Biga

We have found a new favorite! It is what going out to a restaurant used to be when we were younger. It is a slower pace, fresh-made delicious food. Definitely make a reservation to be sure that you get a table. Remember the days when you would go out and the restaurant food was better than homemade? It is not fast food, but it is worth the wait. It is perfect to be able to sit and enjoy a nice conversation while your meal is being prepared. The wait staff knows how each dish is prepared and can make the perfect recommendation for your taste of food. We will definitely be back and were so happy to find this place! Hope that you give them a try and enjoy the opportunity to relax, enjoy the experience, and the fantastic food!

Well for the type of restaurant it is, I'm sure it is great. We were the only 40 year olds in the building other than one little girl who was serving tables. This was like walking into a 50+ country club, and everyone stared at us like "why are you kids here, get off our lawn!" The menu was 2 sided and one side was all wine, $12 a glass I might add! The meals were $30 per person for 3 courses. And there was a lot of veal and beet dishes. In not sure who actually eats that stuff, but it's not me...we did find chicken parm and stuffed mushrooms on the menu but they needed salt really badly and there was none on the table. Their fresh baked bread was good, and that is probably the best water I've ever drank from a restaurant lol we had dessert of chocolate pie and tiramisu and that was probably the best part of the whole experience! If you're a 50+ and looking for a bougie country club atmosphere, you've come to the right place! We won't be back for at least 10 years!

I’m not usually a fan of leaving reviews especially if it is a bad one but this just feels necessary. My friend and I each ordered a glass of wine, the fried calamari, the potato thyme gnocchi, and the lobster alla vodka. To make a long story sort of short, it was just terrible. The food was terrible, the only thing that was actually good was the bottled wine and the bread that came with the table. The restaurant is small, not crowded, and there were many old people there. That isn’t a problem but could tell it was a type of place that only “regulars” went to. The ceiling was DISGUSTING, my friends wine came dripping down the glass and stained the table, the water bottle had some sort of yucky black substance, the food tasted nothing like the description, and my friend’s gnocchi was completely raw. If the health department came it would more then likely be shut down until improvements were made. The decorations were tacky and out of place for an “Italian” restaurant and could unfortunately tell it was not clean at all which leads me to ask what the kitchen looked like. Never in my life have I ever complained about my food to the sever and we actually requested that the main meals be returned and if it could be taken off. He agreed and removed the main meals so we just paid for our wine and the appetizer. That is the only thing that made the night a little better. I wouldn’t recommend Biga but if you go maybe order something other then what we ordered.

I have a hard time deciding on my favorite Italian spot in tulsa, but this has been in my top 3 for over a decade. This is the only Italian spot in Tulsa that actually replicates both the food and feel of some of the really good non-touristy restaurants in Tuscany. Prices are very reasonable for the caliber of food with both higher priced specialties and lower priced dishes for budget customers. Half portions are large enough for most people. I like to order a few dishes to share among the table. Servers here are veterans of the restaurant so they know the dishes well.

The food was great! I had the salmon, which was very well prepared and presented. Locally owned, unique experience. Wonderful cheesecake and coffee to top it off.

Omg the sauces are amazing! The gnocchi was to die for! I told my daughter I would drink the sauce with a straw! Pictured is the small order! The filet was not cooked to order and was seared medium rare but quite tough and lacking flavor. The lobster ravioli was delicious. The Alfredo sauce was thick creamy and flavorful. My daughter said that the meatballs lacked flavor... I disagreed! I thought the meatballs were quite flavorful. We also ordered the antipasto not pictured and chocolate cloud for desert.

Loved the Vibe of this place!! Old school Italian, memento bottles line the seats at the edge of the dining room. Food was top notch, been in business in Tulsa for 22 years. Went on Restaurant week and had the 3 course Prix fixe meal. Was delicious!!

