Amazing staff and service. Place was like you'd expect an authentic Italian restaurant to be. Taken…read moreover by the daughter of the owner, keeps this place in business since the '70's. We had enough to share and take home. The desserts were so rich and delicious to light & sweet. The rolls you wanted to face plant into the bowl and get all that goodness. The fried ravioli was the best I've had anywhere. Did not taste like it was frozen and the microwaved. If you are in the area you have to try. Just remember the older folks get there at 5pm and it fills up fast!!! It is dark when you walk in but your eyes eventually adjust.

Beautiful dining room. Waiter over zealous about their everything specials, wine, getting good…read moreright. Two of us ordered special ravioli. They looked completely different. I questioned waiter who told me at 1st I was wrong. Only to realize he picked up someone else's. I waited 15minutes for correction order. Others were almost done. Didn't take leftovers not as good as store bought ravioli half the price.

We arrived around 6:30PM on a Sunday in July. It's in a small strip mall so parking can be tight…read more We saw people parking in the Sherwin Williams lot next door. They were pretty busy but there were a couple tables open. It's a small restaurant so you might have to wait. The waitress came almost immediately and took our drink order. Once she brought the drinks back, we ordered dinner. My husband ordered the Cheese Manicotti, our friend ordered the Chicken Parmigiana, and I ordered the 2 Meatball appetizer and a small salad. The food arrived within 10 minutes. The serving sizes are very generous, and all the food was tasty. My only comment would be that the marinara sauce is on the sweet side, and I prefer mine more savory. It didn't stop me from eating it though!

GREAT PIZZA! This was our first visit but it won't be our…read morelast! Franklin has needed a good pizza restaurant for a while and this fills the bill. We picked up a to-go order of Jimmy Pesto pizza and salad. Everyone behind the counter was very nice and seemed to really care about us. The crust was very tasty and the pizza overall was amazing! We also got a large Garden Salad, also very good. They also have a nice dinning room with wine and beer which we will try the next time. I would definitely recommend!

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.

The Frutti di Mare is phenomenal!!!…read more We happened upon this wonderful location by watching "Adventure is Out There" on YouTube. Totally off the beaten path, and so worth it. Just when you think you're lost, you arrive. The Focaccia bread that is served really good. Suggest getting marina as opposed to olive oil for dipping. The meatball was nice sized (big enough to share) and marinara sauce was really good. The Frutti di Mare was suggested by our waiter Anthony (very knowledgeable about the menu and offerings) to use white wine sauce. It was a great suggestion. The ingredients were obviously fresh and the portion size was easily shareable. We shared a Tiramisu. And let me preface that my wife has never liked this dessert. But the YouTube review swayed her perspective. And she loved it. You can tell that it's a labor to make (we talked to the owner's wife and she concurred). The only negative would be due to personal preference. The Caesar salad dressing didn't have anchovies. It was lemon forward and good, but it's just something that we like.

Service: 5 Food: 2 Food was mediocre- my husband ordered the…read morespecial and it was flavorless. Left half of the protein off of my pasta.

First we are visiting area not local.. not a lot of places to eat but came upon this and was…read moreexcited to go to sit down restaurant! We did not have a reservation and parking lot was packed so didn't hold out hope we'd get in. I walked in to see wait she said at that point we'd probably have 30 min so we got parking and came in . It smelled amazing and the staff was very nice. We were seated before 30 min. Our water was sweet and helped us on menu. We got our drinks and app ordered.. food came out in a timely fashion.. the garlic knots were so good and my meal was delicious! I got veal parm and it was a really big portion! We had calamari and it was perfectly cooked not over breaded.. I also got a sangria which was great too.. I highly recommend this place.. I would make a reservation as-it gets very busy but work wait!

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!

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.

My family and I had the privilege of dining at Ristorante Paoletti twice during our recent stay in…read moreHighlands. The restaurant is located on the main street that runs through the town making it easy to find. Be sure to make a reservation as it fills up quickly. The staff we encountered during both visits were friendly and professional. The food was exceptional each visit. The eggplant parmigiana starter was tender and so flavorful. Three of the four of us ordered it on the second visit as it was that good. The beef carpaccio and meatball starter were also enjoyed. For entrees we had the trout Frances, stuffed halibut special, the gnocchi special, the mushroom tortellini and the linguine pescatore. All dishes were delcious while the trout Frances, mushroom tortellini and linguine pescatore were our favorites. It is worth mentioning their gnocchi could not have been better prepared as it was like a fluffy pillow as gnocchi should be. Had it been paired with the truffle sauce from the mushroom tortellini then it would have been perfection. For dessert, we sampled several ice creams, sorbets, the tiramisu and the Blueberry Coconut Layered cake. The raspberry sorbet and cappuccino Oreo gelato were the fan favorites for the dessert course. Ristorante Paoletti receives our highest recommendation as it is on point with offering a positive atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.

Atmosphere is rich and comfy. Busy with no reservation so ate at bar. Sometimes, I find service is…read morenot as good at the bar but not the case here. Excellent and friendly. Food was some of the best Ive ever eaten.

This was our first stop in town for lunch, and it was exactly the kind of fuel you hope for when…read morekicking off a weekend. Four of us grabbed spots at the bar, ordered Aperol Spritzes, and immediately settled in. We shared the salad and the veggie pizza, and on our waitress's advice added pepperoni--and wow, was that the right move. This pizza is the real deal: incredible color, a perfectly crisp, crunchy crust, and layers of flavor that genuinely blew us away. I make pizza at home (yes, with an Ooni), and this is the kind of pie that makes you pause mid‑bite and say, "Okay... they know what they're doing." Not floppy, not overdone--just expertly made and insanely satisfying. The atmosphere sealed the deal. Sitting at the bar felt fun and communal, with friendly locals, fellow visitors, and staff all contributing to the vibe. It was welcoming, lively, and exactly the energy you want when you first roll into town. Phenomenal pizza, great drinks, and a spot that understands hospitality. We'd come back for the pizza alone--but everything else made it even better.

This venue is beautiful! I loved the lights and the olive tree in the midst of the dining area…read more Service was a bit slow, but they were quite busy. As well as the bar was full. Apparently we were very unlucky when it came to bar seating this trip We ordered the burrata to start. It was fresh and absolutely delicious. But our Hot Pig pizza seemed to miss the mark. The sauce that was drizzled on top didn't seem to add anything to the dish. It just kind of fell flat after such a delicious start. We finished off with a bit of gelato which was also super yummy! And the coffee was wonderful but it was served so hot that we had to wait a while before even being able to sip it. Overall it was a good dinner, we just wished we had gone with a different pizza

Don't rely on delivery times. Waited over 2 hours for food when I was told 45 minutes. Asked to be…read morecompensated for my waste of time and was told to take it or leave it by a smart mouth.

Ordered for first time tonight for delivery. Ordered the square build your own and wings. They said…read more45 min for delivery. They came a little earlier than 45 minutes, great delivery person and the food was excellent!!!! Definitely a new favorite for pizza. Will try subs/salads next time! Highly recommend!