$$$$ • Dining Bar • Euless
I knew we were in for a treat when we opened the door and the smell of freshly baked garlic knots wafted out to welcome us in. It set the expectations high and Saviano's delivered! The garlic knots are amazing (I will not disclose how many baskets we devoured), the Mariana sauce -- a true indication of an Italian restaurant's worthiness -- was perfectly balanced. The meatballs, pasta, salmon/shrimp were all very good, satisfying, and served in portions none of us could finish (mmmm, leftovers). The salads were good and large enough for 2 people to share. Our server, Vonya, was attentive, professional, and friendly. Even with a packed house our food was ready in a reasonable amount of time. On a whim I googled for a place halfway between FW and Dallas to meet friends, did a little research/read reviews, and I am pleased to say we stumbled on a real hidden gem (at least to us -- by the size of the crowd, it's well known in the midcities) AND we will be back. Note: the wait line is long (I overheard the hostess say 45 minutes to an hour) but if you make a reservation (we did, thankfully) you are whisked to your table within minutes. A 45 minute wait alone has to tell you what a following Saviano's has, and for good reason. Thank you, Saviano's, you exceeded expectations and have new fans.