We sat at the bar and the bartender Morgan was great. The right amount of attentiveness. They gave us each a serving of bread and we got Caesar salad to split. My husband really liked the bread but I thought it was just ok. The Caesar salad also was just ok. I ordered the three stuffed shells and my husband the chicken parm. My dish was a hit out of the park! Great balance and flavor. The shell stuffed with beef with the red sauce was amazing. My husband really enjoyed his parm too. Said the chicken was moist and the sauce was good. We will definitely come back and try other dishes! read more

Well...very disappointed overall Nice atmosphere Good service Way overpriced Small portions Marginal food Made me sick Enough said.....I won't go back. Day 2 - still sick and the party we ate with was sick as well. EATERS BEWARE!! read more

So many mixed feelings here. Last night my boyfriend and I had dinner here on a recommendation from a friend. I immediately noticed we were underdressed but decided to get past that and continue on--mistake. Our server Wayne was honestly one of my least favorite servers I've had in a longggg time. First, he tried to up sell us, which I understand is his job but came off very pushy. Then visited our table maybe twice during our entire meal. He was very attentive to the table next to us which was two elderly couples who were purchasing more expensive entrees. It was pretty evident and pretty frustrating to be honest. Also, it's unsettled how many people are just standing around watching you eat. The hostess, two bus boys and another waitress all starring at us eat. I'm not kidding. The food was okay. Bread was my favorite part. Dessert was alright. I would definitely rather spend the $75 at Gino's. The redeeming quality was the manager. He was very polite. Even gave us an umbrella to talk to the car! Overall, I won't be back. I don't see this place surviving. Maybe I'm wrong. It might make it because of the area of town it's located in. But I won't be back. read more

The best part of our restaurant visit was the waiter and the wine we chose ourselves. The price-performance ratio is not right at all and since the taste is like at Olive Garden you should rather go there. read more

Food was delicious! The bread to start was amazing and the alfredo with sausage melts in your mouth. It is really hard to find good, authentic Italian in the south and this place is pretty close. They call it New Orleans style Italian, smaller lighter options. Definitely worth a shot if your in the area. It is a little on the pricey side tho, a coworker and I spent nearly $60 for lunch. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place for lunch with a 225 best eats coupon. I was thoroughly disappointed. Even with the deal it wasn't worth it. I got the Chicken Parmesan and it was probably at the very bottom of any Chicken Parmesan I've ever had, especially for a fancy restaurant. The chicken isn't breaded...fine. The sauce is completely overdone with onions. The plate cost 20 dollars on top of that. The only saving grace of the entire meal is the fresh cheese they put on top. I highly recommend going somewhere else like Gino's or DiGuilio's if you want a good italian meal. I won't be going back unless the menu is drastically overhauled. Hard to believe Little Village would put out this product. read more

Excellent service (THANK YOU RANDY!) and delicious cuisine. The bread was phenomenal, and the red snapper special topped with crabmeat was absolutely divine. We will be back! read more

Excellent. Bread was to die for. Can't even describe how good. Palermo salad with blood orange vinaigrette was best salad I've eaten in a very long time. Husband said caprese salad was also very good. But, he said his veal Marsala was the best he's ever had in Baton Rouge. My chicken piccata was so special. Just the right amount of lemon, capers and so light. Atmosphere is very nice and service was perfect. Would highly recommend for excellent meal. read more

We were out visiting around Louisiana from California and had the opportunity to visit Palermo Ristorante. It was great! Very good food, and a very nice wine list. The service was excellent! Our waiter Michael was terrific, as was the sommelier. If we're ever back in Baron Rouge, we'll be back. read more

Palermo is amazing there's no reason it shouldn't get 5 stars. The restaurant is clean and neat. The service was professional and also fun and enjoyable. The food is REAL Italian, the only reason it would get less than 5 stars is because it's more authentic than what people are expecting. I would say it's more authentic than Ruffinos or little village. Price range is the same as those places as well. read more

So, the wife and I go for lunch. I also read some of the reviews and they were really tuff on this place. We had the seafood pasta with huge pieces of back fin crab meat. Great combination of taste. You're really missing out if you don't give this place a try read more

