Grouponed here for an early Saturday night dinner. Sat at 5:10 and were out by 5:45. Very attentive and friendly servers. We both had the scallops over risotto and couldn't be happier. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Hmmm in a pinch and a dash for a quick espresso and a sweet...fits the bill. Though, we were there to purchase dessert for a friends family. T'was my first venture into Providence eatery, the place has charm. read more

Offensively late orders. This place has been going down hill for years... Go elsewhere!!!

Yay for Chicken parm, caprese salad, lattes and fruit tarts! I was hesitant to not go to Venda Ravioli, my "go to" deli on the hill.. But I was glad we gave this a shot. It was worth the visit and not nearly as crowded. read more

Is this place new? It looks like the kind of establishment that's been on the Fed for F-O-R-E-V-E-R. You really get a sense of old Italy at Roma. Now... the food is solid, and I did enjoy the three items my friends and I shared: the tortellini vodka, chicken parm, and a seafood spaghetti dish. But here are a few things I think could be improved: 1) The free bread is not that fresh. If you're going to have free bread, it needs to be fresh and it needs to be house-baked. Otherwise, I think it's better to not have any bread at all. 2) The wait time for meals to come out is almost over an hour. 3) It's just a little too much oil and grease. You definitely get a LOT of food for your money, and portions are all big enough to share. It's definitely an "old italy" and "mamas kitchen" kind of feel with these huge hearty dishes coming fresh from the oven. I do think they could work on refining things a little and making sure everything served is quality as well as quantity. I would go back, especially if the waits at other places on the Fed are redic. But it might not be the first place I pick on the long Atwells strip of old Italy. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Roma!!! I went to Roma quite a bit when I lived in RI so when my family and I came into town for Thanksgiving week, Roma was out first stop after T.F. Greene! My husband had been there before, but my Mom and 14 yo son had not. They were in heaven! The sights, the smells, and the neighborhood vibe of the marketplace all made for a great experience. Our food order consisted of 2 Italian subs, Chicken Cutlet sub, Stuffed Artichoke, and a (giant) Rice Ball (Arancini). Everything was fantastic!!! I had the Stuffed Artichoke and the Arancini and I was in love with both of them. The Artichoke was very large, but tender and the stuffing was so flavorful! The Arancini was equally delicious! The outside was crispy, but not greasy, the rice was moist, but not mushy, the cheese was tangy and had just the right amount and the peas are always a welcomed addition. They split it in half and topped it with some fresh marinara....YUM! (my mouth is watering right now, just describing it!). My Mom and husband loved their Italian subs. The rolls are made on-site, the meats are top-notch and the condiments were all very fresh. My son decided to stay within his comfort zone and ordered a Chicken Cutlet sub, but after he took one "taste" of my Mom's Italian sub he somehow negotiated for half of her sandwich, too! Then came the dessert...Cannolis!!! Deliciously perfect as I remember. I also picked up a tow of Wandies to bring to Thanksgiving dinner the next day. They have an espresso machine, too. So if you need a good espresso or latte to go with your dessert, they have it covered! Now on to the breads. OH MY!!!! There are several things that I miss about RI and the bakeries...especially the breads....are near the top of the list. Roma has a GREAT selection of breads. From single sub size to the monstrous hearth-baked breads...they have it all! With the serious void in the Crusty Bread market in Charlotte I wanted to snag every loaf of bread that they had there, but I had to resist since it was only day one of out trip. Hmmm...I wonder if they would offer par-baked breads that I could freeze and ship home? Now that could be an idea!! The marketplace is great. Whether you are looking for meats and cheeses, baked goods, Italian Pantry Items, or a great quick meal...Roma has it all! They also have their own parking lot and as anyone familiar with Federal Hill knows....parking is hard to come by! We are going back to RI in March and our flight arrives around lunch time....coincidence...I think not. :-) read more

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I had a Living Social I needed to use before the end of the month so I went with two of my friends for dinner this past Friday night. I was very skeptical after reading the reviews but went anyway. I will say that there is no ambiance (brighter than normal lighting and awkwardly placed tables) and for a Friday night the place was pretty dead. However, we had great service. I wish I could remember our server's name but he was so enthusiastic and happy to have us there. They didn't have a wine list because they were changing it (?) but he also wasn't sure of what they had so he gave me the old one to work off of. The prices were cheap! $20 bottle of Line 39 sauv blanc? I'm there! He said they were all out but then came back 10 minutes later triumphantly toting the last bottle. We were so grateful. The food was good too, we only ordered two items - margherita pizza and pasta bolognese but both were very tasty. All in all I would go back if I had another Groupon or the like but I'd probably sit outside. read more

Take my word for it, go for lunch. Eggplant parm, pizza, chicken and rabe etc... Enjoy!

