This review covers my visit to Orlando's Italian Restaurant on Indiana Avenue in Lubbock, Texas. I…read morestopped in early Monday afternoon, around 3:00, just before the dinner crowd began to arrive, so I was seated right away. I was traveling alone for business and appreciated being offered a regular table or booth instead of being directed to the bar, which sometimes happens to solo diners. I chose a booth and settled in comfortably. From the moment I sat down, it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into the restaurant's decor. It felt polished without being overly fancy, and the overall atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and comfortable. The music added to the experience, the staff moved quickly to greet and serve guests, and the dining room temperature was just right. Food I ordered the Chicken Parmesan, which came with spaghetti and meat sauce plus a choice of soup or salad. I chose the salad, and it was an excellent start to the meal. The salad was fresh and crisp, with lettuce, onion, carrot, and cucumber, and it came with a generous portion of dressing on the side. The chicken was perfectly cooked--tender and moist, not at all dry--and topped with hot meat sauce and melted mozzarella. The spaghetti was cooked properly, not overdone, and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. The meal also included a basket of garlic bread, which was delicious. Portions were generous enough that I ended up taking some home. Overall, the food was excellent from start to finish. Drinks, Value, and Final Verdict After finishing my meal, I ordered an after-dinner drink. Although Italian food is often paired with wine, and the restaurant had plenty of wine options, I prefer bourbon and ordered a pour on the rocks. I did not expect the kind of large single ice sphere you might see at a whiskey bar, but that is exactly how it was served--a nice touch. The overall price for both the food and drink was very reasonable. Considering the quality of the meal, the attentive service, and the comfortable atmosphere, the value was outstanding. This restaurant really impressed me, and I plan to return. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lubbock--just bring an appetite. Since my work now brings me here often, I expect to try other restaurants in town, including other Italian spots, but Orlando's has already set a very high standard.

Orlando's has been a Lubbock institution for a long time. Ambiance is not bad. And if you get…read morethere early enough the wait time isn't too bad. Service is usually friendly, but the food is just okay. Not bad, but not amazing. Pricing is also on the high side, which for the food quality, shouldn't be that high. Fun place to go occasionally, but I honestly prefer Olive Garden for Italian food in Lubbock.

Took my sister to this place, we're both pasta lovers, and it did NOT disappoint!! From the stuffed…read moremushroom appetizer our entree's, it was a 10/10. Our server was super sweet and was attentive. Overall a great experience - it does get busy in the evenings, but not too long of a wait for 2 people.

Love this place! Ambiance is the bomb! Calamari and the pasta. Yum!!! Check it out.read more

What...was that?…read more Perhaps that's the issue. I remember what One Guy's used to be. It was formerly a place that I'd recommend to anyone visiting from out of town as a local favorite. It was a place I went when I cared less about convenience and using a coupon for some chain pizza and instead wanted something absolutely delicious. Sadly, it's not that anymore. The salad out front was decent enough, albeit pretty basic and definitely nothing special. The calzone was watery. Yes, watery. I don't even know how or why, but there was an excessive amount of watery liquid coming out of it. The pepperoni pizza was decent enough, but definitely no better than you're going to get from a chain, or (I can't believe I'm saying this) frozen. The sauce was particularly off-putting and gave me a different kind of nostalgia than I thought I would get eating here. It reminded me of eating Chef Boyardee vlin microwavable bowls as a kid. I was told that after taking the leftovers home and trying them the next day, they were even worse reheated. I didn't have that misfortune myself as I was done with it after the meal. The service was adequately good, but there was no crowd like I would have expected, and it's easy to see why. I'm fully aware of the reasons things may have gone a different direction (specifically downhill) at One Guy's and that there are now more options in town. I just hoped that this location still had some of that pizazz that made it special. Sadly, I was disappointed.

I visited about a month ago during my trip to visit Texas Tech and their chicken pizza and Cesar…read moresalad were phenomenal. They give you a very good bang for your buck, good service, and clean tables.

Loved this place so much we came back for dinner the following night. Their pasta dishes were…read moresuperb. We equally liked the shrimp alla scampi and the eggplant parmigiana (better?). Great service. A jewel of a restaurant.

Last few visits were good - tonight was sadly underwhelming and we will be reluctant to return for…read morea while. Pros- Service, ambiance, bread service and fair pricing. Cons- martini tasted watered down, could barely find any meat in the bolognese sauce, house salad was smothered in dressing, zucchini chips were way strangely over salted/seasoned, crème brûlée had a soft top ( I mean what's the point-just call it vanilla pudding) and the strawberry sauce served with cheesecake was rancid -had that tingly metallic taste -not fresh at all. We both agreed that next visit, if there will be one, we will just get a bowl of chicken soup and eat the yummy bread butter or split a pizza. Nothing we ordered was worth the gas to get over there ... sigh

There is a reason this place has survived many years. You feel the Italian vibes and the servers…read moreare fantastic. The food is delicious. The chicken spaghetti is tasty and wonderfully seasoned. The garlic bread melts in your mouth. Green Chile potato soup is a hidden surprise. Definitely warrants a return trip. Too bad I live far away.

