3 of us stopped in on a Sunday mid-afternoon and ordered Fettuccine and Chicken Fettuccine and…read morehomemade Lasagna. Came with a nice Salad which was refreshing, and garlic bread! Yummy yummy yummy. Please blow locals minds and use Italian bread with oil and either Parmesan or Romano cheese!

Incredibly delicious and fantastic experience. Beautiful atmosphere. Superb service. This is a…read morefine artisan quality restaurant. I agree with another reviewer who wrote this is hidden gem.

Service was great and prompt; Steve checked on us often and always made sure our glasses were full…read more We ordered the Fritto Misto ($12.99) as an appetizer; it is a mix of fried calamari, shrimp, zucchini, red bell peppers, and artichoke hearts. We said my husband is allergic to artichokes and Steve was able to talk the kitchen staff and they accommodated by removing the artichokes and adding extra calamari. The shrimp was delicious! For our main course, we ordered the Filet & Shrimp Toscana ($29.99). This dish is fettuccine w/ spinach and mushrooms, tossed in a roasted garlic cream sauce, sliced filet, and wood-grilled shrimp. The filet was perfectly cooked medium rare. Steve let us know they were out of mushrooms and offered us peas instead. Carrabba's currently has a promotion of $10 take home entree for dine in only. We ordered the two Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops w/ Penne Pomodoro and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. It was a lot of food to take home! Shoutout to Steve and the kitchen staff who worked on July 17, 2026! Thank you for a spectacular meal and service!!! We will return soon.

Expensive and not worth it. My food was greasy (Eggplant…read moreParmesan), and unappetizing. Spaghetti that I had as a side dish was so lackluster- do they need to learn how to season their food? The best thing was the bread and the herb/olive oil to soak the bread in. Oh brother! I will never be back. They were a disappointment and so overpriced it's ridiculous.

1/2 My fiancé and I…read morerandomly decided to try Altruda's for a date night, and I wanted to love it so badly because the atmosphere is absolutely a 10/10. The second you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a little restaurant in Italy. It genuinely gave me Lady and the Tramp sharing spaghetti vibes. Cozy, romantic, intimate and completely my kind of atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting for us. We both had water, so I can't speak to the wine or cocktail selection. My fiancé ordered the lasagna, and I ordered the rigatoni with basil. I'll admit I didn't realize the rigatoni was literally pasta with oil and basil no marinara, no cheese, just a LOT of basil. And when I say a lot...I mean a lot. Neither of us really enjoyed our entrées, although we did eat them halfway. The salad was a disappointment. The lettuce seemed old and was extremely limp, and the chickpeas were soggy and tasted like they had been sitting in the dressing for quite a while. Nothing tasted particularly fresh. Overall, I'd give Altruda's 2.5 stars. The atmosphere alone makes me want to love this place because it is SO my vibe, but ultimately I'm going to a restaurant for the food, and ours just didn't hit. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but based on this visit, I loved where I was sitting a whole lot more than what I was eating.

I'll be altruistic and give Altruda's 5 stars for the overall experience. We had great service and…read moreI love how the tables are segmented off into different "rooms" which makes the ambiance more intimate and quieter. The meals came out with a family style salad, which included neat toppings such as beets. The rolls doused in cooked garlic might be some of my favorite bread from any restaurant. Our server was prompt and did a great job anticipating our needs. I ordered the veal canzanese, which is breaded veal in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, ham, and cheese. My mom ordered the same dish but with chicken. Literally could not tell the difference between the chicken and veal. While the sauce tasted fine it's not a good idea to dowse a breaded meat in sauce because they were extremely soggy. I probably wouldn't order the veal again. I enjoyed how the meat sauce for the spaghetti had parsley in it - made it taste different from other bolognese. However, the meatballs, though large, were dry and bland as all get out. Some of the driest meatballs I've had in a while. Altruda my word, I'll give them 5 stars for the overall experience. Service 5, ambiance 5, and food 3.5.

Very good food! Portion size is large. We tried two pasta dishes which were excrement. The pizzas…read moresounded good and we'll have those another time. Service was fast and friendly! The inside dining is cute. Lots of seating which can accommodate couples and bigger groups. We will be back for sure. Love supporting local!

Love this place so much! The new owners are friendly and happy to answer any questions about the…read moremenu. The menu has something for everyone and it's all great and reheats great the next day.

Often rated as the number one pizza joint in Tennessee, we knew where we wanted to go on this Yelp…read moreNight. We miss being able to dine in but the pizza is the star of the show. The only pizza close to Big Ed's in the area is Little Nickys in Solway. If you haven't tried either of them, make the trip to the Secret City and try a slice of heaven at Big E.

