We love the authentic food cooked to order. Chef Jose is amazing, as well as his friendly staff…read more We also used Trattoria for a graduation catering and everyone raved about the food!

Everyone was very friendly and was very accommodating for our group of 11 when we walked in with no…read morereservations. It's an older building so it's a little run down but that does not detract from the amazing food. Everything came out fresh and piping hot and I mean Hot! It literally just came off the stove. They have a sign that says "this is not a fast food restaurant, everything is cooked to order so please be patient". It did take some time but it was well worth the wait. We really enjoyed the fresh bread that was brought to the table to start with, the olive oil on the table to dip the bread in was a nice surprise. My wife ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce was creamy with the right about of spice. The cheese instead the ravioli was smooth and creamy. Delicious! I used the bread to soak up the rest of the sauce after my wife was done, ha. I ordered the Pollo Marsala and the sauce was delicious, I normally like a thicker sauce but was very good, the mushrooms were fresh and not over cooked so it was great and added a nice flavor to the dish, the three chicken breasts we're nice sized was juicy when I cut into them. The only complaint I had was the noodles were under cooked. That was actually the complaint from my daughter who ordered the fettuccini Alfredo without the peas. I would say it was a pleasant experience and I would definitely go back. I would try the spaghetti and meatballs or the ravioli next time. If you are in the area and in the mood for Italian food I would pop in and try it out!

Stopped by tonight on our way home. Fantastic local and family owned establishment. Had a lovely…read morevisit with the owner who made some food recommendations- and it was delish! I had the homemade chicken strips and my husband had the Slap Shot burger. Both were very tasty! So full! Ambiance is dedicated to local sports teams and success stories. Highly recommend to check out this community gem!

We were looking forward to coming back after a great experience the first time we came to the…read moreestablishment. Today, however, we ordered a burger among other things and we were brought the incorrect burger. Our server came to our table and explained he brought the wrong burger. We had already cut and taken a bite of it and said it's okay we will just take what we were brought rather than waiting for a replacement. When we got the bill we were still charged for the burger we ordered even though we didn't receive it. When we asked our waiter, Griffin, why we were charged for it, his comment was "well it was cheaper than what you ate." When we asked to talk to the manager, Sawyer, her comment was "well you ate the burger didn't you?" They did not comp the burger and argued they didn't need too. Bummed we had this experience and will not return.

For the last couple years, dinner at the Hi-Lo Club has been our date night splurge. We'll get…read moreback to Bergen eventually. Our wait person was exceptional, especially considering that she seemed to be handling the entire dining room at one point. Gayle and I both likened her to a whirling dervish, as she went about her business in a professional and efficient manner. Here's what we ordered: - Expresso Martini and then a Cabernet (Gayle). - Mocktail (Key Lime Fizz) and then a Malbec (Eric) - Focaccia Appetizer - Sirloin (Medium Rare) with Brussel Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes (Gayle) - Sirloin (Medium Well) with Asparagus and Baked Potato/Fixings (Eric) The Focaccia Appetizer was outstanding, huge, and enough to take home. Gayle's steak was spot on medium rare and was mine medium well. But in hindsight, I should have ordered mine as just medium. It was a lot of really great food. Total tab? About $170 including tax and 25% tip.

It was the best-so much fun-so much great times with family. We will be back. Never knew this jewel…read moreexisted so close!

We had Ribeye and Hanger Steaks both were excellent!! Can't beat the beef in Iowa, so tender…read moreand cooked to perfection. Pat of butter on the Ribeye was the ultimate!

Excellent food, great service and always consistent! A small town venue with a robust menu. We…read morehave never been disappointed!!

Food is always so yummy!!! I get the pesto spaghetti or the chicken parm! Service is always on time…read morefor me. The only thing I can say needs work is the floors need cleaned lot better. All the felt doesn't feel clean.