A really good Italian cuisine restaurant. Service was really good and a homestyle setting that…read moreholds time to fully indulge in pasta that satisfies the soul. So why only a three because for some reason, I just feel an Italian place which serves such a good plate of food should always come with fresh Parmesan and Nope not here.

I've been to Atomic twice in my life. Both times were impeccable. I'm not sure I have a single…read morecomplaint. The service and staff make you feel welcome, they're friendly, quick - all the things you could ask for to enhance your experience. They offer it. The location is nice if you're anywhere near the Tech campus area. It's right on Broadway. Parking can be tough if it's busy. There is street parking and a lot, but neither are the most plentiful. The food is the real star though. Their wings are incredible, and they don't mess around with the spice. They can be hot! I love the jalapeño poppers. Where else gives you a real popper and not just a frozen and deep fried version? As for the pizza...I'm pleased to say it's the best part of an already awesome place. It doesn't matter what kind you get, you'll be happy with your choice. The Last Call Pizza deserves it's own paragraph. I think I can confidently say it's my favorite pizza of all time. And the second time I had it, confirmed just that. Look at this description - "Homemade smoky pizza sauce and alfredo sauce, topped with cheese, bacon, sausage, sunny-side-up eggs, and drizzled with our sriracha sauce". It's INCREDIBLE! Can't recommend this place enough, if you're in Lubbock get over here!

I was in town to celebrate my son graduating from Tech with his masters in Architecture. He told me…read morethere was 2 spots I had to visit and this was one of them. I believe we had something with honey and sriracha. Wings & a pizza. The place was packed from front to back. This was grad weekend but I have a feeling this is the norm. My 26 year old and his friends LOVE this place. I enjoyed getting to see one of their hangout spots. Service and food were great!

Customer service was smooth, first time here, was helped on my choice. They stretched it thin for…read moreme ‍

Mozzarella moons are excellent. Crust is just the perfect blend of crispy and chewy. People are…read morecrazy nice. Cute place and it was really clean. We will definitely be going back.

Great spot for cheap eats. Stop in and grab some food. The dishes are plentiful and the prices…read moreare very reasonable! Nice and clean spot, and definitely a welcoming staff.

Worst experience I have ever had at a Fazoli's!! They do not have many stores left open so you'd…read morethink they would do a good job, but they don't. Took over 10 minutes to order. Employee forgot my drink cup. Portions are small. Only 2 breadsticks given on a dine-in order?? Really?!? Wow. Times must be tough for them. DO NOT VISIT!!!

Our family celebrated our grandson's graduation from Texas Tech with dinner at Las Brisas last…read more night ( Friday.). There were 6 of us. Our waiter was wonderful. Our steaks were all cooked perfectly. ( all medium rare). Sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus were delicious as well. Great dinner and evening! .

Last week we were in here for our anniversary (it was belated from October) and tonight we came…read moreback for my birthday. The highlight? Our waiter- Collin! Both times he was great. As for food... we have been coming here for YEARS, and the consistency in dishes/drinks is not there. It makes me extremely sad, especially when we pay well over $200 each visit. For example- I always get the Chilean Sea Bass- many times it's lightly seared, leaving the fish delicate in tenderness and flavor. Tonight it was like Furr's Cafeteria . It was heavy with oil and the outside was extremely crispy, like a deep fried filet- so discouraging. As for dessert, I was offered a "complimentary" one for my birthday, but was still charged $12.00 for it. I didn't say anything... but really??? I had this same dessert last week, and this week the pretzel crusted bottom was far too buttery and over-powering-- so not only did the "complimentary" birthday dessert cost, it also was not finished. Finally, the evening started with drinks- my choice, an espresso martini. At the bar, the lady asked if I wanted "creamy and sweet" and I said "neither"-- what she gave me was AMAZING! She said if I reordered at the table later to say the same to our waiter, with my name. I did, and ... yikes- not even close to the same flavor. Overall, we love coming here for the atmosphere and waitstaff, but the consistency in quality of food keeps regressing. It truly makes me sad.

Let's start with the drink refill policy, charging $3 for each refill feels excessive…read more I came here based on recommendations that this is the best pizza in Lubbock, and if that's the case, that's honestly disappointing. The pizza isn't terrible, but it's nothing special and definitely wouldn't make my top 10. As for the subs, credit where it's due, the crusty bread they use is very good. I'll give Dion's that. The Greek salad was decent, not the Caesar salad though. The dressing is packaged so you get what you get.

service is good but we got take out. The green chile had no flavor and it's kind of soggy. A little…read moregreasy as well. Not my favorite but not bad. Green chile ranch is 50 cents each.