Geraldo's Restaurant - Fairbanks

Great local Italian restaurant. Tasty pastas, pizzas, and breads, with a large salad bar and good service. Well worth it for a nice night out.

Place was about 1/2 full when we arrived. We were seated immediately but then nothing for 15 minutes. Server came over and apologized saying there was a miscommunication. Drink and dinner order placed immediately. Drinks arrived 10-15 minutes later as were the French Onion soup sides. 1 hour and 5 minutes later after ZERO updates we were headed for the door and our server came out and advised our food was being plated as we spoke. We waited 5 more minutes and voila out comes our food if you want to call it that. No sorry, no words and no dialogue took place. Now for the food. Chicken Picata was horrible and rubbery. Manicotti was microwaved at least 2x and was tasteless. Cajun Alfredo with Chicken was floating in an oily liquid and not edible. Never in 50+ years have I had an experience like this. Eat ANYWHERE in Fairbanks before you give this place a dime of your money. Too bad I cannot give ZERO stars.

Dined here while staying over at the Bear Lodge hotel. This is one of the few options available within walking distance. Good menu and service was decent. Food was just ok. They have a salad bar but most of the lettuce was brown. Our entrees were good, but not great. They do get a good crowd here because of the hotel.

This restaurant is good by Fairbanks standards. Old school Italian restaurant that would be dated elsewhere, but was a welcome option within walking distance from the Bear Lodge. Service was a little slow, as they were busy- but they were trying their best and acknowledged the wait time.

The place was busy when we arrived, got seated, had drinks served and order taken. Then we wait about 1/2 hour. No biggie they were busy but it is thinning out now. Waitress says food should be out shortly. Another waitress brings my hubby's meal. Figuring mine was right behind his, I encouraged his to start eating and not let it get cold. Took another 1/2 hour to catch anyone's attention to find out where my meal is. Told that it would be out in 10 minutes. Then told the kitchen was so busy but managed to get it to me 20 minutes later. Hubby is finished his dinner by the time mine arrives. I don't normally complain but no one came to the table to ask about the meal. There was no compensation offered. The food was good but I would never recommend or return to this place after the service we had.