Luciano's Italian Restaurant

1 of the best Italian cuisine restaurants in Boise, the atmosphere is very old fashioned feeling but clean. they have a wonderful wine selection with thin wall glasses and a great beer menu also. We called ahead to make a reservation and were told 1hr wait, we arrived and checked in, we waited 1hr and 36min not a single person left early or backed out of there reservation which we understand why. The food is phenomenal, And absolutely worth the wait! it’s very inexpensive for the quality and portion sizes, the vinegar and oil for the bread is very strong so use caution it’ll light your wick lemme tell ya, the lasagna is delicious with real creamy ricotta cheese! Not imitation, the chicken parmesan was delicious and so tender I didn’t need a knife. The spinach artichoke is Gangster! But don’t load up on bread or you’ll be needing extra To go box’s. To finish off this beautiful restaurant it has very good low lighting and very clean well kept tables and silverware all clean. the staff is friendly and the restroom was just as clean as the restaurant. Order the cannoli!

We traveled from the Bible Belt on vacation up to Idaho. We eat here twice each time because it is so good. Friendly waiters and waitresses, amazing service (waiter forgot our appetizer but they brought it with our food and put it on the house). Everything I've ever had here is amazing. We always order the seafood fettuccine. It is phenomenal. Clean bathrooms as well. There is usually a 30 minute wait but you can call ahead and get on the wait-list. It's worth the wait and money.

This is a cute little hole in the wall Italian place. They have a variety of choices and bring yummy rosemary bread to eat while waiting. Along with rosemary infused olive oil and balsamic to dip the bread. So succulent. We order a pizza and fettuccine both were so good. The fettuccine was creamy and garlicky super tasty. The pizzas only flaw was the bottom was in need of about five more minutes in the oven to make the bottom crispy, but still very delicious. Would highly recommend this place.

A must try in Boise! Call ahead and check the wait time, this place is always poppin! Plenty of wine options to pair with the bold flavors of countless entrees. Plates are large enough to split. With the bread, appetizers, salads, entrees, and desert I definitely recommend splitting the entree unless you have a very large appetite. The flavors are strong and distinct. 10/10 recommend trying Luciano’s.

Food was amazing! Service was outstanding. The tablecloth was super dirty upon seating, which was kinda gross, but other than that, it was a delicious dinner and the server was awesome. Definitely recommend!

Amazing Italian food! They have multiple awards and they have definitely earned them all! We had some beer and wine and we ate the seafood fettuccine it was delicious! 👌 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After waiting for 50min to get a seat, the quality of food only served to disappoint. Reviews that recommended the lobster bisque obviously have not tasted real lobster bisque before. Soup was too creamy and there wasn’t even any real lobster meat. Tasted like watery pasta sauce at best. The spinach dip was good with the garlic bread dip, though it can get too cloying after awhile. The rosemary chicken formaggio was not bad too but nothing wow. Portion was huge and good for 2 to share. The vongole was absolutely the worst I’ve ever had - clams still had sand in almost every single one of them and it felt disturbing to hear myself crunching through the sand! Even a mid range cafe selling pasta would know that removing the sand is a basic step before cooking clams. The gravy also tasted sour and its like the chef forgot to pour in the white wine. They also should have used sliced garlic instead of chopped garlic. Consider revising the recipe or not offering this dish at all. Definitely do not recommend this place - not worth the price point nor the wait. Either they bought the awards that they put up on the wall or they were only judged for a few “better” dishes.

I love this place. It had been a few years since I have eaten here, but when our anniversary rolled around we settled on this place and I’m so glad we did. We had a bottle of sparkling rose, baked Brie w/apples and honey (must try in my opinion), rosemary chicken formaggio, lobster bisque, and the manicotti with bolognese. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The service was amazing, our server was so kind and attentive. I love any place that boxes up your food for you! Plus our tab ran at about $100, which for a meal this large plus the bottle of wine we thought was a great spending point for our anniversary dinner! Just make sure to call ahead and get on a waitlist, be prepared to wait but trust me it’s worth it.

