The meal service at Florentina's is excellent. Best…read moremeatballs outside of Italy. The seafood ravioli with lobster, shrimp, and scallops in a creamy tomato based sauce is their best dish, according to several table mates. I thoroughly enjoyed the pasta primavera s d would definitely order it again. We all enjoyed the bread and the dipping sauce! So excellent, We will return each time we're in Branson.

The "classic pastas" from the menu online is gone and now the kid's menu but they let me order off…read moreof it. The options are limited if you don't eat pork but everyone liked what they ordered.

Vacationing in Branson with the kiddos, we wanted to check out the place with the big fork and…read moremeatball! It's awesome inside and makes you feel like you're eating in a neighborhood square. There was an old guy singing old karaoke country songs which added to the fun/weird atmosphere. Upstairs they have a small arcade that while cool, had about half the machines were broken. The service was really poor. Our waitress didn't just seem like it was her first job it seemed like it was the first time out of her house. We had been sitting for 10 minutes while she walked by 5 times before she even acknowledged us to say she'd be with us soon. She was confused when my wife ordered a Malbec, couldn't provide a single bit of information about the drink special, and didn't understand when I asked for a Peroni. You know, the standard Italian pilsner. One of the 8 beers ON THE MENU. The food is just ok. It was fine. It's close to Olive Garden. You're not gonna find granma's 100 year recipe here, standard spaghetti and meatballs which did their job well. We got the triperfecta the eggplant parm and the chicken parm and while they did not come out hot, everything tasted fine. The big draw here is the ambiance. The owner has a gold mine if they took some time to train wait staff and added some passion in the kitchen. I will also add that at some point in our meal someone started tossing warm rolls to patrons and that was a lot of fun.

I was disappointed with my experience. The service was excellent--Rachel was attentive, friendly,…read moreand did a great job taking care of us. Unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations. I found it to be bland and lacking the variety of pasta options that I've come to expect from Italian restaurants. Compared to other local Italian restaurants we enjoy, the menu felt limited and the flavors were not particularly memorable. As a first-time visitor, I also found the restaurant a bit confusing when we arrived. We were immediately asked whether we wanted to attend a show rather than being directed to seating or given an explanation of how the restaurant operates. It seemed like there was an assumption that guests already understood the concept. A brief welcome and explanation for newcomers would have been helpful. While others may enjoy the experience, the food simply wasn't for me, and I would likely choose a different restaurant next time.

This establishment has great ambiance. Just perfect for a wine tasting, light meal, and hanging…read moreout! Our sommelier, Charlie, was fantastic! We have been to wine tastings all over the U.S., including Napa, California....and Charlie is one of the MOST knowledgeable about her companies wine selection, grape types, foods to eat with the various wines and overall wine industry insight. Her service is friendly, yet impeccable. We were there during the week and it was a slow day....but, she and her co-worker treated us with great attention and helpfulness. St. James Winery needs to make sure they keep ahold of this employee....because, she is a HUGE asset to their business. St. James wines are varied and delicious!!! I wonder if they ship to Texas??????? Definitely, one of our highlights while visiting Branson.

Super disappointed! On a Slow Tuesday afternoon, My Tia's…read morewanted to do a wine tasting. Party of 6- 3 were tasting and 3 of us waiting for drinks or appetizers. It took 25 minutes to get some water. After getting passed by the people who kept coming in. Our desire to have a drink or food was gone and we were ready to leave. We got placed on hold again just to check out but the other guests walked in and got serviced right away. It's sad we stood at the register for very long time and she never came to tend to us. We had to leave the money at the register and walk out, my family was NOT a priority! It is very sad that we were treated the way we were. Max- was great. Very knowledgeable of all his wines and very interactive. Max took his time getting to know us and what we like and what we didn't like. We appreciate his help and insight for the wine tasting but the service from the waitress was awful and disrespectful!

