Solid date night spot for great shareable bites and delicious drinks. Ambiance is great, indoor and outdoor seating options, good service. read more

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Came back again for another anniversary and the food was truly even better! Definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in San Antonio read more

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Feast at Battalion. We loved Feast and it was treat to revisit some of the old memories. As it should be, the food was the star. However, support for the wonderful food from Wacey, our waiter made the evening even more special. Happy Holidays to all and make sure you take advantage of the special holiday menu. read more

Battalion's rebrand to The Feast is a huge disappointment. The food is no longer Italian, and while the menu seems to aim for shareable small plates, the execution doesn't support that concept at all. The experience was confusing and underwhelming from start to finish we actually left and went to another restaurant just to get tiramisu. I was one of Battalion's original customers when it first opened, but now I barely recognize the place. In addition, the waitress seemed to be disconnected from the place. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

(From January, 2025) Thinking about italian eats, my girlfriend and I decided to book a spot via OpenTable on a whim for a Saturday dinner in mid-January. This random booking on a fly led to one of the most satisfying dining experiences that we both will cherish and continue to talk about whenever we visit San Antonio. It was about a 15 minute walk from our hotel, we arrived on time and were seated outside. While it was cold and windy, they had space heaters available to keep us warm as we waited for our server. For a moment, we debated if we should move inside since the wind made things quite chilly for us (we should've worn jackets, oops) but decided to stay outside once we were approached by Kelly, our server. He had a bubbly personality and excellent knowledge of the food and wine, giving us great recommendations. The glasses of wine he recommended for us (Erath Pinot Noir for my girlfriend, Cantinia Montepulciano for myself) were both excellent and complimented our meals well. As for our meal, they had a restaurant week special which both of us participated in which were a 3 course meal. For the appetizer round, we started with the spinach dumplings and the trenne bombay (think of penne but more squarish). Both were excellent. The dumplings has a hearty taste mixed with the truffle cream, shaved parm, and saltiness of the prosciutto topping. The trenne bombay was an awesome pasta dish with the pasta cooked perfect al dente mixed in a tomato pomodoro sauce with pancetta topped with shaved parm and dill. We probably could've ordered that pasta as our main course (which is available as a main), that's how much we liked it. But we each decided on the NY Strip as our main course. Cooked medium rare and served with crispy potatoes, the steak was tender and juicy with a rosemary/lemon/fennel seasoning; bon appetit! Finally, our dessert consisted of the tiramisu and the s'mores panna cotta; both of which we scarfed down. The tiramisu was soft and contained layers of sweetness. Meanwhile, the panna cotta contained graham cracker crumbles with a marshmallow finish and chocolate chips mixed in, absolutely devine! Great food combined with great service made this one happy restaurant experience (despite the aggressive winds). The restaurant is lucky to have Kelly who was a shining star that night. As someone who worked in the service industry, I appreciated his graciousness and attitude in making this a memorable experience. No doubt we will return and hope to have him as our server! read more

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Food was good. But the server said they give large portions. I am not sure about that. No complaints there. Just an observation that portions are about the right size or even smaller. Ambiance is nice. Old fire station so has a nice vibe. But be ready to know where to park. I asked the front desk if it was okay to park on street. She said yes. But within two minutes I got a ticket. read more

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Two people in our party of seven were served cold entrees LONG after everyone else was served; they took them back to "remake" and we waited at least 20 minutes and everyone else was finished with their meal. To make matters even worse, I informed our server of my gluten allergy/celiac disease and they served me something that definitely had gluten. I am now nice and sick when I am about to drive two hours home. I will never return to this establishment despite the management telling me my food was safe and trying to make up for the cold and very delayed entrees. read more

