The reviews highlight this restaurant as a hidden gem, praised for its delicious food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere. Customers particularly enjoy the Margherita pizza and homemade dishes, although there are occasional mentions of some meals lacking flavor. Overall, the experience is marked by high satisfaction and strong recommendations.
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 26, 2024
Great atmosphere and service, went on Tuesday night, and wasn't crowded.
My wife's Chicken was very good as was my soup. The veal lacked flavor and ...
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Great atmosphere and service, went on Tuesday night, and wasn't crowded.
My wife's Chicken was very good as was my soup. The veal lacked flavor and was so so.
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Nov 24, 2024
What a hidden Gem. First experience dining here and exceeded all Expectations ! Started with homemade soups that were just like Grandma's along with p...
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What a hidden Gem. First experience dining here and exceeded all Expectations ! Started with homemade soups that were just like Grandma's along with perfect Calamari and a magnificent Caprese salad. Two chicken dishes and one shrimp dish old country style. The atmosphere and service (Andrew) was warm and inviting. Good wine and the Best Tiramisu ! Highly recommend ! Unlike others from the North that gave poor reviews I was New York born and raised and have dined every restaurant in Little Italy and this restaurant did not disappoint in any way.
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5
Nov 16, 2024
The Margherita pizza is the best ever!! 🍕🤍
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Nov 08, 2024
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Nov 03, 2024
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Oct 26, 2024
The food was excellent! Andrew was our waiter and was very knowledgeable on the menu. We have some dietary restrictions and he was able to help us a...
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The food was excellent! Andrew was our waiter and was very knowledgeable on the menu. We have some dietary restrictions and he was able to help us avoid the items. I got the grouper picatta, it was so good. My husband really enjoyed tge Pescatore. It's a small space, but lovely.
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5
Oct 20, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024
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Oct 05, 2024
Had a great lunch ,delicious pizza especially the mushroom topping. Young man serving us was top notch!
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Oct 01, 2024
ABSOLUTELY Love this restaurant. From the owner to her Staff, and best of all her chef's. The food is outstanding 👌 So thankful for everyone who work...
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ABSOLUTELY Love this restaurant. From the owner to her Staff, and best of all her chef's. The food is outstanding 👌 So thankful for everyone who works here.
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Sep 26, 2024
5
Sep 15, 2024
One of my local favorites.
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Sep 11, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
This is a nice little hidden gem place. Food is delicious, portions big, and fairly priced. The desserts are always very good. We come here every time...
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This is a nice little hidden gem place. Food is delicious, portions big, and fairly priced. The desserts are always very good. We come here every time I’m in town visiting my mom, and it’s a place we look forward to coming too. See you again soon!
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Sep 09, 2024
Food was really good! Will definitely order again!
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Aug 29, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024
This is a hidden gem!
5
Aug 19, 2024
Very happy with every aspect of this place. Presentation service flavor atmosphere serving size was more than enough. God Bless you..
5
Aug 16, 2024
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Aug 15, 2024
Had a grat meal and time. The whole experience was absolutely great.
5
Aug 05, 2024
5 Stars, Across the board excellent little place. Fantastic food, fresh, quality ingredients that make super tasty Italian food. Everything was about ...
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5 Stars, Across the board excellent little place. Fantastic food, fresh, quality ingredients that make super tasty Italian food. Everything was about as perfect as it gets with eating out..... Hidden little gem that I know I will visiting over and over again. Almost as good as gram scratch made Italian. Instagram @foodieadventuresusa
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Aug 03, 2024
I love the taste of everything we ordered. Food was well made. Thank you for taking the time to cook real food. People are friendly with a good atmosp...
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I love the taste of everything we ordered. Food was well made. Thank you for taking the time to cook real food. People are friendly with a good atmosphere.
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Jul 24, 2024
Wow, finally someone who knows how to make Italian food come alive. Food was fantastic.
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Jul 24, 2024
5
Jul 22, 2024
Food is fresh and delicious and it's a really cool place too The waiters and waitresses are professional
5
Jul 20, 2024
Our favorite Italian.
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Jul 19, 2024
OMG!!! This place is amazing. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was a masterpiece. We were very pleasantly surprised. It set the tone f...
