This review is long overdue as my husband and I have been coming here for a few years--not…read moreregularly--but enough times to let people know to support this small, family-owned business. The ambiance is cozy and inviting with only 14 tables. Yes, only 14. Instead of expanding to the masses, this restaurant chooses to keep its vision to retain dining as the experience it should be. The murals on the wall, and the feeling of being in an outdoor cafe while remaining inside, is something you don't see much in the area. The food is always fresh and delicious. We've enjoyed lasagna, manicotti, carbonara, fettuccine, piccata (chicken with capers), Marsala, salad and desserts. The wine is served in large glasses so you get a nice serving to enjoy some Chianti or choose another nice Italian wine on the list. The restaurant serves wine and beer only, and coffee drinks. I've heard the pizza is great but haven't tried it yet. It always looks good when another table orders it. Carry out is available in the back of the building. The owner is very nice and will talk about his Italian heritage with a warm smile. This restaurant is truly a little gem hidden behind big box stores. It makes a nice date night too. Make a reservation on Friday or Saturday.

Came here on a Saturday night and we really enjoyed the food! The service here was good too and our…read morewaitress helped Us out when we needed it. We ordered the shrimp Alfredo which we loved and also the 16inch olive and mushroom pizza which was so great tasting. I highly Recommend coming here!

Best lasagna in town only on Wednesday. Arrive early before it sells out…read more !!!!!!!!!!!!!9

My visits at little Italy have always been a great one. The food is good and the service was…read morepleasant. The ambiance is calm and friendly. I love this about the restaurant. My recommendation is for the server to communicate when someone is an up charge. Outside of that I would recommend this restaurant.

perfect it fits the style for me and my family my grandpa makes some of the food the steak the…read morepasta And the pizza is Great

This has been one of my classic Italian favorites ever since I was a kid so 30+ yrs.... the…read moreambiance is inviting and feels cozy. They have it decorated cute for whatever holidays, pretty lights for 4th of July. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive and food is fantastic. The prices are reasonable too considering inflation. Live music last night with Terry, excellent time. This will continue to be one of my favorite places to dine.

I have been patronizing Cafe Borgia since it opened in 1986 and the ambience and service are…read moreimpeccable. On a recent visit, however, both of our pasta's (Alfredo and Angel Hair Pasta w/ Veggies) were in need of salt or some type of seasoning. My husband's just needed salt but mine was totally bland and tasteless. I also learned that the Grilled Vegetables, a long time offering has been removed from the menu. This, combined with the fact that a long-time favorite (Smoked Salmon Pasta in a Lemon Cream Sauce) was removed years ago, has been most disappointing and the restaurant no longer is of much interest to me. On the plus side, there are still some good appetizers and entrees and the portions are very generous, a major plus since I was able to take my entree home, add some additional vegetables and cheese, and season it w/ a variety of fresh herbs. But, if you want some of the best authentic Italian food anywhere, try Guiseppe's in Schererville, IN.

I've been coming to this restaurant for about 30 years. Great food. I've tried every salad on the…read moremenu & love them all. The bruschetta is so delicious & fresh. Gnocci is tender with the flavorful vodka sauce. My husband had the ruby red trout. So good. The mashed potatoes & roasted vegetables were spot on too. Great service & stunning restaurant. Beautiful art also.

Great food, I've never had a bad meal when I've been here. Highly recommend this place.read more

Nice little spot in Highland/Hammond area. Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday around 1pm & were the…read moreonly ones in the building! Wait was a bit long considering that, but food was good - basic American (wings, burgers, fries). Good stuff. No complaints!

Excellent Italian food & steaks. Laid back atmosphere. Nice…read morebar with great bartenders.

Reservation for 15 people at Livio's on Christmas Eve at 6:30 PM. We arrived on time and waited 40…read moreminutes with no table. The manager, Tony, offered zero apology, zero solutions, and at one point responded to our concerns with, "What do you want me to do?" The only suggestion was to split our group into booths--completely pointless for a large-party reservation, especially on a holiday. We solved the problem ourselves by going to Cafe Borgia, where Karen immediately seated us and provided excellent service and food. They saved our Christmas Eve. Livio's made it clear they don't value reservations or their customers. Message received. We won't be back.

Had a great dinner at Fiori on Valentine's Day. I'm always a bit skeptical about going out for…read moredinner on holidays when you know how crowded and busy restaurants get, but the experience was lovely. We were seated right away, were not rushed, and the wait person took the time to return to our table and show my husband the prosecco we ordered to make sure it was what we wanted. My husband had the 8-oz steak, substituting broccolini for the mashed potatoes and I had the eggplant after a really tasty appetizer, Burrata Pugliese, that included prosciutto. All terrific. Thanks!

Food: Fried Calamari was perfectly coated and cooked. The pork chop wasn't cooked well enough for…read moremy dining guest but they still rated it as okay. They weren't a fan of the wet potatoes. The stuffed shells were good. I'd order them again. The gelato was delicious. The apple pie was reminiscent of a few layers of Pillsbury dough whereas I was hoping for an excellent crust balanced with the apple filling. Service: It was okay. Nothing worth highlighting. Ambiance: The dining room is very open and bright. You can see through the divider between the Fiori dining room and the Truth bar (separate menu experience) next to the dining room. That was different. We plan to visit again for the Truth experience. For Fiori, I'd repeat the calamari for certain and possibly the stuffed shells.

My first visit will definitely not be my last. Everything was delicious and everyone loved their…read morechoices. I was greeted immediately as I entered and was able to quickly order for 4 of us. It was a short wait as everything I ordered was prepared and then onward home to enjoy the meal. I definitely reccommend this place and don't be distracted by the name as they do offer a lot more than just meatballs, check out their menu as well as they show some temporary specials on their Facebook page.

Well it's cold out and we were greeted when we walked in and the owners were so nice. Started with…read morethe soup my goodness stuffed pepper soup and Italian wedding just warmed us up all over!!!! Then had to dive right in to the super comfort food a customized meatball bowl !!!needless to say my desert was almost a pillow! I already planned my next visit order ahead take it home and getting my PJ's and just enjoy my new comfort food !!!! The restaurant is quaint and so nicely inviting and welcoming!