Last-minute birthday plans led us to Bellini's Italian Restaurant and honestly... it worked out…read morebetter than expected. Big group, short notice--but they handled it like pros. Service stayed smooth, attentive, and never felt chaotic. The place itself is a whole vibe--decor everywhere you look, all the way up to the ceiling... extra, but in a fun, charming way. The live piano singer? Top tier. Set the mood *and* came over to lead the birthday song when dessert dropped--can't lie, that was a moment. Especially my impromptu solo. Also, don't overlook the complimentary starters. Fresh salad, and that huge bread roll with olive oil? Yeah... that barely stood a chance. Love the meatballs/ fried mozzarella were HUGE !! Now, slight plot twist: I ordered a prosecco that never made its grand entrance--but somehow my water glass stayed on VIP refill status all night. Balance, I guess. Last-minute plan turned into a solid celebration. Would absolutely run it back. **Rating: 4 stars**

Oh wow oh wow oh wow! I don't even know where to begin--Bellini's Italian Café completely exceeded…read moreevery expectation I had. This was, hands down, the most amazing Italian restaurant I've ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere pulls you in. It's romantic, intimate, and perfectly set with low lighting and candlelight that gives the whole space a warm, dreamy glow. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip your wine, and actually enjoy every moment. And then there's the live music... absolutely beautiful. The gentleman performing had such a smooth, captivating voice that just elevated the entire experience. It wasn't too loud or overpowering--just the perfect backdrop to an already incredible night. Now let's talk about the food... mouthwatering doesn't even begin to cover it. Every bite was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can taste the authenticity and passion in every dish. If you're looking for a place for date night, a special occasion, or just a night where you want to feel a little extra... this is it. I will absolutely be coming back.

So yummy. Get the Australian Rack of lamb. It's delicious. The service is excellent. We also had…read morethe fish which was wonderful. Sorry pics aren't so great. Dove in before taking.

I absolutely love this place. I've been out of the state for two months and getting back today…read more This is the first place I went to eat. It's that good. Had the fried chicken livers, they were absolutely sublime. Definitely will order those again.

Moussaka was the best I've had in some time: perfectly executed…read more Slow service and stark dining room was unexpected.

Stopped here after a Doctor's appointment for a late lunch. Heck it was so late it may have been…read morecalled an early dinner. Anyway, the spot was in a very popular area and the parking lot was very full. In fact plenty of people enjoying this time of day in the restaurant with us. Maybe we need to have a new "brunch" name for the time between lunch and dinner. Dunch just doesn't have that right ring to it. Lunner just makes me sound like I'm a loser. Ok, late lunch it is. Anyway, Greek restaurant and in a hurry to order (ok my stomach was a bit hangry as long as I'm searching for new terms) so I threw it out there: gyro sandwich with fries. How can a Greek restaurant fail that? And they didn't! My ego screamed at me for being a rube and ordering that in this nice of a restaurant, but once I started dining my stomach told everyone to shut the heck up. It was VERY tasty. Tasty fries too. I would definitely go again for a gyro but I also might grow up next time and try something a bit more refined. You do you, I enjoyed it!

I thought the food here was good. I had the penne Al Forno and my wife had the apple pecan salad…read more We also got an order of the cheese bread and the tiramisu for dessert. I would definitely eat here again. The service was good and the ambiance was alright. It's a smaller restaurant.

Colossal disappointment! Amores was my standard go-to for veal parm. Haven't been there since it…read morewas sold to a new owner. Tonight will be my very last time to eat at Amores Italian in Snyder Plaza The decor of all the Mona Lisa's are gone. Instead, the cheapest art glass I've ever seen adorns the walls. The service was actually terrible. My second glass of water finally arrived about 10 minutes after I had finished eating. I ordered a pizza as an appetizer. It was delivered to my table a few minutes after they served the entrees. Hamburger pizza. Next to no flavor. Wasn't greasy but looked and felt wet. My veal parm was so salty, I could not eat it. Like they actually forgot the sequence and salted my food 3 times. Salt is not healthy. The eggplant parm was tough. So ambiance- meh; Service C-; food D at best. Not joking, possibly the worst restaurant dinner I've had. A McD hamburger and fries would have made more sense. Goodbye Amores. And no, I didn't complain to the manager. 3/4 of all the food left on our plates might be a clue and I didn't want the aggravation. My advice. Pick literally any other restaurant, it will be better.

We used to go to Momo's when it was in the Quadrangle. SO glad I have found them again at Preston…read moreand Forest! Went there for brunch on Sunday and the Crepes Luciana were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! Service was wonderful as always...we will be back!

Had Momo's Pasta for lunch and it was delicious! Had the Bruschetta for an appetizer. The bread…read morewas just outta the oven. So tender and crispy. Had the Conchiglie Modo Mio for my entree. Noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was solid. It came w flatbread, olive oil and balsamic. Waitstaff was attentive, professional and pleasant. Will definitely return.

