The Italian Couple Restaurant

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. The only drawback is the location, which may put some people off.

My friend, Marci, and I were talking about great places to eat and she mentioned the Italian Couple. She said it was the best Italian food she's ever tasted and it was 100% authentic. I had to try it out. The restaurant is located on Third Street and you can see the capitol building from the parking lot.

The parking lot is tiny and it, apparently, gets pretty busy during lunch and dinner. For those not from the area, the location can be a little off putting, but rest assured, it's not that bad. Once you get the inside the restaurant, you'll see lots of locals hanging out.

A sign on the door proclaims, "We speak Italian" and the tables are decorated with the colors of the Italian flag. The inside is a contrast to the outside. It's warm and inviting. The staff was friendly on my visit and my friend bragged about them being the same every time she goes. The service really does have a family feel.

The food is great. The pasta and sauce tastes homemade. It is perhaps not as rich as the foods we're used to calling Italian, but you'll recognize favorites like ravioli, manicotti and tortellini. They also have quite a bit of seafood on the menu. Their dessert menu is worth a try. I have a sweet tooth but I'll say that I think the tiramisu was worth a trip alone!

Prices are moderate averaging about $13 for an entree. You can get food to go. Parking and seating is a premium here. Plan on a wait or call ahead. They are located on 1900 West 3rd, 501-372-4448.

Patsy - 08/30/08
Definitely the tiramisu! The location was definitely a little out of the way but the service and the staff were both excellent! The food was good but I did not order correctly.