Melini Cucina

WOW! Just WOW. Greeted happily by Annie who ended up being our waitress. Knowledgeable and charming and a 1,000 watt smile. Annie understood some customers may be thinking "Americanized" Italian food. Ordered mozzarella sticks as appetizer (another WOW) Annie explained it will come covered in red sauce and some more cheese. Definitely homemade and generous portion. I ordered the three large raviolis - with three different sauces - Alfredo, red & pesto and yes another WOW. Homemade Italian dressing...well you know what word is popular with me on this review. If you are looking for authentic Italian food ... charming smiling wait staff...lovely atmosphere... this is your place....I promise you will be saying WOW in a good way....and not just once!

I wish I could go here more often, but I’m not in town a lot these days! I used to come here regularly when I was going to Shawnee, as it was within walking distance when the weather was nice. I love the food here—I do miss the regular server that was there for years but I’ve always had good service here. I love the tricolor tortellini and the pasta dish with salmon in it—so tasty!

A very competent Italian restaurant! The atmosphere was good, the food was quite tasty, and the staff was friendly. There was a sign as we went in apologizing for some price increases, but as a visitor from Cincinnati, I found the bill far less than I'm used to. Four stars instead of five as I did find the veal was a bit tough in the Picatta, so I'd suggest the chicken.