I've eaten here before & had the calzone. Very good! This time, not so much... Ordered the shrimp scampi. Plenty of pasta, meager serving of eight small shrimp, that were over-billed by the description on the menu. The pasta seemed to be from a can, which I didn't expect in a place that does a good job of presenting itself as authentic. Then came the tab. The value of the pasta dish was disputable given the lack of quality. I had one 12 ounce bottle of cider. Am I at the airport?? Really? $10!! Be forewarned!! And yes, I did have them check to make sure this was accurate. Make sure you ask before ordering a beverage here! If you decide to dine here, stay with the calzone. read more

Horrible! Pasta was drowning in sauce that wasn't even good. Pizza dough wasn't cooked all the way through, pretty much like a frozen pizza I could buy at the market. Service not great but gotta cut some slack for Covid. Would never go back. Lots of yucky food cheap‍ read more

LOVE this place! This was my first time to try it & very glad I did! Fresh, authentic Italian food. Fine ingredients built together that stand on their own in a beautiful symphony!!! Not sorry this menu doesn't taste like the National chain (which one could find in Anytown USA). Rather, this is a uniquely delicious dining experience. Want to step into Italy for a quick visit? This is your place!! read more

I wish I could give it no stars, but the service was good and they were fast, so I will give it one. The food itself, I think i have actually had better pasta with Ragu on it! It was the worst italian food I have ever had! It all seemed to have come out of a jar, nothing was seasoned, white sauce was basically just like milk, red sauce was knockoff ragu, the calzone was supposed to have meat in it, it was an all cheese hot pocket, but not even that good. There were a ton of people there probably for the nearby concert and they seemed to love the blandness of the food but most of them were also drinking wine. Honestly its a charming place and the staff was so nice, so please I beg you hire a chef, so your business can be successful!! read more

My favorite is the grilled cheese with pasta. Omg the pasta is so delicious and you can dip the grilled cheese sandwich in the pasta sauce. Yum! read more

This place is back. I had a few slow experiences a few years ago but service is back where it was. I love the pasta here. My husband loves the calzone. Family owned and very good quality food. It's a family favorite for over 25 years. read more

This has been a family favorite for pretty much my whole life. Went again last night and just can't ever be disappointed with what I order. The food was out in decent time (especially cause it was quite busy). I ordered the Pollo Parmigiana. Delish. And let me tell you, their house red and white sauce are SO good. Seriously j could probably drink them. Our waitress Casey was a gem. Overall great experience. As usual. read more

I've been going to La Ferrovia for over for 32 years. It started at the union station back then. I grew to know the family that owned it the two sisters and their families. Eventually one sister sold it to the other. And now they've sold it to new owners. I've been hesitant to go, because I didn't want to be disappointed. I knew that the sister who owned it, taught the new owners how to cook their recipes. I was amazingly surprised at how great it was. Waitress name Sarah took great care of us. She went out of our way to make us all happy. The food was exceptional as always. Thank you for keeping it as great as it was before. if you go try the carrots, the house dressing and Spinach Calzones. She sent me home with extra carrots because I love them. My family actually fights over them. I honestly couldn't say enough good things about this place. If you're in the mood for Italian food that's the place to go. read more

Love the seafood calzone and eggplant parmigiana! We travel almost an hour each way, the only restaurant we regularly go out of our way to enjoy. The best!! read more

La Ferrovia happens to be quite an underrated location. Unbeknownst to me it has it's loyal clientele. The decor is reminiscent of Italian restaurants from decades ago but the food is what shines! Ordered Pollo a la Griglia (8.99) a thin chicken cutlet delicately breaded and pan fried with penne pasta in a homemade alfredo sauce. My friend ordered Halibut a la Griglia (11.99) which is similar to the dish listed above. The chicken and fish was delicious and moist. I liked it so much that I forgot to take a picture! That should tell you something. Our waiter was quick and attentive. I most certainly will come again. read more

Don't let the crowds deceive you food is very disappointing,if, you grew up in a Italian household you'll agree. The sauces is Ragù in a bottle Alfredo sauce tasteless and frozen cutlet's from Sysco foods. The best part of dinner was the house salad dressing. read more

