Outdoor seating
Yes
Macaroni Joes in Amarillo
Categories
Location on the map
Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 806-358-8990
Site: http://www.macaronijoes.com/
Site: http://www.macaronijoes.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–2PM
- Tuesday:11AM–2PM
- Wednesday:11AM–2PM
- Thursday:11AM–2PM
- Friday:11AM–2PM
- Saturday:5–10PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
I personally ate the 8oz prime beef filet cooked Medium and it was PERFECT! Best steak I have ever had. The shinerbock glaze sauce was out of this world. The wedge salad was perfection. I could have eaten 10 more portions of the mixed vegetables. So good! I Will be making many more visits.
The fillet wife had was fine. I had the ribeye it was awful.It was cooked properly, but there was way too much fat and gristle, even for a ribeye. Both were served floating in a pool of balsamic vinegar which completely destroyed the taste of the steaks. Our service was excellent and the manager deducted $10 from our bills for the balsamic vinegar. the diced potatoes cooked to a crisp. Ambience was outstanding and the wine was excellent but a bit pricey. The waiter should have warned us about the balsamic vinegar.
It was the toughest steak I have ever had in my life. It was full of white ligaments throughout the cut. It was a shame because the flavor was really good. I do want to go back and try the lasagna or something more Italian. The mashed potatoes with the steak were really bad also.
Beautiful! This place was recommended to my better half after he was looking for somewhere romantic to take me for our anniversary and let me just say that I owe whomever told him about this place a giant hug. The atmosphere was stunning and cozy and the food was absolutely delicious. Our server made our experience unforgettable and her recommendations put us at ease regarding the menu. The wine was exactly what we wanted and the pasta was the best Ive had in a long while. I was so stuffed I couldnt even think about ordering dessert but next time Im definitely getting some tiramisu!
It was a wonderful experience. This was our 2nd trip to dine and celebrate a birthday and Mothers day. Superb food and service.
Great place. Wonderful atmosphere. Very clean. Service was wonderful. I especially like the environment theyve created inside.
Great dinner here with my husband. The menu had a variety of options from pasta, fish, steak and dinner salads. I had trout and it was great. Tasty cooked perfectly. It came with spinach risotto and asparagus. My husband had blue beef tenderloin. He also lived his dinner. The tenderloin was cooked just as he liked Medium rare. Our waitress Izzy was very good. She was attentive, friendly and a sweet girl. I loved that she knew the menu and didnt have to run back to the kitchen to find out. The decor was beautiful. You felt like you were in Italy. Very nice! If I were from TX. Id definitely be back. I wish CT. would open a place like this. Try it out and ask for Izzy! Oh and the neopolitan nachos.... awesome!! Worth trying.
You have to go experience this iconic restaurant. The food was good, the service was great. Sarah was our waitress and she treated us like she was excited to wait on us. The confetti pasta and wedge salad were delicious..
Great food and atmosphere! Highly recommended for romantic dinner or just a night out.
This was are second time here and this place is excellent. We will be stopping here every time were in town. Started with the nachos which tasted like pizza and was fantastic! For the main course I had the confetti spaghetti with Italian sausage and she had the mahi salad. Both were delicious and highly recommended. During this visit our server was Chris and he was very helpful and friendly. Much better service than our first visit several months ago.
A nice, cozy atmosphere for some good food. Wouldnt call it eye-opening Italian food but because we were starving after a day without eating, we gobbled down our food! Youd want to dress on the nicer side for this place (though we were in outdoor clothing). Dessert was good! Reasonably priced.
OMG! This place was fabulous. They had wonderful service and wonderful food. The ambience was to die for. For a while I felt like I was somewhere else that was beautiful to look at and had wonderful food. I highly suggest this place to anyone looking for somewhere special to dine.
The food was good, but no better than some chain Italian places. We were very confused why they gave us a side plate when you dont get any bread or a salad with your meal. We went for Italian and was surprised at the limited selection. Steaks forget it, they had market price, whos market? We were a little taken aback by how we were greeted because we didnt have reservations. Its a good restaurant, not a great one.
Staff and food are awesome. Went there for a business dinner and they know how to do it right. We had 3 people in town from Wisconsin that wanted to try the tomahawk steak that comes with 4 sides. For being a very large steak they said it was flavored and cooked very well. See the pic for the size. It does come on its own cutting board.
Loved the experience and atmosphere. Great service and delicious food. The wagyu steak was very good.
Great food and service. Everyone at the table loved their meal. Tomato soup was really good.
