I had a great meal with friends recently. Ordered the schnitzel special with truffle Mac & Cheese, and it was some of the best food I've had in the area! The building's inside has a cool vibe but I can't wait for the outdoor patio and porch to open. I will be contacting the owner to ask about wedding accommodations as I hear they service small to large groups, too. read more

Real neat place, located in Mid-Town. We love the home town feel to the restaurant, the servers we nice and very present. I had the Bacacola was cooker perfect and the French Onion soup was very flavorful! The pesto sauce was kinda pasty, the over all experience was very enjoyable and we look forward to going back. Parking in Mid-Town is tough at times, so plan ahead and know you will have to look for a place to park! read more

Calafuria has a fantastic menu and the wine list is perfection. Reno is changing so drastically and on the food scene bar continues to be raised. Super nice staff and very sweet court-side dining. The ribeye was epic and the chicken and sage raviolis were amazing. read more

Calafuria - This is the most AMAZING ribeye I've had in a very long time. - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I ordered delivery through Door Dash, the "Armageddon Kit" was perfect. The quality of the food was surprising in a great way. I recommend the meat lasagna. read more

Fantastic curbside menu and friendly service. Penne and meatballs were excellent as well as the Caesar Salad!!! Tiramisu was excellent!!!!

I'm a snob for good Italian food, since I worked for an importer and a gourmet food store that knew its stuff--and helped me gain 25 pounds (albeit the best-tasting weight gain I've ever had). So whenever I hear of "Italian food," I'm skeptical--usually this means overcooked pasta drowning in not-fresh sauce and using subpar ingredients. Calafuria, though, knows its stuff. The owners lived in Italy--in, well, Calafuria--and you can taste in the clean flavors that come from simple but excellent ingredients. For lunch, I had the house pastrami on a roll and the anchovies pesto. My #1 favorite thing about the anchovies: they each came with a slice of bread (made in house) and a pat of butter. The anchovies didn't have that usual flavor of oversaltiness or fishiness but instead tasted fresh and with the real flavor of the anchovies. I'd like to see this place make it because the owners work hard and because it's really nice to have something that doesn't do small plates (sigh) and comes from a real knowledge of traditional food. One quibble: on my first visit, the hostess was not...made for hostessing. When I asked if I needed to order at the counter, she said, "YEAH." And she wasn't so great at being hospitable or answering questions about the menu. However, on my second visit, the hostess was much more friendly (and got a generous tip). read more

Biggest little hidden gem in Reno! The high quality homemade food created here is unmatched! The ingredients are so fresh that they actually have an herb garden out front that they utilize for their dishes! Excellent customer service! I'd highly recommend a pasta dish! read more

We went to this restaurant last night with the in laws. Tim the chef I believe has had no formal training. However, his formal training has consisted of around the world shadowing their chefs. We started with some excellent wine Cabernet Blanc. My husband had Gnocchi with Almond Pesto roasted tomatoes and I had Cheese raviolis with mushroom sauce and truffle sauce. I can not even begin to express how delightful the tastes were. The mushroom sauce was prepared perfectly and not too thick. My husbands pesto sauce was perfect with a hint of almond. The service was perfect. A little spends but for excellent food very worth the price. read more

We love Calafuria! The food is so yummy and the service has always been good. This is our favorite spot in Reno.

Man, can Tim cook....OMG! We distinction the best Chef in all of greater Reno/Tahoe area! Only caveat: only open Thursday-Saturday... Wine selection is superb - could improve a bit on the very high end stuff , but I guess that's only a question of demand. I strongly recommend to order as many different menus a APIs so let's to see the variety of Tim's abilities. Can't wait until he scales back up again to full kitchen...and do not get fooled by the low prices or seemingly "taste-bites" - any of the dishes could easily be sold for 3x the price and would still be a steal! Definitely must go-to: his Ragouts, the raviolis, and the Caprese (where in gods name can you get these tomatoes in Reno????) but: any of the other dishes is a true Italian treat as well (the Ceci beans, his steak special, the focaccia,...and so on and so on...True Italy in the US - a rare delight!! Go and spread the word of this truly best chef in all of our area!! Food is love! Tim is food! read more

