I come here often because I live close by. This is a nice restaurant with schizophrenia. If they know you you get a great experience. If they don't, it's a coin toss. The food is NOT BAD. It is good. Anybody saying "blah blah I had better italian in [some big city]", whatever. It's good food. Normal people i.e. you yelper looking for a review of a place in a midwestern town will not be disappointed. But be warned - you may get crap service! Depending on who/when and who else is there, you may literally be ignored. This is because of the little enclave where this place lives. They don't need your money. They will always make a hefty profit from the people who live around here. Columbus royalty. So yes, it's a nice place. I take people here. I am also often disappointed because I am not Columbus royalty. My advice: if you feel like you're being slighted, be aggressive with your waiter. Tell them you don't care that they know the table they're spending all their time with, your money is worth the same. If they don't listen, DON'T TIP! That's the only way they will learn. Stiff them! But come back because really it's a good restaurant. Had lots of fun here. read more

I'm not sure why this restaurant doesn't have 5 stars because this is by far my favorite little Italian restaurant in the Cbus area. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is super fun. It is super cozy and a really great date night spot. I hate seafood but the grilled octopus is actually very delicious. I also love their meatballs and the tortiglioni! read more

Doesn't look like much when you are walking past, but for a late summer nights day-- this is the perfect spot for your very own lady & the tramp type date. Idk if it's the food, or the bexley vibes, or if it's that the waiter patiently and faithfully kept a steady stream of pots of tea for me, or what--- we had a 10 hour date and closed this place down. It was grand. We remember that date very fondly. read more

Late on a Sunday night in August. SEVEN WORDS: Classy, Refined, Formally Casual, Northern Italian, Expensive. The Ambiance and Atmosphere are both stunning - You pass through a small patio which bustles with the intimate conversation between waiters and two-tops. Inside, it's a busy bistro with bussers skirting through a maze of tightly packed tables and conversation is boisterous yet not painful. We were quickly seated and served. I ordered the Carbonara on wheat pasta while my partner ordered eggplant in a red sauce. Our meals took a little long to arrive (20-25 minutes) . Although the wait was a little long (esp. for a small bistro), the food was very, very good. The pasta was a little overcooked *based on high standards), but both dishes were 4.5 on a five-scale. However.... The bill came (without appetizers or alcohol of any kind) and it was 42 dollars. Our server was pretty good, so we gave her the cusomary 8 USD / 19% tip and we were on our way. Would I return again? Sure, if I'm going to a Drexel movie and don't have the time for Olive Garden and am not in the mood for TAT's Home-Style / Great Value Brand of Italian. read more

I love the atmosphere. You feel like you're in a big city. The food is just ok. My second time here and just not impressed. Better this time than last. I had pepperoni pizza as appetizer. Pretty good but crust too thick. Then Mediterranean salad (really liked!). For my entree had gnocchi with chicken/olives/capers in a red sauce. I wasn't expecting a ragout and was disappointed. Chicken tasted old. My husband had spicy shrimp linguine in a cognac cream sauce. His was just ok. I like that they source locally and use free range chicken. Previous visit: I had veal Marsala sub veal for chicken and it tasted more like a beef stew flavor. Was very disappointed. I will go back for salad and soup and the atmosphere. Won't order an entree. read more

The atmosphere of Giuseppe's is very nice and the waitstaff very pleasant. Unfortunately the food was a let down. Our expectations may have been too high but the pasta in both our dishes was hard...not al dente but underdone and the meatballs were not of good quality. The salad was fresh and a good Caesar dressing but the kitchen hadn't gotten busy yet so really no excuse for the less than good pasta. read more

OK... there's only one way to judge an Italian restaurant... its pasta. Make it as simple as possible -- not a lot of sauce and sides to hide the basics. For me, that means nothing more extensive than agilo e olio or a carbonara. This place knocks Spaghetti Carbonara out of the park... better than anything I've had in America or Italy - seriously! The spaghetti has just the perfect firmness... The carbonara sauce complements the pasta without hiding its perfection. Start the meal with a simple rocket (arugula) salad and sip a bit of Cabernet for a totally satisfying meal in Columbus. If traveling alone, sit at the bar and enjoy the friendly, professional bustle of the waitstaff and barkeep! read more