I was given a surprise birthday dinner here last Saturday. It was the second time I was here, first in 2019, and I'm sad time made me forget this spot. The food here is amazing. If you go away hungry, you're not human! . We sat at the bar inside the front door until our table was waiting, and I do believe the general manager was helping us. She was excellent and friendly and great to talk to while we waited. We tried two appetizers while we waited. The stuffed mushrooms and the bruschetta pomodoro. Both were superb! The place is not all that big, so reservations are a must. Once we were seated, the server was spot on in taking all 9 of our orders, and even brought a couple of wine tasters to choose the right wine for the meal. Everyone was well pleased with their menu choices and plenty of take out boxes were to be had. Well, except me. I ate all of my Quattro Formaggio dish! I highly recommend this or choose the Rosemary Chicken Formaggio version for a great rosemary spice option. Warm bread is served before the meal arrives, and you can enjoy that with either a added salad or soup. I had the Minestrone soup and the brother in law had a salad. No complaints at all on either. As I said, the place is smaller than expected, so very cozy, but don't let that fool you about the food. Very busy means very well prepared food enjoyed by many.

Luciano's is always top notch. Arguably the best Italian food in the city. I often order, and highly recommend, the seafood fettuccine or the linguine alla vongole. I've bounced around the menu and you can't go wrong, though I often find myself retirurning to those two. And always important, the bread at the beginning of your meal is crispy yet soft and very delicious. The restaurant has a cozy, classic Italian restaurant feel you would hear sung about in a Billy Joel song. And the service is always great. Have an important celebration? Have a date you're trying to impress? Luciano's is a great choice!

They don't take reservations. But you can call in day of and get on waitlist. Tables are not conducive for big parties...ie over 3 people. Table surface is pretty cramped. Really wanted to like this place. But it was very blah. Service was fine. Water refills started off very consistent. But as the meal went on, they tapered. Person in our party had empty glass until we left. With the prices you pay, you'd think they wouldn't feel the need to limit table bread to 1 lil loaf/2 people. What happens if we have an odd amount of persons; we did-we had 5. Only got 2 loaves. Was told all our dishes come with bread. Correction--the salmon portofino did not. So I stared longingly at the other dishes and their yummy looking garlic bread accompaniments. While I was met with just noodles on the side of my dish. Zero bread. The calamari app was good. Expensive for the amount you receive. The $5 house salad I added to my meal was good. Except for the whole can of olives dumped onto it. Like olives much? The table bread dipped in the given olive oil/balsamic mixture was a delight! Dishes ordered by our party: seafood fettuccine, chicken gorgonzola, manicotti, chicken parm, and salmon portofino. Of course, my dish had to be the one with the least amount of flavor and made incorrectly--according to the menu it should be stuffed with red crab and oregon bay shrimp, brie, ans fresh dill. Pretty sure the brie was in there. All other ingredients were not. Didn't eat much of it. It lacked flavor big time. Young man came around and boxed up all our leftovers. Opted for fresh seasonal fruit crisp. Vanilla gelato over coconut crumble crust and hot mangoes and kiwis. I can make a better dump cake at home. Not worth the price either. Eating the bulk of salmon portofino for leftovers later discovered there was definitely NO other ingredients to my salmon other than the brie. Even got to chew on the rind/skin of said brie. Gross Even after sitting overnight in my fridge, it still had no flavor. For paying over $30 for this dish, it was very disappointing. Had I dug around in at restaurant to find no ingredients it should have had, I would definitely have said something. Two people in our party had tummy issues later on that night too. Coincidence? Maybe/maybe not? This place is busy. But overall, I will not be returning. I don't understand the hype. I really miss Asiago's on Cole Rd. Sigh After all was said and done and tip paid, with only water to drink, we paid close to $200. Completely OUTRAGEOUS!

Great service. I do recommend you call ahead to be add to the seating list. It was getting busy by 4 pm on Saturday. Great menu choices. The fresh bread is very fluffy but with a thin crisp crust. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious. The traditional caesar salad was a bit limp. The chicken Marsala was tender and had good flavor. The ambience looks a bit tired and could use improvements. Overall a good meal and would definitely recommend.

Wonderful FIND while in Boise! Went at lunch time. My significant other had the lasagna and I had the manicotti...or was it the other way around??? Didn't matter because we shared. It was so, so, so good! Split the Caesar Salad with anchovies...I TRIED a taste, and all the little fishes went to my husband's bowl. But the salad was fresh. Service was a hoot, waitress reminded me of a MUSICAL...I kept waiting for her to burst into song. She was amazing! Service and her sparkling personality! Ambiance is just what you would expect from kind of an old school Italian restaurant. And it was wonderful! Wish we lived locally and were not just passing through, but perhaps our waistlines will be better off. Do not miss this treasure in Boise for authentic Italian food!

