Emmy squared is excellent pizza (if a little, maybe a lot pricey). It's Detroit style which is…read moresimilar to Chicago style in that it's a deep pan cooked pizza but it's more like standard pizza than Chicago style which is almost more like a lasagna or something. I really enjoy Detroit style pizza and it's not something you see a lot of around NC so that's nice. They also have a very good Gluten Free option which is nearly the same as the traditional crust - and if you ask they can mock up the cheesy sticks using the GF crust as well. The service is always super friendly at any location I've been to. As I mentioned, it's pretty pricey for pizza but it's also something you can't quite get around here otherwise and it's a nice place to go for something like date night.

I did carry out and it was my first visit. I'm not new to Detroit style by a long shot so I was…read moreexcited to try it. The flavor is a 4.5/5. The sauce is pretty darn good. Sweet with a little bit of tang and you can definitely taste the seasoning. The crust has the right thickness the right crunch and the right give. The crust could stand to have a little more flavor but overall it was a solid crust. My issue with the food was for $25 on a 8x10 pizza, there should be enough cheese in the mix to cover more than 60% of the pizza. They have a "signature cheese blend" but then 40% of the pizza doesn't get any of it. A bit disappointing. Which gives the value a 2/5 at best. In addition to these two factors I was asked my name for the order when I arrived. The young lady walked off and then I spotted her on her phone in the corner, followed by folding pizza boxes in a different corner. Eventually a gentleman approached with the same question. Wouldn't you know it, my order was sitting right there next to the host stand. Not impressive. The ambiance is a bit pretentious for a place serving pizza which I found to be pretty greasy. The ambiance definitely matches the price so I guess that's what they are going for. The only lot for parking is paid but I suppose that may be the norm for "downtown" Durham. The flavor again was very good, but the value and the competency of the staff are a miss. As a frequent traveler I think I'd explore the other options next time rather than return.

My husband and I had dinner at this restaurant, and it had been a few years since our last visit…read more Before we went, my husband had read some negative online reviews about the food and was hesitant to give it another try. I'm so glad we decided to take a chance. We also discovered that some of the information online about the ownership is inaccurate. My husband spoke with one of the owners, who explained that while one of the original owners has passed away, the restaurant continues to be owned and operated by the remaining three owners. I'm happy to say that the bread was just as delicious as we remembered, and the quality of the food was every bit as good as in the past. The only suggestion I would make is to expand the wine selection. There weren't many people dining while we were there, but I'm hoping that was simply because of the time we chose to eat. We've always enjoyed this restaurant, and this visit reminded us why. We'll definitely be back soon!

I tried Pulcinella's for lunch today and was favorably impressed. I had the lunch portion of…read moreChicken Parmesan, which came with a generously-sized serving of pasta (Capellini, in my case). A single hearty piece of bread was also included. To round out the meal, I also ordered a side of broccoli sauteed with garlic. Overall, it was a very good lunch that I thoroughly enjoyed, and I will be keeping Pulcinella's on my radar in the future when I'm in the mood for Italian food.

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!!

Great Pizza and food. They have a large variety of sandwiches too. They are also known to make a…read moregreat Philly Cheese Steak sandwich as well. Plenty of Tables in there, and a soda fountain with free refills. Very Nice Staff, and they speak Spanish too, if that matters to you. Maybe some Italian as well, but I haven't tried it yet. They're right in the Ollie's Army Shopping Center. They also make a top notch Sicilian pizza too. Prices are comparable to other Pizza Places. They are also fairly quick with your order as well. You can eat there, with a server or you can get your food to go. Your choice.

Food - wonderful. Service - excellent…read more The front room was charming. Didn't notice if there was more space around a corner. The Parking lot in front is for expert drivers:)

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!

Stopped here for dinner my first night in North Carolina. It is a super cute and trendy local…read morerestaurant. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a class of red wine and one of the pasta dishes. The service was great, all of the bar tender's recommendations were perfect! The past is fresh and homemade. I could not get enough of the sauce! Portions were perfect size and I couldn't stop eating, it was so delicious! Will definitely be back on my next trip!

Always passed by and finally had the chance to try…read more Service was good, food was fantastic. Not to mention their classically great cocktails. I would come here simply for their Crispy Smoked Octopus. If this could stay on the menu forever, I would love that.

This place is awesome! I love coming here to study and have a good couple slices, and it's…read morewonderful. Everytime I come in the guys are super friendly and get me my food super quick. And the pizza is AMAZING and for the price it's really a local delicacy. The restaurant itself is super cozy and has tons of memorabilia all around, making it feel like a nice little spot to see. If you're in Chapel Hill, definitely check out IP3!!!

