Food: We have gone 5 times now and honestly cannot wait until our next visit. The food is real!…read moreHomemade, with authentic taste, texture and has been consistent. We have had spaghetti, meatballs, chicken parm, lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, bruschetta, tortellini and salads and with absolutely no complaints, not one. All food has always been hit, fresh and delicious. Service: we have had every server and they each carry the owners idea of what a business should be, they are responsive, in tune and hustle. Service with heart, compassion and a smile. Price: For the portion size the price is on point.

Once again back at our home away from home, Mamma Mias Italian Restaurant!!…read more And for the record... we just had the best Stromboli I have had since I left Florida!!! Head over as soon as you can! And tell em, Tony Cannoli sent ya!!

Firstly, the reservation process was simple and effective. Three of us were greeted pleasantly,…read moreshown to our table with menus and informed Sarah would be over shortly. Sarah greeted us promptly, Introduced herself and came with still water already In hand. Throughout the meal the food was exquisite and very well executed. everything arrived on time and tasted delicious! Sarah is what really made the experience though. She was attentive but not too much to interrupt our flow of conversation, she was polite and, most importantly to me, she was conversational herself. Engaging us in conversation related to the food, and even joining our conversation in ordee to segue into asking if we'd like dessert ect. I loved it! 10/10 and would come again.

We couldn't get a reservation anywhere on downtown during grad day except this place. It is a cozy…read morelittle place. We wanted black squid ink pasta but they didn't have it. But they got Buccatini. Woohoo! Beet salad - we are a fan beets anything so it was good. Brussels sprouts- flavor was good but overcooked and mushy. PEI mussel - was really good. Highly recommended Pulpo (grilled octopus) - a tad overcooked but not too bad. Focaccia bread w/ Ricotta cheese - yummy. The only sad part was when our waiter took the Ricotta away before we can scraped off every little bit of cheese from the container without us realizing it. Pasta carbonara- barely any pancetta but yummy. Pasta bolognese- I am not a fan of bolognese. Gnocchi- soft and fluffy pillows but sauce is alright. Desserts: Pistachio gelato- homemade and delicious Tiramisu- ok but I personally prefer ones with more espresso and alcohol.

Service was friendly and my water glass never was lower than a third full…read more The restaurant was dimly lit and was decorated nicely. My main complaint was with the portion sizes and prices. The meatball appetizer was three mini meatballs. I've seen meatballs on sub sandwiches bigger than these. The lasagna, was really without any sauce. It was a bolognese sauce. Also it lacked the stretchy cheese pull that one expects from a lasagna. The pasta dishes from what I tried was a little to al dente, there was too much chew in the pasta. That said for the prices that they charge to not offer a side salad or at least some bread with the meal is disappointing.

This post is for Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf as they are "sister" restaurants - they share a…read morekitchen and from what I can tell, have the same offerings for both drink and food. The food is amazing. For appetizers I would recommend getting the focaccia and meatballs. Entree wise, I would HIGHLY recommend splitting the Pappardelle e Ragú di Maiale Bianco and something else with another one of your table mates. The portion size is perfect for one person but you'll want to try more than one item. If you are there in the summer, you must try the Tomato Martini (PLEASE bring it back for next summer's menu!). The service and ambiance of Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf is what completely sets them apart. OS is a high class, quiet, romantic restaurant with dark colors and knowledgeable servers who value your experience. BW is simply a high end bar. That said, BW is much more fast paced and really my only complaint, the music was absurdly loud the night we were there for dinner and the restaurant was crowded, so everyone was trying to talk over the music and you almost had to yell to even hear the person sitting right beside you. If going to OS, you would likely need reservations, especially on a weekend. With BW, they don't take reservations to my knowledge and it's a free for all for an open seat at the bar or an open table. Really the difference is what kind of vibe you're going for.

Staff, food, and atmosphere were great. Jason was great! The salmon was very delicious. Would go…read moreagain!

