Happy Hour at the bar, frequent visitor…read more Restaurant Type: Casual Dining/Brasserie. Dress: Casual/Business Casual Ambiance: Classic-modern, clean, pleasant. Seating: Sat at the bar. Booths and tables are also available. Service: Everyone is very friendly and attentive. Crowd: Mixed/middle-aged. Drinks: Great cocktails, ok beer selection. Food: OK, good pizza; not a fan of the garlic-parm wings, should have classic buffalo option. Restrooms: Clean Parking: Plenty of parking. Website: A+ Value: On the higher side, but worth it. Experience: Come here often because it is convenient and it is always a good time.

After unhappily leaving a nearby restaurant that we had reservations for, we took the short drive…read moreto Testa Rossa to give it a try. We didn't have reservations but were still able to sit outside on their enclosed patio with a tinkling fountain. We were delighted to find on a Wednesday that they were still having happy hour specials all day and even had a 3-course price fixed. My daughter and I loved the Gondola Ride with citrus vodka and limoncello. It was a refreshing, summertime drink. For the 3-course price fixed, we tried the lasagna noodle soup which was unique and delicious. My corn cappellacci (not on the price-fixed menu) was a new entree. The pasta was light and airy, and the corn and shrimp made it a tasty dish perfect for a summer night. For dessert, the gelato twist with banana was heavenly. Our lovely server even made sure to put a birthday candle in our daughter's dessert as it was her birthday. We'll be back!

So, I've been here twice in one week, and I'll actually be here again this week. My first…read moreexperience was a 3 pm booking on a Saturday, a light and quieter ambiance. And the food was delicious! They filled up fast after 4.30, so I do recommend reservations. Last night my reservation were for 6.30 pm. They were PACKED, so we didn't get seated til 7. Even tho there was a table available on the lower level. No biggie, up top is better. 7.10 I asked for water, and to have my wine opened, which we eventually opened because we actually had a cork screw :) and we eventually got water, they were definitely run off their feet not equipped for the seatings they had. Ho hum. The acoustics when crowded make conversations difficult, and to hear the specials, ( which were the same as a week ago) I had to ask our lovely waitress to come closer. All of these things are not complaints, just info on my experiences. The entrees are incredible, great portions and HOT! The starters, were not so hot temp wise, two of the items ordered, Arancini and the famous crab bites. However, if you look at customer pics, menu pics, there are FIVE balls, we were served THREE! That was disappointing, let me add, even tho it's a BYOB, the menu price points are $$$! Which brings me to desert, yip we did the full monty ... my creme bruelee, ( A favorite) was teeny tiny, served in the tiniest of dish, not like the photos at all and way DRY and Stodgey and the pistachio Ricotta cake was a sliver not much thicker than my thumb. And EXPENSIVE $25 for both! My one guest asked for a scoop of ice-cream of Gelato, our server in this Italian restaurant said, sorry, we don't serve anything frozen. Hmmm look at the pics of the menu! Sadly I didn't ake pictures of the deserts, but take my word! I did take entree pics, but I only have the one to share without people in them. So I'll post that one. After all that, Do I recommend OA, Yes! So, if you go, please go with my review in mind, truth be told, order mindfully, and skip desert! The staff kicks you know what! PS the gorgonzolla gnocchi is out of this world, add protein for an extra bang, and buck.;)

came for mother's day with a reservation. waited 40 minutes to make the order. our only request was…read morea straw for our 3yo kid, which was forgotten. apps took another 30 mins to come out, and the another 30 for the pastas to come out. couldn't find a person to give me a water refill. tried smiling and eye contact -- nothing. understaffed, i understand. but then they had the audacity to add 20% service charge for a party of four adults and one well behaved 3yo kid. and asked for additional gratuity. on top of that, the food was disappointing in portion and taste.

Great food and service. Staff welcoming and attentive…read more Food always consistently good.

Wonderful place! Went back the next day for lunch. Very shareable entrees. Great service. Like…read morebeing back in Italy

THE most underutilized amazing weekend brunch place....French Toast with Strawberries Romanoff…read more prepared table side and bottomless mimosa, Bellini or Bloody Mary, to-die-for chicken and waffles with bourbon bacon....everything was amazing. Looking forward to our next visit.

My boyfriend and I came in for our anniversary and they gave us private seating in the wine room…read more The restaurant was beautiful and the food was excellent. Everything, including their pasta, is homemade! I would definitely come back. Thank you to our server, Heather, for making it such a special evening!

Went out with a group of 11 before our kids started back to school. Let me tell you everything was…read moregreat! The food was fantastic! Ice buckets provided for the wine (it's BYOB) great decor and service. We got a few appetizers; the bread was warm and fresh. Yara our server was lovely! We had a private room off to the side, and it was perfect. I will absolutely be back! SO good! No photos taken as the company was great- but trust me, everything was so good!

I went here for a friend's birthday party. The staff was very nice and they had a little party room…read moreoff to the side that we could decorate. The food was very good.

After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try…read more Upon entering, the restaurant is small and casual, with plush black booths lining the leftmost wall and tables seating up to 2-4 people sitting by the window. The walls are red with a black wainscoting paneling and framed pictures, sconces, and a small wine rack can be found on the red part of the wall. The ordering counter is also nearby and has a display case with pizza pies in it. We were immediately seated after arriving and ordered the following: Medium holiday veggie pizza, which has mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, ricotta, green peppers, and diced tomatoes. We didn't realize that the pizza didn't have red sauce but we still liked it. Hubs said that he needs to read the menu closer next time when ordering pizza. This wasn't the first time we accidentally got a no sauce pizza. LOL. Daughter and I shared Vongole, which is linguini tossed with 12-15 little neck clams with your choice of white or red sauce. She chose red sauce. We also got a choice of soup and she chose pasta fagioli. She liked the clams and said that the entree was nice and saucy. I prefer white clam sauce, though. So, I will try that next time. Fried calamari- calamari golden fried squid with side of homemade sauce. I liked that the calamari wasn't breaded. This is my favorite type of calamari. We should've ordered linguini on the side and this was Hubs' favorite dish of the night. The place filled up quickly after we arrived. Hubs had been wanting to try Italian food in Delaware. This place is located in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. We were expecting it to be a fancy restaurant when we saw the exterior and were pleasantly surprised that it was a pizzeria. The place felt very homey and we loved it. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely return when in the area to try other items on the menu!

