Di Giulio Brothers
2903 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70873
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Address :
2903 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA, 70873 - Phone (225) 383-4203
- Website https://www.digiulios.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Devon P.
Full as a tick! The quality of the food is beyond words and just fantastic in taste. Good, old fashioned, comfort Italian is what I could describe it as. This place definitely draws in a sophisticated crowd so Tshirts wouldn't be ideal but business casual seems appropriate. It can be a little pricey, especially if you're having wine, but it's the quality on your plate that you pay for. The most inexpensive thing on the entree menu starts at about $18 and moves up to a steak at about $32, I believe. $5 and up for a glass of wine which is not terrible but just be aware, it'll sneak up on you. It's very small and I had to wait about 35 minutes for a table but if the weather permits, sit outside. It's beautiful under the twinkly lights and much quieter. It gets a little noisy inside, especially being such a small compact restaurant with the bar in the same room, which is my only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. The noise and the wait. That's not anything that they can help and I'm sure that they like their quaint little restaurant but an expansion could be nice. We grabbed the tiramisu to go and I have to say, after a few glasses of wine that tiramisu hit the spot and was probably the best that I've ever had from a restaurant so I highly recommend it.
(4)Victor G.
Absolutely over priced for the food! The place is tiny, no problem there, however it was noisy and hard to have a conversation with your spouse, girlfriend or whomever. I ordered spaghetti and meatball for $19 and it had no taste what so ever. My wife ordered a large salad which was good but didn't have the wow factor. We live, we learn and learned never to come back here. If this offends anyone sorry but I am only giving my honest opinion.
(2)Randi W.
Traveling through Louisiana last night we found the best little Italian restaurant! The whole experience was awesome with home made bread, above average caesar salad followed by a great meal. Large portions requiring to-go boxes. Hubby ate llasagna & a meatball - great sauce. The rest of us had Alfredo with chicken or shrimp. Small & personable and just what we were looking for. We love the 'non chain' mom & pop places! We will be back when we drive through again.
(5)Jackie D.
Why did it take me so long to come here?! Sure, the parking is HORRENDOUS and if you come here after 6:30 on a weekend and expect to eat in a timely manner, you need your head examined, but in my humble opinion, its absolutely worth the wait and possible parking ticket. We came here with my family for my birthday and had to wait a few minutes, but we passed the time at the bar sucking down some really good dirty martinis, so the wait was not even a factor for us. We were seated outside and started off with the fried calamari. Battered just enough and served with marinara and a mysterious lemon aioli, the ingredients of which were a topic of conversation LONG after the calamari was gone (we're a bunch of food nerds), this was a good way to start our feast. For our dinner, we decided on a panoply of entrees from their specials menu and beyond. I went with the spaghetti with anchovies and capers with a sauteed soft shell crab, my dad got the Fried Oysters with that same pasta, mom got the cheese pizza with no sauce, my sister got the shrimp alfredo, and my brother in law got the Veal Picatta. All of the entrees, other than the pizza, came with a side salad so we tried of each of their options - House, Caesar, and Gorgonzola walnut, all of which were tasty, but nothing really out of the ordinary. My meal was BY FAR my favorite on the table. Just enough capers on the pasta, not over oiled, and the soft shell crab was worth every calorie. Light, delicious, and just crispy enough. My only complaint was I would have liked more slices of anchovy in the pasta. The essence of the anchovy was certainly present, but I wanted a little of the actual fish - and my dad said the same. His oysters were PHENOMENAL, fried with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley sprinkled over top. I didn't taste the shrimp alfredo or the Picatta, but the alfredo was peppered with shrimp and I didn't hear any complaints, or really any speaking at all from that side of the table after the entrees arrived, so it must have been good. My mom's pizza, for being completely plain jane, was surprisingly flavorful. When you don't have the red sauce, you can actually taste each individual cheese included in the quattro. I was impressed. The other thing that I was pretty impressed about was the prices. Five people ate 5 entrees, drank 10 cocktails/glasses of wine, and an appetizer and the bill was less than $200. For a special occasion or date night, this place can't be beat. Intimate, delicious, and in one of the more hip parts of town - it needs to be near the top of your list for ethnic food in Baton Rouge. I will be back and I will be having the veggie pizza - I saw it on someone's plate as I was leaving and I'm ALREADY dreaming about it.
(4)Rachel T.
I had the four cheese pizza and added mushrooms and eggplant. They accidentally made a large instead of a small, and I am grateful! The crust is thin and crispy, the mushrooms seem to be fresh portobellos, and the cheese was nice and thick. I got coconut pie for dessert and it was the perfect combination of creamy and gooey. Totally worth the price!
(5)Nicole W.
Great food, busy but small. It was the great atmosphere and amazing food that made our tiny table feel intimate and romantic as opposed to just too small. I always recommend this restaurant to friends. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Abby C.
I'm only giving this place a star because the food was good and our waitress was so sweet. Me and my boyfriend went to eat at this restaurant 9/13/14 at 730pm. We waited the 45 minutes and in the mean time had a wonderful glass of wine, which we did not mind at all. After about 30 minutes the owner Mike came up to us and said "there was another couple who was in line before y'all that went across the street to have a drink and they are coming back for their table, don't think we skipped you guys if a couple comes and gets sat before you." We didn't really mind although this just sounds so strange to me. 15 minutes later the hostess comes to us sitting outside and seats us at a lovely table. We placed our drink orders and everything and began to look at the menu. Mike came to our table and said "Remember those people I told you about, well the waitress skipped them and sat you here instead, i'm going to need you guys to take your drinks and get up and wait for the next table." I literally laughed, thinking that he was absolutely joking.... He wasn't. He honestly wanted us to get up, grab our wine and waters the waitress had brought us, and stand up near the bar until someone got up and we were "Next in line." It was humiliating, I can't even put into words. I have never had this kind of treatment. We stood up at the bar flabbergasted at what had just gone on. They sat us 6 minutes later at another table, luckily it was only that short of time because if it would have had a little longer to set in what the hell had just happened we would have left. We should have left. Instead we ordered $130 worth of food. That couple SPLIT an entree and didn't even order drinks since they had them across the street... I still can't believe this happened. DO NOT GO TO DIGIULIO BROTHERS. He didn't bring us a free appetizer, meal, drink or anything. He came to our table to explain his story not even apologizing. He honestly said "They were mad at me i was in a tough spot." Ummm what? You don't make people get up from a seat in your restaurant. If it was only 6 minutes they could have waited. I will never go back to this establishment and I'm telling everyone I know about this.