This is legit Italian! And i know, I've been to Italy a few times. It's just like what you'd get from a little restaurant in italy where grandma is still the main person cooking! Very delicious and homey comfort food! I loved their white sauce (it's NOT Alfredo) and their red sauce is quite good too. Something new I'd never had was their house carrot vinegret--really good! Definitely want to eat there again! read more

I liked this place quite a bit . . . once upon a dream. Then either "The Railroad" changed or I did. The house salad looks like a bunny barfed up on it. The creamy sauces are always too heavy. The pasta always seems overcooked and under-salted. The marinara tastes canned and too ketchup-y tomato-paste-y. Pizza and calzone crusts are too thick and tough. The baked dishes often taste more like what a well-intentioned Relief Society neighbor would bring over than what one expects for a good night out eating moderately-priced Italian food. read more

Great food! Great ambience! Great staff! I highly recommend the chef's combo! Another tip is to mix their house salad dressing with ranch for your salad! read more

My husband really liked the daily special, which was the spicy sausage rigatoni. I'm vegetarian and they really didn't have many options for me. The red sauce is cooked with meat, so I had to have the white sauce. The resulting dinner was bland. The dinner salad was lettuce with dressing already poured on it. Summary: probably pretty good for meat-eaters (at least there is a variety in tastes); not very vegetarian-friendly and definitely not vegan-friendly. read more

Came here after we were severely let down by the Rooster place across the street. The server was so attentive and kind. We were greeted immediately, given drinks straight away and checked on regularly. My husband and I ordered the tour of Italy which came with SO MUCH food! It was a great bargain for what we paid and we got to have a few of our fave things. The salad I had as a starter was so great and fresh! You can tell they use fresher ingredients. Everything we had was delicious! I can't wait to have future date nights here. This is my new fave Italian place. read more

I love this restaurant. Always one of my go to favorites. The calzones are amazing and marina so flavorful. The shrimp scampi is delicious and cooked to perfection. The halibut is lightly breaded and seasoned and cooked so well it's melt in your mouth and no tartar sauce is needed and to top it all off the alfredo is creamy and milky it's definitely not better than anything I've tasted before. For you salad you must try their house dressing it's a veggie vinaigrette very fresh. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!!!! read more

Amazing restaurant with tons of history. My family has gone here for as long as I can remembe! The service is very courteous and the food is phenomenal. Highly reccomend to any fan of Italian food. read more

Looove the Alfredo at La Ferrovia. I have been here many times and haven't been disappointed. It's kind of a hole in the wall place, but is worth it. Some people complain about the service, but we haven't had any problems. They have always been good when we come in with big parties for birthdays. read more

The pasta is really good, especially for the price. It's a good deal in a pleasant atmosphere and the server my group had was very helpful and polite. He took the time to fully explain things, offered samples of the dressings, and went over the wine list patiently. I had the Pollo Alla Griglia dish and it was cooked wonderfully. With the delicious bread to dip in the sauce at the end, it was a great meal. Everyone had a good portion size, and was happy. Some things I would have liked are more substance to the salad, as well as a selection of coffees would have been nice. read more

La Ferrovia Italian Ristorante - Photo taken at closing time but you get the idea. - Italian Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Well... this was pretty standard fare. We arrived early and were seated quickly. Service was ok, not to friendly but not bad. The dinner salad was a bowl of lettuce. A bit disappointing. I ordered cannelloni and it came with a side of penne in alfredo. The cannelloni was ok. Not much meat. Sauce was a plain tomato sauce and the alfredo was barely average. Wife ordered cheese ravioli. It was in the same basic tomato sauce and the ravioli was rather plain. Garlic bread was the best part and it arrived late and was only toasted on one side. I'm running out of ways to say ok, plain, or basic. I'm sorry to say that nothing with this meal stood out in any way. You can park front or rear and they serve Coke products. read more

I was expecting a lot more flavor in my food, I ordered the tour of Italy and wasn't impressed whatsoever. I have never had a calzone where it was so hard I needed a knife to cut into, and the chicken parmesan seemed to be the frozen type. Like I said I came in with high hopes but was let down. read more

