Lidias Italiano - Mechanicsville

We gave it a second shot after a mediocre first experience and we really enjoyed it this time. The food was very good both times, and tonight the service was also very good. Definitely a little higher quality of food than most of the Italian restaurants in the area. 4-1/2 stars

I was in town visiting my dying parent and we got dinner from this restaurant to ease the burden on his wife. One half pan of spaghetti and meatballs and one half pan of salad with dressing was $130!!! I didn't place the order, just picked up and paid and I about fainted when I heard the price. This is only about $25 worth of ingredients and $1 for the 2 aluminum pans. No garlic bread or rolls, no dessert, no cutlery or napkins, no side veg, no frills. Unbelievable. Never again!

I had two scrumptious meals here while visiting Mechanicsville. The homemade lasagna was the best I've ever had. The steak was great too! The staff was very friendly and attentive especially Ashley. I'll be definitely going back.

Nice atmosphere, food is good, service is good, but the prices for it all seemed too high for the reality of it.

The staff was very kind and welcoming, for that I gave two stars, but my chicken parmesan dish came out with a hair on it. I took a photo of it before it was sent back, and the food was clearly just scraped onto a new dish and reheated. The chicken was identical. Horrible health safety hazard, and a very rude move from the kitchen staff. Disgusting, and I will not be going back. Before and after photos below.