Sometimes in the least expected places you find the most delicious culinary treasures. This is the…read morecase of Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, which I happened to discover while driving pass by the Old Country Plaza, in Roanoke, Virginia. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. When I saw a sign for this Italian Restaurant, there was something in me that told me I had to stop to try it. I arrived around 6:00 pm for dinner, as the gray clouds started to form. But even before I walked in, I ran into a customer walking out carrying his box of pizza and looking so happy and satisfied. So much so that I told him who I was and asked permission to take a photograph to include in my review, and he gladly obliged. Then I looked at all the signs they had on the windows and proceeded to walk in the restaurant. It had a comfortable feeling to it and you could tell that almost all the customers there were repeat customers. I saw a menu on the wall and began to study it. When it was my turn to order at the counter a very friendly and kind young lady greated me and took my order. I ordered an 8 inch Bellacino's Pride Pizza as my main entrée. It contained pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onion, black olives & mozzarella cheese. To drink they had Pepsi products so I had a regular Pepsi with free refills. As I waited I saw that all their employees worked closely together in teamwork. When my food was ready one of their employees brought it out to my table. That was a welcome gesture since in many pizza places you have to get up and get it. The Pizza was 8 inches, just the right size for one person. In most places they don't have this size. It looked wonderful and tasted amazingly delicious. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of the food. It tasted so good. From flavor and texture of it dough to the freshness and flavor of its ingredients, and the quality of its sauce and mozzarella cheese. I enjoyed eating it so much that in the future I plan to bring a in a plastic bag some chorizo (Spanish sausage), and ask them to make me a pizza with this. In conclusion, I highly recommend this Pizza Place. For its relaxing ambiance, amazingly food, and excellent customer service, exceeding my highest expectations and providing an extraordinary dining experience. What a great pizza review to end the celebration of the National Month of the Pizza!

Placed an order for pickup and got a 16" cheese and 16" vegetable pizza. Pizza was hot and ready…read morewhen I arrived to pick it up. Staff was friendly and appeared to be happy to be there. Received great, friendly, and prompt service. Inside of restaurant was clean and very pleasant. Looked like a great place to visit and eat. Looking forward to coming back. Pizza was cut in square pieces - not my favorite, but pizza was delicious. I can deal with the square pieces for good pizza, but you probably need to specify with them if you are not one who likes changes from tradition.

This might just be the best gluten free pizza I've ever had! They were fast and affordable. I was…read morehomesick for some family restaurant style pizza and this pizza hit the spot!

I just did takeout. Staff seemed nice enough. Some of the…read morehigh end reviews confuse me a little. It was mid and as others had mentioned, low sauce. I ordered extra marinara and was glad I did. I got the wings, regular with extra cheese, and a gluten free. Wings were meaty, gf was ok, and reg pizza was ok. Nothing bad about the food, just pricey for what you get.

Fast preparation, predictable ingredients. I think their pizza is tasty. I like that they have…read morevegan options. A friendly manager came around and got boxes for us and helped clear our plates.

The manager, Joey Ryan, has to be the rudest Manager and offers deplorable customer service…read more Apparently he leads by intimidation and bulling. I have never in 70 years been treated and spoken to by someone in customer service. I am appalled that Blaze Pizza would employ someone who shows such little regard for his customers. Apparently Mr. Ryan is reported to laugh at his bad reviews and continues this horrendous behavior.

We went here for a sandwich because we have loved their food for 10 years but this is the last time…read morewe will ever buy Jersey Mikes. The sandwiches were poorly made, the lettuce was soggy, the vinegar is watered down and they didn't put any onions on the sandwich which is supposed to be standard for the ones we ordered, nevertheless; if they had been perfect, we still will never go to Jersey Mikes again because 1 super sub,1 regular sub, 1 small drink and a bag of chips cost 51.00. I my opinion that is not even in the realm of reasonable. Good bye Jersey mikes, we loved you while we could afford you. Diana

I love Jersey Mike's Subs! They began showing up in Houston a few years ago and I was pleased to…read moresee a franchise open in Roanoke. First, Jersey Mike's makes subs like you find in the Northeast. What in Connecticut we call a "grinder". Deli meats are sliced fresh to order and vegetables fresh daily. Not like anyone's massed produced versions. And it's not about the bread as much the gestalt. Having good ingredients can't be hidden by fancy bread choices. I like the Original Italian made Mike's Way. Then I ask them to double up on the tomatoes. A regular is large enough but you can buy the giant and save the seconds for later.

