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    Casa Italiana

    4.3 (373 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Marci F.

    I have been here many times. And I have to say I was pretty disappointed by my experience last night. I usually like coming here because they make their own pasta is not pretentious in the service is usually good but that's not the experience I had last night. I just felt the waiter was pretty apathetic. We sat down and a table sat down five minutes after us and got their bread right away. it just didn't feel like he cared about the table. My boyfriend's dish was incredible and maybe that why my dish was not good. He had the ravioli with beef in this incredible sauce. I asked the waiter for recommendation of three dish. He recommended the fettuccine Alfredo and I have to say I found the sauce terribly watery and I only ate less than a half of it. Yeah I took it home cause I don't believe I'm wasting food and maybe I could fix it at home. Maybe it was just a (Off) night but kind of disappointed by the experience like I said my partners dish was incredible.

    Ashley W.

    We stumbled upon this spot while searching for an Italian restaurant for a friend's birthday dinner. Our waiter Tony was very patient and kind. We all enjoyed our meals and drinks. The best dishes were the meatballs and lobster ravioli. The bar area was super cute and quiet.

    Menghai T.

    Came here for some Italian food and I ended up ordering the Shrimp scampi($24) and cesear salad (+$2). The complimentary bread was a bit mid. The food came out in about 20+ minutes. It looked very appealing and the flavors were quite solid. The noodles were cooked to an al dente and the sauce was light, however it needed some citrus to up it. The shrimp was flavorful but could have more than 5 pieces. The portion size was good, enough to have about half a meal worth of leftover. Staff was friendly, lighting was a little dim inside (probably because of the fancy vibes). Overall it was a pretty good experience for Italian food, I would come back again! Food(50%): 7.5 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 6.5 Overall: 7.2/10

    Benjamin C.

    Really enjoyed the fried calamari and beef ravioli. The calamari was perfectly battered and fried. The beef ravioli tasted freshly prepared - from the tomato sauce to the pasta to the beef filling. Make sure to save some bread to eat with the tomato sauce! The salad also was sizable with fresh greens. One thing that would have been nice to have with the bread appetizer would be olive oil and pepper. Overall a delicious meal!

    Limoncello Cake

    Went here last night and had a great experience. The food was really good, and the portion sizes were large. The staff was very nice and made us feel welcome. Overall, it was a great meal and we would definitely eat here again!

    Pappardelle with Sausage Ragu Grilled Octopus Side Salad
    Patty Y.

    Order delivered by Grub-hub but instead of continuing through Yelp app I opted to go directly to Grubhub to make sure my prime membership is validated and delivery fees waived. The order arrived in great shape and pretty fast. I order the pappardelle and grilled octopus. The pasta came with a salad and rolls. I am a fan of pappardelle and always in search of a great one that duplicates my experience overseas. The pappardelle came in a sausage ragu sauce which has a little kick to it. It's meaty and tasty! The pasta itself is not as al dente as I'd like and it has a taste/smell that reminded me inside of my fridge... it certainly didn't say it's handmade or anything but I have a hard time getting over that smell. Could just be me. And I love grilled octopus! It was very tender and great tasting. It's a bit awkward though because it's an appetizer but priced like a main course while the portion is big enough (lots of beans) to be an entree. And in comparison to the pasta, just a dollar more, can be two meals... ahhhhh the American dreams! I think the food is in high quality. Hopefully I will get a chance to visit the establishment in person one day.

    Pappardelle with Sausage Ragu
    Courtney W.

    TLDR; solid, reasonably priced Italian food Vibe - this isn't the restaurant if ambiance and aesthetics are important for your experience. It seems like it's supposed to be fancy but the decorations are a bit off for that. The lighting is extremely low for lunch time and the restaurant was pretty empty. Service - our waitress was kind, personable and prompt. She gave honest recommendations which I value. Food - the food was good enough to make the rotation when we're craving Italian food but not stand out enough for me to recommend it to someone else. Octopus appetizer was disappointing and didn't feel worth the $19 price tag :( mainly because our waitress said it's her favorite app and others on Yelp mentioned it as well. The octopus was good but the char made it taste burnt and the beans were underwhelming. Lasagna was delicious, good portion size, but a bit light on meat. Pappardelle with Sausage Ragu had a nice surprising flavor and large portion.

    Chicken piccata
    Sean G.

