Best Experience I've Ever Had at a Restaurant Today is one of the most important days of my life--I got married. I chose to celebrate this special moment with my wife and my daughter at Melo's in Walnut Creek, and I will never forget how they treated us. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond. The service was not just professional--it was genuinely kind, warm, and full of heart. They made us feel like family. What truly touched me is that they refused to charge us for our meal. In a world where everything is business, this level of generosity and humanity is rare. It wasn't just about the food (which was amazing, by the way), it was about the way they made us feel on a day that means everything to me. To the entire team at Melo's: thank you for making our wedding day even more special. You didn't just serve us food--you gave us a memory we will carry for the rest of our lives. If you're thinking about where to eat in Walnut Creek, don't think twice. This place is not just a restaurant--it's a place with heart. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

For family friendly Italian food, Melo's Italian Table is such a great spot :) It can get a little cramped when it's busy, but honestly that kind of adds to the lively family dinner energy. The atmosphere feels warm, fun, and full of people having a really good meal together. Everything we've had has been absolutely delicious! My go to is always the lasagna!! Rich, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want Italian comfort food to taste like. My daughter absolutely loves the pizza... and honestly, so do I lol! The crust, the cheese, the flavors... so good!! :P This is the kind of place where the table gets quiet for a few minutes because everyone's too busy happily eating. Sauce on the plates, pizza crumbs everywhere, happy kid energy, and zero regrets ordering extra food. Nomnomnomnomnomnomnomnomnom!!!! read more

Love the food here! However it's already been two times when our server was not well attentive. The first time our original server was not being attentive at all, and another server had to help us instead (she was great!) and our original server we saw just talking with coworkers and standing around. Our second time coming, our server Jorge, was well attentive. However, he kinda was cold towards us but a lively towards others. Idk if he got beef with us bc we're young? I get that maybe they had a long day, but it just made our dining experience bad. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Fettucine Alfredo - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My go-to order every time I come here: the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni and The Luca. They never disappoint! The portions are generous and perfect for sharing, which makes it even better when dining with friends. It gets pretty busy on Fridays and weekends, so I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time! read more

Melo's Italian Table - The Luca Square - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Has dinner on Friday night- made an easy online reservation. Snagged an outdoor patio table- a little cool, but the patio heater kept us comfortable. Service was very good- my square potato pizza and chopped Italian salad were both tasty. read more

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Just like Melo's Pizza but just slightly upscale. Good to get reservations as they get packed. Hosts are super friendly. Service is great! They have circle pizzas (more traditional) and square pizzas (thicker, deep dish). The pizzas come in one size only. Probably enough for 1-2 people. They also have pastas, small bites and salads. Decent cocktail menu with wine and beers. We ordered: Sunday Gravy: A very saucy spaghetti with all the meats (meatball, sausages, chunks of beef and pork. Flavorful. A bit too saucy for me. The spaghetti was al dente which I love. I wish this dish had more pasta to sop up all the "gravy." Combo Circle Pizza: One of our favorites from Melo's Burrata Margarita Square Pizza: Thick pizza on a bready crust. Too bready for me. But if you like deep dish, you'll probably like this one. Enjoyed the burnt cheese on the edges. Fun atmosphere. Family friendly. Loved the cute Italian store front with the Vespa. Cute. read more

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Came in on a Friday evening and was told the wait would be about 20 minutes, though it ended up being closer to 45. Honestly, it's Friday night and we were a walk-in, so it was expected! They have a cute little market area with goodies to browse, which helped pass the time. The vibe is great, very inviting with cute decorations and the staff was incredibly friendly throughout the night. They have a solid menu with plenty of options. Most of the food was a bit on the saltier side for my taste, but the standout was definitely the homemade focaccia and Chicken Parmesan with Spicy Vodka Rigatoni. It was easily the best thing we ordered. I'll definitely be back to give them another shot and try a few other dishes! read more

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So much good food here! Decent sized restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating (heat lamps and firepits) Parking on the streets or nearby parking garage. We all enjoyed our meals. Each dish was delicious and flavorful. They were all generous portioned. Unfortunately our server was not as attentive. We asked many times for her and for her to take our order. It also took them a while to light the heat lamps. Our food took a while to come out as well. read more