I booked a reservation for my husband's 50th birthday celebration a week in advance for a party of 12. They followed up with courtesy phone calls and text messages confirming reservations a day or two prior, and the day of to make sure we were still set for the day . As soon as we arrived we were greeted with the warmest , friendliest welcome. The ambiance was very relaxed and calm , even with the staff moving around the restaurant, everyone and everything just flowed effortlessly. The music was not blaring on the over head speakers. We were actually able to have a nice conversation with our guest. My favorite part , I have to say without a doubt was the food . It was outstanding! For the next two weeks the restaurant is doing a memorial in honor of the previous restaurant Feast which closed during covid . In leu of , they merged the menu which offered food selections from both restaurants. WIN, WIN ! You have selections from a la cart choices and you also have your meat selections which can be pared up nicely with one of their side selections of your choice. The a la cart selection are enough to feed two people as well as the meats . We ordered the fried pork belly lettuce wraps, which was so tender . Italian pasta in a green pasta sauce , the pasta is all made in the restaurant. All I'm gonna say is , real authentic pasta . We also ordered the spicy chicken , which to me tasted like jerk chicken served with beans in beef chorizo , perfect with just that little squeeze of lime . Also on today's order was the lamb chops , burger , Jacks Mac n cheese w bread crumbs , pork meatballs which sat in a nice just right tomato pasta sauce , which was top tier for the pallet , spinach dumplings and braised short ribs . THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING!!! 5 jalapeños from me . Huge props to our waiter Wason who did an amazing job keeping up with us . Also gratuity is included, but of course we tipped an extra amount for a job well done So the bill came out to $286 with tip included for party of 9 at the end . That's not what we gave in addition to. Sorry I didn't think of taking a picture of the food as I was too busy eating the most flavorful meal I have had I along time . read more

Battalion - Perfection - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place is sooo yummy! It definitely exceeded my expectations. My best friend and I ordered few different items. He did a tasting and had the meatballs, chicken parm, and tiramisu. We also got the bread service with honey ricotta and roasted garlic and olive oil. I love that they had so many different options of spreads to go with their fresh bread. I will say it is filling! My friend also got their homemade italian soda and that was a hit! The server we had was great. She was very attentive and kind. I liked the ambiance a lot. We got to sit upstairs which was nice because you can see southtown/downtown from the tables. Definitely a great atmosphere or perfect for a date night! Will be coming back for my bday! Can't wait! read more

Battalion - eggplant - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Restaurant week visit! Reservations were made in advance. Parking was limited- they do not offer parking , but you can find 2 hour parking in the neighborhood or park in a paid lot across the street. This historical 2 story building was located on a corner across from the hemifair. Walking in ..... it's a cool, trendy, elegant, and sophisticated hip spot that originally was a fire station. The fire poles still remain, and have been revamped and surrounded with hard clear acrylic, for views between upstairs and downstairs. We were seated upstairs at a table perfectly nestled in the corner of the room near windows with all around views of the city and the tower. Sexy bar downstairs and their kitchen was located upstairs. We started off with some cocktails . I ordered the A side- Tito, limoncello, and raspberry Wow super strong lol My friend and I asked to have some extra raspberry added. Service was slow in getting the extra raspberry, but we still needed a little extra simple syrup. That took awhile to get.... Finally with the addition of the syrup, it was drinkable. Off of the restaurant week menu, I ordered: Pear salad without pecorino- good. The arugula and marinated chunks of pear had a nice light vinaigrette. Apparently, they are known for their 3 cheese pork and beef meatballs. A few others at our table ordered them and let me tell you... they were bomb!! Soo deelish, must order as an app. Pan seared salmon- fabulous! Nice salty, crispy crust and salmon was not fishy at all. A light tomato, olive oil, and caper sauce accompanied the fish. The chicken parm, lamb chops, and eggplant parm were a hit too. Dessert - I chose the apple tart. Not what I expected. In my mind I pictured a small baked circular dough tart filled with an apple compote and topped with a warm sauce. What appeared was a small creamy rectangle topped with a very thin dehydrated apple slice. Not much apple flavor. Do get the tiramisu! Subtle coffee flavor. Overall great location and fabulous vibe. Good food and service, although drink additions were slow... read more

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I have been here twice now, a year apart, and while I have never left completely amazed, there are definite positives. The atmosphere and layout make the restaurant feel unique, and the food is decent. The service is friendly and attentive. We had a reservation for a Friday 6:00pm dinner, and the restaurant felt quite empty, which was a bit surprising but didn't take away from our experience. read more

Great food and service. We look forward to a return visit in the future when we're in San Antonio

