Jo Jo Carloni's is pretty much everything you think of when it comes to an Italian eatery in America. The feel of being in mama's kitchen is very much with you as soon as you are seated. The checkered tablecloth, the candle set into the top of the wine bottle center of the table, the pictures of Italy along the wall. It's all there.
I had the Italian mac n cheese, because why break from a good thing right? I had had it at Matteo's previously and felt like comparing. It was so very good but I have to say that the version I had at Matteo's was far superior. Our kids ordered lasagna and spaghetti and each of them loved their meals.
It was our daughters birthday and the server overheard us chatting about it. As all good Italian mamas would do they brought her a cannoli with a birthday candle in it. She was thrilled as she was so touched by their kindness and absolutely loves cannoli! The cream inside was to die for! True rich sweet mascarpone with mini chocolate chips inside. Yum!
We will definitely be back for more of their delicious dishes in the future.