Dolores K.
Yelp
This new family-owned Italian restaurant is located at the edge of a strip mall in Frisco. Love that it is in a location that is easy to access/park.
Upon walking in, I immediately noticed that this place was packed. Luckily we had reservations, but we saw a couple come in after us that had to be turned away due to lack of a reservation. So, highly recommended to lock one down in advance. The decor in the restaurant was minimal. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. With all the tables filled, the sound level can get elevated.
Because I'm that type of person, the online menu was reviewed throughly prior to our reservation. So, we walked in knowing what we were going to order. My family is from a different region of Italy than the Tuscan roots that this food is based upon. Therefore I knew to keep an open mind to how dishes can be prepared different. With that in mind, pizza and lasagne were two of the must haves.
At the time of this review, they did not have a liquor license, and it was BYOB. I noticed several tables brought their own wine, beer, etc. in which they gladly provided glasses. We didn't bring a bottle of wine with us and planned to just try what they had there but I was surprised to be told that the only drink offerings were Pellegrino and still water. I had assumed (hoped) perhaps there'd be some mocktails or other types of refreshments.
For the appetizer we ordered the bruschetta. Main course was pizza Margherita, and my SO ordered the lasagne.
The bruschetta and pizza Margherita were perfection. Bruschetta had the perfect blend of garlic, olive oil, and fresh tomatoes on sliced grilled/toasted bread. It was very light and refreshing. Perfect for a summer night. The pizza is wonderfully cracker thin with a crispy crust. Upon my first bite, I was immediately transported back to the last time I visited my family in Italy and the pizza I'd have there. The sauce was flavored perfectly with the ideal amount of fresh mozzarella. Easily can be eaten by one person without feeling overly stuffed. Of course, I shared some with my SO, who gave me his sign of approval.
The lasagne had their homemade bolognese between layers of homemade pasta along with a béchamel sauce. The béchamel sauce is a must have for me in lasagne. The overall flavors of the lasagne were pretty good. Would've loved more béchamel between the layers, as there were pockets here and there. Overall, it was satisfying.
We did not have room to try any of the desserts, but we did see quite a few tiramisùs being served to other tables. Noted for the next visit.
All in all we are excited to have an authentic, family-owned restaurant so close. We definitely plan to go back and try the other pizza and pasta offerings.