15 Best Italian Restaurants near Mount Holly

“great food, great service. I was very impressed with the Italian food. Everything was so fresh and delicioous!!“

“Pick up order of the beef clay pot. Though it was good, it definitely is not a good to-go option and it is TOO EXPENSIVE for what you get at $70. Clay pot filling, a small container of rice and 4 wraps (which do not travel well) By the time I got home, the bread was hard and to get the gooey bread topping on the clay pot was very difficult. It did not feed 2 people, we had to make extra rice to make it go farther. I gave it a high score bc the flavors were really good.“

“We had a great meal and service tonight. Allison took excellent care of us. It was a birthday party and there was 10 of us. We were loud but we had a number of miserable people complaining. Didn't phase our group any. Happy New Year to all.“

“Madeline E, my server, was awesome. Service and staff at this location, including 2 managers who stopped by the table to check in on my meal, is better than other locations in Charlotte. They were wall to wall busy at 4pm on a Saturday, including a group birthday party of 20 and a party of 12, but service was still on point. The kitchen was a little slower because of the big parties but still faster than other locations in town. I would put this as one of the top 3 Olive Garden visits I've had since Covid.“

“The service and atmosphere were top notch. We were well attended and the restaurant is beautiful. Our server was quick and attentive.

My wife and I ordered the tomato bruschetta for a starter. One of the best bruschetta's I've every enjoyed. The plate is served with four large pieces and given the size I think it may be a bit much for two as a starter but that didn't stop us. For entrees I enjoyed the gnocchi and my wife ordered pappardelle with mushrooms and cream sauce. My gnocchi was good but my wife's pappardelle was excellent. The meatiness of the mushrooms and the pappardelle noodles were filling and the cream cause was very flavorful. My gnocchi was equally as flavorful with a pesto sauce but I enjoyed the meatiness of the mushrooms in my wife's dish much more.

The two disappointments were the tiramisu we ordered for desert and the price. My wife read where someone quoted that the restaurant claims this to be authentic and a recipe straight out of Italy. What we ordered was not (and I've been to Italy and eaten my fair share of tiramisu). Ours came out with a less than desirable presentation. The bottom have was a soggy mess. I feel like this was the last piece in a mass produced tray that was about to be thrown out. Given the price of the dish, and the rest of the food, this dish was unacceptable.

Lastly, the prices overall were a tad bit high. Given the area the restaurant is located, I get it. We ordered an app, two wines each, two entrees (both vegetarian) and the tiramisu and we were in for $180, a bit steep for Italian.“

“The meatballs are delish and the eggplant was cooked perfectly! Focaccia was light and airy, flavorful! I was searching for good italian, found it!“

“We absolutely love Portofino’s Gastonia...We usually eat in their restaurant but I was recently in the Hospital and was wanting their Spaghetti so We opted for take out and they did not disappoint bc it was a huge portion of Spaghetti and stuffed Shells as well as a nice healthy salad..The food was so hot and fresh..Thank you“

“There's mold on the baseboards in the rear party seating area and the place is generally not clean at all. Dust all over the place. The food is pretty decent but alot of the dishes with Alfred sauce are way too dry. The soup is always super good though!“

“My friends and I visited last week and instantly fell in love with the Romeo and Katrina as well as their food. They were so hospitable and accommodating. Everything is made fresh and with love, even the juice was superb. We will be visiting again. The food was delicious“

“I love this place! The food is delicious and the people are delightful! As someone who is from Buffalo, I am very particular about my pizza and wings. Joe’s consistently knocks it out of the park! Do good. Be good. God bless. Go Bills. Eat Joe’s Touch of Italy!“

“Great food! The salad dressings are delicious and totally drinkable. Our server on Sunday Brian was fun, friendly and attentive. One of the best servers I’ve had there. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants consistency.“

“This is a good place for lunch or dinner. It's cozy. Dress attire varies depending on occasion. I have to say that the atmosphere is very comfortable. They have great pizza here! Food plates are good. Menu changes and is posted. I enjoyed my dessert. I like the way their counter is set up. Some staff wasn't attentive. The owner kindly helped me twice. He cares about his customers!“

“My boyfriend Sean & I enjoy this restaurant. The staff is friendly and will accommodate if they are out of an item. I love the fried squash!! The ranch and many items here, you all should definitely check it out. You'll leave with smiling faces like this lol“

“Some of the best chicken Parm I’ve ever had. Service is always great!“

“Y'all use to be the best pizza around now will never order from you again you have failed you are not even worth me coming from Lowell to cramerton you suck“