Lucrezia Café

Used to be a long time fan of this restaurant. recently moved back into town and ordered some take out for the wife and 2 kids to show them how good it was. I ordered the sacchetti and penne primavera with chicken, two old favorites. 55$ later I arrive home with two To-go containers that are half the size they used to be. I was so disappointed with the portions and won’t be ordering from them again even though they used to be a favorite. Food was still good but portions were like having a kids meal. I will attach a photo to show. Hope things go back to the way they were.

This was our first time here and we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It was a full house and the waiter was fantastic! Restaurant and bathroom very very clean. It was snowing when we left and the lights they have hung outside brought joy and felt like a winter wonderland. I only priced the food this high with drinks included.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Afternoon to Remember at Lucrezia’s From the moment we arrived at Lucrezia’s in Chesterton, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and our server, Christopher, elevated the entire experience with his attentiveness, friendly demeanor, and thoughtful recommendations. He struck the perfect balance of being present without ever hovering, which made our evening both relaxed and enjoyable. For dinner, we chose two standout pasta dishes: the Penne Pasta casserole with Bolognese sauce and the Rigatone with braised Italian sausage. Both were absolutely delicious—rich, hearty, and perfectly prepared, showcasing the rustic Italian flavors Lucrezia’s is known for. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the sauces deeply flavorful, and the portions generous without being overwhelming. Dessert was the perfect finale. The Limon cake was light, refreshing, and delicately sweet, while the cheesecake with raspberry purée was luxuriously creamy with just the right tartness to balance each bite. Paired with a smooth, aromatic amaretto coffee, it made for a memorable and indulgent finish. In short, Lucrezia’s delivered a flawless dining experience. Between Christopher’s outstanding service, the exceptional food, and the cozy ambiance, this was one of those meals that lingers in the memory. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Italian fare and genuine hospitality in Chesterton.

Italian Spaghetti was excellent. Veal Meatballs were fine. Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad was great. Very good service. Vodka Tonic hit the spot. Lots of pasta, appetizers, salads, soup and entrees. Full bar menu. Outdoor seating available.

I loved the atmosphere even though it was an hour and 40 minutes for a table for 2. Friendly hostess. Bar mixer was fabulous. Food was overcooked, but seasoned well. It was fairly priced. I'm glad I went and had fun, but I won't be back for the apps or entrees. I'll just be returning for wine and dessert.

Mine and my husband's first time here. We have both worked in the service industry in the past and I must say, the food, and the service was immaculate. The establishment was super clean and they refilled our drinks without us having to ask (which is huge to us.) The food was beautiful in regards to presentation and very flavorful. I had the chicken piccata and my husband had the short ribs (which was so tender!). Also, you get free bread and oil (the oil tasted so fresh!) I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Our server, Maureen, was excellent! Very welcoming and knew her menu. We would highly recommend! By far, the best Italian restaurant in the area, and we drove about 40 minutes to get here. Well worth the drive and we will definitely be back!

After a failed attempt to dine the previous day due to a wait, (I really shkuld have waited) we returned and were promptly seated at this small, cozy restaurant with available patio seating. The waitress provided excellent service throughout the meal. The bread was fresh and hot, and the bruschetta appetizer was bursting with flavor. The stuffed shells were exceptional, possibly the best ever, while the fettuccine with chicken was fresh and tasty. The penne casserole was perfectly cooked, loaded with cheese, and featured a flavorful meat sauce. The carrot cake was a delightful, foolproof dessert choice, rounding out a highly satisfying dining experience.

Very small restaurant in Chesterton Indiana on a Friday it was packed. Waited 20 min for a table but was worth it. Good dirty and espresso marti. They have a herb infused olive oil which is amazing with their bread. The bread is hot and fresh! Calamari was good and flavorful. The portabella appetizer was good. I wasn't a big fan of the minestrone soup.. tasted like tomato soup with some veggies in it. The lamb shank (signature dish) was amazing. Very tender. Fettuccine Alfredo was decent but not the best I have had. Great place for a dinner with friends. Since it's small gets noisy at times. Summer it must be great since they have an outdoor patio.

