Picked up some frozen homemade spinach & cheese ravioli, and basil marinara sauce from this store…read moreat the Farmer's Market (also can find at a few other local shops with a freezer section, as well as the brick and mortar). I thought the ravioli and the sauce were both really tasty!!! The ravioli were filled with the perfect amount of filling, and the edges were sealed correctly so none broke apart while cooking. I would've liked the option to buy both fresh (not frozen), but really enjoyed them and will return to try some of the other flavors!! So many to choose from!

I had never heard of Melina's until a friend of my mother's from out of town spoke about it to my…read moremom and wanted to try some of their pasta. Since I was going to be in their town in a few days and only live about 20 minutes from Melina's I decided to order some and bring it in a cooler so my mother could surprise her. I'm glad I ordered it ahead of time. It was a smooth process and allowed me to choose a few things to try on my own. I followed my GPS to the teenie-tiny building Melina's is located in. Walked in and was greeted by a big smile from one of their workers with a chef's coat on. She grabbed my box quickly from their freezer and answered a few of my curious questions. She seemed to love what she did! How refreshing! She welcomed my questions and was just an overall cheerful person. Tried some of their pasta about a week later. It was goodness in a string. There is NO comparison to store-bought pasta. Melina's pasta is delicious! Also, Melina's sauce- better than the rest. For real. I'm thrilled to have Melina's to go to for all things pasta (and sauces). I'm supporting a small, local business and it's delicious! Win-win!

id say, this place has been on a gradual decline over the last several years, i mean its good on…read moresundays after the during the end of the church crowd so its not to busy, and they are still bringing out pizzas pretty fast, oh they also have amazing spaghetti, they just recently replaced the disgusting old booths and carpet, and it really does look good, but I wouldn't say its the best still

The food and service today was top notch. We got there before closing and they made us fresh pizza…read moreand made sure we were well taken care of. Very clean as well. Thanks Rhonda, Kaylee and Tara Anne!

I was very impressed with both the quality of service and quality of food here…read more Our waiter (unfortunately I don't remember his name) was very funny and took good care of us. All of the food came out very quickly. There was a complimentary starter of bread and oil. Our entrees also came with the choice of a salad or daily soup. The soup we received which was the most deliciously cheesy tomato soup I've ever had in my life. For the main course I got the tortellini pasta which was fine, but not special. At the end of the evening they kindly boxed up our leftovers for us. One of the only downsides is the small space which is a bit cramped and gets loud pretty quickly. It think they should have less tables and space them out to create a more refined, elevated dining atmosphere.

ALWAYS great food, great atmosphere and the service ALWAYS TOP NOTCH-…read more Been there at least 4 times since I discovered the spot, and all the time; see above.

Really,really good!!! Loved the ceviche and steak. Can't…read morewait to try more. Super nice folks too!!

Who knew a great little Peruvian place was available in Benson, NC?!?! I stumbled on this place a…read morefew years ago, and have eaten here multiple times when I am in town on business. The folks who run it are super friendly, and take great care of me. I've tried a variety of dishes and have always been pleased. Today I had a seafood stew with shrimp and rice and a fried egg on top, it was fantastic!! Like nothing I've ever had before. The prices are excellent, especially for the quantity of food they give you.

The best food and staff! Destiny is amazing!! I love this place, have been going since it opened!…read moreThe menu is fresh and delicious.

To start off our service here was great! We were helped by Cam and he was great. The food was so…read moregood. We had one of the best minestrone soups here and a fantastic penne alla vodka. The ambiance is nice during lunch but seems like the place needs to be updated. Definitely recommend this place! We just moved here and i'm so happy we found our new favorite Italian restaurant.

Tesoro is a charming little Italian spot in Carrboro. We sat outside on a beautiful day, which made…read morecelebrating my husband's birthday even more memorable. We started with the beets, focaccia with whipped herb butter and a glass of wine--simple, fresh, and a great way to start the meal (the focaccia is a must order and the herb butter was worth the $1 upgrade). For our entrées, he had the mafalde and I ordered the ricotta gnudi. Both dishes were delicious. We couldn't skip dessert. We shared the caramel bread pudding with ice cream and the olive oil cake with citrus crème anglaise. The olive oil cake is a must order. Because of the restaurant's small size, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in.

Where do I even start!!!! The best restaurant in the Chapelboro area (in my humble opinion). Tesoro…read moreis our go-to for any date night or special occasion meals. The cozy, candlelit space itself is beautifully decorated. Only 26 seats means there's a nice intimate atmosphere, but also that you should probably make a reservation. But if you're only 1-2 people, you could probably walk in on a weeknight and sit at the bar, which is also cool because it's you get a front-row seat to watch them cook your meal. The seasonal menu is super cool as well because there tend to be different items every time we go. My favorite starters so far are the broccoli & crispy chickpeas, focaccia, and arancini. I should try different entres but I can't stop ordering the ricotta gnudi. It's so good. I dream about that shit fr. The staff is polite, attentive, and super personable. Our servers always make excellent food and wine recommendations. Truly a gem, we feel incredibly lucky to have this place in our neighborhood. It's so special to be able to walk here and have a perfect meal every time. I love you Carrboro and I love you Tesoro!!!!

