What can I say? This is as authentic Italian as you'll find almost anywhere in the U.S. outside of…read morereal Italian neighborhoods. I'd give it a 4.8 or 4.9 -- a perfect 5 is basically unobtainable in my book. Ristorante DellaSantina sits on the outskirts of Sevierville / Pigeon Forge, sort of behind Hollywood, perched on a small hillside along the road. It's unassuming. You could drive right past it. The interior is quaint and tastefully done -- simple and clean, the way an Italian restaurant should look. Our host was excellent. The place was a little backed up because some tables were still sitting and talking long after they finished dinner. Please be considerate of people waiting: take the conversation to the bar or head out so the next table can sit. Once we were seated, service moved fast. The staff zipped around with purpose. Appetizers came out quickly, and the entrees were virtually right behind them. The longest wait was the fresh-cut fries -- and they were shockingly worth it. The food is outstanding. Italian cooking varies by city and region, so flavor profiles differ. We started with a salad and the meatballs (get the meatballs). We both ordered chicken Parmesan. My wife had Bolognese on the pasta and tomato-basil on the chicken; I had Bolognese on both. Coming from a heavily Italian area for 60+ years, I've eaten a lot of home-cooked and restaurant Italian. These sauces were perfect to me -- barely acidic, well balanced with herbs, not the sweet style some people prefer. They walk a very fine line. Everything tasted fresh. No commercial junk. Salad was excellent with a great Italian dressing. The meatballs are as good as you'll likely ever get in a restaurant -- maybe even at home. The hand-cut fries were a huge pile (had to be three potatoes) with a slight exterior crisp and an interior like butter. The chicken Parmesan was the best version I've had in 40+ years. My wife loved hers too, even though she usually prefers a slightly sweeter Bolognese. Both plates came with rigatoni cooked al dente. No dessert at the table -- we were already exploding before we finished. If you're traveling, split a plate or you'll be packing leftovers into a hotel mini-fridge. We did grab two custom ice creams from their pizzeria next door and ate them later at the hotel. OMG -- awesome. Same building: thin crust and Chicago-style pizza. We recommend this restaurant with no hesitation. It will likely be the best Italian meal you've had.

If you want a great meal come here! Group of 7 3 of them were kids and everyone loved what they…read moregot. From taste testing the table my two favorites were the shrimp Valentino and the lobster raviolis just wow! Service was great as well. Will be back!

Oh, how I wish we had one of these near us. This was so nice and calm and quiet on a Tuesday night…read more The service was absolutely impeccable. Cassidy is a gem! Everything was done quickly. We didn't ever have to ask for drink refills. She was on top of everything. Incredibly friendly and kind. Seriously fantastic! Then the food - oh my word! Incredible. The bread you can get out front is excellent with a garlic butter dip that is just so good. Their Caesar salad is one of the best I've had - tons of shaved parm and pine nuts. We almost never like spaghetti and meatballs when we're out - never as good as homemade, but their bucatini and meatballs was incredibly flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Husband loved their meatball sub - best one he's ever had. I also loved the baked chicken pesto pasta - such good flavors in here. We come for vacation every now and then - this is now a must for us every visit!

Great place to grab a nice meal in Sevierville. We arrived late evening after a long drive. The…read morerestaurant is spacious, with a decent sized menu offering something for everyone. Our hostess was really nice, took good care of us. The strawberry soda, the local Cabernet Sauvignon and the food all made for a comfort meal. We had the wheel pasta, where they bring the Italian cheese wheel to your table, melt the cheese and coat your pasta generously in the cheese before serving to you right away. The Eggplant Parmesan came with pasta in the side.

Went here for our 20th Anniversary and SO glad we did. We…read morehave never seen anything like it. The server Ali was AMAZING! The total food choices are overwhelming in the best possible way. From salad to wings to the most unreal unheard of delicious homemade pizza ALL served to you at your seat. You never have to get up. Classy and comfortable and beautiful setting also with outside scenery seating. At one reasonable price!!!! So happy we chose this place and would love to come back when we are in town!

Nino's Pizzeria & Eatery was 10/10…read more We had the meatballs and a 16-inch Neapolitan pizza, and everything was amazing. The food tasted homemade, fresh, and full of flavor. The owner and staff were also incredibly nice and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. I would highly recommend Nino's to anyone looking for great pizza and a welcoming local spot in Sevierville. We'll definitely be back!

Hubby said let's go to "My Little Italy,"so off we went! At a good time, the place looked busy, but…read moreyay tables open! Upon arrival we were greeted warmly,and sat. We both wanted iced tea, and we ordered appetizers. Bruschetta Toasted Italian bread with tomato, onion, basil mix with drizzle of balsamic glaze. Caprese, sliced fresh romas,wet mozzarella, fresh basil, and the best balsamic vinegar ever!!! Hubby had a side salad, and I had a side Caesar. My specialty dish Meatballs caponata Five meatballs (veal, beef , pork) Served on top of Sautéed garden veggies (eggplant, green,red yellow bell peppers and caramelized onions) Topped with a touch of marinara, all on top of spaghetti, served with garlic bread Hubby had Spaghetti Marinara & Meatballs, Spaghetti cooked in home made marinara, garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and topped with 5 veal, beef, pork meatballs, he also had a small side salad The restaurant is run by a wonderful family, who take care of all your needs to a tee. The food is bursting with flavor, good portions.

