Authentic Italian fare in lovely old home. Staff is super friendly and service is impeccable. Must try restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cesar Salad, Lasagna Ragu Bolognese, Carpaccio
Jim Slater
Our table of 8 had a wonderful dinner. The food was fresh, cooked to perfection and delivered on time. Both the warm toasty crusty bread and salads were crisp and plentiful. Additional servings of the delicious bread were brought to the table without delay. The spaghetti with pistachio pesto shrimp sauce was perfectly al dente and light. The veal parm was the best my wife had in a very long time. The gnocchi in a red sauce, one of the specials of the night, was perfectly cooked and delicious. A large portion of pappardella with bolognese sauce was excellent and worth bringing home . The wait staff was friendly, and attentive without being obtrusive. This was a great find for us, one of only a few that accepted reservations and is definitely worth a trip back.Jim S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M L B
I walk in at 920 on a Friday night and they wouldn't serve me. They said they were closed. Worst
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Robert Sebolt
Cozy little restaurant with Italian fare. Very cool to visit once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is an absolute gem in Palmetto. For an appetizer, we recommend the carpaccio. As an entree, this was the BEST lasagna I have ever had. For dessert... the cheesecake was amazing (no matter which way you order it). Make sure you stop by, you will not be disappointed.
narafat1
We had a 6:30 reservation for 4 people celebrating a birthday .Arrived on time and ordered a bottle of wine . 10 min later we wanted to order some appetizers .Waiter insisted on ordering our main course at the same time even though we were not ready . The whole meal was very rushed .And here is the kicker .At around 7:45 we were told we have to leave because our table was reserved although we had ordered another bottle of wine which was not even half finished .Our bill was over $200 . Asking us to leave was a first for us. It left a very taste and literally spoiled the evening for us . We are locals and dine out very frequently .This place will never sees us again .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
Greg Firmbach
We had been here once before when they reopened. We were overjoyed with the Food and Service. The Veal-with Mushrooms was delectable and the Pistachio Pesto Shrimp dish was amazing. Great Job!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
GARY WILSON
Enjoy an authentic Italian meal in Palmetto at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabrielle James
Best Italian food I’ve had since actual Italy. It’s soooo good. Service was great. Food was high quality and obviously homemade. Even the table bread & butter was special. We had the 2 versions of lasagna so we could share & try both types. Both were drool-worthy and will be craving until the next time we can go! Such a cute interior too… setting is an old house converted. I just loved every minute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Lynch
Unfortunately our dinner last night was very disappointing — from the 20 minute wait until the server took our order — without telling us that there were any specials; to the small portions that were served to us — to the below quality of the food.Charging an additional $8 for chopped up shrimp in your Fettuccine Alfredo is excessive when it probably didn’t even equal but 3-4 shrimp at the most — that is when I could even find the little pieces of shrimp.And 3 pieces of flat veal, less than a total of 3 oz in your Scaloppine ai funghi porcini with less than a decent helping of linguini for $31 is ridiculous.As two local patrons that have been in the food industry, one for over 60 years and the other for over 20 years as a chef, we know and understand the restaurant business and were less than impressed with your establishment. We are always looking for local restaurants to support and boost; yours will not be one of them.In good conscience, we can not and will not recommend your restaurant to anyone.
Delightful discovery...two Italian brother waiters were efficient and interesting to talk with...great food. Don't let the old house exterior appearance fool you as it's very cute and cozy inside. Limited wine and beverage menu. Overall a very enjoyable dinner and experience.
Lauren Daniels
We’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, I only wished we’d tried it sooner. Everyone was kind and attentive, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was great. I could tell the pasta was homemade. Everything was delicious! We can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Ragu Bolognese, Tiramisu Cup
Kathy Jones
Great place for a meal with friends. So glad we went there.Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp. I wouldn't take little ones. Yes they have vegan dishes. Parking can be in neighboring business lots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara
Drew DiGiorgio
Best Italian from Tampa to Sarasota.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph
Oh my goodness! What a great find! I'm sooooooo glad that I went. Amazing!
