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La Strada

3.9 (803 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Grant H.

Unbelievable experience prior to seeing a show. Food and service were excellent! Our server is also a bartender, so she made sure our drinks were perfect and made them to our preference. The food was delicious with the classic dishes. I tried the famous mushroom raviolis. The chicken parm and bolognese were also outstanding. Solid choice for dinner downtown. And if you're a Reno local and have a players card, don't forget to mention that ;)

Bolognese & Osso Bucco
Brenda K.

This place was unexpectedly good. We had the osso bucco and the bolognese. Fantastic food! My husband had the smoked old fashioned which was a great presentation. Nice atmosphere and good service.

Mushroom ravioli
Suzzette K.

Eh. Certain dishes were good, others were okay. Our waitress left a lot to be desired. At one point early into the meal she said she was "surprised the corn chowder soup of the day was good" and I didn't feel very confident ordering anything after that. I thought the mushroom ravioli was famous? Famously boring perhaps. We were a bigger group so we understand being put in the back, but we were so far back into the restaurant with no other people that it felt a little weird. Probably not worth the price

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Lilian Z.

1. Wait time: we waited at least 30 minutes probably more after our reservation time. Not sure why they enforce such a strict reservation policy (with late/cancel charges) yet cannot seat everyone on time in a timely manner. When we were finally brought to our seat, we all many many empty tables so that made us even more confused about the extra wait. 2. Service: lackluster. Our server kept forgetting orders, coming back and forth, others were forgetting things we requested such as bread, and overall service was overall extremely slow. They were all very nice and polite, but they really need to work on efficiency. Food also took awhile for each dish, check took forever to come. Our entire meal took 2 hours! 3. Food was alright, nothing to write home about. I got their famous mushroom ravioli (7 pieces) but there wasn't much flavor. The one thing that stood out was the pizza; it was fantastic with plenty of topping; we all thoroughly enjoyed this one! Drinks while expensive was just alright as was the tirimisu. Oh yeah, one of our glasses had a fresh lipstick stain on it (see image) Unfortunately I would not recommend eating here unless you have lots of time for your entire meal. It is also very expensive!

Seafood Linguine (red sauce); Mushroom Ravioli
Nancy H.

First time in Reno and first restaurant! Atmosphere: The restaurant is located inside of the casino, so it's a fun walk to get there! The restaurant is very classic-looking, dimly lit - definitely a romantic vibe for date night. It's quiet and seems a but upscale (as Italian restaurants tend to me be), but you can dress casual. There's no dress code. Customer Service: Everyone was very nice. I noticed that a number of staff were older gentlemen, which I found pretty endearing. They have that grandpa vibe to them that others might find a bit awkward, but it didn't bother us. They're sweet. Parking: We stayed at the hotel and parked in the self-parking. There's a parking garage, but I'm not sure how much that cost (perks of being a passenger princess). Pricing: It can feel overpriced for what you get, but for a restaurant inside the casino, an uncharge is expected. It costs more than your regular Italian restaurant, but less than fine dining. For 2 people, we paid $200 for 1 appetizer, 2 pastas, and 2 drinks. Food & Drinks: The Smoked Old-Fashioned is fun to get because they bring the cart over and make it in front of you. The price ranges from $25 using Maker's Mark whiskey, or up to a special whiskey that is $65. I think this was more expensive than the drink is worth - it was fun and smoky, but I wouldn't pay $65 for it. That's just me. Mike was very pleasant in making our drinks. The Raspberry Martini was really good. They do not go light on sugar here though, so something to be aware of. For appetizers, we had the Bacon-wrapped Prawns. For Pasta, we had the Mushroom Ravioli and the Seafood Linguine with red sauce (which was what was recommended by our waiter, Christopher). My personally favorite was the Mushroom Ravioli. I don't think I'll be back to try anything else on the menu. It was a nice restaurant to try for a more serious dinner. You should try it at least one - get the Mushroom Ravioli!

Shrimp risotto
Susan P.

Had a lovely dinner at La Strada last night. Wanted to take mom out before jingle bell rock show, and this was right in the hotel! Mom had an espresso martini, and the mushroom ravioli. I had the early bird special with the shrimp risotto. Food was good, our server was great, we shared my tiramisu dessert. We enjoyed the meal in the lovely restaurant setting!

Pam H.

