Decent Italian restaurant in town. Pizza was ok, there are better options in the area if you want a…read moresolid pie. Calzone was cheesy and flavorful. Ambiance here is mixed as the lighting and staff dress looks upscale but it's really more casual. Come as you are is what I'm saying. Basically if you're craving Italian and don't want to drive far from Andrews this is your best option.

Just picked up take out from Mariolino's! We ordered the Meat pizza, oh wow! The sausage, bacon and…read moreham were all so good! The dough was so soft and tender! This is definitely our new go to pizza place!

Wow! Everything was delicious, from the lobster ravioli with Alfredo to the Tiramisu. Each dish was…read morefresh and had amazing flavor. Topping it off was attentive, friendly service from Lexus. Best meal we had while staying in Pigeon Forge and worth driving 10 minutes off the main strip!

We had a dinner circuit with friends of local eateries and this place landed on the shortlist…read more DellaSantina has been open for several years and recently added a pizzeria that is completely separate next door. It is away from from the beaten path of the Smokies and they recommend reservations for dinner. Open at 3pm, I called and he gave us a 6:15 time which worked well on a slower Wednesday. The entrance gives way to a nice bar area with a few TVs, booths and white linen tables. We each settled on a bottle of Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio and the mussels appetizer and bruschetta. Our waiter Andrei was professional and prompt. We decided to have a glass of wine and enjoy conversation and our apps without ordering our entrees and expediting the occasion. Andrei checked back several times and kept our waters full and was very patient. We settled on clams fettuccini with a white wine butter sauce and my lady got the mussels in the same sauce. It was a garlic lover's delight and I'm certain I'll never be a vampire. We enjoyed the setting and the atmosphere was relaxed. A liquid dessert pour of tequila and whiskey settled us and we skipped dessert although it was tempting. Overall the prices were a bit higher but the service was excellent and our meal rang true. It was a great first impression and we had leftovers. It will be added into our rotation and look forward to trying other pastas and seafood.

Oh my goodness! Our 2nd time @ this place! They have…read moreanything for anyone! From pizza to burgers, chicken tenders, wings and so much more! Kaylee took our order at the counter. She was sweet & welcoming & recommended the best for us. We both had the O.M.G burger & it was delicious!! Fries were hot & fresh, the wings were meaty & so good & the cheese curds were great! Really simple, family restaurant. You order at the counter, they give you a number & they bring it out to you. They have plenty of parking, seating & handicap assessable. Don't pass this little clean spot up if passing by!

I love this place! The staff was so friendly when we walked in, everyone greeted us with smiles…read more They made awesome recommendations and the burgers are amazing here. We also got a meat pizza but I didn't get a picture of it. The pizza was perfect! We will definitely be back. You have to check this place out!

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 was AMAZING. Went here for Mother's Day with my wife and kids. Service was top notch,…read morefood was perfect, and overall it's just an amazing experience all around. My daughter absolutely loved their "pasketti" as well. Will be back for sure.

My first night in town I was lucky enough to find Vinnie's. It seemed like it was an Asheville…read morestaple and nearby. I ordered the breaded flounder and tiramisu. The serving of flounder was so generous I had the second half the next night. The mashed potatoes and broccoli with capers was very good. What I will definitely get again is the tiramisu. It was delicious. I can't express that enough. It was enough for two servings but I gladly finished it off in one.

This is my second time here. Menu varies throughout the year and always very interesting items. My…read moreonly complaint is the serving sizes. For example, I love the meatball over polenta appetizer but there is such a small amount of polenta. And for the price, it would be nice to be have a little more pasta served with the entrees. I've never gotten a doggie bag here because the portions are small and after spending over $100 for 2, it would be nice to have a little bit of leftovers. That said, food is delicious and obviously all homemade. Cocktail selection is very unique, hip and good. Service is excellent and the servers really know their stuff! Service

