Hands down the best dining experience we've had in a very long while. Food was exceptional, service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience start to finish. Our family of four dined the night before Mothers Day. We ordered lasagna, two pappardelle dishes and a fettuccine meal. We all agreed we love them all (and we all tried samples of each others). The service was very welcoming and felt familiar but gracious. We will definitely be back.
Awarenawake
Terrific place for home made pasta and wine. In the traditional Southern style, the pastas are deliciously soft and served in large portions with more than enough sauce. In fact, it seems this place is all about the owner's experience growing up near Naples. The food, the warm atmosphere, and the wine. Unless you are REALLY in to Italian wines, you will need help with this wine list. Lots of obscure gems at prices much more reasonable than present-day diners have come to expect. And Wednesday is 1/2 price wine night! Last night we had the Bucatini Westmont and the Pappardelle Gragnanese. While the Bucatini was quite good, we heartily recommend the pappardelle. The tender wide pasta coated with the silkiest tomato sauce we've ever enjoyed was terrific! This is a neighborhood gem!
Excellent food and service. Great gluten free menu. The acoustics aren't great and it was hard to hear ourselves at the table. We were in the middle of the main room. There was live music which was subdued and the place was packed.
johngrubes
I have been here 5 times. Never have I had a bad meal or service. Rafaelea and his staff are top notch. Always making you feel welcome and being so hospitable. This is my go to spot and will continue to come back.
DebD
My husband had clams & pasta. Clams were not very fresh, good. The chicken Marsala was okay. The best dishes at our table were the side salads and ravioli with pink vodka sauce. The wine list was unfamiliar and the wines we chose were not great,
Patty
This was our third visit to Taurasi and it does not disappoint. The staff is so very friendly and the food is superb. The stuffed banana peppers and pancetta wrapped dates were delicious! The pastas are freshly made in house as is their sausage. I've tried different dishes each time and all have been wonderful!
Emily Polacek
Food took forever. Wait staff did what they could to keep us happy. Food descriptions did not match what we got. My food was extremely spicy even though no spice was mentioned.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Bea W.
Great family owned restaurant on quaint street in downtown Westmont. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Go on Friday night- live jazz! Food was wonderful- homemade pasta with banana peppers was delicious. Owner checks in with each table to make sure everything is going well. Our server was friendly, competent and very patient with us when deciding what to order. Would go again!!
GeorgeN
Fantastic restaurant! Hidden gem in Westmont. Had to wait a little bit to get seated even though we had a reservation. It was very busy so service was a little slow. But once we ordered and the food came out all was forgotten. They said noodles were made in house and seemed like it and cooked to perfection. Everything was very rich and delicious! I would definitely recommend and go back again.
Alan
The evening began with a free wine tasting,which was really enjoyable. Very good idea. Food was very good, as was our server. Rather loud in the room we were seated. Everyone was quite satisfied with the experience.
Wow...the shrimp appetizer is pretty awesome! Completely blown away by the Ravioli w/ spinach and mushrooms!!! Both are dynamite...highly recommend them! Our server was the best too! She recommended the shrimp...very grateful for that recommendation! We'll definitely be back soon!!!
Todd Sanders
Great service with a welcoming staff. Restaurant can be a little loud, which can make for tough table
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Patrick Hickey
Overall great experience! First time last night (3/9/2024) and will definitely be back. Ordered lasagna which had a fantastic flavor profile. Salads were portioned great for the price and delicious.Service was also on point, and the host was very welcoming and friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere, great food , fresh home made pasta , wine list and liquor selection are the best you can find in the area! Raffaele and Michelle the owners , are alwsys very welcoming and friendly. Service always fantastic . Till next time Taurasi !!
Susan Brown
The food is delicious. Homemade, fresh ingredients. Very large wine selection. Everyone is very friendly and the service is excellent. It's a little loud, but there is good spacing between tables.
Hands down the best dining experience we've had in a very long while. Food was exceptional, service was excellent and we enjoyed the whole experience start to finish. Our family of four dined the night before Mothers Day. We ordered lasagna, two pappardelle dishes and a fettuccine meal. We all agreed we love them all (and we all tried samples of each others). The service was very welcoming and felt familiar but gracious. We will definitely be back.
Terrific place for home made pasta and wine. In the traditional Southern style, the pastas are deliciously soft and served in large portions with more than enough sauce. In fact, it seems this place is all about the owner's experience growing up near Naples. The food, the warm atmosphere, and the wine. Unless you are REALLY in to Italian wines, you will need help with this wine list. Lots of obscure gems at prices much more reasonable than present-day diners have come to expect. And Wednesday is 1/2 price wine night! Last night we had the Bucatini Westmont and the Pappardelle Gragnanese. While the Bucatini was quite good, we heartily recommend the pappardelle. The tender wide pasta coated with the silkiest tomato sauce we've ever enjoyed was terrific! This is a neighborhood gem!
Excellent food and service. Great gluten free menu. The acoustics aren't great and it was hard to hear ourselves at the table. We were in the middle of the main room. There was live music which was subdued and the place was packed.
I have been here 5 times. Never have I had a bad meal or service. Rafaelea and his staff are top notch. Always making you feel welcome and being so hospitable. This is my go to spot and will continue to come back.
My husband had clams & pasta. Clams were not very fresh, good. The chicken Marsala was okay. The best dishes at our table were the side salads and ravioli with pink vodka sauce. The wine list was unfamiliar and the wines we chose were not great,
This was our third visit to Taurasi and it does not disappoint. The staff is so very friendly and the food is superb. The stuffed banana peppers and pancetta wrapped dates were delicious! The pastas are freshly made in house as is their sausage. I've tried different dishes each time and all have been wonderful!
Food took forever. Wait staff did what they could to keep us happy. Food descriptions did not match what we got. My food was extremely spicy even though no spice was mentioned.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great family owned restaurant on quaint street in downtown Westmont. The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Go on Friday night- live jazz! Food was wonderful- homemade pasta with banana peppers was delicious. Owner checks in with each table to make sure everything is going well. Our server was friendly, competent and very patient with us when deciding what to order. Would go again!!
Fantastic restaurant! Hidden gem in Westmont. Had to wait a little bit to get seated even though we had a reservation. It was very busy so service was a little slow. But once we ordered and the food came out all was forgotten. They said noodles were made in house and seemed like it and cooked to perfection. Everything was very rich and delicious! I would definitely recommend and go back again.
The evening began with a free wine tasting,which was really enjoyable. Very good idea. Food was very good, as was our server. Rather loud in the room we were seated. Everyone was quite satisfied with the experience.
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Wow...the shrimp appetizer is pretty awesome! Completely blown away by the Ravioli w/ spinach and mushrooms!!! Both are dynamite...highly recommend them! Our server was the best too! She recommended the shrimp...very grateful for that recommendation! We'll definitely be back soon!!!
Great service with a welcoming staff. Restaurant can be a little loud, which can make for tough table
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Overall great experience! First time last night (3/9/2024) and will definitely be back. Ordered lasagna which had a fantastic flavor profile. Salads were portioned great for the price and delicious.Service was also on point, and the host was very welcoming and friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere, great food , fresh home made pasta , wine list and liquor selection are the best you can find in the area! Raffaele and Michelle the owners , are alwsys very welcoming and friendly. Service always fantastic . Till next time Taurasi !!
The food is delicious. Homemade, fresh ingredients. Very large wine selection. Everyone is very friendly and the service is excellent. It's a little loud, but there is good spacing between tables.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Calamari, Ravioli