I've been eating at Sal and Judy's since discovering it in 1976 while working in the area. Long…read moreafter moving away to various other places, I always made an effort to stop in to enjoy a great meal whenever I passed through the area. Initially, I ordered only the brucioloni ( braciole) as that is an Italian favorite rarely found in restaurants. But as the years went by, I checked out some of their other offerings, all expertly prepared. Veal chop, veal pane, lamb chops, and spaghetti aglio olio with homemade Italian sausages. You get a wonderful dinner salad, seemingly endless loaves of fresh baked Italian bread and depending on your order, other sides. Pasta portions are generous. Cocktails are great especially the sazerac, and there is a good variety of wines to choose from. Desserts are good too, especially the homemade. Service has always been good, from the bartender and maitre'd, down to whichever server you end up getting. Many employees have been working there a long time which is a testament to a well-run restaurant. During the course of the evening, Sal himself will likely stop by your table to ensure you are satisfied. The restaurant itself is classy, a white tablecloth kind of place where many patrons dress up for the occasion. But shorts are OK too. I highly recommend eating here when on the north shore. I've never left hungry or dissatisfied in any way.

Wow just amazing. Everything was awesome from the service at the bar to our waitress Tabitha. Our…read morefood was amazing and delicious. Huge portions. It was very crowded and we had to wait a little bit longer than our reservation time but that was okay because we sat at the bar and enjoyed some drinks before our dinner. The bartender was great and very friendly. We ordered some Alfredo and stuffed Artichoke wow. We went to Rome two years ago and at at Alfredo's that claim to be the birth place of Alfredo sauce and we loved it. This was just as good. The noodles were delicious and fresh the sauce was very good too. The wife loved her artichoke. For our meal I had the Braciole first time ever and it was fantastic my wife had the veal lasagna and she loved it. The house salads were amazing flavor and we finished with ice cream with amaretto and cool whip and bourbon pecan pie with ice cream. So much food left over. A true Italian restaurant. Atmosphere was loud and friendly and everyone having a great time visiting and enjoying themselves over a great meal . The way it was meant to be. If you are looking for that quiet romantic atmosphere this is not it. If family and great food is what you want then this is a must go to place. Thank you for making our 35 year anniversary so special. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Noise level Loud, but you can still talk Group size 2 people Wait time 10-30 min 1 Photo 1 of 6 Photo 2 of 6 Photo 3 of 6 Photo 4 of 6 Photo 5 of 6 Photo 6 of 6

My husband, son and I went for dinner and it was great! The server was very nice and Italian food…read morewas very tasty! Would recommend if you're looking for good Italian food.

My friend did not like her entree. They were gracious and said she could reorder something else…read more She reordered calamari but she did not like that either. She did not like that it wasn't fried. She thought it did not look done and very greasy. I ordered Heather Shells. They were excellent. I think salad could have been better. But the thing I did not like, foremost, there were flies circling around us while we ate the whole time. This is not only unsanitary but bothersome. Our waitress was very gracious.

who would not love this restaurant!!! I met some locals here for lunch. I never heard of it and…read morethe looks were deceiving. the food was incredible - everything from the dipping bread to the olive oil dip to the shrimp and spinach cream appetizer. amazing! I ordered Lazana for my entree and couldnt eat a third of it. It was full of real cheese and great sauce -northern Italian?? I am sure this is a family restaurant. everybody was so friendly and attentive. Apparently this is a locals favorite. Mine too! going back soon!!

Awesome food and great service , love the atmosphere and family. Have recommended to anyone looking…read morefor a place to eat.

I just wish that they published a schedule for when they're open. It seems to be hit or miss.read more

Not impressed, shrimp omelette was bland, definitely nothing creole about the sauce, the entire…read moredish needed more flavor. The pancakes and biscuits were good,, maybe that was because they were made of a sweet batter/dough. The service from server was all well. I assume the large guy walking around looking miserable was the owner. He did not smile, speak, give any eye contact, nor say thanks or goodbye when we left, walked around looking like he had an attitude and installing a security camera while the restaurant is open for business and people are eating at nearby tables, something that should be done during non operating hours. Don't let this place fool you because it is small, "quaint" and local, or because of other star ratings. If you are aware of quality food and supporting positive people you will want to try elsewhere! Happy Eating!

