My pasta tasted like peanuts. The lasagna did not taste like lasagna. I would not eat here again. Service was nice and fast. Restaurant was well kept. read more

La Piazza Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

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Family owned restaurant... Their rolls are fresh, and made from scratch. I always order the chicken piccata. They are not shy on using capers... And the sauce is excellent... With a great lemon flavor. I literally go out of my way to eat here when I'm in town... I just love this dish. Definitely a family place. I'm the one sitting there by myself... Reading emails. Don't cry for me Argentina... The truth is... chicken piccata is getting all my attention. read more

La Piazza Italian Restaurant - Their tomato basil soup...They use a lot of pepper... great flavor. These guys really know what they're doing in the kitchen. - Italian Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

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Yelp Hq says that three stars is Okay; so this is a 2.5 star review. The olde saying is that you only get one chance to make a first impression ... and when I arrived only two tables were occupied and eight, count'm 8, tables were dirty. Only 2:8 were bussed while I was there. The service was prompt and attentive, but almost forgot my drink order. It arrived with a properly chilled and frosted mug, thank you very much. It was swiftly followed by a basked of fresh, warm rolls. The lasagna matches the picture posted by another Yelper. The sauce was of the sweet variety, but lacked the tomato-y tang that I prefer. Frankly; given the choice between Stouffer's frozen lasagna made at home or La Piazza ... I would choose Stouffer's. Will i return? Perhaps. But I live ~800 miles away and am unlikely to have the opportunity. If I lived nearby, I would return and try other menu items. read more

I've eaten there a dozen times over the past 2 years. Excellent food. Especially the tomato soup with their fresh bread. And the shrimp scampi. Family run, even the kids help out. Very sweet. Booths seating needs fixed up but overall a very good experience. read more

The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. The 1 person I saw was very sweet and professional, but I think she could have used some helped! The Stuffed Mushrooms were AMAZING, the tomato basil soup was delicious, but the rolls were stale and the spaghetti withe meat sauce, well, I threw them in the trash after a couple bites. If you are looking for a great Italian meal, I don't think El Dorado is the place to do it. read more

I'm really surprised how empty this place is, unless the folks around here eat late. Very good food and relaxed. I had the chicken piccata because I saw someone else reviewed it. Great flavor and tasty. Had the side salad but next time might get the soup. Overall very nice experience in El Dorado read more

Love to eat here. I've yet have something that's less than pleasant. We had the salmon baked/grilled. Portions are more than enough for 2 people. Vegetables are cooked enough that they'll still crunchy. We shared this & one serving was more than enough for 2 people. Service Beyond reproach. read more

Had the chicken with eggplant and pasta with pink sauce. Portions were good. The salad that came with it was not fresh. It was like from a premix salad bag you'd get from a grocery store. Sorry but being truthful. The garlic bread was also generous servings for three guests but got hard quickly and no butter was included. Prices seemed in line with current inflation. Including a pic of partial menu. September 2022. Might visit again and try the pizzas next time. read more

Great food and service. Small Italian cafe style setting. We eat there on a weekly basis.

The environment was very nice and everyone was very nice. Chicken was rubbery and sauce was runny. Pizza tasted frozen

Great food and service. I wanted a Shrimp Fra Diavolo which isn't on the menu but the chef made it anyways. Bread was excellent. Would highly recommend. read more

Nice place to go and have a slow dinner with friends. Great atmosphere to talk and laugh while eating delicious food. Great bread. If I come home without bread for my children they might lock me out of the house. Great owners. He cooks and his wife manages the dining room. So glad they are in El Dorado. read more

I really like this place. They make a great chicken piccata... With plenty of capers. The problem is... The last six times I was in town... Not exaggerating... Six times... It always says they're open on yelp. But they are not. I think the family must've gone back home overseas for the season or something? Anyway... It should show closed on Yelp so I can stop wasting my time driving over there. And then having to look for another place to eat. read more

I tried to like this! I wanted pizza but it only comes with cheese and for each topping after the cheese it's $1.50 each so at $12.95 then add toppings it's a pricey little product. Below in photos is the baked chicken zita lunch special. Sauce was good but loaded with garlic. Salad .... why has salad became a bowl of iceberg lettuce? STOP Waitress is not overly friendly. She asked me " how was it" the replied it was okay and she gave me a dirty look and walked off. LOL Customer at next table ordered same and told her it was great so each his own. read more

La Piazza Italian Restaurant - Salad? - Italian Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

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Traditional family owned and established small Italian restaurant, beer, wine, and some American dishes. A pleasant night out or take out. I like the eggplant Parmesan, and spaghetti with meatballs, to name a few. Very generous take out portions. read more

I'm thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. We had a delicious dinner and the service so so fast. There were so many amazing dishes to choose from but we had the pasta Milano and chicken Parmesan and both were amazing. read more

Better than most places in the area. The tomato basil soup is flavorful and full of herbs. The cream sauce on the chicken florentine is a bit thin (and messily plated), but the eggplant parmigiana is good, the eggplant lasagna is gooey and good, and other dishes looked good as well. I'm surprised that this restaurant has so little business--my only theory is that people are scared off by the use of herbs. (A server reported that many people eat only a bite or two of the tomato basil soup. Okay, it's robust...is it that robust?) I'd recommend giving it a try. read more

First I must say that the food was very tasty. We went early so the staff was slim. There was a toddler who belonged to the server running through the restaurant playing. He came by our table & hit his truck on the booth. We could hear a baby crying in the cooking area. Sorry. That is unacceptable. It ruined what could have been a pleasant experience. read more

The pasta and chicken Parmesan were delicious. The service was prompt and the prices were reasonable.

