We stopped here on a whim after getting some work done in a coffee shop nearby. We were SO…read moreimpressed. Cute and classic interior with good music. Our server, Taylor, was so fun and energetic. She was helpful and quick with service. She seemed like the only hostess/waitress/bartender/manager on that day, and despite running around to take care of everyone, she maintained a great attitude and seemed to really care about every customer in the building. The drinks here are made with LOVE (Thanks again Taylor ). The food was fast and delicious. I recommend the fried pickles and the calzone!

We had a very disappointing experience. We ordered two pizzas, one pasta, and an appetizer and…read morewaited 45 minutes with absolutely no communication from the staff. During that entire time, no one checked on us or provided an update on our order. After 45 minutes, I went to ask for an ETA and was told by the hostess, Anita, that she had "no idea." Ten minutes later, I asked again, and she checked with the pizza makers, who said everything would be ready in five minutes. We explained that the only reason we ordered the appetizer was because we were hungry and expected it to come out before the main meal. Since it clearly wasn't coming first, we let her know we no longer wanted the appetizer. Ten minutes after the promised "five minutes," I went back to ask for another update. At that point, the hostess stated that our entire order had been cancelled and no food would be coming out. I explained there had been a misunderstanding...we only wanted to cancel the appetizer, not the entire order. We had been sitting there for over an hour waiting, so obviously we had not intended to cancel everything. The hostess repeatedly cut me off, insisted we had cancelled the whole order, and was extremely rude throughout the interaction. She then told us our food was sitting behind the counter if we wanted it. When she rang us up, she initially charged only for the appetizer part of the order. After I clarified again that we still wanted the pizzas and pasta, she re-rang the order for over $50. To make matters worse, the restaurant was uncomfortably hot (over 80 degrees inside.) My toddler was so hungry from the long wait that my sister had to walk down the street to Food Lion to buy her something to eat while we waited. The most frustrating part was that no one ever apologized, acknowledged the excessive wait, or seemed concerned about what had happened. After all of that, we finally got the food home only to discover that it was both cold and burnt. Delays happen, and we would have understood if the restaurant had simply communicated with us. Instead, we experienced poor service, rude interactions, no accountability, and disappointing food!

After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last…read moreyear, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants 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 Benny Adelina's Pizza is the perfect example. One of the most loved foods in America is the pizza. As a matter of fact, according to a most recent poll, pizza is officially America's favorite food. And the most popular pizza here is the Pepperoni Pizza. But where can you find the largest Pepperoni Pizza in America? One of the places is Benny Adelina's, located at the West Lake Shopping Center next to the Kroger in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Benny Adelina's is known for its oversized New York-style pizza. The New York style pizza is characterized by its thin, crisp-edged yet pliable crust, and is the dominant style for slices, because of being ideal for folding and eating on the go.  A whole pizza at Benny Adelina's is 28 inches in diameter, which is described as being like the size of "3 normally large pizzas". One slice from a 28" Benny Adelina's pizza is considered a full meal. For context, standard pizza sizes typically range from 6-8 inches for a personal size to over 18 inches for extra-large. Benny Adelina's opened in the Summer of 2014 and is part of a New York-style pizza chain founded in 2011 by two Virginia Tech Alumni in Blacksburg, Virginia. Benny's aim was to be more than just a pizza shop, but to become a central gathering spot for students and residents in college towns and revitalized downtown areas. Benny Adelina's, besides being the home of its large 28-inch pizzas, it is one of the homes of the famous "Virginia's Slice". A slice of pizza so big that you need two paper plates to be able to serve it. Yet a substantial slice designed for a quick and satisfying meal, at an affordable price. A friend of mine invited me to Benny Adelina's for pizza and what I found there was more than just the largest pizza in America and the famous "Virginia's Slice." I found the realization of the dream of the pizza chain founders'. I found how a slice of one of the best pizzas that I have ever tasted and seen being made, cooked and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff who provided exceptional customer service, had become a gathering spot for people of all ages and relationships, spending quality time together, enjoying an exciting meal. When we arrived at the West Lake Shopping Center, the place looked very clean and well-maintained. In front of the restaurant it had a large light blue sign that read "PIZZA." Then on the window next to the door it had engraved over a shape of a pizza design: Benny Adelina's ... Home of the Virginia Slice." There was an outdoor dining area with round tables with blue colored umbrellas and chairs.There was another outdoor dining area with nicer outdoor furniture under the porch ceiling. Inside, the restaurant was very clean and yet rustic looking at the same time. Again, very well maintained. It had tables and chairs throughout, and was decorated with a Community Bulletin Board, a collage on a wall with photos taken at the restaurant of customers with their giant slice of pizza, and other framed articles about the pizza chain and about the restaurant. As we arrived, two young ladies, Paige and Makenzie gave us a warm and friendly welcome and took our order from behind the ordering counter. My friend ordered one of their special of the day slice and I ordered a pepperoni slice and asked if they could make it pepperoni and mushroom (my favorite) and they most graciously complied. I was impressed with the quality of the dough and of the ingredients used for the toppings. My friend treated the first round of a slice and a Dr Pepper and I liked it so much that I treated a second round. By the time we had finished eating the second round I was extremely full. I don't know how one could eat a whole pizza. Then my friend treated for ice-cream sandwiches for dessert. What a wonderful meal we had. I highly recommend this place for not only the largest slice of pizza you will ever have but also for the best pizza, an excellent customer service, and an amazing dining experience in a fun and relaxing environment.

