The food is absolutely delicious…read more The customer service is exceptional! If you have not given them a try... It's time to experience deliciousness.

Upgrading my rating to 4 stars for Casa Italia. We really enjoyed our most recent visit. The pizza…read morewas delicious - excellent crust with the perfect balance of sauce and cheese. The staff is efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and comfortable. And one of our favorite parts - it's a BYOB, so of course we brought a bottle of red. Looking forward to our next visit!

Always enjoy going there. Great food, service and staff is always friendly and accommodating.read more

A delicious local gem. Authentic Italian food that was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared…read more The service was amazing -- warm, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The espresso martini... honestly the best I've ever had. Smooth, rich, and dangerously good. Definitely a spot we'll be back to.

Food - so very good! Everything was hot and fresh and house-made. The gnocchi were little dumplings…read moreof pasta numminess. Yes, nummy. The chicken picatta was so, so good- just the right amount of lemony goodness. The Marsala was my husband's favorite- he's said it's some of the best he's had. My daughter said her veal was delicious. Get the cannoli- even if you don't normally like cannolis. My daughter loved her gooey snickerdoodle butter cake topped with ice cream. The decor and staff are everything you want in a family-owned Italian restaurant. There was Sinatra music playing and My Cousin Vinny on the TV - it was great. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It is a small restaurant with limited seating. If you are pressed, make a reservation. Don't go here, if you want quick, impersonal service. Street parking, just a heads up.

I know this may be an unpopular opinion but honestly I thought this was just average Italian food…read more I'd go again because there wasn't anything wrong with it but I wasn't wow'd. I tried the meatball appetizer - it was decent but not really anything special. For dinner I had the chicken parm in a blush sauce which came with a side of gnocchi and my dining partner had grandmas Sunday gravy, again both decent. We skipped dessert because it was a decent amount of food. The other thing I'll mention is you're going to want to make reservations if you go. The entire restaurant seats what seems like 30 people.

Cozy little spot but not the best service. Waitress seemed annoyed by gluten free questions and…read moredidn't know what modifications could be made. Food was average.

Consistently great food. Love the Alfredo. Waitress remembers what we like and gets it when we…read morefirst come in the building. Nice ambiance.

Great food and service. Staff welcoming and attentive…read more Food always consistently good.

Delightful dinner... food and portions were great. Service was great as well. We would go back.read more

Gift d and service were outstanding as was listening to Donnie sing…read more Cafe Scalessa is one of our favorite restaurants and have never been disappointed!

We wanted some kind of sandwiches for takeout and decided to try Cafe Scalessa's takeout menu. RJ…read moreordered a meatball sandwich and I ordered the porkette which was pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. The sandwiches were $18 each and we questioned if there was any cheese at all. I don't think there should be any kind of cheese question on an $18 sandwich, but they were both delicious.

My husband and I live around the corner but this was our first dinner here. Everything was…read morewonderful. We both had a Caesar Salad - excellent. We could have shared one - we will know for next time. We had Seafood Ravioli and the Spaghetti with Shrimp. Both were delicious. We both enjoyed our entrees and paired it with wine. We also both had dessert and they were also delicious. We definitely will be back. So many items to try we can't wait. The service was perfect. Thanks for a great dinner.

What an amazing meal....I highly, highly recommend. From antipasti to il dolce... it was spot on…read moreand beautifully crafted. We started with arancini and foccia, went to seafood chowder ravioli and fusilli with broccoli rabe and sausage. Dessert was gnocchi il dolce (with brown sugar and cinnamon) and cannoli. Red wine throughout and an amazing espresso martini to close out. Nina Vietri and staff did an amazing job. Highly, highly recommend.

Nice ambience and lunch spot overall...So, I have started my journey as a vegan this month (only…read morethis month ) and was invited for lunch with a coworker. They did have a vegetable burger which decent, nothing to rave about. They couldn't lettuce wrap it so I literally got a side of salad and tomato with the patty on the side. I wish I would have remembered to take a pic, sorry guys. Paying $14 dollars for a vegetable burger without a side is a bit ridiculous though..the fries were extra .....not even Red Robin does that. Not my first choice next time for sure. Service was not top notch but not bad either. They have these super tiny mason jars for water which seemed a bit dirty and foggy to me. Overall, not really wanting to go back.

5/29/26 update. The eat in service is very good while the pick services stinks. We ordered pasta…read morewith meat balls and pasta with mushroom sauce which was placed in a paper bag. The grease soaked through the paper bag and the bag ripped while I was carrying it through the garage. They placed the salads in a plastic bag, so why not the entree? Time for Aurora to get their act together

I was in the neighborhood for a work trip and had a late train back to Baltimore so I popped into…read moreTaverna for some dinner and to finish some work. They sell a lot of their own merch so that's what you first see when you walk in. They have a bar area as well. The dining area towards the back is very spacious. And they have seating to accommodate small-large groups. The dim lighting adds to the calm vibe of the restaurant. The service is so fast. I feel like every item came out so quickly. And the servers checked in pretty frequently to clear the table, ask you if you need another drink, dessert, etc. it did feel a bit rushed. As a starter they give you their Ciabatta bread and the sun-dried tomato oil. The oil was DELICIOUS. I literally bought a jar to take home. For my drink I got the Fresca. It was good, very refreshing. For my entree I got the Linguini & Clams. It was good, could've used a bit more salt but the sauce was good. For desert I got the boozy affogato and it was delish. Would definitely dine here again if I'm ever in the area.