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OMG!!! This place is amazing. We ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was a masterpiece. We were very pleasantly surprised. It set the tone for the rest of the meal. I ordered the chicken parmesan and angel hair, my husband ordered the fettuccine with chicken. Both were excellent, but the icing on the cake was that they actually brought out a spoon with both entrées. My husband is from a very traditional Italian family. That's how they eat. When you go to other Italian restaurants they look at you like you're crazy when you ask for a spoon. Not to mention that then you have to wait 20 minutes, while your food is getting cold, to get the spoon. There was wonderful Italian music in the background and the decor was beautiful. The prices were very reasonable. The portions were very big. Our server was Tatiana (I'm not sure that's how she spells it) was very pleasant. Timing is everything, hers was spot on. I really can't say enough about this restaurant. It was the most enjoyable dinner we've had in a long time. The only thing I would critique is that our table was right in front of a door/window. While there was a blind, it did very little to stop the heat of the sun coming in from that window/door. Blackout curtains??It definitely will not keep us from going back. We've found our new Italian food restaurant. We can't wait to try the pizza.
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5
Jul 15, 2024
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Jul 03, 2024
We ate there last night. We arrived on a Tuesday at 5pm and we were greeted and sat right away. Our server took our drink order within a couple of min...
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We ate there last night. We arrived on a Tuesday at 5pm and we were greeted and sat right away. Our server took our drink order within a couple of minutes and brought hot, fresh bread. We all got salads and we can never get enough of their house dressing! We should have brought some home. For dinner my father-in-law and I both ordered chicken parm, my son ordered spaghetti and meatballs, and when he couldn't decide if he wanted meatball or sausage, they brought him one of each. My husband got a sausage pizza, and he said it's one of the best he's had. I can't recall what my sister-in-law ordered but she has a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating. All of the food was cooked perfectly and delicious. Portion sizes are huge, every one of us had enough left for a second meal. Our server was very attentive, bringing drink refills before we even asked for them. I wish that I could remember her name, but she is a gem! We cannot wait to come back again.
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Jun 25, 2024
My sister's and I went after church on a Sunday.
We were the only ones there at that time.
I ordered the manicotti, one sister had the lasagna and th...
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My sister's and I went after church on a Sunday.
We were the only ones there at that time.
I ordered the manicotti, one sister had the lasagna and the other the shrimp salad.
EVERYTHING was delicious! The shrimp salad looked like a work of art.
The service was impeccable and the atmosphere delightfully Italian-American.
I grew up on Long Island and it felt like home.
By the time we left, the restaurant was getting full.
Will definitely go back.
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5
Jun 18, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
There is plenty of delicious food. Filled me up, and I eat a lot.
I'll go back.
Military discounted
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Jun 12, 2024
GINA WAS AWESOME.. WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE. THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT FROM THE BREAD TO THE DESSERT. WE WILL BE BACK
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Jun 07, 2024
Some dishes (bread dipping sauce, sauteed spinach) have too much garlic and/or oil. The staff are great and, while a bit dated, the space is cozy and ...
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Some dishes (bread dipping sauce, sauteed spinach) have too much garlic and/or oil. The staff are great and, while a bit dated, the space is cozy and comfortable. I recommend giving this place a try!!
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Jun 03, 2024
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Jun 01, 2024
Went here for a date night, we loved it! Great food and wonderful service, we'll be back!
5
Jun 01, 2024
Best Italian food we've found in Spring Hill. Large portions and a huge menu. Price is good for what you get. We love the bread dip served with the fr...
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Best Italian food we've found in Spring Hill. Large portions and a huge menu. Price is good for what you get. We love the bread dip served with the free bread. Service was attentive and friendly.
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May 29, 2024
Amazing food, huge portions, nice ambience, great service! Love ♥️ this restaurant.
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May 27, 2024
Fantastic place. The waiter, Andrew was right on top of everything. I haven’t had a waiter like him for a very long time. Food came out quickly. T...
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Fantastic place. The waiter, Andrew was right on top of everything. I haven’t had a waiter like him for a very long time. Food came out quickly. The Appetizers…rice balls and fresh mozzarella with prosciutto were on point. I ordered chicken piccata, my daughter ordered mussels in whit sauce and my grandson order chicken Parmesan. They did not disappoint. Every thing was delish. We will definitely return for great service and fantastic food!
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May 04, 2024
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Apr 28, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
Service was great! Atmosphere was great! Food was ok but the proportions were huge. Wife and I could have shared the meal and been satisfied. Loved t...
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Service was great! Atmosphere was great! Food was ok but the proportions were huge. Wife and I could have shared the meal and been satisfied. Loved the family photos on the wall. Felt likewe were in an old Italian couple’s home.
