I had the pleasure of dining with Nick and Dona at Cafe Italia tonight and the service nothing but…read moregreat. The food was just as amazing as well, nothing but nice things to say.

I've been to Cafe Italia three times, and have had a great experience each time. The Veal Dama…read moreBianca is amazing! The portions are big enough for my husband and me to have it again the next night. We indulged in three appetizers last night. The calamari was great, and not rubber band-ish as it can be at some restaurants. The stuffed mushrooms came nestled in a delicious vodka tomato cream sauce, which I wanted to lap up with a spoon! Then, we had bruschetta, which was probably the best that I've ever had! Excellent flavoring. We finished off with cheesecake that tasted homemade. Everything was excellent! Our waiter, Marco, took great care of us, with impecable service. The prices are reasonable, considering the high quality. We've previously been here twice with groups of about a dozen people, and everything was handled well, with good timing, etc. I'll take photos next time. This time, I was too busy enjoying the luscious food!

This was such a delicious and vibey Italian restaurant. It was BYOB and I ate here with a large…read moregroup of eight. I had the shrimp scampi and bruschetta--both were delicious. Service was wonderful as well. They tended to us very well.

We've driven past Cafe Italia so many times and were always curious about it, so we finally decided…read moreto stop in for a late Saturday lunch. If you are looking for a charming, "no-frills" spot for classic Italian-American comfort food, this is a very dependable option. The absolute highlight of our visit was the staff. The people here couldn't have been nicer! They were welcoming and extremely accommodating, especially when it came to customizing my order. Food: * House Salads: We started with the house salads featuring their homemade tomato vinaigrette. It was unique--it tasted like they might incorporate some of their tomato sauce into the dressing base. It was okay, though perhaps an acquired taste if you prefer a sharper vinaigrette. * Eggplant Parm & Custom Pasta: I ordered the Eggplant Parm and asked to swap the side pasta for angel hair with vodka sauce. They were happy to do it for a small upcharge. The eggplant itself was quite good! My only critique is that the sauce was very chunky (I like a smoother sauce) and the portion of it was a bit overwhelming, but that might just be a personal preference. * Fettuccine Alfredo: My husband went with the classic Alfredo. He described it as a "solid 7/10"--nothing was wrong with it at all, just a standard, reliable version of the dish that satisfied the craving. Final Thoughts Cafe Italia is a sweet little place that is a decent option if you're hungry for the classics and want to be treated like family. We're glad we finally checked it off our list!

This was our second time visiting Stellini Trattoria and we really enjoyed our meal. It was 2 days…read morebefore Christmas, so Grapevine was super packed, but the restaurant staff did a fantastic job of keeping a good seating rhythm so that the kitchen and servers didn't get too overwhelmed. We showed up about 30 minutes ahead of our reservation, so we had a drink at the bar (I ordered the martini - it was great). They seated us less than 10 minutes after we arrived. We ordered arancini and the house salad and split both and then for our meals, I ordered the barolo shrimp pasta and my husband got the cacio e pepe. Both dishes were fantastic. My pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was velvety and full of flavor. The shrimp was also cooked perfectly. The arancini were also delicious. Only minor suggestion would be to include a little more marinara or some type of sauce to dip the arancini in but it was still really good. Our server was very good and the restaurant itself has a cozy vibe without your table being on top of the one next to you. Side note: the bar is huge and probably seats about 20 people. It seemed like a good percentage of the people at the bar maybe live in the neighborhood which is cool. We'll definitely be back!

We had a reservation and when we arrived we were seated at a bar top with 4 other people already at…read morethe table that we didn't know. There was a cancellation and they eventually moved us to a normal table. Our server Alexis was fantastic! The 7 layer lasagna was ok but the sauce was bland. The lobster risotto was amazing but it did have a lot of chunks of onion. The muscles app was outstanding and had a great buttery sauce.

Server Ryan welcomed us warmly and took good care of us. He was assisted by another server who was…read morea good support. We love Italian food and weren't disappointed! The pasta is made in house and was delicious! The GF crust was better than most, the chicken was tend we and the shrimp scampi was delicious! Breadsticks were large, but very fresh. We had a house salad on the side with mixed greens .. balsamic dressing was mild and tasty The restaurant itself was quiet and intimate... And there were a few tables outside for those who wanted. We'd love to come back soon!! Lots of choices in the menu that invited us to try them!

First the food 10/10 absolutely delicious! great place to go…read morewith family and friends! the service was good the waitress was very nice and friendly! The ambience was so cozy there is a gift store attached to it with so many cute things and gelato! overall my experience was amazing!

This is one of those places that when you finally try it, you wished you had tried it earlier. For…read moreyears, I have looked for unique lunch spots and passed this place by. Once I stepped inside, though I knew I had found a great place! The wooden floors, the brick walls and marble tables I was in for a treat. I was partaking today in the café part of the café and winery. I ordered the southwest chicken wrap. It had a symphonic blend of Chicken, black beans, roasted corn, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce, all coming together to create a wonderful taste inside of a Fire, roasted tomato wrap. I have absolutely no complaints about the service either. The wait staff worked in harmony in the dining room to make sure everybody was pleased and cared for. Overall, this was a great experience!

OMG! Their spaghetti pizza is my family's favorite meal. We love this place!!!…read more The service is always fast and friendly. It's a great location. The outdoor seating is great for people-watching while enjoying a glass of wine.

I knew this place had high potential the moment I walked in the door and caught a whiff. Then,…read moreseeing what looked like old New Yorkers walk out, I knew I was in for something good. Started with the garlic bread and garlic and herb dipping oil. Holy Garlicy! You'll keep the vampires away for sure. For the entree, I was so torn but went with my all time favorite Chicken Parm. Thinly sliced cutlets cooked to perfection. At the appearance, I felt I'd be taking half of it home. I did not take any home. It was filling but felt so light at the same time, if that makes any sense. I'll contribute that to the fresh, quality ingredients used. I can't wait to come back and try out more menu items!

