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    The Local Restaurant

    3.3 (24 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Loaded Fries amazing and good stay tone for the next item I order from here this is just an appetizer yum yum
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    Waiting to the next picture of where I order this is just an appetizer Yum Yum get food. Good service. Can't wait for the next part of my order just ordered a quesadilla and it was good

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    We have picky kids and rarely do they ever want the same type of food. This is perfect. My son had a cheese pizza, my daughter had nachos. I had Tacos and it was taco Tuesday so they were only $1. I will say they were tiny, but very good and the server told us they were small so I wasn't surprised. Salsa was really good too. Would definitely go back

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    The service was awful and the food wasn't worth the price. We never not leave a tip the service was so bad.

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    Always great food,service and people! Got all kinds of different food to choose from.

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    Love their desert ice cream and the Mexican burgers ! Would recommend, best burger in town.

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    Giardino - Penne with mushrooms and eggplant

    Giardino

    4.5(208 reviews)
    25.8 mi
    $$

    We had a hard time choosing which Italian restaurant to try while visiting Chattanooga, and ended…read moreup at Giardino. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly. They give each table a big plate of bread with butter, which was delicious and a nice treat. I ordered the arancini to start with. I love arancini, and so many restaurants in Atlanta put meat in them. These were SO good, maybe my favorite arancini that I've had recently. Good ratio of risotto to cheese and nice and crispy. The sauce that came with them was really good too. I wish you got more for the cost, but it was comparable to every restaurant. I ordered the Pomodoro al Vegetariana but subbed penne for the spaghetti (just not a fan lol). The pasta was really good and perfectly cooked. The sauce was maybe a little too garlicky? There was a good ratio of pasta to veggies. I don't like mushrooms but they blended in enough that I could eat them. My gf got the Penne Toscana because she's allergic to garlic, so this was one of the few things she could eat. (Side note, one of the other local Italian restaurants we called basically said there was nothing she'd be able to eat there.) Some of the artichoke pieces were really chewy and the dish was very oily, otherwise she enjoyed it. The inside is very nice, cozy and not stuffy. Our waitress was super sweet.

    Dined here for the second or third time yesterday. We arrived just before it got crazy busy on a…read moreSaturday evening. The wine was good, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly and attentive, the setting was comfortable and enjoyable. Really enjoyed co-owner Jake stopping by for a discourse on wine and music and the correlation between the two. The guy is knowledgeable and welcoming. He must be swamped but takes a few minutes to talk vino with guests. The wife and I appreciated that. I definitely recommend this place for a classy Italian meal.

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    Giardino - Dining & bar in background

    Dining & bar in background

    Giardino - Mushroom Risotto

    Mushroom Risotto

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    Ellijay’s Little Pizza and Panini - Meatball Sliders

    Ellijay’s Little Pizza and Panini

    4.1(52 reviews)
    25.6 mi

    Our family of 7 stopped into Ellijay's Little Italian on a rainy Saturday afternoon hungry for some…read morelunch. We were immediately greeted by the staff and told we could take a seat and browse the menu and come back up to order if we wanted. We were pleased to find a large table perfect for our family in the back- most of the seating was for 2-4 people so this was nice that we were all able to sit together. We ordered the Appalachian pizza, cheese sticks, and a garden salad. Everything was FRESH and made to order- we received our salad first, which was awesome and so fresh tasting. They had fresh spices available and we enjoyed being able to add cracked pepper on the salad. Then they brought the cheese sticks and these were the best cheese sticks we've ever had! The marinara they came with was also AMAZING- very flavorful and once again just very fresh tasting like they crushed their own tomatoes and make it themselves. Then the pizza arrived and holy moly. Best pizza I've had in a long time. Not greasy or oily- perfectly topped with all the toppings. The local shiitake mushrooms on it were so good and the cheese ratio was perfect. We were completely satisfied but decided since everything had been amazing, we would also try some cannolis and I'm so glad we did! They were absolutely fantastic- flaky, fresh, and delicious!! The staff was friendly and helpful the entire visit and thanked us for stopping in while welcoming us back in the future. We will absolutely be back next time we are in town!

