The location is excellent, and the atmosphere immediately stands out. It gives you that warm,…read morecomforting feeling of sitting down for dinner at an Italian mom or dad's house -- without actually being part of the family. It's inviting, intimate, and thoughtfully designed. This is a great spot for a date night or a dinner with family. That said, the overall vibe leans more toward a romantic evening setting than a kid-focused restaurant. It's the kind of place you take your wife for a nice night out or bring someone on a first date when you want to make a solid impression. When we arrived, we were seated quickly. The restaurant was about half full, yet it maintained a calm, relaxed energy. It wasn't loud at all, which made conversation easy and enjoyable -- something that's becoming rare in many dining spots. Our waiter was extremely helpful and genuinely kind. He answered every question thoroughly and spoke very positively about both the food and the restaurant overall. You could tell he believed in what they were serving, and that confidence matters. The only real drawback for me was that the desserts weren't made in-house. For a restaurant with such a strong, authentic feel, house-made desserts would have elevated the experience even more. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken cordon bleu with salad and pasta topped with marinara. The dish was good, but if I'm being completely honest, I felt it needed more seasoning. When I eat Italian food, I want bold flavor -- I want to get hit with basil, garlic, herbs, and depth. The seasoning felt a little light, and that was the main thing missing for me. Outside of that, the meal was enjoyable. One thing I truly appreciated was that the owner personally walked around checking on guests and asking how everything was. That's a touch many restaurants could learn from. It makes people feel valued and welcomed -- like family. And that hospitality element is something they absolutely got right. Overall, I think this is a place most people should try if they haven't already. It delivers a warm atmosphere, solid service, and a dining experience that feels personal. I'll definitely be back.

The good: No reservations required when we went for dinner. Our server was polite and attentive…read more The less good: The decor is circa 1975 and communicates tired and drab. The food, while fresh, is mediocre-tasting. Nothing to write home about. It'll do if you go in with tempered expectations.

This place is a true deli and the perfect hidden gem. We ordered the Rachel and the stuffed tomato…read moreand we were blown away of how fresh and delicious every bite was. The portions were amazing for the price. The customer service is a winner as well. We will definitely be back!

I have not eaten the food yet. I wish I had. it is in a nice area and the decorations are nice. We…read moreordered about an hour ago and our food has not come out yet. We had to change our order to a to go order because it was taking ridiculously long. Service is not good and the staff were not very helpful and said sorry we only have one chef. Apparently, there is nothing they can do to make the experience better.

Fantastic food and service. We ordered lasagna, chicken piccata and lamb chops. Everything was very…read moretasty.

Great food and service! Charlie and Collette run a top notch restaurant. The atmosphere is modern…read moreand friendly. the bar area is the nicest in the area with up to date decor, beer selection, wine and liqueurs. The dining area is likewise modern, clean and easy to traverse. Wait staff is super friendly and attentive to all customer needs. Tonight we had the dinner specials (Babyback Ribs and Butterflied Shrimp) which is not your typical Italian cuisine but a delicious break from the normal great Italian food that they serve on their menu which has various wonderful selections. Appetizers, salads and deserts are always fresh and delicious. This is one of our favorite places to eat and servers like Sofya and Tina make the experience even better with their outstanding customer friendly service.

We had lovely dinner on Sunday evening. It was a quick dinner. My husband ordered carne Asada…read moretacos, and I had the Mexican Picidlla. Both were generous portions for a good price. The house margarita was less than desirable, but they had others on the menu that we could've ordered. It was like a very basic bottled mix. That was way too sweet. overall, it was a good experience. Our server was nice and efficient, we will probably return.

Food was great and service was prompt. Inexpensive and you get a lot of food. We had steak fajita,…read moreavocado salsa , shrimp quesadilla , chicken fajita and tortilla soup. Only thing we didn't like was tamale because of the propane taste. Spicy sauce was slapping !!! Very casual place .

