Wow! What a treat this was. I hadn't been to North in about ten years since visiting one in Southern California, and I had completely forgotten how incredible the food is. The truffle butter garlic bread is absolutely out of this world--an easy 10/10 and a must-order. I also had the Bolognese pasta, and it was fantastic. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the rich, flavorful meat sauce was spot on. I couldn't resist trying the short rib pasta as well. It was rich, creamy, and definitely buttery--but wow, it was absolutely outstanding. The service was excellent, and while the restaurant is a bit on the loud side, it has a fun, energetic atmosphere with a very cool vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was fantastic... great flavor in everything from the appetizer to the main dish to the dessert. Service was amazing! A highlight. Our server, Alex W was attentive and funny, and tended to whatever we needed. Ambiance was sick, I'm a sucker for exposed brick. read more

North Italia is a downtown gem! Loved their ambiance and menu selection and their inclusivity for vegetarians. It's hard to find pasta and pizzas in the same menu and North Italian did good with that. My order: Zucchi chips Cacio e Pepe Pizza Zucchini chips were thin wafers fried gold brown with batter. I found it to be plain and bland so requested for a dipping sauce and got the pesto aioli and it immediately brightened the moods. The chips by itself was a great snack too! The pizza on the other hand was bland too but the pecorino and cheese from Cacio e pepe tasted perfect and the combo just kept it going. Loved the ambiance and the atmosphere. Getting a parking spot is a nightmare. I would recommend reservations and arriving early and parking around the park. read more

North Italia - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My brother was in town from San Antonio, TX to take me out to celebrate a work milestone and like with most sibling meetups, the goal was to catch up without rushing. North Italia gave us the space we needed for a leisurely visit. North Italia features architectural clean lines, soaring ceilings, and an open, airy atmosphere throughout the restaurant. In addition, the floor to ceiling windows allowed us to do some degree of people watching as folks meandered down Century Oaks at the Domain shopping center. Alex, our server, immediately presented us with menus. My brother ordered the bolognese, and I ordered the sausage Stromboli. The bolognese was almost like Lasagna that my brother initially wanted but had been sold out. He loved the bolognese with added spinach and short ribs. My Stromboli was a bit spicey, which Alex mentioned initially yet not too spicy. Both dishes were appealing and we both enjoyed our respective dishes. The pasta had an ideal mix of sauce, meat, and vegetables. Every bite was more delicious than the next. The dining experience was light and enjoyable just like our conversation. In addition, Alex checked on us, however, did not server helicopter whilst we dined. Lunch with my brother from San Antonio was welcoming, comfortable, and quietly memorable. Bravo...North Italia! read more

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The pizza was delicious! Had pepperoni and sausage for toppings and I also asked for hot honey on the side. This was a great combo. I went here around my birthday and they were sweet enough to give me such a pretty cake on the house! I also enjoyed their mocktail, it was definitely on the sweeter side which I liked. The pasta was okay, the pesto pasta could've had more pesto flavor but overall I did enjoy it and the color made it fun/instagrammable. Vodka pasta was decent but nothing too memorable. Portion of pasta was also small for the price. It's conveniently located in Domain so you can drop by after a day of shopping. There was no wait when we went on a weekday. Our waitress, Bug, was so sweet and attentive. She made the overall experience more enjoyable! read more

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Brunch service was amazing. Last minute decision to go out for brunch on a Sunday. My husband was able to snag a reservation at 11:30 am for 4. We arrived and was seated immediately. Not too busy / crowded when we got to the Domain. Our server was very sweet and very attentive. She went over the menu and presented us with a smaller menu that had revisions and specials not on the regular menu. We started off with 2 cocktails - Passione & Breakfast Mule with the Heirloom Tomato & Burrata plate. The Passione was light and refreshing, alcohol not to overpowering. The same for the Breakfast Mule. Both cocktails went well with our appetizer and brunch meals. We ordered the Tuscan Hash with Braised Short Rib, Pollo Fritto, Americano & Breakfast Rosa. We each ordered and shared a few bites to taste. The Tuscan Hash with Braised Short rib and the short rib was cooked to perfection and blended well with the poached egg and hash. The Pollo Fritto was cooked well, however my son wasn't a fan of the sauce. He ate it anyways and said overall was good but not great because of the sauce. I ordered the Americano with prosciutto and it was too good that nothing else was left on the plate. My daughter had the Breakfast Rosa pizza, flavor was great, sauce & meats were evenly spread with 2 eggs to top it off. To finish off our brunch, we each had an espresso, tiramisu and strawberry sorbet. Dessert and coffee were great as well. We went home happy & full. read more

