Pignetti's - Temple

This restaurant was absolutely fantastic! I can't express enough how much I loved it!

I made a reservation for August 17th at 6 PM and arrived at 5:40 PM to give the staff a chance to seat us on time. Unfortunately, that did not happen. At that moment, we were the only African American patrons in the restaurant. While we waited for our table to be “prepared,” the presumed manager came out to greet us. However, a large group of 10-13 people arrived and were seated immediately. Sadly, we continued to wait, standing at the entrance for another couple who clearly had not finished their meal to pay and leave before we could potentially be seated. My husband and I ultimately decided to take our business elsewhere. It’s disheartening to go through the effort of making a reservation only to feel sidelined due to the perception that we did not fit the establishment's target audience because of our skin color. As a dual military couple with over 30 years of combined service to this country, and as people who love this area, we cannot recommend this restaurant to our fellow service members who work hard and may cherish a simple date night.

I've been to Italy, and this restaurant is just as good! They have an excellent wine selection. My husband said it's the best chicken marsala he has ever had.

I was fortunate to experience the wonderful atmosphere and delicious food while I was in town on a business trip. This restaurant is definitely on my go-to list for next time I am in town!!

Love this place, one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been too. Can’t wait for them to reopen!