Simonini Gourmet

Updated review (3/9/22):

Restaurant is CLOSED and the space is up for lease. Wow this is a huge disappointment. 😢 See photos.

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Previous review:

Delicious local Italian restaurant with a small cozy dining area (make a reservation) with wonderful pasta made in house. Save room for dessert, you won’t regret it. The creme brûlée and tiramisu were my personal favorites.

This restaurant has a very interesting backstory. It used to be located in Chicago and had been there going back into the early 1900’s. They family moved here to the Granger area and opened up here in 2014. I’ve had plenty of Italian in many restaurants throughout Chicago. This place is a gem and by far the best Italian restaurant in the Michiana area.

I can’t tell you how amazed I was with this restaurant. The service was pleasant, attentive and considerate. Great prices for high-class and high-quality food. I will be returning.

Great atmosphere! Best Family owned Italian Restaurant. Great wine selection. Food is outstanding!

Was out of town and had a taste for Italian. I’m super happy we found this place. Everything is fresh, and they make their own pasta. We ordered the arancini, ravioli, and chicken marsala. Some of best food I’ve eaten.

Great food and great service! The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. It was a wonderfully romantic date night for us. Their food was very authentic and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic date night for you and your partner.

So far the best Italian we have found in South Bend area. Came in late evening and they worked to seat us even though we had no reservation. Pasta was fresh. Salad yummy, dessert good and service was great. Thank you for being so accommodating. We will definitely come back. Made us feel at home. See you next football season!!!😀

Our family has been trying to find more local spots to eat. This came up in a google search. We were not disappointed! We opted for carry out. We ordered 2 entrees (chicken Marsala & the pistachio crusted ahi tuna) & a pizza. The staff was super friendly from the man that took our order to the 2 servers that greeted me when I picked up. The food was very good! We definitely will be back!

The food was very good. Seasoned well and fresh, all made from scratch. The atmoshpere is cozy and the service was excellent. We did have a long wait time as our server got tied up, but she was very apologetic and gave us free wine and dessert. We appreciated that very much. We will definitely be back this is great homemade Italian good that is reasonably priced.

Excellent food and service. Absolutely the best calimari ever. The sauces are fresh and amazing.

What a gem of a gastronomic delight! Appetizer to dessert was absolutely impeccable! The waitress was personable but unobtrusive. The food was second to none and the atmosphere was delightful for such a wonderfully intimate establishment. They had me at the door with the troughs of fresh basil! Cannot wait to get back to South Bend to shovel more delicious items from the menu into my face! Bringing friends this time! Deliziosa!

Went here with my family who recently got back from Italy and wanted authentic Italian food. Wow, all of our meals were so delicious and brought back memories of Italy! The home made pasta is outstanding and the service is top notch. The shrimp in my dinner was cooked perfectly and the sauce was outstanding. I will definitely be back!

Our family loved our experience! The creme brulee was FANTASTIC! Our meal was very tasty, unique! The children enjoyed the butter noodles & chicken while the adults enjoyed a nice Italian wine & a savory meal. We loved the ambiance & easy feeling. 😁

The atmosphere is trendy, but intimate (partly because the restaurant is so small); it's a fantastic place to bring a date. The fresh homemade pasta, the sauces, and everything we've tried on the menu are wonderful.

Very surprised! But if word of mouth got out about this resturant they would have to move or expand! Very quaint seating, quiet but great ambiance. Our waitress Christina was awesome and helpful with drinks and specials. The food was FRESH, from the tomatoes, and cheese down to the bread. I got the bill and was shocked...we would have paid double at Papa Vino's for food only half as good. Only thing I could complain about... vast wine menu, but no beer (not even an italian bottled beer). Still give it five stars!

Made it without any problems. Oh my goodness were we surprised when we got there!! Very elegant. Transported to another time. Wait staff was very knowledgeable about all wine and food options, whether on the menu or on special. The food was AMAZING!! A must, myst, must stop!!

Simple food done right. Highest quality ingredients and cooking techniques really highlight the food.

We all decided to splurge. Wine, appetizers , main course and split dessert. The food was fresh, delicious. The service was really good. This will fast become one of your favorite places.

We had the greatest meals this ebe. Everything is house made. My wife & I both had the marscapone chicken. It was out of this world! My wife had the pesto sauce, omg, so delicious! This just turned into our most favorite restaurant, we will definitely be back again & again. The service was outstanding also

Dinner with 4 different entrees excellent!
Great wine selection.
Homemade pastas outstanding.
Our server, Danielle, was gracious and skilled.

By far my favorite Italian restaurant in town. Always a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and wonderful food! Everything I've gotten here is delicious. Would highly recommend!