3 /5 Sarah Johns: If youre craving authentic Italian, downtown Beltons Napolis Italian Bistro, with its locally crafted food, is worth checking out. My husband and I had a late lunch there on a Sunday afternoon and we pretty much enjoyed our experience. Its quiet atmosphere, due to few patrons, made it ideal for conversation, and the friendly and attentive staff provided good service. I was quite surprised to find the restaurant larger inside than I had imagined, and I found it to be a unique place.
While our entrees were a little slow in arriving, the wait wasnt unreasonable. With so few diners, we didnt anticipate a delay in receiving our food.
I had the Cheese Ravioli and the portion was smaller than I expected. You get three large cheese stuffed raviolis smothered in sauce. Despite being somewhat over-salted, the piping hot dish was pleasant and satisfying.
My husband had the Spaghetti Meatball. Despite finding it salty as well, he mostly enjoyed his dish.
OUR CONS:
The restaurant had some issues with cleanliness, specifically the tables, the floor under our booth, and menus. Our server gave us menus that were so dirty with crusted, dried food, they felt rough and were off-putting. We found the entrees to be too salty. I prefer my food without an overpowering salty taste. The chef should definitely reduce the salt in these dishes. Finally, credit/debit card payments incur an additional percentage fee. I strongly dislike this business practice. Especially when its not publicized beforehand, like on their website, etc. Few people pay in cash any more and credit/debit cards are just part of doing business.
Despite some negative experiences, Id still recommend it for its authentic Italian food and good service. This unique restaurant boasts a truly wonderful and friendly staff, and the food is worth trying. But be sure to bring cash if you do not want to pay the extra fees!
