Fontina Ristorante

Review №1

Rating: 1

My meal never arrived. My hubby ate a delicious meal and I watched. They messed up the order and we had to tell them my order was missing. They said they would take my order off. Are you kidding me???? 100% unacceptable.

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Our first time here for a birthday lunch and the small salad and Sicilian pizza was amazing! It s authentic Italian pizza with a delightfully thin crust and quality ingredients.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Fabulous food and service!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

My girlfriend and I went here for dinner and it was very good. We got the mussels and bruschetta- delicious! We asked for extra bread to get all the sauce from the mussels. I do wish they had larger slices of bread. But service and food was great - I ll definitely be back!

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 2

Ordered risotto, completely under cooked, wine prices way over priced, very loud inside would not recommend 2/10

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Each time we visited, we were seated quickly without needing a reservation. We were warmly greeted at the door and our server and other staff were friendly and attentive. The dining area is cozy and closely quartered but not unreasonably noisy. You can easily carry on a conversation while you dine. Our water glasses were kept full and the fresh bread was provided throughout the meal. Our meals were served quickly, piping hot. Fresh Parmesan cheese and ground pepper service was offered. Each dish was delicious, leaving us wanting to lick the plate clean. Having some bread for that purpose was helpful. If youre looking for a quality Italian meal on the square this is a great choice.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

The food here is so good! I loooove the Bruschetta and the Spaghetti Pomodoro. The homemade marinara is so flavorful and delicious. I also love the Rigatoni Bolognese. Everything my husband and I have had there has been amazing.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We have been on the hunt for authentic food in the DFW area and this definitely hit the mark. The ambiance was nice and in a great downtown McKinney location. We loved the spinach dip with fresh bread. Our favorite pasta was the spaghetti. We will return!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Delicious food and excellent waitstaff!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

The experience was incredible! The service was great quick to respond to all our needs. The food definitely represented the service. I love how authentic it is and would suggest this place to anyone!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Wonderful restaurant! Great service with excellent authentic food. Our server was fantastic and they also gave us a dessert on the house. Will definitely be coming back!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Cioppino was delicious and the ice cold peroni was a nice touch. Had a party of 10 and everyone loved their food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 1

Horrible customer service! Extremely disrespectful, degrading, and rude. Would not come here even if it was the last place on Earth. Canceled our dinner reservations when confirming for a later date. Wish I could give negative stars if possible.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

This place is absolutely fantastic for a date night. The ambience and decor are splendid, the service was top notch. The food was exquisite, definately worth a try if you are craving a great Italian spot.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Food was great & so was the service. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free pasta. Yes! Food : 4/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Best food and the BEST WINE- ROSE EVER. I got a bottle to go it was way too good! Everything was amazing! And no wait time!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Fantastic food. We have been a few times and every time it is fantastic. It is pricy but so worth it for a nice night out. McKinney Square has bad parking options but the restaurant is close by to the parking garage/lot. Each dish we have tried is amazing. The restaurant itself is very well decorated and has a lot of beautiful plants. However, it is always cold so bring a jacket. Overall, a new family favorite. Dietary restrictions: They are very willing to accommodate for dietary restrictions and needs.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Omg they have some of the best food. Every time I go I m not disappointed in the food. It s always delicious.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Amazing food! Service was excellent, everything was wonderful. We defiantly will be back.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Ok... I do love this place. Great location to get out and check out the area. You do need a reservation however, we got in by sitting at the bar. Thats not a problem for me because I also like a good drink. My wife and I absolutely loved the food and the bartender was pretty freakin cool. This is another great place to check out. Its also a good place for a special occasion with the wifey or girlfriend but not both.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Very nice restaurant and food is delightful.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great Italian food, nice atmosphere, friendly service and must stop in McKinney.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Beautiful place and a super friendly staff. Their pasta is made fresh but sadly uses eggs in the dough. This is NOT traditional Italian. Some pastas, lasagna and ravioli, for example, are traditionally made with eggs, but pappardelle, tagliatelle, orecchiette, etc. are just flour and water generally. If this isnt an issue for you, then definitely give this place a shot. Youll love it most likely.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

We love their chicken Parmesan! One of our favorite spots on the square and very reasonably priced!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere excellent food! Service was excellent. Prices were even better!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Such a cute spot! My friends and I came in here in search of some food and were not disappointed! Our waitress was amazing! She made my friend a latte and really went above and beyond since they usually just do black coffee, she was a gem! The appetizers are to die for! We got the meatballs and the spinach dip, both were so flavorful and we couldnt stop eating it. Also, the free bread was some of the best free bread Ive ever had! The only reason Im giving this place a 4 instead of a 5 is because the prosciutto and arugula pizza was a bit burnt and had a bit of an odd after taste, but that could also be cause I didnt try it till I got home so I wasnt too mad about it. It also took a while for us to be served food, but again there was a festival that weekend so I wasnt too upset. Overall, I really loved this place and will definitely be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

FELT LIKE A VACATION IN ITALY Fontina Ristorante, a charming little restaurant just off the square of Downtown McKinney. The service was incredible. Our waiter was very attentive. He described the menu, gave us pointers on the preferences, he was precisely what servers are theoretically supposed to be. My meatball sandwich was served on a Rustic French Baguette. The meatballs were tender and were covered in the consummate amount of marinara and mozzarella cheese melted to perfection. It came with a small side Caesar Salad that was impeccably dressed with what seemed like a very light anchovy salted dressing. It was a charming lunch; one I will unquestionably go back for. Thank you for this memorable lunch.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