Unfortunately very unimpressed. We've been here once for dinner and then ordered once for takeout even though dinner wasn't very good we wanted Italian takeout close by but it wasn't worth it. Service- at dinner they were mildly friendly, not super nice but they weren't rude. They were not attentive at all even though the restaurant was only half full. No mistakes in our order though so that was a plus. For takeout they were super rude on the phone, almost as if I was bothering them by placing an order. They didn't ask for my name, number or anything just hung up after they said 20minutes. When I walked in they had RBF-resting bitch face (yes even the men) on and when the host walked up to me he didn't say hi or how are you he just raised his chin as if to say, "what do you need" so I said I was there for takeout and he found my ticket charged me and went to get the takeout. When he came back he was friendlier, the restaurant was empty and it wasn't close to closing time so I guess they realized they are happy to have the business. He even said thanks and have a good night. Very weird. Food- not good. We love Italian food and for the dinner got pizza and penne vodka pasta, classic Italian items. Pizza was soggy and got cold surprisingly fast. The sauce wasn't flavourful either. The pasta was just not good, I can't even put my finger on what made it had but it was really bad. Just not tasty. So bad we stopped at chipotle to get me dinner on the way home. For the takeout, I got a fettuccine Alfredo and thought- it's a simple easy dish I've never had one I didn't like and they can't mess it up, I was wrong. Good thing I ordered the Caprese salad with it because the Alfredo dish was really inedible. It too just had a bad sauce with bad taste. The caprese was good. Tomatoes weren't as fresh as usual but still not bad and the portion size was good. Overall, not worth it. Atmosphere was nice inside, good mood lighting as expected from local Italian places like this but the food is bad, and that's something I rarely rarely say about Italian places so this place caught me by surprise. read more

Giuseppe's Ritrovo - Fettuccine Alfredo Takeout. Really bad. Did not taste good. - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I re-visited this establishment after a ten-year hiatus. Our group of three arrived around 530pm and were efficiently seated, albeit without much warmth. An early visit to the singular guest restroom revealed a cracked sink and inoperable hot water handle at the sink. For a restaurant of this caliber, those are significant shortcomings. As we placed our order and awaited our food, I noticed a significant amount of over-staffing given the hour and day of the week (Thursday). At one point I counted 12 front of the house staff which was loitering around with but 5-6 tables occupied by patrons. I would estimate a reduction in early staffing may allow for sufficient capital to make the corrections of the aforementioned issues in the restroom. We ordered a round of cocktails, two appetizers, three entrees, two desserts and three espressos. All of them were executed very well, with the octopus appetizer and chocolate hazelnut torte the standouts of the meal. Pricing was a tad high for the pasta dishes (2 x Cacio e Pepe and one Spaghetti al Carbonara), but seemed more in line with market pricing on the other items we ordered. Overall, the dining experience was excellent. Better entree pricing, restroom functionality and staff friendliness would elevate the experience to outstanding in my book. read more

Totally stumped why this place has the reviews or customer. The chairs seats are peeling and the booth had a huge rip in it. Now for the food Below average. Had the veal piccata. Small serving very bland. Maybe it was an off night but not sure I would give it another chance. read more

I just moved to Bexley and my cousin invited me out for dinner.She took me to her favorite restaurant on Main Street. When I walked in, the place was packed with happy people, enjoying great conversation and wonderful food. The hostess who happens to be the owner immediately recognized who I was and and brought me to a table with my relatives. She made me feel really welcomed. The waitress went through all the items and explained their unique flavors. The owner later came back and talk with us for a good 5 minutes. The experience really felt welcoming, which is exactly what I needed. read more

I had wall eye with a lemony beurre lance with capers vet delicate seasoning. At first I thought about adding pepper but decided against. I think the pepper would have overwhelmed the delicate sauce, tossed with a small portion of capellini. Delicious. The bar tender asked me what I liked to drink and crafted me a drink. That was delicious. read more

Giuseppe's Ritrovo - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We went on a jazz night, and as always had an amazing time! Great ambiance and friendly staff.

