I'll be altruistic and give Altruda's 5 stars for the overall experience. We had great service and…read moreI love how the tables are segmented off into different "rooms" which makes the ambiance more intimate and quieter. The meals came out with a family style salad, which included neat toppings such as beets. The rolls doused in cooked garlic might be some of my favorite bread from any restaurant. Our server was prompt and did a great job anticipating our needs. I ordered the veal canzanese, which is breaded veal in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, ham, and cheese. My mom ordered the same dish but with chicken. Literally could not tell the difference between the chicken and veal. While the sauce tasted fine it's not a good idea to dowse a breaded meat in sauce because they were extremely soggy. I probably wouldn't order the veal again. I enjoyed how the meat sauce for the spaghetti had parsley in it - made it taste different from other bolognese. However, the meatballs, though large, were dry and bland as all get out. Some of the driest meatballs I've had in a while. Altruda my word, I'll give them 5 stars for the overall experience. Service 5, ambiance 5, and food 3.5.

1/2 My fiancé and I…read morerandomly decided to try Altruda's for a date night, and I wanted to love it so badly because the atmosphere is absolutely a 10/10. The second you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a little restaurant in Italy. It genuinely gave me Lady and the Tramp sharing spaghetti vibes. Cozy, romantic, intimate and completely my kind of atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting for us. We both had water, so I can't speak to the wine or cocktail selection. My fiancé ordered the lasagna, and I ordered the rigatoni with basil. I'll admit I didn't realize the rigatoni was literally pasta with oil and basil no marinara, no cheese, just a LOT of basil. And when I say a lot...I mean a lot. Neither of us really enjoyed our entrées, although we did eat them halfway. The salad was a disappointment. The lettuce seemed old and was extremely limp, and the chickpeas were soggy and tasted like they had been sitting in the dressing for quite a while. Nothing tasted particularly fresh. Overall, I'd give Altruda's 2.5 stars. The atmosphere alone makes me want to love this place because it is SO my vibe, but ultimately I'm going to a restaurant for the food, and ours just didn't hit. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but based on this visit, I loved where I was sitting a whole lot more than what I was eating.

Food: We have gone 5 times now and honestly cannot wait until our next visit. The food is real!…read moreHomemade, with authentic taste, texture and has been consistent. We have had spaghetti, meatballs, chicken parm, lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti, bruschetta, tortellini and salads and with absolutely no complaints, not one. All food has always been hit, fresh and delicious. Service: we have had every server and they each carry the owners idea of what a business should be, they are responsive, in tune and hustle. Service with heart, compassion and a smile. Price: For the portion size the price is on point.

We visited about a month ago, we were sat right away, the server was a nice and personable. We…read moreordered the trio meal, it came with Alfredo pasta, lasagna & chicken Parm. All three were delicious!! We'll be back!

Firstly, the reservation process was simple and effective. Three of us were greeted pleasantly,…read moreshown to our table with menus and informed Sarah would be over shortly. Sarah greeted us promptly, Introduced herself and came with still water already In hand. Throughout the meal the food was exquisite and very well executed. everything arrived on time and tasted delicious! Sarah is what really made the experience though. She was attentive but not too much to interrupt our flow of conversation, she was polite and, most importantly to me, she was conversational herself. Engaging us in conversation related to the food, and even joining our conversation in ordee to segue into asking if we'd like dessert ect. I loved it! 10/10 and would come again.

We walked in at 8:30 on a Friday, the hostess looked at us with a blank stare, seemingly wondering…read morewhy we were there. I said we would like a table for 2, she looked around at open tables then back at us speechless...we walked out , actually the most uncomfortable unbelievable restaurant experience I've ever had

Amazing staff and amazing service if you are looking for somewhere responsibly priced and still…read morehave that fancy atmosphere this is the perfect place!

Service was friendly and my water glass never was lower than a third full…read more The restaurant was dimly lit and was decorated nicely. My main complaint was with the portion sizes and prices. The meatball appetizer was three mini meatballs. I've seen meatballs on sub sandwiches bigger than these. The lasagna, was really without any sauce. It was a bolognese sauce. Also it lacked the stretchy cheese pull that one expects from a lasagna. The pasta dishes from what I tried was a little to al dente, there was too much chew in the pasta. That said for the prices that they charge to not offer a side salad or at least some bread with the meal is disappointing.

Everything was wonderful as always at the Kennedy! Must stop when in Knoxville. Jason our server…read morewas great, food awesome and cocktails even better!

fabulous place! Go visit Kyle at the bar for the best drinks then sit w Jason for an incredible…read moremeal!

My husband and I stopped in for dinner after having this restaurant on our list of places to try…read morefor quite a while, and we're so glad we did! My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and I chose the lasagna. Before our meal, they brought out bread with dipping oil. The bread was good, though I felt the dipping oil could have used a little more flavor. The lasagna was absolutely delicious and the portion was huge! I even had the leftovers the next day, and somehow it tasted even better. My husband loved his spaghetti and meatballs, and he was equally impressed with the generous serving size. Our server, Maya, was outstanding! She was attentive without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. We also loved the atmosphere--it was warm, welcoming, and made for a great dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

Italian cuisine at its finest is found at Cappuccino's. You know Copper Cellar the best steakhouse…read morein Knoxville; sharing space on Kingston Pike with the finest Italian restaurant at the same location. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is a little quieter than the other said of the business that has the bar. The service is exquisite and your palate will be satisfied with excellent combinations of meat, vegetables, pasta, salads, and desserts.

