Our first visit to Silvio's started with an order of Arancini. The dish was overwhelmingly bland, and I would not order it again. I'm on the fence about the Italian Meatball Sub we tried. On the one hand, the meatballs were tasty, and the sandwich had a really nice crusty roll. However, Silvio's marinara is pretty lackluster, and I felt like the sandwich could have used more cheese. The Fettucine Alfredo was the star of the meal. The sauce was more cheesy than creamy, which made the dish less heavy. I really liked the chicken we added to the pasta dish. It was juicy and flavorful. I would order the Alfredo again.
Janis M.
BRAVO!!! I've never had a more gastronomical celebration of flavors, Selections and creative dishes in my life. Although traffic and distance would slow me down, Silvio's will be a regular in our lives. The staff were incredibly attentive. The chef amazed us with his genius. I had the orange roughy special. A ricotta pie & Another amazing dessert...a light pizza filled with fruit , Nutella & custard. Wow
Dean M.
This family owned and run Italian spot right next to Busch's has flavors that will make you think you're in Napoli... or maybe Brooklyn... or South Philly. No matter where you hail from, the menu cries out "Molto molto bene, mangiare!" Whether you dine in enjoy a fantastic selection of wines and well-stocked bar or take an order to go, you better stop looking and go here. Since moving back to Michigan from the East Coast, Philadelphia, the city certainly known for its Italian food and culture (there's a restaurant and every corner out there), I haven't had a chicken Parm that flight got it perfect. An Italian American classic, Silvio, Phil, and Fran have it spot on. If you're looking for something more traditional, the gnocchi and more than a few pizzas offer something authentically Italian. This is the place you are looking for. The burger is low key delicious too, just in case you're in the mood for one.
Paul H.
Silvio is a native Italian who grew up in a family bakery. He runs the kitchen every day, while his daughter and her hubby run front-of-house. The food is all from scratch, and top notch. Worth a special drive, and if you live in the area, you should support regularly. A fine bar with excellent choice of draft beers, wine, and liquor, but not a craft cocktail scene. A true family-owned & -run restaurant, and a rare one with a full bar service. Join me in supporting this local jewel!
Rashida K.
I've eaten here a few times after shopping at Busch's grocery store since it's adjacent to the store. It's solid and the drinks are delicious. The server I always seem to get (Phil) is the friendliest guy ever and he does a really great job of being attentive but not overbearing. He makes this place special. I usually order the grilled lamb- cheese balls with sauce and the lemoncillo martini... and this is a nearly perfect meal ( just need to add a salad)
Alyssa Z.
Margarita pizza, bread, antipasto salad-10/10. Kennedy is a great waitress!!!!!!!!!!!
S D.
Amazing food . Pasta was super fresh . All the sauces felt homemade and were very fresh and tasty. Potato bread and olive oil were also nice
Miyako F.
We LOVED Silvio's!!! My husband was a bit apprehensive but since the reviews were really good we tried and... we both LOVED their food, wine, and service! I love their friendly service. They took time to explain food and wines. Everything is made from the scratch and I could really taste the quality of ingredients. We will visit soon with our friends. :) We highly recommend Silvio's!
Gena Lombardo
It’s a family owned business and they care about their community.. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Great food, great drinks and wonderful people. Creating memories to last a lifetime... that’s what it’s all about! Be sure to visit and create your own memories.. you won’t be disappointed.
Chelsea Ceccarelli
Silvio’s recently hosted my baby shower and I could not be more happy with how everything turned out. First off, the communication and planning was so effortless and easy! The service was incredible and the food was even better. If you have never been, you definitely need to go! Great hidden gem for dinner, brunch and even hosting an event!!
Easily the best, AUTHENTIC Italian restaurant around! This place is truly a hidden gem. The restaurant is on the side of Busch's Grocery Store and it's a 10/10 experience every time. Handmade pastas, high quality ingredients, and genuine Italian food. We always start with the Arugula Salad, and it's big enough to share with 3 people. The prosciutto, the Romano cheese, and balsamic are so perfect together, simple ingredients but so harmonious together. My boyfriend raves about the prosciutto quality it tastes very fresh and quality. The pastas are all handmade, we ordered the carbonara, the gemeli pesto pasta, the chicken Alfredo, and the owner Silvio was sweet enough to make a Cacio E Pepe even though it wasn't on the menu. All of the pastas we tried were incredible! This is the type of food where you don't feel terrible after eating because it's not processed fake food. We also came back to try their margherita pizza and I remembered that I forgot to write a review so I'll add that to this one... OH MY GOSH! Not to be dramatic but that was the best pizza I've had in a long time. It's Neapolitan style, so it's like a thin doughy consistency and everything tastes fresh, the tomato sauce the basil the mozzarella it's amazing. The service is ridiculously good every-time that I feel guilty that I didn't write this review sooner! Thank you Phil & Francesca for always welcoming us and being so sweet, and thank you Silvio for coming to say Hi to us and making me the cacio e pepe.
Susan S.
The food is fantastic!! The service is lacking. We've been in twice now and we have not had good service. In both cases we were the only people in the restaurant and we felt that they could have been more attentive.
Matt Ward
Best waiter service we’ve had in awhile. First visit, very good experience. Phil was great.