We liked the atmosphere although it's loud, and our server was awesome! Menu is WAY overpriced and I would call the food average. What we found majorly insulting was that the owner was catering to a group of regulars, possibly, sitting right behind us, and didn't give us the time of day. I wouldn't return. read more

What an amazing experience! My wife and I went to dinner with another couple and each of us brought our 10 year old daughters. My daughter said her soup (House Soup) was the best she had ever tasted. In fact, everyone enjoyed their dinner, but what made it truly special was the restaurant owner. Giuseppe was a gracious host who is truly passionate about his restaurant and went out of his way to check on our table three times. Columbus has a lot of choices when it comes to eating out, but I promise you there's only one Giuseppe!! If you are interested in great food that includes a great dining experience then find this place in Bexley across from Capital University. Food recommendations: Beef Short Ribs, Cacio e Pepe and Spaghetti alla Carbonara. read more

I've been in Bexley for over two years and *finally* checked this place out! Some friends and I were looking for a night cap and dessert late on a Saturday night, and Giuseppe's popped right up on the Yelp app. The bartender stopped us as we entered let us know that only the bar was open, so we headed over to the bar and cozied in. The bartender was fantastic. He was a wonderful balance of nice and sarcastic. The drinks were all good, and most of us liked our desserts. By most, I mean everyone but me. I ordered the gluten-free chocolate cake, and it was fine... just not great. But kudos for having a GF dessert! I think my biggest issue with Giuseppe's is actually pretty hard to articulate. The whole place just seems very clique-y and like a cool kids club... and I was *not* one of the cool kids. I know this might not make any sense, but all four of us felt like this! Nobody was rude to us, but we definitely got the feeling that we didn't belong. I'm not gonna let this stop me from going back to try dinner though! Every place deserves a second chance. read more

Wow. A reservation made a month in advance still isn't enough to get yourself into this ridiculous establishment. Our large party had a reservation for 7pm. We showed up at 7:02 and were told there were no tables available. Then we were told that another large party showed up "on time" and were therefore seated before us. We were also told that if we hadn't been late that our table would have been ready. Call me crazy, but as far as I know, most restaurants will take reservations up to 10-15 minutes past the selected time. Finally, this extremely rude "hostess" told us plainly that we "could stay or go." The choice we were so generously offered was obvious. It's too bad we are forced to review this place with 1 star. read more

This review is about "take out" rather than an actual restaurant experience. We ordered, and our food was ready half an hour later. When we picked it up, it was bagged and the order was accurately prepared, well packaged and presented. Each dish was delicious, and because of the packaging, was easy to serve at our dining table. We had a variety of dishes including antipasto, grilled octopus, sautéed broccolini, Pizza, braised short ribs with gnocchi, and sautéed shrimp and a spicy red sauce with spaghetti. We also had a variety of salads, and a pasta dish for a two-year-old. The restaurant sources from local vendors, and the food was hot and delicious. In all, a convenient and pleasant experience. read more

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If I could give this place no stars I would. We came in on a quiet Thursday evening. There were 3 tables at 8 pm. The hostess was friendly and sat us immediately. Unfortunately it stops there. We waited between 5-10 minutes. Not a single person greeted us or acknowledged our presence. We sat there as we watched the servers chit chat. We decided to get up and leave. As we were leaving another hostess asked what our problem was. We told her. We did not get an apology. She stood there looking at the servers with her mouth wide open. Instead of watching her catch flies in her mouth we continued to walk out. Horrible service. Note: I have been a server and been in the industry for many years. I am not very picky, but I do like to be acknowledged. If it was busy or a server was swamped someone could have at least came over and offered water or an excuse as to why no one served us. read more

I expected more after all the rave reviews I heard about this place. If you've ever been to Italy then this place will disappoint you. The noodles are not made in house and the cacio y pepe was a disaster. The bar has a pretty decent selection and they have live music on certain days which was nice to hear over dinner. read more