We have celebrate several birthdays here. Always great service and the food is off the charts every time!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Excellent food and impeccable service. Wine pours are very generous. We would highly recommend and we will be back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

We ve enjoyed each visit here. The staff has been delightful and the food is fantastic. While we weren t in love with the muscles, the carbonara and seafood pasta are amazing, and the atmosphere is very enjoyable.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

We had the chicken parmesan which was fantastic. They have great cocktails as well. We will be back!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

Mediocre food at best, worst fillet mignon I had. My wife ordered a well done mignon and was still red and had to send it back. My son did not finish his! The restaurant is overpriced for sure. We were a family of 5 and they imposed 20% service charge for large party we had 4 filet mignon and one lobster steak with 3 soft drinks. No alcohol, and our tab was $255

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Would definitely recommend Fontina Risturante. The cheesecake was delicious!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 3

While the food was reasonably tasty, the descriptions in the menu are lacking and give no indication of how dishes are prepared. I dont usually order cream based sauces and have an aversion to sugar. I was completely surprised that my pasta came in a sweet pink sauce. One shouldnt have to waste time asking about each item on the menu to decide what you wish to eat. I would have given 4 stars if not for this.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 2

This is a great place to go with friends that are not hungry and want alcohol. Its crazy loud - they need some accoustic foam or soft surfaces to absorb the sound of people talking. Our first time going - we called ahead - told no wait, we live close, less than 3 minutes away, went right away. There was certainly a wait. Thats OK - the food must be good. We were eventually seated - service was crazy slow...The appetizer - Prawns and Pesto - tails on prawns were decent, the pesto was pretty good. The Salad -Cesar specifically, it consisted of lettuce, a couple croutons and some parmesean cheese. IS that a Cesar salad? The rigatoni - no parmesean cheese offered, ok serving size - the sauce was plain - no real flavor..... I dont think there are any Italians in the kitchen. The wine... Dante.... tasted like two buck chuck. Dang. I asked my server his name... Matt...I asked him if he understood a couple Italian words - he explained he is Turkish as is most of the staff and does not know much about the language or the food. I thought that was super interesting as most of my Turkish friends dont eat Italian food becasue it has pork in it and theyre Muslim. Interesting..... what about the kitchen staff? He laughed out loud as he explained that they get some food ideas from the owners french friend that comes in from time to time. Fontina is a nice place - not a fine dining restaurant or an authentic Italian place, glasses dont match, silverware doesnt match, etc..- more of an Italian theme....sort of.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 2

Service was horrible, was served a Ceasers salad with no dressing. Had to walk it up to the bar where the server and bartender were stuck in their phones and show him he served lettuce only. Ordered Fetticcine Gambari, the pasta was so overcooked it was mushy and the sauce was really watered down and tasteless. The shrimp was ok. Horrible experience, will not be back

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Fontina is just off the main square in downtown McKinney. Well definitely be heading back. We both enjoyed our meals and there were several other menu items wed like to try.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

The staff is hospitable, warm and welcoming! The meals are right-priced and the portions are sensible. Delicious perfectly cooked food with amazing cocktails!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Amazing service and great food!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

May 2023 Tried Fontinas lunch today. Charming ambience, attentive and efficient service. Cal took great care of us. Thank you~ Pork Chop and Chicken Piccata both juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend. Updates on Feb 2024 Family dinner tonight. All dishes delicious. Were still satisfied customers at Fontina, keeping my 5 stars. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Been living in McKinney since 2002. We had some friends visiting and spur of the moment on a Saturday night decided to head to the Square. We settled on Fontina Risturante. You know that saying you have one chance to make a First Impression? Walked in the door and it was only 6:15pm, but the restaurant was packed. Good sign. We were sat at essentially a picnic table upstairs. Not exactly what I pictured for Italian restaurant seating. They need to get rid of that picnic table all together. Took what seemed forever to get anyone to swing by our table. It was 30 minutes before we even had water. We had three different folks waiting on our table. Took :90 minutes just to see one of our three appetizers. Best food was their spinach dip and the Chicken for their Chicken Parmesan. Really dont have much else to say about the rest of the dishes. At the very end of the meal one of our three waiters tells us they are down a chef due to one of their chefs having a heart attack in the kitchen. Dont you think information like that would have been nice to know right away? Instead we were left in the dark wondering why it took an hour and a half just to see one of our appetizers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chef and their family. We truly hope they are on the mend. We will give the restaurant another chance on an off peak night someday. Our First impression was unfortunately not a good one.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 2

Slow service, mediocre food at best. Overpriced for sure.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Stopped here for an evening with friends before enjoying the beautiful downtown McKinney. Decided to go with wine and apps and it was a good choice! Jade took care of us and on her recommendation we tried the Bruschetta and Spinach Dip - both amazing - and added in a little protein with the Meatballs which made it a perfect combo for the three of us!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 2

Has a hard time honoring reservations. Don t take them if you can t honor them. The hostess did not even ask for our name regarding the reservation. The downstairs area looks great the upstairs lacks a lot.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

