Definitely my favorite in Lafayette! In the evening hours,…read morethe spaghetti is great. And my friend from TX, (Margie) loves the pork cheeks! During lunch hours, our waitress Riley is always awesome! Just an awesome place to wind down.

I am deeply disappointed by how my employment ended. Before I was fired, my manager made it clear…read morethat she didn't like my boyfriend because he had worked there years ago. After that, it felt like I was being judged because of my association with him instead of my own work and how I treated customers. I have never been fired from a job before, which made this experience even more heartbreaking. I was never given an opportunity to address any concerns or improve before my employment was terminated. Rather than discussing any meaningful performance issues, I was given a vague excuse, that I let a customer in five minutes before opening. We are in the hospitality business. I wasn't going to leave someone standing outside in the Louisiana heat when I could simply welcome them inside and have them wait a few minutes. To me, that's what hospitality is. After I was fired, my boyfriend was also banned from the business. That only reinforced the impression I had from the beginning: that personal feelings about him played a role in how I was viewed and how the situation was handled. I left feeling blindsided and confused. Based on my experience, it seemed like personal feelings mattered more than fairness, and that was incredibly disappointing. It left me with the impression that this is simply how this manager chooses to make decisions, and that doesn't reflect the kind of leadership I believe employees deserve. Thank you for reading Love and light

We ordered from Tito's while driving back to town to take back to the campground, it was a great…read morecustomer service experience and the brick-oven pizza was delicious one bite in and I thought we should have ordered the 18" verses the 12". The staff here is amazing and ensured everything was correct and the timing was accurate, the pizza was just out of the oven and piping hot when we arrived. This is definitely a place to consider when you're in Abbeville, what a gem hopefully we can dine in while in the area, it's such a beautiful restaurant...

Lots of great things here. Lasagna, pizza, veal parmigiana were delicious. Veal was so tender and…read moremild it was great. The crab ravioli was good just needed more seasoning. For some reason I didn't care for the spaghetti. Something about the sauce was just eh. I've had their speghetti works and that was great. So not sure here. Wish they would let you create your own tour of Italy choices as I find it hard to narrow what I want. The calamari is ok, just would like more flavor or a different dipping sauce. Not sure.

Alesi Pizza House has been a favorite of mine and my family for years. In my opinion, they serve…read moresome of the absolute best pizza in Lafayette. Every time someone asks where we want to eat, Alesi is always at the top of the list. I'll admit, I usually order the pizza because it's just that good, but the few times I've ventured into other items on the menu, I've never been disappointed. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and made with care. It's truly sad to hear they're selling the business. Alesi isn't just another pizza place--it's a Lafayette staple and a place that has created so many great memories for families like mine. I sincerely hope the new owners preserve what has made this restaurant so special. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and go while you can. You won't regret it.

I frequented Alesi's in the early 70s when I was going to school at USL. It was always a top notch…read moreexperience because the family really cared about what they served. So, when we finally returned to Lafayette I couldn't wait for my family to experience the most authentic Italian restaurant in the city. The decor had not changed one bit, so I had hope that nothing else did. Alas, it did. We had pasta and pizza, and neither was anywhere near what used to be served here. The spaghetti and sauce looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp long enough to dry it out, and the pizza was so underwhelming that my son considered having me evaluated for speaking of this place so highly. I've come to learn that the third generation is in charge now, but it's apparent no one cares in the kitchen. To rely on the name alone will not change the fact the sub par food is being served. I will consider that it may have been an off night. It happens. But in Lafayette an off night will cost you a customer who will never return. Competing with Imoelli's, Marcello's, and now Saricca's and Cugino, you're going to need to step it up. Pizza Artista has some of the best pies in town, and it puts to shame what came out of Alesi's kitchen. I wish someone could save this institution. It was a tradition, but now they've lost the tradition.

Excellent food! We had the boudin eggrolls, the burger, and the crawfish cornbread. All of it was…read morewonderful! Our server was very attentive. The place was clean and welcoming. I will be back to try more delicious foods!

Food was delicious. The inside decor and feel is very nice. The menu is huge. The service was…read moreextremely slow and it wasn't busy, and there was a group of 8-9 workers just cutting up in the front. It looked like they were having fun and enjoying themselves but again service sucked. Almost two hours from order to paying ticket.

