Miguel Guillen
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 – 9:00 | Fridays and Saturdays 11:00 – 10:00
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Miguel told us that the Pollo E Tequila pizza is one of the
most frequently ordered from the menu, and I can certainly
understand why that is the case! (I would highly recommend
it to anyone who visits Famiglia and wants to try the pizza!)
Following our meals, Miguel treated us to two of the
most popular Dolci offered at Famiglia—the homemade
Tiramisu and the Strawberry Gelato. The chefs at Famiglia
make the Tiramisu in house, and also make their own
Cheesecake and Chocolate Ganache desserts. The dessert
menu also includes five gelato selections; however, these
are not served in scoops like ice cream. Instead, the gelato
is served in slices, similar to a slice of pie, each with a
cheesecake crust. Each serving of frozen gelato is topped
with a unique toppings which varies depending on the
gelato flavor. Instead, the gelato is served in slices, each
with a cheesecake crust, frozen gelato in the center, and
with unique toppings, which vary depending upon the
gelato flavor. The strawberry gelato was topped with mini
white chocolate chips. Other gelato flavors available are
Mango, Spumoni, Kaffelua and Chocolate. Although these
are not made in-house like the other desserts, we found the
Strawberry flavored gelato to be very delicious. All desserts
are very reasonably priced at only $5.50. I must say that the
Tiramisu we enjoyed that evening was scrumptious! I have
tried many Tiramisu desserts in my time, and this one ranks
right at the top. The portion was large, and the creaminess,
consistency, and flavor were perfect. If you like Tiramisu,
you will undoubtedly love Famiglia’s recipe for this dessert!
Bellissima!
For those who enjoy beer or wine with their meals, you
will find that Famiglia offers quite a number of fine wines,
as well as draft and bottled beers. A separate wine list is
available, and the “per glass” and bottled wine prices appear
to be quite reasonable. Six draft beer selections are available
as well as additional bottled varieties. At the time of this
review, the bar was not currently staffed to serve customers
directly, but there are plans to open it sometime in the
future. For now, all beverages may be ordered only while seated
in the dining area.
Unlike a lot of local restaurants, Famiglia has a banquet room
near the front of the dining area that will accommodate 25 to 30
guests. There is no additional cost for use of the banquet room,
and interested parties may contact the restaurant for advance
reservations. This young business also offers small to large catering
options for business luncheons or larger special events such as
Quincinieras, weddings, or other special celebrations. Contact
Miguel directly to get more information about menu and cost
options. Famiglia offers on site catering, and will provide either
buffet or sit-down table service. Alternatively, catering orders may
be picked up at the restaurant or dropped off at a specified location.
The word “famiglia” means family in Italian, so it was a
natural choice when Miguel and David contemplated the name for
their restaurant. The brothers employ a number of other family
members at the restaurant, including their youngest brother, Jesus,
who works alongside David as one of the chefs. In addition,
Miguel and David consider their customers to be part of their
“famiglia” and endeavor to provide a pleasant, enjoyable, and
welcoming atmosphere to all who come there to dine. Stop in for
lunch or dinner any day of the week, and you will find Miguel and
David and their staff working hard to provide you with a delicious
cuisine and superb customer service. For those on the go, most
foods are available for take-out, which represents a significant
portion of their current business.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Famiglia Italian
Restaurant, Miguel and David invite you come and experience
what they have to offer and become part of their “famiglia.” If
you’ve visited before, be sure to return to try a different menu
selection, and to check out some of the continuous improvements
planned to enhance your dining experience. The Guillen brothers
and their staff will make you feel right at home—just like Famiglia!
Famiglia Beers on Draft