I love downtown McKinney and I am a super strong supporter so leaving this review is difficult for me. Have been here for dinner once before (and recommended it to others), made a reservation and met another couple of dear friends there. Was surprised when they took us upstairs as I didn t even know there was an upstairs dining area. Evidently it has just been opened upstairs for a few months. Was happy that it was quieter upstairs so we could visit but it definitely did not have the ambience of downstairs, but that was OK. The rest of the evening was just quite a mess. It took quite a while to get drinks out- only 3 of 4 came out and it was probably another 10 minutes before the fourth drink came out. In fact it didn t come out until after the appetizers had came out. When our dinner was brought out- two guests got their main dishes and two got salads only. (Usually those with salads get them first then all entrées come out together). One salad had no dressing. The other entrees came out later and the medium rare steak was clearly medium well. There was no follow up, checking in on how things came out. It took a good 10 minutes to get the waiters attention about the steak and he said well maybe a bit overdone -my friend asked for a new one and the waiter shrugged it off and walked away-No help was offered. No solution. It was difficult to get the waiters attention to get our bill - he was bussing tables and it was literally almost empty upstairs by the time we got the bill. Three of the four dishes were very good, but it was just a disjointed evening. I would probably go back for the food again, but I would definitely hope for much better service and attention to detail and willingness to accommodate dinners requests.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Wife and I stopped in before a show at the McKinney theater. I think we found our new favorite Italian spot. The food and wine were great. Perfect selection of wines to choose from. And don t get me started on the lemoncello cake. It was delicious.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Food was fantastic! We had Don as our waiter and was very informative and awesome! will definitely come back :)

Date: 7 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Egg plant was inedible. Service was just as bad.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

This restaurant is by far best spot to try in McKinney! Super tasty and really lovely place! Looking forward to my next visit! Food : 5/5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Good and decent food.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Great and most important fresh Italian food in town. Please do try it people.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

I wonder if the cook has ever seen how an eggplant parmesan looks like. We are unfortunate to order one eggplant parmesan dish and received a pile of spagety with two fried to hard slices of eggplant laying next to it. The waiter saw my shock and slide as quickly as he could away from our table. To be fare, the Margarita piza we also ordered was ok. Overall is a wish to be place without a true class but I am sure a lot of people will be more than happy with it. Maybe the rest of the meals are good, I cant promise.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Excellent Italian cuisine.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Edger was absolutely amazing and was very helpful in picking food, wine, and desserts. Great job

Date: 8 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

We had fun at Fontina Italian Restaurant in downtown McKinney last night. Fun area, neat building, great food and great service. It reminds us of downtown McKinney from 10-15 years ago, in the sense that it wasn t super packed and it has a quaint feel.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

First time visiting and I ll definitely be back! Friends recommended this restaurant and it did not disappoint. My husband and I went for dinner on a busy night, so we were glad we had a reservation. Downstairs had such a great atmosphere. If you want a quiet dinner, this is not the place to go. We got the meatballs, Caesar salad, and chicken parm - the meatballs were amazing and the chicken parm was absolutely divine. Some of the best chicken parm and pasta I ve ever had. I wish the bar area upstairs had the same atmosphere as downstairs though.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Great Italian ambiance in downtown Mckiney. Had the seafood risotto !! Great combination of Zafran and rice. Lobster ravioli is also a great choice. Also you need to try the espresso martini!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 2

Waitress sucked overall. Very unattentive dont know if she wasnt expecting a tip from us so she didnt really bother with us or what. Vibes just werent great. Food was super good though.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 1

Made a reservation for 6:30 this Saturday for my daughter s 18 birthday. We arrive at 625 and were told it s a 45 minute wait or we can be sat up stairs. Despite having the reservation we agreed to upstairs as we didn t want to wait 45 minutes. Huge mistake, the upstairs is a bar with TVs playing football. Totally cool if that s what you want but but not what we made the reservation for. Long story short a bunch of drunk idiots watching games and drinking were loud and obnoxious. We waited 35 minutes after ordering bruschetta which never arrived then we decided to leave. The waiter was super apologetic but it wasn t his fault. He literally told me he doesn t blame us for leaving because the place is full of white trash and the kitchen is a mess tonight . We paid for our two glasses of wine and went to Harvest. We celebrated my daughter s birthday there with a great meal and service. Don t think we will give Fontina another chance. Too bad as we wanted to like it. We were at a local vineyard down the street for a glass of wine and they advised us to be wary of Fontina, should have listened!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

I frequent this establishment about once a week. I truly like the owners, enjoy the food, love the draft Peroni, and like the vibe.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

I recently dined at Fiorentina and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. Despite arriving promptly, we waited for an unreasonable amount of time just to be acknowledged. The initial anticipation turned into frustration as we hoped for a prompt and welcoming start to our meal. Our disappointment escalated when we decided to order a bottle of wine. Shockingly, after waiting for over 30 minutes, the wine never made it to our table. The lack of communication from the staff only added to our dismay. To make matters worse, our attempts to get the attention of the waitress were consistently ignored. This lack of basic customer service left us with no choice but to walk out, abandoning our plans for an enjoyable evening. Its disheartening to see such a lapse in service, and I hope this review serves as constructive feedback for improvement. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Fiorentina based on my recent visit.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

We had a gal s night out in downtown McKinney and ended up having dinner here. I tried the Penne Fontina and it was perfect for a cool night and with a glass of red wine!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Cozy Restaurant with great atmosphere and delicious food. Had the Penne Fontina and definitely recommend it

Date: 9 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

By far my favorite Italian restaurant in North Dallas! Edgar was our server and he was amazing. Can t wait to come back. The food is so delicious

