Margie's Italian Gardens

I am so glad this restaurant exists! We walked in and were promptly tended to, served, and checked on. If you dine with the early dinner crowd you’ll enjoy the brightly lit room with the swanky 20s music playing and greeted by the sweetest staff. They have those crisp breadsticks ready at the table with a room temp garlic herb butter that you can dip and keep dipping. The pecan oak old fashioned was strong, vibrant and not too many frills to take away from the alcohol. We started with the fried mozzarella and I definitely didn’t need an appetizer given the large portions to come but I couldn’t resist. If you want that viral cheese pull experience- this is it. The warm marinara sauce was the perfect balance of tang and sweet. The basil pesto tasted like it was ground table side in a garden and brought to the table. The creamy ranch was not your average ranch. It was perfect. The spaghetti and meatballs was a classic plating with fresh made Al dente spaghetti, sauce, and three large Texas sized meatballs. Not just meat by the way. When you cut into one you can see pieces of herb, vegetables, and spices. Seasoned! The chicken Parmesan was from Italy but the size was born here in Texas. Hanging off the plate, perfectly battered and seasoned with melted cheese and sauce. Seriously, the best in Fort Worth. I have had this dish at a few popular spots and this one is #1. It’s also served on the fresh made al dente spaghetti with sauce. We also ordered garlic bread which how does this side even shine compared to the meal. THE FRESH GRATED CHEESE. It’s like snow capped mountains and absolutely essential to the meal to dip in the sauce. Let’s talk about the tiramisu. I wasn’t even considering it but it was recommended. I thought, how good can it be?? Well, it will carry you out on a pillow of whipped delicate flavor and you’ll regret sharing it with anyone. This is not a bold tiramisu which is why I fell in love with it. This is for everyone who doesn’t straight vein espresso for 8 hours a day. This was absolutely decadent and I want everyone to experience it. So, unbutton the top button and just order it or take it to go. Fantastic and the staff agrees. They rave about their favorite dishes and that just adds to the cozy, welcoming vibe of this spot. A million times over we will be back! Desi the GM stopped by and checked in on us and was greeting everyone at the door. Hospitality at its best.

What an absolute gem! I have been anticipating the reopening of this Fort Worth Staple. As a native Fortworthian (not sure if that is a word), It warms my heart to see people investing in this side of FW. The wait was well worth the food we had the pleasure of eating. Bailey was our server, and she was fantastic. From the breadsticks with butter to start, the perfectly al dente ravioli, and the delightful tiramisu, I cannot wait to return. The owners were there and they were working just as hard as everyone else. Their cocktails are also delicious; I personally recommend the margarita. For my dining budget, their pricing is fair. In total, we had two salads, one appetizer, two entrees, one serving of tiramisu, and one coke; my total was $74.67. This is a perfect spot for a dinner with your girls or a date night. My only feedback would be to increase the volume of the music just a tad. Ben Fatto!!!

First off if you like the show Landman this place is across the patch cafe filming location. Pretty cool. The calamari was very good. Some of the best I’ve ever had. The wife and I split the lasagna. It was good but not the best I’ve had. For desert we tried the tiramisu. It was ok but lacked flavor in our opinion. I think the cheese cake would have been a better choice based on others in our party. For my drink I had the Negroni. It was very good but again like so many other restaurants the prices are high. Not as bad as others but still, restaurants have really gouged alcohol since covid. It’s a great place to try and we would for sure go back.

Owner, manager and waiter were really great! Made us feel welcomed, even though I did feel out of place and not dressed. We were celebrating mothers day late/sisters last day of chemo. 😄 they interacted with us and had conversations about the restaurant and other things. Our waiter was awesome! ... o goodness... tall funny... I forgot his name only because I didn't write this review right after. Other than that food was great and authentic. I was able to get gluten free pasta and build my plate. I tasted a Lil of everyone's plate and better than olive garden. They serve big portions. Building is beautiful!

Margie’s Italian Gardens in Westland is a hidden gem! The food is absolutely amazing—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. I had the lasagna and it was hands-down some of the best I’ve ever had. You can taste the difference in their homemade pasta. The customer service was also top-notch—friendly and attentive. It’s a popular spot, so be prepared to wait, but trust me—it’s worth every minute!