Fantastic atmosphere and incredible food. I really enjoyed the Mob Chicken (pictured). It is pan fried chicken topped with mob queso with ginger aioli sauce. Mixed grilled veggies and a spoonful of tasty mashed potatoes was just the right portion to leave full but not feeling miserable! Several other dishes ordered at our table looked incredible... Blackened Bayou Chicken, Lemon Butter Shrimp, and the filet steaks were all highly recommended.
My boyfriend and I were passing through Amarillo and stopped in here to grab a bite to eat. The atmosphere here is so relaxing and comfortable. Low lights and music being played so softly that you can actually enjoy dinner conversation. Its gorgeous on the inside. Go and look for yourself though.The food was delicious. Listen to the staffs recommendations first then grab a menu and dive in. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. It is safe to say that you will not regret ordering any of the food.The service was on point. Everyone was so polite and professional. Our waitress even gave us a complimentary hazelnut creme brulee because she figured out that we were celebrating our anniversary.The entire staff was incredible. Genuinely very nice people. They really made our experience at Macaroni Joes one to remember. Anytime we pass through Amarillo we will definitely be stopping here again.
We decided last minute to eat here (party of 5) and were treated rudely and like we were an inconvenience the whole time due to not having reservations.Id rather be turned away if the service was going to be that sub-par.The food was bland and we had to ask a couple times for salt/pepper and other basic condiments. Drinks were empty during most of our meal and we were only offered one refill.Not impressed.
Excellent service and good food 🥘
My husband and I visited Amarillo for the first time to celebrate our Anniversary! The food was delicious, great service, and the atmosphere was romantic. We highly recommend Macaroni Joes to anyone seeking a romantic evening. Thank you again we will definitely be back.
We made it tradition to have our anniversary dinner here every year. We proudly celebrate 4 years with Macaroni Joes this year. Thank you!
This place was absolutely wonderful for the most part. I came in last week and loved the environment, food, and atmosphere of this place. My only complaint is my server Gage was noticeably high for my whole visit. His eyes were low and red, the way he was acting was off, and he spilled the wine while pouring it. I think for the price I paid for the food and service here this is beyond unacceptable.
Had lunch there today with a group of ladies . Salad and lasagna were great. Dessert was a disappointment, dry cake.
A great meal with friends. Excellent service and very tasty food. Good portions.
This place was incredible. The staff was friendly and efficient, and the food was plentiful and good. I especially liked the atmosphere that allowed people to carry on a conversation without having to shout. This is where you want to go if you want to impress a date.
Food and service were awesome, our waiter Josh went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and provide great feedback on what to order, first visit definitely not the last.
I am new to TX & have never tried “Mob Cheese” - this flaming pepper cheese is worth a try! The service was wonderful. Food is good- nothing to write home about, but a good night out.
Not impressed with the food. Service was great and the drinks were good.
If you love really delicious Italian cuisine, Macaroni Joes is the place to go while in Amarillo.
The food and service was fantastic!!! The ribeye was one of the best in town!
Mules were delish. Food was good! Fried tomatoes and salad came out quick, but unfortunately we waited quite a long time for the main course and it was after 8pm by then. Super friendly staff.
What a delightful place!. The food was amazing. Our server was incredible. The atmosphere was very inviting. I was there with a group celebrating a friends birthday. It was definitely a special place for a special occasion.
Always great food with intimate atmosphere. Great servers. Food is very good and they have options in medium price range to expensive....but itbis all worth whatever you pay. Great chef!
Really good italian food. I had the blackened bayou and it was amazing the does have a bit of kick, I paired it with the catfish which was so good the seasoning was excellent. It had some cajun seasoning and lemon although the lemon was mostly subtle giving it a nice touch in between bites.
I am a writer. My new novel, The Reckoning of Rance, is currently out on Amazon and select stores across the nation. It was a book signing that brought me here, along with a date night to the little theater showing of Matilda. We made reservations early on and just by chance my tour coincided with my 39th wedding anniversary. We were sat in a beautiful place of the restaurant, where we enjoyed a private candle light setting, along with a glass of wine. We ordered the appetizer of Mob Queso, more wine, more conversation as we awaited our order, both getting the Cedar Salmon, perfectly cooked and so delicious. I want to thank the staff there for making our special time so beautiful. It is such a great place and I highly recommend it for your own special time. We will be back again.