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Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday during lunch, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. The restaurant itself was clean and inviting, and the staff was attentive and polite throughout our visit. We started with the shrimp scampi and beef carpaccio. The shrimp scampi was definitely the standout--well-cooked, flavorful, and my favorite of the two. The carpaccio was good as well, just nothing particularly memorable. For our entrees, we both ordered the chicken Parmesan. My friend had it with noodles, while I swapped mine for smashed potatoes. The chicken was cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and had just the right amount of sauce. The smashed potatoes were a great choice, but after trying her pasta, I have to say the sauce paired with the noodles was delicious--I'd probably go that route next time. Since we were celebrating, we ended with the butter cake for dessert, and it was amazing. A perfect way to wrap up the meal. Overall, I'd definitely come back! read more

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Our last meal in Austin and we're BBQ'd out believe it or not! We got here in time before the lunch rush. Friendly service, food was great & ambiance is cute and homey'. read more

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Very disappointing experience, especially for a family with young children. I came here for lunch with my four children. One of them fell asleep in the stroller while we were eating. We were literally halfway through our meal, with my other children still eating, when the staff told us that we either had to leave the stroller at the entrance or move our entire family to a larger table outside. It was around 104°F (40°C) outside, so moving four children -- including a sleeping baby -- outdoors in that heat in the middle of our meal was obviously not a reasonable option. Because we refused to move outside, their solution was to separate me from my family. They seated me alone at a small table for two with my sleeping baby in the stroller, while my husband and the rest of my children had to stay at another table and finish their meal separately. I found the entire situation incredibly inconsiderate, uncomfortable, and in very poor taste. I understand that restaurants may have policies regarding strollers and space, but there are respectful and sensible ways to handle situations involving families with small children. Separating a mother and sleeping baby from the rest of their family in the middle of a meal was absolutely not one of them. Unfortunately, this completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable family lunch. I expected much better hospitality and common sense from North Italia. read more

We decided to try North Italia at The Domain for a Saturday dinner and secured a 9 PM reservation. Even at that hour, we were surprised to see the restaurant completely packed with a long waiting list--definitely a sign of how popular it is. For drinks, I ordered the Cabernet Sauvignon (Iconoclast "By Chimney Rock," Napa Valley), which was smooth and enjoyable. My husband went with the Sangria and "Ciao, Bella!", while my son chose the "Just Peachy"--all great choices that complemented the meal well. We started with the White Truffle Garlic Bread, which was delicious and a great way to kick things off. For the main course, my husband and I shared the Trottole Chicken Pesto pasta, and my son ordered the Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto Pizza. Both dishes were flavorful and well-prepared. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but the portion sizes are good and make it feel worth it. Service was decent--overall smooth. We were seated in the covered outdoor patio, which had a nice ambiance. One helpful tip from our server: if you prefer booth seating, make sure to mention it when booking your reservation. read more

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This is my second time to a North Italia within a month. After enjoying dining in at the downtown location, I decided to get take out at the location at the Domain. Collin was very friendly and helpful on the phone when I placed my order. In addition to ordering food for myself, I asked some questions about their family prep meals and he shared a lot of helpful info. I ordered the smashed meatball ragu, bottled margarita, and, arnold palmer. The entree was good, but I felt it had way too much onion in it. The pieces were just so big and overwhelming. The margarita was extremely strong and I made it tastier and stretch further by mixing in some sparkling water. That definitely made it taste better and lower it from 24% abv. I don't think I would order the ragu again and likely will stick to pizza again next time cause it was so good on my first visit at the other location. But the staff is friendly when you pick up your order and I was happy to give them a tip even on a take out order. read more

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Came to North after a day of shopping & it was a great way to end our day! We came for a late dinner after seeing this was a popular place at lunch time. We sat at the communal high top & even though it was a pretty busy time, we got in immediately. They also have a heated patio (it was chilly today) so lots of options. We asked our waitress what was a good portion (after reading some reviews about smaller entrees) and she recommended either the meatballs, chicken parm or the braised short rib. We got the short rib and WOW it did not disappoint. I probably could have taken some home but it was delicious and I was very hungry. The wine selection was also very good, and the pizzas were a popular option (maybe next time). They only have 2 bathrooms & the area got a bit crowded with ppl waiting, but not an issue. All in all the food was great & we'd gladly come back! read more

