Di Campli's Italian Ristorante

We started with the mussels appetizer, which was delicious. They were sitting in a tomato basil soup/sauce, which added to the flavor of the mussels! I ordered the chicken Marsala and it was drowning in the tasty gravy! The chicken was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended for date night! More...

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Delicious food, great service! Both inside and outside dining. Interesting selections on the menu.

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Absolutely amazing!! Driving through Waco from San Diego, CA we found this place and so glad we did. Everything was delicious, from the arancinis to the chicken masala to the Caesar salad. But the star of our meal was the bourbon apple crisp ice cream - INSANE!!! It's a mind trick - it's an ice cream but you put it in your mouth and your brain reads apple pie!! Our server was also so sweet and friendly too! Thank you for a wonderful meal and dining experience in Waco. More...

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I wasn't real impressed with this place. The only thing that I liked was the burrata. I don't know if it's because I'm used to Moroso's but I just wasn't impressed from what the "restaurant" was trying to pull off.

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Very nice spot! The decor is updated and modern and while it is a very open concept we had no problems with the noise. The food was overall very good. We shared the aracini which were crispy on the outside and soft inside. They were plated on top of a delicious sauce (wish I had some bread to dip in it). I had the chicken under the brick. It was nice and crispy but a bit over seasoned for me. The mashed potatoes were perfect! Service is attentive and quick. We will be back. I was glad that we made reservations because it was crowded! More...

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Come to Di Camplis when your in Waco!It has ample parking and a great dining area. They have local beer on draft, indoor and covered out door dining, and dining at the bar. The restaurant is very well appointed and has really good food. Tonight I had the pizza, which was not as good as Morosos. I guess that's not a fair comparison, but I know the pasta dishes here are wonderful.The beet salad really blew me away. I was not expecting such a great flavor. I think it was the dressing they used which would taste great on a flip flop. The creme brule was good but i know they can do better. Try the tiramasu.Service is always spot on. They have plenty of staff. Although you might think they are lounging about, they are attentive and available at all times. I discovered this restaurant this year and make sure to come back everytime I'm in Waco for work. They update their menus seasonally so there is always something different to try, even if it's just a change in type of pasta noodle used. I highly recommend this restaurant. More...

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Food here was delicious! My mom and I shared the mussels for an appetizer, and we also got the smaller portions of the gnocchi and spinach salad. We also tried their mushroom pizza, which had a really nice thin crust. Everything was super fresh and very flavorful. The service was excellent too. Our favorites were the gnocchi and the pizza! The gnocchi is definitely a must get if you come here. More...

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Loved my first experience here when we sat at the bar. This time we were seated. Our waiter had about 25 people at his station and was not friendly and seemed overwhelmed. We sat for 30 minutes before our drink order was taken and only taken after asking. The service never got any better. You could see other tables looking for his attention. We came here during our visit from Florida to visit family. We will be looking for other places to eat next time. The hostess was dressed like she was doing errands and not dressed for a restaurant such as this. This was on a Saturday. The food helped the bad experience. More...

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Pros:Waitstaff was fantastic.Food is pretty darn good. Not 5-star level....but for Texas, say it's 4-star level. And bonus points because all the meal prices are very reasonable. Decent price for quality food!Negatives:I've had creme brûlée probably 50 times in my young life and theirs was - without a doubt - the worst I've ever eaten. The caramelized sugar top was marshmallow flavored. Which might not be bad if it was advertised as a marshmallow flavored creme brûlée. But if advertised as a regular creme brûlée "Rich Vanilla Custard, Caramelized Sugar"....then that is what you should get. We've all had burnt marshmallow before from a campfire - and it can be good. Especially mixed with chocolate and graham crackers. But the burnt marshmallow flavored 100% overpowered the dessert. Also, the actual filling was a bit odd. One half was thick and creamy, the other side was runny. It felt like it was frozen and when they thawed it out, one side thawed at a much different rate. The creme brûlée is one of the main reasons we chose to eat there. So for it to be horrible was quite the disappointment. The second negative was the toasted crostini appetizer. It comes with four. Two were amazing. But two of the pieces were SO hard and crunchy that I lost a tooth just trying to bite down on it. Two were nice and crispy and delicious. But the other two were so hard and crunchy that they were almost impossible to cut even with a knife. We ended up soaking them in the sauce and then eating them towards the end of our meals, as the sauce helped soften them up (which sort of defeats the purpose of a crispy crostini). Even the table beside us commented that it was like biting into a rock.So fantastic staff. Clean restaurant, delightful setting. Food is good, especially considering the reasonable cost. But creme brûlée was inedible, worst I've ever had. And half our appetizer was too hard to eat without endangering all your current dental work. More...

