“My family and I ate here last night (2/22/24) for the first time and we were quite pleased. They had a special going on for $15 large pizzas and $10 meatball sliders. We got both specials, as well as a kids pizza, a house salad, and lavash bread.The food was all really good.Our server, Racheal, was fantastic. She was super friendly, quick, held good conversation with us, and was able to promptly answer all of our questions as well as make appropriate suggestions when we asked.The only reason I'm dropping 1 star is because of the 3% "Service Charge" on my check.While it wasn't blatantly labeled as a credit card surcharge, that is what it was. That is always what it is. And frankly, it's federally illegal to surcharge a debit card under the Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.Additionally, if a business is going to surcharge a card (which again, illegal for debit cards, but not for credit cards) they are mandated to post clear signage upon entry of the establishment that a surcharge will be added to the bill if paying via card. I did not see such signage at KC's (although, to be fair, I may have missed it)I understand that running a small business is tough, I also understand that merchant processors charge the business to swipe both debit and credit cards. Typically that swipe percentage is aroun 2.5% + $0.10 transaction fee.My qualm is that is simply the cost of doing business in today's world. Restaurants in general seem to be the only business that regularly engages in this practice. I don't pay an extra 3% at the grocery store, convenience store, department store, or really any other store.In my view, the cost that the business incurs for processing debit and credit cards should be baked into the prices of the goods they sell, not passed off to the customer as an additional fee. If the business is not making enough margins on their menu prices, then raise the menu prices.I get nickel and dime'd enough on my other bills (Looking at you TECO)Will we eat here again? Yes, absolutely. The food was good and the service was great. But my point stands.“
Wine Bar • $$
“Been here several times and it's always a good time! Amazing people and service, great vibe, awesome music, great drinks, lots of parking - nothing but good things to say. Espresso martini is my go-to drink. My husband enjoys the beer selection. Come support this local, small business!“
“I have eaten here almost weekly since moving to Lakeland in August and I LOVE IT. When I go in to eat I have #15 mild spicy with Kirin beer. The broth is perfect! When I get it for take out it is separated nicely so nothing gets soggy. Don’t ever change !!“
“My husband and I had never been to Il Forno's and I had heard good things so we took a chance. Emily was our server and she was very pleasant and attentive. The Bruschetta was delicious. The Caesar salad was fresh. He ordered the veal piccata and raved about it. I don't eat veal so I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. The eggplant was good, but the red sauce??? Sauce is not that difficult but this was awful! It was bitter and watery (it separated and water pooled at the bottom of my plate). It kinda tasted like the same sauce they use for pizza. It pretty much ruined the entire dish. If you're expecting a quiet, intimate dining experience, don't come here. With all the groups they pack in, it quickly begins to sound like a sports bar. I'm not sure that we'll be back. I certainly would not recommend Il Fornos.“
“My wife and I visited Chef T's for dinner last weekend and had a nice experience. We started the meal with the French Onion Soup. The soup was rich and flavorful, filled with savory soaked bread and topped with melted Swiss and Provolone cheeses. We also shared the Escargot appetizer. The escargots were tender and juicy and soaked in a rich white wine and sherry sauce and topped with tender earthy mushrooms. For my entrée, I had the Veal Marsala. The veal was tender with a light savory breading and topped with a rich earthy marsala sauce. To end the meal we couldn't resist the Limoncello Cake which was moist, had a nice lemony flavor and was topped with an airy whipped topping. Overall, Chef T's is worth a visit in Lakeland. The restaurant is very small so I recommend making a reservation in advance.“
“We were turned off by Patio 850, when it was falling apart in every way. Finally summoned the courage to try it again now that it has a new owner and a new chef. The food was once again excellent, the service was also attentive and pleasant, and Larry, the owner, made sure we were pleased. We will definitely return soon! We recommend it to anyone.“
“This is some seriously fine cuisine. I had the chicken parm and will certainly be back for more. I love chicken parm and am quite picky, this place is in my top five of all time best chicken parm beating out all but one spot in Little Italy NYC.“