My husband and I had a chance to dine here over Thanksgiving weekend. We were very happy with the food and service. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere. Everything was delicious!
Authentic Italian food. I came here around 2019 and loved it. I was concerned it might not be the same; however I was just as impressed as before. The lasagna might have even increased in flavor and overall quality since last time. The braised beef ravioli is also a delectable meal. Only problem was there were only two servers for the whole restaurant, so it was a little slow - no fault to them.
Overall, this is a great place for a dinner date. Dress up and come hungry. It's a comfy atmosphere with your classic Italian restaurant feel.
Linguini with clam sauce was good. It's funny how much you can tell about a place from this one dish: do they use canned chopped clams or fresh? If the clams are in the shell, is the sauce gritty? Did they drain the pasta enough when they scooped it out of the steam table? Is the sauce watery? Are they afraid of garlic? I liked the answers to all of these questions here.
We got Irish coffees for dessert, and those were pretty to look at but not as good to drink. The whole deal with Irish coffee is that you sip the hot coffee through soft (and very cold) whipped cream. Here, the cream on top was whipped so stiff that it was hard to drink. You had to stir it in before you could really drink the coffee. The coffee was too strong, too--more like espresso than coffee, you'll get more of a buzz from that than the whiskey.
It's a small place, and the tables are close together. It's also very busy. Service is good.
We were immediately greeted/attended. Drinks were on the strong side and not in a good way. Calamari was really tender and the dipping sauce was really good. Ravioli and tortellini were both delicious. The shrimp Toscana was decent, sauce was much too light so I ended up adding the remaining dipping sauce from the calamari to the pasta and it made it great. The shrimp were reasonably sized. Crème brûlée had great flavor but the sugar wasn’t flammed enough so it didn’t have that nice crack when you dig into it. Cheesecake was good. Mexican coffee was really good. Service was amazing. Very attentive without being pushy. There was always someone to refill our water/ask if we wanted another drink. Staff was also quick to clear the table from plates. Prices are reasonable considering the quality. Have gone 3x since my first visit and the calamari never disappoints. Their drinks are way too strong/bitter
Fantastic fresh Italian centric food. Service was spot on, friendly and relaxed. I look forward to many more meals here.
A very nice restaurant with great food and a warm ambiance. Our party of four each had different but great appetizers and entrees. Honestly, I would not have guessed such a nice restaurant would be located on the Wilkes-Barre public square. The restaurant piqued our interest by participating in the W-B restaurant week. We are glad they did and will definitely visit again.
Darkwing Duck (Big_Banana)
+5
They have Brandy listed in two of their meals but I couldn't get a Brandy old fashioned? Probably didn't matter, since they put so much bitters in, I couldn't taste anything else.
The braised beef ravioli and penne pesto were excellent!
We had an excellent dinner here prior to the John Mulaney concert. Everyone in our party was pleased with their meals. The starter bread and oil and Caprese app were ok. The calamari and fried cheese were the best apps. NY Strip was well prepared, though slightly past the medium rare I requested. Chicken and shrimp scampi was good, not great. Generally it was a nice food experience.
A little disappointed the gnocchi's were very doughy the shrimp were overcooked the lobster ravioli were pretty good but it was supposed to be a vodka sauce it tasted like a tomato sauce. The owner came up to talk with me and comp me my meal and was very apologetic. Will try again The Manhattans were really good
Rosemary (nycstylecannoli)
+5
Fantastic spot for fresh Italian food. Pastas are homemade and you can tell the difference. Lovely atmosphere. Desserts are just delicious, cannoli being my favorite but tiramisu is wonderful as well. Feels good supporting local business as well.
We eat here often and it is always great! I ordered the express lunch for the first time and it was super good! The Caesar salad was perfect! The tilapia Livornese was excellent and the potato and vegetable sides were extremely well done and presented! I took my dessert to go..cannoli..all for 19.99!!! My husband had one of his usual dishes, gnocchi sorrentina, and it was so-o-o-o-o good...exceptional..he says! Highly recommend.
We called on the day of and easily got a reservation for 13. Cozy place but comfortable. We had a corner table, a bit tight but it worked. The restaurant is ideally located off the street with plenty street parking. Easy access to entry. Food is really good, very authentic!! Staff courteous , they may take bit to warm up to you but they are pleasant enough. Plenty food choices, even for vegetarians or pecatarians . I definitely recommended this place and if Im visiting that area agsin , no doubt I'd go back.
They have a very robust menu, there is something for everyone here! The portions are big and the bread with the oil is amazing! I got the penne al pesto with shrimp and the sauce is a buttery and light as a pesto sauce, so delicious! We also got cannoli and the bombas ice cream - both very good. The staff is attentive and the ambience is cozy with rustic vibes. Great for date night, casual dinner or a nice event. Highly recommend!
Food was tasty. Service seemed a bit pretentious. Reservation listed we we were celebrating a special occasion, but it was not acknowledged. From the outside place looks unassuming.
The salads were a bit disappointing, but the entrees were excellent and the service was stellar.
Very attentive staff. Food is authentic and delicious. Sauce for spaghetti and chicken parmesan is excellent. You can get cappuccino, cannoli and other Italian dishes. The service staff is mostly Italian. They serve bottled pretty cool tap water, or san Pellegrino water. They are open 7 days a week lunch through dinner.
Host and hostess very attentive. Dress is casual. I had on Jeans and a hoodie, but you can also dress up. You can also sit at the bar.
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