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    Mama's Italian Kitchen

    2.7 (3 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    11 years ago

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    11 years ago

    The food is ok, the service is good, but the wait time is really long. Took us 1hr to be seated, and 30 mins for the food to be served.

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    Basilico Pizzeria & Ristorante

    Basilico Pizzeria & Ristorante

    4.7
    (100 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Was at a coffee shop nearby and decided last minute to try this Italian spot a few doors down--so…read moreglad I did. The salad was amazing, with fresh greens and perfectly seasoned steak. The happy hour apps were a really nice surprise, and the staff were attentive and welcoming the whole time. Definitely a great spontaneous find

    So good! I brought my 92 year old mother here for dinner on a Sunday afternoon. It's small with a…read morefew 4 low tops, a few 2 high tops and a 4 high top. The kitchen is open. It looks like they do quite a bit of take out. We were sat immediately and our waitress was very helpful. We got the small basilico salad and spaghetti with meat sauce. Everything was delicious. The sizes were recommended and they were huge and more than enough!! I love the build your own pasta so you literally pick your pasta, sauce, protein and veggies. It's like a family style and I would love to go with a group and we all share. They also have a happy hour. I will definitely be back. Now....my 92 year old mothers complaints. 1. It was too cold. We were going to move but they had a big fan blowing and they turned it away from her. Now take that with a grain of salt because the heat in her room is set to 76 and it's April. 2. It was too loud. Since the kitchen is open you can hear the cooks doing cook things. She was irritated by the noises coming from the kitchen but once again....grain of salt. The volume on her TV is at 80 and she can't hear it but can hear the kitchen noises. 3. The seat was too hard. Once again....grain of salt. She is skin and bones but I will bring her something to sit on next time. She actually did enjoy the food but I got the leftovers. :) We will be back.

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    Pepperoni, extra cheese
    Pepperoni, extra cheese
    Bacon, basil, and extra cheese
    Bacon, basil, and extra cheese
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    IL Giardino Ristorante

    IL Giardino Ristorante

    4.1
    (711 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    Stopped into Il Giardino and ended up having one of those nights that just feels cozy and fun from…read morestart to finish. We sat in the bar area, which I'd definitely recommend if you're going for a more laid back vibe and want to take advantage of happy hour. First of all, happy hour is legit! They have half off select appetizers and drinks in the bar, which is always a win. We ordered the pizza of the day (supreme) and it did not disappoint. Crispy crust, generous toppings, and that classic Italian comfort flavor you're hoping for. We also grabbed the bolognese, which was half off for happy hour, and it was rich, hearty, and perfect for sharing (or not). And yes... martinis were half off, so obviously I had to get an espresso martini. Smooth, not too sweet, and exactly what I needed to balance out all the carbs. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and gave great suggestions without being pushy, which always makes a difference. On top of that, there was a man playing the piano, violin, and singing ... fully setting the mood. He absolutely got me when he started playing the Titanic song. Instant nostalgia. The whole place has an old-school Italian feel. Warm, welcoming, and the kind of spot you could linger in for hours. I also love that they do specials throughout the week, so it feels like a place you can keep coming back to and try something new. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Il Giardino is officially on my repeat list.

    Very nice ambiance and as a party of 8 we were seated promptly. They offer a buy one get one free…read moremeal on sunday which is a great deal. Everyone was tasty and portions big enough for leftovers. Our server Courtney was so pleasant and helpful. The dipping oil for the bread was really good. I would recommend trying this place if you want a good Italian meal.

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    La Bella Italia

    La Bella Italia

    3.9
    (353 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Great food and friendly people. We have been there often and will definitely continue to visit.read more

    2/21/26 I was craving an indulgence of carbs this evening and my go to choices (Sorella, Mangia…read moreQui, Hearth, Cooper's Hawk) all had a 2+hour wait for a table. It's not even tourist season yet. Found La Bella Italia on Yelp showing available immediate reservations and decided to give it a try. Arrived at 6:30pm and it was busy but not packed. Husband and I were greeted and seated promptly but had about a 10 minute wait before a waiter came to bring water and inform us our waitress would be with us shortly. Another 5-7 min and the waitress came out. The waitress seemed nice but distracted or maybe very introverted. We started with the bread and butter and Insalata Di Cavalo (baby kale, apples, red onions, candied pecans, vinaigrette). The salad way yummy! The bread was decent (my husband would have wanted it warmer) not sure if the butter was just unsalted or if it was margarine but we didn't care for it. It was served with a bottle of oil and vinegar... A small oil dipping dish would have helped. We tried the bruschetta appetizer which was tasty but wish the basil would have been cut instead of one large leaf per toast. We realized at that point, the waitress never asked if we wanted drinks. I was only planning on drinking the water so it was no big deal to me. My husband caught the waitress at some point to request a drink. The big disappointment for the night was the Margherita pizza. I'm including a pic...but it was just cheese pizza, soggy bottomed at that. No fresh mozzarella, maybe there's some basil under the regular mozzarella, who knows. The cheese pizza flavor was average at best. Debated sending it back but my husband had been fasting all day and didn't want to wait for a new order. He ate 2 pieces, the rest was a waste. I ordered the salmon served over mushroom lemon risotto. We asked if there was any way to order a side of risotto for my vegetarian husband, but were told the chef was not willing to do it. Not really complaining about that since the risotto is not listed as an ala carte side. Salmon was cooked nicely. Crisp sear but not overdone on the inside. Risotto was only okay after all so it worked out they couldn't serve it as a side. I had to ask multiple times to see a dessert menu, waitress kept forgetting. I got a slice of the carrot cake. This was delicious but at $14 a slice it needed to be! Apparently it's made by their sister restaurant Steinhilbers (I haven't been there in years). Final note, the bathroom situation... There are 2 single room bathrooms for a restaurant holding up to 100 people. There is NO reason to label a single person bathroom as male or female. It just creates unnecessary waiting outside the "ladies room" Overall rating is probably a 3.5 but the service was lackluster, the bathroom thing annoyed me, and I'm still mad about the pizza... So I have to round it down to a 3.

