It's nice to have a real Italian restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff is very friendly.

The owner was lovely and informative. So very yummy. Pizza, Espresso Martini, Wine and Tiramisu for dessert. Thanks MBT read more

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No. Just NO. Lexi our server was the only thing pleasurable here. She knew the wine, beer and alcohol options inside and out. Sure the decor was nice, clean, ... The food? SALT BOMB. Calamari appetizer?- I had to spit it out. The burrata was gorgeous- I'll give you that but my husband husbands linguine shrimp and my veal Marsala was dog food! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Veal Marsala. My dog wouldn't eat it. - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

Awful bar pizza. Legitimately bad. Ordered six pizzas, only two (cheese and cheese + sausage) were passable. The other four (especially the Prosciutto) were terrible. I love prosciutto on pizza and this was just thrown on top and was basically in spoiled, inedible shape when we opened the box. Whole pizza went in the trash. What threw us off further was that this looked like Neapolitan or at least wood-fired pizza on Ristobar's website. It's nowhere close. Even the crust was bad. Two stars and not one because the Caesar salad was OK. Won't return. read more

The food here is amazing! Sonny and the entire staff made this an excellent dining Experience! If you like Italian food and wish you could find recipes from the old country.....this is it!!! We will be back!! read more

I want to love this place but most of the food I have gotten is way to salty for my taste and my husband's too. Been there three times, with the same result. I will try again but try something else. read more

I love this place! Never a bad thing on menu and staff is very nice and helpful . Tonight I had veal parm and I'm super picky! Cooked to perfection as was the pasta! It was a great date night.. it was a little loud but that's everyone enjoying the food and the place so I had no problem with that at all!! The pizza here is very good too we got one to go ate on it for few days lol.. portion sizes are enough for multiple meals! It's a must try! read more

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Restaurant was very clean with light touches of costal beach. Our waitress was kind, prompt, and knowledgeable of the menu. All of our dishes were fantastic! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Burrata - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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My wife and I have dined here a few times. While the food was good initially, it has since become inconsistent. During our last visit on Thursday night, the bartender startled us by kicking the kitchen door open. She then caused a scene at the bar by blaming someone else for her actions. Additionally, our drinks took way too long to arrive, though the food was decent that night. After this experience, we have decided it is time to explore other dining options. read more

Spiaggia is simply a terrific spot in what has been an otherwise lackluster area when it comes to formal dinning options. The restaurant is a comfortable blend of recently renovated settings and an appealing bar that has a good stock of liquor options and wine pairings. Tables are well spaced and well sized for all party sizes. The out door areas are very nice with optimal lighting throughout the entire establishment. The food is delicious to be blunt. The pastas are made with a blend of all kinds of tasty spices and ingredients. And the pizzas are outstanding and made with fresh and flavorful toppings and add-ons. Staff are so so friendly and are quick to check on customers throughout the whole meal. They make sound recommendations and are alternative to the needs of those whom they wait on. The ambience is soothing with low but adequate lighting and music that fits the mood. (Recommend the Lobster Ravioli) If you haven't made the decision to check it out, I highly recommend paying a visit to Spiaggia Ristobar soon! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

We dined at Spiaggia Ristobar in Sneads Ferry, NC tonight, one of the newer additions to the local dining scene. The appetizers, entrées and dessert were all outstanding--clearly crafted with care and flavor and large portions. While the drinks didn't quite meet the same standard, the overall experience was still excellent. A welcome new spot worth visiting! read more

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This is my mom's absolute favorite restaurant. Every time she flies in to visit, we eat here every single day,sometimes even twice a day! She is literally ready to sell her soul for the carbonara It's that good. The food is always incredible, authentic, and full of flavor. Truly a special place for our family! read more

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Food and atmosphere was fantastic! Sonny was our bartender and he made our experience worth noting here. We chose to sit at the bar even though we have seated in other areas of the restaurant many times before. He was very attentive and timed our appetizers and meals perfectly. Thank you again for making our married couple date nights special and for being such a wonderful place to enjoy Italian cuisine. read more

