Place is quite was not that busy when we were there. Staff was friendly but we had to bus our own…read moredished to make room for dessert. And only helped half the table to refills . So table was full of temple dishes. Food was good- salad was fresh. Bread tasted great. But the manicotti was burnt on the edges and was just alright. Did taste ok but the kitchen did get orders wrong. Left out chicken on and Alfredo and wrong sauce.

The food is fresh and the service is good . The price is good too for the quality of the mealread more

Came in after many years. Still a solid restaurant with Italian food. I ordered the appetizer…read moresampler and the shrimp arrabbiata. The sampler was good. All warm and fresh. I could not decide between the shrimp or the chicken Murphy because both had jalapeños. I had a bite of the chicken Murphy. The shrimp pasta was good don't get me wrong, but the chicken Murphy had way more going on spice and flavor wise. The shrimp dish had a good tomato sauce , but I was looking for a kick. I love spicy foods. I had a bite of the pepperoni pizza and it was good! Don't tell my little I ate a slice lol I had the tiramisu. I had three bites before my family demolished it. We had such awesome service and enjoyed the ambiance. I'm definitely coming back if I'm in town. Thank you for a great lunch and awesome experience.

Hidden gem alert this amazing Italian restaurant has been in business for 26 years and this is my…read morefirst time coming here. I know exactly why they've been in business for so long. The food is absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is clean and very inviting. It's like a little tour in Italy I started off with a glass of Chardonnay had some stuffed mushrooms which were really delicious. I will let you know that the filling is more of like a stuffing a garlic stuffing, but really delicious. Our waitress was so sweet. I'm sad. I didn't get her name but when you come here you will be welcomed on the spot and the pasta is so fresh. Everything's freshly made homemade because the owner takes true pride in his work! For entrées, my friend had the chicken Murphy which comes in a pink sauce has onions, jalapeños chicken and spaghetti that's his absolute favorite when he comes to little Italy that's what he gets. He swears by it. It's a 10 out of 10! I had the Shrimp Calabrese it comes with a pink sauce. It has shrimp, mushrooms, artichokes, and red bell pepper with spaghetti pasta I was so impressed by this meal I couldn't stop eating. The flavor was out of this world. It was a 10 out of 10. If you're looking for a good Italian spot that's traditional and makes dishes with pure love. Come and check out little Italy you won't be disappointed. It's a perfect spot for family a first date and even if you wanna come by yourself this place is a 10 out of 10.

My husband and I came here tonight for a date night. It was pretty empty for a Friday night around…read more7:30pm. We got sat by the fountain and it was so amazing decor, loved the ambiance. Immediately our wonderful server L O R I (I really hope that's her name because it was on the receipts) came to greet us, she was super friendly, hella attentive. What surprised me was she told us it was her first day! I was shocked and amazed even more. She made sure we were stocked on our drinks, made us aware that the mango lemonade wasn't free refills. Gave us boxes before I had to even ask because my girl just KNEW! Loved Lori, we'll be back and I hope we have her again! The food was so good, we got way too much food but it was just looking all so good. No complaints on the food, everything came out within a decent timely manner and presentation was amazing.

We came here and were so wowed by the whole experience. The atmosphere was incredible from the…read moreinside fountain with the river attachment and the barrel bench seating. The girls sat next to the fountain and were really excited about it. Our server gave them coins to toss in the fountain too. They had the best time with that. The food came out so quick and the portion sizes were huge. Everything was delicious. The bread though was amazing. So fluffy warm and delicious. The service was wonderful. Our server was so drinks and nice. It was our first visit but it definitely won't be our last. We are looking forward to returning here and trying the other dishes.

I had low expectations for Joe's because of their funny-looking old school logo, but I did in fact…read moreenjoy the food. The interior was also cleaner and nicer than the vibe I got from the sign. I got the chicken parmigiana lunch for takeout, which is $3 more if you get it during dinner time. I also got the meatball hot sub. After a $2 service fee, my total was $30, which was great value for how much food I got. I ended up getting 3.5 meals out of these two dishes. The chicken parmigiana lunch was delicious. The pasta and chicken were both very tasty. It came with garlic bread, which I think only had garlic on half of it. The meatball sub was gigantic. The meat didn't exactly suit my taste buds, but the sub was still tasty.

Very nice restaurant. Was only able to try a couple items. Service was 10 out of 10! Very clean…read more Very friendly. Next time I attempt to try this place, I'd like to try a couple of new items. However, the pizza is pretty solid. Really enjoyed the fried ravioli. You'll definitely wanna try this when you're in temple!

So good, got the Hawaiian, BBQ Chicken & Pepperoni (family of 6) would get all three again!read more

Ordered a large pepperoni pizza and calzone (~$40) and loved it! The cheese was perfectly melted,…read morethe pizza airy inside, and the crust crunchy. If you like it extra crispy, just ask--my husband thought it could've been crunchier. Wait time was reasonable, staff friendly, and there's seating for about six tables (room for ~30 people). Overall, delicious pizza and calzones--definitely worth it!