We had an incredible experience at Margie’s! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as impressive, perfectly crafted and full of flavor. What really made our visit special was our server, Chris. He was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Great vibe, great service, and a place we’ll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend!

The food was pretty good. The Bellini was amazing. The only bad thing I can say is the fettuccine needed more sauce. It was a little dry. Everything else was good.

Outstanding Italian restaurant. The service is great, the food fabulous and the environment superb. This my first visit, but will not the last, I discovered a real Italian flavor.

Believing the good things we heard and praying for food that could compare to the last owners. They just reopened ( closed for renovations )and there was a line at 4:00 pm to get in. ( pissy, Karen type people with zero sense of humor waiting to be seated) It was completely worth the wait. We had a table of 6 adults and one child. They put us is a tiny private dining area and that was beyond fine with us. Wait staff was attentive and quick to get whatever we asked for. Their pasta and marinara was * chefs kiss* level. Lasagna was good. I'm not a fan of calamari but I tasted it and was ok with it. Everyone was satisfied with their plate. We all mourned the loss of the " garbage salad". That didn't make the cut on the new menu.

Our visit to Margie's 2.0 was a mixed experience. The good: cute vibe with great pictures of Margie in the room we were in, friendly and honest service- Emma was lovely, the caprese salad was the highlight of our meal! It was beautiful, fresh, and well seasoned. We split this as an appetizer and it was perfect. Now for the not so great: our food took ages to come out and we ordered somewhere around 7:45 PM. Our waitress was transparent that the kitchen was very busy which was nice, and the place was definitely packed. But we were a two top and ordered a lasagna and chicken piccata. That's it. I bet we waited around 40 minutes for our food to come out. It happens, it was a busy Saturday night. Unfortunately, I wouldn't say what arrived was worth the wait. Both of our meals were trending towards lukewarm and were severely under-seasoned. But it took so long to get the food, you didn't even want to ask for it to be heated up because you're hungry and who knows how long that will take?! Thankfully there was salt and pepper on the table which we made quick use of. Then, the bill came. For an iced tea, caprese salad, chicken piccata, and a serving of lasagna-- it was $61. If you're charging those prices... something has to change with the experience. You need to offer complimentary garlic bread, bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar... something!!! There were tiny breadsticks and garlic butter- but that's it. Additionally, people can't be waiting 40 minutes and receiving food that isn't piping hot and bland. I don't know, it wasn't terrible but if I am dropping $60 (not including tip) on dinner, there are better places to spend that dough to get better food and a better experience. Everything is so expensive right now and going out to eat is a treat. We will give Margie's 2.0 another try to make sure this wasn't a one off experience, but I won't be rushing over for round two. We definitely left reminiscing about the original Margie's experience and food.

Margie's is Back! Like many on the West Side, we've been looking forward to seeing Westland Hospitality's vision was for this old westside Fort Worth institution. The Westland team did a great job after a lengthy remodel and renovation. It's still very much the small, cozy local Italian restaurant, with the modest menu you'd expect. What you'll find is all your favorites from a local Italian spot, be it ravioli, lasagna, or chicken piccata. All the options looked great, so I asked for a recommendation and the server pointed me toward the lasagna, which I loved. Drizzled in a delicious meat sauce, but also a bit different in that it didn't seem too heavy and overstuffed, a recommended dish for sure. The Wife enjoyed her chicken piccata as well. Happy to say that Margie's great and we will be back to try more of their Italian American staples. Really grateful to have a group like Westland in the area that is devoted to renovating old spaces (like JD's) or reviving old favorites as with Margie's and previously Pulido's. So if you haven't tried Margie's, add it to your list, but do plan ahead as the crowds still haven't died down and rightfully so. 4.5 stars

Service was great. Food was good with pretty big portions. For appetizers, we had the calamari and garlic bread. For main course, I got the spaghetti with meatballs with a side of fried spinach, hubby got the chicken parmigiana. We were so full but we wanted to try the desserts, tiramisu and panna cotta which we had for to go. The place was already busy when got there 30 minutes after they opened. We will definitely be back.

If you haven't tried Margie's since their renovation, now is the time to go! It's so very nice! The food has always been great but now even more so. Special attention to detail and it is of the highest quality in every area of service. The ambiance felt very old town Italy which was pleasing. Our waitress was incredible and we'll definitely be returning and sharing with our acquaintances how great this place is.

