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    Ristorante Giuseppe

    4.1 (483 reviews)
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    RISTORANTE GIUSEPPE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lunch menu
    Alexandra S.

    Over a decade ago, I used to frequent Giuseppe's on 28th which the owner (Pasquale) sold. I remember the food being delicious and the environment being warm and welcoming. Today was not the same experience, and I won't be coming back. I asked for lemons with my water but never got any. I was craving vodka pasta or something of the sort, and Pasquale offered to make me a creamy tomato pasta which I appreciated. However, he then came back to ask what kind of pasta I wanted and I said rigatoni to which he responded, "Maybe. I'll see if I have it. I don't just have all kinds of pastas here." I was really taken back by that comment and our interactions with him overall. It just didn't feel very welcoming. That said, there appeared to be many regulars in the restaurant at this time. Pasquale was calling people by their names and visiting with guests. So maybe you just have to be in the "in" crowd for that qualify of service. Who knows. The creamy tomato pasta he made me was good, I will say that. The other dish we ordered, the chicken parmigiana, was quite tough and a bit bland. The bread and butter that were served at the start of the meal lacked flavor. The Giuseppe salad was very oily and had very little lettuce, but it was pretty good. My biggest issue was when the bill came. Pasquale came and told us we owed $40 but delivered no itemized bill. When I asked him for an itemized bill, he seemed frustrated by this request. He then proceeded to give me a bill with incorrect pricing on it that did not match the menu pricing. When I asked about that, he told me that the menu needed to be updated a while ago. It appears that the regulars are used to this experience because, as I was discussing the bill with Pasquale, a table of two got up, walked over to him, and handed him some cash, asking what they owed, to which he replied, " I don't even remember. This is good. Have a nice day." Don't get me wrong, Pasquale seems like a nice guy from the east coast and perhaps my west coast upbringing didn't prepare me for that kind of service, but the whole experience made me really uncomfortable. Take note of the many Yelp reviews that suggest asking about pricing before you order. Also note that only cash and Zelle are accepted here. No credit cards. In my opinion, the quality of the meal was not enough to justify me coming back.

    Ravioli à la Vodka
    Laura L.

    We've dined here for years: birthdays, business and a relaxing night out, as we experienced last evening. Husband came for the Cioppino with capellini, I ordered the very special lobster ravioli à la vodka. Owner Pasquale, a charming host, decanted our BYOB and sent a delightful amuse bouche. Tiramisu was light and lovely. Our smiling server, buser and manager were all attentive. We closed the place!

    Andrew W.

    We went here for a birthday dinner! Our server was excellent and very nice and patient! The food was delicious as well! I went around and asked our table what they would rate the meal and I think everyone said 5 stars except for one person! The food was hot and tasty! My pasta Alex was superb and I would definitely get it again. I would definitely recommend!

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    John D.

    This place is great. A true whole on the wall with amazing food. This is a find. FYI bring your own wine . No corking fee They do not serve alcohol Ordered spicy rigatoni bolognese

    Rowl C.

    Great authentic Italian food! If you want great fresh food come here! Great ambience! Great service too!!

    Addie S.

    It was our first time in and I am not a fan. I was turned off by the light turning off on me in the restroom. And the baby highchairs lined up in front of the toilet. GROSS! The chicken parm was okay. I was not too fond of the red sauce. Nobody was thrilled with their food. The waitress was great and super friendly. The check came and no prices. How much was the Pasta Alec? 221.00 for six people. It's a bit high for okay food. We won't be back. It's such a shame; they came highly recommended.

    Easily my favorite spot, even with all the great food in the area. Pasquale is a family man, a man who remembers your face, says long time no see, and asks how your family is, even though it's been 3+ years since you've visited (we moved away). Ristorante Giuseppe makes you feel at home with authentic food, and friendly staff. The restaurant gives the we are family feeling. You walk in Pasquale's door and you're no longer a guest but you are family. Ps. Always get the cheesecake, Rica (Pasquale's spouse) won't let you down!

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    Best red sauce in town and super friendly staff. Bring your own beer or wine, no corkage fee! Homemade desserts are delicious too.

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    Been eating here for 20+ years. Wonderful food and service. Bring cash, as credit cards are not accepted.

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    Absolutely delicious pasta and pizza!! The restaurant was…read moreclean and tidy. We ordered 3 different dishes, and we will be going back again soon.