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Apr 19, 2024
Delicious chicken franchise. Excellent service.
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Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 14, 2024
Most authentic delicious food thank you
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Apr 12, 2024
What a lovely evening we had!! Our waiter Blair was awesome! Very attentive! Food was super!! There was 6 of us and everyone praised the food/our awes...
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What a lovely evening we had!! Our waiter Blair was awesome! Very attentive! Food was super!! There was 6 of us and everyone praised the food/our awesome waiter. We want to thank all that took care of us. Stopping by to make sure we were happy with all our orders/drinks!! We will be back! Thank you for such a great evening..Earlene and Bob Harvey
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Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 01, 2024
Love this place! Best Italian ever! Every dish I’ve had has always been so good & fresh. Service is always awesome. My dad lives down the street & eve...
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Love this place! Best Italian ever! Every dish I’ve had has always been so good & fresh. Service is always awesome. My dad lives down the street & every time I come to visit we have to stop here. 11/10!!
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Apr 01, 2024
I have been here several times and the food is always delicious. Most recently, I had the bruschetta appetizer and the ziti with eggplant, with the le...
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I have been here several times and the food is always delicious. Most recently, I had the bruschetta appetizer and the ziti with eggplant, with the lentil soup as the side. All of it was excellent, but my favorite was the bruschetta. Service was fast and attentive. Also, I have ordered pizza for takeout many times in the past and DeCristofaro's really has the best pizza around, far better than any chain restaurant.
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Mar 31, 2024
Our first time hereThis is absolutely the BEST Italian restaurant I've ever been to!!! We had the beal parmigiana dinner. Their house dressing made ...
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Our first time hereThis is absolutely the BEST Italian restaurant I've ever been to!!! We had the beal parmigiana dinner. Their house dressing made the salad worth it's own trip. The veal was the real thing, no mass produced patties here. The ziti was perfectly al dented, their house sauce, perfectly seasoned and nice and thick. We could only eat half of the dinner and took the rest home for tomorrow night. Had to have the tiramisu. It was fantastic and, again, we had to take half of it home. Our waiter was the perfect blend of there when needed and invisible when not needed. The dining room is small so I would recommend reservations for dinner.
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Mar 23, 2024
This place is unreal so peaceful and welcoming. I am a truck driver One day I delivered the wine to this restaurant and they treated me like family . ...
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This place is unreal so peaceful and welcoming. I am a truck driver One day I delivered the wine to this restaurant and they treated me like family . The next day I was off from work and decided to go and have dinner and enjoy the very same wine I delivered the day before . The food the service and the attention to detail was beyond my expectations there for you guys get 5 Stars across the board . You guys are awesome .
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Mar 13, 2024
I have a previous review from when the new owners first took over. It was not a very good experience. I went back to give them another try. The food w...
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I have a previous review from when the new owners first took over. It was not a very good experience. I went back to give them another try. The food was absolutely amazing. Beautiful atmosphere and outside seating. Inside is a little tight. We had to wait about an hour and 20 minutes to get our entrées. But everything is made to order and they had a lot of takeout orders that day. But you get salad and bread While you’re waiting. And the food is just so good it’s worth the wait. The salad that comes with your entrée is huge. The best homemade house dressing! But the entrées still seem a little small. Our server seemed distracted. But there was a younger male server who kept us entertained. Lol.
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Mar 13, 2024
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Feb 18, 2024
Amazing food.. my only complaint is that it was a 2hr dinner from seating til done..
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Feb 17, 2024
Amazing experience ! I’m born and raised in Brooklyn , I have been in springhill for a year now and when I walked in this place it felt like home . Th...
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Amazing experience ! I’m born and raised in Brooklyn , I have been in springhill for a year now and when I walked in this place it felt like home . The service was second to none , the food was prepared with love ! I tasted it .
The portions are perfect. The rice balls are chefs kiss ! 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻👏👏👏👏Hidden gem of springhill for sure 👍🏽
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Feb 17, 2024
I heard About this restaurant and never ate there. From New York it was pleasant surprise awesome their food was service. And atmosphere was totally a...
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I heard About this restaurant and never ate there. From New York it was pleasant surprise awesome their food was service. And atmosphere was totally amazing. I look forward to dining here again.