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I had a reservation, but when we arrived on a busy Saturday night, we were asked to wait and that they'd come get us in 10-15 minutes. I know they were really really busy, but I had to go check on the table several times before we were finally seated. The place was absolutely packed and loud and busy, which is probably better for a large party than it is for a two person hang, where you're actually trying to be able to hear each other. We got a few drinks that were good, and then went through the overwhelmingly extensive menu and picked out a few things: *Toast with buratta - this was tasty, but also felt like it needed something more *Pescatore - this was tasty, but it also felt like quantity over quality. It was fine. *Pesto special - this was tasty and my favorite I'd come back, because the menu is pretty extensive and I'd like to try more things, but probably not on a super busy Saturday. read more

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Yummy yummy in our tummies , this food was sooo darn good ! I couldn't even finish my plate of pasta , it was very filling. Pasta was very flavorful (extra parm/red peppers on request, they will drizzle it for you) Became full and they packed our food in the boxes for us. Service was amazing ! Loved our waiter Maiyah ... she was super sweet / patient (my kids were ordering) Ambiance was adorable ! Plant lovers you would enjoy all the live plants sitting above the tables. 10/10 Parking is easy to find on the street or parking garage , for two hr street parking we paid $4. Download the app and pay for parking so you can track your time that is left on the meter. Parking enforcement was really heavy and proactive in this area. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while since I keep seeing it on my social media! I love Italian food and I love Walnut Creek so my boyfriend and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here! The ambiance is great! It's lively, it's not super loud, the decorations and aesthetic of the restaurant is so cute and vintage chic! I love that they have outdoor seating options as well! Perfect for those warm spring summer evenings or nights! The service was great! Our server was attentive, answered all of our questions and offered recommendations! We only needed to flag our server down for the check but beyond that everything was great! The restaurant is very clean. No sticky floors, dirty tables and the restrooms were spotless! The food was fantastic! I had the alfredo and my boyfriend ordered the penne bistecca. Everything was cooked perfectly, the cut of meat on my boyfriend's plate was so tender and the sauces of both pastas were absolutely delicious! The calamari was fried perfectly and the dipping sauces were also really good! I'd love to come again during their happy hour to try some more of their appetizers! I will be returning, we were very satisfied with our meal and afterwards if you feel full, you have a beautiful area to walk around and maybe do some shopping! I had a great experience and can't wait to try more! read more

Melo's Italian Table - Fried Calamari - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Got the vodka pasta and the ragu. Vodka sauce and noodles were cooked perfectly! Loved how quickly everything came out. The atmosphere is bright and lively- perfect for brunch. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Food: Our friend recommended this place and they've been dined in or ordered takeouts multiple times. We came here and tried the recommended dishes, and it's probably by far the BEST I've tried near Bay Area. I can't wait to come back again and tried other pasta dishes and see if Melo's going to be my fav Italian restaurant of all time! 100% recommend the chicken parmigiana, the sauce and cheese are perfectly balanced. I'm very picky when it comes to cheese or cream, and they made it so well Square pizza is also another highlight. It was slight over burnt on the edge but the honey complements the flavor of the pepperoni and crispness. Ambiance: it was warm and cozy. We sat in the patio seats and it suddenly rained, and all the staff came out to open the shades, and they also helped with the heater and offering blankets which makes the dining experience enjoyable. Staff: nice and friendly, very helpful indeed. read more

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The pizza is what I remember, still tasty as ever! Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I opted for the seasonal short rib pappardelle pasta and I wasn't a huge fan. The noodles tasted like dough. short rib was tender but dry. The fiance got the Sunday Gravy which had a little bit of everything. The pizza was still my fave out of the things. Server was thoughtful, moving fast, disappeared a couple times, but overall provided great service. It wasn't quite the same experience as my first time, for whatever reason, and their menu seems to have grown! read more

Ate here twice; one doordash and once in person. Both times were very good Everything we've ordered has been very flavorful and well cooked: crisp crust/undercarriage on the pizzas and al dente pasta with great sauces. No major complaints so far other than a minor wish that they'd give a bit more pasta in their dishes since it seems theres a bit more sauce than pasta ratio so the noodles run out a bit quick. Yadi the server was nice and helpful read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday. The staff were super nice! There was a bday card on the table for me when I arrived. They have plenty of booth seating inside and tables outside. We ordered The Luca pizza to share. I was really excited to try this pizza and it's the reason we came. I was disappointed because it had so much hot honey on it that it sort of ruined the other flavors for me. It was super sweet. Aside from that the pizza was very well made. I would only order this again with the hot honey on the side. We also got the pesto pasta. We loved this!!! It was super saucy and flavorful. Would definitely get this again. They gave me a gelato for my bday! It was so good! read more

