What a treat!!! I was visiting friends upstate and went to this lovely Italian trattoria in…read morePoughkeepsie. It was beautiful. The inside reminded me of a cozy version of the Cheesecake Factory. Modern, dimly lit, warm colors, family oriented with an intimate aura. We walked in without reservations and were immediately seated. It was after 8 PM on a Sunday evening so the dinner rush was over. Our servers were nice. We started with salad appetizers. I had the caesar salad and my friends shared the market house salad. My salad was covered with large shards of parmesan. It is my all time favorite salad and was very pleasing. My friends finished theirs without complaint. The entrees arrived in a timely manner and were beautiful. I had the sun dried tomato alla vodka over rigatoni. Love rigatoni and LOVE vodka sauce. I was in heaven eating this creation. My friend had the wild mushroom pizza which was huge! His husband ordered the HVCC Meatball which was also HUGE and a spaghetti. The portions were definitely generous and worth the price so make sure you are ready to eat!! We decided to pass on dessert as we were pretty full. I did not use the restrooms but from the looks of the restaurant, I am confident they were satisfactory. I loved the ambiance. Although we dined later in the evening, I appreciated the service, delicious food and decor! They had a bocce court outside and a lovely stone statue with a circular bench. My evening was beyond pleasant. It was simply magnificent. Cannot wait to visit again and will definitely be ready for a feast!!

It slightly pains me to write this review, as my first experience at Cosimo's was soooooo good…read more Let's get on with it tho. We visited on the Friday before V-day, the house was packed around 18:30. The wait was 45 mins which wasn't too bad for a Friday night. We decided to wait in the lobby after trying to find a cozy waiting spot near the bar and missing. My wife attempted to order me a mocktail, but of course the bar was crazy busy. When the bartender finally acknowledged her, the mocktail requests obviously threw the bartender for a loop because I ended up with watered down ginger beer and a sprig of mint. My advice for anyone looking for a virgin drink at this bar would be to order a club soda with lime and call it a night. We were seated at the 45 min mark, and were escorted to the packed bar, where they have some exterior tables for diners. My seat was in the middle of the couch split, which I found mighty uncomfortable so we opted to request a seat in the main dining room, which the staff happily obliged. With dinner we ordered hot tea and were given lukewarm water and a choice of Stash teas. Our beverage experience here was very disappointing. The calamari arrived and may have been the only highlight, although we didn't find it to have that fresh calamari texture. My wife ordered a ravioli with mushroom, and felt the pasta and veggies were just swimming in butter. I ordered my steak medium and it was okay, but the juices from the greens made the croquettes soggy, and unenjoyable. The server did his best, and all the staff here are so kind. Coulda been an off night but I doubt we'll be back anytime soon. The Mocktail Madam.

I haven't eaten at Milanese in probably 30 years and often ate there after our Wednesday night Tae…read moreKwon Do class. My father ordered lasagna for us to eat for Thanksgiving and the food is absolutely amazing. Since we live in Oklahoma now, there isn't an Italian restaurant with lasagna that's this good. Thank to Aldo, Santino and the family for making an absolutely delicious meal for us to enjoy for Thanksgiving.

Milanese was very good…read more We arrived late on a Friday, after a night time walk across the Walkway over the Hudson bridge. The host said give him a minute to check if he could fit us, did a lap around the dinning room and came back with a nod. Every table was taken, except 1! That was a good sign. Several birthdays and other special occasions were being celebrated. We weren't given a drink or wine menu but were asked what we wanted to drink to start. I asked for a Pinot Grigio and was offered by the glass or a carafe. The service was good, the pace of the meal was perfect and the atmosphere was really nice. The portions were plentiful and the preparation of the entrees were proper. The flavoring and seasoning was spot on. The pasta with my veal Marsala was a tad overcooked but still good. I prefer a bit more el dente. I would return and can recommend.

Delicious. My Aunt took me there for lunch today. Lovely spot, food yummy and the service was top…read morenotch. Gerry (sp?) as great!

Amazing meal at Savona's! Kuddos to our waiter Brad. Polite, knowledgeable , attentive, friendly ,…read moregreat service. We sat inside, and it was lovely, though there are tables outside also a pleasant situation for a sunny day! Now for the food that was excellent all around! The Lasagna was given a 10 ! Pesto Shrimp Pizza, yummy, for one could easily be shared as were the other pizzas. I loved my Truffle Mushroom , I got to taste of the Procuitto Crudo Pizza and liked it. No room for desert , portions are too big!! Will go back anytime!

