DeNovellis Family Restaurant

Lauren R

went to denovellis tonight for a delicious peaceful dinner - party of 2. we’ve been many MANY times to this restaurant and up until tonight would give it 5 STARS. not tonight, though. we will NEVER be back here all because of the OWNER. we had a reservation at 6PM. when we arrived and walked in, the owner was at the check-in and put his finger up towards us to be quiet almost as though we were interrupting him to be seated in his restaurant. finally someone came to help us and seated us. a very large party had been seated in the main dining room and we were seated near them. they were laughing and screaming across the room at each other so loud that even the wait staff was frustrated. it seemed like this party had been there a while. we mentioned the noise to our server (mostly to see if they would be leaving soon) and we could tell our server was also frustrated, hoping they would leave soon as they already paid their bill. it was so loud another couple was seated near us (after we were seated) left before their drinks were even served. we went to speak to the owner on the way out about our experience and he dismissed us, was rude, and couldn’t care less about our experience. although the food is delicious and the servers are sweet, we will NOT give another penny to a dismissive rude snide owner who doesn’t care about their customers. good luck to the denovellis staff - you were wonderful. for everyone else, there are far better restaurants out there with owners who will care about you enjoying your meal!

Steve Haskin

We just moved to Rocky Hill and have eaten here twice and this will definitely be a regular. Everyone has had great meals and their peppers and cheese opener was a great touch. What I also love is that they will make what you ask for like my rigatoni and eggplant with basil. Absolutely delicious. And save room for their amazing dessserts. Well be going back often but on weekdays when it's not so crowded and noisy.

Blaidd Mathúin

Have been here twice...and both times I am amazed with the quality of food and service. The food is more authentic tasting Italian than any other place I know of in the area. Slightly on the pricey side but the quality is for certain worth it! My only complaint about this place is the parking, but then again, no where has good parking these days!

Caco Corlino

We had a large party so I was able to taste many of their dishes. I was happy with pretty much everything that came out. The bruschetta was a bit bland but I'm sure that was due to the person that ordered it ordered it without the balsamic. Their pasta sauces were good. They didn't taste like commercial restaurant sauce. Their fried calamari had a nice crust on the outside and their chicken was tender. I would definitely visit this place again. Give it a try