I got a steak sandwich with chips. The food was decent but the parking is terrible, the menu is…read morevery hard to read, and the dining chairs are not comfortable to sit in. Overall, I give this place a solid 3 stars. Better ambiance would boost customer satisfaction.

We were recommended this place by a friend and decided to come here…read more There was 3 of us, but 2 arrived before the 3rd. We had a reservation and were told we had to wait in the waiting area for the entire party to be here before being seated, which was 1 other person. The place was rather empty, there were 2 tables with people, so im not sure why we weren't seated at a table, but we complied and went to the waiting room which consisted of a few couches and a few chairs. Once we were all present, we were seated at a table and our server, Cody, was very sweet. I decided to get the Dirty Bird sandwich. It was very big and cheesy. It had less chicken than i expected but it tasted pretty good. If we come back here, i'd like to try the pizza.

This is a gem in the heart of Sanford. It's the perfect spot for a special occasion, date night or…read morejust to treat yourself. Place is well decorated. Seating is ample and spacious. Make sure you make reservations because they're usually very busy. As for the food, I think that this is one of the better Italian restaurants I've tried in NC. The Parmagiano Crab Dip is absolutely to die for...especially when served with their freshly baked flat bread. The pasta all'Ortolana was very well seasoned and filled with veggies. I judge an Italian restaurant by their sauce & meatballs which honestly didn't disappoint. Portion sized are generous...everyone was leaving with takeout containers. The service we had was impeccable! Our server, Madison, was amazingly attentive and efficient! This will be one of our favorite haunts.

Four of us gathered for an after theater dinner. The family restaurant is clean, bright, and…read moreattractive. Service was friendly, informed, and attentive. The fried ravioli was a hit; the signature "baked dough" is an appetizer pizza: do add the recommended cheese. The pasta dishes were fresh and well seasoned, the sausage and peppers could pass for the NJ specialty (a high compliment). Four out of four recommend it.

Carry out my first pizza bowl and it was better than I thought. Maybe we don't always need crust…read morewith pizza ingredients. The staff were friendly and efficient. My order was ready as promised. The lobby was clean especially for so late in the evening.

Used to love this place. Standards have dropped. Just had my pizza delivered and all the cheese and…read moretoppings fall off as soon as you pick a slice up. Ridiculous. ​

Very rude service from the kitchen staff. Audible at the front counter. Only two of my three family…read moremembers were served at the same time. The third ordered hers to go. Actually, she still doesn't have hers. 20 minutes

This is the worst meal I have ever gotten from y'all. There was barely any cheese on my meatball…read moresub. My waffle fries were undercooked. I know that you guys can do better.

Situated in an unassuming old strip mall, I wasn't sure what to expect. Cafe Vesuvio was a…read moresurprise! The interior was generic Italian restaurant with lots of comfortable booth seating. Service was friendly & efficient. Food was very good...reminded me of neighborhood places up in NY/ NJ with nonna cooking in the kitchen. This is a nice little gem in Sanford if you're in the hunt for Italian food.

I've been here many times before and it's always been good. Today was a different story. We were…read morequickly seated. Our waitress came right over took her drink order and then gave us a few minutes to decide on our order. We placed our order and food was brought out fairly quickly. The rolls she brought out had been sitting for a while before coming to our table. They were cold and tough. Everything on the plate had different temperatures. One vegetable was piping hot yet the food not evenly cooked. The other vegetable I got was the roasted potatoes. These on the other hand were lukewarm and did not have a good taste. They almost tasted like dirt. The other person in my party said the same thing about her food being lukewarm as well. I left over half of the food on my plate. The other person I was with dead as well. Our waitress never came back to check on us until after we had finished eating. There was no routine checks to see how the food was if we needed anything or if we needed refills. When she finally did come up, she did bring refills, at that point I just said check, please. Needless to say I paid $30 for two meals and I left hungry. Another important detail. The restaurant was not busy. Other than my table, there were two other tables that had guests. And those other two tables the waiter/waitress was there every few minutes it seemed like. But our waitress was off in the wind for all I know.

We called in a carry out pizza order for pepperoni and double mushrooms. Do you know how hard it is…read moreto actually get a pizza where you feel like they put double mushrooms on it? Well Hawkins Grill delivered!! There were plenty of mushrooms so we didn't feel like we were getting short changed and the sauce was very tasty. We liked the crisp, chewiness of the crust as well. We both agreed that next pizza will be from Hawkins Grill to confirm they know pizza! (Wish we would have gotten a photo.) The order was a carry out but from the time we called to the drive to pick up, the service was great and not a long wait at all. We have eaten in before and the atmosphere was easy going and service good. When we ate in, it wasn't super busy but the night we picked up the pizza it was so I'm impressed in their ability to serve as quickly as well a great product when they were so busy. Would recommend and we'll be back! Thank you!!

The service is iffy depending on who is on duty and the food is marginal. The young man that waits…read moretables seems to be best suited for a behind the house position. The young lady server is awesome. If your crew is craving Italian a visit to Elizabeth's will be your best bet. The cost of mediocre food from Hawkins Grill is incredibly high.

Everything! Our favorite Italian place in and around Sanford! Food is awesome! Best sauce, best…read morepizza, best service! Ambiance is cozy and warm. It's a little drive but well worth it! And they always treat you like family! Love!!!

The staff is absolutely lovely, accommodated my weird request for a half pepperoni half white pizza…read morewith no trouble and it was DELICIOUS (peep that cheese pull) polite attentive employees always making sure you're comfortable and delicious thin crust new your style pizza (stated from a certified Brooklyn New Yorker) The dough is soft and crisp the sauce is savory and rich, just a delicious experience. If you're in Sanford look for this hole in the wall, La Montesina pizza, pasta and grill, you WONT be disappointed!

I wish I would of read reviews before I wasted my money horrible pizza I hadn't had Pizza Hut in…read moreyears now I remember why! Pizza Hut use to be the best now it's the worst I stopped to give it a final try because of the 10 topping special I wish I would of just spent $50 at Valenti instead of wasting $25 it was thick doughy and very skimpy on the cheese and toppings I'd give a negative -5 stars if I could !!!!!

I cry in y'all's parking lot in my lambo to lana del ray while stuffing my face with a deep dish…read morepepperoni pizza every Friday. It normally taste good but I wouldn't know bc I can't taste it over my tears...but don't feel bad, it last normally 20 minutes then I blare body by Megan thee stallion repeatedly.

Not once has an order been ready for pick up when I arrive!!…read more It's pizza!!! Get it together!! Employees yell jokingly at each other instead of focusing on the job. Nobody wants to listen to the insanity be professional

It's papa John's pizza. Reliable favors pretty much every…read moretime we order from there. It's not great pizza but it's good.

We visited Sanford recently and had a great time at Local Joes. Drinks were fantastic and we loved…read moreour server. Chips and Salsa went along very nicely with our drinks as we didn't have time to eat a meal. We definitely would visit again while in the area.

This is one of the worse restaurants/bars in this town. Avoid unless you want HIV, Roaches and…read moreFleas. The entire place smells like an astray as well.