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    Imonelli

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Seafood, Salad
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    IMONELLI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise

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    Adele C.

    I Monelli has been around forever for good reason. The food is outstanding and the bar is fully stocked. The service can be a little hit or miss, with waitstaff sometimes inexperienced but always eager and kind. It's dark and clubby inside, perfect for a date night or intimate dinner with friends. There's a great private room for larger groups. Our favorites are the veal options, particularly the veal chop and the paneed veal which is topped with giant pieces of lump crab.

    Soft shell crab topped with lump crab meat and sauteed green beans.
    Ed D.

    Imonelli is always at the top.of my list for a fine.but nit so fine, dining. The food here is always 5 star. Brian knows exactly what he is doing in the kitchen as do his sous chefs. The appetizers are phenomenal. The food is always spectacular. The waitstaff is always superb and attentive. Service is always a plus. The ambience is great for a first date, anniversary or a dinner with the boys or ladies

    Veal italiano

    Amazing veal ossobuco and veal Italiano. Great wine. Fantastic staff. Not great lighting

    Ambe C.

    My family wanted to go out for a nice dinner and after a pleasant first visit, my mom wanted to return. We made a 7pm reservation and we're promptly seated once we arrived. However, we were not greeted by our server until 10-15 mins after we were seated. In the meantime, he serviced tables to us three times to our zero. I will say that when grrerywsy, it was friendly and he was knowledgeable about the specials. So, the reason for the 3 stars in due to the inconsistency of the server. Our service did not align with other patrons. For example: - Drink orders were placed. We did not receive drinks after 15 mins. After which, my mom inquired about them. Still nothing after many minutes. Our server then came and asked if we still wanted our drinks. Odd question being that 1. We ordered them and 2. We inquired about the progress of receiving them. - We noticed in our long waits that other tables were receiving green sherbert after their appetizer course to cleanse palate and get ready to receive their entree. However, our entree came out without us receiving the sherbert. We inquired with our server as to why we did not receive the pallet cleanser and, he said he didn't think we wanted it. If it is the process of the restaurant to serve the sherbert between courses, why would we be omitted from that? We also had to ask for bread. Why are we constantly asking for things that are apart of the meal and dining experience? My mom spoke up about our lack of service and our server did apologize and ask if there was anything he can do to make our experience better. My mom's request was that he just be mindful moving forward. The food was delicious which is why I gave the experience three stars. I ordered the Rack of Lamb which was a nice portion size. My mom, the Shrimp Spaghetti and step dad, the Veal. I can't say I won't be back because, the food was good and other tables received more adequate service.

    Samantha N.

    Great ambience!! I came for lunch and the food was amazing. I would suggest anything with veal. Would definitely like to come for a romantic dinner!

    Rack of lamb
    Jordy P.

    Had the rack of lamb. Had an old fashioned. They give you lime sherbet. I had that too. They have desert. I had cheesecake. Can't complain.

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    Food was well worth the wait. The staff was very accommodating. The atmosphere was romantic.

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    Everything was great. Everyone's meals and service was excellent and we will be going back. Thanks

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    AWESOME!!! Walter Jr plays live jazz with candle light in the back on Friday nights! Food is amazing, price isn't bad either!

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    Have you tried their crab cakes, they are wonderful he sure does cream sauces justice, nice portions‼

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    A hidden gem in Lafayette! Crab cakes were some of the best I've ever had - everything we ordered was wonderful

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    Favorite Date Night place with hubby, romantic, chill atmosphere so we can talk and flirt, best food in Lafayette.

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    Food was excellent and so was the service! Had the Ossobuco and it was so tender I cut it with a fork! Yum

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    I love the crab meat salad in the summertime! Very refreshing and light!

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