Cafe Italia

Tried the Blue Crab cakes and Gnocchi appetizers. The crab cakes have a great warm flavor with the sweet salad. The Gnocchi was bland.
Our entrees were Mushroom Ragout and Spaghetti & Meatballs. Both were excellent.
The check was about $52.00 which we thought was reasonable.

I would highly recommend Cafe Italia.

When I was here I had the nightly special (swordfish) and I couldn't have been more pleased. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it and they even carried out my request to place the sauce that came with it on the side. The wait staff was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the coffee selection was also excellent. The portion for my dish was quite large and I was happy to pay $25 for it. I am not a big fan of pasta, so if I came here on a night when there was no special that didn't include pasta I don't think I'd be quite as satisfied. I also really appreciate them giving me extra vegetables instead of pasta. If you like good Italian food (all of those in my party raved about the pasta) or good food period give Cafe Italia a try!

I cannot believe the two poor reviews for this nice place.  My wife and I have eaten here several times, and have taken friends who all enjoyed it.  I took a businessman from Denver who is very much an experienced and knowledgeable diner.  He had the Osso Buco and was blown away.  He told me that he goes there every time he's in Billings now.  The ambiance is warm, and the food and wine reliably excellent.  If I want to buy  a restaurant gift certificate, I am comfortable getting one from here for anyone.  Have never had a bad experience here.  We are well travelled and select the finest reastaurants at which to eat, so we are not just local critics.  BTW, we have no connection with the restaurant or anyone connected with it.