Went with family of four. We were disappointed that the only menu they had only had pizza, pasta and calzone. I asked about the menu I saw here on yelp w/ entrees and was told they didn't have that. Staff was very nice and the Antipasto was very good. Both penne dishes were served with overlooked, soggy pasta. Completely disappointed as I really expected this place to know how to serve pasta. read more

Food was very good, above average for Italian. A lil pricy for take out pasta, but you do get enough for 2-3 meals. What made this 3/4 a solid 4, the staff was amazing and super helpful. Plus, there's a parking lot, so you don't have to worry about attempting to park on the hill, which can be a full time job in itself! Will def do take out from here again. **I think they have a gluten free menu too** read more

Outside of Italy the pizza at Roma is the best I've ever had! All the ingredients are extremely fresh and you can taste the care that goes into putting each one of these pizza together. The sauce is light and plentiful, but not overpowering and the basil is very fresh. The price also can not be beat! Usually after a pizza slice I feel like there is a ball of dough in my belly and the pants need to be loosened...after Roma pizza you feel like you didn't eat a heavy meal. Also their grinders are awesome! The one downside I've experienced is the desserts, I wasn't a big fan. My favorite pizza place in New England! read more

I hate to be overly critical but I had a negative experience which has caused me to reduce a star from my original review. Most of the the people who work here are really nice but today I was waited on by a young woman who seemed very rushed. When she completed my order she did not even acknowledge me. She did not heat up my pizza which was cold. I was so disappointed. I should not have to ask to have my food heated up. I also felt rushed when she took my order. It was a very negative experience. read more

one of those been-coming-here-for-years-can't-believe-I-never-reviewed writeups. The wood-fired Margherita pizza here is probably still one of the best in the city, though the 6 pm closing time is something you have to plan for. Which always makes me think... why do they have a full bar if they close at 6? That's Federal Hill, I guess... read more

Went to dinner last night and had Dana for our server. She was very nice and had great suggestions. It took a little while for everything to come out, but when it's made to order, you do need to have some patience. We started with mozzarella caprese insalata and calamari with the balsamic drizzle (drizzle was Dana's suggestion) and it was fantastic! I had scallop risotto for dinner and my husband had the veal saltambucca. Both were absolute heaven! Like I said, it took a little while but it was well worth the wait. I find a lot of other reviews that are so-so because they had to wait to be say and such, but it's not a huge place and a wait is a good sign of things to come! Highly recommended and will definitely return :) read more

Roma - Mozzarella capeese insalata and calamari with balsamic drizzle - Caterers Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I don't go to Roma THAT frequently, but when I do I'm never disappointed. I usually get the same thing when I go. Either the Roma panini or a container of their hot food (sausage & peppers or pork chop with onions). I've tried other things here and there that were great too. I would recommend trying anything they have because I can't imagine it not being delicious. If you want some fresh Italian food, try this place out! The staff is very friendly too which makes it a pleasant visit all around. read more

I love this place. Great subs, pizza and calzones. I get their raw pizza dough and it is fantastic. Nice pastries. Great cannoli and sfogiatelle. Covid19 appropriate. read more

This place is confusing for lunch on the weekends. You can order at the deli and sit in the dining room. My pizza was good but not as good as some other places. It was pretty cheap ($30 for 4 drinks, 2 calzones, and a large pizza). They had a lot of premade food too similar to the other delis on Atwells. The staff was very friendly at the deli too. Oh and the canolli was to die for. That alone is 5 stars. read more

