Hands down, my favorite place in Austin! Def come here - fabulous service and food!…read more Every meal is made to order. Even so, our wait was not long. Let's start with the salad: simple, GREEN (not iceberg lettuce!), a few red onion slices, a few olives, a few grape tomatoes, and a light amount of the house dressing. The tomato soup is as good as people say. I am very picky about tomato soup. Theirs was delish. Flavorful. The bowl was big; two of us shared it. Chicken piccata for dinner. The chicken was perfectly cooked! The sauce was flavorful. The pasta was also perfectly cooked. Large portion. Left overs. Our waitress was fantastic - helpful, fun, funny. We arrive a little on the late side and she was welcoming and said come in in! If you find yourself in Austin, come here.

Wonderful place. The lasagna was the best I've ever eaten! The servers were awesome! We will return!read more

My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there…read morefor dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options.

I had a great time at Our Paladar. We sat at the bar for dinner, entertained and served by the…read moreindomitable Tyler, a musician at heart, but a man of the world. How he knew the Penguins sang Earth Angel, a song from the 1950s, was beyond me. On Tyler's recommendations, we ordered some great food, although the wedge salad was the weakest dish. My favorite was the cacio e pepe Arancini, but we also loved the pasta with a boar Ragu and the bucatini. The Tres Leches cake was darn good too. Prices were lower than Minneapolis, but Our Paladar is not cheap. Yet, our meal was worth every penny.

I will definitely be back. Most all the food was amazing and the cocktails were equally amazing…read more Now one caveat, I had ordered the Jamaican Jerk chicken wings with a habanero rub, they were not spicy what so ever. I heard the Parmesan-Garlic wings are better. We also got the Sweet Corn Hushpuppies, which were very delicious. Everyone else's dishes at my dinner party tasted amazing. The Crosswinds Bourbon cocktail was just ok, however the Butter me up cocktail was a home run, spirit forward, just the way I like it.

Arguably the best Italian food I have had in Minnesota, and it was wild to me that it happened in…read moreRochester out of all places. My spouse and I came here for my birthday this year since we were coming from Houston, MN, and were utterly impressed at the diversity of flavors that many of the dishes had. To start, the appetizers were instant hits. The chicken meatballs were full and flavorful, and it was very clear that they were hand-made because we could see the herbs inside. The mother sauce gave them a second layer of flavor upon dipping the meatballs in it. Then the lobster bisque totally blew my mind because it was so flavorful that I thought it was the best I had ever had. I could taste the heavy cream easily and I thought the sherry and brandy did a fantastic job in diversifying the flavors with the existing seasoning. We also loved how big the portion was for the hashbrowns and thought the gouda cheese had the right consistency to provide flavor and texture, while the caramelized onions gave a layer of sweetness which was refreshing because I don't often see that with hashbrowns, if at all. The mushroom risotto was also full of flavor, especially since it had truffle oil, making it full of umami. I also really enjoyed the tiramisu, as it was soft enough and had layers of ingredients that were clearly divided and defined. Relatively I enjoyed the pappardelle grilled chicken less because the chicken was hard to chew and the tomatoes didn't really help elevate the overall flavor. I also thought that the crème brûlée had too much egg yolk flavor, and since I make this dessert myself often, I knew it was because they didn't put enough sugar into the yolk, sugar, and heavy cream mixture. I would recommend adding more sugar to help overcome the yolk flavor. Despite my slight criticism, I still thought this was arguably the best Italian food that I have had in the entire state, and I would most definitely return if I come by Rochester again. Oh, I was also given a free limoncello shot for my birthday, which was insanely strong so I mixed it with my cocktail drink and it actually helped elevate my drink's flavor.

We were in Rochester visiting our daughter who works at Mayo. We decided to go back to Terza…read moreRistorante for our second time, and it lived up to the positive experience we had a couple years ago. The place has a great feel - dim lighting, open kitchen, good energy without being over the top. Easy spot to settle in and enjoy a meal. Our waiter was excellent for most of the night. He knew the menu well and pointed us toward the handmade pasta over the boxed options. It came with an upcharge, as expected, but worth it. Toward the end of the evening he started disappearing for longer stretches. We weren't in a rush, but it went a little past what you'd want. Food was excellent. I started with the oysters - fresh, cold, clean, with that nice briny hit. For my entrée I had the scallops over fresh pasta with mushrooms and thin crispy potato chips. The scallops were spot on with a good sear and the whole dish came together really well. My wife had the chicken piccata (which I sampled - and really liked), daughter went with the wild mushroom tagliatelle, and her boyfriend had the pappardelle with grilled chicken and scallops. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We also a bruschetta app to start, which was not as flavorful as I expected. The wonderful warm bread disappeared fast. A couple Caesar salads were ordered and received compliments from those who partook. We left full and satisfied. Overall, really good experience and consistent with our first visit. Would recommend and we'll definitely be back.

