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    Paravicini's Italian Bistro - Chicken Marco

    Paravicini's Italian Bistro

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    21.6 km
    •$$$

    Visited Paravicini's while on vacation from NC to CO. The reviews looked inviting so paid a visit…read moreon my birthday. In a word...amazing!! We had taken reviewers advice to make reservations, which proved invaluable, as the place was packed..on a Monday at 6pm. We were seated immediately and greeted by our server. I had mentioned on our reservation we were celebrating a birthday, and I think every member of the front end wished me Happy Birthday at least once! Overall, service throughout was impeccable! I am a huge fan of Chicken Parm, and have struggled over the years to find a version that compares to my favorite Italian eatery in NYC...pounded super thin with crispy breading and nearly overflowing the plate. I have found a new favorite, and confess I couldn't finish it. My wife had the Chicken Valeria which also was outstanding. Entrees come with a side salad...House or Caesar for a small upcharge. Both fresh and plentiful. After the mains, we had no room for dessert..as usual, but we were surprised with a pistachio cannoli for the birthday boy and it was easily one of the best cannoli we have enjoyed...even across may travels to Italy and NY. Overall an awesome dining and birthday experience, and probably good it's not in my hometown in NC as I would likely get in trouble! Five plus stars!!

    This one's kind of hard for a variety of reasons - I loved the atmosphere & the service here. Top…read morenotch!! The food in the other hand, not so much. It really left a lot to be desired the sauce was extremely heavy and very very acidic - I know I know it's marinara however as an Italian, I know there are ways around both of these things. We started with the squash blossoms as an appetizer which I was over the moon about & then they came to the table and they were cooked in a thick batter & had that heavy marinara on them which anyone who knows about squash blossoms knows they are very delicate and they require a delicate preparation with a thin batter and a very light sauce to not overpower the soft delicate flavor So they came out pretty much ruined. A much better option would've been a lemon herb aioli or a honey-lime drizzle Same with the beautiful mozzarella sticks drowned in that sauce - so beautifully crispy on one side & soggy & ruined on the other (put the sauce on the side as a rule!) Hubby enjoyed his veal pasta. My pasta was very overcooked - I'm an al dente person, & my daughter's gnocchi was literally swimming in alfredo sauce. Not the worst by far but definitely needs fine tuning especially at the price point.

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    Chocolate cherry cheesecake

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    Red Gravy - Tiramisu Creme Brulee

    Red Gravy

    3.8(767 reviews)
    19.1 km
    •$$

    I went for a friend's birthday last night. We made a reservation for 10 but 13 people showed up and…read morethey were happy to accommodate us. The bartender/our server was super nice and made really good drinks! I got an espresso martini before dinner and had the seafood pasta "Linguine Tutto Mare." It came with the perfect amount of seafood and pasta. And they provide focaccia with the meal. For my friend's birthday (he's not a desert guy) so they brought him a complimentary glass of champagne with a candle and we sang happy birthday. I thought that was nice! That was not my friend's first time there but it was mine and I would totally go back. Worth stopping by if you're looking for a new Italian place to check out. :) it's in a good location downtown if you're looking for other things to do down there as well. It's a cute area for a date (romantic or friend date) night near all the other cute restaurants and bars if you feel like going out after.

    Nice place - good food. Gorgeous space. The service was the…read moreissue - our waitress was nice Enough however very inattentive. There was another gentleman waiter who would pop by & ask if we were good - but he wasn't our waiter, now of course I don't mind that he was attentive, friendly & kind but the person receiving the tip for waiting on us should've been doing these things. We started with the cheesy bread & tomato bisque soup. A nice way to start. Then each had the lunch special which came with a soup or salad we each chose the salad that comes with a balsamic vinaigrette - I had the beef stroganoff, my mom had the chicken florentine. Really solid dishes. My asparagus was cooked perfectly - I love that. All in all a good meal - oh and a nice glass of sweet red wine. $42 each incl tip.

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    Dinner Salad

    Red Gravy - Very cozy rear bar area!

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    Very cozy rear bar area!

    The Rabbit Hole - Cordon bleu

    The Rabbit Hole

    4.1(2.5k reviews)
    19.4 km
    •$$$

    This place is so unique and beautiful to dine at. Perfect for a date for a couple that is visiting…read moreColorado Springs. It is an underground restaurant that is dimly lit with Alice in the Wonderland themed decor, food, and drinks. The service was phenomenal. I forget the name of our server, but she was so kind and very helpful. The portions are massive and will definitely get you full, yet delicious as well. Worth the experience I recommend coming here.

