Food is delicious, both the specials and anything off the menu. Service is TOP NOTCH. Ambiance is…read morelovely. It's a friendly place, a family place, a special occasion place.

Everything was fabulous. Food and waitstaff service was phenomenal. Restaurant is beautiful and I…read morebooked my daughter's bridal shower too.

Filomena's has always been a friendly family restaurant to me and my family for years. Always…read morewelcoming people in to enjoy a delicious wonderful meal from the freshest amazing mouthwatering dishes they prepare. I was there recently for a luncheon after my father's burial and they took care of my entire family and friends with great appetizers, wine and main courses. We did the same in 2024 for my mother's funeral and it was just as pleasant and delicious. I grew up in Franklin Square and we have been going to Filomena's for years and our parents and their friends. They never disappoint.

Service 5/5 We had their special calamari in the tomato…read moresauce 3/5. I felt like it was nothing special. The compliment focaccia bread 5/5 Clam pasta 4/5: huge portion of clams on my paste. Flavor is mild . Needed salt. Meatball pasta 4/5 Tirasumi : 4/5

Came here on a Friday night with a few friends after one of them suggested this place, and I was…read morebeyond happy with the food and service! The menu wasn't overwhelming, and there were definitely many amazing options to choose from. We ended up getting the grilled octopus and burrata as starters for our table. The burrata I felt was the most underwhelming dish out of all the ones we had ordered as the bread underneath was toasted to the point that we couldn't really cut it or chew it because it was so crispy/stale and I think I would pass on this dish. The grilled octopus though? Phenomenal. I would highly recommend getting it as an appetizer for the table as the flavours of each component was just amazing and the octopus itself was perfectly seasoned and not overcooked. For entrees, we decided to share 2 pastas and a pizza and they were all amazing as well. I believe the pizza we had ordered was a spicy vodka pizza, and the crust was nice and thin and crispy, but still held up which is what I love! One of the pastas we had ordered was a ragu bolognese which was wonderful, but I think the star of the entrees was the Friday pasta special! It was tortellini in a mushroom cream sauce with lobster and other seafood and I loved how the tortellini's flavour didn't overpower the dish at all. For dessert, we ordered the cannoli cheesecake and the baked apple tart , and the apple tart definitely blew us all away! It was nice and hot on the skillet, and the flavour of the apple filling with the flaky pie/tart pastry was so delicious, especially with a bit of the melting ice cream on top! Overall, I had an amazing experience here and would definitely recommend coming here for a date night or even a group dinner!

Quite spacious with parking in the back - can be a nice date spot or a great meet up with friends…read more(as was for us); Went on a Thursday for happy hour which then turned to ladies night specials. We drank French martinis all night 9/10 with Margherita Pizza 8/10 Lemon basil hummus 7/10 Italian nachos 10/10 Can get really loud with parties and by bar (where the happy hour would be). The server (Simon) was amazing, friendly, and attentive. Definitely going back soon.

My job had an event here. We held a meeting over dinner. The workers were very attentive and…read morefriendly. The Establishment is clean and well maintained. For starters, two kind of salads came out. The first one was a Caesar and the second one I had spring leaves feta cheese avocado and addressing already on it. I prefer the second one. They both were good however. The table was also presented with a serving of Calamari Fritté. I did not taste it. I don't know what they put on that rolls, but they came out warm with like a sweet glaze on the top. I'm assuming some kind of maple butter. I had three of those. Don't tell anyone Also as an appetizer was Tomato Bruschetto with pistachio pesto. I also have way too much of that. It was delicious and fresh. One main ain course was Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. I don't eat shrimp so I can't tell you how that was. The other was Rigatoni alla Vodka which was very rich and good. Sauce tasted homemade and not out of the bottle like some places. I also grabbed another piece of bread with that. But again we won't talk about that. We have two proteins. One was Chicken Francese. It was very tender. A light crisp on the outside in a nice flavorful sauce. The other protein was Grilled Salmon in a butter herb sauce. I only had a few bites of salmon. I rarely eat salmon out because I don't know how it's sourced. The flavor was fine however. For dessert, they had fruit and a couple of cakes. One cake served was Gigi's Butter Cake. I think they put some crack in it because it is addictive. Very rich, buttery and served warm! I ate one there and took one home. Shhhhhhhh The other cake was New York style cheesecake. I can't tell you how that tasted because I also took that slice home. I have more cake than I can eat at the moment. If you want some let me know

