Giovanni's Family Italian Restaurant

What a wonderful experience we had at this charming Italian restaurant! My husband chose this place for his birthday dinner after hearing all the rave reviews - and now I totally understand why! From the moment we arrived, the warm, cozy atmosphere made us feel like we were transported straight to Italy. The tortellini was absolutely divine - the pasta was perfectly cooked, the filling was rich and savory. And the tiramisu? Pure magic! Light, creamy, with just the right amount of coffee flavor. It was like eating a little piece of heaven. We were also so impressed by the service! A sweet lady with gorgeous black hair, who looked like Italian nonna, kindly brought us a high chair for our son - she made us feel right at home. The waiter, equally wonderful, brought over crayons and coloring pages for our little one, which was such a thoughtful touch. Plus, we think we spotted the owner -a stylish gentleman in a blue shirt and gray pants who was everywhere, chatting with guests, checking in on everything, and making sure everything ran like clockwork. He was like a magician, making it all happen with ease! The food, the service, the atmosphere - it was all perfect. We can't wait to come back, and we’ll definitely be telling everyone about this hidden gem. If you haven’t been yet, go NOW!

THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD EVER. Hands down. This place is a hidden treasure. Do not pass on the opportunity to eat here. Food is flavorful and delicious. Giovanni was here and told us the amazing story about how he and his family run this restaurant, which is so special. We love supporting locally owned businesses like this. Arta our server was absolutely the most delightful person! 10/10 will return.

My family had dinner here the other night and it quickly became a local favorite! We loved this place. From the friendly prompt service, the warm cozy atmosphere, and the amazing food. It really feels like little Italy! The older gentleman seated us and continued walking around conversing with customers with a smile on his face. We felt like family here. It was such a breath of fresh air! Can’t wait to take my whole family back here soon. 10/10

First time here and was going by other reviews. Drove a little over an hour to get here and it didn't disappoint!! Very quaint, family oriented atmosphere. Wide selection of dishes. I ordered the trio delight(chicken Parm, lasagna, stuffed shell) and it was amazing! Better bring an appetite because the portion was above and beyond!

Best food and service by far. Ate here 8 years ago. Drove 10 hours for work and had to stop in again!! Never disappointed!!!

Delicious food - I love the sausage saccotini (not sure of spelling here- looks like the cross between a ravioli and a tortellini). Fantastic! And worth the price, which may seem high at first glance. Service is great. Decor is old school- nothing fancy, but everything that you need for a good meal. I like the atmosphere- feels like they’re really focused on the quality of the food. Parking is fairly easy. Recommend this spot. Seems like it could get quite busy on weekends.

Great food. I had the baked pasta trio, while my wife had the tortellini alapana with chicken. We both enjoyed our meals enormously. I wished the menu had mentioned the meals came with side salads and garlic knots, as I ordered garlic bread and didn't need to. The garlic bread was pretty good, though. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much! I had a wonderful evening here. The food was absolutely amazing. I've passed this place for years and did not want to drive out to Kenwood to a Italian restaurant which is very popular, but I wanted to choose a mom and pop's and this was a great spot for my choosing. My mother and I enjoyed all the food. It was really great and thank you for having us and the service was great as well!

Huge fan of Giovanni's. I've been twice and it has been fantastic both visits. The food is delicious. I've had the eggplant parm and the linguine and clams. Both were fresh. The portions are enormous. The service is good. Food arrives pretty quickly even though they are always busy. The place is clean. Parking can be tough but that's understandable. This place is an institution so please go and try it!

Authentic Italian cuisine. Service was impeccable. Ambiance: Old world charm. Intimate.

A little piece of Sicily, everything made from scratch. I almost gave three stars, but the food was amazing. Everything was made from scratch. This is not a hidden gem the westsiders love it. Service was great , and the ambiance was very simple. Don't leave without the Chardonnay to wash it down.