Lucrezia is a must stop on our annual dunes trip. The pasta is reliable and full of flavor. This time we got the sachetti, cavatappi with chicken, and the lasagna (a must try!). The lasagna was a standout with a crispy top and well balanced flavors. The sachetti was a lot of filling to pasta ratio for me personally. If you've never had sachetti, picture ravioli but instead of flat it's in a little sachet. The service is always outstanding. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive making sure you have everything you need and making an effort to make you feel welcomed. I've sat inside and outside. The patio feels very secluded with trees surrounding it. The inside is nice but not too fancy. I'd say sit outside if the day is nice.

Absolutely the best restaurant in Chesterton! The food is amazing and the Aviation martini is 100% on point! The service is always excellent and the atmosphere cannot be beaten! Everytime I come home, Lucrezia is always a must sto

Going to start off by saying our server here was terrible. He came by to get our drink orders and when we asked if we could put in our app orders then too, he responded by waving his arms and saying "I don't know, you tell me" and not in a way where he was trying to be funny (at least we didnt think so). Later, when we ordered our entrees, he started with me while I was still trying to decide between two pastas. He was little help in deciding and I said I needed another minute so he turned on his heel in an exasperated manner and walked away, even though everyone else was ready to order and I had only meant to come back to me at the end. We had to wait a while more for him to return, when the restaurant was only half full as it was after 8pm, past the dinner rush. That being said, the waitress bringing out bread and refilling waters was top notch, just hope you don't get the waiter we had. As for the actual food, the mussels, lamb, and sacchetti were very good. The spaghetti was awful and the stuffed pasta shells were so so. If not for the rudeness of the server, this would probably have been a decent dining experience but not too keen on coming back after that. Note to mgmt: this was a Saturday night (9/16) a couple weeks back and we were a party of six seated indoors. I do not have the server's name nor the receipt anymore. Perhaps he was having a bad day but these two exchanges with him did put us off quite a bit.

Little hole in the wall itallian spot. Great service and great good. I had the boneless braised short ribs with mushroom risotto and the vegetable of the day (which happened to be a vegetable medley). I am not a vegetable person, but I absolutely ate the whole plate. The short ribs were tender, juicy, and delicious, sitting in top of the risotto, which was absolutely fire. I almost liked it more than the short rib. The vegetable medley was drizzled in a sauce that was smokey and sweet, I'm not sure what it was but it made me enjoy the veggies. Be sure to checkout this spot if you're in town.

I took my wife to Lucrezia Café for our Anniversary dinner. It was the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving and the place was packed. They gave us a table after a short wait that was in the middle of three other tables. It was very tight seating, almost right on top of each other. We started with an Insalata Caprese salad, and it was ok. The tomatoes and cheese were cut thick and there was barely any onion. The cheese was very fresh. My wife ordered the Linguine Pescatore and I went with the special Cacio e Pepe, which was spaghetti with a light cheese sauce with black pepper. My wife commented how the calamari was not cut all the way through, so you had like 5 rings stuck together in one small spot, not a big deal, it was just different. She said the flavor and taste of her meal was good. She said that the portions were large, and she ended up taking half of it home. My dish was ok, after a while the pepper became overpowering, in fact I started to sneeze quite a bit and I really think it was from all the ground black pepper. The portion was perfect, but I don't feel it was worth the price charged. Our server was very attentive and responsive. This is a good place to take a date, but be prepared if they are busy, you will most likely be sitting really close to other people. I would have given them 5 stars if we were not so crammed together.

I used to love this place. The prices were a little more, but it seemed to be worth it. I recently took my wife there for dinner and could not believe the prices of the food and wine. For two people with no appetizers and no dessert, Only two entrées and one bottle of wine. It was $125. Before tip. The wine itself was priced at $54. It is a $25 bottle of wine if you buy one and I know they buy multiple so the price obviously goes down. I will say the food was pretty good, but the spaghetti brought out in a small bowl. And the black and the swordfish was actually decent also. Our server poured the first glass of wine and then eventually our dinner came out what she brought out, and we would not have seen him again if I wouldn't of waived him down or when he brought the check. I guess long as short of it my gripe is the overall price of everything and then the tip. I didn't cheap out, I tipped 20% but it was not deserved or earned. I mean outside of pouring a little wine and dropping our food off. We basically served ourselves. Oh did I forget to mention when I asked for grated Parmesan cheese the kids working brought it over and it was moldy. So I don't know how many people ate that. And unless you read the menu closely, you now get one small loaf of bread and then you pay five dollars for each additional loaf.