Our group of 4 waited over 15 minutes late on a Friday evening to be seated. OK, we DIDN'T have reservations. Once seated, the service was slow and she was not very apologetic. Drinks were also slow in coming from the bar. The Dirty Martini wasn't even dirty and had to be sent back for another go around. I ordered the Caprese Salad for a starter and the Meat Lasagna as my entree. I never did receive the Caprese Salad. Once I brought this to the server's attention, there was only a quick "I'm sorry", and off she went. The meat lasagna entree finally appeared after I sat through my guests eating their soups and salad while I awaited the phantom Caprese Salad that never materialized. The cheese in the lasagna was virtually nonexistent and the noodles had the consistency of wet bread. It as disappointing to try to eat through half the portion before finally giving up. I think that a can of Chef Boyardee Lasagna from the nearby Kroger's would have been a better choice and much tastier that this slop that was served. I left the restaurant hungry and $ 60.00 lighter for a lousy meal and poor service. I'm sorry to have to say that, as I carefully thought about that before writing this review. This might be a "hoity toity" place, but in the future, my money my guests and I will go to better eating establishments that make their customers a priority and their food better than one would get at a drive through. What a shame, I thought that Bexley finally had a restaurant the caliber of the Monk. Sadly, it appears that Giuseppe's Ritrovo is not even in the same league. read more

When my kids were growing up, I always told them to at least try things before saying they didn't like them, so it was in that spirit that I have tried Giuseppe's a total of 4 times now and each time have left mostly disappointed. I live in Bexley, as do many of my friends and it would be great to frequent this place because it's so close, but honestly the last time I was there with two of my friends, one of my friends who had ordered the same thing as me leaned over and said, "Does this sauce remind you of..." "Chef Boyardee?" I asked. "Yes!" was his reply. Ok, they have good wines and the service is good. Maybe a place to hang out? Possibly, if you don't mind the condescending stares of the Bexley "elite" as they size you up and try to determine if you belong. Hey, I gave it a shot! 4 shots, in fact. From now on, I think I'll pass. read more

Good, with potential for more stars! Our reservation was promptly honored. That was nice! (The website states they do not take reservations, but, in fact, they do.) The space is well decorated and feels inviting. We especially loved the bar. We were seated at a tiny two top, which would have been OK, but the other tables around us were so close, it may as well have been communal seating. Even the staff had difficulty maneuvering between tables. It was plain awkward! I'm not sure if extra seating was added to accommodate for Valentine's or if that's the norm. If it's normal. It'd be more comfortable to be seated at the bar. Our waiter was OK. He was pretty attentive, but also, not attentive. Like, he came by often, but didn't care if we were having a good meal. Or he'd clear the empty glasses, but leave the plates. He also didn't offer cheese for on our meals when I saw others getting it. If that helps gage the service we got. Bread service was OK. They serve you an individual ciabatta roll from a basket to your bread plate and deliver a fresh herb butter. I have had better, but as far as bread and butter goes, I like it all. I ordered prosecco and the boyfriend a reisling. Brought promptly with an ample pour, rightfully so, as no glass of wine was under $7. I ordered the asparagus ravioli that was very good with a toasted almond pasta. I'd never had anything like it before.The filing was perfectly seasoned to compliment the mild cheese sauce with ample, but not overwhelming aparagus flavor. The unfresh winter tomatoes garnish ruined the dish overall with their harsh yucky flavor. I'd request those off in the winter. Also, the sauce had a hint of uncooked wine. Like they added it, but didn't cook it long enough to get the alcohol off. A product of a busy evening I guessed as my boyfriend's Veal Marsala was in the same boat. With perfectly al dente pasta and tender veal the dish was overshadowed by runny undercooked sauce. Of course, not horrible, just not the best. I think these mistakes were minor and easily fixable if they'd been less busy. But, then again, no excuse for it, really. So, that's all. No apps, no dessert, as soon as we declined dessert we immediately had our check. $56 total was a little on the high side, but also, not unusual for that type of meal. However, in this price point, Giuseppe's would not be my top choice. Will I be back? Yes! Why? I think Pizza and drinks at the bar for happy hour is where it's at!! read more