Giovanni's is close to home, so I was excited when a friend recommended we meet there for lunch. We arrived at Noon on a Thursday. The place was pretty empty. When we left around 2, it was very busy. There's nothing especially fancy about the restaurant, but it's very comfortable. Trust me, it's much more about the food! Giovanni's has flavor in spades! There seemed to be one person waiting on all the tables. This was not an issue for us until it came time to pay. It took a little time, but it was excusable. Most everyone absolutely LOVED the food. I had Giovanni's Special. I ordered it with penne and it was fantastic! From the very first bite I was in heaven. I was a little nervous about it being topped with feta cheese. My concern was unfounded. I ate until I was comfortably full and had the rest for dinner, cold. It was still delicious. One friend ordered the Chef's Special with chicken. It looked amazing and the serving was huge! She loved it. Another ordered Eggplant Parmigiana. She also raved about the food. Mark ordered the Trio Delight. He said it was good, but he was not as over the moon about his meal as the rest of us were about ours. It's definitely pricey, but worth it. We all took food home; each meal was easily enough for two (meals). We will bring other folks here. I'm already looking forward to it.

First time here and it was awesome. Greeted and seated by Mr. Giovanni himself. Food was exceptionally good. Hubs had shrimp scampi and they did not skimp on the shrimp!! Delish calamari appetizer! My recommendation is the Giovanni special. We will be regular customers for sure. Staff very attentive.

Dined here on Thursday, 1/30/25. Contrary to some reviews, our service was excellent. We had a cocktail before ordering and we were still ready to leave in a little over an hour. The food was excellent and be aware they do serve knotted rolls with dinner. Our guests were newbies and they loved it.

Visited at end of August, happy they'd reopened after the family trip to Italy so this eatery had been closed! We've been visiting since my daughter was a freshman at UC so wanted to celebrate her start of Senior year with a family lunch visit! Giovanni's never disappoints, always delights! I tried the stuffed eggplant this time and... wow! I could only eat maybe half of it despite how delicious it was! Our son finished every bite of the huge portion of fettuccine as it's the 'best anywhere'. Daughter ordered tortellini and we my husband ordered a huge calzone. I forgot to snag a photo of what my stepdaughter ordered but we all five enjoyed our meals and the friendly service! When our daughter graduates we may still trek to Cinci just to eat here on occasion, it's that good!

No fancy decor, but OH MY GOSH, the food is excellent!! The staff is very nice. Our server, Eleanor was very kind. Unless my memory is faulty, that was just about the best lasagna I ever had!! My better half ordered spaghetti and meatballs. Very tasty. The garlic knots are awesome! Everything from scratch, great job!

Excellent. I feel the need to qualify myself with that statement. I eat a lot of pasta. My folks are Italian, we've eaten pasta atleast twice every week for my entire life. Giovanni's pasta is excellent. Just as good as some 5-star restaurant with no need for flair or filigree. It is a Mom-and-Pop restaurant to it's core: no fancy seating or setting. Just a room full of people chowing down on big dishes of tomato and noodle. I normally warn people about price. If you're going as a couple, expect to drop about $50. That said, you are not buying a single meal. You are buying atleast two meals worth of food in a single order. You will have leftovers. Great place. Happy it's here, and hoping for many more years of it being here.

Best Italian in Cincinnati. Neighborhood gem. Authentic Italian run by Italian family. Excellent friendly service.

Great Italian food. All options are good. Not the fastest in town but well worth the wait for fresh food.

Fresh Family Italian come and get it here. Giovanni's is an authentic Italian restaurant, they make everything from scratch and the taste proves it. Everything from our appetizer to entrees were amazing and delicious. Prices are comparable for what you get and we all left full and satisfied. The ambiance is a nice mom and pop feel to it and not very ostentatious. They can accommodate groups with several tables being arranged in the middle for just such a case. The server was both quick and very knowledgeable as to the menu and how things were made. Though busy we treated well and received great service. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Come early. We came around 5:00PM and it was fine we were seated immediately but soon the place was packed with people. So if don't want to wait then come early. 2) From scratch food takes a while. Our server let us know that the food because it was prepared fresh would take a while. We didn't mind but others might so come knowing this isn't a quick dinner spot. If you're craving Italian come to Giovanni's Family Italian Restaurant today!!

