Giabella's

I just had the best Italian food I've ever had in a really long time. We arrived around 4PM and there were plenty of seats. It does fill up after that. There are no reservations there so plan it right. If you do (or not) you are still in for a treat. I got the Sangria and Bolognese. I'm so happy they are located in Londonderry - in the Mecca of restaurants and this has become the crown jewel of that plaza. They are aware of the issue, but sit towards the back of the restaurant or you will feel the cold breeze every time that door opens. Great job guys - Perfezione!

Stopped in on Tuesday night. Waited a few minutes at the door but the hist/hostess didn’t appear. It was busy so we sat at the bar. The tables are close. It was a bit loud due to the small space but not deafening . Lights kept flickering which was driving us crazy. Definitely needs to be checked for electrical issues, drawing too much power somewhere. Bar tender promptly greeted us and brought our drinks. He was polite & courteous. Drinks were typical. Beer and Sangria. We were offered bread, which was good with the oil. Arancini had good flavor but could have been a little crispier. Chicken parm good taste and portions are just right. We didn’t have leftovers. Chicken broccoli ziti was okay. Light flavor. I thought it needed a little cheese or spice but my husband really liked it as is.

This cozy spot has only about 11 tables and an 11–seat bar, so it feels intimate without being crowded. There’s no booth seating, but the layout still works well. The service was excellent—friendly and attentive without being overbearing. They start you off with very good bread and oil, which set the tone nicely. The only disappointments were that they were out of the Italian wedding soup that evening and the arancini are advertised as bolognese but we found no meat. Aside from that, everything we ordered was top notch. The chicken parm was excellent—crispy, tender, and flavorful—and the seafood pasta dish was equally impressive, fresh and well-balanced. The sauce was rich and flavorful without being overly sweet, which I appreciated. The pasta was perfectly cooked ( all my Italians will

My wife and I went to Giabella's in Londonderry for only our second night out since our baby was born and the experience was terrible. I had been very excited to try this place and was hoping to become a regular based on everything I had heard and all the great reviews, but this visit completely ruined that idea. I ordered an old fashioned and it came with soda water which is not traditional. The waitress was condescending and insisted it was standard. I get this drink everywhere and have never once had it served with soda water. Even their own menu does not list soda water for the old fashioned while the Aperol Spritz right above it specifically says topped with soda water. Her attitude immediately made the night uncomfortable and we actually considered leaving right then, but chose to s

Food was excellent. Ordered the special Chicken Milanese. It was supposed to come with Cheese Risotto, but received angel hair pasta instead. Still good, but wasn't correct and still charged same rate. Service was very good, but wasn't asked if wanted refill on our drinks. Atmosphere was pleasant, loud, but not too loud. Overall, would go back again. Btw, there homemade bread is AMAZING!