The food was sooo good! I'm passing by across the area and stopped for something other than burgers and pizza and this place was perfect. The service was nice they're very attentive. The places is clean and classy perfect for a date location. Will recommend and definitely keeping this place in my books. read more

Napoli's - Ravioli combo - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

Had a Philly cheesesteak for lunch on a Friday. Pretty good and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet. read more

Napoli's - Philly Cheesesteak - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

I have gone to Napoli's many times. The food is good. But today, I went to lunch with a friend and had a meal I have eaten there several times for lunch. But today, the SAME meal cost me $5 more - $19 before tax. I thought it was a mistake and was charged the evening price instead. I asked the waitress and was told they recently changed their menu. Future lunch options will not include Napoli's. read more

Whenever I come back home I make sure to stop by Napoli's and get some lobster ravioli! My favorite restaurant in town!

Amazing Italian for a smaller area in Iowa. Friendly service, relaxing ambiance. The sample platter is a great deal and taste amazing. Decent price point and large servings. read more

For the price it is really a high 4 star review worthy. But, if I am to just go by Italian good restaurants it is good, not great. The bread they bring out for the meal is 5 stars. Or, maybe because it was the first carbs I have had from bread in months? The entree came with a side sala... no, I didn't misspell that. I did it intentionally because the salad was so tiny. Literally about 4 or 5 bites. However, the Caesar dressing was really good. My entree was the chicken Parmesan. The sauce is good and tangy. Full of bright Tomato flavor. No frills. The chicken was a bit rubbery. Could use a trip through the tenderizer before cooking. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Service was great. Attentive and polite server. Food came promptly and looked great. read more

Napoli's - Quaint little place. Nice atmosphere. - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

We won't be back. First of all I had looked at the menu pics on Facebook in the afternoon. None of the prices were correct online, everything was 20% higher. They had posted under new mgmt on June 6, 2022, but they didn't scrub the FB page. The food was like eating out of a can. See comments with each pic. Nothing was fresh, except for the rolls they brought to the table. But the olive oil they served in a bowl was probably the cheapest they could buy from their supplier. They need to hire an Italian to show them how to make Italian food. read more

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We've been to Napoli's a few times after locals recommended it was worth the visit. Each time we've been in, it has been a good experience. As always the service was excellent, it seems that the family that owns it plays a huge roll in the operations and they're all very dedicated. The bread that is brought to every table is one of my favorites of any restaurant. The salad that comes with the meal was fresh and pretty much what you'd expect. You can't go wrong with the stuffed mushrooms either. They have a great sauce, good amount of filling, and not swimming in grease like some restaurants. Our meals were both very well done and tasty. The Chicken Niccola was a nice large breast stuffed spinach, mushrooms and ricotta. The spaghetti portion seemed on the small side this night. My Chicken Romano was a home run, good ratio of ingredients to pasta. I have noticed that through our visits, the portion sizing seems to be very inconsistent. Aside from that, the menu is very large, which can be a blessing or a curse. read more

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I was in town for work and thought I'll give Napoli's a try. It is not like any Italian food I've ever had. Tried the Italian trio. Chicken parm was tough chicken and chicken was just heavy breading. Lasagna was nothing more than stouffers reheated. Alfredo was edible, but not great. Didn't see any Italian personnel while there maybe it's not Italian and I was mistaken. read more

I was in Carroll for work and found Napoli's while searching for restaurants in town. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy a good meal after a long day. Fresh rolls and side salads were served with our meals. My colleagues are vegetarian and were impressed by the number of entrée options. They both ended up ordering the spinach ravioli. Another review mentioned spicy marinara sauce, so I asked for that on spaghetti, which isn't on the menu. It was DELICIOUS. The sauce had just the right spiciness. I could not get over it! I probably didn't need dessert after slurping up every noodle, but I couldn't resist ordering the crème brûlée. Although the custard was cooked thoroughly, it wasn't fully caramelized on top, so it was a little soft. I liked the texture regardless, and the flavor was amazing! My colleagues also enjoyed the crème brûlée and the cannoli. The staff were friendly and consistently checked in with us. We stayed for a few hours, and they refilled our waters and made sure we were taken care of, even after our bill was paid. I'm gonna have to find myself in Carroll again for Napoli's! read more

Napoli's - Crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

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Excellent food. All of the pastas are great. Bruschetta is great. Large portions but save room for dessert. They are all so good.

Had the Caesar salad with Chicken. It was close to perfect! We had a large group and the server was extremely friendly and patient with us.

