Had lunch here yesterday. On Sundays they have an all you can eat buffet. Yesterday's buffet…read moreincluded: mashed potatoes, rice, roasted pork, baked chicken, pasta primavera, Mac n cheese, green beans, rolls, tossed salad, pasta salad, macaroni salad, strawberries, fruit salad, watermelon, chocolate cream pie, pecan pie, cherry cheese cake, etc. Service is great and the staff warmly thank you for coming. The ambiance is family friendly.

We had Alba (spelling) as our waitress and she was AWESOME!! The food was fabulous!! If you eat…read morehere you will be so glad you did and the in house made Italian dressing is delicious!!

Had the "Senior/Lunch" sized baked spaghetti and a one trip salad bar for dinner last night. Food…read morewas very good and nice sized portion and a great variety on the salad bar. Excellent customer service, friendly and attentive. Quiet ambiance right before 5 PM.

We tried this place for the first time. It was good. The staff was friendly. The food came out luke…read morewarm even though we were the only table ordering food. It was like they left the plates to "die in the window" while the French fries cooked. Everything had a good flavor though

The service was ok, no ambiance at all. The place doesn't look kept and the food was terrible!!!!…read moreWe order simple, difficult to mess up food like spaghetti and eggplant Parmesan. It was so bad. We only tasted and couldn't eat. The waitress offered a box to take the full meal with us but that was not happening for us. This place needs a good chef that knows how to cook. We were so excited to eat by the lake, unfortunately the lake is no longer full since hurricane Helen.

We have loved La Strada for years and today's visit was no different. Classic restaurant whose…read morelineage goes back decades to another location in Charlotte. Everyone in our family loved the calamari, pizza, kids meals, rolls... The patio in the summer, overlooking the beach / lake, is a great place to eat and have a glass of wine.

Wonderful experience! Our waiter Joseph was phenomenal, he was spot on with recommendations and…read moreservice. Truly, the best service we've ever had at this location. The food is so good and so affordable. Wish they would expand the wine menu but it's ok. We had the penne-alla-vodka so tasty and fresh!

I wish I would've taken pictures of our meals!…read more We came here for dinner last night ordered an appetizer of meatballs with a side of the whipped ricotta cheese, and we split the flounder dinner with a side Caesar salad. It was more than enough food for two people. I am Italian, and I usually will only eat my own meatballs, I devoured Vinny's meatballs! My husband thoroughly enjoyed the fried flounder as did I. So we liked it so much the first night we came back our second night in Asheville. Tonight I had the mussels appetizer as my entrée with a side Caesar salad, and my husband enjoyed the flounder so much he got it again! Definite, they must try Vinnys!

Food was excellent!! They get really busy though, so they Collin's of missed us on the service…read more Very kind and polite, just left us hanging a lot. Everything we ate was fantastic though - meatballs, salad, chocolate cake...

Coming from a chef I must say the food was good, especially the bread. The downfall for me Is I…read moreordered the rigatoni a' la vodka with a chicken cutlet. For the $30.00 1 entree the portion size was terrible. It was my first time here and it was recommended I did a review for compass group USA. Taste, ambiance was wonderful.

We had a wonderful dinner, the food was amazing and the servers were great also, will go back!read more

We have been to this restaurant several times. This year was our second Valentine's Day dinner here…read moreand food was delicious. We always crave the crab crakes, which are a special treat when they have them. We had the Gorgonzola gnocchi, which just melts in your mouth. They are so creamy. We both had the lobster tail entree. The entire meal was exceptional as well as the service. Hope that the chef will be able to open the restaurant on a full-time basis.

Hidden jewel in the middle of nowhere. Some of the best Italian food I have ever had and the…read moreabsolute best in the state of South Carolina. The chef and owner, Vinnie, is an authentic Italian cook and cares about the dining experience of each and every patron, thus RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!!! It's definitely worth it as the dining experience rivals pretty much any other you have experienced. Meals are freshly prepared in view of the customers and the same day market staples experience only adds to the special atmosphere. Each menu item is prepared with love and attention so you get a better plated meal than could ever be represented on the menu. Vinnie does have a small staff so although you get special treatment, it might take a slight bit longer than normal but it is worth the wait. I cannot say enough about how good the food is or how much Vinnie cares about your individual satisfaction but once you experience it you will definitely come away impressed. The pasta sauces are awesome and help to properly accentuate whatever protein you choose so feel free to experiment a bit and get out of your comfort zone, you might find a new favorite. This is one of my favorite places to eat and I cant say enough good things, so just "try it, you'll like it (a lot).

Ambiance was lovely, service was splendid and the food was so good! We were so thrilled to find…read moreauthentic Italian in this area!

