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    3.7 (250 reviews)
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    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Eggplant parmigiana...if you can call it that, I surely wouldn't!
    Melissa K.

    To say the experience here was a disappointment is an understatement! Upon entering the restaurant I was underwhelmed by the atmosphere and ambiance. Plain and open, bright intense lighting, white walls with no personality and a few pictures, white table cloths, and tables just arranged in every which way. Just upon first glance it is uninviting. The hostess/front desk area is right as you enter the door and just a little bulky and awkward. There is a neon OPEN sign hanging in the huge windows that have zero coverings or decoration. This restaurant lacks charm in every possible way. We were greeted and seated quickly, but to say the staff was friendly is a stretch. They were polite but not overly welcoming or warm. Once seated a young man brought us water. A woman came next and asked for our drink order. Again little to no greeting from either of these services members. Next we received bread and our wine, and without any mention of specials or conversation we were asked for our order. We ordered a mozzarella caprese salad to share, an order of gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce, and eggplant parmigiana. We had to ask for olive oil and or butter to go with the itty bitty slices of bread we received. This was promptly brought out. The bread was like sliced sourdough from a loaf, and seemed that each piece was toasted individually as if in a toaster, so it was kind of dry. Now, let me tell you about this "olive oil" or mystery oil if you will.... Yikes!!! It was either rancid or such poor quality oil, it actually tasted like old fashioned homemade play dough. I've never! Good lord I wouldn't want to serve that to a guest ever! Good olive oil is not hard to come by. This was very off putting. We received the mozzarella caprese quickly.... Again, what a let down. 4 slices of very unripe tomato topped with a little bit of fresh mozzarella and a blob of pesto on top. Yup that was it no fresh basil and the presentation was nonexistent. I've made a prettier caprese for a midnight snack! Despite the lack of presentation and barely pink tomatoes, it did taste decent. It had good flavor and the cheese was fresh and soft. Next, the entrees arrived! What was presented to me was not even close to what anyone would expect for eggplant parmigiana. I received a dish that would be used in a Mexican restaurant for queso dip... but filled with a soupy cheesy mystery meal! I actually said "I ordered the eggplant parmigiana" and was given a weak smile and nod as if to say yep here it is! I could not believe my eyes! My friend's gnocchi at least was recognizable however, it was literally swimming in sauce! Now let me interject that I'm from Italian heritage, my Italian grandmother ran restaurants all her life, and was a fabulous cook raised by her native Italian parents.... My dad is an excellent cook, I'm a very good cook, and we have family friends that are Italian chefs that run other restaurants. So, I know I may have high expectations, but ultimately I just expect to receive something that resembles what it's called! This eggplant whatever was an abomination of eggplant parmigiana! The eggplant was slimy and stringy, the sauce was overflowing like a soup, it was creamy for some reason rather than a simple marinara, there was such an abundance of melted mozzarella (not fresh just shredded mozzarella) that all I even tasted was cheese! I admit, I love cheese but this was overwhelming and there was zero other flavor. Aside from the general texture, the dish was so bland it was unreal! I e never eaten anything this messy and soupy that was supposed to be a standard dish on a regular plate. My guts are bubbling! The gnocchi was mediocre. Not awful but definitely not great. It had a mealy pasty texture. The sheer amount of sauce on this dish was also surprising! Just absolutely drenched in sauce! If this place reduced their saucyness by 50% the food would taste better and have better flavor balance in addition to cutting supply costs! The sauce tasted good but again it was bland not much Gorgonzola flavor but so so much cream! Throughout the entire experience my friend and I were shocked by the poor experience. She kept saying..."I knew it from the neon OPEN sign in the window"! The prices are average for Italian food but the quality is so poor it was disappointing to pay that much. I really wanted to like this place since the chef/owner is a long time local and I've read the news stories about his history here. He also has the same first name as my great grandfather which feels nostalgic to me, but the experience was quite unfulfilling. I'm giving 2 stars only because the service while not very warm was at least prompt and courteous. The wine was good, and while the food was unexpectedly over saucy, it was edible just not what I'd call Italian cuisine.

    Bread basket
    Joanne V.