Food is actually good here. I've been here before and had eggplant parmigiana which was really delicious. We went again this past Columbus Day weekend. The staff were really nice and friendly. There were lots of bread, baked goods, prepared food in the glass cases. Outside where they were grilling (waiting for the parade), we had the Sausage and Peppers which tasted really good but kinda pricey ($8), Arancini/ Risotto balls (or Italian rice balls), and sangrias ($5/plastic cup, also pricey). It wasn't even freshly prepared. It came already premixed straight from the bottle. Then we ordered lattes and the mini egg custard pies from the dessert counter. I admit the pies were big, moist, and very good. read more

Roma - Risotto ball - Caterers Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ahh! Roma, where do I start? Your delicious sandwiches, excellent pizza, or the luscious gelato? How about the friendly staff? Hospitality at its best. The grocery part is a bit high priced, but hey, it's Federal Hill. read more

Roma - Caterers Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Do not order take out during lunch hours, you will not get your order on time or ever. They are prioritizing customers inside the restaurant, and they will just ignore you with your take out and you will end up waiting in a regular line. read more

If you're browsing around Atwells Ave, you can't miss the opportunity to stop in this traditional Italian hotspot. Roma has always been a favorite of mine for many years. It's got everything under the sun for all your Italian gourmet needs. Fresh brick oven pizza, grinders, delicious Italian breads and imported pastas, cheeses, seafood and meats but most of all, always fresh food. The prices are a bit on the high side but why complain? It's high quality! I stop in here once a week to get dinner and I love the service and overall Italian atmosphere (it takes an Italian to know it!). So what are you waiting for? Give Roma a go! read more

If you have a special event that you need a venue for, please choose Roma! Dom and Suzanne (the owners of the restaurant and husband and wife duo) are so sweet and they treat you like family. It was wonderfully refreshing for Dom to check up on my family's progress in preparing for the party through text message, because you simply can't miss them like you do with emails. My family and I threw my mom a surprise party for her 50th birthday, and the experience was wonderful. I need to give an extra shout out to Nick, who is a Manager at Roma. He is the one who answered every question and request we had the whole night with a smile- all while pouring up delicious drinks! From the time that my family arrived to set up the centerpieces, to the time we put the last centerpiece in it's box to go home, Nick and his team were friendly and attentive. Add to that the delicious food that people raved about, and I was ecstatic that I made Roma our final choice to host our party. Our guests had a choice between grilled salmon, roasted half chicken, and steak. All of our guests enjoyed their meal. I, unfortunately, was not able to taste my food because I was getting over a cold (but that's okay, because it gives me a reason to go back to their restaurant!) My mom had a great time and so did I. I will put pictures below. Dom and his team will absolutely work with you to make the venue space match what you were dreaming of. In addition, I feel I must mention how much food each guest received when we chose to use the "Served Deluxe Dinner Package." Every guest received a passed appetizer, garden salad, the host's choice of pasta (we chose penne with pomodoro), two sides with their entree (we chose sauteed seasonal veggies and red roasted potatoes), an entree (the host can choose up to three different options for their guests to choose from BEFORE your event), and assorted pastries and coffee. Once again: we had an excellent time and I will most definitely be recommending the wonderful people at Roma when someone asks me if I have venue suggestions! read more

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Thank you so much for making my day! Ernesto made a gluten free pizza especially for me and I'm in heaven! Amanda's espresso was terrific also. I have never been treated so nicely in any restaurant ever!!!! My eyes are rolling back in my head with each bite cause it's so good!!!! read more

Got a large pizza for takeout. If you love the smell and crispy crunch of burnt crust, look no further! However, the center was rather floppy. This left a texture for ANY to desire. If eaten carefully between these two sections, the pizza is delicious! read more

Roma - A little on the burnt side.. - Caterers Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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For the price I don't think you can beat Roma pizza. The crust is the perfect texture - a little chewy, soft, and crispy on the outside. The service is always nice and they have just about every italian food item you could want inside the store as well, including a fresh baked goods and cafe bar located inside the marketplace. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for well priced great tasting pizza! read more

Amazing food and such welcoming service! My boyfriend and I are new to Federal Hill and went here to grab lunch one day. The people were so nice and the food so tasty! Try their ice coffee (strawberry), unexpectedly delicious! read more