We diner in for a party of 7 for dinner. Our server Julia was amazing. She kept our drinks full and our belly's happy. The restaurant is very clean and decorated very nicely. I had a pasta dish and many others at the table got the restaurant week deal which I forgot to take a pic of the menu. Ample parking behind the restaurant which you have to pay for. The restaurant is an old fire station with the pole still intact on the 2nd floor. The food was good and fresh. It did take awhile for our food but I could tell it was freshly being made and not opened out of a packet like other Italian chains. read more

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Battalion My Battalion experience was amazing! The waitress we had was great - well spoken and answered all our questions quickly. Her recommendations were a great guide through the menu as well. We had the eggplant spread for our house bread - perfect spice and a rich flavor. Bread was perfect as well. We had the house meatballs and those were great but nothing over the top for flavor. We had a pasta and an entree and shared them both. The chicken parm was perfect. Lightly breaded and very juicy. The sauce was amazing as well - exceptional dish. The pasta was the Trenne Bombay. This was unique and the dill was subtle to give it a unique flavor that felt Italian and also not. I would recommend getting a wine sauce next time but this was a good choice. The dessert was the S'more Panna Cotta and this amazing and a very large portion! Love this cute restaurant with a great atmosphere. read more

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Date night we could figure out were to go and the Battalion was rated very high and we had a delightful experience overall. The spinach dumplings were tasty, though a bit on the dry side. However, the truffle cream sauce added a nice touch that elevated the dish. We also tried the Italian salad, which was bursting with flavor! The combination of greens, prosciutto, carrots, tomatoes, and candied hazelnuts dressed in vinaigrette was refreshing. My only suggestion would be to slice the prosciutto for easier enjoyment. The bread and butter were a lovely addition, and we appreciated their quality. The Manicotto Di Spinaci was another highlight--huge portion and very satisfying! Lastly, the Chicken Parmesan was absolutely delicious; it really hit the spot. Service overall was great. Super cool ambiance Overall, we had a great meal and would recommend for anyone looking for tasty Italian fare! read more

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I say maybe because it must have been an off night. The place is a cool remodeled old firewall and when you head to the upstairs dining room you can walk right by the firepower to the 1st floor. The food sounded delicious but all came out tepid at best. After I sent it back 2x the manager came to say that this wasn't normal but that they were having issues. They gave us a free dessert for our trouble. Not sure I would go back just bc too much trouble and plenty of other places to visit. read more

I received a gift certificate here, and it was amazing! Made a reservation on OpenTable and got sat immediately. It was a little load and hard to hear but doesn't bother us. Our server greeted us promptly with water. He told us they are a family style restaurant, and we definitely received enough food to share. The bread with herb butter was amazing, and we had extra butter so another server went and got us more bread, which we didn't expect. We got the spinach dumplings next, which I thought were ok but I don't like spinach. My husband does and he absolutely loved it and told me it will live in his dreams forever. We shared the NY strip and gnocchi. My strip was medium rare and delicious. Potatoes were spot on. The gnocchi stole the show though, i thought it was so good. We couldn't finish both plates and got a box to take home. Ordered tiramisu for dessert, I do wish they had a hard copy of their dessert menu as it was a little hard to hear the server telling us the options. The tiramisu was so smooth and so good. Service great, atmosphere great, food great. We will definitely be back. With everything we got, our ticket was about $120 so definitely feel like we got our moneys worth. read more

Battalion - NY strip and gnocchi - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I was very excited to come here since I saw this restaurant is one of the best in town but Lamb wasn't good. It was ok but I can't say it's delicious so couldn't finish it. Oven roasted carrots was good read more

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I can't believe this place is in San Antonio... the food is next level compared to what im used to here. The spinach dumplings are the best thing I've ever had, my bf and I were floored. Came for Valentine's Day so there was a set menu but everything was so good. Ambiance and atmosphere was intimate but still laid back/warm and welcoming. Our server was AMAZING and made our experience so wonderful. I genuinely can't wait to come back here and am looking for my next excuse/special occasion to. Loved it!!! read more

