A little advice. Instead of a few fresh clams in the shells for your linguine, use a whole can minus the shells. I imagine the cost is about the same and the secret to great linguine and clams is to not be stingy with the clams. And no shells in any seafood pasta. Besides that everything was great.
Ate here once, place was clean. Food was average. We both had the same menu item so little to compare to. The service was very good and our waitress's personality was refreshing. Would come back for a second try.
Rebranded De Cristofaros but same menu. Been going to chefs in Oxford for many years , owner is a family friend. First time at this location. I walk in on a Sunday night and the restaurant is almost empty. This short lady at the register was extremely rude, said we needed a reservation she will see what she can do. Empty restaurant, before calling the owner her boss I waited. Very nice man named Justin came up and brought us to our table in 2 seconds. He was a great server and asset to this location. We ordered the Veal Milanese and a Manicatti. Absolute insanity amounts of salt, almost inedible Veal. Manicatti gave my friend food poisoning. Going to have a serious chat with the owner.
My husband and I went in for dinner to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary this evening. The only thing that saved this evening was the complementary bread butter and dipping oil. And our waitress. We waited so long for our dinner. I worked in retail before so I understand timing in a restaurant. But this was almost an hour sitting there. When our food arrived my husband’s food was cold. He had five raviolis on a plate with watery salty inedible sauce that was supposed to be a sage butter sauce. My spaghetti and meatballs tasted like the sauce came straight out of a can. I could taste the tin can’t taste. And the pasta couldn’t even cling to the sauce that’s how watery it was ..The meatballs were so bland, & had an old refrigerator taste to them. ..I just can’t believe this is an Italian restaurant serving food like this. Absolutely no pride In these dishes. Both of our dishes were $19 each. I left most of my dinner, and told the waitress my concerns. She said she would talk to the kitchen and let them know. We never heard anything back. We paid And left. It was our anniversary night, so I just want to go home without getting any more upset. Never going back.????
Usually very good but last night we picked up and one of our pizzas was folded like a taco. Someone rushed and put it in the wrong box I think.
I have been going back and forth debating on writing a review on this place. I really hate to, but I feel they need to know and understand that everyone should be treated equally on service. I was there waiting to be seat for my 630pm reservation. I arrived at 615 and by 645 I had to say something since no one acknowledged me. While I was sitting there some guy approached the cook (some guy) and greeted himself stating how their party was there (I’m assuming either regulars, friends or family). It was a pretty large party of around 8 or 10. I waited from 645 until 820!!!! To get my food! I ordered only 2 entrees! It should not have taken that long sitting at the table to get my food! They served us bread twice while waiting! I had to be at the grocery store no later than 9 on the other side of Spring Hill on 19 to grab my sons birthday cake. We had to rush to eat our food (couldn’t truly enjoy and relax while eating) so we could grab his bday cake. I literally made it to Publix 5mins before closing!!!! I was so livid! Then I had to rush home and have a little birthday celebration I had for him between just us and his brother and sister. Then rush them to bed since was so late. I wanted to have a nice birthday dinner and celebration at home and it wasn’t as nice as I would of liked since everything was rushed. It really sucks because the food was amazing, but I really don’t want to go again because I’m afraid we will have to wait for hours again for our food! I thought about maybe going tonight with them, but my son said no mom… remember we had to wait years to get our food? I responded yes you are right.. sucks because I enjoyed the food..the service was Horrible!!!!.
2/115/2022We loved this place and brought all of our visitors.Tonight we made a reservation for 5pmWe had a flat tire on the Suncoast and called to say we would be delayed . No problem.We arrived at 6pm . Had a drink, ordered our food and it came at 7:30. To long!Meals were ‘all right ‘ not like the past.My husband had a veal special and the veal was very tough.Natasha was a great server! She was able to take the price of the dinner off the Bill. We appreciate that very much and THANK YOU for that.We drive from Homosassa but always thought it was worth it.We probably won’t return. No longer our favorite.Customer
Ordered Pizza, it was very good. Service was excellent and the people were very courteous. The prices aren't bad either. I plan on going there for a dine in experience!
We came on a bit of a bad night. They were short-staffed in the kitchen so everybody's food was...uh, delayed. But they comped us garlic knots and cannolis for our trouble.How was the food? It was so-so. We had Chicken Alfredo and Pasta Carbonara. It was a little bland and honestly we wouldn't order either dish again. The servers were regularly apologizing to all the customers for the large delays and they did keep our drinks filled. The dining room looks to seat about 45 when packed full, which it was not, and we waited an hour for our meal. Overall, the wait staff was good but we likely won't be back.
Me and my husband usually love this place. Our last 2 times eating here was disappointing unfortunately. We waited over and hour getting our meal. By the time it came we were ready to go. The Alfredo sauce was terrible I could hardly eat it. Way too much cream I felt like I was eating a desert. My husband used to love their meatballs but the meat quality seemed to have gone down, not enough seasoning nor garlic or onion. It was very bland and the sauce which was usually very good, was bland as well. Coming from an Italian family, this was not hitting the spot. Service is always amazing though. We will not be coming back for a while. Hopefully the food gets better.