Ladies and Gents! Margie's is open! Went in for an early dinner tonight. The places very busy tonight but service was solid and atmosphere was homie. Started with the Italian Crackers and Calamari which was VERY good! The Calamari had a really nice red chili sauce that paired on the dish. Also the Caprese Salad was solid. Then had the 4 cheese ravioli and the Beef Ravioli. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was very fresh. Ended with a lovely Espresso Panna Cotta. Can't wait to see how this place progresses.

Gave this place a second chance. The temperature was better in the room that we were in, the music was not as loud , but the food was still not that great . I ordered the calzone this time and it had less cheese than the mozzarella sticks. The service was good. It's not a place that has me wanting to go back again . Joes And Mancuso's offer better quality.

I don't give many 5 STARS but Margie's earned every single one! What started as an Impromptu date night ended with one of the best dining experiences I've enjoyed in Fort Worth. Amazing staff, delicious cuisine, and a perfect ambiance! We'll be back very soon!

Love the charming atmosphere, and great food! We've been back several times, and always enjoy our experience.

Thought we'd give Margie's a try and it was great! The restaurant had a great vibe, the food was delicious, and the adult beverages were perfect! My wife had chicken piccata and I had braised short rib ragu. Both dishes were really good. The service was great. We will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone looking to go out and eat Italian food.

Read about this place on Facebook Ft. Worth foodies. It appears some of you all have kept this place a secret. We sat between two tables of people who frequent the place. Outstanding fried mozzarella, fried spinach and chicken piccata. The lasagna and tiramisu were very delicious as well. The drink menu was interesting though I did not partake - Italian margarita and lemon cello old fashion.

Came here to celebrate our 41st anniversary and oh boy, this place is just IT! The vibes, the staff, the FOOD!!!!! I'm so excited and happy! Everything was so delicious! For people visiting Fort Worth and craving great Italian food and atmosphere, this is it.

This was our first time and we will deff be back. This hidden gem is cozy and delicious. The food and service were amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was very flavorful and authentic. It is a small place but totally worth the wait. The wait time was not bad at all, and we got seated earlier than expected. Our food was 10/10, and every plate that went by us looked delicious. Do try because we will deff be back.

We went and tried Margie's tonight and let me tell you, if you're looking for good fresh Italian food this is the place to go! We started with the fried Mozzarella and Caprese salad. The mozzarella was fried well and really good. It came with marinara, pesto and ranch for dipping. My wife said the ranch was good, I didn't try it. The marinara and pesto were delicious! They had two specials tonight. My wife got the Alfredo with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes. Pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was really good! I had the special pizza with hot honey, ricotta cheese and I don't remember the meat but the pizza was really good! For dessert I had the cheesecake with blueberry coulis. My lord, the cheesecake was lite, and simply put AMAZING! My wife had the Tiramisu and said it was good. Arianna was our server and she was fantastic! The whole vibe and atmosphere were great as well. Give this place a try if you're in the mood for some great fresh food!

Everything was delicious! They wouldn't give us a table until the whole party had arrived, but otherwise service was great! Busy place- come early! Attaching a view of the building because there is an old picture on Yelp that makes it look like a dive!

We went there to celebrate my wife's, daughter-in-law and grandson's birthday. We agreed to meet there at 6 p.m. Upon arriving the parking situation was horrible. After driving around for 7 minutes (yes I noticed the time) I found a place to park. There were quite a few people waiting to be seated. We had to wait about 45 minutes ourselves, so I'm thinking it must be really good. I immediately noticed how noisy it was and the difficulty of having a conversation with the persons sitting right next to me. The acoustics could be improved. The wife and I ordered a Caesar salad and chicken Parmesan. DIL ordered the braised short rib ragu, son ordered veal piccata and grandson ordered cheese pizza. The Caesar salad was the smallest $8 salad I had ever seen, but it was good. The chicken Parmesan was was nicely plated and big enough to share but I wish we had gotten the angel hair pasta instead of the spaghetti noodles. The noodles were tossed in sauce, I found the sauce to be bland and watery. My son's veal piccata was nicely plated and was a large portion. I tried some of my son's veal piccata and was disappointed as to the tough texture, although the flavor was fine. Definitely not as tender as the veal I have eaten in Europe. The DIL said her braised short rib ragu was good and it was a large portion. The grandson ordered a cheese pizza and after one bite he didn't like it, they took it off the bill. I can say I have been there but I don't think I will ever return. There are several small Italian restaurants in Fort Worth (TCU and Arts District) that I feel have better recipes with herbs and seasonings for a more flavorful meal.