Came here on Mother's Day after making reservations a week in advance. When I checked the app to…read moreconfirm my reservation, it was gone. I thought I was losing my mind until I checked my text messages and saw they sent a confirmation text asking me to press 1 to confirm or 2 to cancel. I pressed 1 and somehow the system canceled my reservation. I honestly think it's crazy for a restaurant to automatically cancel a reservation because someone doesn't respond to a text right away. I was sleeping and didn't even see it until about an hour and a half later. Huge turn off. I called and thankfully they added me back, but it definitely started the experience off wrong. Once we arrived, we checked in and sat at the bar while waiting for our table. The bartender took about 25 minutes just to acknowledge me and take my drink order, which was disappointing. When we finally got seated, I realized they were only offering a prix-fixe family-style menu for Mother's Day. I understand limited menus on holidays, but I think each guest should still have the option to choose their own entrée because not everyone likes the same foods. I asked if we could add an extra appetizer, and our waitress who was very nice checked with the manager and they accommodated us. The issue was they didn't bring the extra appetizer out until after the entrées came. At that point it made no sense, and when I asked if they could remove it from the bill, they wouldn't accommodate that. Now for the food: Chicken Parmesan: slightly burnt and lacked flavor Beef medallions: needed salt and seasoning Lasagna: way too much ricotta cheese Shrimp scampi: honestly tasted like a 3-year-old made it -- just noodles and barely seasoned shrimp with almost no butter sauce Not everything was bad though: The bread was amazing Calamari was decent Meatballs were really good Cheesecake was amazing Sangria was very good and definitely gave me a little buzz The table service outside of the bar was actually great, and the portion sizes were generous. Ambiance was ok, bar just looked messy. They probably should have more than one bartender at a busy restaurant like this. Especially on Mother's Day. Overall, I probably wouldn't return unless I specifically wanted the meatballs and sangria.

First time eating there. After being seated, a fresh loaf of…read morebread was brought to the table with excellent olive oil. The menu was extensive as was the amount of food that the dishes contained. Not only a lot of food but delicious as well. Service was prompt, friendly and delivered without much of a wait. My only reservations were minor. The seats were close together and the noise level was a bit on the high side. But, overall a return visit is on the agenda.

This place is the real deal. Had the lunch special with my buddy. $16.95 gets you a large…read moreportion of wonderful chicken parm and a salad. Both large portions. Easily dinner sized Our waiter was terrific. I added an order of baked clams and they were the best I ever had. The meal was complete with a goblet of delicious tiramisu which was again fantastic. This place offers quality, value and flavor. Run don't walk there for lunch

This place is amazing! Shoutout to the chef he is one of a kind a divine human being lol. I went…read moreoriginally for the lunch menu it was late lunch 2PM but lunch nonetheless lol. I had to change plans quickly as I looked at the specials they had going on that day wow! We decided to go with the duck and the monkfish main course entrees instead. Life is about making the right choices and this was the best decision I made that day lol! The duck was cooked to perfection soft on the inside crispy on the outside wow! I really like how juicy and fatty the duck was very succulent and delicious yummy. I especially liked the wine sauce on top among taste sweet with a slight tart to it juts the right balance I was impressed. Definitely one of the best duck dishes I've ever had it's a special so I'm not sure if it will be available when you decide to go call ahead would be my suggestion and your best bet. Laslty the side with butter squash was also a delight to eat and treat! Second course was the monkfish which was great as well. It had a slightly Smokey flavor to my pallet and a slight crunch on the outside maybe it was torched or seared not sure. Whatever the case it was a great touch to the dish very tasty and juicy as well. I love the sauce and the sides were great mashed potatoes with broccoli yummy! I highly recommend this place for brunch, lunch, or dinner take your pick. They will not disappoint you at all that's for sure. I'm not sure how this place is in the evening as I've only gone during the day. I hope the chef gets to read this and know his work is appreciated and noticed! The staff and waiters are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the entrees and food in general. Great service and energy I will come again and repeat whenever possible. I liken the music they play in the background it's not too loud and always sets a great tone for the place. The windows bring in great light and the decor is tasteful and elegant gives a bistro vibe to me personally. You might think differently let us know anyway. Run don't walk to visit this fine establishment whenever you're in the mood for Italian or seafood or a plain old good burger enjoy.

