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.

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!

This place is unbelievable. I got the lobster ravioli and my wife got the tortellini. Both of them…read morewere incredible and the tiramisu was great as well. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were extremely good. I will come back any time I am in the area.

Back in town on vacation. Always try to go here. Went with a group of 6. We were seated downstairs…read morein a private room. It was really nice Had chandeliers & comfy chairs. We all ordered something different & it didn't disappoint. I had Gemelli pasta with sun dried tomatoes & zucchini, olices & 2 good sized meatballs. It was in a garlic cream sauce & was very good & lots of it. Another in our party had the pork chop over mashed potatoes & veggie medley. Next hubby had filet mignon in marsala sauce, with mashed potatoes & broccolini. Very good but not enough marsala wine to give it that special flavor. Next had shrimp & scallops with a creamy garlic sauce with pasta. Yummy. One had filet mignon with mashed potatoes & veggie very good but steak was not cooked as ordered. It was well done. Service was good & our server was very friendly & checked on us, but didn't hover. Good experience overall will go back again.

My husband and I were in town visiting friends, and we had dinner here last night. As a…read morefull-blooded Italian who makes just about everything from scratch, I'm usually very picky about eating at Italian restaurants because homemade is hard to beat. With that being said, this was, without a doubt, the best Italian restaurant we've ever been to--1000%! Every dish was absolutely delicious, authentic, and full of flavor. To top it all off, we had the pleasure of being served by Dianna, who was phenomenal! She was friendly, attentive, and made our entire dining experience even more enjoyable. We can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

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.

Reminds me of a small family-owned Italian restaurant I worked at in college. We ordered delivery…read morethrough one of the apps so I can't speak to service or ambiance but the food hit the spot, felt like a home cooked meal after a long day in a car. Hubby got the meat calzone, it had one most beautiful crusts I've seen in a while and he said it was delicious! I ordered the chicken parm which came with a side salad and bread. The chicken parm warmed my heart! That's how it used to come at the restaurant I worked at and the bread.. I could eat 10 of them! Food is delicious! We'll definitely order again and hopefully will be able to dine in soon.

Had a fabulous lunch here today. The GPS took us thru a…read moresketchy neighborhood to get there, and the restaurant is in an industrial area so when I turned into the parking lot I got the side eye from my better half. You know what I mean. But yelp has never steered us wrong so I parked and went in. We were seated right away and our drink orders came quickly. We decided on a seafood dinner that we would share and we ordered a second dinner salad as the meal included one. When our meal came out it was split into two plates because they knew we were sharing. A nice touch. And it was served steaming hot and delicious! Clams, mussels, shrimp and a fish fillet on top of spaghetti and served with garlic bread and a wonderful cheesy tomato sauce. The two of us could barely finish the one dinner. But we did! And all for under $30. Hard to do these days. If you're in the mood for Italian food, you should give Brothers a try.

Belle was amazing she was communicative and Very…read morepersonalized and pleasant attention. They are very friendly. The squid, polenta fries, and the pizza were delicious. The desserts was fantastic. The Afogatto and the pistachios gelato. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Walked in last Thursday night and the hostess quickly sat us in a booth in the bar area. So glad we…read morestopped in as the vibe reminded me of Sunday family gatherings at my grandparents place on the Lower East Side of Manhattan NY. Great food, high energy and warm family memories. Our server Fritz W was very knowledgeable and made our dining experience even better. We began with two glasses of wine and shared an app of mozzarella caprese. Entrees selected were bolognese rigatoni and chicken francese with a side penne with arrabbiata sauce. All were large portions and wonderful. As we were finishing our dinner, Gus the owner came over and we got a chance to compliment the staff, the food and what they have done in renovating the current space. Well done Gus and team for all you have done to make Santoro's a MUST visit when out in Lake Oconee. See you again soon

If quantity is your main priority, you are at the right place, food is good, not great, service was…read morevery good and the staff was on point.

Local restaurant, Excellent food, Staff is very friendly…read moreand provide wonderful service. Great desserts!

Nice Italian restaurant which has had several owners. Comfortable private booths as well as tables…read more Has veal and chicken and shrimp dishes and all the typical pastas. We had 2 dishes with different cream sauces. Very good. Both the linguini and the rigatoni were perfectly al dente, which is rare. Desserts were homemade sweet, tasty, and authentic. They are garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (see picture ). Service is excellent with young attentive waitresses. Real good Italian food.

Decent Italian food with some good choices. Service was fast and efficient. Ambiance was a typical…read morefamily restaurant with comfortable booth seating.

If you had told me Athens had a spot with this level of elegance and ambiance, I probably would've…read moreasked, "Where has it been hiding?" This was my first visit, but my friend had been before and couldn't wait to bring me. Now I completely understand why. From the moment we pulled up, the valet parking set the tone for what turned out to be a wonderful experience. It's such a nice touch and instantly made the visit feel special. Inside, everything felt elevated without being pretentious. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and the food absolutely delivered. Every bite was flavorful, and the cocktails were just as impressive. What made the experience even better was discovering the spa next door after brunch. We took a peek, and now we're already planning our next visit--a relaxing spa day followed by another amazing dinner. It's always exciting to find a place that feels like a little getaway without leaving home. If you're looking for great food, handcrafted cocktails, exceptional service, complimentary valet parking, and a sophisticated vibe right here in Athens, this spot deserves a visit. We left already planning our next visit, and I can't wait to experience it all over again!

Five stars all the way for Osteria Olio. The food and service were both outstanding, but their…read morehospitality really set them apart. We originally had a 7:45 PM reservation, but showed up early hoping for a change. They were incredibly accommodating and got us seated immediately at 6:30 PM on the patio. It turned out to be the highlight of the night--we absolutely loved the atmosphere out there. Even for an early spring evening in Athens, the heaters were positioned perfectly and kept us comfortable the entire time. It's rare to find a spot that's this flexible and still executes at such a high level. Highly recommend.

Yes, yes, a million times yes. If you want near traditional dishes full of flavor and deliciousness…read morethis is your place. If you are an Olive Garden/Carrabas Italian good person this is not the place for you. The service was great and yes it did take a bit for the food but these dishes were not quick simple meals. Start to finish we left with full bellies and full hearts. We started with the grilled octopus which is usually something I don't go for but it was mouth watering goodness. We had two pasta dishes, the Bucatini All' Amatriciana and the Paccheri Beef Bolognese. The bucatini had some spice but the Italian sausage and all the flavors made me dream of this pasta. The Paccheri was a classic and just everything you could want. We will definitely be back sooner rather than later to try even more dishes!

We came upon this delightful venue by accident and have few regrets. Despite no reservation we were…read moreearly enough to be shown to a nice table with a scenic view of Italy in portrait on the wall. Hostess to waitstaff wore welcoming smiles and were eager to serve. The fresh bread was delicious, sparkling water refreshing and both were replenished without hesitation. Like reviews I read before starting this one I had to agree that the menu was restricted to fine Italian dining therefore a bit pricey. So, like other excellent restaurants in our area, some of us probably wouldn't choose it except for special occasions. That's not so bad, is it? It is worth noting that there is a well stocked bar with an experienced mixologist. Better than that, Veal Parmigiana on the menu. We made use of the crayon on our table to do self portraits which was fun. That's what it is about, fun, right?