I had the BBQ chicken pizza on cauliflower crust and honestly--it would give California Pizza…read moreKitchen a run for their money. The ingredients tasted fresh across the board. The red onions were crisp, the cilantro was actually fresh (not sad or wilted), and the chicken was cooked perfectly--juicy, not dry. The crust was cooked well and, most importantly, it held up. No soggy situation, which is always the gamble with thin cauliflower crusts. Service was great. Our food came out quickly, drinks were topped off without us having to ask, and our server was friendly and attentive without hovering. Prices felt fair--definitely cheaper than Round Table Pizza--and the overall experience made it an easy choice to come back again. Solid food, solid service, solid spot. Would absolutely return.

Very disappointed. VERY. Ordered 3 pizzas for pick up at 6:30. We got there at 6:32 The pizzas were…read moreice cold we ordered the sweet and spicy meatballs. They were in a container. That was way too big of a container sauce was everywhere no caramelized onions. The cauliflower pizza chicken with the onions there was no sauce. I understand that a small amount of sauce is needed with cauliflower crust, but this had nothing it was so dry and the chicken was so dry Sausage and pepperoni pizza that we ordered I had to come home and put it back in the oven The crust was raw. The pear, Gorgonzola cauliflower pizza it was OK but it's got a lot of improvement. You never know who your customers are I am a cordon blue chef just wanted one a night out I will never ever go to this restaurant again the woman that was at the checkout she did not know what she was doing. The order before us, she turned the salad upside down in the bag.. that was not a happy customer. I understand being new everybody is new at something she should've been supervised. That was a waste of $80. Do not order pick up. Am very disappointed.

There needs to be a manager or owner at the store, the team members had no guidance at all, the 2…read moreservers were clueless about what the food actually was, we ordered a Ceaser salad and got a house salad, which is impossible to mix up. I ordered wings with mild sauce on the side and bleu cheese, I received wings, no sauce no bleu cheese, and the salad had no dressing. I then reminded the server about the sauces and dressing and still did not get any, I went up to the counter and again reminded her at which point she began arguing with the cook about the mild sauce for the wings apparently from what they told me is that they make their own wing sauce but the cook didn't make mine. The pizza was good and the soda tasted like they really need to clean the ice machine and soda machine. They were more concerned with the online and phone orders than the actual customers that were in the store. There were only 3 sets of customers and we were waiting well past an hour to get our food. While we were waiting for our food the other customers were complaining to us about their wait times and mistaken food orders. Luckily we are just passing through and will never have to stop here again.

We were looking for a yelp recommendation in this area and we were directed here. I was a little…read moreconcerned when we drove up to an empty parking lot, but realized it was 3:30 in the afternoon so probably an off time for eating. Upon entering, we could tell that the restaurant had not been updated in a while, but it seemed to clean enough. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Our waitress recommended the cheesy bread so we got that as an appetizer. We then ordered a pepperoni calzone to split. While we were waiting for our food to come out, we went to the restroom. It did not smell pleasant in there and the floors throughout the entire restaurant were a little sticky. I was highly prepared for our food to come out and look like it had come out of the freezer. However, it was obvious that this food was homemade. And it was freaking delicious. I have not had crust like that since I was a child getting a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut back in the day. They just don't make it like that anymore. Seriously this crust was amazing! And the calzone had so much cheese on it. We could not even finish it, it was so rich. That dough was yeasty, almost like a donut. AND THE MARINARA! I don't usually like marinara. But this had almost an Indian flavor to it. It was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our food here. This would have been a five star if the restaurant, especially the bathrooms had been cleaner. But I would eat here again.

Visited this Italian-American restaurant for an office/team outing in downtown Raleigh. Service was…read moregood. Food was tasty. Great bruschetta and risotto balls. Good Chicken Caesar salad (I had grilled chicken, but colleagues ordered seared scallops or shrimp). A colleague also had the pomegranate and pickles fennel which looked delicious. The space is a rather narrow one as another reviewer mentioned but worked for us. No complaints. Also, FWIW, I hear this establishment was once proclaimed the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle, but I haven't fact checked so take that with a grain of salt. Their outdoor seating looks nice but we were limited to indoor seating due to our party of 10 (on the large side for a restaurant this size).

Decided to give this place a try because my husband and I love Italian food. We were very…read moredisappointed and should have taken a clue based on the how empty the restaurant was on a Friday night. I ordered the scallops (overcooked) with risotto (swimming in sauce). My husband didn't like his chicken parmigiana either. The location is nice (downtown) and the ambience is nice! Service was also good.

This establishment is truly a local gem. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and expertly…read moreprepared, with a homemade quality that reflects genuine care and attention. I have visited several times, and each experience has been exceptional. The Southern hospitality is outstanding--the woman at the register is warm, welcoming, and always brings a positive energy to the space. Located on Main Street in Dunn, this small spot exemplifies how the best meals often come from locally owned establishments like this one!

First Time at this restaurant it made me Feel Like I was in Paris, Very friendly Food Was…read moreAbsolutely Outstanding waitress customer Service, was at point . Didn't Have Time For desert will Next Time. Very clean.