There’s something about a meal at a really great Italian restaurant that makes you feel like you’re enjoying a home-cooked meal in Italy. From the fragrant aroma when you walk in to the enthusiastic welcome from those serving you, you know you’re in for a treat. But what exactly makes enjoying a great Italian restaurant […]
La Famiglia here in Reno is operating at a reduced capacity with enhanced safety protocols in light of the ongoing pandemic and our governor’s mandates. But that doesn’t mean life isn’t marching on, and the next holiday on the calendar is a big one – Valentine’s Day. It falls on a Sunday this year, which […]
Italian food is a favorite for many, and there’s a surprisingly amount of myth and folklore surrounding both its preparation and the food itself. Today, La Famiglia is separating reality from fiction with these five facts about Italian food. Italian Food Uses Less Garlic Than You’d Think While garlic bread is ubiquitous in American versions […]
No matter where you go here in the US, odds are good you can find an Italian restaurant. But that level of ubiquity doesn’t mean the food itself is authentic – far from it! Once you’ve enjoyed Italian food as it’s truly meant to be prepared, pale imitations just don’t cut it. At La Famiglia […]
You’ve had baked Ziti and pasta bolognese, maybe traditional tonnarelli in cacio e pepe. You can probably even name a dozen different types of pasta. But we’re betting you’d be surprised to learn there are literally hundreds of pasta types and shapes (and they’re all delicious). Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about the […]
Spend some time making homemade pasta sauce, and you’ve probably used red wine. And if you’ve ever used jarred pasta sauce in a pinch, you may have noticed red wine on the label. That’s because a splash of red is a simple way to dramatically elevate the flavors in your pasta sauce (and a number […]
If you’ve ever had truly authentic Italian food, you knew it immediately. The delicate balance of flavors, the distinctive familiarity – even if you couldn’t identify it, you could tell this Italian food was the real deal. It’s an experience we’re pleased to offer here at La Famiglia in Reno. But wherever you are, here […]
When you’re craving authentic Italian – and a quick trip to Italy isn’t in the cards – La Famiglia in Reno can help. Between the ambiance, the food, and that sense you get that you’re visiting family, we love making your experience as authentic as possible. A big part of that authenticity? Our classic aperitivos and digestivos! These […]