Food: 3.5/5 We ordered the cheese garlic bread for an app and the sausage socca atini and chick fettuccine Alfredo for entrees. We didn't realize more bread would come with the entrees, so we ordered the garlic cheese bread. It was the perfect balance of crispy and soft. I love red sauce, and the dipping sauce was flavorful. The entrees were large portions, which are great for leftovers. The food was tasty but did not stand out compared to other Italian restaurants. Service: 3/5 They only had two people we could see working on the Friday afternoon we went in. They did an excellent job with staying moving from table to table and getting food out. They did a nice job bringing out refills. They would probably benefit from a few more people, but given that it's the afternoon, I'm sure they staff for busier times. The service was a bit slow. Atmosphere: 3/5 The space is clean, but the design is a bit dated and very green-forward. The tile is a little slippery, but we had just come in from the rain. They have a big dining room with a booth and table seating.

I Googled " BEST Chicken CACCIATORE in Cincinnati " and Giovanni's came up first, at the top of the list. NO disappointment. I've had this dish from Chicago to New York , and Giovanni's is right up there in taste and and authentic preparation. Easy free parking, super friendly staff, large portions, reasonably priced, considering the excellent quality. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK.

Food is always good, but if Giovanni isn't working the seating, watch out. An older lady, perhaps his wife(Giovanni wasn't working that night), was rushing us to leave when we asked for to go boxes. She sat at table next to us facing us as she waited for her staff to get us the check. She stood and watched us like hawks as we put the food in the boxes, so she could rush us out. We were going to get dessert, but decided of course not to as she was very rude. We won't be going back.

Finally got to check this place off our list and it did not disappoint! Service was great and food was delicious. We will be back. Definitely recommend!

This is an authentic Italian restaurant on North Bend Road in Cincinnati. It has all of the Italian favourites that you would expect and Giovanni himself always very present and a joy to talk to whenever we visit (while this was my first visit my wife and daughter have been here many times.) I tried one of my favourite Italian dishes, the Manicotti. It's shells that were stuffed with a cheese mixture (parm and ricotta?) and covered with a red sauce. The cheeses were plentiful and top notch and the sauce was a very good one too. A simple but perfectly executed version of this dish. They also served some garlic rolls that were delish as well. The food is great, the atmosphere of the restaurant is awesome, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Add in great service and there's no reason not to come here. Thumbs way up.

I can't believe this places doesn't have more stars on average. It's outstanding, homemade Italian food that hits the spot every time. First of all - HUGE portions. HUGE. My husband and I make it a point to share. Second, they serve garlic knots with the pasta when it comes so don't overdo it on garlic bread ahead of time (like I did). Last, be prepared to wait. Even if you end up sitting down quickly, it can be a good hour before the food arrives as it's prepared fresh and it's a family restaurant. But it is 100% worth the wait. Let me clarify something. This is a simple place. It's not fancy, but the food is fantastic. The service is friendly. That's why it's always packed! If you're looking for quality, fresh homemade pasta and sauces, this is the place to go. Oh, I almost forgot to mention what we ordered! Shrimp Fra Diavolo - it is very tasty - 8 large shrimp and very spicy. If you are nervous about spices, skip this and go marinara. Sausage Socca atini - This was absolutely delicious. My husband and I shared this. The sausage pasta reminded me of ravioli, but the sausage was wrapped in little "purses" of pasta - delish. Spaghetti and Meatballs - This is what is one of the most popular things on the menu. It is a very generous serving and comes with 3 large homemade meatballs. Just writing about this food makes me want to go back!

We've been here twice now. The first time was a great experience concerning the food and service, and the second time was not a great experience concerning the food and service. Although the food and service were not good the second time, we did not complain. And, although we had the same exact server the second time as we'd had the first time, he had a very 'zero "f's" given' attitude the second visit. For example, he sat at a table eating his own lunch for most of the duration we were there. He generally did the bare minimum and although we had to wave at him from across the room to get anything, we did not complain. We'll eventually return again for another visit, though no time soon.