I've always said that my last meal would be DUCK from the 4 seasons on NYC UNTIL TONIGHT AT BIGA. I had sea bass and nothing has melted in my mouth as it did. But we had only use begun. The wine was exquisite. The molten chocolate cake oozed delight and the tiramasu was perfect. My companion had veal. So much she couldn't eat it all the salad was lite and the. Read and BUTTER. Like real butter was perfection. That's not even discussing the ambiance and crowd. How have I missed this place in 18 years. We've already made plans to return. They had several tables of 6+ and yet still quaint for sweet couple encounters. The best restaurant in Tulsa in a great location . .

Four of us dined here on a Friday night... they were about 1/2 full. First time visit. Service was really good - attentive and not far when needed. We had a cocktail ... aperol spritz, martini, beer, and wine. Aperol spritz was in a cocktail glass versus a big wine glass, which I am accustomed to. They did make my second in a wine glass upon request. Bread was nice - I asked for some olive tapenade which was yummy. Not for those avoiding salt! We had some calamari to start plus I had stuffed mushrooms since I ordered prix fixe. Calamari was average, and the marinara was bland. The three stuffed mushrooms were generous and tasty - I only ate two as I was already getting full! Entrees were squash ravioli, veal scallopini, sea bass, and lasagna. The fish and veal were reported as good... unfortunately the pasta dishes were so so. Lasagna was super soft - i suspect it is hard to keep lasagna from overcooking through the service evening. Desserts included the chocolate mousse pie and our server generously let us try the lemon dessert which was very refreshing. Italian is hard to pull off... timing is important and unless dishes are made "to order" it can be unpredictable. Biga won't break the bank, but the possibilities for a better than average option are there in my opinion. Again, nice service - they have been there for a long time, so hopefully a tweak here and there keeps them there even longer. Dishes weee

Small local neighborhood restaurant with authentic Italian. Friendly staff - excellent service - reasonable prices. Our go-to!

Attentive servers bring delicious food and drinks. What more could you ask for? Every Monday night, Biga hosts a wine dinner with a different menu.

Biga was simply not on our radar until a few months ago. It's quickly become one of our favorite Italian restaurants. The atmosphere is basic and more subdued than some other Brookside Italian restaurants. The food is very good with so-so presentation. This evening I'm having Spaghetti and Meatballs from the prix fixe menu, including a house salad and cheesecake for dessert. The salad was cold and there was no brown wilted lettuce to be seen. It had some shaved Parmesan a couple slices of cucumber, couple cherry tomatoes, and lettuce. The dressing was light and just right. The bread that was brought to the table was really great. It was warm had a nice dense crumb and a wonderful crust. The spaghetti and meatballs was great, the meatballs for a rather large, and I ended up taking half the plate of spaghetti home. Our server this time Was OK but not the best. Not the most sociable server.

Attended a wine dinner on July 29th. First let me say, I have attended 3 wine dinners at Duet, a sister restaurant. All three were exceptional and would go back to Duet. I also ate at Biga for my birthday and it was fine. Now my review of the dinner on the 29th. First course was a salad. While the salad itself was okay, it had at most one drop of dressing on one lettuce leaf which left it dry. Second course, orzo was lukewarm and chicken was cold. Third course. Fries were cold, steak was cold, tough and unable to be cut with the dinner knife provided. I asked for steak knife and was told they had none. I observed numerous other guest were left with steak on their plates or to go boxes. I assume they couldn't cut or chew the steak not even sure what cut it was. Dessert was the best thing served. Although it was 1/2 the size of the same thing served at Duet. There were 3 wines offered. I have no problem paying the $50 for the meal if it is edible I so tipped the 20%. Would I ever recommend to friends, absolutely not. There are numerous restaurants which will gladly accept my money and have excellent food.

What a spectacular surprise! We went to Biga for a new year's eve dinner. It was our first time coming here. The food, service, and ambiance did not disappoint. Every bite was flavorful and prepared with care. We'll definitely be back and we'll tell our friends about our great experience.