If 10 stars was an option I'd definitely give this place a 10! It lived up to everything they've promised and more. The ambiance is a mix of modern, their history, and cozy. The service was great, and the food will leave you feeling like your favorite Italian grandmother made you a meal with all her love! Everything we had was perfectly done, calamari, ravioli, chopped salad, Braised Short-Rib Ragú, and OMG the lasagna was a showstopper - a delicious combination of flavors and so well balanced...layers of delicate noodles, not thick and gummy ones, the tomato cream sauce just gave it a unique touch that I've never had with any other lasagna. Again 10 out of 5-stars here. Then ending on a quick visit by our table from Gigi, really makes you feel like this is a passion of the heart not just another restaurant they saved/opened in Westland. Go here, eat the food, watch how the staff interacts like the appreciate being there, and support this restaurant...it's so well done in every way! Ps the tiramisu was also really good, and I'm not usually a fan.

Exceeded my expectations! Great food and drinks! Owner Gigi was super nice too! Will be a staple in benbrook Fort Worth for sure

Chicken Parm 10/10 The noodles made this dish. Perfectly cooked chicken. Immaculate vibes and service. New weekly spot!

Alison was awesome, she did a wonderful job taking care of us. The food is over-rated though. Lasagna was flavorless and old tasting. If it wasn't for Alison it would've been a horrible experience. Keep up the good work Alison.

Had a good experience at Margie's. Victoria, the Bartender, was excellent. It was very busy and she managed the crowd and delivered great cocktails. We order martinis and they were great. The hostess was very welcoming and assured us our wait time would not be long. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was good. We got the fried mozzarella as an app. As Italians, we have to say it is not ok to serve ranch with your fried mozzarella, but we understand this is Fort Worth. We shared the Italian chopped salad and it was good. Then we shared the chicken parm. It was very well executed, but just needed salt. Overall we really enjoyed our experience. This is a great place to go on the regular. Not too fancy, but still has a great atmosphere.

Chicken piccata was great! The chicken had a wonderful crunch, but the dish for me could have used a little more lemon. The Italian crackers were amazing. I would highly recommend them.

Pasta and service were excellent, how this place would get five stars from me would be having really good free bread instead of the little crouton service. We did pay for garlic bread which was reasonably priced, but taste was not very good.

This is a great date night spot. It's situated perfectly between Parker Co and Tarrant Co in a quaint part of town. The food and atmosphere are top notch and so was the service. We will definitely be back.

There were three of us. We had spaghetti, lasagna, and chicken parmesan. All of the food was very tasty but it was cold. We started off with the garlic bread and marinara dipping sauce. The manager heard me say that it was cold. She said she was very disappointed and would make sure that it was served hot next time. She took the bread off the bill. We all had quite a bit of leftovers and took it home. We all agreed the next day when we heated it up, the food was very delicious. I added white cheese to the bread, broiled it in the oven and it was hot melt & delicious. Unfortunately, my friend went back a second time and said the bread and the food was still cold so she took it to go knowing that it would be hot and delicious the next day! Our waitress was average with no complaints. The ambience was nice. If they can just heat things up, it will be a hit!!

Frozen Bellini!! Yes please! The beef carpaccio was really terrific. Loved the chilled bottle of water at the table. ...,,Nice touch in hot Texas. Smallish wine list, but really nice by the glass options. Scampi and picatta both the best I've had in this area. Nice atmosphere for a small place. So glad to have found this place! We will be back !

The food and service were great. Our server Kylee was so attentive and sweet. Would definitely recommend.

Margie's was a wonderful place to take your family for a meal with plenty of choices. I loved going there with my wife and daughter and the food was nothing short of phenomenal, before they closed. I haven't had a chance to go back since they recently re- opened. I do plan on going back soon and hope the food and service is still top quality.