Came here with friends to sit outside front dinner and really enjoyed my experience! The waiter was very attentive to our needs, the food was delicious, and we just overall had a good time. Would love to come back if we were back in chesterton more often. However, absolutely enjoyed it here

Little gem in a little town. We sat a the bar and enjoyed conversation with staff and locals. Food was delicious. We basically ordered the specials.

We have been going to Lucrezia's Crown Point location for years and decided that it was finally time to write a review! The food has consistently been excellent, with our favorites being the pasta and seafood entrees. One of the most important reasons that we have been loyal customers is because of Sheri, a long-time server. She is outstanding! Due to her wine expertise, she is now responsible for managing their inventory. Lucrezia has had excellent wines, but is even better now, with new selections on a regular basis. Sheri is also very knowledgeable about the food specials and we can always count on her to be honest about how good they are. Thanks to Sheri for many years of excellent customer service! She is the best!

First time coming here, though, we have been aware of the restaurant since they first opened. We were hoping for so much better. Lots of staff standing around talking to each other in clutches on a night that was not all that crowded, yet, it was really hard to get the attention of our waiter. When the bussers came by they removed some things from the table in between courses, but left the table a mess with spilled food, drink toothpicks and straws, used servingware, and other various used items. One of our dishes came out barely warm, the asparagus was burnt to a crisp. Overall, the flavors were mediocre. Observing the staff I would say that most wanted to be anywhere but there. Too bad because it's a lovely patio and a nice menu. A restaurant that presents as tired and uninspired. As one other reviewer said, I think they need to up their game. I agree and really believe they are capable of it.

Good service, my dish was served hot on the edges, cold in the center.. lasagna (which leads me to believe it made early/possibly frozen, warmed up and served. ) Waiter, offered me a free dessert.. I declined, a free glass of wine - I declined as I didn't need either. The dish was warmed up and served properly.

The team is really friendly. The space is quite tiny. The dishes were tasty. I went with my partner for a date evening. The meal is really pricey. We spent over $200 for 2 diners. That is the highest bill we have ever experienced. I don't believe we will return due to the costs being quite steep.

The penne from the pasta flight was so exceptional that it has ruined all future pasta for me. We sat outside on the cute little patio and had the perfect lunch after hiking Indiana dunes. Highly recommend

Phenomenal chicken vesuvio...including the grilled vegetables on the side. The ambiance and assortment of wine is a plus

AMAZING food! Just be prepared that it's a tiny place so the seating is fairly close together and it's a very popular spot it'll likely be busy! We always enjoy eating here and for the quality, it really is a good price. I do wish they had more non-alcoholic options to enjoy with your meal but, maybe our server just wasn't sure about what could be made! Overall, a very lovely spot and highly recommend!!!

Lucretia in Culver and Chesterton are great places for a sophisticated Italian dining experience. The menus always have intriguing and delicious specials, so the offerings are creative and excellent. The servers are knowledgeable and fun. We go to these restaurants whenever we are in either area. We are never disappointed. The ambiance is always uplifting.

Good people, good food, with a home style feel. Some of the best Italian food you will ever eat, and only 3/4 of a mile off the highway. A perfect pit stop on a road trip.

One of the BEST dining/restaurant experiences I've had in many years! From the incredible martini made by the awesome bartender, Derrick... To the baked garlic + pasta primavera in a vodka sauce + the gelato! Yummy all around and will go back again!

