Calafuria - Reno

I've been here about 6 times over the last year. This place is fantastic I'm not sure what more I could want. The food is high quality and cooked perfectly. You can tell the kitchen crew is intentional with preparation and quality. The serving staff is kind and unpretentious. I've had steak, pasta, ziti, lasagna, and duck here and it was just so perfect. The rosemary focaccia is ridiculously tasty and a must have.The vibe of the little house and outdoor area matches as well. This is a special little place in Reno, and the fact that the food is so damn good cannot be by accident. Calafuria, you're killing it. Thank you for existing and creating incredibly good food.

If you're planning a fun date night or want to give someone a gift then it's time for you to book a cooking class with Tim! Tim and his crews did such an amazing job with our group. He was knowledgeable and patient. It was a fun and interactive class. The food were delicious and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend!

Great food and menu that always different. Indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful place. You won't find another place in Reno like it.

How have I never been here before? I almost want to keep this little gem a secret but I can't be selfish. If you want intimate and a handmade experienced, this is it. Came here with a group of 8 *reservation encouraged for large parties* and it felt like a true Italian experience. This place is only open three hours a day and I suggest savouring your time like the Italians do and enjoy a glass, or two, of wine with your loved ones. If wine isn't your thing, they make some pretty good cocktails, too!They have fried bread. Yeah, you read that correctly. FRIED BREAD. Ordered 2, stopped from ordering the third. They were out of the focaccia, just means I have to come back! Darn.It is a special place to share alone, as a couple or with family and friends. Order food for sharing and if it sounds good, get it!! Because it will be!Oh, and get the fried bread. Salute.

Want to try the best Northern Italian food outside of Northern Italy? Well then, you'll have to get your pasta lovin' butt over to Calafuria on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday the only days they're open and that's exactly what you'll find. We've dined here twice, and I can't wait to go back. Take all my money, Calafuria! It's a casual affair, no reservations taken and you pay at the counter, but there's nothing casual about the magic that happens in that kitchen. They turn out dishes that would make my family in Tuscany proud: marinated chi chi beans, rapini with garlic and anchovy, bruschetta with plump cherry tomatoes...all these small dishes are $6. The fried calamari, shrimp and oyster dish $16 is a must order for me, as is their beautifully fried fish with tomatoes and olives Lots of olives! . Pastas are perfect, toothsome and deftly dressed. My only quibble might be that the sirloin I ordered rare came out more of a medium I traded with my buddy who ordered his well done, but was served medium rare , and even with this quick fix, I still found the meat to be too tough to fully enjoy. Might be the fault of the cut, however, a kitchen this good should get their steak perfect every time. Either way, it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the meal, nor the 5 stars I feel they deserve. I'm going back tomorrow for one of their cooking classes, Friday for my birthday and next Wednesday for a wine pairing meal. Like I said, take all my money, Calafuria...you're worth every penny!