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Feb 10, 2024
Amazing food service was great so nice
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Jan 29, 2024
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Jan 22, 2024
Very good house salad and dressing! The chicken picatta was also delicious 😋
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Jan 20, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
The atmosphere, service and food made it enjoyable
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Jan 17, 2024
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Jan 09, 2024
Beautiful decorations a winter wonderland you sincerely have the talent to make people walk in and have nothing but smiles as you greeted us with a sm...
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Beautiful decorations a winter wonderland you sincerely have the talent to make people walk in and have nothing but smiles as you greeted us with a smile it is truly contagious
Jeanie please come to our home and use your magic touch . We just got back in town on Friday and had to visit and was so happy to visit . Our server was excellent but unfortunately food took way to long we were only a party of four . We were visited by the manager Jeanie and she was the most pleasant and apologized about the wait and explained short staffed. When we finally gotten our dinner it was ok. As we were leaving we saw the manager also cooking with the chef you have a fantastic team
We will return due to warm welcome and personal hospitality. Every restaurant needs this Thank You again
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Jan 08, 2024
A favorite for a nice dinner with hubby . Always a food experience of the best kind .
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Dec 31, 2023
I lost my Mother unexpectedly a few months ago, and with planning all of the arrangements, I knew I needed a place to accommodate a large party to ga...
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I lost my Mother unexpectedly a few months ago, and with planning all of the arrangements, I knew I needed a place to accommodate a large party to gather after her services. A place that offered authentic Italian food and atmosphere to honor my beautiful, traditional, Italian Mother. DeCristofaro's was the obvious choice and they were more than happy to oblige with fantastic food, family, and love. Everything about our time there was perfect!
Thank you Ralph and Nancy for your gracious compassion and support for me and my family on one of the hardest days ever, my Mother would have LOVED it all!❤️
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Dec 29, 2023
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Dec 27, 2023
Pizza and food is delicious. It's small so be sure to make a reservation. Pizza, home made fresh bread. House salad dressing, chicken francaise, home ...
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Pizza and food is delicious. It's small so be sure to make a reservation. Pizza, home made fresh bread. House salad dressing, chicken francaise, home made tomato sauce. Chicken Parm, calzones, dessert. All fantastic.
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Dec 14, 2023
Food was very good. They were slammed busy so the service was slow.
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Dec 10, 2023
Had our Company Christmas party there this past Friday. Could not have had a better time. Food and service were excellent.
Highly recommend small...
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Had our Company Christmas party there this past Friday. Could not have had a better time. Food and service were excellent.
Highly recommend small, corporate party or your family. A must stop for good food.
Bon appétito. Ciao
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Dec 04, 2023
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Dec 04, 2023
Wow is all I can say ! This place is amazing ! I highly recommend.. perfect for family night or date night ect ect .. the portions are huge and the se...
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Wow is all I can say ! This place is amazing ! I highly recommend.. perfect for family night or date night ect ect .. the portions are huge and the service is wonderful !
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Dec 03, 2023
I cannot keep this gem of a place to myself. I found this place through Hernando County Food Lovers group and decided my husband and I need to try it ...
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I cannot keep this gem of a place to myself. I found this place through Hernando County Food Lovers group and decided my husband and I need to try it out. They did not disappoint.
The second you walk in the aroma of deliciously sautéed garlic fills the air and you’re met by a vibrant woman behind the counter. They offer take out as well but to the right through a small doorway you’re brought into a small intimate dining room decorated perfectly for the holidays.
Looking through the menu there were so many choices. You can order pasta dishes, chicken, fish, veal and a plethora of other things. They also have a small wine list and draft beers.
We stared with the Cabrese and fried calamari. Anyone who cooks calamari knows that it only takes a second for it to be over cooked. Decristofaro’s chefs know what they’re doing, each bite was perfection.
Main course my husband ordered the lobster ravioli and I order the pescatore. Both came with soup or salad. I had barely started on my meal when my husband had already finished. I did not try his but it was clear he enjoyed it. My pescatore had mussels, shrimp, scallop, calamari and clams over linguine in a white wine sauce. The pasta was cooked to my liking which isn’t often as I don’t like Al dente but I don’t want it mushy either. They hit the mark with right in the middle. All the fish tasted fresh and nothing was over cooked, which would have made it very tough.
Now we are at dessert. Cappuccino and cheesecake. A classic. Creamy and smooth. A perfect ending to a great meal.
I give this place 10/10. It was fantastic and the staff was extremely nice. I recommend you all go. And as far as price point went, for all this food it wasn’t breaking the bank. Enjoy!
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Nov 29, 2023
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Nov 25, 2023
Love this place! The house dressing and oil and bread are to die for!
