Another great experience at Emmy Squared Pizza in Durham. The food is terrific and the gluten free…read morecrust is amazing. The service is wonderful in the way they treat you and invite you to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Highly recommend!

One of the best pizzas I've had in the triangle by far!…read more Great atmosphere, food and service.

I wasn't feeling like cooking on a slightly drizzly Friday, so thought I'd try this place a mile…read moredown the road. Their hours say they are open until nine, but they're actually open until 10 on Friday and Saturday nights for the night owls among us! The interior is dimly lit, and, for a strip mall restaurant, very intimate. I saw several couples in "date night" clothing. It would be a fun place to linger over a good meal. I was seated immediately and given a food menu, which I scanned quickly (I had already looked online!), but there was no wine. In an Italian place!! I asked the server and they quickly provided a separate wine list which had several great choices!! I opted for a Sangiovese, because why not? It arrived almost instantly. Warm bread and oil with a dollop of marinara was brought out as well. I couldn't decide on which seafood pasta to get, there are so many different permutations of types and sauces, so I opted for the veal in white wine with capers and linguini. Within just a few minutes, it arrived, beautifully splayed out over a large plate. I thought it was a pretty decent serving, then found that there was a second layer of veal under the first!! The sauce was tasty and the veal was tender and juicy. I saved half for another day and was truly tempted by the dessert menu, but held off. It's nice to know that I can get good quality food this close to home.

Pulcinellas I have been eating here for 17 years. It is always fresh, and great tasting. This visit…read moreI had Bella Donna with sweet Italian sausage. Unless you are a big eater I always have left overs for tomorrow. My whole fe ordered the Alfredo lunch portion, she has leftovers for tomorrow also. Pulcinella's has never skimped on serving size. Adam our serving staff attendant was attentive handing the entire restaurant at lunch. Pulcinella's is a family owned and oriented for family dining. It could be a good date night, for an Italian restaurant but not low key quiet for a meal date. Where you want to carry on a conversation without shout at each other. Even at lunch with a half empty restaurant it is extremely noisy for noon dining. Other than that it is a fabulous restaurant to enjoy a meal at.

I hardly ever write reviews or feel the need to blast a bad meal but THIS could not go u checked!!…read more I ordered a small pepperoni, sausage pizza with onions. From the moment the delivery person handed over the BOX, the order WREAKED of onions!! So much so my entire HOME smells like onions!! I spent over a half hour picking off onions (which were chopped in HUGE chunks and just thrown on top in mounds). NO ONE could eat the pizza because all you smell in every slice ... was uncooked ONIONS. I've attached a pic of just how many I picked off!! RIDICULOUS!!

We got take out from here. Food was pretty good. I like the old school NY pizza shop vibe. I'm sure…read morewe'll be back when a craving for pizza hits.

Such great food! Reservations are required…read more It can be a tight fit but the set up is great. The service can take a little time but that is because everything is made to order and soooo worth it!

I always like to start with 5 stars and Gocciolina is close, even though I took 2 away. Why?…read moreOne star goes because the appetizer should have had a piece of bread served with it. It was good, I am certain all their appetizers are. But, a small plate without a chunk of bread for the gravy is sad. OK. Maybe that is 1/2 of a star, the other half is for the less than generous wine pour. I honestly expected more than an ounce our two and I have been more in may other restaurantss, both here and in Italy. The other star goes away for the slopply dessert service. I ordered almond cake at the recommendation of the couple sitting next to me at the bar and an espresso. I expected the cake, the the coffee or, perhaps, both together. I got the coffee and later the cake. Stmosphere, serving people, hostess, all top notch. Maybe I will go back and g et better appetizers and desserts next time.

I came here for a group dinner, which was served family style in a private room in the back…read more I was the only vegan in the group, and the server was very attentive, making sure that I knew what food was vegan and what was not, bringing me separate versions of the dishes, and even coming out to confirm with me if I was okay with honey or not. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of the service. I always feel anxious asking for vegan versions at restaurants which don't have anything vegan on the menu, but I felt very at ease here. The staff was extremely professional. They brought me a separate salad, which was some kind of pepper / oil / radish situation. The main dish was a basil & eggplant pasta with red sauce. The noodles themselves were delicious, and I loved the basil & eggplant. I did feel that the sauce was perhaps a bit bland / undersalted, but I suspect that was because of the vegan accommodations. I think the salad suffered for similar reasons. I think they could improve their menu by designing an intentionally vegan main dish, particularly one that was more well-balanced to make up for the lack of cheese (everything else had cheese in it, so I'm assuming that was the problem with my dish). Overall, however, I was very impressed with the service and it was a very positive experience. I appreciate the lengths to which they went to accommodate me.

We made reservations here for 5:30 on a Tuesday before a DPAC show at 7:30, which we indicated on…read morethe reservation. Because they state that tables of 2 will only be allowed the table for 90 minutes, we didn't think timing would be an issue, but indicated it just in case. The restaurant wasn't busy, assuming since we were on the earlier side of a weeknight. However, despite all this, we still barely made it to our show. The restaurant is cozy and moody and smells wonderful. I love being able to see the kitchen from the tables. However, service was a little off-putting. Our waitress was cordial, but she didn't tell us about the specials until after we asked and even then, only stated the name of the dish--no description. This wouldn't have been as off-putting except that she was energetic and forthcoming about the drink and food specials for the table next to us, which was a larger party. It honestly made us feel like there was a different attitude based on perceived tip. Pacing of our food was a little awkward. We ordered the burrata bruschetta and the golden beets and mozzarella salad to start and they were brought out separately--the salad only after we had finished the burrata. Both dishes were good, and the real shining star was the mozzarella under the salad. After we finished the salad, our waitress cleared our plates and then said, "ok now I'll put the entrees in." Again, since we had a schedule to adhere to, we were a little perplexed. We sat with nothing on the table for about 10 minutes, which I think would have been better filled with food or something to munch on. My friend got the cacio e pepe, which was divine, and I got the tagliatelle al ragu, which was good and very filling. Because of the timing, we didn't get to order dessert, which was a bummer. In fact, our waitress didn't even ask if we were interested--just dropped the check off. There are a few other things I'd like to try on the menu, so I'll probably be back, but this wasn't the stellar experience that I'm used to from Matt Kelly restaurants.

