The restaurant is one of the better restaurants in Asheboro. Meaning, it's clean and kinda cute…read more The service is the best in Asheboro. Meaning, the service matched the ambience and price point. The wait staff may actually have some experience or training in service above a diner. The food was good. Not great. The side salad with house made Italian dressing was fresh and the dressing was delicious! The bread sticks were homemade but chewy. Almost too chewy to eat. They were either old or left out too long. Main dish was the Seafood Mediterranean. Would liked to have had more than 2 pieces of shrimp in my dish and more than 2 scallops. The dish used more ratio of baby clams and muscles. Was served powdered Parmesan cheese like you get in a pizza parlor or grocery store spaghetti isle. And the dish lacked overall flavor but wasn't bad. Dessert was Tiramisu. It was good. The table next to me sent their plate back, didn't want it cooked longer and didn't want a replacement dish. Not sure what was going on there but the restaurant did offer choices to make it right. Also, the manager was going around asking how everyone's food was. Overall it's a good dining experience with good food. Management here wants you to have a good dining experience. I would like to go back to try more dishes and would recommend.

We had a great time at Positano for a friend's special birthday. We had a large crowd and the…read moreservers did an AMAZING job keeping drinks flowing. Food was perfect and all around excellent service. We had appetizers and main course AND dessert and everything was yummy!! The restaurant was adequately appointed but not fussy. We really enjoyed everything. Highly recommend.

Lisi was the perfect choice for our dinner in Pinehurst…read more From the moment we arrived, Hannah made us feel welcome. She was attentive, answered all of our questions about the menu, and offered excellent recommendations on the restaurant's most popular dishes. Our friends shared the lasagna, while my husband and I ordered the veal parmigiana and the rigatoni Bolognese. Every dish was beautifully prepared, generously portioned, and absolutely delicious. The veal was tender, the Bolognese was rich and flavorful, and the lasagna earned rave reviews from our friends. The entire meal exceeded all four of our expectations. Great food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere made for a memorable dining experience. If you're visiting the Pinehurst area, Lisi is well worth adding to your itinerary. Be sure to ask for Hannah. She made an already wonderful meal even better.

Oh SO GOOD!!! If you're looking for great Italian food, this…read moreplace is the best. The service was super. Very attentive and helpful. The pasta was superb. The best penne vodka sauce pasta I've had. Wish I lived near this place because I'd go every weekend. Lots of seating and cosy dining area. The bread and butter served before the meal were delicious.

Always great service and food. A favorite place whenever we're in town to meet up with family.read more

We started with the warm bread they served and chatted with a couple patrons sitting at the bar…read morethat spoke so highly of the food and offered some recommendations. We ended up ordering the Burrata appetizer and the Lobster Ravioli- both were excellent! We couldn't decide on dessert so ordered 3 to go. The staff and patrons were very friendly. Very cool little spot and some amazing food- it did not disappoint.

My fav Italian in the Gate City. Whether party of two, big group, or special occasion, they…read morealways take care of you. Clientel can skew a little older / earlier dining, and the interior is nothing all that remarkable. But the food is! Here the other day for dinner and started with classic appetizer - gorgonzola gnocchi - never order anything else. Waiter Hunter said it was his favorite thing on the menu. Wifey had one of many good chicken dishes and I had scallops in lemon caper sauce. Half price bottles of wine (Select bottles) on Thursdays too.

We were introduced to this spot by a friend from Italy, which spoke for itself. We have dined here…read morenumerous times since, and enjoyed every thing, every time. We've tried the gnocchi, bruschetta, crab dip & mussels for appetizers -- all delicious! My husbands go to is the Mediterranean Salmon, while I enjoy the Linguine Pescatore. We both also like to try the specials from time to time. I'm hesitant to share this tip because I don't want the secret to be out - but Caroline on the bar side gives incredible service. She gives impeccable service, recommendations and makes delicious cocktails. 10/10 everytime. Plus we like the ambiance of less people on bar side! Mary greets you out front and makes you feel right at home, everytime!

4.5 stars to be exact. 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star drinks. So why 4.5? I'll explain…read morebelow... We enjoyed an amazing evening bellied up to the bar. Adam was our host, server and bartender. Huge shout out to Adam, thank you for an amazing evening! He made us his house old fashioned and espresso martini, both perfectly mixed. He gave us recommendations for apps, for mains, and even for other restaurants we'd love in the area. He made the evening special all on his own. We started with salmon carpaccio. Wow! The most tender and thin pieces of salmon, topped with arugula and dressing. This dish is one that will be remembered for the long haul. Then a pesto mushroom homemade gnocchi, and a squid ink pasta with scallops, calamari and shrimp. Two outstanding dishes. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars, and no fault of their own, was the temperature inside. We went in the middle of August on a 90+ degree day with insane humidity. We walked inside and it was hot. They had fans running. I asked if there was an issue with their HVAC, and the manager told us it's out of their hands. It's their "established" owner who runs the show when it comes to building ordinance and temp. Sitting in the bar area with the air moving was perfectly comfortable. But it was a different story in the back room away from the fans and moving air, where we were first seated. If you're here in the heat of the summer, make sure to get the 5 star experience in the bar area. This is a non issue the rest of the year. Regardless, come and enjoy the 5 star food and 5 star service. You won't be disappointed!

This was a great date night with authentic food and the best lasagna I've ever had!…read more The service and staff were friendly and great. The drinks were awesome and they had a great wine selection

All the stars for this place! As a visitor of this beautiful state I rely so much on yelp for…read morepaving my way with good food and friendly service. This spot has it all. Our very large party of 21 was fed and served by a personable duo that went above and beyond. I would highly recommend stopping her for dinner. I'll add that what blew my mind was the great service plus the insane amount of to-gos and pick up this place did. So they must have a HUGE fan club because it was packed and super busy the whole time we were there.

The food was really good the garlic knots are a must. The only problem was service was a little…read moreslow. We did ask for a minute to look over the menu but 15 minutes later the server had not come back by and my husband went to look for him.

Tesoro is a cute little neighborhood gem in Carborro just a stones throw away from Weaver Street…read moremarket. The vibes are intimate and cozy, and I'm so glad I made a reservation because even on a Tuesday night, the whole place was full, and people kept coming throughout the evening. There's a few smaller tables and a bar overlooking an open kitchen. Bonus vibes points for the fresh flowers on the tables. The menu is Italian with a small, focused menu. We started with the focaccia bread, and wow, it was pillowy and melt in your mouth good. The butter that accompanies it was a warm hug that brought the whole thing together. Otherwise, we ordered a few other dishes. The waitress was really kind and helped us ensure that everything we got was vegetarian. We ordered the linguini vegetarian, rigatoni, and the gnocchi. All were very flavorful and rich tasting.

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.