Lino's at the Mercato & Lino's Curbside Carryout on RIVERSIDE

I came here for my parents anniversary on a Tuesday school night. When we walked in the smell of classic Italian food hit us. We didn’t have to wait at all for a table and we got a booth which was incredibly comfy. We were served 15 minutes after ordering and the food was incredible! The cheese pizza was cheesy and warm, ravioli was awesome and the appetizers were simply lovely. This restaurant is a true hidden gem! I will be back for sure!

We came into town and wanted to take our family out for a special dinner. We had a reservation for 6:30 but didn’t get seated until after 7. It seemed like one staff member was handling multiple large tables and couldn’t give us proper attention. Because of this, our meal took much longer than it should have, and our kids didn’t get their drinks on time. I had forgotten to mention that we had made reservations for over two weeks in advance. The food was very inexpensive, and the server we had was sweet and did her best under the circumstances. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, clean, and has great parking, which made things a little easier. That said, the overall experience felt unorganized, and it ended up taking away from the limited time we had to spend with our family. While

We had a great experience tonight! I was impressed by your team. The pizza was surprisingly delicious. I’ve had a tough time finding a Rockford style pizza that I like this much. Probably my new favorite. The lasagna and Alfredo were delicious too. $8 bucks for a glass of Chianti? Yum! We’ll be back. I recommend making a reservation.

Atmosphere and ambiance are wonderful. We would like to share so others know what to expect regarding the food. Salad was very nice and generous serving. Pizza was extremely salty and the crust was very dry and lifeless unlike our previous experience with Lino’s. We wondered if you now order frozen pre-made from a food supplier. Shrimp was incredibly salty. We each had one shrimp and could not tolerate more. Leftovers were discarded. Merlot was brought to the table after we were done with our meal. We asked for a to-go option after we said we were done with our meal as a polite way of telling the server that it was no longer needed or wanted which was ignored. Coffee that was included with the meal was not offered. We paid and tipped generously but we do not plan to visit again.

MUST TRY: As a self-proclaimed, Michelin star food reviewer. I can say without a doubt in my mind, this is the best pizza I’ve had in my life. Truly a special restaurant, that I will absolutely be returning to in the near future.