This was my second time here on a Saturday night. It was a a bit busy but was able to get a high table right away. We started off with some drinks and appetizers. We had the calamari and mozzarella fritti with an Espresso Martini and The Hot spot! Drinks were good and appetizers just right! For dinner I had the Chicken Picatta with roasted potatoes and green beans, husband had the roasted garlic cream with shrimp and our youngest had the kids pepperoni pizza! Delicious!!! The flavors of lemon sauce did not over power the chicken. My husband and daughter kept trying to take my food. My husband loved his as well and wished he had bread to dip into his cream! My daughter's pizza was great! Yes, we had a taste of her pizza and it was delicious! We ended with the peach cobbler and cannoli bambino! I did mention to the waitress that I'm picky with my cannoli! It was ok and our preference for the cobbler just wish the crust was a bit more crispy but over all it was good. They have a nice bar area and as it gets warmer you can sit outside! Decor matches the vibe of Italy! A good place for couples, friends and families! We will be back! read more

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I was invited to Spiaggia Ristobar for my birthday! First impressions were it's sterile and LOUD. However, the food and service won me over! I ordered the "Cooler Than" tequila drink off the cocktail menu which was delicious! Fried mozzarella and a few other apps were ordered for the table. They were ok. My entrée was the chicken francaise which was heaven with my first bite! The dish had 2 large portions of chicken and green beans and some potatoes all in a delicious sauce! It was so lemony and tender! For dessert I got the cheesecake! So fresh and homemade! Great way to end my meal! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Chicken Francaise - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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I am literally craving the meatballs as I write this review so excuse the drool LOL. First we started at the bar it was super packed. First good sign! The drinks were fantastic! We had the Amelia's. Highly recommend. While we waited for our table we ordered the meatballs and soooo good. I'm pretty sure we would've licked the bowl clean had we been anywhere else. LOL. The gentleman that was sitting next to us had ordered the Bolognese and it smelled amazing FYI. We got our table and decided to split the parpadelle with beef OMG. The meat was so tender and smooth. The sauce again probably would've licked the bowl clean LOL. The bread again was so good! Should we talk about the tiramisu or do you get the idea??? Just lick the plate clean ok? The best part I have to say is THE SERVICE!!! Every single employee we encountered here was just friendly, happy, and fun. We had the privilege of having Becca as our server!!! I have complained so much about the service here in NC but she was nothing of the sort! Great personality. Smiles and talks. She is definitely a gem. Go here. Get the meat balls. Ask for Becca's section! You will forever thank me! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Meat balls - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Yesterday was my first visit and I was looking forward to trying out the newest member of the Sneads Ferry neighborhood. The place looked more like a coastal seafood restaurant rather than an Italian ristorante. I did not order any wine since the selection of wine by the glass was quite limited. My server did not question it or did not try to suggest anything. I just opted for a glass of water with lemon. (It was served in a tall blue plastic cup.) There were no tablecloths or placemats but rolled-up silverware in cloth napkins. My server was confused when I greeted her in Italian. A simple greeting like Buona Sera is something that isn't all that hard to learn. I didn't mind educating her, but she looked annoyed. I ordered the Spinach salad with the fried goat cheese and I made it a point to tell her I wanted that served first. I also ordered the Grandma Margherita Pizza. My salad was so very yummy but there wasn't enough of the orange slices to the ratio of the spinach. There were 3 of the fried goat cheese slices and I wish there were more of those but I get it. It's always about food costs. I asked my server if I could have some more orange slices and she happily obliged. I have never been a big fan of spinach by itself. Then my pizza finally came out. I decided to test my server again by asking her why the pizza was square. She gave some random answer but I asked her if she would ask the chef and it was the same answer she gave which was the wrong one. The pizza was good but I only ate half and took the other half home along with a piece of Tiramisu. When it was time for the check I asked about a military discount and as informed they do not. I paid my check tableside, packed up my food, and left. I tried the Tiramisu when I got home and I was disappointed. It has too much creme, not any mascarpone cheese, and not enough of the ladyfingers/espresso combo that should serve as the layer in between. It was an average experience but I hope they improve with time. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Second round with the whole family and we weren't disappointed, ordered the mozzarella fritti, Arancini Siciliano, and the Garlic Bread Focaccia. I could not get over how good this bread was, I'm so glad i ordered it too!!! For our mains, we had kids pizza, lobster ravioli and chicken parm. Toasted a night out with an old fashion. We opted for outdoor seating again and the weather was perfect for a night out with our kids, finishing the evening the lights came on as the sun started setting just beautifully. Manager was engaged throughout the meal to ensure wait staff had support and the quality was consistent for all guests. This is quickly becoming a new favorite, everything we've eaten has been exceptional. read more

