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Non-Chain Italian Restaurants

 
Fri, 01/30/2009 - 1:41pm

Since the Non-Chain Mexican Restaurants POI went over well, how about Italian?

If the place just has pizza, save it for the pizza POI.

If you can, I prefer this format:

-87.74047,41.71966
Del Taco
9507 S Cicero
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 229-1988

Feel free to include web page and your personal comments about a location.

Thanks,
Chuck

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Fri, 01/30/2009 - 2:26pm

Our favorite local spot:

42.194144,-71.20083
Abbondanza II
653 - 655 Washington Street
Norwood MA 02062
(781)255-1914

A long-time favorite in our area. Old world, family style, huge portions. This is a busy spot, they do take reservations.

http://www.abbondanzanorwood.com/_content/restaurant

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This is a nice "parents' night out" kind of spot meaning kids and Al Forno aren't an ideal match wink

41.817101,-71.400884
Al Forno
577 South Main Street
Providence RI 02903
(401) 273-9760

http://www.alforno.com/

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Fri, 01/30/2009 - 3:57pm

Non-Chain Italian Restaurants

While more of a Greek restaurant - many Italian dishes.

-73.999054,41.966952
Enzo's Ristorante & Pizza
207 Boices Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 383-3696‎

Sat, 01/31/2009 - 12:55am

I've got a good one in the south

Latitude: 30.4206 / Longitude: -91.139775

Gino's Restaurant
4542 Bennington Avenue,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Sat, 01/31/2009 - 3:35pm

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Sat, 01/31/2009 - 8:06pm

Allentown, PA

-75.486453, 40.558183
Louie's Restaurant
2071 31st Street SW
Allentown, PA 18103
610-791-1226
www.louiesrestaurant.com
Since 1958

Two places I've eaten at many times. Great pizza, sandwiches, and Italian food.

-75.430166, 40.639463
Taste Of Italy
1860 Catasauqua Rd
Allentown, PA 18109
610-266-8011
www.tasteofitalypa.com

-75.499771, 40.603808
Salvatore Ruffino's
1840 Allen St
Allentown, PA
610-437-3621
www.salvatoreruffino.com

Tim

Sat, 01/31/2009 - 8:11pm

Good family owned Italian restaurant

-98.532009, 33.905797, Toscani's Italian Restaurant, 507 Beverly Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76309, (940) 766-2600.

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Mon, 02/02/2009 - 12:14pm

POI has been updated and

POI has been updated and extra lines have been removed that may have been causing some problems.

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Fri, 02/06/2009 - 3:26am

sure ... i'll add two of my favorites ...

-83.55270,41.69229
Inky's Italian Foods
3945 N Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 476-0500
Closed Sunday

-83.48272,42.32219
Palermo Pizzeria and Restaurant
44938 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 455-5210

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Wed, 02/11/2009 - 11:39am

Still throws error

cpjanda wrote:

POI has been updated and extra lines have been removed that may have been causing some problems.

The 2/2/09 version is still throwing an error in POILoader on my 750. It looks like there are still bad breaks in the description of the last entry.

Wed, 02/11/2009 - 12:19pm

Found those breaks when I

Found those breaks when I updated, not sure what happened.

The file has been updated and should work, if not let me know.

Thanks,
Chuck

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Wed, 02/11/2009 - 12:35pm

More Non-Chain Italian Restaurants

Scalinis Italian Restaurant - Open 25+ years
2390 Cobb Parkway SE
Smyrna, Ga. 30080
33.893329
-84.477767

Scalinis Italian Restaurant - Open 12+ years
1205 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, Ga 30068
33.977408
-84.417653

www.scalinis.com
They have been featured on Natl TV for their Eggplant Special for Expectant Mothers. See website

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Wed, 02/11/2009 - 12:59pm

Cleveland's Little Italy also referred to as "Murry Hill"

To many good restaurants to name so here is the coordinates that will put you plumb in the middle of it all, and by the way, Oh yea, each and everyone is independent non chain made from Grandma's recipe type Establishments.

-81.355251,41.303125

And to hit the area at a perfect time hit The Feast of the Assumption Festival at the same coordinates:

The four-day Feast of the Assumption is a wonderful mix of religion and secular fun. The entire length of Mayfield Road, between Euclid Avenue and Cleveland Heights is closed off to traffic. In their place are carnival rides, delicious Italian-themed food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and live music stages, playing everything from rock to "It's Amore."In addition, there are fireworks at night and a parade on August 15. Just as everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day; everyone in Cleveland is a little Italian during the Feast of the Assumption. The event draws over 100,000 visitors each year. Admission is free.

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Thu, 02/12/2009 - 6:17pm

Ricci's Delicatessen

Ricci's Delicatessen

17317 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-1039
33.87527
-118.12522

Enjoy anything from a delicious sandwich ordered at the deli in the front to a multi-course meal in the restaurant in the back.

Thu, 02/12/2009 - 9:44pm

Non-Chain Italian Restaurants

It would be nice if you could break the list up by state.

Jack j

Wed, 02/18/2009 - 1:10pm

File Updated

I have updated the file with the recent entries.

Jack J: I think the file is still pretty small, no need to break up by state.