North Italia - Braised Short Rib Lumache - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tried their new make salad! Has avacado strawberries apples and pecan it was sooo tastey!! Of course service has never failed me there and love the open windows so got to watch the storm roll through. Always a good time with friends here. read more

North Italia - Smoked Prosciutto Chicken Parmesan grinder - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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North Italia used to be one of our go-to restaurants back in Miami. This visit was overall very good, with a couple of small differences from what I was used to. I ordered the meatballs to start, and while they were tasty, the polenta wasn't quite as generous or creamy as the version I remembered from Miami. Still enjoyable, just not as memorable. Salmon for the entree for me - It was cooked perfectly crisp on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside and the horseradish sauce (I know, right!?) actually balanced the fish beautifully. I love horseradish, so it was a pleasant surprise. The broccoli on the side was another highlight: bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Chicken parm was as always delicious with nothing to add really. 4 star because the place was on a louder side perhaps from the music and it was darker than usual at our part of the restaurant and by the table. The candle helped but I had to use flashlight to read menu. read more

North Italia - Mocktails by the bar - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place was good and met my expectations for a first visit. I've been in Austin for 10 years but I've just never made my way to try this place. I'll be honest I don't see a lot of advertisement surrounding this place but good if you're looking for a nice Italian meal wanting to try something new. I went on a cold day in Austin and decided to try it out since it was walking distance from what I went to the domain for. The food was great. A couple of people in my party didn't get their soups for their lunch special they were running and we also didn't get our bread and butter (the complimentary app) until a while later and by the time I ate my appetizer their bread came out. I don't feel like any of that was explained and I may have not ordered my appetizer if I knew. I ordered off their brunch menu and it was great, there are Quite a few options to choose from! I did also bring my 7 month old. There are unisex bathrooms and changing tables in both stalls. The music in the restaurant was at a good level, so when she got fussy it didn't seem to bother others around us and not even people at my table really heard her. Dessert had great options to choose from as well. Parking : anywhere you can find at the domain read more

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My daughters and I have a tradition of stopping into North on odd weekday hours to grab a quick bite, because we really like their calamari. On this visit, we dropped in around 3:30 pm on a Friday. As usual, we ordered the calamari, but we decided to treat the stop like a very early dinner, so we also ordered entres. My daughter got the chicken pesto pasta and I got the Italian Cobb Salad. My salad was huge. The waiter did warn me, and he was right! After splitting the appetizer, we both ended up bringing home at least half of pur entries as left overs. But we still ordered dessert! We got the seasonal banana butter cake. I would not have ordered this if I had been picking, and I would have totally missed out. It was sooooo good. The service was great throughout the meal. The only drawback to North is that the price point is on tbe higher side for a casual drop in spot. If I think of it as more of a "treat" then the price point makes more sense. read more

We ate dinner outside and there were fans to keep the bugs away. Our server was friendly and on top of it. We enjoyed the calamari and truffle bread for appetizers. The eggplant Parmesan was over salted and we sent it back. Based on another yelpers rec, I ordered the Strozzapreti and substituted short rib in place of the chicken and it was delicious. I had the best dish at the table. read more

North Italia - Strozzapreti with short rib - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot eat gluten and North Italia failed miserably. I have eaten there safely before, but not the case last night. I explicitly stated that I have celiac disease and cross contamination is unacceptable for me. Despite all that and reassurances from our server, I am sick. Woken in the middle of the night with terrible nausea and spent hours in the bathroom. Where I sit now. Thanks a lot, North. You have lost a customer and all of her family members. read more

They always impress their a beautiful place with great customer service incredible menu

This was my second visit to north italia. I will say the second visit was better than the first. The pasta was fresh and amazing. We got the grilled bread as an appetizer and it really hit the spot. The tiramisu is to die for. The added crunchy texture and creaminess is devine. It is a chain restaurant - which I had not realized :( but if you haven't tried it I would recommend. read more

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I've been to North several times and this past Labor Day some friends and I were looking for a vegetarian friendly place to try during Austin Restaurant Weeks and we liked the menu North was offering. I made an early res since the 5 to 7pm slots were already taken. We sat on the patio even though it was humid because it was not as loud outside. We all very much enjoyed our food choices and our desert. It was probably one of the better meals I've had at North! They wouldn't let us partake of their HH drink specials because we weren't sitting at the bar area, which was a bit of a bummer. But I did like their dry gin martini with a twist. They only had one port option that was a bit lighter than the 10 year ports I've had before but decent. The crispy eggplant parmigiana and my squid ink pasta were delicious! I brought some leftovers home. The pannacotta was really nice too. I'm glad they participated in ARW this year! read more