I have heard great things about Luciano's so when my friend picked this place to celebrate I was pretty excited! Walking in it I noticed it is a smaller venue. Small but so romantic at the same time. I loved all the dark linens, the candles and the lights from the Christmas trees it sets such a intimate tone. Our server got our drinks and appetizers started. We ordered some fried mozzarella sticks to share. We also got hot bread with a side olive oil balsamic vinegar dip. The fried mozzarella was thick! It was fried fresh with a good amount of marinara on the side. The bread was so soft and light! It was buttered and seasoned on top! It was some of the freshest bread I have eaten. It was delicious! For dinner I got spaghetti with meatballs. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was tangy and savory. The meatballs were tender. It did have a slight heat to it. The heat wasn't overwhelming, it added a nice kick to it. The sauce was good but it was kinda runny. It didn't really stick to the pasta very well but it was good. For dessert my friends and I shared the cheesecake. It was supposed to come with a cranberry orange drizzle. Orange can be overwhelming sometimes so we got the glaze on the side. The cheesecake was creamy and sweet! The crust was soft and buttery. We dipped our cheesecake bites into the glaze and it was fantastic! It was a perfect addition to the cheesecake. A delicious dessert! Overall, dinner was fantastic good! Dessert was amazing. Our server was ok. He wasn't the friendliest but he got the job done. If you're looking for an Italian joint with good food, Luciano's is your joint to hit up!

A friend and I stumbled across this restaurant and it has been one of my best finds yet. Now every time I have guests in town, I bring them here! It looks unassuming from the outside, but once inside, the interior is a quaint space with tons of character. There usually is a long wait but you can call and join the waitlist ahead of time. They start off your meal with some homemade bread and dipping oil. This is some of my favorite bread in town, it melts in your mouth! I am also a huge fan of their house salad with their blue cheese vinaigrette, delicious! I have had a variety of entrees but my favorites are the chicken piccata and the manicotti. Bring some friends and order a bottle of wine, you won't be disappointed!

I went here with some friends and was very impressed! Luciano's has a small and cozy Italian vibe. All entrees I tasted were good, I think the star of the show was the bread and oil that came before any of the food!

Luciano's has been one of my favorite restaurants in the area. I've been here several times with friends and family. On my most recent visit, I dined alone. The food lived up to expectations, the service unfortunately did not. My server seemed disinterested and, at times, almost annoyed. While I understand that working in a restaurant can be stressful, the lack of basic courtesy was disappointing. What really upset me, though, was how my leftovers were handled. The pasta (chicken scaloppini) and sauce were packed into a paper container that couldn't hold up. It leaked through the bottom and in the bag, leaving me no choice but to throw it all away. I'm sure she meant no harm but just very uninterested.

Absolutely great food, staff and atmosphere. I ordered my typical choices for an Italian restaurant and was overwhelmed by the "complimentary" sides that I couldn't but taste the entree. Again, the food was outstanding in every measurable meter. Luck who's my go-to Italian for Boise! I'm truly looking forward to my next Boise visit.

PLEASE offer a gluten free pasta. The risotto is just an ok option. Just 1 gf pasta option so I can eat something other then soup & salad hahaha I really wanna try the pasta dishes

Can't say enough good things about this restaurant! Authentic recipes made with care. Our favorite Italian place hands down. Great staff!!!

Well had to get me some Italian. But in Boise it was a question mark. We got there for an early dinner and the place was packed. So had some hope it would be good. I guess for Idaho it is good Italian, since when we left there was quite a wait. However if you are looking for authentic this place falls a little short. Sauce was thick and had a good consistency, but lacked a little flavor. It needs a little spice or a little sweetness to it. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what it could be. Chicken parm was ok. Mozzarella was good, but with tastier sauce would have been perfect. Wife has a seafood dish and she said it was ok. So there you have it.... It was ok and could suffice as long Italian, but needs a little something to get to really good. Oh the bread, that was tasty.

Staggeringly poor service. 11 people waiting to be seated, all were told, "It will just one minute ". At least 8 people we saw in service, yet only the host was responsible to set each table and get waters. We waited about 14 minutes to be seated, (There were - not joking - 8 empty tables), after another eight minutes we asked a bus boy for a waitress. She looked at us, and proceeded to take a table of tens' order. We walked, a group of four in the lobby walked, the group of five outside were fuming.... Please get better!

