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!

There I was, hungry, chunky, tired from white water rafting. I walk into this lovely establishment,…read moregreeted by a man with a fantastic accent and a dining room with impeccable taste. This place brought me so much happiness and joy. I got the salmon Alfredo as a test of sorts. I'm picky, VERY picky when it comes to pasta, even worse with sauces. I taste the avocado salad first. One singular tear of pure joy falls from my eye. The chicken was fried perfectly. The food didn't stand a chance against my appetite. I didn't even get to get a photo of my meal before I was violently destroying my plates (with love.) My sweet tea was perfect. Not sugar water, not overly sweet nor under sweetened. I didn't even need to ask for a refill, they just offered right when k was low. Then I tasted the salmon Alfredo. You know those scenes in ratatouille? When remy tastes the cheese and the strawberry together? Then when the food critic had the ratatouille? That's exactly what happened. It was as if the chef and waiters were ethereal beings sent from heaven solely to give my meager human taste buds a chance of experiencing pure bliss. It was gorgeous. I will be back if only to experience the beauty of such blessed Italian food. Other restaurants wish they can be like Mariolino's, I guarantee you, that other restaurants fall short.

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.

Rickman TN may not have much, but we have the finest Italian restaurant in UpperCumb…read more The portion on your plate will blow your mind. When you go in, they don't spend alot on their appearance, but the food speaks for it's self. I grew up around Italians and I can say, this place is authentic. Thier sauce is home made and you can see fresh diced tomatoes and i could eat just a bowl of that. Friendly staff. Only 2 things that i could mention, bring a scrabble game or have great conversations because the chef makes your plate individual from scratch, but worth the wait, and you have to order the bread, it doesn't come w the meal, but they are good. I hate letting everyone know about this hidden treasure, I'm afraid I will have to wait in line for a table or put on a waiting list for a reservation. Its a good size restaurant, and I have eaten there 2 times. I'm trying to get my Chuch to all go there soon. Thanks for picking Rickman Finally a place near home to take guests, and not have to go to Demo's about a hour or more away.

Closed This restaurant is closed & property is for sale…read more Reviews were iffy & location obviously wasn't a match

We ordered to-go a few nights ago and we were thrilled with our food. We just recently moved to the…read morearea and wanted to try something local. The staff members were very sweet both on the phone and in person. The place was packed when we picked up our food but everyone looked happy and no one was waiting. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip and the Yo Joe pizza. The dip was probably some of the best we have ever had! The pizza was a perfect balance of crust, sauce, and toppings. We will absolutely be back!

Actually, I thought 3.5 *s would be best for this favorite spot of my son and his family. There…read morewere so many great things, but a few details that disappointed me. I will discuss the service, ambiance and the food. My experience with the food was the Caesar Salad, Lasagna, and tastes of food from those at the table. Service was great. Our server was attentive, answered our questions and even brought me some extra pepperoncini when I asked for them. She was pleasant and patient as we pondered our selections. When my adult son asked about what was tap, she brought a taster for him. Across the street from the courthouse, on the square of a town founded in 1809, the restaurant inherited a period building with brick walls. I have been in Italy and I can say that the decorations were authentic. This MAY have been a church in a previous life, but there are a few clues, particularly to loft at the front of the building. A spiral staircase leads to it, about a story and half above the main floor. Closed to visitors, I understand at times it is a live music stage. Food was good - very good, just not good enough to warrant a full 4*s. So here are my picky comments. Lasagna was a large portion and well balanced for flavor. I'm used to pasta, even in lasagna to be more al dente. For the price, there was not enough meat to satisfy my taste buds or wallet. We opted for the family sized Caesar salad,which again, was good. I'm used to more garlic as well as a more flavorful and more abundant dressing. Two pizzas also came to our table and the four diners enjoying them, liked them much. For a wood fired oven, I am more used to a more prominent smoky flavor - from my small taste. Toppings were adequate and looked great on the pie when they came out. Chianti is only available by the bottle. I would have liked a single glass. It could grow on me if I lived or worked in the area. I would not object to going back with my party when we visit, but a 75 minute drive is not worth the trip.

This is our GO TO place when we want an incredible dinner experience as a couple or with family…read more We've been here many times and the staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. We actually moved further away and still commute here because we love it so much. We want to give a special shout out to Hunter, our cheese wheel king! Our server Colin was also exceptional.