    My husband and I decided to go to Bella Italia after watching a local news segment about this establishment and we were glad we did! This was tucked in the same shopping center we normally pass by and close to home. We called before coming as we didn't make reservations and it was a Friday night. The gentleman on the line told us they had availability for a table for 2. We walked in and noticed it was busy! Most of the tables were taken except the 5 along the wall. There was a little bit of a wait but it was like seeing a well oiled machine as there was a lady who was taking orders and bussing tables and a man who was delivering their drinks and giving checks to those who were ready to pay at the end of their meal. Both of them were also delivering the food orders as well. It was a breath of fresh air because of their work ethic, you don't normally see nowadays. You can't help but assume they were the owners of the restaurant! After a few minutes we were able to be seated and were given the menu. I was craving chicken parmigiana so I ordered that. My husband decided to order spaghetti with meat sauce and meat balls. We also wanted to try their tortellini with chicken broth. We were given a bread basket with oil and vinegar while we waited for our orders. As soon as we got the soup, we were excited to try! You can tell the tortellini was homemade and made al dente which was perfect. The chicken broth tasted homemade as well. Chicken parmigiana was delicious! The chicken was moist and the breading was thin! The sauce was light and flavorful; normally what I've had in other places sauce is all over overpowering the chicken. This one was a good balance. The pasta was also home made as well and went well with the chicken. The spaghetti was really good as well. My husband described the sauce on the sweeter side with carrots and possibly cinnamon. The meatballs were flavorful too, He ate it all! At the end of our meal, we were offered the dessert menu and we noticed they had panna cotta but different flavors! We asked our server what her recommendation was and she replied amaretto was one of her favorites so we went with that. That did not disappoint. It was smooth and the amaretto was so good! This is definitely one of the better local Italian restaurants we've been to and are happy it is only 10 minutes away from our home! We will definitely be back!

    Melone Prosciutto timeless classic
    Marco G.

    Bella Italia is exactly what the name implies. The food is as authentic as if you were in Italy. We went in a party of 5 on a Saturday night and had one of the Best 3 course dinners in Reno. We ordered the Octopus Carpaccio, Vitello Tonnato, and Melone and Prosciutto to start with a excellent bottle of Barbera wine. The second course is the reason we wanted to try this restaurant, They've famous for their Homemade ravioli's, We ordered the Funghi in the cream sauce and the Genovese in the Bolognese sauce, Absolutely excellent. Our main courses we had Vitello Marsala, Risotto Al Funghi, Chicken Parmigiana. Salad with Ham and Cheese. All executed to perfection. Our server was excellent lead us into another bottle of excellent Barbera. The Sweetness hostess was so nice gave us her brothers Sicilian Air BNB flyer as we told her we will be there this October. The unfortunate part of this review is sadly the restaurant is for sale and looking for someone who has the passion to carry on the business. My family and I are Italian. We have owned operated italian restaurants in the Bay Area for 40 years. We understand the business side and wish them the Best in the future. When we make it back to Reno? We will return to enjoy another excellent dinner. Buona Fortuna mi Amici!

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    Leticia R.

    Family owned and operated Italian restaurant in South Reno. The owners were at the front counter to greet and seat us for our dinner reservation and even come back around to check in on you, which is an added nice touch. It is a completely open dining floor plan. Feels very airy and fresh with nice music playing in the background but no booths if you're looking for a little bit of privacy. It's a little pricey. The ravioli sauce was a little watery but overall the food had good flavor. The tiramisu for dessert was the best I ever had. It was an enjoyable experience and would try again.

    Wine dinner
    Michael L.

    I went for a wine dinner with Italian wine. We had a nice mixed salad. Mushroom ravioli homemade style with tasty mushrooms. The Brassato was tender and had a nice sauce. It was a fun event.

    salad, romaine with prosciutto and mozzarella

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    Food was great. Service was very food. Nice Italian music in the background. Lots of room.

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    Delicious food and great customer service and the restaurant is neat and nice. The employees and owners are very kind every time I go there.

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    4.6(483 reviews)
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    First time I've been here since new owners took over. I was here last in 2022. If you've read any…read moreof my Pizza reviews ... I admit to being a pizza snob ... what can I say, I',m from NYC. However, I ordered a Tony's NYC 10" pie for lunch. And I added mushrooms. Thought I would take 1/2 of it home. It was so good, I truly ate the whole thing. Yes, I made a little piggy of myself, and I don't care! It was excellent. I do believe they have a full bar .. it was early so we just had soft drinks. Actually my friend had a mocktail, so there must be a bar. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I like that the outdoor seating is fenced in so you don't have to see the traffic on both sides of the street. The service was excellent. My friend enjoyed a salad (although I did force a tiny piece of pizza on her, glad she didn't want more .. LOL. Honestly, I wanted to go to Dough, Sauce, Cheese that just opened a few blocks away. They claim they are NY style pizza. However, I learned that it's really a take out place. Only seating is one table outside .. in the sun. Maybe I'll take some out at a later date. But I am glad I went to DOPO and I will definitely go again.