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    Inside restaurant
    Lemon-Berry Mascarpone Cake
    Lemon-Berry Mascarpone Cake
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    Gaston's Italian Steakhouse

    Gaston's Italian Steakhouse

    4.1
    (104 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Service was 10/10. I've never been to a place where they fold your napkin every time you get up…read morehaha that was pretty neat. Food was fantastic! Starters- Platter was good, but it was a lot of food! We probably didn't need the fried Mozzarella but that was tasty. Lombata Marsala was sweet and tender even with the bone in. Potatoes were quite fancy and tasted good. Both petite and ribeye steaks were cooked perfectly, those were very tender. Fettuccine I was not able to sample but it looked great with plenty of sauce. Desert was a must have. Cheesecake was good but there needed to be more of the strawberry sauce and maybe a tad less sugar. My favorite dessert was the gellato in the chocolate ball. I don't care for pistachio icecream and I loved it! Ambiance was very fancy. I would go here again!

    While in the area finishing up a wine event, my friend and I decided to stop by Gaston's for…read moredinner. With it being a Thursday evening, we were able to be seated right away because it was practically empty. Gaston's is absolutely beautiful. The entrance displays a beautiful, vibrant picture of Italy. There's also a stand that displays the Dining Area Dress Code, which is Business Casual Attire. Our server stopped by our table and was very pleasant. She was able to answer all of our questions and gave us some time to look over the menu. The complimentary Focaccia Bread with the fresh tomatoes were simple yet delicious. We had olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table as well that could be used as a dipping oil for the bread. I decided on the Onion Soup to start, which was very savory and delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Wagyu Bolognese and my friend ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo. Unfortunately, the pasta in our dishes were a bit hard and chewy, it should've been cooked a tad bit longer. Also, my friend asked if the pasta was homemade and the server let us know that it wasn't...we could tell! You would think for an Italian restaurant like this, they would've had homemade pasta, it definitely would've helped the dish. The Bolognese was okay but lacked a lot of flavor. I barely ate it. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was great but I've had better pasta elsewhere. If I were to return, it would probably be for the soup and appetizers.

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    Onion Soup
    Onion Soup
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    Isle of Capri Restaurant

    Isle of Capri Restaurant

    3.9
    (184 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    First of all I have to say; ceaser salad was signature!!!…read moreThe calamari was good. Veal was good. Tiramisu and chocolate torte was delicious... But ceaser was a pretty impressing show and very tasty salad!!! They prepare it fresh right in front of you. Service was pretty good. Especially the busboy really kind with full of smiling face! View was perfect!

    Thanksgiving. This year my wife and I tried the Thanksgiving buffet at Isle of Capri. The…read moreexperience was wonderful, but you are paying for the ambiance. We arrived at Noontime to a magnificent view of the beach, boardwalk, and the Atlantic from six floors up. Great atmosphere. The Isle was also accommodating larger family seatings for groups. Our waiter and the entire staff made you feel welcomed. Service was outstanding. The carving table had thinly sliced ham, turkey breast and small prime rib steaks. Plus, a buffet food container next to the turkey breast filled with dark meat and big turkey drumsticks. And of course, the gravy. Wonderful. All you could eat shrimp bar with cold cocktail shrimp, butterflied fried shrimp and hush puppies. Another joy. Salad bar of either romaine or iceberg lettuce with a great selection of toppings and salad dressings to fit any taste. For the sides: half ears of corn, a really good sweet potato casserole with a hint of sweetness, green beans that still had some snap, mash potatoes, a moist dressing, cranberry sauce, plus French fries and chicken nuggets for the kids. The dessert bar choices were two types of cheesecake, bread pudding, pecan and pumpkin pies. Great coffee to finish our banquet. Quite an elegant buffet for the Holiday.

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    View from the restaurant of the beach below
    View from the restaurant of the beach below
    Lasagna al Forno
    Lasagna al Forno
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