I dropped in for lunch on a weekday. If you're reading this, pay attention to their hours because…read morethey close pretty early for lunchtime. I sat at the bar and ordered a degausser pizza. My food came quick, and I thought the pizza was super tasty. I really liked the sauce. I thought it tasted even better when I heated it up at home. I saw sandwiches coming out of the kitchen that looked excellent, I will definitely drop by again.

Being a NYC/Jersey City local, I tend to shy away from pizza when I'm out of town, because I'm not…read morelikely to find as good as I have at home. Well, I am glad we decided to have brunch at Spettro while we were camping nearby because the food was great, awesome wine, and the outdoor seating was the perfect way to enjoy a fall day. The pizza was great and the salad was outstanding. We dined with our dogs and our waitress was so welcoming; the entire staff made us feel right at home. I highly recommend Spettro if you are in the area.

Best shrimp scampi ever! Service is speedy and friendly…read more I'll be back with more friends.

I love going to this restaurant! My dad went here as a kid and it's always nice to stop by when I'm…read morehome in NY

thank you to the great staff. I was making prosciutto bread for the first time. I needed the…read moremeats cut a certain way according to the recipe. the two gentleman who were assisting me during lunchtime, no less, were so helpful. the bread came out great. thank you!!

The portions here are very large and the quality is pretty good! I got The Number Four (chicken…read morecutlet) and my bf got the fried eggplant one (I forget the name). Both were very tasty but we had asked for his to be made without cheese and it even said it on the label when it came out but there was still cheese. Luckily he's not allergic so he just removed it but it was a little unfortunate. Honestly I liked his sandwich better, mine was good but his had a more complex taste profile

Had not been here in a while but stopped in for dinner last night. Focaccina sandwich chicken…read morecutlet was breaded and fried to perfection. So food is still consistent. Nice atmosphere. Bright, clean , airy. Prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend this place .

We came in on a rainy day, and were sat right away. Wasn't sure what to expect but it was…read moredelicious, and our waitress was very friendly. There's a lot of seating and it's a great spot to watch sports. We ordered BBQ wings and 2 rounds of Hawaiian pizza. My kids do not like pineapples on pizza but they devoured these!

This was a good find in Poughkeepsie. Nothing fancy but delivered quality. The zuppa de pesce was…read moregood. I asked for fra diavolo and the spice was perfect for me. The only thing I didn't like were the mussels. They didn't taste fresh. The calzone with sausage, peppers, and onions was great, inexpensive, and the marinara was delicious. So is the cubi chicken panini. The slice of pizza with sausage and broccoli was huge for $4.50 and it was good too. Service was nice and friendly. It was a bit slow as they were busy with takeout orders. The place has a huge dining area, clean restroom, and plenty of parking.

Delivered an absolutely fantastic New Year's Day dinner to us! The baked ziti was loaded with very…read moresweet and fresh ricotta, the stuffed clams were very good and the salad as always was a hit that homemade dressing is delicious. Thank you so much and happy new year!

Some pizza places are good. Some become part of your life…read more We lived around the corner from Emiliano's from 1999 to 2005, and it was our go-to spot for lunch, dinner, and delivery. Back then, we knew it was special. What we didn't realize was just how much we'd miss it after moving away to Western New York. For this visit, we drove more than an hour out of our way specifically to eat here. That's how much this place means to us. We ordered two mushroom slices, a white slice, and a cheese slice, and every bite reminded us why we've been talking about this pizza for more than twenty years. The slices are huge, loaded with fresh ingredients, and somehow manage to hold their shape perfectly. No floppy crust. No toppings sliding off. Just classic New York pizza done exactly right. In fact, Emiliano's is our gold standard pizza pie. Every other pizza we eat gets measured against it. The mushroom slices were generously topped and packed with flavor. The cheese slice was everything a New York slice should be: simple, balanced, and delicious. The white slice was outstanding as well. While we waited, the owner even brought us a complimentary piece of fried dough, which was a thoughtful and very appreciated gesture. What really stands out, though, is the atmosphere. Service was prompt and genuinely friendly. It seemed like everyone who walked through the door knew somebody. There's a strong sense of community here that feels increasingly rare these days. More than twenty years after we first became customers, Emiliano's is still everything we remembered it to be. Affordable, welcoming, and serving what we consider the best pizza around. We'll keep making the trip back. Without question. This is New York-style pizza at its finest.

I haven't been here in years, since I moved out of Poughkeepsie. Was in town for jury duty and…read morestopped in for lunch. A slice and a soda. A good deal. And just as delicious as I remember.