(1)Mandy V.
Love the atmosphere. The guys behind the bar are hilarious. The lunch crowd is mainly business people wearing suits and driving nice cars but I was still welcomed in my workout gear and cap. Lunch menu prices are reasonable. 5 cheese lasagna was great!
(4)Alexandra R.
Ah Di Giulio's. I canot say a bad thing. I have been coming here for years and the food is delicious and the service is great. It's a rather small restaurant so if you plan on strolling in later on the weekends, be prepared to wait! It has such a great atmosphere and is so intimate. Although they can accommodate a party more than 5, I usually find it takes away from the experience. The service is always spot on. I absolutely love the walnut salad- that creamy gorgonzola dolce is fantastic. The calimari is always a good choice, its lightly fried and crispy. Eggplant app is also a favorite- someone usually ends up ordering it as an entrée because it is HUGE. I am partial to the meatballs so I usually go for the lasagna/spaghetti and meatball. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes, they are all great portions. They also have a well priced lunch menu. The tuna salad is delish. Another (free) favorite is the homemade bread that is served- be careful not to eat too much before you food comes! And if for some reason you are not absolutely stuffed, be sure to check if they have red velvet. It's made locally and sells out fast. You can also do what I usually do- order it to go.
(5)David B.
Great atmosphere, people, wonderful staff!! Can't say enough about how this place........authentic Italian food!
(5)Jeremy P.
I travel to Baton Rouge on business a few times a year and I always make sure to stop here. The staff is very friendly and the food is amazing! Everybody is always impressed when I take them there. Yes, you can expect to wait - sometimes even on weeknights - but its well worth it. Take your friends and family here... They'll thank you!
(5)Heather H.
This is my favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. The most amazing Italian food. Ask Clint (the bar guy) to recommend a wine. I recommend the pizza for its homemade crispy crust and pepperoni on top of the cheese or the sirloin tips which are delectable with their perfect seasoning and grilled veggies over orzo for lunch. Everything is amazing. It is low key and casual but absolutely fantastic!!! Perfect date night.
(5)Phillip A.
Just moved back to Baton Rouge and came to eat here after hearing several recommendations. Like many of the reviewers, I would agree that this is not the place to come if you are in a hurry to sit down and eat. We came on a Saturday night and the weather was cold so there was no outdoor seating. We waited about an hour and a half to be seated. It really was the only negative part of the evening. The bartenders and staff are very friendly. The atmosphere of this small restaurant is very cozy and fun. The place is obviously full of regulars - it just has a real neighborhood feel. It really makes it easy to grab a drink or glass of wine and pass the time waiting for your table. Our waitress was great. She had a great knowledge of the menu and she was efficient, friendly and fun. As for the food I would rate it pretty good. We sampled Veal Parm, a shrimp pasta dish, lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta was cooked well, and the sauce / dishes were flavorful. Homemade bread served before the meal was very dense but good - easy to eat too much before your food comes. I'm rating four stars for the combination of the whole experience of the food, atmosphere and friendly neighborhood feel. Try it out!
(4)Maggie W.
I've heard so many great things about Di Giulio brothers that I expected more. I've dined here 3 times over the past few years and have never been impressed. DG's isn't all bad, I just love the atmosphere. Baton Rouge has far too many chain restaurants so I warmly welcome the local hole in the wall. It's just the food that lacks. I've had the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parm and find the red sauce to be boring, bland, dry, and resemblant of something that came out a jar. The last time I went I got the special, a dish without red sauce. It was a shrimp and pasta dish with a very light cream sauce. The issue I had was how unusually sweet this dish was. I had asked many questions about the special and at no point did my server tell me the sauce was sweet. When the waitress retrieved my barely touched plate, I asked her what made the sauce so sweet. After asking the kitchen, she told me it was the shallots. Shallots shouldn't make a dish that sweet.?. It just wasn't good.
(2)Rick F.
Can't say enough about the food and experience here. One of our go to places when visiting BR... It's Great!!!
(5)Allan L.
One of my favorite restaurants - try to eat here at least once a week. They soft-shell crab is the best I've ever had. Very friendly neighborhood place and the bartender always remembers how I like my martini - what more can you ask for?
(5)Christine W.
This tiny little restaurant was a great find in BR. We love good Italian food, and this place hit the spot. We stopped in on a Monday night around 7:30. We were drawn to the bright colors and lights on the building just off Perkins by the Underpass. This place is tiny and was packed! We got a table and as we tried to read the menu we realized how dark it was. The candle on the table helped a bit, but I used my phone to illuminate the menu. On the plus side, the place was not smokey. Our server was great, suggesting the Gorgonzola and Roasted Garlic appetizer. It was a great suggestion for a couple of stinking rose lovers. We both had the House Chianti, which was nicely priced at $6 a glass. I ordered the lasagna with meatball. Creamy, cheesy gooey noodle goodness smothered in herb packed marinara sauce. On the side was one largest meatballs I've ever seen. Hot, juicy and packed with flavor this meatball was a great acompaniment to the meatless lasagna. SO ordered spaghetti with meatball. A huge plate full of pasta, smothered with red sauce and topped with a huge meatball. We both had plenty to take home for another meal. We both loved this little place and look forward to coming back many times.
(4)Holger H.
Step 1: find a date Step 2: bring date and enjoy End result: one of the best date night places in Baton Rouge along with Nino's
(5)Jessica E.
After hearing from friends rave about Di Giulio Brothers, I finally gave it a try one evening when I was craving pasta. Disappointingly, I found it to be rather underwhelming. My date and I had the portobello mushroom and the lasagna. I love marinara sauce and mushrooms, so I figured the portobello dish would be right up my alley. The portobello mushroom is smoked and stacked with fresh tomato, provolone cheese, and some sauteed shrimp. The portobello was cooked well, but it basically was just a stack of a mushroom cap, a warm fresh tomato, some slightly melted provolone and then shrimp scattered on top. I am not sure what the shrimp were seasoned with, but it clashed with the marinara that was at the bottom of the plate and on the side of spaghetti that came with the mushroom. Overall, I thought the stack was pretty bland. The red sauce was okay, and some crushed red pepper helped kick it up. My date's lasagna was good, but I don't think I would order it if I were to come back. However, the balsamic vinaigrette on the salads that came before the entrees was pretty fantastic. I could come back and just make a meal of the salad. Given how much people rave about this place, I'd like to come back and give the food another chance. The service we received was outstanding, so it was a bummer that the food didn't quite measure up. I really enjoyed the ambiance as well. I hear that the veal piccata is the thing to get here, but since I try to avoid eating veal, it will have to be something else to try to blow me away.
