Just like most reviewers on here, I will say that Biaggi's is more than the label of being a chain restaurant. Being a "chain" has so many connotations that Biaggi's clearly bypasses.
For our most recent trip, we were going for an anniversary. We had made reservations ahead of time and requested a seat near the big fireplace. When we arrived, we were seated just where we had asked without issue on a busy Friday night.
Our server was fantastic and was incredibly knowledgeable about all the food on the menu. He was able to give suggestions and commentary that made us very sure of our choices. We ordered the bruschetta for an appetizer and still use it as the standard bearer for a good bruschetta today. The mozzarella was very fresh, the balsamic reduction was perfect and the fresh slices of basil gave the dish a well balanced flavor.
I had the tortellini which was a nice portion and left me with no complaints. We rounded out dinner with tiramisu which was perfect to share between two people and was plated very nicely.
The atmosphere is very inviting and there is plenty of room around the tables so you won't be bumping into anyone when getting into your seat. Biaggi's tends to be both a great date spot as well as for work functions. The only issue we've had here in the past is that the servers sometimes rush you out at the end of your meal. If this could just be damped down a bit, Biaggi's would be even better.
Biaggi's is a great place with solid food, service and atmosphere. I look forward to many good meals here in the future!
Just a quick note. Â They do NOT deliver. Â So sad...
Now for the rest of the story.
Threw on my island shirt (No it doesn't have big flowers) some khakis and flip flops and headed for a fast food joint for take out.
I kept thinking about the menu at Biaggi's. Â Then I see the place across the highway. Â A couple of turns later there I am.
Great decor. Â Dark wood. Â Nice lighting. Â Some of the best music ever (yep I'm a jazz fan, Sinatra, Jobim, Getz...)
Greeted very nicely. Â No wait for a table which was good.
Andrea, who is great, took good care of me. Â Attentive but not overbearing. Â Be certain to ask for her. Â Engaging conversation, and great service.
Service was fast, food was great. Â Farfalle Alfredo 1/2 portion was more than enough. Â Spinach salad was super. Â Cannoli was great and the presentation was very nice.
So... I'll be back. Â After so many disappointments in this area I would say
SCORE!!
Make sure you go, soon.
I am NOT a fan of chain restaurants. Â However, I LOVE Biaggi's. Â It's amazing how at-home I feel here. Â All the servers / bartenders are great--friendly, easy-going, and knowledgeable. Â The atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, yet still fun. Â The food is always delicious, and does NOT have to be expensive--you can have a delicious, filling meal for under $10.
Their soups and salads are great. Â So are their pizzas. Â And they have great fish dishes as well. Â I love that they have a wide variety of fresh, lighter options, because that is always what I'm looking for (I never order anything creamy or heavy, but they do have that).
Another fantastic thing is that they have a full gluten-free menu. Â They offer gluten-free bread (Ask for it when you sit down! Â It's super delicious!), as well as GF pastas and pizza dough. Â
Also, great cocktails!
Fine dining without the fine food - a place where everything looks better than it tastes. Average lasagna and a Chicken Pemontese that had great menu cache but was a little bland. The bacon wrapped dates appetizer was very good but believe it or not, I've had better. The bacon just dominated the flavor of the reduction sauce and the date. As a chain restaurant, it was better than Olive Garden but not as good as Carraba's.
Review Source:I would definitely return here if I were passing through Evansville. We actually had gotten a beeper from Bonefish Grill next door (40-minute-wait!), and I ran over here to check their wait time. NONE! We decided to try it, and were so happy we had!
We were seated immediately in a comfortable booth and our hostess took our drink orders, suggesting a lovely cabernet for me and telling us who our server would be. My husband ordered hot tea, and they presented him with the hot water, poured it for him, and then showed him all his choices in a lovely wooden box. We were ready to order our food when the waiter arrived. I chose the carpaccio and four-cheese ravioli. My husband selected the soup of the day and spaghetti and meatballs.
When the server brought the carpaccio to me, he said, "That is one of my favorite things on the menu, but a lot of people are scared of it. YOU know, though. YOU know!" It was funny how he had found someone to be in his carpaccio club. It actually was very, very good, but there was a lot of it. It could have been my meal, with the meat, small slices of parmesan, capers and greens. My husband thought he ordered the eggplant tomato soup of the day, but when it came, he thought it may just have been the menu's Italian tomato soup. Regardless, he said it was very good. We both enjoyed our pasta entrees a great deal.
The service was personable, professional, attentive and timely. The food was very tasty, the environment was pleasant and there was NO WAIT. We were not familiar with this chain, having none in Arkansas, and if I could I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars, just because the food wasn't on the imaginative side, but the lack of a wait and the level of service made me go up to four stars rather than down to three. Enjoy!
Slightly pricey but very tasty Italian-esque cuisine. We had good service from our waiter and there was a good selection of entrees in the $13-$20 range. The air was a little cold and it's brighter and noisier than I would like, but it wasn't difficult to get a table on a Sunday night. My Beam & Coke w/ lime took too long to receive but apparently alcohol is a big part of their business model. Glad they didn't forget the lime like other places.