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Many options. Husband had pollo Marsala and I had the ricotta tortellini! Highly recommend both. Service and food was excellent.

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We've eaten here many times and are never disappointed. Food is very good and worth the higher price. There are other Italian places even nearby but they have a completely different style of doing Italian so we get to enjoy them all. Service has always been very good. I recommend reservations especially on weekends as they are always busy. More...

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Another wonderful Yelp suggestion. We should have called earlier, but we're able to get an early last-minute reservation. I would definitely suggest calling a day in advance to reserve a table, especially on the weekend . The service was outstanding: attentive without being obtrusive. The spinach salad was one of the best I have ever eaten. My husband and I shared the Pollo Al Mattone, absolutely delicious. A little noisy, but not unbearable. Look forward to coming again. More...

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I was in Waco for awhile staying with my mom at Providence Hospital. I was missing the North End of Boston and found this place. Amazing, great setting. It felt a little like Tuscany yet with a nice kick ass Texas appeal. The food was beautifully prepared, the fish was fresh and the wine was excellent. You can have a little bit of Italy, Boston and Texas at one place. Forget getting on the plane. Enjoy. More...

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Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the food was presented nicely and tasted fresh and delicious

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I ordered linguine pesto. I watched the kitchen after I ordered. There was a pan of linguine pesto on the back burner not on. After I ordered the cook pulled it forward heated it up and served it to me. While it tasted ok, it was Not exactly the fresh cooked pasta I hoped for. Di Camplis serves the best leftovers in town More...

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Awesome appetizers. Excellent breadth on the seasonal menu. Good local beer. Could always have more beer. :-).

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Absolutely delicious! Such a gem! I did not care for their version of a French 75 and missed having bread for the table. Appetizers and entrees were so good. More...

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Best Authentic Italian Food! My new favorite restaurant!!

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Fresh ingredients, fresh seafood, perfect cook. Excellent, friendly service. Loved the wait staff and Italian sommelier. We would definitely order the same appetizer, entrees and wine, and we will be returning. More...

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Awesome customer service! Wrong item delivered in my takeout order. Contacted the restaurant, and the new order was delivered promptly along with a gift card for the inconvenience. Remarkable service. Thank you!

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I've loved everything I've ever gotten here. But today I got fettuccine del mare and seriously yall it's worth the price. One because the serving is hugeeeee and will last you for a few meals but also because the flavor is beyondddd . So much yummy seafood. And I gotta honestly say the halibut is my favorite part and the best Di Campli's spin on the dish. Love it and will get it every time. Also the clams and mussels for appetizer More...

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Always a treat to have dinner at DiCamplis when visiting my son. Was a bit saddened when they didn't have my favorite pasta dish but learned they change up the menu due to availability of seasonal ingredients. What I ordered was fantastic and a new favorite. For real Italian in Waco... this is the spot. More...

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Everything this place has is great! Too bad they ditched their roasted beet salad. It was addictive. We love their gnocchi, salmon, and salads.This place is consistently solid!

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We had a very large party for a 50th wedding anniversary tonight and the service from start to finish for about 30 Italians was stellar! ! Every meal was spot on - the service was a 10 - and I couldn’t give a better review for my first time here! Highly recommend! Thank you for making our parents special night so perfect! 🙌🏽 A+ More...

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We had a 12:15 reservation and were seated immediately. The service from start to finish was impeccable. The owner even stopped by our table to check in on us during our stay. I had a Ceasar salad and the freshly made croutons were a nice touch along with the Gnocchi. Sooo good! We also ordered Tiramisu which was good but I recommend splitting the Three Chocolate Mousse cake. It's rich but worth every bite you will have to work off later. If you're in Waco make sure and treat yourself here! More...

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Amazing food and awesome service!

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Restaurateur Massimo di Campli brings a taste of cooking and a love of wine from his native Abruzzo to Waco! I had a lovely experience and hope to come back again if my path takes me through Waco again! Bravissimo!!

