Shifali Fine Indian Cuisine

This is an amazing restaurant! The picture attached is of the appetizer, a stuffed Italian rice ball, and it was delicious! The crust was light and savory, the middle was soft and fluffy with bits of meat, and the sauce was so good we scooped the rest up when we were done. It was topped with some sprigs of fresh bean sprouts. Before the meal, they bring out a complimentary appetizer, toasted rolls with oil with little bits of garlic, Parmesan, and herbs. Just looking at it, I know this was a good choice for place to eat. I don't know how the prepared the bread, but it was toasted on the outside, almost like it was done in brick oven. Inside the crust, the meat of the bread was soft steamy, and cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the spaghetti pesto. I'm not usually crazy about pestos, my aversion being that the garlic or basil is overpowering. This pesto was far from that. The flavors were balanced perfectly and it finished with a nice creamy flavor. I ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. I had no idea what I was ordering and I was pleasantly surprised. This dish was spicy red sauce with shrimp nestled in a bed of linguini. My mom used to make a spicy shrimp spaghetti, and it was one of my favorite dishes. This brought me back to those times. Overall, this is a solid restaurant. The staff were attentive and very friendly, the service was very prompt, and it was a beautiful atmosphere. If you are in this area and have time for only one place to eat, this is the place! The price was $88, which included two beers and two glasses of wine. The wine and beer list was really impressive.

Nice family restaurant. The rolls are served in melted garlic butter and are some of the best dinner bread I’ve had. The clam linguine was delicious, loaded with both whole and chopped clams.

Finding food in an unfamiliar area can be a real adventure. The outcome isn't always good. Thankfully, that wasn't our experience today. We stopped at Villa Rifici and couldn't be happier. The regular menu is extensive, but we ordered two specials, a rice "ball" and Australian sea bass pesto. Both were flavorful and prettily plated with crispy fresh microgreens adorning the plates. With seating both inside and out there's something for everyone. Service was pleasant and prompt.

Excellent food. They just catered a wedding for me. Everyone said how good the food was. The guy that delivered and set up was the best! Perfect service...would recommend to everyone for catering!! Thank you so much again

We are relatively new to the area and finally tried this restaurant. We are very happy to report that we will be back! Loved it. Special mention: Best calimari we’ve ever had!