Truly a taste of Italy! Great food, great service that's a wining combo. Chef's menu has something…read morethat everyone will love. Dereck in the kitchen came to say hi and Kara our server was exceptional! Tuto bene!

One of the things I appreciated about dining here is the story behind the restaurant. Siragusa's…read moreTaste of Italy is a locally owned, family-run restaurant that was opened in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Ross and April Siragusa. Ross grew up in a large Italian family in Chicago and wanted to bring the classic "old-school" Italian flavors he grew up with to Utah after finding they were hard to come by when he moved here. The restaurant is located in Taylorsville, about 10-15 minutes southwest of downtown Salt Lake City, making it an easy stop whether you're staying in the city or exploring the surrounding area. Always great to spend time with family, and this was the perfect place to do it! We had a fantastic dinner. The calamari was crispy, tender, and delicious. The gnocchi was flavorful and comforting, and my steak was cooked perfectly medium-rare. The restaurant is much larger than it looks from the outside, with a spacious banquet area in the back that's perfect for private parties and family celebrations. Even though it was a busy weeknight, the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. There's plenty of parking, and they can easily accommodate both small groups and large family gatherings. Cheers--I look forward to coming back!

Probably the best Italian food I've had in Salt Lake. Food, service and atmosphere were excellent.read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Salt Lake in my opinion. The food is always on…read morepoint. I love the fresh bread and dip that they provide. I typically go for the Bucatini at dinner. The sauce is delicious and the noodle cooked perfectly. As for the lasagna, I think it's a little too thick and heavy for my liking. I just went for lunch recently and got the Bronzino and oh my gosh I was in heaven. Personally, I can do without the shaved meat on top as it adds a little too much salt. The lemon sauce and the potatoes perfectly with the Bronzino though.

Went here last night to celebrate our anniversary. Matteo went above and beyond to make the night…read moregreat. Food was amazing, so flavorful. Pasta all homemade. Price was great for the quality of food. At the end of the meal they sent out an amazing cheesecake to share. Will be back, and will recommend to as many as possible. Side note, we went to strada by Matteo a couple weeks ago and had such a wonderful experience we decided to hit the mothership last night. Great decision support these guys!

I was "stuck" next to this restaurant in the Hilton, so it was an easy walk and choice for dinner…read more Thought I would stop in and see about finding a spot. I was welcomed and taken directly to the bar (as I requested) and offered water choices. I felt very well served! I met Jack at the bar and he and the other people working there were so good about checking on my drinks, dinner, ect. GET THE BREAD! Wow, the focaccia and other breads in the basket were great, but they add in a garlic butter!!! WOOWOO. Decided on a Hugo Spritz and a Rose Spritz, so two great drinks with dinner. I also ordered the meatball appetizer and the Aglio E Olio pasta. I really loved the Aglio. I thought the meatballs were good, but not my favorite. That being said, I came back the second night for dinner again and they have been spot on with everything (minus the meatballs not being my favorite). The next night I tried the Brasato and those short ribs did fall off! I also had a glass of an extremely expensive wine, so it was nice to be able to try something and that they even have that option! PROS: Wonderful spot on the corner of downtown, near hotels Great Employees, including the singing.....yes I received a song Great food, choices are good and they have options for everyone WINE Choices are out of this world. I was able to get a glass of an expensive bottle!!! MIRSAD- singing Italian- NICE CONS: Assuming parking, did not see any, but I walked

We went here for date night and--wow--did this place blow our minds. The dining room is beautiful…read moreand spacious, the cocktails were beautifully crafted, the waiter was friendly and attentive, and the pasta dishes were some of the best we've ever had. We easily made reservations and found street parking about a block away. We started with some delicious cocktails--the Lady Pleaser and Paper Plane--which were both delicious. We had the bread with whipped cheese and hot honey along with the grilled caesar salad and crudo for appetizers. They were all beautifully presented and delicious but the caesar blew us away and was one of our favorite bites of the night. We got a few more cocktails to enjoy with dinner--the Mezzin' Around and a gin, mint, and lime drink I forgot the name of. We enjoyed both of these as well. For entrees, I got the carbonara and my husband got the squid ink pasta with lobster. I've never seen more beautifully presented pasta dishes in my life. The flavor matched the beauty too--and the portions were good enough to take half home. My husband was incredibly happy with all the lobster in his pasta. We took a raspberry tiramisu home, which was also delicious. The bill came to $208 before tip, which matched the quality of the food and restaurant experience. I'm excited to come back and try other things as I believe the menu changes regularly.

