We've passed this place year after year without going in, and boy were we missing out! It's not big by any means, but very cozy. The kitchen is out in the open and it"s neat to see all the hard work they put into their dishes. I ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce was the best sauce I've ever had in my life. I was sopping it up with the last piece of bread we got. The ravioli was also cooked to perfection- not too hard or soft. The house salad was really fresh and the vinagarette dressing was tasty as well. Took a piece of the lemon cake to go, and it was also extremely delicious. My husband got chicken parm, and shrimp cocktail, nd he loved both. The portion was huge! All of the portions were huge and you definitely get a great sized meal for the price (the pasta meals come with salads, by the way!) It was super busy and more and more people were lined up for tables, so hopefully we can come by one More time on our trip if it's not too busy! I can see why people wait to eat, because it's 100% worth it! This is now a staple on our Geneva trips for sure. read more

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The people working in the restaurant were just flat out rude. My boyfriend and I went in to place a togo order tonight and were met with attitude from both the lady cooking and the lady working the register. We were told that they were behind and would not be able to fulfill the order until 7:45 pm. When we tried to place the togo order for 7:45 the people working told us that they weren't taking togo orders anymore. The restaurant seems to be unorganized and extremely terrible with customer service. Between the rude employees and the inconsistency i could care less to go back to this place, the food isn't worth the miserable people working there. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in it is like friends, everyone looks at you because the seating area is so small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But don't let that stop you from staying. You can watch the chef fix your fresh pasta dish and have some good wine while you wait. We both had a delicious meal here. Don't forget to order the bread, yummy! Giving a 4 rating only because wait staff was not friendly read more

First and foremost, the pasta is NOT homemade......at least the spaghetti and fettuccini are not, they come from a box...the other pastas on the menu, I did not try so I do not know. Considering the size of the place I find it hard to believe that they have the capabilities nor the room to make any homemade pasta there, unless it made offsite. Second - no bread or water is complimentary, you read that right, you have to pay for water and bread if you would like it with you meal. No drinks are complimentary. When we said we would split a water the waitress gave us a very nasty look. A very small glass (maybe 3 ounce) of local Geneva wine was $10. Third - the prices are exorbitant. $28 for chicken parmesan.$20 for fettuccini (if you want chicken chunks of chicken, not a whole breast)) with it it is another $9.) Spaghetti is $18, but if you want 2 meatballs it is another $8, that is correct $4 for one meatball and you cannot order one, you MUST buy 2. dinners do, however, come with a small salad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fourth - cleanliness is not a priority here. Not the cleanest tables nor floor, and do NOT go to the restroom and see what is behind the curtain....oh my god![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] one restroom, with 2 stalls....one stall labeled for men, and one stall labeled for women....you read that correctly also...one room, 2 toilets.......my my my. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is extremely over-crowded, the couple next to us were less than 3 feet away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finally - the food was good, but not THAT good: for 2 meals with one water and one glass of wine + tip it was $77.....needless to say we will never go back, much cleaner and better places to eat in GOTL for a lot less money that are just as good, if nor better.....and, i do not know how it is legal, they add a 3.5 % surcharge to your bill for eating in the place and not getting your food to go. read more

The service was excellent!! This restaurant is a hidden gem!!! Everyone should go! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is small so you need to arrive when they open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We were seated as we walked in. The service was very quick. However some things I noticed, there's a sign stating parties of 5 or more can only do one check which I thought was very strange. There's also a 3.5% dine in fee which I found weird. We got our food fairly quick which was hot and pretty good to say the least. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance used to look so much more appealing and had character, but now it's just pretty boring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Total was around $140 (on one check ofc) so not awfully priced but just the food was quite pricey (some of it at least) Overall it was fine those rules just struck me strange. Would potentially go back? read more

Not good and overpriced. They even charged us for the sauce alfredo in the pasta without telling us! 1 star more because the waitress was nice read more