Returned to Calafuria for the first time in a long time and we were super impressed. We shared a special appetizer which was like inside out fried squash blossoms. It was fried small flowers with a nice crispy crust and a mozzarella sauce. Similar to a thin Mornay. It was outstanding. For dinner we had the sausage and peppers which were superb. Obviously served in natural casing that had a nice crispy crunch each time you bit into the sausage. They offered either two of the same sausage or one of each. We opted for one of each, a mild Italian and a chorizo inspired Italian. Really recommend trying both styles as they each were very good. Also had a daily special of pork tenderloin with smoked carrots and the ribs of chard cooked down and made into a spaghetti/kimchi style dish with the chard ribs acting as noodles. Excellent dish. Super impressed with everything and they have several very good wines by the glass and numerous by the bottle. Calafuria is turning out truly inspired food and is amongst the best up and coming restaurants along with Kauboi Izakaya and Centro. read more

The Good: The service was attentive and prompt, but not over-bearing. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. The calamari was delicate and tender. The duck pate was creamy. The meat and cheese plate was good quality. The cappuccinos we had after dinner was a nice way to cap off the meal. Pasta is the way to go here. The pasta itself and accompanying sauces were fresh and flavorful. Just OK: The mixed seasonal veggie side was diverse, but densely salted. I didn't particularly care for the renovated house ambiance. The Bad: $10 is too much for the quality of the Caesar salad we had. The dressing was bland and the romaine looked like it was out of the bulk bag from Costco. 3 in our group had the braised beef which was extremely fatty and more or less inedible. I would return for the pasta dishes. read more

Loved it. Had a great experience here tonight. The wait staff is attentive and nice and the food is fresh and creative. We walked in 25 mins before closing on a Friday pm and they were happy to seat us. We shared a ceasar topped with anchovies...yum... and a evening special appetizer of thinly sliced pork tenderloin topped with arugula and olive oil. I had the spaghetti a la chittara with shrimp. It's a delightfully light shrimp and pasta with white wine sauce and lemon zest. The homemade pasta was perfectly seasoned and I savored every bite. BF got the cioppino which he thoroughly enjoyed. It looked awesome with scallops, octopus and shrimp. Dessert? Yes please! We had some sort of creamy filled cup topped with cantaloupe shaved ice "aka chantilly" Amazing! Also, the black pepper buttermilk gelato topped with an olive oil drizzle? OMG! Will be back, will be telling my friends, totally loving this new spot. read more

I came here with such high hopes, but was very disappointed. Elements were wonderful -- the cheese ravioli was delicious, the garden salad one of the best simple salads I've ever had, and the tiramisu was quite good. But the rest... The composition was strange--too much sausage in the rigatoni, poorly spiced. The ravioli was delicious, but far too rich for a main, with nothing to cut the heaviness. The rigatoni itself was very thick and chewy in bad ways. The menu showed an overall aversion to vegetables, to balance. On top of it all, the service was quite bad, and very pushy-- an upscale version of "you'll have fries with that, yes?" All in all, not an enjoyable way to spend $50 per. read more

This is the best authentic Italian I've had in Reno. It brought me back to Italy. The staff is really friendly and our server helped with great recommendations. Every detail is well thought out and delicious. Super chill atmosphere. We will be back often read more

I've only been in town for a year and a half, looking for a great place that reminds me of "restaurant rich" Minneapolis ... Calafuria is the place! Love the warm beet salad, the salmon, and the Tiramisu is soooo amazing. Always save room for the Tiramisu! The staff are super friendly, always smiling, and you get the distinct impression they really enjoy working there ... they create a great vibe. Also super impressed that they remembered me by name and what I had ordered previously. The open kitchen is cool too ... and seeing them clean it at close is impressive. read more

Close to as being in Italy as you can get. From the moment you walk in until you leave the place feels like Italy. It is a causal place to dine, not too noisy and let me tell you. The house made Butter and Balsamic are to die for. Not really just lick the plate and eat all the bread. We started with Bruschetta made with crunchy Toasted Bread and topped ripe cherry tomatoes of all colors! Even white ! The server told us when we ordered that some customers did not like the crusty bread but it's just like I make at home only better. When he tried to take the plate away (ha thinking we were finished) I said I would have the rest for dessert. The wine list is great and the bottle of Chianti we ordered was served a l little chilled as they do in Italy. Love this place and think you will do. read more

Calafuria is a contemporary and tastefully designed eatery in a charming old brick home with an open kitchen (thank you for not being in a strip mall!). Dinnertime wait staff was cordial but could have been a bit more welcoming. Tables are tight and the place gets almost oppressively loud on a busy night. My tablemate's meals looked good, but I didn't hear any raves. My chicken & mushroom ravioli had a pureed filling in a bland broth with no discernible taste of either chicken or mushroom. I guess I ordered the wrong thing, but any ravioli at an "Italian" restaurant ought to be better than just okay. Having said that, please improve and STAY! Reno needs more places like Calafuria! read more

