When we chose to try out Smoky's, I didn't have my hopes too high. I've dined at two American-style…read moreburger venues in Italy and they were mediocre at best.
The waitress brought out an iPad-like tablet that you use to view the menu and place your order. There's a ton of different options and you can, of course, customize how you cook the meat. We started off with a mixed platter of appetizers that included chicken nuggets, onion rings, and three different sauces.
I decided to go with the Smoky burger with fries for my meal. When I took my first bite, I felt satisfaction that I haven't felt since I arrived in Italy! Huge amount of meat (instead of huge buns, additional buns, or a ton of lettuce that you'll find at other American-style venues in Italy). My previous forays into American burgers in this country left me disappointed in the amount of meat, I wasn't expecting American-sized portions and was thoroughly stuffed by the end of the meal.
Just because you're stuffed doesn't mean there isn't room for dessert. I chose a slice of pistachio cheesecake (cheesecake with diced pistachios sprinkled liberally on top). I love pistachio and I was satisfied, though the meat was my favorite part of the meal.
I would 100% recommend Smoky's to those looking for an authentic American burger experience, especially homesick American tourists. I would love to come here again.