After hearing rave reviews we stopped for dinner before a community theater show. Wait was about 20 mins for a table at peak dinner time on a Saturday which is to be expected. Service started out great, but the food took over an hour to come out. When we asked in how much longer it would be we got a flippant "everyone's food is taking about an hour tonight." When our food arrived two of the four dishes were incorrect, entirely different eggplant dishes than ordered. When we alerted the server just said sorry I must have misheard you but that dish is one of my favorites. No offer to discount our bill, no offer to remake, no dessert on the house. As we were in a hurry and now late for our show we didn't have time to wait for a resolution. Dishes are expensive but come with a small salad and two garlic knots. My chicken piccata was underwhelming and while the portions of pasta were very hearty there was maybe a few bites worth of chicken. When we arrived the restaurant was totally full I get it was busy but as we left it was dwindling and over half empty. Overall disappointing service and food, expected much more.

The best Italian I've ever eaten. I don't like going out & eating Italian a lot. Most places it's premade & reheated. Not here. It's fresh, it's delicious, it's homemade, the sauce is the best I ever had. I make pasta from scratch at home, but this pasta was the best !!! The ravioli was so good, the green on the spinach ravioli was absolutely beautiful!! It's hard to impress this chef (yes I am) but they outdid themselves!!!! We will be back. I'll be ordering Christmas dinner from here!!

The food was amazing and the service was even better. Giovanni himself was seating customers, cleaning tables, and engaging with everyone. He is the nicest man, I could not recommend this place enough! We got the spaghetti and meatballs and the fettuccine Alfredo. Both dishes came with 2 garlic knots each as well as a side salad. The house made Italian dressing was awesome! I can't wait to go back! Thank you Giovanni you made our night!!

Delicious!! Blue cheese dressing very good! Ordered Fra Divalo shrimp and it was excellent !!

Had a fantastic time at Giovanni's! Drinks, salads, and dessert all came out quickly, entrees took a little longer but well worth the wait! Chicken parmigiana, veal piccata, and fettuccini Alfredo were delicious. Wait staff and owner were very pleasant and attentive as well!

The service was quick. We only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table and I felt that was good. I'm in a wheelchair so sometimes the wait can be lengthy. The portions were very good and i had dinner for two nights and could have had a lunch if i wanted to eat pasta and mushrooms. I had been told that it takes a long time to get your meal since nothing is prepared ahead of time so we ordered an appetizer which came out quickly and. By the time we finished the appetizer,they were bringing the meal. Overall it was a 2 1/2 hour meal which is not too long. I will go there again. Since I had not had veal in a long time so I ordered the Veal Piccata It had the right amount for one serving with a little leftover for the next day They are moderately priced (not inexpensive but what you would expect to pay for a family dinner out). We went on Friday after the big snow and we had to go around in the parking 3times to finally find a handicap parking spot. All in all, I would recommend this restaurant and am looking forward to going there again

The food was authentic Italian and the taste well it spoke for itself. Friendly staff and the owner Giovanni was there working right alongside his employees. To top it he is from Sicily Italy. He greeted everyone and took time to talk with his customers. Great to see that this still exists in businesses.

We had a really good meal at Giovanni's. I've heard great things so had to try it. Portions are really large and all of the ingredients seemed really fresh. Unfortunately, we were told that calzones, Strombolis and pizzas were not available because they didn't have enough employees to make them. We would definitely go back and hopefully try a pizza!

Get the lasagna! Get the lasagna! Get the lasagna. Its the best in Cincinnati. The salads are simple and good. The servers are nice and professional

Have been hearing a lot of good buzz about this place on Chowdown Cincinnati, so thought we would give it a try tonite. Was almost empty at 4:30 on a Friday. We shared some garlic bread. Wife had the ravioli and I got the spaghetti bolognese. Portion sizes are generous here, and almost everyone will take something home. Plus with each entree you get garlic knots and a house salad. I had enough spaghetti sauce and ravioli tomato sauce left over to take home for another spaghetti dinner. Down home family ambiance (owner seated us and came around to check on us), good food and service and dollar-for-dollar, a lot of bang for your buck here. What's not to like? One of the West side's gems.

I was craving beef lasagna and decided to give this place another try thinking maybe I would have better luck trying something other than the pizza. But, I should've went somewhere else because it didn't hit the spot. There was mostly sauce in the container and hardly any beef in lasagna. Not to mention the sauce had a sweet taste to it and I'm not a fan. However, I will give them 5 stars on the garlic bread knots. They were delicious but not good enough for me to drive here just for bread. Oh well, I was really hoping this place would've had something great on their menu.

