This is one of our favorite restaurants in the country! We have been here probably 4 or 5 times…read moresince it opened. We have a place not far from here but live full time in Texas. My wife was spending some time up here and drove up to surprise her for her birthday! Reservations at the counter so we could watch Chef Geno work his magic! The food is usually spectacular and tonight did not disappoint! We split the Caesar Salad to start which was plenty. And then I had the Pasta Rags and my wife had the Pasta Carbonara. Both were as good as they looked! Perfection! No splitting dessert! I had the Tiramisu and she had the Chocolate Cake. Both to die for! It's byob so bring a nice bottle of wine and round out the experience. As Chef Geno says..."Cheaper than a plane ticket to Italy!"

The good: The food was absolutely magnificent. The chef is likely classically trained. Presentation…read morewas excellent. The sauce was as good as i have ever had. The bad: The wait staff was not very engaged. I wanted this review to be about the food but that just wasn't meant to be. The Ugly: I am very well travelled on 3 continents. I've dined elegantly as well as from street vendors and I have NEVER had service that was this off putting to the point of being overtly rude, and I am an American who has eaten in France and doesn't speak much French. When we wouldn't sit at the bar, even though the main area was only 1/4 occupied They moved our party of 2 into the side room with chairs up on tables. It went downhill from there. Due to this, it wasn't possible to really enjoy what should have been a fine meal. I will say it is a wise policy to ask for payment and tip ahead of this type of service before it is provided.

We visited Saputo's based on its long-standing reputation, but unfortunately the experience didn't…read morelive up to our expectations. The atmosphere felt dated, with dark wood-paneled walls and a dining room that seemed geared toward an older crowd. That's not necessarily a negative, but the food was the bigger disappointment. We started with the bruschetta ($14.50), which was not what we expected. Instead of a traditional bruschetta, it was essentially sesame-seed bread topped with olive tapenade, red onions, tomatoes, and olives. It lacked freshness and balance. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo ($26.00), and it was simply bland. The baby shrimp, fettuccine, and Alfredo sauce came together in a dish that was forgettable and lacked flavor. My husband and son were similarly underwhelmed by their meals. The baked ravioli was probably the best thing we ordered, but even that wasn't particularly memorable. The house salads arrived swimming in Italian dressing, and the house cabernet did nothing to improve the meal. Overall, the food felt dated, heavy, and uninspired. We left wondering how a restaurant with such a strong reputation could serve food that seemed stuck decades in the past. Unfortunately, this is not a place we'll be returning to.

Stopped in while on the job…read more Great food Great staff Great service Great price If you want to do your tummy a flavor favor then stop in. You'll be glad you did

Had supper on Saturday night. Made reservations for 6:45, was seated quickly. Excellent service by…read morethe wait staff. I ordered the large prime rib and my girlfriend ordered the lasagna. The prime rib was a knock out. Cooked to perfection and resembled the ole 96'er in size. The horseradish and au jus combo with it made it one of the best prime ribs I've ate. Got two meatballs as the side and they were phenomenal as well. Very impressed. Will return

I'm in the minority here, and I know that. I'm mostly in it for the carbs at Guzzardos. Anytime…read moreI've gotten the bigger meals of pasta I never think it has much flavor, but the helpings are very large. Having said that, the twice baked potato's are amazing, the salads are great, the cheesy garlic bread is good, the pizzas I've had have also been good. I definitely order off the "sides" menu and leave full and happy. The staff is always great.

It's worth the drive to Delevan to eat at Bashar's. The ambiance is cozy. The food and service were…read morefirst-rate. I recommend the fried green tomatoes, the Monte Cristo sliders, and tiramisu. Even the french fries were seasoned and delicious! Get to Delevan and enjoy this flavorful cuisine served in a friendly, small-town way. Highly recommended!

I went back to my home town for a visit. This is a very small town and not much going on . This is…read morea new restaurant that just recently opened up . My friend and I ate out on the patio which was small but very nice. I had the veal pasta scallopini . It was good but the veal was alittle chewy. I believe it should of been pounded out thinner which would of made it more tender .I have had veal many times and the veal is always thinner and tender. Other then that the favor was good . My friend had the smothered chicken and she really liked it . I hope the restaurant does well S the town needs a nice place to enjoy a meal

This place is AMAZING! Excellent authentic Italian and excellent service! I visit every time I'm…read moreback in Illinois. The ziti and lasagna are outstanding!