Excellent food selections and very well prepared. Staff was busy but Clayton took great care of us…read more The chef came out to meet our family and he is very talented. We ate in the Back Room which was higher end room.

Two of my fellow reservists and I had dinner at Cucina Toscana yesterday evening after drill. We…read moreshared an appetizer or scallops and shrimp, I had a cesar salad, and for the main course I got the chef special of beef medallions with shrimp and potatoes. The food was amazing, service was world-class, and the we left comfortably full without feeling lethargic. I will absolutely be taking my wife out to dinner here when I'm in town not on business! -Lucien

Delicious Italian food in the city. I attended a private catered event and every dish was great! I…read moredidn't take pictures of the food but the appetizers were delicious, staff was young and friendly. The lemon chicken was realllyy good too! My table also had the fish and they said it was fresh and yummy.

Easy 5 star review. Waiter was nice. Ambiance is a nice sit down, not too dressy but not too casual…read more(if that makes sense). I went with my family for my MBA graduation. I thought the food was great. I ordered the gnocchi pizza bowl. I would 100% order it again. We also ordered the calamari which was good, only part I didnt like was the jumbo shrimp. It was weird for me. Dessert was on the house, one of my favorites...a cannoli. It was really tasty. Every member of my party loved their food. Two people got pizza and one other ordered another pasta dish. I would 100% go back.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Value 5/5 Osteria Amore was so good! Went here for my birthday it did not disappoint. We ordered grilled octopus, Diavola pizza and the seafood pasta (Sapori di Mare). They sang happy birthday to me in Italian and also gave me a delicious cannoli for my birthday. Their bread was even delicious and the pasta is homemade, can't wait to go back and try some more stuff.

Everyone I being here loves it! The food, the staff, ambiance. Great Italian spot! The chef & owner…read morewas out this night and he made it a point to talk to every guest. Great environment to enjoy a tasty meal

The second I walked in this place I loved it! The ambience is amazing. I'm very picky about sit…read moredown restaurants, and the ambience was perfect! It was dark with a little bit of light making it very romantic if that's what you're looking for. We were a party of 10. I absolutely love the food! Just be aware that the portions aren't huge but not small. The only reason I am giving this a four star is the service. The waiter was very concerned about making sure everyone ordered more when we had already placed our order. The concerning part is when we need more water I did feel like I had an empty glass a few times. I wasn't sure if it was her or another gentleman that was helping us that was supposed to watch that. They also give complementary bread. We asked for extra bread as they said we could get as much as we want, but as we asked for more, the waite seemed annoyed. it was just a little disappointing, but she was always super excited to ask if we wanted a dessert or anything else.

4 years later we came back and they did not disappoint!…read more I got the Truffled Mushrooms Bucatini (although that was a difficult choice because my last review said I wanted to lick the plate of the muscles and clam spaghetti). Hubby got the Butternut Risotto and son got the lasagna Only complaint was a bit too much balsamic on the risotto.

A Hidden Gem That Earned Its Way Onto My Regular List…read more Bartolo's Sugar House is the kind of place that sneaks up on you. The ambience is simple but warm. Nothing flashy, just a comfortable space that lets the food do the talking, and the food has plenty to say. We ordered the pistachio pesto campanelle, and it was outstanding. Rich pesto sauce, artichokes, and sun dried tomatoes coming together in a way that felt both rustic and deliberate. We also had the Caprese Bucatini, a spaghetti style pasta served with a small ball of fresh mozzarella in the center surrounded by marinara. Do not skip the garlic focaccia either. It is grilled, which adds a smoky depth you do not expect from a bread course. It was exceptional. The tiramisu trifle was the one miss for us. It needed more moisture to really land. Skip it and spend that room on more pasta. A note on the experience: there was one server covering the entire floor and what appeared to be one person in the kitchen. The restaurant was not busy, but we still waited longer than the situation seemed to call for. It did not ruin the meal, but it is worth knowing. The bathroom also needed attention. We spent $85 for two with non-alcoholic drinks, which felt fair for the quality and the neighborhood. They apparently do brunch, and I am already planning a return visit for that. This place deserves more attention than it seems to be getting.