Around the Star area and trying new stuff, I found Lombardi's just by mistake. Wrong turn in Ave of…read morethe Champs and there it was. I have to be honest, this is not my first "rodeo" at this place, but this time I decided to write a review on it. So, this review will be more like an overall one instead of a specific dinner on a specific date. Let's start with the "first impression". The place is nicely set, and the decoration is phenomenal (at least for my taste). Since I normally dine alone, the bar is my best friend. This place has an "ENORMOUS" bar area, so it is very unlikely you'll not find a seat even in a very busy night. Personnel are super attentive, not like a place right in front of the street (sorry but you will have to ready my other review on a place in the area). In my several visits I ordered different things. From the Caesar's salad to the Salmon and many times different types of pasta. I have to be honest, I never been disappointed with any of the plates I ordered there, with the exception of 2. I'll explain. When it comes to appetizers, I always go with some traditional, Caesar's Salad, Prosciutto & Burrata, Caprese Salad o Carpaccio. From all of these I will recommend everything but the Caprese Salad (and this is one of my favorite plates in Italian cuisine). In this one I have to deviate from my normal way of reviewing things and say, I really don't recommend it on taste but on size and price. Basically, it is not worth what they charge for it when you can get the Prosciutto and Burrata for barely a couple of bucks more. My recommendation: stick with the prosciutto, unless you are a vegetarian. About main course, I tried they salmon (really good and light if you are not in heavy eating night), Pappardelle, which is the best if you want pasta with meat, Gnocchi, if you are in a "non-protein" night, and my favorite of the entire pile, Tagliolini al Tartufo. I know, is probably the most expensive plate in the menu, but we are talking about REAL BLACK TRUFFLE shaved onto the pasta tableside!!! When it comes to deserts, I only have once the souffle. Honestly, I did not finish it. It can be my taste, because for me, souffle, the way I discovered and loved in France has to be super fluffy and pretty much dissolve in your mouth, this one was thick and a little bit on the acid side (like it had lemon zest in it). And this constitutes the 2nd plate I did not like there. I will really love to put a 5-star rating on this restaurant, but I will have to say, in my last 2 visits, I saw a little decline on execution. Just as a sample, my gnocchi were a little overcook. I understand is easy to overcook gnocchi, but a restaurant of this kind, should pay more attention to these little things. Even though, I will keep on going to Lombardi's although won't be my first choice for Italian in town. Salute!

I was brought here by my boyfriend for my birthday and had a very pleasant experience! All of the…read morefood was very high quality, and I was particularly impressed with the sauces that came with the bread and the olive oil. My pasta with the cheese wheel was rich and felt high end. Our waitress was kind and offered my partner thorough recommendations, and she brought out a complimentary dessert for my occasion (that was REALLY good despite us being so full). The atmosphere was lovely even with the craziness of apparently a graduation happening nearby. Would I pay this much for food normally? Probably not, but this was a special occasion and I think it makes a great location for that kind of event. I would recommend!

I've been here around eight times now and have worked through almost the entire menu. There are…read moredefinitely a few dishes that keep me coming back: the meatballs, Stefina salad, chicken Alfredo, and seafood risotto are my regular reorders. When they hit, they are genuinely enjoyable. That said, the menu is uneven. Some dishes are just fine, and a few were disappointing enough that I would not order them again. The bigger issue is value. The pricing feels aggressive for Frisco, especially given the portion sizes. Three small meatballs for $23 is hard to justify. The seafood risotto is $37, but the seafood itself feels underwhelming: very small shrimp, tiny scallops, and a few clams and mussels. It does not feel like the quality or quantity of ingredients matches the price point. Maybe they brought California pricing to Frisco, but at these prices, I expect more: better ingredients, more generous portions, and flavors that feel memorable rather than just decent. Overall, there are a few good dishes here, but the value proposition is difficult to defend.