From the service to the food and drinks everything was excellent. Even the to-go pizza we ordered…read moreand warmed up hours after we got home was still great. We will definitely back. Their rolls are sooooo good.

Amazing dinner again at Sapori! We brought my Mom for her first visit. She ordered the lasagna and…read morethe portion could have fed three people. Lots available for leftovers. It came with a house or Caesar salad and garlic bread. She said the flavors were great and she liked the sausage in the lasagna. My boyfriend and I ordered the Sophia Loren specialty pizza in the New Jersey style. It's a 20 inch pizza full of goodness and pepperoni, ricotta cheese, sausage, basil and a Calabrian hot honey drizzle. So very delicious! Large crowd but we got a table as soon as we arrived and then ordered at the counter. They have expanded the restaurant since we were here almost 3 years ago.

If you are going to charge $40 for a New York pizza... don't send it out piled 2 inches high with…read moreburnt pepperoni all over it that nobody can even chew. Right now the only thing you've got going for you is that chopped salad. Plus putting all of those pizzas out on display for us to pick a slice that you're gonna microwave to serve. I don't eat leftover pizza at home. Why would I pay you for it?

Good food and friendly service. Took a bit long. Will have to try again if I'm to up my rating.read more

Wow! Florinda's is hands down the best food I've had in Taylorville. The bruschetta was incredible…read more-- fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and that perfect crunch. The seafood cannelloni was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The half tiramisu was just the right sweet touch to end the meal. The service was friendly, attentive. Thank you Kenzie . Can't wait to come back!

While the inside is very charming, the wait time and staff are not…read more My wife, my son, and I ordered a pizza that took nearly an hour to get to our table. No communication from the wait staff about the wait, no apologies; nothing. We had to go up twice to the counter to check on our order. They acted nonplussed, as if this was how things are supposed to be run and that we were the crazy ones. No one came to check on us after we got our drinks. Clearly, they were disorganized. When we finally got our pizza, and cut it ourselves, the pizza flopped down, causing all the toppings to slide off. That's not how a pizza is supposed to act if it's fully cooked. Save yourself some time and just go to La Piazza in Springfield instead.

The little stove is an unbelievable little gem in town that really doesn't offer much in terms of…read morefood but it is hands down one of the best wood fire oven establishments you will visit. The chef clearly knows what he's doing, eveything is fresh, the foccacia is to die for and the staff and ownership are always friendly. The hours can stink if you are driving from Springfield but it's worth it.

Delicious as always. Affordable, fast and friendly service! Nice little cheers style bar and eatery.read more

unique old time bar atmosphere. Good pizza and a variety of bar food. On the west side of the…read moresquare

Incredible. Simply incredible. Super friendly and attentive staff. Very relaxed and cozy…read moreatmosphere. And the food? So, freaking, good. Our party enjoyed the spaghetti with meatballs and pizza. Everything tasted amazing and fresh. The desserts were incredible, especially the tiramisu. While parking can be a hassle depending on when you go, it is well worth it. Cannot stop thinking about the food since we left and am very excited to come back soon.

Ok so, it's hard to know where to start with this place! We were greeted by a nicer middle aged man…read morethat was so helpful. He explained the menu and made some awesome suggestions. The ambiance was welcoming and made you feel like you were definitely in an Italian restaurant. It was a little loud but not to a point where it was unbearable. We started with some Itialian lemon tea and peach tea that were unbelievably tasteful. We also had to try the black cherry cane soda that was so flavorful. NEW YEARS SALAD was so good and everything in the salad seemed to be of high quality. I wish there was a little more dressing but overall the amount of dressing would prob be great for the normal person. I ordered the FUSILLI AL PESTO and it was so good. I added shrimp to it and it went well with the flavor. The bread they bring out was so soft and delicious. We could have eaten another loaf. We also ordered the pizza and it was so good. The kids ate the whole pizza and said we have to come back here again. I have to say the pizza was not like any other pizza in town. The parking can be a bit tough but absolutely worth trying to find a spot.