I cannot believe that I've never done a review of Libro! I have been going to Libro for years, and it has always been an excellent experience. Tucked away in the bookstore, this restaurant delivers an upscale ambience, casual service. I typically order the salads, but when I've gone with a small group, everyone enjoys their food. You can't go wrong here. In the late spring and early summer, it is so nice to sit outside on their small patio. I also don't remember ever having to wait to be seated (though they do get busy; I think I'm just lucky!) The best part is that I'm able to walk around and check out new books, especially from local authors! I highly recommend Libro. read more

Went here with a friend for dinner and had a lovely time! We shared the bruschetta appetizer and both tried pasta for dinner, pesto genovese and short rib ravioli. The food was very good! Our cocktails were well made and came out in a timely manner. Our server was kind and helpful. My water glass remained filled and our table was cleared as we had our meal. We were sat by the cute little built in book case by the windows, and it was a nice spot to have a couple cocktails over dinner with a friend. read more

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Love sitting at the bar and grabbing drinks, a meal, or dessert. If you need a solid cappuccino and tiramisu with great service after dinner this is the place. read more

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I went in being a fan of everything at novel. I left feeling also as fanatic about Libro! I went to dinner with three others and all four of us ordered something different; all four of us loved what we had! I had their burger which was anything but basic. Everything that I tasted was such good quality -- including the delicious French fries. (My sister had some kind of salad with shrimp and she was so so happy with hers.) Only negative note was my coke was super flat and I never got a refill as our waiter wasn't overly attentive. So that aspect of my meal felt like a waste. Overall, it felt so special to eat delicious food inside a magical little bookstore. The restaurant itself was lovely. I'd love to come back and taste what else they have on their menu! read more

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I went on a lunch date with a friend and had the best time! We ate at the cutest little restaurant tucked inside a bookstore. It actually took me a while to realize it was even there, and even longer to finally check it out. But, worth the wait! Surprisingly, the place was packed for a Tuesday afternoon. We managed to snag a table, but it was definitely the place to be. I ordered the pesto sandwich with a side salad, perfect portion size for lunch, and everything was fresh. I do wish there was more of a sauce on sandwich, it was a bit dry. And, despite the crowd, the service was pretty quick and the staff were very friendly. read more

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Libro is such a great spot to catch up with a friend or have a date night! My book club has even had dinner here several times! The food never disappoints and the wine and cocktail selections are great as well! read more

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The food is always good. Nice atmosphere in a bookstore.... Good service and attractive folks. One of my favorite lunch spots even on Sunday. read more

The brunch at Libro is phenomenal! I have been wanting to go again and made time a few Sundays ago. A friend and I went to partake of the yummy dishes. My friend ordered the seafood omelette and I chose the crab cakes. We shared the dishes. Both of the dishes were very tasty. The seasonings were spot on with great flavor. A side salad accompanied the seafood omelette. On top of my crab cakes were eggs with a delicious sauce. The service was good. Our server was attentive and checked on us frequently. The cafe is decorated very nicely and has a unique charm and coziness. An added bonus: classical guitar concert during brunch. It was fantastic. I believe the guitarist is a parent of a former student of mine. I know I will return to experience another awesome dining experience. We had a fabulous time. read more

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I love Libro! It's the perfect place to grab a bite to eat after shopping at Novel. This is the fourth time I've eaten here. I usually get a pasta and their portions are perfect, a half order is plenty of food and is very affordable. This time I got the BLT and added egg to try something new, and it was great as well. We did not have a reservation, but we still were able to be sat immediately. Our server was very kind and attentive. The lighting in Libro is great for taking pictures, and there was a man playing guitar softly throughout our visit. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Super quaint, yet sophisticated cafe with amazing lunch and dinner options. Everything is made fresh, thoughtfully. I highly recommend Libro at Laurelwood. read more