What a surprise this place turned out to be. We were staying at the Cliffs at Long Creek and wanted…read moreto find a restaurant instead of going to Big Cedar. Unless you want to drive to Branson there's not too many other choices closer. So we decided to give Mr. Gilbert's place a try. It was about 7:30 PM when we arrived. Parking was a nightmare because the lot was entirely filled and they actually had a man in the parking lot helping people to find a place to park. We eventually did find a place to park and entered the restaurant. It was packed. We were greeted warmly and asked if we had a reservation. We did not have a reservation but we're seated immediately in the back dining area. Our drink orders were taken immediately and we were warned that if we were ordering a deep dish pizza that it would take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. We were good with that. We ordered the MR. GILBERTI'S SPECIALTY which was a deep dish pizza with Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Marinated Green Peppers & Red Onions. SMALL 28.50 * MEDIUM 34.25 * LARGE 40.95. This is not your typical thick bread Chicago style pizza that you're accustomed to. Instead this was a crust which is more dense and approaching a cracker like consistency around the edges. It seems that the cheese is laid down first with the rest of the toppings layered on top and the sauce is the last thing that goes on. It's like an upside down pizza. However if you think about it, it's brilliant because the sauce doesn't make the crust get soggy on the bottom since it is on the top. My wife and I both agreed that it was one of the best tasting pizzas that we'd ever had. And a small was plenty for the two of us. For dessert we ordered the strawberry cream cake which was made in the house by a culinary school graduate who just also happened to be the owner. The strawberry cake layers were separated by a cheesecake filling. It was to-the-moon delicious. This is one of those rare restaurant finds. It's the kind of place you just might drive by without giving it a second thought. But I'll tell you, we are so glad that we took a chance because the pizza was fantastic. It is a very casual ambience but the staff was extremely friendly we felt like we were amongst friends. This will definitely be on our repeat visit list next time we come into this area.

Based on my last couple of visits - I haven't been back to this place in a while. This visit, the…read morefood was back to being good - BUT, this place is pricing their stuff to the moon for what you get. A large meat pizza: $43.25. And let me tell you, the pizza is only a 14"....not that deep. I don't mind paying...but this is so out of line compared to what you get. Even a straight pepperoni or sausage pizza..you're paying plenty for what you get. Good taste...but dang have they continued to raise the prices. Salad for 2: $20.75 and the salad is smaller than it ever used to be. Toppings aren't as plentiful as they used to be. And the dressing...the salad didn't have squat. And I paid 2.50 more to get a couple of sides of more dressing....and they're coming in the small plastic ramekin. Gee, give me a break with the nickel and dime junk...when you're already charging $21 for the salad. I have always loved this place. And I can pay whatever....but out of principle...I won't for this place anymore. Sad...as I'm from Chicago and love what this place offered in the past. But now...I suggest Pizza by the Chef in Hollister. Want a meat pizza...Hercules at that place is awesome.

Still the best pizza West of the Mississippi! They never disappoint!…read more Absolutely the best service and great pizza! My wife and I returned for our 25th anniversary having their meat lovers pie and lasagna. The servings were large, purposely ordered with leftovers in mind. Rocco's has never left us dissatisfied. Can't wait to return!

We came here again! Back in town and this is the first place I wanted to come back to! We got…read morecheese pizza for kids, they enjoyed it. Chicken bacon ranch pizza I ordered for myself but everyone ate some and loved it. Husband got calzone with mushrooms, onions and cheese and his complaint was that it was not big enough, he could probably eat two. Best place for pizza, service, atmosphere and family time!

At first when I checked online, I couldn't find the open times until I realized they serve…read morebreakfast lunch & dinner. I thought I had to make a reservation - online said there was no available times but when I called, they said we would be seated with no wait. That was all a bit confusing at first but that's okay because 1 phone call figured itself out! When we got there we were immediately seated. The menu is definitely like a diner with American food staples. My husband and I got the burger. I got the single patty and for the price we paid, I should've got the double. We both got french fries for our side. Any other sides were $3-4 and specialty sides were over $6, which is a little outstanding to me. The appetizers were also $12-$15 so we opted out of them. We got waters because we had drank soda all day but drinks were over $3. The burger and fries were honestly so good! I just wish I had gone for the double patty to get the most bang for my buck. They did charge us like a dollar for cheese on it which was actually insane to me. I've never had that experience. For dessert, we got the brownie sundae and peach cobbler. My husband loved the peach cobbler and cleaned his bowl out! I really loved my brownie sundae BUT there was a TON of fudge on it- like mounds of it. I just wasn't expecting that much fudge! I ended up scraping it off so if you get the brownie sundae ask for light fudge. Our waitress was so nice & quick to help us! She seemed young too which sometimes is hit or miss with waitresses. The man singing during our dinner time was 22 years old and sang Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and took some requests. He closed out with some country music. He was singing to make tips to pay for his mission trip! I loved that!!! In total, we spent about $71 for our burgers & fries, 2 desserts (they were $10 a piece), and tip for the singer + tip for our waitress plus tax. Do I think $71 is a lot for this little diner.... yes. But was $17 of that towards tipping alone... also yes. Realistically we spent about $50 on dinner itself. It makes sense but I also think $50 can be spent on a bit thicker of burger that doesn't charge extra for cheese Anyways- if you're looking for a diner experience with awesome decoration, go to JBG's !!!