Battalion - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I would recommend this restaurant. The building is very cool, it is an old firehouse and still has the fire poles (but secure so you can't access them lol), converted into a restaurant. There is ample seating between the downstairs and upstairs. Full bar and u okie waiting area. The bathrooms are clean. The food was delicious! The drinks were strong, a little too strong for me but I requested simple syrup and that made it better. Definitely recommend! They do not have a designated parking lot but there is paid parking available right next door. read more

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San Antonio's major hotels near the Convention Center don't offer many non-chain and hotel based eateries. I was lucky enough to find this Italian restaurant a half mile away and booked a table same day online. The service was truly exemplary and the prices were very reasonable for some unique and delicious food. You cannot pass up those spinach dumplings resting in a memorable white truffle sauce. They were so delicious. We also tried two of the pastas - the fettuccini and the orchiaetta - and the pan seared green beans. We found all three dishes on the salty side yet really flavorful. The orchiaetta was very al dente and the fettuccini was cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed everything. To end the meal, we tried their house made tiramisu that was absolutely GINORMOUS. It was decent in flavor but perhaps needed a bit more espresso soak. We would definitely eat here again. They run an excellent restaurant and the service could not be beat. It's darkly lit and sort of loud but you can cozy up and savor your evening with someone special. There's also a large bar that was buzzing. read more

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Made reservations for a party of 6 in advance. Atmosphere was dark and loud. Had to do a bit of yelling to hear what my colleagues were saying. Ordered a classic margarita with salt on the rim as my drink of choice and it was pretty strong and good. For apps, we got the bread service + ricotta dip (delish sourdough bread), the cantaloupe with tiny bits of prosciutto (very different, but apparently they marinate the cantaloupe in a sauce) and the burrata (very fresh with the tomatoes). My main course I got the parmesan herb crusted lamb chops. Very tender and parmesan was nicely crisped up to give a slight crunch. Dessert, ordered the s'mores pannacotta (loved the toasted marshmallows on top and bits of crumble) and the tiramisu (pretty standard). Only deduction from the restaurant was that my colleague ordered the pork chop and it took well over 50 minutes to come out, while everyone had already got their main courses. Service was mid. Also auto 20% grat on large parties. Paid parking - I suggest uber. Restrooms - clean and unique looking. Individual stalls. read more

Battalion - Lamb chops - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Every dish we tried was amazing. Wacey our waiter had great knowledge of every dish and made some great suggestions for us. The beef tartare was my favorite appetizer. I recommend trying the Rainbow trout and Ricotta Cavateli. Friendly staff. Thank you for a nice experience. read more

Battalion - Panna Cotta - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I really loved the atmosphere and the service. Our waiter, Tony was EVERYTHING!!!!! The building is an old firehouse- very eclectic. The food was amazing from cocktails to dessert ... you can't go wrong! My recommendation... the parmesan crusted lamb chops with brussel sprouts was incredibly flavorful. We also ordered a bottle of super Tuscan Wine-- highly recommend if you like reds. read more

Battalion - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was amazing! Very unique and delicious! The service was also great, we were served by Julia and she was wonderful even though some of our party of 7 was a bit picky at times. The ambiance is so neat, being that the building was a firehouse, very unique! We will definitely return! read more

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Loved this place. Very cool vibe. Food was awesome. Spinach dumplings are a must for an app. Everything was delicious and staff was very attentive. read more

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Came for dinner with a group and had a prefixe menu because we had 8 in our party, it was a starter, entree and a dessert. I decided on the pear salad that was the best part of the meal in crisp pears, amply dressed, large portion, it was delightful. I then had the strip steak which i already knew would be not the greatest cut but it was decently tender. A bit too salted but ok if you like things on the saltier side. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I then ended with tiramisu which was decent, not too sweet but nothing to write home about. The sides were decent. I think the best was the polenta with mushrooms. Again the meal overall was ok. A few things that weren't so great. The lamb chops come breaded with no one in our group had ever sean, the cocktails were ok..., the service can be spotty. Sometimes attentive and sometimes they weren't there. read more

