“First, received excellent service. Waitstaff had a thorough knowledge of the menu and the preparation of the dishes on the menu. Second, food was fantastic. Great tasting marinara sauce for the calzone. I highly recommend the calzone. Third, prices are competitive with other restaurants and dinners around. A must stop if it will be your first visit.Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is wheelchair accessible for both the takeout side and the dine-in side.“
“I love this restaurant. In the desert of national chain restaurants, this is an oasis of old fashioned, hand made family-style Italian cuisine. The lasagna is exquisite. The baked dishes, the pizza...oh! And the Italian wedding soup is not to be skipped. Generous portions. Friendly casual family atmosphere with outdoor dining available. Not fancy, and reasonable prices. I'm working my way through the menu. Next I'll try the Calzone. One of those special places where the owner is always there and he's in the kitchen. A hidden treasure.Kid-friendliness: Family atmosphere. No problem bringing the kids here. People in t-shirts. Vinyl booths. Not stuffy. I think that I saw a kid's menu, too.“
“We have always had excellent service and food here, and tonight was no different! Very sad to see the review from K M in Unionville. We were sitting just a few tables away from her and couldn't help but notice her behavior. She left a few details out of her review. She was yelling and cursing at the wait staff, and yelling "PARMESAN!!!" multiple times. Who treats waitstaff or ANYONE like that?! When they finally addressed her disgusting behavior, the waiter turned around from the table to walk away and she gave him both middle fingers behind his back, but in front of her 11 year old son and the rest of the restaurant! Very sad to see the staff treated the way they were tonight, especially knowing them and how hard they work to please everyone. No one should have to put up with that kind of treatment! We will continue to enjoy this establishment and the awesome food and staff!!“
“This is an excellent Persian food. Everything is so perfect. The Kobeda is excellent, the lamb chops, the amazing Persian rice and most importantly the pizza! Only the people from Iran or Iraq will understand how good it is. When I tasted it, the smell took me back to my hometown. All in all everything is perfect and I strongly recommend this place to whomever interested in Persian food“
“I want to be as objective as possible. Im trying to play nice. Especially for a restaurant that charges your card for a reservation hold. Our reservation didn't get booked, so we sat at the bar. The service was good. My card got declined because it was locked. The bartender was patient while I figured it out. However, the food which is always my main focus. Let's talk about the food. It was rather disappointing. We opted for a small Salad, Chicken Parm, and Nutella pie. The only thing decent was the pie. It was huge, light and fluffy, and covered in caramel. The chicken Parm was a great size (2 big) breasts heavily breaded and covered in sauce and cheese, completely lacking flavor. The breading did have herbs. Additionally, it was completely greasey. You could squeeze the cutlet and the oil oozed. They definitely needed salt, too. The side of spaghetti was no different. The sauce was the same and lacked flavor. I did add fresh shaved parmesan, so the salt in that should have enhanced the flavor, but it was still lacking . The whole meal was void of flavor but looked esthetically palatable. I asked her opinion and she felt the same. Gave it a 2 out of 10. In fairness, she's Indian so she likes heavy flavor and spice, and I love strong seasoning, so this may not have been our cup of tea. So, take my review with a pinch of salt.“
“Staff was super friendly and helpful. The margarita pizza was fast and tasty. Love the buffalo mozzarella ! Open table seating / order up front. Little fixens over by the beverage machines. Also had to sip on the side of marinara (so good ). It’s definitely a family friendly happening spot.“
“Everything on the menu here sounded fantastic, luckily they have a chef’s tasting menu so we didn’t have to make any choices. I love to just sit back and see what appears.The service was wonderful and they recommended a great bottle of wine to accompany our meal. The pasta was outstanding and each course was the perfect portion size. I have no clue what half of the things we ate were.“
“Never been here before. Wish we had these back home! Delicious food with a super friendly staff. Kids loved their pasta bowls and m salad and piada were amazing! The avocado salad with grilled chicken was legit and the dressing was bright and flavorful. The crispy chicken piada was a delicious sammie!“