Thanks,
Chuck

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Thu, 02/19/2009 - 6:30am

Non Chain Italian Restaurants

Frank Guido's Little Italy

-74.002287, 41.929334
14 Thomas St
Kingston, NY 12401
845-340-1682

Great food - served family style

Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:30am

Mama Carolla´s

-86.14085,39.85113
Mama Carolla´s
1031 E. 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-9412

http://www.mamacarollas.com/

Thu, 02/19/2009 - 11:43am

Two from DFW Area

Bellisimo
5309 Colleyville Blvd
Colleyville, TX
817-427-8080
-97.151062 32.887295

Family owned with fresh made food. The veal dishes are outstanding.

Lushaj's
600 N Industrial Blvd
Euless, TX
817-684-4004
-97.099537 32.844482

Family owmed New York Style Italian.

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Thu, 02/19/2009 - 12:40pm

Wausau WI Area

-89.6814401,44.9342935
Carmelo's Italian Restaurant
3607 North Mountain Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-5570

In the clubhouse at the golf course

-89.5723803,44.9290428
Iozzo's
3115 Camp Phillips Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 848-2202

Mon, 03/09/2009 - 11:22am

File has been

File has been updated.
Thanks for the additions!!
Chuck

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Tue, 08/25/2009 - 11:30am

File updated via email

File updated via email entry.
Thanks Plornch!!
Chuck

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Sun, 11/08/2009 - 2:27pm

Arizona Resturant

La Stalla Cucina Rustica
68 W Buffalo St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 855-9990
-111.842359,33.304756

Fri, 11/13/2009 - 5:31pm

Updated! Thanks for the

Updated! Thanks for the addition.
Chuck

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Fri, 11/13/2009 - 7:40pm

Nonna Emilia

-122.853949,45.492069
Nonna Emilia Ristorante Italiano
17210 SW Shaw St
Aloha, OR 97007
Dining Room 503-649-2232
Take Out 503-649-8531
http://www.nonnaemilias.com/

Generous portions, perfect pasta, rich sauces. Their pizza is divine, layered thick with toppings. Always plan to take home ample leftovers.

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 10:32am

Costa's in Birmingham, AL

-86.797040,33.391384
Costa's Mediterranean Cafe
3443 Lorna Rd
Hoover, AL 35216
205-978-1603
http://www.costasmcafe.com/

The food is good and the portions are large.

Cuisine is both Italian and Mediterranean (Greek)

Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:43am

Chicago western suburbs

-88.065753,41.761095
Clara's
6740 S. Route 53
Woodridge, IL 60517
http://claraspasta.com

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 12:34am

Non Chain Italian Restaurant for you

-87.6258, 41.8878

Bella Bacino's
75 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601

312-263-2350

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Sat, 11/21/2009 - 1:53pm

UPDATED!!

Thanks!
Chuck

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Sat, 11/21/2009 - 2:09pm

Colosseo Ristorante Italiano

-97.150219,49.8717
Colosseo Ristorante Italiano
670 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0X7
(204) 284-4977

While working in Canada I ran into this place and go there every time I get to back to Canada.

Unreal Tarragon Mushrooms, more pasta varieties than you could ask for, quiet atmosphere, great prices.

dang I am hungry now!!

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Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:37am

Victim of the economy

TXRVer wrote:

-98.532009, 33.905797, Toscani's Italian Restaurant, 507 Beverly Dr., Wichita Falls, TX 76309, (940) 766-2600.

Sadly, this one went out of business so it should be removed from the file.

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Thu, 02/04/2010 - 4:11pm

Thanks for the addition and

Thanks for the addition and update. New file uploaded.

Chuck

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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 8:53am

Non-Chain Italian Restaurants

My family and I just ate at a great place in Lancaster, NY.
Desiderio's on Broadway
5827 Broadway
Lancaster, New York 14086
-78.64276,42.89493
http://www.desiderios.com/

Garmin_geek

Thu, 06/10/2010 - 6:53pm

add to the list

-74.34491, 40.55501
Loucas Restaurant
9 Lincoln Hwy
Edison, New Jersey 08820
http://www.loucasrestaurant.com

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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 8:53am

Add Another

My favorite place for a business lunch. Quite, great service, cloth table cloths and wonderful food.
Garmin_geek

-77.42191,38.47466
La Rosetta Ristorante
315 Garrisonville Rd
Suite 109
Stafford, VA 22554
540-658-1107
540-658-1109
www.larosetta-va.com
Agueda Flores Chef/Owner
Fine Northern Italian Cusine

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 9:56am

Thanks for the additions

Thanks for the additions garmin_geek!
File Updated!!
Chuck

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Fri, 07/09/2010 - 1:42pm

Christiano's

Christiano's is the place Billy Joel sang about in his song "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" from his 1977 album "The Stranger" (Bottle of red, bottle of white")

Christiano's Italian Restaurant
19 Ira Road
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-5588
http://www.christianossyosset.com/

-73.501666, 40.823390

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Fri, 07/16/2010 - 12:44pm

Thanks Rock! File

Thanks Rock!
File Updated.
Chuck

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Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:00pm

Giovanni's in Beaverton, Oregon

Resurrecting an old thread...

-122.80365, 45.48748
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
12390 SW Broadway St
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-8767

https://www.giovannisbeaverton.com/

Large selection of excellent pasta and pizzas. Most items have meat and non-meat options, with no compromise on flavor.

Fri, 08/19/2022 - 1:07pm

Core de Roma (West Chester PA)

-75.599630,39.963181
Core de Roma
327 E. Gay Street
West Chester PA 19380

Phone: (610) 701-8485
Webpage: https://www.corederoma.org/
BYOB

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