Sunday drive with family, heading south to Coralville, Iowa. 20 minutes got us to a restaurant my…read moreDaughter recommended. Right on the square in Washington Iowa. Beautifully decorated place. Authentic Italian food, the owner is from Italy. We had brunch selections and all were great. We finished with the owner's Mom's Tiramisu WOW! About $25 each plus a good tip but well worth it.

I went to this restaurant twice while I was in the area. It seems to be a popular spot for locals…read more I had the lobster ravioli and meatballs the first time and it was very good. I was with a friend who had that bruschetta and another pasta dish, which she really enjoyed. I also ordered the Kahlúa cake, which was very rich and very good. The next time I went, I ordered the spaghetti carbonara and was disappointed. It didn't come with a carbonara sauce. It came with a lemon sauce that tasted like lemon. It didn't come with a spoon to twirl the spaghetti so I used my coffee spoon.

What a delightful dining experience! We dined in the outdoor patio, and the weather was equally…read moredelightful. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and fun. I ordered the rack of lamb, it was amazing! Literally like butter, no knife needed, cooked to perfection, the most tender lamb ever! The owners came by the table to greet and welcome us. Made us feel very special. Don't let the pricey menu deter your visit; it is well worth it. And the desserts, leave room! Full liquor bar and an amazing wine list for your choice. This is a gem for downtown Kalona!

This was a charming restaurant with excellent service and excellent food. We had two of the pasta…read moredishes and they were phenomenal. There were only two issues I had concerns with. The first one is the entrance. That is definitely a hazard for both staff and customers. Customers are walking directly in the path of the staff coming out with dishes. Bad design there. You can see the main entrance was ultimately closed in order to accommodate more seating. The other issue is the noise level. That was quite bad as well due to the close proximity of the tables and overall size of the restaurant. I'm sure in the summer this might not be as bad due to the patio portion of the restaurant. Neither will hinder me returning. The food is amazing!

Table for 5? Of course, how's 20 minutes? Wonderful. Happy to wait. We went out to dinner tonight…read morenot to taunt the cold weather but to have a wonderful Italian meal we experienced growing up in Northern New Jersey. And, we were not disappointed at all. The dinner, the servers, the ambiance were all wonderful... with happily the food leading the way! To my wife and I, the food was wonderful, traditional Italian wonderfulness! We started with an order of mussels with white wine, garlic, lemon and herbs... it was wonderful and a large enough plate for all to enjoy. But, let's add in the rest... shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan, Italian farmer's pasta with an added meatball, eggplant Parmesan... and for our now 7-year old from the bambino menu a cheese pizza... and we all enjoyed the wonderful basket of herbed focaccia. We shared. We laughed. We enjoyed. The server, Erika (might be spelled wrong - sorry) was wonderful. Though we could have easily stopped with the main meal... we did have dessert... tiramisu, lemon mascarpone cake and cannolis. I'd add pictures but the pics on the web site are all very good. We are looking forward to returning to try more dishes... to have perhaps a meatball sandwich or two! Happy eaters here!

My wife and I went on a date night to Mirabito's on a Friday night. Here were our thoughts:…read more Service: The service we received was excellent. Our server was polite, patient, and attentive. Food: Appetizer -- Meatballs (These were solid would rate them around 7.8/10, very generous serving size - as were the servings for the following menu items). Entree #1 -- Chicken Parm (Would rate around a 7.1/10, not a huge fan of the red sauce but the chicken was great). Side Salad -- Caesar (Rating was around a 6.6/10, the salad had great flavor but it had A LOT of Caesar dressing). Entree #2 -- Chicken Alfredo with broccoli and chicken (Easily the favorite dish of the meal, would rate 8.8/10. This is the dish that will make me a return customer!) Ambiance: This is a quiet spot for a tasty Italian meal. It feels cozy and inviting. Overall, would recommend giving this place a try. It doesn't quite reach the top tiers of restaurants I've eaten at, but as mentioned earlier, I'll be a repeat patron of this place in the future!

Wonderful atmosphere, was warm and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable about the…read moremenu, and very attentive without hovering. The food was delicious with reasonable portions for the price point. I definitely suggest the minestrone, and the mascarpone cheesecake. This is my new favorite stop for Italian food. Everything was made from scratch.

Fabulous homemade pasta and the staff is amazing. Definitely recommend. Very small.read more

Wow! This place is amazing, real authentic Italian food. Operated by a young couple Luka and Emma,…read morewho are very passionate about their restaurant. We were a party of 12 and had a number of the different dishes and they were all very good. I had the mushroom ravioli that melted in my mouth. Mark K Colorado

Staff is always very friendly and helpful. Even after only going here a couple of times they…read moreremember us. The food is always fresh hot and delicious. Very small dining room, it's always busy but rarely have to wait for a seat.

I love Basta! How can you not love fresh pasta??? Every time I say I am going to try the pizza,…read moreyet I get a pasta. It's always cooked al dente, and the dishes are plentiful. I finally became a believer of the brussels sprouts (I'm not brussels sprout person) but holy moly, if you're ever going to try some brussels sprouts you need to try them here! I will definitely be getting them from here on out. Their focaccia bread is always a staple at our table. Just simply delicious. This time we tried the Chocolate Budino with vanilla gelato, and it was the perfect ending to an already wonderful dinner. As always, our service was stellar. Our waitress had a trainee with us and they both did a wonderful job.

Food was amazing I had seafood pizza...and Calmari.The service was great. Air conditioning nice and…read morecool. We enjoyed the tasty calamari appetizer so much we didn't get a picture.

We love this locally owned business. The service is great, and the prices are reasonable. The pizza…read morehere is amazing. Always hot and fresh. Definitely one of the best pizza places in the area.

Traditional Italian food was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly ambience was just like the…read morelocals like it quaint.

The breakfast pizza was good yesterday and the new Mac and cheese w bacon was so good! I'm not a…read morebig bacon eater but it added a great crunch! Super good and just the right amount! Also had a donut cause yum. Casey's has good hot food ready to go and everything else I need. The pepperoni pizza is also better than a lot of pepperoni elsewhere. Good stuff!!

We love their pizza and it's very nice to have a convenient store for quick purchases.read more

High-End Pizza & Perfect Peronis…read more If you're looking for authentic, high-quality pizza in North Liberty, Rusciano's is the spot. The pizza was excellent--perfectly cooked crust and fresh toppings that actually taste like they came from an Italian kitchen. It's hard to find a place that gets the balance of sauce and cheese just right, but they nailed it. To top it off, they have Peroni on deck. There's nothing better than a cold, crisp Italian lager to cut through a rich pizza. Great atmosphere, even better food. We'll definitely be back!

Such a warm and welcoming spot with delicious, comforting food! My family loved everything we had…read morehere including the Salsiccia pizza, calzone, and build your own pasta (Rigatoni with Rosé sauce and sausage). The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. We loved this place and will definitely be returning!

Excellent food and great service . Desserts are made from scratch, taste great! If you can't eat it…read morethere take the dessert home with you. I recommend it!

Food is always amazing no matter what dish we try!…read more Staff delivers excellent service with every visit! Ambiance is relaxing, a bit bright but relaxing.