A very charming and rustic Italian restaurant in the heart of the mountainous North Carolina…read moreterrain, Ilda stands out as one of those places that is worth visiting. Stepping inside, the interior doesn't immediately stand out as 'Italian' but rather has more of a cozy campfire cabin atmosphere that blends well perfectly with where the restaurant is located. Our server was attentive and excellent throughout the night keeping it fun and not stuffy. The Grilled Caesar Salad was awesome! The charred flavor really shines through and adds an extra layer to your traditional caesar. Plus, the traditional caesar elements (anchovies, cheese) had a great flavor and were more subtle compared to a traditional caesar. The umami-punch was more of a gradual increase versus all at once in your face. The Frito Mixto was great and I loved the black garlic aioli dipping sauce. The batter was healthy and crunchy, almost like a fish and chips batter-style. Karen's meatballs were to die for! Not only did the meatballs have a nice deep flavor and slight gritty texture (which I love), but the added polenta was a beautiful touch to a very classic dish. It served as the perfect blanket for the meatball and sauce. The Squid Ink Tortelloni was excellent and the crab flavor really came through. I enjoyed the overall seafood flavors and the bits of olives and pepperoncinis were a great acidic addition to create a more balanced bite. The local muchroom fettuccine was also amazing. The brown butter flavor is very prominent throughout and the mushrooms were delicious. These mushrooms even looked like meat (the stems were stringy similar to pulled pork) and tasted great. We ended the night with the Tiramisu which was good but not a huge highlight. The moonshine as their alcohol of choice to dip the cake in was nice, but I didn't really get an espresso flavor which for a tiramisu is core to its DNA.

Since this place changed owners from Pavino's to Bizzaro's, every single review is 5 Stars when…read morefocused on food! Well, actually, aside from one that I just remembered. I don't know what was wrong with that guy, but as a writer and a human, I can assure you that no matter what you do, you can never make everyone happy all the time. That's why it's best to just be authentically you. I got a little off-topic there. What I saying was ... the only negative reviews are for long wait times for takeout or if the dining-in crowd thinks the takeout orders have taken priority over their food. It has nothing to do with the quality of the food. I dined-in and sat outside. The wait times for food were right on the money. I didn't feel rushed and it didn't take too long. I could enjoy my meal and the experience. I have been to Frankie's across the street and had two meals there: Chicken Parm and the Spaghetti & Meatballs. The Chicken Parm was much stronger than the Spaghetti & Meatballs. So when comparing the two Chicken Parm dishes, they are equal but polar opposites. Frankie's is a fancier place with all the bells and whistles. It's a great vibe but also a little expensive. The Chicken Parm is thicker and you get a side of pasta but have to pay for the salad. At Bizzarro, the Chicken Parm is a much thinner cut but still a large portion, you can get angel hair pasta (a rare treat), and you don't have to pay for the salad. For bread, you get traditional at Frankie's and garlic knots at Bizzaro's. I'm not a huge fan of garlic but during this meal, I realized I like garlic knots if I eat them upside down. As for vibe/atmosphere, at Bizzaro, I walked through the little service area to get to the outdoor tables. As I ate, there were parked cars right there, someone mowing a lawn in the distance, and the TV was on from the service area. I would usually not like these things, but I loved it here. It completely fit the vibe of feeling at home and just chilling on the deck. Add the friendly staff and you will feel very welcomed. While the Chicken Parms are different yet equal, Bizzaro's definitely wins for value as you get similar portions plus a salad at a much lower price. I'm glad I found Bizzaro's and I have added it as a go-to when in town. I'll still hit Frankie's too, but maybe Bizarro more often. It always depends on the second visit. I didn't try the pizza yet but I'm sure it's good. The only negative here is the awkward and small parking lot but no big deal. Highly recommended!

Decent pizza place. Pizza is tasty. The meat lovers pizza was heavy on the toppings. I wish the…read morecrust had a little more flavor. The garlic knots are tasty but small. The sauce has a strong tomato acid taste and is liquidy. The restaurant is small. Service is ok.

This is the most wonderful Italian restaurant that I have tried around the sylva/cullowhee area…read more The food is really delicious, the drinks were really crisp and good, and the servers and cooks were very quick and friendly. The inside is very cute and nicely decorated with an earlier 2000s tuscan look. There is awesome popular music playing as you eat. the price for the portion size is also not bad at all!!

Service was so late as we ordered and were quoted a pickup time of 7:23-7:27, stood inside the…read morestore over 20 minutes after our quoted time waiting for our food. It gets better! At 7:48 they told us they forgot one of our dishes LOL absolute worst experience I've ever had They also don't have any take out silverware so bring your own lol! Ambiance is not all that you're eating in a sav-mor plaza. Food was decent but nothing worth waiting an hour for, really. I'd cook this same dish at home in half the time it took them to make it.