Best Italian in South GA. Also, to the owner: if you’re ever looking to expand, come to downtown Douglas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Williams
We had dinner at Rialto recently and it was a good experience from start to finish. I ordered the seafood Fradiavolo—great flavor, just enough heat—and my friend had one of their pizzas. Both were good, and the portion sizes made sharing easy.
The place has a great vibe—comfortable atmosphere and good energy. Service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly, on point, and recommended the tiramisu for dessert. Glad we took her advice—it was delicious.
Only downside was a few pieces of the bruschetta was a bit too charred, but the Caesar salad made up for it—cold, crisp, and the dressing was creamy and full of flavor.
Overall, really great food and dining experience. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Duberley
Drove from Hazlehurst where my friends live at last minute- because they said this place was great. Mind you, I didn’t expect a place in Vidalia to be as good as this. I was proven wrong. I’ve traveled all over and have eaten Italian food in NY where my girlfriend is from - with all Italian family. This place is great. Had appetizers and tried everything that was brought to the table. I ordered the eggplant parm. All together was a great experience. Atmosphere is nice. You can tell whoever is in the kitchen can cook and knows Italian food! I would gladly drive from Savannah, where I live- to come eat there again! (Also, I don’t write reviews often but I felt this place deserved one) 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randie Spires Kirkley
Tonight was our first visit and we will definitely be back. the food and service are both excellent, and the portions were generous. Great ambiance as well, low lighting with candles on the tables. Highly recommended.
Stylish Georgian Florist
The server tonight was Kaycee. She was on point! Great service! Fabulous food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Nanney
Once again, Rialto has been a pleasure to enjoy. Let me tell ya, I will be eating on my pasta for probably the next 3 days. The portion sizes are huge!! Including the dessert!! The cheese sticks were enormous and the BEST ones I've ever had. My arms were too short too see how long the melted cheese would stretch!
249bushm
One of the worse entrees I’ve ever had! Mai Mai was way way over cooked, my wife’s shrimp was obviously not fresh, you can’t just cover up quality seafood with sauce! Big mistake going there tonight, but don’t worry, I’ll never go back! It was absolutely awful!
Thomas Jones
Food was awful, no other way to word it. Party of seven and no one finished their meal. $300 bucks and no one ate. Stay away. Wait staff was angry with the world apparently. Maybe they longed for the covid days where Trump paid them to stay at home. Will never return, would rather go to a fast food place. Asked for steak sauce, said they ran out and would never reorder. Just unbelievable.
chuck casto
Great service and food.
Carmela Williams
We love the lasagna and a side of meatballs. Its always hot and fresh
Very overrated. Food does not taste freshly prepared. Possibly some frozen prepackaged meats going on. Would rather pick up a bottle of Bertollis sauce and fresh meatballs from the grocery store any day.
Check out The Red Stag instead. Food isn't perfect but at least it is fresh and cooked well.
Alan Dutt
Waitor was super awesome, very knowledgeable and helpful. Chicken parm IS to die for. We will be back.
Charlie Rizzo
Food was delicious . Service was stellar. Standards are kept very high.
Samantha Rizzo
Really yummy food. Great portions and the service made me feel comfortable .
Melissa Smith
I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience at Rialto’s. After driving an hour to eat at this restaurant, we were told there would be a wait, which we initially accepted. However, that wait turned into over an hour and a half, during which we watched five groups who arrived after us get seated before us.
When I finally asked why this was happening, the owner rudely informed us that we didn’t have to eat there and that he didn’t need our business. This response was shocking and completely unprofessional. To make matters worse, there were at least four tables available that could have accommodated our group, as well as a large group table that was only being used for drinks and appetizers.
The disorganization, poor communication, and outright disrespect from the owner made this experience one of the worst I’ve ever had at a restaurant. After all that, we ended up leaving hungry and regretting the drive. I wouldn’t recommend Rialto’s to anyone. There are plenty of other establishments that value their customers far more.
Best Italian in South GA. Also, to the owner: if you’re ever looking to expand, come to downtown Douglas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner at Rialto recently and it was a good experience from start to finish. I ordered the seafood Fradiavolo—great flavor, just enough heat—and my friend had one of their pizzas. Both were good, and the portion sizes made sharing easy.
The place has a great vibe—comfortable atmosphere and good energy. Service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly, on point, and recommended the tiramisu for dessert. Glad we took her advice—it was delicious.
Only downside was a few pieces of the bruschetta was a bit too charred, but the Caesar salad made up for it—cold, crisp, and the dressing was creamy and full of flavor.
Overall, really great food and dining experience. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drove from Hazlehurst where my friends live at last minute- because they said this place was great. Mind you, I didn’t expect a place in Vidalia to be as good as this. I was proven wrong. I’ve traveled all over and have eaten Italian food in NY where my girlfriend is from - with all Italian family. This place is great. Had appetizers and tried everything that was brought to the table. I ordered the eggplant parm. All together was a great experience. Atmosphere is nice. You can tell whoever is in the kitchen can cook and knows Italian food! I would gladly drive from Savannah, where I live- to come eat there again! (Also, I don’t write reviews often but I felt this place deserved one) 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonight was our first visit and we will definitely be back. the food and service are both excellent, and the portions were generous. Great ambiance as well, low lighting with candles on the tables. Highly recommended.
The server tonight was Kaycee. She was on point! Great service! Fabulous food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Once again, Rialto has been a pleasure to enjoy. Let me tell ya, I will be eating on my pasta for probably the next 3 days. The portion sizes are huge!! Including the dessert!! The cheese sticks were enormous and the BEST ones I've ever had. My arms were too short too see how long the melted cheese would stretch!
One of the worse entrees I’ve ever had! Mai Mai was way way over cooked, my wife’s shrimp was obviously not fresh, you can’t just cover up quality seafood with sauce! Big mistake going there tonight, but don’t worry, I’ll never go back! It was absolutely awful!
Food was awful, no other way to word it. Party of seven and no one finished their meal. $300 bucks and no one ate. Stay away. Wait staff was angry with the world apparently. Maybe they longed for the covid days where Trump paid them to stay at home. Will never return, would rather go to a fast food place. Asked for steak sauce, said they ran out and would never reorder. Just unbelievable.
Great service and food.
We love the lasagna and a side of meatballs. Its always hot and fresh
Restaurantji Recommends
Very overrated. Food does not taste freshly prepared. Possibly some frozen prepackaged meats going on. Would rather pick up a bottle of Bertollis sauce and fresh meatballs from the grocery store any day.
Check out The Red Stag instead. Food isn't perfect but at least it is fresh and cooked well.
Waitor was super awesome, very knowledgeable and helpful. Chicken parm IS to die for. We will be back.
Food was delicious . Service was stellar. Standards are kept very high.
Really yummy food. Great portions and the service made me feel comfortable .
I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience at Rialto’s. After driving an hour to eat at this restaurant, we were told there would be a wait, which we initially accepted. However, that wait turned into over an hour and a half, during which we watched five groups who arrived after us get seated before us. When I finally asked why this was happening, the owner rudely informed us that we didn’t have to eat there and that he didn’t need our business. This response was shocking and completely unprofessional. To make matters worse, there were at least four tables available that could have accommodated our group, as well as a large group table that was only being used for drinks and appetizers. The disorganization, poor communication, and outright disrespect from the owner made this experience one of the worst I’ve ever had at a restaurant. After all that, we ended up leaving hungry and regretting the drive. I wouldn’t recommend Rialto’s to anyone. There are plenty of other establishments that value their customers far more.
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