We stopped at the vine for appetizers and drinks prior to going to a show. The food was very good…read moreand great choice of items. The drinks were well prepared. The service was good and very friendly staff. The ambiance was as expected, very lively and fun.

I thought I would love this place , but services is service, from the moment we walked in the one…read moreactual bartender mentality at work greeted us and told us to sit anywhere, off to a good start, so I thought then he come over. A hazy of boredom on his face took our order, come back and just poured the wine no usual sit to see if it was palatable, lol I'm it's kinda comical. The amazing thing was one of the customers next to me called him out on it , he's said he would perk up but the only costumers he gave a smile or any attention was the two 20 ish girls at the bar,or anyone young , ps the Older people are the real tippers fyi , the wine was good , the guy there bartender was great , but the ginger at one point just stared outside for a good five minutes probably should find a new night gig. The four starts are for her and the food !

Located in the Cotton Exchange. They sell primarily infused olive oils and infused balsamic…read morevinegar. The selection is huge. I am not really into infused olive oil, so I primarily buy straight up olive oil here. They have 3-4 straight olive oil options (e.g. Spanish, California, Greece) which are very good. You can ask for samples to help you choose. The quality of the products are very good, which is why I buy from this place. Note, they are a little high, but again the quality is very good. Discounts for military personal and if you buy 3 bottles. Cash, plastic and Apple Pay accepted.

This is a very nice place to taste different olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It is not very big…read moreand I have been to higher olive oil tasting places. The woman working there was helpful and kind. I really enjoyed their olive tapenade and that is what I purchased. The balsamic vinegars are extremely sweet. Too sweet for my taste. The olive oils are delicious.

This is a well kept secret in downtown Winston-Salem, located at 680 West Fourth Street at the…read morecorner of 4th and Spring Streets. The food here is unique and excellent. Not your typical, Olive Garden-style Italian fare. The menu is relatively small, with a good variety of salads, starters, and main courses. Quanto Basta is quickly becoming one of our favorites. I said a well kept secret because we have need seen it crowded. The atmosphere is about as good as it gets. There is authentic music playing lightly in the background. Noticeable but not intrusive. Just right for quiet conversation with your group or a friendly couple at the next table. Our server was Jason and he was excellent. He presented the evening's specials politely and answered out questions knowledgeably. We started with a cocktail. Carolyn had an Aperol Spritzer and I ordered the Jack Daniel's Italian Sour. One of the best sours I have ever had. Jack and Amaretto with a fresh made sour mix. Not too sweet, and was bourbon forward. We ordered Fettuccine John Angelo - fresh made pasta with an Alfredo style sauce, and Pancetta. Served with wedges of homemade rosemary focaccia baked fresh daily. We asked that it be split so we could both have some. We also ordered the Veal Scaloppine Alla Saltimbocca. A tender slice of veal with sage, prosciutto and melted mozzarella with white wine butter sauce. The kitchen wouldn't split that dish, but Jason brought us an extra plate and a sharp knife. Both dishes were delicious. Both were an ample serving that made it easy to share. It was just the right amount. The white wine butter sauce was spectacular (and the bread was perfect for sopping it up). Note: sopping is a southern thing, and perfectly permissible here. Seldom do we order dessert, but tonight we couldn't resist the Affogato Brownie, an Espresso - soaked, double dark chocolate brownie topped with vanilla gelato and amarena cherries. It was so good. They have an extensive wine list and some craft beers as well. Here's the best part - the prices were quite reasonable. Two cocktails ($13 each), two entrees, and dessert for $100 including a 20% tip! As I said, Quanto Basta is quickly becoming a favorite. We will be back and hope we will see you there!

The food here delicious if you like Italian. They also have a great selection of wines and the…read moreservice was impeccable. Greg was our server and he was very attentive throughout the meal! Would definitely come back here to dress up.

Great food, better staff. 10/10. Some of the best pizza I've ever had and it was super cheap…read more Nothing but great things to say about this place.

Food was great! The cannolis were excellent.... The hours seem to be incorrect as I was craving…read moremore cannolis but they were closed on Sunday, we leave in a couple days, so I'm hoping we can pop over again before we go. Service was good, location is great and had a cute vibe inside.

This place has been on my list for almost a year and it now has my little Italian heart…read more My daughter and I walked in around 1pm on a weekday, tried to wait until the lunch rush was over. It's spring break and azalea fest...so that worked out perfectly. We were greeted at the counter and the nice young gentleman asked if my daughter could have a cookie. Sure! Giant chocolate chips, so good. I ordered and they even offered me a coffee while I waited. I chose the Haley on a long roll. Nice crusty bread, fresh mozzarella, turkey, arugula and balsamic. Honestly, haven't had a hoagie that good in years. We also had their pasta salad, equally delicious. Plenty of seating inside, with a lot of cool photos on the walls. It felt just like being home. Can't wait to go back!

