If y'all are craving Italian food this is the place! It's a pretty small restaurant but don't judge…read morebefore you try the food! We always went to Olive Garden but it's NOTHING compared to this. The service was amazing from start to end. We went on Mother's Day and my mom felt very special. They even gave her a rose. We never had amazing service like this before. We will be coming back for sure! We got the homemade bread, garlic bread, lobster ravioli, Fettuccini Alfredo (w/ chicken), Chicken Parmigiana, and Italian cream cake.

From the call to see how long the wait would be this place was great. Customer service was…read moreamazing, right away the staff was welcoming, made accommodation for our party of five. Mentioned the specials to us as well. This place was authentic from the food to the people. Super friendly and made us feel like we were friends. The place was small but cozy. The food was delicious. I had the lasagna and calamari. I recommend both!

Fine dining sets a high bar, and this venue does not disappoint from start to finish. Entry is…read moreelegant without pretension - crisp white table cloths and soft warm lighting indoors and out, with a generous patio facing Burnett Park. Apéritivo Hour should draw locals running every day in the bar & patio including drinks & snacks. I wish I had come with a larger appetite because the menu offers a balanced selection of antipasti (starters), zuppa (soup), insalata (salad), primi (housemade pasta), secondi (protein dishes), and contorni (sides). My gracious server recommended a Rosemary Foccaccia (saved for next time) and Wild Arugula salad that was garden fresh in a Texas pecan vinaigrette with snappy pecorino and the most incredible crisped chicken skin as an alternative to traditional breadcrumbs. It was light and fresh with depth and richness, a perfect starter. From cool to warm - a Kabocha Squash Soup made with honeycrisp apple cider topped a tart currant chutney and crunchy roasted pine nuts. Texture was velvety smooth, delicately sweet, perfectly balanced, thoughtfully light to precede later dishes. Dessert a must, ask for house recommendation which rotates. My lovely server remained present and attentive although I was her only patron on the patio - a sign of superb service! I'm looking forward to seconds and main on my next trip.

I would have given 5 stars because: 1. The venue is…read moreabsolutely elegant, warm, and stunning. 2. While the courses were excellent and executed masterfully, I personally love hints of extra seasoning. However, the appetizers were a complete dream. 3. The service was familial yet professional, which is nice to experience at a high end restaurant. It makes me want to return again. While our server was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient -- and initially we were not in a rush for the evening -- I did mention having an uber scheduled for pick up 2 hours after our reservation time and they were a bit loquacious. I guess our main courses were not placed until about 15mins before our uber pick up so we essential took two bites of our dinner and rushed out. By this time the restaurant was packed. I paid cash and conveniently, their register didn't have enough bills to give an exact amount back so I paid an enormous tip. I didn't find that classy, but otherwise it was a great experience!

It was a perfect night to eat on the patio. My friends made reservations and we got seated…read moreimmediately. The menu was really straightforward. We ordered the calamari and the bread & ricotta. I really loved the bread & ricotta. Something always gets me about bread and cheese. The calamari was pretty good, I liked the addition of the olives, but overall it was a typical calamari dish. We also ordered the little gem salad to share. It was perfect because there were 4 gems for each of us. This was also decent. Nothing particularly memorable about this dish, but still good. We each ordered our own entree. Our friends ordered the vodka rigatoni and the lasagna bolognese. Hubby ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and I had the cacio e Pepe and added sausage. Pastas were cooked to the perfect al dente. There was so much meat in all our entrees. We each had a bite of each other's meals. I couldn't decide which one I liked best. They were all so very good and they all tasted different. I really love having foodie friends. And then we ended with dessert/after dinner drinks. Our friends got an affogato and an espresso martini. Hubby and I shared the pistachio cake. That pistachio cake is to die for. I don't want to over exaggerate because what if you decide to get it and you hate it? Well, I loved it. It wasn't too sweet and the salt flakes on top was perfection! It was so good with the affogato. 100% would get again.

This is our go to neighborhood Italian restaurant!…read more We love the atmosphere, the menu items, drinks are refreshing! And we always leave room for desert!

I have gotten my birthday cake from Emilia's two years in a row now, and at this point it's…read morebasically a tradition. This year was the classic tiramisu again and somehow I still wasn't prepared for how good it is. I ended up eating nearly half the cake myself. If you know tiramisu, you'll appreciate this one. The sponge is very soaked like super rich, espresso-forward, and honestly feels like drinking a glass of coffee in dessert form. I personally love that deep, juicy texture, but if you're someone who prefers a lighter, less saturated sponge, this might be a bit much for you. That said, it's absolutely worth trying. Just maybe start with a smaller size at the restaurant before committing to a full cake. This is exactly the kind of tiramisu I crave, and it's the reason Emilia's keeps being the birthday cake spot every year.

Decent food, but nothing to rave about!…read more My family and I made a reservation for dinner at Emilia's. The ambiance is very modern and trendy! Service was excellent and it felt very fancy! For apps we had the Butternut Squash Soup and the Burrata. The Burrata was very tasty (loved the pickled berries) but the soup was lacking in basic flavor. For our main, we got the Risotto and the Mushroom Pizza. Both were good, but nothing amazing! I actually enjoyed the Broccolini with the pesto more!

Every thing was great ! Our waiter EZ was the best and helpful. The food he suggested was just as…read moredelicious as he described it. We sat outside and it was peaceful.