Greasy pizza! Good service!…read moreWell decorated! 10/10! I definitely recommend eating here and getting a cheese pizza!

We stopped here for a late lunch before heading back to the Winston area. My wife remembered a…read morefoodie friend recommending this spot, especially for its wall of photos with famous visitors, so we decided to check it out. The restaurant sits on Franklin Street, right in the heart of Chapel Hill near UNC. It's a lively, walkable area filled with shops and restaurants. Parking can be a little tricky--we circled a few blocks before finding a gravel lot nearby (free after 6 p.m. and all day Sunday). Inside, the place had an old-school, authentic feel. The staff spoke Italian, which added to the vibe, and the red curved booths reminded me of classic pizza joints from my childhood. The menu is posted on the wall behind the counter, and you order before sitting down. We also noticed their most recent health score was a 99, which was reassuring. My wife ordered the chef's salad, and I went with the meat stromboli. Her salad was fresh, colorful, and much better than the iceberg lettuce you often get. She enjoyed it so much that she finished before my stromboli was ready. When mine came out, it was served on a pizza pan with a side of sauce--it looked and tasted great. It was also clear they do a strong takeout business, with lots of people picking up orders and the phone constantly ringing. Overall, the food was solid, the atmosphere memorable, and it felt like a local institution that's earned its recognition. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Chapel Hill.

Tesoro is a charming little Italian spot in Carrboro. We sat outside on a beautiful day, which made…read morecelebrating my husband's birthday even more memorable. We started with the beets, focaccia with whipped herb butter and a glass of wine--simple, fresh, and a great way to start the meal (the focaccia is a must order and the herb butter was worth the $1 upgrade). For our entrées, he had the mafalde and I ordered the ricotta gnudi. Both dishes were delicious. We couldn't skip dessert. We shared the caramel bread pudding with ice cream and the olive oil cake with citrus crème anglaise. The olive oil cake is a must order. Because of the restaurant's small size, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in.

Where do I even start!!!! The best restaurant in the Chapelboro area (in my humble opinion). Tesoro…read moreis our go-to for any date night or special occasion meals. The cozy, candlelit space itself is beautifully decorated. Only 26 seats means there's a nice intimate atmosphere, but also that you should probably make a reservation. But if you're only 1-2 people, you could probably walk in on a weeknight and sit at the bar, which is also cool because it's you get a front-row seat to watch them cook your meal. The seasonal menu is super cool as well because there tend to be different items every time we go. My favorite starters so far are the broccoli & crispy chickpeas, focaccia, and arancini. I should try different entres but I can't stop ordering the ricotta gnudi. It's so good. I dream about that shit fr. The staff is polite, attentive, and super personable. Our servers always make excellent food and wine recommendations. Truly a gem, we feel incredibly lucky to have this place in our neighborhood. It's so special to be able to walk here and have a perfect meal every time. I love you Carrboro and I love you Tesoro!!!!

This was actually my second choice for dinner my first pick was fully booked but honestly, this…read moreplace completely exceeded my expectations! The inside is absolutely gorgeous I loved the huge mushroom / flower lights, and we scored the cutest little table with the most perfect natural light The food was incredible. We started with the rice balls for an appetizer (9/10 highly recommend), I had the rigatoni (8/10), and my boyfriend went with the New York steak, which he rated an 8.5/10. Everything was delicious. As for the service, I thought our waiter could've been a bit more attentive and personable, though my boyfriend thought he was perfect so that might just be me! Either way, it didn't take away from the overall experience at all. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!

The restaurant is light filled and airy…read more Pasta dishes and entrees were all very good. Wait staff was attentive.

Very quick service and friendly folks here - so warm and welcoming. Parking wise there's a garage…read morenearby. It was kind of hard to find at first, hidden with a small sign and you go up a stairwell. I actually really appreciated that they had 1/2 pizzas as we weren't very hungry and just needed a quick bite. Perfect little place to eat at and would go again for the friendly service.

The pizza is consistently excellent and we love how creative they are with new pizza options. Great…read morestaff that are welcoming and inclusive. The dining area isn't large, but there are almost always a couple of tables open and it is always clean. It's the total package for a slice or two every time we are downtown.

Dropped a point for table with drink reside / spots on it leaving me to think it wasn't clean and…read moredrink running dry twice. I was only a table of one. Flooring / decor and ambience could use updating but let's be honest I'm just happy it's still here business is always SLOW even at rush hour. My food was good nothing that really wowed me. The chicken was flavorful but garlic overpowered and lemon flavor in the linguini. The salads had a house Parmesan that tasted fishy and I already told them I didn't want Cesar because I don't eat fish including anchovies. I wondered if they were counting the olives only got two! The bread was wonderful as always. My waitress was new and in training and was friendly and mostly attentive. Not her fault the dish was lackluster and the restaurant needs updating. Overall my food was still good so I'll give it a four out of five. Portions were huge.

Waiter was excellent and had no problems with the service. The Caesar salad that came with my…read moreChicken Bryan was fresh and good but the garlic mashed potatoes were horrid! The chicken bryan was extremely dry. Overall, not the best experience in a restaurant that only had two tables other than us.