Italian Food

Walking into La Famiglia’s quaint dining room on the corner of South Virginia Street feels like stepping into a café in Italy.

Walking into Mario’s Portofino in the strip mall across from Polo Lounge, I saw all of the markings of a classic and authentic Italian restaurant. 

Dimly lit with plush red booths and small tables, the newly opened Gambi’s follows the script when it comes to Italian eating, until, of course, you hit the deck.

Owned by Paolo Gaspari, former chef of La Famiglia, and operated by his nephews, Paolo’s Deli is bringing Gaspari’s Italian roots to another Reno-based eatery.

Located in a shopping center on Moana, you could miss Zozo’s Ristorante if you didn’t know it was there.

Sometimes I feel there must be a special program for chefs immigrating from Italy to land in Reno and bless us all with their decadent food.

I’m a firm believer in every eatery having its own charms, and at this one it’s clear the authentic Italian cooking style is the specialty.

We all like to use the word authentic when describing international cuisine, but the word truly fits at Pasta Fresca.

Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano has been a Reno staple since 1966 and is one of those restaurants you can enjoy time and time again.

Diners may remember the closing of Un Caffé Italian Bistro at its original location off Double…