It's unusual to find such a gem while just passing through town but Yelp really saved us on this one! The food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Their salad was perfect, lasagna, rolls and tiramisu all supreme. If you happen through Carroll, IA you really ought to give this place a try! read more

Napoli's - A pleasant Carroll, Iowa find! - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

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Stopped in on our way through town. Our usual Italian place was an unfortunate casualty of the pandemic, so we've been on the hunt for a new Italian go to. The hostess was lovely and the bread was delicious, but that's where the compliments end. The lobster ravioli was just over $12 which seemed pricey considering it only comes with 4 pieces and tastes/looks like a frozen seafood purée of some sort. The kid's portion of spaghetti and meatballs was bigger than the adult ravioli, and it was overly fishy smelling for lobster. The cheese ravioli was just okay, a bit underwhelming in terms of taste. We aren't in a hurry to recommend or return. The hunt continues. read more

Napoli's - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

Very good food. Very authentic. I have yet to try something I haven't liked. The sliced Italian sausage appetizer is fantastic along with the garlic bread. read more

Napoli's was fantastic! Our large group had a variety of foods and let me tell you- it was some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The prices are more than fair and you get a lot of food! Everything that everyone had was delicious! Thank you! read more

Recently moved to Carroll. Love the small-town feel, the people, the less hectic pace (compared to Chicago). But the place is a culinary wasteland. Napoli's is one of the few bright spots. Small and intimate, as many others have mentioned the ambiance is good, the food and service are great, and the prices are reasonable (both at the grocery and in restaurants Carroll has markedly higher food prices than in the city). Read the reviews from others who have already posted. The positive ones are from people who know good food. read more

This restaurant is clean and looks very nice as you walk in. When we arrived around 2pm it was mostly empty, which is probably normal for a Sunday afternoon. We stood waiting for someone to notice us for several minutes while a couple of staff were chatting at the bar and one was on his phone. We were then noticed and told to sit anywhere. George was our server. He was rude and paid little attention to us and seemed to get annoyed when I wasn't ready to order just yet. The food was bland and really disappointing. I got the chicken Nicola and my husband the chx parm sandwich neither worthy of rave reviews. We both left half of our meals on our plates. We pride ourselves as being over-tippers. This was the first time we left 15% much lower than our usual. Our server was not interested in us until he brought the check - then he tried to lay on the charm. We won't be back. read more

Ate here with family, and all of us agreed it was outstanding. Dad and I split calamari appetizer - huge sized! Mom said manicotti was wonderful - fresh. The caesar salad has a very rich dressing on it and the portions are generous. Cousin's spaghetti was flavorful; I'm still trying to figure out the particular spice in it. I also got meatballs; the three seemed to be all meat, no filler! Needless to say, we are all fans. read more

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WOW!!! What a gem to find in Iowa of all places. Excellent food and great prices. If you like Italian food this is your spot. Rolls are fresh a great (I could make a meal out of them). Wife and I had lunch, including salad, entree, drinks and desert, I've paid more for a single meal than our total was! Waitress was friendly and helpful, place was clean and inviting. We're 1 HR drive from them, but will gladly make the trip often. read more

This is a great Italian restaurant. We got brushetta to start which was good but really not needed with the bread that comes with the meal. Salad was basic, but dressing was good. Now to the meal. I wanted to try the tortellini but also the pesto sauce so they mixed two meals together and it was amazing. My husband got the seafood pasta and he loved it. We couldnt leave without trying dessert. I got the lemon cake and he got the cream brulee. Both were great. Cant wait to stop by again and try some new things. Also they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own wine and they will pour for free. Prices are great for amount and quality of food. read more

Great food and a great staff. New ownership and the new owner is great.

I've never been disappointed by Napoli's. They are always great and always consistent! I love the Lobster Ravioli and the bread

Great Service, Great food, friendly waitresses! I love this place. Wait time is never to long but I always get the Alfredo dishes and they are fantastic. The complimentary bread and dipping sauce is to die for. Pricing is good for this style of restaurant. And you get plenty of food. Make sure you stop by and leave a nice tip when your done. read more

We drove from Des Moines to meat finally for lunch. Definitely worth the drive! Amazing food, friendly service, great prices. We would make the drive again just to eat here! read more

This place was perfect our waitress was very nice and sweet. The food was great we had the pasta combo and the little Italy all was good my husband ate almost everything and he is a picky eater. We really enjoyed going here will be going back. read more

