There's a new name for an old favorite in Florence as Italianni's is now Karlo's Bistro Italia. Opened in 1995, Italianni's was originally part of the TGI Friday's family. The atmosphere is casual. Reasonably priced, Karlo's has a wide menu of pizzas, pastas, seafood, chicken, chops and steaks. Offering solid Italian food and some unexpected surprises, the menu has been expanded since the name change.
Meals still begin with hot Tuscan bread served with herbed oil and balsamic vinegar.
Dishes include basic spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna a la ravina, angel hair Mediterraneo, country penne, chicken and shrimp linguini, tortellini, conchiglie with pomodoro asiago, grilled chicken fettuccine, penne arrabbiato, penne remigio, angel hair with chicken and spinach, fettuccine Alfredo and pepe chicken penne. Italian classics like veal or chicken parmagiana, marsala, piccata and saltimbocca are available. New York strip steak and a 14 oz. Karlo's rich creme brulee or their hot apple crisp served with ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Karlo's is located at 4911 Houston Road.