What can I say? This is as authentic Italian as you'll find almost anywhere in the U.S. outside of…read morereal Italian neighborhoods. I'd give it a 4.8 or 4.9 -- a perfect 5 is basically unobtainable in my book. Ristorante DellaSantina sits on the outskirts of Sevierville / Pigeon Forge, sort of behind Hollywood, perched on a small hillside along the road. It's unassuming. You could drive right past it. The interior is quaint and tastefully done -- simple and clean, the way an Italian restaurant should look. Our host was excellent. The place was a little backed up because some tables were still sitting and talking long after they finished dinner. Please be considerate of people waiting: take the conversation to the bar or head out so the next table can sit. Once we were seated, service moved fast. The staff zipped around with purpose. Appetizers came out quickly, and the entrees were virtually right behind them. The longest wait was the fresh-cut fries -- and they were shockingly worth it. The food is outstanding. Italian cooking varies by city and region, so flavor profiles differ. We started with a salad and the meatballs (get the meatballs). We both ordered chicken Parmesan. My wife had Bolognese on the pasta and tomato-basil on the chicken; I had Bolognese on both. Coming from a heavily Italian area for 60+ years, I've eaten a lot of home-cooked and restaurant Italian. These sauces were perfect to me -- barely acidic, well balanced with herbs, not the sweet style some people prefer. They walk a very fine line. Everything tasted fresh. No commercial junk. Salad was excellent with a great Italian dressing. The meatballs are as good as you'll likely ever get in a restaurant -- maybe even at home. The hand-cut fries were a huge pile (had to be three potatoes) with a slight exterior crisp and an interior like butter. The chicken Parmesan was the best version I've had in 40+ years. My wife loved hers too, even though she usually prefers a slightly sweeter Bolognese. Both plates came with rigatoni cooked al dente. No dessert at the table -- we were already exploding before we finished. If you're traveling, split a plate or you'll be packing leftovers into a hotel mini-fridge. We did grab two custom ice creams from their pizzeria next door and ate them later at the hotel. OMG -- awesome. Same building: thin crust and Chicago-style pizza. We recommend this restaurant with no hesitation. It will likely be the best Italian meal you've had.

If you want a great meal come here! Group of 7 3 of them were kids and everyone loved what they…read moregot. From taste testing the table my two favorites were the shrimp Valentino and the lobster raviolis just wow! Service was great as well. Will be back!

I got the gnocchi and I thought it was pretty good. My boyfriend got the chicken Parmesan and…read morethought it was delicious I just thought it was OK. They rave about their famous Kaseya bread, it was OK. The boy gobbled down his pasta and meatball

You would be hard pressed to find a better restaurant in this area. Consistently good. It is a…read morenever-fail good meal for when I have guests, but I often stop in for a meal by myself as well. They are doing it right. Love the specials.

We were in town for a funeral and afterwards we were looking for a place to eat in the…read moreneighborhood. Not too much to choose from in the area so we decided to give this place a try. It was a little busy, but they had lots of room in the restaurant and everyone was very kind and friendly. I had a Greek salad and my wife had a Stromboli with sausage, onions and peppers. Food was decent for what it was nothing that would blow your socks off, but a good meal. We would go back when we are in town again.

First time at this location and was pleasantly surprised. Service was friendly, quick and…read moreattentive. We got started off with breadsticks and marinara sauce. Nothing crazy or out of this world. My friend got the wings and said they were amazing 10/10. I got the eggplant parm which came with a side of salad or soup and I got a salad. There's a few different options of salads but I got the Greek and it tasted just how it looks. I was pleasantly surprised with the eggplant parm. The portion was big (lasted me 2-3 meals) and was seasoned well. I would get this again.

Brooklyn Brothers is an absolute Italian food gem! The pizza is incredible, the pasta is fantastic,…read moreand those homemade rolls? I could honestly make a meal out of those alone! The atmosphere has that classic East Coast neighborhood pizzeria feel--casual, laid-back, and completely unpretentious. It's a comfortable sit-down spot with full table service, where everything comes out fresh and surprisingly quick. No frills, no fuss, just really good Italian food done right! The pizza crust deserves its own standing ovation--perfectly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and absolutely delicious. The kids had a blast with the build-your-own pizza, which made the experience even better. Everything we tried was outstanding! And I'll say this--if Brooklyn Brothers were in Lexington, there would be a line out the door every single night! It's THAT good. Authentic, delicious Italian food that is absolutely worth coming back for. Don't sleep on this place!

I am a pizza snob, even though I like a lot of different styles I know great pizza when I eat it…read more Brooklyn Brothers is great pizza. The mozzarella sticks were on point and hot, the wings were meaty, tender and saucy drinks were refilled frequently! The pizza, advertised as New York style had zero flop, folded just right and the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect. The crust could have had more of a crunch but I'll just have em add more time to the bake as that's more my personal preference! WE FOUND OUR KENTUCKY PIZZA PLACE!!

