Driving along 81 South from Staten Island, New York to visit with our family in Georgia; we were…read morestopping for the night to stay at The Hampton Inn Suites in the town of Abingdon, VA. Before retiring for the night, we searched for a place to eat and found Momma Mia Italiano Restaurant. At first we were reluctant, thinking how could an Italian restaurant be any good in a small town in Virginia. After all, we are of Italian-American descent -- so we know genuine Italian food and being the cook in our home -- I know how to cook Italian. My meatballs are renowned with our family and circle of friends. Not only are we of Italian descent, we are from NYC where there are the best restaurants in the world!!!! We have lived there over 60 years and have ate at the best! We entered the restaurant to see the entry King Kong sign about being the best -- better than NYC. I knew immediately that sign was spot on -- the restaurant smelled like my home growing up as a child on Sunday mornings! The aroma of the red tomato sauce carried us into our seats! (I think I was floating.) There were so many choices on the menu, it was difficult to make our choices. I decided on a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce and the chicken salad. My husband chose the raviolis and a side salad. The dinner included Italian garlic bread! The service from our server was divine: friendly, courteous and professional. The owner/chef visited us at the table a few times to be sure everything was alright, and it was MORE THAN alright. The food was "delicioso! We are so grateful that God brought us to this awesome restaurant in Abingdon, VA!! We'll be back!

I tried eating here on a busy weekend once and found it packed, so I was surprised when I happened…read moreby again on a Friday night and it was not busy at all. I had some skepticism that it would live up to its reputation, and frankly Southwest Virginia is not a place that someone of my urbane character normally looks for high-end pizza in, but this was another Abingdon gem. A salad was quite large; I'm not usually thrilled with iceberg lettuce and the cheese was a bit much, but the ingredients were fresh and crisp and it was reasonably good for what it was. The pizza I came for was a beautifully presented pie with a crust the texture of a cloud. The special I ordered was just basil, oregano, and fresh tomatoes, but this simple flavor combination delivered on every front: tangy, astringent, savory, salty. Ordering a tea with free refills was a sound enough decision. Service wasn't the smoothest to be honest; only one actual waitress was working and some people had a bit of a delay when they arrived. I also felt a bit rushed out and ultimately asked for a dessert to go at the register, which was probably a better way of eating it anyway. The luxuriously soft tiramisu was another good decision. As is often the case with Italian cuisine, this place does not seem like a great option for those who don't eat dairy or wheat. For those who do, it is a reminder of why some flavors never go out of style.

This is a hidden gem that you will just drive past and not think about it…read more I had the Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and the sauce was so creamy and rich, the noodles were super tender (not over cooked) just perfect and the shrimp were done right too. The food was packed in a hit tin, with an aluminum/ cardboard lid and a plastic cover. Well cooked, and well packed and hot! I added the Greek salad and it was fresh, crisp lettuce with big cucumber slices and lots of feta cheese. Banana peppers, black olives, red onion slices and a cold vinegar and olive oil mixture on the side. I know people joke about gas station sushi, and that is probably good advice. This Italian food stop is attached to the gas station, but is far from it when you look at quality, quantity, flavor and great value this is a worthy stop any day or for a special day. I did not go inside, and used the drive through, it was very convenient. I could see people inside in what looked like a comfortable and welcoming place to sit and dine. I was passing through from NOVA, but would drive a bit to get here if I lived in the area. Give yourself a treat on the road, just pull off and have some delicious Italian food.

We used to like this place even though the owner has a nasty attitude but never again,we got fried…read moremushrooms first and evidently frozen quality,they were like rubber and between the breading and mushroom was water im guessing from the melted ice,when bitten water ran out of them,we ordered the large stromboli which is usually what i get,the piece of crap they brought out was evidently premade and frozen being cold in the middle and it was flat like pizza and cut into pizza shaped wedges,it used to be puffy like a real stromboli and the"sausage"they call it was a compressed meat patty that tasted like old cooking grease,i noticed people next to us got a salad,it was on a plate and was layered and looked a 1/2" tall and about enough to feed a small child,i will NEVER eat there again,disgusting,

Restaurant has moved to a larger location in the Rural King strip. Servers are few, efficiency…read moreneeds much improvement. Food has been a bit disappointing since the move. Nicely furnished however quite cold inside. Lets hope they can keep their base customers happy. Shrimp alfredo served with only 2 shrimp today. Bread was forgotten. They did adjust the bill. We hope they will improve quickly..

While driving south with 7 hungry kids I chose to order dinner delivery to basically show up at…read morehotel 15 min after us. I order an hour and 45 minutes ahead. And paid with tip. When we had waited 15 min past I called. It's on the way. 30 more min. They were just making it. Waited another 30-40 min. Received cold food. And was missing a spaghetti meal. While they said their internet had been on and off, there was no problem running my payment. Should have order from a chain restaurant.

