Pasta dishes & other standard Italian entrees are the draw at this local eatery with a homey vibe. Based on 360 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
101 E 2nd Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 201-2043
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Hours
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 3–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
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Reviews
Black Heart
Always excellent food! Great service and cozy atmosphere. My favorite Italian restaurant anywhere. My last visit i had the Maryland blue crab ravioli which was fantastic! The Eggplant Parmesan is heaven. Enough for two people, the portions are huge!! The little parmesan garlic rolls they bring out everything is outstanding. Highly recommend a trip here, return trip or whatever!
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Sayan Bakshi
Craving for authentic italian food took us here around Christmas time.
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Kristofer Brozio
The place looks really unassuming from the outside, but inside is beautiful. It’s homey and inviting, all the staff helped us and made us smile and laugh throughout the experience. It seems they prefer you have a reservation but don’t get upset if you don’t as long as it’s not busy. The food comes in large portions and is hot and fresh, very flavorful. Some things were slightly crispy and over cooked in the littlest bit, but nothing that would draw me from devouring it. Prices are moderate to expensive depending on much you can eat, but if you are coming here for a date, I would recommend you share and appetizer etc. I came with my girlfriend on Valentines day and ate until we almost exploded.
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Spenser Hinkle
Made a reservation for 7:30. Got there 2 minutes early. After 20 minutes I said something to the host. At 8:05 we only had water. We were never greeted by our server and at 8:05 we left. I’ve heard rave reviews. I wish my experience were better 🙁
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Rex Mathison
Most uncomfortable experience of my life, i walked in because i was hungry, only person inside was the owner. Creepy old man, gave me a look and asked what i wanted. I assumed it was a restaurant and i was hungry. He said most people just walk in and look at the scenery and leave, i said ok? He sat me down and i ordered. The drink was full of sliced up ice, so every sip i took got un avoidable months fulls of small ice chunks, and then the stuffed shells had zero flavor whatsoever. So creepy sitting completely alone in an entire building with just 1 old dude always looking at me. I’ll never forget that experience
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Erica
This was my first visit but definitely not my last! Had an amazing waitress named Missy, who was actually excited that it was my first visit. She didn’t rush me during my review of the menu & visited the table enough to be sure we didn’t need anything but not too much to be an annoyance. The food was amazing – and huge portions! If you wish to enjoy a drink with your meal, be advised they are a BYOB establishment.
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Angie Dravis
We found this place from a Google search of restaurants near me. It’s unassuming outside but, cozy and classic inside. The food is amazing. I had the spinach gnocchi with vodka sauce. That sauce was to die for. Of course I had to try the meatballs. They did not disappoint..they melt in your mouth. The veal parmesan with shrimp was so tender and delicious. The portions are huge. Unless you haven’t eaten in days, you will be taking some home. I can’t forget to mention the beautiful little salad and the generous serving of garlic bread(with enough garlic to make any Italian happy). I can’t wait to return and try another pasta…there are so many it may take all year. They don’t just have pasta, there is an extensive meat, chicken, & seafood menu also.
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C N
Location: right in the middle of Altoona’s Little Italy. Adjacent parking lot makes it easy.
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A & D Crazy
Amazing food.
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Rebecca D’Ottavio
The service was excellent. They had gluten pasta available, which not many places do. The large portions match the prices they charge you. But the food was lacking flavor, which is quite disappointing for the restaurants reputation. I had the penne vodka with chicken. The sauce was completely lacking flavor, even with adding some parmesan cheese on top. The chicken was also not seasoned. It was quite bland. Maybe, it was a rare occurrence. I have been here before and the food was good.
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