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    4.5 (208 reviews)
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    Spaghetti and meatballs, bruschetta, and Cajun Alfredo
    Riley S.

    Some of the best Italian food we've probably have ever had!! So delicious and with great service. Very nice inside, a good blend of casual enough and fancy. We had the bruschetta, Cajun pasta, and spaghetti with meatball. Would highly recommend all!

    Mushroom Risotto
    Alex P.

    One could throw many educated and less so educated guesses at why Giardino is so popular. Maybe it's the copious amounts of hearty cheese filled American Italian classics that dominate the menu. It could be the reasonable prices. Others might come for the view. There is a sense of coziness and presence of home in this small restaurant. People, such as the waitress Nicole, are incredibly kind and go out of the way to make people happy. The lasagna here is a true highlight, with a tangy bolognese that is the star of the show. One of the best out there. The mushroom risotto is a large portion, but seems to have artificial truffle oil taste to it or something similar to it, which slightly offset the dish profile. The tiramisu is remarkable. The wine list is great with many interesting and inexpensive Italian bottles. Bottles are generally priced 2.5 to 3x retail, which is a bit above the common 2x multiplier found in restaurants of this caliber, but also not too unreasonable. Interior design is quaint, homey and tasteful. There is a view, which is likely better during the day than night. Windows are not small, but also not floor to ceiling and a bit high on the wall, so keep in mind that it may not be easy to see the actual view from the table. Giardino is a clear favorite of locals for many reasons and all of the reasons are very well deserved. Arrive hungry and enjoy the ride.

    Dessert special - chocolate cannoli. SO GOOD!
    Ghyrn W.

    Our new favorite place! We moved to Chattanooga this past year and my wife & I have been trying various Chattanooga restaurants. The food here was SO DELICIOUS! We loved everything. Our server was so helpful, attentive and cheery! We don't usually choose patio dining in the summer heat, but it was busy and I didn't call in a reservation until same-day. It was still pleasant with the nice view. A cat strolled through but didn't bother anyone. My wife loved the roasted carrots so much that she bought some at the grocery store for me to grill at home. Sadly mine did not measure up! The thing we're still talking about is the dessert special - chocolate cannolis. Filled with chocolate cream. SO DELICIOUS! Sadly they're not always on the menu.

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    Robert C.

    This was interesting...4.5 star reviews and we gave it a try based on that. This is a big space, with seating for over 120. The patio has nice view of the mountains but curtains are down... The booths are comfy and we had a nice seat by the patio window. In early at 6:00pm and glad we were early. Make a reservation as there was a line out the door at 7:30 The service was terrific throughout. Grady our primary server. Corkage is $15 The bread and flavored EVOO was a great start and we had high hopes based on the menu. My Casa Salad looked beautiful, but was drowned in poorly executed Caesar dressing. We ordered the Chicken Parmigiana - overly herbal breading overpowered the flavors (rosemary?). Cheese was barely noticeable and...well...unevenly cooked...see the pic. As another reviewer noted the Rigatoni a la Gorgonzola was basically rigatoni in vodka sauce. No sign of the cheese. Certainly not what I expected. Pasta was cooked well but the whole dish was just ok. I can see the appeal of nice sized portions in a family friendly environment but the kitchen needs improvement.

    Penne al funghi
    Laura S.

    I was immediately greeted and seated on the patio with a smile. My server was upbeat and clearly enjoyed her job. The food came out timely and the penne was amazing as well as the crème brûlée! I highly recommend and will be returning!

    the lobster bisque soup of the day
    Timothy S.

    This was our second trip to this little Italian restaurant, again for my birthday....seemingly becoming a tradition. Sadly though, the experience wasn't quite as good this time at this little family restaurant. Service overall was good, not great, but certainly acceptable. Several of us tried the lobster bisque, which was being offered that evening. First of all, it's a pet peeve of mine when soup is served lukewarm, while the children liked that, I expect soup to be steaming hot. The taste was actually nice, though there was one family member that would have preferred a stronger sherry taste, but me, I was fine with where it was. Here's the rub though, none of us could find any lobster in our bisques, a bit of a problem. I tried the rigatoni in gorgonzola sauce. Fine cook on the pasta, though it looked like a vodka sauce, and while I enjoyed the sausage and peppers in the sauce, there was not a notion of gorgonzola to be found in tasting the sauce, and again, the food was just lukewarm. While not as big an issue for me compared to soup, the food needs to be hotter. The sauce tasted okay, but it certainly did not have the flavor profile I expected. My wife had the fish of the day, which was actually quite good, maybe that would have better a better selection for me, but when I go to an Italian restaurant, I will nearly always have pasta.

    Bruschetta
    Caleigh T.