(3)Greg M.
I don't know what I was thinking awarding only four stars after my first visit. I've been back several times since, and recognize that DiGiulio Bros is a legit five-star operation. Consistently amazing food, great wine and very good service in a cozy setting. What more could you ask for in an Italian restaurant?
(5)Meghan K.
My favorite Italian restaurant in Baton Rouge. It doesn't look like a whole lot from the outside, bit it's wonderful. It's a tiny spot, but it's worth the wait. My favorite dish is the pesto shrimp dish. Yum! I also love the cambozola and roasted garlic appetizer along with the calamari. My husband swears that they have the best Veal Piccata he has ever put in his mouth. They ran a special one night with a blue cheese and Gouda (I think) encrusted filet. Everyone at the table was obsessed! For desert, totally ask if they have Nanette Mayhall's red velvet cake slices. They are to die for!! The service is good and the prices aren't too ridiculous for a nicer restaurant.
(5)Susannah B.
I love this place. My family is good friends with the owners I believe - so we come here often. I love, love everything on the menu. They have some of the best and freshest pasta around, not to mention some of the best pesto. My favorite entree before going vegan was the tuna with pesto. ALSO their house salad - to die for.
(5)Nicole H.
Went by for lunch with a friend and couldn't believe I'd been missing out! Best. Meatball. Sammich. EVER!!! Perfectly stewed meatballs, the right amount of provolone cheese, and fresh French bread. Good gravy, it was good. That poboy was only made better by the addition of friend eggplant and extra sauce! To have still-crispy eggplant over those giant meatballs was perfection! I've been back two lore times for the same dish! Do yourself a favor, get one, hide in your bathroom and eat it quietly so you don't have to share. Pure gold! The service was a tad slow, being busy at lunch and only having one server. It wasn't bad enough not to go back, but we did wait a while to order.
(4)Krystal A.
Dropped by at 6pm and it was already packed. The owner was walking around, helping keep an eye on things which was nice. We ordered the eggplant appetizer which was good. The eggplant was not oily. The batter was light and crisp. The bread and salad that came with the meal were nice. The bread was soft and moist and tastes great with butter. The salad was good, maybe even too much. By this point I was starting to get full. The lasagna was a nice hefty size with a very big meatball on the side. Both tasted good albeit on the sweet size. My mushroom dish seemed a little bit disconnected. The sauce didn't seem enough for the pasta, and again was a bit too sweet. The mushroom caps were grilled and tasted nice, but I could do without the provolone. Overall, the ambiance is great. Parking is limited and it gets busy quickly, so be prepared to wait. The service is great as well. I would go back after trying a few other places, but probably try a different entree.
(3)Jona G.
I always think it's hard to give a review based on one experience. I liked the outside patio and my calamari was good. My boyfriend didn't care for their spaghetti that came with the chicken parm. However, he liked the chicken. The waiter was nice but she seem shocked when we didn't get wine. It's kinda pricy but it's a guess a little fancier than casual imo. Hey should have a semi casual option. I wouldn't be opposed to going back.
(4)Matt E.
Simply the most consistently fun and quality neighborhood haunt in Baton Rouge. If you live near it, you will inevitably run into neighbors, friends and city officials alike.
(5)Regina C.
My husband and I have been going here for 14 years. We go at least once a week. The food is AMAZING! We love the atmosphere and the staff. We have taken a lot of our friends with us on several occasions, who we have now turned into regulars as well. I personally have not been in the kitchen of this restaurant, but I have always imagined an older, 4 foot tall Italian woman back there doing all the cooking. If you have not been here, do not hesitate to try it. You will become a regular too.
(5)M B.
We hit this place on a Sunday. Crowded, but didn't have to wait. Very large portions. I went traditional with spaghetti and meatballs. Good! We should have split this. Not a fan of the bread. Coconut pie was so so. Good value. Good food. Not great ... but good.
(4)Randy L.
Long-time Italian restaurant located at the base of the Perkins road overpass----place is small ---with patio seating there's probably less than 15 tables total in a cramped area, but it's cramped because the tables are usually filled and the place crowded----food has flavor and great selection of wine. Lunch time has a specific daily special for approximately $12 and which includes an entree and side salad plus regular daily specials or you can order pizza. Dinner has a more extensive menu and at times offers osso bucco which is not found that often in Baton Rouge. Thursday our party"s orders included beef tips which looked awesome and tuna croquette which was my selection---serving size of tuna looked a little small but it packed a wallop and is recommended. Service here has always been professional and efficient--my only issue is that the times I have gone is that it's always crowded due to space limitations and loud and parking is limited however I go regularly and so do many others so those things are not deal breakers.
(4)Michael P.
Omg The veal piccata is truly to die for. This is the best veal i have ever eaten. The pasta gop is also awesome huge chunks of garlic! The best in baton rouge !
(5)Kelsey W.
Stopped in on a Friday to meet friends for a glass of wine and pizza. We had already eaten so we just got wine while our friends ordered a custom pizza, and devoured the whole thing! The bartender let us taste wines before deciding what we wanted, which was great, and suggested something when I wasn't feeling my usual go to Cabernet. I got the Barbera, it was very good! The atmosphere is great, a tiny Italian place with great ambience. The service was a little spotty, but not too much else to complain about. Would love to come back on another night for a proper dinner!
(4)Kathryn E.
The baked oyster appetizer was delicious and piping hot with the perfect spattering of breadcrumbs - and the veal piccata was great. The Caesar salad is a better portion than the house.
(3)Michael P.
But for some (tolerable) consistency issues, would be a 5 star. What a great atmosphere, friendly and prompt (and knowledgeable) service, and very good food at reasonable prices. One of the best bars (and tenders) in town. This is a place that seems like it's been around for decades and has an almost dive-ish feel to its coziness and nice casual ambience. Just can't say enough good things. Once in a while, my fish tastes a little fishy, sometimes the non-entree offerings seem a little more thrown together than I might expect, but all within the realm of tolerable and it's all so sincerely and enthusiastically presented that I would never think of complaining. Just a bit of nuanced fine tuning from being my favorite restaurant in town.