My special treat place always satisfies. Enjoyed dinner here recently with friends/family and was so excited to go and enjoy La Strada once again. I've come to love and appreciate how well they execute Veal Osso Buco. So yummy and with the Risotto Milanese I can't think of a more decadent dish! I brought a nice bottle of wine to enjoy and I love that they do a corkage fee for that opportunity. Sometimes you just want a special bottle to pair that happens to be in your private stash! Service was awesome and our meal was coursed out at a lovely pace. La Strada drips in northern Italian elegance and give me more please? I'm reminded of many trips to Italy and my last visit just happened to begin and end in Milano! Beautiful restaurant!

The La Strada's Famous Mushroom Ravioli
Kristine C.

It was my sister's pre- early birthday celebration. She wanted this place for dinner. I made a reservation First of all, upon seated on our table. Everyone was greeting us warm and kindly. Then our server and bussing our table was also attentive to every detail on table etiquette. I ordered there famous raviolli, my sister had lasagna, my brother in-law alfredo pasta, my niece had her spaghetti, my mom had marinara seafood pasta, and my had a chicken. Surprisingly, everything was really good. All top it off with fresh cheese. Oh they gave us, warm bowl of different kinds of bread. It was so good! I was eating the whole time. We ordered a ceasar salad, the server portioned the 2 orders for all of us.. Ambiance was nice, even if the place is a little smaller it actually pretty quiet and barely hear other people's conversation. The place seem to capture the vibe of Italy. We all agreed the food was sumptuous, my mom finished her plate and said this is her first she really liked her pasta. We all shared a bits and pieces, everything was delicious! The server gave us a Tiramisu cake, they pulled out one of team members to sing happy birthday in Italian, that was a phenomenal experience. Beyond our wildest expectations! The downside was my nephew wants more of that strawberries on that Tiramisu cake. Tiramisu cake was moist, melts in your mouth and doesn't taste much of a coffee. We loved it so much! Thank you everyone for making our exceptional. Our tummy was so happy, that we all ended up smiling and giggling after our dinner. I would recommend this place if you have special occasions, or maybe if you are craving for a good pa

Steak Fiorentina
Christiane W.

A perfect spot for date night or any special occasion! We had such a wonderful experience here. The service was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything--though our appetizer plate disappeared a bit too soon (we weren't quite done snacking!). They definitely keep things moving, so be ready for a brisk pace. The food? Absolutely delicious. We started with the Fritto Misto--a crispy, flavorful mix of calamari, shrimp, and artichokes with pomodoro sauce and lemon pepper aioli. The Uncle Willie's Meat Ravioli was classic comfort, with rich, perfectly seasoned sauce. The Seafood Linguine was a total win--loaded with clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in a dreamy white wine sauce. And the Steak Fiorentina? Grilled to perfection and bursting with flavor. We wrapped it up with Sicilian cannoli--sweet, crunchy, and the perfect finish. The wine list was impressive, and the champagne flight was such a fun touch. The ambiance tied it all together: cozy Italian vibes, live music, and a relaxed but elevated feel. Overall: Fantastic food, great energy, and the kind of place that makes dinner feel like a celebration.

Seafood linguine in red basil sauce.

Went to la strada solo and sat at the bar. I ordered the mushroom ravioli for an appetizer as I was told that's what they were known for. I also ordered the seafood linguine for dinner. The mushroom ravioli was good, the sauce was slightly under seasoned and needed something else to complete the dish though. The ravioli were cooked perfect and they were STUFFED with a lot of mushroom. The seafood linguine (pictured) was ordered in the red basil sauce. When it came out it was so hot I could hardly eat it, typically a great thing but with seafood not so much. When it first came out the seafood was cooked perfect, however, after it was cooked enough to eat the seafood was like rubber unfortunately. The noodles were slightly under cooked as well, I understand al dente pasta but this was borderline el raw pasta. The savior was the bartender Briann. She was absolutely amazing.

Mushroom ravioli
Anthony R.