Authentic Italian fare in lovely old home. Staff is super friendly and service is impeccable. Must try restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cesar Salad, Lasagna Ragu Bolognese, Carpaccio
Our table of 8 had a wonderful dinner. The food was fresh, cooked to perfection and delivered on time. Both the warm toasty crusty bread and salads were crisp and plentiful. Additional servings of the delicious bread were brought to the table without delay. The spaghetti with pistachio pesto shrimp sauce was perfectly al dente and light. The veal parm was the best my wife had in a very long time. The gnocchi in a red sauce, one of the specials of the night, was perfectly cooked and delicious. A large portion of pappardella with bolognese sauce was excellent and worth bringing home . The wait staff was friendly, and attentive without being obtrusive. This was a great find for us, one of only a few that accepted reservations and is definitely worth a trip back.Jim S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I walk in at 920 on a Friday night and they wouldn't serve me. They said they were closed. Worst
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Cozy little restaurant with Italian fare. Very cool to visit once.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is an absolute gem in Palmetto. For an appetizer, we recommend the carpaccio. As an entree, this was the BEST lasagna I have ever had. For dessert... the cheesecake was amazing (no matter which way you order it). Make sure you stop by, you will not be disappointed.
We had a 6:30 reservation for 4 people celebrating a birthday .Arrived on time and ordered a bottle of wine . 10 min later we wanted to order some appetizers .Waiter insisted on ordering our main course at the same time even though we were not ready . The whole meal was very rushed .And here is the kicker .At around 7:45 we were told we have to leave because our table was reserved although we had ordered another bottle of wine which was not even half finished .Our bill was over $200 . Asking us to leave was a first for us. It left a very taste and literally spoiled the evening for us . We are locals and dine out very frequently .This place will never sees us again .
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
We had been here once before when they reopened. We were overjoyed with the Food and Service. The Veal-with Mushrooms was delectable and the Pistachio Pesto Shrimp dish was amazing. Great Job!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
Enjoy an authentic Italian meal in Palmetto at a reasonable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Italian food I’ve had since actual Italy. It’s soooo good. Service was great. Food was high quality and obviously homemade. Even the table bread & butter was special. We had the 2 versions of lasagna so we could share & try both types. Both were drool-worthy and will be craving until the next time we can go! Such a cute interior too… setting is an old house converted. I just loved every minute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately our dinner last night was very disappointing — from the 20 minute wait until the server took our order — without telling us that there were any specials; to the small portions that were served to us — to the below quality of the food.Charging an additional $8 for chopped up shrimp in your Fettuccine Alfredo is excessive when it probably didn’t even equal but 3-4 shrimp at the most — that is when I could even find the little pieces of shrimp.And 3 pieces of flat veal, less than a total of 3 oz in your Scaloppine ai funghi porcini with less than a decent helping of linguini for $31 is ridiculous.As two local patrons that have been in the food industry, one for over 60 years and the other for over 20 years as a chef, we know and understand the restaurant business and were less than impressed with your establishment. We are always looking for local restaurants to support and boost; yours will not be one of them.In good conscience, we can not and will not recommend your restaurant to anyone.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Delightful discovery...two Italian brother waiters were efficient and interesting to talk with...great food. Don't let the old house exterior appearance fool you as it's very cute and cozy inside. Limited wine and beverage menu. Overall a very enjoyable dinner and experience.
We’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, I only wished we’d tried it sooner. Everyone was kind and attentive, the atmosphere was lovely, and the food was great. I could tell the pasta was homemade. Everything was delicious! We can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Ragu Bolognese, Tiramisu Cup
Great place for a meal with friends. So glad we went there.Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp. I wouldn't take little ones. Yes they have vegan dishes. Parking can be in neighboring business lots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carbonara
Best Italian from Tampa to Sarasota.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oh my goodness! What a great find! I'm sooooooo glad that I went. Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5