I am too full to type Just go. Order the food. All the food. Everything is good. You won't be disappointed with anything. Go hungry and leave happy! read more

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Okay, who knew North Italia had brunch?! I was all set to go for my usual pasta fix, but the brunch menu totally threw me a curveball--in the best way. Of course, I still had to get the white truffle garlic bread because... can you even go to North without it? Time of day doesn't matter--it's a must. We also shared the banana coffee cake, which was such a treat. The crème fraîche on top somehow made it feel light and refreshing, even though it was rich and decadent. Dangerous combo For my entree, I ordered the bistro steak and eggs. I'm a sucker for hashbrowns, and North did a great job with theirs--elevated with Calabrian peppers for a little kick. The steak was cooked perfectly medium, just as I asked, and the rosemary béarnaise sauce on top tied it all together. Honestly, it tasted even better the next day! North Italia just gets it right--brunch, lunch, dinner... they really can do no wrong. read more

North Italia - White Truffle Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Much better experience. Sat at the bar and had some appetizers and drinks. Friendly staff, great ambiance, busy but still great. I love this place. read more

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This place was delicious and filling. The portion sizes were just good enough. We came here mostly to try the white truffle ricotta garlic bread and it didn't disappoint. It was delicious and we ate all of it. The truffle taste comes from the cold ricotta which excellently complemented the warm bread. Next, we tried the pesto pasta which was refreshing and zesty. The chicken Parmesan was also delicious and crunchy. The noise level was pretty loud and depending on where you're sat, you can end up pretty close to another party so this is definitely not an intimate spot. Overall, we'd come back and try it again. read more

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Savanna, our server, was wonderful... Spicy Rigatoni Vodka was flavorful and the banana rum cake was delish . The rest was mediocre and below. The eggs over the hash pictured were inedible. The espresso martini was watered down, the strawberry French toast was over done and the whole meal took forever to come out and one plate hit before the others... sadly, this vivas to North Italia missed the mark. Thankful for Savanna's friendly service but for $100 brunch, the food was not so good. Surprised and disappointed. read more

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Got lucky with no wait at North Italia but did not last long where shortly after a line formed. The food here is consistently good and for lunch ordered the Chopped Chicken salad. Their service was great but felt the place was a little cramped with too many table settings. The salad was really good and had a very nice flavor with some unique ingredients. The chicken had wonderful seasoning to it and all together was a healthy option for the day. read more

North Italia - Chopped Chicken salad - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Yum! Pretty solid Italian place in the Domain. I guess I assume the restaurant won't be good since it's in the Domain. But it was pretty solid and I appreciate how fast the food came out. It got pretty busy honestly as the evening went on, but the staff did not forgot about us. I got the spicy vodka rigatoni and I liked it! Everything tasted good and wasn't over cooked. read more

Pizza and butter cake 5 stars the rest of the food was 4 stars. Cool ambiance and service was good. Margarita and dirty chai were bitter...would come back again. Pizza was so good!!! read more

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Tucked in the shopping district of Austin, Texas lies an Italian restaurant that gives off that homey but night out vibe. Service was spectacular - they were super nice, super attentive. We ordered the squid ink pasta - seafood cooked to perfection. Al dente. Nice kick in the sauce Bolognese was perfectly seasoned. The meat sauce coats the papardelle. Tiramisu was smooth, light. Creamy. Oh so good. read more

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The food is top tier and the ambiance is great. The service is good but I visited so long ago I can't remember much in that regard. My issue with North Italia is the prices. A bit high for my liking. I visit rarely because of that. read more

Let me preface this review with the fact that we've given North Italia four tries over the years. The location is great and the menu at a glance looks fantastic. That being said, every visit, the issue that comes up is consistency. This is surprising for a chain restaurant and also one with decently high prices. And I assume their main competitor at the Domain is another Italian spot, Mia Italian Tapas, which provides an outstanding product and experience every time. This time, our pizza, which is on the surface one of the tastiest pizzas I've had in Austin, had way too much crust. It looked like the cooks had rushed to put in a bunch of pizzas at the same time, and we got one of them. The spicy vodka sauce pasta, which I order every time I visit, was so spicy it was inedible. Not at all like the past times I've had it. It also came out lukewarm. The noodles on the bolognese pasta stuck together, creating a massive pasta nest and making it hard to enjoy. Compared to the downtown location, for whatever reason, their pasta portions are literally half the size. Would it be that tough to offer a bit more in the large bowl that they are served in? It did not fill me up, and I'm a pretty small individual. At the downtown location, I would have had a full belly and some even leftover to take home. As many reviewers mentioned, the service is also inconsistent. Always alright, but never great. If you ask for drink refills, extra Parmesan, etc. you will have to ask at least twice and watch your bill to make sure things didn't "accidentally" get added that you were not informed of in advance. I understand... the servers are trying to beef up their bills so they can get larger tips. But I'd recommend focus on providing an outstanding service experience instead so people want to return! I love North Italia's product, I just hope they focus more on improving their execution because I would like to return without feeling disappointed by my experience and my meal. read more

