Italian Kitchen Restaurant/ IK Catering

I have lived in the Mechanicsville area for around five years now and never knew about this little gem tucked away across from Lee Davis High School. My hair dresser recommend this place for some great Italian. Me and my friend went last Friday night and had one of the best experience in a restaurant in a long time. We were greeted at our table by Jon who turned out to be our server, who was excellent by the way. We started of with some calamari to start and we could tell that it had just been breaded, not that pre-breaded stuff like other restaurants. I had the the Chicken Picatta for dinner and my friend had the Penne Chicken ala Gina. I choose a salad with mine, which was the freshest I had ever seen. and my friend choose the homemade Italian Wedding Soup. We were gonna go for a cannoli after dinner but their bread did us in. I don't know any one would not like this place but it is our new Friday night spot. If you choose to take my recommendation and go ask for Jon...It's like family taking care of you. I never had to ask for anything.

This is an exceptional restuarant, if you want a more accurate review of this restuarant all you have to do is read the Mechanicsville Local article published just two weeks ago! Here is a link to the artice: http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/old_standby_still_going_strong/



This is our favorite restaurant! Give it a try and don't listen to negative people. Many people don't know authentic Italian food even if it slapped them in the face!

I can't believe someone would even rate this restaurant one star! This is the oldest restaurant in Mechanicsville and many loyal customers have been eating here for over 50 years. The food is authentic and delicious. I have never once been disappointed. The worst part about the previous rating is that they speak nothing of the service most likely because it is exceptional. The service is fast and friendly! I am outraged by the previous review and want everyone to know that it is not valid at all! My family has been eating here for years and we will continue to patron this wonderful Italian Restaurant!

First time was the last time for me. Very disappointing house salad, classic combo was unidentifiable under a mound of cheese. Kids preferred my spaghetti from a box to theirs. Still looking for my mylanta.....