Mother's Day Brunch Bust. Cant rate food or atmosphere…read morebecause we didnt get to eat & left. Setvice at the front desk was horrible. This past Wednesday I called Rastrelli's Restaurant @ the number listed in a post to make a reservation to treat my loving amazing wife to a delicious Sunday brunch to celebrate her. Instead, we were met with incompetence, poor customer service & a general unwillingness to accommodate customers (1 being a mother on Mother's Day). At first 4 frazzled greeters in black shirts could not find our reservation. Of course. The first question from the staff was when the reservation could not be located was "Did somebody call you later to confirm your reservation?" (What???? Who does that??? Isn't that what the reservation is all about???) The staff asked if somebody took down my name & number. I assured them that this happened. I added that the person even reiterated what I had told them; repeating my 1st & last name, phone number & the time for our reservation. I even showed my call log to show the time I called & to prove that nobody ever called me back. I also stated that at no point in the conversation, did the staff person say anything about anybody calling me back to confirm my reservation. During this 15-20 minute fiasco, we sat & watched the staff greet & seat numerous other parties w/ 2-3 X as many people as our party of 3. Finally the staff involved a 5th person in a red shirt who thankfully found the original call log that contained my information proving that I did in fact call in for 3 people on 05/10/26 @ 11:00 am. The staff told us that there were no tables available as we did not have a reservation, because somebody did not transfer my name from the call in list to the reservation list. As this was going on, 3 people came to the counter, paid their bill and left. I asked "Those 3 people are leaving. Why can't you just give us their table?" Again, we were told we didn't have a reservation even though they did find our name on the reservation call in log. All this went on for 30 minutes with the staff displaying a profound rigidness stating, We cant seat you....Our reservations are booked in a time specific manner......there is no wiggle room. No effort was ever made by these 5 staff members to provide any assistance, accommodation or resolution. At this point frustration set in & we left. So thanks for nothing Rastrelli's. It will be a long time before we ever go out of our way or even stop in for a meal at this establishment.

The Ghost in the Machine: A Study in Youth and Enigmas at Rastrelli's…read moreIn the heart of Clinton, Iowa, Rastrelli's stands as a sprawling monument to local tradition, a place where the weight of history is palpable in every dining room. However, a recent visit suggests that while the walls remain steeped in heritage, the current operation is being steered by a remarkably green crew. The waitstaff and floor team are almost exclusively young, possessing an earnest but unpolished energy that seems to operate in a vacuum. Management was entirely invisible, a phantom presence that left the youthful staff to navigate the complexities of a large-scale dinner service without a seasoned captain at the helm. This lack of professional oversight leads to a breakdown in the basic choreography of service. The tables here are notably small, a logistical challenge that became apparent when steaming plates of hot pasta arrived while our salad trays still occupied the limited real estate. It is a fundamental error in pacing that a present manager would have corrected with a single glance. Furthermore, for a house that prides itself on its Italian roots, the absence of vinegar to accompany the olive oil for the bread was a curious and disappointing omission. The staffing model remains equally baffling. Our waitress seemed to be burdened with nearly every occupied table in the room. We were fortunate that the evening was not particularly busy; had the dining room been at capacity, the system surely would have buckled under the weight of such an uneven distribution of labor. The most surreal chapter of the evening, however, was the appearance of the "orange dish"--a neon-hued confection studded with marshmallows. When we sought clarification, the staff--notably, not the chef--explained that this enigmatic staple is prepared en masse every morning. It is a dish that feels like a spirited, mid-century potluck survivor, an orange enigma that remains the most bizarre part of the Rastrelli's experience. "Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire." -- Gustav Mahler Rastrelli's remains a cornerstone of the Clinton landscape, but the current fire seems to be flickering under the weight of an absent management and a disjointed service rhythm. While the youthful staff is to be commended for their effort, the establishment would benefit greatly from a steadying hand to guide the basics. If this dispatch from the Clinton culinary scene was useful to you, please leave a like or comment below so I can keep writing these reviews for your education, preparation, and enjoyment.

Very good service and the food was fantastic. The parking was street side. The restrooms were down…read moreabout 6 step which was a bit of a problem. One person at the table had a Reuben and tater tots and the other had Westcoast Cali and truffle fries. They were both outstanding.

I'm not sure how I totally missed this spot! I used to be in Clinton a lot for work and finally got…read morea chance to do a dinner here. It's BEAUTIFUL. Such a cool spot to walk around and explore. The waiters told us some really cool stories too. Service was great all night. They have a good cocktail menu (especially for Clinton) - this isn't mixology but they do make some pretty tasty options. They also have a really awesome beer menu with some fantastic sours. The food was great. We got a couple starters that were recommended and they were all fantastic. I got a salad for dinner and it was huge and had really great flavor. The housemade dressing was so delicious. Such a cool, unique spot!