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    Bar & restaurant area of the new DOPO much larger than the former midtown location and cutest outdoor area with a fire pit

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    I had been looking into eating at this restaurant for years and finally went in one night. My…read moregirlfriend and I were the only two people there on the back patio in the summertime, nobody else in the restaurant. We were finally greeted by our server and when I was giving her my order she stared off into a space and then said " I'm sorry I wasn't listening can you repeat that?" this alone ruined my dining experience. I've been a server before, and I legitimately cannot justify a time where a server can say that to a customer. Aside from that the food was really good and would like to come back and given another shot. Hopefully this waiter does not work there anymore.

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    5.6 miDowntown
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    Last night we had dinner at La Strada with a party of five, and overall it was a great experience…read more One of the first things we noticed was the atmosphere--you truly don't feel like you're in a casino. The décor feels like an old Italian restaurant, complete with beautiful columns and classic details that make the space feel warm and authentic. We started with a couple appetizers: the eggplant parmigiana and the focaccia di recco. The focaccia was outstanding--stuffed with cheese and prosciutto and served with a fig jam that reminded me of apple butter. Absolutely delicious and something I'd order again. The eggplant parmigiana was just okay--it lacked seasoning and could have used more flavor. They also brought garlic butter for the table, which was a nice touch. Our server, Christina, was fantastic. She recommended a wonderful wine within our preferred price point, and everyone at the table really enjoyed it. For entrees, everyone ordered something different and all were very happy with their meals--even our picky eater, who ordered Uncle Willie's ravioli and ended up taking leftovers home! We also had the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp (the shrimp were impressively large--think upscale steakhouse cocktail shrimp size), baked ziti, bucatini carbonara, and I had the linguine and clams. I appreciated that they gave me the option of white wine sauce or red sauce. Once I removed all the clams from the shells and mixed everything into the broth, the flavor really came alive. Overall, a very enjoyable dinner with great service and delicious food. We would definitely return--and would absolutely ask for Christina again.

    One of my reservations canceled on me, so I ended up coming here last minute... and honestly I'm…read moreglad it happened. From the second we walked in, the vibe was amazing. Beautiful space, great energy, everybody smiling and moving around having a good time. At one point the waiter dropped a dessert and the whole place started laughing for like 30 minutes straight It honestly made the experience even better. Now let's talk about the important part -- the drinks were ON POINT. Strong, smooth, and made right every single time. Finger-point accurate And the food? Crazy good. I got the mushroom dish and almost started looking around for the chef personally. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drinks hit, food hit... just an overall amazing time from start to finish. Big shoutout to the entire staff for making the night fun and memorable.Definitely can't wait to come back. Thank y'all for a amazing fuckin time

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    Interior shot of La Strada's main dining room at Eldorado Hotel Resort & Casino in Reno, NV.

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    Special occasions are a good reason to visit The Kitchen Table. Such as any day of any month…read more Incredible dining both in taste and experience. This time she had duck breast and for me the fettuccini carbonara. Fresh bread and a glass of Barbera Vietti completed the main course. Each item is made with such care that the meal will seem like a special occasion. Apparently each day is a special occasion in the kitchen at TKT. The fettuccini was the best I ever had. The carbonara was rich and meaty and the Parmesan set it off perfectly. Her duck breast was a large appetizer with a rich sauce. Then there were the desserts, panna cotta with berries and mocha bliss, a brownie with ice cream. Both fantastic! The small restaurant foot print adds a feeling of an intimate experience. But the flavors are huge. Try it you will love it as we do.

    I went here for dinner with my husband on a weeknight. It was pretty busy, which is always a good…read moresign. Since we had a reservation, we were promptly seated. The interior is very nice. It's like a San Francisco bistro. I will say however, they do have a lot of seating in a very small space so it gets a bit noisy. We split a house salad, which was quite tasty. The lettuce was quite fresh as were the vegetables. For dinner, I had the papparadelle & burrata brisket in a spicy tomato sauce. The pasta seemed to be homemade and the brisket had a nice heat to it. It was flavorful and delicious. The service was also very good. Our server checked back on us several times to see if we needed anything and to make sure our water glasses were filled. It was a very nice meal. I will certainly go back!

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    8/5/25 FYI. Interior.