We went here for our second wedding anniversary while visiting Dallas…read more The food was four stars alone but the staff and ambiance made this a five star experience. We felt so special and well taken care of and were able to enjoy our meal in a relaxed manner. None of the staff had name tags otherwise I would name them all. The lady at the hostess station was very welcoming and wished us a happy anniversary as soon as we stepped in the door and again as we were leaving. The male waiter (I believe he was gay) was super friendly and stopped by our table to compliment my tattoos. Our waiter was an older Italian gentleman who was very attentive and went out of his way to explain the menu and make sure we had everything we needed. The male bartender stopped by our table personally to ask how I liked my espresso martini (which was hands down one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had). The fresh bread was yummy and the Cesar salads were very fresh and had homemade croutons. My lobster bisque was so good, creamy, and full of flavor. My husband got the meatball appetizer which was almost an entree in and of itself as it came with pasta too. The meatballs were definitely homemade and were full of flavor but were super crumbly and kept falling apart. My lasagna was amazing and my husband said the beef ravioli was good too. We were totally stuffed after our entrees but the wait staff brought out a complimentary piece of bread pudding that was served with vanilla ice-cream, caramel sauce and fresh strawberries to celebrate or anniversary. It was some of the best bread pudding I've had. We then got cannoli and tiramisu to go which we enjoyed the next day. When we opened the to go containers we were pleasantly surprised to see that great effort had been put into the presentation of even the to go desserts. I'm a big believer that you eat with your eyes first and that was a great treat the next day. The cannolis were large and had amazing flavor and my husband said his tiramisu was very good as well. We hope to be back the next time we are in town.

What a wonderful spot for an evening out! We were personally waited on by the owner, Adelmo, which…read moremade the experience even more special. The food was outstanding, my spouse raved about the beef ravioli with Jimmy's sausage, the rigatoni bolognese was rich and savory, and our son said the chicken fettuccine Alfredo was the best he's ever had. Truly a chef's kiss from start to finish.

This place quickly became our go to restaurant! I love absolutely everything about it! Valet is…read moregreat and the attendant is super kind and efficient even though he is working by himself! Bartender is amazing and makes drinks just the way you like it! Every single member of the team is outstanding! And let me tell you about food! Delicious!!! We have tried multiple positions on their menu and everything was spectacular! I do not like raw meat even if it's a little bit so I ordered my beef medallions well done and the server was so kind in explaining that I might be dissatisfied but when I explained to him my preference my beef was cooked just the way I like it! They do have live music as well and the whole place feels extremely authentic Highly recommend!

My entire family was in town for Easter and we are true Italians from New York, so of course pasta…read morehas to be on the menu for one of our nights out. We decided to come to Avanti based on the photos and the amount of reviews. The ambience was fantastic. My nephew said he felt like he was on vacation. It was fun and lively. The decor was perfect - almost old style Italian. The live entertainment was a guy playing the classic guitar and he was super. The food was not bad at all. So you have to understand that no one cooks as good as I do or my sister; the food coming out of our kitchens is what we grew up with. That's why most of the time we do not go out for Italian food, but with that in mind, for this place, the food was good. So now for my recommendations: bread should come with the meal complementary PERIOD! When the bill came we were shocked to see we were charged for 2 orders of bread. Yes the bread was elevated- a very delicious garlic type of bread with some Parmesan melted on top but that's not what we wanted. We wanted basic bread that you sop up all the sauce with. All the waiter said was "bred for the table?", so we were not expecting the garlic bread. But if you do order it from the starter section, I will say it was fantastic. Also, please carefully read the menu; many items that usually come with your entrée appear to be à la carte, for example we were charged over 80 bucks for six salads. Apparently they did not come with the entrée, however, when the waiter came around to take our orders, we gave the entrée name and then he asked "super or salad?". That would lead one to believe that that came with the meal, but apparently it did not. Also, when we ordered the calamari appetizer, he brought two orders. We found this out when the bill came. For a party of six, we had four cocktails, one iced tea and one water, six entrées plus the bread we had to pay for and six salads. We did NOT order coffee, after dinner drinks, extra wine or dessert. The bill was over $500. The waiter had added a 22% tip. Yes I understand for large parties tip gets automatically added, on but he was not worth 22% and now I am gonna get into that. My brother-in-law was the designated driver. He was not drinking. He had his whole family in his vehicle so no, he did not want to get into an accident. He ordered an iced tea half sweet the waiter gave him a difficult time mostly because he didn't order a cocktail and it became embarrassing. So overall ambience five stars; Food three and a half stars ; Service three stars-I don't like having to pay 22% gratuity for a smart mouth.

Cute and intimate…read more Food 5/5: I got the trio/tour? Forgot the name but I love how they have that for indecisive people like me lol. I got to try 3 different pastas. Service 5/5: our waiter took good care of us. It wasn't as packed which was nice so they were attentive Ambiance: we made reservations which was nice. I don't know if it's first come first serve or not since we saw a couple people get turned out. Either way making reservations is always better! Parking: it's located on the street of Lowerville. If you've never been to that neighborhood, it's like a street filled with restaurants and stores. There might be street parking but your best bet is the parking lots.

We didn't plan on eating here. Years ago our family would drive to Occidental and eat in one of the…read morefamily style restaurants. If there were any still doing that, we couldn't find them. So instead we ate at Nero's. We got a combination of classic Italian dishes, as well as more American food. All of it was between good and excellent. The minestrone was especially delicious. We took some back to the hotel with us, and our 12 and 14 year olds literally got in a fist fight over it. Service was pretty good. No complaints. I wasn't very impressed by the ambiance. It just didn't feel right. Not sure why.