Best Family Style Restaurants in Tolar

Wonderful ambience and an overall enjoyable dinner.

Went Xmas eve. They graciously accommodated a last minute add on to our party. It’s nice and dark but you can see- very good old- person lighting. They offer excellent food and drinks. We ordered family style. Lemon pasta, carrots, and meatballs were the best. Salmon was cooked perfectly, a simple dish. We got prompt and attentive but not overbearing service-top notch. The bartenders were incredibly efficient while we waited for our table- considering how busy they were. That all said, something about it was lacking in a special experience. Perhaps I’d try on a quieter evening when I’m better rested with a well-charged social battery.

Excellent food and service! Third visit and always consistent. Rafa is the best.

Last night, my wife and I had a marvelous opportunity to celebrate the Holiday Season at Bistro 31. According to Michael, the Metra D, the Bistro has been open for 13 years. He remembers our joining him for this occasion for each of those years. The food, service, and ambiance were excellent. It only gets better each year. Christmas time isn't the only time we break bread with them. We enjoy lunch or dinner there several times during the year. We enjoy introducing friends and relatives to each of the Lombardi Family restaurants. Last evening, we took our daughter, Neenah, and her friend, Bob, for the first time. They loved it, so I know the four of us will be back. Thanks, Michael; you, Stephen, and Mr. Lombardi always treat us like family!!! Happy Holiday!!! Steve

Overall super solid and will return. Ken was our waiter, and he (and the rest of the staff) were really great. Thoughts on what we had: ▪️MANGO MEZCALRITA: expensive smoky orange juice ▪️ LUCA PARETTI PROSECCO: really good ▪️ PRETZEL BREAD: super cute and yummy ▪️ TUNA TARTARE: solid and would order again ▪️ CATCH ROLL: loved ▪️ FILET SKEWER: lots of good flavor, might get again ▪️ MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO: didn’t finish and wouldn’t order again but probably personal taste here. The lemon was strong in the rice and the butter was def present with the fish ▪️ TRUFFLE MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI: super yummy, friend said shrimp didn’t add to the dish