I went for a quick lunch before getting my hair done. Was greeted with warm smiles and eager service from Rayanne. She told me what the specials were and I decided to go with that which was their chicken carbonara. It was such a generous portion. Fantastic addition having chicken with the bacon and peas and oh so much cheese. Definitely had leftovers. But I saved room for dessert going for a fall inspired bread pudding with apples and caramel with a decadent vanilla gelato on the top. This would be a great place for a romantic dinner. It's got great food, warm and biting decor and the prices are reasonable.

Service was great Food was ok but not award winning in my opinion. Veal was mushy and pasta over salted. Food could be served on bigger platter so one could cut the veal. Huge portion stuffed into a small bowl. If you like volume of food you'll like this place. Quality of taste was average. Have had better ceasar salads and veal. I wouldn't go back. Sorry.

My first time @Luciano's Boise,Tho the place was full we didn't need to wait long we were a group of 9 celebrating a birthday.. Our waitress Katie was great very knowledgeable of the menu she knew what the meals consisted of, told us about Gluten free and vegetation dishes as well.

I recommend getting the Chicken with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce !! So much blue cheese flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly. 10/10

Bread was excellent, as were main dishes (had spaghetti and meatballs-they do have a bit of spice and Mediterranean angel hair). Started with house salad and minestrone. Katie (training Heather) and rest of staff were busy, friendly and on top of it. We came in around 4:30 on a Sunday. Unfortunately, we were too full to try dessert!

Suggested my daughter and her boyfriend go there for her birthday and the service was horrible! Great food but that was completely over shadowed by the poor service or lack thereof. I'll think otherwise before recommending Luciano's in the future.

The food is always good, but someimes as on last Saturday evening, the service isn't always the best. The service was rather slow, and the server forgetful. My biggest problem with Lucianos is their lack of a reservation sysrem, and a desperate lack of a waiting area. It's downright uncomfortable while you're waiting on a table.

Dressed in shorts and a hoodie, as to look like some kid off the street. Was offered a seat at the bar but asked for a table by myself. Definitely got a little shoulder and the feeling of being rushed through, for taking up a table. Atmosphere: Warm, inviting, and comfortable. Service: Attentive, friendly, and professional throughout. Bread Service: Overly oily, heavily salted, and hollow inside. Entrée (Veal Parmesan): Note- "Parmesan", not parmigiana Grey, greasy, likely frozen. Breading slid off into a pool of oil. Extreme heat and quick arrival suggested microwaving, especially when the plate (2 bowls) came less than 10 minutes from my time of order, and I couldn't eat for 10 Minutes due to extreme heat of the entree and the bowl . Cheese was rubbery, sauce thin, watery and acidic, pasta bland. Dessert (Crème Brûlée): Unusually uneven temperature but flavorful, well-made, and generously portioned. More appropriate to be advertised as two servings, rather than one. Espresso: Resembled black coffee more than espresso. Old and stale coffee flavor accompanied by a dirty machine taste. Overall: A pleasant atmosphere and great service can't compensate for poorly executed dishes. With more attention to authentic preparation and ingredient quality, this could be worth a return -- but as it stands, I left more relieved to get out than satisfied. The whole experience was maybe 45 minutes at most.

So good! Almost anything is good with enough butter, stringy cheese and garlic. Great service very reasonable prices. Busy = good service and great food.

Great service. Over looks the Boise River with a water park and people doing amazing things on surfboards. Plus the food is delicious. Moderately priced and interesting menu. I had a great birthday there!

was here a couple of years ago and I absolutely loved the restraunt, the staff are very kind and the food is excellent and very clean. I recommend their Chicken Parmesean and a italian soda.

This is my go to place any time I have a friend come into town. It is consistently good both in terms of food and service. I have tried several dishes including the shrimp scampi, lasagna and the Mediterranean Angel Hair and all were fantastic. The last two times I went they were quite busy and so we decided to eat at the bar which turned out to be very pleasant and the service was great. They didn't even mind if we weren't drinking. Would highly recommend

My wife and I had a very enjoyable meal at our first encounter with Luciano's. From our server Val (more on her in a moment) to the fresh bread and main courses, it was a fantastic way to celebrate an anniversary. Each entree was hot and delicious. The meals themselves were plentiful, with an almost guaranteed "to go" box needed for leftovers to be sent out the door with all but the most hearty of eaters. Our experience was definitely heightened by the service we received from Val. You should definitely ask for her section of the restaurant when you are visiting during the weekday hours. She's a charming young woman who engaged with us and was extremely personable. Five stars for Val's attention to our meal and the small details like keeping our water glasses full throughout the visit. The delicious gastronomic occasion was topped off with two amazing cannolis that seemed to be very true to the tradition of this Italian restaurant. Will we go back? Absolutely. It's a fantastic place with lots of history, and makes for a wonderful location to celebrate special occasions.