The waitress, Destiny was fabulous and it was great that Desi (Mgr) came to our table at the end for a visit! We had garlic bread, caprese salad and fried mozzarella for appetizers, dinner was Lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp scampi and chicken piccata, dessert was cappuccino pie and cheesecake. It was all fabulous!!!! We will definitely be back!!

Where will I start ... a dear friend and I stopped by this restaurant on a Friday night at the opening hour we were able to sit at our table right away . The service was ok . Now for those of you that are expecting bread at your table you can forget about that instead you will have a tiny glass vase with long cracker like very thin pixie sticks for you to dip into a garlic spread waiting for you at your table . My fault I should have read the online reviews or menu a bit closer. We put our order in as 2 other couples sat to our left and to our right . Both couples at either side of us started and finished their meals and jokingly offered to share their leftovers realizing that we still had not received our food . Mind you they ordered the exact same meals ... We finally flagged our waiter which took another 15 mins or more to finally get our meals . We ordered a simple spaghetti and meatballs and a shrimp Angel hair pasta ... my pasta arrived at the table on the cooler side not impressed very dry . We are not even going to talk about the stomach issues once we left the restaurant. We both ended up with stomach pains and I did not get any sleep the whole night .

This was our first time to Margie's and it did not disappoint! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable of the restaurant's history and gave us some of his recommendations on what to order. We started off with some garlic bread which was delicious but be prepared for around 8 slices of bread! There were only two of us dining so we barely put a dent in the bread. I ordered the eggplant parm and my dining partner ordered the "surf and turf" shrimp scampi with a filet added. The food was delicious and came in big portion sizes -- so come hungry! The food is very reasonably priced especially for the quality and portion sizes. The restaurant interior was nice with plenty of seating for dining at 7:30. We will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. We didn't get dessert this time around but all of them looked delicious!

What a great restaurant! Food was outstanding, Service and ownership were extremely friendly. It's really nice to have something good on the far west side and I will absolutely be back.

Visit 5.30pm Tu 15Apr2025, party of 2 Ambience: good. 10x better than 2 or 3 years ago. Food: good Price: way way too expensive for what you get. Service: ok but with several lapses I had chicken piccata. We shared the Italian chop salad. Crowd: restaurant was full. I was surprised that the chicken on top of the angel hair pasta of the chicken piccata order ($24) was heavily breaded. Not so noted on the menu. Quite a small piece of chicken. Probably about 2 or 3 oz of chicken breast thin patty, with an oz or 2 of breading. Not very much angel hair pasta. Maybe a cup or hair more. I had to drain off the lemon caper sauce to a side plate as there was about 1/4" ponded in the plate. There were about 15 capers, which were very flavorful. I could have used way more capers. The chicken itself was good. The Italian Chop salad was quite good. $12. Not large. Came with pepperoni strips which I had to remove since I am allergic. We twice asked for the dressing on the side, but the salad came with a dressing already added, I'm not sure which one but it was ok and not drenched. Since they did not have the requested blue cheese dressing, the server volunteered to add blue cheese crumble, which came only after asking twice more. $12. Cocktail. Old Fashioned. Quite good. $14 plus tax and tip makes this $20. Served in a 5 oz ish glass, 2/3rds full including ice. Probably effectively a 2 oz cocktail. If you really like old fashioneds, simply order 5 or 6 straight away. I would return if there was a special occasion and with people who are dying for Italian, and hopefully by then some kinks will be smoothed out. I think they are still in a 'soft opening' mode, so I cut them some slack in this review.

I wanted to really like the new Margie's because we need some good restaurants on the west side. Unfortunately, Margie's food is still not good. The service, however was very attentive although almost on the verge of hovering. The pasta is tough as leather! At first I was served 8 raviolis, for the price this is terrible. A few minutes later though another server brought 4 more. She must have seen the look on incredulity on my face. My husband said his shrimp scampi was fine (it was a bigger serving, at least of pasta) but nothing special. Overall, it was edible and better than having to cook, but overpriced for mediocre, tough pasta-ed food.

They did a great job changing from old Margie's. The atmosphere is bland like a café. We expected to see more of Italian restaurant with low light and better tables.The food was not seasoned. I had spagetti with meatballs . The food had no seasoning. It was luke warm. I'm sorry to say we won't be back.