My opinion of Giuseppe's is mixed. When my husband called to make our reservation, the person who answered was extremely gruff and inhospitable. We were a party of ten and the person staffing the phone seemed unwilling to accommodate us, even though we were calling with plenty of notice. Eventually, he agreed to seat us together, but seemed to imply that he was doing US a favor. Not a very good first impression. When we arrived, we did have a moderate wait before our table was ready (about 15 minutes), but we were seated together. Our waiter, Sean, was very good. There were times when he wasn't as available as we would have liked, but it seemed that he was working too many tables, as were most of the other wait staff. He did his best. Sean was good at recommending wines that pleased everyone at the table. I have the Silver Palm Cabernet. It was a very nice table wine. I had the Bruschetta, which was crisp and flavorful. My main course was the Fettuccine Calebrese, also an excellent choice. Others in our party were equally satisfied with their choices. Walking into this restaurant, I was ready to give it a 2-star rating because of our initial experience on the phone, but the food and Sean's dedication to our table made it a 4-star rating. Make no mistake, the management needs to attend to managing all aspects of the experience, specifically, their phone etiquette and their staffing levels. Had there been a amiable person at the phone and a better ratio of servers to tables, I probably would have given this 5 stars. read more

The food of Giuseppe's is excellent but the service is a bit uppity. The antipasto and carpaccio were excellent starters that were full of flavor. The red sauce in my pasta was packed with herbs and delicious. To me, the service just felt like he was proving the prestige of the restaurant instead of providing good service. Truly not a bad restaurant but I just didn't get the attitude of the server. I had a similar experience when I called the hostess for reservations and was told of the call ahead policy and then more-or-less hung up on. It just felt amateurish at the end of the evening. read more

Giuseppe's is my favorite place for business lunches and dinners, probably have been there at least ten times, great service each and every time. By great service I don't mean having a particularly entertaining waiter or bartender, but the unintrusive type of service where there is not a lot of interaction with the server other than when initially placing the order, maybe asking a few questions about menu items, such as getting a dinner item in a lunch portion, etc. but always having refills and everything you need without having to ask and/or without much interruption to the conversation. I read some of the other reviews and was a little surprised by some of the vibe issues, the Bexley elite judgement issues. I say a little because I am somewhat oblivious so it is quite possible that it's there and I just never noticed. I frankly have never asked myself what folks at other tables thought of me or of anything for that matter, so if anyone ever expended any energy giving me the evil eye there it must have been a pretty frustrating effort on their part. If I had noticed such a thing I probably would find it quite amusing! As far as food goes, everything I have tried here was delicious, my favorites being the beet salad, the spinach salad with pignoli nuts, gamberi diavola (spicy!), and last but not least, probably my favorite gnocchi in the city, which is made to order with any sauce you choose. The wine list is fantastic, as are their cocktails. Other huge pluses for Giuseppe's: they locally source, their chicken is free range, almost anything on the menu can be requested as gluten free, and there are plenty of choices for our vegetarian friends, making it a great choice for an eclectic group. They have a small but really nice patio, inside the acoustics are perfect, even when packed I have never found it to be loud. I will go back many times, I am sure, and highly recommend trying it or trying it again! read more

We had a reservation for a table of 9 at 7. After parking, we walked in at 7.02. Instead of seating us, they gave the table to someone else. Apology? No. The miserable lady at the front of house said "you can stay or you can go". No apology, no accommodation. If you want to be treated like crap before being seated, waste your money and time here. Otherwise, walk up and down the street for many more options, where I'm sure your business will be welcome. read more

This was not our first time to Giuseppe's but, as always, we were so satisfied. It's the best italian food in Cbus, of that I am sure. The environment and level of service is extraordinary. This time, we were there around 6 on a Friday and got right in. We both got the lamb shank special- so good! I've tried so many dishes there- we've been at least 10 times, and I have NEVER been disappointed. read more

This is a pretty nice restaurant, and in fact it used to be much smaller before he bought out an adjacent storefront. So, my dinner started with the soup of the day, which today was ministrone. Unlike the canned variety, this had small chunks of vegetables and was of a very course texture. You could tell it was homemade. For my main course, i had their Gamberi Diavola. Spicy shrimp served over spaghetti, in other words. It contained over a half dozen fairly large shrimp and was delicious, and somewhat messy to eat. LOL I was in the mood for dessert but didn't see anything on their menu that turned me on. But a very good meal nonetheless! read more