(4)Claire C.
I had high hopes for Di Giulio Brothers, having heard rave reviews from friends. But alas, it was terrible. The service was SLOW to start with. There seemed to be plenty of servers and bartenders, and they all appeared busy, but doing what will remain a mystery to me. My husband and I waited for quite some time before anyone appeared at our table, then our server turned into a ghost in the night, rarely seen but much sought after. No one explained the specials, I ended up just asking our server and she only gave me a description of the one I specifically inquired after, not any of the others. Curious. The salad was over dressed and very wilted. It seemed to have been dressed at the beginning of the night, then remaining in the kitchen where waiters can quickly deliver it to tables, rather than tossed fresh with each order. This of course gives you more of a salad-soup, than a true crisp salad. The bread was great! I'll give them that, but we only got two pieces, so our joy was quickly stifled. The food was meh. I had the sausage and pepper pasta with fettuccine and my husband had what they claim to be their most popular dish, a chicken and eggplant parmigiana stack with spaghetti. The sausage was dry - I know that's hard to believe, but it clearly had been boiled, not grilled or fried, and left in the boiling water since the beginning of service rendering it mealy and devoid of real flavor. The pasta was done well, but there was nary a pepper on the plate and the entire dish was dressed with olive oil, so it turned into a child's rendition of the dish rather than an true culinary delight. My husband's was fried nicely and not soggy, which parmigiana can sometimes be, but the sauce was incredibly under seasoned. Oregano and tomatoes from a can does not a sauce make, Di Guilio Brothers. If I had ever been given the option to order another cocktail, I might have enjoyed this more. But I wasn't, so I didn't and I won't be back. Save yourself the cash - grab a slice from Schlitz or a dark table at Pinetta's and you'll be guaranteed a MUCH better time.
(1)Rachel B.
I think the owner should invest in some signs instead of chasing people around the parking lot telling them they can't park there. There was only one car in his parking lot at 445 pm. I'm am genuinely unfamiliar with the area and asked for his parking advice once he told me I couldn't park there and got a smart aleck answer. Really gives a bad impression and turns off potential customers, no matter how good the food seems to be.
(1)Crista B.
I lived in Baton Rouge for 23 years and I love Di Gulio Brothers. I ALWAYS get the veal piccata! BEST EVER!! The atmosphere is great and the staff is so hospitable! There is always a wait on Friday and Saturday, but it is worth it. Just go inside grab a drink and relax!
(5)Steve C.
Once again a hit for lunch. Met a colleague here to conduct business. Was pleased that we were able to find a table. The dining room was brimming as usual with people, many of whom I knew. I ordered their Spaghetti with Meatball, my colleague had the Chicken Picatta, both from the standard lunch menu. Each was served with DiGuilio's excellent salad. Nothing to disappoint in this meal. The meatball in my order was tender and flavorfull, the pasta perfectly cooked, the sauce lightly savory, much to my taste. After lunch, I did something rather unusual in that I ordered dessert. A special offering was pistachio gelato, and it was sublime. The order took me by surprise in both it's size and expense, but please do congratulate me in that I persevered and finished off this divine creation. I assume that they didn't make it in house, but by the same token didn't ask from where they got it, so have to give DiGiulio's the credit. So long as they continue to serve perfect lunches such as the one I enjoyed recently, DiGuilio's will remain a favorite of mine and many other Baton Rougeans.
(4)B B.
Great lunch spot! Good for dinner too, but has a tendancy to get crowded quick so just make sure your're willing to wait a bit for a table.
(4)Jak K.
I am here often. This is a very special Neighborhood restaurant. They are friendly and the food is consistent. There is always someone you know in DiGiulio's Very often the specials are excellent. Most evenings there is a wait and sometimes at lunch also. The drinks are generous. It's not classical Italian but DiGiulio style. Don't look for Sicily in Baton Rouge there are too many other influences. Just go and pass a good time.
(5)Jeremiah K.
Hard to believe you can cook bad Italian food. The bold flavors basically cook themselves. After my dinning partner and I ordered our server darted into the kitchen and immediately returned with our salads. These salads had been tossed and dressed somewhere around the beginning of time and resembled the primordial goop the first lifeforms emerged from. For dinner we had the osso buco and veal piccata. The veal piccata was bad. Imagine pan fried veal cutlets smothered with butter (just butter no color) and one or two capers. It came with pasta swimming in bad olive oil. It was so bad. The osso buco was bland. Braised to the point of being flavorless. It was also served with a vile pile of pasta. My dinning partner who loves tiramisu ordered dessert. The tiramisu looked though it had been made around the same time period as the salad and tasted about as fresh. Our server was helpful, if a bit ditsy. She recommended two wines that were quite yummy. So the evening wasn't a complete waste.
(1)Katie Q.
I know I'm writing two Italian restaurant reviews right next to one another, that actually happen to practically be right next to one another physically but they are totally different animals I assure you. Digiulio's is a cute little bumping bistro that draws a big crowd of wine sippers and diners alike. There is a real fan-base here. My husband and I put our name on the list and sat at the bar with our friends while waiting amongst the bustling staff and patrons. We waited, and waited, and waited...we were told it'd be about 45 minutes but it was more like an hour and 45 minutes. Mind you, I've been a hostess before and I know how this goes...sometimes you really just get some campers that don't want to give up their table and I believe this is what happened that evening. I only mention this as a warning that this is the kind of place that inspires you to sit and linger and the staff does not make you feel like crap about it so I for one, did not mind the wait. You however might...so you should know this is a possibility. Our food was delightful...the only items I'd avoid are the soup (which was cold but even hot would have been boring) and this eggplant appetizer which was too busy so the flavors were all muddled. Not that any of the food was offensive in any way, it's just hard to shine with such healthy competition. Our waitress was delightful and really knew the menu inside-out which I always think is a good sign. Everyone that works there seems to stick around for years which is another REALLY good sign. I quite enjoyed Pinetta's across the street, they were cheap and yummy, but I'd lean towards Di Guilio's for my next pasta craving.
(4)Jim N.
this place never fails for me during lunch. the crowd usually are pretty big when i get there but we seem to get a table or just sit at the bar. the spaghetti and meatballs is my main dish here. never tried anything else, but always come back for the same thing. place is pretty small but service is great.
