Amazing!! They don't take reservations, but there was no wait when we went. The place is so tastefully decorated that I felt like I was back in Italy. Our waiter was an adorable curly hair, Italian boy who couldn't have been more accommodating. The food was fabulous. From the beautifully presented salad to my shrimp, scampi linguine and the delicious homemade Italian bread to the chocolate coconut mousse cake for dessert. We couldn't have been happier. The portion size was enough to take an entire meal home. The freshness and the quality of the food were notable. Parking was easy. Prices were wonderfully reasonable. You left and felt like you got more than what you paid for. I recommend this wonderful place without reservation. read more

Finally made it over to Stefano's and I had some mixed feelings about the place. My group was a party of 6 and we were celebrating a birthday. We had a few table decorations and balloons and the restaurant was very accommodating with it. They did place down some complimentary bread along with oil and vinegar for the table. The bread was fresh, dense, and sliced thick. While the oil was good, I personally enjoy and prefer oil that has herbs marinating in it to give it more flavor. Meals came with salad which was by far the best salad presentation I've ever had. The salad itself was wrapped in thin shaved cucumber. The salad was fresh and crisp and flavor was good. For the main I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca. Chicken sautéed in prosciutto, butter, and sage sitting on a bed of homemade tagliatelle and smothered in a white wine sauce. The noodles were dense but delicious, the chicken was juicy, but the sauce was HEAVILY flavored with sage and salt to a point where the whole thing was difficult to eat. My main came with a side and I ordered the Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli. It was described as oven roasted broccoli finished with garlic and parmigiana. However there was 0 flavor from the garlic or parmesan and it just tasted dry and... cold. Another item to note was we had ordered cheesy garlic bread for the table that never arrived but did show up on the bill. And the food came out 2 plates at a time with a wait in between. People who got their plates first were almost half through their meal by the time the last plates arrived. I was surprised to see it sit at a 3.5 on my Beli, but honestly there are many other spots in the area you can hit for a delicious Italian dinner and I just don't see myself giving Stefano's another try. read more

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4/5 Black Forest cake in waffle bowl- moist and fresh cake, fresh fruits on top waffle itself was soft and a little soggy. $10/ea for all desserts from the display read more

Stefano's - Black Forrest cake - Italian Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

This was our second time at Stefano's. Both times my food was very good. This time service was a bit of an issue. My baked potato showed up when I was almost done eating as the waitress forgot it. My wife was served the wrong meal and it took 20 minutes for her to flag down the waitress to address it. This place has lots of potential but needs better management to address issues. read more

Food was great! Services was friendly and attentive. A real good dining experience. This restaurant was nice inside and desserts are awesome.. read more

Friendly staff, decent service. Food was average at best. I would not recommend the clams Casino. They use very small little neck clams that are opened and both shells attached. You receive the shell with clam on one side with bechamel sauce and a hint of bacon and the other side of the shell is just bechamel sauce with zero clam....not good at all. Had the carbonara, it was bland. My husband had the seafood pasta. Seafood was cooked properly but had asked for the spicy sauce. He said he's had better jarred sauce...I won't be rushing back... read more

The ambiance of the restaurant is relaxed and comfortable. The wait staff greet you with a sincere pleasant smile. The staff accommodate your needs by asking which table you would be more comfortable at. Being our first time there choosing a smaller table for 2, not knowing they have huge plates. Therefore choose a big table! I ordered the limoncello cloud French toast. You can taste the lemon in the berry compote, and not in the ricotta cheese cream. The ricotta cheese tasted more like powered sugar. It was very sweet. The French Toast itself, was very well made. read more

Stefano's - Limoncello cloud French toast - Italian Near Me - Reading, Pennsylvania

Great find right in my neighborhood! Italian food made to order full of flavor like my nonna made when I was young Huge portions so come hungry we ordered eggplant parm and veal parm with homemade pasta (ask for a little extra sauce) very tasty. The app was the creamy lemon shrimp with crusty bread a must order. Next time I'm trying the fish dishes. Our server was responsive and friendly channel! read more

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Very good food and service. Great to have an Italian place with some swagger. Veal Marsala was delicious and the pastries afterwards were great too. read more

Had dinner there last night and the food was well made and tasty, but the place is very noisy. Take note that they only accept reservations for parties of six or more, so if you're planning to go there for dinner on the weekend and you don't meet that criteria be prepared to wait. The highlights are the desserts which appear to be made in house and are very rich. Prices are reasonable given the quality. Service was good and our server Venessa was pleasant. Note it is a BYOB read more

First timers for lunch. I had the BEST chicken dish in my life! Chicken Grana Padano in Vodka Sauce. I am so happy I have leftovers to enjoy it again! My family enjoyed their meals as well. We will definitely be back! read more

I would change 2 things. Firstly , No cafeteria style butter pats and secondly , offer hand crafted cracked pepper by the server like they do in any traditional Italian restaurant. I'm still coming back ! Plus our server Ray was great. read more

Top-tier staff and management. The food was fantastic with an elegant touch!! the shrimp appetizer is to die for. So excited that this place has opened and can't wait to go back. A truly Italian restaurant. read more

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The good. Calamari app is excellent as is the salad. The vegetable appeared to have been frozen. The seafood dishes were overcooked. One issue that disturbed me. My daughter asked for water and was served sparkling water which was like $4 plus. If a person asks for water in Berks County the wait staff should ask tap or bottled sparkling water. We felt it was a way to run up the check. The Cannoli was just okay. We will give it time to go and try it again. read more

Celebrated my birthday dinner here this evening. The atmosphere was relaxing, staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious. The options at the bakery were plentiful so we had to take home dessert because we were so full from the generous meal portions. So many wonderful choices on the menu, we will surely be back soon! read more

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Excellent food. Generous portions. Beautiful presentation. Great service and very comfortable and friendly ambiance. Would highly recommend read more

Amazing place with fabulous food and excellent service. We loved how John the owner comes to talk to you and makes this restaurant chick but with a touch of family. We have tried different dishes. All incredible and delicious. I am not a dessert lover but I tried Sefano's desserts made personally by John and they were excellent. We are faithful loves of Stefanos read more

The food is absolutely delicious! From the focaccia, the appetizers, generously portioned meals, & amazing dessert choices, Stefano's has become a new favorite! read more