The customer service was great 10 out 10 The restaurant has…read morea very chill and inviting atmosphere 8 out 10 Lets start 1 Calamari Fritti 8 out 10 Was just a little chewy 1 Breaded Mozzarella 12 out 10 They was perfect Chef Special Bruschetta 8 out 10 Need it more cheese Pollo Parmigiana 7 out 10 Very small portion, even after I added more chicken to it Polpette Con Burrata 7.5 out 10 Very good but was missing something Fettuccini Alfredo Grilled Chicken 9 out 10 Good just right Pasta Primavera 8 out 10 The veggie needed to be cooked a little bit longer Lasagna di Carne 7.5 out 10 Meet had no flavor Lobster Ravioli 8.5 out 10 Cooked just right but just came with 6 pieces

We've dined here previously and decided to go on a drive to Wilmington for dinner. We picked up our…read moreson from his dorm on the way. The building is old and repurposed from the previous establishment. The inside is a stucco style interior with an "Italian" vibe. We were greeted at the door and promptly seated. They did ask if we had reservations which we did not. After being seated we noticed most of the tables were reserved. Note for future outings here. Our server, Marie, was great. We ordered calamari and waters. They do have a nice wine list, beer, and cocktails for those partaking. She returned shortly with our waters and a few minutes later our bread and calamari. The complimentary bread and the calamari were both good. When she dropped off the beverages and appetizer, she took our dinner orders. We ordered the Chicken Francaise, Zuppa di Pesce, and Pollo Parmigiana. While we were waiting for our food, the servers sang happy birthday to someone. It's nice to see restaurants still doing this. Once our food arrived, we were definitely ready to enjoy. Enjoy we did. We all sampled each others plates and we all agreed the dishes were well prepared and tasted great. I'm sure someone will look at the spaghetti with the Pollo Parmigiana and criticize. I will say, the spaghetti and sauce complimented the meal because the chicken was cooked and seasoned just right. A good balance for my liking. We will continue to dine here. Recommend you give it a try. Our server Marie was great! Always seemed to have a smile. Special notes: if you're dining in the evening make reservations. For lunch, I think you're ok without reservations. There's also plenty of parking.

Came to celebrate an anniversary with my in-laws and we had a fantastic experience…read more Not only was the food and service top notch, shout out to Danny A., our server, but the small details, like water glasses filled before we arrived at our table, added to an excellent experience. Will be back when the occasion calls for it.

Third time my husband and I have eaten here, left disappointed. We got the bruschetta as an…read moreappetizer. The tomatoes tasted too sweet and the mozzarella shredded on top was reminiscent of the cheese that goes on top of a pizza lunchable. It seemed like they were rationing the crostini since it was cut extremely thin and was soggy within 2 minutes of serving. My husband got the Funghi pasta, it was severely under-seasoned. Had to ask for salt to bring the food alive. If a dish costs $25+, it shouldn't need additional seasoning. I got the ravioli which was decent. The tiramisu for dessert was the only thing we were impressed with. We used to love coming here for vacation, we were not impressed this time.

To celebrate our last night in Wilmington, and to thank my cousins for being such gracious hosts, I…read morewanted to take the whole family out to dinner. The challenge was to find a fine restaurant with a sophisticated menu that's also accessible enough to satisfy a variety of appetites. I landed on Floriana, and I'm so glad I did. We arrived early and decided to kick the evening off with cocktails at the ground floor bar, where the friendly bartender poured me possibly the best Hendricks martini (ice cold, bone dry, twist) that I've ever had. Dinner was excellent across the board. Everyone was pleased. My standout dish was the scallop risotto, which was so spectacular I nearly cried. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention the excellent service by our young waitress with the colorful hair, whose name went in one ear and out the other.

Wow! Everything was amazing! The food, the service, and the experience. We have been wanting to sit…read moreon the balcony for 2 for a long time. We were going to show at 6:45 so we needed an early dinner. We made reservations for 4:30 hoping to get a balcony! We did! It brought tears to my eyes. What an experience. The food was delicious and the server Marissa made our experience even better!!!!

We had an absolutely amazing experience here!…read more We went on a belated Valentines date the Monday after, they still had their V-day specials available and our waitress, Ella, was so kind and well-informed! She told us about all of the specials and gave us suggestions to help us select our meal, honestly her personality alone made us want to come back but the food sealed the deal. We started with the Filet Tartine which absolutely blew us away, then shared the beef Wellington and the brussells, this was our first time having a Wellington and on top of being delicious the tableside service was outstanding! The side of brussells were the star for sure, with pancetta and apricot, savory but sweet. So amazing. We also shared a few drinks throughout the meal, the tiramisu martini, the lemon meringue, gardens of Augustus, and the10 year tawny, everything was amazing, though we're definitely coming back for the tiramisu martinis! And finally, don't get me started on the view, the large windows face out over the river and look out to the battleship, we got there right as the sun was setting and added to the romance of it all. Overall we had the best Valentines anniversary of 4 years thanks the Ella and her team at Sugo, Thanks!

Food was ok, I'm Italian and this was not top end Italian…read morecuisine and the price was ridiculously high for the food quality and portions. There are so many other great Italian & Steak options than Sugo and the food quality, portions blow auto's away and much cheaper.

The calamari, pizza and meatballs were so good and happy we have enough for the next day. Service…read morewas wonderful from the greeting all the way to leaving. Serena is a great asset. Great job O.C.!

