As soon as you walk in you feel transported to your happy place. Sure, the ambience and decor are…read moreinviting, easy on the eyes, and the aroma of delicious food draws you further in, but it's the people who work there that shine. Went with my mother and sister while we were staying nearby attending a wedding party in Bartlett. Read about Catherine and Mary's online and decided to give it a shot based on pics and reviews. As soon as we stepped inside we were warmly greeted and made to feel at home. I must say here that my sister has a small disorder such that it's hard for her to talk in complete sentences, and she has a notable stutter. This means she also experiences a great deal of social anxiety. She felt so welcomed that she hardly stuttered while we were there, and when we left she said, "This was such a good place for people like me." I loved that they made me and my mom welcome, but am doubly grateful that you went out of your way to make my sister so happy. She really felt like you treated her like an old friend. My sister has a speech problem, but she's not mentally disabled (in fact she's an electrical engineer). So the kindness was not lost on her, and I know this will be a place we'll look forward to when we visit family in the Memphis area. Thank you so much for the excellent food and the awesome vibes! Nicky Gina Connie

What a neat gem in the heart of Memphis. We were expecting standard Italian finds, but it was a…read moregreat change to be Italianisc without being Italian. They have pasta dishes, as expected, but with a twist, much like their noodles. (Pun intended.) We started with a charcuterie board. There are three selections: meat and cheese, just cheese, or just meat. We opted for meat and cheese. Presentation was elegant. Taste was good. Preference for us was more on the mild side. Some of the cheeses a bit earthy.

Wonderful experience - some of the best Italian I have ever eaten. Romantic, rustic Italian…read moreambiance with wonderful service. I recommend the Chicken Parmesan with the Vodka Sauce!

This is a tiny place, so with that in mind, my review may be skewed. We met friends there and had…read moreto be seated outside. The place was busy. The waitress was nice and knowledgeable. The drink selection is limited... explanation was a tiny kitchen. We had water, but they served it in tiny glasses. Needless to say, sitting outside in July in Memphis, our waitress made at least a dozen trips to refill our glasses. Now for the food, I had veal piccata, my favorite Italian dish. It was meh. Not much flavor. My wife had shrimp in macaroni pasta. It, too, was meh. However, one of our friends had the salmon. She loved it. To top off our meal, we had cheesecake...yep, you guessed it, meh. The whole meal was average and a bit disappointing for the price.

The pizza was phenomenal. Arguably the second best in Memphis (I won't say first). My friends got…read morethe pasta and the portion size was humongous. The service was a little slow but it's worth it. Cool vibes in this place.

I ordered the lemon pepper fettuccine for $25 and was extremely disappointed. The pasta was…read moreincredibly bland, lacked flavor, and was so dry that it was honestly difficult to enjoy. The Caesar salad was fine, and the meatballs themselves were decent, but the red sauce had an odd taste that didn't pair well with them. It's pretty crazy that I spent nearly $60 on three meatballs, Alfredo, and a side Caesar salad, only for the main dish to be so disappointing. For the price, I expected much better quality and flavor.

Great atmosphere for a birthday celebration and a variety of items to choose from for entrees. I…read moreordered the ribeye with mashed potatoes and green beans. The ribeye was cooked as requested; however, the green beans needed a bit more seasoning and the mashed potatoes were more chunky than mashed. I also ordered desert, the brownie was amazing and my favorite part of the meal besides the steak. I would definitely order the ribeye and brownie again, but choose different sides. Overall, a decent meal and our waiter handled our large party without issues and made it look so easy!

I had an absolutely awesome meal at Amerigo! First visit at this location. I made a reservation and…read morewaited only about five minutes before being seated. The Italian bread with herbs was delicious, and every appetizer we tried -- from the cheese fritters to the calamari -- was excellent. I chose the smoked chicken ravioli for my entrée, and it was truly delectable. We finished dinner with key lime pie for dessert, and it was mmm good. Overall, the meal was fabulous. My only complaint was the air-conditioning, which felt brutally cold at times. Thankfully it wasn't on continuously, but I couldn't help wondering -- why is the AC blasting on a cold January night? Our server was excellent as well. A+!

I had the seafood manicotti. It was choked full of crab meat and highly recommended. I was part of…read morea party of 15. And, all dishes were served pretty much at the same time and all were hot (impressive). Our server made an excellent wine recommendation. The dining room is somewhat small,,,maybe 50 people max capacity. So if you are going, make a reservation. The chef/owner came out to check on our party (also impressive). The menu is somewhat limited but that only tells me that the chef specializes on those menu items. No burgers here! Definitely put this place on your list to go. Highly recommented!

