We didn't have reservations, but were lucky to get a couple seats at the bar. The service was…read moreexceptional and the food was so great... likely the best Italian I've eaten in Texas. I had their specialty lasagna and it was so worth the trip. The prices were a little high, but I guess you get what you pay for!

I am extremely disappointed with the experience I had as a guest. I booked a table well in advance,…read moreonly to arrive and be told that the restaurant had been double-booked for the entire evening. This was not only frustrating, but also embarrassing, especially since I had important guests with me. There was no clear explanation provided by a supervisor or manager, and the only response we received was a brief and not very sincere "sorry." A phone call ahead of time would have been the professional and respectful thing to do, rather than having us show up and then be told we would simply be placed on a waiting list. It really makes me question the purpose of making a reservation days in advance if it is not going to be honored. Fortunately, I was able to secure a last-minute table at Cheeves Brothers Steakhouse, but this situation was completely unacceptable and left a very poor impression. Do Better!!

The food, service and ambience were everything expected. Our server was so helpful and friendly…read more Our water glasses were always full. The bread basket was hard to describe but here goes it was hot and buttery and had a nice crust. I would definitely recommend the risotto tots. Absolutely worth the wait. We will be back!

It's unfortunate rating a local spot poorly but we definitely won't be back here. The place was…read moreempty but we still went long stretches without seeing our server and the food was less than mediocre... my husband ordered a pasta dish that left much to be desired on my goat cheese and chipotle jam burger had zero presence of the jam and maybe a table spoon of goat cheese in the center. It tasted like chewing through a quarter pound of unseasoned beef. I think quality control and flavor need to be addressed, the menu itself sounds like it has vision but the food falls short. I hope this place can improve and survive, tough to establish regular customers with menu items that don't live up to their price points.

I had low expectations for Joe's because of their funny-looking old school logo, but I did in fact…read moreenjoy the food. The interior was also cleaner and nicer than the vibe I got from the sign. I got the chicken parmigiana lunch for takeout, which is $3 more if you get it during dinner time. I also got the meatball hot sub. After a $2 service fee, my total was $30, which was great value for how much food I got. I ended up getting 3.5 meals out of these two dishes. The chicken parmigiana lunch was delicious. The pasta and chicken were both very tasty. It came with garlic bread, which I think only had garlic on half of it. The meatball sub was gigantic. The meat didn't exactly suit my taste buds, but the sub was still tasty.

Very nice restaurant. Was only able to try a couple items. Service was 10 out of 10! Very clean…read more Very friendly. Next time I attempt to try this place, I'd like to try a couple of new items. However, the pizza is pretty solid. Really enjoyed the fried ravioli. You'll definitely wanna try this when you're in temple!

The Boscaiola was amazing. I have never heard of it or tried it but decided to order. I did add a…read morefew extra things: extra sauce, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers. It was delicious! I also ordered the Carbonara which is my favorite pasta of all time. I added chicken, extra sauce, mushrooms, roasted red peppers and a poached eggs. I think the chicken was good but w/o it would have been fine- I think the chicken was little much but if you like meaty get it! The Lychee Rose Tea is something I've never tried! However I'm a fan of it all! This tea was refreshing and delicious. The lychee really makes a statement and makes the tea so fruity. It's great. I haven't dipped in the Thai Tea Latte yet but it smelt amazing! I'll update this review tomorrow post consumption. Overall, PASTARiCO?! Yes, 5 STARS!

Hard rubbery meatballs? An egg cracked on top of pasta? Crap! I will never order from this place…read moreagain...

This is a gelato review only. I used to love their gelato but now it is full of ice crystals and…read moretastes old. It is not as fresh as it used to be Cute little store with Italian pastas and sauces and coffee. It's attached to the restaurant which I give 5 The service is always quick and the servers are knowledgeable. There are a few tables to sit outside but quite often in the sun.

I recently had lunch with my cousin at Napolis Italian Bistro. We both chose the side salad and…read morechicken marsala. Both were okay. Not the best meal ever, but certainly not the worse. Service was friendly and prices were fair.

Good pizza. Pricing is good and good value. Location in the mall is not a good look and there is no…read moreformal dining area.