We loved this restaurant! Greeted with great smells and a cool nostalgic vibe. The menu is very…read moresmall so if you don't want pizza and beer, this isn't your spot! Luckily, that's just what we wanted and it did not disappoint! Really good local draft beer list served in a big goblet. Pizza was delicious and with the open kitchen concept, you can see how clean and well run the restaurant is. We will definitely be back!!

Our favorite Clinton TN restaurant…read more... Takes a while to adjust to the Orange. Tennessee-Ohio State not played often, when the Vols defeated the Buckeyes 20-14 in the 1996 Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The game featured a pair of huge stars. The Vols were led by then-sophomore quarterback Peyton Manning, who went on to became a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest passers in NFL history. No. 8 Ohio State defeated No. 9 Tennessee 42-17 in the 2024 College Football Playoff first round on December 21, 2024. The Buckeyes dominated early, leading 21-0 in the first quarter and 42-10 by the fourth, led by Will Howard's two touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith and strong rushing performances from TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. Clinton has many Knoxville fans, and nearly all are wearing Orange Ball hats whilst dining. I goto my XT5 to retrieve my OSU National Champs hat. At any rate Gondolier is full and most folks are having Italian or pizza. Caveat: This place is too good to order pizza.

Served bread sticks upon sitting. During salad course we were asked if we wanted more bread, we…read moresaid "no" as we still had a breadstick. Server took the one that was left. He didn't ask if we were done with them, just if we wanted more. When we got our calzone, we had asked for extra ricotta. There was almost none in the calzone. Being from NY, that's what makes a calzone a calzone. Many skimp on it, so we asked for extra. There was about a 1 TBS glob in one part of it. "Pepperoni" which was the fake red mini salami, was just in a lump I the middle of the calzone. The sauce had no flavor. It tasted like it was poured out of a can. Then we waited for the bill/ card to be picked up and we had to find someone to give it to. There was but one other customer, so no reason to wait. Overall, service was sub par and food was not good:( Not sure how this place even got to the 3.9 rating.

Lisa is a great bartender and server. I always get great service and great food. Highly recommendread more

We have driven by this restaurant on several occasions & finally decided to stop. It was lunch time…read moreso why not. The restaurant was welcoming & it smelled good. The waitress told us to grab a seat wherever we wanted. She was quick on taking our drink order. After reviewing the menu we decided on the lunch special & a capri salad. Our capri salad arrived & looked appetizing. After our first bite we looked at each & said "it's not Florence". The tomatoes did not have flavor, drizzle of olive oil was light & very light balsamic vinegar. The lunch special of 2 slices with 2 toppings was outstanding, even with a big flop. It's big enough for two people or tomorrow's lunch. Will go again, maybe for dinner.

Always really good food just sometimes a little slow. Servers are very nice. Has a little outside…read morearea also.

I used to eat here frequently and it was wonderful. But last night's dinner was not very good at…read moreall. They bread sticks were flat and tasted like cardboard. The marinara sauce was cooked way too long. I used to get a salad with my meal but apparently that changed also. It makes me sad to say that I will not be coming back. The service was as always very warm and efficient.

Amazing staff and amazing service if you are looking for somewhere responsibly priced and still…read morehave that fancy atmosphere this is the perfect place!

Service was friendly and my water glass never was lower than a third full…read more The restaurant was dimly lit and was decorated nicely. My main complaint was with the portion sizes and prices. The meatball appetizer was three mini meatballs. I've seen meatballs on sub sandwiches bigger than these. The lasagna, was really without any sauce. It was a bolognese sauce. Also it lacked the stretchy cheese pull that one expects from a lasagna. The pasta dishes from what I tried was a little to al dente, there was too much chew in the pasta. That said for the prices that they charge to not offer a side salad or at least some bread with the meal is disappointing.

First time here and it won't be our last. Excellent pizza and perfectly cooked crust. Our toddler…read moregranddaughter ate 2 pieces of the cheese pizza, and we enjoyed the Mediterranean pie. Patrons order from and pay at the counter and then help themselves to sodas from the fountain. A server brings the food, and it's your job to take plates from a serving table unless your order (like spaghetti or salad) comes in a bowl. The serving sizes looked plentiful. It's not a fancy diner yet was clean and bright.

In an unassuming strip mall just off I-40, you'll find an ideal spot to grab a quick bite. The…read moreinterior is simple and clean, and the manager is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. - My "small" calzone was enormous and of good quality -- stuffed with flavorful fillings and the right amount of melty cheese. Good dipping sauce too. Perfect buttery crust. Came out pretty quick. - I travel through Knoxville frequently and will def be back here.