These are the best cocktails in columbus. I'm a snob about my mixed drinks. No one does it better than Sean, Joe, and Ben. Live jazz from Birdshack on Monday nights makes it the most underrated spot in columbus in my opinion. And if you like legit Italian cuisine, this is the place. Staff is friendly and atmosphere is exactly what you need in a place like this. Top notch. read more

I enjoyed a lunch at Giuseppe's with three co-workers. We were seated right away and enjoyed excellent service throughout our lunch. My water and coffee were never empty. I ordered the spinach lasagna and it was excellent. My co-worker ordered the meat lasagna and tried them both. She preferred the spinach lasagna. My only caution is the lunch-sized raviolis. You only get four raviolis! That's hardly enough. The lunch prices were reasonable and the food and service was excellent. I would highly recommend Giusepe's Ritrovo. Now, I want to go back for dinner! read more

Giuseppe's is the bomb! When I want authentic Italy this is the place. Giuseppe is a masterful chef and great person. He goes out of his way to make us feel at home every time we visit. He all most always takes the time to visit our table to say hi and discuss the food. The staff has always been fun and taken great care of us. The food is amazing. I love the pappardelle and homemade sauce. The antipasto's are amazing. We have friends who don't like meat and Giuseppe created two special antipasto plates so there was no meat touching anything on one of them. My wife usually gets the seafood and has never been disappointed. Great bar as well. The bartender turned me on to my favorite summer cocktail, The Negroni. So good! We love sitting on the patio after dinner to have expresso and desert. read more

Close to the real thing. Why do options for authentic Italian food just not really exist? This however is real, grab your date and take them here. I like the simplicity of just getting a few things perfect, and they nailed pasta. The pasta is fresh, hearty and authentic a f. read more

Another incredible evening at Giuseppe's! Of special note, while my friend and I were at the bar before being sat at our table, I happened to notice that Sean (the aforementioned fab and handy bartender) is ALSO handsome! And watch out ladies, he has an even raspier voice than the Trivago guy! ~~~~~ So I have seen a few reviews on here complaining about it seeming like a party at Giuseppe's that they aren't a part of. I won't presume to know the circumstances of these peoples experiences, but I will relate mine: I am pretty much known by the second or third time I frequent anywhere, especially a special place like Giuseppe's. The main reason is because I make an effort to get to know everyone that comes up to me on the first time of my visit. I ask their name, about what they do in their free time, their families, etc. I am a curious person, and show interest in their lives. When I walk out my door, I don't look at people as my help, because at the end of the day, we are all someones help. And when I return to a place, I ask them about their lives, in detail. And this goes from the owner to the busboy. Everyone is important to me. In all, I am saying that one must make an effort first. If I want instant affirmation, I will go to Panera down the street, or to a Ground Round. Or a Foot Locker for that matter. I am used to living in cities where the best clubs and restaurants make you work a little to get the secret handshake. We have a culture here in Cbus that needs to be shed. It's the assumption that you are a winner, just for showing up. It's a really shallow expectation. We don't make relationships in 5 minutes. I hate to break the news, but the gal serving you at Panera doesn't give a shit about you. She cares about her $7.25/hr job and not getting fired by a manager who insists on her smiling and over-greeting everyone who walks in the door, because Panera wants to move rolls. It's not about relationships, it's about rolls. Giuseppe's is a different kind of place. Giuseppe is creating a space for fostering relationships, set upon the tapestry of his love of food and fellowship. If you want to feel like you are part of the family at Giuseppe's (or anywhere else including Panera), be patient, be curious, and be persistent. It's worth the effort, believe me. read more

