I've wanted to try this restaurant for years and finally stopped in this week. Our dinner was…read morepretty average. Not terrible, not great. The biggest issue I had is that our waitress was sick and coughing everywhere, it was absolutely disgusting. Loudly sniffling while at our table and walking around the restaurant coughing with everyone's food. She made a reference that the owner was in the kitchen. So I'm thinking, the owner is okay with this obviously sick employee handling all of our food? Especially looking around at the clientele being mostly all elderly. Not a good business practice and I will not be back.

Real Authentic Italian. Eggplant Parmesan was fantastic! WILL BE BACK soon. Nice jobread more

Good fairly simple food with good straightforward staff, nothing fancy but tasty. We miss you on…read morethe East Side.

I ordered the Italian Beef and I have to be honest, I'm a native Chicagoan and, that was a darn…read moregood beef! The restaurant is old and kind of grimy but the service was excellent! A very nice man greeted me and took my order. I will definitely go back, even though I heard the neighborhood is sketchy! I didn't take any pictures because I was visiting the city and didn't eat my food until I got back to my hotel room.

Still amazing after all these years. Hostess was very…read moreaccommodating as we said we were waiting for two others to join us. Server was perfect. Food fantastic.

My experience here wasn't necessarily bad...it's just that you could have a better one at Olive…read moreGarden for half the price. They were out of chicken for Alfredo, so they offered me steak as an alternative and then drastically up charged me for it. In a way I feel like that should have been a no cost upgrade m since it was their fault for being out of what I ordered. Staff was friendly and service was fine overall, I just don't think this place is a particularly good value. Interior ambiance felt a bit cramped. They're only open for 4 hours a day and I definitely get the impression they try and pack as many people in as they can for that for hours, which I guess would be the best business decision. I wouldn't say that this place isn't worth checking out, it's just not near the top of my list.

I think I want everything here eventually but I started with spaghetti and meatball. Great that it…read morecomes with two slices of their own fresh baked soft bread, which they also sell by the loaf. The meatball had a touch of spice. The sauce is rich and the aroma intoxicates. There is a small parking lot on the side or you might find street parking nearby. Food priced very reasonably and served quickly hot and ready. A true Italian family run deli that I should have attended long ago, but will now to make up time. Dedicated to my Trentino relatives.

I moved into the area about a half year ago and have passed this spot more times than I can count…read more I finally stopped in and was curious about their ultimate cheesesteak. I love myself a cheesesteak and I wanted to see if this would be a new favorite I'd enjoy wearing out. They loaded this sandwich with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. They added some of their pasta sauce on the bottom as well. The sandwich was good, but I thought it needed a bit more flavoring/spices. The bread was some of the softest I've experienced though and the cheese was a good amount. The combo was paired with a pickle spear and a bag of potato chips. This may sound strange, but can potato chips steal the show? Because they did. Super crunch and salty. Yum-O! I tried their coleslaw too and it seemed like to sat there awhile. It was tasteless and I ended up throwing the pint out. I will say the staff here are very friendly and helped me decide on some sandwiches and gave me an honest review of their favorites and least favorites. I appreciate that. I'm sure those chips will bring me back in the future and I'll be open to trying another sandwich.

Giuseppe Italian Ristorante is a quaint little eatery in New Brighton. We have been there several…read moretimes and it is almost always a great experience. The menu includes Italian mainstays like spaghetti, which is what I ordered tonight. The sauce is always perfect, a little tangy with a fresh tomato taste. I ordered a meatball and I was very disappointed by what I was served. It was a meat "nugget". However, shortly after serving my meal the waiter brought out a fresh meatball saying that the chef wanted me to have it because she thought the one with my spaghetti was "bad". That more than made up for my initial disappointment. My wife had the Baked Mosticolli Special and she was very happy with it. Each meal comes with a basket of homemade bread: a garlic bread twist, pepperoni bread, olive bread and traditional Italian bread. This is always a highlight. Tonight was no different. Normally I don't order dessert however tonight I ordered something called Papas Bread Pudding. This was heaven in a dish. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The butter rum sauce was delicious and a scoop of vanilla ice cream was the perfect topping. I would recommend Giuseppe's for Italian that is fresh and tasty.

