The food was very good. The owner was there on the floor to ensure everything g was going smoothly…read more I had an Aperol Sprits and we shared the veal parmigiana and creamed spinach. Both were excellent. I'm glad my cousin doesn't have my appetite because I sure finished more than my portion of that creamed spinach. It may have been the best I ever had. The only negative for me was the bread served at the table was mediocre - but the olive oil dipping sauce was excellent as well.

What a bummer !!!…read more Before writing this review, I made sure to come back several times, on Friday nights, to see if my experience was just a one-off. Unfortunately, things have definitely changed. The vibe that once made this place special just isn't there anymore. On a Friday night, the atmosphere feels flat, and even the lighting could use some work (Too Bright) it would benefit from being dimmed to create a more inviting and energetic setting. The staff doesn't seem as engaged as they once were, and sadly, the food isn't hitting the same either. The biggest disappointment, however, has been the music. The DJs don't seem to know how to read the crowd. When most of the room is sitting down and barely even bobbing their heads, it's probably time to switch things up and get some energy flowing. The one bright spot is Mike behind the bar. He's still on point, keeps the drinks coming, and provides the level of service that keeps customers happy. I truly enjoyed this place in the past, which makes it even more disappointing to see it heading in this direction. I'm hoping management takes notice and brings back the atmosphere that made people want to keep coming back.

Overall a good experience. We had a reservation for four people on Sunday at 3pm. The restaurant is…read moredecorated nicely, and has an upscale look to it. We were a little early, so we went to the bar for a cocktail. The only negative part of our experience was the bartender ignored us for 10 minutes while telling a story to her only other customer. When we got our drinks, they were okay and not as elevated as I would hoped for. When we sat down at our table, our waiter was excellent and very friendly. He made fantastic recommendations off the menu and we enjoyed everything we ordered. I will come back as we really enjoyed the food and our waiter. We've been to the Oakdale location as well and loved it.

Ironically I went two weeks in a row and food was incredible. Lively/upscale atmosphere and…read moredelicious food. Service was great. Definitely need a reservation

Our first time going to Taormina and it was a success. Vida our server was fantastic, very…read morefriendly and attentive. The restaurant was quite busy but i made a reservation and was seated immediately. We started out with the fried Zucchini with tomato sauce as a dip and was loved by all. Then we had a small salad with the house made dressing which was champagne vinegrette which was very tasty. For our main course Franchese was the pick of the night. I had the Veal which was delicious, my wife Fran the sole and Debbie had the chicken all came with pasta which we asked for the same sauce. We all agreed each dish was delicious. John ordered the Seafood special which included clams and fish and vegetables. We definitely will be back, Thank you for great food and service.

I have been coming to this restaurant for the past 10 years for their delicious food. The pizza,…read moreentrees, and dinner specials are all fantastic. The gentleman's working the counter are responsive, and the waitress is always kind and friendly. But, the last time I visited, the girl serving at the counter was less to be desired. Unfriendly, not a smile on her face, and I felt like I was bothering her. I'm sharing because for a place so wonderful, the person at the counter.. the first face you see should be warm and welcoming.

Wow talk about customer service. I have worked in the service industry for over ten years and I can…read moretell you service comes from a top down effort; The owner of this restaurant saw me and my wife walking in to the restaurant after the kitchen was closed. He recognized my wife was pregnant got up from eating his own dinner after working a shift and made a personal pie for my wife. I could write some more but do I really have to. Also the pizza is delicious.

I ordered paparadelle with a sausage ragu. The sauce was very good. But these people have no right…read moreto use the word "paparadelle" with this dish. It's basically lasagna. Paparadelle is not curled and is made with EGG. This was nothing like paparadelle, having no egg, curly Iike lasagne, twice the width (or more) of paparadelle and quite mushad! I ate around the awful pasta, disgusted that the great ragu was ruined by it--an Italian restaurant has no idea what paparadelle is? I mean, you can be creative, but if you venture outside the norm, you better have photos. PS don't dress the Caesar salad. Dressing and croutons on the side. The first photo is what paparadelle is supposed to be. The other two is what I got. Also included is the menu item.

Another 5 star review. I went to this Italian restaurant this past weekend. The food was fantastic…read more The service was amazing. Leo and Sergio are the best servers. The ambiance was very busy!!

We were a party of 20 for a weekday lunch. We had excellent service and the food was amazing…read more Those of us who had classic Italian entrees and appetizers were very pleased with our choices. Service was excellent. Outstanding choices were the eggplant parm stack appetizer and the pasta dishes. The meatballs and red sauce are magnificent and just like in make at home. We all went home and took a nap.

