We went out for dinner here last night and ultimately had a great experience. Our server was…read moreamazing (I don't remember his name but he had long blond hair). He took wonderful care of us and was very attentive without being intrusive and was just very kind. The food was amazing, as always! I got the salmon piccata, my husband got the Diavola pizza and we shared the Tomatoes Vesta appetizer. Literally all of it was soooo good. We got their maple bacon cannoli to take home and ate those later - literal perfection! The only downside to the whole evening was the hostess. She was not very nice and to be honest, we almost left and went somewhere else because of her. BUT, I'm still giving the experience 5 stars - the food is just too good and our server went above and beyond to make up for the hostess and make sure we had a wonderful evening!

Fantastic food. They also seem fairly knowledgeable about gluten and were able to help me navigate…read moretheir menu since I am celiac. Our waitress kept telling me to get the salmon and even though I was thinking pizza, I did get the salmon and it was to die for. My wife got something that started with the word eggplant which didn't sound good, but she swore it was fantastic. The kids got a pepperoni pizza and a margarita pizza and said it was good. They also liked the fact that they got to take some home, but this is a college town and who doesn't like to take home pizza. Just saying. I would come back to this place in a heartbeat and get the salmon again. Since I am celiac, I couldn't get the pasta so I just put it on vegetables, but it was really good I might get an appetizer next time. The place was actually kind of small and not that many tables. A booking through OpenTable would be a good idea for you.

We ordered: CAESAR SALAD- this was very good.. slightly too…read moremuch cheese for me. BARBAIETOLA SALAD- it was slightly too much goat cheese and wished the walnuts were candied GF PERA PIZZA- this was soooooo good! My absolute favorite. The best GF pizza I've ever had. Would definitely order this again GF B-TOWN PIZZA- this was my daughters fave, but I loved the pera better TRUFFLE TORTELLINI- my daughter's fave.. GF ALLA VODKA- their GF pasta was tasty. I will definitely be back when I visit again

I'm able to admit when I'm wrong, and I was wrong about Da Vinci. And I was wrong without ever…read morestepping foot in the place. I'll be there more often now that I've experienced it in person. Prior to my recent visit for my son's birthday, I had only enjoyed carryout from Da Vinci. Usually a pizza, sometimes the Chicken Parm which is often a go-to Italian dish for me and both were good. But not mind blowing good, especially for the price. We ordered it for some variety, and enjoyed it, but going in person was a completely different experience. We went on a Wednesday night (half-price wine bottle night) and it was crowded. I understand it's always crowded and is only open for evenings during the week. But we were seated immediately as there were only three of us. There were a couple of larger groups waiting for a big table. The restaurant is downtown'ish' and the parking isn't the best, but plenty of side streets around and we were able to get a spot within a block. The only real parking lot is across the street and is owned by the church charging $7 a day for parking. Not sure what the evening rules are and I was neither interested in paying $7 to park in Bloomington nor being towed so we went with a slightly longer walk. Table started with the garlic cheese bread appetizer. It was huge. A full platter of their special bread, cheese and a sauce that may have had some ricotta in it but that didn't deter me from liking it. Normally ricotta is an automatic 'no' but it was delish. I might mention they also provide a carafe full of water so I didn't have to wait for constant refills, which is a great addition. For our mains, son and wife ordered pizzas, and I had the chicken parm. Both enjoyed their pizzas of course and luckily wife didn't eat all of hers so I was able to enjoy a piece as well. The pizzas are individual sized, though on the larger side - maybe 12"? Still a bit pricey at around $18 for a 12" pizza which is probably why I didn't love the delivery option. Plenty of delivered pizzas in Bloomington below that price point. But in the restaurant which was nicely decorated, great service, etc. it seemed appropriate. My chicken parm was amazing. Plenty of pasta on the side, just the right amount of gooey cheese on the chicken and all in all a great dish. Much like the delivery reaction to the pizza, the price and quality in the restaurant for my dish was just better than the delivery option. My only complaint might be that with my pasta/chicken dish a piece or two of bread would have been nice. We were full and didn't have dessert. A great experience, and we will definitely return. For a town that has just about every ethnic food option available it's remarkably under-served in the Italian space. Now that I have this as a sit-down option, the world is a little better. Next time I'm sitting outside on the patio, it looked like fun as well.

The ambiance, food and wait staff were exceptional! We had the spaghetti with vodka…read moresauce/meatballs and the seafood spaghetti. Both entrees were prepared perfectly and delicious. The atmosphere is low key and relaxing, music is where it belongs--in the background--so you can hear what your friends and family are saying. Our waitress, Makiya, was delightfully friendly and professional while taking great care of us and her other tables. We'll definitely be back! Che Bello is our new favorite place!