“Rocko's is the best "hidden" gem I've stumbled across! My husband & I split the Gino Cold sub and it was delish! Stuffed with meat & cheese and veggies, it was more than enough for a satisfying yet not overfilling lunch. Eating at their outdoor tables on a sunny, spring-like day made the experience even better!We love the Italian-American deli vibe and cannot wait to come back and try other items from the menu!10/10 recommend!“
“Main Street bistro recently catered a conference I attended in Monroe. Not only was the food they offered amazing but the staff was very friendly and cordial. The egg salad and chicken salad finger sandwiches were incredible! Obviously homemade, very simple and absolutely delicious. Prime Rib was served at a carving station one night (all meals were buffet style at this event). I don't normally eat a lot of red meat but I asked the server if he could carve me some that was a bit less rare and he said absolutely. It was slightly pink and absolutely delicious! I was so glad I had asked for some. I grabbed some of the whipped horseradish sauce to have with it. Amazing! Highly recommend if your group is considering A catered event that you call these folks.Dietary restrictions: The first evening on the charcuterie table hummus was offered in addition to multiple crackers and lots of different veggies and fruit. Egg salad finger sandwiches were also offered. Folks who were gluten-free and or dairy free could've also found something to eat at the buffet.“
“Today was my first time here and I can’t say that I’m disappointed. I ordered a veggie pie and plain pie to start off safe. And it was so yummy! The dough is amazing! I can’t wait to try other menu items now!!!! Oh and the service inside was amazing!!!!“
“I happened into Nonna Maria's by accident, and I'm very happy about it. It is a small Italian market and deli. I ordered an eggplant parmigiana sandwich, and it is much better than the one I make for myself at home. The staff is friendly, and the store is very clean. I would recommend this place to everyone.“
“One of the best restaurants in CLT. Consistency is perpetual here. Food, beverage, ambiance, all top notch They even have live music on Fridays All warm, welcoming smiles from the host desk all the way to the wait staff and managers. Bartenders are great. Especially G, he's the man! You're treated like family here. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. You will not be disappointed. The grilled octopus is a must!“
“Hidden gem !!! Was looking for somewhere new and saw the high ratings. It is worth EVERY SINGLE high rating. 5 out of 5. Fresh Bolognese sauce which you cannot find around here. Wife had stuffed shells. Couple pizzas to take home to the kids. Got to know Romeo and Katrina - so nice. This place deserves to be known. PS - Try the meatballs.“
“WOW. 17 years in Charlotte, stumbled across this place and figured I would give it a try. This might actually be the best pizza in Charlotte. We have tried so many pizza places and this one is my number one.From the crust, to sauce/cheese ratio, it’s delicious. This is now my 2nd time and it literally was the exact same quality and that says a lot in my opinion. My husband who is very picky about pizza even said tonight how much he really likes it! This will now be our new regular pizza spot, and I really look forward to eating it monthly!!! Well done Papa’s!“
“WOW! The Stromboli is SUPERB! All the ingredients are fresh. Sliced sausage, not from frozen crumbled. Dardan (the cook) is a big intimidating man that treats you like an old friend the minute you walk in. This place is a treasure. If you're in the Mathews, it's a must! I know I'll be back!“
“Dined here with friends twice in the last two months. Both times the service was attentive, the food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable. Lasagna, seafood fra diavolo (special), risotto, ravioli--all were wonderful.“
“This was my 1st experience and I was EXTREMELY HAPPY. My food was hot and fresh. The 16" Combo pizza is hands down the best pizza I've had in decades. Not only will I be back I highly recommend this business to all. Forget about Domino's and Pizza Hut they're not on this level.“
“We traveled to Charlotte today for family time and found this restaurant near our destination. We got to town early and decided to eat. I got the bruschetta and mozzarella sticks. The bruschetta was on bread that was very soft in the center with crispy edges. It was perfect. Huge slice of mozzarella, which was made in house. On top of that was the diced tomato glazed with balsamic. The mozzarella sticks were crispy. They gave me a basket of complementary garlic knots, which were absolutely amazing with homemade marinara sauce. They have a large selection of beer, wine and liquor with 18 local drafts on tap. The staff was super kind and brought me a box for my leftovers with smaller containers for the sauces. This place is super nice inside with several televisions and music. The bar area is my favorite. Two appetizers and three beers with the knots was only $40 bucks! Well worth the stop.“