Went for the breakfast buffet on a Monday morning before we left Branson to head back home. The…read moreatmosphere was nostalgic and comfortable. We got there right when they opened at 9am and not busy but others came after we got there. The staff was exceptional. Very friendly lady at the front desk and our waitress Kayla (I believe) was very very friendly and so nice to talk with. The food was good and warm and just right before a 4 hour drive home. I missed seeing pancakes or waffles, but that's okay. I loved the eggs and yummy bacon. They had biscuits and gravy that were good, cinnamon rolls, lots of pastries and fresh fruit and for the younger kids they had cold cereal of all kinds. For the price, this place was just right. Come try it and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

we stopped here on a whim a few months back and let me tell you!! the smoked brisket nachos were…read moreamazing! so much so we went 3 times!!! now here we are again and we had the pulled pork nachos!! amazing ! Kim and Cathy were absolutely incredible. thank you ladies for such a great experience

All I will say about this bar is you must go! Plenty of drinking and fun to go around here…read more I will say the parking is limited and be careful to not get blocked in across the street in the side lot with moving trucks! We order our food to go and their loaded nachos with chicken hit the spot. I loved my food and good times while visiting.

Matt was very friendly and did a great job!! He asked several times if we needed anything elseread more

I stopped by Olive Garden recently for a comforting Italian dinner, and I couldn't be happier with…read moremy experience. From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting atmosphere put me in the perfect mood for a great meal. The unlimited breadsticks were fresh and addictive as always, and the house salad was crisp and refreshing. I started with the Zuppa Toscana soup, and it was absolutely on point--rich, hearty, and full of flavor with just the right balance of spicy sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. It's hands-down one of the best versions I've had. For my entrée, I went with the Seafood Alfredo, and it exceeded all expectations. The sauce was perfectly creamy and garlicky without being too heavy, coating the al dente pasta beautifully. The shrimp and scallops were plump, juicy, and cooked just right--no rubbery texture here. Every bite was satisfying and left me wanting more. What really made the night special was my server, Jenna. She was incredibly nice, attentive, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. She checked on us regularly, offered helpful suggestions, kept my drink refilled, and even brought extra breadsticks without me having to ask. Her warm personality and excellent service turned a good meal into a memorable one. Whether you're craving classic Italian-American comfort food or just a reliable spot for a relaxing dinner, this Olive Garden location delivers every time. The food was hot, fresh, and flavorful, and the service was top-notch. I'll definitely be returning soon--maybe even next week! Highly recommend bringing the whole family or a date. You won't be disappointed.

The blackened wings are to die for! The best wings I have ever had! As a local, if you're looking…read morefor some good wings. Skip the others.

Way too generic. Nothing homemade. Wings 3* - were nothing worth stopping for…read more Fries 2* - frozen crinkle cut with no seasoning. not cooked well either Onion Rings 3* - tasted frozen nothing extra Sauces 2* - tasted store bought Service 3* - was ok at best. Seemed a bit put off by us but not bad eithe. No hate just way too... meh.

Yummy! Yummy! Pizza!! Friendly service, Great prices and 4 size options! Pizza was hot lots of…read moretoppings! Great memorabilia on the walls!

Stopped for a to go pizza. They were quick with quality pizza and nice service. Food was great…read morehighly recommend.