Everything was great, except the Italian nachos were served cold. We questioned the waitress, who talked to the chef and came back with the answer that the chef changed it that day and it would be served cold going forward. So.... just a warning, dont order the nachos unless you like them cold. Weve decided we prefer warm nachos.
The atmosphere was pleasant, the dining room was nice and the service was good.Not too enthusiastic about the taste of the food. You would think a high quality restaurant like this they would have made a homemade cheesecake. Not sure why it took so long to get food out for my party group. The steam vegetables on my plate or ice cold. Sorry just being honest.
Our server Caitlin(not sure if Im spelling her name correctly) was phenomenal! She was so sweet and nice and even recommended me a drink when I didnt like my original drink due to me liking my cocktails on the sweeter side. The ribeye was so tasty! I would also go back for the mushroom risotto!
Mashed potatoes were dry, steak was tough, the nachos were cold, our waitress checked on us twice, but we still tipped and did not complain. Honestly wouldnt go back even if the food was free!
Great service and delicious food. The server Natasha was so kind and patient with our children. We will definitely return. We had the Cedar plank salmon and the lemon shrimp pasta. Both a must try!
Personally my experience was subpar. The food (lasagna) was so much sauce that it drowned out anything else in the meal. The menu was extremely small for our large party (only 5 or 6 options.) The party room was relatively small, no AC was used and it was really cramped. The service from our waiter was great! No complaints there. Overall I say if youre looking for a place for large parties to eat I do not recommend this establishment. However, if youre looking for a place for 2-4 people then its fine. Personally for the premium I assume you pay I think a smaller locally owned authentic Italian restaurant would be better bang for your buck.
This Texan loved Macaroni Joes! We stopped there on our way to Estes Park, and liked it so much that we stopped there again on our way back. Lots of tasty menu items, and VERY good. Prices reasonable and servers were on top of everything. Nice atmosphere. Five stars!
I guess I had imagined it wouldve been a little more posh, not quite as deconstructed feeling, in the decor. The food was pretty good, but my duck was kinda tough, had a little sinew. Her meat was ok too, but the side vegis were better than the entree on both. I might eat here again, but it felt like they were stretching beyond their ability. I gave 4 stars because it seems like the potential is there, and the service was pretty good.
Food was good service was good dessert was excellent.
Macaroni Joes has become my and my husbands go to date night occasion. The atmosphere is achieved through the decor - an artistic recreation of a rustic Tuscan village - and the intimate lighting. The menu descriptions are indisputably gourmet, yet the presentation has an accessably artistic eye-pleasing flair. Every menu item Ive had is delicious and satisfying. Save room for the Creme Brulee!
One of a kind dining experience with the quaint rooms and a cozy old italian feel to the place. The staff is noticeably seasoned for fine dining service with an excellent selection of main course, bar, and apps. The champagne and wine list are among the best you can find.
Was surprised it was so fancy seeing as the name seems a little misleading, my mistake though. The lady who seemed to be the manager seemed quite rude when we walked in but maybe she was having bad day. The restaurant is beautifully decorated but dim lighted. I hope the food is really good. The waiter/bartender is so nice! Very friendly. Sit at the bar because it’s a much more laid back atmosphere. Will say the breadsticks don’t come in a big proportion but they are delicious. Well I guess we’ll see how it goes. (The sweet tea is great)
Everything was very good. I would definitely recommend this place, especially for a special occasion.i ordered a 8oz prime Tenderloin it was cooked perfectly. Taylor was our server she was very friendly kind and had a very positive attitude next time I go there I will request her.
You are definitely paying for the atmosphere here. The food was good not great. The customer service was fine but the portions were small.
Really great atmosphere, plenty of parking. Had a group of 8 with reservations. Arrived 15 min. early, hostess said she would seat us in just a moment then came back and said I cant seat you until the time on your reservation which I thought was kinda weird, but once we were seated, the place is very nice, theyve done a great job of producing an Italian look and feel. (consequently, probably not the place to go if youre in a hurry) The service was great, our waitress was accurate, timely and friendly. All the food (12 oz ribeye, homemade lasagna, salmon) was very good. The chips and flaming queso were the best Ive ever had. It might be helpful to know that the lunch menu is not the same as supper, and not just pricing, but some dishes are not available Im sorry, thats only on our lunch menu. Overall, we really had a great time here.
I was just driving through Amarillo, and this place popped up in recommend places. It was pretty decent. The waitress went out of her way to make us lots of coffee (long road trip), and the food was delicious. I had the salmon, and wished it was cooked a little more thoroughly. Overall, a very positive experience.