The best restaurant in town. Coming here is an absolute treat. They deserve 6 stars. How they can only have 4 is a complete mystery to me. The chef is inventive. Everything is lovingly and carefully made. Extremely flavorful. Amazing homemade pastas. Maybe the best steak I've ever had. Waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Interesting wine list. Cozy atmosphere. And right next to Bibo for tasty dessert! read more

My date picked this place. It looked familiar when I walked up. Once I sat inside and saw the open kitchen, I knew that I'd been here before before. It was for breakfast. This was the Little House on Center Street. It has been transformed in to an upscale Italian place. That they kept the open kitchen is nice, but I wouldn't want people seeing me cooking. The staff was on the ball. We got seated right away. The server knew the specials. I got a nice bottle of Italian wine that went great with the dinner. Bottle prices were inline. I had the Tuscan Sausage plate with polenta. I didn't take a pic but someone else has posted a nice one. I now have tried sausage plates at 5 places in Reno. I'm becoming an expert. This one is my second favorite. The polenta and grilled peppers are a nice touch. read more

If you really want really authentic Italian food and long to be in Italy...this is the place to eat. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Next time I get my graving for gnocchi I will just have to go back to Calafuria, and take some friends next time. read more

Calafuria - What a wonderful place to go for dinner. We will definitely go back to try more perfect food. Thank you! - Italian Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We decided to try this place out, and we were glad we did! The braised duck with foie gras reduction was in my boyfriend's words "the best thing I've ever tasted." The rigatoni was great too, with plenty of sausage. The atmosphere is classy, yet not too stuffy. It retains a homey feel. Calafuria also has great portion sizes. I was stuffed and left with some to take in a to-go box. Overall a great and delicious experience! read more

I don't know how it's possible but it was even worse the second time. The pricing has also gone thru the roof. Pasta raging was a joke. Caesar nothing special at all and the tiramisu was by far the worst I've even had. Service awful. Gave it a second try won't be a third. read more

I notice all these high ratings for the place and I wonder what's wrong with me? We went to support a local business. Two couples, our friends realized they had been there before and did not like it the first time. Brand was our server and he did a great job. My husband and I ordered the french Chardonnay which was the only white wine they had by the glass. It was very good. but what about some Italian white? We ordered the bruschetta, it was with fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Nice, simple and fresh. I had the cold asparagus soup, very bland. I ordered the salmon over kale, the salmon was very dry and the kale was over charred. My husband had the chicken ravioli with sage foam, a creative dish, but again, very bland. Perhaps we prefer spicier Italian food. We have several here in Reno we love. So, for us this was a disappointment. read more

The restaurant is pretty small so I can imagine it gets packed but it was steady when we got there, with a few tables empty. First off our waitress seemed to be overwhelmed and was the only one serving the restaurant. She came by and took our drink orders and left. Then she came back to take our entree orders. We order a cheese ravioli and 2 pesto gnocchis as well as a bruschetta to share. After our appetizer came she came to inform us that they were out of gnocchis...So we changed our orders. Then she came back after our appetizer was mostly finished to say she lost our drink orders. I'm not sure if this was an off day or they were short staffed, but it really wasn't that busy and other tables were getting their drinks even if they came after us. We get our entrees, she never came to check on our table to see how we were doing. We were out of water, the owner (?) Came and sat with for us for a minute and said he would be back with more water, he never came back. Finally our drinks come out when my friend was totally finished with her entree. Myself and my other friend were half way done. She was apologetic but it was a bit frustrating. As for the food. The cheese ravioli with mushroom sauce was very good! Loved the amount of mushroom in the dish, I think I couple of my raviolis split while cooking cause there was very little filling. The bruschetta was a refreshing appetizer. The bread was crispy and the tomatoes ripe. We also shared a tiramisu and Chantilly creme with granita. The tiramisu was delicious, one of my favorites in Reno. The granita on the Chantilly was super sour! Too sour for me, but mixed with creme made it a little better. They also brought us a orange creme liquor to sample, it was very good! Like a boozy dreamsicle. I enjoyed the food but the service was very off putting. They acknowledged it and made it right in the end which was nice of them, but maybe I'll just come back for lunch instead. read more