We've been coming to GOTL since forever and this was the first time we tried Piero's. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a party of 9 over Memorial Day weekend and they were able to accommodate us with two tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We loved watching the chef prepare our meals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back soon! read more

Amazing food and great atmosphere! Loved seeing the upgrades, especially the air conditioning, dinnerware and willingness to accept credit cards. The food was excellent and staff was exceptional. I don't have a picture but the mussels were also delicious, if it was acceptable to drink out of the bowl, I would have. read more

Piero's Pasta House - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Ohio

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They charge for bottled water, won't give you a glass. Pasta with broccoli was just ok. I like fresh garlic not bottled garlic. Too many other choices that are good to return. read more

I am not apt to write reviews, but I hope to save someone else a disappointing experience My daughter and I'd spent the day in Cleveland and were looking to check out the lake and find a quiet place to eat before driving back. The service was fine, but the food was poor. We had 2 different pasta dishes, neither was fresh or flavorful. The creamy pesto dish was more cream than pesto and too thin. My garlic evo pasta tasted poorly and contained jarred garlic, not fresh. The food was just too poor for the price of the meal. read more

Must go place. Joe the owner and staff are awesome. The food is awesome. I can't remember the name of the dish. But it was a sausage with Alfredo it's amazing. Must go. read more

Piero's Pasta House - This place is a gem. Joe the owner is awesome. He made this dish with sausage Alfredo noodles. It's amazing. If your in Geneva stop in - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Ohio

Fantastic food, wonderful service! We had the penne alla vodka sauce with sausage and the mushroom ravioli. Delish! Thank you Joe! Looking forward to my next visit back home! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Haven't been there in years, but the place has been updated and the menu is much better![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was really good... service too! Definitely will return. read more

Some of the best Italian cuisine around. Fresh and authentic, all love goes into the food, And you will taste it! Last time I visited, food was being served on plastic plates and the tables are seated quite close together. No issues. It's amazing. The chicken Alfredo is creamy and fresh, the sauce consistency is perfect. Spaghetti and meatballs is cooked to perfection with a marinara on the sweeter side. I've tried to order chiken parmesan 3 times, but it's been sold out everytime. From what I've heard, it's the best chicken parmesan. Absolutely love this place and wish it was open year round. Definitely give it a try. They stop sitting customers 15 mins before closing time, so keep that in mind, if you're driving in from a distance, call for a reservation. read more

Great service despite being absolutely slammed and the food was AWESOME! Super tiny and had to wait over an hour to get in, but well worth it! My wife had the Alla Pierro and it was absolutely amazing! And the desserts...Creme Brulee and Lemon Truffle...oh my. read more

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Our 5 meals were excellent. Our Waitress was also very personable and very attentive. Their sauce was very good as was their pasta dishes. Chicken Parm, Spaghetti with meatballs, Basil pesto sauce with pasta, the salads were all excellent. Definitely would recommend Piero's. read more

I'm shocked at the high reviews this place gets. From the fishy smell as you walk in the door, to the tables so close you can hear everyone else's conversations to the decent but not decadent food, we weren't so impressed. read more

Surprisingly good. Very small inside but intimate. We had Lobster ravioli, sausage and pasta in vodka sauce, and chicken Parmesan. All very good and reasonably priced read more

They were packed on Sunday night but they were awesome and the service was great. It's fun watching the staff interact with each other and the food is phenomenal. read more

I've had spaghetti out of the can that was 10Xs better! id rather go anywhere else even if it cost more

Put phone number in to wait for table they said hour/hour and half. Went back to check on waiting after a hour they said they tried to call with no answer so they took us off the list with still a half hour waiting left per what we were told! read more

Went to Geneva on the lake today and had dinner at Piero's, this place was fucking fantastic, Mary and I had spinach and cheese ravioli in the red sauce with basil. I love how Joe cooks all the meals in front of you and he is so personable. This is our new weekend dinner place. IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD and a fantastic dinner this is where you want to be. Joe will see us every week. read more