Jody Ann
Every visit is so satisfying and romantic the true experience of Italian dining
Our first visit to Silvio's started with an order of Arancini. The dish was overwhelmingly bland, and I would not order it again. I'm on the fence about the Italian Meatball Sub we tried. On the one hand, the meatballs were tasty, and the sandwich had a really nice crusty roll. However, Silvio's marinara is pretty lackluster, and I felt like the sandwich could have used more cheese. The Fettucine Alfredo was the star of the meal. The sauce was more cheesy than creamy, which made the dish less heavy. I really liked the chicken we added to the pasta dish. It was juicy and flavorful. I would order the Alfredo again.
BRAVO!!! I've never had a more gastronomical celebration of flavors, Selections and creative dishes in my life. Although traffic and distance would slow me down, Silvio's will be a regular in our lives. The staff were incredibly attentive. The chef amazed us with his genius. I had the orange roughy special. A ricotta pie & Another amazing dessert...a light pizza filled with fruit , Nutella & custard. Wow
This family owned and run Italian spot right next to Busch's has flavors that will make you think you're in Napoli... or maybe Brooklyn... or South Philly. No matter where you hail from, the menu cries out "Molto molto bene, mangiare!" Whether you dine in enjoy a fantastic selection of wines and well-stocked bar or take an order to go, you better stop looking and go here. Since moving back to Michigan from the East Coast, Philadelphia, the city certainly known for its Italian food and culture (there's a restaurant and every corner out there), I haven't had a chicken Parm that flight got it perfect. An Italian American classic, Silvio, Phil, and Fran have it spot on. If you're looking for something more traditional, the gnocchi and more than a few pizzas offer something authentically Italian. This is the place you are looking for. The burger is low key delicious too, just in case you're in the mood for one.
Silvio is a native Italian who grew up in a family bakery. He runs the kitchen every day, while his daughter and her hubby run front-of-house. The food is all from scratch, and top notch. Worth a special drive, and if you live in the area, you should support regularly. A fine bar with excellent choice of draft beers, wine, and liquor, but not a craft cocktail scene. A true family-owned & -run restaurant, and a rare one with a full bar service. Join me in supporting this local jewel!
I've eaten here a few times after shopping at Busch's grocery store since it's adjacent to the store. It's solid and the drinks are delicious. The server I always seem to get (Phil) is the friendliest guy ever and he does a really great job of being attentive but not overbearing. He makes this place special. I usually order the grilled lamb- cheese balls with sauce and the lemoncillo martini... and this is a nearly perfect meal ( just need to add a salad)
Margarita pizza, bread, antipasto salad-10/10. Kennedy is a great waitress!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing food . Pasta was super fresh . All the sauces felt homemade and were very fresh and tasty. Potato bread and olive oil were also nice
We LOVED Silvio's!!! My husband was a bit apprehensive but since the reviews were really good we tried and... we both LOVED their food, wine, and service! I love their friendly service. They took time to explain food and wines. Everything is made from the scratch and I could really taste the quality of ingredients. We will visit soon with our friends. :) We highly recommend Silvio's!
It’s a family owned business and they care about their community.. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Great food, great drinks and wonderful people. Creating memories to last a lifetime... that’s what it’s all about! Be sure to visit and create your own memories.. you won’t be disappointed.
Silvio’s recently hosted my baby shower and I could not be more happy with how everything turned out. First off, the communication and planning was so effortless and easy! The service was incredible and the food was even better. If you have never been, you definitely need to go! Great hidden gem for dinner, brunch and even hosting an event!!
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Amazing food and atmosphere! Family owned too
Easily the best, AUTHENTIC Italian restaurant around! This place is truly a hidden gem. The restaurant is on the side of Busch's Grocery Store and it's a 10/10 experience every time. Handmade pastas, high quality ingredients, and genuine Italian food. We always start with the Arugula Salad, and it's big enough to share with 3 people. The prosciutto, the Romano cheese, and balsamic are so perfect together, simple ingredients but so harmonious together. My boyfriend raves about the prosciutto quality it tastes very fresh and quality. The pastas are all handmade, we ordered the carbonara, the gemeli pesto pasta, the chicken Alfredo, and the owner Silvio was sweet enough to make a Cacio E Pepe even though it wasn't on the menu. All of the pastas we tried were incredible! This is the type of food where you don't feel terrible after eating because it's not processed fake food. We also came back to try their margherita pizza and I remembered that I forgot to write a review so I'll add that to this one... OH MY GOSH! Not to be dramatic but that was the best pizza I've had in a long time. It's Neapolitan style, so it's like a thin doughy consistency and everything tastes fresh, the tomato sauce the basil the mozzarella it's amazing. The service is ridiculously good every-time that I feel guilty that I didn't write this review sooner! Thank you Phil & Francesca for always welcoming us and being so sweet, and thank you Silvio for coming to say Hi to us and making me the cacio e pepe.
The food is fantastic!! The service is lacking. We've been in twice now and we have not had good service. In both cases we were the only people in the restaurant and we felt that they could have been more attentive.
Best waiter service we’ve had in awhile. First visit, very good experience. Phil was great.
Every visit is so satisfying and romantic the true experience of Italian dining