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If you are looking for an intimate wedding venue then look no further than Calafuria! The team is top notch, the food was incredible, and Dominic took care of every detail. The venue itself is cozy and welcoming and you will be instantly comfortable in your surroundings. They made my wedding day absolutely incredible and I am so grateful that my spouse and I chose to host our wedding and reception at this venue. I highly recommend taking at look at what they have to offer if you are getting married or just want to have a private party. read more

Cute ambiance. Food was okay. We started with the calamari and it was almost too salty to eat. But the main reason for only 2 stars is our waitress was so rude. Sad to say she made the experience unpleasant and wouldn't try again. read more

This place is such a refreshing change from other restaurants in the Reno area. First off, the grounds are absolutely beautiful. The owner has revitalized this old brick house on S. Center Street into a magical garden of sensory excitement. The food is above excellent. We tried three of the small plates and every one of them was delicious and had such distinct and enjoyable flavors and tastes. We can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu. It is such a cool place with, seriously, some of the best food in Reno. read more

I felt like going out to eat and my husband and I were in the mood for Italian. It was a random Friday and I had made reservations same day for 8pm. We arrive and the restaurant is full. It's an adorable place with a cozy fireplace. We were greeted and sat in the back next to the kitchen door which was a bit loud but expected. My first impressions were good. However, it took a turn when it came to service. It took about 15 minutes before our waiter even looked at us. He came over and then asked what we wanted to eat but didn't have his notepad with him so he had to come back TWICE to confirm the two appetizers and two entrees we ordered. We also ordered two drinks and I had to remind him about the wine I ordered as well. He never apologized and didn't check on us after we got our meal. I think it just annoyed me that our waiter was so aloof. When you spend $100+ at a restaurant, you expect better service. I would definitely come back and give Calafuria another try. If making reservations, I would make sure to request a different seating area. Otherwise, the bar looked really nice and I like that you can watch the chefs cook in the kitchen. Food was yummy. The homemade pasta and bread were delish. We ordered the bruschetta which I loooved and also fried calamari. We both ordered pasta, pesto gnocchi and truffle ravioli which was incredibly rich. The only reason I have deducted a star is because of our service. It our waiter was more attentive it would have been A+ read more

Went with friend of mine and he ordered the chicken ravioli and he tried one ravioli and it was cold and dry. The restaurant refused to remake the dish or take it off of the bill because "the chef said the chicken ravioli has never been returned before." The fact of the matter is that mistakes are sometimes made in the kitchen (whether it be a first time occurrence or the 7,000th) a quality restaurant will either remake the dish or remove it from the bill and Califuria refused to do either. Do yourself a favor and visit a restaurant that wants to cater to it's customer base more than worry about its ego. Won't return here. read more

Let me just start by saying the food here is EXCELLLENT. Our table had Cesar salads and house salads to start and all thought they were very good. The Cesar had just a hint of anchovy which is how I prefer it. We ordered four different pastas, all of which were judged excellent. I had pappardelle with wild board ragout. My friend had tagliatelle with salmon and a light dill cream sauce and said it was the best paste he had in town. Fettuccini with Bolognese and ravioli with wild mushrooms were both well prepared. The wine list is not huge but offered a good selection at various price points. Dessert was tasty. The only quibble I had was the service, while very friendly, could use a bit more coverage during the peak business (it was a Friday night and only two servers covering the floor which made for some lapses if one of them stopped to visit with a table). read more

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We were expecting a fabulous experience after reading the reviews, but this was definitely not the case! It could have been a bad night, but no effort was made to compensate for the long wait (at least 35 minutes) between the appetizer and the main course. No explanation, not we are sorry for the wait. The wine selection was good and they did offer a taste when a member of our party asked about a certain wine. The food was marginal. The duck was over salted; no port reduction (it was only au jus); the pasta was cold and the sauce was salty and only 2-3 pieces of mushroom stalk, no mushroom caps; the sea food shrimp, scallops, and squid was dry with little sauce; the homemade sausage was good but dry (the polenta was excellent). The starters Caesar salad was overly cheesy and too much pepper; the Caprese Salad was all oil, no balsamic vinegar, tons of mozzarella cheese and little tomatoes, the beet salad was good but the taste of the pickled vegetables over shadowed the homemade goats cheese and roasted beets. The ambiance was marginal; chairs were uncomfortable especially since we had to sit there forever 2+ hours. The wait staff was pleasant, but we were left sitting unattended while we waited for our main course. The food came and then we never saw the waitress again until after finishing our meal. I tried to wait to tell her that the pasta dish was cold and ended up eating it cold. Very disappointed. For the price of the meal $235.00 we can go elsewhere and get better food, service, and atmosphere. They did remove the pasta entree from the bill. I am a local. We will not be recommending or returning!!! read more

