Food was good, but the service left a lot to be desired. Our sloooow server was juggling three or…read morefour tables and unfortunately, we were the ones who ended up neglected. With so many restaurants in the area offering a similar experience to Club Capri, it's hard to justify a return visit anytime soon.

Patio reservation - wiped out by torrential rain- didn't stop me from having a great dinner. Old…read moreschool Italian place. Rachael the server was so knowledgeable about entire menu . Ended up sharing 2for $35 special - eggplant Parmesan & gnocchi dinners - came with large cup of gumbo soup everything tasted great ! Bottle of house red wine - got bill didn't realize wine was 1/2 off - very good dinner -not much cash

Popped in on our way home from Toronto. Food was good, service was average. Seemed server needed…read morehelp, too many tables for one person to carry.

First class service, quaint atmosphere and delicious food. I would highly recommend this for groups…read moreof 6 or less. Not very big but amazing nonetheless.

We decided to try this pizza place after many months of considering it. I'm glad today was the day…read more The pizza and the calzone were excellent and full of flavor. The cheesy breadsticks were delicious and even had a crispy bottom. The service and the staff here are great. The pizza came up quickly. There is no restaurant inside and this is an order and takeout only place. Was very excited to try this great pizza and also we will return again.

The Meatball Sliders were absolutely out of this world!!…read more The Pizza is absolutely delicious as always.

One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Great sevice, friendly staff, great portion sizes…read more Feels perfect for dates or family. Quiet elegance.

I hate to post a negative review, but in the interest of the dining public I must say last night at…read moreValentino's in Lake Orion was awful. The guy blocking the parking lot ("for dine in guests only" he said 3x) was the beginning. The food plated like a feeding trough (tasteless ravioli just warm swimming in generic tomato sauce, crab cakes falling apart on a huge mound of corn cooked from a frozen food bag, eggplant parm also lost in sauce) it was just gross. Generous pour of wine for my friend on her 96th birthday. Server was pleasant and congratulated her but no special birthday anything. And no help wrestling her walker into the suv from Mr Personality guarding the parking lot entry at night's end. I will never be back.

This restaurant is my wife's favorite restaurant. We have been coming there for years.I had her…read moremake the original reservation with Lisa for 17. The restaurant shut down, and my plan was to add 7 additional close friends. Lisa, the Manager was very helpful adding the additional (7) close friends. We had (1) server Michelle & a support staff. The food was a 10 of 10, the service was a 10 of 10, my wife was so happy that it was the best birthday she ever had, thanks to Lisa & her staff. Please note the additional 7 was added 3-days before Saturday. Thanks to DaFrancesco & staff.

As the 680th Yelp review, understandably the DF dining experience has been thoroughly described…read moreand personal testimony recorded. Adding our recent pov if it might assist any others new to DF. It was our first time dining at their new location (on the west side of Van Dyke, formerly on the east side in a much simpler space). Clearly folks love it! DF has innumerable exuberant fans. "in crowd", Jam packed on an early Thursday evening. We appreciated being politely greeted and seated at our reservation time and were directed to the back room. It was rollicking at full capacity. Tables full of dinners, birthday celebrations and youngsters blabbing, showing off. The room was annoyingly loud. Installation of sound absorbing acoustical ceiling tiles could likely help excessive noise. We appreciated being seated in a booth which was more private than seated at an open table amongst "the crowd". A DF booth is a good place to sit only with your spouse, or date. They're small, you'll make close eye contact, touch each other's feet and nearly your knees under the table. We were promptly and politely served gourmet quality bread. We inquired about, then ordered two glasses of house wine -- note, it should accurately be described as children's juice box drink. Our dinner salad was fresh and delicious as were our Italian style chicken dishes. DF also serves delicious pasta with meat sauce after salad and before entree. Everything was well prepared and tastefully presented. Support staff helpful clearing dishes along the way. Portions generous -- nice bringing leftovers home for next day lunch.

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious from start to finish. I had the cheese…read moreravioli with palomino sauce, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, which were just as incredible--classic, hearty, and done right. To top it off, we had the tiramisu for dessert, and you can truly tell it was made from scratch--fresh, rich, and the perfect ending to our meal. Everything we ordered was outstanding. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend! Service was amazing! Definitely will come back and get the same server to our table! As for the ambiance, it's somewhat outdated.

Fabulous food, atmosphere and the best service! Katrina was outstanding! She is the best!!read more

Very good restaurant. Solid choice. Good chops, oysters rockefeller, turkey dinners on Sunday. Some…read morepleasant surprises sprinkled about the menu. Good bread, soups and salads too. Service can be erratic and clannish. The seasoned wait staff usually go straight to the regulars or larger parties. The inexperienced wait staff get everyone else. They try hard. It can get loud in here as the open bar spills straight into the restaurant. Decor is Gar Wood nautical. Crowd is full of boaters and haggard Algonac locals...think deep wrinkles, blotchy skin, cigarette coughs, and the exchanging of muskrat recipes.