I'm not a big Italian/Pizza fan, but it was quick and easy, across the street from our hotel…read more In this small town (pop. 4600) there's a severe shortage of workers so, currently, Roma only offers take out. Now, take out means you can sit down, order, and the waitress delivers in a to go box, when they aren't busy. We ate in the restaurant, at a table, out of the box. No biggie! Our pizza was delivered quickly, with a smile. Even though I'm not a big lover of pizza, it was pretty tasty. If you enjoy Italian/Pizza, give Roma a shot!

So I ordered eggplant Parmesan. They don't have it as a regular dish you either can get it with…read morepasta or as a sandwich. I was super disappointed that you barely get any eggplant. The eggplant itself was very good, the pasta underneath it wasn't all that great. The pizza I got a cheese pizza and I ate one piece out of it I didn't like it. The cannoli I was actually surprised that it was actually pretty good because it's hard to find a true cannoli. They do use sopraffina ricotta like it should be.

Excellent food! Service was fine as well!…read moreI guess I have to add at least 85 characters so, Hhuyaassjjjn

10/10 - A Hidden Gem in Newport!…read more If you're anywhere near Newport, TN, do yourself a favor and stop by Portofino! Our crazy group of 10 ordered just about everything: calzones, manicotti, baked ziti, chicken Parmesan, fettuccine, pesto chicken pasta, an Italian sub, chicken marsala, and spaghetti & meatballs--and every single dish was outstanding. There wasn't a bad bite on the table! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was exceptional, and the hospitality made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Everything was cooked perfectly, served hot, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our large group had a fantastic experience. It's not often that 10 people all leave completely happy, but Portofino nailed it. We can't recommend this place enough. If you're in the Newport area and craving amazing Italian food, this is the place to go. Matisee did an amazing job taking care of us!!! Thank you!! We'll definitely be back!

Oh, how I wish we had one of these near us. This was so nice and calm and quiet on a Tuesday night…read more The service was absolutely impeccable. Cassidy is a gem! Everything was done quickly. We didn't ever have to ask for drink refills. She was on top of everything. Incredibly friendly and kind. Seriously fantastic! Then the food - oh my word! Incredible. The bread you can get out front is excellent with a garlic butter dip that is just so good. Their Caesar salad is one of the best I've had - tons of shaved parm and pine nuts. We almost never like spaghetti and meatballs when we're out - never as good as homemade, but their bucatini and meatballs was incredibly flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Husband loved their meatball sub - best one he's ever had. I also loved the baked chicken pesto pasta - such good flavors in here. We come for vacation every now and then - this is now a must for us every visit!

Great place to grab a nice meal in Sevierville. We arrived late evening after a long drive. The…read morerestaurant is spacious, with a decent sized menu offering something for everyone. Our hostess was really nice, took good care of us. The strawberry soda, the local Cabernet Sauvignon and the food all made for a comfort meal. We had the wheel pasta, where they bring the Italian cheese wheel to your table, melt the cheese and coat your pasta generously in the cheese before serving to you right away. The Eggplant Parmesan came with pasta in the side.

Very delicious Italian food fare Authentic style ,quaint…read moreatmosphere Great service ,large portions. These NY Italians were very happy

This place was AMAZING. Went here for Mother's Day with my wife and kids. Service was top notch,…read morefood was perfect, and overall it's just an amazing experience all around. My daughter absolutely loved their "pasketti" as well. Will be back for sure.

I had the fettuccine Alfredo and it was very bland. Service was amazing! The waitress made a…read morespecial drink for us and it was amazing!! The experience is not bad. Theres live music! And the pizza is pretty good!

We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, and a Alfredo dish. Definitely a tourist restaurant. The…read morefood was edible, but nothing memorable would not go back.

Firstly, the reservation process was simple and effective. Three of us were greeted pleasantly,…read moreshown to our table with menus and informed Sarah would be over shortly. Sarah greeted us promptly, Introduced herself and came with still water already In hand. Throughout the meal the food was exquisite and very well executed. everything arrived on time and tasted delicious! Sarah is what really made the experience though. She was attentive but not too much to interrupt our flow of conversation, she was polite and, most importantly to me, she was conversational herself. Engaging us in conversation related to the food, and even joining our conversation in ordee to segue into asking if we'd like dessert ect. I loved it! 10/10 and would come again.

We arrived promptly for a reservation made one month prior. The staff did not have a designated…read moretable for us and required a conference to choose an available table. The table was toward the rear of the restaurant and offered a quieter setting. The downside was that the bartender was our server. Though pleasant, our server did not provide excellent service. We were surprised with her unfamiliarity of their whiskey offerings. I had a mozzarella and squash appetizer. It was an outstanding seasonal take on a mozzarella salad. My wife chose the roasted romaine salad which was good. We had a vastly different experience with our entrees. I chose the fusilli with a locally sourced bacon, egg and Pecorino Romano Fondue and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It was outstanding. Great flavors, textures, and pasta prepared al dente. My wife chose ziti, with crabmeat and cauliflower. Her pasta was overcooked and the crabmeat barely visible. This was a poor example for the restaurant to offer. Understanding that one person or plate may not typify their usual offerings, I do suggest trying Emilia. My appetizer and entrée were excellent. Our dinner with two cocktails for each came to $170.00 before gratuity.