Nice ambiance, cozy but not crowded. Some interesting specials. Also some interesting wines. For those who like to keep it simple the prix fixe was simple. Enjoyable desserts as well. We'll be back.

We had a wonderful time at the Meomi wine dinner! It is always great to see the chef pair the food and then come out , explain it and work the crowd. The bonus was the wine rep was here to explain the different varietals. Meomi has long been one of my favorite Pinot noir but they now have a Chardonnay that's been out a couple years and a brand new Cabernet Sauvignon. All three wines were delicious and have a good price point. Catch one of these wine dinners if you can.

The service and food are excellent here. The ambience is perfect for a couple or dinner with friends. Ask for Ely...he's been with this group for 6 years. We tried every item he suggested and all was excellent!

Great place!!! First of all, the food is just delicious! I got the chicken stuffed with goat cheese, and it also had cranberries and walnuts. The chicken was good and flavored nicely in its own, but then everything paired together was just awesome! The cheese was also a really great texture/consistency... just the perfect amount of creaminess. The chicken came on a bed of cooked spinach. Normally this isn't something g I'm a huge fan of. I don't mind spinach, but usually I much prefer it if it's in smaller pieces within a dish. But even with that said, I very much enjoyed the spinach. I do t know what it was flavored with... if I remember it was a little citrus tasting? So probably lemon, and I do remember the waiter saying it had garlic. I also tried a few bites of the gnocchi. Incredible!!! So cheesy and creamy but not too much (though I'll admit I do t think I would EVER say there's too much cheese!). The texture of the gnocchi itself was also perfectly soft but not too mushy. The service was also really good here. It felt like they really want to make sure you are comfortable and taken care of. Lastly, the atmosphere was cool. I expected it to be sort of dark and moody, so I was surprised when I walked in and it wasn't that. It definitely felt almost more genuine because of that. And for me, a little less intimidating. Not that low lighting places are bad... just that I appreciated that it was sort of different than the standard Italian place. The menu is small, I think they rotate things out relatively often. I'd totally go back!

Thought I was in an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. We had reservations at 7pm so I waited at the bar and Tommy (I believe that's his name) knows how to mix a drink well. He gets the one star of this review. While sitting there a guy in a man bun and Carol from Tiger King (who I assume are both owners) were barking orders at Tommy in a demeaning tone and one of them asked why he got the orange juice out to which I said, "It's because he's anticipating my next drink order" to which man bun replied "Him?! Highly unlikely." We sat down at 7pm. Menus were laughably vague but they had Osso Buco so I ordered that. What they did to this dish is far worse than the treatment of the calf before they slaughtered it. Looked like it was boiled and now swimming in a broth with a few carrots to show it which stew it came from. The Risotto it came with was a white, bland mound in a sea of broth. I didn't want to be that guy, and the waitress was nice enough to take the plate away to get me spaghetti with meatballs. How they screwed up marinara sauce will forever be a mystery, but they did it. I literally asked the waitress if they had anything that wasn't soup. I ate the meatballs, paid the check, and left as quick as possible feeling unfulfilled. Thanks for the drinks Tommy. Run far away from this place and open a bar.

The only good news was that the staff was very pleasant. The evening itself was awful. The staff was so shorthanded that we waited almost 1/2 an hour before even getting a glass of water. Our entrees arrived about 1hour and 20 minutes after we sat down. My wife's scallop dish was very undercooked and the veal scallopini I ordered was overcooked and was as tough as shoe leather. I wrote a personal letter to Mr. Curren about our experience and he didn't even have the courtesy to respond. That gives you an idea about how much he cares about his restaurant. We won't be returning and I suggest others think carefully before dining there.

Had spinach & orzo soup, chicken stuffed with goat cheese, gnocchi with thyme cream sauce (all split with dining companion) and chocolate truffle cake. All excellent. Excited to return.

