Favorite Italian Restaurants

Superbad · 01-26-2011, 06:50 PM

Donatelo's in Tampa.... Hands down best Italian I have ever had. The food is amazing. It is like a time warp into a godfather movie though. The Maitre'D gives all women roses when they come in. They don't make them like this anymore. Better than RAO's or any high end place in NYC thats for sure.

Bruzee · 01-26-2011, 06:56 PM

One of my all time favorites. This one is in Pasadena California.

forgop · 01-26-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

One of my all time favorites. This one is in Pasadena California.

I love me some Buca di Beppo as well. Best calimari I've had there, although I must say pricing has gotten quite outrageous.

mmblz · 03-16-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I love me some Buca di Beppo as well. Best calimari I've had there, although I must say pricing has gotten quite outrageous.

Just saw this thread, then saw this coupon:
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/free_ziti...intCoupon.aspx

... so thought I would post it.

My favorites in Chicago were probably Mia Francesca and Spacca Napoli. But there are so darn many you just never know for sure

Blueface · 03-17-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

Just saw this thread, then saw this coupon:
http://www.bucadibeppo.com/free_ziti...intCoupon.aspx

... so thought I would post it.

My favorites in Chicago were probably Mia Francesca and Spacca Napoli. But there are so darn many you just never know for sure

In your area, love Francesco's Hole in the Wall in Skokie.

In my area, Matteo's.

01-26-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

Donatelo's in Tampa.... Hands down best Italian I have ever had. The food is amazing. It is like a time warp into a godfather movie though. The Maitre'D gives all women roses when they come in. They don't make them like this anymore. Better than RAO's or any high end place in NYC thats for sure.

This place sounds great

rizzle · 03-14-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Superbad

Donatelo's in Tampa.... Hands down best Italian I have ever had. The food is amazing. It is like a time warp into a godfather movie though. The Maitre'D gives all women roses when they come in. They don't make them like this anymore. Better than RAO's or any high end place in NYC thats for sure.

Donatello is the deal. Glad to see another out-of-towner singing their praises. Anyone we've ever taken there has absolutely loved it.

Tio Gato · 03-14-2011, 04:27 PM

My favorite is the Trattoria del Vapore in Cernobbio, Italy. It's on Lake Como along the Swiss border. (Wow that sounds snobby.) My dad did business with the owners son and I was lucky enough to travel with him a few times.

I also like Cassarino's and Angelo's Civita Farnese Restaurant both on Federal Hill in Providence, RI.

N2 GOLD · 03-14-2011, 04:37 PM

Pizz De Oro in Costa Mesa, Ca. very nice mom & pop spot...
Sundays all you can eat Lasagna

http://www.ocweekly.com/locations/pizza-d-oro-207225/

http://www.eatatpizzadoro.com/

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Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: Favorite Italian Restaurants My favorite is the Trattoria del Vapore in Cernobbio, Italy. It's on Lake Como along the Swiss border. (Wow that sounds snobby.) My dad did business with the owners son and I was lucky enough to travel with him a few times. I also like Cassarino's and Angelo's Civita Farnese Restaurant both on Federal Hill in Providence, RI. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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