Buona Sera

Loved that the establishment isn't a chain and that most of the food tasted homemade. We had the walleye cakes as an appetizer that were very good. The bread and spread were mediocre. I had a staple dinner of spaghetti and meatballs. The homemade sauce was pretty good as well as the meatball, but a bit watery. Husband had some sort of steak medallions that were just "okay." All in all I liked the ambiance, the wait staff was excellent and knowledgeable, and the price was reasonable.

I finally made it back to this amazing place after what feels like forever, and let me tell you, it's still just as amazing as I remember! Picture this: a charming little house with a spacious parking lot, and the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a delightful mix of tantalizing aromas. The outdoor seating area looks like something out of a fairy tale, with its beautiful decorations and cozy atmosphere.Once inside, I was greeted with a bustling bar and a myriad of captivating decor that gave off a charming Italian vibe. After winding my way through a sea of tables, I was seated and treated to the most mouthwatering food and impeccable service. And let's not forget about the extensive wine list - so many delicious options to choose from! It was an experience to remember, and I can't wait to go back again.

LOVE this restaurant. Always have amazing service and an excellent meal. Prices are VERY reasonable, you get multiple courses. Stand-alone building with plenty of parking. Very charming Italy vibe. Unique spot. Owner is amazing and friendly.

This was my first visit to the restaurant. I wanted to take my wife to an Italian restaurant for our anniversary and found this in my search. I made reservations, which I highly recommend since it was packed.From the moment we walked in the door, we were treated like we were the only people in the restaurant. I ordered the chicken parm, and my wife ordered the spaghetti. It has been a long time since I had sauce this good. And the portion, I'm not a lightweight, and I could not finish my meal. But, I did split a dessert with my wife, a chocolate lava cake.Overall, great service, great ambiance, and great value.

We had the opportunity to try a new Italian restaurant and we were glad we did! I had to make a reservation a week before to get the time convenient for us. We still had to wait for a while. It was worth it!I had a seafood pasta loaded with mussels, calamari, shrimp and scallops. It was a large portion with a flavorful tomato sauce and plenty of seafood. My girlfriend had tortellini with meatball. It was also delicious. We couldn't finish since the portions were so large. We did take a wonderful tiramisu home for later. It was delicious. We Enjoyed the experience and will make it a regular stop. The service was excellent. Even sitting at the bar while waiting for table we had a very pleasant conversation with the bartender. She was very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back. Try this restaurant! You'll enjoy the food and atmosphere.it was also nice to have the owner stop by to make sure the food was good.

A very nondescript location that you'd never find if you weren't looking for it. The inside is quaint but with lots of nods to its Italian theme throughout.I will say that it's maybe not the MOST kid-friendly place, but they accommodated us OK. We started with the Walleye Cakes, which were good but not great. Somewhere around a 3.5/5. Could have used something to spice up the flavor a notch.For mains, I was suggested the Veal Porterhouse, which did not disappoint. Cooked nearly to perfection and plenty of flavor in the very tender cut. The filet (surprisingly) was also pretty good, although you're basically paying steakhouse price for it, and I'm not sure it was either big enough or good enough to quite validate that. On the side was the fettuccine Alfredo and it's a very good version (well worth the upgrade).

Pretty good Italian food in the burbs. You get fresh bread with (what i believe is ) tomato basil butter. The calamari was decent, and your pasta entree comes with a side salad (which was fresh and the house dressing was very flavorful) or a side soup (I believe it was a tomato basil soup the night we went.) I got the Spaghetti del Pescatore, which had mussels, shrimp, calamari, scallops, onions, garlic and a broth, which is delightful because I love broths and sauces. It was definitely something that I would order again.Servers were friendly, but be warned that if you were celebrating a birthday or special occasion, this is not a spot that offers any gimmicks or desserts. ( Not that we expected them too, it was just something we observed). Also, I'm not sure why, but the spot we sat in the patio attracted a lot of flies, which I haven't had happen in other patio spots I've visited (including places that served calamari) so I would recommend sitting indoors.Overall, it's a good, locally owned pasta spot. They apparently specialize in steaks so I will need to come back and try some.

My husband is Italian and grew up having an Italian feast every Sunday and holiday. Moving from Chicago to MN was a huge change in the lack of good Italian food available. Well we are no longer sad, because this place was amazing. The food was amazing. Sauce has great flavor, pasta is perfectly al dente, the Alfredo sauce was PERFECT- not too salty like most can be. Their desserts... just Yum. I recommend this place to everyone.

Food is phenomenal, but I also have to compliment the staff who were wonderful. Great wine selection. The owner/chef is Rafael and is a super friendly guy that seems to know everyone makes it seem like you are family. Couldn't recommend this place more.

This is the place to go if you want delicious Italian food. I've tried a variety of foods here on several occasions, and each time has been amazing. Every time has been fantastic, from the meal to the service! Strongly advised.