I came to Providence to visit some friends who had moved there in recent years. When they asked what kind of meal we were in the mood for we decided we could go for some Italian. They said they knew the perfect place that had great food at a reasonable price. When we arrived they were surprised to discover that the menu had changed, the decor had been upgraded, and the prices had been slightly increased. Our waitress explained that they had a chef from Naples come in recently to help overhaul the restaurant. And what a job he did! The food was absolutely incredible, across the board, and the prices, while apparently higher than perviously, were still incredibly reasonable. I ordered lobster ravioli in a vodka sauce that was absolutely to die for, and my reasonably priced Pinot Noir was the perfect companion. Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. She gave us a full run-down of the menu and made plenty of suggestions along the way. She went out of her way to ensure we had a great experience and it was greatly appreciated. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, and would almost certainly be a great place for a romantic dinner for two, while still being great for our party of four. I'm by no means a "foodie", though I've certainly eaten in my fair share of restaurants over the years. I think it's safe to say that this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in quite some time. read more

We came in for a quick to-go slice of pizza and were not disappointed by any means! The pizza was delicious and they gave hearty slices. The crust was chewy and crunchy, so good! The sides all looked fresh and we would totally come back. read more

I popped into this place to buy a couple of slices of pizza, with the intent to get a dollar of quarters to pay for parking. This place reminded me of Bob's Italian Foods in Medford, MA. Italian goods and supplies, catering, deli, and food ready to order. The store was charming, the staff were pleasant. I liked the pizza. My wife, not so much. I'd like to check out this place more. read more

When they're fresh this is a great spot for Sfogliatelli. Today was one of those days: Crispy, fresh, lemony ricotta-y yumminess. Tried the Italian tuna grinder with lettuce, oil and vinegar. Whoa! Incredibly flavorful and memorable. Today (a blustery Spring Sunday) was a great day to mangia at Roma! read more

I really hate to do this, but you should avoid this place like I avoid Scarborough Beach on a Sunday. The one star is because the food is delicious. I would bathe in their sauce, and dress in their gnocchi/chicken parm. The rest is a friggin' nightmare. First we were seated right in front of the lounge singer who had the volume turned up to high (love the Sinatra, quit the Bruno Mars). Nice guy though, I dig the swagger. We were also seated next to a giant party of old people, which was bound to be a disaster (and it was). Those folks would have been better off at Applebees. We would have asked to be moved, but it was a Saturday night and they were full. It was about 80 degrees in the dining room and the lights were turned up too high. I felt like one of those rotisserie chickens. The staff was completely overwhelmed by the large party of old folks. Basically, the night was filled with slow service, lack of attention to detail, and sending plates back due to mess ups. We finally ordered after waiting about 20 minutes. 30 minutes after that, the waitress came back and said that the cheese is already in the eggplant (she ordered it because she is dairy free). Figure that out earlier, for the love of God... they made my wife feel awkward for holding up the order. Shame on you. Our waitress never apologized once for the slow and incorrect service all night. Then she sent the replacement dish out with cheese on it (again), and her salad had croutons (she mentioned a gluten allergy...croutons are bread...you're welcome). Clearly, she did not give a flying sh*t about allergy concerns. Maybe she's a robot. I get it, we could have tried another place with the allergy concerns...but she just wants to feel normal once and a while by going to a nice place on the hill. We should have gone to get our palms read instead. It's cheaper and at least we would have had a heads up. This was the worst paid experience I had recently, minus my racist barber. The manager came over to check on us and I mentioned the epic debacle that had been our night. He never apologized or offered to make it up to us. Why'd you ask, fella? I get it, they were overwhelmed. They clearly were not prepared for the large party next to us. They never should have seated a party of that size. Those folks were complaining all night due to slowness and wrong food. I actually felt worse for them. The thing is, if you suck on any given night, you have to express your apologies....also, admit you suck. Don't just not say anything. That makes you suck more. Which wasn't easy. I'm really sorry for bashing this place, but that's how it was. I'm quite easy if you communicate to me and make me understand...and make it up somehow. Roma did not do any of these...in fact, it almost felt like they didn't care. A good manager would have offered to take items off of the bill, at the VERY LEAST. I left feeling worse than a Ren and Stimpy close-up. I might consider giving this place a different shot on a different day with a different staff. But I wouldn't pay another dime, seeing as we just shelled out $120 for getting bent over and steel-tipped boot kicked. I wouldn't go back on a Saturday night if Jesus himself descended from the Atwells Pineapple and willed it. This could have all been avoided by putting out some fires while we were there. And we were there all night, waiting. I should have gone to Wendy's. read more

