I placed an order over the phone with the Martone's Italian Restaurant today. I saw a photo of the…read moreShrimps and Grits yesterday on the Yelps website. I must say that I was Absolutely impressed with the Delicious flavor of this Fantastic meal with added Garlic Bread associated with it. I use to prepare this dish myself, but haven't had it in years. Trust me, it's a must try.

They serve a pretty good try on Italian like entrées. We…read morehave been here two other times. Not sure what made us try a third time. Maybe it was for the entertainment. They pull in some real talent. The restaurant itself seems like a popular place from other reviews. Each time we go I want it to be so amazing.....just the idea of a real Italian restaurant sounds fantastic.. But the food they serve must come from a region in Italy I've never heard of. My advice to you is drive on into Shrevport, or even maybe all the way to Alexandria and go to Verona's. Now friends, that's truly Italian.!

A very friendly place, easy to find. I ordered a large custom pizza and it was prepared fast and…read moreexactly as I ordered. By the way, clean lobby and clean restrooms. I recommend.

We have visited twice and had a perfect experience both times. The first visit was shortly before…read moreclosing and the owner and her family were working and training new staff. We knew we were running late as they close at 8 currently, so I ordered ahead to dine in. We got our food quickly and were not rushed. The staff was super friendly and efficient. This location has a little library with books for kids and adults, which was a nice touch. It is also perfectly clean and fresh. On our second visit the owner was not there and we had the same great level of service. They do a great job on training, clearly. An XL pizza has fed two adults for four days. We have cracked the code for easy summer dining! The dough is light and crisp, all ingredients are top notch and the cheese pull is great. Fox's in Leesville checks all the boxes and we will happily drive an hour for a pizza date from now on.

The ambiance and service made it the perfect place to spend our anniversary…read more The server brought out bread and it reminded me of the bread my grandma used to make when I was a little girl. Our server went over the specials without looking at notes and went into extensive detail of each dish. She also took our order without writing anything down. We started with crabcakes as an appetizer and it was phenomenal and I am picky about my crabcakes. My boyfriend ordered lobster ravioli it was okay, not something I would order again, but the star of the show was the highly recommended special which was red snapper topped with sautéed crawfish over a pesto cream sauce. They gave a generous portion. I brought the rest home as leftovers and our server even gave me bread in my to go bag. Needless to say we left stuffed but I had to try a cannoli to go and it didn't disappoint either. This was my first time here and I already can't wait to go back.

Despite my last visit being just so‑so, I decided to give this place another try--and I'm glad I…read moredid. I ordered one of the Verona specials ( $22.00): the shrimp and ravioli dish (cheese ravioli in a cream sauce with sautéed shrimp, sun‑dried tomatoes, and asparagus). Compared to my meal from two years ago, this was a huge improvement. I'm not sure if they have a new chef or if the previous one has simply stepped up their game, but whatever changed, it worked. The food came out nice and hot, and everything was on point. My waitress was engaging and attentive without being overbearing, which made the experience even better. Total for meal including tip was $38.

As soon as you enter the doors you are greeted with friendly faces and a warm hello. The waiter we…read morehad was inviting, friendly, and kind. He had knowledge of the menu and what was available (I had asked for a specific pasta that wasn't available). He was excellent and I greatly appreciate his honesty up front about the pasta requested. The atmosphere was nice especially for our area, and it was very well lit. To the food: The Caesar salad was one of the greenest and nicest salads around. The leaves were nice and dry (helps to adhere the dressing), the freshly grated mozzarella on top was tasty, and the dressing was absolutely delicious! The Chicken Ala Casa was creamy and buttery in flavor. The chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked. The portion was very large! I took home about 1/2, because I mainly don't eat a lot. It was a wonderful dish! The Lobster Ravioli was spectacular. It is on the back of the menu as a special. The pasta was filled nicely with lobster and had a great seafood taste and was well seasoned. The shrimp and chunked tomatoes were delicious in the sauce. There was quite a bit of sauce on the plate which made it all the better to dip the delicious bread in. Overall experience was wonderful! We will definitely be back. As a matter of fact most of the customers in there tonight were repeat customers. Bravo to Joe's!

