I'm hard pressed to find anything wrong with this place. The food was immaculate. The service was…read moreincredible. I've never felt more cared for in a restaurant. The interior was clean and well decorated for the season. Each dish was prepared with care and tasted wonderful. The hostess and wait staff visited us at our table more than our own families visit us at home. We will be back again and again.

We came here after graduation with our extended family for a late lunch, early dinner since Taste…read moreis one of my daughter's favorite places in Starkville. A couple of other large parties had the same idea and I was glad we made advance reservations. Staff was attentive throughout. The bread service was a very good Italian type bread loaf slices with olive oil. I would have liked some Italian seasoning to add to it to make it even better. For appetizers my daughter insisted on the Fried Mozzarella Ravioli and I wanted to try the Arancini. Both were excellent! My wife and I decided to split the Seafood Linguini and each got a salad. I chose the Caesar side salad and she wanted the Italian side salad. I was wanting to try their gnocchi but that was the 1 item on the menu the server said that they did not have. (Unfortunately I didn't't find out until after I tried to order and had my mind set on it) There was a good amount of seafood but 1 more shrimp would have made it much easier to split evenly. Even sharing we were full especially knowing we had cake waiting for us back at the condo. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their choices as well. I can see why Taste is the go to choice for my daughter and her husband when they want to celebrate.

After seeing a bad health score at a nearby restaurant and another being closed for a private event…read moreon date night, we decided on Depalma's. Before we even got within 2 blocks we could smell a garlicky bread scent which thrilled us as we were carrying a pretty intense appetite at this point . When we got in, the place had an authentic Italian feel to it, but Americanized for sure. It had a charm that ensured me the food was gonna be valid -- and that it was. We sat down after about a 15 minute wait in a packed house. Our server was fantastic from start to finish and was very knowledgeable about whatever we inquired about. 10/10. We first had wine -- forgot what we had, sorry maybe it really did its job. I had a red wine and fiancé had a white. Both wines were very good. Fiancé ordered the Baked Feta antipasti. She enjoyed it. It came with garlic bread that was as crisp as it was tender. 8/10. Then we got our Caesar salad. A different twist indeed as the dressing was more vinaigrette than the dressing we're accustomed to. Still very good and it grew on us each bite 9/10. Our dinner came out about 15-20 minutes later (we were distracted by the company that the wines brought us) but it was very well worth it. I had a feeling that it was gonna be good just by how long it took. Fiancé had the pizza with pep, spinach and feta topping with cheese. We don't consume pork much, especially her, so if she enjoyed it, it had to have been really good. It was as fresh and crisp as ever. I had the build your own pasta with angel hair, Alfredo, Asiago, herb baked chicken, and salmon. Top 5 best tasting pasta dishes I've ever had -- and I've been to Italy. We attempted to get the white chocolate bread pudding but it unfortunately had sold out . Regardless, we'll have another opportunity at it because we will be back at this fantastic establishment. 5/5!

Today we were invited to a late lunch at DePalma's with some friends after the Alabama-Kentucky…read morebasketball game. For us Bama fans, the afternoon turned out far better than what the football team put on the field a few days earlier. The basketball team showed up ready to play and made up for that New Year's Day disappointment. But let's be honest--we were really here for Italian food, and DePalma's was happy to oblige. It had been over a year since we last stepped inside this establishment, not because of any past experiences, but simply because this place stays busy. On a typical weekend, folks are packed in here like cordwood, and the sidewalk outside looks like someone kicked over an ant farm. That said, there's a reason for the crowd--DePalma's consistently delivers good Italian eats. The old building still carries plenty of character, with wine bottles lining the walls and the nostalgic bar where an old pharmacy once served Coke and a smile. These days, instead of sodas and prescriptions, they're rolling dough and making pasta behind that same bar, and I'd say that's a pretty solid upgrade. We started with the stuffed mushrooms, which were outstanding. When we finished, the plate was so clean you could've put it back in the cabinet--only a few grains of salt remained as evidence they were ever there. For my meal, I ordered the pine nut-crusted salmon along with a Caesar salad. It was my first time having their salmon, and it definitely won't be my last. The dish was excellent--well-prepared, flavorful, and proof that stepping outside your usual order at DePalma's can pay off. I've eaten here many times over the years and can honestly say I've never had a bad experience. Great food, great service, and great company--even the Kentucky fans who made the trip down to watch their beloved Cats get smacked around on the hardwood. All in all, DePalma's remains a Tuscaloosa staple for a reason. Crowded? Usually. Worth it? Absolutely.