I have been driving by this place for MONTHS after a tornado ripped thru this part of Temple. After…read morerefurbishing I heard they changed it up a bit so I suggested to the hubs that we try them out for date night - and MAN were we Supremely happy we did!! This little place is completely redone inside to look like a high class bar and dinner venue!! We stared w the Ahi Tuna Crudo - super fresh Ahi tuna beautifully presented with a surprising and refreshing arrangement of pickled celery, and sweet Italian peppers, served over a delicate avocado puree and tiny dots of citrus ponzu. The plate was Beautiful! Our next adventure; lightly charred pieces of octopus atop slightly pureed cannelloni beans. Now this is an unlikely and unusual pairing, but it WORKS!! SPLENDIDLY!! And again, the presentation is beautiful Generous portions of octopus with a char that gives it a slight smokiness and perfectly cooked to make for a tender bite and with the puree? Not since Italy have we been so amazed!! The saltiness with hints of chilis in the background, the texture of the beans, the slight chew and smoothness of the octopus; an elevated flavor combo that knocks it out the Park! As we wait for our main courses the restaurant fills with patrons and I'm gazing around, noting the Huge pizza oven. It's rustic and beautifully made; tiny tiles overlaying its upper surface making for a gorgeous and impressive visual in the midst of the bustling kitchen. I love that it is used as a WALL of sorts on its outer edge. I also love that one has a view of the kitchen via a smallish viewing glass next to the oven. Another site is the bar! Now mind you. This is TEMPLE. But this bar, and really the entire inside of this establishment is something you'd expect to see in the bigger cities like Austin or Dallas!! It's Truly a class act!! White linen clad tables, servers dressed black and white, beautiful decor. Not something you would expect in this area!! Our awesome server Austin takes excellent care of us; taking the time to stop in often to chat and share with us his wanderings, life experiences, and Menu Expertise!! We love the interaction! And then Austin brings out our MAINS!! And OH MAN GUYS.... First up is the Osso Bucco. I've had Osso Bucco in many places; I've MADE Osso Bucco. This is PERFECTION. Not too much demi which is almost ALWAYS the case, in stead of Drowning in the sauce this dish gives just enough so that you can scoop up perfect bites of light and creamy polenta. Not a trace of its gritty source this polenta is airy and buttery smooth promoting mere corn to another level altogether. The Real Star here tho is the Veal Shank. We are presented with lavish portion - the shank bone is served with a tiny bone fork alongside; given to scoop out the unctuous velvety richness that is the inner MARROW!!! And when I say wow? I mean WOWWWWWWW The flavor of the shank is a consume of beefy richness with hints of herbs As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVED the veal tho? The homemade pasta stole it for me honestly. Now, my hubs and I are blessed enough to go to Italy a couple times a year, and we have YET to taste pasta like this!! La Riv makes their own pasta in house and GUYSSSSSSSS we tried the Pappardelle with beef rib; Gorgeous braised beef chunks swimming in a delicate jus and herb ricotta to mix in. The beef is melt in your mouth tender while the Pappardelle has a slight bite telling you it is FRESH!! I LOVE the texture of this pasta. It is my favorite of the pasta cuts and I just could not get enough!!! But I had to hold myself back so I wouldn't eat ALL of hubs dish!! We absolutely Love this little Gem on W Adams in Temple. It's unassuming but I Guarantee will knock your socks off!! The staff are wonderful, and your taste buds will be treated to a Real Italian Flavor Adventure!!

Service is outstanding and the food is so fresh! The table seating quaint in the ambience it's very…read morerelaxing!

Fresh ingredients, and a crusty but chewy pizza crust, hits all the spots when cooking dinner at…read morehome isn't what's on the menu. The carnivore is a pie full of flavor and all the meats. The onion adds just the right amount of tang to cut the richness. The chicken bacon and ranch pizza is something different but def worth trying, delicious all around with that grilled chicken and real bacon. We also got the citrus salad. It's light and perfect accompaniment to our dinner. The vinaigrette is flavorful and not over bearing in flavor with the cranberries and HUGE walnut pieces. The fresh cheese brings it all together for a nice salty bite. This salad is great as is, but we added it to the top of the pizza, and it made for the perfect slice. These pizzas are 12', fed 2 people with the entree size salad and we had plenty of leftovers. Could have easily fed 3-4 people happily.

First the good. The non-pizza menu, while short, has a good sampling of Italian classics. I had the…read morePenne Arrabbiata and my partner had Rigatoni Bolognese and both were very good. I had a choice of adding chicken or shrimp to my dinner, but I wish there had been an option to add beef or pork too. There is a full bar available with a pretty long list of cocktails. We were impressed enough to go back to try other entrees! Now, the bad. This is a pretty ambitious restaurant in a small town and they have hard choices to make. It's currently a pretty self-serve format and the food deserves better. I hope they are successful enough to be able to add more staff soon.

Went on a road trip today, that brought us back through Salado. We decided to drive down Main…read moreStreet and take a look at this adorable historical little town. My husband said PIZZA, so we decided it was time to get out, stretch our legs and grab some food! First impression: how cozy. Brian met and greeted us with such enthusiasm. He had great suggestions for a quick small bite! They offer pizza, pasta, a little salad bar with fresh scooped, to order, ice cream. They had it all!! We received the most delicious personal pan pepperoni pizza. Delicious, bite after bite and then made us realize, we needed to take an extra one home. We met the owner, Carol and her husband Wayne. Great people!!! Discussed so much and much more. What fabulous adventure and in such an amazing location. Explore, shop, walk around and eat! Great service, excellent food.....in a beautiful and historical little town. Yum!!

This place was great! I got fettuccine Alfredo, and my mother got a calzone. The Alfredo was great,…read more5 stars. Their service is good, but their salad bar looks gross- I wouldn't recommend eating from it ngl. This place looks like how I think old fashioned pizza places should look. Plus there musics not half bad! UPDATE: From 4 stars to 5. They have bluebell ice cream and it hits different after a day of walking.