Guzzardo's Italian Villa — Restaurant in Lincoln

Let me start by saying, Our family moved here not long ago. That being said, I'm sure we missed out in this restaurant's historical, meaningful place in this beautiful community. I'm sorry if this hurts those who have fond memories of this place. I can only speak of our first (last and only) time dining here. Our server was great! However, she and the flavorful prime rib, though very fatty, is where our positive experience abruptly ended. We were a table of four, my husband and I with our two daughters. Though prices were difficult to discern, we are frequent travelers and restaurant visitors who were prepared for a nice evening in our new town. The girls shared a pizza. Hubby and I had the Friday night prime rib special plus ravioli appetizer. The side salads were pitiful at best. The table bread and French onion soup was too cold to melt butter or cheese. The cheese wasn't toasted. It was simply placed on top of the gelotinous cold soup. We were then offered an opportunity to choose a different side. We chose steamed broccoli. Only one broccoli came before our meal ended, and it too was too cold to melt butter. The restaurant doesn't serve alcohol nor dessert. Between the food and table covers and chairs being vinyl diner style, giving an indication of what might be expected bill wise. Our sticker shock was above and beyond when our bill was still in excess of $175 That's not to say we've never had similar dining bills with all our travels. However, the food was much better. The ambiance gave evidence of what to expect, and there were drinks and desert included in the price. We will support the community we've quickly come to love...

My family and I came along this gem of a restaurant from on our way back home from Missouri. We were starving, googled a restaurant and so happy we found this. When you walk in you feel like your at home. Very cute quaint with a great atmosphere. First off the food is amazing!!! Be hungry when you come because the portions are big. Little pricey but well worth every penny. You will be taking a goody bag home. Not to mention the amazing salad bar!! Its a make your own salad with lots of other stuff for add ons like pasta salad and fantastic french onion soup with bread. And not to mention the AMAZING pea salad!! I ordered the rib eye. Cooked to perfection!! Tasted amazing. My husband ordered the a chicken dinner that was like chic parm. That was amazing!! My kids loved their meals as well. Our waitress was amazing as well.(forgot her name, but all I know is she didn't like the French onion soup 😂) She filled my sons iced tea 4 or 5 times without even asking. She gave great recommendations and basically said there isn't anything you can order wrong, and she was right. I also love how you can bring your own beer or wine here. Very cool idea. I saw many with their bottles of wine and sharing a great meal together. If you forget the wine or beer you can purchase alcohol across the court and bring it to your table. We live over a couple hours from here, but I will make sure when I visit my son at ISU, that I will be making a special stop here. Lovely place, felt like I was eating at grandma's, so warm and welcoming and the food was amazing. Definitely a stop you should make. Kudos to the owner, you've got a gem...

I love this restuarant. We started with an order of fried ravioli they are very large delicious and the very flavorful marinara is outstanding. I've also had the onion rings on previous visits and they are great, if you're a onion ring lover give them a try. My girlfriend ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo and I couldn't wait till they brought it to her. It's a truly enormous portion with two large chicken breast fillets that are delicious and the alfredo sauce has a very nice buttery, cheesy rich flavor, her eyes couldn't believe it. I had the large cut prime rib a pound and a half portion of perfectly roasted beef that melted in my mouth. I also had the broiled lobster tail mmm. And their salad bar does not have an enormous selection but is very fresh and always delicious items, the pea salad is my favorite I've ever had I highly recommend it. Also they have French onion soup on the salad bar, I know hard to believe and great fresh bread. The steaks are fantastic and the pasta dishes are all very tasty with large portions. With great service that always matches the outstanding food it's a true treasure, no wonder it's been in business since 1957. I drive an hour and a half to dine there as often as possible and am envious of anyone living close that can enjoy it more often. One of my top five restaurants, do yourself a favor and give it a try. PS they do not have any desserts on the menu the first time I went there I didn't understand until I'd eaten there ( no room...