    We planned a birthday dinner for my friend's 40th before heading out to the bars, and this place…read morewas perfect. It's big and has clearly been around for years. We made a reservation ahead of time and had a table ready for us on the outdoor patio. We went on a Friday and could instantly tell this place is legit. The ambiance isn't modern it's more home-style but honestly, who cares when the food is this good? The service was excellent and incredibly fast. We were on a bit of a time crunch, and they helped us wrap everything up right on schedule. For drinks, I ordered a Cosmo and oh my one of the best cocktails I've had. The flavor was perfectly balanced and so smooth. For appetizers, we tried Emma's dumplings, beet salad, Brussels sprouts, and burrata. They started us off with house-made bread and homemade butter, I could eat that all day. So good! We were pleasantly surprised by the amazing vegetarian options. The Brussels sprouts, beet salad, and Emma's dumplings were definite winners each dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. For mains, we ordered the penne vodka. I had high expectations, and while it was good, it was more on the average side compared to everything else. And finally the butter cake for dessert absolutely knocked it out of the park. You could literally taste the butter in every bite, Unreal. Pricing is very reasonable, and overall the service and food were beyond exceptional. We'll definitely be back!

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    A great spot with great food and service. I think it would be a great date night spot. The service…read morewas great. Our waiter was very nice and funny. Is it the best Italian food I've had? No, but it was very good. Definitely a traditional Italian cuisine. Over all, I would recommend if you love great semi-laid back vibes and great food.

    Had a wonderful dinner here last night! I have been wanting to try this place, and I am very happy…read morethat we did. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff were so sweet to write us a handwritten note, this really started off our night on a good note so props to you guys! As a lemoncello connoisseur, their lemoncello in general was fantastic and the spritz was very refreshing and bright! It makes me very happy to know that they make everything from scratch, including some of their liquors. A little intimidated by the menu, I asked our server what he recommended. He was very knowledgeable and very descriptive when explaining the dishes! I got the short rib pasta, and my boyfriend got the shrimp linguine. This was seriously one of the best pastas that I've ever had! On both of our meals, the protein was just incredible. The shrimp was tender flavorful and I appreciated them keeping the shell on the shrimp it just tasted so fresh! For my short rib, it was just truly incredible. The sauce was rich and flavorful without being too heavy or overwhelming. The short rib just melted. Honestly, in this day and age it's very hard to find places like this in my experience where the service is top-tier. The ambience is welcoming, warm and you can taste the actual care and love that goes into everything that they put out. I look forward to bringing my friends and family to try this gem. In the meantime, I will be forever dreaming about my short rib pasta and lemon cello. Thank you DiMaggio's for making this a wonderful experience!

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    3.9(818 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    My Italian friend recommended Uncle Sal's as an authentic Italian spot -- so I had to go on that…read morerecommendation and I definitely thought the food was good. I did go on a first date here and maybe not as romantic as I would have liked -- much more of a family vibe -- or in the bar area was all about sports. It wasn't too loud so that was good since we were doing a lot of talking, LOL. It was a Saturday night and my date had made a reservation but it looked like we could have easily gotten a table without one. There is a parking lot but couldn't tell if it was easy parking because we took an Uber since we were drinkiing. I started with an espresso martini and I would give it a 4/10 -- I think the espresso used was low quality because it wasn't my favorite. My date got a whiskey old fashioned and he liked it. Service was pretty good -- it was a busy Saturday night. I wanted to order a glass of wine with my meal but the server was gone for some time so my date had to flag her down. I ordered the halibut with crab on top and the server recommended a white wine to pair -- I thought it was an usual suggestion but went with it -- she didn't even suggest which white - so I went with a Sav Blanc and it was actually quite good -- I didn't catch the name. We started with some shrimp cocktail and that was pretty good, sauce was tasty. The halibut was actually quite good and cooked to perfection - the crab on top was really good too -- it came on a bed of linguini which was too much -- I didn't really eat that. My date had the filet special with a lobster sauce -- it looked really rich and the portion was huge! He couldn't even eat it all. Overall I enjoyed my meal, I was quite full when we left, LOL! I didn't catch how much the total cost was but I think it had to have been at least $200 -- so definitely some dough will be dropped! But for a special occasion it is worth it.

    My friends and I had an amazing time here. Our server was Emily and she was so pleasant and…read moreattentive. She really made our dinner an enjoyable one. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and they brought us some garlic bread. The bread is delicious and a great start. For an appetizer we went with the Oysters Rockefeller which our party of 6 loved. Entrees come with a soup or Sal's house salad. I liked the salad, nice presentation. I had the Chicken Piccata which is my usual go to and it didn't disappoint. It came with a side of green beans, which happens to also be my favorite. My BF enjoyed his Veal Parmigiana. Everyone enjoyed their food. I liked the atmosphere, nice wood decor and being dimly lit adds a sophisticated but still casual vibe. They also have a cool bar area, nice bartenders. We definitely will be back when in town.

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