EXCELLENT SERVICE BY OWNERS TONI AND ROSARIO AND WAITER …read more Our dinners were served hot and everything was homemade. The service was exceptional and the restaurant was beautiful with dim lights and table settings selected for fine dining. A delightful evening for a perfect celebration. A MUST TEY SUPPORT LOCAL

I would recommend anyone who likes really good food , great service , and a really good Gin martini…read moreto visit and dine at D'Orsia in East Boca.Try it now as it's off season which means reservations are easier to get than Nov-April. Valet parking with the entrance a few steps away. Either Toni or Chris will greet you and show you to your table. So far it's easy.....beautiful room to find in with a small but nice bar area to gave a drink of find there. We sat in the bar area which is as nice as the main dining room. We had our drinks, then ordered ....wedge salads ( fabulous), chicken francaise ( fabulous) veal DOrsiA ( fabulous) However did not gave desert as we were happily full During our dinner Toni came to tge table to make sure all was good. It wasn't. It was great.....

Truly amazing and would expect nothing less. Ordered the tiger prawn with no regret! Every bite was…read moreabsolutely delicious, with the lemon infused risotto. Bravo!!!!

Let me start by saying, we ate here a of couple years ago and it was great! I remember it being…read morepricey but worth it because the food and the service were on point. We live in Fort Lauderdale where there are too many excellent Italian restaurants to count. We came tonight to Novello in Boca for a double birthday celebration. We were excited for some great food. It was a little awkward when we arrived. I did not feel very welcomed by the man who seemed to be the owner. I mention this because if you're going to charge the prices that they do, you should be very sweet to your customers. Our server was a woman who very obviously was annoyed when we told her that we weren't drinking alcohol. When we ordered appetizers for the table, she kept trying to tell us what to order. She was a bit pushy and her attitude made us feel very uncomfortable. We know what we like. I was not impressed with the caprese salad, not a lot of flavor (and no basil??) and the Cesar salad was fine but for $28 (serves 2), it should have been memorable. I ordered one of the specials. It was absolutely delicious, but make sure you ask what the prices are.... I was the birthday girl so didn't ask the price. It was $100. That's on me though, I didn't ask. My husband, the birthday boy, ordered an extra side of penne with red sauce and it was $20!! We had a baby with us and they charged him $20 for his pasta (with only olive oil) too. That's just rude. The service was definitely lacking tonight. I felt like I spent a lot of time looking for our server. She was also tending the bar. Seemed like it was too much for her. The food is tasty. Some things are better than others like any restaurant but between the very high prices and the inconsistent service, we won't be coming back. I would like to add that the man pouring water and taking the plates was great and very attentive.

We joined some old friends for a nice dinner. Have been going here on and off for about 30 years. I…read moregood , service , and setting never disappoint Started with beef Carpaccio over arugula with shredded provolone A dish large enough for 3 people. Another dish was a Langostino appetizer. Wow. Dinner I had the veal osso Bucco. Enormous over a bed of perfectly cooked risotto, a dinner option was A langostino dinner as well. Huge. Little critters the Wine list best Wine list I've seen since Berns in Tampa. A bottle of Antinori. Tigannello. Nice Italian Red. Desert. Not quite sure what it was but it was great. Good Cappuccino and a great waiter, and atmosphere

Paul and I had dinner at Arturo's Friday evening for the first time. It kept coming up on my feed…read moreso we decided to try. Gratis valet parking was provided at this stand alone venue. This is a formal type atmosphere where it is recommended to wear business casual attire. It's very lovely inside with crystal chandeliers and sheer curtains. As you walk into the dining area there's a pasta room where you can watch as they make their own pasta. This is very cool as you see the various pasta hanging from strings across the room. This is a white tablecloth and napkin place. Very elegant. Victor was our wonderful waiter. We ordered a cocktail and then a pear and gorgonzola cheese salad to start. I had the delicious salmon which came with a potato and veggies - broccoli and carrots with a lovely lemon butter herb dressing. Paul had a veal francaise which was very tender and flavorful. We also had a plate of capellini. For dessert, we had very hot decaf cappuccino and a ricotta cheesecake to share. It was good but wished it was creamier- less dense. In the background there was live music coming from around the bend in the bar dining room. On my way to the restroom, I noticed a private dining room where a party was having a beautiful dinner. I will definitely return again on a special occasion. The service is elegant. I noticed Victor and others preparing Caesar salad table side and also filleting fish for other guests. These are lovely experiences.

I went to Mario's for my birthday. We were a party of 14 and they sat us in the back of the…read morerestaurant away from everyone, which was much appreciated. We had multiple servers that were quick and efficient. We were seated at 5 and we were done by 6. I was really impressed at how fast they moved us through our meal without it feeling rushed. For apps, we ordered fried mozzarella and fried zucchini. While both were good, the star was the marinara dipping sauce, which was fresh and light. They also brought bread baskets with a mix of garlic knots, plain knots and sesame seed bread. The bread was warm and was a highlight of the meal. For my entree, I ordered baked ziti. It was good and the portion sizes of their entrees are huge. The only downside is that they don't make fresh pasta. The reason for the four stars was because one of our servers smelled like smoke and every time he walked by, we got a bad whiff of it, which was unpleasant. Otherwise, if you're looking for average Italian and big portions, this is the place to go. If you're looking for gourmet Italian, you're better spending your money elsewhere.