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Came on a weeknight and there was no wait for a party of two. We started off with cocktails - I got the Sophia and he got the hibiscus margarita. Both were very good! For our appetizer, we got the cacio pepe onion dip. It was a flavorful, cheesy dip but I couldn't eat very much of since it was pretty rich. I appreciated the different variety of crackers for dipping. For our entrees, we got the vodka rigatoni with chicken parm and the luca pizza. The spicy vodka rigatoni was good but I would have appreciated more sauce and spice. The luca pizza was phenomenal! Everything I wanted on a pizza was on the luca pizza. This was a nice casual dinner spot, will definitely be back! read more

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I went to Melo's on a Wednesday night and it was PACKED. We didn't have reservations, so we had to sit outside. It was a cold evening, but they had heat lamps, and it was comfortable. As it turns out, they didn't expect such a large amount of patrons that night, and were understaffed, so the wait time to be served and to receive our food was a bit long. The waiter explained the reasoning for the delay, and apologized more than once. I definitely believed him because I was thinking that it was a bit of an oddity to see such a crowd on a Wednesday. The service was otherwise good. The ambiance is a bit modern for my taste at an Italian restaurant, but I respect their creative choice when it comes to the vibe they want to have. The menu matched in style, with a "hip" approach. For example, pizzas being categorized in round and square categories, as well as "red" or "white". We got the arancini appetizer, and they were top quality. It was a seasonal item; hopefully they can bring it back. I ordered linguini with seafood for my main dish. It was described as being made with white wine and tomatoes, so I was expecting a clear pasta (maybe olive oil and white wine) with some tomatoes mixed in. It was actually a red sauce, so I was a little bit disappointed. Also, it only had one piece of calamari. The linguini wasn't soft, but I would've appreciated it being a little bit more al dente. My wife ordered chicken Parmesan with rigatoni. The pasta was perfectly al dente with a very tasty vodka sauce. I did like the Italian items for sale in the entryway (olive oil, panettoni, candies, etc.), but otherwise the restaurant felt very "California". Overall, I would say that I am glad that I tried out "Melo's". We will likely return and try some other items. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Chicken Parmigiana - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came here for a team dinner and was pleasantly surprised by how solid the food was. The spicy rigatoni was rich and well-balanced, with just the right amount of heat and a sauce that coated the pasta nicely without feeling heavy. Wished the pasta was a bit more al dente. The roasted carrots were a great side - nicely caramelized, flavorful, and a lighter contrast to the pasta. Simple but thoughtfully done. Overall, a dependable spot for a group dinner with well-executed dishes that feel comforting and polished at the same time. read more

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Delicious lunch here today. Our server Gigi was outstanding! Restaurant is really cute. The square buratta pizza is yummy. We also shared the chicken pancetta sandwich which they served to us on separate plates which is so nice read more

Melo's Italian Table - Burrata Margherita Square - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Consistently delicious! The nicest staff. This place is so nice inside. Perfectly casual & good looking. Food is so good! read more

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Fried Spaghetti? Who even knew that could be a thing. I sure didn't. Texturally, it's incredibly interesting: a bulky behemoth of a fried slab filled with sauced spaghetti noodles served with another small serving of sauce for you to dip or ladle to your heart's content. The fried spaghetti portions are served in four pieces that can be cut up into more manageable pieces and the flavor is definitely on point. I ordered to go so my commentary on the service is limited to the brief exchange during my time at the counter, and that went just fine. It looks like it'd be a nice place to sit down and have lunch or dinner at, but I elected to dash and dine that night and get my 'sghetti on the sly. read more

Place 5/5: great mix of modern and natural designs, holiday decorations were festive but didn't clash with the aesthetic of the restaurant, well designed table layouts Service 5/5: server didn't introduce themselves (I think he was getting trained), got our orders quickly, food came extremely fast, we finished eating in maybe under an hour Cacio e pepe dip 3.5/5: rich in pepper and sharp cheese, creamy, onion did not overpower the other flavors, well balanced, appreciated array of crackers Calamari 3/5: crispy, tender, bouncy squid, although nothing special Primavera pie 5/5: simple pie but the quality of ingredients speak for itself, great ranch Chicken marsala 4/5: great portion, risotto is creamy, buttery, and doesn't weigh you down, chicken is tender, marsala sauce is packed with peppery, buttery goodness Sophia 5/5: their take on espresso martini and it delivered, the espresso is strong but not bitter, vodka is almost undetectable until you start to feel a nice little buzz Overall 4/5: Went for a girl's night and it was the perfect place! Portions were great for the table and service was impeccable. They were so efficient with everything although we didn't feel rushed. Our food came out fresh and you can tell they use top quality ingredients. Definitely recommend. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for date night with our newborn and we were seated right away (we did have reservations). Everyone we came across was very kind, & Sarah our waitress left our experience being memorable. She was very friendly, checked on us frequently & was very knowledgeable with the menu when we had questions. The food and drinks were amazing, calamari 1000/10... we will definitely be back! read more