Date: 9 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Enjoyed a relaxing late lunch at Fontina and as a Le Cordon Bleu certified Chef I can say BRAVO! Well done bringing some beautiful Italian culture to McKinney. Our server was warm and friendly, and the food was amazing at a fair price. May I recommend trying the breaded Pork Chop in Gorgonzola sauce served with wilted spinach and roasted potato wedges?! I normally dont dine out because, well, I can make it myself, but when I do dine out, I usually expect to be disappointed but I left with a very happy tummy, satiated palette and a warm fuzzy feeling like Id just dined with extended family! I will definitely be back. Highly recommend this family owned business!!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Tonight my fiancé and I went for a date night. We had never heard of this Mediterranean gem in the middle of downtown McKinney. The atmosphere was classy and home feeling. Staff was very welcoming and very courteous. We ordered the fettuccini gamberi and penne Alfredo with sausage all made from scratch, with a lemony sorbet for dessert. It was heaven on earth for lack of a better term. Three hours later our tastebuds are still dancing. It was a beautiful evening and you can bet we will be back. The owner is a very kind Italian lady that greeted us as friends as did her son. Beautiful people. Couldn t have been more perfect.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

I LOVE the food and atmosphere of this place so much! Their quality is consistent and price is also really reasonable!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Food great. People very nice

Date: 10 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Absolutely my favorite place to enjoy a leisurely meal that never disappoints. Each dish is carefully prepared and tastes fresh and authentic. The service is amazing, especially Trish! The eggplant parmigiana is perfection. Save room for homemade tiramisu! It will be the best you ve tasted.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

We had a great dinner at Fontina last night! Our dishes of choice were the bruschetta, Pollo parmesan, and rigatoni bolognese. All were delicious and well-presented. The service was good - they did seem a little short staffed, but those working were definitely hustling. There were some rowdy guests at the bar area, which made our dining experience a little less nice. However, overall we were impressed by our first visit.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

We finally had a chance to check this restaurant out and have returned a few times now. We enjoyed the mussels, meatballs, lobster ravioli, and truffle mushroom ravioli. We will definitely be back again!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Came for the lunch on a weekend. They were surprisingly not busy. The restaurant is beautiful and would be a nice spot for a date or girls day. We ordered the Margherita pizza and spaghetti bolognese. Both were delicious. Note: Lunch special pricing does not apply on weekends. This was not clear on the menu

Date: 11 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Wonderful Italian restaurant in downtown McKinney! They have a large selection of dishes with a very pleasant atmosphere. Downtown McKinney has so many great local restaurants, and this is one of them!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

No Italian food here, just bland! Don t waste your time as this is probably out of a box, can or frozen.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

We were incredibly impressed with the food & service at Fontina. Delicious italian food and very fairly priced. Will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great ambiance and food - friendly staff - Bathrooms are all gender - nice, clean and comfortable for larger sized people.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Amazing food. meatball appetizers a must. Ashley is a amazing server and will provide great recommendations

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 4

I love their pizza, which is crunchy skin and soft inside

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

It was a very friendly and good environment. I thought I went to an Italian restaurant in Rome and the quality was excellent. I thank the chef Reza and his son Irfan. Parking: I found a public park near the restaurant, there was no need to pay, and my proposal is a free park in front of the municipality of this city.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 1

We wanted to go for some quick lunch and we saw the menu outside, saw a rigatoni pomodoro for $11, so we went in. The pasta wasn t very good, you could tell nothing was fresh (red sauce was canned, Parmesan was just the powdered stuff you d get at Walmart, wife got a pasta with canned mushrooms - zero effort). But the part that bothered me the most is when we asked the waiter for the check. They have the machines the waiter brings to the table and just swipe the card there. The waiter just showed us a total, I gave him my card, ask for my receipt, and we walked out. When I saw the receipt, I saw that they had a rigatoni Bolognese, minus bolognese add pomodoro on there for $16. He knew exactly what he was doing by just showing us the total and not printing out a detailed ticket or anything. For a restaurant that is struggling (it was noon on a Sunday and there was only one family there), I would expect a little bit more to try to have people come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

It is the first time we go to this Italian restaurant. Their food, appetizers and desserts were delicious. The service was very nice and helpful to us. It has a cozy atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Beautiful restaurant and great service! Rick and Taylor were great!!! We will definitely be back hopefully sooner rather than later because I ll be dreaming about the lobster ravioli!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

We cant get enough of this place! Delicious Italian food, great service and ambiance. Perfect place for date night. They also have live music on weekends at their upstairs bar and you can rent their upstairs space for events.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Ordered to go Penne Pesto with Chicken (not on the menu but it was truly superb!), Lasagne, Mixed Green Salads, Cheesecake, Cannoli service, timing, taste, temp - all amazing. Oh and their bread with oil is equally amazing in taste. I highly recommend Fontina Risturante for dine in or carry out.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Great date night place!

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Such a great place for date night in downtown McKinney! Everytime we have come here we have had the best service & food!!! I Absolutely love the atmosphere & staff here! Has the cutest vibe down stairs and a cool bar upstairs! Highly recommend!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 2

No, thank you. Just left there after practically being run out of the door. I had the lunch special and somehow the price jumped up almost $10 when I received my check. I ordered the basic pasta with chicken. It tasted like chicken noodle soup without the broth. Lunch closed at 3. At 3:01, the waiter came and grabbed my plate and said, Ill box this up for you, while I was still eating. The meal was supposed to come with complimentary bread and oil. When I asked him why I didnt receive any but the table next to me did, he told me they didnt have any ready when I sat down, so they made some fresh bread for the other table and I should have asked for some. And Id get some the next time I came back. I will never be going back. The only positive thing I can say is that the sweet tea was perfectly sweet.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Great Italian restaurant in downtown McKinney! Portions are perfect for sharing! My husband and I had the penne fontina which was delicious as well as the mussels which are by far one of the best we ve had! We truly appreciated the professional and friendly service that Chivo provided. Food came out timely and the bread with oil is perfect for the mussels! Also had Hugo s cocktail, very refreshing. We ll be back and have dessert as well next time.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Great Italian restaurant. Service and food were excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Excellent little Italian restaurant in the heart of Old Town McKinney. Enjoyed our experience thoroughly.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