Wow! This place has some really good pizza and calzones. If you haven't tried it yet you definitely…read moreshould. The slices are big and they taste so good. The gentleman running it was very polite and friendly. 10/10 highly recommend. I will definitely be a returning customer.

What a GREAT restaurant!! We were traveling from Austin back to Fort Worth and tried to find…read moresomething that was dog friendly, gluten free, AND had a great area to wear the kiddo out! Perfect place! I recommend the pesto sauce it is SO GOOD! They have 2 gluten free options for pizzas. Cauliflower and a gf crust. I had the cauliflower and it was amazing! Service is great, but you serve yourself lol. Beautiful place, two playgrounds in the back, and a self pour station. I wish we lived closer!

We had a fantastic time at Treno Pizzeria & Taproom! If you're looking for a spot that balances a…read morerelaxed adult atmosphere with a "kid-heaven" environment, this is it. Why We Loved It: * The Food: The pizza is excellent. We always get the Durfinator and add ground beef--it is so good! Even when the place is packed out, the food comes out incredibly fast because of their brick oven. * The Drinks: The beer selection is solid. It's a great self-serve setup where you just set up a tab at the front to get your beer card and order your food at the counter. * Family Friendly: This is the real game-changer. They have a closed-in playground on turf that is incredibly clean and fun. It feels very safe, making it an amazing place to go as a family. * The Vibe: It's super relaxed. It is one of those rare places where you can actually enjoy a drink while the kids burn off some energy. Bottom line: Great food, efficient service, and the perfect setup for parents and kids alike. We'll be back for another Durfinator soon!

La Riv is a great dinner spot for a nicer, celebratory meal with family or friends with locations…read morein both Temple and Georgetown! It's pricey for the portion size but has nice menu offerings for an Italian steakhouse. It was nice to try but I don't plan on returning. NOTES: - Reservations: available online through OpenTable - Parking: free lot in front and next to the building - Happy hour: Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Closed Sunday and Monday THE HIGHS: - Beautiful interior and comfortable seating - Attentive servers and food comes out quickly - They will split salads for you which makes it easy to share - Wood fired pizza is AMAZING! - Chocolate cake for dessert... one of the best pieces I've ever had! THE LOWS: - Expensive for the portion size - Server was super friendly but she came to the table too often... it kept interrupting our conversation and she would ask how the food was before we had even taken a bite - Bucatini al' La Riv... the pasta was house made and cooked to a nice al dente but the dish lacked flavor and was very bland - Some of the menu items don't have prices listed (golden beets salad which was new and the chocolate cake slice which I think was a special) THE PRICE: Expensive for the portion size (good quality but not justified by the price) - Tea ($2.75) - Garlic ciabatta bread ($6) - Grilled wedge salad ($18) - Golden beefs salad ($18) - Pizza Bianca ($22) - Bucatini al' La Riv ($24) - Ravioli ($28) - Short rib pappardelle ($36) - 2 chocolate cake slices ($16 each) The total was $202.16 after tax ($15.41) but before tip. BEST BITES: - Chocolate cake (moist, fudgey, and rich in all the best ways) - Pizza Bianca (delicious sourdough crust with wood fired char, fresh ingredients, and the perfect size for a meal or sharing as an appetizer) - Garlic ciabatta bread (getting 4 pieces for $6 feels like a steal compared to some of the other menu items... it was a perfect appetizer to share) THE VERDICT: This was my first visit to La Riv and I enjoyed my meal overall. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and there was no acknowledgement... I kind of wish they had made the dinner feel a little more special. With how expensive it is, I don't think I'll be returning and probably would only recommend it to others if they really want to splurge and don't have any other options.