Melo's Italian Table - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Our first time here. A delightful restaurant, they even had Italian products like jams, pastas, biscotti, etc. at the entrance. I ordered the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni. The sauce was splendid. I even asked the waitress what she recommended for protein to the dish. Her favorite was the sausage so I agreed. I found the sausage overcooked. Should have left out the protein. Less is more. Our companions had the Pasta alla Norcina which was equally delicious, Pescatora and Shrimp Scampi. All were outstanding. Much better than my favorite Italian restaurant in South City. Everyone loved the Fig jam square which I didn't try. Servings were super generous, I had leftovers the next day. Next time I'm in Walnut Creek, will definitely dine here and purchase some snacks in the front. Service and ambiance, solid. This place is a win. read more

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Ordered delivery and the pasta were good overall. Best was the bolognese - the noodles were cooked perfectly and the flavor was on pointe. The spicy rigatoni was over tuned on the spiciness - couldn't taste much other than it's just spicy. Definitely will give other dishes a try in the future. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Pappadelle Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The pizza is so flavorful! The service was fairly quick and they have a cute outdoor seating area. My favorite was the chicken and the pepperoni pizza. The pepperoni pizza has a honey glaze. read more

It's been a regular place for our family. Great ambiance, the service has been helpful and friendly, but let's talk about the food. It's really good!! We eat out a few times a week and are so lucky to have places like Melo's in Walnut Creek. Square pizza? Yes please. Pappardelle Bolognese? All day long. Reservations helpful, but if you're early enough you may get in. read more

Really nice experience at Melo's! The vibes are right, the service is prompt and the servers are kind, and the food hits the spot. The potato square pizza is to die for! I really enjoy their pizzas but have also enjoyed their pastas. Their tiramisu is kinda meh but they had this delicious Italian chocolate pudding with sea salt / olive oil that really hit the spot. I definitely recommend Melo's! read more

Total disappointment with Melos. Came home and was let down with the quality of their togo pizza. Does anyone check for food quality while working expo? Or is this just the lackluster effort of their line cooks? I guess that if you're not dining in they just aim for subpar presentation and quality, but still charge you like they are top notch. Paid for extra pepperoni, but I feel like I was scammed out my money. They used to be my spot to rave about, now I'm better off going elsewhere to spend my money. It's said that this is acceptable in Walnut Creek's dining scene, you're better off going elsewhere. Hope your MOD reads this and coaches the team, this is coming from someone in hospitality. Educate your team so this doesn't happen again to a new guest, you should look to be exceptional at what you do and not just be mediocre. read more

Melo's Italian Table - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Decided to stop by here after a long day of car shopping and it did not disappoint! They have big serving size and good prices so you definitely get your money's worth. The food tasted good, I would give it a 8/10!. Our server Olivia was great as well. Keep up the good work read more

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Walked in on a Tuesday and was seated without wait. The decor looked beautiful and complemented the vibe. Service was decent; we waited about 30 minutes after receiving our app to get our mains, which was a fair amount of time. We enjoyed the Hibiscus Margarita and an Espresso Martini, and both cocktails were great. I specifically enjoyed the Hibiscus Margarita because of how creative it is and that it tasted just like a jamaica agua fresca. For an app, we ordered the Cacio e Pepe Onion Dip (4/10), which was a miss. It had the flavors that were described: sharp cheese and pungent garlic, but it lacked depth and tasted flat after a few bites. I wasn't impressed with the cracker options either. The Luca (9/10) was the standout dish of the night. The crust was super crispy and buttery, a perfect square pie crust. The pepperoni was crisp and had a nice spice that complemented the sweetness of the hot honey. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much honey, making every bite a bit sweet. Still, I would gladly eat this again. We got the Chicken Parm (5/10) with a side of Rigatoni Vodka (7.5/10), and it was solid. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente and flavorful. However, I do wish it was more saucy. The Chicken Parm itself was underwhelming: the chicken was dry, the breading was soft, and the cheese didn't add much. Next time, I'd skip the chicken and just get the Rigatoni. I expected a lot more from the food here, so I was slightly disappointed; even so, there were a lot of good bites that I would come back for and probably more hits on the menu that I missed. read more