I had such a delightful time and the food was magnificent

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

This was THE best Italian fare I have encountered in the larger area in the 13+ years Ive been here. The sauces were so good on the Spaghetti and Rigatoni dishes. The Meatballs were top notch. The Staff and atmosphere were inviting and friendly. Ill be back for many more visits here.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The food is absolutely amazing! The best Italian food I ve ever had. We order and pick up every chance we get. Everything we have tried has been wonderful. The owner and staff are friendly and inviting. Good people, good food, great experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

My papa growing up was from Italy and spoke little English when he came to America. As a child he would make us meatballs with tomatoes and herbs he would grow himself. Coming to this restaurant and having them I was so skeptical because nothing could ever compare to his. I have tried and failed ha ha. I was so incredibly wrong here! This amazing little hidden diamond restaurant just astounded me. The food all around sent me back so nostalgically it made me think of my family and have a Ratatouille movie type of moment of sitting in his kitchen as a child. When my family visits, this is hands down my favorite place I will forever support. P.s staff was outstanding too which made it just the cherry on top. Whatever you are doing keep doing it.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Beautiful inside. Great service and tasty food. I recommend the expresso martini. Hubby had lasagna no complaints and I had the lobster Ravioli delish!!! Brought home dessert Ill update later.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Ive been coming to the McKinney Square for years so Ive seen multiple different restaurants in the building now occupied by Fontina. The renovations they did are superb! The dining room is absolutely beautiful, with lots of greenery and natural elements. I just popped in for a quick drink and some to-go food. I had a white Russian - delish - and the lobster ravioli. The ravioli is to die for! The sauce that comes with it is the best. I will definitely need to come in for the whole dinner experience. Cant wait!

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 2

Beautiful place. Nice service. Terrible food. I would rather go to Olive Garden and I never want to go to Olive Garden.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Great food and fantastic service. I highly recommended the bruschetta! Will and Cal were phenomenal. Great atmosphere and truly a hidden gem. The rosemary toothpick was a great touch to enjoy on my way out.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and great service! Thank you Derek for taking good care of the hubby and me on date night!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

My daughter and I ate here for lunch on Tuesday to celebrate mothers day. We hadnt planned on going here, we were just walking around McKinney exploring and noticed them across the street from one of our favorite antique stores. I wish that one of us would have taken pictures. But we were just enjoying the moment. The host seated us immediately and was super. We had coffee earlier in the day but hadnt had any water yet. The waitress brought us water right away and when I chugged mine like a 10 year old chugs koolaid, she brought us back the carafe to have at our table. She also brought sliced bread and a balsamic/oil dipping plate. This bread was AMAZING. Perfect bite on the crust and super soft on the inside. We ordered bruschetta for an appetizer, and the tomatoes, onions and basil were chopped lovingly to fit perfectly on the size of the toasted bread. They must have a hook up on the best ingredients, because this was by far the best bruschetta that I have ever had. Our entrees were both beyond any italian food that we have ever had around DFW. My daughter got the spaghetti carbonara and I got the lobster ravioli. If the pasta wasnt made in house, it had to have been made somewhere very near. My lobster ravioli came with a sage butter sauce that was buttery but not overly heavy. We were both speechless just enjoying the food and atmosphere. The waitress was a gem. She was constantly watching us and checking in with us in the most pleasant way. We asked how long they had been there because we couldnt believe we hadnt found this place sooner and were told that it had been there for about 8 mos. We both live in Little Elm/Frisco, but will most definitely be going back to McKinney. This will be our go to Italian Restaurant. I almost forgot to mention, the prices! There was nothing over $25! If you havent, GO CHECK THEM OUT. You wont be sorry!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

This place is amazing! The interior is beautiful without being stuffy. They have lovely plants that give the restaurant a relaxing ambiance. The excellent service and serene music add to the experience. Now on to the food. We visited for lunch, and they have great lunch specials. The pizza and penne Alfredo were delicious. The salad that came with the pizza was fresh and perfectly dressed. I recommend this restaurant fully.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

The staff is incredibly welcoming and extremely nice and helpful! The food is outstanding! The wine is perfectly paired! There aren t enough words to express how great this place is! I went to try it out as I am going to have them about cater my rehearsal dinner and they absolutely did not disappoint! If you are looking for an Italian date night, this is your spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

My husband and I came for a date night and really enjoyed ourselves. We liked the atmosphere, both servers working were great (Chivo and Kyle), and our dinner was delicious. I recommend the Fettuccine Gamberi. We also enjoyed our cappuccinos and tiramisu. I look forward to our next visit to try more dishes!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Everything was great! Affordable! Staff was very attentive! We will be coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

My husband surprised me on my birthday he took me to the Fontina , I love it the food and service was amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Service started off slow but when our server, Cal, came around he apologized and then did everything he could to make the experience unforgettable including telling his manager and comping desert. My husband ordered the seafood risotto and I ordered the ciopino. Both were out of this world amazing. They brought us tiramisu for desert and that was also just as yummy. This is our new favorite local Italian restaurant. The food is authentic and the portions are generous. I wish we had taken pics of our dishes. We were anxious to dive in .

