Just finding this gem after five years in Lynchburg…read more As others have pointed out, this restaurant is tucked away in the corner of an even more out-of-the-way quiet shopping strip, so you can easily drive by and never see it. True Sicilian owned and run trattoria where there is a wide ranging menu of American and Italian specialties. We stuck with the Italian and some apps for the little ones. Apps come out quick and are decently sized which is great when you have two kids. The mac & cheese was homemade and not the boxed stuff - and my youngest tore into it and was literally wearing it all over his face - he loved it. We also had bruschetta, which was house made and excellent except it was served on sicilian pizza dough - would loved to have had real italian bread for that. Italian meals were shrimp parm and my wife had the seafood special (sort of a marechiara) and both were excellent. Sauce is good, maybe a tad too sweet for me, but good nonetheless. We had a lot of food and even with that we finished with spumoni ice cream - which I haven't had in years. Serving was huge and we all shared it. Service was adequate - the waiter had no clue what things are in Italian and needs to work on that, but otherwise all good. We walked out fat and happy. Definitely going back. Large parking lot in front.

The older man (owner) is a Conjob. This so called Italian restaurant actually charges a $1.00 for a…read moretiny bit of cheap shredded Iceberg LETTUCE, yes shredded Iceberg Lettuce and a $1.00 for cheap tomatoes, that are not included on a generic sub, but absolutely should be. So an $11.00 8" sub turns into a $14.00 8" sub alone. No doubt he is making a lot of money by doing this, unless there are regular customers who have become aware that he charges extra, and avoid adding these cheap toppings, that should automatically come with the sub. I've never been anywhere before where they charged a $1.00 for Iceberg Lettuce. The place also smells disgusting, with cheap vile chemical cleaners flowing up your nostrils as soon as you enter. No way could I ever eat there. I've read a few other reviews where customers have noticed that this same older man (owner) has overcharged customers before, by ringing up different prices versus the menu prices, with them vowing never to return, as it did not go unnoticed like he foolishly believes or most likely, does NOT care. The older man (owner) also charges a 3% fee for using a credit card, which is absolutely greedy as hell. I made sure I took cash when I purchased the sub, as I knew this ahead of time, while walking in one other previous time one year before, just to purchase a cannoli for my daughter. Never again will I eat here. BE WARNED!

Solid rounded 4stars…read more The sampler player with chicken, lamb and beef is excellent. We ordered sausage and onions with pasta. Excellent dish! Our 12-oz ribeye was cooked exactly to our instruction. Very good. Lasagna was very good.

One of our favorite date night spots! The food is so so good and the staff is always very…read morewelcoming. The bolognese and fillet Oscar are our favorites

They have wonderful food of course, but if you have food allergies, they are terrific…read more My girlfriend and I have several allergies that often require the menu offerings to be customized, and the staff is always so helpful. Additionally, the menu is designed with a number of options ready to go if you have nut, shellfish, pork, beef or other allergies.

This is such a beautiful hidden gem of a restaurant tucked in a little strip of stores. Outside has…read morea big love sign that shines super bright and inside is a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with a nice size banquet room where we had a birthday dinner to celebrate my 98 year old mother. Our server allowed us in early so we could set up for the surprise party. They had 2 menus, one regular, one vegan. We ordered calamari as an Appetizer, they were cooked perfectly, and it came with 2 sauces, not sure what they were but the green one was incredible. I had a lemon drop cocktail, it was delish as well, and for my entree, I went with the shrimp polenta. This right here.... Was everything's I hoped it would be, it had creamy polenta , like 6 shrimp, and mushrooms and peppers. All blended very well together. So good! I highly recommend this dish and the lasagna too. My daughter loved hers. I will go back for sure next time I'm in the area.

I've been going to Bulls Steakhouse for 20 plus years. I have never had a bad filet . The service…read morehas always been great, and their bulls margarita is the best ever! I love the bar side because it's decorated with wood paneling . It's traditional it's not contemporary but the service is great and the food is great.

Not sure about the other locations, but I order pizza here often. (3 years and counting) Always…read morefresh, and better than everywhere else I have tried in town. Once they made a mistake on my order, and had to remake one of my pies (they recognized it before I even arrived). My pickup time was delayed as a result. Not only did they remake the pizza, but they gave me a second large pizza at no extra charge for my inconvenience. Good pizza, and the rewards on the app make it more affordable.