Great new spot. We went on Wednesday at about 7PM. The place was packed but we got a seat at the Bar. Chris behind the bar was great and we went ahead and ordered . Calamari was incredible with a very tasty dipping sauce. I had pizza while my wife ordered Chicken piccata. We both are our whole meal and finished off with a cheesecake for desert. The food was all perfect and service was perfection. This will be a regular spot for us now!!

Omg! First time here and the food is absolutely amazing! Best lasagna I've ever had. HUGE portions! We sat in the bar area and they provided such wonderful service! Chris and Victoria were the best servers/bartenders so sit in there for amazing top notch service!

Food, service and ambiance, all amazing. Very authentic Italian food. Service was superb. Highly recommend

Service was attentive and prompt. Everyone was friendly from the hostess to the manager to all the wait staff. Drinks were fun. I love frozen Bellini but are not often available. The food at our table was varied and everyone was pleased and took home what they couldn't finish. Their calamari was excellent and I don't usually partake but found myself going back for more. Salads were tasty and big enough to spilt. I was pleased with the renovations. Everything was light and airy. I was very impressed with the bathroom renovation. Nothing scrimped in there! Will definitely be back.

Margie's was good. I ordered the chicken piccata which was not what I had hoped. It was made breaded and I was accustomed to grilled or baked. Could have used more lemon and no onions. Calamari was excellent. Place was packed at 530 and wait was about 45 minutes but we were seated in 25 minutes which was nice. Our waiter Sam was excellent. Very attentive, suggestive on menu items. Will go back but not for the piccata. Will try the lasagna, pizza.

Food was amazing. Get there early though because they're a well-known establishment and tables fill up fast.

After a prolonged absence, Margie's new renovations are absolutely a home run. The food was excellent, the service was energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The place was buzzing. Wait time was about 10 minutes. I will be a regular. Just a great place. Just now eating leftover Trout Picata and it's just as good as last night. 5

All the above Food,Service and Ambiance was wonderful! Best Italian food we have found in our area. You will not regret going to eat

Couldn't wait to try Margie's after the remodel. It was below expectations. Eggplant was undercooked and the sauce for the spaghetti was aliken to Chef Boyardee. Bread does NOT come with the meal, you pay for it. The A/C didn't seem to be working very well either. The waitress told us they are not using recipes from Margie's, but from The Original. That was surprising as I was led to believe they were going to keep with the prior menu recipes for the most part. No plans to go back at this time.

I so wanted to like the NEW Margie's . We live very close by and were regulars of the old Margie's. I ordered eggplant parmigiana and my husband ordered chicken parmigiana. We also split a chopped salad. For what you get, it deep ery expensive. My husband's chicken was spongy and tasted fake. The sauce on the noodles was unmemorable. I would rather eat at Paisiano's on Hwy 377. We miss the garbage can salad and bruschetta bread.

The new owners have done a very nice job reopening Margie's. I had lasagna and their house salad and both were very good. Unfortunately I was told they don't take reservations. The restaurant is fairly small, and I'm doubtful i'll take my family there at the time we usually like to eat ( 6 PM).

Staff was amazing A+. Hope they fix the menu. Food wasn't great. I cook better Italian food at home and that speaks volumes. I wish them well and hope this message is well received. Not trying to harm a new business but seriously disappointed. My Piccata sauce was hard and solid like old stagnant butter it was cringe.

Service and food were mostly great, only complaints were the Alfredo sauce was a little bland, and the cheesecake was partially frozen. The tenderloin was incredible, appetizers were great, drinks were amazing and our waitress was incredible!

The restaurant itself is a cute, nicely decorated venue and the staff was very attentive and friendly. However, the food was horrid. First, I've never been to an Italian restaurant where they didn't bring you some sort of hot bread as an appetizer. They had a small jar of pencil-thin flavorless cracker sticks and small juice glasses of cold water. My caesar salad consisted of Romaine lettuce chopped up into tiny pieces with what tasted like plain mayo as dressing... no lemon, anchovy, or flavor of any kind, and definitely no cheese or croutons. My lasagna was equally terrible. The red sauce was absolutely flavorless and the lasagna noodles were boiled to death and the whole thing was the texture of baby food. On top of all that, dinner for 3 people (no alcohol) was over $100, which would not have been bad for Maggiano's or Campisi's.... but that wasn't ever close to being on par. I won't go into my dining guests' meals, but suffice it to say they didn't like their food either.