We were in town visiting again and wanted to our daughter to an Italian dinner…read more My wife ordered the Gnocchi, my daughter the manicotti, and I ordered a pizza. We fired things up with an order of Truffle garlic bread. Everything was delicious! It was the second time we have eaten here and we weren't disappointed. My wife's Gnocchi were delicious... although she was slightly disappointed to find that her Eggplant that came with her dish came in the form of a fried disc. Anyway, my daughter loved her manicotti and I enjoyed my pizza. The waitress was kind but harried. It's a college town. The place gets busy. The failure to bring me a plate or knife and fork, along with waiting forever to pay the check is the reason Taverna doesn't receive 5 Stars. I will definitely try them again.

My latest travels took me through Middletown, Delaware. I drove into the city around 5 pm, and I…read morewas so hungry, I could eat the butt out of a skunk. With a quick search for local restaurants, I came across Randazzo's Trattoria. I punched in the address of 103 Patriot Drive into the GPS, and off I went. They have some merch by the front door in a little branch-off area to the left as you walk in. Then I turned right and met with a queue of people waiting for a table. Very rarely do I run into a queue waiting to get into a local restaurant. However, everyone I've ever visited has been so worth the wait. Again, my foodie senses were tingling in a good way. As I waited, the counter was to the left, and behind the cashier, you could watch the staff make the pizzas. I was mesmerized. I love places that have an open view of the kitchen. There is something poetic I find about watching a cook or a chef prepare a dish in the kitchen. I overheard the hostess talking to the couple in front of me about their reservation. So good tip, if this place is going to be a return stop, make a reservation. When it was my turn, the hostess was friendly and showed me to my table. I sat with a perfect view, directly looking at the kitchen door. So, there was more to the kitchen in this place than just the pizza counter I saw as I stood at the front. The place is a flurry of activity. The wait staff was flying through the place, getting drinks, delivering food, and getting refills. My waitress told me later on that they were short-staffed, which explained all the activity. Again, the staff was really hustling, which included the hostess. When she wasn't showing guests to their tables, she cleared tables, ran orders, and got drinks. I started with the side salad that came with my meal. It looked and tasted fresh with a wonderful balsamic vinaigrette. It was a delicious and delightful beginning of the meal. I didn't see any rusty lettuce, and it wasn't served on a cold plate, which suggests it was plated earlier in the day and kept refrigerated until serving time. It doesn't always mean that; sometimes, places refrigerate the plates they use for serving salads, and that's not a bad thing. But I have come across places that have done the aforementioned offense, and you can usually tell with the lettuce and other veggies being dried out and not tasting as good as fresh ingredients. This was not the case with Randazzo's side salad. Next, whenever I see garlic knots on the menu, I have to order them. What can I say, I'm a huge lover of all things bread. Especially when it's covered in garlicky goodness. For me, these knots were perfectly made. They pulled apart, steam escaping from the now-exposed crumb within. The crust had just the right crispness. And the overall chew was wonderful. The interesting part of this dish, for me, was the sauce. It was a thin, semi-watery sauce. It had a mild taste, and the seasoning wasn't overbearing. It complemented the garlic knot well. To my taste buds, the sauce became the welcome mat to the goodness of the garlic knots. As it hit my tongue first, it was like it was saying, Welcome. Allow me to introduce you to my friend, the garlic knot. These are a must-try if you ever visit the restaurant. Then it was on the big show. The main course. I ordered their Chicken Piccata with Linguini. In all the dishes I've had, it's always been served with breaded chicken. This one threw me a bit with them making it with grilled chicken. But my goodness, it did not disappoint. The chicken was so tender. Perfectly cooked. And look at this portion! The picture does not do it justice because it was a massive plate. The other star of this dish was the sauce. Most dishes I've had are a mixture of lemony butter, maybe white wine, broth, or sometimes oil. This was not your plain Jane Piccata sauce. The lemon and butter were definitely there. I think I tasted a hint of wine, but they either added flour or something else that gave it a little more body and a creamier texture. And the Capers! They were huge. I've never seen capers that large. They just added that little extra to the dish with their little pop of lemony smoothness when you bite into them. And the linguini was wonderful and cooked perfectly. The dopamine my brain was flooding my body with sent me deeper into gastronomic bliss with each bite. Before I knew it, I had finished the entire plate. My stomach yelled at me later as I waddled my way out to my car, but damn, it was worth it. My overall experience with Randazzo's Trattoria was absolutely wonderful. The staff was warm and friendly, even as they ran around the restaurant, truly hustling. And I speak from experience, that is not easy to do when you're working a full shift. If you ever find yourself in Middletown, Delaware, I strongly suggest stopping by Randazzo's and giving them a try.

The restaurant is tastefully decorated, and the warm welcome and friendly staff helped make this an…read moreenjoyable dinner. The food arrived quickly, and we could tell the items were plated with care. Our server was attentive and friendly. My friends's dinner was delicious, and mine was not made as expected... But still pretty good. We are planning to go back and try some additional dishes! Definitely give this restaurant a try and you will not be disappointed!