On a Friday night, we wanted to try a new place and we thought Jo Jo Carloni might be a casual good Italian place. We were so impressed! Reservations are recommended, as the capacity is small. The friendliness of the owners and staff was welcoming. With the aromas from the kitchen, we were willing to wait. A crowd gathered with more incoming diners, as well as many "to go" orders, but it wasn't too long before we were seated. We tried the mozzarella balls appetizer, which was delicious with 6 large chunks of fried fresh mozzarella. The salads were very fresh, and the Italian Wedding soup was loaded with mini meatballs. For entrees, they were all hot and very tasty. My favorite was the Eggplant Parmesan, although the Meatlover's Rigatoni and Penne Vodka with chicken were delicious. Portions were large and we enjoyed the leftovers for another meal or two! As our first time, we sampled the housemade tiramisu and a scoop of spumoni ice cream.
We were so impressed with the quality of the meals and service. John told us about plans to move to a larger space in Olmsted Falls soon. We'll definitely return and follow to a new location. My family is happy to have found our favorite Italian hang out!