I had the chance to finally try Baonecci this past week and it was a phenomenal experience!…read more Our waiter, Rogelio, taught us all about the restaurant's history and about the menu. Baonecci used to be in San Francisco and recently came to Frisco, TX in the last 3 years. Their entire menu is ordered in fresh from Europe, pastas and pizzas are handmade in house, and everything lacks processed ingredients. To begin, we ordered white wine and I believe the Judas Spritz, which contained red wine, orange, and more. Both were excellent and paired perfectly with our appetizers and meals. For our appetizers, we ordered the Bruschetta and the Tagliere Toscano, or charcuterie board. The bruschetta was some of the best we have ever had and was made with excellently toasted bread. The Tagliere Toscano contained a variety of tasty meats, cheese, olives, as well as focaccia bread. It was a perfect board and not too heavy before our main meal. We also split the Baonecci Salad, which contained romaine lettuce, arugula, goat cheese and pears. It was absolutely delicious and perfect for the two of us. For our entrees, we ordered the Ravioloni Riccotta e Spinaci and an item from the secret menu, veal ravioli with white sauce. We also spilt a Contadina pizza. We were absolutely blown away by each of these dishes, the Ravioloni Riccotta e Spinaci was my particular favorite. The ravioli ricotta and spinach was served with the best gorgonzola cream sauce and topped with walnuts, it was honestly one of my favorite dishes I have had this year. The secret menu item was classic Italian and another hit. We loved the Contadina pizza as well. It was made very thin and crispy, echoing true Italian style. It definitely could be an appetizer because it was very light. It was made with gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan and topped with curly pears, it was delicious! Lastly, for dessert, Rogelio recommended we try the Coppa Amarena over the Tiramisu, so we did. It was a great choice! The Coppa Amarena is vanilla gelato topped with Amarena cherries. It is a perfect, fruity and light dessert to end the night with. However, I would love to come back for the Tiramisu! Overall, it was an absolutely amazing experience. The food is authentic, Italian and clearly made fresh and in-house. Our waiter, Rogelio, also made it such a fun night and gave us amazing recommendations that made the entire experience great. I cannot wait to come back and try more from the menu and have some of these dishes again. Don't let it deter you that it is located in a strip mall, it is truly a hidden, Italian gem. I look forward to returning soon! Thank you so much for a great experience and night!!

New top shelf Italian at Park and Preston in Plano. Attentive, friendly and responsive service by…read moreTrip. He took good care of our special requests and modifications, making sure everything turned out right. Background music was not loud, making table discussion easy. We had the Eggplant parmesan as an appetizer for two--remarkable. The Chicken Parm over polenta and Fettuccini Burrata were delicious. And don't miss the Chocolate lava cake for desert.

What an awesome evening! This place is truly a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, everything…read morewent smoothly. The service was attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. We are already fans of the Belt Line location, so we were excited to try the North location, and it definitely lived up to our expectations. The food was outstanding from start to finish. We began with the crab cakes served with Beurre Blanc sauce. They were delicious, perfectly prepared, and a great way to start the meal. For our entrées, we ordered the Parmesan Crusted Chicken with herb polenta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Beurre Blanc sauce, along with the Spicy Sausage Rigatoni featuring peppers, spinach, fresh melted mozzarella, and a brandy cream sauce. Both dishes were excellent. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the rigatoni had just the right amount of spice and a rich, creamy sauce. To finish the evening, we shared the tiramisu, which was absolutely fantastic. It was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience with great food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Italian meal.

First time here and it will not be my last. I arrived right before the evening crowd and enjoyed my…read moretime here. The buns were nice sized, fresh and warm. I also loved the butter, garlic and whatever oil they used nice flavor. I ordered the salmon salad prepared well, fresh ingredients. One of the owners checked in and let me know that on some Saturdays they have live music Frank Sinatra ballads. Upstairs is reserved for private parties and groups of 20. Carlie my server was attentive, engaging and professional.

