“The portions were large, and the food was hot and tasty.However, the real star of this restaurant was how good the staff (especially our waitress) were. She was on top of everything, frequently checked in to make sure were good, and just overall had a great demeaner and took pride in what she did.“
“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.“
“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.“
“Aqua e Vino stands out with its superb ambiance, offering a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. The food is a delight, with every dish showcasing culinary expertise and attention to detail. The inviting atmosphere is complemented by an impressive wine selection, providing the perfect accompaniment to a flavorful meal. Whether you're drawn in by the cozy setting, the delectable cuisine, or the well-curated wine options, Aqua e Vino promises an exceptional dining experience for those with a taste for both exquisite food and refined surroundings.“
“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!“
“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!!!!“
“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.“
“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.“
“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!!“
“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.“
“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!)“
“Went on Friday night. Bar was wide open. Bartender Sam is kind and hilarious. He recommended the whole menu. I forgot the name of the one I got, but oh my. The dough is so fresh, and the ingredients melt so yummy together. Definitely will go back. Im eating the leftovers right now. Popped the pizza in the oven, and it's as good as yesterday.“
“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.“
“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.“
“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!“
“The service at Piada was amazing. Shanelle treated my family so well and greeted us with a smile. She went above and beyond and made our deluxe Caesar salad soooo good. Piada has a variety of options to eat clean. Oh and their lemonade is very good! Thank you Shanelle you will always be remembered for the experience your provided!!“
“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.“
“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.“
“This was my first time going because I told my husband I wanted pasta. They had such high reviews that we ended up going. The food was better than I expected and it was FRESH. I usually have to ask to fry wings hard but this establishment cooked them just right and it wasn't soaked in sauce.“
“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!“
“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.“
“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.“
“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!“
“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.“
“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!!“
“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.“