The food was quite good, and more similar to the Italian food I am accustomed to than the commercialized "Italian food" restaurants you mostly see. The menu is representative of Northern Italy, but I was quite happy to see some Sicilian touches (like a cassoulet style sausage, a sweeter tomato sauce, almonds in the pesto, granita.... a limoncello inspired dessert shot.....yum) service was on point. We had a large group, and we did make a reservation. We made a special request for the tasting menu, and it was accommodated. While the style of food and prices make it a place I would likely not casually drop by for dinner to go for the family, it is most definitely a place I will keep on my list for "a nice meal out". read more

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Fantastic Italian food in a wonderful brick bungalow. I read that the chef was trained in Italy and it shows, with a menu that reflects this, as well as the restaurant's name (yes, I had to look it up). A great mix of seafood, land-based fare and of course, pasta. Both the ravioli and salmon were some of the best we've had. Our waitstaff was friendly and attentive, even chatting us up when they had a moment. Rather than merely serving, it felt like they were actually interested in heightening our dining experience, which they did. The chef even came by at one of his less busy moments to make sure everything was to our liking. We left feeling like we'd found a new home of sorts. read more

Calafuria is to Italian as Beaujolais Bistro is to French. Reno has long-needed an Italian place that serves fresh, authentic cuisine. The food is made from scratch and is done with care and precision. A $39 Prix Fixe is a bargain, if you ask me. The menu changes frequently and selects from what is in season. Tim and his wife Christina are very nice and are great to talk with when they aren't busy. Tim is a Reno native but studied in Italy. Christina is from Italy but her English is so good, you can hardly tell. Tim also worked at Noma in Copenhagen which is one of the most highly regarded restaurants in the world. He's able to bring all of these elements together to make very high quality, but approachable food at reasonable prices. They recently re-tooled the wine list with help from Cepage Selections and now they have an amazing line-up of food-pairing wines that are tasty and well-priced and many are available by the glass. I can't say enough positive things about this place. read more

I typically don't like to go out for Italian food, I have always felt that if I can cook it myself, it is a total waste of money and I'd rather save my going out to eat money on super spicy Thai food... However, I have been trying to attend a new restaurant at least twice a month and Calafuria rated very high so I "sucked it up and went". Calafuria did not disappoint, it was a great dinner! In a spirit of complete honesty, my dinner here was my break in my three day fast with very, very, very little to eat each day - I was starving, I'm certain a Subway Sandwich at that point would have been a heavenly-most delicious meal ever! .... but reviewing my dinner anyways ;) Well where to begin... Let's start with parking - they don't have any and even though it was a Thursday night I still had to park and walk 3 blocks in (but it is midtown - these are really sort blocks). The actual restaurant looks like a redesigned home the inside was 'quaint simplistic modern' they had beautiful wood floors, a lit fire place, candles on each table and around the room, and fresh random flowers on each table. You could see into the kitchen, which I love. My friend arrived before me and was saving our table while sipping on white wine. The waiter (I want to even say maybe owner) push in my chair for me after I was seated and asked me if I wanted any wine... not a bad way to start a dinner :) Service was exemplary! As far as the food and wine goes *big happy smile on my face* it was truly excellent - everything you want Italian food to be fresh, bursting with flavor, rich, and filling. The blend wine I got was superb, no bitter aftertaste, medium bodied, and smooth. The Bruschetta appetizer was a very generous serving! The cherry tomatoes were not to acidic and the basil/dressing drizzle gave it a slightly sweet taste. The Homemade gnocchi with almond pesto and roasted tomatoes was incredible! The gnocchi were light and airy like little tiny potatoes clouds from heaven that melted in your mouth; moreover, they were perfect cooked (not doughy at all). The almond pesto sauce was creamy and decadent. I would totally recommend this dish! My friend and I split a tiramisu, it was surprisingly light but at the same time was rich and not overly sweet. They plated this dish beautifully (dusted with a dark coco powder). I initially wanted to say that it is pricey, but after having put some thought into it, the pasta dinner items were only a couple of dollars more than Olive Garden's dinner items and the quality infinitely better. It would be like comparing a hamburger to a filet mignon (hmmmm is it permission-able for a vegetarian to make this analogy???). Only criticism is they have very few vegetarian options on the menu and sometimes the wait staff would come around too frequently to ask what we wanted or how we were doing (but see above for disclaimer). I would definitely recommend Calafuria and will be back. read more