I recently dined at DeEva for dinner, where I encountered a mixed culinary experience…read more While some dishes showcased exceptional flavor, others were merely satisfactory. The stuffed mushroom was outstanding and my cioppino was enjoyable. However the calamari lacked warm and flavor and the house bread suffered similarly. The Marsala somewhat bland. The utensils I was given were not properly cleaned. On a positive note, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant's atmosphere was beautifully designed.

The food was delicious, the service was better than excellent( I believe her name was Sophie), the…read morepatio was twinkling, and Joe, the owner, sat with us intermittently, and was funny as well as gracious. Large portions, enough for another meal. The Braciole was so tender, melted in your mouth! They also make some of their own bread, all really yummy! I will be back, and i have also passed on the information to my wonderful neighbor!

Went here for dinner on a Friday night…read more I ordered the chicken aristocrat and I really liked the chicken, the pasta was well cooked with great texture. I feel the dish could have used more eggplant and the sauce was missing something in the flavor, maybe some pepper? The bread that came with our order was great and of a couple different types. My partner ordered a dish that was available online but not on the physical menu and we learned why, it wasn't very good, just too bland. Don't try to order the chicken picatta. Otherwise, the service was great for how busy the restaurant was and the atmosphere was pretty alright. Mostly bland walls with framed historical photos and old menus or other documents. I did like the fake grape trellis decor.

We had great service, unfortunately we had our grandson with us and his spaghetti ended up being…read moredelivered to our table 15 min. after my husband's and mine was served. It was kind of awkward. Instead of comping the spaghetti, they offered a complementary scoop of we passed on. All was a bit odd. Looking forward to better service next time!

I absolutely loved everything about this restaurant. The waiter, the drinks, the food, the…read moreatmosphere. And especially that the manager asked another table to leave when they brought their dog inside and decided to feed it under the table. Who does that? I was impressed by how the situation was handled. But back to the food!! The burrata was fantastic-fresh and lovely flavors. Everything else was hot and came out quickly. We all enjoyed sharing so we could taste multiple options. Excellent all the way around!

Excellent!! Great food. Great service! Great ambiance! Excellent place for a great family meal!read more

My wife and I came here twice for a date and the food tasted great. We really enjoy the ambiance…read more It's intimate and the staff is friendly. Their olives taste fresh.

This was my first time here and I'm glad I tried it. It's a little quaint Italian place in what's…read moresupposed to be a really cool area but it never took off. The restaurant was nice, clean, and quiet. It wasn't that busy and that's unfortunate bc it's a really good place. The service was good, nothing extraordinary or stood out but they were good. We had a party of 9 and were celebrating many things. They were very accommodating and put us in the corner as I requested and we were able to enjoy a semi-private event. The food was very good. They had many authentic Italian choices and their cocktails were really good. I'd come back to this place again and recommend it to anyone looking for a nice but not too expensive restaurant for their get together.

I'll preface with this place being a bit more expensive than normal. I think my dish at $16 was the…read morecheapest thing that wasn't an appetizer. A large amount of the menu ranged from $25-45 for an entree. Just something to keep in mind I guess, as this is a bit higher than our normal Italian date night locations. We got the garlic flatbread to share. Average, a bit too much rosemary but warm bread is always good. We think Pie Tap has a better version of this if you're ever interested. I got the basic marinara pasta with a beef meatball. I enjoyed this dish! Sauce was pretty good and meatball was lovely, but perhaps not worth the extra $4. Bf got a spicy penne dish and was not impressed for the price. He said it was watery tomato with some red pepper flavor. Not offensive, he said, but not worth what we paid. It should be noted also that the first time they brought our check it was for a different table, so if I hadn't been checking the price and contents we would've paid for the wrong food. Our appetizer also almost got given to a different table. Overall, we place this in the middle of our tierlist of Italian places around. We've definitely had worse, but we've also had better.