The food was ridiculously terrible, it was comically bad…read more Service was wonderful We had bruscetta as an appetizer, the bread wasnt toasted, and the tomatoes were not fresh. My son had chicken parm, and the sauce was very watery. I had a pizza that the menu boasted as having fresh mozzarella, it was terrible quality shredded cheese. My daughter had a cypress sandwich and it had tomatos that weren't ripe and again with the 'fresh mozzarella ' Everything had little to no taste. Stay away

I love D'Angelos on the Eastside of Bloomington. My favorite server is off duty on Sundays and…read moreMondays so I try to come in whenever he's on duty. He's very attentive, professional and works flawlessly in the dining room . Though on Sundays , it's the special "all you can eat spaghetti with meatballs . I love spaghetti . I've been dining in on Sundays for the spaghetti special every three weeks or so . The first time was awesome.., I ate two full servings of spaghetti with meatballs. Making a note that the second serving only came with one meatball instead of two . I honestly can't eat more than two servings in one sitting . The restaurant does allow you to take home your last serving whether it's your second or third serving. This is all great except the inconsistency about the servings... there is not enough spaghetti on the plate but a lot of marinara sauces. The two meatballs only served on the first plate . Your second serving or third for take home only comes with one meatball . This is entirely inadequate and makes me wonder why the kitchen staff would serve this spaghetti with only one meatball when a loyal diner like myself would especially ordered the spaghetti on Sunday's special all you can eat . It's just a principle to be mindful to your customers expectations. Let them eat spaghetti to all their heart content.., two meatballs per servings as expected!!!. I will be dining in on a Sunday from time to time and hopefully my spaghetti will be adequately served with two meatballs per servings.

My husband and I were looking for a new and exciting Italian restaurant to try. Ambiance delightful…read moreand classic Italian. Beautiful decor. Classic throwback Italian music playing. Wonderful bread with garlic olive oil dip. Delicious cheese ravioli with marinara sauce. To die for lasagna and very rich and tasty mushroom ravioli. Highly recommend this place. Adios Olive garden - we're coming here!

Grace did a great job and the food was amazing! The top floor looking out on Kirkwood was fun.read more

Lennie's is such a great spot in Bloomington. Tons of seating--both inside and outside when the…read moreweather cooperates--so it never feels cramped. We had the flatbread and the house salad, and both were excellent. They've got a surprisingly nice wine selection and some solid Bloomington-brewed IPAs. The vibe is a modern diner with a big, varied menu: pasta, soup, salads, pizza, plus a really good lineup of appetizers. The staff is super friendly and really hustles.

excellent food, great service, inviting atmosphere. Fun place to go in Bloomington right on the…read moresquare. The eggplant and Kabobs are amazing!

First time eating at Samira the food was really good and so was the service. Everything was…read moreunique and made with fresh ingredients highly recommended

Classic Burger with Gouda cheese was excellent! He fries were crispy and had just the right amount…read moreof salt! My favorite French fries so far! The beer roasted salmon with the sweet potato fingerlings and shiitake mushrooms was very good. The silver skin was not completely removed from the salmon. There was not a lot of spinach. Would have preferred more spinach & less sweet soy syrup. Service was spot on! Server was very attentive and helpful with beer and food selections.

Generally this is a great place to go ! We're locals & love the beer & food. The service is hit &…read moremiss. We went for dinner on a Sat (no home games) at 5-pm & over half of the restaurant was empty & we were told if we didn't have a reservation (never in 17-ish yrs have I never had them ask me this) we wouldn't get seated for over an hr. So we left . Very disappointing Uplands!! A coach gives a shoutout on Tv & all of a sudden they can't seat you w/o a reservation ‍

Kendall was an amazing server. Cajun Maytag Burger was cooked very well and had an amazing maple…read moreDijon sauce on it. Very nice place to have a peaceful lunch or nicer dinner.

Full bar and dining area with large selection of wine, cocktails, and spirits. Wonderful service…read moreand I prefer sitting at the bar or in the bar area for a more engaging atmosphere. Great lunch specials and flavorful dinner options. Salmon is very good and goes well With the mashed potatoes and asparagus. Can't go wrong with a Martini on Martini Wednesday!

The food here is AMAZING! We loved it so much that we ate here two days in a row. They have an…read moreamazing selection of pizza toppings and the bruschetta is perfect with the goat cheese.

We're big fans of Bucceto's. The food is always solid especially the calzones and pasta primavera.read more

The food! The portions! The food! We took a road trip to…read moreBloomington last weekend and found a great little restaurant. One companion called his French dip the best he'd ever had. Another liked her muffaletta, but wished she'd ordered more than a cold sandwich - as tall and as full as it was. My partner and I shared the meatball grinder appetizer. Best meatball I've ever had. There were three meatballs (each one looked as big as a tennis ball!) with little garlic crostinis circling them on the plate. We each ate one and took the other home, which he happily ate the next day. Delicious! Our hostess/server Lanie was the hardest working server I've ever seen, and always with a smile that carried to her voice and eyes. Although we went there to check out mosaic supplies in an art store, I'd easily go back here just for the food! Inside, the restaurant was Diner-noisy. Outside in the pavilion, it was very pleasant.

It was fairly busy for a weekday dinner a few weeks ago! The wedge salad had a nice crunch and an…read moreamazing dressing. It was a very large head of lettuce, and I do wish there was more bacon to justify the cost... Everyone was happy with their meals and the waitress was very pleasant.