We chose Bella's Italian Restaurant after seeing positive reviews while traveling with our family…read more Unfortunately, the experience was uncomfortable and not appropriate for families. There was about a 30 minute wait. We briefly stepped out and returned, only to learn our table had been ready but the text notification did not go through due to a phone number error. Not a big issue, we waited patiently with our two children ages 8 and 10. While we were waiting, the hostess went up to a man working the bar wearing a hat to speak to him about our table. She appeared apologetic and uncomfortable. His response and body language came across as irritated and dismissive. While still nearby, we overheard the same man speaking loudly to a bar customer and referring to a woman as "one of those crazy b***** online." It appeared connected to the table involved in the interaction that followed. After we were seated, the same man, who had been working the bar, came into the dining area and approached another table, a group that appeared to be in their 60s to 70s, regarding a receipt or refund issue. Based on his role and how he handled the situation, I initially assumed he was a manager. The discussion became tense. The woman at the table shook her receipt and said something to the effect of listening to him was making her more upset. At that point, he raised his voice and shouted profanity, telling her to "get the f*** out of my restaurant." As he walked away, he turned back and began shouting again, saying additional things about his integrity and honesty, then again told her to "get the f*** out" before storming into the kitchen. This occurred in the middle of the dining room with children present, including our own and another nearby table with young girls. From the back of the restaurant, loud banging could be heard, and it appeared he struck a wall or object while shouting additional profanity. The table he addressed appeared shaken and quietly left without further argument. The entire restaurant went silent. The servers themselves were professional and kind throughout the evening, but the outburst clearly affected the atmosphere for everyone. Overall, the food was about a 7 out of 10. The lasagna was good. Other dishes were mixed. The spaghetti marinara was very bitter and unbalanced, the shrimp scampi was heavy, and the amount of butter served with the rolls was excessive. Later, I was told by staff that the man involved is the owner's son. Later that night, my son told me that as he and the same man reached the single occupancy restroom door at the same time, the man told him to go first, but did so in a sharp and impatient manner that came across as aggressive. After witnessing repeated profanity and outbursts earlier in the evening, having my child spoken to in that manner by the same individual was completely unacceptable. Regardless of internal issues, repeated profanity, raised voices, and aggressive behavior toward guests, especially with children present, is not appropriate in a restaurant setting. We will not return and would caution families before dining here.

I've been a loyal customer at Bella's for years during our annual mountain trips and have…read morerecommended it to many people. Unfortunately, this will be my last visit. We arrived shortly after opening with a party of 8 and were told there would be a 15-minute wait, even though both dining rooms were empty. We waited in our car as instructed, then checked back after 15 minutes. Still no table. While waiting on a bench with my young child and my 70-year-old mother, a hostess came over to tell us we had to wait outside if we were waiting for a table, even though others were waiting inside for to-go orders. We were seated, not blocking any exits, and the restaurant was nowhere near capacity. When we questioned this, we were told it was "fire code." A second hostess repeated this rudely, even to members of our party who had ordered drinks at the bar. So, back out into the 20-degree cold we went. After about 30 minutes, we were finally seated--only to be told pizzas were now a 90-minute wait! No manager was on duty to address concerns, when I asked to speak with one. Several issues stand out: 1. This problem is systemic from the top down. 2. Hostesses should be welcoming, regardless of stress. 3. Dine-in guests should be prioritized over take-out orders. 4. A pizza place should be able to handle pizza orders without extreme delays. This is the second bad experience we've had here with long waits and poor customer service. Bella's markets itself as a "family" business, but clearly does not value families. I will never return and cannot recommend this restaurant to others.

Luisa's Italian in Marion has that small-town, homey feel that instantly makes you comfortable. The…read morefood tastes like something someone's grandma has been perfecting for years--fresh, simple, and really satisfying. Their pasta dishes are always spot-on, and the pizzas have that perfect mix of flavor and a cozy, homemade vibe. They've also been incredibly accommodating with our big group twice now, which says a lot about the kind of place this is. Even when they're busy, the staff treats you well. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, the kind of spot where you settle in and feel right at home. If you're in Marion and want good Italian food with true small-town charm, Luisa's is absolutely worth a visit.

We stopped in while traveling back from the mountains, looking for something simple for the…read morekids--good pizza, a clean place, and a friendly atmosphere--and this spot went above and beyond our expectations! Our waitress was so kind, and the owner personally greeted us when we arrived and again before we left, which really spoke volumes about the kind of place this is. The pizza was outstanding--the crust was perfectly crisp, the toppings and cheese stayed in place, and every bite was delicious. The warm bread served before the meal was such a nice touch too. We only wish we lived closer because we'd be regulars here! But we'll definitely be stopping back in on our next trip to western NC.