This place IS lunch. For so long I've been taking visitors…read moreand meeting friends for lunch at local restaurants which seem to always be overfilling, and don't have a variety of options in the healthier side. This is where Cousin's Deli won me over earlier today. I was lucky enough to take one of my old friends visiting the area for lunch and their menu is MASSIVE. Yes, they had all of your favorite deli sandwich classics but also offered a wide selection of healthier options such as the Trapani hot sandwich I ordered. Loaded with grilled chicken, veggies & pesto aioli, this meal absolutely satisfied all of my hunger needs and then some. It was so delicious, and was prepared extremely quick. I also wanted to mention the outdoor seating which concerned me at first as it is located beside a busy road, but I had no complaints for noise or busy traffic when out there. Overall, the meal was fantastic, the staff were extremely friendly and I'm honestly never meeting anyone for lunch anywhere else downtown, as this has instantly become my new favorite spot.

Amazing food. Upscale yet chill vibe. Great mocktails. We will be back…read more Didn't plan in advance so we were waiting when they opened as website mentioned they take walk ins. So glad we did. We were welcomed in and enjoyed every dish we tried. Menu changes daily no changes. Sit back and enjoy:)

Manna is one of my favorite restaurants ever. And, it's where I first learned about mounting sauce…read more-- a.k.a. "mantecatura" (tossing slightly al dente pasta in a sauce with fat (butter/oil/cheese) and starchy pasta water to create a light coating that clings to the pasta. The chef at Manna is a pro at this process, which I first discovered when I ordered the one of his specials -- the Arthur Ave Pasta, which was housemade spaghetti, with Italian Speck, spinach, shaky cheese, and pistachios. Wowza! (And, yes, I live in the Bronx near Aruthur Avenue but can't say I've ever had pasta this good in Little Italy Bronx). I also had the best Broccoli Soup I've ever had at Manna. I usually stay away from Broccoli Soup, as I usually consider it "pedestrian" or "very 90s." But this Broccoli Soup -- woah! It was f-ing fantastic! I want a second home in Wilmington just so I can go to this restaurant all the time. I just love it!

We love this place for date night and to celebrate our anniversary…read more Never a bad meal.

Starts with excellent and friendly servers. Have dined at Circa several time since moving to NC…read more We have always had an excellent time, All our visiting friend have also enjoyed the fine culinary presentations from the Fabulous Chef. Crab Dip is our favorite appetizer. The weekly Prix Fixe is a fantastic offering.

I can't believe this was my first time to the Fork and Cork after living in Wilmington for 7 years!…read moreThey had a full house on a late Saturday afternoon, so we sat at the bar where I had a delicious bloody Mary and the 'brisket biscuit' from the brunch menu.OMG, it was a perfect pairing with the cocktail. The bbq pulled beef over homemade biscuits was topped with a spectacular mustard sauce with two perfect eggs and a side of sweet potato waffle-fries sprinkled with cinnamon, cayenne, and sugar... You guessed it, I ate the whole thing! My husband had the beet salad topped with blackened chicken, which he raved about the whole time we were there. I highly recommend this restaurant, it is small and cozy with a unique ambience, great service with a smile, quite loud, but worth the wait!

Walking around Wilmington and discovered this neat little restaurant. Only 3 tables inside and…read moreseveral bar stools at the quaint bar area. Seating available outside as well on a warmer day. Had the crispy chicken chef salad...amazing! Their blue cheese dressing was tasty and the salad was fresh with lots of delicious items mixed in. Service was excellent. Will go back for sure!

Take a long walk along the river and burn some extra calories before heading over to Fat Tony's…read moreItalian Pub for a great cocktail menu, appetizers, and lunch. Sit outside and enjoy the view of the water, but be sure that you land at the right location since there are several establishments along the same deck. Our server, Justin, was attentive and extremely helpful as we navigated the menu. We ordered some of the seasonal cocktails as well as the Meatball Sundae - YUM and plenty for sharing. The Brisket Rueben was a winner and we liked that they offered a variety of both traditional and healthy sides.

We ate the Italian food. Being from the northeast we knew we were taking a risk but we were hangry…read moreand tired. Trapped. I wouldn't let my review stop you from trying it, the food was fine, just not for us.

I like quality kitchen tools, and that is their specialty. They also offer classes, which I intend…read moreto explore in the future.

It was ok. Selection wasn't that grand and prices were a little ridiculous. The wine selection…read moreseemed like one that a real wine connoisseur might enjoy...random bottles All stacked up in slight disarray that an actual collector might find some hidden gems amongst. Wine not my thing though, so wasn't really for me. Same random miscellaneous pastry/baking selections as most "specialty" stores I find scattered here and there. Nothing special to brag about. Prob wouldn't go back again. Did find one seasoning I really Liked...piment d'espellette. Made it worth visiting that one time, but probably wouldn't go back if I was on a "hot the best" timeline