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    Willies Pasta Shop

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Incredible chefs!
    Lani K.

    10++ stars! I usually avoid bar seating, but this experience completely changed my mind. Sitting at this kitchen bar in this intimate little pasta shop turned out to be the best seat in the house -- comfortable, entertaining, and full of energy. We started with the stuffed flatbread, which was perfectly crispy and absolutely mouthwatering. The beet salad was fresh, juicy, creamy, and packed with flavor -- one of the best I've had. Then came the pasta... and wow. The short rib-stuffed pasta was loaded with meat and rich flavor in every bite. The butternut squash filled pasta with sage and brown butter was silky, comforting, and beautifully balanced. Truly unforgettable dishes. Watching the chefs in action was part of the magic. You could feel the passion, precision, and quiet communication happening in the kitchen -- the eye contact alone said everything. It was such a cool, immersive experience from start to finish. We loved every minute and can't wait to go back to try every single dish. If you get the chance to sit at the bar here, take it -- you won't regret it.

    Lauren B.

    Popped in at 7:30 on a Saturday and we're sat immediately! Not sure if it was quiet because another Italian spot in town was having a reopening fest but we certainly didn't mind! To start we ordered the bison tartare, which was a tad salty for me but delicious. We also ordered focaccia, the brisket agnolotti, and the duck confit ziti. I thought everything was cooked to perfection. The pasta was beautifully made. We ended with the butterscotch budino. I found that the salted caramel on top completely overwhelmed the flavor of the budino but was still quite good. We left feeling full and happy! We will be back.

    Coffee Negroni.  Amazing cocktail from the dessert menu
    Jeff V.

    First time here and definitely won't be my last. Started off with the Stracciatella beets appetizer with their grilled ciabatta bread. Beets were refreshing and went perfectly with the grilled ciabatta. Had the Pappardelle Carbonara for my main and it was some of the best pasta I've had in a long time. Had to use the rest of my bread to clean my plate! Had the Butterscotch Budino for dessert which was delicious, but definitely on the sweet side. The Coffee Negroni was an amazing dessert cocktail. Could've drank several of them if I wasn't full! I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu. Might be my favorite Italian restaurant for now.

    Shrimp tagliatelle
    Allyson L.

    Food was delicious. Service was great and helpful. My friend and I came in a little bit after they opened and there were already a few tables seated. We shared the stuffed flatbread. I ordered the shrimp tagliatelle and my friend ordered the papardelle carbonara. Both were delicious. They gave a good amount of shrimp in my pasta. Noodles were cooked to our liking.

    Lamb with pasta and clams with pasta  Rosemary focaccia
    Joe R.

    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Small restaurant and gets packed very quickly. Reservations are not available so be prepared to wait. If I am ever back in Reno I will definitely eat there again!

    Nina Z.

    Finally got to try Willies! Overall would go back again. Their pastas were the most intriguing with lots of different flavor options. We got the ziti and the carbonara - both were perfectly al dente with good flavors, and the side of focaccia bread was great for soaking up all the extra sauce. Carbonara is not a "hot" dish -more so just slightly warm, which our waiter warned us of (we didn't mind, still very tasty). We felt like the ambiance/decor was not as well thought out as it could be. Prices were on the higher side, but we did feel full at least with the 2 pasta dishes and the focaccia side as 2 adults.

    Tiramisu
    Jim G.

    Well HOLY MOSES!!! How did I miss this one?! And only a few blocks from my home! I guess I should have known it would be fabulous as Willies is owned by the same family that owns Kauboi Izakaya next door (my favorite restaurant in Reno). These Tonopah folks sure know what they are doing. Where Kauboi is loud, brash and eclectic, Willies is upscale, quit and classy, even if the restaurants are identical in their layout. Willies is high end Italian Fusion, and the menu sparkles with genius! I will definitely eat my way through the menu multiple times. It was so good, so pretty, that I forgot to take pictures until I had devoured my food! We started with the Fritto Misto and two kinds of bread then moved on to the pasta. My ravioli were top 5 all time! The Agnolotti? Supreme! The Bucatini? Yummmmm! We finished with a delicious tiramisu and custard dish that almost had us in tears! Thank you Gwen for your humor, your recommendations and being a 5 star server in a 5 star restaurant! Can't wait for my speedy return! Cheers!