    I've been to Giardino's on two separate occasions and enjoyed both experiences. The first time: I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very cold - so bring a jacket. We ordered bruschetta which was delicious! If you enjoy bruschetta, I would suggest trying this dish. For the entree I had Penne al funghi which was very delicious! Their house salad was delicious- mostly because of the dressing. The second time: I decided to go back and bring my husband to get his opinion. He loved the bruschetta and thought it was the best he has had in Chattanooga. We tried the seasonal salad this time and loved it! I enjoyed the seasonal salad more than the house salad. We both decided to get the penne al funghi. He loved this dish. While I also enjoy it, I found it to be very oily and cheesy. If you enjoy that, you will love this dish. And, as per my first experience, it was very cold in there. I would suggest going at a time where you can sit on the veranda and enjoy the night and view of Chattanooga!

    View from the patio.

    If I could leave 4.5, I would. The service was excellent, and they seated us on the patio immediately, even though the inside was full from reservations. We had a beautiful view from our table, and the restaurant staff kindly lowered several plastic curtains to warm us up when the breeze got a little too chilly. The lasagna was probably the best I have ever had in my life. That sounds ridiculous, but I mean it. In fact, most restaurant lasagnas are such a let-down that I've stopped ordering it over the years. I read a review that mentioned a similar opinion of the lasagna, and I decided to give it a try. It was the star of the table. We started with the bruschetta, which was excellent. The kids split a chicken Alfredo, which I will admit left a lot to be desired. The pasta was nice, but the sauce and flavor were lacking on that dish. My husband had the chicken parmesan, and that was quite good. All in all, we had a lovely dinner and a great experience. Try the lasagna, and you will find yourself wondering how you ever lived without it!

    Sunset over Chattanooga
    Stephen H.

    We made a late reservation and were lucky to be seated on the patio with a beautiful overlook of Chattanooga--and caught an incredible sunset. The ambience was warm and relaxing, and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the Salata De Campo and the Chicken Parm, both flavorful and perfectly prepared. A charming gem in East Ridge with great food and an even better vibe. We'll definitely be back!

    Yum!!!
    Michele L.

    Exceptional!! This Monterey California transplant has found the perfect restaurant here in Chattanooga TN. True authentic Italian cuisine. Gorgeous views. Exceptional staff serving to the nth degree.

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    Loved this cozy little Italian spot. Delicious lasagna. The service was good and the restaurant was a great date night destination.

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    Food, atmosphere, ambience, service; everything was amazing! We dined for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience!

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    They used to bring you warm bread with olive oil. Now you gotta pay $4 for olive oil.

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    The food is amazing the service was great and the views from the outdoor area are to die for!

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    Food was excellent along with the staff! I'd eat here again. Atmosphere was very nice as well.

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    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - Low country linguine

    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria

    4.1(843 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    If you live in Chattanooga you are lucky to have this restaurant. If you are in town for any reason…read moreor passing through. You must stop here. Homemade pastas and sauces. Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful park nearby if there is a wait. Parking can be tricky right outside the restaurant. Street parking is an very short walk.

    Most Italian restaurants try to look like someone's house…read more Tony's skipped the decorating phase and just used an actual house. Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria has real charm because of it. Walking in feels less like entering a restaurant and more like being invited over by the Italian neighbor who cooks too much food and doesn't mind if you stay awhile. Cozy rooms, a relaxed buzz of conversation, and a staff that is genuinely friendly and helpful. I went with the build your own pasta. Linguine, bolognese, and meatballs. The waitress suggested getting it baked, which sounded like the culinary equivalent of "trust me on this," so I did. Good call. It came out bubbling, cheesy, and comforting in that perfect pasta way. The bolognese was good but a little polite. It could have used a little more pop. The meatballs, though, clearly had Italian sausage in the mix and they sang. Big flavor and a nice texture. Then dessert showed up. The Italian cake quietly stole the entire meal. Light but firm cake, a beautiful nutty flavor, and just the right amount of crème filling holding it together. One bite in and it was obvious. I came for the pasta. The cake stole the whole show. Quick tip. Be patient when hunting for parking. You might have to park across the bridge and walk a bit. Honestly that walk will burn about 25 of the calories you are about to put right back on. Four stars. Go for the pasta, enjoy the charm, and absolutely do not skip the cake. It's worth the walk.

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    Alleia

    4.5(879 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet…read moredrapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here

    2 Star -- My Lawyer Friend and I Are Considering This a Chargeable Offense…read moreIn the legal world, there's a concept called "misrepresentation." My attorney dining companion will tell you it applies here. I've eaten lasagna on three continents. I've never once feared it. Until now. What arrived at our table was, generously speaking, a flat pancake wearing a cheese disguise -- topped with shredded beef that seemed just as confused about its life choices as the chef who plated it. Green? Green. I didn't order a lawn clipping casserole. I ordered lasagna -- the cornerstone dish, the anchor of any Italian menu worth its salt (of which this dish also needed more). Lasagna is not a canvas for creativity. It is a covenant. A sacred agreement between a restaurant and its guests that says: we know what we're doing here. This dish broke that covenant, shredded it, and apparently used it as a garnish. My recommendation? Locate the nearest Italian grandmother. Apologize to her. Take notes. Start over.