I came to this restaurant specifically because I was craving calamari--that was really the only…read morereason I chose it. I ordered the seafood pasta and asked if extra squid could be added in place of the scallops and mussels. When my dish arrived, I was disappointed to find there was no calamari included at all. If that had been mentioned when I placed my order, I would have chosen the pesto pasta instead. That said, the food itself was very good, and our waitress was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. They also brought us a complimentary slice of strawberry mascarpone cake to make up for the inconvenience, which was a thoughtful gesture and very much appreciated.

The food, today I had a Calzone was huge. To much to eat so be ready to take some home or share…read morewith someone at the table. So much cheese was amazing. The crust was good but as it cooled it because a bit to soft and chewy imho. This location is basically self serve, you order and pay before you sit down and they will bring your food to table. The second location in Gatlinburg wasn't like that when I had eaten there in the past so this may have been a change Lots of well space booths and tables and when I was there it was very quiet which was nice after walking around town with the crowded streets. Definitely a place to try if your in the mood for some Italian or burgers.

The new design is lovely. The bathrooms moved to the left side. It's beautiful. The service is top…read moretier as always. Unfortunately the garlic rolls are smaller and taste like regular frozen rolls.. they are no longer unique and delicious. The calzone is much smaller now, but still taste great. I'm a local and have been eating here since a was a toddler in 1976. I'm truly disappointed in the changes to the rolls.

Always consistent and delicious cheese pizza. Clean restaurant and great service. Fully recommend.read more

Gluten free options! Orders came out accurate and delicious. Service was good. There's a second…read moredining room though it wasn't open yet when we went. I would definitely recommend or return if in the area.

The pizza was delicious! The best pizza iv had locally!…read more Shop was cute and had outdoor seating! Service was great!

i'm smitten with this pizza! it was a high point in our little family vacation. don't get any other…read morepizza in the area, i am warning you!!!!!

Excellent food! Service was fine as well!…read moreI guess I have to add at least 85 characters so, Hhuyaassjjjn

10/10 - A Hidden Gem in Newport!…read more If you're anywhere near Newport, TN, do yourself a favor and stop by Portofino! Our crazy group of 10 ordered just about everything: calzones, manicotti, baked ziti, chicken Parmesan, fettuccine, pesto chicken pasta, an Italian sub, chicken marsala, and spaghetti & meatballs--and every single dish was outstanding. There wasn't a bad bite on the table! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was exceptional, and the hospitality made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Everything was cooked perfectly, served hot, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our large group had a fantastic experience. It's not often that 10 people all leave completely happy, but Portofino nailed it. We can't recommend this place enough. If you're in the Newport area and craving amazing Italian food, this is the place to go. Matisee did an amazing job taking care of us!!! Thank you!! We'll definitely be back!

Let me go ahead and state that this review may be tainted slightly by nostalgia and fond memories…read more A long time ago when my wife and I were newly married the Johnny Carinos in our town was our go to date night. They closed decades ago and despite my being an excellent cook and learning to make several of our favorite recipes, it was never the same. Last night while on vacation, we realized that there was a Johnny Carinos near where we were staying. There was no question what was for dinner. We showed up after a long day of being tourists together. Neither one of us was terribly hungry, but we were not going to let that stop us. She started with a sangria and I ordered a raspberry Italian soda ( I've never seen my drink anywhere except Johnny Carinos and forgot how good they were). We shared a small plate of Italian nachos. They were a little lighter on the Alfredo sauce than we remember but were still fantastic. The fact that they had a small plate now suited us since we were both getting entrees too. She ordered the Chicken Scalopini and I ordered the Chicken Milano (without mushrooms). Both dishes were larger than we remember and we barely dented them before getting full. Both were exactly what we had wanted and cooked flawlessly. I can happily say that Johnny Carinos lived up to my memories .

While visiting pigeon forge today we decided to eat here . We were immediately welcomed in by a…read moresmiling hostess ! Then we met our waitress Tammy . She exceeded our expectations as she is by far one of the best servers we have ever had . My Hubby and I are in our sixties and in our opinions Tammy should be a peer trainer and teach how to be an amazing server . Yes, she was that good ! She brought us fresh bread with our drinks and then we were ordered an appetizer called the firestick which was absolutely delicious! We also ordered johnnys favorite which could have used a few more toppings but still giving this place 5 stars . Our meals were delicious,our server Tammy was the absolute best and prices were reasonable - I highly recommend this amazing establishment!!!

Funny owner, great food and for a good price real authentic Italian, service was great ambiance was…read moreeven better.

Food: We have gone 5 times now and honestly cannot wait until our next visit. The food is real!…read moreHomemade, with authentic taste, texture and has been consistent. We have had spaghetti, meatballs, chicken parm, lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, bruschetta, tortellini and salads and with absolutely no complaints, not one. All food has always been hit, fresh and delicious. Service: we have had every server and they each carry the owners idea of what a business should be, they are responsive, in tune and hustle. Service with heart, compassion and a smile. Price: For the portion size the price is on point.