Victoria's is a Norman institution. The food has always been fantastic and over the years they have improved their facilities from being a complete and total hole in the wall to a respectable dining establishment although the parking problem may never be solved. When I first went there more than a decade ago their portions were so large three people could comfortable dine on one menu item. Since then they have gradually reduced the portions to a reasonable size. We like to sit upstairs in the back behind the kitchen so that all the scents and sounds waft past our table--just make sure the wait-staff doesn't forget you're up there! I recommend the fresh pesto (basil or sundried tomato) and the mushroom caps and it is wrong to dine there without eating the cheese bread. The specials are creative but far too often feature artichoke hearts (if only I was a fan of artichoke hearts) and watch out if they call something spicy--it will be good but WOW! Enjoy a rich, hearty, satisfying mean. All in all, this is my favorite Italian restaurant anywhere.
Pros: Best fresh pasta dishes anywhere.
Cons: They seem to have trouble with parties over 4--something always gets messed up.
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