Best Italian Establishment in OKC metro? Elsewhere in OK?

[Becka]

Napoli's in Chickasha. It's in a little strip mall and you wouldn't think anything of it driving past it, but OMG the food is good. Everything is made fresh and from scratch. Their alfredo sauce and bread alone is worth the drive.

[Dustin]

Olive garden!! Lol

[Uncle Slayton]

Victoria's and Sandro's, both in Norman.

[RealJimbo]

Papa Dio's - Mickey is the best Maitre D' in town
Vito's - Great food and the friendliest owner in town

Both are "one-off" and better at different things. You're cheating yourself if you don't try both.

[OKCisOK4me]

Falcone's here & I agree with JerzeeGirl, Pete's in Krebs (ummm, yummmmy)!

[MikeOKC]

Papa Dio's - Mickey is the best Maitre D' in town
Vito's - Great food and the friendliest owner in town

Both are "one-off" and better at different things. You're cheating yourself if you don't try both.

Vitos! Good food and you're right, she is one nice lady. She is Sean Cummings wife. They're both good people.

[okiemom]

Giuseppe's in Marlow. Awesome food.

Giuseppe's Italian Dining 580-658-2148

[easternobserver]

Its been a little while, but I'd second Cafe Pranzo...the food was very fresh and the service was significantly above average.

[MsDarkstar]

My cousin is a waiter at Cafe Pranzo and he actually LOVES his job...he really enjoys waiting.

[RealJimbo]

McAlester/Krebs - Giacomo's and Pete's respectively. Love 'em both.

[ShiroiHikari]

I have to say that Bravo is pretty darned awesome for a chain restaurant. Great selection, great taste, great service.

[Absolut]

Papa Dio's on May and Flips on Western get my vote.

[Joe Daddy]

Bienvenuti's end of discussion

This is my vote!

[Soonerus]

Bienvenuti's end of discussion

Ditto, I went there tonight...

[MadMonk]

Primo's in Yukon is good. I also like Papa Dio's, but unfortunately I don't get up that way very often these days.

[okcguy89]

Vito's by far. Kathy makes the experiance for sure, and the food stands on it's own. She treats everyone like she has known you for years, even if it is your first time there.

[Euphoria]

Had the (mis)fortune of going to Papa Dio's on Saturday evening with a friend. We got seated immediately (it was 5pm), took us probably 10 minutes to get drinks and get our order taken.

The hostess up front was berating people for not making reservations the entire time we were there. She was loud enough in doing it that *I* was uncomfortable. How dare these people think they can get a decent meal in OKC without making reservations!!?!??! The nerve of some folks! (No, I didn't make reservations either).

Once we actually started getting service it was pretty good. Salad was ok, chicken parm was ok. I was going to get the creme brulee for dessert but the guy at the table next to mine sent his back as the sugar wouldn't carmelize (they used rum to set the top on fire, great presentation). Apparently they aren't comfortable with a blowtorch.

Overall, 6. Service was good but it took a while to get our initial setup (drinks, order, etc). Hostess needs to keep her mouth shut and seat people as she can, not berate them for not making reservations. Food was ok, but not up to the standards of other places in town. I'd definately give it another shot to try something different. Maybe on a night I can make reservations

[Bigrayok]

Saturday night was when a lot of people were going out for Valentines which is probably Papa Dio's busiest night of the year. Give them a chance on some other night. You usually do not need a reservation unless you are going to be in the wine bar on a busy night. It is difficult to judge the place on Valentine's day. I am surprised you even got in without a reservation on Valentine's.

Bigray in Ok

[Euphoria]

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. However, it was VERY early for a romantic dinner. 5pm isn't exactly prime dinner hour on a Saturday night. The attitude of the hostess was the biggest turn-off for me. She was just straight rude to several couples and mocked one couple that was wearing OSU attire.

Anyhow, the food wan't bad, even if I've had better, and if they'd get the creme brulee situation straightened out I'd be impressed. That's quite possibly my favorite dessert of all time.