Disappointed with our last visit. 2 requests with my…read moreentree, and both were not done. Didn't feel the love like last time Probably will not be going back.

We stopped by Café Baci for lunch this afternoon, and it did not disappoint…read more When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't particularly busy, and there were plenty of parking spaces available in the lot. We were seated by the window as soon as we walked in. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. Our server, Joe, was outstanding. He was warm, genuinely personable, and served us with a smile that made us feel right at home. A basket of warm pizza bread arrived almost immediately and was the perfect way to start our meal. It was so delicious that I ended up eating most of the bread! I ordered the shrimp Parmesan with angel hair pasta, while hubby enjoyed the chicken Parmesan with linguine. Both dishes were served piping hot, generously portioned, and absolutely delicious. The portions were so hearty that we even had leftovers to take home. It turned out to be a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. We will definitely be back again soon!

The place has new ownership now. They now change for extra bread, The water glass was chipped, my…read morespoon had dried food on it, and they didn't sing my daughter "Happy Birthday" even though I mentioned it twice. The food is still great though but unfortunately, the price has gone up.

I really enjoyed coming into Spuntino today for lunch! They have a 2 course lunch special…read more(appetizer and main) for $15. I ordered the parmesan truffle fries and the piccante pizza. Both were delicious. My friend ordered arancini and chicken parmesan which were equally delicious. We shared a regular menu portion of the ciambelle. It came with 3 dipping sauces and plenty of powdered sugar at the bottom of the bag. In terms of drinks they have a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails. Service was attentive and our waitress helped us with suggestions before placing our orders. We enjoyed our booth seat and the open kitchen in the main dining area. I will be back for another visit!

2026 Update to one of my (previously) favorite restaurants:…read more Dear Management, I understand over the past few years there have been changes with the menu and the staffing (Bye Chef Ryan, miss you), but I have kept coming around like an annoying spam call. The past year both my family and I have spent at least $2,000 to get consistently tasty meals (arancini always hits the spot), but slow slow service, over and over again. You need more people. Whether it be bussers, wait staff, kitchen staff, I don't know and frankly it's not my job to.... when I see our waiters running around and drinks are empty, orders taking eons and items being forgotten that tells me there's more going on than whatever is happening at my table. Yes, I last came on mother's day weekend, but the previous visits were not during super busy times and I experienced the same issues. You need more help. That's all.

I enjoyed the tuna tartare, baked clams, seafood linguine and sangria. The service was excellent…read moreand I loved the intimate seating.

MUST recommend Cassariano! On short notice some colleagues and I planned a fantastic luncheon for…read moreour retiring coworker. From the initial phone call inquiring about the date in mind to the options offered to the way our group was welcomed and treated...5 star treatment by Danny and his outstanding crew! (You would have thought we were regulars the way we were greeted and the service received.) The guest-of-honor was so pleased with our choice of restaurants and the great location was helpful, as the guests departed for areas north, south, east, and west. Will definitely be heading back with my family and friends.

After recommendations from family and friends, I brought my girlfriend to Luigi's for a classic…read moreItalian dinner. Safe to say, our experience was way above what we expected. Our waiter Misbah gave us a warm welcome and made our evening special. Misbah's service was great - he was very knowledgeable of the menu, courteous, professional, and kind. I will definitely be coming back as a regular and requesting him as our waiter!

I didn't get many photos because I ordered takeout, but I was really impressed with Luigi's…read more As soon as you walk in, the bar is to the right and the dining room is to the left. It immediately gave me that cozy, old school neighborhood Italian restaurant feel, almost like the set of Cheers. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and packed with people. I ordered the Short Rib Pappardelle and the Grilled Lamb Chops, and both were a 10/10. The pasta was rich and flavorful, and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly. Even my brother, who's a very picky eater, thoroughly enjoyed his meal. The food smelled so incredible on the drive home that I was honestly tempted to pull over and eat it in the car. For takeout, you exit the main entrance and walk around the corner to the back of the building, where they have a separate area serving pizza and other quick bites. When I arrived around 5:30 p.m., the restaurant was bustling, and the takeout counter was lined with orders waiting to be picked up. They also offer outdoor dining. While I was waiting, I noticed the portions being served to diners at the bar, and they definitely don't skimp. The servings are generous, which makes the value even better. It's easy to see why this place is such a neighborhood favorite. Great food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be making the drive from Brooklyn again.