We decided to try Pignetti's for my boyfriend's 60th birthday. What a great meal we had! I got the Triple Delight pasta dish. The sauce was creamy and a nice change from a traditional marinara. My boyfriend got the cod with a Thai coconut curry sauce. Both dishes were delicious. We also got the pumpkin soup which was delicious although we didn't really think it tasted a lot like pumpkin. For dessert, my boyfriend got a piece of almond jamocha cake. It was amazing! The service was very good. We will definitely come back here. Lovely evening. read more

Pignetti's - A special birthday dinner at Pignetti's. - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Great food! Best carrot cake ever! Wine club is amazing! Go for lunch for less pricey selection!

First of all dining reviews should not dictate where to eat or not to eat, but should provide a chronology of gastric experiences. Pignetti's hit the mark! Nice casual dining, wonderful wait staff (ask for Amanda) and the food and wine were fabulous!!! My experience: Walking in the door and overwhelmed by the wine selection. Not a wine aficionado? No worries the staff there will provide you with the exact match that your pallet is screaming for:) Wine: To my liking it was a bottle of PINOT GRIGIO I.G.T. DELLE VENEZIE (Straw yellow in colour. Light and delicate on the nose, characterised by a subtle elegant floral nuance followed by hints of golden delicious apples and distinctive vegetal notes. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate faithfully reflects the nose, being tangy and satisfying, while at the same time simple and exceedingly enjoyable!!!) Appetizer: We chose the LUMP CRAB AVOCADO BRUSCHETTA (Avocado, lump crab meat, hearts of palm, bruschetta, Texican goat cheese, cilantro, lime and avocado drizzle $11). ARE YOU KIDDING? I could have stopped there and went straight to heaven ( I wish). No seriously the flavors, we're famously matched! Entree: ORANGE ROUGHY (Baked in parchment paper with lump crabmeat & scallops, and risotto $24). Get this, and I like to dine, they had Orange Roughy on the menu. Big deal you might say, try Googling Orange Roughy on any menu in the world. God luck, you are going to be hard pressed to find it, but Pignetti's has it!!!! Great job chef! Desert: Who had room for desert? But I am sure it would have been as excellent as the rest of the experience. Final review: Go there and make up your own mind. Be courteous, gracious and hungry! I truly enjoyed this dining experience and WILL be back!! Thanks Pignetti's!!! read more

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I was in town for a few days on business and was with a large group. I think the total head count was 18. We all arrived close to the same time, the table was already set and waiting. The place was very busy and it seemed to still be somewhat early. The staff seemed to have everything under control. Drinks, appetizers and salads all out quickly. Entrees followed soon. I was pleasantly surprised to see them actually deliver 18 entrees at once. Okay one did have to wait about a minute longer than the other 17, but I'm going to call it close enough. I had the lobster ravioli. It was fantastic. I know, Temple is a long way from the ocean. It was worth the risk! I'm not sure when I will be back in Temple, but be assured, I will definitely be back. Great job everyone! read more

Pignetti's - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Visiting from California and stumbled upon this place. All I can say is WOW. The food was really really good, and the service was a ten out of a ten. The ambiance is relaxing, I was really blown away by this place. I would highly recommend, and whenever I'm back in Temple, I'm coming back for sure. read more

Staple in the city of Temple. Probably one of the best if not the best restaurant in Temple. Homemade balsamic vinegar. Service was excellent. Everything was fresh and very tastey. If you're a foodie this place is a must. read more

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We didn't plan on going to this restaurant but when we passed by it we had to check it out. The food was WOW OMG! It was SO good. I love the atmosphere. Awesome for a romantic date! Definitely would go back again! read more

Pignetti's - Grilled Ribeye and Jalapeno Tilapia - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

There was a roach in our drink and all they offered us was a free dessert. Didn't even get an apology, just looked at it like it wasnt a big deal pretty much read more

Pricey Restaurant, very busy during dinner time. Reservations are recommended. The olive oil & bread they serve are delicious. We both ordered fish dishes which were just okay, but I'm from the West Coast where fish is fresh. We were more impressed with just the olive oil & bread, which probably convince us to come back next time to try pasta dishes. Our server sorta of forgot about us or probably over whelmed with other customers. In fact, all the servers were really busy and hustling around. It's crowded with the seating arrangements. Only 4 stars because our server forgot about us. read more

When we arrived we were waiting for at least an acknowledgment that we were there, the hostess seemed lost or overwhelmed and lacking of social skills required for the job. Place was messy with wine boxes all over, which could cause someone to trip over them. I ordered the coconut curry scallops and my boyfriend ordered the clams linguine the the were both very bland and almost tasteless. Waitress was excellent though. Theresa offered great service. Not sure if I ever be back. read more

Excellent food and service, a great spot to grab some tasty Italian food in Temple! Lots of characters in the venue, give them a try if your in town. read more

What's not to love about Italian food! Here it's always excellently prepared, pasta is always perfect, and their tomato sauce is perfectly spiced and delicious! read more

Amazing place just wish it had a more open layout for additional space between tables.