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Lexi our server was awesome ! The food was amazing as usual and so were the drinks! We have had so many menu items we haven't ran into anything we don't love! Cesar is balanced and not over dressed, chicken is seasoned and not dry. The pasta is full of flavor with a large portion, everything is served hot (temp) and service is quick but not rushed! We love coming here every time we are in town. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Braised beef and pasta - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Soooo good! Even just the smell walking in is amazing. Service is friendly and quick, lots of indoor seating, and a full bar (and it's huge!). They have draft beers, wines, and cocktails. They have a whole array of appetizers, soups, salads, and entrees. Everything we ordered was delicious. The calamari is worth getting, and I highly recommend the pizza! But you really can't go wrong with anything here! read more

The food here is genuinely very good but the service at the bar completely ruins the experience. The bartender was rude and aggressive from the moment we sat down, making it unpleasant to even place an order. This is not just a one time experience. If you talk to others who have sat at the bar and had bad service they will likely be able to describe her right away. It is a recurring problem that clearly has not been addressed by the owners. One example is when we ordered the focaccia and she told us they were out. Minutes later we saw bread being served to other tables. Instead of guiding us to the house bread which is literally the same focaccia without the garlic sauce she just repeated that they were out. It was dismissive and unhelpful especially given how easy it would have been to offer an alternative. At one point I was so uncomfortable with her attitude that I asked a bus boy for a fork instead of the bartender. The fact that this kind of behavior has been going on for so long without any action from management is unacceptable. If the owners care about their customers and the reputation of their business they need to address it immediately and frankly they need to fire her. read more

We visited Spiaggia with our neighbors and had a wonderful experience! Food delicious and atmosphere was pleasant. Our server, Angelina, was outstanding! Very nice personality and attentive to our needs! Look forward to another meal at Spiaggia Ristobar!! read more

Amazing place to eat felt welcome, the food was good as well. The waitress Bethany was very friendly and quick

Amazing food and their tiramasu is next level. Very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Theri bathrooms are adorable with wallpaper of swimmers. Its the little things that delight me. read more

Absolutely incredible! The food was authentic, flavorful and cooked perfectly. I had the eggplant parmigiana and it was the best I've ever had, our table also had Grandma's Margarita Pizza, Calamari, Pepperoni Pizza and Spaghetti & Meatballs; all mouthwatering delicious. The desserts are Homemade and crave worthy! We had Cheesecake with Berry preserves on top & Cannoli's (also the best we've ever had). Our server Sean was top notch! He helped us select our menu options, graciously answered all our questions and definitely added to our experience. The atmosphere is elegant, modern yet fun! Everything is clean and we are so excited to find our new favorite restaurant. read more

