Friday night i found myself at D'Carlo Pizzaria & Ristorante out on Stagecoach Road. ok, it was early, somewhere between 6:30 & 7p and the place was empty. i have eaten there before and wasn't too keen on returning, but not having a better culinary idea, i was there. i figured i would order safely and chose the linguine with meatballs for $9.95 (the menu gives you the pasta choice of spaghetti, linguine or rigatoni). a basket of rolls and a small plate of balsamic vinegar dipping sauce came to the table first. the rolls were round, fresh and topped with sesame seeds, so far so good. next up, a dinner salad, iceberg lettuce and a tomato slice dressed with an italian style oil & vinegar, plain, but, pretty good. the linguine arrived with 3 meatballs. i cut a meatball in half and was pleased that it was tender and cooked just right. the marinara sauce had a hint of sweetness. the linguine was cooked perfectly. my overall rating for the linguine & meatballs is above average, meaning if you have been disappointed with spaghetti & meatballs at other restaurants, then you should give D'Carlo's version a try. By 8:30p, more people were dining, but the place certainly wasn't busy. If you are into wine, chances are they've got one you will like. i sampled a Mark West pinot noir, and no, i didn't take the wine glasses, why would you think that?
D'Carlo Pizzaria & Ristorante
Monday-Saturday, 5-9p
12325 Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
501-407-0400