All in all, it was very disappointing. The incredible number of wine cases cluttering the entry is ridiculous and should be rectified. It is a bad first impression. At least half of our orders did not meet expectations that pignetti's itself set on our many previous visits. The other half was ok. Restaurant was less clean, very cramped and bathrooms were a mess. Our reservation was at 6pm and we got out of there at 8:30. WAIT STAFF WAS GREAT but food and atmosphere has seriously degraded. Will not consider a return for quite a while. read more

My boyfriend is visiting his dad in the hospital so I ventured off to downtown Temple and I was SO late to the lunch special but they went ahead and served it to me anyways :) food is delicious! Staff was so nice and the artwork on the walls is phenomenal read more

Pignetti's - Fettuccine, spinach, chicken, and yummy mushroom - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

We went tonight for the first time. We ordered off the Valentines menu. $60 per person which is completely fine however.. the Cesar salad was literally child sized and not impressive at all... Mexican cheese blend cheese not Parmesan and ranch rye dressing not Cesar.....The lobster ravioli consisted of 5 raviolis ... and then you were offered a piece of cake ... for $60. I'll pay $60+ all day long for a great meal.... this wasn't even close to worth it. I will never go back...much bette Italian restaurants around. Disappointing. read more

This was our first time at this restaurant and we had a good experience. The food was really good and the service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was a little on the pricey side but I'm still giving 5 stars for the food, service and overall feel of the restaurant. read more

1st time coming to this establishment and I cannot wait to return! Teresa was our server and she was polite and phenomenal! the food was OUTSTANDING! Best 1st experience ever! Definitely worth the 5 hour drive here! read more

I wish I had enjoyed it. I'd heard wonderful things about their wine list. It was my birthday. Our table wasn't ready even though we had a reservation and there was nowhere to wait. They put us at a table for 4 when we were 5. I wanted a bottle of wine but the server took the wine list and pushed wine by the glass. The AC must have been out because it was hot and stuffy. I had been looking forward to a great meal with my family for my birthday. We ended up leaving our wine by the glass, had our appetizer boxed up, got our check and cooked at home. Disappointing. The candied bacon and burrata we took home was delicious. read more

Loved the olive oil dip that came with the bread - it had an interesting kick to it. Ambience was good too. I ordered the blackened red snapper and enjoyed it. I generally am not a fan of white sauce but their sauce was flavorful and robust read more

Ordered to go order of the oven Bacon appetizer. One of my favorite items there. Have ordered many times in the past. Today's was so very bad. The garlic was completely raw. The cheese tasted exceedingly better as if it had gone bad. Lastly the " bacon" was changed to large chunks of what I can only describe as pork belly. Sadly not good tonight read more

To be honest, we came to temple for sushi but seen this place and decided to try it instead, and we are so happy we did. I got the steak pizzola and my husband got the meatballs arrabiata. We got our super picky 3 year old the cheese pizza and he ate more than we could have expected. Super impressed with all the dishes. They were cooked perfectly and plated nicely, I also got the moscato di asti wine, it's a dessert wine and was everything I was wanting. The cheesecake at the end may have been to much food after the good size portions, but it was delicious. We had Janet L for our server and she was awesome. We will definitely be back! read more

This place was such a disappointment. The initial appearance was off putting. I'm not sure the boxes of wine lining the floor, gives off the ambiance they were hoping for. The restaurant is old, dingy, and not comfortable. Aside from that, the food was a let down. We went there for brunch. The omelet was subpar at best. It didn't have much flavor and was cold. The French toast was completely inedible. It was already made poorly and soggy and when you add soggy fruit on top, it doesn't make for a good experience. read more