    Casa Italiana was one of the first restaurants I came to in the Richmond area back in 2020. I was here for a job interview, staying at a local hotel, and needed somewhere to eat late in the evening. Despite being within 20 minutes of closing, they graciously served me a wonderful meal that I was looking forward to replicating again. Fast forward to 2024, I took my fiancé here for dinner. Hoping the octopus appetizer was still on the menu (it was), I was also looking forward for something a bit different as well. Despite not having reservations, we were seated promptly and greeted by our waiter. The decor and ambiance are inviting as is the italian music that's playing through the speakers. Not too loud, and certainly makes for a nice experience. We were served our drinks and placed our order. I chose the chicken piccata and she opted for the seafood risotto. We also ordered the Octopus appetizer which was well made and quite tasty. Salads arrived full and fresh. Nicely made. We were also served some house-made bread with real butter that made for a nice accompaniment. Finishing our salads, our waiter returned within a couple of minutes with our meals. The chicken piccata was stacked over a bed of spaghetti with buttery wine sauce and capers. Her risotto was well decorated with a variety of seafood including mussels, shrimp, squid, and had fairly creamy texture, but the rice still had a bit of a bite to it and the dish could have been a bit more creamy. Still, the flavors were quite good. My chicken tasted okay, but was a bit tough in areas and a bit bland. What really stood out was our waiter. He was the epitome of what I would consider to be professional, prompt, and courteous. Definitely someone who has the caliber to be providing service in a more upscale establishment. He definitely made up where the meal fell slightly short. They are fortunate to have him. I would recommend Casa Italiana for its diversity in meal options, excellent service, and nice ambiance. I will definitely be coming back to try some of their other options!

    Chicken Parmesan
    Ariel

    Came here with my family for dinner. The ambiance is pleasant, and the restaurant is nicely decorated for the holidays. However, the music was slightly annoying. It consisted of generic Christmas covers, with some songs, such as "Do You Want to Build a Snowman," playing multiple times. Some of the staff seemed disengaged or simply ready to go home. From the moment I walked through the door and the host asked for our reservation name, it was apparent that the work environment wasn't the best. Our waitress was not very friendly either and appeared visibly annoyed to be there. The food was decent overall. We ordered calamari and bruschetta as appetizers, and both were excellent. The Caesar salad, however, was disappointing. There was far too much dressing and it tasted similar to pre-packaged supermarket salad kits. I ordered the chicken parmesan, which was fairly good, though the chicken was slightly overcooked. My family ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and a braised beef dish, and they had no complaints. Overall, it was an okay experience. The place looked nice and some of the food was really good, but the service felt off and a few dishes were disappointing. It wasn't bad, just not anything special.

    Tuesday night pizza
    Rebecca M.

    Love this place I had pulled 12 hours and was exhausted... saw something on Facebook about them having pizza night on Tuesday.... It sounded just up my alley. The pizza with arugula, prosciutto and shaved Parmesan oh my God... It was amazing and I got a nice glass of red wine to go with it. The poor bartender has been working all day and they were having HVAC issues and it was freezing in the bar, but I decided to sit at the bar anyway to support the bartender. I had a jacket on, so I was good. I can't wait to go back and try another night of pizza night on Tuesday.

    Salmon
    Lisa G.

    When this spot was suggested for dinner, I was skeptical, but went along with the choice in the spirit of trying something new. First off, the fung shui of the place is off, beginning with the entry point. Walk to the side that faces Three Chopt, and when you enter, even that space seems strange. If you end up having to go to the restroom, you'll see a whole other side to the restaurant that you didn't know existed. Feng shui aside, the food is mediocre. We tried the calamari appetizer, which was okay. Nothing special. I got the salmon over spinach risotto. He got the seafood pasta. My salmon was overcooked. The spinach was undercooked and all stems. Everything needed salt (even the calamari). His seafood pasta was also overcooked. Calamari was rubbery. Everything LOOKED good, but taste-wise, was subpar. I'm sorry to say that the best part of this meal was the complimentary bread. Service was fine, but a little strange. Seemed too practiced and inauthentic. A metaphor for the entire experience. This place feels like your grandparents' Italian. You might like it if you haven't had really great Italian and nothing to compare it to. Three stars is generous, but I'll stick to that for the entire experience. Food-wise, it's a solid 2.

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    Great food and service. Prices are reasonable and you het alot for what you pay for.

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    Fantastic food and a very nice atmosphere at a very good price. Servers are incredibly polite and attentive!

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    Service is always good (seem to have stable staff) and food never disappoints. Had the branzino last visit and it was delicious.

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    Amazing, homemade food! My whole family absolutely loves every dish we have tried here. Very authentic!

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    Ask the Community - Casa Italiana

    I was there once on restaurant week and absolutely loved it. I'm trying to remember how much of the menu they can modify to be gluten-free does anyone know?

    We make a gluten free pasta and we are able to modify many of our entree to be gluten free as well

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