Felt at home at once. They have a wonderful menu. Lots of dissesI love. I started with the Caesar…read moresalad with anchovies. It is so rare to find a real ceasar it was great. For the entree I had the Fruti de Mare. Excellent, I ended up eating just a little pasta the seafood was so good. Then we finished with the lemon chello cake. Every think was great. The service was attentive but not overwhelming. I'll be back.

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Bar -- a place where I left happy... but also slightly disappointed…read moreand emotionally confused. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which sounded like a life decision I'd brag about later. What arrived was 4 ravioli and 4 small shrimp -- which, in most cultures, is called an appetizer but I might just need to go on a diet. Flavor-wise it was... politely stated..Not bad, just kind of bland. Also the shrimp still had the tails on, so dinner became a part-time job. Nothing says "fine dining" like performing minor seafood surgery in pink sauce while your pasta cools. The wine list was the real plot twist. No rosé. No Sauvignon Blanc. I have never -- and I mean never -- gone to an Italian restaurant and ordered beer out of necessity. Yet here we are. It just didn't feel right. Now, credit where it's due: the garlic bread was actually really good (though I'm pretty sure it didn't grow up in that kitchen), and the limoncello cake -- confirmed not house-made -- was honestly the star of the meal. Service was great, atmosphere was pleasant, and I didn't have a bad time... Three stars: good evening, questionable portion sizing, and a restaurant that accidentally convinced me to drink beer at an Italian restaurant.

Great little restaurant. Food is excellent. Only problem is that…read morethe room is too small and there is no place to wait while a table opens up.

This is a VERY popular spot in Foley, AL and it alway seems jam packed. This is a smaller space but…read moreit does have nice vibe to it. They are only open for dinner which starts at 3pm and then depending on the day they close at 8pm or 9pm. When I arrived right at 3pm they already were jam packed but I fortunately was able to grab a table two days in a row after failing to get a table multiple times when I showed up around 5pm and 6pm. The owners are originally from New Orleans so that immediately let me know I was going to be in for some good food. I sampled soup, pasta, pizza, a sandwich and their dessert. I was happy with all of the food and only have a minor issue with the pizza as it is more of a thick crust and I prefer thinner crust pizza. The service was attentive and took good care of me. They also offer specials which they will post on Facebook sometimes. Overall I like this place but having to arrive so early to get a table throws my dining schedule off.

Love the old style ambiance of the house The food is so…read moreoriginal and traditional And of course we can't forget the service spot on This dinner was a birthday and a 40th wedding anniversary !!!!! Could not have been better unless it was free‍

Find this gem while in Meridian for a month. It was so good we had to go back for seconds! The…read moreservice was amazing! I love the atmosphere there. The food was fresh and super tasty. If you're in the area, definitely go check out this cute gem.

We ate at Mimmo's two nights in a row while visiting family. The first evening was good -- we had…read morethe lasagna and pizza, and both were enjoyable enough that we decided to return the next night. Unfortunately, the second visit was a very different experience. I ordered the chicken piccata, and it was extremely disappointing. The sauce wasn't bright or balanced as you'd expect from a piccata. Instead, it tasted heavy and starchy, almost like thickened chicken broth, with none of the lemony depth or richness the dish should have. It was not enjoyable. It was also my birthday, which made the experience more frustrating. I let our waitress know that the dish wasn't good, but nothing was done to address it. There was no effort to adjust, replace, or even meaningfully respond, which felt dismissive. Additionally, the night before we had been told that gnocchi could be prepared for us the following evening. When we returned, that was no longer the case, and again there didn't seem to be much acknowledgment of the change. The inconsistency between the two nights was surprising. The restaurant is clearly capable of decent food, but the lack of follow-through and service recovery made the second visit disappointing.