(4)Jak K.
I am here often. This is a very special Neighborhood restaurant. They are friendly and the food is consistent. There is always someone you know in DiGiulio's Very often the specials are excellent. Most evenings there is a wait and sometimes at lunch also. The drinks are generous. It's not classical Italian but DiGiulio style. Don't look for Sicily in Baton Rouge there are too many other influences. Just go and pass a good time.
(5)Katie Q.
I know I'm writing two Italian restaurant reviews right next to one another, that actually happen to practically be right next to one another physically but they are totally different animals I assure you. Digiulio's is a cute little bumping bistro that draws a big crowd of wine sippers and diners alike. There is a real fan-base here. My husband and I put our name on the list and sat at the bar with our friends while waiting amongst the bustling staff and patrons. We waited, and waited, and waited...we were told it'd be about 45 minutes but it was more like an hour and 45 minutes. Mind you, I've been a hostess before and I know how this goes...sometimes you really just get some campers that don't want to give up their table and I believe this is what happened that evening. I only mention this as a warning that this is the kind of place that inspires you to sit and linger and the staff does not make you feel like crap about it so I for one, did not mind the wait. You however might...so you should know this is a possibility. Our food was delightful...the only items I'd avoid are the soup (which was cold but even hot would have been boring) and this eggplant appetizer which was too busy so the flavors were all muddled. Not that any of the food was offensive in any way, it's just hard to shine with such healthy competition. Our waitress was delightful and really knew the menu inside-out which I always think is a good sign. Everyone that works there seems to stick around for years which is another REALLY good sign. I quite enjoyed Pinetta's across the street, they were cheap and yummy, but I'd lean towards Di Guilio's for my next pasta craving.
(4)Jim N.
this place never fails for me during lunch. the crowd usually are pretty big when i get there but we seem to get a table or just sit at the bar. the spaghetti and meatballs is my main dish here. never tried anything else, but always come back for the same thing. place is pretty small but service is great.
(4)Jeremiah K.
Hard to believe you can cook bad Italian food. The bold flavors basically cook themselves. After my dinning partner and I ordered our server darted into the kitchen and immediately returned with our salads. These salads had been tossed and dressed somewhere around the beginning of time and resembled the primordial goop the first lifeforms emerged from. For dinner we had the osso buco and veal piccata. The veal piccata was bad. Imagine pan fried veal cutlets smothered with butter (just butter no color) and one or two capers. It came with pasta swimming in bad olive oil. It was so bad. The osso buco was bland. Braised to the point of being flavorless. It was also served with a vile pile of pasta. My dinning partner who loves tiramisu ordered dessert. The tiramisu looked though it had been made around the same time period as the salad and tasted about as fresh. Our server was helpful, if a bit ditsy. She recommended two wines that were quite yummy. So the evening wasn't a complete waste.
(1)Maggie W.
I've heard so many great things about Di Giulio brothers that I expected more. I've dined here 3 times over the past few years and have never been impressed. DG's isn't all bad, I just love the atmosphere. Baton Rouge has far too many chain restaurants so I warmly welcome the local hole in the wall. It's just the food that lacks. I've had the spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parm and find the red sauce to be boring, bland, dry, and resemblant of something that came out a jar. The last time I went I got the special, a dish without red sauce. It was a shrimp and pasta dish with a very light cream sauce. The issue I had was how unusually sweet this dish was. I had asked many questions about the special and at no point did my server tell me the sauce was sweet. When the waitress retrieved my barely touched plate, I asked her what made the sauce so sweet. After asking the kitchen, she told me it was the shallots. Shallots shouldn't make a dish that sweet.?. It just wasn't good.
(2)Rick F.
Can't say enough about the food and experience here. One of our go to places when visiting BR... It's Great!!!
(5)Allan L.
One of my favorite restaurants - try to eat here at least once a week. They soft-shell crab is the best I've ever had. Very friendly neighborhood place and the bartender always remembers how I like my martini - what more can you ask for?
(5)Steve C.
Once again a hit for lunch. Met a colleague here to conduct business. Was pleased that we were able to find a table. The dining room was brimming as usual with people, many of whom I knew. I ordered their Spaghetti with Meatball, my colleague had the Chicken Picatta, both from the standard lunch menu. Each was served with DiGuilio's excellent salad. Nothing to disappoint in this meal. The meatball in my order was tender and flavorfull, the pasta perfectly cooked, the sauce lightly savory, much to my taste. After lunch, I did something rather unusual in that I ordered dessert. A special offering was pistachio gelato, and it was sublime. The order took me by surprise in both it's size and expense, but please do congratulate me in that I persevered and finished off this divine creation. I assume that they didn't make it in house, but by the same token didn't ask from where they got it, so have to give DiGiulio's the credit. So long as they continue to serve perfect lunches such as the one I enjoyed recently, DiGuilio's will remain a favorite of mine and many other Baton Rougeans.
(4)B B.
Great lunch spot! Good for dinner too, but has a tendancy to get crowded quick so just make sure your're willing to wait a bit for a table.
(4)Nicole H.
Went by for lunch with a friend and couldn't believe I'd been missing out! Best. Meatball. Sammich. EVER!!! Perfectly stewed meatballs, the right amount of provolone cheese, and fresh French bread. Good gravy, it was good. That poboy was only made better by the addition of friend eggplant and extra sauce! To have still-crispy eggplant over those giant meatballs was perfection! I've been back two lore times for the same dish! Do yourself a favor, get one, hide in your bathroom and eat it quietly so you don't have to share. Pure gold! The service was a tad slow, being busy at lunch and only having one server. It wasn't bad enough not to go back, but we did wait a while to order.
(4)Krystal A.
Dropped by at 6pm and it was already packed. The owner was walking around, helping keep an eye on things which was nice. We ordered the eggplant appetizer which was good. The eggplant was not oily. The batter was light and crisp. The bread and salad that came with the meal were nice. The bread was soft and moist and tastes great with butter. The salad was good, maybe even too much. By this point I was starting to get full. The lasagna was a nice hefty size with a very big meatball on the side. Both tasted good albeit on the sweet size. My mushroom dish seemed a little bit disconnected. The sauce didn't seem enough for the pasta, and again was a bit too sweet. The mushroom caps were grilled and tasted nice, but I could do without the provolone. Overall, the ambiance is great. Parking is limited and it gets busy quickly, so be prepared to wait. The service is great as well. I would go back after trying a few other places, but probably try a different entree.
