A really nice restaurant ambiance and an amazing staff. I have noticed a difference in quality…read morewhen the owners are present and when they are not. Its a good restaurant that my family enjoys.

New owner and slightly different menu. Amazingly not crowded, so our reservation was not necessary…read morefor the four of us. We had separate checks, so don't recall just what they ordered, but do remember our dinner. Wine was half price night so each of us ordered a different blend. Our Montepulciano was $23. Not bad and not bad wine, either. Wife had Penne Alla Vodka with Italian sausage ($26.95) and sides of a house salad with ranch and a bowl of sauteed spinach & tomatoes. I ordered the Veal Picatta with a side salad ($26.95). And that is all I got. The veal was OK but I ended up ordering a side of pasta ($6.95) so I had a more complete meal. Did not like that combo and the fact that pasta was not served as part of our dishes. Nicole did a super job. New owners seem to not have the cozy and friendly family feeling that existed with the original owner. We will see.

Overall, Oggi was a decent experience, and the food was the highlight. However, there were a few…read morethings that kept it from being a 5-star visit. The biggest issue was the service. It was noticeably lacking and felt inattentive at times, with some waiting and having to get someone's attention. The atmosphere was okay, but the restaurant feels a little dated and could definitely use some updates. One thing that really stood out was the air vent near the kitchen. It looked like it badly needs to be replaced and was distracting enough that it should probably be addressed ASAP. That said, the food was good and there's definitely potential here. With some improvements to the service and a few updates to the space, Oggi could easily be a 5-star experience.

We dined at OGGI Ristorante on a busy Friday night. Our table for six was waiting and we were…read morequickly seated. After getting our drinks we dug into the menu which had some great choices. My wife and daughter had Chicken Picatta, I had Veal Picatta and my som in law had Mushroom Risotto which he was raving about before we even got to the restaurant. Kids had pasta dishes. This is an easy review to write because everything was perfect. Food, wine and service. We keep finding new restaurants in Charlotte that we can't wait to get back to.

YUM! I love Portofinos!! My family comes here all the time for celebrations and GOOD food…read more We took a quick trip over this past weekend to grab a quick bite in between movies. Not only is their calamari phenomenal- they marinara they serve it with is FRESH, garlicky, and delicious. I always try and save a little extra to dip my bread in. This time we got the salmon piccata with linguini. SO FRESH. Their pasta was outstanding. The sauce was spot on. The fish had the PERFECT crunch. Not only was our server friendly, the kitchen was quick, and everything came out perfect. The vibes are casual, but you could also dress up if you wanted. At the end of the day, visit hungry and ready to enjoy! Can't wait to come back again soon!

Every time we come to this convenient restaurant we find that the food and service improves. A…read morerainy night and not in the mood to cook at home, so there we were, Portofino's. Good server, Aryanna, will never gain weight as she is constantly moving and sincerely tending to the needs of her multiple tables taking care of things with her genuine desire to make your experience special. Thank you Aryanna. I had Shrimp Scampi ($19.70) on linguini pasta (you can choose your pasta) and a small salad with house dressing. All one price. It was excellent...no need to "get a box". Wife had Tortellini Alfredo ($18.95) with Italian dressing on her side salad, and she did need a box, as the portion could easily feed two people. We two had the left-overs for lunch the next day. No extra charge for the fresh baked, warm, basket of rolls or a clean, well-served, table. They do have a separate pizza business that punches out some really good pies. Can order by phone and pick up to take home, or sit, order and eat inside. Plenty of parking as Portofino's is in a shopping center.

Great Italian restaurant. Restaurant stays busy and doesn't take reservations but we have never had…read moreto wait too long. It has a family friendly atmosphere. Food and service are both excellent. Staff is attentive without making you feel rushed. I always enjoy eating there.

We checked out this restaurant for lunch. It's a little small and the food is good not bad not…read moregreat but it's ok. The service just about the same. Our waiter was attentive initially and then took a while towards the end overall the experience just ok.

Great Food amazing services Elsa is amazing I highly recommend. Don't forget the cannoli.read more

I don't understand how you could possibly mess up fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. a five year-old…read morecould make this dish, Especially if you're gonna call yourself an "Italian grill" I never leave bad reviews, but I'm honestly so sick and disgusted with the awful food, cleanliness and quality that we have to choose from in this area! I wasn't expecting much obviously. I thought it would at least taste somewhat like chicken Alfredo. So sad that my expectations are so low at this point and they still can't meet a one star expectation! I should've just a box of macaroni and cheese and stuck with that. Seriously had better food serving our country, eating out of a pouch overseas in a war zone.

Was last here in 2019. Has changed names and atmosphere to the positive, so wife and I gave it a…read moretry. Glad we did. We would come here with son's family and we were always put in the glassed-in room in the center of the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant, at that time, overall, was very sterile. And we did not care for the service, so stopped coming. Well...how nicely the atmosphere has changed at Zinicola. The glassed in room is still there, but the interior is soft lighting, a bar up front and not dominating the eating area. Nice little seating places at a counter and a mix of booths and tables. We were served by Charles J. who did a great job. Bruschetta ($12) was so-so. Bread slices were over-cooked and hard, shattering upon being bit. Topping was relatively flavorless and we spooned some of our balsamic olive oil on it to give it at least some flavor. We enjoyed two wines, the 6oz serving of Italian Lucente Super Tuscan ($15) and another Italian, the 6oz Brecciarolo Blend ($12). Both went well with our meals. Wife had the Siano Burrata salad ($18) and given the rather small portion, ordered a meatball ($5). She was not thrilled. I had an excellent serving of fish, Branzino ($40), with a side of wild mushrooms ($12). I thought that the mushrooms would be sauteed in a nice light oil, but they were served in a heavy marsala(?) wine, which overwhelmed the delicate taste of the mushrooms. The fish was good and the bed of mixed olives and other roasted vegetables was a good meal. I did think that the $40 price tag was too much. Dessert was an outstanding Limoncello Cake ($10). Soft, moist and deliciously flavorful, it was a nice ending for any meal or perhaps during the day with a cup of coffee. Although some of the prices are high, Zinicola is a good bet for a business meal or special occasion.

Went here again for a private birthday party. Comfortable atmosphere, attentive service. Food was…read moretasty , plated nicely but overall average compared to other Italen restaurants in my opinion plus on the pricy side.

The food tasted fantastic! And you also get a salad and bread with an entree they were also both…read moredelicious! The staff really treats you well and they always check on you!

we've never eaten inside of the restaurant, but we get takeout every other week or so. the ladies…read moreon the phone and in person at the counter are always happy and friendly and make you feel welcome. the pizza is great. i just wish i could get a smaller size so we didn't end up wasting half of it (haha). and as an admitted, tiramisu snob....get their tiramisu.

They always put a couple in the monthly mailer, so that makes it even better! I enjoy their shrimp…read morefar diavalo and my husband likes their Sorrentino pasta.

The food is very inconsistent. You can go one time and it's good and the next is complete slop.read more