“One of the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte by far. Fantastic service, Antonio was an outstanding server and the food was unbelievable. We will continue to return to this gem of a restaurant. Maria Jose and their staff were also phenomenal.“
“Food was delicious, our server Tim was such a kind, personable young man he would be the reason we come back to this specific restaurant, the entire staff was kind and personable as well. Kudos Carrabba’s! Keep your employees as phenomenal as Tim and you will continue to have a winning team!!“
“Delicious food, great service, real Italian spot. Kids split a small pepperoni pizza which was a good size and delicious. Husband got baked ziti & I got the chicken capers that came with a side of angel hair pasta with one of the best cedar salads I’ve ever had. I will always support good quality family owned restaurants (with no tvs & fluff!)“
“Ate there for first time about a week ago and loved it. Food had generous portions (took quite a bit home for later meal), well priced, and everyone was friendly. Oh, and the food was delish! Had wings and more. Wing sauces were great--Carolina Gold was our favorite. And the wings were Jumbo sized--not regular sized small wings. Looking forward to next time we can go.“
“I believe this was the first pizza peel in Charlotte and it's still a wonderful gem! I love the atmosphere and vibe of this location. The servers are always great and the food is always fresh and delicious! Highly recommend the Sweet Thai Pizza!“
“Very LARGE portions seriously you get a lot of food for the price no matter what you order on the menu one thing is enough for one person even one pizza slice so it is well worth the money. Food is delicious very hot, fresh, tastes great and many options on the menu they serve basically any and everything like Mexican, Italian, American, and it’s all really good not bland. Friendly and comfortable atmosphere the staff are very kind and helpful if you get somebody who mostly speaks Spanish serving you just point to what you want on the menu it’s no big deal and didn’t effect mine and my husbands experience. I think this place deserves more recognition and traffic and if it wasn’t kind of hidden location wise I think it would be poppin.“
“I had an incredible experience at The Pizza Peel! The pizza was beyond amazing—so delicious that it nearly brought my partner and me to tears. The flavors were rich and authentic; the texture was superb. Our waiter was exceptionally sweet and attentive, enhancing our overall dining pleasure I believe their name was Luis. A must-visit for pizza enthusiasts! Literally will come back to charlotte just for this pizza, not kidding if I could give it 10 stars would.“
“The garlic butter, the crust, the olive oil, the pizza sauce- everything is fresh and fantastic! Pizza was terrific- salad was so fresh and the balsamic was delicious. DeSano uses no sugar or oil in their dough. John the manager is a great guy- very personable, knows his business and added to our wonderful experience. We'll be back!“
“A beautiful restaurant that offers some live music, karaoke or music bingo some select nights. I happened to learn abt the Frank Sinatra impersonator so I took my dad since we both love his music. The show was awesome and my dad truly enjoyed himself. Service was great but like most places short staffed, I was very tickled at the “robotic” waitress that would bring out the food to each table. This place is great for a girls night, date night or just solo. I had the Angela’s Special pizza and it was yummy. My dad got the salmon dish, and then got the salmon pizza to go. This place is definitely worth checking out.“
“We love D’Antonio! Delicious food & drink, and beautiful atmosphere. I must say though, what really made our evening perfect was Rubio! His kind, professional, and thoughtful demeanour far exceeded our expectations! Thank you for creating a lovely evening for us Rubio! We will be back!Joe and Natalie Jablonski 3/29/24 - the patio.“
“My husband and I just moved to the area and we love pizza. We saw this place one day while we were out and about on a weekend. I grabbed a menu because I wanted to see what they had and how much the prices are. Well, my husband and I chose finally to go there last week and it safe to say I wasn’t disappointed. The food was incredible. You got a lot for your money and the staff were amazing, I was very happy and I love that this amazing pizza place is right down the road from my home. Their food is fresh and it taste great.“
“I haven’t been here since they had the location across from Sun Valley high. I was feeling nostalgic & decided to stop by and get an old favorite. I ordered the Buffalo chicken pizza. If I’m being honest the pizza was good but if my memory serves me correctly they changed the ranch :( I feel like that was the missing piece. Nonetheless , I’ll be back“
