06/25/09

NEVER AGAIN

by 78GB

I'm Italian and lived in Italy for almost 30 years. Well Adelmo's has been one of the wrst experience of my life. I had a Lasagna and other than the name nothing was like a lasagna.

Plus the place is quite expensive. For the same type of food, go to Olive's Garden at least is cheaper. Adelmo, the owner, is Italian so what is he doing at the bar, his place should be in the kitchen!!!!!

It is not an Italian restaurant if is owned by an Italian, it's Italian when the person that cook is Italian!!!!!

I will never go there again!!!!!

Response from this business

elizanb1– August 14, 2009 at 08:29:49 PDT

We , at Adelmo's, pride ourselves in customer satisfaction. If a dish were not to your liking, we would have appreciated your feedback while dining with us so we could have corrected it.

12/18/08

Greatness

by GPaulsboro

We dined here a few days ago with a group doing a little wine tasting. It was impromptu as we had friends in from out of town and did not want to feed them another steak or baked potato. With a little assistance from Adelmo, we picked out four bottles of wine (a white and three tuscans) and had a nice experiment with wines that we have never had before. We ordered family style mussels, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, gnocchi bolognese, and beef tartare. Wowww. Lucky for us, Adelmo was visiting with a wine purveyor showing him some wines. He actually took a minute and let us try a prosecco that the salesman was tasting. Special indeed. Then for dinner, we had the waiter pick us six dinners that would go well with the red wines. All surprise we don't care as long as its good. Well it was fabulouso. Veal osso buco, buffalo osso buco, veal parmigiana, lamb chops, meat lasagna, and rigatoni bolognese. We shared all the dishes and were more than satisfied. The bolognese is one of the best around. We had a couple desserts after and after dinner drinks. Fun fun. Check them out.

• Pros: variety, lots of food and lots of wine
• Cons: not a big enough stomache

12/18/08

Extremely rude staff

by ns75204

My husband and I were excited to try Adelmo's after reading great reviews on the food and atmosphere. We never got to try the food for ourselves, as we were treated so poorly by the waiter who was seating us that we turned around and left. We went on a Wednesday evening, and the restaurant was not full - he directed us to a table next to the front door, and we asked if we could sit somewhere else, as it was right by the door and the evening was chilly. He informed us that even though he had two 4-person tables open downstairs, and two 3-person tables upstairs, he would not seat us at any of those because he was expecting people to show up. He very rudely told us that if we didn't want that one table by the door, he would not seat us anywhere else and we could go somewhere else if we wanted.

On a Wednesday night, during a downturn in the economy when many people are cutting "dining out" out of their budget, you're going to turn away 2 customers when you have 4 open tables, and you're going to be rude about it? We happily gave our business to someone else that evening.

• Pros: I wish we could have tried the food, as I hear it's delicious
• Cons: Apparently they don't need customers

Response from this business

elizanb1– October 08, 2009 at 06:49:58 PDT

Even though most of our guests make reservations to dine with us, we still take walk-ins , subject to availability. Unfortunately, what looked like empty tables to you, were actually reserved tables for different times.

10/02/08

Unpleasant Anniversary

by sscahill

On our anniversary, my husband and I were anticipating a cozy, quiet romantic dinner on our first trip to Adelmo's. We were seated between two large tables, each celebrating a birthday, and the noise was so loud in the small room that we literally could not hear each other without shouting across the small table. A large party should have been served upstairs. The service was excellent, but the calamari and the grouper were both overcooked. We rushed through dinner and declined the dessert menu because at that point we both had a headache from the noise. We paid $120 (including tip) for a rather unpleasant evening and we will not be returning.

• Pros: Good service, average food
• Cons: Noisy, crowded, loud

06/06/08

true ITALIAN

by 555555usuck

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• Pros: i love this food
• Cons: i love this food

01/16/08

Review from Mrs. Astrid Merriman

by wolfevideo

Adelmo's is one of the most versatile restaurants in the Knox-Henderson food district. Having been a customer for years we call Adelmo's Mother's Kitchen. We can spontaneously decide to go and not dress for dinner and still have a fabulous meal and magnificent bottle of wine. When we want to do a corporate dinner Adelmo will create a wine tasting and menu to match. He can do anyithing. With advance notice he can make some of the best dishes for special occasions. I know; my husband had his big birthday dinner there. Finish with cappacino and lovely Biscotti, or fabulos creme brulee. You will be tempted to return often. Thanks, Mrs. Astrid Merriman

• Pros: I love this place!
• Cons: none

01/14/08

VERY romantic!

by wendyyork

This is the perfect place to propose. I went there last night and it is cozy, the food amazing and the service excellent! It's like dining in a little coittage in iIaly. They are on the top of my list for valentine date place as well. Go see why! Limited seating so make a reservation early for special occasions. Beautiful, fairly priced and very romantic. Bravo!

• Pros: Everything!
• Cons: They fill up fast so go early or call for reservations

01/14/08

Charming place

by calgal4u2

Tucked in on Cole avenue you will find one of the oldest Italian restaurants around. One of the owners humbly mentioned one day to me that they have ?honest food?. It is a very modest statement. This place is absolutely charming and the food superb! This is a perfect place to shut down for a private party as well. So if you have a party where you are looking for a quaint place of your own, this is it. If you are just a party of 2 looking for a place of your own, this is it too! They have many awards that are well deserved. Call today for a reservation or stop in and see for yourself..

• Pros: Fantastic service and 'honest food'
• Cons: none

10/13/07

Best wine list, best variety of appetizers and main menu at a fair price, always need reservations.

by lexrae

Professionally accomodating, to making what's not on the menu, but creating the dish you want, to ordering a bottle not in stock, blends with a touch and taste of NY in Dallas, and Adelmo always remembers who you are.

• Pros: None better

09/26/07

Great all around!

by fiore1

We have been going to Adelmo's for years. It's interesting to see restaurants in Dallas come and go, and yet, Adelmo's continues on doing what it does best. Good food, excellent moderately priced wines and a relaxed atmosphere. The duck ravioli, veal osso bucco and buffalo specials can't be beat.

• Pros: consistently good
• Cons: none