Finding Mimmo's in Laurel right now is like searching for lost treasure in a construction zone --…read morethe kind where the street looks like Act I of a tragic opera: "Ode to the Detour." You'll battle cones, dodge machinery, and question your life choices. But when you finally burst through the doors? Bravo! The interior hits you like a grand crescendo -- exposed brick walls, high ceilings, the kind of lighting that makes you feel instantly more attractive. It's pure Tuscan theater. The service deserves a standing ovation -- all charm, smiles, and perfectly timed entrances. But once the food arrived, the orchestra started to lose the rhythm. The garlic rolls, priced at a dramatic $14, made their entrance dripping in butter -- so much butter, in fact, that garlic seems to have drowned somewhere backstage. The rolls glistened like they were auditioning for La Buttera. Soft, rich, and tasty, yes... but garlic? MIA. It's like sending Pavarotti on stage and getting a kazoo solo instead. Then came the pizza, whose crust sang a lovely opening note -- smoky, beautifully charred edges -- but the center was still a little... doughy. A tragic reminder that even great tenors sometimes miss the high note. The lasagna should've been the grand finale -- the full-throated aria of the meal -- but instead, it came out more like the understudy: pleasant, but lacking passion. The meat was flavorful, but the rest felt uncomposed. A little more Parmesan bravado could've saved the day. If Yelp had half stars, I'd give Mimmo's a 3.5, because the atmosphere and service are pure opera -- dramatic, romantic, and memorable. But the food? Still rehearsing. Come for the ambiance, stay for the butter, and hope that next time, the kitchen hits all the right notes. Final act verdict: Mimmo's has the stage presence of a headliner -- now it just needs a little more flavor in its aria.

Just found this in my drafts!! I feel terrible because I NEED to sing their praises! We were…read morevisiting from California in April of 2024 & my companions were both very picky eaters! All 3 of us got the salmon dish & it was amazing! I live in the SF Bay Area & the salmon was better than many trendy spots in the Bay! Kudos to the chef!! Our server was absolutely delightful & made us feel fight at home - she accommodated my picky eaters with a pasta course that was simple but delicious! So appreciated! We had such a great time thanks to her & the great food at the Bistro.

The Greek salad is fantastic The spinach salad is also…read moregreat The lasagna is really good Spaghetti and meat sauce good good

Felt like I was back in Italy! Food was incredible. Service…read morewas impeccable. We sat outside on the patio because we brought our pup! It was a great vibe!

Another good visit and for Valentines day. A four course meal with choices. Our waitress did a good…read morejob, the meal courses were timed out nicely. The food was tasty. It was rather quiet for a holiday but overall a successful visit. We both left full. We will return.

The food here is always fantastic! They offer a wonderful variety of original drinks and regular…read morealcoholic beverages at the bar. Service has always been great as well. If you haven't been recently, you should absolutely go again and check it out! In my opinion, it is a great place to eat downtown with friendly staff as well as great food and drink! Oh, and definitely try their spinach and artichoke dip!!

I am pretty sure someone's Nonna is definitely in the kitchen at Trattoria Pizzeria. The food is…read moreamazing prepared, the service makes you feel like family, and the place is so clean, that you can her own mother rushing you to clean the house before company gets there. I ordered the baked spaghetti, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The kind of dish that makes you pause halfway through the first bite and think, "Yep...this was the perfect choice." It tasted completely house-made, rich, comforting, and clearly prepared with the kind of love that usually comes from a kitchen where someone is yelling in Italian. The sauce, the pasta, the baked goodness on top--everything just worked. The wine list was also a pleasant surprise: great selection and very affordable. Nothing makes pasta happier than a good glass of wine that doesn't make your wallet cry. For dessert I went with the limoncello cake. While it wasn't house-made, it was still delicious--light, citrusy, and the perfect way to finish off a very satisfying meal. Here's the real kicker: the entire meal with wine was about $40 with my drink. In a world where mediocre pasta can somehow cost the same as a cell phone bill, this place delivers incredible value. It's not only the best quality Italian food I've found around here, it's easily one of the best meals I've had for the price. Bottom line: great food, great wine, and a price that doesn't require selling family heirlooms. I'll definitely be back.

Service was great! I had the special lasagna and my wife opted for the chicken parm! It was HUGE!!…read moreWe ate two more meals off it (with sides) at home. Just across the street from our condo so walked, and glad to be able to walk home with all we ate. Good pricing and wine . Will go back when we're there.

We went to Carmelo's restaurant tonight. It was Ravioli…read morenight special and it was very good. We had Great service Phillip was great. Love their bread I had 2 loaves awesome crispy on the out side and pillowy & fresh on the inside. I had the crab ravioli it was very good. My Husband had the truffle mushroom ravioli. The restaurant was very nice. It could up its game with tablecloths & small lights at each table. It would add to the ambience.

The food was on point, out of the couple times I've been here I really would recommend the Alfredo,…read moreeggplant parmesan, and the calamari. The waiters are so nice and patient, and even with big parties the food comes out fairly quick. And the vibe of the restaurant is so cute and rustic. Overall is probably some of the best Italian around here.

First time in for lunch, very friendly, the meatball sub and fries cames out very hot. It was tasty…read moreand the watress did a good job as well.