This food is AMAZING! We placed an order to-go. It was ready in about 15 minutes. The food is cooked right out in the open. I like that. You never really know what is happening behind closed doors. We will be returning on our next visit! This place is the bomb. BTW: There are comments on the web that they are cash only. That is no longer true. read more

With all the hype about this place on yelp maybe I went into this with too high of expectations. I was truly disappointed with my experience here. Walking in, this space is tiny. The kitchen is open and to your left. The menu is above the cook. You can choose from a few different types of pastas, a few proteins, and a few sauces. With pasta in the name I'd expect fresh pasta. Hell, even reading other reviews they speak of fresh pasta. Well I asked, and I was told they simply don't have the time to make their pasta fresh so it's sourced. I should have walked then and there. Alas, based on previous reviews I decided to stay and give it a shot. We sat in the far corner, next to a fan, hoping to not sweat to death. That didn't happen. It had to of been over 90* inside. I was miserable. I actually had to get up and go outside twice to get some air. It must have been 20* cooler outside! To the owner, shame on you. The prices you want to charge and you can't even see to your guests comfort? The food was also a letdown. I honestly think I've made better pasta at home using fresh pasta from a grocery store and canned sauce. My pasta was slightly undercooked. The sauce was pretty bland. The veal meatballs however were very good. Tender and tasty. The muscles were also in a nice light sauce that we both enjoyed. It's just a shame that the only thing I could think about was how hot and stuffy it was inside. I couldn't even begin to really enjoy my time here. read more

Piero's Pasta House - Mushroom pene with veal meatballs. - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Ohio

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Slap yo momma hood food. Personable. No microwaves fresh and delicious. But don't slap your momma. Come here for the chicken parmigiana

We stopped by on our way through from Chicago to New Jersey. It is a casual quaint hole in the wall restaurant that wouldn't stand out if not suggested to us by a local shop owner. While the food is the typical delicious Italian we are used to in Northern New Jersey the experience is made special with several other aspects. The weight staff is friendly and helpful while the food is prepared right in front of you. The kitchen; like a pizza place, is located along the side of dining area completely open for all diners to watch! This creates a comfortable and mouth watering experience for everyone. Absolutely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

Piero's Pasta House - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Ohio

WOW! All the dishes are made fresh to order! Ingredients fresh and servings large! I had one of the daily specials, Penne with Asparagus, Sun dried tomatoes in a fresh Garlic +OVOO. My wife had the fresh spinach Ravioli in a Garlic cream sauce . The atmosphere reminds me of some of the restaurants I've eaten in in Italy, small, quant personal. The food literally comes out of the chef's skillet on to your plat and placed on your table! HOT AND FRESH! read more

This place was charming, the service was super friendly, and the food was amazing! A great find!!

Amazing food and amazing service! Large portions. Authentic Italian food prepared by an Italian chef. You can tell that everything is scratch made and a lot of time went into each recipe. The chef walked around talking with tables ensuring their satisfaction. Chef makes you feel you're eating in his home--very inviting. The ambiance is quaint with knick knacks scattered on the walls. read more

My favorite Italian restaurant ever. Must try dishes include A la Piero, a perfect pasta dish with a creamy sauce and Aurora Ravioli, a creamy red sauce poured over delicious fresh raviolis. read more

Piero's is an average Italian restaurant that doesn't blow you away but will churn out a decent meal in a pinch. I've been a few times and each time the menu enticed me but the final product just let me down. I've had the lobster ravioli and it is not awful; it's just not even close to one of the best Italian dishes I've ever had. There are definitely a few other local Italian options that I would go to before Piero's. read more

