This is the most underrated restaurant I've been to in a long time! The food was so delicious, and…read morelooked so amazing, there was no time to take any photographs. I literally just devoured everything that came before me. The dessert menu was to die for. They have literally something for everyone. I actually recommend you get dessert first! I failed to do that my first go around. I don't have any room for dessert. The portions are so large and filling! I recommend to start with an appetizer, I had the shrimp scampi. The shrimp or jumbo, juicy, the bread, toasted and crispy, the sauce was amazing, if you like spicy try it spicy. The service was so phenomenal. Audrey in particular was so friendly, I met another gentleman who worked for the establishment and we had an amazing conversation. I don't know his name, but he was cheerful carefree and had a fun, loving personality. This restaurant is beautifully decorated. All things being fair, the only negative I have about the restaurant is that the beer selection is absolutely horrendous! But they're not a brewery. So I get it because the wine selection was absolutely phenomenal. Try the 14 hands. Such a smooth Cabernet. I don't know who or what happened that this restaurant is only rated 3.2 stars in general, but this is a five star restaurant with incredibly affordable prices! Whenever I travel to this area from now on, I will definitely stop by here!

Excellent food service and ambiance's Everything was perfect and enjoyable !!!!! We will return…read moresoon

Quaint and cozy atmosphere. Very attentive service and most importantly the food was amazing!read more

Average Italian spot with many of the typical Italian American dishes. I ordered the Chicken…read moreMarsala, and the dish was decent at best. The flavor of the pasta was nice, but the chicken itself was dry and bland. The breading on the chicken was also soggy. I also didn't think there was enough chicken in the meal. However, I did enjoy the house salad, both of dressings were a nice addition.

Planned for over a Month to meet three friends of mine for dinner at Cosimo's & Susie's…read more Called at 4:00 to see if reservations were necessary. Answering machine answered giving hours for today and the week ahead. We headed over nearly 30 min drive only to see a note on the door closed due to the weather. That would have been nice to know before traveling 30 min. Certainly with already extremely limited hrs. I Always try to support local business's but this type of total disregard for their customers really p&@@es me off!!

Best pizza I ever had! Good service. Prices a bit high. Restaurant itself is cute and small…read more Located in an older shopping plaza. Locally owned.

Service was perfect, food was delicious. A lovely dining experience! We had the baked tortellini…read morewith vodka sauce, the carbonara with shrimp and the chicken piccata. The pasta was fresh and all of the dishes tasted incredibly fresh. We were treated to a piece of cake as we were celebrating our anniversary and it was moist delicious! Our server Kaylee was lovely. Attentive but not overbearing. I highly recommend! Already looking forward to the next time we are in South Bend so we can have dinner at Carmela's again!

Came for dinner with another couple. Love the way they…read morefashioned the place like an Italian villa. We shared the Arancini & burrata for appetizers. They were just ok for me although my husband loved both. For dinner we shared a Caesar salad and then I had the carbonara with extra shrimp, and hubby had the lasagna. I enjoyed the carbonara, did hope for crispy bacon but the flavors were good. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed his lasagna with bolognese. We shared a tiramisu for dessert and that was amazing too. Service was great, quick and friendly and has such a fun vibe, great for groups! Will definitely be back!

I decided to try Carrabba's for lunch. It's nice Italian chain restaurant. It's tastefully…read moredecorated inside. It wasn't too busy at lunch. The service was terrific! The waitress was kind and checked on me often. The lunch menu pizza and soup I had was really delicious! I'd definitely return.

I carry out all the time because I love the rigatoni and bread. Best around in my opinion. I always…read moreget the same lady that brings out my food and I ALWAYS tip her very well. Today though, she kind of just threw my bag at me and walked off. I don't know if she was having a bad day or if my 7 dollar tip on a 13 dollar bill wasn't suffice for her, but she made me feel like an unwelcome guest. I love the food so much, but after today, I won't be carrying out again. I just don't like being treated like a bother. Especially when I tip way above average. I get the feeling that she didn't think that I tipped her this time because I almost always have cash on me, but today I tipped on my card. I did tip 7 dollars though, but In hindsight, after the way I was treated, I should have saved the money.

