I chose this place to celebrate my birthday and it ended up being such a great experience. Since my…read morefamily couldn't be with me, I was hoping the night would still feel special and it absolutely did. The atmosphere was warm, the food was incredible, and the whole experience felt memorable from start to finish. Our servers, Megan and Jessica, were fantastic and made the evening even better. They were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect. They took the time to explain the menu and made us feel very welcome. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. I'm really glad I chose this restaurant for my birthday and I'll definitely be coming back again

This is the fourth Italian restaurant I have tried in the area: two in Waynesville and two in…read moreMaggie Valley. I still haven't tried the one in Sylva (heard good things), and I think I'll pass on the one in Bryson City. As for this joint, the outdoor dining area is supreme. Well, maybe it was just supreme on that day thanks to the weather. I was on my way to poker (it went well again thanks to me designing and applying TNP a year ago), and I wanted to get some good calories under my belt since tourney poker players don't eat much for 7-10 days when WSOPC is in town. I definitely got the calories! The Chicken Parm and pasta portion here is HUGE! The salad is also the best salad of the four Italian restaurants I have tried in the area. For bread, the garlic knots were very high quality, and if you like garlic knots, you will love it. But in the bread category for me, Frankie's wins with ease, simply because it's a large portion of traditional Italian bread with butter. I love butter. In fact, it's one of my favorite things in life. Sometimes when I'm driving and I glance at my rearview mirror, it looks like a stick of butter, especially during sunrise. For Chicken Parm, I have Frankie's and Bizzaro's tied for the lead over Vale and Bocelli's. But all four are good! For pasta, Bocelli's is in last. For some reason, that sauce works well with the Chicken Parm but not with the linguine. I give Bizarro's the nod for best pasta of the four. For service, all four are amazing. For value, Bizarro's. For atmosphere, Frankie's. For outdoor dining, Bocelli's. For quality red wine, Vale by a mile. Best red wine I have ever tasted! For storytelling, Vale! He will feel like a good friend within a 15 minutes. So ... for Bocelli's, solid Chicken Parm, best salad, great garlic knots, didn't love the pasta, and excellent service and outdoor dining. Definitely recommended! I need to try the pizza at all these places next round.

You know that dangerous moment when work colleagues hype a restaurant so hard that you walk in…read morealready preparing your disappointment speech? That was me heading into Angelena's Ristorante Italiano. By this point, I was fully expecting the usual "it's amazing" translation, which in restaurant terms often means nice lighting, tiny portions, and flavors that peaked at olive oil. Instead, this place did the unthinkable. It actually lived up to the hype. The menu reads like a beautiful collection of words I absolutely cannot pronounce with confidence, but luckily fluency in Italian is not required when your taste buds immediately understand the assignment. I went with the bolognese lasagna, and this thing came out like a love letter to comfort food. Rich, bold, deeply flavorful, and gloriously rustic, the kind of dish that tastes like somebody's grandmother has been perfecting it since the Roman Empire. Every bite had depth. Nothing fussy, nothing trying too hard, just serious flavor delivered with confidence. The focaccia showed up doing exactly what great bread should do: crisp in the right places, soft where it counts, and impossible to stop tearing apart even when you know your entrée is on deck. The appetizer played a completely different game, more delicate, more refined, and smart enough to leave me wanting the next course instead of filling me up before the main event. That's restraint. That's craft. That's a kitchen that knows what it's doing. And the room matches the food. Clean, classy, polished without feeling stiff. The kind of place where everything from the lighting to the plate placement quietly reminds you that yes, somebody here cares. Service was equally dialed in. Professional, on point, and smooth enough that the whole meal just flowed. No awkward gaps, no disappearing acts, no "how is everything?" drive-bys while your mouth is full. This is the rare restaurant that survives workplace hype and then casually exceeds it. Five stars. Angelena's didn't just meet expectations, it made my coworkers look smarter for recommending it.

Truly a good spot for some great drinks and desert. Pizza...was good...probably could have been…read morecrispier. Service was delayed but it was great afterwards. Definitely will try something else next time but deserts is a must. Ambiance is beautiful with great downtown vibe.

This was my second time here. I hadn't been here since they opened. Was very dissapointed in the…read morefood the first time I was here since the food in my opinion is not authentically German. It wasn't bad, just nothing special. I had the curry wurst the first time I was here, which was nothing like the Curry Wurst in Berlin. Tasted like an American interpretation. This time I had the buffalo wings, which were decent, definitely better than the curry wurst. My mom had the Jaeger Schnitzel, which came with potatoes, she also ordered a side of red cabbage. Jaeger Schnitzel was ok, potatoes were fine. I did like the red cabbage, but it is vinegary, which is the way I prefer it. I noticed other reviewers mentioned this as well. I had the apple strudel. It looked like the ice cream was plated over a week ago, I don't know how to better explain it. The whipped cream was frozen in the center. The strudel was good, but you could tell it had been made a while ago and they had reheated it. It did not come with berries and powdered sugar like it showed on in other pictures on-line. The only staff that seemed to enjoy working there were the young new trainees, you could tell the rest of the staff didn't really want to be there. Decent ambience to get a draft German beer, but there are better places to get dinner on S. Palafox.