Brought my ladies group for Sunday Brunch. Although they don't have a brunch menu/ they had lunch…read morespecials that were available on a Sunday. Service was excellent. Our servers David & the young lady got the orders & the food out quickly. Now for the food. I'm very finicky about pizza- wow! Was I impressed!!! I ordered a lunch special- pizza & a salad- I chose Grilled Eggplant on it. It was So good!!! Caesar salad was also good. In addition- I ordered baked clams. Came with a piece of bread in the oreganata. Sorry- no pic. Also we were given lots of garlic rolls! They were amazing!!! Couldn't resist the smell of garlic!!! The person sitting next to me got the Sunday Gravy Special!!! Unbelievably humongous- enough food for several days!!! Another successful & enjoyable lunch. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will be back!!!

Service was phenomenal. The place was busy, but at least 3 different people were constantly asking…read moreus to see if we needed anything and filling our glasses. It's amazing how fast the food came as it was delightful. So much food, every dish could have fed two people. The main waiter was very helpful and he suggested not to get two different salads, as he was right. The single chopped salad fed both me and my wife plus some to take home. I challenge anyone to try and leave this place without taking anything home. The live music was fantastic, at first I thought it was just house music and realized it was a very talented musician. I will be coming back next month, when I return to Palm Beach in September, and bringing a friend with me. This is one of my new favorite spots

Still, and always will be, my favorite place to dine in Boca. It's the first place both of my boys…read moreask to go when they come into town. It's where we take clients, friends, and family, because you can always count on excellent service and exceptional food. The restaurant is large, but its charm is in its elegant yet intimate setting. I especially like the tables in the back, which are a little quieter. And if you're looking for something a bit more casual, the bar area is always a great choice. As for the food... I can honestly say that everything on the menu is exceptional. I once had a snapper special served piccante style that was absolutely out of this world. Avery and I had a lovely dinner Saturday night. We started with the Sausage and Peppers - real homemade Italian sausages that are a little sweet and spicy, with every bite bursting with flavor. Then we shared the grilled seafood appetizer, one of the evening's specials, and it definitely lived up to the "special" part! Then came my favorite ...the Chicken Parm and, of course, we had to share a cannoli for dessert. There was so much food left over that they wrapped everything up for us, so we get to enjoy it all over again! Still one of my favorite restaurants in Boca, and after all these years, it never gets old and it truly never disappoints.

We love small, intimate restaurant experiences and this place did not disappoint. First, the owners…read morewere fantastic and the staff were wonderful. The food was phenomenal! The sweet potatoes, sea bass, and tenderloin were amazing and don't skip out on the desert or a post dinner espresso. I wish we took more pictures of our delicious dinner.

Thrilled my husband was able to snag a table here for our anniversary. There are only six tables,…read morea prix fix menu, one 7:00 seating & us!!! Tori from Louisville welcomed us with a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blanc. The intimate, romantic, dimly lit restaurant was Paris-esq! We started with delicious whipped feta, mahi mahi & a chicken dumpling appetizer plate. Tom & Jenny, our chefs & owners shared their backgrounds & our menu. The scrumptious menu won me over before I walked through the intimate door. The signature lobster bisque was creamy & perfect as was the crispy mushroom soup. The peach asparagus salad in vinaigrette hit the spot. The ginger pineapple sorbet was a refreshing palette cleanser. Each main course were generous & delectable. It was a difficult choice between the fillet mignon, sea bass, seared duck breast in an orange brandy sauce, boneless short ribs or rack of lamb with a cherry kirsch glaze. Entrees came with mashed sweet or garlic potatoes & and melody of roasted mushrooms , brussel sprouts & carrots. Dessert was easier, the peanut butter torte & pistachio crème brûlée won us over. The wine list was enchanting, some of our faves were here! Even ice wine, port & chocolate wine from Amsterdam are available. We could have brought our own bottle for a corsage fee, but we have to drive home. Hard liquor cannot be brought into the restaurant. Twenty of us at six tables were close together. I overheard the group behind me talking about Machu Picchu & the described my upcoming trip. I joined in, they were friendly & informative. We splurged & ate scrumptious courses for three hours. Service was friendly, informative & impeccable.

Friends brought us to Le Sorelle on Saturday night. We were greeted with a hug from the owner…read moreLeanna. The entire evening she was attentive to our every request and brought over their signature lemon cello. The veal cutlet parmigiana is as advertised 'life changing,' enough for three people. Clams oreganata was amazing. We will certainly return. One of the best Italian restaurants in Florida.

Amazing food, service, staff, live music incredible food. I…read morecan't get there enough! Try the tomahawk steak, branzino, lamb chops, salmon, pizza, zucchini flowers, everything is delicious! Try Nonna's Sunday dinner, sausage, meatballs, incredible pasta. The sauce is so good I could drink it and their pizza crust is unmanageable

We were here a few months ago for my hubby's birthday, and this time we came to celebrate my son's…read morebirthday. I was definitely glad I had a reservation! I started with one of the Chardonnays, but unfortunately I didn't care for it, so I switched to a Chianti. Someone else at the table had an Old Fashioned. We ordered the baked clams, which were good, although I thought they were a little better the last time we were here. The mozzarella and tomato was delicious, and the Caesar salad was very good. We wanted to order the mussels, but unfortunately they had already run out. For our entrees, we had the shrimp with string beans, penne with prosciutto, and veal with tomatoes. Everything was very good, and we even had plenty of extras to take home. Of course, we had to have dessert for the birthday boy--a cheesecake that we all shared! Everyone was very happy with all of the selections, and we will definitely be back. It's such a fun and lively environment, which makes it a great place to celebrate a birthday or just enjoy a meal with friends and family. So if you haven't gone, take a chance and try it!

I went here for dinner and had a great time!…read more Food: 6.8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10