I have been driving by this place for MONTHS after a tornado ripped thru this part of Temple. After…read morerefurbishing I heard they changed it up a bit so I suggested to the hubs that we try them out for date night - and MAN were we Supremely happy we did!! This little place is completely redone inside to look like a high class bar and dinner venue!! We stared w the Ahi Tuna Crudo - super fresh Ahi tuna beautifully presented with a surprising and refreshing arrangement of pickled celery, and sweet Italian peppers, served over a delicate avocado puree and tiny dots of citrus ponzu. The plate was Beautiful! Our next adventure; lightly charred pieces of octopus atop slightly pureed cannelloni beans. Now this is an unlikely and unusual pairing, but it WORKS!! SPLENDIDLY!! And again, the presentation is beautiful Generous portions of octopus with a char that gives it a slight smokiness and perfectly cooked to make for a tender bite and with the puree? Not since Italy have we been so amazed!! The saltiness with hints of chilis in the background, the texture of the beans, the slight chew and smoothness of the octopus; an elevated flavor combo that knocks it out the Park! As we wait for our main courses the restaurant fills with patrons and I'm gazing around, noting the Huge pizza oven. It's rustic and beautifully made; tiny tiles overlaying its upper surface making for a gorgeous and impressive visual in the midst of the bustling kitchen. I love that it is used as a WALL of sorts on its outer edge. I also love that one has a view of the kitchen via a smallish viewing glass next to the oven. Another site is the bar! Now mind you. This is TEMPLE. But this bar, and really the entire inside of this establishment is something you'd expect to see in the bigger cities like Austin or Dallas!! It's Truly a class act!! White linen clad tables, servers dressed black and white, beautiful decor. Not something you would expect in this area!! Our awesome server Austin takes excellent care of us; taking the time to stop in often to chat and share with us his wanderings, life experiences, and Menu Expertise!! We love the interaction! And then Austin brings out our MAINS!! And OH MAN GUYS.... First up is the Osso Bucco. I've had Osso Bucco in many places; I've MADE Osso Bucco. This is PERFECTION. Not too much demi which is almost ALWAYS the case, in stead of Drowning in the sauce this dish gives just enough so that you can scoop up perfect bites of light and creamy polenta. Not a trace of its gritty source this polenta is airy and buttery smooth promoting mere corn to another level altogether. The Real Star here tho is the Veal Shank. We are presented with lavish portion - the shank bone is served with a tiny bone fork alongside; given to scoop out the unctuous velvety richness that is the inner MARROW!!! And when I say wow? I mean WOWWWWWWW The flavor of the shank is a consume of beefy richness with hints of herbs As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVED the veal tho? The homemade pasta stole it for me honestly. Now, my hubs and I are blessed enough to go to Italy a couple times a year, and we have YET to taste pasta like this!! La Riv makes their own pasta in house and GUYSSSSSSSS we tried the Pappardelle with beef rib; Gorgeous braised beef chunks swimming in a delicate jus and herb ricotta to mix in. The beef is melt in your mouth tender while the Pappardelle has a slight bite telling you it is FRESH!! I LOVE the texture of this pasta. It is my favorite of the pasta cuts and I just could not get enough!!! But I had to hold myself back so I wouldn't eat ALL of hubs dish!! We absolutely Love this little Gem on W Adams in Temple. It's unassuming but I Guarantee will knock your socks off!! The staff are wonderful, and your taste buds will be treated to a Real Italian Flavor Adventure!!

I like the prices at Olive Garden, and the vibes are surprisingly very nice considering its…read morereputation. This location has a low rating, but my experience was not that bad. I came in a large party of nine, and we had to wait a good 30 minutes in person to be seated even after calling in advance to get our group on the waitlist. This was a Friday evening though. For drinks, one coke, one diet coke, and one coke zero, were ordered by people at our table, and all three people were given the wrong drink as the server mixed them up. I got the strawberry-passion fruit limonata, and I really liked it. It was very sweet though. Like juice/fruit soda. I was impressed by the unlimited breadsticks. The problem was that I was already starting to feel full after eating two. We got the calamari and shrimp fritto misto for appetizers. They were okay. I couldn't really taste the shrimp or the calamari because I could mostly just taste the fried breading. I had to leave early, so I ordered immediately after sitting and asked to get my pasta in a to-go container. My ravioli carbonara came pretty quickly, and I was happy with that. However, the side salad never arrived. They brought two giant bowls of side salad for the table, and they said they would bring me one to go. I waited at least 20 minutes after I got my pasta for my salad, but it did not arrive, and I had to leave. I just put some of the salad from the big bowls into my container. The pasta was pretty mid, to be honest. And I really like pasta, so I have a low bar for it. The salad was decent for a side salad.

We went here after a show on a Saturday night. Service was ok. The restaurant looked clean. Food…read morewas only so-so. Not sure that I will go again. This was our second time going to this particular location. It's a typical chain restaurant.