Doro's Italian Restaurant has a great ambiance and the service was friendly and professional…read more The menu was what you would see at an Italian restaurant and was well executed. I went with the chicken parmigiana and enjoyed it. If you are in this particular part of Georgia, Doro's Italian Restaurant is a good choice if you are craving Italian food.

What a wonderful Italian dining experience! From the…read morebeautiful rustic atmosphere to the delicious food, the restaurant makes you want to stay and savor every aspect of the meal, then plan for your inevitable return. Adam was our server, and he took wonderful care of us! We started with wonderful warm garlic rolls and marinara sauce, then a very nice bottle of Italian red wine. The House and Caesar salads were good ways to prepare for the main courses. I had the Crab and Lobster Ravioli which was spectacular, and my wife had the Tuscan Chicken that was equally as fantastic. The portion sizes were healthy, and we judiciously made sure not to overeat so that we could box up leftovers for tomorrow while allowing ourselves the ability to splurge on desserts. I loved the mini cannoli while my wife was in heaven eating her tiramisu. It was a perfect dinner date, and we will surely be back!

We had a hard time choosing which Italian restaurant to try while visiting Chattanooga, and ended…read moreup at Giardino. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly. They give each table a big plate of bread with butter, which was delicious and a nice treat. I ordered the arancini to start with. I love arancini, and so many restaurants in Atlanta put meat in them. These were SO good, maybe my favorite arancini that I've had recently. Good ratio of risotto to cheese and nice and crispy. The sauce that came with them was really good too. I wish you got more for the cost, but it was comparable to every restaurant. I ordered the Pomodoro al Vegetariana but subbed penne for the spaghetti (just not a fan lol). The pasta was really good and perfectly cooked. The sauce was maybe a little too garlicky? There was a good ratio of pasta to veggies. I don't like mushrooms but they blended in enough that I could eat them. My gf got the Penne Toscana because she's allergic to garlic, so this was one of the few things she could eat. (Side note, one of the other local Italian restaurants we called basically said there was nothing she'd be able to eat there.) Some of the artichoke pieces were really chewy and the dish was very oily, otherwise she enjoyed it. The inside is very nice, cozy and not stuffy. Our waitress was super sweet.

Dined here for the second or third time yesterday. We arrived just before it got crazy busy on a…read moreSaturday evening. The wine was good, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly and attentive, the setting was comfortable and enjoyable. Really enjoyed co-owner Jake stopping by for a discourse on wine and music and the correlation between the two. The guy is knowledgeable and welcoming. He must be swamped but takes a few minutes to talk vino with guests. The wife and I appreciated that. I definitely recommend this place for a classy Italian meal.

Good food can't wait to go back Pizza and pasta dishes were excellent…read more I understand they expanded the deli

i first came into contact with the owners of this restaraunt when they stole it from me. it was…read moregoing to be la dolce vita, but after they stole it, they chose to rub it in by calling it amicis'. my name is mitch by the way. none of the owners know how to cook italian food. they will be ordering substandard product from sysco foods, not a realitalian vendor. all of the menu items will be dressed up nice, but be over priced and have no authenticity to them. most of the constructionwas done by me, during which time they stole some tools and a flatscreen tv that i am still paying for because it was financed. frequnting this business is helping dishonest crooks get away with taking advantage of some who met hard times. from the landlord down, they have no compasion. my hope is that the busines fails, and they lose as much as they took from me.

We've been eating here for years and have always had a great experience. Food is always perfect…read moreand staff is always helpful and friendly.

We were first sat in a booth. After my son and I both began smelling urine, I stood up and realized…read morethere was some in the crease of the booth seat (along with crumbs and food that hadn't been cleaned between patrons). Quickly called the waitress and quietly told her - she got the manager. He took us to another table while apologizing. I ordered a sausage dish that mentioned nothing about having hot pepper in it - an allergen to me. It didn't mention being "hot" at all. I immediately got sick and couldn't eat it. Called the waitress over, she then called the manager over. He began making excuses about how the first batch is this or that. He offered to make something else but at this point we had been there 2 hours waiting on food, so I declined. Zero compensation for sitting in urine, nothing. On top of that, my kids (adult kids) said their food was not good.

Our family of 7 stopped into Ellijay's Little Italian on a rainy Saturday afternoon hungry for some…read morelunch. We were immediately greeted by the staff and told we could take a seat and browse the menu and come back up to order if we wanted. We were pleased to find a large table perfect for our family in the back- most of the seating was for 2-4 people so this was nice that we were all able to sit together. We ordered the Appalachian pizza, cheese sticks, and a garden salad. Everything was FRESH and made to order- we received our salad first, which was awesome and so fresh tasting. They had fresh spices available and we enjoyed being able to add cracked pepper on the salad. Then they brought the cheese sticks and these were the best cheese sticks we've ever had! The marinara they came with was also AMAZING- very flavorful and once again just very fresh tasting like they crushed their own tomatoes and make it themselves. Then the pizza arrived and holy moly. Best pizza I've had in a long time. Not greasy or oily- perfectly topped with all the toppings. The local shiitake mushrooms on it were so good and the cheese ratio was perfect. We were completely satisfied but decided since everything had been amazing, we would also try some cannolis and I'm so glad we did! They were absolutely fantastic- flaky, fresh, and delicious!! The staff was friendly and helpful the entire visit and thanked us for stopping in while welcoming us back in the future. We will absolutely be back next time we are in town!