The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. They also have the largest wine list in all of Texas, over 750 different wines. The atmosphere is really cute, it feels like youre at Epcot center with the fake Italian village scenes.
Good spaghetti and meatballs. Wine list extensive
Mac Joess is always stellar! The food and wine are consistently amazing. Chris helps us choose a new one each time we eat there. This is the perfect place for a date or just a nice night out. The entire staff from Chef to the servers are all great!
Always fantastic food and great service!
I was really surprised. First time there, I got steak cause it was a special and it was excellent. The ribeye was the best Ive had in town, good quality and cooked perfect. The atmosphere is nice like an Italian bistro, they have a good wine and whiskey selection.
We went here for a date night. We did not know to get reservations. However we sat in the bar and loved our waiter/bartender! The atmosphere was very romantic. The suggested entrees were amazing and the wine was great too. It was quiet, and the perfect date night dinner for us.
Food was great as was the atmosphere. Service was not as good as you would expect. Only saw our waitress 3 times. We were out of water for half of our dinner. Other servers seemed to be way more attentive to their tables.
Loved the food and the atmosphere great meal
Great place for date night. Lovely atmosphere.
Went here for our anniversary and from the moment we walked in everyone so friendly.. our waiter was super knowledgeable regarding menu and wine. Food was amazing and the atmosphere topped it off. Will definitely return. Thank you for making our anniversary special.
Fantastic place to eat. Ive been here several times and the dining experience is always great. Food is excellent. Service is outstanding. Highly recommended.
A lovely restaurant with unique delicious offerings. The duck was tender and cooked to perfection. My husband had the redfish... He highly recommends it as well. The Mob Queso is a must. The service was also great. We enjoyed our anniversary dinner! Thanks again for a great dining experience.
The food was delicious, as always!! The service was impeccable. Absolutely love this place!
One of the fancier restaurants in town, excellent for small gatherings or business dinners. Excellent food and wine selection.Good for romantic dinners or to celebrate special occasions.Not my favorite place to eat in Amarillo but surely a good option for upscale dinner
Friday special Roast Beef is a must for us and we get there early at our table in the back room to order before they run out. It is a large portion so we split it and have plenty to eat. The atmosphere for us is very romantic as we have lived in Tuscany and this reminds us a wonderful time in our life. Service was as usual very good and friendly. Plenty of parking available.
I love this place! One of my favorite places.
Still fantastic after all these years! Atmosphere, food, service! It’s all right here!
I would give this one a 4-stars on the atmosphere of this place and 2-stars on the food, averaging out at 3-stars.It was recommended by my cousins as we were passing through, where we sat reminded me of an Italian patio with plants overhead and it was very quaint. The service was above average, too. Unfortunately, the lasagna was NOT something to rave about ... the sauce tasted canned and part of my portion was actually burned. Now, I like burned cheese as much as the next guy, but if you dont, you might want to steer clear.I thought the portion size was generous for the price, and everyone else seemed to enjoy their food ... I didnt complain because I didnt want to ruin it for the rest. Maybe try the other options, but be wary of the lasagna ...
Very good atmosphere and I ordered appetizer and entree..good service..
We stopped here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised at how convenient it was to get into and out of from Rt 40. They seemed to have adequate parking as well, but it was mid-day on Monday so that might not be the best gauge if you go for dinner.My husband had the chicken caesar and I had the shrimp with lemon and butter pasta. He said it was very good, and I felt the same about my pasta. I will say that the sauce was not what I expected - it was much heavier than most butter and lemon sauces I have had due to the addition of cream and possibly cheese, but it was still very good.The bonus was we got out of there in about half an hour and for less than 30 bucks including tax and tip, quite the deal for a fairly upscale place!
We found the lunch menu to be reasonably priced with a lot of salads, pastas, and other items. My wife and I both enjoyed our salads. Bread is provided gratis but they had no problem with us asking they not bring it to our table.
One of my favorite places in Amarillo!Amazing food, gluten-free friendly, incredible wine list, romantic atmosphere. Go here, you will not be disappointed!!!
I had a wonderful luncheon with 6 friends at Macaroni Joe’s last week. It accomadates alot of people because they have many small tastefully decorated rooms. Our waiter was fantastic and my Chicken Spaghetti was out of this world. They have a nice variety of desserts, but we passed because we were so full from devouring the great meal. Please go to Macaroni Joe’s and you will find it to be a most desirable experience
Traveling with celiac disease can be a nightmare, but Macaroni Joes has made Amarillo one of the easiest places for us to stay when were on the road. The staff seem knowledgeable and the food is great. While passing through town this week, we had such a great experience that we actually started planning a trip to Amarillo. Our server, Josh, was one of highlights of our visit. He did a great job AND he made our evening more enjoyable. (Not Josh Jesse.)
