by MarieP » Mon Oct 26, 2015 10:53 pm
I ate at Silvio's with my parents this evening! Delicious-- great food and service in a welcoming atmosphere! We really felt like we were eating in someone's home! The Melillos are obviously excited about their new venture, and the customers they serve are treated like family.
The menu is set up to accommodate vegetarians and omnivores alike-- the alfredo, lasagna, and eggplant parmesan are all offered at a reasonable price (around $8.50), and meatballs, chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage (spicy or mild) can be added for $3-4. You also get to choose your pasta-- ziti, spaghetti, fettuccine, or angel hair. We all had Caesar salad to start-- fresh, crisp, and creamy. My mom had chicken parmesan, while my dad and I had eggplant parmesan with spicy Italian sausage. The portions were perfect-- a filling meal! The lightly fried eggplant had been freshly prepared, so it did not suffer the common sogginess. The marinara sauce was savory and flavorful (especially with freshly grated parmesan), and the pasta was perfectly cooked (firm, not mushy). The Italian sausage had a nice spicy kick to it. My mom's chicken was excellent as well-- fried and yet not to the detriment of the flavorful meat. Chewy, airy slices of bread accompanied both the salad and pasta dishes.
Our waiter asked if we wanted dessert, and we decided, after hearing the options "for next time," to get a tiramisu with 3 spoons. It was delightfully creamy and spongy! It was served as a scoop in a glass-- as eye-pleasing as it was tongue-pleasing! We savored every bite!
We received excellent service-- we were waited on promptly and deftly, our iced tea glasses were kept filled, and plates were cleared at the right time. The Melillos, as I mentioned, were eager to greet us warmly and chatted for a bit. The family photos on the wall (didn't ask about them) were nice additions to the ambience.
Silvio's is a more-than-welcome addition to the St. Matthew's dining scene!
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MarieP on Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.