The pizza was good, but nothing else there was. The 2…read morebooths tables were filthy. And they wobbled horribly. The booth seats have gapping holes in them. Actually all of the tables were wobbling. Finally found one that wouldn't spill the drinks. All of the tables needed cleaning. The chairs wobbled too. Simple fixes that can & should be done. Sitting at the high bar wasn't available because the staff were using it to stack pizza boxes. There is very little light in there so having the walls & ceiling painted so dark isn't helpful or pleasant. Makes the place feel dirty. The decor is an afterthought. Where the vintage albums can be cool. There's no rhyme or reason to how they're hung. The 3 person staff were rather inattentive to us. And we were the only people in there at the time. I gave a rating of 3 stars because the pizza is really good. It's just a shame that the restaurant isn't up to par. Everything is an easy fix. Someone only needs to care enough.

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.

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.

Franks a pizza is a timeless classic in our little town. The food has always been fresh & very…read moregood! I've spent a lot of time in this place!

Fave pizza place in Rocky Mount VA. Being Frank('s), product quality and customer service are…read moreconsistently great. Scored 4 large pizzas for $57 with tax and tip: pepperoni/sausage, banana peppers/black olives, cheese x2. Texture/bake was perfect NY style as was the sauce to cheese to crust ratio. Flavorful composition of fresh toppings and complimentary sauce with every bite. Pre-ordered easily online; pies were hot, fresh, boxed and ready at requested pickup time; touch less payment made it a breeze! Friendly employees gave me paper plates, napkins, parm cheese, and crush red peppers for my army of 13. Parking available in shared shopping center lot.

Delicious chicken wings! Hosted a small last minute…read moregathering and needed 50 chicken wings. Called this location and they had the order ready within 30 minutes. Efficient, friendly service, perfectly cooked wings that were yummy...winner!!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our local dine-in Pizza Hut closed. Whether directly related to the…read morepandemic itself or Pizza Hut's business model moving towards solely supporting their care-out restaurants, it is disappointing to see chain or local businesses close up shop leaving unused space behind. I say all of this because it is great to see a new and local business move in when this happens. And so, with its recent arrival at the old Pizza Hut location, Nu Deli Mart serves as more than just a convenience store. They offer up delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare on top of other staples. Sure, their hotdogs and hamburgers are good, but the lamb gyro, chicken shawarma, falafel, and grape leaves are a must try. During my recent visit I ordered the gyro, which featured perfectly grilled lamb with fresh vegetables and zesty tzatziki sauce. If you would like to support a local business while trying something delicious, visit Nu Deli on Hershberger Road in Roanoke, VA.

Mellow Mushroom is always a fun atmosphere. First time checking out the Roanoke location…read more Parking was plentiful around the building. No wait on a Friday early evening. A nice hostess seated us. A waiter quickly got drink orders of water and had them delivered in minutes. The table wanted a medium pepperoni and pretzel bites with beer cheese. The dining room began to fill up and some pushed up to their very cool bar. Our waiter had the pretzel bites app out quickly. So yummy with warm bread and hot cheese. The pizza pushed out probably 5 minutes later. The pie was very good, but overly greasy for my taste. The table enjoyed. I would return. 3,5 rounding up.

Ordered take out. Ordered salad and cauliflower crust pizza. Salad was crisp and tasty dressing…read more Pizza was very good, and is consistently job whenever ordering from MM.

Great place to go for some quick food after a night out downtown considering how late they stay…read moreopen. They also deliver to campus and the surrounding area and are extremely fast, even during peak hours. The owners are also very nice and I have never had a bad customer service experience!

Made an online order and an hour and a half later, no food. So I called 5 times and no one…read moreresponded.