Napoli's Italian Restaurant

Apr 11th, 2024

Apr 2nd, 2024

Good food. Peaceful
Mar 24th, 2024

Mar 14th, 2024

This is one of the most delightful places in Duncan to have a nice meal and a glass of wine. The atmosphere is so relaxed and soothing. There's plenty of natural light, but it's not too bright inside, no annoying buzzing strips of light above you. The seating is comfortable, it's not too loud even when busy. The staff is helpful and pleasant, and they will attempt to meet all your wishes. The food is beyond compare. As we all know, Duncan is a food desert. There are one or two small niche diners or restaurants that are pleasant and serve food that may not actually be fried! Last night, we were fairly pedestrian in our choices, and I was picking it up to take it home. I did not know the menu by heart, so I went inside and asked to see a menu to place an order to go. I was directed to take a seat and take my time looking at the menu. I finally settled on a specialty pizza for my husband and chicken parmigiana for myself. I asked if I might have a glass of wine while waiting for the food to be prepared. They graciously brought out a full glass of water with a slice of lemon and a nice cool glass of Pinot Grigio. Normally, when I have to sit somewhere and wait for something, I read. Not from my phone, but from an actual book. Most of the places I have to wait have horrible lighting, head throbbing acoustics, and nothing interesting to look at. Such is not the case at Napoli's. The temperature was comfortable, the wine was perfect, and about the time I had finished the wine and some of the water, my food came out. I drove directly home, a matter of two or three miles, and when I brought the food in, the smell was intoxicating. The pizza was done to a turn. The crust was crunchy and light. My chicken parmigiana was also perfect, sizzling hot outside, moist flavorful chicken inside, and a delicious basic red sauce. They also make their own rolls, which are to die for. I'm looking forward to an evening when we are not pressed to accomplish tasks for an opportunity to go to Napoli's and eat there. There are several things on their menu I've not had and would love to try. And the atmosphere was so pleasant, I almost didn't want to leave. So I encourage you to give them a try. If you're not familiar with Italian food beyond spaghetti and pizza, that's fine. They have excellent selections of both. But they have so much more! Let's support an independent local restaurant that is not just serving fried meat with white gravy. There's a time and a place for fried meat with white gravy, but it is not every day. My heart thanks me. Check it out! Maybe I'll see you there! Vegetarian options: I know they offered eggplant parmigiana. That would be okay for a vegetarian but not a vegan. They do have salads, and other offerings that don't include meat. Parking: If you drive around the building from the north, behind, and then back to the west, there is handicapped parking there. It's right by the door.
Apr 6th, 2024