Ilio DiPaolo's - Blasdell, NY Review
3785 S Park Ave • Blasdell, NY 14219
(716) 825-3675 • http://www.iliodipaolos.com/
Ilio Di Paolo is family Italian Restaurant with a Gourmet Touch!
budget diner, not rich, married
AUG
2
2008
Ilio DiPaolo's - Blasdell, NY —
Perfect end to a perfect evening. Some friends we had not seen for a while were in town and he wanted to watch the game while we had dinner but his wife did not want to eat in a "sports bar". I suggested Ilio's and she asked what it was and I replied "best Italian restaurant in the area". She said "And they show sports" and I went into a little talk about how the founder used to be a wrestler and she agreed half-heartedly.When we got there Ilio's was packed and she suggested going somewhere else and I said nonsense and spoke to the staff. They said it was full but in half-an-hour we could get a table and could sit at the bar or if we liked we could sit in the outside courtyard. We choose the courtyard and when my buddy mentioned the game they brought a TV from outside and placed it so he could watch it.
We were not really hungry so we ordered some appetizers while we talked. My buddy's wife wanted some wine and knowing her it was a "stump the waiter" quiz. The waiter replied affirmative on each of the wines she asked about but recommended that she try a different vintage sample on the house since they happened to have a bottle open. She was a little in shock but recovered saying she'd be glad to try the vintage but put the bottle she first requested on ice. She took one sip and asked for a full bottle with only a look at her husband to see if it was ok. He nodded while we drank our beers.
In forty minutes the staff politely informed us a table was ready; another table was ready earlier but this one had a better view of the game. We went inside and ordered our dinner. My buddy and I had some steaks and my wife the lasagna as usual. My buddy's wife once gain was doing her critic thing and was unable decide what to order; the waiter at this point brought out the chef and they discussed various dishes with her ordering a veal dish recommended by the chef. The waiter then asked if she wanted the bottle she asked to be put on ice and she said no but bring another bottle of the wine the house suggested.
No matter what we needed the waiting staff were right there to help. It was a great evening. Don't forget to get some Ilio DiPaolo's Famous Italian Dressing Marinade for a some meals at home.
Ilio DiPaolo's - Blasdell, NY is recommended by hammeredalot
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