This is a little gem tucked behind a bookstore in east Memphis ! We got the fish special and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. There was a lady (the owner?) who walks around and fills your water and makes sure everyone is happy with everything. There was even a guy playing live guitar. We felt so taken care of. Amazing service from start to finish!We also bought a few books read more

Hidden gem! Trying to find the entrance was tricky until we realized it was part of the bookstore. The staff was super friendly and they had live music which made the vibe perfect for just hanging out! Great cocktails and appetizers, we'll be back. I so wish they had brunch on Saturday! read more

Great food! Great service! Great ambiance! We love Libro! We would like it to be open until 9 pm!!!! And Novel, also!!!

Great food. Wonderful ambiance. Browse the bookstore before or after eating. We love eating here. Highly recommended.

Libro is located within Novel bookstore. I had lunch there on a weekday and there was a line waiting to get seated by the time I left. So go early! I had the chicken salad sandwich served on a croissant. They don't skimp on the amount of chicken salad put on the sandwich! You get a choice of side with all sandwich orders. I had the fresh fruit as a side. Both were very good. The fruit was very fresh. The restaurant is an area separated from the store with outside seating available for a quaint dining experience. Service was very attentive and friendly. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu. read more

This place is super cute. Staff was friendly and service was superrrrrr quick. I never thought I would say this, but maybe a bit too quick. We got the calamari app which was good. Before we could finish, our entrees were served. RIGHT as we finished our entrees, they asked about dessert. We said yes and got the tiramisu. We got a bottle of wine to split before the app, and didn't even finish it by the time we finished dessert (which is saying a lot for us). Overall we had a good experience, but it felt rushed. Food: Calamari: good, can't complain, but nothing to rave about Peppercorn steak and fries: steak was cooked to perfection and fries were delicious. Servers never came back to ask if I wanted any dipping sauce for the fries. Shrimp maque choux: good flavor and shrimp cooked well. Used the extra sauce for the fries from the other plate which was delicious. I have no complaints on the food. Overall it would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the service. They were so friendly, just not attentive enough. Empty app plate sat on the table during the entire meal. Also they seem to have a good happy hour I might want to check out. read more

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If you want to read a good book and eat well, Libro is the place to be. I enjoyed my steak salad when I tell you I ate that salad so fast. You would've thought I've never eaten before. It was flavorful, colorful, and fresh. I ordered my steak medium well as always. I did enjoy my Cajun fries but I wasn't too focused on it because the salad was just that good. The service was excellent, the waiter constantly checked in on my guest and I as we caught up on our lives over a wonder meal. If you are not a big drinker like me, you should try the fruit tea. It does come in a cocktail glass and it was garnished with a fresh mint. read more

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This one is for the book, cocktail, and food lovers! Libro/Novel has easily become one of my favorite places to go! I've been for brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour! Basically, whatever they have to offer, I've tried it...twice! They have local good for purchase and it's a bookstore and restaurant, what more can you ask for. The service is always top tier, and the food is filling and flavorful. I can really just sit in there for hours listening to a little jazz, finding a friend at the bar and just admiring the atmosphere. I love to write so this place is a dream come true for me. If you haven't been I highly suggest trying them out. I've even included their happy hour for anyone interested. Happy Hour is every Tues - Sat from 3pm to 6 pm! HH Specials: $5 well spirits $4 off house cocktails $8 house Martinis(gin or Vodka) $5/$14 house wines $3 bud light Drinks/Food captured: SECRET LIFE OF BEES Barr Hill Gin, Lemon, Lavender Honey Syrup French 75 HUCK FINN​ Tanqueray Gin, Lemon, Agave, Fresh Blackberries & Basil VEGETABLE STIR FRY Bok choy, baby corn, brocollini, mushroom, snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, onion, garlic & ginger SHRIMP MAQUE CHOUX Shrimp, corn, poblano peppers in a rich cream sauce with cajun seasoning over basmati rice read more