The Kennedy is a must-visit if you're in Knoxville! It's located in the Old City in a really cool…read morehistoric building that adds a lot of character to the experience. We had a 6:45 PM reservation and were seated right away. Our server was amazing--friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us some excellent recommendations. We started with the Devils on Horseback, and they were incredible. The bacon-wrapped dates were the perfect combination of sweet and savory. For my entrée, I had the spicy rigatoni with chicken. It was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and the portion was huge. My wife ordered the pepperoni hot honey pizza, and she loved every bite. If you enjoy cocktails, don't miss the Prickly Pear Affair. It was light, refreshing, and one of the best cocktails we've had in a long time. Great atmosphere, outstanding food, excellent service, and a fun location in the heart of Old City. We'll definitely be back!

Italian cuisine at its finest is found at Cappuccino's. You know Copper Cellar the best steakhouse…read morein Knoxville; sharing space on Kingston Pike with the finest Italian restaurant at the same location. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is a little quieter than the other said of the business that has the bar. The service is exquisite and your palate will be satisfied with excellent combinations of meat, vegetables, pasta, salads, and desserts.

The hostess was absolutely RUDE! We are in town for graduation and heard this was a great…read morerestaurant. The website says reservations are NOT required. The hostess looked us up and down and told us without a reservation we would NOT be getting a table until after 9 PM. That's understandable but you don't have to be rude about it as if we were second class. RUDE RUDE RUDE!!!

Nice ambiance. Unfortunately someone had left an open to go box with some of the contents spilled…read moreout on the bench inside the front door. It was still there when we left. Our waitress was very nice and pleasant though she got my order wrong. The bread was over baked and dry so maybe it was sitting out. Otherwise everything was good. Food was tasty.

A second delivery, a second failure. They completely missed half of our holiday dinner, requiring a…read more10 mile round trip... hey, I said, give 'em a chance. Lots of time has passed, maybe it's all better. Well...at least they are consistent. Another Bravo chance, another massive miss. Ordered 4 items, got 3 and 2 were wrong. Eggplant parmigiana came with Chicken, Chicken items came with Shrimp, and the last entree just never showed up. But hey, you got a half cup of lobster bisque at no charge. I believe in second chances... but THIRD?

I love Bella! Given dining choices in Maryville, this is the probably my favorite non-steakhouse…read morehigher end dining spots. Their food is consistently very good. I especially like the restaurant atmosphere. It's very comfortable, upper scale and no matter how packed you can have a conversation with your table mates and everyone can be heard. The bar has most of the standards...even higher end options. It never ceases to irk me that they either don't carry Hendricks gin or are always out. Must try dish at Bella is Pasta in the Wheel. Fettuccine pasta flambé in a grana padano cheese wheel can be ordered as an appetizer or main course. Truly decadent!

I've been to Bella before and loved it for brunch, so I decided to try dinner this time and it did…read morenot disappoint. I really like that they take reservations; it gives the whole place a true date night vibe. We started with the truffle fries, which are always a great choice (Added ranch on the side of course). Next time I'm definitely planning to try the artichokes and Brussels sprouts: they looked amazing coming out to other tables. For drinks, I tried the Greenway seasonal cocktail and it was my favorite of the night--really well balanced and something I'd order again without hesitation. I also sampled the cucumber basil martini, which was fine but not quite as good even though it's in a similar flavor profile. The Gold Coast was another solid option, just very strong and on the boozier side. Food-wise, I probably should have stuck with what they do best (the pasta and cheese wheel with added chicken) but I tried the mushroom rigatoni instead. It had a good base flavor, but it was a bit heavy on the pepper the night I went, which overpowered it for me. I'd skip that one next time. I'm curious to go back and try the short rib or the vodka sauce pasta instead. To finish, the chocolate pot de crème was perfect: rich, smooth, and just the right portion. If you only want a few bites of dessert, it's ideal. Overall, Bella is still a go-to for me, especially for a nice dinner or date night atmosphere.

The baked ziti is the best...creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked. The traditional Neopolitan piza…read morehas a great hand-tossed crust with just the right amount of sweetness in the sauce, the wings are solid, and the cannolis are a must. The weekdays lunch menu pricing is a fantastic deal and servers make every visit warm and welcoming.

Stopped here on a whim with family. The pizza was very good and piping hot which we love. Service…read morewas great. Was also pleasantly surprised to know the desserts are homemade. We tried the cannoli and tiramisu. Definitely would recommend the tiramisu. My family loved it. Cannoli was good as well. Will come by again for pizza!