I joined some friends who made the trip from Chicago to join me for dinner while I am working in the Michigan/Indiana area. We chose a central location and this restaurant seemed to be well reviewed and with nice vegetarian and pescatarian choices. We started our meal with heads of roasted garlic spread on soft Italian bread slices. It was a rich and flavorful way to start our meal. I then had a cheesy and rich eggplant rollatini with the prosciutto omitted, making it a vegetarian offering. Our server was more than willing to make the accommodation and was sure to confirm that the dish had been made without meat before presenting me the plate. I appreciated the attention to detail in the service. The polenta was staggeringly delicious. I took some home as part of my leftovers and it was still delicious the next day. We finished the meal with a nice cannoli filled with a light and fluffy filling and capped with crushed nuts on the end to enhance the texture. Overall, I was beyond pleased with food, service and a moderate price point. I look forward to enjoying a meal here next time I'm in the area.

I sat for 20 minutes at the table alone as waiters waited on other tables, which were sat after me. I was part of a small group that hadn't arrived yet, but I wanted to order a drink and an app. Within those 20 minutes I asked the hostess if I could get a beverage. She said she would get the server. No one came. The rest of my party came and we waited another 10 minutes before a server greeted us. So after 45 mins I finally had a beverage. My entree (Alfredo) was very bland. I was so disappointed in the service and food. I have visited in the past and loved everything about the experience.

Huge disappointment!!! Very poor service, food quality just mediocre at best. Ambiance, was even unfriendly, like they did not really want customers, odd place.

Been coming to this place for years, and liked the food and atmosphere. Was there last week and ordered some scallops as an appetizer. Didn't know that they were $10 dollars each until the bill came... $40.00 for 4 scallops? Such a rip-off!! Will not return!!

Tuesday afternoon/evening during the holiday season should be a great time to stop in for a bottle of wine with friends and some small plates. The bread was cold and stale. Stale. Even a talented home cook knows how to revive stale bread, if you want to... No salt or pepper on the table, certainly no cheese for dipping. Our waiter admitted that the reason they forgot a part of our order was because the chefs were in the basement and a kid threw together our order. I really didn't need to know that. The caprese salad was excellent. But really how difficult is that? The stuffed banana pepper (1) was meh. Roasted garlic was good but then there's that crappy bread. Hey, there's a Jewel down the street, maybe send the kid there to pick up some fresh. The wine was good and fairly priced. It'll be a while before we venture back. So glad we didn't order entrees.

The food is just not what we had come to know from there. Last 2x's we left very disappointed, the quality is just not there. Service has gone down as well.

Small Fine dining restaurant that specializes in Italian food. Service was crazy amazing as they are constantly attending to all the needs of your table. I ordered chicken, green beans, and what I think was rice as I do not like Italian (I know, I'm crazy). The chicken and beans were good, not a fan of the rice myself but I'm sure others will love it. We also had a delicious tiramisu, some sweet moscato, and a lemon sorbetto to die for. Only downside: the place is incredibly too small for the amount of patrons. You are practically stacked on top of each other. Moving between tables for some wasn't easy. But you know the food is good if they are packing them in that way.

My husband and I decided to splurge a bit for dinner and picked Lucrezia because we wanted some seafood. We got mussels, salmon fettuccine, and linguine pescatore. The mussels were delicious. The salmon fettuccine was great, but the sauce was a little much. It was almost too cheesy. The linguine pescatore was incredible. Service was great and very fast. Recommend!

Went at 4pm before the dinner rush. Didn't expect the server to give us the rush to eat and run. Drinks were ordered - delivered an overflowing martini and did not wipe up the overflow which ran across the table. Crab cakes were dry and over cooked. The spinach salad was delicious - high point of our dining experience. Entrees were so-so....stuffed chicken was dry and the pescatore lacked the garlic flavor. Water glasses were not refilled....had to ask the busser if the water was self serve when I took the glasses for refilling. We will not return again for a very long time. Step it up, Lucrezia.....you used to have much better food and service.

We had a great early evening dinner. Staff is just amazing. The food was delicious. Just love the quaint atmosphere of this establishment.