Place was packed on a monday night with a lively but not too lively crowd. Service was very friendly, easy going and efficient. If you're a wine drinker, they've got a surprisingly deep cellar. Food is just ok, not memorable. Had the blackened salmon salad which was wayyy overcooked and doused in a very oily & overpowering vinaigrette. Chicken parm was charred black on half the boneless breast & the Fettucine Pignetti was a heavy gut bomb. However, you're in Temple so decent dining options are scarce and Pignetti's was ok. read more

Great food definitely recommend.they brought a great atmosphere and the customer service was amazing gave a great tip

Picture yourself at an italian tea party in a downtown building with the perfect amount of natural light. Now imagine it is iced tea and alongside said tea is fresh homemade divine pasta. That is Pignetti's. Delightful service. Nice lovely space. Pasta that is perfect. I got the Beef Tortellini and man oh man it was good. They garnished the dish with pancetta a creamy garlic sauce and mushrooms. Talk about heavenly. This is a great lunch spot with friends or even a romantic date night for you and your partner. The wait staff is prompt and nice. I love their oil and bread app too. It has more zing and zang then normal italian spots. read more

Pignetti's - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Came in with my wife to reminisce where we use to hang out before we began dating. Use to frequent the one at Killeen mall on Wednesdays when they had their happy hour special, good times. This was the first time at this location, loved the staff, the location is a bit sketchy at night with more then a few homeless men around and a back alley. The interior of the restaurant is quaint but the food was sub par at best. There was a German roach that was crawling around the beam we were sitting at. We didn't make it a big deal and finished our meal. Won't be back unless it's to reminisce at a much later date. Side note. There is a processing fee if you use a credit card and be careful if the wait staff asks if you want a soup or salad those may or may not come with the meal. Ours did not unfortunately. read more

Great and caring service. Lobster ravioli super tasty. A wide selection of wine with waiters who are willing to give suggestions and offer samples. Downfall, Mac and cheese with double cut porkchop was salty. But would recommend for a nice dinner. read more

Love this place! Drive up from Conroe to eat here! Sabrina is a one of the best servers ever!!!!

We went to Pignetti to celebrate a birthday and the service was incredible and our waitress (Kat) was so friendly and accommodating! Kat made the whole experience just a little more special!! Of course the food was delicious, it always is at Pignett's -- thanks! read more

Okay here is the deal. First and foremost Pignetti's should be recognized for having been around almost 15 years in Temple, TX. That is a great thing, and shows you their lasting power. Any place could get stale and slip over time that passes like that, however that is not the case with Pignetti's. My wife and I live in Waco, and after today we will be making the easy 30-40 minutes drive regularly to dine and drink here. When we were seated for a late lunch (about 1:30pm) we were one of three other tables in the whole restaurant being serviced. We sad and began immediately diving into their food menu, and then I asked to see the wine menu as I had heard about it from a client who visits the wine shop where I work. Sure enough the wine list came, and it is extensive! They have just about everything you could want, and from just about everywhere. Sure they have a lot of the big houses from California, France, Italy, and some Spain, but if you'll look closer you will see that there are absolute hidden gems in this wine list. After inspecting it for a couple minutes I asked to speak with the person who curated the list, because I wanted to thank them for assembling such a noteworthy wine list (this is surprisingly a very difficult thing to do, and to find). The waitress told me that it was the owner Clint who chooses all of the wines, and that she would send him over. Clint came by the table, and I thanked him for building such a great list. I also pointed out some of my favorite gems that I had found, and asked how in the world he had found these wineries. He launched into his traveling experiences, and I immediately knew that this was someone who had a passion for wine and seeking out the best. As a restaurant owner he has to carry the big labels to appease the masses, but he didn't let the mainstream demands of the wine world crush his passion to bring out the other players who are hidden and exciting. After about 15 minutes of talking with Clint he wished us well, and then we returned to making our decisions. I was giddy with excitement as I chose a wine. When it comes to this list you should know that the prices are incredibly reasonable for restaurant pricing, so please don't scoff or cause issue over price. It is clear that Clint has gone the extra mile to be fair and encourage the enjoyment of great wine with great food. If you read enough of my reviews you will soon find I am a wine freak, and a Champagne lover. I am talking the real stuff... Champagne from Champagne, France. Clint has a fantastic choice of Champagnes, and I landed on Geoffroy Rose De Saignee. My wife and I also ordered the Candied Bacon. This is about 4 strips of bacon cut into thirds with, fresh grape tomatoes, artichokes, crispy flat bread, a gouda like cheese, and burrata! Rose Champagne demands one eats copious amounts of pork and decadent foods, and so we obliged and it was simply stunning. Beth (our waitress) also brought us their bread and in-house oil for dipping. It was phenomenal, and truly I wish escargot to be added to it along with some butter and baked to perfection... but I will still overindulge in the oil and bread without the escargot since it is french in style and not Italian. The example is simply so you know it is impeccable! We then ordered the Chicken Parmesan, and the Shrimp Scampi. Both dishes were very good, and we were well fed. The portions are large and seasoned perfectly. I will be honest here and say that the candied bacon appetizer completely stole the show, but I will return for it and seek out its entree counterpart gladly over and over again! Topping off the whole experience once the champagne was opened to my pleasure I noticed it was disgorged July of 2013!! This wine had some great life to it from have four years of relaxation since disgorgment, and only a restaurant dedicated to delivering amazing wines for years and years will have treats like this upon ordering from their wine menu!! Clint came with the bottle grinning and saying, "This is the last of these bottles and for the past couple months I have been staring at it and debating on drinking it or not. It is hard when you get down to the last one to not save it for yourself." I am very glad he did not, and understanding the love affair of wine I asked him to retrieve a glass to share along with us. All in all this was an experience worth the drive, time, effort, money, tears (none for us except joy), and whatever else life is challenging you with. I will be returning to enjoy this wine list and fantastic food for years to come, and it is my hope to be around when they turn 30 years old! This is a must visit, and must eat. Thank you Clint, and thank you to Beth who was a fantastic server. We hope to see you both again very soon, and appreciate your hard work! read more

