It was a perfect night to eat on the patio. My friends made reservations and we got seated…read moreimmediately. The menu was really straightforward. We ordered the calamari and the bread & ricotta. I really loved the bread & ricotta. Something always gets me about bread and cheese. The calamari was pretty good, I liked the addition of the olives, but overall it was a typical calamari dish. We also ordered the little gem salad to share. It was perfect because there were 4 gems for each of us. This was also decent. Nothing particularly memorable about this dish, but still good. We each ordered our own entree. Our friends ordered the vodka rigatoni and the lasagna bolognese. Hubby ordered the tagliatelle bolognese and I had the cacio e Pepe and added sausage. Pastas were cooked to the perfect al dente. There was so much meat in all our entrees. We each had a bite of each other's meals. I couldn't decide which one I liked best. They were all so very good and they all tasted different. I really love having foodie friends. And then we ended with dessert/after dinner drinks. Our friends got an affogato and an espresso martini. Hubby and I shared the pistachio cake. That pistachio cake is to die for. I don't want to over exaggerate because what if you decide to get it and you hate it? Well, I loved it. It wasn't too sweet and the salt flakes on top was perfection! It was so good with the affogato. 100% would get again.

This is our go to neighborhood Italian restaurant!…read more We love the atmosphere, the menu items, drinks are refreshing! And we always leave room for desert!

100% will be back…read more Clean, cute well maintained. All staff very professional and warm. Even the guy who fixed our wobbling table without being asked. Dane, our waiter, was great. We ordered Beef (i think is what beef short rib? Ravioli with marinara sauce, garlic bread, calamari (best we have ever had) iced tea and a glass of Rose. This weeknight meal was amazing. The entrees hit on all notes. The calamari is the star with the chili sauce. So soft with Panko crust. Just amazing. Table set up felt like fine dining. Prices were very reasonable. Place was very romantic feeling.

We came in about 4:30 on Saturday. We put off lunch for way too long so unfortunately I don't have…read morepictures of the appetizers. The fried mozzarella was perfect and we loved that it came with pesto in addition to marinara and ranch. We got the caprese too and it disappeared almost as quickly. Pro tip- make sure you keep the pesto off of the mozzarella to have a little extra for the caprese. It doesn't *need* it, but it's good pesto! We each ordered the pecan old fashioned and they were dangerously delicious- not overly sweet like I was worried about. The branded orange peel was a nice, fun touch. We got the lasagna and the ragu. You know the lasagna was good when your man was talking about it two hours later! I was really impressed with the amount of meat in the ragu- and it melted in your mouth. The paperdelle was a smidge over cooked, but I almost don't want to mention that because it was so good. And the portion was huge-SO much food! We sat near the bar/kitchen so we saw all the food coming out and it all looked good. We were stuffed but ordered the tiramisu anyway because it looked so good. And it was. The service is what really set these guys apart. The staff worked really well together and everyone was taking care of each other's tables. The manager (owner?) seemed to know about half the people in there- it was packed- and was still working just as hard as the rest of the staff. We felt incredibly well taken care of and couldn't be happier to find something so good, so close to home. Best advice is to come early because it gets busy!

If y'all are craving Italian food this is the place! It's a pretty small restaurant but don't judge…read morebefore you try the food! We always went to Olive Garden but it's NOTHING compared to this. The service was amazing from start to end. We went on Mother's Day and my mom felt very special. They even gave her a rose. We never had amazing service like this before. We will be coming back for sure! We got the homemade bread, garlic bread, lobster ravioli, Fettuccini Alfredo (w/ chicken), Chicken Parmigiana, and Italian cream cake.

From the call to see how long the wait would be this place was great. Customer service was…read moreamazing, right away the staff was welcoming, made accommodation for our party of five. Mentioned the specials to us as well. This place was authentic from the food to the people. Super friendly and made us feel like we were friends. The place was small but cozy. The food was delicious. I had the lasagna and calamari. I recommend both!

I have gotten my birthday cake from Emilia's two years in a row now, and at this point it's…read morebasically a tradition. This year was the classic tiramisu again and somehow I still wasn't prepared for how good it is. I ended up eating nearly half the cake myself. If you know tiramisu, you'll appreciate this one. The sponge is very soaked like super rich, espresso-forward, and honestly feels like drinking a glass of coffee in dessert form. I personally love that deep, juicy texture, but if you're someone who prefers a lighter, less saturated sponge, this might be a bit much for you. That said, it's absolutely worth trying. Just maybe start with a smaller size at the restaurant before committing to a full cake. This is exactly the kind of tiramisu I crave, and it's the reason Emilia's keeps being the birthday cake spot every year.

Decent food, but nothing to rave about!…read more My family and I made a reservation for dinner at Emilia's. The ambiance is very modern and trendy! Service was excellent and it felt very fancy! For apps we had the Butternut Squash Soup and the Burrata. The Burrata was very tasty (loved the pickled berries) but the soup was lacking in basic flavor. For our main, we got the Risotto and the Mushroom Pizza. Both were good, but nothing amazing! I actually enjoyed the Broccolini with the pesto more!