Going to use the Yelp cliché, "I really wanted to like this place." However, I'm stuck on it being a 2.5-3 star, and say the other saying, "I wish Yelp had half stars." In any event here goes... We were greeted quickly and were asked if we preferred indoor or outdoor, being a beautiful day outdoor was the way to go. Wanting to be in the sun choices were limited on the small patio, really didn't want to sit in front of the server's station but the only other good table was on an angle and there didn't seem room to be able to move it. Otherwise, the medium sized patio was pleasant with trees and bushes blocking the view and noise from the street. We were asked quickly if we wanted something to drink a few times, just to the point where at least for me it felt like being pressured. The irony is when I did order something, it never arrived, perhaps more attention would've been made if it were a drink involving alcohol? Service was uneven, after we asked for a few minutes to go over the menu, it took a while to place the order, once in the food did come up quickly, my house salad was better than most and a proper portion. For my main I had rigatoni with smoked chicken, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms, while the dish was delicious the portion size was on the smaller side for the price of the entree, even if it just was a little more pasta. Speaking of the pasta it was cooked a perfect al dente. The rest, I found it a little light on the chicken and mushrooms. Once we got our food, the server didn't come back around, I was looking to remind him of my drink I finally decided to let it go. Not entirely their fault, there seemed to be some tag teaming and maybe I didn't order it from our main server, two of them had a similar hair color and with masks it was hard to tell who was who. However, it took forever to get our check, perhaps one thought the other did it. I've found that tag teaming sometimes doesn't give a restaurant the coverage that's intended, instead it turns into, didn't he/she get that? I did go inside to use the restroom, it's a older small home, a bit cramped, darling but also needs some freshening up. The ladies room has seen better days. I think part of their success in the Historic part of Chesterton is that there isn't much else along the stretch for competition.

So delicious from the appetizers to the main course an at the end dessert was so delicious the atmosphere in the restaurant elegant and casual.Highly recommended.

What a magical little spot in Chesterton! I'd been to Lucrezia for dinner a long time ago (like, ten years probably) and just went back for a lovely patio lunch with my parents and fiancé. This restaurant is in a converted old house and totally lays on the charm. Go for date night or a nicer post-beach lunch. We split a bottle of red between the four of us and loved the complimentary bread and oil at the table. Dish-wise, the stand outs in the group were the mussels, stuffed eggplant, and veal meatballs. I'm not ever super into creme brûlée, but we ordered that as well and it was a huge hit at our table. I had the margherita pizza which was okay--it doesn't seem like pizza is totally their thing and next time I would order one of their more popular entrees. Prices are on the high side for Chesterton, so I'd save for more of a special occasion if you're looking dining on a budget. The service was super on top of it. There's a little shop next door that sells Lucrezia's fancy oils and vinegars, so be sure to stop in if you'd like a souvenir.

Lucrezia Cafe is a small town family owned Cafe situated in an old house setup with limited seating inside and decent outdoor seating. They also have a small bar inside the place. At first when we arrived and asked at reception for the seating for 8 peoe including 3 kids the girl at reception asked us to wait with no definitive wait time which was odd as normally the people at restaurants tell you how much tentative time to wait. So we sat at benches outside the reception for almost 45 mins, but meanwhile we grabbed some drinks from the bar and went back to waiting and than we got confirmation for seating. Once we got comfortable outside we looked at the menu and ordered our food, we ordered four cheese pizza, minestrone soup, penne primavera, rigatoni with smoked checken,chicken and braised lamb shank. The food took a little extra time to come and when it came we realized why it took so long. Everything was fresh and cooked on order and I had one of the best braised lamb shank ever, it was cooked perfectly as if you cook lamb too short it becomes chewy and if you cook too long it dries out but chef has done a magic on this dish and was melting in the mouth. Also I noticed that people here will not try to move you out and that's why the wait times are longer as they want you to enjoy your meal and hang out there as much as you want. The only thing I will suggest to the management is to improve the engagement level of servers with the customers as I understand it's a tough job but if you don't smile often and try and talk to customers often it takes away from the overall experience of the small town restaurant other wise an fantastic food experience a must try place if you have patience for some extra wait time.