Ate there today for our 1st time. Service was professional but very friendly. Felt right at home from the moment Jonathan greeted us at the door. Destiny was our server with attentive service and informative suggestions. Tried the Moscow Mule variation that has become my new favorite. Had the eggplant with seafood that was super delicious. My husband had the ossa buco with a brown sauce which was awesome. Servings were very generous - we both took home a go box. Split a Tira Misu for dessert that was the best I've ever had. My husband had an espresso that he said was great. Overall, it was a truly a great experience. We will definitely be back. read more

Keep passing by and finally remembered to stop in. The restaurant is pretty, staff immaculately adorned, clean and neat interior. Wine list was pretty boring and the menu limited (small). And its a shame the outside area couldn't be elsewhere bc the cars going by are plentiful and loud. Now the food.. The food was pretty good but nothing really jumping out or beckoning me back. It lacked a certain lyove.. And either they have no chef or an inattentive but I imagine whoever it is Lacks passion for food. The most disappointing and 1frankly insulting was the kid like p.ortions. Maybe its just me but when I go. 4 Italian I think I'm gonna leave fat and happy. Not the case even though we split a $10 side salad as app and bread (which was just OK) My carbonara had a appealing presentation. However . It had too Much pancetta and could've used some fresh pepper and a tad more sauce. $20 for 5 bites of subpar pasta w\o a spec of garnish was just silly to me. The chx parm was good but not spectacular. My server was attentive and great, everything came out perfectly timed without a hitch. Would maybe try again , everywhere has bad days. It don't mind spending money on s good meal but this was really overpriced I feel they really hive to step it up to continue at the rates they're charging. read more

I am a fan! I've been to Palermo on many occasions and never disappoints. The Osso Buco is divine. The Carbonara and Shells Trio are delicious and a real treat. The Shrimp Mediterranean is very flavorful - and the caprese salad is a great way to start. read more

Tried this place when it just opened, at that time they weren't on Yelp yet. The whole experience here was such a disappointment. Food was just bad! Go to Nino's or Gino's instead please. Save you some time and money read more

Palermo looks very nice, and the service is attentive. The food disappoints. My husband and I had dinner here in Feb 2017. The meal starts with warm seasoned garlic rolls, which look better than they taste. We then shared a Palermo salad, which was good but overpriced at $10 for a small garden salad. I had the bolognese - some of the pasta was undercooked, some overcooked, and the sauce was very average. My husband had the stuffed shells, which were bland, with soggy over cooked shells. We had been to Palermo once before and enjoyed it. After this last experience, though, we won't be back. read more

Recently opened. Heard a couple reviews that were less than complimentary, but would chalk those up to being a new spot. Very nice and classy indoor with an awesome outdoor dining area. Food was incredible. Veal osso bucco requires a level of care and consideration that lends it to being messed up too often. For what it's worth and means, they did NOT mess it up. Veal was exemplary. Service was very thorough. Will be back! read more

Palermo - Veal Marsala and veal osso bucco. If you can do it right, you deserve a spot in the local Italian spots. They have - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I'm not a huge Italian food person but I do enjoy good pasta on occasion. Now that I've eaten here twice I can say I will put this on my list of places to return to. The first time I tried their stuffed pasta shells and my favorite would definitely be the seafood stuffed. But the cheese stuffed with pesto was a close second. After this, my bf and I tried again for dinner and as others have mentioned the bread is too good to pass up. Coming from a guy who started the Little Village bread, it only makes sense. Our entrees were both very good as well. I had the veal marsala which was lighter than some places and served with perfectly cooked angel hair pasta. The bf had chicken parmesan and could have only been happier with angel hair instead of the standard spaghetti noodles. On both of my visits I had the same waiter (so sorry I can't remember his name) who knew his stuff and really stepped up the experience. Based on the service (10) and the food (7-8), I know we'll be back for more. read more

Palermo - Stuffed shells - Italian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The bread wow, the artichokes ...omg. The stuffed shells ... hell yeah and the redfish special just delicious. Try it all. Best artichoke appetizer I've had any place. Amazing. Go. read more

I used to come here when it was Latte e Miele. It looks so different inside! The remodel looks great. I've only been here for lunch but it was very good! My co-worker and I came in together. Our server was very attentive. I had the fettucine alfredo, it had a great sauce on. My co-worker got a pizza which she said was very good. We had a very good experience and I'd like to come back for dinner service soon! read more

