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    3.9 (23 reviews)
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    Arancini Mushroom Arancini
    Linda S.

    My husband and I stopped here and were immediately greeted by the staff. The menu is huge, there are so many options, from Italian-American to Vietnamese, from food options (savory and sweet) to drinks, like boba and slushies. We ordered at the counter and then sat down at one of the tables. We ordered garlic bread, arancini mushroom, linguine vongole and mix berries crepes cake. The garlic bread came in two pieces. In my opinion it was perfectly toasted and crispy. The garlic butter was not too strong, which I really appreciated. I give this an 8 out of 10. The arancini mushroom were three pieces. They are made of risotto, cheese and truffled mushrooms, then breaded and fried. Served with a truffled mushroom sauce and shredded cheese on top. I personally loved these. I'm normally not a huge fan of truffle, but these were perfect! There wasn't too much truffle oil, so the flavor complemented perfectly the other flavors of the rice and cheese. The sauce was definitely plenty, to the point that I spread some on the garlic bread and it was phenomenal! And they were fried to perfection, they had an amazing crunch to it. I give this a solid 9 out of 10 The Linguine Vongole were personally not my favorite. I found them a little too salty, in my opinion. The spicy level was okay, just like it's done in Italy. The sauce was maybe a little too runny, so not much of it was sticking to the pasta. It came with a side of bread, so it kinda helped picking it up.. I just picture something different when I think of Spaghetti alle Vongole, but considering the location and how vast the menu is, I think it's fair. I give this a 5 out of 10. For dessert we had the mix berries crepe cake. I was interested by it since I've seen it on social media before. I was actually interested in the Mango one, since I wanted something more refreshing, but it wasn't available so we got the Mix Berries one. The crepes and the white cream are very plain, so I'm glad they drizzled some berries sauce on the plate and added some fresh fruit as well. The fruit is really good, especially the strawberries that are sweet to the right point. Overall the dessert is not too sweet, which is nice. I give this a 7 out of 10. Pastarico looks like one of those hidden gems places that you stumble upon. They have so many options that can satisfy different tastes and I believe it's worth giving it a try!

    Spaghetti with very nice moist meatballs.
    Williamettia S.

    We started with a snaufu that was quickly remedied. The delivery arrived hot and smelling delightful. Spaghetti was cooked perfectly, al dente all day. The tomatoes in the sauce held onto that summer sweetness. The Parmesan had the perfect meatiness and sharp bite I look for. The garlic bread oozed sweet butter, and savory garlic embedded into the toasted goodness. This was a plus all around. Thanks I really enjoyed my dinner at work

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    Angela K.

    The pasta looks so good but that's it. The pasta is all cooked perfectly but the flavors are just not there, also the pasta is swimming in the sauce. The service was good. However, I don't think I'll order food ever again from this place. The toast and tea restaurant attached to this place was amazing 5 stars easy. We all loved our tea and the steam buns (another restaurant attached to this place) where amazing I really like the BBQ pork and the curry one. As for the pasta place I would keep working on the taste not just the presentation. The presentation of the food is why I gave two stars. Also on a side note the clams were still Sandy. I hope they do a better job for future customers.

    TWO Bolognese Pasta dishes (Fettuccine noodles) I ordered from here on UBEREATS today with a great deal.
    Andrew M.

    LOVED the GREAT deal offered on UBEREATS and this is why I tried this Italian restaurant TONIGHT.!! Wonderful presentation.

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    Maricel E.

    March 2024, Cute little Boba sweet shop in Belton. They offer delicious boba smoothies, tea, slushies, frappe and sweet treats. The owner also own Naranya Thai restaurant that's worth trying also.

    Pasta with Pollo Avocado
    Karen P.

    Ordered 4 entrees last night for pick up. Everything was delicious, hot and packaged well. We were pleasantly surprised by the pasta options for each dish. Our adult-kid went to pick up and mentioned it was 'hard to find' but eh, I'm sure it's fine. Kind of pricy, but worth it in quality. Everyone was friendly and professional.