We had Roma cater our annual Beach reunion at Scarborough Beach! They did a fantastic job. Timely delivery and courteous service.... everyone loved the food! We will definitely be using their services again. Thanks to the owner Dominic for making our day so special and all at reasonable prices! read more

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I just had an incredible experience at Roma last night and had to write this review first thing in the morning. I had planned an event in the private dining room for about 48 people. Everything was top notch. First off, in the planning stages, Chef Dom was very easy to work with. He knew what we wanted and made the planning process easy. He accommodated with whatever we needed. I was confident from the start that this would be a good event for us. When I got to the venue over a half hour early, everything was already set up. The tables were ready and the valet parking attendant was already ready to park cars. When I got to the banquet room, the bartender was already there ready to make drinks at the cash bar. I had neglected to ask for a podium for our event when I planned this, so at the last moment, Nick, the event manger that night, scrambled for us to find one and bring it upstairs. His attempt to remedy my oversight was impressive and appreciative. When it came to dinner service, the food was incredible. Everyone there complimented me on the quality (we had chicken, pasta, a salad, and fish) and just as important, there was plenty of food for our big eaters. This was a point of emphasis for me when i worked with Dom and he delivered! A few other points. Again, my oversight, I forgot to add the soda service to the meal, and I asked last minute if this could be done (people were already seated). Nick and his staff again tried to accommodate me and quickly got pitchers of soda on the tables. In the haste, two tables did not get extra glasses for the soda, but that was due to not having it set up in advance and certainly understandable. Nick continued to check in the entire dinner and checked with me as to when to serve dessert, which I appreciated as well. We can not wait to go back again for another event. read more

Coming from a New Yorker, this is the only pizza in Providence that I crave and come back to again and again. The people who work there are so nice and it's just an amazing experience every time I go to Roma's. Their prices are also very good. read more

None of the customers had masks on when I went in this morning - I felt very unsafe. I used to really like this place - but I can't shop here anymore because of the group of men who decide to sit inside without masks shouting to each-other. Very reckless and irresponsible - management needs to do something about this. read more

The food is pretty good but like others have posted the cashier Marianne is clueless and can make for a bad experience. She has no idea how run the line. Waited at the counter for 10 minutes to get a slice of pizza, you order slices at the cashier counter. She looked at me then looked at a gentleman behind me in line and took his order first. And yup he took all the pizza slices that were left. read more

