I ordered 4 different trays for a birthday party I had to travel out of state . I really loved the…read moreway they packaged everything. The food stayed well. My favorite and everyone's were the manicottis, they were delicious. The gluten free chicken Parmesan was delicious as well as the gluten free penne. The gluten free shrimp were ok. I and one other liked them 4 others did not. They had a gluten free stuffing which was too heavy on the shrimp which were flattened for some reason. It took away the succulence of the shrimp and the gluten free stuffing needs some seasonings and not so much of it. The gluten free orange Italian cookies were fantastic! I loved them and so did most everyone. All in all they did a very good job and most of the fishes were great. I highly recommend them and would order gluten free itslian from them again especially those orange itslian cookies! Amazing!

DiFiore's has such a wonderful variety of foods that I try to go in not knowing what I want…read more Regardless, I always come out with something wonderful.

I absolutely love this place. Delightful sauces, amazing fresh pasta, authentic peppers and…read moreItalian pastries and cookies remind me of my old home. They also host awesome pasta-making classes and pastry-making classes too! Everyone here is so friendly. I recently came here to order fresh pasta for a luncheon I was hosting. Adam listened to how many guests I was having, what their preferences generally were, and how many courses I wanted to have, and he helped me pick the perfect things for the party. He suggested and I went with a pound of fresh fettucine made that morning--it was a colossal hit! We also used fresh vodka sauce that he made at the store, and we took some gluten free ravioli and frozen goods for later. It's kind of rare to find pasta houses like this where you can plan basically any Italian meal. Don't miss it!

has anyone else read the ingredients ???? there's no potato…read morein the gnocchi potato's starch and other dried powered substitutes... so weird

So fresh and delicious! The garlic cheese bread was incredible. If I ever go back to Groton, I will…read moredefinitely eat here again.

After reading all the rave reviews we were looking forward to stopping at Paul's for some house…read moremade pasta. Then I saw they have a new owner? So I went in with a 'let's see' mindset. We both ordered spaghetti, one with a meatball, one with sausage. The pasta is flat as it would be if house made. However, having lived in Italy, eating many a 'house made' restaurant pasta, and, having made my own, to me this spaghetti does not have the taste or texture I expected from house made. My meatball did taste homemade. However, as is common in the restaurant industry, the texture leads me to believe a big batch is made and frozen for later use. It was tough to cut. A bit rubbery. The sauce was OK, Not delightful. Not bad. All together this was not a dish worth chewing for me personally and I left half of it behind. Seating is available both indoors and outside over looking the river. Parking is available behind the building or about a block away in a free public lot. One restroom for all. Prepared foods available 'to go' at a deli counter by the entrance. The entrance is a few steps up from the sidewalk.

Great food, generous portions, and excellent service the pasta is always fresh and flavorful, and…read morethe staff is friendly and attentive!!!

So sad I don't have any photos to offer but the people were nice. This is a casual pasta spot so…read moreorder and pick up at the counter. I enjoyed it overall. The flavors were good, the portion was surprisingly filling and they have a great lunch deal for $15 fettuccine Alfredo with a topping I believe. They have some nice soda options to choose from and everything is made fresh. Even as I was there I could see them hurling in large bags of flour for the pasta they make. For a good reasonably priced fresh pasta bite I would recommend to anyone working or hanging out nearby def give them a try!

Found this Newtown gourmet spot because they have many gluten free options…read more PARKING - the location is in a very small commercial plaza. There are a few spots but depending when you come it could be tight Also the spots have those cement barriers so if your car is lower to the ground just be careful AMBIANCE - inside the store is very clean and nicely designed PRODUCTS - lots of interesting gourmet items and a plethora of gluten free choices. We came for the De Pumas frozen pasta. For gluten free this brand is about as close to the real thing as you can get CHOCOLATE - they have some nice stuff including Bridgewater bars. Their sugar free ones are really excellent SERVICE - the lady at the counter was cordial and congenial. Extremely welcoming PRICES - it's a gourmet shop so the prices are pretty high. Not for the thin wallet but you do get quality at the premium price

Love this store. The proprietor is kind, friendly and helpful. Great selection of frozen pasta,…read moreentrees and sauces- as good as any restaurant around. Easy in and out. Also carry candy.