A second delivery, a second failure. They completely missed half of our holiday dinner, requiring a…read more10 mile round trip... hey, I said, give 'em a chance. Lots of time has passed, maybe it's all better. Well...at least they are consistent. Another Bravo chance, another massive miss. Ordered 4 items, got 3 and 2 were wrong. Eggplant parmigiana came with Chicken, Chicken items came with Shrimp, and the last entree just never showed up. But hey, you got a half cup of lobster bisque at no charge. I believe in second chances... but THIRD?

Visited this place on a road trip to smoky mountains and I'm EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. This is the…read morefirst time ever for me to face racism in the US. We have cancelled our order and walked out. Both the staffs were very rude to our kid and we didn't like the way the treated us.

I love Bella! Given dining choices in Maryville, this is the probably my favorite non-steakhouse…read morehigher end dining spots. Their food is consistently very good. I especially like the restaurant atmosphere. It's very comfortable, upper scale and no matter how packed you can have a conversation with your table mates and everyone can be heard. The bar has most of the standards...even higher end options. It never ceases to irk me that they either don't carry Hendricks gin or are always out. Must try dish at Bella is Pasta in the Wheel. Fettuccine pasta flambé in a grana padano cheese wheel can be ordered as an appetizer or main course. Truly decadent!

I've been to Bella before and loved it for brunch, so I decided to try dinner this time and it did…read morenot disappoint. I really like that they take reservations; it gives the whole place a true date night vibe. We started with the truffle fries, which are always a great choice (Added ranch on the side of course). Next time I'm definitely planning to try the artichokes and Brussels sprouts: they looked amazing coming out to other tables. For drinks, I tried the Greenway seasonal cocktail and it was my favorite of the night--really well balanced and something I'd order again without hesitation. I also sampled the cucumber basil martini, which was fine but not quite as good even though it's in a similar flavor profile. The Gold Coast was another solid option, just very strong and on the boozier side. Food-wise, I probably should have stuck with what they do best (the pasta and cheese wheel with added chicken) but I tried the mushroom rigatoni instead. It had a good base flavor, but it was a bit heavy on the pepper the night I went, which overpowered it for me. I'd skip that one next time. I'm curious to go back and try the short rib or the vodka sauce pasta instead. To finish, the chocolate pot de crème was perfect: rich, smooth, and just the right portion. If you only want a few bites of dessert, it's ideal. Overall, Bella is still a go-to for me, especially for a nice dinner or date night atmosphere.

The baked ziti is the best...creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked. The traditional Neopolitan piza…read morehas a great hand-tossed crust with just the right amount of sweetness in the sauce, the wings are solid, and the cannolis are a must. The weekdays lunch menu pricing is a fantastic deal and servers make every visit warm and welcoming.

We on the way out of Knoxville but in need of food, namely Italian. Gavinos popped up in Yelp and…read morethe reviews along with the photos of the interior hooked us. We arrived on a Sunday evening and were promptly seated. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. We ordered a deep dish pizza with pepperoni and bolognese for entrees. For appetizers we ordered fried ravioli and garlic knots. Mysteriously, I am the only one in my family that appreciates a good garlic knot. The waiter voiced his approval of the order for the bread. He was right!! The garlic knots were great. They were light and fluffy and so delicious. The ravioli was good but not a stand out. The entrees were a mix. The pizza was outstanding. The pie was not heavy and the ingredients were top notch. The bolognese was another thing entirely. It was brought out soupy. We have had bolognese in a lot of places and they are different to a degree...not soupy like this. The pasta was out of a box. Once you have had homemade pasta, factory made pasta is easy to tell. Finally, Gavino's did not have cappuccino or any coffee at all!! We were surprised...we looked around at the wonderful Italian decor, the red and white plaid tablecloths, the full Italian dessert menu and could not believe the restaurant did not have some kind of coffee, Italian or otherwise! To our waiter's credit, he did offer to make some especially for us but that's not the point. An Italian joint should have some Italian coffee. We left without ordering dessert, which is a rarity. But the lack of coffee killed the vibe. We did bring the pizza home and we ate every slice of it over the next few days. So, go for the pizza and garlic knots and bring your cappuccino with you. ;)

We came here for lunch on a busy Market Square Saturday. Thank goodness for making reservations…read moreahead of time, because the restaurant was packed with happy diners. Immediately, I loved their quaint interior decorated with octopuses and mermaids. The mermaid at the helm of the bar was just Instagram worthy by herself. We were seated right away and our server was the delightful Brooke. She was so helpful in her recommendations, as it was our first time here. I ended up getting the fish tacos. I loved the tender mahi mahi and the slightly hot sauce in the tacos. My better half was happy with his Pearl Burger. We both agreed that the hand cut fries were amazing and we devoured all of them. For drinks we just did soda, and ended up the meal with a cappuccino. Big thanks to Brooke for always being on top of our drinks as well, and taking such great care of us. My tip: make reservations!!

Quick meal before our flight back to VA. Prices on higher side as located smack in Mkt Square…read more Sat outside on beautiful sunny day (not buggy like VA). Enjoyed the lobster bisque & shrimp po boy. Service was friendly, as all of Knoxville.