We've been here a few times but this was the first time on a Saturday night and the wait to get a table wasn't too bad. We were warned they were an hour behind on food and we accepted and placed our order. The dinners come with side salads that come out right away so that helped. Pictured is the chicken parm and it included two large chicken breasts, a good portion of spaghetti noodles, and plenty of sauce and cheese. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was so good and authentic. It was a great combination of flavors. My previous orders were the bolognese and that was delicious as well. The meals are large enough for leftovers of one or even two more meals so I believe it's worth the price based on flavor and portions. Garlic knots are included with the meals as well but sometimes it's worth it to order the cheesy garlic bread appetizer in addition. Some things to note...There isn't a hostess station so be patient on being greeted by one of the staff. The wait for food can be long at times due to the made to order dishes so ask if they forget to mention that. And it can be chilly in the restaurant sometimes so bring an extra layer.

I found about this Awesome Italian Restaurant from the Chowdown Cincinnati Facebook page. I decided to make the trek to find out what the hype was about. Let me tell you that it definitely deserves the hype. It's a very ma and pop type restaurant with Giovanni himself being seen in the restaurant and make sure your meal is great. I ordered my favorite item of Eggplant Parmigiana and it came with a nice side salad and garlic knots. I will definitely be back for more delicious Italian food!!

We've been hearing about how good Giovannni's is and tonight we decided to go try it out. From the outside, it doesn't look like anything special. But inside? You could see and feel why everyone loves it. There were tables available when we arrived at 5:30-ish. But soon there was a line of people waiting. There were several large groups waiting on their food and more waiting for tables on a Wednesday night! Turns out a Fb group called "chow down Cincinnati" has been responsible for Giovanni's bring extremely busy! The food was great. All entrees come with a simple side salad (and a choice of several home made dressings) and garlic knots. We opted not to order an appetizer because we had heard the portions were generous. On hindsight, we probably should have ordered it because it took the entree nearly 45 minutes to come out. My husband had the Pasta Combo which is a sampling of 3 of the baked pastas. It came out steaming hot and was delicious! I ordered the Ravioli Trio - which looked a lot like the Combo- all covered in steaming red sauce. Both were lip smacking delicious! And there was enough for lunch tomorrow. We ordered the cannoli to go and highly recommend getting dessert! As we were getting ready to leave Giovanni himself came to check on our experience. He's a gem! And he explained that in the kitchen are his 3 sons, his daughter, his wife, and his brother. Everything is made fresh every day! Due to the recent increase in business, they've had to stop serving pizza and Stromboli - which is sad but wow! Our server Krista was amazing! We will definitely be back!

Lovely family owned restaurant. The owner was very welcoming and interacted with all the patrons. I ordered the Giovanni special pasta which came in a large portion and had a flavorful sauce. I do wish that I could of added a protein to the dish but it was still great as it was. The meal came with garlic knots which were delightful to have with the pasta sauce. The cannoli cream was too much cream for my preference but I still enjoyed it. Service was great and the food was great, will come again to try other menu items hopefully soon.

My boyfriend and I were looking for a pasta dinner near by and stumbled upon this place. At first glance we didn't think much of it, looks like a small diner. Once served our opinions changed. Honestly love this place. It was quite expensive for a casual dinner for us but I crave their garlic knots all the time. We started with calamari, which was great, served with classic sauce. Then we were served house salads, small with a house vinaigrette. I got the ravioli trio and my boyfriend got spaghetti. HUGE portion of spaghetti. I was happy with my portion, felt just enough. You're served garlic knots with your entrees. The service was quick and we were checked on by multiple people. 10/10

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine with homemade flavor that's out of this world? Giovanni's is the place to visit! Had a great experience this evening as we were greeted and seated by the owner as well as the alluring smell of cheese and garlic that had my stomach grumbling. Almost like I was in Tuscany. Or what I image Tuscany smells like as I've never been. Although I've been to this restaurant a few times in the past and each time the environment and my experience gets better and better. I don't believe reservations are needed but the parking lot will be full on a Friday or Saturday night. The modest exterior of this establishment hides the true jewel within. And that's the homemade pasta dishes ranging from raviolis to veal, picatta, penne, bolognese and things I can't even pronounce but I know it screams authentic. The trio delight that I ordered was enough for at least 2 maybe three meals and cost $26 (2022) so you're definitely getting your moneys worth and the dish comes with salad and garlic, bread rolls. I'm not sure what's better here; the homemade pasta or the sauce but they're a match made in heaven. The sauce is neither too acidic or too sweet. Imagine the story of the three little bears....This sauce is JUST RIGHT and you should make sure to give this place a visit. It's worth the drive from no matter where you're reading this review!

