I convinced my wife to try a small Italian restaurant we had seen many times. I thought it could…read morehave been a Mexican restaurant, and judging by the name it could have been. Casa Express had been a Pizza Hut I think and my wife had poopooed it until last week. What a good find it is! We have been back twice since our first experience there. The people are very inviting and the food is excellent. You'll have to try for yourself and see what a hidden gem it is. Side note: try the lasagna

This was our second time at this restaurant after we had visited a couple years ago. Savannah…read moregreeted us and got us seated promptly and got our order of drinks and appetizers going right away. We remembered the garlic knots being some of the best that we had ever had and a slice of banana split cake that was extraordinary, so we started with two orders of the garlic knots for the four of us to start, to one of which we added pepperoni. Sure enough, these things are extraordinary! They didn't need the pepperoni, though. We all prefered the regular knots. The restaurant is pretty big on the inside and there were only two other tables of patrons on a Friday night, but Savannah had great energy and we enjoyed ourselves. -Point One daughter got a pizza, and the other got a salad, and my wife and I shared lasagna. All of these main dishes were just so-so (The pizza was better when we reheated it at home the next day in a cast iron skillet, actually.) They did not have the banana split cake this time around, so we opted for a slice of cheesecake and a chocolate suicide cake. The cheesecake was good, but the chocolate suicide cake was moist and delicious! If we find ourselves in the area again and decide to eat here, I think we might just get garlic knots and cake! And maybe a to-go pizza to reheat at home

I saw this place on TikTok where someone said they had the best cheesecake they've ever had. They…read moreobviously have never had real, authentic cheesecake--or even really good cheesecake. I got a slice of the red velvet cake and the Oreo cheesecake. The outside of the cheesecake had almost a whipped cream-type layer, and it tasted like it had been sitting in the freezer for quite some time with other foods because it had that freezer taste. I took one bite and threw the rest away. It was not good at all. The red velvet also wasn't traditional red velvet, which should have that chocolate flavor with the red food coloring. This seemed to be missing the chocolate and tasted more like it was made from a cake mix. It definitely didn't taste fresh and was pretty dry. My daughter ate some of it, but neither of us thought it was anything special.

I have never been so annoyed or ignored in a restaurant as I was today.! Our server, Bianca, took…read moreour order and we waited at least a hr for our pizzas. when the manager brought out our food she said the order was just dropped in kitchen 11mins ago. Wrong!! We were there a very long time-too long! Will probably never go back.

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!

Not only is the dine-in food delicious, but tonight I was the first in their history to get food…read moredelivered. My address is hard to find, so it took a while to get my pizza. The delivery guy actually brought me 2 pizzas to make up for the delay! The pizzas were perfect and incredibly tasty. I've found the servers both in store and at my door to be very friendly and competent. I'm a big fan of this place!

We have been there several times as I enjoy the variety of the menu. But each time we go they've…read moremessed up my husband's order. Pretty ridiculous since it's a plain hamburger, just meat & bread. The first time they put cheese on it, the second time they came with a cheese steak, the 3rd time, back to a cheese burger! And when they corrected the order they gave him the same fries! Of course they were cold. Wish the kitchen staff would get it right the first time.

The food wasn't terrible but the Alfredo sauce was a bit bland. The fresh pasta itself was…read moredelicious. The service was terrible but I think that was exclusive to our server. Everyone else seemed attentive and nice.

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!

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!

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.

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

I Absolutely Love their pizza and their salads !!! They…read morehave many varieties of pizza and I have never! Now let me tell you about their Salads! Their Salads are HUGE and full of lots of yummy veggies and cheese and meats! I Love their Chef Salad!!! It is so BIG I can make it last for 4 days!! Great Job Roma 3!!!

Our server needs a different job. This was not for him. Had to ask for menus, silverware, refills…read moreand why the long wait. The wait was unbearable. 45 minutes for 3 child size pizzas. However, the pizza was delicious. There were only two other families in the restaurant and they already had their food so I don't know what the hold up was.

This place exceeded my expectations, so it gets 5 stars. The food was hot, fresh, and very tasty! I…read moredined inside, and they actually brought the food out to me, and shredded mozzarella cheese over my food until I told them to stop! So, while it does have a drive-through, and a fast food vibe, the table service made it feel more like a fancy restaurant! The employees were extremely polite, friendly, and attentive! They checked up on me a few times, offering me more bread sticks, and they even clear your table for you after you leave! Fantastic!

Fazoli's is a solid option when you want a quick Italian meal without spending a lot. The food is…read moreconsistently good for fast-casual dining, and the breadsticks are definitely a highlight. The pasta dishes are filling, and the menu has a good variety whether you want something simple like spaghetti or something a little heavier like baked pasta. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean during my visit. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that wait times can be a little inconsistent during busy hours, but overall it's a reliable place for a quick and satisfying meal.

As a business owner I can not rate another business below 3 stars in good conscience. As an Italian…read morethis was the worst representation of Italian food I can remember having.

Down at Bryan city for annual fishing trip and we had to go back to Pasquale's. It is just as good…read morenow as it ever has been. We had a wonderful Keyonte, reserve, breadsticks and salads. I had the pasta carbonara and it was delicious. Classical made wonderful and really good prices. They do a great job at this restaurant and we make sure that every year we stop at least one time for dinner. It was worth it. The folks at the table the side of us had a calzone and I just wanna give some kudos to the restaurant that made that particular dish. If we go back again, we're getting that and splitting it between four people it was that big it was that wonderful and it smelled delicious.