Food was great! Ask for EZ. Service was great and he is very personable. Great experience!read more

Outstanding food! Place was real nice! Would definitely go back again! Service was great as wellread more

What a hidden gem! We were looking for a fun date night spot and happened to stumble across this…read moreplace -- and I'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and inviting. It had just the right amount of energy to feel lively and fun, while still being quiet enough to actually enjoy conversation over dinner. The location is a little unsuspecting from the outside -- tucked near a residential/shopping area -- but don't let that fool you. The inside is charming and full of character, making it feel like one of those local spots you're excited to discover and then want to tell everyone about. The service was fantastic. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave excellent recommendations throughout the night. Everything felt thoughtful and welcoming without being over the top. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the salmon with spinach risotto, and both were incredible. The sauce on the salmon completely made the dish. We also enjoyed wine, cocktails, and a rich, delicious tiramisu for dessert. To top it all off, they brought us complimentary limoncello shots after dinner, which was such a fun touch. Already looking forward to going back and trying more from the menu!

Came for a pasta making class which i highly recommend cost is $60 per person. Was a great…read moreexperience. We had an amazing waitress in Annamarie who recommended the best drinks and wine pairings with our pasta we made. It was a great setup to be as intimate or socialize as much as you'd like. They taught us how to make pasta and gnocchi from scratch and also sent us home with our dough and some sauce and noodles to cook later ourselves I highly recommend the calamari and brussel sprouts. The calamari was fried perfectly very light but still had the crunch and the crispy sprouts were crispy and had a phenomenal taste with the Parmesan cheese

Loved it again…read more This is our second time here. As luck would have it, Patrick was our server again. He's super friendly and knows the menu well. He got our drinks, then a basket of warm bread with a plate of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Yummy! There were three of us tonight. We ordered as follows: - Capellini with Seafood - Branzino with Garlic Spinach (shared) - Il Modo Chopped Salad Wow - the food was amazing tonight. My wife and I shared the Branzino. It was a huge portion and real tasty. My son had the Capellini with Seafood and loved it. I tried it as well. Loved the spicy sauce. Then we ordered dessert. Here's what we shared: - Stratacelli Gelato - Tiramisu - Cannolis Wow - they were all good. I liked the Tiramisu the best. Note: they keep it well air conditioned here. Consider a light jacket or sport coat. We will return to Il Modo. Thank you kitchen team and Patrick for another great dinner.

Review: Govanni's (Italian), Crowley. Wait: 0 minutes. (Which shocked me, considering we got there…read moreat 12:30 on a Sunday and the parking lot was *PACKED*!) Atmosphere: Great. Clean, well lit. Wait staff dressed uniformly. Dining area divided into sections, so we sat in a cozy intimate "corner" with a few other tables. Wait staff: Clean, neat and friendly. Our server was a WONDERFUL young lady named Jasmine. Very attentive, almost "intuitive", but not too intrusive. Perfect service. Food: Bread was nice, in house made garlic rolls with a light pretzel salt on top. I had Chicken Parmigiana, on a bed of thin spaghetti. My wife had the Lasagna. Portions were very generous. (I'm Cajun, so a "portion" to me usually feeds two. I was full and happy.) Chicken was fresh, hot, perfect breading. Marinara sauce tasted like homemade sauce, with a perfect amount and blend of Italian herbs. I had my wife's leftover lasagna for supper. (She loved it, but there was a lot.) It was every bit as good as my entree. I'm guessing that was ground veal. Wonderful! A gentleman I assume was the owner/manager came around to personally make sure the dining experience was good. Price was well in line with other sit down restaurants. (About $37 for both, and got 3 meals out of it.) Overall experience: I'd give it a 9.5, only because I don't give 10's. (Unless you feed me by hand, and wash and wax my car. HA!) We will *DEFINITELY* go back. (OK. I admit. That means I'll be harassing my wife to go back sometime this week. But, it really was GREAT!

If you're looking for homemade authentic Italian food in Fort Worth this is your spot just remember…read moreto bring cash or euros to pay for your meal no cards are accepted. Service is great you can also bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal. I recommend you sit out in their little patio to eat and enjoy your wine.

Very limited seating inside (5 tables) and crowded (no reservations). Outside seating is okay but…read moredepends on the weather. Food is okay, not great. Staff is nice and attentive.

Just discovered this little Italian gem and I'm already went back twice! It's family owned and you…read morecan feel it the second you walk in. The servers are so friendly and welcoming. The best part: I had a specific craving that wasn't on the menu (it likes "build your own pasta" from Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant that is Grilled Shrimp on angel hair with veggie) and they cooked it exactly how I asked. The dish came out perfect and even better with high quality shrimp and veggies. You can tell the kitchen really cares. Cozy atmosphere, homemade taste, and service that makes you want to stay all evening. Highly recommend!

Macaluso's is a great Fort Worth Italian restaurant. Been here a few times call ahead for…read morereservations or you may have a wait. The seating is limited inside. The restaurant is small and cozy. Twice we could not get in without a long wait. Other times we made reservations and did not need them. Best to be safe and call. Bar seating is also available if you want to sit there. The food was very good, we tried two of the dishes. They are Chicken Sunrise, and Veal Genovese, both come with pasta and the sauce on the meals are wonderful. Since we like these two dishes so much it is hard to try anything else. Bread rolls also come with the meal. Salad is extra, I had the Caesar salad. Started with an appetizer Escargot Provencal.... oh man this is good. Dip your bread into the garlic butter yum. The plates have plenty of food you will be full or take-home leftover. Nice glass of wine is good with the meal. Service was good once they were terribly busy, so the food came out slowly. But I understand the staff were working very hard. They only had two wait staff when we were there. Great place to go for a date or special night. Or anytime casual inside.