I just can't understand why the reviews are so high for this place. This was my 2nd visit here. The 1st was mediocre at best. But this time was bad. I ordered the "pasta roma". it's lasagna and baked ziti in the same bowl. The meat sauce was watered down by the ground beef's grease that they obviously didn't drain. The bottom of the lasagna was burnt. I don't mean over cooked, crunchy, out a little dry. I mean straight charcoal! Unfortunately because it's so dark in the restaurant, I didn't even notice the charred noodle until I tasted it. The horrendous flavor can only be described as what I assume smokers taste all day long. In short, don't waste your money here. read more

La Piazza has the absolute BEST tomato basil soup!!! The Greek salad is wonderful but definitely enough for two to three people so plan on sharing. read more

I've eaten here a couple of times and I have gotten food poisoning both times. The last time was the worst case I've ever had. I paid over $26 for a 1/2-3/4" ribeye steak that tasted like it was microwaved and of course made me miserably sick. So many people in this town recommend this restaurant but I guess I've just been unlucky twice. read more

The food is good and they have friendly staff. It was not very busy during lunch time and the lunch prices were reasonable ($5-7).

We moved here a couple of weeks ago and are trying out the cool places. Great bread!!! And everything we ordered was awesome! I got stuffed salmon and the hubs got shrimp Alfredo. Great atmosphere with cool murals on the walls. We will be back!. read more

This must be the best restaurant in El Dorado. Sad, but true. Very friendly. Quiet. Great food!!! I started with the tomato soup. TASTY! Then, the spinach lasagna and the bread...YUM! If Im ever in town again, this will be a place for me to visit again. read more

The only thing I can recommend is the stone baked pizza. I've had about 10 of them and have not been disappointed yet. It comes as thin crust only and tends to droop, so be careful or your lap will get toppings on them. Even though the crust isn't that pleasing the flavor is great. One of the best in town, no doubt. read more

I used to really like this restaurant but the last time my husband and I came here we had to ask to be served after sitting at our table for 15 minutes. Then when I got my salad with my meal I asked for cheese and the older, short haired blonde lady snatched my salad up like it was an inconvenience and brought it back with piled up cheese on it... More cheese than salad. Needless to say, we decided to leave and will NEVER come back! When I asked her to speak to the owner/manager, she told me he was busy. Worst customer service around!! read more

The blonde lady (waitress) was rude from the moment I walked in. No customer service skills. No personality. She acted as though I was interrupting her day by coming in to eat there. Not busy when I was there and service was slow. I am from out of town so I asked what their popular dishes are and the blonde immediately replied w only the most expensive ones on the menu. Salad was horrible. Bread was good. Garlic butter spaghetti was amazing! That is the reason they get one star because of the flavor of the food. Small child sitting at the bar (behind the bar, so it's someone they know) with an iPad watching videos that were blaring as loud as possible and the kid was trying to scream just as loud. Horribly unprofessional and unacceptable!!! Parking is worse than ridiculous and it wasn't even busy. Would never go back. I really tried to like the place but it was overall a total disappointment. read more

I thought the food was really good but the wait staff was rude and the atmosphere left something to be desired. The restaurant is in such bad shape that my husband refuses to ever go back. If they redecorated the owner would probably see an increase in customers. read more

Not sure why I haven't reviewed this restaurant before I've eaten here many times and had a good meal every time. Staff is friendly and food is always good. Parking can be a challenge sometimes but usually not too bad. Pretty much the only real Italian restaurant in town but is definitely above average. read more

The best Italian I've ever had. The bread is fabulous and I could just eat that and be happy. Service is excellent. I would definitely eat here again read more

The service was great: attentive, timely and polite. I had the special Seafood caneleni with a choice of gravy. The combo marinara cream sauce was rich and incredibly tasty. This is a simple Italian restaurant with great food and great prices. Decent but not overly pricing wine list that's filled with food friendly choices by the glass. It isn't a fancy place but a great comfort Italian food place. read more

Food was good, the spaghetti was a hit with my 3 yr old granddaughter. Hubby said lasagna hit the spot. Bathroom was unpleasant, to say the least. Left full, good portions. read more

What a wonderful treat in ElDorado. The food was great the atmosphere relaxing and the service was friendly. Will definitely eat there again. read more

My boss swears by this place. We eat "to go" at least once a month. I have had about half the items on the menu and its all been good.

Great place to eat.. Pretty good wine menu also. STAFF isn't very friendly and someone always has a baby playing on the dining room floor.

The food was great. The garlic bread was amazing. Our entries were prepared perfectly. The service was top notch. Highly recommended.

Delish! It was a little empty for a Tuesday, but I decided to give it a try. The garlic bread was delicious, the lasagna was home made and the staff was friendly and authentic ( i think they were actually from Italy!) read more

went there for dinner and was still very full from my lunch at laredo grill. i had some veggie soup that my server told me was home made. it was pretty decent. ordered up the baked tortellini. it was nothing special but ok. they have a sweet marinara sauce. the joint was pretty empty when i ate there at 7 on a tues. read more

Great place the food is good service is good the one thing I don't like is the constant Dean Martin music on a OLD big screen tv. Love ya Deano but!! Owners please pay attention to your store front and your atomosphere Old tin cans and bags of pasta its do over time. Lets crank this place up a noch you have the food just fill the chairs with sphere and smiles. read more