It appears that the bad reviews are not bout the food but about the service,.,.im not sure why,...they were nice as soon as I walked in, within minutes I had a drink and a salad...I ordered the chefs combo which was a sampler and boy am I glad I did...everything on the p,ate was exceptional and my food came in about 15 minutes...it says right on the menu that it will take a little while as each meal is made to order...maybe the bad yelp reviewers didn't read that..anyway, I've always eaten at Ravolis when I come to town...I've found a 2nd can't miss Italian restaurant,,,it's awesome to have choices...great job! read more

Food was god damn incredible. Salad was god damn immaculate. However, the waiter pressured me to eat leaves in front of all my friends and they laughed at me. All in good fun. Good times at the lake ferrovia! read more

La Ferrovia Italian Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Ogden, Utah

new owners. didn't seem to be as clean as it use to be. bathrooms needed upgrades and cleaning. person upfront acted like he was doing you a favor to allow you to eat there. very few people but he said the wait was going to be 40 minutes. no wait line? I asked why because they weren't busy. his answer was, because. Josephine the original owners would have never treated anyone so poorly without a explanation. he had none. I told him I guess we'll go to Stella's or rovols, other Italian restaurants just down the street and he said go ahead. we left. never returning. the food is horrible and is not Italian anymore even though they say they try to keep it the same. Asian people shouldn't try Italian I guess. my opinion. read more

The only thing this place lacks is presentation...I don't come for the presentation, I come for the AMAZING FLAVOR & GREAT HOSPITALITY! I have been around the world, to include Italy. This place hits the comfort food spot unlike any other place I have been to in town. read more

I would never go back worst food ever if that's what you call it.... lasagna was the worst chicken parm had no taist and there was no garlic taist or smell once so ever.... I would never reccomend this place. Not even fit to feed my dog. read more

Lunch special is the best! Half red sauce half white sauce. So good! The carrot vinaigrette is to die for!

A serendipitous mistake led me here. After getting turned around looking for another restaurant, I stopped outside and decided what the heck. The servers were friendly and efficient and my to go order was ready in about 15 minutes. The chef's combo was the winner of the evening. Huge portions of penne with marinara and white sauces. My daughter liked it so much she asked me to get uber eats to deliver (not possible, we live hundreds of miles away). But it was that good. read more

We went for lunch and enjoyed it. The lasagna and the chicken parmigiana was good. Our server was friendly and the service was fast.

I nearly cried when I ate here. Sure, I like fancified Americanized Italian food as much as the next person, but this place is different. Eating here is the closest I've come to reliving those lazy, slow lunches I had with amazing Sicilian families when I lived there for a year. Not in the pacing of the food--service was very quick, at least at lunchtime--but in the TASTE. It just all tastes homemade, and the pasta was just the right texture. It all tasted even more like homemade Italian than the stuff I've painstakingly made at home while trying desperately to recreate those flavors. Is it fancy? Of course not. It's homey. This is not a black tie place--it's like the amazing down-the-road diner that serves super-legit biscuits and gravy . . . but the Italian version of that. If you want to know what ordinary people eat in southern Italy (where all the good food is from, anyway!), this is it. If you didn't like this, you probably wouldn't like the food people make from scratch in Italy, either. read more

I have to disagree with the criticisms applied to La Ferrovia by previous reviewers. I expect they had a bad experience and I do not doubt their reviews. However, the restaurant has been in for more than 20 years for a reason. They usually deliver wonderful, fresh made Italian cuisine. I ate there today and it is still the same delicious pasta that I have been dining on since they opened. I just returned from 10 days in Venice and Tuscany and La Ferrovia equals any of the family owned businesses I dined at in Italy. NO, this is not a fancy restaurant and the fare is pretty standard Italian cuisine. However, this is home-made pasta (not frozen) and authentic. I usually have the Pollo Alla Grigilia (Parmesan Style) with tortellini all panna. I have never been disappointed. This is a family owned business. This is not "Olive Garden" and if you have an issue with your food, ask to speak to Giuseppina (she is from Naples). It is very likely she will be in the kitchen and she probably prepared your food. I am certain she would want to hear your complaint. Her family care very deeply about their business and a word from a customer means a lot. read more

If your looking for something tasty this place is not it. It left my tastebud's and stomach still wanting more. The breaded cutlet looked and tasted institutionalized like it came from US foods or SySco already pre made. The Red sauce and Alfredo tasted like it came from a bottle of ragù. read more