Food was not good at all. I'm sorry for the bad review because staff was great and service was…read moregreat too. I don't think we'll be back. The pink sauce was just average, the salmon was supposed to be on a white wine butter sauce and it was just a watery sauce, with a side of bland pasta.

This location is one of many in the country! I did not realize it was a chain until our server told…read moreus that the founder is Italian and came over to the US to start a business. The business grew and he opened a handful of other locations around the country. Ambiance: The restaurant is casual, but had a lot of intentional use of the space. There were wine racks, and even a private room where they have pizza making classes ($195 per person ). Service: Our server was Michelle. She was so kind as we danced around the idea of sitting on the patio vs indoors. The patio only had about 2 seats and it was windy that day. We decided to sit inside. Michelle was very friendly, and came by often to check in on us. Food: The pizzas are made in-house and very thin, just like the ones I've had in Italy. They have traditional pizzas and their famous "star" shaped pizzas. We decided to order the star Carlos pizza. The pizza blended Spanish/Mexican and Italian cuisines together by mixing Spanish chorizo, avocado, jalapeño, with ricotta, fresh tomatoes, and Italian Parmesan cheese. The pizza was really delicious!

Really good pizza. Some may say... extraordinary... I feel like north Texas is hit or miss when it…read morecomes to pizza, but this one is definitely a hit. Get one of the "star" pizzas, which are shaped accordingly and have ricotta in the corners. We went with the star carlos. Everything was fresh and delicious! We also got the balsamic burrata, another hit! Service was friendly and polite. Restaurant was clean and spacious. A table or two outside if that's what you're looking for. Parking available around the area. Give this authentic Italian spot a try!

The owners Francesco & Jane Secchi have a beautiful restaurant and a great location in Grapevine…read moreTX. A wonderful aroma from the kitchen filled the entrance which instantly gets the taste buds flowing. While the service is impeccable, the food is second to NONE. Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious. I had the Cannelloni Alla Fiorentina and it did not disappoint. It's a great venue for small, medium, and large groups with seating inside or on a covered outdoors patio that looks like it will accommodate up to 175 people. And they do catering! Francesco and Jane will not only greet you, but you may see Francesco at a table service. There is so much to say about Ferrari's Italian Villa but you must see for yourselves. You deserve a great meal and Mr&Mrs Secchi deserve and want to serve you, your family, and your friends. I'm definitely going back!!

First time trying this restaurant as I'm typically an early eater and unfortunately they don't open…read moreuntil five. Arrived at 5 and the atmosphere was slow but it was also a Monday so I'll give them that as well. The service was very attentive and everyone super nice. The food was good but not great. I ordered a chicken Marsala off menu so I do appreciate that but it was a bit greasy. It came with polenta which I didn't care for, would've rather had pasta or mash potatoes. We shared the bread which was fantastic- I have a tomato allergy so they substituted the red sauce for a white sauce- highly recommend doing that. We shared the truffle ravioli side but it didn't have any taste of truffle but the pasta was nicely aldenti Overall good but not great. I may or may not come again.

Cute little Italian place in Southlake. Excellent wine list. Service was impeccable. Friendly and…read moreprofessional. Sit at the bar and watch the chefs- they are pretty incredible! Food was awesome. Penne vodka probably the best I've had. Meatball appetizer is a must. Excellent pizza.

Stella is STELLAR!…read more I am visiting from out of town (never been to TX) before, and I was looking forward to enjoying some Texas BBQ. But, we opted for Italian this time around. I am not kidding... so happy we came here. If you have the chance, please come in and order the penne vodka. It was amazing!!!! Also - Detrick's service made our lunch experience even better.

It had been too long since we've had a proper date night, so we finally decided to go all out for…read moreValentines Day and ended up having a wonderful time. Before our reservation, we sat at the bar to take advantage of the HH menu. I ordered the calamari to snack on while I had a couple of cocktails. I will say the HH cocktails are just okay but really paled in comparison to the regular drinks. The Old Fashioned and French 75 were not great, but the Paper Plane was amazing. When we were seated at our table, we ended up ordering the Caraccio D'Antilope (app), Bucatini Allo Scoglio, Orecchiette Alla Calabrese and the Ossobuco. Was it a lot of food? Maybe. Don't judge us. We also ended it with Vanilla Bread Pudding. What did I just say about judging us? And although by the time the entrees came out, I was plenty tipsy and had already taken a crazy number of selfies in their bathroom using their amazing full-length mirror (seriously, I want that mirror), I was still able to focus on how good all of the food was. The seafood in the bucatini was simply amazing. The ossobuco was seriously fall-off-the-bone tender and paired perfectly with the gorgonzola polenta. And the orecchiette had the perfect amount of marinara and Italian sausage. Family-style is the best way to go here. And you know what, the leftovers the next day still tasted amazing. Really excited to go back to this place soon!

Calabrese is a wonderful option for a large party or small event!…read more My friend's hosted a going away party for me here and we had such an amazing time! We utilized the private dining room, which was the perfect amount of space for around 10 people. The staff were so friendly and very attentive throughout the evening! For Apps, we got the focaccia and the bruschetta. Both were decent, but nothing mind-blowing! For mains, my friend and I split the Le Calabresi Impossibili and the Porcini Ravioli Burrata special. Both were absolutely delicious and I'd eat them again in a heartbeat! Our waiter was very kind to cut slices of the cake that my friends ordered for the party. Thank you for such a memorable evening!