Looked for a good restaurant in Front Royal on the way to Davis and this spot came up. It was so…read moresmall that you could drive right past it before you realized it. But:::Wow. What a great meal. Caprese, minestrone, mussels, homemade pasta, and finished with an affogato. Fantastic little restaurant. Now a must-do en route to Davis/Timberline/Dolly Sods.

We were visiting from outside of town. Immediately when we entered the restaurant we received…read morecondescending looks from the guests and wait staff because we were not dressed up, but there was no dress code posted at the restaurant. There was no warm welcome and we wait several minutes to even be serviced. Overall the food for the price we paid was abysmal. The lasagna looked grotesque with pasta slices slapped with ground beef and crushed tomatoes from a can with no salt, no garlic and no taste. The pizza I had ordered the crust wasnt even cooked all the way through. I ordered the beet salad and it was pathetic looking for $12. Our waitress seemed preoccupied with other tables and it seemed we were given poor service because we weren't locals or werent dressed in our Sunday best.. I would not recommend this place due to poor service and low quality food.

Yes, Fratelli's is very good…read more I was wonderfully surprised at a recent dinner for 2 at Fratelli's. We started with a lemon drop martini - delightful. The cream of crab soup was top notch - a bowl would have been a meal in itself. Then came a salad big enough for 4 (delicious) and fresh out of the oven bread (enough for 4 also). The chicken breast with crabcake was massive and very tasty. The veal parm was sooooooo tasty and also massive. We have at least 2 more meals each. We each had a wonderful chocolate martini as dessert. The service was attentive and helpful. The food came out quickly but we were not rushed. The price? To me, unbelievable (in a very good way).

I've been wanting to try Fratelli's in Middletown for a while, and I'm glad I finally did. Overall,…read morewe had a really good meal, and WOW--the portions are BIG! We started with the cream of crab soup and crab dip. I honestly didn't get much of a chance to try the crab dip because I was too busy eating everything else, but my friend said it was really good. They also brought bread and a house salad to the table. The salad was fresh and really good, and I especially appreciated the olives. I love olives in a salad! For drinks, I ordered the white peach sangria, which I really enjoyed. I didn't realize sangria came in so many different flavors, but I'm glad I tried this one. My friend ordered the New Old-Fashioned, but he wasn't particularly impressed with it and said he probably wouldn't order that one again. For my entrée, I ordered the seafood fettuccine Alfredo. The portion was HUGE, and they definitely weren't stingy with the seafood. It came with scallops, shrimp, and what I believe was jumbo lump crab meat. There was plenty of everything. I thought the dish was good when I first had it, although I felt like it was missing just a little something--maybe a touch more seasoning. The pasta was also more al dente than I personally prefer. But here's the funny part: I thought it was even BETTER the next day when I reheated it! It was delicious. My daughter ordered spaghetti and meatballs, and she got one HUGE meatball. I cut it up for her, and she tore that thing up! She ate the entire meatball and quite a bit of the pasta, so that was definitely a win. Her portion was also generous. My friend ordered the steak and crab cake with asparagus, and even though I don't eat steak, that plate looked SO good. He said it was really good, too. The service was okay. Not bad, just okay. We arrived a little early for our reservation and had to wait briefly, which wasn't a big deal. There were just a few little things that could have been better. I asked for paper napkins and never received them, and I had to ask for more water instead of anyone noticing that my glass was getting low. I was also surprised to find out they don't have Wi-Fi. That wasn't a dealbreaker for us, but it meant my daughter had to use my phone's hotspot for her iPad. Despite those little things, the FOOD is what stood out to me, and that's what matters most to me when I'm going out to eat. The portions are generous, the seafood was plentiful, and everything we ordered was good overall. Would I go back? Absolutely.

My favorite dish of the entire trip was at Ciro's Italian Eatery. We were in the mood for either…read morepasta or pizza, and after a quick look on Yelp, their fettuccine creamy bolognese immediately caught my eye -- I knew that was the one. My husband went with the meat lover's pizza. While he was happy with his pizza, I was absolutely blown away by my pasta. Everything about it was perfect -- from the texture of the pasta to the richness of the sauce. It was incredibly satisfying and easily the best thing I ate all trip. We loved it so much that we came back a second time before heading home and ordered another one to-go for our daughter (yes, it survived the 2-hour drive!). The staff was kind and efficient, and the restaurant itself was clean and well kept. This spot has officially made it to the top of my list for future visits.

