Fratello's Ristorante Centro Citta

Unfortunately, I cannot say I am overly impressed with this place. That's a shame, because I work at the courthouse and we're already hurtin' for decent food options within walking distance. My first visit was probably a year or so ago; I had a mediocre chicken Caesar salad. My second visit: some co-workers took me to lunch for my birthday. It was a later lunch than usual, but when we walked in we were told they were basically out of everything. Out. Of. Everything?!? Sounds like bad management, right? Yesterday, I decided to give it another go with some co-workers. My chicken sandwich had tomatoes on it even though I ordered it without. No big deal, took 'em off. In general, though, the sandwich was bland, and had not nearly enough chicken. My co-workers food came out several minutes before my sandwich. Then, when it did come, it came without chips, but a promise to get me some. The chips took so long to arrive I almost forgot about them...we were literally getting ready to get up and leave when the chips arrived at the table. Unfortunately, Fratello's falls way down the list of food options near the courthouse.

I was so looking forward to homemade Italian food for lunch today. I wasn't sure if I wanted lasagna or ravioli. They had no lasagna ready.I got the lunch special ravioli with soup. The meat sauce was too salty. The soup tasted wonderfully..but it was cold.Slow service for everyone. I'll never go back.

My mom decided to treat me on a lunch date to one of her go to spots just a block away from the Courthouse. This little gem is located in a very quiet area with quick access to side street parking and the metro bus. Their menu choices are endless and if you are still unsure what to get, there is a lunch special they have everyday that you can opt for. I tried a slice of their pepperoni pizza with a side house salad. My mother had half of a turkey sandwich with a house salad as well. The pizza itself was pretty large for a slice and slightly on the oily side but topped with some grated Parmesan red peppers and I was in heaven! The salad was on the lighter side and complimented the pizza. The bed of spring mix was topped with some red onions, olives and grated Parmesan and a light vinegarette.The staff is friendly and the ambience of the place is quiet nice with nice natural daylight streaming into the restaurant. I would come back to try their pasta dishes!

Visiting San Antonio on St. Patrick's Day today, we decided to give the downtown Fratello's Centro Citta a try in the hopes of being in and out with a quick lunch. Our first disappointment was to be told they were already out of soup (1:15pm), and out of pizza dough--both what we had hoped to order! We went with our second choice and ordered the daily special "Salad and 1/2 Sandwich." After more than 30 minutes, our salads still had not arrived. There were only two other tables with customers and they were all served their orders while we continued to wait. Figuring they had possibly overlooked our order, I went up to the counter to ask about the salads. Within a few minutes, they arrived. We then had to make a second trip to the counter to ask for napkins. Again, we waited and waited on the sandwiches (now more than an hour.) A third trip was made to the counter to ask about our sandwiches. Apparently, the sandwiches had long been made but were just sitting there behind the counter the whole time! To say we were disappointed in the service is an understatement. $50 for three salads and sandwiches for lunch is not something we will be repeating or recommending to friends or family.

I've tried this place more than once and each time has been amazing. The meatball sandwich is delicious and their house salad is so light and filling. Great atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.

I have to say my favorite dish from here is actually the Italian Wedding Soup. And it's not to say that the rest of the food isn't good because much of what I've had so far has been terrific. It's just that something so simple can taste so complex and delicious always throws me in for a loop. And quite honestly, I can't seem to get enough of it.There's plenty of seating and I don't recall ever having issues finding a spot. Parking is sometimes a hassle during lunch but I'd say it's worth it.

Garbage. The entire place smelled like toilet cleaner. The staff was rude and the person who took my order argued with me when I told her nicely that I thought she had told me one thing. It would have been fine if she corrected me, but I'm a very voice she said, NO NO I didn't tell you that. I DEFINITELY did not say that. Also, she absolutely told me I could pull up on the street when there is no where to pull up because of the construction. There are also no clear signs for the minimal parking they have.But ultimately the food is what matters. I had a meatball sub. It was garbage. Seven inch sub with four tiny tiny meatballs. It was all bread. Oh and the bread was soggy in the middle and burnt to a crisp on the edges. And they serve it with stale kettle chips.And they charged me $15! It was at best a $10 sandwich anywhere else. I will never go here again. One of the worst experiences I've had in San Antonio. Rip off.

I came in for a coffee while exploring downtown San Antonio. I got an americano and some Italian cookies. The staff were friendly, polite and served me promptly. I hoped for more variety of baked items, but what I got was tasty.

The food tasted great! I got the cheese pizza with house salad. You order at counter when you get there. Then the food is either brought to you for your number is called. The daily lunch special is a pizza with soup or salad OR half sandwich with soup or salad.

We are first timers from Houston. Spectacular is the only word that comes to mind. In fact, we were here for lunch and are headed back to try something different tonight for dinner. We had the Eggplant Parmesan, Caesar salad and the Basil Triple Leches cake. All incredibly fresh and made from scratch. The restaurant was really clean and had a really neat vibe. We noticed the owner walking around chatting with the guests. It was a very cozy, family friendly, relaxing atmosphere. If there were 10 stars we would have given them 10!This is our new "go to" restaurant when we are in town!!!