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Great Food and Service! Perfect for my meeting!Wine selection is the BEST!!Great for large or small events! The team is very customer centric! read more

Pignetti's - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

This was my husband & I's first time visiting yesterday evening and boy will we be back. The table bread and oil was delicious. We began with the crab fondue, yummy & hot. Next we added a house salad to munch on some more, that too was delicious with the balsamic vinaigrette. For our main entrées, I enjoyed the Lobster Ravioli and my husband the Chicken Parmesan. Both absolutely delicious! Dessert we opted for the crème brûlée made with lavender. This was devoured in minutes haha. Enjoyed some glasses of Chianti as well, delish. All around, our anniversary dinner was perfect, we left STUFFED & we will be back. So good! read more

Pignetti's - Crème Brûlée made with lavender. - Italian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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Not that it means much, but this is probably the nicest and most upscale Italian eatery in the central Texas area. There are hits and misses across the menu. Butternut squash ravioli is a hit. Also- why are there no Italian beers at this Italian restaurant? read more

We had New Years Eve dinner at Pignettis last night. We were very disappointed in the $50 new years Eve special! Portions were small, food was not seasoned well and deserts were not good. For $50 they should have added a glass of wine or champagne. We used to go there a lot. Now we will go elsewhere! I would suggest trying the new place around the corner Benny's! read more

I don't give many 5 star reviews, but I would have given this restaurant 6 stars if I could have. We just moved to the area from Missouri and have been trying out different restaurants. We wanted Italian for date night and man did we pick the right place. The have a nice relaxed atmosphere with an extensive wine list. The wait staff was very attentive without being overbearing. My wife had the herb crusted mahi mahi and I had the orange roughy and both dishes had corn risotto. After much debate about which was better my vote goes to the roughy but it was close. The risotto was absolutely amazing. We followed dinner with the Italian Cream cake for dessert and even though I swore I would only eat two bites I finished of the rather large piece of cake. :) We will definitely be back and often. read more

A great place for date night and special occasions. We love the osso buco and the veal.

Excellent as always. We came for a family birthday dinner and everyone's meal was excellent. Salmon Alejandro, triple pasta, pork chops, filet minon and house wine plus New York cheese cake. Yum!! Scott was an excellent server! read more

Fantastic food and service, great atmosphere in a historically renovated downtown building, and comfortably crowded for a Monday night.

Atmosphere and decor is good, it's a romantic like spot. Took my boyfriend here for a birthday & the wine tasting Wednesday special (1 White 3 Reds), apps that come with the deal are one bite samplers but also got an app and entrees so we're beyond satisfied. I had pizza which had good flavor on top crust was thin but still okay. His filet mignon was good, small cut for price but good, but the mashed potatoes were cold while the veggies were steaming hot. Our server was amazing though & very on top of it even when it got crazy busy half way through our time there. Also good location in comparison to downtown. read more

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