We had a lovely time, w/o reservation on a week night. We were welcomed right in, plenty of seats which rotated more slowly on this eve. Three of us shared a bottle of wine and the prosciutto/burrata/porter peach appetizer w/ basil & pine nuts. Yum. I ordered prix fixe $25 three course. We shared my calamari. I had lasagna, they had eggplant parm' and gnocchi. We shared my dessert. The gnocchi was majorly cheesy and my friend thought it needed more thyme, less cheese & we felt everything needed salt. But that's better than being too salty from the gitgo. We adored our waiter. No rush, perfectly timed. And we were treated to limoncello shots, just as I have been in Sicily.

We like Biga, however our last visit the food was subpar- just not up to the standard we've had previously. To be specific, the Halibut was soooooo salty I couldn't eat it. Others in our party weren't overly excited about their food either, just a disappointment overall. We may go back but it'll be a while.

Delicious charming Italian restaurant. Great homemade bread. So many choices. Only gripe is menu prices don't match the website.

Highly suggest the roasted salmon. The bread is delicious!! And the pear Gorgonzola arugula salad was fresh, light and flavorful! Incredible!!!

We LOVE Biga. It's been around for a while but is in a location that is sometimes easy to forget. My husband and I went for a Yelp Elite event a few months ago and asked each other "why haven't we been coming here more often?" so we just went again with friends last weekend for dinner. I love that they are family owned and care so personally about everything! Their service is top notch and their food is amazing. We did the $25 Prix Fixe menu-where you get 3 courses for $25-what a deal! I had the Caesar Calamari salad-so yummy, then the Tilapia Piccata-delicious-and the Lemon Zabaglione for dessert. Everything was so so good! And I loved that there were so many choices with the Prix Fixe Menu-5 choices in each course. Our friends also ordered the Prix Fixe and it was fun trying bites of what they ordered. The chocolate cloud and tiramisu were amazing too! Their regular menu has great choices too! I love the cozy atmosphere and the knowledgeable and friendly staff. This place is now one of our favorites!

Great food. Great service. Great local Italian place if you're looking for somewhere quiet w fresh made food

Overall a good restaurant. Higher priced than expected. Went here with a big group. The food ordered was tasty and fresh. No real issues noted other than the noise level get a bit high so conversations get louder. The Caprese salad they used large steak tomatoes which are very tasty. The price is a bit higher than expected, but was ok. I dont think I would eat here very often, when I can go to so many other places with better prices and food.

Everyone should add this to their bucket list: Biga Wine Dinner. At least one. Before you die. This charming, locally-owned Italian restaurant on South Brookside offers delicious pasta date nights with classic recipes and fresh ingredients at mid-range prices. And on most Monday nights, Biga is also home to one of the best wine dinners in town. These dinners feature off-menu specialty items, what you might expect from a chef who wanted to have some fun and experiment once a week. Four light food courses (set menu without choices) are paired with three wines, and if you follow their Facebook or subscribe to their email, the menu is usually available sometime the week before. We always enjoy the food, the wine and the company, and there's never a shortage of wine. The wine dinner price is an excellent value for the quality and experience. Add this place to your short list for date night options, but definitely consider planning a Monday night wine dinner as well. Checking the menu in advance is advisable, especially for picky eaters or those who don't enjoy seafood (there is usually at least one seafood course).

I have eaten here a few times during visits to Tulsa, this was the last visit for me. We had a table for four and were expecting a nice dinner but that was quickly derailed by very poor/mean service. The waiter could not be bothered with a simple greeting, a hello or a how are you tonight. From what my dinning partners knew this server had years of experience, perhaps he should quit the business. We all felt that he had issues with the four of us and did NOT want to wait on us. In my many years of dinning out this was perhaps one of the worst server interaction I have been a part of. The food was good, Service SUCKED.

Excellent food and service. As to ambience, the interior is plain but pleasant. Best Negroni in town.