Stay far, far, far away. I ended years of tradition of going to La Ferrovia after being treated by the "in my face" younger female manager, who knew me as a regular, like absolute garbage when she muffed up our takeout order. I can understand missing an item or two through the phone conversation, but only taking down 1 item when we ordered 8 (not all the same thing either), are you serious? She was COMPLETELY unapologetic, told me "well what do you expect me to do about it", and in general acted like she could have cared less. It took a monumental effort by my sister to talk with one of the other managers to get our order all worked out, at least he tried to be accommodating after our 3rd time talking to them. As one of the family member staff, she should be absolutely ashamed of the way she treated a family who in the past has supported her business. Cya forever La Ferrovia, we won't be back and I'll make sure to let people know about our experience. Good riddance and goodbye. read more

I've been coming here for twenty years and I love supporting this family owned business. They are originally from Naples-so the food is authentic and delicious. I almost always get the spinach cannelloni with an Alfredo pasta on the side. The bread is amazing. I love the authentic house salad dressing with shredded carrots. read more

La Ferrovia Italian Ristorante - Spinach cannelloni with fettuccini with mushroom Alfredo. - Italian Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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My favorite place to go to honestly. The staff there are amazing & the food is always delicious! My go to is Polla alla griglia ! I have never had a bad experience here & I'm sure I'll be going here forever read more

I've been coming here for years (consistently since 1998). Even after moving to Bountiful, I make an extra trip to stop in when I can. They know me on sight. They always sit me at one of my two favorite tables, next to the window, whenever possible. I always get the same thing; the cannelloni (with the side of Alfredo and pasta, soup instead of salad, diet coke, and bread). They hardly even bother asking me if I want a menu or what I will be ordering any more. They just bring my Diet Coke and put the cannelloni on. Back when things were even more busy they would make a delicious italian dessert that they would set aside and give to their best customers as a Christmas take home treat. Now my parents and family are big fans as well. So I may not be the most partial critic at this point but I'll tell you these people are wonderful and while there have been a few times when the Alfredo has shifted it's consistency or bread hasn't been right out of the oven, far and away the quality has been terrific. I'm always happy with the service, food, and experience. And I can't say enough nice things about the staff and family who own this place. Notes: The secret of the Cannelloni is the slow mix of the Alfredo with the tomato sauce. Once you finish the pasta the two sauces mix nicely. You then use their delicious bread to finish off the sauce. It's the best part of an already wonderful meal. The Alfredo is my favorite Alfredo in the state, but I do like to add a dash of salt. Not everyone wants that so it's nice that I just always know to add that for myself. You have to ask to get the soup instead of salad. They rotate between about 6-7 usual flavors. I believe it's the Lintel I'm least fond of but over all I enjoy their soups. Sometimes I wish they had refills. Clam chowder is typically my favorite. Ask for crackers. I don't eat salad but hands down everyone I know says their house dressing (which looks like 'baby food') is surprisingly very delicious. I've been told that their food is very Italian. But it's more of a homestyle, or common style of italian food. Either way it's definitely my comfort food. read more

Some reviewers, here, who claim that "This is not Italian food" do not know what they're talking about. I grew up in and around Italian families, and this is genuine "homestyle" Italian. If you think Olive Garden, and Rovali's etc. serve what real, everyday Italians eat, then you are confusing "Americanized Italian" with the real McCoy. Having said that, I don't really like to eat here since the younger generation took over the operation. The pasta is usually either over- or undercooked. the beef cutlet has been tough and chewy, the calzones cold in the middle. But--The carrot vinaigrette salad dressing is Perfection in a Bottle. some have called it "runny and weak" but they wouldn't know a vinaigrette if it splashed in their eye. read more

One of the worst meals we have had in Ogden. Things tasted frozen and not fresh. Everything was heavy, thick, and not very flavorful. Service was not great. We have been to Italy, this is not Italian food. This is Italian food that you buy in the frozen food isle. In Italy things are fresh, light, and very flavorful. We had both pasta and pizza. My pizza had canned mushrooms, yes out of a can. Not Recommended. read more

I love love love this place. It is my favorite by far in Ogden. Incredible Italian...try the pollo agriglia with white sauce...absolutely wonderful. Great house dressing...something to be said for killer homemade white and red sauce read more