Piero's is run by Gian Piero, a native Italian who can, at first glance, seem a little gruff and more than a little intimidating. Get to know him a bit and you'll discover he's a charming fellow with an interesting tale to tell about how he landed in a small resort town in eastern Ohio. Putting aside personalities, the food is excellent. Piero cooks it (mostly) by himself in a kitchen that's so close to the dining room it seems like an integral part of it. His pasta is tasty and always cooked to perfection. The sauces are flavorful and become part of, but don't overpower, the pasta. He does some very nice seafood dishes, depending on what's fresh. Seafood is usually grilled. Keep in mind this is a casual restaurant. It can be close quarters. It can be a little hot. But it's well worth the stop, and coming from Pittsburgh (2.5 hours away), this is a must stop for us. A couple of words to the wise: (1) it gets crowded and you may have to wait outside if you come during prime time on a weekend; (2) the restaurant closes at 9:00 p.m. usually, and may close earlier if they're not busy, so keep that in mind when deciding when to show up. read more

This pasta was homemade and very fresh. The sauces were amazing! Some of the best Italian food I've ever eaten! My husband comes from a very large Italian family and I am a custom to having a really great Italian food! read more

What an amazing experience! We had a party of 9 ladies and our wait was not even remotely as long as we thought it would be! Service was amazing, food was PHENOMENAL! Our group had the sweet red wine- delicious! I got the Penne Alla Vodka and the others got the Cream Sauce Alla Piero and the Lobster Ravioli. No one had a bad thing to say about any of the food- it was all delicious! We all were stuffed and went home with leftovers. The owner, Piero, was such a sweet man! He even made our table extra cream sauce would definitely recommend this restaurant!!! read more

Piero's Pasta House - Italian Near Me - Geneva, Ohio

We discovered this place about 20 years ago. We had a summer tradition of a family day trip to GOTL and the mission was to find a decent restaurant for dinner. Nothing in GOTL is fancy. Eddies is No 1 and we refer to it as "swat the flies while you eat" lol. We had tried every restaurant and are so happy we finally found Pieros Pasta House. It's not fancy, but Cindy and JP have done the best they can to make what they have to work with homey. Close your eyes and imagine an Italian garden; listen to the Italian music in the background. True, there's no AC, but remember where you are: GOTL. The menu is written on the wall, you can watch your meal being prepared, and the pasta is prepared the way it should be: al dente with the proper amount of seasoning. Over the past 20 years we have probably tried everything on the menu and have never had a bad meal. If you are looking for fine dining, overcooked pasta or a chain restaurant atmosphere, then this is not the place for you. Pieros Pasta House is a hole in the wall, hidden gem with gourmet quality food. Order a bottle of wine, relax while you start out with mussels, watch the action at the stove and use your imagination to go back to a simpler time. Yummmm. read more

ADA non compliant. The restaurant blatantly disrespectful to my son in a wheelchair. Tried to refuse him entry but had no choice due to law. Once inside, they refused most basic services. No drink but water, took our dinner right from us before we were done. Never acknowledged my son. Served the table next to us over us, by this I mean reached over us multiple times with food and dirty plates. Owners dog runs loose by food prep area. Yuk! read more

Service was horrible. After being seated and sitting there for 20 minutes and no one even acknowledging us, we walked out! Plus it wasn't even busy. We walked down to GOTL Brewing Co. - food and service were awesome! GOTL Brewing Co. ROCKS! read more

What a cute little Italian restaurant! Wonderful service, actually had three separate employees wait on me! Loved the meatballs and bread.

My fiance & I didn't realize that all decent restauarnts closed at 9:00 on Saturday night while visiting Geneva on the Lake, OH. It was also pouring rain. We tried to eat at The Lake House but they turned us away at 8:50pm. We figured we would have to just grab a pizza at Zeppe's when we noticed the lights still on at Piero's. We parked & ran in looking like drowned rats. They explained that they were closing, but when they saw our disappointment, they invited us in. We were very appreciative of their generosity. Our very warm and friendly waitress expalned that they would only be able to offer us raviloli as everything at Piero's was made from scratch. We ordered salads & Lobster Ravioli. Both were absolutely delicious! The prices were reasonable to taking into consideration that all of the dishes were prepared from scratch. This restaurant was very quaint. All of the staff were extremely friendly and accomodating. I would and will recommend this restaurant highly to all! read more