Mondo's and Dalesandro's seem to be the go-to Italian restaurants for many in Tulsa, but I think Biga's food is far and away the best Italian in this city. I've visited quite a few times and every meal has been great. It's not a very big place has a bit of an old-school vibe. Very simple and non-pretentious. A top spot.

Biga is one of the best of the best in Tulsa for a myriad of reasons. 1: The owner, Tuck, and staff pay attention to every detail. 2: The food is out of this world and truly authentic Italian. Their pasta is al dente and each plate is consistently drool-worthy and instagram-able! What more is their wine menu is carefully curated to pair perfectly with your meal. They have prize fixe wine dinners -- check out their website for schedule on 'em! My favorite meal: caprese salad + goat cheese stuffed chicken + tiramisu. I could seriously eat it every special (on not) occasion of my life! True Story: George Clooney dined there in the corner booth and loved it too!

We went to Biga for a fun and fancy night out and it was the perfect setting for such an evening. We did make a reservation which I would recommend doing especially if you plan to go on a Friday or Saturday night. You can make a reservation by calling or on their website. Our server was great and his recommendations and positive attitude really set the tone for a great dinner. The table was set with a water service so you don't have to wait to get more water which is convenient. The made in house bread was fresh and delicious. The wine menu is just large enough to have something to pair with each course, but not so large that it's overwhelming and same goes for the regular menu. There is a pre-fixe menu where you can get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $25 which I think is a great deal. My friend had the half portion of the lobster ravioli which is served with a vodka crème sauce that was to die for (she let me taste a bite and dip my bread in the sauce). I decided to skip an appetizer because the bread was so delicious I feared I'd eat too much and not have room for dessert. I had the sausage-ricotta lasagna for dinner and it was so good, I ate every bite which is a rare feat at most Italian restaurants. The flavors of the dish were spot on and it was easy to tell it was all made from scratch. One thing I liked about it was the serving size was just right; they didn't serve you a serving platter size portion to compensate for lack of flavor like some other Italian restaurants tend to do. For dessert, I went with the seasonal option of the peach gelato with walnut shortbread cookies which is made fresh from local porter peaches. It was really scrumptious and not overwhelmingly sweet or rich. My friend had the chocolate cloud and naturally I had to taste a bite. As delicious as my dessert was I have to say the chocolate cloud was probably the best chocolate dessert I may have ever tasted at any restaurant anywhere. The chocolate cloud is to chocolate desserts what the Krispy Kreme donut is to donuts; it melts in your mouth in all the right ways. I will be back to try other dishes, but I will certainly be back to get a chocolate cloud (perhaps even just dessert to go). If you are looking to try something new or have Italian food that is a step above the other Italian options in Tulsa, then you must come give Biga a try!!

We spent around $300 with tip, ordered a lot of food and one cocktail. The bread was great, butter was sparse. Out of everything the vodka sauce raviolis were the only thing we finished and the salad with prosciutto was decent. It took a long time to be served. The bartender was so nice when I talked to him. The hostess served us and she was very nice. The kitchen was off.

What is there not to love about Biga? Local and family-owned? Check! Incredible made from scratch food and ingredients? Check! Dedicated staff and owner who want the customer to leave happy and also educated on the wine and food they enjoyed? Check and check! I came here recently after another Yelp Elite Event across the city to meet my mom. I was OBSESSED with local table when it was in the same location as they had so many incredible local and vegetarian options, so I was excited to try Biga as we live so close. I definitely wasn't disappointed! I was seated quickly at the bar, and service was on point. My glass was never empty, and despite ordering significantly after my family my gnocchi came quickly and was to die for! Delicious and perfect pasta and not the bland white sauce you find at a lot of other local spots. It pits perfectly with their amazing from scratch bread (pretty sure I ate an entire loaf...whoops). Although this might not be the first location you'd think or see when you think incredible local Italian, this is an ABSOLUTE MUST.