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We are regulars at North in The Woodlands TX and every time we come to the Domain location it's a disappointment. Food is good but service and staff just don't seem to rise to the occasion. Came mid evening on a Friday night (without a reservation for transparency). Hostess committed to a table for us but then seemed confused. Our waiter checked the boxes but didn't seem interested. Also, how do you run out of Peroni? Austin deserves better - own the customer experience or do something else with your time. read more

Cute venue, but both our service and food lacked. It seemed like a great place to grab lunch, but was disappointed by the food and service. Our server seemed distracted. Maybe she was new, but either way, we did a lot of flagging down. I ordered incorrectly and opted for the breakfast carbonara. It was very dry and bland. My latte was good. Sadly, not sure if I would choose this place again for brunch/breakfast/lunch when at the Domain. read more

North Italia - Latte - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Just had the chicken parmasean last night and it was the bomb! Asked for super crispy and they listened!!!

This was the first North Italia I've ever been to and it set the record straight. Service is always good, and the food is even better. Always getting the squid ink Tonnarelli no matter what!! Everything else I have eaten here is always amazing & is a crowd pleaser. Great for family outings as the menu has quite some variety. Always a great time here. Items you cant go wrong with: Squid Ink Tonnarelli, Shrimp Scampi, Italian Farm Salad, Butternut Squash Polenta, & the Chefs Board. read more

North Italia - Squash Polenta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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After trying Taverna and Maggiano's, we felt like we had to give North Italia a try as another Italian spot in The Domain. Parking is pretty easy to find with the pink garage nearby and lot parking behind the restaurant. Setting a reservation is quick and seamless as well as the check-in process. We were quickly seated with high hopes and here's what we found... The service was okay. Our waiter had a pretty easy job, we ordered our things immediately and he answered a question or two we had about the menu. We didn't have our water glasses refilled until we were done with our entire meal and ready to pack it up to go, which isn't the biggest deal but the restaurant was pretty empty at dinner time. The food, likewise, was okay. We ordered the white truffle garlic bread, spaghetti and meatballs, and spicy rigatoni vodka. The best part of everything was the white truffle garlic bread. We got it without the white truffle but the ricotta with the bread was delicious and a great way to start the meal. Unfortunately, everything after that was very much bland or not quite there. The spaghetti and meatballs didn't taste like anything you can't make at home with a bit of cooking knowledge and the spicy rigatoni vodka had so many different textures that the entire meal felt uneven. The rigatoni was al dente, the sauce was thin, the meat had different textures with different bites. Just very underwhelming. For what it is, North Italia isn't bad. However, if you're looking for a good Italian dinner you can get better at Taverna or even Maggiano's where the setting and food are better for the same or lower cost. Maybe other dishes are better and we can try another time, we just weren't wowed here, especially after looking at the final bill. read more

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It's good! I would recommend the truffle butter bread appetizer and the vodka rigatoni. I didn't like the pizza at all and would rather have Pizza Hut. Everything else I've tried on the menu has been good tho. It seems like a good spot for a night out with the girlies (though I wouldn't know) or even a date. Most of the crowd fell in one of these two categories. Service is good and pretty standard. Extra points for being across Zadok. read more

North Italia - Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I just had the best Steak and Eggs!! The steak was thick, tender, juicy!! Our server was nice and friendly. The ambiance is casual Very cool. read more

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North Italia is my go to at the Domain. It is absolutely delicious with excellent service. The White Truffle Garlic Bread is amazing. I make sure to order it every time I bring friends. It is easily shareable. I usually get the Italian Farm Salad. It is a very generous portion and tastes fresh every time. I have had friends get the Meatball Sliders for lunch. They are also a decent size and can be messy so I recommend eating with a knife and fork. My friends love the garlic knot bread "bun" and said it tastes delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Domain area to meet up with friends! read more