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GRant Rezakvia Google

2 months ago

Completely love this place. Has the absolute best ravioli and pasta I have had. When you walk in you can smell the authenticity of the sauce. Casals has been there I believe since the 1930s and still family run. Everyone who works there is absolutely amazing the price is right. The parking lot is a little small but I've always been able to get parking in there. Totally recommend going there you will not regret it.

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Richard Godfreyvia Google

4 months ago

The smells beat the pictures The flavors out pace your imagination😜 Here's the story on the Menu Copied&Pasted> Our story begins on old Highway 40 in the late 1930's in the home of Italian immigrants John and Elvira Casale. John had come to Northern Nevada from Lucca, Italy to work the railroad and had only written to Elvira on the advice of his sister who was sure they'd be a perfect match. When Elvira immigrated from Genoa, Italy to marry John, she made the journey with her ravioli presses, rolling pins, and family recipes. The Casales worked and lived on the Coney Island Dairy (present day El Rancho and Prater) until John became ill and could no longer work. The family (now with two small children, Inez and Jerry) moved up the road to present day East Fourth Street, a property picked because it was on high ground and would not flood. To help make ends meet for her family, Elvira ran a small roadside fruit stand outside of their family home where she also sold her handmade ravioli. As the demand for her ravioli grew the Casales brought their business indoors and converted the front room of their home into a small market, the counter standing where the bar stands today. By the mid-1940's, John and Elvira converted their home into a dine in restaurant where homemade Northern Italian fare was served to the families of Northern Nevada for generations. John and Elvira's children Inez and Jerry, along with their spouses Casmir "Steamboat" Stempeck and Beverly Block Casale, became the future of Casale's Halfway Club. When Elvira passed away in 1967, the recipes and traditions she began in 1937 continued with her children and grandchildren. When Inez lost her husband Casmir in 1969, she was left with six children ranging in age from 20 years to 18 months old. She did the only thing she knew how to do and picked up her mother's rolling pin and n and continued the family business, with the help of her brother Jerry and sister-in-law Beverly. Inez raised her six children (Charlie, John, Madaline, Tony, Helen, and Maria) here where they earned gas money by making ravioli or grinding tomatoes for sauce. Every member of the family has worked in the restaurant at one time or another, but she ran the show. "If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy" became the family motto. She was Mama Inez to the generations of customers that came through the doors for over 50 years. Inez's son Tony (third generation) spent years helping Mama Inez run the business, but she was still the boss. Many will remember that whenever Mama called Tony always answered the phone, "Hi Boss". Mama Inez passed in September of 2020 at the age of 93. Just three weeks later Tony passed at the age of 63. After these unbelievable losses the family found comfort in doing what Mama taught them - picking up the rolling pin and going to work. Tony's sister Maria and his daughter Haley run Casale's Halfway Club today with the help of Jerry and Beverly, Inez's many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and our dedicated friends who are family. Homemade raviolis are still made daily with Elvira's ravioli presses and rolling pins. Lasagna made from scratch and meatballs rolled by hand are the law of the land here. These traditions and recipes have been passed down through four generations and counting. When you walk through our door you will always be treated like family. We hope you'll sit back, relax, and enjoy your homecooked meal. As always, thank you for stopping by. 💋 A Family Favorite Not having this lasagna sooner is pretty painful

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Justin Justusvia Google

4 months ago

The best gem in Reno. Everyone is so wonderful and happy, it's not often you see staff that all are happy to serve. The food is reminiscent of my nonna, and the old couple from sicily that lived across the street when I was a kid. Bonus they wrote a sweet note to our babe on her meatballs to go. 11/10

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Alex Schvia Google

5 months ago

The best lasagna I've ever had, anywhere. Great ambience and the best place to go for dinner in Reno, if you can get a reservation. Staff is super nice and attentive plus they've got great wine and craft soda. If I'm ever around Reno again, I'll be back.

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Wilson Tsangvia Google

10 months ago

TLDR: classic old-school joint where the owners know your name I loved the old-school Italian diner feel that permeates throughout. The bartender/server was very kind and basically knew everyone inside. I ordered the ravioli lasagna combo and it came with garlic bread for $1 and salad. I really enjoyed the lasagna and it was huge for being a half portion. The ravioli wasn’t personally my favorite but I can see the appeal. All in all, great food at good price and lovely service