(3)Jona G.
I always think it's hard to give a review based on one experience. I liked the outside patio and my calamari was good. My boyfriend didn't care for their spaghetti that came with the chicken parm. However, he liked the chicken. The waiter was nice but she seem shocked when we didn't get wine. It's kinda pricy but it's a guess a little fancier than casual imo. Hey should have a semi casual option. I wouldn't be opposed to going back.
(4)Matt E.
Simply the most consistently fun and quality neighborhood haunt in Baton Rouge. If you live near it, you will inevitably run into neighbors, friends and city officials alike.
(5)Christine W.
This tiny little restaurant was a great find in BR. We love good Italian food, and this place hit the spot. We stopped in on a Monday night around 7:30. We were drawn to the bright colors and lights on the building just off Perkins by the Underpass. This place is tiny and was packed! We got a table and as we tried to read the menu we realized how dark it was. The candle on the table helped a bit, but I used my phone to illuminate the menu. On the plus side, the place was not smokey. Our server was great, suggesting the Gorgonzola and Roasted Garlic appetizer. It was a great suggestion for a couple of stinking rose lovers. We both had the House Chianti, which was nicely priced at $6 a glass. I ordered the lasagna with meatball. Creamy, cheesy gooey noodle goodness smothered in herb packed marinara sauce. On the side was one largest meatballs I've ever seen. Hot, juicy and packed with flavor this meatball was a great acompaniment to the meatless lasagna. SO ordered spaghetti with meatball. A huge plate full of pasta, smothered with red sauce and topped with a huge meatball. We both had plenty to take home for another meal. We both loved this little place and look forward to coming back many times.
(4)Holger H.
Step 1: find a date Step 2: bring date and enjoy End result: one of the best date night places in Baton Rouge along with Nino's
(5)Jessica E.
After hearing from friends rave about Di Giulio Brothers, I finally gave it a try one evening when I was craving pasta. Disappointingly, I found it to be rather underwhelming. My date and I had the portobello mushroom and the lasagna. I love marinara sauce and mushrooms, so I figured the portobello dish would be right up my alley. The portobello mushroom is smoked and stacked with fresh tomato, provolone cheese, and some sauteed shrimp. The portobello was cooked well, but it basically was just a stack of a mushroom cap, a warm fresh tomato, some slightly melted provolone and then shrimp scattered on top. I am not sure what the shrimp were seasoned with, but it clashed with the marinara that was at the bottom of the plate and on the side of spaghetti that came with the mushroom. Overall, I thought the stack was pretty bland. The red sauce was okay, and some crushed red pepper helped kick it up. My date's lasagna was good, but I don't think I would order it if I were to come back. However, the balsamic vinaigrette on the salads that came before the entrees was pretty fantastic. I could come back and just make a meal of the salad. Given how much people rave about this place, I'd like to come back and give the food another chance. The service we received was outstanding, so it was a bummer that the food didn't quite measure up. I really enjoyed the ambiance as well. I hear that the veal piccata is the thing to get here, but since I try to avoid eating veal, it will have to be something else to try to blow me away.
(3)Greg M.
I don't know what I was thinking awarding only four stars after my first visit. I've been back several times since, and recognize that DiGiulio Bros is a legit five-star operation. Consistently amazing food, great wine and very good service in a cozy setting. What more could you ask for in an Italian restaurant?
(5)Randy L.
Long-time Italian restaurant located at the base of the Perkins road overpass----place is small ---with patio seating there's probably less than 15 tables total in a cramped area, but it's cramped because the tables are usually filled and the place crowded----food has flavor and great selection of wine. Lunch time has a specific daily special for approximately $12 and which includes an entree and side salad plus regular daily specials or you can order pizza. Dinner has a more extensive menu and at times offers osso bucco which is not found that often in Baton Rouge. Thursday our party"s orders included beef tips which looked awesome and tuna croquette which was my selection---serving size of tuna looked a little small but it packed a wallop and is recommended. Service here has always been professional and efficient--my only issue is that the times I have gone is that it's always crowded due to space limitations and loud and parking is limited however I go regularly and so do many others so those things are not deal breakers.
(4)Michael P.
Omg The veal piccata is truly to die for. This is the best veal i have ever eaten. The pasta gop is also awesome huge chunks of garlic! The best in baton rouge !
(5)Kelsey W.
Stopped in on a Friday to meet friends for a glass of wine and pizza. We had already eaten so we just got wine while our friends ordered a custom pizza, and devoured the whole thing! The bartender let us taste wines before deciding what we wanted, which was great, and suggested something when I wasn't feeling my usual go to Cabernet. I got the Barbera, it was very good! The atmosphere is great, a tiny Italian place with great ambience. The service was a little spotty, but not too much else to complain about. Would love to come back on another night for a proper dinner!
(4)Kathryn E.
The baked oyster appetizer was delicious and piping hot with the perfect spattering of breadcrumbs - and the veal piccata was great. The Caesar salad is a better portion than the house.
(3)Michael P.
But for some (tolerable) consistency issues, would be a 5 star. What a great atmosphere, friendly and prompt (and knowledgeable) service, and very good food at reasonable prices. One of the best bars (and tenders) in town. This is a place that seems like it's been around for decades and has an almost dive-ish feel to its coziness and nice casual ambience. Just can't say enough good things. Once in a while, my fish tastes a little fishy, sometimes the non-entree offerings seem a little more thrown together than I might expect, but all within the realm of tolerable and it's all so sincerely and enthusiastically presented that I would never think of complaining. Just a bit of nuanced fine tuning from being my favorite restaurant in town.
(4)Claire C.