We visited the Bavarian menu and enjoyed the sausage sampler, very yummy! Really enjoyed the gravy!…read more Then later we tried the Italian side of the menu! Also delicious! We enjoyed the Sophia Loren Pizza! Decent list German beer, and a nice list of wines.

Very good service. Food was great and wine and beer specials were well priced. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming and relaxed. I had the fried snapper sandwich with duck fat potatoes which was excellent. My wife had the Cuban which was also very tasty. Definitely recommend this place if you like wine and excellent food

If you're looking for a place to sit outside on Palafox, this is the spot to go!…read more The servers were respectful, and VERY knowledgeable as to what they're serving me, as well as having some great recommendations. (I went here 5 times in 1 week and ate just about everything they had) The drinks were so good, I had to buy 6 of them for the Milfs sitting at the tables around me, and they loved them too. The Palafox and Hendricks Froze are my favorite! Some great happy hour deals too! Such as the mimosas. The charcuterie board was picturesque, and it could easily feed 3 people. (I ate it by myself of course) The plethora and quality of meats, cheeses, berries, and vegetables was more than I expected, and they all tasted great!

Top rating across the board! Arrived before reservation time and was seated immediatly. Very…read morecomfortable setting for conversation. Food was delish!

V Paul's restaurant truly hit the spot! The warm welcome we received from the moment we walked in…read moreset the tone for a fantastic evening. And Susie, our waitress, was the icing on the cake - her excellent service made our dining experience truly special. While the food didn't blow me away, I'm confident that others will enjoy it. We started with the stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta, both of which were tasty, and then moved on to the lasagna, spaghetti with meatballs, and chicken piccata, all of which were decent.

Always Delicious... It was busy tonight but the food was delicious. We dined with our friends and…read morehad a great time. The restaurant is . We have been enjoying this restaurant since moving here. Always Delicious

Great pizza. Top 5 in Pensacola easy. Highly recommend. Service was phenomenal. Parking can be…read moretough if you don't know where to look

Food and staff were great. They have oil and vinegar tastings and lot of different choices…read more I didn't get coffee here but they had a good coffee menu as well. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Attached coffee shop was amazing. LOVED the oil and balsamic choices and quality. Kitchen shop…read moreupstairs was epic. The outdoor seating has a nice view and a doggie water bowl! I'm hoping to go back for the cooking classes. Met the owner- she is a treasure. Highly recommend!

Great counter service lunch spot for an Italian sandwich served on freshly baked bread with quality…read moreingredients. We tried the #3 and #5. There's plenty of outdoor seating. You're given a beeper - they buzz you when your sandwiches are ready.

Second time at this amazing Italian sandwich restaurant. I love it when a restaurant decides to do…read moreone thing and do it incredibly well. I'll start with the schiacciata bread. You could eat this plain with a little olive oil and be happy. Today I had the L Andante, the turkey. The padano spread was amazing. Simple with spinach and sliced tomatoes. Perfect for lunch. Great staff and a unique location. It's a must visit every time I'm in Pensacola.

Small place with limited parking BUT outstanding food. Sliced assembled and out fast. The staff…read morewas friendly and fast. The place is loud like a NYC deli and has desserts as well. So close to NYC but so far away too. Would recommend and will be back. The sandwiches were devoured by our guests as well as the sides.

When in Pensacola we always make it a point to visit The New Yorker. This visit we opted to sit on…read morethe deck for lunch as it was so pleasant outside. The deck is quite enjoyable for a number of reasons. It is shaded and surrounded by lush vegetation and it's much quieter than inside and more conducive to conversation, especially for folks like me who have profound hearing issues. Service is prompt and attentive here. We decided to share the hot pastrami on rye and the antipasto salad. As you can see from the pic the sandwich is ginormous. So good. The antipasto salad here is unlike any I've ever had in my 77 years! It is composed totally of Capicolla, Genoa, and cotto salami, pepperoni, provolone, Swiss and mozzarella cheese, green and black olives, and artichokes marinated in an Italian dressing. There is no lettuce as in all the antipasto salads I've had before. It is absolutely delicious. We were unable to finish our shared portions of the salad and took easily a whole half portion home to enjoy later. As I'm sure I've said before, there's a reason this store is always packed.

Great service and delicious food, our server Lily was amazing! Definitely a place to go back to!read more

First time visiting Pensacola from Greenville SC, our meal was delicious! Michelle was wonderful…read moreand we were very happy with her recommendations! And the beautiful sunset was a plus! Highly recommend!