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    Il Moro Restaurant

    4.1 (401 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dressy

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    Penne Moro
    Ashley P.

    The best of the best. If you know you know, Il Moro is a hidden gem. The bolognese is absolutely my favorite anywhere, the artichoke salad is excellent and don't sleep on the soups. I also enjoyed the chocolate tart/cake. The patio is lovely and they validate parking in the garage next door.

    This was the special today. Seafood pasta in a wine sauce.
    Darlene Y.

    First off let's just start off with the service. Our server was amazing and didnt skip a beat! I work up the street and do business with one of the tenants in the same building so they recommend we go here for lunch today. The menu had plenty of things to choose from and they also have specials of the day. I went with the seafood pasta,. This had shrimp, scallops, clams, muscles, and two kinds of fish in a wine sauce. I asked for no muscles and no fish in mine. They added more clams and I was fine with that. The food was good but lacking salt, pepper, and garlic... They do not leave salt and pepper on the table you will have to ask for it. The ambiance is great and it is a nice place. They have a large patio and alot.of inside dining. The dessert was okay didnt have much flavor only thing I tasted was whipped cream the food was a 3 out of 5 but I will give them a 4 due to the wonder service.

    Whitney S.

    Had a lovely dinner before raining in the new year! Had the lobster bisque and lobster spaghetti and to end the tiramisu. All was delicious though the spaghetti could have had more lobster given the price you're paying for it. I'd probably not order it again. The tiramisu is not to be missed!

    Went to Il Moro Restaurant and honestly had a great experience. The vibe is really nice--comfortable but still feels a bit upscale. Food was on point. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, especially the pasta. You can tell they care about quality and details. Service was also super friendly and attentive without being too much. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Great for a date night or just dinner with friends.

    Nick C.

    Amazing food and excellent service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served with such care. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who loves great Italian food. The owners Mladjen and Georgina are what restaurateurs should be in this day and age!

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    Nicole N.

    My sister and I had the most amazing lunch here. We were greeted with a warm smile and friendly host. We couldn't decide on our dishes, so we ended up over ordering and enjoyed every single dish that was served. I'm actually very excited to eat my leftover pizza when I get home! The restaurant had a lot of natural lighting and I loved the open kitchen concept. This place is pretty hidden but I'm happy we came by and gave it a try. We will be back :)

    White fish
    M M.

    My sister and i took my mom for Mother's Day late lunch/early dinner on Mother's Day Sunday. They usually are closed on Sunday's except for brunch but this Sunday they were open all day. The waiter was very nice and kind, friendly and made jokes with my mom, making her feel special. My mom and sister got their specials: white fish and ribeye steak, and i got the menu item chicken with roasted potatoes. We also shared a mushroom risotto for appetizer and my sister had the lobster bisque soup. We all tasted every item and agreed all dishes were very good. My chicken was so flavorful in every bite with a delicate citrus balsamic glaze on the little fresh tomatoes with sprinkles of cilantro and cubes of avocado. I hate when food has lots of salt because it covers up flavor, and each one of these dishes were perfectly seasoned and my palate enjoyed all the variety of flavors in my mouth. Great chefs ! We also had the prosecco : tasty, and my sister had a martini that was purple... it was interesting but not my thing, I'm more of a prosecco, refreshing drinks kind of girl. Later during our meal, a musician came and played beautiful relaxing melodies. The waiter was attentive. The outside patio was so pretty, with gentle sounds of a small waterfall in the distance and a little stream, lots of plants. Our bill for all the items was about $420 with 20% tip for 3 people and included : 3 drinks, 3 meals, 1 soup, 1 dinner-size risotto dish, and 1 slice of lemon cheesecake with fresh strawberry sauce which was also very yummy. One thing i was disappointed in is seeing a few guests in the next table over arrive for dinner wearing jeans. It doesn't matter if it's designer, but it really deteriorates the ambience of such a beautiful restaurant when people walk in wearing jeans. Parking is free in the garage next door but you have to bring ticket to get it validated. That day the parking gates were not working and had to wait about 6 mins for an attendant to come and let us out. Otherwise, i give the food, ambience, presentation, cleanliness, music, staff 5 stars! Will be back to celebrate important dates. A little pricy but worth it. And to add, I'm a germaphobe and always look for issues with uncleanliness and the bathroom was very clean, the silverware, everything, looked very nice.

    Caprese omelette

    One of my favorite restaurants had their soft opening for brunch this past weekend and it was amazing! We tried several dishes and enjoyed each of them. As always, service is impeccable. You are greeted with a smile when you arrive and the staff are very attentive. Looking forward in returning to try other dishes and drinks!

    Pumpkin cheesecake was amazing! Really classy place and great service. Absolute recommendation and definitely coming back!
    Srdjan K.

    Pumpkin cheesecake was amazing! Really classy place and great service. Absolute recommendation and definitely coming back!

    One of best lamb chops i ever had . Walked in randomly and had great experience. Stuff is well trained and food is amazing
    Andy B.

    I walked in randomly and I was surprised how good service and food is. I had one of the best lamb chops I ever had.. the restaurant was fairly full and had a great atmosphere.

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    Good location, good food and good service. I would go back again to eat there. They had plenty of dishes for vegetarian too.

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    Good was delicious . Service is very good and the ambiance is great ! Will recommend to friends !

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    Can I bring my own wine? If so, how much is the corkage?

    We always buy their wine, it starts at about $45 a bottle, very fair priced. The Italian owners know wine is mandatory with their cuisine and offer good options, especially considering the quality of their food.

    Is this good for a group of 10-15 for happy hour?

    Perfect!

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