    Marinara and its great

    Great food if you like spicy do level 3 or higher. It's about like eating at your neighbors house lol. Very friendly staff this is not some big corporate chain. I will be back

    Fungi Bread
    Kerbie G.

    Run don't walk! This place is packing major flavor in their pasta dishes. Tried the truffle pasta . Tried the Funghi Bread (must if you love mushrooms). Don't miss out on this great place in Belton.

    Pasta with complementary toasted bread.
    Aaron C.

    Good food and sincere service! We tried two pasta dishes and will definitely be back! Having the two menus available was a plus... The shaved ice with strawberries was out of this world!

    Jose R.

    Food was good had good taste the location just need presentation has service was goodalso

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    Hard rubbery meatballs? An egg cracked on top of pasta? Crap! I will never order from this place again...

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    Napolis Italian Bistro

    Napolis Italian Bistro

    4.0(160 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We adore Napolis Italian Bistro in Belton. The lasagna is…read morepure perfection & the prices fair. Customer service is clearly important. As they offer delicious hospitality the moment you enter into their beautiful mediterranean decorated restaurant.

    The food was okay, and the ambience and service were nice, but they charge an additional fee for…read morepaying by card. This is not written anywhere on the menu, which to me is the worst part. Who still does this in this modern age!?? I understand when this is done in super hole-in-the-wall restaurants where prices are kept very low. This is a well-established restaurant with normal prices! I paid $20 total for my meal. I thankfully read the reviews in advance and learned about the surprise "non-cash adjustment" fee, so I came prepared, but this was troubling. I liked the booth seating in the restaurant and the cozy vibes. The food was mixed. They gave us complimentary garlic bread, which was pretty good. I opted for the chicken fettuccine alfredo, and my friend got the linguine primavera, which is vegetarian. I added a "small salad" for $1 as it seemed appealing, but it was a big mistake. I described the salad to my friend as "gross" (not a word I like to write in reviews, but it so accurately describes my thoughts). It was an assortment of lettuce and some other unknown vegetables absolutely bathed in vinaigrette. Like, half the bowl was just vinaigrette soup. I did think the fettuccine alfredo was decent though, and the chicken was moist and soft. My friend said her pasta was fine. Neither of us finished our meals, even though the portion size didn't appear to be that large.

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    Dining Room.

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    Complimentary garlic bread

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    17 South - Thors Hammer osso bucco

    17 South

    4.2(62 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    Had Valentines dinner here. Reservations made in advance for this special day. Got to meet Eric…read moreone of the owners at the check in desk. He recommended the upstairs dinning room if you want it to be romantic evening. Agree 100% when we left you could hardly hear your self talking. They also have a nice outside area which would be nice in spring/summer time. Our waitress was Riley who has been with them for 2 years and was very knowledgeable about the menu. She was spot on the whole night. Had our drinks my wife the Appleton and I had Dewars and soda. Bartender knows their stuff and does not skimp. Appetizers were Risotto Tots, Very good, also to large crab cake with remoulade sauce, excellent. Shrimp scampi was excellent and very filling. They have a very diverse menu for varying appetites. Highly recommend eating at this establishment. 5 stars plus. Keep up the great work.