    Jackie V.

    You don't usually see a restaurant only opened from Mon-Wed during dinner time - but that's exactly what this place is. I went with my sisters to this restaurant for the first time around 6pm on a Tuesday and was seated right away. It did get quite busy around 7pm and then got less busy around 8pm - I would suggest coming here earlier or later to beat the dinner rush. The layout of the restaurant and menu design reminded me a lot of Kauboi Izakaya which is a restaurant a few doors down. We ordered an abundance of food and were pretty content after each dish! For appetizers, we got the burrata, fritto misto, and the little gems salad. I would have to say that the appetizers were the best part of this meal hands down. I would get all of these appetizers again. For our entrees, we got the bucatini and rigatoncini carbonara. Both of these pastas were okay in my opinion. I wouldn't get either of them again. We then ended with a tiramisu and butterscotch pudding for dessert. Both were delicious. I would get the tiramisu again. Our servers were attentive and friendly. This might just be my new go-to spot for Italian food! I've already recommended this place to many of my friends.

    Frito misto
    Jess A.

    When I tell you I have been waiting for Willie's Pasta Shop to open for years, I'm not kidding, but I'm happy say it was worth the wait! The place is small and the ambiance is necessarily fancy, but they make up for a lack of fanciness with their food. We got the stuffed flatbread which was buttery, garlicy and delicious. We got the frito misto and i think it's the best I ever have had--it was perfectly fried and the shishito peppers were a nice touch! We got two pastas to share: the agnolotti dal Plain and fonduta ravioli and both were incredible. The flavors were perfect and the handmade pasta was legit. We were too full for dessert but will definitely be checking it out next time. Can't wait to go back!

    Pork Ragu
    Elissa I.

    We went for a double date and had a great time! The prosciutto and melon appetizer was amazing!! I loved my entree and we got a delicious, pretty affordable bottle of wine

    Brisket pasta and squid ink linguine
    Mark G.

    The prices here are out of control. Our pasta dishes were $33 a piece. I had the brisket pockets that were pretty good, but a very small portion. She had the squid ink linguine. Her portion was nice, but the flavor was very bland and boring. It's not common that I'm offended by pricing, but this is PASTA in RENO. They need to figure out how to control their costs, this is insane.

    Libations
    Mike T.

    Middle of Midtown this gem is a must stop. The food was amazing! Small intimate setting. Beautiful bathroom! We enjoyed everything we ordered! Will be going back to try the other items soon. The bucatini was incredible. Great service and staff.

    focaccia, veal meatballs
    Reagan H.

    I finally tried the elusive Willie's Pasta Shop and I'm giving it 3 stars. I had a great time overall, but the inside is seriously packed and crammed. The workers constantly have to slide around you and make you scoot in, and the food was very pricey. Based on their marketing outside the door, I wasn't expecting such an upscale experience and honestly felt underdressed. The hours are also pretty strange. I ordered the veal pasta and it was to die for, and their focaccia was amazing. I think there are a few kinks to sort out, but with the weird hours and the crammed space, I don't know if I'll be spending date night there anytime soon.

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    Spectacular. Service and food are a delight. Ambiance is cozy but particularly placed. Recommend highly.

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    DOPO Pizza & Pasta

    4.6(483 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown
    $$

    First time I've been here since new owners took over. I was here last in 2022. If you've read any…read moreof my Pizza reviews ... I admit to being a pizza snob ... what can I say, I',m from NYC. However, I ordered a Tony's NYC 10" pie for lunch. And I added mushrooms. Thought I would take 1/2 of it home. It was so good, I truly ate the whole thing. Yes, I made a little piggy of myself, and I don't care! It was excellent. I do believe they have a full bar .. it was early so we just had soft drinks. Actually my friend had a mocktail, so there must be a bar. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I like that the outdoor seating is fenced in so you don't have to see the traffic on both sides of the street. The service was excellent. My friend enjoyed a salad (although I did force a tiny piece of pizza on her, glad she didn't want more .. LOL. Honestly, I wanted to go to Dough, Sauce, Cheese that just opened a few blocks away. They claim they are NY style pizza. However, I learned that it's really a take out place. Only seating is one table outside .. in the sun. Maybe I'll take some out at a later date. But I am glad I went to DOPO and I will definitely go again.