After my last review of this Cicis Pizza's amazing comeback and the joy it game this community when…read morethey saw the sign NOW OPEN, I decided to revisit the restaurant to see how it was doing and to enjoy their buffet of salad bar, pizza bar, and a few desserts. I arrived on a Friday early evening and the place was packed with families and groups of friends dining and enjoying a good time together. The restaurant was very clean and I was able to observe one of the suggestions the I had given management in my last review. One of the staff ladies who picked up the used plates from the tables, went further and asked a special needs lady what she was drinking so she could go and refill it. As I walked to the softdrink machine, I notice at the back of the restaurant there was an area with modern game machines and some kids playing. One of the things that corporate had planned to include in all of their restaurants that they kept open. At the softdrink machine, I was happy to see they had Cherry Coke, one of my favorite softdrinks that not every restaurant has. The front dining area and booths were all full but I found an empty table in the middle of the restaurant where I placed my my drink and some napkins to reserve the seat, as well as my Tommy H Winter coat that I purchased last year, at the end of the Winter, 0n sale, at Macy's. First I went directly to their salad bar and prepared me a large salad in one of the diner plates. What I like about their Salad bar is that they have just enough of the right ingredients, and that they're always fresh, especially the cherry tomatoes. Also the right selection of salad dressing, and their bacon bits. The only vegetable that wasn't cut right was the onions, but I felt that the shift manager would shortly notice and replace it with other onions. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the food and the place. After I finished my large salad, I went for their pizza slices selection. Their kitchen staff were continously bringing out fresh, hot, pizzas right out of the oven, so you got to eat them fresh, not reheated. I also liked the small size slices, that gave the option of having many slices of your favorite pizza, or trying a variety of them. For dessert I had a slice of their dessert pizza and what looked like an apple cinnamon roll. And a refill of my Cherry Coke. With so many people enjoying good comfort food and a good time with family and friends, I can anticipate that this restaurant will be a total success, because word of month is a powerful advertisement. Just today in the middle of the conversation with some friends I hadn't seen in a while, we ended up talking about Cicis Pizza. They weren't aware that it was again open, but the couple told me they were definitely going there this week for dinner.

I absolutely love the updated CiCi's Pizza! It's very clean, the customer service is excellent, and…read morethe manager, Tony, is very intentional about making sure everyone has a great experience. I can only speak for the women's bathroom since I'm a woman , but it's clean and smells good. My family and I love it here! Also the picture of my pizza was a request for barbecue pizza with no meat and they were happy to do that for me.

I was a regular customer at Marco's,Not anymore. I ordered my usual pizza and when I picked it up I…read morewas told they made a mistake making the pizza, and I was told they have a medium pizza not picked up and it was exactly the same as my usual choice. I went home and began eating the pizza and quickly realized there were ingredients in the pizza that I am allergic to. I spent the night in pain and vomiting and diarrhea. The next morning I went to urgent care. Marco's PIZZA WILL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN. If you go inspect the pizza you leave.

I've been going to Bulls Steakhouse for 20 plus years. I have never had a bad filet . The service…read morehas always been great, and their bulls margarita is the best ever! I love the bar side because it's decorated with wood paneling . It's traditional it's not contemporary but the service is great and the food is great.

This is the Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop & Gourmet Subs located on 18 Campbell Ave SE in Downtown…read moreRoanoke, right across from the Orvis store. Somehow, whenever I feel like eating a delicious Sub, in a clean place with a warm ambiance, made and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff, I end up here. Whether I come alone or accompanied by a friend or two, I love this place. It is full of motivational sayings on the walls. I like to sit at one of the elevated booths facing the large front window and watch the people walk by on the sidewalk and at the Orvis store across the street. On this occasion I had the Favorite Combo with the #9, Italian Night Club, Regular Chips, and a Medium Cherry Coke. Not that many places carry Cherry Coke, but I'm glad this is one that does. Their French bread is baked fresh throughout the day, and never served more than four hours old. It is a signature item at Jimmy John's, and often called "Jimmy bread." The Italian Night Sub contained hand-sliced salami, capocollo and smoked ham, topped with Hellmann's® mayo, fresh-sliced lettuce, onions, oil & vinegar and oregano-basil. I also asked them to include tomatoes and pickles in mine. The very efficient staff consisting of a young lady and a young gentleman did an excellent job in taking my order and preparing my Sub. It was ready in a jiffy! And then I sat down and enjoyed it. I highly recommend this amazing Jimmy John's for when you want to have an extraordinary dining experience at a reasonable price.

I have been here when they are slow and when they are slammed and in between. Timeka and her…read morecoworker knock it out the park with a personal touch everytime!! Quick, thorough service with a smile is hard to find

really solid bar food!…read more I love the vibe here and the atmosphere makes you want to stay awhile. Definitely a great local spot if you're looking for good bar food and a fun, relaxed place to grab a drink.

We visited the Yard Bird Tavern in downtown Roanoke. Finding a spot can be a bit of a gamble;…read moreunless you're lucky enough to snag a space at the curb, you should expect to pay for parking. ​Atmosphere & Menu ​Upon entering, we found the restaurant pleasantly sophisticated, though it was nearly at capacity. While we opted not to explore the drink menu, we were eager to see what the kitchen had to offer. The menu itself is concise, focusing primarily on wings, sandwiches, and pizzas, supplemented by a few small appetizers. ​The culinary style is quite eclectic. They feature several unconventional toppings and flavor combinations that might seem a bit eccentric at first glance. ​The Culinary Experience ​I decided on a flatbread-style pizza topped with: ​Smoked chicken ​Pickles ​Peppadew-style peppers (which resembled small cherry tomatoes) ​A tangy, zesty sauce reminiscent of an enchilada base with an extra "zing." ​My wife opted for a "build-your-own" pizza featuring red onions, pepperoni, and bell peppers. Although she realized too late that she had forgotten to request light sauce, she noticed the oversight immediately upon the dish's arrival. ​Service Observations ​The service was a bit of a mixed bag. Our waitress was professional but remarkably brisk. She lacked the usual pleasantries or "small talk" one might expect, focusing instead on efficiency. While her haste felt a bit impersonal, I couldn't complain about her attentiveness--she was incredibly prompt at refilling my iced tea the moment my glass was empty. Make sure you bring your pocketbook this pizza brings a sting at the register.