iMonelli Restaurant

Imonelli is hands-down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Lafayette. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting—perfect for a romantic dinner or a special evening out. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the seafood crepes and the soft-shell crab, and both were rich in flavor and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell there’s real passion in the kitchen. Service was just as impressive—attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout the evening. If you're looking for top-tier Italian cuisine with a Southern flair, Imonelli is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be back

We went to Imonelli’s for Valentine’s Day and it was absolutely amazing, especially for my first time. The atmosphere was warm and romantic, and the food was so fresh and flavorful, every bite was so good. The service was kind and attentive, which made the night feel even more special. Such a perfect Valentine’s dinner, and I’ll definitely be going back. Our waitress was absolutely amazing! Wish I remembered her name.

AMAZING experience! Grace was our server and she was phenomenal! Our favorites were the seafood crepes and dessert (turtle cheesecake & white chocolate bread pudding). Thank you Imonelli’s

Overall a good experience. We had the eggplant fries to start, great texture. For entrees we ordered the veal chop special and the rack of lamb. The veal chop was chewy and tough to eat but the flavor was great, most likely would not get again. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the turtle cheesecake and coffee, the cheesecake was rich and delicious. Would definitely go back again but order something other than the veal. Grace was a wonderful server, very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive.

We had a great time at iMonelli. Our server Sarah was excellent. We had the crab and artichoke dip with fried eggplant to start. The crab and artichoke was excellent. The fresh bread was also excellent. The sorbet was a great pallet cleanser and transition to the Rack of Lab plate. The lab was excellent as was the oyster spaghetti. I definitely recommend it as a nice quieter restaurant to have a meaningful dinner.