Great little spot! Always good food and great service. It's small inside and they do a lot of…read moretakeout orders. They have a couple tables in front, and a row of booths along the wall. We've enjoyed their pasta and pizza, and the garlic knots are a must. It can be hard to get a table during peak hours and there isn't really room to wait inside. If you have a choice of booths, I'd recommend heading toward the back, as it's further from the takeout pickup area and the front can get chilly during the cooler months from the door being opened frequently. Additionally, they have wine though it's a limited selection.

Food is fabulous no matter what you order. The ambiance is very cool and inviting. Everyone is very…read morefriendly and welcoming and fast

On Saturday, September 26, I booked La Porta as the place where I wanted to hold my small wedding…read morereception. Several months before my wedding, I personally came to the restaurant to make sure I would be able to reserve a table for 12 in the main dining room near the fireplace. I spoke with a dark-haired woman who told me that was totally fine, and she made the reservation for me. I knew that others would be at smaller tables in the room, and I was fine with that. La Porta is a special place where my fiancé and I have spent many lovely dinners together. It was really important to me that our intimate reception be somewhere I already loved, in a space that felt like me. I love the plaster walls, the wood features, the low light, the fireplace--that space is really special to me. La Porta's food is good, but Italian isn't my favorite cuisine. I chose to have my reception at La Porta for this space specifically. I would never want to have my wedding reception on a patio with plastic covering, which is why I came in months ahead of time and made those arrangements so carefully. When we arrived on Saturday, my party was made to sit on the patio. I spoke with our main waiter, a man I had seen at the restaurant before, about what had happened. He was dismissive and said, "Well, it wasn't in the notes. There's nothing I can do about it now." He didn't even say I'm sorry, and he acted annoyed. Angry isn't really the right word for how I felt. I was hurt. This was my wedding, one of the most important days of my life, and I wasn't able to have the reception in the space I had specifically booked and planned for. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. The mistake itself was upsetting, but what hurt even more was how the waiter handled it. On a day when I should have felt celebrated and cared for, I instead felt like my disappointment was an inconvenience. It would have meant so much to hear something as simple as, "I'm really sorry this happened. It shouldn't have. Let me get some appetizers for the table while we get you settled." Some acknowledgment that something important to me had gone wrong would have gone a long way. This is the hospitality industry, but I didn't feel treated with hospitality at all. I would never treat anyone the way I was treated that day, as a bride. After that conversation, it was another 30 minutes before our order was even taken. I had my children and family there waiting, but honestly, that part was a minor inconvenience compared with how the situation made me feel. We were supposed to cut our wedding cake there and continue celebrating, but by the end of the meal, I decided to take the cake home. I was simply too upset and disappointed to stay there any longer. I'm sharing this because the experience genuinely affected what should have been a very special part of my wedding day. I'm not asking for anything in return. I just want to share what happened and how it was handled.

Have been to Taverna many times. Always had a nice time, at the bar or table . Food has always been…read moreok, depends on what you order. Went there this past Friday night, late. Our mistake was eating at the bar. The bartender( is there such a word now?) didn't seem too be interested in waiting on us, after we had our water. Was busy talking to a couple exclusively, who decided it was their right to talk as loud as they wanted. Finely we tracked him down to order. To be fair, he was making drinks, for others. He did bring us our bread, as requested( he didn't ask). When meals came, by other servers, he didn't come back to see if we needed anything. I understand it is a bar, but, we have had other servers more attentive. My husband asked for pepper, after getting wrong one( black instead of red) , my husband doesn't always define his requests, tried to get the " bartenders" attention, to get the right pepper. Took several minutes, even though the bar wasn't that crowded. To make things worse, a 4- some came in, & sat next to our area, & proceeded to talk as loud as they wanted. I heard every discussion about their children. So my advice, get a table if you want to enjoy your meal. Oh one other thing. The music! All we heard was " thump, thump". Why do restaurants have to have music? We have been to some very nice restaurants that do have music, but low, & soft. My one irritation.

This was a very underwhelming dining experience. There was no hostess when I arrived and after…read morewaiting 5 minutes to be acknowledged, I flagged down a waitress to be seated. While the food was not very good, I have to say my waitress was very kind and her service was spectacular. However, I ordered the eggplant Parmesan sandwich and it was very stale. I could tell it was reheated rather than freshly made. Not what you want for $15. The bread also came out very cold and I had to ask to have it heated up. However, The sun-dried tomato oil that comes with the bread was delicious. I am sure that with some tweaks to the food and interior this could be a great restaurant. I may stop by to give them another chance!

BEST PLACE EVER! BYOB…read more Family friendly Delicious Can add or substitute anything on menu, they make everything in house.

Food was delicious and menu was very creative. Everyone in our group loved their meals. Service was…read moreprompt and very friendly.

The food is amazing and the workers are kind! the place is well organized and cute too!read more

Have eaten here a few times but it seems more and more meh…read more Our table had a very soggy pizza, very dry roast pork sandwich, even more dry meatball sandwich, and diner grade eggplant parm. But the service was 6 stars out of 5.