All in the spirit of catering to the softer side of me, I took a drive up to Pepin, WI, and wow,…read moreVilla Bellezza is a whole vibe! This beautiful winery gives small Italian village energy, and the atmosphere felt so serene. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip wine, and just soak it all in. I had the penne al forno paired with a lovely red blend (I forgot the name, but trust me, it was delicious). And I have to give a special shoutout to Alexis, my waitress, she was absolutely amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back when the weather breaks to tour the vineyard. If you're looking for a little escape, Villa Bellezza is worth the trip.

You go to the counter to order and get your wine -if that's what you want. They have a nice menu of…read morepizza and a few other Italian entrees, salads and apps. Itnwas just delicious. Second time I've been here. Sitting outside in the piazza us just heavenly. Great service. Super nice people. Highly recommend

Wonderful local treasure with excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere. All of our family special…read moreoccasions are at Victoria's!

Love there are so many gluten-free options to choose from. And the fact the meat sauce is all beef…read moreis perfect. You can Access from the subway system from Mayo. They bring out bread and you can request gluten-free instead of the regular bread. When they brought out the gluten-free buns they were HOT! Very good and fresh. They do give you a plate with fresh parmesan, olive oil, and balsamic mix. I choose the butter as it melted so great. My partner got the gluten-free cheese ravioli with meat sauce which he REALLY liked. I got the stuff gluten-free shells with meat sauce. The meat sauce was FABULOUS but the stuff shells were ok. The ricotta inside wasn't a smooth soft ricotta. It was baked and stuck together which isn't my thing. But I love it was GF. And next time I would for sure get that meat sauce on something, not sure what, but cannot wait to try. Tip when you order tell them you want the gluten free, don't assume it just is.

We were in no hurry so we decided to take our chances at a sit down restaurant on a Friday night…read moreduring the pandemic. I didn't really expect great service. What a wonderful surprise! The place was packed and the servers were very busy. We got seated right away and our drink orders were taken. We couldn't decide what we wanted so we asked the server's advice. We ended up getting the bake Mostaccioli. It was delicious! Leo was running around checking on everyone. He seemed to know nearly everyone. When he stopped by our table I mentioned that I used to live in Oelwein. We discovered that we had mutual friends. I told him that I had learned to make meatballs from them. He came back a few minutes later with a couple of meatballs for us to taste. We admitted that his meatballs were better than mine. He also brought us a sample of sausage. I felt like we were family! It was a wonderful evening with awesome food that was honestly the best I've ever tasted in a restaurant. I would absolutely recommend Leo's to anyone who likes authentic Italian cuisine! Marilyn Kruger Lincoln, Nebraska

Group stopped during Ragbrai along with around 25,000 other participants. All the locals we spoke…read moreto said this is best place in town. They were correct. Because of the deluge of people in town, menu was taken out only and was choice of lasagna and a calzone type sandwich. They ran out of the lasagna just before we got to front so friend ordered food while I secured a cool spot to sit upstairs in bar. ALL of the staff were incredible and friendly. Bartenders were awesome and we put them to task. Several rounds. The "pizone", aka calzone was very good, fresh baked bread loaf with sauce, meat and cheese baked into it.

Food was very good and authentic. The in house made breads and pastas were the star of the show!…read more The atmosphere is very comfortable and quaint. The service was great, we had a party of 12 and they accommodated us with great attention. Definitely recommend the gelato for dessert as well as a beautifully made cannoli enjoyed with a macchiato.

We stopped in for coffee and pastries. Our coffees were great. The almond croissant was massive…read moreand, while I intended to save it for later, I needed to eat the whole thing after the first delicious bite. Stop here! It's a delight.

Sorellina's is so good!! We wanted a fresh lunch on a Saturday and this didnt disappoint. This was…read morenot our first time here and definitely wont be the last! Plenty of free and accessible parking in the lot. The restaurant is large AND has a cute patio. You cant go wrong with any of their pastas or pizzas. I got the hot beef sandwich with a side salad - only available from 11-3! My companion got the lasagna - a huge slice with plenty of cheese and delicious red sauce. The blackberry iced tea was sweet but hit the spot. The service is always quick and friendly! We got seated immediately and our waitress was very attentive.

Amazing food and service. Pasta Della nonna , blackened salmon,, calamari and drinks were amazing…read more Staff was attentive and helpful perfect for date night anniversaries or if you just need a good meal loved it.

Came here for dinner with 3 co-workers. We had the calamari…read moreappetizer and artichoke dip appetizer. The calamari was all rings, lightly breaded with a horseradish dip and a marinara sauce dip. We enjoyed the calamari and ordered another. The artichoke dip was average. Nothing special. Good, though. We all ordered the lasagna. Very generous portion. Nice thick sauce with lots of cheese. Very good. Server was attentive, friendly and very pleasant. We would come back, again.

Amazing food and excellent service. Artichoke dip is a must. We will continue to eat here as it…read morenever disappoints.