Thursday night around 7-7:30 my husband and I came in for dinner and the place wasn't too packed, it was our first time dining at this location. We've had plenty of great dates at the other locations. Tonight we were in town and decided to stop in and this was absolutely not one of those experiences. Our server was nowhere to be found throughout most of the night we dined. Consistently sniffing her nose and going to the bathroom, reeking of alcohol the moment she greeted us. I shook it off but my husband was very displeased. Unfortunately I can't quite remember her name because she was rambling and talking so much the times she did come to our table. She was wearing a heavy amount of makeup and was touching my husband quite too frequently. I would never leave a negative review this heavy and grotesque if it didn't leave us with such a discomfort. We love Lucrezia's and have always loved supporting the business, but this place needs a cleaner house/staff.

CavataUnfortunately we did not have a great experience with take out tonight, especially with the price point. Calamari sauce had a strange aftertaste almost like when you accidentally burn sauce on the bottom of the pan and still use it. Crab cakes were under-seasoned and not very pleasant to taste, homemade Mayo relish sauce was not a good pairing. I had the Penne Casserole w/ Bolognese sauce, it was almost to cold to eat and I did not enjoy the flavor of the sauce. My wife had the Cavatappi w/ Chicken also almost cold in temperature and did not have very much sauce. However was the most flavorful out of our selections. I understand that there will always be a downside to ordering out with temperature however we Chesteron locals and live several blocks from the restaurant. Maybe keeping to go orders under a warmer until customer arrives since this is considered a higher end restaurant? Or don't offer to go orders if it compromises your dine in experience and quality. We have had positive dine experiences in the past.

Honestly, I've never been satisfied there. The presentation looks great; just lacks the authentic flavor. I love the outdoor patio. Wish more restaurants has outdoor eating. The desserts are worth it! N

With the exception of the last two years we have dined here for several years, everything always delicious.We noticed Lucrezia opened for lunch now.The mussels were great as usual besides that Domino's would have been so much better than what i was served for lunch..I ordered a special of the day linguine with chicken,mushroom,spinach,red peppers in some kind of cream sauce for 32.00.What I received was cut up smoked turkey lunchmeat,2 pieces of spinach(probably from my husband's side order)4 undercooked small squares of red pepper and 2 mushrooms in an underwhelming cream sauce.Husband had penne pasta,4 shrimp,3 pieces of undercooked broccoli in oil and garlic.He didn't mind his but it wasn't up to par for an Italian restaurant.They no longer serve your bread warm,no cheese on table,oil tasted a bit old,not seasoned.The waitress offered to replace my dish BUT she had brought hubbies dish out about 2-3minutes before mine got to the table so he was halfway done.She did take my meal off the bill and I didn't get to have lunch.Im afraid to go back now.Im tired of spending good money for sub par meals.Such a shame!

Just visited last week for dinner. The outside dining area is very nice, surrounded by trees and bushes. The wine selection is fairly extensive, and the food menu offers a good variety too. I had the shrimp on red cabbage appetizer with lasagna for my entree. My wife had the salmon. Both were excellent. Service was attentive and quick to respond to any request. One suggestion would be to offer warm bread, not just room temp.

My favorite Italian place! Love the charm and martini bar! The food is always superior. The roasted garlic is out of this world and the seafood is always fresh and cooked to perfection. I can't say one bad thing about this gem!

The ambiance is wonderful, the Alfredo, drinks and bartenders are fabulous. However lately? This one waiter has a major problem...Same waiter, 3 different incidents: I got attitude when I asked for ice water with my alcoholic beverage, again the next visit when he forgot the wonderful olive oil with the bread, and the last visit he acted like I was imposing on his evening when I reminded him that he forgot my sparkling water order, which then came with my check. Dude - seriously, just take it off my check at that point and drink it yourself.

In spite of tight seating, I never hesitate to come here for lunch or dinner. I've never had a bad meal at Lucrezia in the 25 years I've been coming here.

Only one item on the menu was plant based--penne primavera. The problem is that the bowl of penne had at max a quarter cup of veggies: two or three pieces of broccoli the size of a quarter, a few slices of onion, and a few pieces of tomato. Had they they tripled+ the amount of veggies, adding some mushrooms and fresh basil, the dish might not have been so offensive for the price.