This is our new Italian place! They make great pizzas! They also serve a wonderful Chicken parm…read more What is amazing about this place is that they have gluten-free pasta and bread! The service is top notch with a friendly wait staff. It is a family resturant so it is a bit noisy so snuggle up on the same side of the booth and enjoy!

A place that comes recommended sets a certain expectation. Not perfection, but at least a level of…read morecare that shows up on the plate. This visit didn't land there. **FOOD** The issues here weren't about complexity. They were about fundamentals. The chicken parmesan sandwich set the tone. Instead of a proper cutlet, it came out as heavily breaded chicken strips. That changes the entire structure of the dish. It eats more like a shortcut than a decision, and not a good one. The cannoli didn't help. The shells were fine, but the filling was clearly not made in-house. That's where it falls apart. Cannoli filling is simple, and when a place skips even that step, it raises questions about the rest of the kitchen. Pizza and the rest of the table followed the same pattern. Nothing outright inedible, just consistently underwhelming. No one at the table finished with anything worth talking about, and that usually tells the story better than anything else. This isn't about chasing authenticity. It's about doing the basics correctly and choosing not to cut corners. **SERVICE** Service was polite and steady. Orders were taken correctly, food came out in a reasonable time, and there were no issues with attentiveness. That said, the service felt like it matched the room. Functional, but a bit worn down. Nothing wrong, just not much energy behind it. **AMBIENCE** The space feels dated and a little tired. Lighting is on the darker side, and the overall environment gives the impression that it hasn't been refreshed in a while. It's not uncomfortable, just lacking any sense of upkeep or intention. **CLOSING** This is the kind of place that doesn't fail because it's trying something difficult. It falls short because it isn't executing the basics well. There's a foundation here that could work, but right now it feels like it's been left alone too long. When the small things slip, everything else follows. **RATINGS** Food: ** Service: *** Ambiance: *** Overall: ** Personal Disclaimer: I value small, independent restaurants and want them to succeed. This review reflects a single visit and may not represent every experience. ***EVERY RESTAURANT IS WORTH TRYING FOR YOURSELF. Go, see what you get, and be honest in how you evaluate it.*** I've worked as an executive chef, restaurant manager, and owner. I tend to hold places to a higher standard. Execution matters. Freshness matters. Effort shows. Cutting corners usually does too.

Food (3/5): The food was fine- the crab cakes were a bit dry and I asked for another side -…read morefettuccine- and it came with no sauce. A bit disappointing. Service (5/5); The service was good - the server was very kind and attentive. Ambience (5/5): This is such a beautiful restaurant. From the light fixtures, to the lovely tables, to beautiful leather chairs, it's such a beautiful place.

First time coming to this Italian restaurant. Was very disappointed wait time drinks food over 25…read moreto 30 minutes waiting on the table for our food to get my chicken Parmesan burnt. I didn't wanna wait any longer and I told the server she was very polite and asked if everything was good in our table the food and I had to be honest I was very very disappointed especially this being my first time the flavoring to the pasta the sauce the chicken that was burnt and I couldn't even chew the chicken and it tasted burnt chicken in my mouth. I didn't even finish it no mozzarella cheese. It was just very minimal and for the pricing which was $20 for the plate, but since I told the server they did take it out of my check which was good in a way, but overall experience was disappointing. The group I was with did compliment the Salmon dish, Ravioli dish, and salads were on point. Pricing in location is on the high end for people wanting to come. I gave it a try do not know if I will return. Try it once at least. Atmosphere is beautiful a lot of booths not to many table with single chair seats.

Service was great per our waitress!…read more Great taste in appetizers with the idea of their Pot O'Gold that features an edible bowl filled with in-house made chips, regular cheese and jalapeño cheese ravioli, and mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce to start myself off making a flavourful shareable. Next came the flavours of their in-house buffalo sauce, blue cheese, and cheddar and American cheese blend buffalo chicken sub on a fresh roll that exploded with melted cheese and the perfect amount of spice to set it off. Finally, the cheesecakes that are made in house taste so fresh that you will never want to return to store bought ones! The freshness of the sweet cheese makes for the perfect slice with flavours you can't help but attack with a spoon! The restaurant itself does well with its ingredients and interior to resemble an authentic Italian ambiance!