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant while staying at Massanutten Resort. Years ago, I had…read morelobster ravioli at an Italian restaurant in the area and couldn't remember the name. After searching lobster ravioli online, this restaurant came up, and the photos looked so good that we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we were greeted right away and seated promptly. However, it took a while before anyone came to our table. Two younger waitresses were standing in the back talking with someone they appeared to know, and after about 15 minutes, another staff member finally asked if we had been helped. When I told her we hadn't, she immediately took our drink and food orders. The atmosphere was pleasant and family-friendly, with a relaxed vibe. Once our waitress took over, she was amazing--attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. It was well worth the visit, and I'm so glad I found the place again. I'll definitely be making a trip back!

Sal's has been the only traditional Italian restaurant in this area for many years. Everything is…read moreprepared fresh using high quality ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxing and reminiscent of a bistro in Italy. Everything on the menu is good. Their portions are large. They have an excellent wine selection as well as a bar. This is the perfect t place for a solo meal, a date night, or dinner with family or friends. They have amazing pizza as well. I highly recommend Sal's.

It's not the best Italian I've ever had, but it sure is up there! Ordered the Shrimp & Scallop…read morePasta and Veal Parmesan. Everything was fresh, delicious, and reminded me of the "old country." Def a great choice for Italian in the Shenandoah Valley.

Service is top notch. Waiters personable and well versed on the menu…read more Menu has a wide selection. The dishes served are fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Each week a Speciality Menu offers Unique dishes.

Ordered catering for my Sons wedding. Experience from beginning to actual delivery was fantastic!!!…read moreFood was delicious and delivered hot to our door. Family and guests loved everything! Thank you Ciao Osteria for knocking it out of the park

I wanted to surprise my mother on her 100th birthday to one of her favorite…read morerestaurants..Violino's!! I arranged a party of 5 and unexpectedly we were given our favorite table! Which started our night off right!!....cocktails were generous and the service was impeccable!!.. Matt our server was as professional as it comes and we had a most delicious dinner.. The highlight of the night was when the head chef came out with an apple steudel for my mother then broke into a beautiful Italian song which the entire restaurant was all ears.. He sprinkled rose petals over her and the table and what can I say to that!!.. Just a perfect restaurant in every way.. If I could give more than 5 stars I certainly would!!! Thankyou Violino's for a job well done!!!

We had the best anniversary dinner here. The crab/lobster zucchini appetizer special was 10/10…read more Even the chef gave us a sample of the mushroom soup and it was excellent. The waiter and hostess were very sweet. We loved the outdoor seating. It was a perfect evening & we can't wait to come back.

We were on vacation and had a craving for Italian. Thanks to Yelp for finding this for us (which is…read morewhy I love Yelp!). First I have to give a shout out to our server Ashley! She was amazing. We were there for a late lunch (maybe could be considered an early dinner) and she was the only server on the floor. There were 4-5 tables the whole time we were there. Ashley handled it like the pro I am sure she is. Every table taken care of and checked on, every drink refilled promptly, every table's meal timed PERFECTLY. I was a server for years and I know it's a juggling act to time your tickets. Ashley was flawless. That being said, we ordered Caprese, because if it is on the menu, I am ordering it. Super smart that they are still using Roma tomatoes this early in the season. That means they know quality. So many places just stick with the beefsteak, or whatever big ones they can get without caring about what is in season (so the tomatoes are mealy). Spoiler alert, the larger tomatoes aren't quite there yet. If you care about quality, you are serving Romas right now. They are the most flavorful. This place makes their own fresh mozzarella (scroll through all the food pics), and it shows. Great start to the meal! Our meals came with side salads - Hubby had the Cesar, as always and I had the house. Not sure if they make their dressings in house, but it sure tasted like it. I loved the extra touch of the dressing coming out in a little metal boat so you can add as much or as little as you want. And yeah, the boat. How many places bring your dressing on the side in little plastic containers? Most of them. So this impressed me. The bread - oh the bread is super good, as well! It was warm and came with a yummy garlic butter already slathered on. I did hear from another table asking that plain butter is also available, but the garlic butter is worth it if you are a garlic lover. Hubby's Manicotti was well done. A decent amount of ricotta on the inside and the sauce was really good - not too sweet, not too acid. This is a big thing to mention, as I didn't taste it. That came from Hubby and he usually doesn't comment like that. My spaghetti with garlic and oil was very good, but there was SO MUCH of it! They could easily cut that amount in half (or more) and save some good cost. The place is clean, so are the bathrooms. We would definitely return when in the area again!