This place is bomb. Worth your dollar, worth your time. I'll forever go back. It's even good to go!!

I hate to be a nay-sayer, but this was just ok for me. I'm from the northeast and this Italian is just not up to scratch for me. The meal was definitely homemade and there is a lot of pride in the food, which is great. Giovanni himself was such a nice man and I'll try them again just because the owners are so nice and the waitstaff so attentive. I had the eggplant rollatini and it was very different. It had spinach and mushrooms, which was unexpected for the dish and and it was much more breading than rollatini normally has. I find all "Italian" places in greater Cincy to have way too sweet red sauce, and this was no exception. I'm not talking sweet like marinara should be, but weirdly sweet and yet too acidic at the same time. I call this the Larosas phenomenon. I'll be back to try something different and hope for a better taste experience. If you think larosas is good or even ok you'd probably be fine here and it's much more homemade. Here's to hoping! I wanted to love this one; I'll try again!

Good service and good food. But, my husband ordered the trio with chicken and there was no chicken in the dish even though we were charged for it. A little pricey for what u get.

Giovanni's was suggested soooo many times in the Facebook group called: Chowdown Cincinnati. The pictures people posted always made my mouth water. I finally had an opportunity to try them and omg it did not disappoint. When we pulled into the parking lot, the aroma of garlic entered my vehicle and my stomach instantly began to growl. We decided to place a to go order. Every single item we ordered was absolutely amazing! Those garlic knots were so dang good too! When I tell you that their sauce is like no other sauce I've ever had in my entire life, ya better believe it. It's not your typical sauce. It was bursting with flavor! We even met Mr Giovanni himself and he was so sweet! Now, we went on a Saturday evening so it was pretty crowded and I'm sure they are even more popular than ever due to the exposure from the Chowdown group. The restaurant and parking lot are pretty small. The wait for our carry out order was about an hour and a half. That was no biggie as we live very close so we just went back to the house to wait. The food is absolutely worth the wait. Also, the menu items were limited. I'm assuming this is because of the popularity of the restaurant and they probably weren't expecting so many people. Again, no big deal because almost everything I wanted to try was available. Since I plan on returning, I can just try the other menu items another time. Make sure you've got plenty of time set aside if you go in the evening on the weekend. Make sure you've got plenty of room in your pants because you're going to be stuffed! I'd suggest sweatpants :) Definitely recommend this place!

Great Italian restaurant on the western side of town. The servings were large and very filling. The garlic knots were divine. The hardest thing about Giovanni's is that it's on the western side of town and I live on the eastern side of town so it's quite a drive. But worth it. When entering the building it appears that the restaurant has been there for a long time with simple tables, booths and decor. Nothing fancy, the food makes the place shine. Yum.

As always had the BEST meal. So worth the 3 hour drive to have dinner here. Food is so amazing and Mr Giovanni visiting the table shows how much he loves what he does and the pride he takes feeding everyone. He's an amazing man and he treats everyone as a guest in his house. You come in hungry and leave stuffed. You also leave with leftovers if not you didn't try enough lol.

We showed up to celebrate my wife's birthday and WITHOUT contacting us, Giovanni's had cancelled our reservation. So, we have driven over an hour to learn this. Nobody in this day and age should be treated like this. The lies they told us to justify their actions only made the situation worse. Do not expect this establishment to behave honestly or honorably.

Just thought Id reach out to my peeps to let them know about a little hidden gem nestled in cheviot !!!... the food is 100% authentic they do not own a freezer or microwave... just in case u were wondering how fresh it is!! .... Italian owner walks around and greets everyone even buses tables and seats people ... how a successful business should be ran !!! Check it out for yourself!!! My fave, the Giovanni's special that comes with salad ( with the BEST creamy italian dressing) and garlic knot freevwith meal purchase... I order the cheesy garlic bread as well b/c its sooo delicious !!! Chocolate Cannoli the bomb as well!!