    I have been to DOPO well over 10 times since I discovered their cute little location in Midtown and…read moreover half of those stops have been at their new location downtown, and it continues to be one of my absolute favorite places to get pizza in Reno. I have a great appreciation for the simple, yet varied menu that also provides multiple vegetarian options for my partner. This time around we went with the Cherrypicker, the Verde, and the Brasare. The Verde without chicken came very close to filling the hole that has been left in our heart with the Grasshopper not on the menu currently. The Cherrypicker is one of our go to hits and never disappoints. And this was the first time I've tried the Brasare and the classic combo of pork and apple was delectable. Colleen is our favorite server in the world and we are so happy to have her every time we swing by for dinner. She is a pleasure to be around and elevates the whole experience.

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    Bar & restaurant area of the new DOPO much larger than the former midtown location and cutest outdoor area with a fire pit

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    3.6(156 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown
    $$

    Stayed at circus circus for a week, and this was by far the best part of staying here. Which is…read moreboth a dig at circus circus, and a compliment to the pizza. I ate at most of the restaurants and nothing I ate was as good as this pizza. I expected a small personal pizza, but it was a 12" And for only $15 it fed our whole family. We got the meat lovers and added olives and pineapple. I wish I'd eaten here sooner than our last day so I could have enjoyed more pizzas . I suggest coming here both for value and flavor over anything else in the casino

    Stopped by PieZetta Pizza Kitchen around 12:30-1:00 a.m. after getting in late, and honestly, it…read morehit the spot. We ordered a 10-inch pizza, half cheese and half pepperoni, with a Pepsi for about $18, which really wasn't bad at all considering the location and late-night hours. We split it, and the pizza was hot, fresh, and actually really good. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the food came out fresh. The only downside was the seating area. They were cleaning when we got there, but a lot of the tables still needed to be wiped down, chairs organized, and trash picked up. It wasn't filthy, but the dining area definitely could've been maintained a little better for guests trying to sit and eat. Overall, I'd still give it an 8/10 because the pizza itself was solid, especially for late-night food court pizza in a casino. I'd definitely eat there again.

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    The Kitchen Table

    4.4(408 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Special occasions are a good reason to visit The Kitchen Table. Such as any day of any month…read more Incredible dining both in taste and experience. This time she had duck breast and for me the fettuccini carbonara. Fresh bread and a glass of Barbera Vietti completed the main course. Each item is made with such care that the meal will seem like a special occasion. Apparently each day is a special occasion in the kitchen at TKT. The fettuccini was the best I ever had. The carbonara was rich and meaty and the Parmesan set it off perfectly. Her duck breast was a large appetizer with a rich sauce. Then there were the desserts, panna cotta with berries and mocha bliss, a brownie with ice cream. Both fantastic! The small restaurant foot print adds a feeling of an intimate experience. But the flavors are huge. Try it you will love it as we do.

    I went here for dinner with my husband on a weeknight. It was pretty busy, which is always a good…read moresign. Since we had a reservation, we were promptly seated. The interior is very nice. It's like a San Francisco bistro. I will say however, they do have a lot of seating in a very small space so it gets a bit noisy. We split a house salad, which was quite tasty. The lettuce was quite fresh as were the vegetables. For dinner, I had the papparadelle & burrata brisket in a spicy tomato sauce. The pasta seemed to be homemade and the brisket had a nice heat to it. It was flavorful and delicious. The service was also very good. Our server checked back on us several times to see if we needed anything and to make sure our water glasses were filled. It was a very nice meal. I will certainly go back!

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    The Kitchen Table - 8/5/25 FYI. Interior.