Another amazing meal at Little Italy as always the food was top teir and service was on point. The…read moreambiance was festive being they had decorated for Christmas already. I got a strawberry cheesecake for dessert and my mom got the chocolate and caramel cheesecake and they were both AMAZING.

Ordered a pizza for takeout. We asked if we could eat in when we got there and they were very…read moreaccommodating, finding us a table. Good pizza, lots of fresh veggie toppings. Service was fast and friendly.

My friend and I took a little road trip to La Cucina after a friend recommended it for the…read moredelicious food. Overall, the experience was just okay -- not bad, but not something I'd drive out of the way for again. If I lived closer, I'd definitely give it another try. We started with sweet tea and bread. The bread with dipping sauce was tasty and a nice start. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and my friend had the Spaghetti and Meatballs. Unfortunately, both entrées were pretty bland. My chicken lacked flavor, and I ended up leaving most of it along with half the noodles. My friend only ate one meatball and passed on the rest. The highlight of the entire meal was the Crème Brûlée -- absolutely amazing! If you go, I highly recommend ordering dessert and maybe trying a different entrée than we did. A friend had suggested the lasagna, and I wish I had taken that advice. The restaurant itself is in a beautiful country setting, and the interior feels warm and inviting. With a few tweaks to the entrées, I think this place could really shine.

I do not have enough wonderful things to say!!! It was perfection! Food, service, ambiance - all…read morejust wonderful! So worth the beautiful drive!!! I don't usually give five stars but La Cucina gets it!!!

The food here is very good. Francesco, the owner, is always welcoming and stops by the table to…read moretalk if he has time. Remembers his customers names. It is very nice to be greeted by him. The pizza is also very good. His Margherita Pizza is delicious. You must eat it there to get the best flavor. I always get the seafood pasta which comes with salad. Yummy! My son and husband have tried other dishes which are never disappointing. Pictures of Italy, great music, and a pleasant atmosphere. If you're in Dobson, definitely go see Francesco! Highly Recommend!

The food here is terrible. I honestly don't know how you mess up pizza this badly. The crust was…read morecompletely soggy--like it had been sitting in a puddle before it even made it to the table. Instead of that crisp bite you expect, it just flopped around and fell apart. The cheese was greasy and slid right off with every bite, and the toppings were barely melted. I've tried this place a few times since it's the only Italian restaurant in town, but it's definitely a waste of money, and I won't be coming back. For something as simple as pizza, this was a huge letdown.

In Wytheville on the way from OH to SC and needed a quick dinner before snooze. We chose simple…read morecheese pizza, but it was delicious and hit the spot! The crust was thin but still doughy and the cheese was great! A local spot with team pictures and class photos. Much more seating than it looked like from the outside. The staff were super friendly and quick. Definitely would stop again if ever in town. I love the vibe of this place!

To start, when you first walk in the building it has an open, relaxed feeling, with good music…read moreplaying. You do have to order at the front before you get your drink and have a seat. As a head's up, even if you eat in the restaurant, the servers aren't serving you (they drop off your food and leave), so be aware if/when you tip. I wish I had know before I tipped, that we had to get everything ourselves. Also, not sure if it was due to the weather outside or not but the restaurant was cold. We started off with an order of breadsticks with pizza sauce, and while the breadsticks were decent enough, the pizza sauce tasted like they opened a jar of Prego spaghetti sauce and heated it up. For pizza, my daughter ordered an individual chicken, tomato, and spinach pizza and she said it was ok. My son and husband shared a medium pizza with pepperoni, jalapeño, sausage, and onion on a thin crust and said it was just ok as well. They said the crust was good but there weren't enough toppings or cheese. Also, the sausage is a shredded type of sausage and not the little chunks that you would normally get. I had a small pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and black olives. It was decent enough but I could go to a big chain and get better. I'm sad to say that overall this restaurant was mediocre and we wouldn't dine here again.

Di Lisio's is hands down the best Italian food I've had to date. From the moment the food hit the…read moretable, everything was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it was absolutely phenomenal--perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor in every bite. And let me just say... the oil served with the bread? Incredible. It was so rich and delicious that I could've honestly enjoyed that alone and been satisfied. Every detail of the meal felt intentional, and it truly elevated the entire dining experience. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality Italian cuisine, this is the place. OMG--I cannot wait to go back!

This was my first time at Di Lisio's and it was very good, quite crowded but that was expected on…read moreFriday night! I typically don't gravitate to pasta dishes but everything we order was delicious, will be back to try other dishes. The service was top notch!