Soooo delicious!! I had the trio dish of manicotti, meat lasagna and stuffed shells. Probably the best Italian food I've ever had! I literally warmed my leftovers up this morning before coffee!!!!??? Side note: don't expect to get your food quickly on a weekend night at least.. possibly anytime lol. We were told as we were seated that it would likely be an hour and a half until we'd have our food. Normally that's a big NO for me but was worth it! They served salads and had some drinks while waiting. YUM! And the garlic knots... wow :-)

This is easily my new favorite restaurant. As soon as you walk in, it smells amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming. We were greeted right away and seated (at around 7 pm on a Saturday). Our waitress told us that there would be about an hour and a half wait for our food, which we were totally fine with. Definitely don't come in expecting to get served right away. But it is so worth the wait. Our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. She told us everything that they were unable to make and made great recommendations. We ordered salads, which came out quickly and were very good. We then waited about an hour for our food (again, worth the wait!!). The portion sizes are amazing and very worth the money. It was probably the best Italian food I have ever had. Again, the staff was amazing, the food was delicious, and I will 100% be returning.

Real deal, mom & pop, family recipe, scratch Italian cooking. Let me start with this comment that will leave many scratching their heads... the much loved garlic knots that so many reviewers have raved about? They are at best mediocre. Either we came on a bad day for them or they are all hype but I get vastly more flavor and enjoyment from Pepperidge Farms garlic bread with cheese then I did from these. Knots of a not well executed bread that are dry and kind if crumbly with olive oil, minced garlic & Parmesan dumped on them. Now for the positives... everything else... EVERYTHING... was... perfect. I mean PERFECT perfect. The salad was crisp and refreshing. The dressing was either house made or a damn fine, expensive pre-made. The pasta was cooked (here's that word again) perfectly with a little bit of tooth to it yet still tender. The service was warm and welcoming; the kind of friendly you got from your best friend's mom when you came over for dinner. The atmosphere was fantastic! It's a little crowded with the low din of conversation from every table in the place, like a well attended Thanksgiving at Grandmas. My daughter got spaghetti & meatballs. The girl we can't cajole into eating her whole meal with the promise of a popsicle afterwards demanded more of the most tender and flavorful meatballs ever and slurped down every strand of pasta coated in that bright, fresh, sweet, salty and mildly acidic marinara (I HAD to taste everyone's meal so these opinions are all mine and are 1st hand) My wife got, as she always does when we go Italian, Fettuccine Alfredo. If some well meaning person replaced the definition of the word Decadent in an online dictionary with a photograph of this sauce I'd be like, "Well yeah, that makes sense". Richer then Jeff Bezos. Smoother then satin sheets. Thick enough to coat the noodles completely from end to end. When sneaking my fork in to try it I barely escaped with my life. Luckily my debt was payed in full (and then some) with a bite of my meal. I, hands down, won dinner that night. When our server said that the special came from an uncle who was visiting from Italy that caught my attention. House made gnocchi in a cream sauce with pepperoni and a bunch of other stuff. I'm not sure what because as soon as she said house made gnocchi my brain shut down while my mouth blurted out, "Yes please". When my wife asked me how it was, "Rich. Creamy. Lightly salty. Mildly spicy. Savory. Cheesy. Addictive. Effing amazing. " Is what I would have if I'd had the will power to stop eating it, which I did not. When I was told it was a cream sauce with pepperoni I knew they were swinging for the fence, this was either going to be a train wreck or a home run. Ken Griffey Jr. couldn't have done better. This was some mad genius food. I still get emotional thinking about it. Please be aware, this is a small kitchen. You will not eat for 45-60 minutes after ordering. It's not fancy but you will pay casual fine dining prices. The parking lot is small. The booths are a little tight. It's kind of noisy. And YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED... it's addictive.

Delicious every time! Authentic Italian cuisine with friendly staff and quick service.

The food was very good freshly made the garlic knots were the best ever !! A small intimate location first time and will come again and recommend to others