Let me start by saying DO NOT JUDGE THE BOOK BY THE COVER!…read more We were looking for somewhere new to go eat and I searched on Yelp. Found Giovanni's Inn and was hesitant bc of the mixed reviews! Well let me say thank God I didn't listen to the people who gave a horrible review! From the minute the waitress Kristen came to our table we felt like home! Unfortunately, we didn't know that Wednesdays and Thursdays is pizza and apps only and Friday-Sunday is regular food menu no pizza! Fortunately, we got lucky and came on a Thursday! The pizza was absolutely delicious. We ordered a margarita and a plain cheese half sausage. We saw the muscles on the menu but were hesitant until Kristen said they were delicious. She told us all about Giovanni. He's 89 and grows all his herbs, tomatoes. Makes his own wine and bakes his own bread and also butchers his own meat. We ordered the muscles! Well let me tell you make sure you order them! I'm Italian and they were the best muscles I've ever had. It was a big portion and to top it off comes with Giovanni's bread! We are excited to go back Friday-Sunday and have food! When we finished eating Giovanni came in from outside (that's where the pizza oven is) and introduced himself and we talked for about 20 minutes about how it all became! This man is unreal! We learned all about him from when he came over from Italy to date! Very impressive! I hope this review gets you to go try it! I promise it's worth the trip! Simply amazing!

Excellent food and service. We had a party of 5 and we were seated right away. The specials were…read moreall wonderful and the menu has a lot of options. Our group included some picky eaters and they were very happy. The space reminded me of the old school Italian restaurants. Our waitress was attentive and explained the menu perfectly. She even caught on that we were celebrating a birthday and arranged for the dessert to have a candle. We will definitely be back.

My wife and I have made Cugino's our go-to spot in Middletown, and even though it's a bit of a…read moredrive for us, it is consistently worth every mile. It's a cozy, intimate pizza shop with just a few tables, which creates a great local vibe where the focus is clearly on the quality of the food and the people. We started with the Vodka Knots and Pepperoni Knots, both of which were delicious, but the main courses really stole the show. We ordered the Meat Lovers Pizza and the Chicken Parmesan, which we paired with the Sachetti pasta. The highlight of the entire meal was definitely that pasta. I've never had Sachetti before, but they are like these perfect little "purses" stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese. The texture and flavor were incredible--a must-order if you visit. What really makes Cugino's feel special, though, is the service. Our waitress, Adrienne, always welcomes us back with such a friendly and genuine attitude. It's rare to find a place that hits the mark on both the food and the hospitality every single time. If you're looking for authentic food in a warm, small-town setting, "know before you go" that this place is a gem!

I've heard about this spot for a while, and I've had their stuffed pizza a few times before but…read morealways after it had cooled down or sat in the fridge. This was my first time actually eating at Cugino's, and spoiler alert: this is great pizza. We came as a family and decided to do it right. We started with vodka garlic knots, fried calamari, and fried mozzarella. The garlic knots with vodka sauce were a huge hit, perfect pairing. The calamari was well seasoned and fried just right, and the mozzarella was hot, crispy, and exactly what you want. For my main, I went with the meat lovers pizza and was not disappointed. It came out loaded with bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and ham, and every bite was packed with flavor. Everyone else ordered their own personal pies, and each one was a win. The biggest thing we all noticed was that everything came out fresh from the oven, and you could really taste the quality in the food. Service was friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. This turned into a great Saturday lunch, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of their specialty pies. 5/5 stars.

Good food, great staff, nice atmosphere and reasonable prices! For a small "hick" town, it is a…read moregreat place!!

The service was great, but the food wasn't. The tuna…read moreappetizer was chintzy all rice with about six tiny (size of a pez candy) pieces of tuna for $18. The beef empanadas were good, but were skimpy on the filling and drowned in chile sauce. The veal francese was overly tangy and chewy. The salad was good and we did receive a complimentary dessert because we left over most of the veal dish & didn't want it packed to take home. The pistachio cake was delicious and the highlight of the meal. Over all we are dropping this restaurant from our list of places to go.

I found the food surprisingly good for an Italian restaurant of this type. I had a special of…read morebroccoli, shrimp, and chicken in a white wine sauce over penne pasta. Perhaps a bit more buttery than I would like, but overall it was hot, cooked well, and tasty. The pieces of pizza that others ordered looked large and amply sized. Kayla's service was quick, friendly, and efficient. Atmosphere was friendly, but mostly utilitarian. This was a working restaurant, where more energy went into the people than the ambiance. That said, though, it was just what I needed after a long day on the road.