made reservations to treat a friend and myself to a special birthday dinner. When we arrived we figured out on our own that we had to walk to the back of the bar and wait for someone to notice and take us in. As I was waiting to be seated, I watched two of the waitstaff haphazardly set a new table. They left one part of the tablecloth dragging on the floor while the other side was barely covering the table top. I called one of them over and said, "Someone is going to trip on that tablecloth if you leave it like that." The waiter said, "OH, I didn't even notice. Thanks." That should have been the first clue how poor the service would be from thereon in. Sadly this place has absolutely no ambiance whatsoever. The tables were arranged with no rhyme or reason; the flooring was different on the two sides of the room; there were only a couple of paintings for sale on one of the otherwise completely unadorned walls; drop down ceilings; bland paint job. It reminded me of my Italian grandmother's finished basement. My impression was that it is essentially an extension of their deli, but where you can sit down and enjoy their delicious food. I would not describe Trattoria Roma as the fine dining establishment as depicted by their website. Finally we were seated -- but not before a couple off the street were seated first. I had to pipe up and say, "Oh, excuse me, we had reservations and we have been waiting here." The response? "Oh, I thought you were already helped." Uh, duh, if we were already helped, why would we still be standing there? OK, still no biggie. We were led to a table that was literally in the aisle, right smack in the middle of the room where everyone, waiters and customers alike, would have to navigate around us. I asked if we could have a different table, maybe somewhere out of the way? But we could not be accommodated; we were told the only tables left were set for four. So much for reservations. I asked them to literally drag our table out of the aisle a little bit; there was plenty of room to maneuver this, but the placement was still less than optimal. Now, finally seated, the waitress gave us menus and asked if I had a Groupon, even though I mentioned it when I was making the reservations. Confirming once again that yes, I had a Groupon, (!) the waitress disappeared for a while. The prix fixe menu looked good, so I asked the waitress when she returned if my friend could have a prix fixe menu of her own. The waitress literally GRABBED mine away and said, "Oh, if you have a Groupon, the prix fixe doesn't apply." I get that; I didn't read the fine print -- but maybe some care could have been taken to remove my prix fixe menu in the first place, rather than embarrassing me once again. Time for drinks! YAY! As the waitress put my red sangria down, it spilled in two places. Not a little mind you, but two puddles which pooled on the paper placement. "Oh, the bartender gave you a nice full glass!" she said enthusiastically, and WALKED AWAY. I could just envision leaning into the puddles with my arms, so I politely called over to a gal who was helping bus dishes and requested a new placemat and something to wipe up the mess with. Shortly after, she came back...and guess what she did? Without stopping and looking, she DROPPED a new paper placemat on top of the old placemat - right on top of the puddles. (Sorry for the capital letters, I feel compelled to use them for emphasis, and not for exaggeration.) I fashioned a serviceable placemat by folding the two together, to ensure the wet parts would not make contact with my arms. Good news: the food was very good! My friend had the CAPESANTE CON RISOTTO: grilled sea scallops over a creamy risotto milanese with parmigiano reggiano and herbs (24.95). I had the spicy BUCATANI PESCATORE with shrimp, sea scallops, calamari, clams and mussels in a San Marzano tomato sauce, tossed with Bucatini pasta and herbs (also $24.95). Both were absolutely out of this world! But again, service was an issue; I was not given a bowl to put my shells in. While the waitress said she would be right back with one, she forget all about it. I creatively stacked the shells on my bread dish and hailed someone else when this arrangement became too precarious. The coup de gras? Handwritten on the bottom of the check: "The cost without the Groupon would have been $118.00." Is that a big "hint" to make sure I would properly tip to the full price, and not the discounted price? Tacky, don't you think? I am always respectful and polite to servers; it is a demanding job and they work hard. The wait staff at Trattoria Roma were certainly friendly and enthusiastic, but definitely not appropriately trained. At all. And that, my friends, takes away from the whole experience. read more

Overall I like this place but there are definitely some areas where they could improve! My favorite parts are the deli counter for sandwiches to go and the bar for pizza and a glass of wine. I found the sit down dinner to be inconsistently worth the money and the lack of an even mildly good beer selection to be a bummer. Would definitely bump them a star if they improved the beer selection and consistency. Will def continue to come for the deli counter, that part of the business deserves 5 stars. read more

First time there to listen to Angelo Miccoli singing. What a nice touch for a Saturday evening. The food was fantastic. We had the veal parm, shared the calamari, drank from a nice Italian wine list. Good atmosphere. Cannot wait to go back. read more

Went on a busy Saturday night as part of a double date. We made a reservation which I would recommend. Despite a large number of guests who were waiting for seats we were seated right on time. The restaurant is located in the same building as the "Market Place'". The Market Place is a combination bakery and deli and though we didn't purchase anything there, everything looked really tempting. As for the restaurant The ambiance was casual, comfortable romantic and seemed epically clean. The service was attentive and friendly. Our server took her time to describe the entrees we asked about and also made recommendations. She seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic when describing them and her recommendations showed that she really understood what we were looking for. The appetizers were excellent, we had the calamari and a mussels dish. The portions were perfect for sharing, all four of us had some of both. For the main course I ordered the spaghetti and clams with white wine and garlic sauce, It was amazing! The other gentleman in our party had the veal parmigiana and he loved it. My wife had the pan seared scallops on risotto, she liked it but after tasting mine she wished that she would have ordered it too. The deserts choices were tempting and we again shared two of the triple chocolate mousses the portions were adequate for sharing and they were delicious. We took our time eating and chatting and never felt rushed. I will go back and I recommend that if you're in the mood for a nice Italian dinner you give it a try. read more