    8/5/25 FYI. Interior.

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    Calafuria

    4.1(264 reviews)
    0.5 miMidtown
    $$

    Came here on a Friday night around 7 pm to celebrate a friend's birthday with a girls' dinner, and…read moreit ended up being such a perfect choice. Even though they do not take reservations, we were seated pretty quickly, which was a pleasant surprise for a busy Friday evening. The restaurant itself is adorable and feels like a charming little house that has been transformed into an intimate Italian spot. There is an open kitchen, which adds to the experience, and the space strikes a really nice balance between elevated and genuinely warm. It feels like true dining in the heart of Reno, thoughtful and cozy without feeling pretentious. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and honestly loved everything. The pickled seasonal vegetables were bright and refreshing and a great way to start the meal. The meatballs were tender and comforting, the suppli were crispy and rich, and the fried seafood was light and well executed without being greasy. We also shared the bruschetta, which was simple, fresh, and nicely balanced. For mains, we had the gnocchi al pesto and the rigatoni with beef ragu. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy with a vibrant, fresh pesto, and the beef ragu was deeply flavorful and hearty without being heavy. Both dishes felt well thought out and satisfying. We ended the night with the crème brûlée, which was the perfect birthday dessert. The custard was creamy with a beautifully caramelized top and just the right amount of sweetness. What really stood out was how the meal encouraged you to slow down and enjoy the moment. This is the kind of place where you take your time, engage in conversation, and savor each course. There is also a really cute outdoor area, and I can already tell it will be an amazing spot in the summer. Overall, this was a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday. Great food, a warm and inviting atmosphere, and an experience that felt special from start to finish. I cannot wait to come back.

    A charming space that's conveniently located for me that I wanted to like. Service was good but…read moreslightly inattentive for the price point. Sadly the food was inconsistent and definitely disappointing for the price. As a side note, in multiple visits I've found the majority of their plates and serving dishes to be chipped, cracked, or have glaze that's missing in spots. So much so that I have to wonder if it's an intentional design choice. I always thought plates like that were considered unsanitary, but maybe standards have changed since I took food safety training.

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    Inside

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    3.9(803 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
    $$$

    Last night we had dinner at La Strada with a party of five, and overall it was a great experience…read more One of the first things we noticed was the atmosphere--you truly don't feel like you're in a casino. The décor feels like an old Italian restaurant, complete with beautiful columns and classic details that make the space feel warm and authentic. We started with a couple appetizers: the eggplant parmigiana and the focaccia di recco. The focaccia was outstanding--stuffed with cheese and prosciutto and served with a fig jam that reminded me of apple butter. Absolutely delicious and something I'd order again. The eggplant parmigiana was just okay--it lacked seasoning and could have used more flavor. They also brought garlic butter for the table, which was a nice touch. Our server, Christina, was fantastic. She recommended a wonderful wine within our preferred price point, and everyone at the table really enjoyed it. For entrees, everyone ordered something different and all were very happy with their meals--even our picky eater, who ordered Uncle Willie's ravioli and ended up taking leftovers home! We also had the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp (the shrimp were impressively large--think upscale steakhouse cocktail shrimp size), baked ziti, bucatini carbonara, and I had the linguine and clams. I appreciated that they gave me the option of white wine sauce or red sauce. Once I removed all the clams from the shells and mixed everything into the broth, the flavor really came alive. Overall, a very enjoyable dinner with great service and delicious food. We would definitely return--and would absolutely ask for Christina again.

    One of my reservations canceled on me, so I ended up coming here last minute... and honestly I'm…read moreglad it happened. From the second we walked in, the vibe was amazing. Beautiful space, great energy, everybody smiling and moving around having a good time. At one point the waiter dropped a dessert and the whole place started laughing for like 30 minutes straight It honestly made the experience even better. Now let's talk about the important part -- the drinks were ON POINT. Strong, smooth, and made right every single time. Finger-point accurate And the food? Crazy good. I got the mushroom dish and almost started looking around for the chef personally. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drinks hit, food hit... just an overall amazing time from start to finish. Big shoutout to the entire staff for making the night fun and memorable.Definitely can't wait to come back. Thank y'all for a amazing fuckin time

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    La Strada - Interior shot of La Strada's main dining room at Eldorado Hotel Resort & Casino in Reno, NV.