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Nov 21, 2023
Great Italian food. All staff are personable and welcoming. Family restaurant feel.
5
Nov 12, 2023
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Nov 11, 2023
Everything was "on point" from service to food! Small restaurant atmosphere with amazing food.
We will definitely return!
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Nov 05, 2023
Saw this place when I was at the restaurant next door and got curious to try. The place is very cozy and the service is great, I tried the Spaghetti a...
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Saw this place when I was at the restaurant next door and got curious to try. The place is very cozy and the service is great, I tried the Spaghetti and Meat Balls and the taste was very Italian Authentic to try. I would highly reccomend this place because the prices are very reasonable. I found my regular Italian Escape, and hopefully I try more of their entrées next time.
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Nov 03, 2023
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Oct 25, 2023
Great place to unwind and watch the sun set. Food and service was stellar. Nikki was awesome.
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Oct 25, 2023
Best Marsala sauce I have ever had. My new favorite place to get my favorite dish ❤️
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Oct 22, 2023
My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience while celebrating our anniversary. The food was truly authentic and delicious, the service and relaxed...
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My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience while celebrating our anniversary. The food was truly authentic and delicious, the service and relaxed atmosphere made for a perfect evening. Thank you all for making us feel so special and for your attention to every detail.
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Oct 22, 2023
Always good food. Friendly staff great place
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Oct 18, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023
Love this place. Great service, friendly staff with great service, food delicious, and great wine list.
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Oct 13, 2023
Everything was phenomenal. Our waiter James was polite, had great descriptions of everything we asked, gave fantastic recommendations. Cannot wait to ...
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Everything was phenomenal. Our waiter James was polite, had great descriptions of everything we asked, gave fantastic recommendations. Cannot wait to come back!!! Our anniversary dinner was made special with the fruity deep flavorful wine, the juicy cheesey stuffed chicken parmesan, the rich creamy fettuccine alfredo, topped with cheesecake and to die for tiramisu. The only downside is I can't afford to eat here every night! Lol!!!
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Oct 03, 2023
Great food big portions tho ,Great staff
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Oct 02, 2023
This place was amazing. Freshly made bread sliced and served with olive oil right when we sat down in the beautiful dining room! James introduced hims...
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This place was amazing. Freshly made bread sliced and served with olive oil right when we sat down in the beautiful dining room! James introduced himself to us and proceeded to give us exceptional service. The prices seemed more than fair for how much food you get. The chicken parm came out steaming and full of flavor. The tomato sauce here was so flavorful and delicious and the angel hair and chicken had plenty of sauce. The tiramisu and cannoli were spectacular. The icing on top was the cappuccino at the end. I hope to try the seafood or the veal on my next visit. If the owner is able to add sfogliatelle to the dessert menu, I truly would only eat here.
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Oct 01, 2023
I cannot express how much I enjoyed my time here. From the ambiance, to the excellent service from James, this place is an absolute gem. The food was ...
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I cannot express how much I enjoyed my time here. From the ambiance, to the excellent service from James, this place is an absolute gem. The food was delicious and so fresh. I definitely will be coming back here. This will be my new spot!!
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Oct 01, 2023
A friend and I went to dinner this evening. It was my first time there. We both enjoyed our meals. Adorable decor inside the restaurant as well, and t...
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A friend and I went to dinner this evening. It was my first time there. We both enjoyed our meals. Adorable decor inside the restaurant as well, and the waiter was very attentive. I’ll be back soon.
Lisa D.
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5
Sep 27, 2023
5
Sep 23, 2023
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Sep 20, 2023
Great food and service.
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Sep 19, 2023
5
Sep 09, 2023
My wife and I went for our 30th wedding anniversary our first time there, excellent food and service, will be coming back.
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Sep 04, 2023
My wife and i had our first visit here Saturday, it wouldn't be our last.This place is a small local gem, from our first impresstions and being greete...
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My wife and i had our first visit here Saturday, it wouldn't be our last.This place is a small local gem, from our first impresstions and being greeted by the owner who walked the restaurant checking on tables to the great food.The high light for me was the fantastic service from our waitress Gina, who was welcomeing, friendly and spot on with her reconmendations , made our visit very enjoyable. Join there loyalty program and receive a complymentry buchetta .
Great job guys !! Thank you.
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Aug 26, 2023
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Aug 26, 2023
Food was delicious didn’t take long to get our food. Server was very polite and attentive