Its not an Olive Garden wannabe, its what Olive Garden wants to be. The menu had great variety, which is followed by tasty meals, and the appetizers are delicious, especially the shrimp stuffed with crab which was quite sweet and full of spice, not the spicy kind but tasty spice. It was very good
This is a jewel of the Amarillo restaurant scene. The food is generally a step above many of the other restaurants serving similar fare. An extensive wine list compliments the excellent menu options. Not to be missed!
I just want to say MOB QUESO I cant eat there without having that. I proposed to my husband here. And the staff was amazing. I took the paper I needed up there before they were opened they had given me a piece that natch the menu and I took it back to them. They staged everything beautiful putting my letter in the wine list and serving it to him. Then they made us a gorgeous desert that said congratulations on the plate. I always loved to go there on a romantic date night and this topped the cake. The food is always amazing.
2019 review Used to love going there, prices go up, portions size go down.Went back again a few times since 2019. Unfortunately now the quality has gone down, we left unhappy with our dining experience. The server was very good though. We probably will not go back
Nice staff and very cute environment, good drinks but the pasta or sauce was nothing special not seasoned or taste like anything.
It doesnt take long for my wife to decide on Macaroni Joes for lunch. If you are longing for Italian flare and quality food choices in a cozy, romantic setting, then this is your destination.We had a wonderful, attentive waitress take our order and who, after taking our order, returned with a generous portion of home style bread along with a small plate of individually wrapped pads of real butter. Well, everyone knows you cant live on bread alone, but my wife sometimes gets pretty close.😊 (I make a fair amount of homemade bread, so I guess then, that it is my fault.)My wife ordered the Mango Tilapia and I ordered the Basil Salmon. Each dish comes with some nicely seasoned, freshly cooked, sliced squash as well as a flavorsome interpretation of mashed potatoes.Our waitress took good care of us even though there was a fairly busy lunch crowd.The decor is very nice and if you didnt know you were in Texas, you could allow yourself to dream, for the moment, that you are in seaside village in Italy.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! You have to have a reservation for the actual restaurant portion of the restaurant, but you can sit in the bar with full food menu without one. We sat in the bar area for our visit here. It was our first time and we were quite impressed! The food was cooked very well and the desert (the Josephine) was fantastic! Although the menu only offers regular tea, you can ask for the bar tender to make some simple syrup for sweet tea. Its really good! The only odd thing was that no form of macaroni was on the menu although it is the name of the restaurant.
Awesome... one of my favorite spots... even for just a salad at lunch.Had our rehearsal dinner here.
I havent been here in 2 years. When I was there the food was very good and I was well taken care of by the staff. Its a little pricey but the food and atmosphere are worth it. By far dedicated more to couples than families in the evening which I really love.
Amazing food. Great experience. Atmosphere is romantic and quiet. Had the mescal pork chop and husband had the Steak Diane. All was amazing.
I love the quiet atmosphere with excellent service. The food is fresh, high quality eith a wonderful wine selection. The dining areas are beautifully decorated and you dont feel hurried. This is one of the few places you can get dressed up to eat in Amarillo.
Always great food, great service, great drinks!
My wife and I had our first date at Macaroni Joes 20 years ago. We ate there after our wedding and it is our go-to place for a special night out. Great pasta dishes and my wife especially enjoyed the pan-seared sea bass with mango-lime salsa and Parmesan grits. If youre a wine drinker, their selection will be sure to have something perfectly paired to your meal and tastes.
I have to say this place was much more than I bargained for. The ambience is great for date night and the food is on point! Prices arent outrageous and the wait staff is accommodating and attentive. I would definitely recommend this place for couples looking for a date place that wont hit their pocketbook too hard.
I would like to thank the staff and managers at Macaroni Joes for helping my siblings and me celebrate our moms 80th birthday. We were unable to be in Amarillo for her birthday, so we worked with Macaroni Joes who made it a really special evening! This is one of their favorite places, and the beautiful dessert with the candle was a lovely touch. Thank everyone for your help!
Service was excellent food was fresh.