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    IL Primo - Lasagna for DAYS!  A deep dish and plenty for a second meal tomorrow!  (Watermelon margarita shown as well)

    IL Primo

    4.4(244 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Great place. Feta marinara app was awesome. Sauce is on point. Rigatoni was amazing. Service was…read morealso amazing. Would definitely come back when in town.

    We love Il Primo! Food is always excellent and the atmosphere is romantic…read more We decided for our New Years Eve meal to visit Il Primo. Bonus: Carbonara night is Wednesday night! Theirs is always excellent! We had a pitcher of cider sangrias and Cesar salads as well. Everything tasted amazing. So why four stars? Two reasons.... First, two pieces of plastic in my carbonara. I did not say anything due to the second reason. Server didn't seem to be too keen on giving us top notch service. We have taken note that when we are a table of four, they always give us the rundown of the nightly specials. In. Great. Detail. Every time it is just the Husband and I? Nada. Nothing. Not even an introduction by the server this time. It's not the same server either. Happens with whomever we have. Seems to be something that they need to work on at this restaurant. We love this place! Watchman (our server) did a great job when it came to serving the food. But I should not have to ask about the specials nor ask for his name. We always tip more than expected, but when will servers learn that going above and beyond will get them above and beyond the expected tip? Hopefully something changes before our next visit to Chattanooga.

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    Provino's Italian Restaurant - Garlic knots

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    3.5(11 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    I haven't been here in probably too many years but I had a taste for Italian and my wife had never…read morebeen. Showed up about 8:30 PM, had to wait for a table because the place was so incredibly dirty. The whole place looks "worn out"and little remains of its once elegant demeanor. The wait staff was young and more interested in horsing around with each other than taking care of diners. Paid $12 for 4 ounces of a very sour (!) Prosecco with a squirt of blackberry syrup at the bottom, but no straw to get to it. The fried raviolis were just cheese-filled and tasted of old oil. The salad contest consisted of whole leaves of iceberg lettuce, four slices of beets and six garbanzos. (This is for two people.) the salad dressing tasted of nothing but oil. The garlic rolls, for which I had raved to my wife, came out hard cold and stale. I ate a couple anyway thinking that the next batch would be fresh, but was told when I asked for more that they were "out." Since this was formerly a highlight of the Provino's experience this hit hard. My wife's entrée tasted burnt as as the only flavor and she refused to eat it. My eggplant Parmesan was cold inside and gelatinous, although the plate was warm. I suppose this Restaurant has suffered the same fate as Portofinos and the Acropolis; started by a family who is no longer involved and is now run by people who don't particularly care. Anyway there are other options for Italian in this town; heck, I would've done better going to Olive Garden. Won't be back - not ever.

    Have been here many years,but things have changed. The salad was barely big enough to fill two…read moreplates and had brown pieces. The rolls had only like 5 in the bowl instead of full. Our waitress was dancing for the 4 top behind us,while ignoring us. Passed by my nearly empty tea many times. I had to tell her I needed more. She brought a pitcher with no ice and said she would bring me a glass of ice for it. Never did. Sad times,as this place has always been great.

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    4.3(812 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    We stopped in for some drinks and had such a great experience! The apple pie cider was absolutely…read moredelicious definitely a must-try. Ava and Maggie behind the bar were amazing super welcoming and provided excellent customer service, even though we came in just 15 minutes before closing. They gave great recommendations and made us feel right at home. The pizza was also incredible and really hit the spot. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town

    Community Pie in downtown Chattanooga is a frequent stop for me. I go pretty much anytime I'm in…read moreChattanooga, which is often. It's one of those places that's consistently good and easy to keep coming back to. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. They have a patio area that's not fully outside, but the windows open completely when the weather is nice which makes it feel really open and airy. I actually had my rehearsal dinner here, and the staff was absolutely amazing and so accommodating throughout the whole process. Food-wise, I love, love, love their Italian chopped salad. The dressing is so good and it's something I end up ordering every time. They also offer pizza by the slice, which I like because they always have specific slices available plus a rotating "home slice" each day, they're also pretty generous size wise. The slices are good, but ordering a full pizza is definitely better because it comes out fresh. Another thing I really like is the adult fried cheese appetizer, which is basically like a spicy pepperoni and cheese egg roll and it's really good. Parking is typical for downtown. There's street parking or a lot across the street. Most of it is paid parking except for nights and Sundays. Overall this is one of my go-to spots in Chattanooga and somewhere I always recommend when people ask where to eat downtown.

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    Inside shot of the bar area.

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