"What a fantastic spot! The decor is beautifully traditional and cozy; we really enjoyed it. A big thank you to Maria, our waitress, for her excellent suggestions and wine recommendations!"
We came for a date night and from when we first sat down up until we left this was by far the BEST restaurant experience I’ve had EVER and I have worked in the food industry for years. I have been wanting to go here since I worked for Lowe’s back in 2015 at a sister property. I’m thankful that it didn’t happen until now so that I could truly enjoy everything like I did last night! I’ll be honest from the water lol to the food everything was on point. Server was GREAT he knew his food pairings with the wine and gave us really great recommendations while still being so attentive to us. The wine selection is impeccable from my experience we got a bottle and it went with everything we ate it’s a...
Absolutely loved the place! Took the water shuttle from City Walk and it was the best dining experience of our trip. From the friendly staff to the delicious food it was just a great time. Throw in some live music as they walked around singing to your table taking your requests to the good prices (especially for Universal Resort), you just can't have a better dining experience. The pasta tasted home made, bread tasted like it was right out of the oven, the sauce was more savory and not horribly sweet like most places, and the chicken was just a perfect balance of breading/cheese/sauce. I can't recommend the place enough. If/when we come back to the area we will go out of our way to make it b...
We dined there last night and had an excellent experience. The service was top-notch; our waitress was very attentive. The hearty Italian food was delicious, although I found the portion sizes a bit large—I'm from the UK, where we tend to have smaller servings. The calamari, however, was light, crispy, and had a delightful hint of heat; it was absolutely the best calamari I've ever tasted. I would definitely visit again, but I’d make sure not to eat beforehand! The live singers were fantastic as well.
We had such a beautiful dining experience tonight. The service was prompt and attentive. There were two gentlemen performing opera serenades while we ate. We requested Silent Night and, although the kind singer lamented he only knew one verse, it was probably one of the most touching renditions of the song I'd ever heard. His performance of Ave Maria was also incredibly lovely. Definitely would dine here again because the food was delicious on top of the live music.
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We came by for magical dining and were really impressed. The moment you walk in you smell all the delicious smells. We had Calvin as our waiter and he was great! Made sure to keep our food coming out at a consistent pace, all of it was delicious and plenty of delicious recommendations. We tried the pasta fagiole, bolognese and cannolis (not pictured because we jumped into them right away).
This is the best spaghetti I've ever had in my life! The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was lovely. Everything was just perfect! The only downside was that the calamari was too spicy for our taste. If it weren't for that, everything would have been flawless! I even received a cannoli as a birthday gift, which was such a thoughtful touch. I absolutely loved it. Food: 5/5
Charming old-school American Italian restaurant with generous portion sizes. The food is rich and hearty, living up to the American Italian style. The service is good and courteous. If you're fortunate, you might get to enjoy some live music and even catch a glimpse of Mama Della. Food rating: 4/5.
In one thought....underwhelming. don't get me wrong, it was good but for the price point I expected their culinary muscles to be flexed a bit more. It was somewhat bland and lacking flavor. The service was great and the restaurant is beautiful. We were even serenaded in Italian!
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Awesome experience, the food, the atmosphere, the service was amazing. I brought my whole family for an authentic Italian dinner. We were serenaded by opera singers and their gutarist mid meal, a wonderful surprise. I highly recommend eating here.
What a fantastic spot! The decor is beautifully traditional and cozy; we really enjoyed it. A big thank you to Maria, our waitress, for her excellent suggestions and wine recommendations!
Spinach, Mushroom, Pappardelle Pasta In White Wine Dura Sauce
Brie Cheese Crostini / Fried Basil
Branzino Mediterranean Sea Bass
Braised Belgian Pork Shoulder
Pan-Seared Eggplant Caponata
Ravioli With Bechamel Cheese
Gnocchi Saor Ricotta Cheese
Mama Della Insalata Caesar
Mama's Piatto Tradizionale
Chianti Braised Short Rib