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My friend and I were craving Italian food, so we decided to give Melo's a try! I had seen a lot of good review, and the photos of the food looked amazing. We ordered the acme bread basket, gem caesar salad, spicy vodka rigatoni with grilled chicken, and the porcini mushroom ravioli with steak. I always get the spicy vodka dish at every Italian restaurant I go to because it's so yummy! The one here was very flavorful, though the grilled chicken was a little dry. On the other hand, my friend enjoyed his dish and said the porcini mushroom ravioli was a 9/10! The service was great, staff were friendly and attentive! I'd definitely come back again, especially to try the square pizzas! read more

Melo's Italian Table - Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with steak and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni with grilled chicken - Pasta Shops Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Six of us went there for lunch. Beers, salads and three pizza pies: prosciutto-arugula, pepperoni and sausage-peppers. We liked everything. Could not get a consensus on which was our favorite pie! Our server, Rocco from Brazil, was wonderful. Helpful, attentive without being intrusive. There is street parking as well as pretty inexpensive garage parking. The restaurant has a nice outdoor patio but it was a little too chilly. Nice upscale ambiance with a full bar. I just wish the staff looked happier! Highly recommended! read more

been wanting to try this place forever after seeing such amazing reviews everywhere and wow did they not disappoint. From the fried spaghetti to the spicy rigatoni, i was in heaven, the flavor was there, the presentation was spectacular and all around the staff was great. read more

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Can't believe I haven't been here until now. I've walked by many times but wasn't expecting it to be as great as it was! The inside is so cute, great ambiance. The staff was all very friendly and attentive. We sat outside and there was heaters and plenty of tables. Great cocktail menu and huge food menu. I ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni with chicken and it was tasty. Not spicy to me and the sauce was a little thinner that I expected but tasted great, good portion size and lots of chicken! Can't wait to come back and try more read more

We've dined at Melo's several times now. It's a vibrant and popular American-Italian spot in downtown Walnut Creek. It is consistently quite busy. The food is always super satisfying. It's Italian cuisine, so lots of rich, carbo-laden dishes: your palate's dream and your waistline's nightmare - but hey, life is a series of trade-offs. Their fettuccine alfredo is amazing. The gem caesar and the mussels and clams are very good too, and my partner likes the meatballs. During our most recent visit we saw a couple of patrons having the 'Luca' pizza, which is a deep-dish square pepperoni with generous amounts of burrata on top. O.M.G. We will have to try this one day. Did I mention this place gets busy? The employees work hard and do their best to keep up. There's often a fair number of kids, and it's on the noisier side, so not the best place for an intimate date, but otherwise it's a pretty fun environment. They do need to turn up the AC. Walnut Creek in the summer is a furnace, and the restaurant is densely occupied. More air please! All in all, a lively and enjoyable place, with very tasty food. Buon appetito! read more

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Stopped by Melo's Italian Table for dinner last night. I got some mocktails that were yummy, but the Shirley Temple was not my favorite. I'm not sure if it was homemade grenadine or what, but it was super sweet and didn't taste like a Shirley. We started off with the crispy polenta. I love polenta, so I enjoyed it, but it was definitely on the blander side. We also tried the onion dip, which had a very strong onion-and-cheese flavor but was still good. We ordered the Bianca focaccia but were brought the version with olives and tomatoes. When we told the server it was the wrong flatbread, he seemed irritated, insisted it was the Bianca flatbread, and then begrudgingly took it away. That left a bit of a sour taste in our mouths, but once we got the correct flatbread, it was delicious. For mains, we had the vodka pasta and a carne pizza. The prosciutto on the pizza was a little strong, so I probably wouldn't order that again, but I loved the pasta. Overall, I'll definitely make a trip back and maybe try something new next time! read more

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We were in the mood for pizza, salad and decided to try this restaurant. It's located close to the movie theater which was convenient for us since we just went to the movies to see Downtown Abbey! The vibe is chill, and relaxed. Italian mopeds with flower baskets inside and on the patio. We sat outside on the large beautiful open patio for our dinner. We ordered the Gem Caesar Salad, Beet Salad and a pizza Margarita style with Burrata cheese on it. The pie was a deep dish pie served Chicago style. Thank goodness we shared a pizza. This thick, gooey, delicious pizza was filling! The salads were delicious too. The Roasted Beet salad had beets, oranges, avocados, mixed greens, with a soft yummy goat cheese. We did have to wait to be seated, it's a popular place on the weekends, but once we sat down the service and food were amazing! read more

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This place was fine. Portions were definitely fair. Service was okay it did take awhile before someone attended to us in the beginning but once we were acknowledged then the service was more consistent. Overall, the food I feel lacked flavor. The pizza was good but also a sucker for hot honey. read more

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