On the recommendation of some friends whose restaurant suggestions have never let us down, my wife…read moreand I made reservations for a Friday evening dinner. Located in a beautifully repurposed home in downtown Covington, this charming spot exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and promptly shown to our table in one of the restaurant's small but thoughtfully decorated dining rooms. We started with the house-made whipped ricotta at our server's suggestion. Lightly topped with rosemary honey and served with grilled ciabatta, it was absolutely delicious. For our entrées, my wife ordered the Chicken Molli while I chose the Pork Cheek Marsala. Both dishes were phenomenal. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert, so I guess we'll just have to return, which I'm sure won't disappoint my wife in the slightest. When we received the bill we were both surprised because we had expected it to be significantly higher than it was based on the service and quality of the food. The attentive staff, inviting atmosphere, and excellent food all help make this place stand out. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

My wife and I had an Anniversary dinner at Marcello's Restaurant and Wine Bar in Covington and…read moreenjoyed it very much. Marcello's has an upscale, yet very comfortable, persona and excellent service that combined for an elegant dining experience. Before dinner cocktails were refreshing and we then enjoyed Caesar salad and tomato basil soup before our main courses of chicken parmigiana and chicken molli, both of which were tasty in a traditional way. A tasty cannoli followed up. My wife enjoyed a Pinot Grigio with dinner, and I a very full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, which was the chef's evening's special recommendation. Marcello's has our recommendation for a special night out.

Truthfully the only positive of this experience was our server, Brennan…read more The crab claws were a nice size on the appetizer but the butter sauce or whatever it was entirely overpowering. The veal was overcooked and the risotto it came with was salty, dry and mushy. Inedible honestly. I was very excited about my triple tail, but it was soaked in heavy cheddar; cheddar grits etc where it was hard to find the fish. So if you like XL portions but terrible food, dicristinas, so So bummed

Outstanding food, atmosphere and service! I was a little worried when I visited with a group of…read moregirlfriends. I'm gluten-intolerant and thought the menu would be pasta, pasta and more pasta. Not the case! Our server, Shelby, helped me find a few really good choices and I went with the fish and grits (called something else on the menu). It was outstanding. Rich but not too rich. Large enough portion that I took half home. One friend had the fried chicken and raved about it. (Order early because it takes time.) Another had fried cheese ravioli Several had the Mac and cheese and everybody raved about their dishes. Took home some seafood-stuffed cornbread for my husband. The atmosphere adds to the experience. It's right in the heart of Historic Downtown Covington at the trailhead with huge windows and natural light. Really lovely! They were crowded (on a Tuesday night) but the service was great and the owner popped by several times to check that everything was okay. Already planning a return trip with my husband!

Good. Got. Y'all…read more RARELY do I give 5 stars. Joe greets us at the door on our maiden visit at the back side of lunch hour on a Wednesday. So inviting, welcoming, and humble. Seated, we are presented with warm rolls and our waitress Molly who has reminded us of the definition of exceptional service. From the wine suggestion, to our apps, entree and dessert, her recommendations were spot on (more on that to come). We wanted to sample as much as feasibly possible, so we started with stuffed mushrooms and calamari. The calamari was fine - just the right chew with a delicate fry coating. But the mushrooms... seriously. Five cremini caps with a perfect balance of crab filling topped with what appears to be a dual purpose spinach dip, in all the best ways. To enjoy both, go for the mushrooms. Entrees: my hubs order much spaghetti and meatballs, which was lovely. But. I ordered the Veal Romona, at the approval of Molly and proved to be absolutely delightful on So... Many.. Levels. Beautifully cooked fried veal cutlet I could cut with my butter knife, lovely tomato-cream sauce with a perfect spice, onion, pepper balance. Tears tickled the corners on my eyes as I just had to take it all in, even before I made my way into the angel hair. Since we drove over from AL and still have the trip back after our meal (and a couple of glasses Sauvignon Blanc) Inasked about dessert and coffee. Molly came through again... you definitely to do what I did and order the cheesecake with caramel-chocolate drizzle... make sure to order the "cheesecake - Molly-fied". This has been a long standing establishment in a previous location but only recently acquired the current space within the past couple of months, locally owned, and absolutely exceptional in every way in this day and age where eating out in this economy is hit-or-miss. You will NOT miss by choosing here... again, rarely does a place hit all five stars for me - atmosphere, hospital vibe as if being a welcomed guest in someone's home, locally owned, superb wait staff, and food quality. If you are reading this as you are deciding where to go - you found it; do it. DO IT!