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 2

The BEST thing about this place is a server named Chivo. Truly. The first time my husband and I tried this restaurant we had Chivo as a server and service was WONDERFUL. Food was ok, nothing special, but we were excited to have an Italian restaurant in the square to go to....so we continued to eat here in hopes that the food might improve and looking for that stellar service that Chivo offered us on our first visit. I can honestly say (after many visits) if Chivo isnt your server, the service is pretty lack luster. Last night, I brought a friend here for dinner for her birthday. I called about 20 minutes before our reservation to inquire if something could be done to highlight it was her birthday...ie: maybe put a candle on her dessert and sing?? I was assured this would happen...it did not. Nothing happened. Again, mediocre service and food. Disappointing. I just called the manager Eric to relay my bad experience and Eric responded with a very weak..well Im sorry about what happened. I will talk to people. Id like to do something but it sounds like you were left with a bad taste in your mouth. So, he did nothing. It makes sense actually. Service starts at the top, and this establishment needs help.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Went in to show support for this new Italian restaurant and had a wonderful experience. Our Server, Kieran was 5 stars! The pizzas were so yummy and we had great Italian wines.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

We had a great meal at Fontina! The spinach dip was really great. We had the rigatoni bolognese and the spaghetti pomodoro and both were fantastic. I recommend anyone looking for legitimate Italian food give this place a shot. The physical space is beautiful as well!

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Cozy atmosphere and great service

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere. Impeccable service. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

My son took me here for my birthday, and it was fabulous! The food was amazing, I ordered the veal with angel hair pasta, what a delight! The tiramisu was dreamy. Hope I get to experience this again soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

What an amazing place! The food was excellent and the service was top notch. The waitress was the best I have had in years. I am terrible with names, so unfortunately I do not remember hers. We had a party of 6 and stopped in after church on Sunday. We did not have to wait for a table. The atmosphere was very relaxing and very well decorated. There was even Italian music playing. I did not manage to get any pictures of our food before we all ate, but trust me...this place is a must try for Italian cuisine. We will definitely be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Love this place! The vibe, the food, the service...all a stellar addition to downtown!

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Visited for the first time today. Ordered from the lunch menu. I had Aglio E Olio, my girlfriend had the penne alfredo, our little one had traditional spaghetti with meatballs. My dish was really nice although next time Ill request a little more chili flakes, just a personal preference. Girlfriend loved her dish too. The sauce is made fresh on the spot. Our little one is very particular about meats. She loved the meatballs though. The bruschetta appetizer is just superb. Wonderful decor and atmosphere. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely going back.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

I love this restaurant! Great food, lovely atmosphere and nice service.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

I have dined here 10+ times. Excellent. Veal. Lamb chop. Pollos. Seafood stew. All are exceptional at a great price. I have enjoyed veal in Switzerland during an expat assignment Fontina s rivals Switzerland. Give it a try!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

I wanted this to work..Been there 3 times due to convenience and hopes of an off night. Offered advice on the horrible service and below Olive Garden grade food. No change.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

We were so excited to try this place but we probably won t be coming back. The service and food were ok. We just sat down and before we even got water served at the table she came by and asked if we were ready to order. It wasn t welcoming at all, or asked if we ve been in, no recommendations on food or anything. She didn t even say her name. The whole night she was rushing us and meanwhile it wasn t even that busy. The food did have decent flavor but nothing to where I would remember it to come back. Just disappointed and trying to help someone to not spend $120 there for just ok

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Great service and food was fantastic!

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Wow! Fontina has quickly become our new favorite McKinney restaurant! I highly recommend the Sicilian Salmon with the perfect combination of flavor bursts. My husband is in love with the very tender veal piccata. The service was excellent. We lived in Europe for a few years and this is as close to those flavorful dishes as you can get in Texas! You will thank us after you try it! Salute! Ciao! UPDATE: We returned for a large wedding rehearsal event and we were so happy! Fontina performed great for a large party wedding rehearsal event! Thank you! UPDATE: We returned and the Chicken Marsala and Seafood Stew were also EXCELLENT! We also recommend the Lunaria red wine, cappuccino and decaf cappuccino (ask for the biscotti)! YUM!

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Amazing food and atmosphere! Great local restaurant on the old Mckinney square.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Excellent service and good food

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Hands down the best Italian food in McKinney! I have been several times and everything has been amazing. The eggplant parm is my favorite so far. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Definitely a gem in downtown McKinney!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Hosted a work dinner for 12 and had an excellent time - reservation was ready and waiting, food and service were excellent! Will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

What a beautiful vibe. we moved to Dallas area recently with my wife and we are discovering new places. What a beautiful relaxing vibe with wonderful staff. The food was very delicious and fresh. Try the Tiramisu !!! Definitely would go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Delicious. Had the fettucini scallop and shrimp. Good consistency and seafood was prepared perfectly for this dish. They even had a good wine to pair.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Excellent restaurant, recommended

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Great service (friendly and prompt), and good food. Penne fontina, lobster ravioli, and veal Marsala were all delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Great place to have Italian Food! Amazing service and incredible coffee.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

The restaurant is beautiful inside and the food was really good! I m giving it 3 stars because of the service. It seemed like it was an issue with the hostess that we didn t have a reservation even though we did get a table pretty much immediately after she got over the fact we didn t have a reservation. When we ordered, it took quite a long time for us to get a beer and water. When we ordered food, the waitress literally laughed at my boyfriend when he ordered a pizza after considering a few items. That really rubbed us the wrong way obviously. I don t plan on coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Enjoyed lunch today with friends. The food, atmosphere and service were all great. I had the Salman Siciliano and it was superb. The others with me all said their food was great as well. A lovely addition to downtown McKinney. We will be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

