Fratelli's Ristorante Italiano — Restaurant in Auburn

If you’re looking for a truly authentic Italian dining experience, this restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk through the door, you’re greeted with warm smiles and the comforting aroma of fresh herbs, garlic, and freshly made bread. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between cozy and elegant, with soft lighting, rustic décor, and just enough background music to set the mood without overwhelming conversation.

The menu is a dream for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. You can immediately tell that the chefs here are passionate about their craft and dedicated to using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The pasta is made in-house daily, and you can taste the difference with every bite—it’s tender, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The sauces are rich, balanced, and layered, from the classic marinara to the creamy Alfredo and the hearty, slow-simmered Bolognese.also the big Al’s knots are to devour the delicious garlic butter is just so delicious paired with Parmesan cheese so delicious

One standout dish was the carnivore pizza. The crust had that ideal combination of crispiness and chewiness, topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, and just the right drizzle of olive oil. Every bite was amazing The seafood options were also outstanding perfectly cooked shrimp and tender calamari that tasted like they came straight from the Mediterranean.

Beyond the food, the service here is exceptional. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always ready to make recommendations. They made us feel welcome and taken care of from start to finish they are beyond friendly and so happy to be around

And let’s not forget dessert just absolutely divine! The tiramisu was light yet indulgent, with the perfect balance of coffee and cocoa. The cannoli were crisp and filled with velvety ricotta cream that was just sweet enough.it was the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.

This restaurant isn’t just about eating—it’s about experiencing the heart and soul of Italian culture. Everything from the ambiance to the flavors to the hospitality makes you feel like you’ve been transported to a home in Italy. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic night out, or simply craving authentic Italian food, this is the place to go. I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu! I totally recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine very kid friendly as well thank you for everything chef I’ll be back for sure with my...

EDIT 2021: I hate to be changing my review from 5 stars to 2, but we've had too many sub par experiences since the pandemic. Before, Fratelli's was our favorite! Now it seems to have really suffered. The portions we've ordered to go of appetizers are significantly smaller than they used to be. The Alfredo changed, and is now so peppery that it's all you can taste. The bread is different than it used to be, but still good. Last time we went in on a Friday evening, we thought it would be nice because it wasn't busy. Only 3 tables including us and 2 servers. Unfortunately it took FOREVER to get our food. I am talking about 30 minutes for the appetizer and over an hour for the food. We found out after 20 minutes they were out of part of our appetizer so we got something else. In the meantime 2 people come in for Togo orders. They were each there over 30 minutes as well. Then the waitress comes back to confirm my simple order (that she didn't write down) stating she put it in, just wanted to be sure. Over an hour goes by and we finally get our food, but we didn't want to stay there at this point so we took it all home. The calzone was not cooked all the way through either. The waitress was really nice, and apologized for the wait, but never explained it. We just expected a better experience and food, especially for over 50$ for 2. The calzones are large, and the complimentary bread with garlic butter delicious, but unfortunately that isn't enough. I hope they can bounce back, but I couldn't in good conscience keep the 5 star review up. We won't be back for awhile if at all. And to add, the other person's review was correct, one cook was wearing a mask, the other one not at all. And don't say it's to get a drink because we were there over an hour and he...

I had a very disappointing birthday lunch experience at Fratelli's. I saw the 4.5 rating and the great food photos so I was excited to try this restaurant. The decor was very dinerish, but I hoped the food would make up for it. It did not. I had the gnocchi and my daughter had Grandma's spaghetti. Although the online gnocchi photo looked creamy and smooth, the reality was gnocchi with thick flour paste sauce overloaded with parmesan cheese giving it a one note pungent flavor. The first few bites were actually okay, but the flavor quickly became too overwhelming. My daughter said the flavor of her spaghetti was good, but the noodles were cooked just enough to bend around the fork and also overloaded with parmesan. Our forks were dirty to the point of still having dried food residue. When I asked for another, the server had to go through several to find two that were of average cleanliness and used his bare hands to wipe over them. I then simply asked for plastic ware. To top all this off, although the server was very polite, he and the rest of the staff (including the cook) were distracted by an young lady (perhaps an off duty employee) that came in while we waited for our food. She hung out in the kitchen doorway socializing with everyone and without washing or sanitizing her hands scooped a cup into the ice bin to get ice to fix herself a drink. The whole experience was highly disappointing and I honestly don't know why we stayed. We couldn't even make a dent in our food. We left hungry and unsatisfied. We ended up going to another restaurant for a meal we could eat. I should have actually read the other reviews before choosing this place for my...