Best Italian Restaurant in Lawrence
Handmade Pastas & Classic Italian Comforts in Lawrence
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Handmade Pastas & Classic Italian Comforts in Lawrence
Enjoy your favorite Italian dishes from the comfort of home with our easy online ordering. Choose from pasta, salads, entrées, and more — all crafted fresh and ready for pickup or delivery in Lawrence. Dinner just got easier.
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Nice place great staff. Liam is great at the bar. Fresh local vegetables in the salad. Meatballs and marinara fresh house made. A little pricey on some of the drinks but its a worthy establishment.
This was my first time coming to the cafe, and it was for my anniversary dinner! The food was amazing (you must get the parmesan fries with aoli). My partner enjoyed the brussels sprouts. The pasta portions are insanely huge, I had seconds and thirds! My server Chloe was a sweetheart and the hostess was amazing too. ... Thanks for a great night! Read More
lovely spot! my tortellini alla vodka was fantastic and chloe was an excellent server. our food was taking a bit long, but she worked hard to keep us updated and it was very appreciated. they were able to immediately seat our party of six and i loved our view from the window. they also had a great selection of ... mocktails. oh and the caesar salad was fantastic, the dressing was so bright and delicious. Read More
Waiter Josh very friendly and accommodating. I had heard it was a good place before I came. On main street.Met woman from Overland Park on sidewalk before I went in. She had been there and liked it. I am from Kamdas City. Menu is interesting and I had grilled cheese and soup of the day. Both were very tasty and not ... your norm. Above and beyond.My son had meatball sandwich and fries and he said it was very good. Read More
Attended a Wagner Family Wine pairing event at Basil Leaf Cafe Thursday evening. I’ve never been to one before and it was a fun time. The wine was great and paired perfectly with each course. The food was delicious and the serving sizes were generous. It was a delightful evening!!
We ordered Carbonara, Fettuccine, and Cajun Penne ,all were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The Cajun Penne had just the right amount of spice and quickly became my favorite. The place itself was beautifully decorated with a cozy ambiance, making the evening even better. Definitely a spot worth visiting again!
Tiffany was amazing. She came into work early to help out and we were blessed to have her. From the walk up and greeting to the staff and their friendliness, we are impressed. So often we hear about customer service, this place sets the bar high. There was a great selection of food that fit every dietary restriction. ... When changing a dish for the diet restriction, the flavor was maintained. House made dishes and modifications welcomed. Definitely recommend for lunch or dinner, but make sure you get the cold brew coffee.. Read More
Proudly located on Massachusetts Street, we’re a favorite stop for locals, students, and visitors looking for satisfying Italian comfort food.