Tucked away in a cozy, dimly lit spot, this Italian gem serves inventive dishes and delightful donuts, with a lovely bar and patio perfect for a date night.
"Though Mucci’s has entered the national conversation after its placement on the James Beard Awards long list for Outstanding Hospitality, Mac-Groveland locals have known about this Italian restaurant’s magic for years. On balmy summer evenings, its patio is always bustling with diners of all ages: first dates, multigenerational families, friends celebrating a new promotion, and neighbors stopping by for a square of tiramisu to-go. Make sure to order the lasagna, which always inspires a gasp of awe the first time it hits the table." - Julie Yu
"For a cozy night filled with pasta, wine, and tiramisu, there are few better spots that Mucci’s. Mucci’s feels like an old-school Italian spot without being all that old-school — it’s a reliable date night classic, with a tight menu of fresh pastas, salads, and pizzas and a warm, comfortable atmosphere. It’s a small space, so it’s best to make a reservation." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"Mucci’s is a youngster, compared to other restaurants on this map, but its menu of Italian comfort foods is cooked and served straight from the heart. Try the lasagna (or as it’s billed on the menu: layers of love) and keep an eye on Instagram for pasta specials." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"Mucci’s is the platonic ideal of a neighborhood restaurant: family-friendly, spacious, with plenty of warm lighting and just enough cushioning in each leather-lined booth to dull the sound of ambient conversations — there’s no need to yell just to order focaccia for the table. Fresh pastas range from a classic spaghetti and meatballs to delicate ribbons of mafaldine; its ruffled edges catching a lush carbonara." - Julie Yu
"Mucci’s is an Italian favorite tucked just north of West Seventh Street on Randolph Avenue. The succinct menu features a few primi dishes (garlic montanara, hangover kale, etc.) and a number of fresh-made pastas, from lasagna layered with bright summer sauce to a simple butter, lemon, and pecorino mafaldine. Keep an eye on Instagram for dates the restaurant is doing “Mucci’s Munchie’s” — late night snacks (and sometimes doughscuits) from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m." - Cinnamon Janzer, Justine Jones, Eater Staff