My husband and I stopped in for lunch on a rainy Sunday for the first time…read more Seating was first come first serve basis with both low and high top tables. When we entered we were greeted right away and welcomed in. My husband placed our order at the counter while I found us a table. The food took quite a while to arrive as there looked to be one lady cooking and running the food. She was doing a great job. The restaurant started filling up but she kept a smile on her face. The food: I ordered the pasta with meatballs. The meatballs were moist, the pasta sauce was very bland. I wouldn't order it again. My husband ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and loved the multiple cheeses along with Italian seasons. He also enjoyed the meatball sliders. His only complaint was that the sliders didn't come with sauce on them. He loves sliders with cheese and extra sauce. He ended up building the slider and enjoyed it. The pasta salad was amazing- one of the best either of us have had! Kudos here. This shop also has ice cream by the scoop which is a fun addition. We didn't get any this time but will remember next time we have our kids with us. Overall the food was average. If you're in the mood for Italian you might give it a try. The table beside us ordered calzones and Stromboli that looked amazing.

If you live in Chattanooga you are lucky to have this restaurant. If you are in town for any reason…read moreor passing through. You must stop here. Homemade pastas and sauces. Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful park nearby if there is a wait. Parking can be tricky right outside the restaurant. Street parking is an very short walk.

I really like it here. Especially the chicken parm. I got it during my last visit, and subbed out…read morethe sauce on the pasta since I can't eat a ton of tomato. They had no problem making the swap and I really enjoyed my meal. The chicken was great, and the portion was plenty big. I've tried a few different dishes and for the most part enjoyed them. In particular, I love the ravioli. The only thing that fell short for me was the carbonara dish. It didn't have a ton of flavor, but was still fine. I do think this is probably the best pasta in Chattanooga, so it's a great option if you are hoping for some pasta.

Driving through town and stopped here before hitting a few antique stores next door. They had a…read moregood variety on the menu, BUT we were drawn to the smell of the hot variety of loaded pizzas and fresh all you can eat salad bar. Service was great. Patrons were friendly. We left fat and happy! #Yum

Food is absolutely high quality! Taste amazing and the smell ohh my god it smells like heaven. The…read moreservice is amazing too all waitresses are nice. And it gives an authentic Italian vibe

Excellent every time. Most authentic Italian restaurant in the nearby area. Beautiful atmosphere,…read morepleasant service also. Highly recommend!!

The ambiance and service were excellent. We chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner when…read moreit is normally more expensive than we would prefer. As a high level chef of sorts, I have high expectations especially knowing the market price of ingredients. The focaccia with olive oil was good but the oil deserves some seasoning to elevate it. The arancini was positively delicious and the highlight of the entire dinner. I ordered the quail and I was underwhelmed. Due to the "no substitutions" rule on the menu and me being diabetic my options were limited so the bok choy was sampled but left mostly uneaten. The mashed sweet potatoes were good and the candied pecans were good. The quail was good but nothing special. I wouldn't order it again. My wife ordered the pollo parmigiano and it was also good but not great. There was way too much pasta water in the bottom of the bowl. The broccoli was good, the pasta was well cooked, and the chicken was well fried and seasoned. At the end of the day, the appetizer shouldn't be the best thing you eat at an upscale restaurant. The entree's shouldn't be so mediocre.

The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet…read moredrapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here

2 Star -- My Lawyer Friend and I Are Considering This a Chargeable Offense…read moreIn the legal world, there's a concept called "misrepresentation." My attorney dining companion will tell you it applies here. I've eaten lasagna on three continents. I've never once feared it. Until now. What arrived at our table was, generously speaking, a flat pancake wearing a cheese disguise -- topped with shredded beef that seemed just as confused about its life choices as the chef who plated it. Green? Green. I didn't order a lawn clipping casserole. I ordered lasagna -- the cornerstone dish, the anchor of any Italian menu worth its salt (of which this dish also needed more). Lasagna is not a canvas for creativity. It is a covenant. A sacred agreement between a restaurant and its guests that says: we know what we're doing here. This dish broke that covenant, shredded it, and apparently used it as a garnish. My recommendation? Locate the nearest Italian grandmother. Apologize to her. Take notes. Start over.

We had an incredible experience at Ferraro's Kitchen last night while celebrating our sweet friends…read morebachelorette in the VIP room. Our party of six couldn't have asked for a better evening. I have a very restricted diet due to allergens and almost never eat out because of it but our servers, Tony and Josiah, completely changed that for me. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was safe, thoughtful, and still absolutely delicious. That level of care and attention meant more than I can put into words. The steak was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. And the olive oil... I genuinely wanted to buy a bottle and take it home it was THAT good. Tony and Josiah didn't just provide great service they made the entire night feel easy, special, and memorable for everyone at the table. We felt genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Thank you for making a celebration like this possible for someone who usually has to sit those experiences out. We'll absolutely be back!! This place was one for the books !! :,)

I went to Ferraro's Kitchen and had a wonderful time. We were in Blue Ridge, GA for the weekend and…read morecame here to celebrate a joint birthday dinner. The service was great as they constantly checked on us, the staff was helpful with providing recommendations from the menu, and were quite humorous and entertaining. I recommend the tuna carpaccio and cacio e Pepe. As someone who loves truffle and a good pasta you can't go wrong with those. Considering how much food we ordered the total price was fair. I highly recommend!!