I have been here several times over the years and I never get tired of this amazing Italian food!! Pasta is from scratch - not from a dry box... Tuck Curren has had this place for over 15 years and the menu keeps up with the season changes. So fall/winter they offer butternut squash ravioli and heavier/cream based sauces, and spring/summer has lighter sauces and offerings. Please choose the pre-fixe menu - usually get a choice of 5-6 appetizers, 5-6 pastas or entrees, and 5-6 dessert options to choose from - for under $30!! Where else can you get a 3 course (homemade, of course) for under $30? Not many places. My pick: Apple, Walnut & Dried Cherry Salad Ravioli with Sage butter or Stuffed Chicken (stuffed with cheese, herbs and dried cherries Tiramisu or house-made sorbet Look, I'm not a huge coffee person and usually stay away from Tiramisu, but here at Biga, they make their own thick sponge cake instead of using lady fingers. The coffee liqueur doesn't soak the sponge too much - there is still sponge cake with a hint of coffee flavor and the layer of whipped cream and mousse pair well to even out the bitterness of the coffee.

Perfect date night restaurant. The ambience, wine and food were all amazing. We ordered tons of food just to try all the things. Totally recommend!

Went again to our favorite Italian restaurant in Tulsa. I was happy we had reservations because on Saturday night the place was packed. after a couple of drinks we ordered the meatball appetizers which were very tasty. Dinner was followed by stuffed chicken, cauliflower spaghetti and I had the Florentine ribeye. I was surprised at how large the ribeye was. The quality was great, there was little fat and it was cooked to perfection. Of course we had to top off our meal with the chocolate molten lava cake accompanied by a scoop of ice cream. Overall the place is a five.

I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I've actually heard some pretty mixed reviews. Most of what we had was pretty good but the quality of the food was overshadowed by our experience. We sat the bar, and got fairly slow service but we weren't in a hurry so not a huge deal but there were only 4 other people at the fairly small bar when we got there & 2 left by the time we got our app. I ordered the small portion on lobster ravioli (I do like that they have small & large pasta portions). The small ravioli is 4 ravioli. I ate 2 and thought they didn't taste like lobster. When I actually looked at the 3rd one, I realized it was squash. I told the bartender & I told him that I didn't want a whole other portion. Just 1 or 2 - lol. He brought me out 2 and the sauces were totally different, so not sure how they didn't realize they brought me out the wrong one the first time. Then my husband didn't get a side that he ordered. Then when we got the ticket, they didn't charge us for the side they didn't bring us but they charged us for some we didn't get and then they still charged me for the lobster ravioli which is more than the squash, which they actually brought me. Many places wouldn't have even charged me. I'm ok paying for something I ate but I didn't eat what I ordered/what they charged me for.

Where too start... Biga had been one of my favorite spots in Tulsa for a while, I've sent many people here for good food! We had reservations on December 3rd for my Birthday and of course we show up super excited after driving an hour (we live that far away) to them being randomly closed. NO CALL, NO HEADS UP, NOTHING!!! When we finally did reach them days later we were rudely informed by the guy we talked to it wasn't his job to call reservations. I left a note to have the owner call me and still haven't heard a word! HUGE FAIL!!!

Here's the thing. If you want run of the mill 'casual dining' fare with an Italian setting this is NOT your place. Local, high quality, inspired and well thought is your thing, well you might want to check out Biga. The owner has made it his passion to provide a quality experience to suit all walks of life and help everyone have a piece of his family and his culture by way of a fantastic dining environment. From the selection of wines to go with any meal choice and an array of Italian dishes, you can expect to have your taste buds tantalized. One thing I enjoyed was learning about where the wines from and someone being able to explain a little of the culture that surrounds it. I am certainly not a wine snob or connoisseur but having a touch of history and knowledge makes me feel more connected to my meal. The food here is fantastic. I like how there are subtle flavors that come out in the dishes that are offered. It's easy to make things taste good when they are filled with salt and sugar and the like, but when good quality ingredients come together it's a real treat. In short the service here is phenomenal, the dining room floor is kept up and looks very nice, and the food here is fresh and locally sourced. If you've not been in I say it's totally worth a shot! I bet you'll be come a fan!