We stopped in for lunch on the recommendation of the hotel next-door. We were sat quickly. The…read moredining room was very nice. The white staff was super friendly. I have celiac, so I can't have any gluten. The waitress was well informed of what I could have in the updates they would make to ensure my lunch was gluten-free. My daughter had the mozzarella triangles as an appetizer. They were good. I had a side salad, which was very good. I had the gluten-free pizza. It was excellent. My daughter had the chicken Caesar salad. There was plenty of chicken and the salad was fresh. We enjoyed our visit very much. Service was great. Food was great too and I didn't get sick. A win!

What a great find!! My husband and I decided to go ona random road trip. We decided that whatever…read moreplace we chanced upon to eat we will stop at. At first we were getting worried because for each town we passed through, there were no place to eat and we choose not to fast food food chains. Kept driving and then found the cute town of Keyser. We actually passed this restaurant but because the outside look of the restaurant kinda drew our attention, so we u-turned and went in. So first things first, you have to order & pay first before sitting in, there is a counter as soon as you enter. The place is a bit small, they had about 10 tables, four chairs a piece. Looking at the menu, I must say they are pretty cheap for italian. We are used to a little more pricier in our area so we were a little worried the portions were going to be small, but I was so hungry I didn't care. My husband got the Chicken Parmesian $13.50 and I got the Baked Ziti with Meat $11.50. Each plate is served with a salad and bread. Salad came out first, it was a big salad. Ask for the house salad dressing, it is like a vinaigrette with spices, really good. Then they brought the bread and butter, one full roll for each of us, was really warm. Really soft and oh so good. Then came out the plates meals. Omgeeeee...... I thought they gave us too much but no! That is how they serve their meals. My husband's plate looked like there was a pound of spaghetti and tons of mozzarella all over the plate. As he swirled the noodles, he saw that there was layer after later of cheese and sauce. Plus 3 chicken parmesan cutlets. Most places dont give that much. And mine.....let me tell you... my meal was so heavy I was rolling laughing. Each scoop of pasta was coated with mozzarella cheese and meat with sauce. Everything was delicious!!! But we couldn't finish our plates, so we took it home. We also had to try their Limoncello with Mascarpone filling cake. It was super soft, full of flavor and so worth it. Must get it!! But I believe it's not an everyday dessert so it might be different on different days. So keep and eye out for the small sign of Dessert of the Day. So keep in mind, huge portions!! One order can feed 2 or 3. This place is a gem and I'm so glad we chanced it. A must go to, you won't regret it!!

Amazingly large portions. Great taste and service. A must when in the area. Breadsticks are the…read morebest

A wonderful place! Visited Strasburg with a group of friends and stumbled upon this restaurant…read morewhile out antiquing. The actual restaurant itself is very small, but although our group was a considerable size, they managed. The manager present let us push tables together to make room for the party. It was fairly empty when we went, however, it was late afternoon and not yet dinner time. It was nice that it wasn't too loud for us to talk and hear each other. The service was excellent, and although the food took some time to come out, it was well worth it! The serving sizes for all of the food ordered were generous. We ordered a range of items including calzones, subs, and pasta, and everyone was satisfied (vegetarian friendly as well!). The food itself was delicious and I would highly recommend the calzones. The large size is actually the size of a large pizza, stuffed with toppings. All of the food was fresh and you would tell it was prepared to order. If I am ever back in this area, I would definitely come back for another calzone.

Under new management, and it's REALLY GREAT! Come get you an "Apple Pie Pizza!"…read more My wife had the Spaghetti and Meatballs and she said, "I've eaten at a LOT of Italian restaurants, and this is the BEST spaghetti and meatballs I've ever had!" I have to agree!!! We're new customers to STAY!