I went to Mezza Luna with my daughter last night for a spur of the moment late night dinner. She…read morehad passed by the restaurant and it caught her eye, so we went. Now, I knew nothing about Mezza Luna, never heard of it or looked for reviews first, so I had no idea what the night would bring! We called from the car to make sure they were still serving dinner, the owner answered and told us he would have a table ready when we arrived. My first thought... impressive and a very nice man! We found the restaurant, pull into the parking lot, it was so full we literally got the last spot! My second thought....it's going to be an expensive night, but I was looking forward so I was prepared, it was pay day! LOL! The owner greeted us as we walked in, Mezza Luna is a classy, romantic restaurant with a warm, comfortable feel to it! I already had the feeling anything we ordered would be extremely well prepared and delicious, I was right! Friday evenings there is live music! A guy playing an acoustic guitar was set up in a nice spot when we walked in, very talented and played some great classic rock songs! Our table was perfect, could easily seat four people! Right away, glasses of ice water were served with a basket of fresh semolina bread! Our waiter, Fred, came over shortly after. I have to say the service is superb! He was very courteous and attentive throughout the evening! I can't even count how many times someone came to our table to fill our glass with water! The menu is very nice, you will without a doubt find any of your favorite dishes to choose from. Decisions, decisions, decisions...It was tough but I went with the Filet of Sole Francaise. My daughter chose a pasta dish. Fred read off the specials, all great choices, but I still ordered my favorite dish! However, beef barley soup was part of the specials so I ordered that. It was over the top delicious and a nice size serving! They don't skimp on anything, lots of beef with tiny pasta and vegetables. Even though finely chopped so no big pieces, there was a big taste of everything in each spoonful. I finished it all! The presentation was also beautiful and served piping hot! As everything on the menu is ala carte, your dish comes as is, so we didn't order any pasta or appetizers. It was a little pricey but believe me, it won't matter to you! The portions are big enough and a complimentary bowl of fresh mixed vegetables are served with your dinner. The francaise sauce was perfection and my fish was succulent, very fresh! My daughter enjoyed her pasta dish tremendously! There is always room for dessert, even though I felt like I couldn't eat another bite, I couldn't pass up dessert. My favorite was one of the choices (of course it was) but so were 3 or 4 others. They offer two kinds of tartufo which was a first for me! I went with the tiramisu! It was one of the best I ever had! It was so over the top delicious I finished it all!! Last nights dinner was one of the best I have had in a long time, even better than the Country House, where we went for Easter! This was just different, a very elegant experience. I highly recommend Mezza Luna. Especially if you have a SO, you must dine here! I will absolutely be back soon, not one negative about the evening I can think of, it was really a perfect night!

My family comes here about 4x per year. We always ask for a specific table because it has become…read moreour "tradition /favorite". When we called to make the reservation and asked for that table we were told "no problem". We arrived with our if tiwn family guests and were told "sorry someone else reserved it a month ago". What?? Long story short we left after finishing our meal Ankur 90 mins later and there was a single elderly lady sitting at the table for 6. She had been there alone for 30 mins. ??? Maybe the cook's mother? Anyway...music was early '00 pop music...too loud and too cramped at the middle section we were placed . Don't these expensive ($90 pp) places get it? Ambiance is important. Play soft Italian music if you're a traditional Italian restaurant. Imagine a restaurant in little Italy playing anything other than Sinatra , Fran, etc. Very disappointing . Too many other choices available .

Always amazing we haven't been here in a while. A wonderful dining experience where you can hear…read moreeach other and not be on top of each other. We had two amazing appetizers Feta and watermelon salad and fritto Misto which were calamari and artichokes. For dinner we had the branzino which was delicious and perfect in every way & the veal bolognese which was another amazing meal. Shout of to bartender that was an awesome fig martini

I've been wanting to come here for so long and finally made it and I regret not coming sooner! From…read morestart to finish, everything was excellent. The service was impeccable. Our waiter, Gary, was great attentive, friendly. The rest of the staff was just as great, constantly checking in and making sure everything was okay . The bread with their oil alone was incredible I could've filled up just on that! We started with the crab cake, which was delicious. For our mains, we had the veal malfadine bolognese (great portion and full of flavor) and the linguine seafood, which was just as amazing. We ended with cappuccinos honestly one of the best I've ever had, piping hot just the way I like it and shared a tartufo for dessert. Highly recommend this spot and I can't wait to come back!

This place was the sketchiest restaurant I've been to in a long time…read more After coming here to attempt dinner, we looked over the menu, the manager was very desperate to get someone to come eat at the restaurant. We sat down, saw no one in the place, which was a bad sign, so before ordering we decided to leave. The manager literally chased us outside and looked at us begging us to come back. No way, very bad vibes, would not recommend.

Went here for my birthday with my folks and husband. We got there a bit before our reservation but…read morewas seated quickly. There was also a big party going on and we still got exceptional service and checked in on to make sure our food and everything was good. My husband and I both had the special, lobster bisque, which was delicious with some pieces of lobster in it as well. For dinner, I had the sea bass. Which they accommodated and did not put the pesto on it as I am not a fan of it. This was delicious especially with added chunks of lobster with it. My mom had the crispy duck. All the food was delicious. Drinks were great too! Dessert was scrumptious. I absolutely loved the Italian cheesecake with raspberry sauce. The ambiance was nice and open. Overall, the whole evening was lovely and I would definitely come back again, maybe during their happy hour so I could try more dishes. They have plenty of space in the bar area as well. Whether you're looking for a nice sit down dinner or a laid back evening with drinks and appetizers, this is a great place to go.