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    Massa's

    3.2 (127 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Gluten-Free
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Philly Cheesesteak with Sweet Potato Fries
    Nate T.

    I have had some very hit-or-miss experiences at Winghaven Massa's over the past couple years. I used to come here about once a month circa 2012-2015 because of the fun ambience, live music and good food. Unfortunately, the past several times I've been have been underwhelming to say the very least. The service has been poor and the food hasn't been great. After my Plan A and B both fell through last night due to extremely long wait times, I called Massa's and they had no wait, so I decided to head here. Maybe it was the lack of a dinner rush, but the server was very attentive and visited our table several times, which was a MASSIVE improvement over my recent visits. Additionally, the lead time between ordering and getting our food was only about 15 minutes, which was solid. My Philly Cheesesteak and sweet potato fries were delicious and hot when it came out. The pizza the other guest ordered (the Big Al's pizza) was also very good. Overall, this was a refreshingly good dining experience at a place that had really slipped in recent years. I've taken it off my "do not go" list and it may reenter the regular rotation if the next few visits reflect the enhanced quality of this visit.

    Chicken alfresco with broccolini added on
    Ivette M.

    Decided to stop by for Saturday night dinner, the place was so busy and packed but we got seated pretty fast. We decided to sit outside, their patio is nicely lit and looks over what looks like a fountain. Service was a bit lackluster and took a while to get everything but the food was good enough that I would come back and give the service another try! The chicken Alfredo sauce was a bit watery but still had good flavor to it, the meatball sandwich was a great portion and it was delicious, the Caesar salad was huge and filled me right up! All in all, we will be back when we are back in town!

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    Desiree L.

    I stopped by Massa's on a road trip and was looking to try the famous toasted ravioli in the area. It's hard to describe the exact vibes of this place, but I was feeling a bit of mardi-gras energy. There was a happy hour special where one could get a half order, so I went with the half toasted ravioli and the half jalapeno mac n cheese balls. The toasted ravioli had a lot of breading to it. You could hardly tell any pasta was involved, but that doesn't mean the taste was any less! Just expect a drier mouth even with the (quite small) side of sauce they serve it with. The ravioli could do with a bit more filling as well. A whole lot of crunch, but not much else. Those jalapeno mac n cheese balls outshone the toasted ravioli for miles! I could taste jalapeno in these balls, not just the mere essence of spicy. Each ball was piping hot and had the perfect level of gooey cheese. I'd recommend this side. For the main dish, the buffalo chicken sandwich caught my eye. It came with a side of less-than-impressive fries, but the chicken more than made up for it. Never have I had a buffalo chicken that was so juicy and flavorful. It was served on a more baguette-type bread rather than the traditional bun. The sandwich could do with a pickle or two but was otherwise delicious. The waitress was excellent at stopping by to see if anything extra was needed and filling water. It was her second day apparently, and any confusion was made up with her friendliness!

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    Taylor R.

    Service quick on a lunch pick up order. They give u fresh authentic Italian food. Even the fresh loaf of bread with real butter was to die for. I went to the O'Fallon location which was a small spot but mouth watering spell in that place would make u come back for more.

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    Awesome food. Service leaves a lot to be desired. I was impressed with the salad and pasta but the service is just too slow

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    Great food, great service! Cajun pasta was on point! A+ for food and service, B- on facility.

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    Delicious! Great service. Pasta is made fresh and you can tell. Their toasted ravioli is a must.

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    Cougar bar with the coolest 60 year old DJ I've ever seen, need I say more? Oh yeah food was good and cheap too!

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    This place sucks. Worst service ever. People walked out. We moved to the bar after waiting for service forever. Lame.

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    2.8 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