What a great Italian restaurant with a beautiful bar and interior design. The restaurant has spacious concept via the garage door that opens up to outdoor seating. The food and service are excellent. I loved the Chicken Marsala and Caprese salad with fresh basil. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Dear Owner, you have a great restaurant but you have some issues that need to be addressed so that you can have an OUTSTANDING restaurant. These are my observations while dining at your bar a dozen times while on work assignment out of state: 1. Bar top is consistently dirty and not being properly wiped down between guests. 2. Floor underneath bar is consistently dirty. This should be swept on the regular. 3. Bar chairs are consistently dirty and filled with crumbs in between seat and panels. 4. I've watched staff clean tables, wipe food on to the ground and then seat guests with the previous guest's food underneath their table. 5. The menus are more often than not filthy. 6. Unfortunately, you have a lot of staff standing around doing nothing. Either they haven't been trained properly in sanitation or it's laziness. A lot of congregating, head in the clouds kinda attitude. 7. You're charging $12 per martini in a 10oz glass but there's a good 1.25" from the top that's empty. Food and service is consistent. I wouldn't be back as many times as I have if it wasn't. The golden rule in your business: hands in/hands out. Your restaurant has the potential of being outstanding. And if I didn't care, I wouldn't be writing this review. Good luck to you! read more

Love this place!!! My husband and I discovered Spiaggia when we first moved to the area and it has become our favorite go to neighborhood restaurant. The ambience is so cute and inviting, and the food is delish! My favorite thing now is their girls' night on Monday nights. There is always a yummy special dish and it's a great way to start the week. We especially love the bartender, Makana, as she goes out of her way to make us feel appreciated. She always has a smile for everyone, knows what her customers drink, and definitely goes the extra mile (even when she is slammed!) to make sure everyone is taken care of. Thanks for helping us start our week out right! read more

I think this was a great addition to a sneads ferry restaurant! The inside is very cute. My friends and I came in on Monday around 5:30 pm. We were able to get a seat right away. Decor is very coastal Italian vibes. The workers were all very nice but kinda slightly scatterbrained. The menu has lots of pastas and pizzas. I ordered a beef and pasta meal. It was very yummy! I thought the portions were very good and prices were fair. We ordered the bread to split too and that was yummy. Pizza and pasta were a little oily but overall had a lovely dining experience! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Garlic bread focaccia - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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We had our first dinner at Spiaggia on our vaca and honestly it spoiled us. First, it's NOT a junky beach restaurant. Think up scale vibe, you will fit in if you dress up a little or stay casual. The FOOD WAS AMAZING. They put effort into creating the menu, and it shows. Finally the service was warm, friendly, conversational. Almost every staff that walked by smiled at us. We are actually thinking about going back for a second time while we're here because it was that good. read more

Tonight was our 2nd time eating here. Two couples and everyone agrees the food was good. Music was nice with just right volume. The service was good too. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the waitress was wearing a very pungent perfume. It was overwhelming and took away from the whole experience. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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We were greeted and seated immediately. Friendly and attentive staff. The food was so incredibly wonderful. The only small issue is the acoustics. The back room had a large party with VERY unruly children who screeched loudly, on multiple occasions. And the reverb from the ear piercing screams was intensely painful to hear. The staff apologized several times but they can't make parents be good parents. (The whole place nearly gave a standing ovation when they began to leave.) Now, the food...absolutely out of this world. Some of the best Italian food we have had in this area, ever. Totally worth it! read more

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Went here last night & loved it! The waitress was new but super sweet. Lots of complaints about prices, but it seems reasonable. We had: gnocchi bolognese, spaghetti & meatballs, Taglieri, picatta, soup and salads. All delicious! Our water was served in an adorable blue glass, not sure why somebody complained about blue plastic cups! read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Water glass - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Excellent food. We have only tried this once but we will definitely be back. The mussels app was great and was in a delicious butter. I had the pasta with Italian sausage and vodka sauce. I couldn't finish it all but it was even better heated up the next day somehow. The only small issue is that it's totally open so it gets very loud since it gets very busy. But we will definitely be back. Maybe during a less busy hour. read more