Battalion - NY Strip Alla Florentine - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Made reservations for 7:30pm and was seated promptly by window as requested on the reservation questionnaire. Upstairs with the view of Tower of Americas which real nice. Waiter went over the menu and made some suggestions so we went with those suggestions and I ordered the Three Cheese Pork and Meat Balls which are squares not round IDK why but the meat a bit salty but the sauce made up for it, second dish was NY Strip alla Florentine which was little rough and taste was ok little bland on some bites and the cut potatoes suck! The star of this show was the Spinach Manicotti could not get enough me being a carnivore it was way better than that lame NY Strip! Last but not least desert was S'mores Panna Cotta was recommended by gentleman in line behind us and my only complaint was a took awhile to get over to our table which cause my two hour parking to expire without realizing it I blame it on the house wine which tasted ok. Week later I received a letter from PRSS Parking charging me a $100 for going 15 mins passed my paid two hr parking y'all been warned! Anyways I disputed it and got a 20 dollar discount! LOL. Yeah that desert arrival took a long time but I still tipped the waiter a good tip. We will be retuning to try Battalion 1-1/2 happy hour.lol. Oh one more thing for us men with big feet be careful walking the stairs! Not blaming the wine for this one. God bless. read more

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Food was ok, not the best I had. Not pleased with sanitation there, servers also bussing tables cleaning dirty dishes then serving immediately after, one server was literally dripping sweat with his shirt completely soaked through. Every time he touched his clothes then served we get the extra sweat flavor. Honestly this place was kinda disgusting. 05-23-26 visit read more

The coolest part about this spot is that it's an old firehouse that was converted into the restaurant. The entrance of the restaurant is also in the back of the building (in case you wonder why the "front" doors won't budge). The food is good but not amazing. Ingredients are very fresh and flavorful, and it is a solid Italian restaurant for SA. This restaurant probably wouldn't be my first choice if I were to choose an Italian restaurant, but it is definitely a place worth checking out just for the cool interior. Service was good and pricing was fair--pretty consistent with downtown restaurants. read more

Battalion - Burrata - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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if you have not eaten at this restaurant, you are missing out! The ambience, service, delicious Italian food in this premier location is a must! read more

Five of us went for dinner and had reservations. We were sat immediately. Menu is ala carte. A portion of Cacio e Pepe, overcooked, was the same price as a side of buttered spaghetti one of us ordered as a side, $16. That's too much. Bread service is cheap. Free refills on bread, garlic and oil was literally garlic cloves mashed in oil. Other places do this better. Whipped ricotta for bread was great. Meatball squares were good. One was undercooked. Chicken Parm = great and huge portion. Eggplant parm = okay. Even chains do it better. NY Strip = steak was phenomenal. Perfect Mid rare. Roasted potatoes sucked. They shouldn't have left the kitchen. Dry and bitter. S'more Panna Cotta was great and unique. Ambiance is eclectic and nice. Fitting for the building. Or waitperson was great. (Noelle) Overall good experience but food quality and recipes were lacking. My wife wanted to add grilled chicken to a salad and they said they only had breaded chicken which was a red flag for me. read more

Delicious! Excellent service! Great atmosphere. Only complaint was lukewarm water served without ice.

Tasty food, good atmosphere. It would be good for a date night with your SO or a business meeting for sure. Drinks and food were yummy and felt made from scratch. BUT. The portions are small. We saw that most of the dishes were $15-20. Which isn't outrageous. But when you see the size, I was bummed. If you're hungry, don't come here unless you want to spend $100. read more

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Food was amazing and our server was perfect! Restaurant is beautiful and the ambience was exactly what we needed on a chill Tuesday night Thank you Adrian for making our experience perfect read more

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Battalion has been on our list for a minute and a birthday/anniversary celebration seemed like the perfect combination. We made a reservation for Friday night. The building and ambiance are spot on, perfect vibe for a special date night. Server was delightful and intuitive which is much appreciated in this business. We started with Bread Service and the Spinach Dumplings. If we had stopped here maybe this review would be higher. We continued with Cacio e Pepe, Lasagna, Chicken Parm and the Parmesan-Herb Crusted Lamb Chops...sounds tasty. Cacio e Pepe wasn't horrible but wasn't memorable either. We actually sent the Lasagna back because it was over done, the noodles were more like croutons. That was my first big disappointment because if you can't get a good lasagna at an Italian place there are probably bigger disappointments around the corner. And there were. The Chicken Parm was mediocre but flavor profile was lacking. AND THE LAMB CHOPS...it should be illegal to drown out the lamb with parm. The description isn't off, they are definitely Parm Herb CRUSTED, if there was lamb under all of that, I have no idea. The review wins are for the server and the hostess, they delivered excellent service all around. read more

