[travelguy]

planning to eat there with fiends tonight.

[mickey100]

Fiends?? just teasing.

[billethkid]

Ate there last night.
The wait wasn't bad a little over 1/2 hour.
Added 15 minutes to that because they "said" they called our name...their system for finding patrons up for a tble is no good...one sticks his head out the door (doesn't know he is competing with bar noise and band on the square. The girl one could hardly hear if you stood next to her.

We sat almost 20 minutes before someone came to tell us they would be right with us.

The food was very good....we had to ask for the cheese (in an Italian Restarant!)...then had to ask for water. Waitress never came back to see if we needed anything.

They were very busy and as I understand from the bar tender and another waitress it is like that all day long.
They do need to have a routine which was not evident last night.

Overall I would give them a 5 out of 10...the food was 8 out of 10.....

We will go back. If last night repeats then I will talk to owner/manger.

I think it has the potential to rival a consitently good establishment like Bonefish.
I would not categorize it as an upscale restaurant anymore than I would Bonefish.

There is not an upscale restaurant in TV in my opinion.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by oldkatz

I am from Chicago and love true Italian sauces on my pasta. Are these home made

If you go would love to hear your review as I lived in Chicago all my life before moving here!

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by rubicon

downtheshore: I doubt there are very many places in and around the villages that serve veal the way you will get it in the northeast.

If you knew what they did to the calves to get veal, you probably would never eat it again. I'd be happy to tell you but won't go into detail in this message.

Among other things, is expensive and does not provide much nutritional value.

[John_W]

We had a pretty good Pizza at Ricciardis, in fact it was much like the one we had at Mezza Luna. Thin and kind of gooey, which we like. The only negative was a cosmetic one. The divider between the booths are built up high, about a foot or more above the top of the booth, so it gave me a claustrophobic feeling. We had the same situation with Fridays back in Baltimore and for that reason we always ate in the bar. It's not a big deal, some people might like that their conversations can't be easily overheard, but for me it made me think we'll be getting our pizza at Mezza Luna.

[jhrc4]

Originally Posted by ugotme

Went there tonight (1/26) one hour wait! Sorry I will not wait that long.
Took home 2 pizzas - they only make 10" size pizzas. Decent tasting, thin crust (very thin). Compared to what I have had so far in The Villages this is pretty good. I have not yet tried NYPD pizza.
At least being close to Brownwood I can bring this home if I want.

Can't wait to sit down and try a meal.

Let me save you the trouble regarding NYPD Pizza, It is a chain, the ingredients are shipped in, they honestly should be arrested on the spot for Impersonating Famous New York Pizza it truly is Lousy !!

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

If you knew what they did to the calves to get veal, you probably would never eat it again. I'd be happy to tell you but won't go into detail in this message.

Among other things, is expensive and does not provide much nutritional value.

Probably could say that about any animal that is slaughtered!!!! I love veal, but today it's hard to get real tender veal from leg rump. Especially milk fed veal. The closest I have gotten is at Carabbaa's. When I order there, they usually serve three little pieces, and two out of three are good. I think all the high class restaurants, get all the good pieces!! hehehe

[ronat1]

This past Sunday we had lunch at the outside bar. The bartender Kevin was attentive and the bride and I shared "Da Meat Pizza". It was very good and one of the better ones we've had in TV. Our friend tried the eggplant sandwich and she wasn't thrilled because it was very greasy. Be aware that they have separate lunch & dinner menus that are very similar in appearance except the prices, which is expected with a dinner versus lunch. A new Happy Hour was supposed to start yesterday (Monday).

[Bobcuse]

We love Carrabbas and most all of their menu items including their fresh tasting grilled chicken, pork, and beef entrees . We went to Ricciardi's a few nights ago and were sorely disappointed with the taste of our food. I always hesitate to write negative reviews based on one experience, but quite frankly we were expecting much better. My wife had a simple meal of pasta with marinara sauce and grilled chicken, and the chicken did not taste good and the sauce was very disappointing. I ordered linguine with white clam sauce and it was totally tasteless but for the small pieces of clams on top of the pasta. The sauce was so watered down it looked like plain hot water in the bottom of the dish. I have had this selection at countless restaurants over the years and this was by far the most disappointing. I loved the decor, cleanliness, attentive staff, but not the food. Yes I did express my disappointment. Maybe we picked the wrong menu items since I had no read a negative review before we tried this restaurant.

[rdhdleo]

Just went tonight with friends that are visiting us. We all had awesome meals! Our waiter Ryan was one of the best we have had since moving here 10 years ago. Very attentive and concerned how we liked everything and very knowledgeable. Only snafu was at the check in desk, they somehow put us down as needing a table which I usually always ask for a booth but made no preference tonight because it was super busy so they took people ahead of us. Everything else was exceptional. My Fettuccine Alfredo was to die for, my husbands pasta and meatball also excellent and was our friends dinners. The tiramisu was incredible. We'll be back to try other menu items. Finally someplace really good, Went to Carrabas once and never again.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

If you knew what they did to the calves to get veal, you probably would never eat it again. I'd be happy to tell you but won't go into detail in this message.

Agree. I eat almost anything but this old farm boy cannot and will not eat veal. Their treatment is just too cruel.

[almark45]

Great food and wonderful service at Riccardi's!!

[keithwand]

Where is a review from Bonny?

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by keithwand

Where is a review from Bonny?

We are going Friday. We've been on 2 cruises in the last couple of weeks and haven't had a chance to get there. Definitely looking forward to it.