Woah woah!! might just be my new favorite, Wednesday night stop!…read more 1/2 off wine bottles, great food and lots of wonderful people - you just can't really beat this. Alex, our server, was incredibly knowledgeable and stellar at ensuring we had a wonderful meal. The restaurant wasn't overly busy, which I enjoyed. I was very happy to have a nice, calm, paced meal without the hustle and bustle similar of that to nearby restaurants. The vibes were exactly what we needed! If you're looking for a date night, or even just a quick meal with great food, look no further!

We really like Romacelli. Stopped in for a couple drinks recently but we've eaten here several…read moretimes and the food has been good. I like the pesto pasta with tasso but the real underdog here is their pizza. The carnivore / meat lovers pizza is one of my favorite pizzas in Lafayette. It's just a nice restaurant in a nice part of town.

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.

Great service and food. Unexpected surprise. Nice to see…read moreLafayette has such a wonderful dinner scene. My relatives always poor boys our visits so that was an unexpected visit

My mom and I blindly chose a restaurant for a late lunch after I got off from work on a Thursday…read moreafternoon and we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered a few entrees from their lunch menu and the portions were huge. Everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the Chicken Piccata...the sauce was light, lemony and well balanced. The ambience is nice--it's white table cloth but has a warmth to it. It would be perfect for a date night. Our server was attentive and kind spirited. This spot is a hidden gem.

We had dinner at Tito's La Casa on Christmas Eve and overall it was a very good experience…read more We started with the calamari, which came with a marinara dipping sauce. It was cooked well, tender, and flavorful. No complaints there. For our entrées, my wife ordered the chicken Alfredo, and I went with the Tour of Italy. It included chicken parmigiana, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo. Everything tasted great, and the portions were huge. Definitely the kind of place where you leave full and probably with leftovers. Service was a bit slow, but given that it was Christmas Eve, that was understandable and didn't take away too much from the meal. Good food, generous portions, and a solid choice for a holiday dinner. We'd go back.

Deano's Pizza 305…read moreBertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 #tonylameats I had to make a quick stop at Deano's because it's been way too long since my last visit. I didn't go all out this time, but I definitely left satisfied! 1. "Bon Temps" Roll Chicken sausage, spinach, mozzarella cheese pepper, jack cheese. Served with salsa ranch. 2. Cajun Samurai Golden fried shrimp, glazed with zesty "Yum-yum" sauce, served on DeanO's own olive oil crust, sprinkled with green onions, crunchy chow mein noodles, and fresh grated parmesan cheese. (My favorite) 3. Cajun Canaille Mischievous cajun! Shrimp, Louisiana smoked sausage, and jalapeños. If you're in Lafayette and looking for a local pizza spot that's not afraid to get creative with Cajun flavors, Deano's is always worth a visit. Tonylameats Approved

Dean-O's offers some of the best pizza in town. The ingredients are fresh and consistently high…read morequality. The crust leans more crunchy than chewy and is different from pretty much any other pizza I've had. Dean-O's menu is expansive, with a variety of pasta, salad, and sandwich offerings in addition to both traditional and unique specialty pizzas. My favorite choices are the Muffuletta and the Parrain - pepperoni with pepper jelly. Yum! It is very kid friendly, with arcade games to entertain them and a great kids menu. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Sometimes the pizzas can be slow to come out when they are really busy, but that's understandable and the servers usually give a heads up if that's the case.

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.

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!

FOOD: We ordered the... - soft shell crab…read more - corn and crab bisque - red snapper special - veal pannata - cookie dough cheese cake EVERYTHING was a 10/10. The quality and flavor of the food here was amazing and the prices were so reasonable! The veal pannata was delicious, great size sized dish. The veal was flatted and fried perfectly! Anything on the menu I don't think you could go wrong with! ALSO this was our first time here and I have to mention the pallet cleanser with the lemon sorbet was just an extra special touch! Also, they do not have a dessert menu, inside they have a dessert tray that they come out and show you!!! SERVICE: we had Casey as our server and she was great! She gave us recommendations as well listed all of the specials for us! We came on a Wednesday evening so it was pretty dead, but excellent service! AMBIANCE: the ambiance is incredible. I truly have nothing bad to say about this restaurant. You walk in and it feels like a luxury restaurant, but you don't break the bank on one dish! Everything was clean, moody, and perfect for a date night or celebration! If anything it was a little chilly so I'd recommend bringing a jacket!

The place is the perfect date spot with relaxing atmosphere with dimly lit quaint dining area…read more White tablecloths & candlelight! It reminds me of a restaurant back in the 80's or early 90's so could use updating but still a clean nice place. The service was friendly. I ordered the chicken parmesan and it was just ok. The chicken & spaghetti were room temperature so I'm not sure if the chicken is suppose to be served this temperature since I'm not Italian but I wasn't impressed. The sauce was super dark, another thing I'm not sure about but it needed more spices. My friend had the crepes and they were crispy so she really enjoyed them! I might go back to try another dish but not sure as of now.

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.