I went to this restaurant twice while I was in the area. It seems to be a popular spot for locals…read more I had the lobster ravioli and meatballs the first time and it was very good. I was with a friend who had that bruschetta and another pasta dish, which she really enjoyed. I also ordered the Kahlúa cake, which was very rich and very good. The next time I went, I ordered the spaghetti carbonara and was disappointed. It didn't come with a carbonara sauce. It came with a lemon sauce that tasted like lemon. It didn't come with a spoon to twirl the spaghetti so I used my coffee spoon.

Absolutely one of the best restaurants I have ever been to! food, service and ambiance is just top…read morenotch!

What a delightful dining experience! We dined in the outdoor patio, and the weather was equally…read moredelightful. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and fun. I ordered the rack of lamb, it was amazing! Literally like butter, no knife needed, cooked to perfection, the most tender lamb ever! The owners came by the table to greet and welcome us. Made us feel very special. Don't let the pricey menu deter your visit; it is well worth it. And the desserts, leave room! Full liquor bar and an amazing wine list for your choice. This is a gem for downtown Kalona!

This was a charming restaurant with excellent service and excellent food. We had two of the pasta…read moredishes and they were phenomenal. There were only two issues I had concerns with. The first one is the entrance. That is definitely a hazard for both staff and customers. Customers are walking directly in the path of the staff coming out with dishes. Bad design there. You can see the main entrance was ultimately closed in order to accommodate more seating. The other issue is the noise level. That was quite bad as well due to the close proximity of the tables and overall size of the restaurant. I'm sure in the summer this might not be as bad due to the patio portion of the restaurant. Neither will hinder me returning. The food is amazing!

Table for 5? Of course, how's 20 minutes? Wonderful. Happy to wait. We went out to dinner tonight…read morenot to taunt the cold weather but to have a wonderful Italian meal we experienced growing up in Northern New Jersey. And, we were not disappointed at all. The dinner, the servers, the ambiance were all wonderful... with happily the food leading the way! To my wife and I, the food was wonderful, traditional Italian wonderfulness! We started with an order of mussels with white wine, garlic, lemon and herbs... it was wonderful and a large enough plate for all to enjoy. But, let's add in the rest... shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan, Italian farmer's pasta with an added meatball, eggplant Parmesan... and for our now 7-year old from the bambino menu a cheese pizza... and we all enjoyed the wonderful basket of herbed focaccia. We shared. We laughed. We enjoyed. The server, Erika (might be spelled wrong - sorry) was wonderful. Though we could have easily stopped with the main meal... we did have dessert... tiramisu, lemon mascarpone cake and cannolis. I'd add pictures but the pics on the web site are all very good. We are looking forward to returning to try more dishes... to have perhaps a meatball sandwich or two! Happy eaters here!

Great lunch today at Mirabito's! Went with the half…read moresandwich and soup combo for lunch- $12 with iced tea to drink. Tasty meatball sandwich and the tomato basil soup was very good! Friendly staff and sparking clean tables with fun decor. Definitely will be back!

Fabulous homemade pasta and the staff is amazing. Definitely recommend. Very small.read more

We came to Baroncini last night for a late Valentine's Day date, and it was such a cute, cozy…read morelittle Italian spot in downtown Iowa City. Our server was very kind and we enjoyed her a lot. We ordered the Spinach Ravioli and a Margherita Pizza to share. The pizza was fine, however the toppings were quick to fall off. The spinach ravioli (not pictured) was amazing. I was a huge fan. We also split a bottle of riesling and the cheesecake for dessert. Both were wonderful. We are excited to have found a new spot in Iowa city and are looking forward to returning!

Staff is always very friendly and helpful. Even after only going here a couple of times they…read moreremember us. The food is always fresh hot and delicious. Very small dining room, it's always busy but rarely have to wait for a seat.

Wow! This place is amazing, real authentic Italian food. Operated by a young couple Luka and Emma,…read morewho are very passionate about their restaurant. We were a party of 12 and had a number of the different dishes and they were all very good. I had the mushroom ravioli that melted in my mouth. Mark K Colorado

The food and service were excellent. What a great spot to go for dinner and cocktailsread more

I love Basta! How can you not love fresh pasta??? Every time I say I am going to try the pizza,…read moreyet I get a pasta. It's always cooked al dente, and the dishes are plentiful. I finally became a believer of the brussels sprouts (I'm not brussels sprout person) but holy moly, if you're ever going to try some brussels sprouts you need to try them here! I will definitely be getting them from here on out. Their focaccia bread is always a staple at our table. Just simply delicious. This time we tried the Chocolate Budino with vanilla gelato, and it was the perfect ending to an already wonderful dinner. As always, our service was stellar. Our waitress had a trainee with us and they both did a wonderful job.

Delightful spot for a date. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. We ordered the…read morebruschetta for an appetizer, I had the lasagna and my husband had the tour. Everything was excellent. We will definitely return. We'll remember to bring cash next time, though, as it's cash-only.

Traditional Italian food was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly ambience was just like the…read morelocals like it quaint.

The breakfast pizza was good yesterday and the new Mac and cheese w bacon was so good! I'm not a…read morebig bacon eater but it added a great crunch! Super good and just the right amount! Also had a donut cause yum. Casey's has good hot food ready to go and everything else I need. The pepperoni pizza is also better than a lot of pepperoni elsewhere. Good stuff!!

We love their pizza and it's very nice to have a convenient store for quick purchases.read more

High-End Pizza & Perfect Peronis…read more If you're looking for authentic, high-quality pizza in North Liberty, Rusciano's is the spot. The pizza was excellent--perfectly cooked crust and fresh toppings that actually taste like they came from an Italian kitchen. It's hard to find a place that gets the balance of sauce and cheese just right, but they nailed it. To top it off, they have Peroni on deck. There's nothing better than a cold, crisp Italian lager to cut through a rich pizza. Great atmosphere, even better food. We'll definitely be back!

Such a warm and welcoming spot with delicious, comforting food! My family loved everything we had…read morehere including the Salsiccia pizza, calzone, and build your own pasta (Rigatoni with Rosé sauce and sausage). The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. We loved this place and will definitely be returning!

Food is always amazing no matter what dish we try!…read more Staff delivers excellent service with every visit! Ambiance is relaxing, a bit bright but relaxing.

Wonderful setting--quiet and cozy--in an old hotel with very attentive and friendly service...we…read morehad chicken Marsala and chicken parmigiana and both dishes were tasty, the sauces delicious. My drink, Absolut cherry lemonade, was made exactly how I wanted. The rolls were fabulous, as was the mushroom soup and garlic toast. I just wished we had had room for dessert... I loved that we were sitting next to a window looking out onto a main downtown street , which still possessed its quiet holiday vibe. Parking would be along the street or around the back (there are both a garage and small parking lot). There is a coffee shop and bar in the same building (haven't been to either one) and the Merrill Hotel is right next door.