Came here on a Thursday evening after flying in from San Diego. The place stays busy so my mom made…read morea reservation a few days in advance and was able to get us in at 7:45 pm. First off, the restaurant is absolutely adorable. There's a beautiful wine wall when you walk in, and they even offer a stack of wines you can purchase for $30 with no corkage fee, which is such a great deal. We ended up getting two bottles. We were seated in the back area, which was quiet with just a few other groups around. It was a really cute and cozy space. We ordered: * Arancini: good flavor, but a little dry. * Burrata: absolutely phenomenal. The cheese was delicious, and the beets and tomatoes tasted incredibly fresh and organic. * Chicken Piccata: this completely stole the show. The chicken was perfectly cooked and had so much flavor. The pasta served alongside it was very plain though. * Alla Vodka with Shrimp (added): we added shrimp for some extra protein. The dish was definitely on the heavier side. Our waitress recommended it, but I probably would have chosen something else if I had known. It was very rich. The one thing worth noting is that our appetizers came out pretty quickly, probably within 10-15 minutes, but we ended up waiting close to an hour for our entrées. They definitely should have paced the appetizers out a little better if the main courses were going to take that long to arrive. Overall, the service was phenomenal, the atmosphere was charming, and the wine specials were fantastic. I'd definitely come back, especially for the chicken piccata.

It took awhile for us to get a reservation here, and I now under the hype. The whole experience was…read moreexcellent. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our table was near the bar, which was packed. I assume this is why the room was very loud - so loud it was hard to hear the person across the table. That was our only negative note of the evening. Our server acknowledged us almost immediately and was attentive but not intrusive throughout the evening.We ordered drinks which were served surprisingly quickly considering how busy the bar was. We accepted the offer of bread, which was an outstanding focaccia. We started with the crudo - it changes and was yellowtail that night. It was super fresh, perfectly sliced and trimmed (no icky bits), and simply dressed with lemon, olive oil, salt and crushed pink peppercorns. I had a mista salad, which was great, but my husband's Caesar stole the show. The dressing was clearly house made and the best we've had in a long time. I ordered the pork cheeks, and they were tender, very rich and flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised that the polenta was delectable in its own right and not just a bland base. The portion size was huge. My husband ordered the special, a white puttanesca with shrimp. It was deliciously complex and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. We took dessert to go - tiramisu and a cannoli. Both were superb. One of the owners checked in with us, which is a practice that's become much less common but is always appreciated. His pride in the establishment and pleasure at our enjoyment were apparent. I can see why this place is so popular and I'm sure it will become a part of our rotation.

Really enjoyed a last minute decision to eat here. Have not been un many years but was very…read morepleasantly surprised. We had wedge salads, tomato basil soup veal in the lemon sauce and an off menu veal in Romano cheese White sauce my son asked for and loved. Service was excellent and very attentive. Managers were refilling drinks and assisting. Really looks like a team environment focused on customers. Ambience is upscale but early dining we didnt feel uncomfortable in street/work clothing

The food was SOOOO good! 10/10! We got the stuffed mushroom…read moreappetizer. Food tastes fresh, atmosphere was cozy. Porter, our waiter, was fantastic. In fact all three wait staff were very cordial. Can't recommend this place enough!

I called ahead. Ordered. Requested a pickup at 6:30 PM. Was told "It'll be ready at 6:30."…read more (Verbatim quote). Upon arriving at 6:27 PM, was told that my order would be STARTED at 6:30; I'd need to wait "about 30 minutes." How hard is it to have a pizza ready for pickup at the CLEARLY agreed upon time? HUGELY unimpressed with service. Waiting for pizza now. Hopefully the product will be better than the process.

We went on a Saturday at 6:15. Pizza was good. We got the thin crust Taylor made no mushrooms. The…read morepizza came out fairly quickly. We wanted the salad bar but so many ingredients were low and they wouldn't refill because they were not opening the next day (Sunday). We didn't see our waitress other than introduction and when she brought our pizza out. Service was not up to par. Guess I understand why the restaurant was empty. It's a shame because the place has potential.

After my first visit, I knew I would return, and my second experience confirmed exactly why so many…read morelocals continue to support Poseidon's. The food was just as delicious as I remembered. I once again ordered the lamb chops with the seafood pasta, and it was every bit as satisfying as the first time. The lamb chops were tender and cooked perfectly, and the seafood pasta was rich, flavorful, and comforting. I also had the opportunity to try some of the grouper special from another guest's plate, and it was equally impressive. The service, however, was very similar to my first visit. You do have to be somewhat proactive in getting your server's attention, and there can be periods where you feel overlooked. As we were leaving, I noticed the restaurant vehicle outside with a phrase along the lines of "Questionable service, great food," and honestly, that sums up the experience quite well. What Poseidon's may occasionally lack in attentive service, it more than makes up for with consistently excellent food. It is clear that many of the guests are regulars who come in several times a week for a great meal, a good drink, and the comfort of a familiar neighborhood restaurant. After two visits, I can understand exactly why.

Ordered the lamp and shrimp pasta which includes 5 pieces of lamb chops and a generous serving of…read morepasta. Food as fantastic with outstanding tasting lamb and pasta. Would highly recommend this dish if you like lamb