We ate at Mimmo's two nights in a row while visiting family. The first evening was good -- we had…read morethe lasagna and pizza, and both were enjoyable enough that we decided to return the next night. Unfortunately, the second visit was a very different experience. I ordered the chicken piccata, and it was extremely disappointing. The sauce wasn't bright or balanced as you'd expect from a piccata. Instead, it tasted heavy and starchy, almost like thickened chicken broth, with none of the lemony depth or richness the dish should have. It was not enjoyable. It was also my birthday, which made the experience more frustrating. I let our waitress know that the dish wasn't good, but nothing was done to address it. There was no effort to adjust, replace, or even meaningfully respond, which felt dismissive. Additionally, the night before we had been told that gnocchi could be prepared for us the following evening. When we returned, that was no longer the case, and again there didn't seem to be much acknowledgment of the change. The inconsistency between the two nights was surprising. The restaurant is clearly capable of decent food, but the lack of follow-through and service recovery made the second visit disappointing.

Finding Mimmo's in Laurel right now is like searching for lost treasure in a construction zone --…read morethe kind where the street looks like Act I of a tragic opera: "Ode to the Detour." You'll battle cones, dodge machinery, and question your life choices. But when you finally burst through the doors? Bravo! The interior hits you like a grand crescendo -- exposed brick walls, high ceilings, the kind of lighting that makes you feel instantly more attractive. It's pure Tuscan theater. The service deserves a standing ovation -- all charm, smiles, and perfectly timed entrances. But once the food arrived, the orchestra started to lose the rhythm. The garlic rolls, priced at a dramatic $14, made their entrance dripping in butter -- so much butter, in fact, that garlic seems to have drowned somewhere backstage. The rolls glistened like they were auditioning for La Buttera. Soft, rich, and tasty, yes... but garlic? MIA. It's like sending Pavarotti on stage and getting a kazoo solo instead. Then came the pizza, whose crust sang a lovely opening note -- smoky, beautifully charred edges -- but the center was still a little... doughy. A tragic reminder that even great tenors sometimes miss the high note. The lasagna should've been the grand finale -- the full-throated aria of the meal -- but instead, it came out more like the understudy: pleasant, but lacking passion. The meat was flavorful, but the rest felt uncomposed. A little more Parmesan bravado could've saved the day. If Yelp had half stars, I'd give Mimmo's a 3.5, because the atmosphere and service are pure opera -- dramatic, romantic, and memorable. But the food? Still rehearsing. Come for the ambiance, stay for the butter, and hope that next time, the kitchen hits all the right notes. Final act verdict: Mimmo's has the stage presence of a headliner -- now it just needs a little more flavor in its aria.

I have being hearing from locals about this place and their salad bar. When you go in you can go…read moredirectly to the salad bar line. Very clean! You have two kinds of greens, three proteins, and lots of toppings to choose from. When you go to pay you weigh it. It is very reasonable priced. You can also order cauliflower crusted pizza if you are gluten free. They also have pizzas, calzones, and sandwiches to order. Stop in and enjoy!

Wonderful atmosphere and people here. Quick service. The owner came out and asked us how the food…read morewas. The food was great. I love their garlic bread.

Great pizza downtown Laurel. The crust is so good and so is the sauce. Rox and John have outdone…read morethemselves again.

I added anchovies to my pizza, made it a little salty. But very good pizza and service.read more

Good place to get burgers, southern food, and pizza. Friendly service. The burger was good, not a…read morehuge fan of the burger patty, wasn't too juicy. The bun and everything was good. Fries were good.

This restaurant is located in downtown Ellisville in an old Hotel. They also have a meat market…read more The main dining is down the hall towards the back. We were seated right away. We tried a couple of new items for us. So when we came in I noticed there were a lot of pizza to go. We tried the pimento cheese and sausage dip and the Pizza- I think it was a special that they were trying out. It was very good.The cheese bombs are a favorite for us. The service was also great. Our server told us how the owner came up with the name of the restaurant. You will have stop in to get the answer and enjoy the delicious food

Stopped for a quick bite…read more We grabbed veggie tacos that were really good, I also got a Vanilla iced latte, 1 black coffee to go. Food was hot, fresh, and yummy. Definitely want to come back to try their Beef Stroganoff and a few other items.

I ordered the days special, chicken salad and tomato bisque…read moresoup. I was surprised the sandwich had nuts in it, considering all the issues around nut allergies. I would have liked to known that before ordering. My husband did change his order to another menu item. The quality of food was good and I felt appreciated for our business .

this place is amazing and i love going here. the staff are amazing and overall an amazing…read moreexperience. the food is very tasty. and the overall ambiance is amazing.

The place is relatively new (someone mentioned I opening in August) and still pristine. We went on…read morea Saturday afternoon and had no difficulty getting a lane for a family of three. Only one minor issue to start the the staff was prompt and friendly about getting it fixed. They have bumpers available for the kids and the animations between frames keeps them amused if they aren't completely into bowling. There are also an arcade and snack area both of which we skipped since we'd just eaten and we're headed to nap time but they looks clean and well kept. Finally, they offer a very nice "defender" discount for military, LEO, and I think fire/EMS which made the price very reasonable for our family

Never again, horrible! Worst pizza EVER so much sauce the…read morecheese & toppings could not stay on, under-cocked and nearlt doughy crust! Same with cheese sticks cheese barely melted and oreo cookie bites mostly dough hardly any "cookie" or flavor, NOT what was described.

I really wanted to be able to give a great review, but I just couldn't. First time ordering a pizza…read morefrom here. The gal behind the counter was very friendly and seemed very nice. The pizza itself was less than what I expected. I ordered a medium with extra pepperoni with pineapple (a great combo, by the way!), but I got an average to less than average amount of pepperoni and pineapple on maybe only a third of the pizza. Flavor was okay and it was nice that they included a free garlic dipping sauce, but this pizza didn't make me feel like I want to come back for more.

Food was awesome i had apps puppies and cheese hush puppies fried to perfection wit a great cheese…read moresauce (which sometimes is hit or miss at some places this was a hit) Hamburgers Steak spot on wife had smothered crab cakes delicious ample portions. Service on time with good dose of southern charm. Ambulance farm house. Clean. If we are in the area again we eat there.

Our server was prompt and sweet. The food was really yummy and the restaurant was clean. It was…read moreattached to a really great antique store through a hallway by the restrooms! The hush puppies and cheese appetizer was super yummy! Great portions!