When you sit at your table in Macaroni Joes for about 5 to 10 minutes, you suddenly realize that you have forgotten you are in Amarillo, Texas! You feel like youre in some little Italian grotto and youre enjoying one of the best meals youve ever had! The atmosphere is simply gorgeous, the food is terrific, the wait staff is superb...way beyond any other restaurant in Amarillo. The prices arent just reasonable for what you get, theyre just plain reasonable. In my opinion, this is the finest restaurant in Texas and maybe even the entire Southwest Region of the country. But dont take my word for it. Go there yourself. It wont be long before you become a regular!
Pork was under cooked and so was the risotto that came with it. Asparagus portion is absurd. you get like 5 small pieces. One of the girls who took my order over the phone was very rude and uncooperative.
Had an amazing meal here this week. The sommelier was great. He pared some wines with our meal that were just perfect. Best wine list in Amarillo
Great place to eat! The food is good and its quiet enough to actually enjoy the people you are sitting with. Highly recommend trying it out!
This is my third visit in two months and the food is wonderful but they are always out of the ribs...their BQ sauces are to die for and the copped brisket is melt in your mouth 😊 good. I will keep going back. Tylers is great BBQ 🍗
We made a 4:30 reservations . We arrived and were seated at a table by the door . Every time the door opened cold freezing air. We ask for another table and were told they were assigned. We come every valentines and have had corporate events. I ask for another table told no. We left called and spoke to Chris management who told us to bad nothing they could do . Wont be back .
Make sure you make reservations lol, other than that its great, a little expensive but worth it
With so many new mediocre restaurants opening in Amarillo over the past few months, its sure nice to return to this old favorite which still delivers the most consistent good food in this town... and has a great selection of wines and a real sommelier to help guide you.
We ordered the take away Thanksgiving meal. Easy prep, good reheat instructions. And if they do it again for Christmas we will be ordering it again.
This place has had its ups and downs over the years but the last couple of visits have been wonderful. Delicious food, good customer service, nice selection of drinks and very romantic environment for date night.
Loved it! Reserved the small party room for a graduation dinner. Awesome food, atmosphere and service!! Especially loved the fried green tomato appetizer ❤️
Excellent service by the bartenders. Food was well timed, with excellent flavor. Great wine list. Definitely one of my favorites in the country. Ill be back soon.
In Amarillo, you think Tex-Mex and Bar-b-q. Local friends took me here and the pasta & wine was awesome. Cant wait to get back to town for some great Italian food!
Food was excellent. Went here to celebrate a wedding and they gave us a private dining area. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing.
It was very good I took my wife for early mothers day meal I had a pork shank was awesome my wife had chicken florentine with vegetables cold beer was great . I also have to say our waitress was very nice she made sure we had a good visit
Everyone at the table had seafood. Mine was seafood and pasta. I was blown away with the food. The staff was great when they were around. Holding that 5th star till Im blown away by every part of my experience.
The food is excellent Italian. The interior is a repleca of an Itallian village with facades of buildings, courtyards with fountains and even a little chapel. This is my go-to place for a special meal or out of town company. A Very Special Place.
Got Bayou Blackened chicken...was very tasty. Got some marinara for dipping the pizza crust bread (I think thats what it was...bland) and the marinara tasted worse than Chef Boyardee canned sauce...also no flavor. So overall very UNDERWHELMING. Our waitress, Sara, was A++.
Had fun great place for some quality food.
The food is always great!
Best spot in town for variety in food! Plus they have awesome bartenders! I recommend sitting in the bar for a fun, relaxed atmosphere:)
Fabulous!!!!! Planned a special evening. Called & explained I was coming out of town....wanted a private setting & to not expect the table to be turned quickly. Chris was so gracious & everything was perfect. Server, Aaron was attentive yet acommodating. Food was over the top.DO NOT MISS the Quail Legs...Yummoh!
Food was excellent. Went here to celebrate a wedding and they gave us a private dining area. The waitstaff was attentive but not overbearing.
Im not from here but this is probably one of the best tasting Italian restaurants Ive ever had the pleasure of eating at. The wonderful staff was a bonus!
Expensive, just for appetizers. $56.00 dollars. Fried green tomatoes, 4 tacos & 2 8òz beers with vodka.
Less than mediocre food. Some of the items were good but for the most part it all fell flat. Not to mentioned our waitress disrespect my mother.
Always a great meal, wonderful atmosphere, and fantastic service!
This place has always been amazing...until this last time where we noticed the portions were MUCH smaller! Great food but need more food for the buck!