This restaurant is expensive, so it is best to go for a special occasion. But the food is quite good, the portions are large, and the service is very good. My husband had veal Marsala, and I had pizza, which was delicious. My husband and I went on a weeknight when the place was not busy, so I can't judge how the service would be during a busy period. read more

We had a delightful lunch today. Someone in the kitchen knows what he is doing. Our food was outstanding, and the service was tops. Surprising since they've been open only 2 months. I had grilled fish, and my husband had the stuffed pasta shells. This is not the place for someone who wants a cheap lunch, but if you are willing to pay more for an interesting menu and great flavors, give them a try. Our entrees included bread and salad. I wish I could buy the garlic herb vinaigrette to bring home. Awesome. We'll be back. read more

Palermo a piece of heaven! Atmosphere: excellent Service: excellent Food: heavenly The Real Deal Italian! We traveled from MorganCity....it was worth the drive. We will be back! read more

Not great Italian. Bland, bland, bland.... very nice place, great service! Was hoping it would be good but fell short. Regrettably won't be back read more

We had heard some mixed reviews about Palermo, and when friends asked us to join them for dinner there, we had mixed feelings. But they insisted and we're so glad they did. Its a bit pricey but the food is worth it. The Chicken Nudo was as good a chicken dish as I've ever had. The meal starts with a dish of exceptional bread and it only got better from there. Our server was very good. Attentive, and anticipated our needs without hovering. Portions were adequate -- not overflowing where you can eat half and take home the other half. But it is obvious the chef knows how to serve fine dining - some places just load a plate with the side dish (pasta in this case) to give the appearance of "value", but these portions (chicken, pasta and a superb vegetable mix) were perfect. We had the house made Tiramisu, and it was the best I've ever had. All four of us were quite pleased we decided to try Palermo. We'll be back. read more

I can usually tell when a place brings me bread how the night is going to go because if you can't make bread well then what hope can I have about your cooking. From the moment I saw the Palermo bread come out, I was excited; two soft and warm small loaves swimming in a scrumptious bath of olive oil, spices, parmesan cheese yum so good you have to dip dip dip to the last bite of bread. The cocktails were good too, as well as the homemade salad dressing. My wife has become especially fond of the bucatini bolognese, and even though it's not on the menu, I was in the mood for something Piccata but didn't see veal. I asked my waiter if they ever make it and he answered "of course" they'd make it for me. It may have been the best version of it that I can remember, seconded by the taste I reluctantly shared with my wife. The veal was extremely tender and sliced thin, with perfect sauce over angle hair pasta. The portion was just the right size. I know people in Baton Rouge are swayed by tradition and loyalty to their favorite Italian places, but in a blindfolded test, this is by far the best the city has to offer when it comes to taste alone. Add on top excellent and attentive service by the waitstaff and check-ins from the Management for all around great dining. read more

What a terrific dinner, from the appetizer, the amazing bread, the salads, the fish entree. Our waiter was superb!! Outstanding meal and evening, we enjoyed the pound cake for dessert also!! We will be back for sure!! Thanks for such a great meal!! read more

I was extremely disappointed in the waitress and manager today at lunch. I specifically ordered a salad without cheese and olives and when they brought it out, those items were on there. I asked them to remake it and they just took all the toppings off the old one and put them on a new bed of lettuce. There was still cheese in it and the lettuce tasted like olives. I spoke to the manager at the end and explained what happened and all he could say was " Oh, I didn't know." No apology at all nor did he seemed concerned with what happened. I said to the manager, imagine if I actually had a dairy allergy and he didn't say anything. I will not be going back. read more

Only place in town you can talk while you dine. Food is wonderfully prepared and presented on snowy white table. However our waiters jacket was obviously dirty and that was a real turn off. Lost one star for that. read more

Lots of potential but far from where it could be. The fish special and parms were not seasoned at all. We all agreed that it was the most bland Italian food we'd ever had. And the service was not great either...extremely slow and not very knowledgable. For as small, loud, and pricey as this place is the food needs to be amazing. It isn't. Maybe they'll figure it out in time but I won't be back anytime soon. read more

I dropped by with my wife for lunch and found the food good and the staff attentive. The parking lot is a little tricky, but once you have it figured out it is no problem. The biggest turn off wwas the pricing. Lunch costs the same as most dinners in town. The food is not good enough to overcome this hurdle. I might make it back for a business lunch but I doubt it. read more