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Katie was awesome food is well thought out and tasty. Service makes for a pleasant experience and Katie did it all, even offered to hold our crying baby!!! Every person on the staff was pleasant and here's a rarity... POLITE! we will be back and you should try them if you have the chance! read more

Calafuria's dinners have been my best meals in Reno. My dining companion and I had dinner there three weekends in a row. Each night we left so very happy. From the focaccia to the tripe this team deals a royal flush at every bite and sip. Reasons why you should go: - The house-made everything. From the bread to the pasta, they do it in house. What isn't made in house seems to be of some amazing quality. After six different entrees, and multiple appetizers I just cannot get enough. - The service is professional without being cold. Warm smiles and knowledgeable staff. - A good wine list for the vinophile in your group. - The price is right. For this quality of food and kitchen staff you would pay 15-25 percent more anywhere else. The portions are not too small and the care and talent is enough to make you howl with delight. This isn't your chicken parmigiana and baked ziti kind of place, but have no fear you will be happy. And for the gluten free cats they do a mean risotto. read more

According to Yelp, this is now my third visit to Calafuria. I've withheld giving my review on purpose. My first visit was a very unpleasant experience. They've recently opened, didn't offer reservations yet, and because of that, we were there for dinner for a total of 4 hours. The wait was just too long. I would've left early on, but it was a 4-course dinner, and we already had the first course (apps), so I had no choice but to wait for the next courses. Was the food worth the wait? No. I remember the pasta being undercooked, and the portions (not necessarily the taste) left me and hubs wanting for more. But, to be fair, I was already too annoyed at this point. I just wanted to get through the rest of the courses and get out of there. I chalked the dinner off to 'still sorting out the kinks' phase, and decided I would give them another try when they've found their rhythm. Fast forward to a few months later. The concept is still the same ~ 4-courses (antipasto, pasta, entree, then dessert) for $35pp, Fridays and Saturdays only. The menu changes week-to-week, but they publish it on social media so you can check ahead of time. The biggest change is they now accept reservation, which I imagine helps a lot in managing the patrons. There were 13 in our party. They set up a table for us on the patio which was nice because inside seemed a little too warm on this hot summer night. As the members of our party trickled in, we asked if they could serve some bread, or whatever appetizers they're serving that night. There were 4 kinds of bread (one of them a pizza bread, and another an interesting cheesy triangle), and they served plenty, which made me very happy. There was also a charcuterie plate, a big bowl of salad and some helpings of their home-made sausage. These were all good, and at par with what you could get in similar restaurants. These were also served family-style so we were constantly passing plates along, and because there were quite a few of us, we were getting more of a tasting rather than a full serving. For pasta, mahB got the mushroom and truffle risotto, while I went for the quail ravioli. I did not enjoy my ravioli at all. It was on the bland side. It made me want to dip it into something to add more flavor. I traded it with mahB's risotto. which was a lot better, but alas, the rice was slightly undercooked. For entree, I had the seared scallops, and mahB had the braised beef shank. There were 3 small pieces of scallops and they came with (supposedly) deep-fried lemon zest. The scallops, according to my friend, reminded him of lemon and the ocean. I liked the lemon zest, as it definitely enhanced the taste of the scallops, without overpowering it. MahB's beef shank was tender and tasty, but just not hearty enough. Somehow, I'm still reconciling the fact that this is supposed to be an Italian restaurant, but the portions are definitely more 'French'. Dessert came which was vanilla cream with berries. I literally had 3 spoonfuls, and that's it. Overall, a better experience than my first visit. Service has greatly improved, so no complaints there. The food is definitely more interesting, but I am just not wowed by it. Would I recommend? Sure. It's a good place to have a light, leisurely dinner. Just make sure to check out their fixed dinner menu for the week. PS. I also came here for lunch at some point. Had the cinque and cinque. I forgot what's in it, or why I ordered it. But I do remember eating half, and giving the other half away. Hubby's been here a few times (for lunch). He has no complaints. read more

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Reno biggest surprise midtown's restaurants! Wow so happy to have found this area and in particular this restaurant everything was perfect the location our waiter Justin the food was superb....Tuscan cuisine in Reno with my family it was a great night. read more

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