Mattucci's Willow Cafe

David Katsock II

We were there for 3 hours and didn't even do dessert. Granted, we had a large table but we called ahead earlier. We had 1 server and it took 45mins to get water on the table. An hour for bread and we couldn't get butter for much longer after that. The calamari was rubbery and bland, and they served cocktail sauce with it... the clams took more effort to chew than trident gum. The entrée was huge but sadly it was not good at all. Bland, not cooked well and just not good at all. I don't intend to he mean but all the food was just beyond sub par. It was packed so I guess the locals like it but I would have to disagree. The atmosphere was crowded and dated and the area is very rundown. We will not be returning.

Matt Dilliplane

I was disappointed to say the least. I've been familiar with the name my whole life, so I must have put them in a higher class based on the opinions of others. I had ordered two of their Chicken Cordon Bleu meals, which have no special accompanying description to tell you that it is not the cordon bleu you ate and are picturing in your head right now. So you could imagine my confusion when I opened the box to find chicken parmesan with a piece of prosciutto(?) tossed between one of the pieces of chicken. When I called they told me "that's our cordon bleu, thats how we make them." We ordered some soup as well. Pasta figoli wasnt bad, I never had it before so I cant compare it to anything. It didnt leave me thinking Wow but I would probably eat it again to break up the monotony in this areas food choices. The wedding soup must also be made "their way". Again, not bad but not particularly good either. Looks almost like its made with rice? I dont know. The spaghetti appears to have been made how you would expect it to be, that's a safe bet if thats your kind of thing. I would get it without the sauce unless your partial to watered down tomatoe paste. Now I dont mean this to be some free advertisement. I havent been paid for this review in any way, but you can have this $15 meal for two for the economical price of $52.

Colin Powell

When my father-in-law said, “I want to drive an hour and fifteen minutes to go to Martuccis,” I though, that seems a bit far for Italian food. But boy was it worth it. I don’t know much about Mt. Carmel, but they have a gem. The serving sizes were massive, in fact my chicken alfredo was enough for two dinners. On top of that it was ridiculously creamy the whole way through. I got my chicken blackened, which the waitress recommended, which was perfect with the seasonings. My wife got their homemade ravioli and she described them as pasta pillows from heaven. They were massive, and custom ordered to be filled with cheese, meat, or both. The red sauce was also extremely sweet. On top of all that, the prices were extremely fair. A massive pasta dish cost about $10. Not bad when it’s enough for two meals! The atmosphere is unassuming, charming, and a blast from the past. It actually adds to the experience. I truly felt like I found a diners, drive-ins, and dives spot that Guy hasn’t discovered yet. Did I mention the bread was home made? 10/10 would drive an hour and fifteen again.

Lynn Mitzy

Was in for a pizza last Friday, the 1st. I liked the pizza just fine, I guess. My dad used to take us there in the 70s. Wow this place has gone down hill. There was a broken beer bottle smashed on the sidewalk , two employees out smoking just ignored it. Very disappointed, won't be back.