La Strada, tucked inside the Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno, delivers a reliably enjoyable Italian dinner with some standout dishes and friendly service. While it earns a solid four stars from me, there are a few areas where it feels like it's coasting on nostalgia rather than pushing forward. The vibe is classic Italian trattoria--think warm lighting and Italian music playing throughout. The music fits the theme but can get a bit loud, making conversation a little challenging at times. The space feels dated; it could really use a facelift to feel fresh again. The old salad bar station is still there, now filled in with decorations, which comes off as slightly cheesy and reminds you how long the place has been around. No complaints here. The waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and quick with drink refills and orders. Everything moved at a good pace, which made the evening pleasant. Garlic Bread Starter (complimentary) was really good. Crispy edges but still soft inside, with a strong, well-balanced garlic flavor. A great way to start the meal. The Focaccia Amalfi was ordered as an appetizer and extremely fresh and tasty overall, but the topping ratio is off--way too much tomato and not enough bread. At $20 for just three small pieces, it feels a touch overpriced. We ordered Chicken Parmigiana and mushroom ravioli for entrees. The chicken itself was outstanding--perfectly crispy exterior, juicy inside, and an ideal ratio of marinara sauce to melted cheese. Unfortunately, the included sides (roasted potatoes and asparagus) were disappointing: both arrived only lukewarm and the asparagus was soggy, the potatoes overcooked. I ended up ordering a side of pasta (which I'd recommend doing from the start), and it was very good--interesting hand-rolled-style noodles that held the sauce beautifully. The Mushroom Ravioli is a nostalgic throwback for anyone who remembers the old Eldorado buffet days (this dish was always the standout there). The ravioli are fresh, and the sauce is rich and incredible--easily one of the best items on the menu. Overall La Strada delivered a very good, enjoyable dinner with some truly excellent dishes that make it worth a visit, especially if you're staying at the Eldorado or craving classic Italian comfort food.

Seafood Linguine
Chris M.

Food tasted really good. Service was great, fast, and friendly. Ambiance was nice, and quiet. For the price this place was good. Very busy, but good service. 5 stars Seafood Linguine. Lots of seafood. Linguine was nicely cooked. White wine sauce had a nice flavor that complimented the seafood well. The bread basket that comes with this was pretty good also.

Pasta with prawns and vodka sauce
Tami C.

This restaurant is excellent! The table bread is garlic bread and it was soooo good! Can't believe they give this for free! My pasta dish that had prawns and vodka sauce was delicious! So flavorful! My husband had the seafood pasta with red sauce as it was highly recommended. He is always a white sauce guy but went with the recommendation and it didn't disappoint! We both agreed our meals were exceptional! Don't miss eating here!

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Keith was our waiter and he was amazing & attentive. The food was delicious and came out fast. We'll definitely be back.

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Good food nice date spot liz was great will be coming back good location meat razz are the best in town

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Lizzette was an amazing server. She was quick and on it always. Food and atmosphere were great too! Would definitely come back here

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Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

4.4(895 reviews)
0.2 miDowntown
$$

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange is an artisan eatery, market and wine bar located on the corner of 1st…read moreand Sierra streets in downtown Reno. It was our 1st time eating there however it had been on our list for some time. We started with the PULL-APART GARLIC CHEESE BREAD which is Focaccia, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, frico crust and also ordered the WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS with crispy gnocchi, tomatoes, red onion, basil, arugula and topped with a Calabrian chili aioli. Both were fantastic, seasoned nicely and cooked to a perfect temperature!! For our entree we hate the BEE STING pizza. Make with a 72 Hour Fermented Organic Dough topped with Salami, red onion, basil, serranos, mozzarella and honey. The crust was delicious, crunchy, thin and when combined with the sauce, seasoning and toppings, an excellent pizza. Additionally we ordered two of the in-house, housemaid pasta. The ARRABBIATA , a roasted red pepper campanelle, with Calabrese sausage, garlic, chilis, broccolini and topped with Parmesan, pecorino. The other pasta we tried was the BLACK SPAGHETTI, mixed with clams, scallops, shrimp, hot chopped peppers, white wine, butter and lemon. It was fantastic!! Cooked al dente and packed with flavor. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. The service was great, food was yummy and we definitely look forward to going back again soon!

