Best Family Style Restaurants in University Circle

By far one of the BEST restaurants for every level of service and food. Monica took great care of us at the bar, even after she was off her shift… boxed food and gave us bread to go with my late night snack of pumpkin raviolis (with bread & more olive tapenade… yum!).

Very friendly staff! Awesome dinner! Salmon cooked to perfection. Plus, it is very reasonably priced! A bargain in today’s food prices! Cheers to an awesome restaurant!

It was a fantastic meal… From the wonderful starting martinis to the by the glass Amarone to the amazing appetizers like the shrimp and the Barata to one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. The atmosphere is also fantastic and the service impeccable.

We have been coming to this restaurant for the past 25+ years, probably more than a dozen visits, and we have always walked away raving about the quality of the food and service. Tonight was no exception. Everything we had from Tommy’s Tomato Salad to the fresh fish selection to the veal Parmesan and beyond was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. A special treat is always having a conversation with the owner and executive chef, Terry Tarantino, who makes the rounds of the tables serving up his own version of Cacio d’Pepe. It would be a disappointment to miss him and his hat. Lucky for us, he was there to oversee the goings on, as usual. The Little Italy neighborhood location, too, is a delight. Take some time and walk around while you are there. Tip: opt for Little Italy valet parking or expect to walk some distance from whatever parking spot you can find nearby.

Really enjoyed the restaurant. Great authentic food, great atmosphere & great customer service. Not to mention tasty food. 😊