    I reserved a table here for my anniversary dinner months ago and after seeing numerous rave…read morereviews, I couldn't have been more excited. We arrived for our 5pm reservation a few minutes early and were promptly seated by a super sweet hostess. She even acknowledged our anniversary and asked how our day had been so far. When our server arrived, she provided water and took our drink orders. I order the special "The Purple Drank" and my husband tried to order an iced tea but was told they don't serve tea, only water and Pepsi products. Ok, water it is...without any ice I might add. The Purple Drank came dressed with an orange sugar gummy candy and the drink looked orange as well. It tasted like nothing but grape vodka...and not a high quality one at that. We ordered an appetizer: Garlic Truffle Frites. They were just ok. Frozen, thin, crispy fries with maybe a little truffle oil, garlic seasoning, bag Parmesan cheese, an aioli dipping sauce. For entrees: Mediterranean Chicken Pasta and Chicken Cordon Bleu. The chicken pasta presentation was what you would see at a chain restaurant and everything accompanying the chicken was so smothered in oil, you couldn't really taste the flavor or the food. The cordon bleu was a frozen heat and serve with virtually little chicken, ham, or cheese. To say I was disappointed is really an understatement. We were in and out in less than an hour for a special occasion dinner. Synopsis: Atmosphere: 10/10 Music: 10/10 Hostess: 10/10 Server: 4/10 (never even acknowledged our special occasion) Specialty Drink: 2/10 Food: 2/10 I really wanted to live this place, but definitely didn't.

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    Dining room

    The Rabbit Hole - Decent but needed more sauce for acidity

    Decent but needed more sauce for acidity

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    Stellina Pizza Cafe - Polpetta and Mozzarella to go

    Stellina Pizza Cafe

    4.3(110 reviews)
    20.1 km
    •$$

    This is a hidden gem you have to go to! Tucked away in a neighborhood and very cute! The food is…read moreamazing, tried almost everything on the menu and you can't go wrong!

    *this is only for drinks*…read more I will say, I've been to Stellina in Northern Virginia and the food there was fantastic. But I haven't tried anything at this location. What I did try was the stellina spritz flight. So that's what I'll be reviewing! For $10 during HH, you can try 3 of Stellina's spritzes. The classic aperol, blackberry ginger, and lemon lime. All of which were so delicious and well balanced. And for $10, this is a great deal! I believe $12 usually. Now I like a classic aperol (they just call it the Stellina) spritz, but it's fun to try some different flavors! The second best is lemon lime and I'd say my third choice is blackberry ginger. But they're all good and you can't go wrong. So here's the thing--this place is more of a place and order and sit. Less of a restaurant with full service. I don't mind it! The patio was super nice and covered, but the sun still came through. On a nice day, I loved it. But we ordered and then it was all brought to our table pretty quick. Again, it's drinks so I don't know how fast the food comes, but everyone seemed content around us. I can't wait to come back for happy hour again and also just to enjoy the vibes and try their entrees and pizza.

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    Stellina Pizza Cafe - Cauliflower and iricotta small plate

    Cauliflower and iricotta small plate

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    Paninos Downtown

    Paninos Downtown

    4.0(265 reviews)
    20.2 km
    •$$

    We had to stop at this place once again. It's been here for over 30 years and has always been a…read morestop for us. Famous for their panino sandwiches they have gone up a lot in those years but remain loaded with taste for all. You are given many choices though I like the Cowboy, Reuben or Club. Your ingredients are folded into a large wrap and this place remains my all time favorite for sandwiches. But this time I tried something different. I had a half order of ravioli which also comes with some garlic bread. Even with this item I enjoyed it so much! It was loaded with cheese and the flavors were quite good. Well worth a try if you crave ravioli. I took a photo and believe me it tastes even better than it looks and it looks scrumptious! Go there and enjoy one of the best places in Colorado Springs.

    It's a quaint spot that has good food…read more Pros: They weren't sure about my service dog, but when he asked the manager, they were ok. They had a bad experience with another team, and I wish he had asked the two questions. But that's ok. Sitting down we were greeted by Ariana (sp?). She had a wonderful personality and got our drinks promptly. I did enjoy being able to take our time with the appetizer (garlic bread), before putting in the entrees. The bread was very good, something I would order again. I got the shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles and the soup, a chicken, artichoke, florentine. That was creamy and had good big pieces of both chicken and artichokes. My scampi had a lot of oil in it, but the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I never had zucchini noodles before so I can't really compare them to something else. If this is how they are cooked, I'm hooked. Cons: It's pricey. Wasn't expecting to pay what I did for lunch with tip. Yes you get big portions, but dang. Also a lot of the items on their website they don't serve at this location. The prices are also different from the website and some of the sauces for the build your own pasta aren't on the menu. Recommended? Maybe. If you have a big table expect a big bill. For two people, eh, don't order a lot (3 meals and an appetizer with 2 teas). Just a little expensive for 2 people.

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