I've been coming here for years; there are a few new faces. They have the best fresh pasta, most…read morecut to order. There's ravioli. I can't make manicotti as good as theirs at home for the cost. There's a small section with groceries. They always have creative window displays. Service is helpful and can be informative.

Now that I'm older and live in the burbs, there are things that I'm just used to sucking. Take for…read moreexample Chinese food, the best place in my current neighborhood would have closed in a month in my old neighborhood. It's the same with Ravioli. I'm used to getting ravioli from an Italian Superstore that's dotted across Long Island. Good? Yeah maybe but what I grew up with? Nah. I'm in The Bronx and I'm going to stop at Borgatti's Ravioli for our Sunday dinner. Walking into the store, it's very small. There are high glass partitions, no touching just pointing. I see the various pastas and ravioli but I want the big suckas. Small ravioli? C'Mon! I made the best red sauce that I will drown these raviolis in a sea of tomatoes. The small raviolis just can't swim in my pot! The older gentleman behind the counter asks if he can help me. I ask him to open the box and actually show me the larger ravioli. Oh baby, they are large and in charge. Why I walked out with one box still boggles my mind because I should have bought 3. I'm not in the area too often and the extra boxes would have carried me through the winter. I hand over my cash and the gentleman says God Bless to me. I'm not getting blessings on Long Island! When I came home, my wife made the perfect Sunday dinner. Those raviolis came straight from the 70s. Simply perfect. God Bless us, everyone.

Love how they took an old library and updated it into a trendy Italian restaurant! Their pasta is…read moremade fresh and they make all their own baked goods including their bread. The service is on point and you leave there feeling like family

While driving through CT to head to RI, we searched for a breakfast cafe. And, oh, how I am glad…read morewe stumbled upon La Stella. We got there early last Saturday and it was already busy. The good thing is there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so no issues finding a table. Everything we ordered was delicious, mascarpone egg and cheese sandwiches one with added ham and two different breads: herb Italian and a bagel. But, my absolute favorite was the Neapolitan cookies. I loved buying those when I lived in NYC 25 years ago. Haven't found at any Italian bakery since then now that I live in NC and it was a nice surprise! Coconut and almond cookies were really good. If I could offer any advice, have lavender, pistachio and other syrups for the lattes :)

Enjoyed a lovely dinner last night with my dear friend! It was her birthday celebration! Luis took…read moreexceptional care of us! The pasta was exceptional! Cozy spot, great ambiance! I highly recommend!! Luis even brought us a delicious slice of chocolate cake with a candle! Can't wait to go back!!

Very excited to come back to Gioia, but unfortunately this will be my last visit…read more The meal started on a positive note with the mozzarella and prosciutto, which was solid. After that, everything went downhill. The rigatoni pasta was completely unbalanced, alternating between overwhelmingly spicy and overly salty. The biggest disappointment was the Chicken Milanese. It arrived unfinished, with no dressing at all. When we pointed it out, instead of correcting the dish, they brought us a tiny side of dressing. It was served with a sad handful of arugula, and at $39 it felt like a complete rip-off. Honestly, my local pizza place serves a better chicken cutlet. Dessert didn't redeem the meal. The crostini was forgettable, and the ice cream tasted like a generic supermarket brand. The restaurant itself is cute, but it's unbearably loud. We spent half the meal saying, "What?" because we couldn't hear each other across the table. The service was just as disappointing as the food. It was slow, and we had three different servers throughout the meal, making the experience feel disorganized and impersonal. With such a limited menu, you'd think the focus would be on executing every dish well. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Save yourself the disappointment and spend your money elsewhere.