Use to eat at Marciano's regularly but we moved from the area & haven't been in a while. We always…read moreenjoyed it, however a recent return visit did not reflect our previous experiences. Our group of 4 thought the food was just okay. My chicken dish was barely warm & the chicken dry. Greek salad was skimpy, not very Greeky -no feta cheese, dressing bland. Pasta dish & other Italian dish ok but also lukewarm. Never offered any parmesan cheeses. Martinis were very good. Desert was ok -doubt were home made. Service was pushy & annoying. While enjoying cocktails & appetizers, waitress continuously pestered us to place our dinner order. She eventually told us they had other reservations coming, yet place was empty the entire evening. Restaurant in need of update & freshening up. Chairs need replacing. Are very uncomfortable. Pads are so worn, you're sitting on the wood frame. It's too bad. Use to be a very good place. Been around a long time. Maybe the owner is tired,

Ciao Bella is a cozy spot worth checking out for sure! I went with my hubby and toddler during…read morelunch. The service was amazing. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive. On to the food...the Italian Spiced Wings were absolutely delicious packed with flavor and seasoned just right. The deviled eggs were good, although they had a little more lemon flavor than I prefer. The BBQ flatbread was definitely a favorite! It was delicious and loaded with chicken and cheese, with just the right amount of BBQ sauce. The pasta was also tasty and nicely portioned for a lunch entrée. And don't forget to ask for the complimentary bread. It's a nice little bonus! to add to the pasta dish. The atmosphere was cozy, cute, and inviting, making this spot a great option for lunch, dinner, or brunch (I think they have a special menu for that). Overall, a delicious experience with a vibe that makes you want to stay awhile! I will definitely be going again!

Called ahead of time to ask if we needed to make a reservation for dinner for our anniversary today…read moreand were told no we did not because they aren't ever busy on Thursday evenings. Just arrived and were told that they couldn't seat us meanwhile most of the restaurant was empty. Disappointed in the service. EDIT TO REPLY TO MANAGEMENT REPLY : When we called we were told there WERE available reservations but that you're never busy on weekday nights and we could just come in as walk ins. I have severe allergies to mosquitos so no I did not want to sit at the patio and risk going into shock from a bite. Feel free to review the hopefully recorded phone call since you're clearly confused.

I was staying at this hotel and decided to check out the restaurant downstairs…read more I settled on a flatbread and Diet Coke for lunch. I was there around 11:30/12:00pm but they weren't very busy. My margherita pizza was a great size!

Solid smash burger and the omelet was good and fluffy. This was just breakfast and brunch menu but…read moreI would think maybe their dinner menu might be decent for inside hotel restaurant. The croissant beignets was excellent. This coming from a Nola person. Good jam, flaky , soft and airy. Dig the decor and different seating options.

I had been to AM for cocktails at the bar before, but never done the whole dining experience until…read moreour anniversary dinner. We sat in the bar area and the ambiance was just right. Moody lighting, low rumble of noise and music you enjoy but don't notice. My kinda place. Rye was our server and she was excellent. Not only top-notch recommendations but also let us know about the tasting menu- I can't wait to come back to try the off-menu one they do the last Wednesday of every month. We got raw oysters to start and chose the seasonal preparation. It was almost like frozen lemonade crème fresh, but with the brine of the oysters it just worked. Would def order again! We started with a whiskey sour and AM old fashioned. Both great but mine was so good my husband ordered another round of them for us before we got a bottle of red. I don't recall what bottle it was but it worked perfectly as it wasn't too heavy and swung easily from apps/pasta/entrees. Then we opted into the blind tasting menu. 5 courses, chosen from the menu that you don't know what you're getting until it touches the table. My husband and I are pretty adventurous as far as food goes so it was perfect for us. No shit- Everything was amazing. I loved the tasting menu as it was not any dishes we were considering and I am so glad we got to try things we wouldn't have otherwise. For example, the little asparagus appetizer was the best thing we ate, on God. Like, what in the actual F ! The kind of magic they created with those little green veggies was out of this world --I didn't even want to swallow it was that delicious. There was some kind of fish crudo with beet and kumquat relish. Weird and so good! We also had some pasta with a lemon-y butter sauce and spinach and then a chicken entree. I was getting so full by the time entrees came I ate less than half of it but the skin was crispy, chicken was cooked to perfection and husband finished them both. Now yall, the dessert was a heavenly little pot of rich chocolate with a caramel base and crunchy honeycomb crisp on top. I was so full I couldn't finish it but my husband finished his and then mine. We also ordered a little affogato and it was perfect to finish the meal. I will absolutely be back and look forward to trying their other restaurants in the near future!!!

Sean was amazing from the beginning to the meal to the very end. He already knew what we wanted to…read moreorder before we knew! He's not just someone to guide you through the meal he is a whole vibe! We will come back for him every time!

Shayna was amazing!! Service and cocktails were great! Food was an added bonus!! We had a great…read morelunch!!

Absolutely phenomenal! The meal was delicious, the drinks were on point and the desserts were…read moredelectable! Thank you Jacki for telling me about the pan seared fish dish even though I chose ravioli! Great experience! Even the cheese bread was perfect!

My Mom and I stopped here after a day at the NCRM. We needed to get her some food pretty quickly…read moreand this was right around the corner from the museum. We both got our own slice of personalized pizza and I got the pasta with sausage, onions and peppers for dinner later. The pizza was THE best. I love a thin chewy crust, definitely NY style in my opinion. Every ingredient was flavorful. Not too much sauce. My Mom can be hard to please and she raved about her pizza and is looking forward to coming back. The pasta was very good too. I would definitely reorder everything I had and I look forward to trying other items on the menu. The service was top notch. Chris and Taylor were friendly, patient and efficient. They made my 1st time experience enjoyable and worth the wait.

Where to start. I was so impressed with this place. The vibe is so old school cozy pizzeria with…read morethe food to match. I started with a Greek salad which was crisp and fresh. I then had the small McKenna pizza which is porter peat pizza I've ever had! What a wonderful place. The staff was crazy nice and I just loved everything about it. It'll be a "always" when I'm in Memphis.