This was my first time at Biga and I was blown away! The restaurant is located about a half a mile south of Brookside on Peoria so I rarely passed it but it is worth going to! The meal started with fresh bread and butter which was delightful. I then was able to sample a few wines until I came to one I really enjoyed. The Italian wines are out of my norm but I enjoyed trying something new! I ended up getting a bottle of Tuscan wine which was delightful. For dinner I got lobster ravioli and egg plant parm. Both were fantastic! I really really enjoyed the lobster ravioli And ended up scooping up the remaining sauce with bread. I highly recommend Biga! I'll be coming back to try their brunch.

This place was one of my favorites for a long time! Not sure what has changed in the kitchen...but they have to use multiple garlic cloves per entree. There are tons of garlic chunks the size of dimes spread all over, the only benefit of the garlic size is the ability to avoid consuming them is easier.

Just go. You will be glad. Good people, relaxed atmosphere and great food Pasta Biga is the bomb

Generous portions and authentic flavors abound. While it may seem a bit pricey, the fixed price menu is worth every penny. The regular menu appetizers are generously sized for sharing. Their oxtail was falling apart, tender, and just nicely sauced. The gnocchi was tender and fluffy. The pork loin was cooked perfectly. If at all possible, treat yourself to dessert. They are all amazing. Servers are quick to replenish beverages and remove plates. Service is loosely based on how quickly you eat, so there is very little gap between courses. There is zero expectation that you need to rush so they can flip the table. The atmosphere is cozy, the interior of the restaurant is small and intimate. Overall, good food and good service lends itself to a memorable meal.

We had kind of forgotten about this Italian restaurant in Tulsa until a friend mentioned it. It had been a few years since our last visit. Oh my goodness it was so worth re-acquainting with the dining room and the delicious food. Service was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was just delicious. We've been back a couple of times in the last few months and will soon do it again.

April specials include burrata, prosciutto , fresh peas and mint. Then a lovely fresh pea ravioli with brown butter sauce. Spring menu is great

Been looking forward to trying this place for a while,. as a huge fan of duet, I was expecting top notch food that was interesting without being fussy. I ordered takeout and when I went to pick it up, it was a pretty antiquated design inside, didn't have the same finesse as duet but gave it the benefit of the doubt and had a drink while I waited for my food which arrived promptly. My drink was a bit heavy handed in the wrong way but the bartender was attentive and pleasant. Bizarrely, my negroni was served to me in a martini glass with a clumsy orange wedge. When I got home, we noticed that our food had been rather haphazardly put into the styrofoam containers, some of which were wrapped in cling film so indelicately that the sauce seeped out into a pretty nauseating mess. My wife ordered the lobster ravioli which was in no way shape or form lobster forward, instead being heavily overpowered by the inclusion of red bell peppers. Her mother ordered the pappardelle bolognese which was full of aggressively sized carrots, lazily chopped onions and a sort of off putting amount of ground beef on top of - admittedly house made- overcooked pappardelle. As for myself, I ordered the thyme gnocchi which while the gnocchi was not prepackaged, amateurishly made and cooked in such a way as to rob them of their normally pleasant texture. The sauce, mysteriously and upsettingly contained mozzarella, rendering it a stretchy, repugnant mess. Overall, there was zero representation in the way of freshness or vibrancy; not a single fresh herb to be found among these astonishing and disappointing meals. I am truly baffled, furthermore, that there are so many good reviews for this restaurant. So here's my thing: if you like duet for It's atmosphere, quality, service, etc, then it will be a shock if you come to what essentially is a chef gone rogue. Good candidate for kitchen nightmares.