Birthday dinner for my granddaughter. Food was excellent! Service excellent! Nice atmosphere. I brought "Nothin' Bunt Cake" cupcakes and they delivered to my table after dinner. Server visited with us making a connection with my son-in-law from North Dakota. Thank you for a beautiful memorable evening. I would love to return for another meal.

I was here several years ago before I was using Yelp. A nicely decorated Italian restaurant with a good amount of seating. They bring a slab of bread to enjoy with oil and balsamic vinegar. I ordered the linguini with clam sauce and the squeeze got the manicotti. My pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce - excellent. She was very happy with the manicotti. These are the lunch size dishes, plenty of food. Mine came with extra bread as well. The service is very good and Katie did a great job. This is a great place for a quiet lunch or dinner.

This was my se one time eating here and I'm looking forward to number three. The calamari is hot and fresh and the batter is perfectly seasoned. The artichoke dip is delicious and creamy and the bread served with it is perfect. I loved the fettuccine - my only regret is not getting shrimp added to it. The crème brûlée is absolutely delicious. Service is very friendly and very efficient. One of my favorite restaurants in Boise now!!

It was amazing service was top tear and the food was even better brought new drinks when you start to get low without asking i did have a fettuccine noodle in my spaghetti

Busy, bustling Italian eatery. Varied menu. Delicious authentic cuisine. Generous portions. Reasonable prices. Just wish they could expand their dining area. It's a little tight.

Delicious! Food portions were huge. The cost was so affordable. The bread is to die for.

They don't take reservations, so I arrived and stood for five minutes while the lady/host was on the phone. A couple came in behind me and walked in front of me and she proceeded to seat them and not even acknowledge me. Then came back to answer the phone. Another lady asked if I had reservations and I said no that I called ahead and was told they don't take reservations, and then confirmed that she really could see me. She went ahead and sat me. And even though they don't take reservations, there were a couple tables clearly set up for reservations. While their special for the day sounded amazing, I opted for the Fettuccine Alfredo. While it was a bit on the dry side, they didn't mess around with the flavor! The combination of the garlic and Parmesan was very tasty! The wine was exquisite. I had the Montepulciano and it paired nicely with my meal. I would give this at least four stars, but that hostess (won't even bother to acknowledge her name) started my experience off very negatively. Don't ignore the person that is choosing to spend their hard earned money at your restaurant!!

Finally an authentic Italian restaurant with an amazing selection of dishes. We went for lunch today and was shocked how quickly the place filled up before 12 pm. It's been decades since I've seen manicotti and cannelloni on an Italian restaurants menu. Naturally I had to order both. My son had the chicken piccata with a strawberry Italian soda, which she said was absolutely delicious "note to everyone he is a professionally trained chef." He said it was cooked to perfection and said my manicotti was superb just the right texture of ricotta and great seasoning of herbs. We were left filled leaving some food in our dishes. The atmosphere was comfortable with booths or tables. I highly recommend this restaurant for all Italian food lovers. We'll definitely be back and I'll have to try the cioppino, which is one of my all-time favorites.

Back in Boise and another trip to Lucianos. This place is fantastic, food is great, excellent portions and the staff are some of the best restaurant staff I have ever encountered.

Food.....very tasty Service.....exceptional Salads & breads......perfect Desserts......amazing Find that hubby & I go there weekly. High on the list of our favorites! Shirley E.

First time visiting Luciano's with family. It was packed as it should be because this restaurant is really good and worth the wait. Our waitress was awesome. She brought out a gluten free alternative for dipping in their oil and balsamic. I had bolognese with gluten free risotto. It was delicious. Husband had veal parm and loved it. And other family shared a lasagna serving. Portions are huge here. Food is delicious. Wait staff is friendly and hustles. Food came out quick and waitress was really attentive especially considering how busy it was. New favorite in Boise.