Great food and service! I took myself here on a solo date in the middle of the day early in the…read moreweek, so it was pretty quiet which I very much enjoyed. I had the Linguine Del Mar, which comes with a small salad. And it was so yummy! It also looked amazing. I also asked for my water to be put in a wine glass and my waitress was happy to do it. Bread was brought to my table right before my food came out, which I appreciated. The portions are pretty big, so I took the rest of the meal home with me. I ordered a cannoli to go, and didn't expect it to have chocolate drizzled on it but it was a good combination. I'll definitely be returning to Joe's!

Servers were polite and attentive. Food was tasty yum-yum. I forgot about this place for a few…read moreyears but it's worth giving them a shot.

Let me start with, this was one of my favorite spots in Slidell when I first moved here. If I had…read morewritten this review 7 years ago it would have been five stars easy but something with the food has changed. The vibe was the same and the service is definitely 5 stars. My food was off because I wasn't trying my usual and the waitress was on it, bringing me something else because I asked for her recommendation and didn't like it. The problem came for me was that my favorite didn't taste as I remembered it. The sauce was off and it wasn't as enjoyable as I had remembered. We brought it home and I didn't even eat it later it had such a different taste. I'm going to try the one in New Orleans to see if I'm just remembering it wrong.

Del Porto is in the top 3 when it comes to my Wife and I's favorite, but also best and most…read moreconsistent restaurants in Louisiana. I typically go here every year for my birthday and then we typically make it back another time or two throughout the year. I always get the pork chop, as you can tell from the photos I uploaded which are all from different visits. The menu here is always changing which can sometimes be a bad thing however, all the new items and different preparations of the main stays are always delicious. The only bad thing about a menu that changes is your favorite dish may not always be available. Luckily, at this place trying something new typically pays off. I have only gotten something other than pork chop once and it was a braised beef dish, which was great. My Wife typically gets a pasta dish which is always fantastic. We typically try a new app or two along with a salad. Their salads are always changing but the flavor combinations they come up with are awesome. We had a salad one time with Gorgonzola, apple, shallot, candied pecans and a vinaigrette that was one of the best salads we ever had. Their desserts also change and some of them are seasonal. One visit they had a pistachio cheesecake available, which was 10/10. Last year their seasonal sorbet was muscadine, also 10/10. Their wine selection is great and the service is always the best! Food critics typically say a restaurant that gets a 9 out of 10 or higher is worth more than an hour long wait or drive that is a few hours. This place hits that mark for my Wife and I.

My wife and I went there for lunch today. I had meatballs and spaghetti we shared a salad. She had…read moreshrimp with pasta. She had a glass of Prosecco and I had one crown and seven and unbelievably. The bill was $95 before the tip. That's absolutely ridiculous. We won't ever be going back.

We have done take-out at Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria many times, but this was our first dine-in…read moreexperience. Leonardo's is a traditional favorite in the Mandeville area, for the very best traditional Italian favorites, including artisanal pizza and flatbreads, pasta, salads, seafood dishes, as well as specialty cocktails. My wife and I did a late Saturday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Leonardo's is fairly small, so be prepared to wait. The decor is traditional and the ambiance is tastefully understated and casual. Service is personable and efficient, with nothing being rushed. Today, my spouse had the traditional lasagna bolognese and I had one of the day's specials, a tuna steak prepared with a dinner sized Mediterranean salad. Both were excellent; generously portioned and delicious. We accompanied them with an excellent Pinot Grigio. If your tastes run to traditional Italian cuisine and seafood, served in a traditional and comfortable setting, we highly recommend Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria.

Overall food is great but issue is with getting a table. We walked in at 6pm to probably half the…read moretables empty to be told there would be a 20-30 wait. The place is good but not good enough for a wait that long and for what appeared to be no reason.