I was looking for an Italian lunch place in Sioux City near an appointment I had later in the…read moreafternoon. Trattoria fresco was the highest rated as well as the closest to my appointment. I arrived just as they opened so I was the first one there. Street parking was not an issue, but it may be later in the day. I don't know. They have a smaller luncheon menu and I chose lasagna and a side salad. The salad was very fresh and the dressing was a really light Italian that was very complementary to the greens and not overwhelming at all. When the lasagna came, I initially thought wow that's a lot of cheese, but it really was not an overwhelming amount. And the taste of the sauce as well as the meat in the lasagna was fantastic. I don't know what I expected, quite possibly the same generic type of lasagna you get at most places, but this was far from it. Very different than many other lasagnas and tasted as if a family member made it with an old secret family recipe. The restaurant is very clean and classy. My server was very polite and attentive, but not overwhelming. I didn't get any bread, which was a bit of a disappointment, not because I need bread in the least, but I do enjoy trying different breads at different restaurants. However, that takes away nothing from the dining experience for me. I won't even remove a star for it. This is five star all the way.

We enjoy it. Food is good. Staff is friendly. Clean inside. Good spot for Spencer Iowa.read more

I was honestly impressed, for a small town and local Italian place I just wasn't sure what to order…read moretonight. Usually I end up getting the Stromboli or a sub which are both solid but I wanted to try something new and a bit more "Italian." I went with the Sausage and Pepper Parmigiana, a risk worth taking and probably my new favorite. It is a dish consisting of Sautéed sausage, bell peppers, onions topped with marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella over spaghetti noodles. I used their website to order and picked up to take home for an evening in. Service was quick, easy, and the order was packaged up nicely for transport as I live 24 miles away. I will state as others as if you are looking for a meal in - ambiance of the place is very low key, it's nothing crazy visually but the food is definitely a win! Also added in some photos from previous visits to show other delicious options!

This is a beautiful spot to have a tasty lunch. The servers are working hard and the food is…read moredelicious. Servings are very generous, don't hesitate to ask for the 1/2 order.

The food here was very good. My wife got the 1/2 rack of ribs and they were fantastic. The meat was…read more"pull off the bone with a slight chew texture" just the way I like them. I know because she let me try one.The sauce they use is great as well. My pulled pork sandwich was good but nothing compared to the ribs. The sandwich was supposed to have coleslaw on it which I requested after I took the photo. Once I doctored up the sandwich with more sauce, also requested, and the slaw, it was good. I got the side salad as my side dish and it was one of the smallest salads I have ever seen.. it was simple and good. The service was excellent and the view of the golf course was great. My recommendation is to sit outside as the noise inside is a bit loud for me.

Great place that we just stumbled on... staff is SO friendly and food and service was great…read more.. Bloody was pretty amazing as well.We will be back!

We stopped into Portside Pizza on our first trip up to Okoboji for the spring/summer season…read more First-timers, just the three of us. The drinks hit the spot, finding a seat was easy, and the break-away breadsticks were a flavorful way to kick things off. The pizza itself didn't quite land for our crew. We ordered the Butcher, and the sauce in particular wasn't our style. The prices ran a bit higher than we expected too. Nothing that dampened the outing, just not quite our thing. We're glad we gave it a shot, and if the drinks and appetizers are your scene, it's worth a stop. It may not make our regular rotation on future Okoboji trips, but every town deserves a first visit.

We went on a Monday night, so it wasn't super busy. But our waiter was super awesome. She made us…read morelaugh several times and was really sweet. The food was delicious, too! One member in my family got a Beet salad and said it was the best thing she's had. I got a Waterfront burger which was also pretty good. The lake view was the best part of our dinner, though.

The food, the service, and the ambulance is alway great here…read more We been here a few times now and the food & service is consistently awesome!! Get the mini wedge as your side, you will not be disappointed. The bang bang Brussels are pretty amazing as well.

What a hidden gem!…read more El Mariachi Bar & Grill totally hit the spot. The margaritas were great! Prices were on par. Service was top notch. The steak quesadilla was phenomenal, tacos al pastor were flavorful, chicken burrito and enchiladas were top notch. My kiddos love the beans/rice. Salsa was delicious, guacamole hit the spot but I wouldn't order it again. The hot sauces were HOT. Goodness gracious. You could totally tell they were made in house. They have taco Tuesday deals, wing Wednesday deals and more! Check out there Facebook.

Quick stop on a road trip. Ordered a champagne margarita but it was served in a plastic margarita…read morestyle cup. Not chilled, not rimmed with salt. Not worth the price. My carne street tacos were good. The green sauce is tasty has a kick to it. Descent service but then again we were 1 of two tables. My hubby had the barbacoa street tacos and really enjoyed them.