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    Given my previous rave review, it might seem strange that this follow-up is going to be so bad, but…read morethis place is really floundering. We will NEVER be back. My husband and I had dinner there last night for a special occasion. We were immediately a little freaked out by a male waiter who appeared to be bouncing off the walls, as if he was on crack. At one point, he almost fell into our table, and all I could think was, "please, please, don't let this be our waiter." Guess what. He was. He never introduced himself, but he acted like he thought he was onstage at a comedy club. He was just getting a massive kick out of what he apparently thinks is a personality, but all I could think is that this place clearly doesn't test for drugs. Since we were celebrating an occasion, we asked to start with a bottle of Chardonnay. After an unacceptable wait time, he brought me a single glass of Chardonnay and loudly declared it, "a generous pour." I had to remind him that we had ordered a bottle. Despite the fact that he never once introduced himself, we were able to learn his name from our check when he brought it, and his manager and coworkers will know exactly who he is from my description. Brother, I am not going to divulge your name here, but please call someone. Get some help. Please. He has what sounds to me to be a strong southern accent. I'm from Alabama, and I felt like I was back home, in the worst possible way. He has no concept of how to be a waiter, but he sure is impressed with himself and his schtick. Think Jeff Foxworthy - "you might be a redneck" - but without any of the charm. He's just loud, obnoxious, and incompetent. He practically hangs from the chandeliers. Again, we were celebrating a special occasion, and our waiter (let's call him M) eventually did figure out how to bring us a bottle of wine - which tasted off, with a vague aftertaste of olives, of all things. Then he dashed off, because there were clearly customers there who were far more important than us. He had ZERO interest in providing us service. He was hyperfocused on the large table that they were anticipating - clearly someone was having a party. That doesn't mean that my husband and I didn't deserve basic service. We were celebrating something too. We just weren't quite so ostentatious about it. I ordered the seafood ravioli, and my husband ordered spaghetti with one meatball. Neither meal came with a salad, but M seemed to desperately want my husband to have one, so he finally said, "fine, bring me the salad." Again, the wait time was downright silly, but M eventually brought him the salad, and then acted as if he had screwed up by not also bringing me a salad plate (I hadn't asked for one and didn't want one). According to my husband, the salad that nobody wanted (and that we had to pay extra for) was edible, but nothing special. Finally, our entrees came. The menu described the seafood ravioli as "Large ravioli noodles filled with lobster, shrimp, and scallops, served in a rich, creamy sauce with mushrooms, clams, and garlic." Sure, if you say so. What I actually got was CHEESE ravioli in a cream sauce that somehow managed to be both bland and overwhelming - quite a feat! The cheese smell was so strong it was nauseating. I did manage to find a few clams in the sauce, but it was nothing like what the menu had promised, and there wasn't even the slightest hint of seafood in the ravioli stuffing. If lobster, shrimp, or scallops were involved, I saw no sign of it. The few clams I managed to find in the sauce were the only hint that this was supposed to be a seafood dish. It was quite some time before M bothered to acknowledge us again, so when he finally did check on us, I explained that my dish was inedible. His demeanor changed completely, and from then on, he barely acknowledged us, and when he did, he was rude. He didn't apologize for the bad food. He didn't ask if I'd like anything else. He just walked away with my barely-touched food, clearly pissed, and he couldn't resist making a snide comment about having to ask his manager if he could take it off the bill, because he didn't have the authority to do it on his own (I hadn't asked him to). The manager didn't bother to say anything to us, and M barely spoke to us again. I went home hungry. Some celebration. At this point, I just wanted out of this place, so as soon as my husband finished his food, we were out of there as fast as we could move. What we had hoped would be a pleasant celebratory dinner, ended up being, hands-down, my worst restaurant experience ever, and we will NEVER be back.

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    4.0
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    6.3 mi
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    We hosted a gathering in the private room for a special event, and it was a wonderful experience…read more The service was attentive, and the ambience was warm and inviting. The restaurant used nice dishes, linens and place settings for each table. We ordered the lasagna and wings for the group, and everyone raved about how delicious they were. The food, service, and atmosphere made our event truly enjoyable. Highly recommend for private gatherings! There was an issue with their card machine so hoping that gets repaired is my only feedback.

    The food was amazing. My mother and I went for a nice dinner. This company catered my school…read moredistrict and it was delicious so I felt like treating my mom. And treat was what I did. The server/bartender was wonderful. He was very helpful with choosing our drinks, apps and especially deciding our entrees. My mom ordered the lasagna which was big and flavorful. As two Italian women we were impressed. My mom a full Italian from NY enjoyed not just her dish but mine as well. I ordered the seafood cannelloni. It was very delicious. The chicken wings for an app were delectable!! We downed those, so obviously we had leftovers. Since I work close, I sent them home with my mom. NOW.. the best part the sangria! Wow I love their white sangria it is a little sweeter but great flavors and the red is just as tasty!!! Mom and I enjoyed those so much we had a second round. The establishment was well kept, clean quiet and calming! When we arrived it wasn't busy around 5pm. When we left 6ish or later the line was out the door. That I think speaks for itself regarding this establishment

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    3.3
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    3.1 mi
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    First off, Kylie, our server was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and friendly, and made the…read moredining experience even better. I had the chicken marsala, and it was succulent to say the least the flavors melted perfectly with the chicken. The salad was delicious that came with the meal and I probably had one of the best baked potatoes I've ever eaten. They welcomed us with open arms when we walked in and when we went out, they greeted us so nicely. We have been coming to the ASPC pony Congress for many years and have never eaten here. Big mistake! We will be back and I highly recommend that anyone who attends the Horse shows eat at this establishment.!

    This is the second time I have been here. Went this time with a party of 6. We drove over an hour…read morefor the food and entertainment. You will not be disappointed with either! Everyone at the table said their food was really good quality. I wanted to try the chicken spiedini,, but am in love with the pasta tutto mare (the lighter version) currently. They have live music, and we went to specifically hear the group playing that night. Because our group was larger, we could not sit in the bar area. The restaurant acoustics are loud, and while we could hear each other talk at the table, we could not really hear the music/entertainers. However, after dinner we were able to find seats in the bar and enjoy the music. This is a family owned restaurant with good food, good service, and really good entertainment. We will definitely be going back~

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