I'm a little taken aback by the reviews here…read more... I thought this place was phenomenal. It was recommended by a coworker that lived in town, and I thought the theme was super cute. We did take out and the spot was super clean, I would even say spotless, when we walked in. The worker was super helpful and acknowledged us as we were walking through the door. It was a little later in the night, so the dining area was dead, which I appreciated because of COVID. Our food was pretty quick being made, maybe half an hour since the time we submitted an order. It was SO HARD to choose a pizza because they all looked so freaking good! We ended up with the pineapple BBQ chicken which was bomb, and their all meat pizza which was great. Their thin crust is SO GOOD, and they had what seemed like homemade ranch which was amazing. We also got some jalapeño poppers, onion rings (the perfect crisp), and cheese balls (omg can I just eat these for dinner?!). Literally everything was so fresh and delicious, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town for work. This is my new pizza spot in Clinton.

I love this place! The pizza is in the top two available in this town. Fresh ingredients, your…read morechoice of crust variants and professional assembly makes for a legendary pizza. The burgers are top of the line as well as the other available eats. The Chicken George is the best in the area. 3 large party rooms with numerous arcade games for those family gatherings. What more could you ask for? A fantastic time awaits you, C C'mon over to BACKSHOP PIZZA! You'll pat yourself on the back all the way home!! You may find cheaper but ya won't find better guaranteed!

Delicious food! The Philly cheese steak is one of the best I've ever had, as are the ribs!read more

The RIBS here are the most tenderest, delicious ever! Talk to waitress Shaina, she is the nicest…read moreperson you could ever meet! Shrimp is also very good. The place looks like a hole in the wall, don't be deceived. Come in and enjoy the friendly atmosphere!

Overall good food for a small town diner BUT...menu says mashed potatoes as a potatoe option. No…read moremention of gravy. Waitress did not ask if you wanted gravy or did not say our mashed potatoes are served with brown gravy. Meal came with gravy on potatoes. asked for that to go back and plain potatoes to be delivered as it was a chicken entrée brown gravy isn't great with that. When we went to leave, she brought a container of the mashed potatoes with the gravy and said we were going to have to pay for those because I asked for new plain mashed potatoes. Didn't mention that at all When asked for the potatoes to be swapped out. Overall, the diner is very understaffed for the business. There was one cook and one waitress who was serving people, delivering food, taking money for and giving takeout orders and settling the checks for the dining customers. We won't be back.

The place is a great small town dinner, they serve a lot of different dishes…read more We had their pizza. Coming from the Chicago area, we are kind of picky about our pizza. I was not disappointed, flavor and the amount of toppings was awesome! Sauce had a nice hint of sweetness and the vegetable toppings we had were fresh, not frozen. The staff was helpful and the locals eating there that evening were very friendly and willing to chat. Highly recommend stopping in for a meal if you are in or near Thomson, IL.

Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for $. Being a single…read moremom of two we don't eat here as often as I'd like because it's just too pricey. Other than that the pizza and pastas are so yummy. My favorite is the BLT pizza! So good. Our favorite spot is the LeClaire location since I grew up there. Plus Rich is the nicest human on the planet. Lol. The service is always great and speedy. I'm sure their prices are high because they use high quality ingredients, but nowadays it's just unaffordable for us.

The food took over an hour and was made very hastily. The food was alright but definitely not worth…read morethe wait at all. I would recommend ordering pizza from literally anywhere else. I've genuinely never had to wait this long for a pizza ever.

We ordered a Supreme pizza and almost every vegetable was teeny tiny except for the olives. You…read morecould barely tell there were any onions, green peppers, etc on the pizza. I figure this lack of toppings is a sign of our poor economy and the company's efforts to make a profit. Still very disappointing.

the slushee was very gross tasted like soap and popcorn it was supposed to be mountin dew. very…read moregross looking.

Wow! What a fun place to check out!…read more Pizza Ranch not only had a salad bar, pizza bar, side dish / fried chicken bar, and dessert bar... but also, what looks to also be a brand new arcade located on the side of the dining room! I felt very pleasantly surprised at all of the games they featured and can't wait to come back to play. My favorite part about the entire dining experience was the salad bar (lots of topping options), the stuffed crust pepperoni pizza, creamy soft serve, and the fried chicken! Truly, the fried chicken was piping hot and delicious. I would definitely come back to Pizza Ranch. Great variety for an affordable price. Great spot for families or parties! And, the perfect temperature at every buffet bar.

We came away very disappointed here for PR's we've been to over the years. We're much more used to…read moreBettendorf PR but we have been to many over the years. No mention of "Buffet your way" but I did. You can get a pizza of your choice with a few slices brought to your table. They did do that. No broasted potatoes, I thought all PR's served them, not here. Slow to clear used plates. One empty booth sat with dirty plates almost the entire time we were there. Ours were only cleared when they brought a few slices of pizza to our table. Other than that we never saw anyone. We came in just a few minutes after they first opened, no chicken breasts in the pan. I thought that's sort of strange. We were there long enough that they brought out a refill of the chicken pan and we made a bee line for the pan.....still no chicken breasts. Something's doesn't seem right with that. We came away feeling short-changed for what we paid. We would not return to this PR location.