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Great atmosphere. Great wine, great food. I got the salmon and a Caesar salad! Grilled Salmon

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Food was fantastic! The Arancini di Riso balls were great. Some of the best pizza I've ever had!

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The creepy owner massimo kept staring at my wife and making her feel extremely uncomfortable this evening. It is absolutely unprofessional and he needs to be called out for it. I highly recommend you be aware of your surroundings at this place. More...

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Good food and service...busy so make a reservation. Mushroom risotto is amazing. Good Pizzas too...

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Brant is the best drinks we're great! Birthday fun! Nicest restaurant in Waco! My food was good! I don't like seafood!!!!!! #21stbirthdaysucesss

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The service was great ! So go check it out

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Lovely place, super waiter, delicious food, thanks for the birthday dinner!

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we high recommend you check out Di Campli's amazing service and food !

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The staff was very attentive. The environment is inviting. Great space to go with friends to chat and have good food. The appetizer of calamari was fresh. It had two types of peppers tossed throughout. It came with two sauces and lemon. The pink sauce is there Pomodoro. The other was a Rémoulade. Both seemed bland for me. The breading needs a kick and the sauces could use some life infused. Some chilis or a sweet pepper drizzle. The gnocchi was built with mushroom, sausage and then surrounded by a crème sauce. It was served with Parmesan on the side as well as garlic knots. The gnocchi was good but the texture last silliness. It was closer to chewy. The sausage had nothing to add to the dish but texture. It's flavors were lost in the crème sauce. Over all great presentation. Needs some excitement to set itself apart. More...

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Great place to visit. The food is excellent and the service is amazing. If you are on budget its little pricey for large groups, but perfect for date nights. Will definitely be returning!

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This place has great Italian food. If you are in Waco don't pass this up. Di Campli's has the best spinach salad I have ever had. We have tried several different dishes here and everything has been fantastic. I would highly recommend going here for Italian food. More...

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As a local Wacoan, Di Campli's is our go-to spot. The ambiance is wonderful and the food is delicious. Everything we've ordered is great! Tonight I had the Chicken Marsala and it was literally one of the best meals I've ever had. The flavor was amazing. The service is always top notch. More...

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Coming from LA and being a designer, I've been looking for a place like this. It's frustrating when we're trying to find a place to have lunch on a Monday or Tuesday coming from a big city where everything is always open, so it's literally exciting to see that this place is only closed on Sundays. For the atmosphere: So we had lunch there on a Tuesday, right after they opened, and there were already tables sat, which is a good sign. There were also a good number of employees on the floor which is another good sign. I'm so sick of getting horrible server anywhere and everywhere we go, (that's not just restaurants), but that's a whole other story. They have a full bar, which was a nice surprise; they even had good music playing at a good volume. They also have a lot of things going on during the week. I think everyday of the week they have something like happy hour, kids night, live music, lady's' night etc. The floor plan and décor are great. Smart choices and design. As a designer I could go on about that but I'll spare you. The service was also great. As a person who worked in food service for 20 years I know good service and how a restaurant runs, and they're doing it right. Our server Jenna was very attentive and inviting. Then there's the food. Good size menu. They have a lot of Italian staples. We had the tortellini and linguine and clams and they were fabulous. You could tell before you took a bite because of the aroma. And then as soon as I put it in my mouth, it was confirmed that it was delicious. A good amount of spice in both dishes. We both had the smaller portion and it was more than enough. We also shared the small Caesar salad which was also very good, (and I'm extremely picky about Caesar salad). We got a little extra dressing and parmesan on the side and just the quality of the parmesan was so comforting to me. The only thing I would suggest is that they serve a crostini and spoon with the linguini so I could sop up the delicious white wine sauce and spin my pasta onto my fork. I was really happy and so satisfied at the end of our experience there. It is now our favorite restaurant in Waco, (even though they're technically in Woodway)! More...

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Nice restaurant with good atmosphere. Service was great! Good prices. Would recommend.

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Fantastic!! The meal was incredible. Fresh mussels and clams, tasted like I was at the ocean. The Gnocchi was homemade and extremely good. I could tell everything was fresh made in house. Our server, Tim, was extremely kind and attentive. I would ask for him if you go. Definitely make sure to reserve a table ahead of time! We reserved day of and there were only two spots available. Well worth the money! It's not cheap but it is truly fine food and the portions are more than comparable. My fiancé and I shared the mussels and clams with the Gnocchi and risotto and it was plenty of food, with lots left over. More...