The wife and I tried this joint when we first moved up here. She remembered it from her childhood…read moreI was the first timer. Overall when you walk in you get the feeling that this place is family and only family working and running it. The ambiance is family pictures with a few of the classic old world Italy pictures. And it looks like this place has been around for years, which according to the wife it has been since she can remember (I am sure the date it opened is in the description but I didn't look). The entrees lacked the traditional garlic flavor that I expect at an Italian joint, maybe their form of Italian is inspired for a different region than I am used to, but I don't know. I had the chicken parm, the chicken was cooked well the spaghetti was cooked to perfection. But again the lack of garlic flavor perplexed me. The wife enjoyed her meal. Overall we enjoyed the dining experience of our first trip ordering off the individual entree menu, that would earn it 3 stars. But the 4 star rating comes from the pizza. We have made this our go to pizza joint in the area. First the crust is thin, which is the best IMHO. Second the cheese they use is super stringy and the toppings, while not the highest quality are still good. Overall I might try the entree menu again. But we will always be back for the pizza.

One piece of chicken Parmesan for 14.99 + spaghetti. Tiramasu was disappointing and awful. It was…read morefrozen, not like tiramisu. It was a cake in between the cream part that tasted lackluster. Service was slow. It was so hot in there. Sadly it used to be our favorite restaurant. We won't be back.

Service and food were amazing!!!…read more Ambiance leaves a bit to be desired as the environment echos loud sounds. Suggesting sound proofing. Overall would go again

The pizza has changed dramatically under new ownership. The crust is no longer crispy and thin. The…read morecheese is different, and not in a good way. This used to be our favorite pizza joint.

The food was delicious the atmosphere was great food came out fresh and it took a little while to…read morecome out but it was a pretty busy night overall a great experience and the food prices are not too bad for the amount of food u getting

Great service and food. Price is reasonable depending upon what you order. Wonderful bourbon…read moreselection as well.

Parisi's is the kind of Italian spot that makes you feel like you've stumbled into someone's home…read morekitchen... in the best way. Cozy, charming, and the food? Chef's kiss. I ordered the carbonara and WOW. Creamy, perfectly salty, and the pasta was cooked just right. I still think about it, honestly. The portion was generous without being overwhelming, and you can just tell it's made with love. Service was just as impressive. Our server was friendly, checked in the perfect amount, and gave great recommendations. Everyone there made us feel so welcome, like regulars even though it was our first time. Definitely bookmarking this place for my next visit to South Bend. If you're craving authentic Italian in a warm, laid-back setting... this is it.

Parisi's is a very quaint and authentic Italian restaurant that is a local establishment. We…read moreenjoyed the ambiance and the food was delectable. With that being stated, you can't be in a rush if you are planning to try Parisi's. We arrived at 7:30 and waited a bit to be seated. Our food also took a while to come out. I only saw two employees so they might be on a skeleton crew during the week. We visited on a Tuesday night. I wanted to order the lasagna but it was out for the day. We had an appetizer and some drinks to start the meal. My shrimp ravioli was very good and I loved the spicy red sauce. I was so happy with my selection. My husband ordered the lemon chicken and gave me a taste. The chicken was tender and had a tangy lemon flavor. We were both pleased with our plates. We will be back soon.

We are Italian.... This place was not good. Nice staff! Family run business but we were not fans of…read morethe food- at all.

We were looking for a great pizza place while on a weekend getaway and we found one! Upon walking…read moreinto the restaurant, it gave you a warm feeling as you were welcomed immediately and guided to your table. The smell of Italian food made us even hungrier. We started with drinks and my friends and husband were down right giddy to learn you could order a 40 ounce Bud Light bottle. We ordered the cheesy garlic bread as an appetizer. It came with two different marinara sauces, plain and with sausage. They were delightful. We ordered two pizzas: one with sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom; the other had green olives, onion and green pepper. The sauce was not acidy, none of us got heartburn as we sometimes do depending on the sauce. The sauce had a sweet taste. The owners were great and kind, talked with customers including us. It's a great place to stop if you want great pizza and a great atmosphere. They even have a jukebox!