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Very cute but the portions are a little small. It's nestled inside a book store which is cool. Service was wonderful and I would dine in again. Perfect for a solo date or first date. read more

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great atmosphere and good menu items! service was great as well! I got the crab cakes for brunch and was not impressed. I felt the patty wasn't thick enough and the taste was more charred rather than fresh good crab. If you want crab cakes i recommend going somewhere else.. read more

Well, my first time to Libro and I was disappointed. A group of friends went today for brunch. We did have a reservation. Seated and waited on very quickly. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The waffles were straight out of a bag of waffles from Costco. 100%! I've bought them so immediately recognized them. The chicken was ok, but lacked flavor. A friend ordered the veggie omelet and also said it lacked flavor. We also got hot tea ($4) and coffee ($3). Waiter never came back to our table and we got no refills on our drinks. We asked another waiter for refills, but they didn't come back either. Loved Novel tho! We will go back to shop, but we will find brunch somewhere else. read more

Such a cute and "novel" idea. My bookclub was looking for a brunch spot, and we were able to make a reservation (always a plus). I was a bit confused though because I had the name of the restaurant, but didn't know that the restaurant was actually INSIDE the bookstore. But once inside, we all enjoyed our food and mimosas! And our server was awesome, and he volunteered to take our pictures. After brunch, we wandered into the bookstore for some shopping, and we actually chose our next bookclub selection. Great space. Great food. Great service. read more

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I already loved coming to Novel since it's a locally owned bookstore however when I got to experience Libro, I fell in love. I recently came here for a book launch and had cocktails for happy hour. The deals are great! Glass of wine for $4!? YES! I had to come back for lunch and it did not disappoint! I got the lunch portion carbonara and a salad, both were amazing. I've been back multiple times since but forgot to post . The service is impeccable! The dinning areas are so nice. I absolutely love it here. read more

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A true hidden gem! My only regret is not finding this place sooner. I've been here twice in one week and both times did not disappoint. The atmosphere is cool with a dash of sophisticated. The staff was friendly and helpful. My waiter Nathan was THE BEST! He was knowledgeable about every dish and drink on the menu. I really appreciate that because I rarely know what I want. So far I've had the bruschetta, ravioli, lupara, and mare dishes. The Lupara is my favorite. It's the best pasta I've had outside of Italy! The housemade Italian sausage is absolutely delicious! The Mare was good but definitely an acquired taste. It's very seafoody which may throw some people off. The sauce is slightly spicy too. The ravioli is yummy, but FULL of butter. It looked like an oily dish with ravioli and parmesan. Bruschetta was perfect. I can't wait to go back to try their brunch! read more

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I really enjoyed Sunday brunch here ! I dined with a girlfriend and we had a couple of breakfast cocktails (off menu ) champagne and Bellini. I ordered all Al carte items and made a delicious meal out of them . The eggs were fluffy and seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper and the bacon was crispy . My friend ordered the seafood omelette that looked amazing! The service was quick and our server was friendly, polite, and professional. One of the best things about this place is the restaurant is embedded in a bookstore ! The nostalgia of paper books brought a layer of unique ambiance. I will be back ! read more

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Although it's a bit crowded, the service was nice and the panini I had was delish! Of course, the selling point is being able to shop through the bookstore while waiting for your table to be ready! read more

Great concept of having this restaurant in the bookstore. It is nice and a good place for a business meeting or to catch up with friends. Because they have a patio there are A LOT of flies in the restaurant which makes it annoying during your meal. The service is good. Servers give entree recommendations and are very helpful. The food is just average. I haven't found anything meal there that I have to return for. read more

We visited this location a few months back as I chose it for our monthly bookclub location. It was very easy to book. I simply called and was able to provide number of attendees and was added to list. While waiting for the dining area to open I browsed the store and purchased two books. I arrived early and was led to seating area. Our server was amazing!! I ordered a mimosa set up which was delicious. My chicken and waffle entree was the best I had in a while. Service was greet. Server was veey attentive to our needs. 5/5 experience. read more

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Delicious food at a reasonable price. The service was a little slow, but they were pretty busy, so they did the best they could.