Absolutely fantastic! We live in the area and come here at least once a week. We have tried quite a few dishes, but I have settled on a couple favorites. The veal Marsala is absolutely fantastic. Very generous portion and cooked to perfection. The presentation is phenomenal. The salmon Positano is also a winner. The salmon is so flavorful. I adore the sauce. If you like garlic, this is your dish! The service is normally very good unless you come on a Friday or Saturday night in season. Well, we usually have good service, this past Friday night the bar just was not on it. We still had a great meal, but it was chaotic. It took a while to get a glass of wine let alone a menu. Also, I won't eat in the dining room, only the bar because the chairs in the dining room are terrible. They are not made for sitting for extended periods of time. The bar has nice plush chairs. The only other suggestion I would make is that the restaurant needs purse hooks under the bar. There's no place to put your purse. Other than that, this place is just the best. I am so glad we have it so close by. It's a real treasure in our small town. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Salmon Positano - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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Phenomenal Food. The Chicken Marsala is the best I have ever had! Do not miss an opportunity to stop and eat here.

Before I start I want to say i downloaded Yelp to make this review. quote from the server: "Oh it's raining, that sucks." (As we were sitting at an uncovered table outside.) We had six people in a party, and they sat us outside at a fourteen top, that was uncovered, and not at the six top that was empty, and stayed empty the entire time we were there, and covered. Utensils were dirty and had food residue on them. Drinks took forever to come out, and one glass was broken and glued back together. Also incredibly expensive, for the standard Italian food that it was. Food was decent, nothing exceptional (especially for the prices). Server was most likely inebriated. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Broken glass glued back together - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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We've been here a couple times when they first opened and for one reason or another, we haven't really come back. However, today was a whole different experience. Tonight, I have had the pleasure of the very best meal I have ever had in Snead Ferry. We order the focaccia bread and goat cheese dip appetizer. Along with the lemon Panko encrusted salmon special. It came with a red skin potato (with the goat cheese sauce on top) and green beans with large garlic slices on top. Perfectly charred. It was a true exceptional flavor experience. I don't know how long they're running this special but you better grab it when you can or find out when they're making it next!!! because words cannot explain how happy you'll be. Oh, my husband got the gnocchi Bolognese. Lol But he can write his own review lol I did taste it. It was delicious, but I gotta give five stars to the delight that I experienced tonight.!!!!! * we took two tiramisu's home , real tiramisu!!!! the kind with lady fingers. I'm excited to enjoy that later. Also wanted to give a shout out to the staff that helped us out this evening. The lady behind the bar as well as the gentleman both were: exceptionally polite, humorous, and enjoyable. read more

Spiaggia Ristobar - Gnocchi Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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The place is amazing is many ways! We held our event here the ambience was perfect, great customer service, food was incredible and very authentic Italian highly recommend. read more

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First I need to state that I have eaten here several times before deciding on what to put in this review. So this is a combination of experiences for the sake of understanding the restaurant rather than just a one time visit. The food is delicious - though I have had one dish - the chicken Marsala - was very disappointing. The dredge on the chicken was WAY TOO PEPPERY. I don't know if this was a mistake - but I haven't tried another chicken dish since. Also, the Marsala sauce was probably a pre-made Campbells Soup restaurant version. It had no taste of Marsala wine and generally was not good. The carbonara is a must!! Loaded with either pancetta or bacon or prosciutto chunks and onions. A must try. The spaghetti and clams was on-point. Delicious and creamy from the emulsion that's formed from tossing the spaghetti in a pan. The meatballs, calamari, fried mozzarella and rice balls - are all delicious! The focaccia bread appetizer was to die for. However, the Sicilian pizza - needs a lot of work and should be avoided unless you have a good dental plan. The rest of the pizza - absolutely wonderful! The service and ambiance has been just wonderful all our visits. One pet peeve with the restaurant I have is that all pasta is served out of these small cereal bowls. Spiaggia - give me a regular plate!! Stop with these children's bowls. Very inelegant. Feels cheap. Speaking of cheap... another minor issue is the small servings of pasta. For an item that is $1.50 a pound they can afford a far larger portion than what they give. People love taking home leftovers. The prices? A little high. We usually pay less for more in Wilmington but this is a huge step up for this little town. In short - this is by far one of the best restaurants in the area!!! Try the other places and see what I mean. Congratulations to the owners and welcome. We wish you the best! read more