Review Source:WOW!! Â We hadn't plan to go here but went for a late lunch during the week and our party of three left raving about the goodness of Biaggi's. Â Lots of vegetarian options!! Â I had the fried eggplant, sister had BLTA sandwich with some amazing chips and mom had a chicken dish that she nearly licked the plate clean. Â Our server was very nice and helpful, restaurant was clean and food was terrific!! Â Finally, a yummy place that isn't disappointing.
Review Source:I normally not a fan of chain restaurants; but when you are in this part of the country; it is quite hard to find nice establishments. Â Â We came here after three days of eating the same thing; fast-food and/or lots of potatoes. Â I was so relief and happy that we finally got to a place that had white table cloths, a full bar menu and some friend staff.
I was mainly surprised with their cocktails; very well prepared, full of flavors with unique, interesting ingredients combination; they really stand out. Â Food was also good; in part it felt like and an upscale version of Olive Garden and other parts it was more upscale than that and quite nice. Â Generally enjoyed the whole meal.
Staff was accommodating and friendly; always making sure everything was up to our likings. Â The decor was grand and it has a feel of a steak house instead of a Italian Restaurant; but nice overall.
The area has plenty of parking, yet I would like to complain about getting into the plaza. Â I could not find the entrance until I went to the very back of Target. Â Oh well, not too much of a complaint to take away a star.
Ok, so we went in and asked for a table for three. Â Within minutes they were ready for us. Â Well, it was late so I wouldn't think the restaurant to be full. Â Mind you this, we were recommended this place. Â Usual recommendation are thought highly, so it helps to know the right people with the correct appetite. Â Yum.
Like most 'italian ristorante' places, I suggest myself to try the Spaghetti and Meatball dish. Â Is it better than Park Chow? Â First off, the complimentary bread was very tasty. Â I liked it. Â My entree did taste good, yet the sauce was different texture. Â The noodles were kind of bland. Â On the good side, they give a huge portion of dinner. Â
Wow, I started this review with 5-stars, and it ended up with 3. Â Sorry Charlie, but that's all folks. Â Didn't bother trying the dessert since I was so stuffed. Â
The service here is 5-stars though. Â They are great as gravy!
We went to Biaggi's in Evansville last weekend for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The restaurant has a comfortable interior, the decor is tasteful - especially for a chain. The event took place in a private, back room. The room was perfect for this group of about 50 people chatting, laughing, eating and having a great time.
The hosts had red and white wine on the table in carafes. They were alright but, the servers couldn't tell us what they were. However, the servers were fairly attentive with refills! We also ordered beer and martinis which were deems tasty and acceptable.
I couldn't eat any of the appetizers but the calamari looked and smelled delicious. They do have a gluten-free menu available upon request, which always impresses me :) There was actually a rather large selection of gluten-free items available and the server was knowledgeable about the diet restrictions and extremely accommodating. I enjoyed the gluten-free spinach pasta with alfredo (I know....there are so many other great choices but, I never get it!) with shrimp. The people I came with enjoyed the spaghetti marinara and chicken marsala. Everything looked wonderful and the portions were giant sized.
For dessert I had the spumoni ice cream which was chocolate, pistachio and (I think) raspberry. Awesome! Really one of the best non-traditional spumoni ice creams I have had.
Although there is not a Biaggi's near me, I would eat here again given the opportunity to return. I generally prefer non-chains but this one is well executed, at least in Evansville!
I never knew I would find such a good restaurant in a place I don't know well at all.  This has to be one of my favorite places for spaghetti and meatballs especially  since there was a snow storm going on that day.
The portions were huge, the restaurant is clean and spacious and not only are they friendly, but they have great service.
I have been to B's 4 times and have walked out on cloud 9 everytime. You do get great service and delicious food. My last visit was the best and i was really impressed with the Servers knowledge of the wine list and dessert choices that would compliment the wine we had decided to enjoy.
If you have a night alone with your loved one and you both want some yummy Italian food in a clean and intimate environment i would recommend B's as you will not be disappointed.
The name of the dish escapes me now, but there is a yummy pasta and seafood dish with wondrous garlic flavor that they offer and its so delicious and well worth sharing with your loved one. The tiramisu is very good, not soggy and wonderfully complimented with a shaving of choco-late.....
I give it a solid four stars and recommend you spend an evening dining at Biaggi's
On the east side of Evansville, the chain restaurant is king. They are everywhere. On a Friday or Saturday night, hordes of people from places like Henderson and Olney huddle en masse waiting to feast at places like Rafferty's or the Olive Garden. Just down the way in the "new" Target complex (everything built after 1994 when I moved away is "new") is another chain restaurant, Biaggi's. Now, I am not normally a chain restaurant kind of guy, but I like this place. This is "fine" dining Evansville style (how I mourn the River House, that was as close to fine dining as you could get in E-town). The atmosphere is okay and most of the patrons aren't wearing flip flops. The food is surprisingly good, and the wine list is inexpensive if mediocre. I have to give props (did I just say that?) to the service. They still know how to do service in Indiana. I love that Midwestern work ethic.
So, if you are in town. Check it out.
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