Genova

Their homemade rolls are like little Krispy cream donuts and their dipping oil is so good! I had the sampler of pastas and it was amazing. Everything tasted homemade. I moved to Wichita from KC about a year ago and was so sad that there were no good Italian restaurants around. Being from KC I was spoiled. Found this place and it might be in my top 5 favorite Italian restaurants. The waitress was very nice as well.

Wow. So glad we used Unilocal to find this restaurant. The rolls were to die for. They have a great selection of Italian food for a very reasonable price. I had the Tour of Italy and did I mention the bread? All was delicious.

Wow, where to begin? We were met immediately when entering and were seated right away. Our server was Sheila, she was very attentive and did an excellent job. She brought out the bread and dipping sauce quickly after we were seated. Rosy’s home made bread and dipping sauce was outstanding. We drove to Newton from Wichita to join our Newtonian friends for dinner, this was our first time there but our friends had eaten there before and told us how good the food was and boy were they right. My wife had the seafood ravioli in artichoke sauce with asparagus which she thought was fabulous. I had the Linguini Tuttomare and it included: shrimp, clams, muscles, calamari and scallops in a red wine sauce and was served on a bed of Linguini, I will order it again. We did not need a to go container when we left because we ate every bite. When Rosy came by our table to check on us I commented on how much I liked the bread and dipping sauce, when we went to the counter to check out she gave me bread and dipping sauce to take home and it was just as good the following day. Thanks Shelia and Rosy for a wonderful experience, we will back soon and will bring more friends. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable.

This was our third time at Genova and it did not disappoint. The menu is extensive plus there were five specials. I had the Rosy special that was Italian sausage, shrimp, pasta and panna sauce. It was truly divine! Two Dining companions had a seafood ravioli in artichoke sauce with asparagus which they declared to be extraordinary and another had the terramare that had huge shrimp, muscles in a red wine sauce. He would have had a very happy plate except for the shells. BUT, I haven’t gotten to the homemade rolls and dipping oil which were second to none. Truly a very special part of the meal. Now the people. Sheila, our waitperson, was very cheerful and helpful and a delight to talk with. The crown jewel is Rosy herself. She is so personable and rightfully proud of her establishment. She was so gracious to send our friends home with her special rolls and dipping sauce. To top this off, the prices are so reasonable. We will be back soon with more friends!

It’s a shame the food was pretty good but the service was pretty bad. Took 20 minutes for her to come back after our food was brought out to come back, and she forgot again to bring bread. Never got drink refills. It’s Thursday night and maybe half full, no excuse not to visit tables more often. Probably won’t come back, servers actually work at other restaurants.

I tried the manicotti and eggplant parmigiana and they were good. It was not the best Italian I have ever had but for the price and the small town of Newton… it was really good. I think the average price of a meal was about $ 8 – 9 which seems very reasonable. Our waitress was a lady named Rosie and she was worth EVERY penny … She had all of us laughing and was a really nice lady !!

We went tonight for the first time, and really enjoyed it! .We came in before our errands to grab a to go menu (and so i could sniff– since I got pregnant smells get to me quickly– i had to be sure it passed the sniff test-​IT DID!) They were polite and gave us a to go menu with no fuss at all. When we came back, we were seated in a corner, which was great since we had a couple packages– plenty of room, not crowded at all! our server was a young lady, and she was super attentive and sweet, we ordered mozzarella sicks and the bread and oil were brought out quickly The bread was incredible, taste, texture, everything was perfect, the mozzarella sticks were brought out piping hot and while good, they were a bit unremarkable, a bit bland. The Main courses blew us away though, I ordered Chicken Alfredo and got a good sized plate with lots of chicken and pasta, the sauce was as good as any i have ever eaten. My Honey ordered the Linguine Tuttomare and it was downright beautiful, piled high with shellfish, and just so pretty (If i could stomach fish right now i would have wanted some for sure) Our only regret was not taking a photo of his dish, because it was exceptional) He loved the flavor, and ate every bite. I had some leftovers to bring home. The atmosphere is almost like a cafeteria, but the noise level was low, everyone was super welcoming, and the bathrooms were clean, well stocked and they obviously tried to make them welcoming as well. 5 stars, easy. We will definitely be returning! Update: Since i posted this review, this place has become our go-​to weekly date night spot. The food is great– the bread and oil is DIVINE! and the management/​servers are wonderful. After Reba’s closed, we were pretty sad about having to try and find a replacement, but this place has more than filled the need!

Enjoyed the service and food with a family friend. I will not hesitate to eat or order from them in the future.

Amazing food. The chicken is great quality and not the chewy cheap chicken. Sauces are amazing. Owners are always nice. Bread is homemade, can’t beat that! I’ve never had a bad meal at this place. I live in Wichita and drive all the way to Newton just to eat there. Hope this place stays open for a long time !

All I can say is OMG, amazing food and great service. Keri is one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had, she was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the entire menu and the daily specials. I highly recommend this restaurant if you like great Italian food, and even though I didn’t have one their pizza looked amazing, I think I will try one the next time I come in. You can’t go wrong coming here but come hungry because they are not stingy with the portions, you will not leave hungry.

Cute place that serves good pasta. The tomato soup is fresh and light. For our mains, I got the tutti mare and hubs did the eggplant parm. Hub’s was served over spaghetti and smothered in cheese. The flavors were light. My linguine was more AL dente and the flavor was also light, but it highlighted the perfectly cooked seafood, which was piled on generously. The famous bread was like a warm cloud in my mouth!
Overall, the meal was light on flavor, but the entire experience was pleasant.

Amazing! Driving through Newton and Unilocal lead me here. Manager was fantastic and the food was unbelievably great. I will now make special trips here!

Delicious food, fair prices, good atmosphere. Had a great time and the lady that runs it is very friendly. Highly recommended.

First time at Genova and we will be back whenever we’re in town. The food was great, prices are reasonable and the manager/​owner as very pleasant!

best Italian food around! This is what ive been waiting for in Newton! The owner is a genuine, warm, and wonderful person and the food is as authentic as i have ever had. This is not your fast food type italian but real food, made with care and forethought. Nothing is overpowering in garlic or spices but rather perfectly blended the way real Italian food is SUPPOSED to be. Perfect for a romantic dinner without the over the top frills of a bigger 5 star in KC or other big cities.

My sister lived in Newton so one night we decided to try Genova. Phenomenal food. We got a chance to talk with the owner who is delightful and she told us about how she ended up here from Italy and about the family recipes she uses. Check it out you won’t be disappointed… I’ve been known to drive 30 min from Wichita for Alfredo when I’m craving it.

Great food. Husband and I went there for valentine’s day. great atmosphere

Fantastic food. Chicken parmigiana was great as was the bread. They were very busy but the wait staff did a great job keeping up. Will definitely be back again.

The latest of a long list of restaurants in this location. Genova has been here about eight or nine months now I guess and I think it’s going to be here down the road awhile. I enjoyed the food, the service and atmosphere are good and the prices very reasonable. Five stars, thanks for lunch!

Excellent food. Homemade ravioli. Lots of flavor. Soft bread and balsamic vinegar oil dip. Next time going for dessert. We will be back.