My husband and i were looking for a new Italian restaurant and chose The OC. Incredibly glad we…read moredid. Im extremely particular and hard to please. I never leave reviews but considering how good the food was, I've decided to share our experience. I started with the Tomato Bruschetta which was fantastic. I followed that with the Lamb Ragu, phenomenal! We finished with the Tiramisu which was a delightful end to our meal. Oh and Ava our server was wonderful.

The service was great! He was attentive and polite. Food…read morewas absolutely delicious! We come from an Italian family so we are already tough Italian food critics. The story behind the restaurant's name was heart-warming and inspiring! God IS Gracious!!

Four of us ate here in November. We had not eaten here before…read more I made reservations but when we arrived, it was obvious we didn't need them. The place was empty except for one couple. The place is pretty basic, not much atmosphere. I don't recall any music in the background. I was pasta carbonara and read on facebook that this place makes an authentic dish. It was good but what I've eaten in Rome Italy is so much better. My Caesar salad was a nice portion with a thick and creamy dressing. My husband had the meatball sub. He really liked it. And it was a big portion. The garlic knots were delicious. I'm glad we finally got to try this place but it's not on the top of our best Italian restaurants in the area.

I've ordered from Cugino Forno twice now and both times have been great. The pizza is delicious,…read moreand the salads are fresh and flavorful--I usually get the blueberry salad, but even the one I got by accident was just as good! There was a mix-up with DoorDash picking up the wrong order, but when I called, the manager handled it immediately. He was kind, apologetic, and truly cared about making it right. That level of service really stood out and turned a Mix-Up Into a 5-Star Experience Mistakes happen, but they went above and beyond. I'll definitely be ordering again!

You no longer have to travel to Brooklyn to get authentic NYC style pizza. It's right here in ILM…read more Friendly staff and outrageously great pizza (yes, and salad too).

We decided to go celebrate our engagement out one evening and had only heard great things so…read moreNicola's was the pick! We did not have a reservation (you definitely want a reservation for a weekend night) and ended up sitting at the bar which was super fun. The bartenders were all super fun, as were the people sitting beside us. We started with the calamari which was a big portion, nice and crispy. My fiancé had the carbonara which is one of his favorite dishes. He loved it! The sauce was fantastic! I had the zeppoli which was so tasty! Then when we thought were were completely stuffed, we were talked into trying the dolce e piccante. Best choice!

This place is fabulous!! 5 stars if you want authentic Italian food dont walk…read more Run!!! Their pasta is homemade highly recommend , Cesar salad was wonderful also had the butternut squash ravioli was wonderful, Bruschetta for a app,

Recently celebrated birthday dinner with a party of 10 - Pasta, pizza salads & red wine were all…read morespectacular. And our server Mia was fantastic! Thanks for a great night!

Had another great visit at Benny's Big Time. This is a great spot in the revitalized South Front…read moresection of Wilmington. We made a reservation for a Friday, and it was already very busy. This area has many restaurants but each one is as busy as the next. When in doubt, make a reservation. We were seated and Kellie was our server. She is friendly and attentive, she was back by the table many times. There is a lively vibe here with great music playing. It can get loud, but you can still have a conversation. High ceilings, old building, and cool mural and decor don the inside. After we made our drink orders, we were deciding on salad or appetizers. The portions here are very large. I actually skipped a salad this time so I could enjoy more of the Grandma pizza! We added pancetta and mushrooms and it was so delicious. Crust was thick and crunchy and the flavor is top notch. The two of us shared the large pie, and we still took some to go. The menu changes, and we saw some new desserts on the menu. If you can leave room to try, they were highly recommended by Kellie. Definitely thinking of enjoying a pasta special next time too. This is the best pizza in the area. Take it from a born and bred Long Island girl who relocated to NC. There are the greats here, you just have to look. Benny's is definitely a great. 5 stars

We were able to snag a day-of reservation during a trip to Surf City, NC. We wanted to visit…read moreWilmington for an upscale dinner, and Olivero fit the bill. We were guided by other Yelpers' reviews. When booking our reservation, we opted to sit at the kitchen counter, which I recommend if possible. It's quite entertaining to watch the kitchen flow and various dishes be made. To start, we ordered the dates, croquetas, and the salad. All were delicious and light enough that we were still able to enjoy our entrees - agnolotti and the rigatoni. I hadn't read many reviews about the agnolotti but it was the star of the show. The rigatoni is their classic and doesn't disappoint. We already determined that next time, we'll need to try the beignets and possibly the lasagna! There were only 2 of us, so we had to limit our dishes. Service was incredible (attentive and friendly) and the restaurant itself is adorable. I totally understand why this is one of Wilmington's top-rated restaurants!

Dinner with friends, I normally like this place but Noah got over zealous with the salt and I am…read morethe kind of guy who likes salt but man.... The service is always decent and friendly, the drinks are good not EOD quality but decent, and the Dates as always were a winner. Watching Noah work the Fire is amazing. The manager is pretty good and although I hate zone service they do it pretty good here, not Artisanal (Boone Area) good but better than most. The Restaurant since they re-worked the entrance is actually better at accommodating visitors/guests and it is cozy place to sit and eat your Dinner, We will go back as I am 3 strikes and out guy, Noah could have had some salting issues.