Is a negative stars rating possible?…read more Lost, you were HORRIBLE tonight. You forgot most of the order, were extremely unhelpful when I asked you about it, and your guy at the counter was about as rude, entitled and disinterested as was possible. When the order finally came out (an HOUR later), it was screwed up and one of the two was room temp. Couldn't care, couldn't be bothered. Why have I been going there? No apologies... no explanation, just a here ya go, good luck! Why have I been coming back? I don't know.... let's try not doing that for awhile. Disappointing... sort yourself out.

Awesome place to eat . The staff is very helpful and polite I got the cheese sticks they were…read moreawesome and the chef salad

The butterbean hummus is one of the best appetizers in Oxford! Love the meatball and the Caesar…read moreSalad, too. Tarasque is consistently good. After reading some of the negative reviews, it's obvious they were made by people who never stepped foot in the restaurant and had political issues with the owner. Their physical descriptions of the restaurant are not close to being accurate and methods of service are inaccurate. I have no issues with bad reviews but do know most of these are completely false.

I personally loved this place. There people ordered. The rigatoni, the linguini and the shrimp…read morepasta. My rigatoni was excellent. The meat was so tasty and had plenty of flavor. Portions are sharable. The staff was SOOO friends and helpful. Everyone was busy but so polite and nice. The other two dishes, they said didn't have much specific flavor. The shrimp was small size and the pasta was cooked well, just didn't have any seasonings that stood out. The hummus was good and flavorful. The bread was great too. Just those two pasta dishes lacked distinct flavor. I will return I just won't order those two items. Check this place out. It's worth a stop.

I was heartbroken when this place closed so you could imagine my excitement when I was back in…read moreStarkville recently and it was open again. I've never gotten anything here that wasn't delicious. It was super hot that day so it was nice to eat inside as well.

Best pizza in the golden triangle. Great service. Highly recommend. Really good. I drive extra just…read morefor this pizza

I ordered the catering pasta station that fed 10 and it was wonderful. Order was ready on time,…read morefood was perfect, serving utensils, plates, & plasticware was included. I will definitely order this again. Great job Olive Garden!

Wife and MIL had a great experience. Ate at the bar after a trip to the movies (crowded Sat…read morenight). Service was great thanks to Curtessa. Food was good as always and will be back.

Out in the 'country' for Mother's Day, we stopped in before the rush. Again, our fellow Yelpers…read morereviews were right on target. We had Chicken Marsala - pronounced really good by my wife, and blackened redfish* - pronounced great by yours truly! * - Didn't not expect such quality outside of a major metropolitan area. Service was very good, and ambiance was of a typical classy (but not overly pricey) restaurant

Service and food is amazing!!!! Great spot to go for food and drinks... pizza was amazing!!!!!…read moreSpaghetti is also so good! Mozzarella sticks are freakn huge and so good!

Vanellis is was and always will be the best m f pizza on Earth! You will never find a better pizza…read morethan the masterpiece. Real Italian food! Miss the restaurant before the tornado took it from us but it's perfect otherwise! 1,000/10!!!

I had the Greek salad. It was very good and I enjoyed the location. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful and you can sit outside if you want

I highly recommend this restaurant. Friendly service and amazing food. We enjoyed the appetizers!read more

Perfect! Everything tasted wonderful and atmosphere was amazing. Highly recommend and very good…read moreservice