A great place for an intimate celebration! Service is spectacular and the drinks list doesnt disappoint. A must try in Amarillo!
Delicious food. Wonderful service and atmosphere.
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. They have an extensive wine selection. Great for date night or dinner before the theatre.
Had the wagyu Short Rib w/ risotto and it was fabulous. Service is impeccable, highly recommended.
Great atmosphere, food, and extraordinary service! The perfect place for a family gathering ❤
Love the Tuscan atmosphere, and the food cant be beat! They have a fantastic wine selection as well. Service can be slow, but overall isnt bad.
We had 7:15 reservations didnt get seated until almost 8 then when we did they sold out of the prime rib which our soul purpose for the reservation and we asked specifically for the prime rib with the reservation... it will be my last visit here.
We got catering for our wedding of over 100 and Chris did AMAZING. Catered delicious food to my friends and family with exceptional service.
Food was just ok for me, nothing special, though others around me seemed to like it better. The place was too noisy not allowing decent conversation to take place at the table while we were there.
We absolutely love 💘 the wine 🍷 paired dinners 🍽. Its such a special evening of wonderful food & Vinyard learning.
Love this place. Definitely recommend the Mop Queso, its so good.
3 stars because my Husband loved everything. I cant add any stars for myself because they season their parmesan chicken with honey mustard and I happen to think thats a most egregious crime.
Is our anniversary and everything was great. Our server was Chris and he was fantastic. We would recommend both Macaroni Joes and Chris.
Loved their food. I would consider this authentic (but Im not Italian). Awesome environment. Great date place
Great food, price was a little above average, and we were given a free desert for our wedding anniversary. Thank you!
Chris is a great host. Wine tastings are professionally presented and very entertaining.
Great food and great service. Theyre a little on the expensive side but their food, drinks, and the atmosphere are worth it.
Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere. Must visit place.
I have eaten here 2 times when traveling to Amarillo. Food and service are always great.
Get food great service!
Hadnt been here for a few years. Still excellent food and we experienced wonderful service.
Always one of our favorites! Chris does a wonderful job selecting wine for us! It’s perfect every time!
Very good experience, great restaurant for a romantic dinner.
Terrible, The hostess was rude. The order I made was wrong and it took a while to fix. People told me this was a good place but I had the worst experience ever in an Amarillo restaurant. I would not eat at this place again
Good drinks and food!
Great original, and authentic food, check. Knowledgeable and professional waitstaff, check. Reasonably priced high end dining and atmosphere, check.
Fun food, exceptional service. Dont miss the Mob Chicken. It is like Chicken Fried Chicken but better.
Taco apps delectable. Joes Lasagna smoky, meaty and saucey. Salmon with blue cream cheese was fabulous
Matt and Coleman are outstanding, great attention to detail, smart late night food and awesome wine specials...maybe one of the better executed concepts in Amarillo.
The food is good, nice atmosphere. Be aware of valentines day , they may not have their usual menu.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Great place for a night out.
Great food great service. Server Gage was polite and attentive.
Absolutely stellar food and service. Love this place.
Food and service were very good. $14.00 for a glass of the house cab. was too costly for me. Not sure I will go back.
Over priced food, serving are small. Dont eat here if you are hungry or be prepared to stop next door at Leals.
Great place for a variety of dinner dishes! We all had something different and everything was on point.
Excellent service!! Elegant atmosphere!! Wide variety of delicious entrees and desserts!
I love the atmosphere here, the food, and the staff! Excellent place to come and enjoy!
Friendly staff and delicious food. We always feel very welcome and the cozy ambiance is wonderful!
Amazing as always. The mob queso was great. The duck was prepared perfectly. The asiago farfalle was great as well.
Average food, nice personal but nothing extraordinary, it doesnt add free salad to each really expensive entries. For our family nothing special.
Wonderful atmosphere for date night with my wife. Reasonable price for great food.
The food was great! The venue was nice and had character.
Great food always. The bar is also a perfect place to dine out of the main restaurant.
Great food and service. My favorites are the fried green tomatoes and mob queso!
My wifes steak was raw & the food wasnt that good for $115!
Love this place! Their smoked prime rib is ridiculously good! Quite happy with them.
Wonderful atmosphere, good staff! not so noisy as so many places. we can enjoy visiting!!
Great food great atmosphere and Bobby the bar tender does a good job
Best quality food in Amarillo. Real treat. Every entree is worth the money.
Great food and service !
It was a nice place and the food was really good!