On a short visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma, we had a chance to visit Biga. It's a cute intimate setting with a small lounge area. We went on a Sunday night so it was not to crowded at all. Our server was informative and very friendly. He paid great attention to us and made us feel at home. My husband ordered pasta in a red sauce with chicken. Portions are big. I ordered the scallops with asparagus in a light sauce as well as a side Ceasar salad. The wine selection is a good one as well. I do recommend this place.

For the price, the portions are small. We ordered via Door Dash. The Alla Vodka Ravioli came in a order of four. Despite being wrapped in cling wrap, the large styrofoam containers leaked vodka sauce and red sauce. The bruschetta was a scattered mess and fairly underwhelming. The chicken parm and ravioli were pretty tasty and at least the chicken parm was a decent portion this the three stars. I don't expect a lot for presentation when it's delivered but I do expect the sauce to stay in the box and be packaged in a way that it doesn't leak.

We had our Yelp Elite Event experience here, and I am so sorry that I have not checked out this place earlier. IT IS WONDERFUL. The chef, Tuck, guided us on a tastey journey through the menu to heaven. We were served the most delicious Shrimp with Chickpea sauce, Lasagna Bolognese, and the entree (which was my favorite) the Pork Porchetta with Salsa Verde. I ENCOURAGE anyone who lives near Brookside (Peoria) or even out-of-towners to come check this place out. It's very intimate, so wear your favorite dress ladies and those heels and men--wear that nice shirt your wife bought you. She'll love it. Sit outside for a spectacular sunset with wine and enjoy the breeze. Get the tiramisu. Have those soulful conversations you've been meaning to have. ENJOY YOUR DATE NIGHT GUYS. :)

For Tulsa this is a pretty decent Italian restaurant that's more of an authentic Italian restaurants than the more typical Italian American you'll find elsewhere (think Olive Garden or Mazzios). The place is somehow between an upscale and comfort type joint. The Tagliatelle's are cooked to perfection, the sauces are not to salty or overly creamy, the wine list is very good, and they have half and full orders which is not very common and really helps when you want to try two pastas or have the very tasty (and large) tomato soup. Overall, definitely not a bad place to have some wine and enjoy some home cooked meals.

Wow! That was a shitty experience and we didn't make it 10ft from the door. Last week we had an amazing experience at a place called "duet" downtown. It was spectacular. We met the owner and she suggested we try their other restaurant. Great! So tonight we did. The moment we walked in we were asked if we had a reservation and we did not. Our bad, and I'm glad to see that they are doing so well that they are booked solid and can't squeeze in a party of 2 who are right in front of them. As we were leaving we said we were recommended by the owners of Duet to check this place out and the dick behind the hostess ( manager in a checkered shirt) says " ya well, they didn't check with us first" wtf? How about "that's great, let us make you a reservation for some other time" look as a former restaurant owner myself I know too well that employees and managers are happy to lower standards without your knowledge. I just hope the owners have a teaching moment with this jerk. We went to mondo's where the owner actually did check on us! Not rushing back here anytime soon.

Had such a lovely time with my daughter and daughter-in-law recently. Personally met the owner who was gracious and engaging. All food is made from scratch.....pasta and bread from scratch, loved it! We had the Spicy Sauteed Shrimp with Chickpea and the Lasagna Bolognese was out of this world! And how about topping it off with some scrumptious Tiramisu? This is a hidden gem that's worth seeking out.

If you are looking for a loud, run of the mill Italian restaurant don't go to Biga. Reservations are required. This restaurant is a small, quiet, special dining experience. Food was amazing! I had the sea scallops with asparagus in lemon cream sauce. It was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Husband had the veal ravioli in tomato cream sauce and it too was wonderful (his words). Ely, our waiter, made valuable wine and food suggestions. He also made eye contact and was genuine in his interactions. Go, try it!

We found this place by accident and we are so thankful we did. The atmosphere is warm and homey. The food is delicious and the desserts are awesome.