This restaurant offers a pleasant and inviting atmosphere that makes for an enjoyable dining…read moreexperience. The ambiance is comfortable and well put together, creating a nice setting for a meal. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overbearing, which adds to the overall experience. The food was good, with solid flavors and thoughtful preparation. Overall, it's a reliable spot that I would consider visiting again.

Let's start with the positives - our food was delicious tonight, the salmon & grilled chicken were…read morecooked perfectly. Our server was amazing but I can't remember his name. The manager i had to speak to was very professional and apologetic for the issue we had. She offered to move us, give us a free dessert, she was trying to rectify a situation the hostess had caused. She did offer a discount on the bill which was appreciated but honestly I only voiced my complaint so hopefully it doesnt happen again. Now to the issue and the negative - the hostess sat us (me and my husband) at a table. No one around us then immediately put 3 tables together and we overheard they were sitting 15 people there. None of those 15 had inside voices and were extremely loud the entire time. We finally had to box our food up and leave. We had asked to be moved but honestly itd gotten to the point we were just annoyed that grown adults would be so loud and disrespectful in a nice restaurant. If your goal is to be drunk and loud go to bdubs or I dunno stay home so you dont ruin other people's dinner out. Overall we enjoyed the food and the staff aside from the hostess were great. We wont let this stop us from visiting again and will definitely speak up faster next time if put in a situation like that.

We recently held my son's wedding rehearsal dinner at The Neighbor's Place, and I cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience. We were planning the event from four hours away, and Lindsey and Jessica made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. They were always quick to respond to emails, answered every question thoroughly, and even sent photos of the room and table dimensions so I could plan decorations and linens from afar. Their communication and attention to detail were truly exceptional. The dinner itself was absolutely beautiful. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and offered a great selection within the package we chose. We were especially impressed with how smoothly the staff handled a large group with many different steak temperatures and meal requests -- everything came out efficiently and perfectly cooked. When we were running short on time, Lindsey and Jessica even jumped in to help set up the room for us, which meant so much to our family. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made the evening feel seamless and special. If you are considering The Neighbor's Place for a private event or celebration, I highly recommend them. They helped create such a memorable night for our family, and we are incredibly grateful.

I was sooo disappointed. I saw zeppoles on the menu so we stopped by to grab an order for the…read moreroad. I asked the girl at the counter about them first. She mentioned they weren't round. Ok I can deal with a funny shape. But I asked if they had powdered sugar on them. She said yes. ..but that they came with gelato. Um, ok... seems strange but why not. What I received did not have powdered sugar on them. It was cinnamon sugar. Basically these were more like smooth churros. I can't speak to anything else on the menu, so I'll keep it at a 3 star.

Wow, I'm blown away!! I overheard some people talking about the cheese bread and chef salad at…read moreVitales. I had a pizza before and wasn't the most impressed, but I was willing to give them another try. Craving a salad tonight I decided to order and I'm so glad I did! The large chef salad is huge and packed! Tons of meat and cheese, literally a whole hard-boiled egg, four slices of tomato, multiple slices of cucumbers, etc. There were also 2 large cups of ranch and the ranch was just as amazing! This quite possibly the best chef salad I've had in over 20 years. It really took me back! It's so big I can easily get 2 meals from it. I added a pic under the photos so be sure to check it out. The price was even quite affordable. The only thing I could possibly think would make this better was if they cooked their own bacon, but the bacon bits on the salad were all real and great quality. None of the cheap stuff or artificial bacon bits. I also ordered the cheese bread to have a little something extra with the salad. I was thinking it was going to be cheesy bread sticks maybe, or one of those oval shaped breads covered in cheese. This is actually much bigger and about the size of medium pizza. There is plenty of cheese on it and the olive oil and garlic really put this cheese bread on another level. The crust tastes like pizza crust and the flavor is incredible. I had a large cup of marinara and it is also really good. Everything was exceptional, including the temperature, time, and service. And it may sound odd but the utensils included were also great quality, very durable. I could easily cut up the veggies and meats without concern the utensils would snap. I will most certainly be regularly visting Vitales and ordering this same meal. It's so good I don't know how I could go and not get the same thing. I'm telling everyone I know. Run, don't walk and you can thank me later!