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    5.8 miNorthwest Reno
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    Enjoyed another excellent meal last night. Service was perfect ambience amazing, food above and…read morebeyond great. I enjoyed the meat filled cannelloni's and my hubby enjoy the shrimp scampi and our guest enjoyed brown buttered raviolis so good. And their focaccia bread is always so good dipped in fresh olive oil,and balsamic vinegar. I see why this Italian restaurant wins most all years for the best Italian restaurant in the Reno area. It's our go to restaurant for special occasions.

    Came here with a party of 7 +2 toddlers last week before the Christmas rush to celebrate a family…read morebirthday. They don't open till 5 PM and although it was a last minute call for reservations, the stars aligned & they were able to accommodate us for an early dinner time slot on a Saturday, Johnny's is definitely a favorite among our native reno Italian family who appreciates good Italian food. The usuals were ordered by most of the table - the calamari appetizer and garlic bread, then the special lasagna. The Lasagna hold a special place in my family's heart & is usually only what's ordered as it's considered the best in Reno by my family. It did not disappoint this night. I opted for a lighter dish and went with the brown butter, sage ravioli -it was just as I expected and the Petrale soul was another lighter dish that was ordered and it came out fresh and delicious. The Caesar salad as well as their house salad with the Gorgonzola and Italian dressing, minestrone soup we also had- all fresh and homemade flavors. The only Con to this trip was that we didn't get the extra plain bread that we ordered or asked for a few times and I'm a little uncertain if they give bread with the meal or you have to order the garlic bread -either way it was not a downfall. The sundae desserts were wonderful and they recognized the birthday in our party. We love this place and like to frequent it. Can't wait for the next great meal there.

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    Johnny's Ristorante Italiano - Spacious bar area near the entry, with separate tables and a big screen TV

    Spacious bar area near the entry, with separate tables and a big screen TV

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    Johnny's Ristorante Italiano - Entry from the inside.

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    4.0(604 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    I picked my friend up from the airport and she said " I feel like Italian", I said " I know the…read moreperfect place" so we headed over to Zozo's for lunch. We ordered a glass of the house chianti and it was amazing! I had the mushroom ravioli's and a house salad for an extra $3 which was well worth it! My favorite part is the homemade bread!! Absolutely delicious and Rebecca brought us more straight out of the oven. I love hot bubbly bread!!! The service is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect especially after traveling all day with delays! The prices are good and plenty of parking! Next time you're thinking Italian think Zozo's, you'll be glad you did.

    Quality/Quantity - Our friend's favorite Italian…read morerestaurant, so we ALL frequent it more and more often. And our group keeps getting bigger. Today's appetizers, all of which were really good: Meatballs - Huge, more than enough to share! Even with 7 of us. We all got a bite. Calamari - Fried well, decent portions. I think I ate most of this dish. Love me some calamari! Toasted Focaccia Bruschetta - Hit for our group. I enjoyed it also, but the calamari was still my favorite. Complimentary Bread - So good!! Always a favorite. We always have to get seconds. If you want 3rds, it comes with a $4 upcharge, but that is still worth it in my book. House Salads - Nothing special, but also not bad. Fresh, decent quantity, and with dressing on the side. Two Cesar Salads - Our guests enjoyed this. $5 upcharge each. Cups of Minestrone Soups - Good. Cup of Egg Drop Soup - One of our guests wanted to try this; $5 upcharge. Linguine & Clams - Both in white and red sauce. My choice was the red sauce. I kept forgetting that this comes with BABY clams as I prefer larger clams, and actually if it was still in the shell, that would be an extra plus. NOTE to self, do not keep getting this... Eggplant Parmigiana - Home run, both ladies that got this loved it! Huge slices of eggplant. Baked and fried well. Eggplant Parmigiana with Grilled Chicken - WOW, generous portions. I think my wife took ¾ of her dish home... She got another two meals out of it. Sauteed Calamari Steak - This looked good, I might get it next time. Our newest addition to our group. She also took half her entree home. Grilled Prawn Picatta - Not a large quantity, but because all of us (except one) are light eaters, our guest still took half home. Another good entree. I will also add this to my list for next time. Special Chicken Pomodoro - Decent portions, my buddy devoured this. He is a good eater. One of the few in our group, lol. Dessert, Tiramisu - This was really good. We should have ordered a second one... And to wash it all down, I got a glass of Italian white wine which I really did not enjoy... Atmosphere - Double storefront. We seemed to always end up sitting in the second room but not today! I liked that they had a bar in each room. Table, booth, or bar seating. Two unisex restrooms. Plenty of parking. See pictures for business hours. Open 6 days a week; closed Mondays. Service - Good. We had a leisurely 2 hour dinner and never felt rushed. We were catching up with our good friends and new friends. Price - $323 + generous tips. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1990 as Davos; we have been customers for a very long time. Glad we are back and introducing our friends to your restaurant. Mid 1990 - Coco Pazzo, then renamed to Panevino. 2000 - Zozo's.

