Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2620 Montgomery Hwy, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 479-8654
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
If you are thinking Olive Garden…. Get that thought out of your head and visit this place for it’s authentic Italian food.
I had the spaghetti, and it was honestly some of the best I’ve ever eaten. We took home a tiramisu to enjoy later, which was just as delicious. Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing service. We’ll definitely be back!
Update in response to owner’s comment:
Let’s clear something up.
I posted one review—first from my business account (by mistake, which I removed), and then from my personal Level 7 Google account with nearly 20 million views. Accusing me of fake accounts or multiple reviews is not just false—it’s a distraction tactic.
If the food was as good as you claim, why were both meals sent back?
If the dishes were “almost eaten,” why did your own staff say, “I assume you don’t want this to-go”?
If you stand behind your product, why not address the specifics instead of attacking the customer?
Rather than taking responsibility for a documented experience—with time-stamped photos and receipts—this response tried to shift blame and question my credibility. That says more about your priorities than any review could.
And frankly, with how bad the food was, I wouldn’t be shocked if some of these glowing reviews were padded. What we received was bottom-tier, discount store quality:
Chewy, gamey chicken
Flavorless, rubbery pasta
Shrimp with tails still on, in thick, oily, reheated-looking sauce
Wine that was undrinkable
Frozen-style ravioli that my guest could barely eat two of
I’m not here to tear anyone down—but I won’t sugarcoat it either. My review is fact-based, supported by evidence, and written to help people make informed choices. Your response? Deflection, sarcasm, and denial.
If you’ve had a good experience here, that’s great. But mine?
This was hands-down one of the worst meals I’ve had—and I’ve reviewed hundreds.
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Original review:
La Favorita – 1 Star
Every other Friday is date night for us, and we always search for “top rated” restaurants nearby. That’s how we ended up at La Favorita in Dothan. With over 250 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, I thought we’d found a solid local spot. What we actually experienced was shockingly bad from start to finish.
Things started with plain bread tossed in a basket, served with only pre-packaged butter—no oil, no napkin, nothing that suggested care or attention. We ordered marinara sauce ($3.99) and it tasted like it came directly out of a dented can from a bargain store. It should’ve been the red flag we listened to.
I ordered the chicken piccata. Melissa ordered the shrimp tortellini. Both were so bad we sent them back. My chicken was chewy and gamey, and the pasta was rubbery and bland. Her shrimp still had the tails on, and the sauce had the look and taste of a microwaved seafood TV dinner—thick, oily, and flavorless.
We swapped meals. I got chicken parmesan; she tried the fried ravioli. Sadly, they were just as bad. The chicken was dry, the same bad pasta returned, and the ravioli tasted frozen and reheated—like something from the same discount freezer aisle as the sauce. She could only stomach two. Even the waitress clearing the table said, “I assume you don’t want any of this to-go?” No kidding.
To be clear: our server was polite and sweet—just very young and clearly not trained to answer basic wine questions. We ordered a Moscato and a Sauvignon Blanc, both $9 glasses. Neither were drinkable. Flat, stale, and cheap.
What’s crazy is—at my barber shop the next day, the guys told me someone had just been in raving about this place. And honestly? I can’t wrap my head around that. I don’t want to sound pompous, but this was garbage food. I lived in Tuscaloosa for 10 years, and the food there is miles better. And that’s saying something, because Dothan is a larger city. But in terms of food quality and consistency? It’s not even close.
I don’t know if people here have just settled or haven’t experienced better options—but this was one of the worst meals I’ve had anywhere. And I’ve reviewed hundreds of places.
If you’ve had a good experience here, I’m glad for you. But ours? Never again.