The staff is just as dreadful as the extra mile that I have to walk to the register is. On multiple…read moreoccasions I have either dined in or got takeout I have had a poor experience with the front of house. Yelling across the way seems to be the only way of communication that is understood because the register and entry way are about a mile apart. Some of the items are decent, but not worth dealing with the child-like behavior that comes with coming to get it. I was insulted by a worker tonight, I'm sorry I can't support this business anymore.

Went to Joes tonight for my wife's birthday. The waitress was having a bad night and was pretty…read morerude to us. The food has gone downhill pretty bad, appetizers we both over cooked and much smaller portions. None of us finished our meals they weren't very good. Now both of use have upset stomachs. It's a shame, we have been here probably 8 times, unfortunately this one is probably our last.

Food was good. Service was great. The only down side, they didn't serve wine. We found out it was…read morebyob after sitting down. Now that we know this, if we pass through again, we will bring our own wine. But otherwise it was good.

Amazing food, and atmosphere for any occasion! The wait staff in my experience are on point! Love…read morethis place!

The food was terrible!! My wife didn't eat. They were friendly and did take the food we didn't eat…read moreoff the ticket so service was okay.

We reserved a table for 20 which cost $150 added to our bill (total table I'm guessing was over…read more$1500 probably more ‍ since just my portion of 6 people was $525 before tip) to reserve the table in a room so I would've expected that the fee would've included more than 1 waiter. The waiter gets a 5 star review from us because I felt so bad for her to have to do EVERYTHING alone for 20 people and she was kind & tried her very best to do a good job but it's humanly impossible for 1 person to serve 20 people ordering appetizers, cocktails AND meals. Just the task of bringing waters to the table took her 4 trips so imagine all the cocktails & refill requests!! We were there 2 HOURS before eating! Thank goodness the food was good and the company was even better so we enjoyed our evening but shame on Tunks manager/owners for not preparing better for a busy Friday night that included a wedding party reservation for 20 that they knew about way ahead of time so could've prepared accordingly. The place needs to be renovated really bad! I appreciated the nostalgia of stepping back into time when life was simpler but the overall feeling is a bit dirty and the bottom deck had soft spots, the concrete walkway out to the lawn had sunken areas so be careful and the cats were begging while the carpenter bees were feasting! The scenery is beautiful at sunset and was a perfect spot to take pictures. The cocktails were good but had very little alcohol so we switched to beer. The beer prices are CHEAP! $4 for a Stella appetizers were huge and the prices were good, only $15 for 3 huge full plates so can feed a lot of hungry people while waiting on what seemed like forever to order. I'd go back if in the area since the food was good but since I'm out of town most likely wouldn't drive just to come for dinner. I highly suggest if paying for the private room and arriving with a lot of people to make sure you request 2-3 servers so you're not there for 4 hours!