    Came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a promotion. I was hoping it would be more intimate, but…read moredespite there being a few other open tables we were seated back to back to a large party. Since it's a small space and echoey, we could not hear ourselves over the group of people talking. Drinks: We started with the Queen Bee cocktail and a red wine. The cocktail was good but I didn't feel the mixture of flavors worked well for my taste. I can't recall the name of the wine but it was a nice wine to pair with red meat. Appetizers: we started with the fried green tomatoes and the Caesar wedge salad. The tomatoes were a little bland and came out cold (not sure if that was on purpose?). The wedge was good but was slathered in dressing which made it a little too rich. *Side note: I realized after we left that complimentary bread was mentioned on the appetizer menu, but I'm unclear if we had to ask for that...? It was never offered nor brought out. I decided against ordering the French baguette because I assumed there was complimentary bread. Entrees: I had the Ravioli Diablo and my husband tried the Sea Bass special that came with clams, mussels and lobster ravioli. The Ravioli Diablo was just OK, kind of a small portion. For the special, he liked the mussels but thought the sea bass was a little overdone. In hindsight, there was a lot going on with that plate; the ravioli was a bit out of place and it could've used a nice risotto or rice instead. Dessert: we tried ordering Creme brulee but they were out so we ordered the "brown butter" cheesecake instead...I'm including the description from the menu and a picture of the bare cheesecake loaf I received with no toppings (I took the picture after my husband took a bite). I'm actually most disappointed about this since I was hoping it would be the part of the meal to make up for the mediocrity of everything else. "Vanilla bean brown butter with candied pecans and soft whipped cream" Honestly I tried to be optimistic but it was overall not the experience I was hoping for. Especially for a $200 bill.

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    17 South - Upstairs Dining Room, highly recommend eating up stairs if available

    Upstairs Dining Room, highly recommend eating up stairs if available

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    La Riv Kitchen & Bar - Polenta

    La Riv Kitchen & Bar

    4.0(244 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    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!!

    Upscale Italian dining which is a rare find in Temple/Belton. Almost the same as their location in…read moreGeorgetown, a bit smaller. Easy parking off West Adams. Service was nice and attentive. The food was fabulous. Highly recommend the ravioli which is made fresh in house. We added salmon to the ravioli order. Salmon was a nice thick cut and not overcooked. Polenta was creamy and savory. The pizza is rustic style and such a treat. I was surprised the Caesar salad didn't come with anchovies as most upscale restaurants serve it like this. I did not care for the spice on the broccolini - I was not expecting it. The broccolini has a beautiful smoky charred flavor with pine nuts and they put some sort of spicy chili oil on it that I found distracting. Great wine list and cocktails but I wish they could expand their wine by the glass menu. Hopefully they offer a rotating seasonal menu because it seems they keep the menu pretty tight, which is ok with me as long as they change it up a couple times a year.

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    Inside

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    Pizza Carne

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    OakFire Pizza And Brewing - Pepperoni Mushroom Pizza With Basil

    OakFire Pizza And Brewing

    4.4(105 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I've been here before but need to shout these folks out! It was my birthday and I met my cousin for…read morea late lunch. We had a small trouble with our food. We told our waitress and her response was "oh no! I'm sorry, let me get the manager because she'll want to talk to you. She's just downstairs." The manager showed up and after a brief description of the issue, apologized and took that food off our bill. We felt sincerely cared. To add to their sweetness, we always forget to take pictures. A separate waitress took great photos for us....and happily greeted us when my cousin returned to grab her purse she left behind 15 minutes later. The pizza was good...very good, but the people make it taste the best! We're coming back! Thank you Oak Fire!

    I was inspired to go to OakFire after my friend told me it is her go-to date spot. The pizza was…read morefantastic. The vibes were great, and even though we came on a busy Saturday night, we didn't have to wait for a table. It's a nice romantic atmosphere, but there were also plenty of families with kids there as well. We got the OakFire Street Taco pizza, and it was amazing. I love trying unique pizzas, and this was one of the very few that stood out to us on the menu. The two of us shared a 20 inch pizza and finished it all. This was with a man who eats a lot, so I would probably normally get the smaller pizza. They have a selection of beer and wine as well as a few prosecco beverages, mimosas, and wine spritzers on a back page of the menu. I got the strawberry fields prosecco, and it was a tasty and sweet drink. My date got the Creek Don't Rise Lager and Lagersaurus Tex, which he enjoyed as a beer drinker.

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    OakFire Pizza And Brewing - The Kickin Chickin pizza

    The Kickin Chickin pizza

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    Pastarico - italian - Updated May 2026

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