What an incredible visit to one of our most favorite Italian restaurants over the past 3 decades…read more We love the decor of the restaurant and the professionalism of the wait staff. We've always had a wonderful experience when dining at Aventino's. Chris and Erica are incredible owner and really care about their customers. It's so relaxing to dine at Aventino's and I love introducing new friends to the restaurant. We attended a Christmas concert the middle of the afternoon. I had made reservations for my wife and I afterwards. At the concert, sitting in front of us, there was a super friendly 8-year-old and her grandmother. We got to know them and were chatting with them afterwards letting them know we were headed out for our dinner reservations at our favorite Italian restaurant. The grandmother mentioned they both loved Italian food also and asked if it would be OK to join us for dinner. We told her we'd be delighted. I texted her the address of the restaurant and we were off to the races. When Terry and I arrived at the restaurant we mentioned our reservations that we might have two additional guests. Fortunately, they already had a table for four reserved for us. That was perfect. Our professional server, Taja, greeted us as the hostess seated us. We mentioned to her that we possibly had two additional guests that might be joining us, but we weren't sure. We ordered our drinks and sat back, relaxed and chatted about the concert we'd seen. About 10-minutes later, Mary and her granddaughter arrived, and we received big hugs. The granddaughter was excited that she was getting to have dinner with Santa Claus. We visited a bit, and they asked me what's good on the menu. I said, with gusto, EVERYTHING! My wife loves their lasagna so that's what she ordered. I ordered the Chicken Scaloppine, one of my favorite entrees at the restaurant. We ordered a basket of garlic bread for all to share. It's delicious. Shortly, Taja arrived with our salads. I could literally drink their house dressing. It's kind of a sweet wine vinegar dressing. It's great to dip your bread in it. Our entrees were delivered to our table piping hot and were prepared to perfection. Our new friends also raved about how delicious everything was. They said they'll definitely return again real soon and bring family members. Taja thank you for the stellar service, your ROCK!

I visited Aventinos on Valentine's Day without a reservation to find out they started taking…read morereservations for Valentines in January, I have to say the hostess was super kind and nice and the ambiance and the smell of delicious food made us regret not having placed a reservation before, we felt so welcomed we will be visiting soon. Excellent customer service not very easy to find nowadays.

Just discovered this little Italian gem and I'm already went back twice! It's family owned and you…read morecan feel it the second you walk in. The servers are so friendly and welcoming. The best part: I had a specific craving that wasn't on the menu (it likes "build your own pasta" from Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant that is Grilled Shrimp on angel hair with veggie) and they cooked it exactly how I asked. The dish came out perfect and even better with high quality shrimp and veggies. You can tell the kitchen really cares. Cozy atmosphere, homemade taste, and service that makes you want to stay all evening. Highly recommend!

Macaluso's is a great Fort Worth Italian restaurant. Been here a few times call ahead for…read morereservations or you may have a wait. The seating is limited inside. The restaurant is small and cozy. Twice we could not get in without a long wait. Other times we made reservations and did not need them. Best to be safe and call. Bar seating is also available if you want to sit there. The food was very good, we tried two of the dishes. They are Chicken Sunrise, and Veal Genovese, both come with pasta and the sauce on the meals are wonderful. Since we like these two dishes so much it is hard to try anything else. Bread rolls also come with the meal. Salad is extra, I had the Caesar salad. Started with an appetizer Escargot Provencal.... oh man this is good. Dip your bread into the garlic butter yum. The plates have plenty of food you will be full or take-home leftover. Nice glass of wine is good with the meal. Service was good once they were terribly busy, so the food came out slowly. But I understand the staff were working very hard. They only had two wait staff when we were there. Great place to go for a date or special night. Or anytime casual inside.

a really cute spot with good italian food. my cashier destinee was really helpful with my order and…read morewas so patient because it was my first time! will definitely be back !

First time being here , food was warm and decent . The customer service was not great at all, I…read morecalled and ordered for a chicken parmigiana and chicken carciofini they said 15-20 minutes I said ok . After arriving there , I asked for my order and one of the guys said "ok you had the spaghetti meatballs and chicken Alfredo " I replied with "no I had the chicken parmigiana and carciofini" the guy proceeded to say "yes yes that's what you got" . So I paid and took my food home , once I got home I saw that the whole order was wrong and the guy knew . Won't be going back

We had the premade pizzas at Mayfest. My girls absolutely loved the style of pizza. Very thin,…read morecrispy and no "flop". The ladies working the truck were really nice and had great attitudes. Only thing we wished for was the sauce was kind of bland. More oregano and hint of basil would definitely make this pizza sauce better. The price was a bit steep for the pizza size but it was a "Mayfest price" $10 would have been more reasonable!

Fair food at best. Forced gratuity. That tells me that you…read moredon't believe in your service. Good atmosphere though.

Fantastic for lunch. Great price.The Neapolitan pizza was great. The meatballs were homemade.read more

Our second time here and drove from far North Fort Worth, specifically to eat here. Our first time…read morewe tried the pizza and it was simply put, OUTSTANDING! Well, they delivered again in five service, food and atmosphere again! This time we tried pasta and it was mouth watering delicious!

This is the first restaurant that I have been to where people walk in and often talk to each other…read moreabout their admiration for the owner. It's incredible. The team treats its customers well and greets regulars by name. You can feel how they appreciate your business. It's very busy and not a fast food spot. But that's not why you come here. Quality is not quick. It's a good place to enjoy a meal or laugh with family and friends. I like to come here with my wife and enjoy coffee while I stare at her from across the table.

Food was pretty good, nice portions, and everything we had was really enjoyable. Service was solid…read moretoo, no complaints there. It's a cozy Italian spot with that classic, intimate vibe definitely a good choice for a quiet date night. We came with a pretty large group, which seemed to throw things off a bit for the staff. But honestly, I'd chalk that up to the size of our party more than anything. I'd definitely come back for a more low-key night wine and pasta would be the move.