I have experienced a whirlwind of emotions at Battalion. My first taste was by happenstance as a group of friends who were nearby decided we should stop in for a drink, and of course we aren't going to go without a snack, so I shared a plate of meatballs. I didn't stop talking about them for the remainder of the night. Absolute home run, I wish I hadn't shared, entirely worth getting again. So I did! The meatballs were just as delicious as I remembered the second time around but as for our main dishes- chicken parmesan and the lamb chops- I cannot say the same. In a weird turn of events, the food felt TOO seasoned. There was a strong essence of dill riddled throughout each dish and even my my drink which was infused with thyme packed way too much of a punch to be enjoyable. After this experience I figured the meatballs were a pleasant fluke and didn't expect to return. Well as fate would have it, I did find myself there a third time and here is where my four star review clawed it's way out of the dill pit. I ordered the orecchiette alla campagnola and it was *chef's kiss* I couldn't have been happier with the flavors and the cook on the pasta and I scooped up every last bit! I also got to taste a second round of the chicken parmesan and the flavor avalanche had been tamed. This time the dish came exactly the way you'd hope for this lovable go-to plate. They managed to hook me here but a few things to note: fully anticipate to walk or Uber as you won't find parking, the restaurant is dimly lit if that poses a struggle for you, and it is also entirely possible you may be seated upstairs so plan to let them know ahead of time if anyone in your party can't make it up and back down a flight so you can be seated on the first floor. Overall, worth the experience! read more

Battalion - Meatballs (or you may have noticed, cubes) are a home run - Italian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I was invited to join some friends at Battalion for Restaurant Week, and it was a great experience. I loved that it is in the trendy South Town area of SA and a converted fire station. The food is delicious and the crafted drinks perfect. Service was pretty good, and I have to say the hostess that day went beyond. I arrived early and parking for the Battalion area is costly. I believe it is almost $20 dollars, so I looked for alternative parking. Pro tip on parking, if you arrive after 6, you can park on the street for free, but at the time, I didn't know it. I arrived a bit earlier and walked in to ask the hostess about the parking and she graciously walked out and pointed areas where I could park. She could have just mentioned areas, the fact that she walked out with me to point them out gets Battalion high points for service. The Restaurant Week menu was about $45 dollars and the food looked delicious. I ordered a meal from their regular menu, but the people at my table that got food from the Restaurant Week menu, loved it. My meal consisted of Spinach Dumplings, Pear Salad, and Charred Green Beans and the Battalion Spritz with Aperol. I also shared the Bread Service with the Calabrian Eggplant. All were outstanding. Battalion is certainly on the costlier side and portions are not extravagant, but prices are more reasonable than some other fancy Italian restaurants in town, especially the pastas. The place has atmosphere and a great feel. It is worth a visit. read more

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A perfect date night location for couples. Staff was professional and readily available, but not too available. The food was amazing! We picked a perfect spring night to enjoy our meal outside and that made it all much better. We will be going back. Recommend you ask for Kelle as your waiter. read more

We've never been to @battalionsa before and had heard great things. It's also #restaurantweek so we were looking forward. It was perfectly cloudy and overcast to sit outdoors. It's not covered so glad the sun wasn't beating down. We had great drinks to start and the bread with herb parmesan butter. Dad and I shared the #restaurantweek meal with the Spaghetti alla Gricia, Halibut and Ube Cannoli. My husband had the #restaurantweek meal with the Watermelon Salad, Halibut and Tiramisu. The highlights were the drinks, Watermelon Salad and the desserts. I think we caught them on an off night because the spaghetti was salty and the halibut was overcooked and dry. Alyssa was an excellent and attentive server. Because we were not fully enjoying, she went ahead to reduce our bill significantly. It was more than we expected. I made sure she was compensated. I definitely want to give it another try. read more

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