Amazing dinner at Luna Rosa! The lasagna was delicious and enough for two! I didn't have it, but…read morethe Cheese Lasagna with meat sauce looked great as well. The marinara is so good! I'll come back. Services was amazing as well! Joanne was fantastic and very pleasant and attentive! Had to get dessert Tartuffo

I don't know why this place doesn't have a lot of reviews my opinion this place is very good. I…read moreonly had chicken pizza and and regular slice of pizza it was delicious they should work on the pizza sauce more though to give it more taste. It was my first time here. Very friendly staff. I'm planning to come back.

Honestly I Love Sopranos im from Jersey and I recommend the Chicken Parm with Spaghetti or…read moreSpaghetti with Meatballs!!!

To celebrate my sis birthday, we going this restaurant near where we grew up. We did not know this…read moreplace existed all this time. Plenty of parking. Upon entry, it was as though you walked in to a quaint Italian restaurant on a summer evening. We were immediately greeted and seated for a table of three. The place was quiet and feels private at your table. We were greeted with requests to see if we would like to place an order for drinks. There were a good selection of wines though we do not drink. Water, bread & an adorable mini charcuterie was placed on our table as we look over the menu. There were many options but haven't had good pasta in awhile I decided to order the seafood pasta while my siblings ordered linguini with clams & beef carpaccio (third person was not very hungry). While we sit and enjoy the free table tasting, we enjoyed the ambiance and conversation. Food was freshly prepared and quickly came to the table. All meals were asked if we would like fresh black pepper and grated cheese. Oh my! The pasta were perfect all dente with the sauce full of flavor and creamy that you just want the second bite, the third until you finish the full plate. I so wanted to try other dishes since I was utterly delighted. The table all had the sentiments. We all agree we must come back. The owner stopped by the table to greet us and gave us a little of his story as I was curious how he came to Catskills and open this wonderful place! All to summarize, the service was wonderful! Food delicious, great place to have for celebration and intimate for a date. I highly recommend this place! Definitely coming back!

Solaia was an excellent choice for dinner!…read more For starters, we had a shrimp & mango salad over a bed of arugul. Light, fresh and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness from the mango. We followed with seared sea scallops with a creamy white wine sauce. The slight acidity of the wine and rich buttery sauce paired perfectly to complement the sweet scallops. For my entree, I had a broiled branzino with grilled vegetables. The branzino was lightly seasoned and perfectly cooked, moist and flaky! We finished our dinner with classic tiramisu. Rich and creamy! Can't wait to go back for another meal!

It was a beautiful atmosphere but I haven't been here since 2023 the food was great everything was…read moredelicious and the servers and staff were wonderful

We stopped here as a halfway point between NYC and Cooperstown…read more We ordered both pizzas and sandwiches. The pizzas are about 25 centimeters in size and can easily be shared, or enjoyed individually if you're hungry. The sandwiches are also generous enough to share. The pizza here is incredible, with a perfectly executed crust. The house salad is made with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, served with a balsamic dressing. Everything tasted very fresh and crisp. Cosimo's does not disappoint.

Delicious food, excellent service, and amazing cookies! We stopped by for lunch while traveling,…read moreand had Erica as a waitress who was very friendly and had great recommendations! Definitely a five-star experience.

I've always loved Oak & Reed for dinner and brunch but now trying them for breakfast new love…read moreunlocked. The breakfast was simple but then of course Oak & Reed throws in their flair. The eggs were perfectly cooked soft and buttery. And the sour dough toast with that perfect sour dough tang was the perfect edition. Even the coffee in the French press takes the coffee to another level. But talking about Oak & Reed flair the signature waffle was possibly one of the best things I have eaten. The waffle with that pearl sugar is the way a waffle should be made but then they have that waffle filled with Dutch caramel and that mascarpone on top is perfect. The tang, sweetness, butteriness, the crisp yet fluffy waffle it all was an equation for an amazing breakfast item. I could eat that every time I go. Truly amazing. The staff in Oak & Reed is always amazing attentive and kind. Live the open kitchen concept. Especially with my two year old currently in a Ratatouille kick so she wanted to see the chefs while she looked for Remy cooking. All in all Oak & Reed never disappoints.

Great restaurants here in the Hudson Valley are few and far between but Albellas in an exception …read more Excellent food, service. Staff is wonderful and attentive

Great food with an old school Catskills vibe (if you were there in its hey day, you'll know what I…read moremean)! Baked clams and chicken parm were great!

Excellent. Great red sauce. Chicken cooked to perfection…read more Had the chicken parm spaghetti a couple times. Ravioli. Pizza. Great service too.

I don't normally review anything but $45 dollars for dry wings and a thick doughy pizza wasn't…read moreworth the money. Also I don't mind legs but they were dry as well and out of a 12 piece I only got 1 wing the rest was all dry over cooked legs . ‍ I remember now why i haven't gone to this place in over 2 years .