My son-in-law invited us to try a new place for happy hour…read more We ordered every item on the happy hour menu. The cauliflower was one of my favorites, roasted perfectly with great flavor, Fondue was creamy, hot and delicious, meatballs were super moist and bursting with flavor. The olives were dry and tiny and hard to enjoy due to pit. The backpack was ok but not great. Now, the pizza! It was absolutely perfect. Thin crust, perfect amount of cheese and toppings. I enjoyed the bee sting pizza, hot and sweet, and I love the combination. When I go back it will definitely be pizza, salad and cauliflower. The sever was a sweet young man. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. The restaurant is a good size, the bar area was busy and filled with conversation and laughter, the booths looked cozy, we chose a table near windows for outside lighting. The outside tables looked great for getting some warmth and fresh air. Many options and different settings. Sorry, I forgot to take pics.

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Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - Bar area seating

Bar area seating

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast Tacos

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - Breakfast Tacos

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La Famiglia - Calamari

La Famiglia

4.1(463 reviews)
0.4 miDowntown
$$$

My hubby and I had a wonderful dinner at La Famiglia! It was a perfect date night place to go…read morebefore a Reno Phil performance next door at the Pioneer Center. Regina was our wonderful waitperson and she was from the beginning very helpful and clearly explained that her focus was about getting us out in time for the 7:00 performance start time. We had 5:00 reservations so it was great that we were there early. We ordered the grilled artichokes with a lemon aioli for an app and it was delicious. We had this before and just a tasty as ever. We also had a Caesar salad and we both think it's one of the best Caesars in town. My main entrée was a chicken marsala (5+/5). On the meu it's a veal marsala, but when I asked Regina if it could be chicken, she said yes! It was a perfect dish. The chicken was cooked exactly as it should, tender and flavorful! The mushrooms and marsala sauce with the pasta side made the whole dish one of the best I've had. I would definitely order this again!! My hubby ordered the chicken saltimbocca (5+/5) and his dish was absolutely delicious too. The prosciutto and sage were flavor enhancers for sure! Both dishes had a broccolini as the veggie and it too was prepared well. For dessert we shared an affogato. The added drizzle of caramel and chocolate sauce made it very special! We had the most enjoyable time and delicious food. We will certainly return more often. There are so many menu items we want to explore the next time. Thank you La Famiglia for a great dinner outing. We'll be back soon!

Had a group dinner here. I'm not a wine drinker, but many enjoyed the selection…read more The lasagna bolognese had decent flavor. One coworker enjoyed her mushroom filled pasta in cream sauce, another coworker had steak and did not care for it--but you're at an Italian restaurant, not a steakhouse. All the dishes were HUGE portions, so you will not go hungry. Pass on the chocolate mousse--it was grainy and unappealing. Service was top notch and made up for some of the meal's shortcomings.

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La Famiglia - Dining table

Dining table

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La Famiglia - Perfect wine pairing. We brought it.

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Perfect wine pairing. We brought it.

Pasta Fresca - Whole wheat pasta

Pasta Fresca

4.7(375 reviews)
4.0 mi
$$

Finally made it to Pasta Fresca's restaurant! We had tried dropping in before on a busy weeknight,…read moreand they were completely booked. But we were randomly in the area again early one evening, and it was a perfect time to try out their restaurant. Have been searching for a go-to Italian restaurant (Reno has so many Italian options, but it's been surprisingly hard to find well done pasta), and this is it. Their homemade pasta, perfectly cooked (not mushy or too chewy) with juicy shrimp (tagliatelle agli scampi) was exactly right. Portion size was generous, and it came with complimentary bread (oil and balsamic). Unfortunately, not enough room for dessert, but will definitely be back either here or at their new downtown location! TIP: Definitely worth calling ahead. The table seating is somewhat limited, but well spaced, clean, and comfortable. Parking outside at the onsite lot for this small shopping center can also get crowded. Also, you can find them on Sundays at the Riverside farmer's market and pick up some convenient and delicious frozen pasta!

Nice little restaurant. Stellar pasta. We've had a variety of their pastas from their truck at the…read moreIdlewild farmers market, and they've all been consistently good, so we decided to stop by their restaurant for a meal. Very satisfied not just with the food but with the thoughtfulness of the preparation and the friendly attentive service. I got the special, which was salmon in parchment paper, which came with a side of pasta, and my wife got the tagliatelle with shrimp. Both phenomenal. I'd say their pasta is the best aspect of any dish they serve, but the proteins are also thoughtfully prepared. Maybe a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is there.

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Pasta Fresca - Inside looking out

Inside looking out

Pasta Fresca - Salmon special with pesto substitution for vodka cream sauce.

Salmon special with pesto substitution for vodka cream sauce.

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