We didn't choose to spend four days in and around Andrews because of its reputation as a culinary…read moredestination. It obviously has plenty of other charms, most notably its beautiful and remote Blue Ridge mountain environment. But dining options turned out to be drab indeed. The Santo Niño tienda and restaurant was very much an exception, though. We only made it there once but should have come here for every restaurant meal we had while in the area. Based on a couple of tortas, this humble family-run spot killed it on the food. Everything was fresh as it could be, and the kitchen does not skimp on the more-expensive ingredients like avocado and meat, or any other ingredient for that matter. These were sizeable sandwiches. Lengua was tender and succulent, and the wife thought the chorizo was great, too. The tortas are served with fries that were better than they looked (which was rather Ore-Ida-ish)--piping hot with some crispiness to them. I was only a little bummed because it was only after our food was on the way that I realized that the restaurant has pozole on Sundays. Santo Niño occupies a spot in a shabby and grim strip center on the western edge of town. Don't be deterred by this. The business inside is hardly fancy, but it has a warm and comforting feel.

We had a very fun lunch here! Both the Pambazo and Carnitas we ordered were delicious. We ordered…read moreour lunch with a side of Jarritos and watched the Christmas movie they were playing in the background. We will definitely be back to try some more dishes and to get treats from the market. Thank you for the kind service.

The chips were a bit better than average, 4 stars…read more The salsa was much better than expected, 4 stars. The cheese dip was decent, 3.5 stars. The entree, two chalupas, was very fresh and looked appetizing on the plate. When it ate a bit flat, it dawned on me that there was no cheese on either chalupa. The dish was in grave need of the richness and tang that cheese provides. I dumped my salsa on one chalupa and my cheese dip on the other, and the meal was saved. But it seemed I had provided a lot of aid to an entree that should have been self-sufficient. 3 stars. The side of rice was ample, and packed a pungent dose of annato (achiote), the ingredient that gives Spanish rice its characteristic color and flavor pop. 4 stars. The bathroom was pretty clean, and the interior was festive and welcoming, 4 stars. Service was great, 5 stars.

I don't like to give bad reviews, but dang! This place missed the mark all together. The highlight…read moreof this meal was the chips and salsa. The rest was ehh. I had the El Paso dinner. It could have been really good but it was so not good! The chicken was similar to something you would get out of a bag of chicken fajitas one would buy in the freezer action of a grocery store. It was not cooked like fajita meat, it was reheated chicken. Nasty. Really. My husband ordered beef enchiladas, his go to when trying a new place. They were taste less and just well, meh. The waiter was lackadaisical we never received a refill and never received a check back, we finally got up and went to the register and paid with out a receipt. Would not return It is painfully obvious that no one there has a passion for food or service. Sad really, with different management this place could be great. Lots of potential, but it just falls flat.

Great food! Exceptionally friendly service. If you're looking for a great burger that isn't from a…read morechain, this is a great stop that won't break the bank! Everything is fresh and made to order, so it's not the fastest...but it is 100% worth it!

Burger Basket was highly recommended to us by the owner of the cabin we stayed in. They did not…read moresteer us wrong! This is your spot of classic, good burger. The best part for me were the hush puppies - absolute perfection. We came back our last day in town just to get another order because of how crispy they were! This is clearly a beloved local spot. I definitely recommend stopping while you are in town!

We just ate lunch at Frannie's Kitchen today! We were sad when we were told that the pizza dough…read morewasn't ready yet, but quickly found sandwiches on the menu that we liked. Just after we placed our order, the really nice own came to our table and let us know the pizza dough was ready! Woohoo! We were so excited and we were not disappointed! We ordered the meat pizza and it was amazing! I even commented to my husband that the cheese was so tasty that I would have been even happy with a cheese pizza, but the meats and the smoked bacon made the pizza even more tasty! But there is just something about the cheese that stood out. It was melty, just the right amount of chewy and the flavor, man! It's just really good cheese! Lol! I love a really great cheese! The price of the pizza was also very reasonable! And we even had left overs! I highly recommend this restaurant and you should really try the pizza! Definitely will be returning many times!

Great food! It was our first time at Frannie's tonight and it was wonderful. Excellent service, the…read moreambiance was relaxed, and we enjoyed the classic oldies and 80s music. Pizza was great, the strawberry cheesecake was amazing, and our kiddos loved the soft serve ice cream. Highly recommend checking out this little gem in Andrews!