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Wonderful food & excellent service!

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Amazinggggg food and such reasonable prices. We got the gnocchi and pizza- such quality food and great service.

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You know the food is good when you are writing the review and you can still taste the beautiful delicacies and flavors that is from Di Campli's Italian Ristorante, just through looking at the photos and writing out its descriptions. At least... that's the case for me. Whether for graduation, date night, or fancy night out with some gal pals, or even a casual dine in, this is the place to go! Atmosphere is very lively around evening dinner time, the ambience is really wonderful, it really gives you a fine dining feel whether you're in your best dress or just in shorts and a T-shirt. My personal favorite drink: Blue-Rose SpritzerI don't drink often, but when I do, my preference is something that tastes sweet and where you don't taste a lot of the alcohol. This, is the drink you're looking for if your palette matches mine! Subtle blueberry hint, Rosemary was very fresh and gave the drinking extra depth of flavor you didn't even know it was missing. It's also really beautiful, have you seen the pictures? It was delicious, nothing too heavy, I didn't feel tipsy after finishing. As you can see, the portion sizes are pretty big dinning in! At least, if you get the full-size instead of half, all of my photos are full-sized dishes. I personally preferred sitting outside rather than inside, like I said, it is quite lively in the evening in the inside, I really enjoyed sitting outside even though it is a hot summer day, they have fans outside and you have an easier time hearing what the person from across from you has to say, feels a bit more intimate :) but could also say the same with the lighting in the inside. Service is very professional and very great! Love the waiter and waitresses, host was great too. Everyone is very kind, and you can tell they really do want to be there!Appetizer: Caprese- we asked the waitress what their favorite appetizer was, and she did not disappoint. The herbs and tomatoes, pesto, everything was super fresh and beautifully paired with this amazing mozzarella and very nice and toasty warm bread. It felt really comforting to eat and the flavors all meshed together beautifully. Light, refreshing, and warming. Perfect! Arugula Salad- I am typically not a huge fan of arugula, so my opinion on this dish, mind you that it comes with a piece of shit and feeling that I'm not a huge fan of the vegetable. However, it was still pretty good. It was very refreshing, especially with the grapefruit, and the cheese. Of course with arugula, you have a bit more bitter type of vegetable, but overall, not bad, just not my personal first choice. Pizza: Shrimp- I am a huge fan of seafood, like huge. I really enjoyed this pizza, the flavors were super great, I usually don't order pizzas when I go to restaurants, especially one like this one, but I thought why not give it a shot, it looked very delicious from a far from the tables I was talking while I was walking to my own. I would hands-down order this again, for those who are hesitant of the shrimp, it was very fresh and cooked very well and through, nice and buttery, flavorful dough. Everything about those was delicious. It didn't taste like you're actually eating the sea, so for those who are not a big as a fan of shrimp, I feel like you would still like this one!Pasta:Rigatoni White Wine Bolognese- wow. Just wow. Anyway, it reminded me slightly of a deconstructed shepherds pie, and a very good way though. It was super delicious, you don't taste much of the white wine, just a hint. It was beautiful, the pasta in my opinion was just a little bit over done when I had this dish, but it still made me come back for more. I would highly highly recommend this.The food here was so great that after the first time I came here, I made reservations for the week after to come back.Appetizer: Beef Carpaccio- if you're feeling a little adventurous, go for it! Rich umami flavor, it looked and tasted very fresh, and the greens to top it off tied it all together very well. It may look intimidating to some, yes it is raw beef, but it is definitely worth a try. I'd recommend having a little bit of each element of the dish in one bite, I thought the saltiness of the capers really brought it all together well. Pizza: Potato and Panchetta- It was a bit more heavy than the shrimp one in comparison, naturally with the extra added carbs of the potato, however they did an excellent job with mashing all the flavors together. I didn't feel like it was going to explode or that there was a rock sitting in my stomach afterwards, I would highly recommend, pancetta was a great partner to the potato.Pasta: Gnocchi- it didn't feel super heavy, overall this was just really delicious, I don't know if I have any other words to describe it but that it was very great and you can't go wrong with the gnocchi here. More...

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