This is my favorite place to eat. Great service and ambiance. The food is consistently delicious. The portions are huge! Totally recommend! read more

Napoli's - Yummy home made Tiramasu - Italian Near Me - Carroll, Iowa

Meh. Had high hopes based off of other reviews. Not bad based off other options in town. BYOB

First time the wife and I ate their, the service was great. The food was very good, we both had to have to go containers. Want to go back soon read more

Best authentic Italian I've had in a very long time (since moving to Iowa). The Italian sausage and calamari appetizers were delicious. The calamari were tender, light, and paired with a great pink sauce. The chicken arrabiata and cannelloni were both amazing. Pastas (gluten free with the arrabiata) were perfectly al dente. Portions are huge. The crème brûlée was torched tableside, so the sugar crust was perfect (and the custard was well-set). Very modest prices. Quiet atmosphere. GREAT SERVICE from Olivia. Only recommendation: have a house made dressing. read more

We had the pleasure of dining tonight at Napoli's Italian Restaurant in Carrol. We had some of the best Italian food we have ever tasted in this little Iowa town and we will definately return when we visit Carroll again next year!! We started with the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms that were wonderful! My husband had the veal marsala with a delicious wine sauce over spaghetti and I had the Little Italy where I could sample chicken parmesan. fettuccine alfredo, and lasagna where each one was delicious! We ended our dinner with the Italian cream cake a great coconut cake. We could not get over their low prices for such spectacular food. They don't serve alachol but you can bring in a bottle of wine to enjoy with your dinner. read more

The staff was amazing, friendly and quick. The restroom was the cleanest restroom in a restaurant this nice that I've used in ages. The food was hot and cooked to perfection and to die for. The portions fed each of us for more than 2 meals worth (HUGE PORTIONS). 2 drinks, an appetizer and 2 huge meals for under $30 read more

It's kind of hard to find in a strip mall next to a fitness center. The food is good, the service is attentive, the prices are reasonable. A nice twist to their menu is their inclusion of spicier versions of the usual Italian menu items. They don't serve beer or wine, but will open and serve yours if you bring it. It's a nice place with home style Italian food. read more

They put a tip already into your bill and then don't tell you about it. Almost gave a $15 tip on a $37 dollar bill. Luckily I noticed in time and FYI I was by myself (bought a meal for me and one to go for my coworker), not in a group. read more

Excellent Italian food! When we get the chance to stop on our way through town we stop here for dinner. The service is great and we never leave hungry! read more

Wanted to treat my daughter to her favorite food, Italian, after she got her hair and makeup done for prom. We arrived, were quickly seated, and the waiter was very friendly. I went out on a limb and ordered the house made lobster ravioli. O M G! This was the best ravioli I have ever eaten. The sauce was fantastic, to the point I wanted to lick my plate clean. (I didn't mom, so don't worry I used bad manners.) SO GOOD! My daughter had the lasagna, and she was very pleased. (She's a teenager and doesn't gush over food, but I could tell she really liked it.) The bread was fresh, our salads were delicious, and we shared a delightful tirimisu. All in all a wonderful meal and I am still craving more lobster ravioli! We'll definitely be back!!!! read more

A great addition to Carroll dining. The food was great, friendly wait-staff. Large portions, even for lunch. Eat half, ask for a box, and try the creme brûlée! read more

This is not the first time that the family has eaten at Napoli's, nor will it be the last. They actually drive over thirty miles on special occasions because they consider this to be the best Italian food in the entire area (without going eighty miles or more to eat in Omaha or Des Moines, etc). The owner Hana is as real as they come, genuine and personable, and a pleasure to deal with. The restaurant is ambient, the decorations are period and theme appropriate, and the food is great. Prices are easily commensurate to the quality of the items, and portions are healthy. The desserts are great and you will leave happy, IMHO. We expect to see family in this restaurant for a long time; they really do go the extra mile to meet and exceed your expectations, and as a business owner myself I can completely respect and identify with that. read more

Great little place, I had sausage & pepper parmagiana and my wife had lasagna, both were excellent. The tiramisu was light and creamy without a heavy coffee taste, served with chocolate syrup and I was tempted to lick the plate clean :) read more

No alcohol served here but you can bring your own. No problem there as I wanted to try the food anyway based on the high ratings. Had the Little Italy. The alfredo was extremely bland. The chicken parm was tough and dry due to being over cooked. The best part of the meal were the rolls which were fantastic. Sadly, I was quite disappointed overall. read more