The food was delicious, service was good. My wife had the chicken parmigiana I had the shrimp Alfredo

No trip to Boise would be complete without a stop at Luciano's for dinner. My daughter is a junior at BSU and we have been enjoying Luciano's since her freshman year thanks in part to a recommendation from a friend whose daughter had just graduated. The wait is sometimes a little longer than most other restaurants however it's always worth the wait. I always end up ordering "The Gabriel" because it is always on point and always plentiful. The bread is delicious and so are all of the appetizers that we've tried. We always request to sit in Jen's section because she's extremely attentive and personally I think she's a "Kick in the Ass", she treats us like family whenever we are there. When Jen doesn't happen to be working, David is also a top notch waiter. I highly recommend everyone to visit Luciano's Italian Restaurant when visiting Boise.

Love this restaurant! Their food is always great. Friendly and helpful staff. Get there early-they get busy and parking can be tricky. If you can round up 8 family and friends then they'll take a reservation.

A great place to grab a bite! We love stopping there while riding our bikes on the Greenbelt for a delicious lunch!

The spaghetti carbonara here was honestly one of the best I've had in a while. It had that creamy texture without being soupy and the pancetta added a perfect salty bite. I liked that they used fresh cracked pepper which gave it a little kick. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The ambiance is casual but cozy, great for a relaxed dinner. The staff were kind and gave solid recommendations. Would return for sure.

Food was so delicious and freshly made. Hard to find in these trying times. Service felt so personal. Ambiance felt like our recent trip to Europe. Taking a humble building and giving it a good makeover. I can't wait to return to try more of the menu. Nice to find veal marsala.

We had an amazing experience at Luciano's. Our server was Arturo and he made the dinner seamless and so relaxing/fun. The food was delicious, true Italian comfort food- down to the portion size and homemade bread & sauces. While the wait can be long if you have no reservation, it's 100% worth it and you can usually grab a glass of wine from the bar to pass the time. We'll be back!

Wow, this place makes fantastic pasta! We ordered for pickup, so I have nothing to comment on in regards to the location or ambiance, staff, etc. I CAN speak to the food. I ordered the seafood fettuccine, which was DECADENT, to say the least. Rich and delicious, but lightened with a bit of lemon, with loads of seafood - shrimp, crab, and scallops! Soooo good. My husband's pasta dish was at the other end of the spectrum with the sausage and pepper arrabiata. This is a lovely tomato sauce pasta with prosciutto, bell peppers, garlic, Italian sausage, and some red pepper flakes to kick it up a notch! DELICIOUS. We also ordered a caesar salad to share, and I will just say it: this is the best caesar dressing I have ever had the pleasure of having. I will 100% go back for this food. I just love a good Italian restaurant.

Unfortunately, their entrees have nosedived. Lasagna was inedible. Scampi was very Sysco tasting (if you know you know) But they have one of the best deserts of all time here. The cannolis are to die for. I've gotta say for the prices dinner is not worth it. They were good, not sure what happened but the quality and taste have changed sadly. I hope they do a turn around because they are a staple in the community.

My grandson and I have lunch together every Wednesday. Our favorite Italian restaurant is Luciano's. The service is fantastic and the food is genuine Italian and the best in Boise by far.

OMG finally we found a great Italian restaurant in the Treasure Valley! We have been wanting to come here and give this place a try for some time, but every time we do the wait time is just too long. Last night was an exception because skipping all meals yesterday we were so starving and came here around 4:30 and got right in. This place is a true hidden gem. The location is centrally located and while you could drive right by without seeing it....it's worth slowing down and enjoying the experience. Upon walking in we were greeted by extremely friendly hostesses and got sat right away. Upon being sat our waitress Jen came over to greet us. I pause in this review to say she was the difference maker in our experience and was so friendly and courteous. She made great suggestions and helped make this experience a true 5 star. For food we enjoyed the calamari as an appetizer, cesar salads, the eggplant parmesan and the daily special which consisted of veal, shrimp, mushrooms, asparagus all in a cream sauce. Let me just way everything was delicious and was so fresh. We both pretty much stuffed ourselves but it was worth it. I will give a little forewarning that the fresh bread they bring out ahead of time could be an addictive drug. This soft pillowy bread with a salted crust is so delicious. I could've eaten a whole loaf of this and was great for eating and mopping up the sauce in the dishes. I cannot say enough good things about our expensive but I know for sure we will be back and I would highly suggest anyone local or visiting to give this place a try.