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    Zozo's Ristorante - Interior

    Interior

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    Shrimp & Artichoke Fritta

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    5.3 miDowntown
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    Liberty Food & Wine Exchange is an artisan eatery, market and wine bar located on the corner of 1st…read moreand Sierra streets in downtown Reno. It was our 1st time eating there however it had been on our list for some time. We started with the PULL-APART GARLIC CHEESE BREAD which is Focaccia, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, frico crust and also ordered the WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS with crispy gnocchi, tomatoes, red onion, basil, arugula and topped with a Calabrian chili aioli. Both were fantastic, seasoned nicely and cooked to a perfect temperature!! For our entree we hate the BEE STING pizza. Make with a 72 Hour Fermented Organic Dough topped with Salami, red onion, basil, serranos, mozzarella and honey. The crust was delicious, crunchy, thin and when combined with the sauce, seasoning and toppings, an excellent pizza. Additionally we ordered two of the in-house, housemaid pasta. The ARRABBIATA , a roasted red pepper campanelle, with Calabrese sausage, garlic, chilis, broccolini and topped with Parmesan, pecorino. The other pasta we tried was the BLACK SPAGHETTI, mixed with clams, scallops, shrimp, hot chopped peppers, white wine, butter and lemon. It was fantastic!! Cooked al dente and packed with flavor. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. The service was great, food was yummy and we definitely look forward to going back again soon!

    My son-in-law invited us to try a new place for happy hour…read more We ordered every item on the happy hour menu. The cauliflower was one of my favorites, roasted perfectly with great flavor, Fondue was creamy, hot and delicious, meatballs were super moist and bursting with flavor. The olives were dry and tiny and hard to enjoy due to pit. The backpack was ok but not great. Now, the pizza! It was absolutely perfect. Thin crust, perfect amount of cheese and toppings. I enjoyed the bee sting pizza, hot and sweet, and I love the combination. When I go back it will definitely be pizza, salad and cauliflower. The sever was a sweet young man. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. The restaurant is a good size, the bar area was busy and filled with conversation and laughter, the booths looked cozy, we chose a table near windows for outside lighting. The outside tables looked great for getting some warmth and fresh air. Many options and different settings. Sorry, I forgot to take pics.

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    La Famiglia - Calamari

    La Famiglia

    4.1(463 reviews)
    5.2 miDowntown
    $$$

    My hubby and I had a wonderful dinner at La Famiglia! It was a perfect date night place to go…read morebefore a Reno Phil performance next door at the Pioneer Center. Regina was our wonderful waitperson and she was from the beginning very helpful and clearly explained that her focus was about getting us out in time for the 7:00 performance start time. We had 5:00 reservations so it was great that we were there early. We ordered the grilled artichokes with a lemon aioli for an app and it was delicious. We had this before and just a tasty as ever. We also had a Caesar salad and we both think it's one of the best Caesars in town. My main entrée was a chicken marsala (5+/5). On the meu it's a veal marsala, but when I asked Regina if it could be chicken, she said yes! It was a perfect dish. The chicken was cooked exactly as it should, tender and flavorful! The mushrooms and marsala sauce with the pasta side made the whole dish one of the best I've had. I would definitely order this again!! My hubby ordered the chicken saltimbocca (5+/5) and his dish was absolutely delicious too. The prosciutto and sage were flavor enhancers for sure! Both dishes had a broccolini as the veggie and it too was prepared well. For dessert we shared an affogato. The added drizzle of caramel and chocolate sauce made it very special! We had the most enjoyable time and delicious food. We will certainly return more often. There are so many menu items we want to explore the next time. Thank you La Famiglia for a great dinner outing. We'll be back soon!

    Had a group dinner here. I'm not a wine drinker, but many enjoyed the selection…read more The lasagna bolognese had decent flavor. One coworker enjoyed her mushroom filled pasta in cream sauce, another coworker had steak and did not care for it--but you're at an Italian restaurant, not a steakhouse. All the dishes were HUGE portions, so you will not go hungry. Pass on the chocolate mousse--it was grainy and unappealing. Service was top notch and made up for some of the meal's shortcomings.

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