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 cute little neighborhood gem in Carborro just a stones throw away from Weaver Street…read moremarket. The vibes are intimate and cozy, and I'm so glad I made a reservation because even on a Tuesday night, the whole place was full, and people kept coming throughout the evening. There's a few smaller tables and a bar overlooking an open kitchen. Bonus vibes points for the fresh flowers on the tables. The menu is Italian with a small, focused menu. We started with the focaccia bread, and wow, it was pillowy and melt in your mouth good. The butter that accompanies it was a warm hug that brought the whole thing together. Otherwise, we ordered a few other dishes. The waitress was really kind and helped us ensure that everything we got was vegetarian. We ordered the linguini vegetarian, rigatoni, and the gnocchi. All were very flavorful and rich tasting.

Everything here was amazing. The server was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. We started…read morewith the arancini and I got the seafood pasta and it was all delicious. Pasta was homemade and was cooked perfectly. The inside is small but loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!!

My mom was in town and we wanted some nice Italian. We dropped in on this place after being turned…read moreaway by many restaurants in DT Durham because we didn't have a reservation and it was a Saturday night, so, I get it. This place has one spot open for us and thank goodness because it was fantastic. I think the most exceptional thing about our dinner was the service. Our waiter was such a delight, as was the rest of the staff. Very knowledgeable and just the right amount of friendly. The food was delicious! We got a steak and pasta dish that I added shrimp to. The steak was cooked exactly as requested and was incredibly tender. My pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauteed shrimp fit in perfectly with the flavors. Our desserts at the end of the night did not disappoint either. Each dessert had it's own unique flare that someone could enjoy and nothing was overly sweet. It really complimented the freshness of the dinner. I absolutely recommend coming here, but if you're planning a weekend dinner, grab a reservation!

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

Great place in the heart of Downtown Durham to grab pizza and some other quick bites…read more A friend and I were doing a little bar-hopping in Durham, and I saw someone with a pizza box and immediately started craving pizza. I'm not from Durham, so I'm not as familiar with all of the places downtown, but my friend is a Durham native and told me Pie Pushers was good. She's also particular when it comes to food, so if she says something is good, then I fully trust her. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, but there's an elevator, so it's accessible. You go to the counter to order your food and then receive a number so your order can be delivered to you. It's not a large place, but there are several seats and tables to eat at. I know they have a lot of takeout orders as well. I kept it simple with just a slice of pepperoni, and it was really good! We ended up getting there late in the evening, so it wasn't crowded. We received fresh slices so there was a short wait, but it was worth it. I'm not sure about parking because we were walking around downtown, but it's probably comparable to most parking in downtown. I will definitely be back when I return to the area! I love a good slice!

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.

It had been years and years since I had dined at Carrabba's and for reasons why that fail me. After…read morehaving to have an emergency visit to a nearby phone repair shop, we decided to venture in to reminisce. I'm so grateful we did. After being met by one extremely friendly host, we were seated right away, and promptly visited by our sever Riley. I had a great feeling about her service abilities in that first interaction and she did not disappoint. We received the bread. That bread is, as I remembered, divine. As are those seasonings in that EVOO. I first dined on a Cesar salad which was as I had remembered....so good! I had also remembered how very tasty the steak Marsala was, as was the chicken Marsala, so I decided to refresh my tastebuds memory, and talk about tongue smacking brain, it was that good. The hubby got Chicken Parm. Both were extremely tasty. We also got to order a "take home" for just 10.00, so I ordered Lasagna and he ordered Polo Rosa Maria. I didn't taste it before posting but I'm sure it's heaven in a "to-go" container. The ambiance is what I remembered. Today was quieter but good music. Overall, it was such a great experience. The food was awesome, but the service, beyond reproach. Ask for Riley for your server! I promise you won't be disappointed.

Dear Carrabba's, Our server had only interacted once with us…read morein the span of 1.5 hours of dining. We had proceeded to ask for a check and to-go boxes from multiple different sources, none of which assisted us. I have never, not once, experienced such poor service from your facility. Although I have worked in the food industry and understand that situations can get hectic and difficult to manage, the restaurant was not a full house, staff was able to provide care, and might I add the ambiance was very stressful. The customers next to us had been provided with a discount and cordial hospitality, witnessing this care while we were not provided with the same service was very discerning. Not being provided with an explanation or apology once, had made me not want to attend your place of residency again. I hope the needed action is taken. P.S. The bread was mid.