Spinello - Woodbridge

This Italian restaurant is a hidden gem! Customers should know that there is no menu given at the start, as most people opt for the daily specials.

I have a few restaurants that I frequent, but it was Saturday night and I was craving for a new food experience. A few of my friends recommended Spinello, so I decided to give it a try. When I called I was greeted by a friendly Hostess that reserved my table. As we arrived, we were given several seating options, and quickly seated. Some warm focaccia quickly appeared on the table, with oil, balsamic and some hot stuff. The waitress recommended the specials. I ordered the fettuccini with Lamb ragu that I was sharing with my special friend, and two trout filets served with vegetables. The pasta was very tasty. The trout was fresh and delicious, as were the rapini and peppers. The service was great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The owners were cooking and serving, and they took special care of all of their customers. This is a great place for large groups or special occasions. They even have a private area upstairs. I really enjoyed the evening. The home made tiramisu was fabulous. I definitely will come back and recommend that you try this place.

We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived. Although the restaurant was not very busy at this time of day, Frank (the owner) made our experience a great one. Frank and his staff really know how to take care of customers. Frank and his staff have an incredible selection of choices to choose from daily. The person who we were dining with said "you don't even need a menu, you just tell Frank how you feel that day and he will bring you what you need". I can tell you that he is truly right! There are so many selections from beef to fish and chicken, light or heavy or just simple pasta done your way. Frank and his staff are truly hosts that make you want to come back again and again. I will bring some of my best friends and customers to meet Frank.

The restaurant did not offer a menu at the beginning, which was a little unusual. However, the server explained that customers typically choose from the daily specials.

I decided to try this restaurant based on recommendations from friends who said it was amazing. I ended up ordering just the pasta because carbs are my weakness when it comes to food.