I'm happy to report that this is one of those restaurants that has maintained quality, service, and…read morepretty much everything else from when I first reviewed this restaurant in 2019. Giuseppe's seems perpetually busy and the crowd starts very early. When we arrived last Saturday, there were only two tables left and one of those was a quirky half table. What makes this restaurant popular is the consistency of the food, the good service and the focus on popular old-school Italian food. All of the favorites are there and they are done well. My go-to is often the spaghetti and meatballs, which is so easy to prepare at home, but still worth going out for if the restaurant does it right. The entrees come with a soup or salad, both of which are good. On this particular visit, it was really cold outside and the Minestrone was hot, chunky, and full of fresh vegetables. They also serve (an increasingly rare) bread basket with a variety of different fresh baked breads, which are perfect for dipping into the olive oil. The chicken marsala and the frequent special of Chicken Parnassian are excellent too, as is their pasta. Pro Tip: They don't take reservations, so go as early as you can, even on a week night. They are not open on either Sunday or Monday, so factor that into your visit. They open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm, so the total open hours for the week are 20 hours!

The best lasagna in the state! It's loaded with cheese which I forgot to ask them no cheese…read moretopping. I peeled it off lol & my best friend took that part home as leftovers. My best friend from undergrad lives nearby & takes his parents here all the time. He likes the spaghetti. His dad gets the lasagna every time. I miss their popovers. The breadsticks are very doughy almost like a doughnut. I think they would taste better if they had cinnamon sugar on them lol. I usually get the pizza here, but I had pizza for lunch at my brothers so I got the pasta something this time I opt for lasagna. I have been coming here since high school I love that this place is still around. It's such a MOM and pop Italian restaurant. The service is spectacular very attentive and quick. This place I feel like has been remodeled several times since high school. They always keep up with decor with the times.

I used to get this pizza at work functions and haven't had it in years, but remember it being…read morepretty tasty. We ordered the garbage pizza and it was loaded with cheese and had a crunchy crust which was what we love. Needed a little salt and garlic salt, but it hit the spot. We also tried the lasagna after hearing great things about it. Personally, I thought they loaded it with cheese, but lacked flavor. I'm not a huge lasagna fan, but I didn't really get flavor. We tried the garlic sticks, and onion rings and the winner was the rings for me - huge chunks of onion.

3.5/5 We took my mom…read moreto Oak Eatery this past weekend for Mother's Day! Not really knowing what to expect our service and food was great. The atmosphere is unique. Wasn't warm enough to sit on the patio but looked like they have great outdoor seating. Our waiter had various items to recommend for us on the menu! We ordered the giant pretzel, three different flatbreads, the cluckin, and the Medina melt. The flatbreads are all personal size flatbreads. The handhelds came with really good French fries! I wanted to try the calzone but I will just have to go back. Overall great food and atmosphere. Mom loved it!

Went here in Valentine's Day fir the first time and I wanted to like it, but have to give it two…read morestars. The service was very slow. We sat for 10+ minutes before being acknowledged. Tables that got sat after us already got their drinks before we even got to place our drink order. I normally don't mind slow service if the restaurant is busy, but it was not busy, our server just kept walking past us. The food was okay. We got an app (waffle fries) and I got a burger and my fiancé got the French dip. Overpriced for what it was - I was expecting something more. Only bottled/canned beer. The ambiance was not my favorite. The lights above the table were very bright and there was no decor so the place was echoey. There looked to be a counter that you could order food to go at, but not sure what that was all about. It was a confusing layout for what I thought was a sit down restaurant. Overall I was really looking forward to trying this local restaurant, but I don't need to go back.

Great place to eat. I had the manicotti, and it was excellent. Very tasty, served hot in a…read moreskillet, tons of cheese and sauce. Kent is the owner and he takes a personal interest in every customer. The chef is Kent's son and he did a terrific job. Price was very reasonable for the huge quantity of food. Clean comfortable place to dine. Not real busy at noon, you can get in and out fast. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation. Don't forget to finish up dining by eating a delicious cannoli.

My husband was craving pasta so we decided to try here. The bartender/host/waiter was so nice. The…read morecustomer service was excellent and he was the only one working out front. The restaurant and bar is cozy and welcoming. The pasta bakes we had were very cheesy and delicious. I would like to come back during happy hour or another time to try the hot dogs. Also seems like a good place to watch sporting events.