza making classes ($195 per person ). Service: Our server was Michelle. She was so kind as we danced around the idea of sitting on the patio vs indoors. The patio only had about 2 seats and it was windy that day. We decided to sit inside. Michelle was very friendly, and came by often to check in on us. Food: The pizzas are made in-house and very thin, just like the ones I've had in Italy. They have traditional pizzas and their famous "star" shaped pizzas. We decided to order the star Carlos pizza. The pizza blended Spanish/Mexican and Italian cuisines together by mixing Spanish chorizo, avocado, jalapeño, with ricotta, fresh tomatoes, and Italian Parmesan cheese. The pizza was really delicious!

Really good pizza. Some may say... extraordinary... I feel like north Texas is hit or miss when it…read morecomes to pizza, but this one is definitely a hit. Get one of the "star" pizzas, which are shaped accordingly and have ricotta in the corners. We went with the star carlos. Everything was fresh and delicious! We also got the balsamic burrata, another hit! Service was friendly and polite. Restaurant was clean and spacious. A table or two outside if that's what you're looking for. Parking available around the area. Give this authentic Italian spot a try!

The owners Francesco & Jane Secchi have a beautiful restaurant and a great location in Grapevine…read moreTX. A wonderful aroma from the kitchen filled the entrance which instantly gets the taste buds flowing. While the service is impeccable, the food is second to NONE. Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious. I had the Cannelloni Alla Fiorentina and it did not disappoint. It's a great venue for small, medium, and large groups with seating inside or on a covered outdoors patio that looks like it will accommodate up to 175 people. And they do catering! Francesco and Jane will not only greet you, but you may see Francesco at a table service. There is so much to say about Ferrari's Italian Villa but you must see for yourselves. You deserve a great meal and Mr&Mrs Secchi deserve and want to serve you, your family, and your friends. I'm definitely going back!!

First time trying this restaurant as I'm typically an early eater and unfortunately they don't open…read moreuntil five. Arrived at 5 and the atmosphere was slow but it was also a Monday so I'll give them that as well. The service was very attentive and everyone super nice. The food was good but not great. I ordered a chicken Marsala off menu so I do appreciate that but it was a bit greasy. It came with polenta which I didn't care for, would've rather had pasta or mash potatoes. We shared the bread which was fantastic- I have a tomato allergy so they substituted the red sauce for a white sauce- highly recommend doing that. We shared the truffle ravioli side but it didn't have any taste of truffle but the pasta was nicely aldenti Overall good but not great. I may or may not come again.

I'd like to start this review off by saying we almost didn't come because of the crappy reviews I…read moreread here on Yelp. Music too loud, crowded, pizza is too thin....... Listen, those people have never been to Europe (small restaurants with close seating and loud music!), have probably never had real Italian food and don't appreciate the Italian culture. I'm married to a man who is 100% Italian (first generation to be born in America). This place is ITALIAN!!!!! Don't come here if that's not your vibe. Don't give bad reviews due to your lack of understanding- they are AS ADVERTISED. I also read it's not a good place for kids- yes if you think they are going to go run around. But we had two of ours with us and they also loved it! Not a good place for big groups. Alrighty, I feel better now that I've shared that! Let's talk food! Porterhouse Steak, isn't on the menu, a MUST HAVE!!!!!! It's $135 and worth every penny. Could feed 2-3 adults. Probably the best steak I've ever eaten. Ordered medium rare and that's echos it came. Absolute perfection! *This was the only really pricey item on the menu- everything else was decently priced. Margarita Pizza- perfect! Great flavor! Thin crust and delicious! It's the size of a medium pizza. Ravioli- nice portion size and great flavor! Service was great and we LOVED the loud Italian music and celebrations for a birthday and the fire cheese dish. From an Italian family- it's worth a visit.

Stella has been on my radar for quite some time but for whatever reason I have never pulled the…read moretrigger on a visit. This past week, I think it was on Fort Worth Foodies on FB , a post read "Where can I find octopus carpaccio?" "Hahaha", I thought. Cat's trolling us. "Octopus carpaccio". Hilarious. Before calling him or her out it occurred to me as I don't get out much I better make sure, so I Googled octopus carpaccio. Au contraire. Mea culpa. It's a thing! A thing I knew I had to try as soon as I could find it. I Yelped Italian restaurants in FTW and found two that serve it. Only one of the two at lunch, which is when we eat, Stella in Southlake. So we went today. Stella is a very attractive, very welcoming trattoria. Very cool open kitchen bar along one side. Prompt, attentive service and lovely cloth napkins at lunch. As for the octopus carpaccio? Wowzer! Buonissimo! Stella's rendering of the dish is beautiful and delicious. It is topped with savory, mild pink peppercorns; peppery arugula and EVOO. This super thinly sliced, tender, melt in your mouth polipo is just so good. We followed that with the beet salad. The organic red and gold beets are a feast for the eyes. They are likewise super thinly sliced, topped with dollops of creamy goat cheese, finely minced pistachios and EVOO. A show-stopper presentation and again absolutely delicious. These shared dishes were accompanied by a bottle of crisp Italian Pinot Grigio making for a perfect light Friday luncheon. I'm seeing frequent lunch visits to Stella in our future.

Calabrese remains one of our favorites. We love the bar due to the amazing staf there and come here…read morefor both lunch and dinner. The Minestrone soup is a meal by itself and when paired with the bruschetta makes a perfect dinner. We also love the pizzas and pastas which are all great for sharing. So many great choices and very authentic. Southlake needs to continue to support this great restaurant.

Calabrese is a wonderful option for a large party or small event!…read more My friend's hosted a going away party for me here and we had such an amazing time! We utilized the private dining room, which was the perfect amount of space for around 10 people. The staff were so friendly and very attentive throughout the evening! For Apps, we got the focaccia and the bruschetta. Both were decent, but nothing mind-blowing! For mains, my friend and I split the Le Calabresi Impossibili and the Porcini Ravioli Burrata special. Both were absolutely delicious and I'd eat them again in a heartbeat! Our waiter was very kind to cut slices of the cake that my friends ordered for the party. Thank you for such a memorable evening!