I wanted to try Giuseppe's for my birthday, and it was a lovely and enjoyable place to have dinner. We did not make a reservation (they told us they don't do them for less than 6 people, but we were welcome to call ahead 30 minutes to check on a wait), but were able to be seated quickly on a busy Saturday night. Although the atmosphere and clientele lean to the upscale, Giuseppe's has a variety of pizzas and if you're here at lunchtime, paninis. Their wine list is varied, and compliments the menu well. I ordered a local craft beer. Ahem. The food here is seriously authentic, with nicely balanced flavors and textures. Although the menu leans a little on seafood, there is a wide variety of offerings, and their making what you're looking for seems to be part of the operation. (That "their" is used properly. Go read the sentence again.) I had the arugula salad, and Gamberi Diavola, which must be the nicer way of calling a puttanesca red sauce. It was amazing, close to what I make for myself when I'm craving a big, flavorful, salty sauce. The spouse had fettuccine calabrese with sausage, and finished every bite. (Me, not so much. It's a lot of food.) After the awesome dinner, we looked at the dolce - but could not partake. Such sadness. Gives us good reason to come back, those drinks and desserts! Service was excellent; there were several people servicing our table, but it was nearly seamless and our server was impeccable with his timing, even with a busy dinner service. The tables are situated thisclose together, and there is some overlap of chat, but it was not hard to hear across the table, no need to raise voices. We had a great night, and would recommend this place for a great evening out. read more

Had always wanted to try this place. We did and wasted $70.00 on 2 dinners. Veal tough. Spaghetti undercooked. Sauce had so much seasoning that they all ran together and was almost bitter. Even bread could be used to drive nails. I suggest you drive right past this place... read more

This was the hubby's suggestion because he'd had good panini's there for lunch. The hostess put us in the back right in front of the kitchen. (Smells underarms...do I o-ffend?) I got the meat lasagna (my standard when trying a new italian restaurant) and he got the smoked chicken ravioli. The roll they bring you beforehand was pretty standard but the basil/chive butter they give is really good. We felt really awkward because it was about 5pm-ish and there were a ton of servers all standing around staring at you as you eat or talk. It made for a very awkward dining experience. Oh yeah and we both got water and it was *terrible*....WATER. There was some funky undertone and we thought it was the glass. We mentioned it to the server to see if we could get new glasses and she said "oh our water is horrible here." Okay, it wasn't just us. When the meals arrived, I cut off a piece of mine and vice versa for the other to try and I liked his ravioli alot. He took a bite of my lasagna gave this knowing smile and said it was good. I knew something was up. I took a bite and I swear to you if someone had blindfolded me and fed this to me, I would've said I was eating Chef-Boy-Ardee's Beef Ravioli. I mean from the texture to the taste to the smell it was like they popped open a can of that stuff and made it into a lasagna. I shook my head because this was the 2nd bad meal of the day and it just figured. We got the bill and it was $32 which would be okay if I hadn't felt like I just ate canned pasta and since I know I can get that at Kroger for a buck, I felt like I overpaid by $14. He might go back with co-workers during lunch hours but I won't be back. read more

I was really excited to have dinner here being Calabrese. I can't express how disappointing this dinner was. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo & the meat lasagna. The fettuccine was so al dente the sauce wouldn't even stick to it. The flavor was boring at best. The worst I've ever had. The meat lasagna was clearly sitting in a heat pan all day. The pasta was so over cooked it was creamy. The sauce was so dried out & bitter it resembled tomato paste rather than sauce. The meat wasn't even distinguishable. All this melted together, and you couldn't even taste cheese. We asked for bread, and a bread person came around to give us one small piece each. Ironically, even the butter was flavorless. We ordered the cannoli for dessert, and it was just as disappointing. Three little cannoli smaller than my pinky finger. Hard , old & tasteless. If you're looking for real Italian food, this isn't it. read more

Great food, service, and atmosphere, but that bar was phenomenal! Every drink made from scratch. I knew it was a good sign when I sat at the bar and saw the row of assorted bitters lining it. The bartenders were busy mulling fruit and assorted ingredients. The old fashion was incredible. Call a half hour before you show up and you'll beat the wait. read more

This is a great local Italian place! Service is always excellent. The owners are very aware of what is happening in their establishment and keep things running smoothly while being friendly with customers. I love the food! Delicious, great prices and manageable portions! The atmosphere is very European, friendly and relaxed. You have the ability to take your time with food and conversation, no worries about getting rushed out the door. read more