I haven't been to this restaurant in over 20 years so it's great to see that it is still going…read morestrong and survived the pandemic unlike a lot of businesses, and also still has the same great quality food that I remembered from my childhood even with my more mature adult palate. I came with my dad and husband on a Saturday right when they opened at 4:30 and we were promptly seated (the oyster bar downstairs looked like it was already pretty busy!) We were seated by the window in the dining room when you first walk in so I had a beauty beautiful view of the lake, swamp trees and birds, and sunset while I ate! We were greeted by a sweet blonde curly waitress (I don't think she said her name) and quickly served our drinks of choice. I chose sweet tea because I was in the deep south and they make it the best! For our appetizer we shared the Shrimp en Brochette with waffle fries. Overall the stuffed shrimp were very good and fresh, although I may ask them to cook the bacon a little harder next time. THE SAUCES were the star of the show, so much so that I dipped the waffle fries in all of them. No clue what they were, but my best guess is a Parmesan cream sauce, melted butter sauce with a hint of lemon, and some sort of brown sugar or caramel sauce with black pepper. The brown sauce and the Parmesan cream sauce were my absolute favorite and I could not get enough of them! I even got my dad hooked to dipping the waffle fries in the brown sauce! I had the Snapper Ponchartrain for my entrée with garlic mashed potatoes, and a side salad with homemade thousand island dressing. Both sides were very good. The salad was fresh and served in a chilled bowl, the mashed potatoes were perfectly whipped in garlicky buttery goodness, and the bread was reminiscent of a beignet without the powder sugar! Again, the homemade sauces for the salad and the fish were the stars of the show! The fish was delicious and fresh however, I feel like it could not compete with my taste of the Snapper Sandy that my dad got! I am definitely ordering that cheesy goodness next time I am there! For dessert, I had the bread pudding to go! The only thing I would do differently is ask for the sauce on the side, but the bread pudding was delicious and nice and saucy by the time I had it at home! Again, another sauce star! Overall, I was very pleased with my experience and still obsessing over the sauces! Great to see this restaurant still doing well after all this time!

The pizza was excellent any just as ordered. Excellent volume of toppings. Sevice was friendly and…read morehelpful.

Dine in area is ratty and broken down. Seat cushions are torn. For homemade, the pizza, calzone and…read moresauce is mediocre at best. Not sure why the calzone had a butter taste rather than authentic Italian flavor.

We were looking for gluten free and holy smokes this was a winner. Fresh out of the oven thin…read morecrispy gluten free and the best pizza we've had in a bit! We came from Virginia for a wedding and needed a quick dinner. It was great and the staff was super attentive and leaves no one standing that they aren't asking if they can do something for them.

Ordered: Large…read morepepperoni pizza Cheese sticks Super Italian sub Meatball sub Let me start off with the Super Italian sub. Whoever made this train wreck should NEVER be allowed to make a sandwich again! This thing was literally a 1/4" thick piece of ham and a 1/4" thick piece of salami with an entire head of chopped lettuce and a tomato cut in half. When we tried to fold it everything ended up on the counter. Would NEVER order this again. The cheese sticks were just OK and the meatball sub was bland and mushy. Pizza was average as well. I would stick to Roma's on Main and skip this place in the future. The Italian sub that looked like a three year old made it was a deal breaker.

This is definitely going on the date night list!…read more The Scene Villa Harlequin gives a more upscale, intimate dining experience - the vibe feels both classic and local at the same time. It's the kind of place you go for a nice dinner, date night, or when you just want to slow down and enjoy a full meal. The Eats We started with drinks - my husband had The Italiano, which was smooth and well-balanced, and I went with a Hedges Family Wine, which paired nicely with dinner. For the meal: My husband had a house salad and the pan-seared fish, which was cooked well and complemented by the kind of rich, flavorful sauces they're known for. I went with the wedge salad and the surf & turf, and listen...this is where they shine. The surf & turf is a standout - steak paired with seafood and a bold, flavorful sauce that leans into that fusion they're known for. Everything came out well-prepared, plated nicely, and felt like a complete dining experience rather than just a quick meal. The Service Service was attentive and polished without being overbearing. Drinks stayed filled, courses came out at a comfortable pace, and the staff made sure everything flowed smoothly. It matched the overall feel of the restaurant - thoughtful and consistent. Parting Thoughts Between the cocktails, the wine, and standout dishes like the surf & turf, it delivers a well-rounded experience. Definitely a solid choice for a nice night out in Lake Charles - and one I'd return to when I'm in the mood for something a little more elevated.

The wedge salad was excellent. The Blue Cheese dressing was the best I've tasted…read more I also had the tomato soup with crab. It was very good as well!! The pasta with shrimp was just okay. I would have thought bread would be provided but it was not. Had to purchase separately. I'll definitely go again for the salad and soup.