“Visited Portofino's with my mom for an early Sunday supper. Enjoyed the stromboli which had a nice, light bread crust and plenty of cheese. Arianna was pleasant and attentive in her service to our table. Servings are generous and our food arrived quickly. All around a great experience at Portofino's in the Arboretum!“
“The ONLY place that we get pizza from! Worth every penny and always friendly people. We have tried just about everything on the menu and love it all. We have gone here for years and the Carmel location before that. Definitely the best pizza by far in Charlotte area.“
“Nice to have a local authentic pizza place. Ordered from here a handful of times and never disappointed. Love how many options they have for pizza and besides pizza. I’m more than happy to wait and there kind and apologetic when it happens.“
“One thing that quickly noticed when moving to Charlotte was the lack of “Midwest Pizza”. I missed the food from my region. The pizza was great. Many people in these parts don’t know the difference between Chicago deep dish and the others, I’m not a deep dish fan. I ordered double crust and it was great just like back home. I wish that it were more places to sit inside. My family couldn’t eat in because it weren’t any tables available in the small dining area. I would like to get this pizza fresh out the oven one day and not drive it back home for 20 minutes. Good stuff though.“
“1st time there. Our waitress, Ava was such a a bright light so joyful and kind. I appreciate her attention to her customers. Definitely enjoyed her energy. The food was so amazing. Everything we had we loved. We took a lot home because we ordered a lot but we tasted everything and the flavors are so vibrant and full. Everything was prepared so nicely the presentation was nice. The place was nice and cozy, had a nice romantic feel to it at night with the lighting. It's a nice option to sit down unwind and relax. Enjoy with friends or family or both. Thanks for the great experience.“
“Visited this delightful Italian restaurant recently and had the most exquisite lasagna, followed by a heavenly tiramisu, ending with a delicious expresso. The charming ambiance, coupled with the delightful music, created a wonderful dining experience. The service was exceptional, thanks to Jorge, a friendly, diligent, and efficient Ecuadorian young man. Kudos to the entire team for providing such an excellent dining experience!“
“New ownership has made all the difference at this place! The food is delicious now and the portions are crazy-big. They renovated and it's so much nicer inside. The food is very fresh. seemingly from scratch and the garlic knots are SO GOOD. We forgot to take pictures of our dishes which is too bad because the stromboli was giant. We also had a pizza and the sauce was delicious. If I had to say something critical in an effort to be more objective, the pizza could have used a few more mushrooms and onions for our preference but it was still delicious. They also have a nice dessert selection. We were really pleased and will be back regularly.“
““I’ve had a lot of mid pizza in my day, this could be the best pizza I’ve ever had”- High praise from my 16 year old son with a mouthful of tomato basil pizzaI stopped here for a deep and strong cannoli craving and man did they deliver the remedy. Creamy and crunchy, so very delicious. Perfect blend of sweetness.Being a southern girl from birth, I’ve never understood the desire to eat messy chicken wings with so little meat benefit for all the work of getting a bite off the bone. Several years back someone introduced me to Bisontes, ordered me wings and the light bulb went off right over my head. So this is what real Buffalo wings taste like. I finally understand the craze now and am a wing consumer as long as they come from here.The atmosphere isn’t the big deal here. Most people coming in were getting pizza to go. This place takes extra care to produce delicious food. I believe their secret must be that they don’t scrimp on ingredients.Can’t wait to go back!“
“I hadn't been to an Olive Garden in many years. I finally used my birthday gift of a free dessert with an entrée. I went traditional and ordered lasagna; it came with salad and breadsticks. For dessert, I had the tiramisu.I placed my order online. Once I marked that I was at the restaurant, a young lady brought my order out a little early. Everything was good, but I really enjoyed the salad.“
“When you go to Mario's, you know you're getting quality. Quality ingredients, quality service, and a quality experience in general. It's not the most affordable place but if you're looking for legitimate Italian, there's few places that do it better.“
“The Panini's are awesome, bread is baked locally and you can tell the quality is excellent. The owner and young lady serving were very sweet and helpful. Some cool imported Italian products to choose from as well. Well worth the visit. Will be back.“