I was so excited to try some Italian food in historic McKinney other than pizza. Fontina did not disappoint! The atmosphere is great, with modern decor and spacious seating. We stopped by on Friday night and there was a live guitarist which really set the tone for a great meal. Most importantly, the food was great. We started with perfectly made mixed drinks and the freshest bruschetta! We both had pasta dinners that were excellent. I highly recommend dining at Fontina!!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Excellent food, excellent service!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Absolutely delicious Italian food!!! Totally recommend!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Exceptional! Newly opened in old downtown McKinney, Fontina Risturante serves authentic Italian fare that is true to Italia. From the wine list to the bruschetta to the cannoli everything is savory perfection. The Spaghetti Pomodoro is full of flavor without being heavy. The setting is warm and charming and the service welcoming and engaging. Grazie!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The food was excellent. Great atmosphere and service too.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 1

We had the worst Italian restaurant experience today. Fontina Ristorante in downtown Mckinney. They just opened a few months ago. First, they had a sign on their door saying they have no public restrooms. That should have been a sign that something is wrong. Restaurant had nice ambience, our waitress was very nice. Bread with olive oil was really good and set high expectations. Ordered a relatively expensive charcuterie board. The prosciutto tasted spoiled and was yellow at the edges, the mozzarella had no flavor, the olives didn t taste good. Then came our pizza. Tasted like a frozen pizza that happened to be cooked in a pizza oven. Actually, we ve had better frozen pizzas! It was so tasteless. The cheese had no flavor that it just made me gag. We told the waitress we had to leave and to bring our check. We left the food and walked down the street to another restaurant. As we waited for our food at the other restaurant, we were still nauseated from the aftertaste of Fontina Ristorante. I don t think in all our lives have we ever been to a restaurant so tasteless or awful tasting. We don t know if they were having an off day. But as a new restaurant you cant afford an off day because we ll never be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

We had a wonderful lunch yesterday with some friends who had been here before. It was our first time and we had such a great waitress. She was fun to talk to, knew tge menu and brought us refills on water when we would run out. Now I had Chicken Marsala and it was fantastic. The flavor and food presentation on the plate were exceptional. I loved the herbs in the olive oil for dipping bread. I loved the cozy feel of the place. I use a walker and it was easy for me to get in and out of the restaurant. No steps to concern yourself with. The restaurant was very clean and I loved tge large floral display over by the bar. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Quality of the food and service far exceed the price they are charging for sure. Loved every dish served, fresh ingredients, and very generous portion size! They dont try too feed you with carbs, but they are generous on the everything including more expensive ingredients! Ill definitely come back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Very cozy location. Service was impeccable and the food delicious. The pork chop was very close the the best Ive had. Glad to have a good Italian place downtown McKinney!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

My wife and I spent the morning visiting all the shops here in downtown McKinney. It was beautiful and there is a wide variety. After a long day of shopping we decided we wanted Italian for a late lunch. We stopped in here and were blown away by how good the food was. Hands down the best Italian food I have had in a long time. My wife had spaghetti carbonara. It was smokey, salty, and creamy. Absolutely perfect. I had the seafood risotto and it was cooked perfectly. The shrimp, calamari, and scallops were cooked absolutley perfect and tender. We loved it! Absolutley recommend and will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

Great experience overall. Only didnt give it 5 because there was nothing special about it. Did a Thursday for dinner around 6pm. We were seated right away and apps came quickly. Dinner was fine. They have kids options and brought a milk out for him at our request. We didnt have any issues with service. We had the kids spaghetti with meatballs, chicken picatta, and spaghetti carbonara. Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and kids cup

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Meh. Decent service. Food quality not commensurate to price. Pork chop was bland, spinach artichoke dip was not really dip, more like a red milk broth with large clumps of barely wilted spinach and almost entire artichoke hearts in it. Was informed by waitress that the soup-like consistency of the dip is a traditional Italian recipe (pretty sure its not). The decor is nice though the abundance of plastic plants gives an aire of cheapness that is consistent with the food. There are much better Italian restaurants in and around Collin County.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Went for lunch and was not disappointed! High caliber Italian food and I will absolutely be back! Great chicken piccata!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Incredible flavour and real Italian atmosphere

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Great food and service, if you visit Mckinney you gotta go. Recommended highly by Lone Star Winery! It lived up to their recommendation.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

First time at Fontina. We made a reservation and were seated promptly when we got there. The restaurant was quite busy. Eric was the one that took care of our table. From the wine suggestion to the food, everything was amazing. Glad there is an Italian restaurant in McKinney.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 1

Very poor service. Mediocre food. I ordered eggplant Parmesan . There was Absolutely NO cheese on it. Three tiny pieces of eggplant. Too much pasta. Don t waste your time or money. Won t be going back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

Cant understand all the five star reviews. Really undeserved for food quality.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Great food, excellent service, friendly and all around good experience. We will be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Fantastic food, service, wine and value. We will return

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Great place. All the pasta meals that one would expect though elevated. Really needed this kind of restaurant in McKinney since Mama Emilia went away. Manhattan and Canolli are top notch too!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Fontina is a fairly new Italian restaurant in historic downtown McKinney. We have been there twice since it opened and their food is amazing!! We have tried a couple of their pasta dishes as well as their Salmon which is served on a bed of polenta with a lemon and capers sauce... it was amazing. I tried their Pene Fontina today and it was really good. Perfect balance of sauce and Italian sausage. I would definitely recommend a visit to Fontina in downtown McKinney. You will not be disappointed.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