    My husband and I stopped in for lunch on a rainy Sunday for the first time…read more Seating was first come first serve basis with both low and high top tables. When we entered we were greeted right away and welcomed in. My husband placed our order at the counter while I found us a table. The food took quite a while to arrive as there looked to be one lady cooking and running the food. She was doing a great job. The restaurant started filling up but she kept a smile on her face. The food: I ordered the pasta with meatballs. The meatballs were moist, the pasta sauce was very bland. I wouldn't order it again. My husband ordered the grilled cheese sandwich and loved the multiple cheeses along with Italian seasons. He also enjoyed the meatball sliders. His only complaint was that the sliders didn't come with sauce on them. He loves sliders with cheese and extra sauce. He ended up building the slider and enjoyed it. The pasta salad was amazing- one of the best either of us have had! Kudos here. This shop also has ice cream by the scoop which is a fun addition. We didn't get any this time but will remember next time we have our kids with us. Overall the food was average. If you're in the mood for Italian you might give it a try. The table beside us ordered calzones and Stromboli that looked amazing.

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    Ellijay’s Little Pizza and Panini - Ice cream

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    Ellijay’s Little Pizza and Panini - Look at how much ice cream we were shorted!!! X 5 pints!

    Look at how much ice cream we were shorted!!! X 5 pints!

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    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - Low country linguine

    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria

    4.1(843 reviews)
    29.1 mi
    $$

    If you live in Chattanooga you are lucky to have this restaurant. If you are in town for any reason…read moreor passing through. You must stop here. Homemade pastas and sauces. Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful park nearby if there is a wait. Parking can be tricky right outside the restaurant. Street parking is an very short walk.

    Most Italian restaurants try to look like someone's house…read more Tony's skipped the decorating phase and just used an actual house. Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria has real charm because of it. Walking in feels less like entering a restaurant and more like being invited over by the Italian neighbor who cooks too much food and doesn't mind if you stay awhile. Cozy rooms, a relaxed buzz of conversation, and a staff that is genuinely friendly and helpful. I went with the build your own pasta. Linguine, bolognese, and meatballs. The waitress suggested getting it baked, which sounded like the culinary equivalent of "trust me on this," so I did. Good call. It came out bubbling, cheesy, and comforting in that perfect pasta way. The bolognese was good but a little polite. It could have used a little more pop. The meatballs, though, clearly had Italian sausage in the mix and they sang. Big flavor and a nice texture. Then dessert showed up. The Italian cake quietly stole the entire meal. Light but firm cake, a beautiful nutty flavor, and just the right amount of crème filling holding it together. One bite in and it was obvious. I came for the pasta. The cake stole the whole show. Quick tip. Be patient when hunting for parking. You might have to park across the bridge and walk a bit. Honestly that walk will burn about 25 of the calories you are about to put right back on. Four stars. Go for the pasta, enjoy the charm, and absolutely do not skip the cake. It's worth the walk.

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    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - My table

    My table

    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - Black Pepper linguine with Bolognese and Italian Sausage

    Black Pepper linguine with Bolognese and Italian Sausage

    Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria - Calamari and fried ravioli

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    Calamari and fried ravioli

    Alleia - Panna Cotta

    Alleia

    4.5(880 reviews)
    28.3 mi
    $$$

    The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet…read moredrapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here

    2 Star -- My Lawyer Friend and I Are Considering This a Chargeable Offense…read moreIn the legal world, there's a concept called "misrepresentation." My attorney dining companion will tell you it applies here. I've eaten lasagna on three continents. I've never once feared it. Until now. What arrived at our table was, generously speaking, a flat pancake wearing a cheese disguise -- topped with shredded beef that seemed just as confused about its life choices as the chef who plated it. Green? Green. I didn't order a lawn clipping casserole. I ordered lasagna -- the cornerstone dish, the anchor of any Italian menu worth its salt (of which this dish also needed more). Lasagna is not a canvas for creativity. It is a covenant. A sacred agreement between a restaurant and its guests that says: we know what we're doing here. This dish broke that covenant, shredded it, and apparently used it as a garnish. My recommendation? Locate the nearest Italian grandmother. Apologize to her. Take notes. Start over.

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    Alleia - Main room seating

    Main room seating

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    Benton 's Bacon Wrapped Dates

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