Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel

My husband and I went here for dinner the day after Valentine's Day. The vibe of the place was nice. Staff was welcoming and nice. The music was on point playing classic R&B. The bread and oil was yummy. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and had this seasining on it that was sooo good and then dip it in the herbed oil...OMG! My husband had the chicken alfredo...it was amazing and coming from a chicken alfredo snob that says a lot. The chicken was seasoned to perfection. I had the veal parm which was sooo good! Remind me if the italian spot I used to eat at back home in NY. Big portions! I also had a pineapple-tini which was really good. First time having a bordeux cherry. We got the tiramasu and red velvet to go so I hope they are equally yummy. We will be b

Yikes to say the least. My boyfriend and I went here for date night at 7pm on a saturday. We made a reservation before hand, wrote in the comment that it was a date night, and showed up right on time. They did not have a table ready for us and said that other tables had been sitting longer than expected, which is understandable. The manager and the host were very nice. We waited about 10 minutes past our reservation time, and we got sat at quite literally the worst table in the restaurant. It was a semi circle against a wall that seats 4 (pictured). I had to awkwardly sit next to my boyfriend and had to sit sideways in the chair to be able to look at him. It made us feel very out of place and uncomfortable. The server was very nice & helped me pick an entree which I really appreciated. He

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not let the façade fool you. From the outset, Galliano gives chain restaurant energy, but step inside and the experience shifts completely. The service and food feel like an authentic Italian spot tucked down a narrow staircase somewhere in New York City. I kept it simple because I refuse to disappoint myself at lunch. Caesar salad with pan seared salmon. Restaurants that pretend to be Italian often completely miss the mark on a Caesar and protein. Not here. Crisp romaine. Light, balanced herbs. Dressing done properly, not heavy, not watery, just perfected. And the salmon? Cooked to perfection. Delicate. Flavorful. The kind you think about later in the day. Our server Joe was a delight. He had a young charm about him and took genuine pleasure in our wanting to lick our plates.

Once you get inside, you will see the beautiful decor. Need to make it look just as inviting on the outside. The food was really tasty. The lasagna had a little more herbs to my liking. The chicken parmesan sandwich was really good and the french fries were excellent. Lovely presentation on the red velvet cake.

The décor is warm and pleasing to the eye. We visited for a weekday lunch, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the truffle gnocchi, which I would have rated 5/5 if it hadn’t been so salty. My husband enjoyed the Chicken Rafael. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night or an evening out with friends. I will definitely be coming back!