So much to say about Bella! We had all been looking forward to coming here since we were in town…read morevisiting family who are regulars and always rave about it. Located in downtown Maryville, there is plenty of parking available. Since we were a large group, we were seated upstairs, which I loved. The view overlooking the restaurant was good, and it felt more private with only one other table next to us. Our server, Jack, was one of the best servers I've ever had! If I ever owned a restaurant, I would hire him! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive and made the whole experience even better. Most of our group ordered the tableside pasta wheel and loved it. I had the penne allá vodka and couldn't get enough of it, while my husband really enjoyed their wide selection of bourbon. I can definitely see Bella becoming our go-to Italian spot whenever we're back as locals in Maryville!

Great food, fast service, very reasonable and plenty of food!!!…read moreI will always return to order food there.

We stumbled upon this place by accident. We were driving thru Harriman and decided to give…read moreDowntown Pizza a try. I'm not one to fruit my meat, but their Fiery Hawaiian Wings were SO TASTY! The sauce had a hint of pineapple with enough spice to keep me interested. My husband was shocked that I'd even try them and said the chef must've known I was gonna be a hard sell. The Italian Sandwich was simply right. The ratio of meat and veggies was second to none and the bread was fresh. I'm glad I remembered to take a picture before it was gone! The bacon cheeseburger pizza made my husband very happy. The dough was spot on and the toppings were cooked to accent the dough. It was the topic of conversation on the way home:). Apparently we will find our way back soon. Our server was precious. She did everything the way it was supposed to be done and was taking care of everyone who came in. She was unflappable, pleasant, and eager. For the boss's daughter, she worked like her job depended on her service. She gets a 10/10 for a job well done today. Thanks for being awesome, Downtown Pizza!

Very tasty Reuben on marbled rye with homemade thousand island dressing. Lots of sandwich choices…read more Also lots of tasty breakfast options. A great place for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. They close at 2:00pm. Didn't get the pancakes but saw lots of them come out and they looked/smelled delicious. Very reasonably priced. Most all options were under ten dollars. I had soup, sandwich, chips and a drink for around $12. Nice decor, table cloths, speedy service. Place was packed at lunch - always a good sign! Will definitely stop back by when in Crossville.

Love the small hometown cooking atmosphere here and food was delicious! Service was fabulous and…read moredefinitely recommend if you are looking for the local breakfast place in Crossville!

Today we decided to get our of town and took a 45 minute drive to London, KY…read more Obviously wanting to eat somewhere different while we were there, we decided on Gondolier and I sure am happy that we did! Our waiter was Parker and he was absolutely awesome and very attentive. When we were seated, Parker brought us 2 complimentary piping hot breadsticks with marinara sauce. We were pleased to hear that these were all-you-can-eat because they were very good! They have quite a few lunchtime specials and from 2:00-4:00 (weekdays) all sandwiches are half off. My wife ordered the lasagna and I ordered the House Calzone. The lasagna was a HUGE serving and very tasty. My House Calzone had ham, ground beef, pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms & onions, mozzarella & ricotta cheese. Oh my! How do I describe this deliciousness! Let's just say that after the first bite, I closed my eyes and enjoyed the flavors! The crust is light and fluffy and it had plenty of ingredients. It was big enough for 2 people to share, but (except for the bite that I gave my wife) I devoured the whole thing! Gondolier is what I would call a small chain restaurant. There are a few scattered around (even one in Sevierville, TN) but they are still small enough to always use top quality ingredients and keep their prices very affordable. There use to be one closer to me in Berea, KY, but unfortunately it closed. You may think this crazy to read, but Gondolier has one of the best cheeseburgers that I have ever had! Without a doubt, we will make the 45 minute drive one-way just to go eat at Gobdolier again and again. Located just off exit 41, its an easy stop off of the interstate if you are traveling through the area. These guys are doing it right! Don't miss it and be sure to ask for Parker to be your waiter.

Excellent! Don't listen to the other disgruntled customers. If a cold frosty mud of draft beer and…read morea great pizza makes your day, you have come to the right place! The server visited my table 4 times in the first 10 minutes. There's nothing within 30 miles that can beat it! Steve

My friend and I ate lunch there today. It was delicious. The service was great and the food was…read moreexceptional. They have a plentiful and affordable lunch menu. We even got fabulous garlic bread sticks. We had lasagna and cannelloni. Both were made with tasty Italian sausage. The atmosphere is very nice. Go there. You won't regret it.

The atmosphere is perfect. Nestled in the prettiest block in this charmin town, the restaurant…read morelooks pretty from the street or sidewalk. The service was friendly, courteous, and prompt. Our drinks were constantly refreshed and the timing was impeccable. The menu and food lived up to the reputation. Walking in, it's the kind of place that gives you hope. Like, "hey we really may have discovered something here." We had a great meal in a cozy atmosphere and promised ourselves that we'd return for another date night.