Very good authentic Italian food. Don't miss out on the braised lamb! Try not to fill up on the bread and oil because it's pretty addictive. Great ambiance for outdoor patio area and the service was good. We'll definitely be back!

The new chef has greatly improved the restaurant.

This review is a little late but this was the first time ordering food from here. I got carry out. I ordered a half order of the rigatoni with smoked chicken. It was TO DIE FOR. Honestly hit my pasta craving on the spot. Felt the portion was just a bit small, even for a half order, but nonetheless worth it. I also got a tiramisu to go. Super scrumptious!

This was my second visit to this location. On my first visit I found the food underwhelming, but I loved the patio setting and the stellar service so I decided to give it another try. My husband and I visited around 4:30 during a weekday. It was a beautiful day and we choose to sit on the patio. We were seated alongside the house in a table for two. Our order was taken promptly and food recommendations were given. Our water glasses were filled promptly by an assistant and our plates were removed quickly. The serving staff were all dressed in black giving a very professional appearance. We received excellent service from everyone. Unfortunately, that's were the positive feedback ends. The food was good but not great. The final tab was high and close to $150 for two which included drinks, appetizer, entree and one dessert. The overall experience was horrible. As we were awaiting our appetizer, someone came out to the patio and started sweeping with a broom around our table and those filled by other patrons. I thought the timing of doing so was poor since it was a general cleaning of the entire area versus specific clean-up after a customer had left. At the time the patio was 3/4's full. I let it go until I saw the lady walk past my table with a dust pan full of small sticks and minor debris from the tree lined patio. One look at her face and I could tell she wasn't happy. I tried to ignore the irritation I was feeling from the disruption of my dining experience, but it didn't last. Within seconds the lady started walking around the patio taking pictures of the patio as if she was investigating a crime scene. I was mesmerized by her actions wondering what in the world took such precedence while customers were eating. After taking the pictures she stopped and confronted our waiter, whom we later discovered was the manager, and berated him for an unkept patio. She spoke to him out in the open close to the outdoor service station behind our table. I couldn't hear the entire conversation, but heard enough of it to make me wish we'd eaten elsewhere. As any good leader would know, you don't discipline in a public setting and you definitely don't do it in front of co-workers. If that wasn't enough, she then proceeded to drag a garden hose through the patio (again around actively eating patrons) to water plants. Her demeanor in asking the staff to assist her in getting the hose to the right place again had me sympathizing for them. The unpleasant dining experience continued when she loudly pronounced to several workers that she needed a defined row of tables for a party that was coming within an hour. The area included our table. Twice she would repeat to staff and the hostess that as soon as we left those tables needed to be "held" for the upcoming party. At this point, I asked the serving assistant filling our water glasses who she was as I wanted to report her unprofessional behavior to management. Turns out she is the owner or the establishment.

First time experience very positive. Fall night nice enough to sit outside. Very quaint, relaxing vibe inside the picket fence! We all were very pleased with our meals - I had cod, my friends had walleye and a salad. Very good flourless chocolate cake roll for dessert. Can't wait to return! Really nice waiter I wish I could recall his name to give a proper shout-out.

Fantastic experience. Service ( Courtney) was superb. The food was excellent. Just a beautiful day !

It's been over 15 years since I've been to this restaurant. It is still painted in the same 90s Olive Garden colors. But add some cobwebs in the corners. Seriously, spiderwebs were hanging from the corner ceiling over my husbands shoulder. The polenta tasted a week old as if they just warmed it in the microwave. The wine was fantastic thank god. I feel guilty writing this review because our server was great. But omg very, very disappointing.

Home is where the heart is. Lucrezia hosted my company for dinner and did an excellent job. We consumed the entire back room. Service was top notch. I knew before I walked in that I would enjoy my meal. Their front entrance is decorated head to toe with local "Best Of" awards. Set in a colorful home with a dozen tables, but big enough for a private meal. The pesto/ bread table starter had a nice peppery bite to it. I had a minestrone soup starter and opted to try something outside of the everyday pasta menu: 12oz Stuffed Pork Chop (bacon, cornbread, bourbon maple glaze), served with orzo and sautéed veggies. I'll be back again.