Does anyone know if ownership/chefs changed at Libro recently? My family likes to go for a casual dinner and book selection, but this past Friday 2/7, we had a decidedly mediocre meal. My wife and I ordered the burger and it was so bland, with a thick super chewy bun. And the fries, which are usually piping hot and so crisp were neither of those things. We were disappointed. (Service was very friendly as usual.) read more

This is an excellent date place, great food and a really terrific book store too. I liked the chicken salad sandwich but the gelato was incredible. read more

The food is beautifully selected prepared and presented. Service is always so good you feel pampered and valued. The atmosphere is down to earth and inviting, a casual sophistication read more

We were so excited to eat here for Saturday lunch, but left feeling disappointed. We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer, which was fairly good, not great, but tasty all the same. We split the crab cakes and carbonara. The carbonara was good, it would have been better if it had not been overcooked, which scrambled the egg yolk. I believe it was sitting around, waiting for the crab cakes to finish, got cold, and they reheated it in a microwave. You can NOT do this with carbonara. The crab cakes is where things took a nose dive. It was bland, 98% breading, served on wilted arugula. My boyfriend had been excitedly waiting to try these for a while. Disappointing, lesson learned. read more

My peppersteak was cooked to perfection...the skinny french fries were excellent too...however super pricey for this at lunch was my only complaint. Covid protocol is still very active here...dont forget your mask. Busy at lunch...indoor/ or outdoor dining..and fun nostalgic time walking through a "real" bookstore with "real" books and lots of novelties to explore - inside of NOVEL...Parking was a little tight. read more

Prompt friendly service - super cute cafe attached to a fabulous diverse bookstore. Avocado yogurt blended soup was so refreshing. Potato Latkes were a hit with my companion as well. read more

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Got takeout pasta from Libro. My favorite is always the carbonara and it was excellent in its takeout version. Also got the mare, which was good but not as good as the carbonara, which is very much a decadent indulgence. The Mare was very filling, even with the lunch size. I would recommend their takeout. They did a great job packing the pasta with no styrofoam and it stayed warm. They are also open now. The tables are spaced out and the staff are wearing masks so it's a safe spot to go for lunch. They had a full bar available even when I was there at lunchtime. read more

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Super exciting! First, "Novel" the bookstore opens, and now the restaurant inside the bookstore is up and running. Yay! They have a great adult menu, a cool kiddie menu, and a bar. Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays just puts the icing on the cake. The food is super fresh and delicious, the staff is eager to please, and the orders come out in a timely manner. This place has only been open for one day and the seats were starting to fill up for lunch on a Monday at 11:30. People even made reservations! This is definitely a hot spot that's worth checking out. You might also leave with a great book! CONGRATULATIONS to this new and amazing option at Laurelwood. read more

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A bar in a bookstore? Sign me up! Libro is a restaurant inside the independent bookstore Novel in the Laurelwood plaza. It has a full menu and a lovely outdoor patio for dining alfresco. I generally sit at the bar during happy hour (3-6pm) and order an appetizer (the poblano soup is a winner) along with a yummy craft cocktail or two as I browse through books and magazines that I'm thinking of purchasing. Perfect spot to read & sip at the same time. Shout out to friendly mixologist Taylor for the great service! read more

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We highly recommend this restaurant. We ordered the spaghetti with meatballs and the Mare. Both meals were exceptional. For desert we ordered the blueberry cobbler with a scoop of vanilla gelato. This is the best cobbler we've ever had! We also had their amazing coffee and fruit tea. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. We hear almost everything is made from scratch here! We are definitely coming back!! read more

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After a stop at Novel, this was pretty relaxing. The atmosphere and the waitress was really nice. read more

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