I had high hopes for Di Giulio Brothers, having heard rave reviews from friends. But alas, it was terrible. The service was SLOW to start with. There seemed to be plenty of servers and bartenders, and they all appeared busy, but doing what will remain a mystery to me. My husband and I waited for quite some time before anyone appeared at our table, then our server turned into a ghost in the night, rarely seen but much sought after. No one explained the specials, I ended up just asking our server and she only gave me a description of the one I specifically inquired after, not any of the others. Curious. The salad was over dressed and very wilted. It seemed to have been dressed at the beginning of the night, then remaining in the kitchen where waiters can quickly deliver it to tables, rather than tossed fresh with each order. This of course gives you more of a salad-soup, than a true crisp salad. The bread was great! I'll give them that, but we only got two pieces, so our joy was quickly stifled. The food was meh. I had the sausage and pepper pasta with fettuccine and my husband had what they claim to be their most popular dish, a chicken and eggplant parmigiana stack with spaghetti. The sausage was dry - I know that's hard to believe, but it clearly had been boiled, not grilled or fried, and left in the boiling water since the beginning of service rendering it mealy and devoid of real flavor. The pasta was done well, but there was nary a pepper on the plate and the entire dish was dressed with olive oil, so it turned into a child's rendition of the dish rather than an true culinary delight. My husband's was fried nicely and not soggy, which parmigiana can sometimes be, but the sauce was incredibly under seasoned. Oregano and tomatoes from a can does not a sauce make, Di Guilio Brothers. If I had ever been given the option to order another cocktail, I might have enjoyed this more. But I wasn't, so I didn't and I won't be back. Save yourself the cash - grab a slice from Schlitz or a dark table at Pinetta's and you'll be guaranteed a MUCH better time.
(1)Rachel B.
I think the owner should invest in some signs instead of chasing people around the parking lot telling them they can't park there. There was only one car in his parking lot at 445 pm. I'm am genuinely unfamiliar with the area and asked for his parking advice once he told me I couldn't park there and got a smart aleck answer. Really gives a bad impression and turns off potential customers, no matter how good the food seems to be.
(1)Devon P.
Full as a tick! The quality of the food is beyond words and just fantastic in taste. Good, old fashioned, comfort Italian is what I could describe it as. This place definitely draws in a sophisticated crowd so Tshirts wouldn't be ideal but business casual seems appropriate. It can be a little pricey, especially if you're having wine, but it's the quality on your plate that you pay for. The most inexpensive thing on the entree menu starts at about $18 and moves up to a steak at about $32, I believe. $5 and up for a glass of wine which is not terrible but just be aware, it'll sneak up on you. It's very small and I had to wait about 35 minutes for a table but if the weather permits, sit outside. It's beautiful under the twinkly lights and much quieter. It gets a little noisy inside, especially being such a small compact restaurant with the bar in the same room, which is my only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. The noise and the wait. That's not anything that they can help and I'm sure that they like their quaint little restaurant but an expansion could be nice. We grabbed the tiramisu to go and I have to say, after a few glasses of wine that tiramisu hit the spot and was probably the best that I've ever had from a restaurant so I highly recommend it.
(4)Victor G.
Absolutely over priced for the food! The place is tiny, no problem there, however it was noisy and hard to have a conversation with your spouse, girlfriend or whomever. I ordered spaghetti and meatball for $19 and it had no taste what so ever. My wife ordered a large salad which was good but didn't have the wow factor. We live, we learn and learned never to come back here. If this offends anyone sorry but I am only giving my honest opinion.
(2)Randi W.
Traveling through Louisiana last night we found the best little Italian restaurant! The whole experience was awesome with home made bread, above average caesar salad followed by a great meal. Large portions requiring to-go boxes. Hubby ate llasagna & a meatball - great sauce. The rest of us had Alfredo with chicken or shrimp. Small & personable and just what we were looking for. We love the 'non chain' mom & pop places! We will be back when we drive through again.
(5)Regina C.
My husband and I have been going here for 14 years. We go at least once a week. The food is AMAZING! We love the atmosphere and the staff. We have taken a lot of our friends with us on several occasions, who we have now turned into regulars as well. I personally have not been in the kitchen of this restaurant, but I have always imagined an older, 4 foot tall Italian woman back there doing all the cooking. If you have not been here, do not hesitate to try it. You will become a regular too.
(5)M B.
We hit this place on a Sunday. Crowded, but didn't have to wait. Very large portions. I went traditional with spaghetti and meatballs. Good! We should have split this. Not a fan of the bread. Coconut pie was so so. Good value. Good food. Not great ... but good.
(4)Crista B.
I lived in Baton Rouge for 23 years and I love Di Gulio Brothers. I ALWAYS get the veal piccata! BEST EVER!! The atmosphere is great and the staff is so hospitable! There is always a wait on Friday and Saturday, but it is worth it. Just go inside grab a drink and relax!
(5)Jackie D.
Why did it take me so long to come here?! Sure, the parking is HORRENDOUS and if you come here after 6:30 on a weekend and expect to eat in a timely manner, you need your head examined, but in my humble opinion, its absolutely worth the wait and possible parking ticket. We came here with my family for my birthday and had to wait a few minutes, but we passed the time at the bar sucking down some really good dirty martinis, so the wait was not even a factor for us. We were seated outside and started off with the fried calamari. Battered just enough and served with marinara and a mysterious lemon aioli, the ingredients of which were a topic of conversation LONG after the calamari was gone (we're a bunch of food nerds), this was a good way to start our feast. For our dinner, we decided on a panoply of entrees from their specials menu and beyond. I went with the spaghetti with anchovies and capers with a sauteed soft shell crab, my dad got the Fried Oysters with that same pasta, mom got the cheese pizza with no sauce, my sister got the shrimp alfredo, and my brother in law got the Veal Picatta. All of the entrees, other than the pizza, came with a side salad so we tried of each of their options - House, Caesar, and Gorgonzola walnut, all of which were tasty, but nothing really out of the ordinary. My meal was BY FAR my favorite on the table. Just enough capers on the pasta, not over oiled, and the soft shell crab was worth every calorie. Light, delicious, and just crispy enough. My only complaint was I would have liked more slices of anchovy in the pasta. The essence of the anchovy was certainly present, but I wanted a little of the actual fish - and my dad said the same. His oysters were PHENOMENAL, fried with freshly grated parmesan cheese and parsley sprinkled over top. I didn't taste the shrimp alfredo or the Picatta, but the alfredo was peppered with shrimp and I didn't hear any complaints, or really any speaking at all from that side of the table after the entrees arrived, so it must have been good. My mom's pizza, for being completely plain jane, was surprisingly flavorful. When you don't have the red sauce, you can actually taste each individual cheese included in the quattro. I was impressed. The other thing that I was pretty impressed about was the prices. Five people ate 5 entrees, drank 10 cocktails/glasses of wine, and an appetizer and the bill was less than $200. For a special occasion or date night, this place can't be beat. Intimate, delicious, and in one of the more hip parts of town - it needs to be near the top of your list for ethnic food in Baton Rouge. I will be back and I will be having the veggie pizza - I saw it on someone's plate as I was leaving and I'm ALREADY dreaming about it.