Was there for lunch awful waitress never got our food so after almost a hour waiting we decided to…read moreleave oh are you in a rush your food is almost done do you want it boxed no we only ordered sandwiches 4 tables came in after us got they're food already that this waitress was taking care she made it out to the manager it was us I will never go in there again ever they made a big seen over us leaving it was so embarrassing never again will I step foot in there and we were regulars at least once a week we went

I said a couple of reviews ago that I had the best Italian meal that I have ever had. Well I found…read moresomeone to knock that one off its throne. When I came into Chatham Ontario, Canada, and checking into hotel, the lady at the front desk said you have to go to this restaurant. I hear that at a lot of hotels, but I figured I would check it out. For starters, this place is located downtown in a very quaint little district, there seems to be plenty of street parking. Although I can imagine on Friday and Saturday nights it can get a little hectic. Regardless, I found a spot walked across the street to the restaurant The place itself is really quaint and inviting. They made it up to look like a small Italian village. It's really really cool. This place is also kind of elegant, they have black tablecloths and silverware rolled up in cloth napkins and it is just an overall upscale dining event, although you definitely do not have to dress up to go here. My waitress, Claire, greeted me and asked if I wanted anything. I ordered a loss of water to start and just wanted to check out the menu. She came back a few moments later and I decided to order the calamari appetizer, the chicken parmesan which came with a salad... I opted for Caesar, and a glass of their house! Pinot noir. One thing I like about Italian restaurants is the pacing of the meal. This is not a walk-in, turn them and burn them. Type of establishment. This is a hour and a half to 2-hour culinary adventure. Claire has this down to a science. The appetizer came, and was cooked perfectly. I love fresh calamari. A nice touch was the dusted jalapenos and pineapple that came with. Instead of a shrimp style sauce, they opt for a slightly spicy sweet dipping sauce. Next came the bread. Claire also brought over the obligatory olive oil and balsamic vinegar, plus a spicy oil. She recommended that I mix all three and even brought over some shaved Parmesan to put on top of that before I dip the bread into it. Absolute heaven on a plate! Then came the salad, the Caesar was absolutely perfect. I love it when a salad is dressed properly, and not just a wad of dressing lumped on top. This was such a good salad and of course I had to have extra pepper and parmesan. After a short break, the main course arrived, and it was huge. Seen a bigger chicken parmesan in the history of my eating Italian food. And it was cooked so perfect! The spaghetti underneath was perfectly cooked, and the marinara sauce was totally on point. Mozzarella on the chicken parm and then covered it in the red sauce to give it that slightly melted texture. Did I finish it? No, I did not. But I am having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The reason being I wanted to save room for the tiramisu. I ordered the tiramisu, and had a double espresso. What a perfect combination! The tiramisu was absolutely wonderful, not too sweet and the bitterness of the coffee worked perfectly with it. I have to brag on Claire a little bit, as she was one of the most perfect wait staff people I have ever met. She was attentive without being hovering, she paced the meal perfectly, made great suggestions. I could not eat another bite as I was so full. And completely satisfied. This was literally one of the most perfect meals I have ever had. Bottom line? It was expensive. And I am more than willing to pay for quality food and service. And this place hit on all cylinders. If you are looking for a great night out, you would do no better than to check out this place.

they're special was a 10 ounce ribeye steak. It was pricey however I thought it would be great. It…read morewas at least 30% pure fat with fat mix throughout and it was cooked almost well then when I ordered, medium,rare. It was probably the worst meal I have had in Chatham. The service was OK but the noise in that restaurant is terrible

This is one of the best Italian/Sicilian cuisine, family run/family recipes! Not many restaurants…read morelike this today. Not only is the food very delicious, but the owners are invested in their client's satisfaction. The people are happy to be here. Expect a wait and rush, but it's well worth the wait. We're repeat customers and haven't had a bad meal here. The atmosphere feels like a community -happy to be there. Entertainment/music some nights. I love the chicken Cremosi and the food comes out quickly. Our waiter was great, but Props to the kitchen staff! Sorry to miss the tiramisu this time. :(

One of our closest Italian friends told us her parents practically spend all of their free time…read morehere, so my husband and I finally decided to give it a try. We honestly can't believe we waited this long. Every single bite was incredible. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely lived up to the recommendation. Even though the restaurant was packed, the staff was friendly, attentive, and never made us feel rushed. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming ... it just felt like a place where everyone was genuinely enjoying themselves. Our drinks and meals were an easy 10/10, and the leftovers were just as delicious the next day. We devoured them! The only downside was that they had already sold out of desserts by the time we were ready to order. We settled for a dessert martini instead, and it was excellent. (twist my arm ya know?) Buon Appetito exceeded our expectations in every way, we will definitely be back!

My husband cannot stop raving about the excellent quail special at Luigi's last night. It was…read morethe best he had ever eaten. It was moist and beautifully seasoned--perfectly delicious. The special continues through the weekend, so we may be heading back for more. The meal was that good,

Once again - good old school place - good service , good food ! Shared prime rib & eggplant…read moreParmesan - both came with salad - sides of pasta - bread basket included . Everything tasted good - kinda large portions. Leftovers for next day dinner .