    Interior shot of La Strada's main dining room at Eldorado Hotel Resort & Casino in Reno, NV.

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    Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

    4.4(894 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown
    $$

    Liberty Food & Wine Exchange is an artisan eatery, market and wine bar located on the corner of 1st…read moreand Sierra streets in downtown Reno. It was our 1st time eating there however it had been on our list for some time. We started with the PULL-APART GARLIC CHEESE BREAD which is Focaccia, mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, frico crust and also ordered the WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS with crispy gnocchi, tomatoes, red onion, basil, arugula and topped with a Calabrian chili aioli. Both were fantastic, seasoned nicely and cooked to a perfect temperature!! For our entree we hate the BEE STING pizza. Make with a 72 Hour Fermented Organic Dough topped with Salami, red onion, basil, serranos, mozzarella and honey. The crust was delicious, crunchy, thin and when combined with the sauce, seasoning and toppings, an excellent pizza. Additionally we ordered two of the in-house, housemaid pasta. The ARRABBIATA , a roasted red pepper campanelle, with Calabrese sausage, garlic, chilis, broccolini and topped with Parmesan, pecorino. The other pasta we tried was the BLACK SPAGHETTI, mixed with clams, scallops, shrimp, hot chopped peppers, white wine, butter and lemon. It was fantastic!! Cooked al dente and packed with flavor. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. The service was great, food was yummy and we definitely look forward to going back again soon!

    My son-in-law invited us to try a new place for happy hour…read more We ordered every item on the happy hour menu. The cauliflower was one of my favorites, roasted perfectly with great flavor, Fondue was creamy, hot and delicious, meatballs were super moist and bursting with flavor. The olives were dry and tiny and hard to enjoy due to pit. The backpack was ok but not great. Now, the pizza! It was absolutely perfect. Thin crust, perfect amount of cheese and toppings. I enjoyed the bee sting pizza, hot and sweet, and I love the combination. When I go back it will definitely be pizza, salad and cauliflower. The sever was a sweet young man. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. The restaurant is a good size, the bar area was busy and filled with conversation and laughter, the booths looked cozy, we chose a table near windows for outside lighting. The outside tables looked great for getting some warmth and fresh air. Many options and different settings. Sorry, I forgot to take pics.

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    Liberty Food & Wine Exchange - Bar area seating

    Bar area seating

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    La Cucina Italian Eatery - Porcini and Truffle Ravioli - 18.5 With a mushroom, demi-glace & cream sauce (add peas!)

    La Cucina Italian Eatery

    3.9(535 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Came in around 3pm and it was pretty empty, looked like some staff training was going on, but we…read morebarely got checked on which was kind of disappointing. Started with garlic bread and a calamari steak. Garlic bread was a little too crispy and slightly blackened for me and definitely needed some sauce. BUT the calamari steak?? soooo good. I could've eaten that as my full meal. We ordered the baked rigatoni and chicken parm. The chicken parm with the cheese was sooo good and the pasta had a lot of garlic but honestly it worked. The rigatoni was super cheesy and comforting. Also the bread they give you is amazing, I would love a sandwich on that. Finished with tiramisu and that was easily the best part of the meal. Would come back for the food for sure and just hoping the service was an off day.

    I had been looking into eating at this restaurant for years and finally went in one night. My…read moregirlfriend and I were the only two people there on the back patio in the summertime, nobody else in the restaurant. We were finally greeted by our server and when I was giving her my order she stared off into a space and then said " I'm sorry I wasn't listening can you repeat that?" this alone ruined my dining experience. I've been a server before, and I legitimately cannot justify a time where a server can say that to a customer. Aside from that the food was really good and would like to come back and given another shot. Hopefully this waiter does not work there anymore.

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    La Cucina Italian Eatery - Inside

    Inside

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    Johnny's Garlic Bread

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