(4)Rachel T.
I had the four cheese pizza and added mushrooms and eggplant. They accidentally made a large instead of a small, and I am grateful! The crust is thin and crispy, the mushrooms seem to be fresh portobellos, and the cheese was nice and thick. I got coconut pie for dessert and it was the perfect combination of creamy and gooey. Totally worth the price!
(5)Nicole W.
Great food, busy but small. It was the great atmosphere and amazing food that made our tiny table feel intimate and romantic as opposed to just too small. I always recommend this restaurant to friends. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Abby C.
I'm only giving this place a star because the food was good and our waitress was so sweet. Me and my boyfriend went to eat at this restaurant 9/13/14 at 730pm. We waited the 45 minutes and in the mean time had a wonderful glass of wine, which we did not mind at all. After about 30 minutes the owner Mike came up to us and said "there was another couple who was in line before y'all that went across the street to have a drink and they are coming back for their table, don't think we skipped you guys if a couple comes and gets sat before you." We didn't really mind although this just sounds so strange to me. 15 minutes later the hostess comes to us sitting outside and seats us at a lovely table. We placed our drink orders and everything and began to look at the menu. Mike came to our table and said "Remember those people I told you about, well the waitress skipped them and sat you here instead, i'm going to need you guys to take your drinks and get up and wait for the next table." I literally laughed, thinking that he was absolutely joking.... He wasn't. He honestly wanted us to get up, grab our wine and waters the waitress had brought us, and stand up near the bar until someone got up and we were "Next in line." It was humiliating, I can't even put into words. I have never had this kind of treatment. We stood up at the bar flabbergasted at what had just gone on. They sat us 6 minutes later at another table, luckily it was only that short of time because if it would have had a little longer to set in what the hell had just happened we would have left. We should have left. Instead we ordered $130 worth of food. That couple SPLIT an entree and didn't even order drinks since they had them across the street... I still can't believe this happened. DO NOT GO TO DIGIULIO BROTHERS. He didn't bring us a free appetizer, meal, drink or anything. He came to our table to explain his story not even apologizing. He honestly said "They were mad at me i was in a tough spot." Ummm what? You don't make people get up from a seat in your restaurant. If it was only 6 minutes they could have waited. I will never go back to this establishment and I'm telling everyone I know about this.
(1)Meghan K.
My favorite Italian restaurant in Baton Rouge. It doesn't look like a whole lot from the outside, bit it's wonderful. It's a tiny spot, but it's worth the wait. My favorite dish is the pesto shrimp dish. Yum! I also love the cambozola and roasted garlic appetizer along with the calamari. My husband swears that they have the best Veal Piccata he has ever put in his mouth. They ran a special one night with a blue cheese and Gouda (I think) encrusted filet. Everyone at the table was obsessed! For desert, totally ask if they have Nanette Mayhall's red velvet cake slices. They are to die for!! The service is good and the prices aren't too ridiculous for a nicer restaurant.
(5)Susannah B.
I love this place. My family is good friends with the owners I believe - so we come here often. I love, love everything on the menu. They have some of the best and freshest pasta around, not to mention some of the best pesto. My favorite entree before going vegan was the tuna with pesto. ALSO their house salad - to die for.
(5)Mandy V.
Love the atmosphere. The guys behind the bar are hilarious. The lunch crowd is mainly business people wearing suits and driving nice cars but I was still welcomed in my workout gear and cap. Lunch menu prices are reasonable. 5 cheese lasagna was great!
(4)Alexandra R.
Ah Di Giulio's. I canot say a bad thing. I have been coming here for years and the food is delicious and the service is great. It's a rather small restaurant so if you plan on strolling in later on the weekends, be prepared to wait! It has such a great atmosphere and is so intimate. Although they can accommodate a party more than 5, I usually find it takes away from the experience. The service is always spot on. I absolutely love the walnut salad- that creamy gorgonzola dolce is fantastic. The calimari is always a good choice, its lightly fried and crispy. Eggplant app is also a favorite- someone usually ends up ordering it as an entrée because it is HUGE. I am partial to the meatballs so I usually go for the lasagna/spaghetti and meatball. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes, they are all great portions. They also have a well priced lunch menu. The tuna salad is delish. Another (free) favorite is the homemade bread that is served- be careful not to eat too much before you food comes! And if for some reason you are not absolutely stuffed, be sure to check if they have red velvet. It's made locally and sells out fast. You can also do what I usually do- order it to go.
(5)David B.
Great atmosphere, people, wonderful staff!! Can't say enough about how this place........authentic Italian food!
(5)Jeremy P.
I travel to Baton Rouge on business a few times a year and I always make sure to stop here. The staff is very friendly and the food is amazing! Everybody is always impressed when I take them there. Yes, you can expect to wait - sometimes even on weeknights - but its well worth it. Take your friends and family here... They'll thank you!
(5)Heather H.
This is my favorite restaurant in Baton Rouge. The most amazing Italian food. Ask Clint (the bar guy) to recommend a wine. I recommend the pizza for its homemade crispy crust and pepperoni on top of the cheese or the sirloin tips which are delectable with their perfect seasoning and grilled veggies over orzo for lunch. Everything is amazing. It is low key and casual but absolutely fantastic!!! Perfect date night.
(5)Phillip A.
Just moved back to Baton Rouge and came to eat here after hearing several recommendations. Like many of the reviewers, I would agree that this is not the place to come if you are in a hurry to sit down and eat. We came on a Saturday night and the weather was cold so there was no outdoor seating. We waited about an hour and a half to be seated. It really was the only negative part of the evening. The bartenders and staff are very friendly. The atmosphere of this small restaurant is very cozy and fun. The place is obviously full of regulars - it just has a real neighborhood feel. It really makes it easy to grab a drink or glass of wine and pass the time waiting for your table. Our waitress was great. She had a great knowledge of the menu and she was efficient, friendly and fun. As for the food I would rate it pretty good. We sampled Veal Parm, a shrimp pasta dish, lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta was cooked well, and the sauce / dishes were flavorful. Homemade bread served before the meal was very dense but good - easy to eat too much before your food comes. I'm rating four stars for the combination of the whole experience of the food, atmosphere and friendly neighborhood feel. Try it out!
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