Great atmosphere for a date night. Food is always excellent along with the wait staff.
Absolutely fantastic food, and good portion size as well. Ill be back very soon!!!
Food was amazing, service was above board, prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is just gorgeous.
No macaroni on the menu.Really though, the food just wasnt good enough to justify the price, and it was brought out cold.
Great little Italian place. A little on the pricy side, but worth the money. Food and service is always great.
I went today for an amazing IEEE luncheon today and learned about hydrogen gas technology from Dr Joshua Partheepan. How wonderful!
Anniversary dinner a bust. MW RIBEYE was MR. Halibut was Well done. Very expensive to not have order prepared correctly. 140.00
One of our favorite places to eat in Amarillo! They have the best steaks!
Everything was perfect food is out of this world and you can tell that the servers really want to make the meal enjoyable
Delicious and the staff was wonderful :)Definitely a Date night place !!!!!
Great food and great service.
Beautiful restaurant and bar, amazing menu and fantastic service!
Great food, service and atmosphere!
First timer. What a great place to eat! Great food and our waiter was awesome!!
Visiting with Darlene was once again a pleasure and our waitress Beth was the best.Walter & Arena Jones
The atmosphere is great. The feeling of being on the streets of Venice. Very busy. Make reservations.
Easily one of the best places in Amarillo. Great date night or special occasion place because of the atmosphere.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Macaroni Joes 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-01This place is a hidden gem! The hostess and wait staff were so welcoming and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and wine. Tyler our waiter was delightful! We highly recommend this place.
Review №2
2022-03-23Delightful little Italian restaurant. Extensive menu, gorgeous plating, extraordinary taste. We have never had anything we didnt like. Dont miss the mob queso as an appetizer!
Review №3
2021-08-28MJ is one our favorite fine dining restaurants in Amarillo. The beautiful dining area is what makes it the best! It looks very romantic; its great for couples. I think the staff are nice. The wine, the food taste amazing! That 16 oz wagyu ribeye was so delicious!
Review №4
2022-04-12I have always loved Macaroni Joes. We considered it aspecial place to eat out.The atmosphere was most excellent. The service was amazing.Cleanliness lacked a bit, everything seemed dusty.The outside of the restaurant could really use some cleaning up and get rid of all those metal post that are literally rotting in the front door area.The lunch menu is extremely limited on choices (but with our nations crises I kind of understand) but when my food come out you could tell it was reheated and the center was barley warm.Please step up game.Love this place
Review №5
2022-03-22Macaroni Joes is one of the most cleanest and beautiful places to take your family out to dinner, or for a very special occasion. Inside you will find yourself walking through a faux Tuscan village setting just breathtaking and beautiful!. This place offers you some of the most exquisite food and wine, with over 450 wines to choose from. The food is delicious and very presentable. We truly enjoyed our family time together and I assure you that you will too. I highly recommend Macaroni Joes. The staff members are so kind and friendly. They always have a smile on them when they greet you, and when they serve you. A 5 star restaurant.
Review №6
2021-05-11They were absolutely lovely!! Great service, very knowledgeable wine manager!! We had a burgandy wine to accompany our scallops and duck... The food was succulent. The wine was a Great pairing for both of our meals. We finished the night with a foodgasm!! A lavender honey infused creme brulee!! With a Delicious late harvest wine that sent our taste buds on an amazing journey!! We will definitely come back!!
Review №7
2022-06-24We were stopping for the night in Amarillo. My wife found Macaroni Joes on line, so we ordered food for take away to eat in our hotel room. We were bushed. Boy, did we make the right choice! The food was amazing. We shared a Lemon Butter Shrimp pasta and a Confetti Spaghetti. We honestly couldnt decide which was better. That said, the jerk spice on the Confetti Spaghetti adds a totally fun flavor profile. If we lived in Amarillo, Macaroni Joes would be a mainstay for us. Given the crowd they had on a Thursday evening, I would surmise many locals feel the same.
Review №8
2022-03-18This place has a romantic atmosphere, good food, and great friendly service.
Review №9
2022-04-06Actually incredible. Some of the best service I’ve ever received at a restaurant. If you want the best food Amarillo has to offer visit here. Everything I ate was a treat and interesting on so many levels. This place will treat your tastebuds to a dance they can’t keep up with.
Review №10
2022-06-29This is a quiet, quaint place. Very authentic food and wonderful, romantic atmosphere. Very knowledgeable staff. They know their stuff. We dont take our kids here. Its a husband/ wife getaway!