We have been hoping to fall in love with a restaurant in downtown McKinney, and it has finally happened. It was a perfect meal and exceptional service. Muluneh was attentive, answered our questions, and never let our drinks go empty. Best meal we ve had in a long time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

We loved this place .food was delicious and we enjoyed

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Great menu, service was ok, love the charming atmosphere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

The Food was Sooooo Delicious! The owner was super sweet and the wait saff was Excellent!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 3

My wife and I had been hearing wonderful things about Fontina and, given we dont have a ton of Italian places here in McKinney, we finally decided to do a late lunch. Arrived just after 1:30p and there were only two tables seated. Not a problem, were after the lunch rush and was to be expected. The places is well decorated and it really has a Tuscan-like feel. The wine bottle display is especially good looking. We were sat almost immediately... and then waited. The hostess was setting tables and other chores. While we waited. Glanced over to the bar (well built!) and could see a bit into the kitchen. They were moving around, so I figure someone didnt mention us. Hostess then brings us some bread and a olive oil/balsamic vinegar with some herbs. But didnt take even a drink order. So we waited a bit more. Finally the waitress (owner, I think) comes over and takes our drink order and order. My water came, but my wife had to remind her for her tea. Not the best experience so far, but then the food came. For a lunch dish, it was a great value. It had good flavor, but we both agree that it didnt have a great depth of flavor. My chicken alfredo (what I always order the first time so I have a standard to compare) could desperately need some black pepper or something. But I cant complain. The food was a solid three stars. The service, unfortunately, I have to give one star. The price-to-value Id also give a solid three starts, maybe four stars. We will try Fontina again, this time for dinner and see if maybe we just hit a weird lull or something.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

We had read that they were having some start up pains resulting in a less than satisfying experience. We decided to give them a try anyway and are very glad we did! We had a great experience - delicious food coupled with attentive, professional service. Glad we decided to give them a try, highly recommended. A great addition to the downtown McKinney restaurant scene.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 3

Not great. We were hoping for a great experience but waited 2 hours for our dinner and it was sub par Italian. I hope they get better with time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Hello, I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the place and the authenticity, a very warm welcome from the staff. the marsala chicken was absolutely magnificent, perfectly cooked and the grandmas mashed potatoes magnificent, I also tasted the homemade pizza which was delicious and the Tiramisu really creamy and respectful of traditions, congratulations to the crew

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

The food was so delicious. Everything I had tasted so good. The portions were large. So happy to have wonderful Italian Restaurant in our Historic District

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great first visit!!! Great food and prompt service for out to go order. Food was delicious and hot. Going to dine in next weekend!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Beautiful inside. Great lighting. Warm family feeling. Chicken piccata delicious as well as the lobster ravioli, service was great. Try the tiramisu or limoncello. Can t wait to go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Great food and service. They did a great job on the atmosphere. Love this family owned business.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

Absolute WORST service I have ever had. There was zero excuse. We walked in and they were fairly busy. We were told it would be 20 min wait. Ok, no problem. We were seated an hr later. Finally after being seated and waiting for almost another half hr., our waiter came over and took our drink order. We also placed an order for spinach dip. Well long story short we were there for over 2 hrs. and never received our appetizer, he never came back and asked if we wanted a refill. He literally walked around and we saw him standing up front talking to some friends that had walked in. We finally stopped another waitress and told her we would like to order where she then went over and told our waiter. He came over and said I heard y all wanted to order your food . SERIOUSLY!!! We were not rude at all. We were very patient until going into 2.5hrs. After we saw another table complaining also and starting to leave we decided to do the same. I understand businesses are short staffed, but there was no reason for what happened.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 1

A disappointment. I ordered aglio e olio. I did not get aglio e olio. I got over cooked angel hair pasta that had no bite or chew to it, no garlic that I could detect, a lot of little mushrooms and an identified cream appearing sauce -- certainly not olive oil. I didnt finish it. Based upon my initial impression, I will not return -- at all. (I also had a taste of my wifes lunch -- just a waste of time and money).

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 1

An Italian restaurant that apparently runs out of spaghetti. If I m paying $20 for spaghetti, I expect spaghetti, not fettuccini and red sauce! What a joke.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

We went on soft opening day and the food was excellent! We had the Carbonara and the Penne Fontina. The carbonara was the best we ve had since we had it Rome several years ago. The Penne Fontina was so fresh and light, with Italian sausage, mushroom and a light and fresh tomato marinara. We had the Tiramisu for dessert and it was excellent as well. We are so glad to have great Italian food in downtown McKinney again! We are going back this evening to try the pizza.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Excellent Italian food so happy this is in downtown McKinney Enjoy!! Try the carbonara it s authentic!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Had a wonderful lunch today with my sweetheart. Great food, wine and atmosphere. I had carbonara and Nancy had chicken Marsala with a nice Rose . Not cheap, finally good Italian food in McKinney

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Fontina opened its doors in McKinney two days ago and we decided to tried it out. My husband comes from an Italian family and we are very picky about going to Italian restaurants because we know what real Italian food tastes like. We had a nice surprise with Fontina (yes, they still have details to iron out) but in general very good. The people there are very friendly and our waiter very nice. The tiramisu was excelente and the pizza super yummy ( the dough spectacular) Can t wait to try it all!

Date: 2 years ago