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    El Centro

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Don J.

    Looking for a good Mexican food place in the area. Saw El Centro and stumbled in. The place was clean and inviting. The waitress Dawn was pleasant and attentive. Unfortunately that is where the 2 star review peaks. The food was bland at best and confusing most of the time. The chips and salsa looked good but tasted like an oregano seasoned marinara sauce. I love salsa of every variety and consistency but this was bizarre. My chili Relleno and cheese enchilada were perfectly ordinary but that's it. My date had the tostada salad which was underwhelming in both size and flavor.

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    1 year ago

    I've been eating at both of the locations (El Puente too) for many years, I have never had a bad meal. Not once. Nice folks.

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    2 years ago

    One of our favorite local restaurants. They offer a great selection of food to choose from and the staff is always friendly

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    3 years ago

    Food is good, staff is friendly. The murals on the wall are pretty to look at, every time I've have ate here everything is great.

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    5 years ago

    Excellent food, kind servers, and relaxing atmosphere. Best place for Mexican food that I've had in the state!

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    4 years ago

    Love this place for both Mexican and Italian food! Servers are very friendly! Worth the drive to Augusta from anywhere in the area!

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    We just had lunch here yesterday , the food is always good ,prompt service fair price. Very clean. We will be back !

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    Ristorante Ottaviani

    Ristorante Ottaviani

    4.4(245 reviews)
    25.5 mi
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    We visited Ristorante Ottaviani shortly after Christmas, and it was such a cozy, memorable…read moreexperience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance set the mood perfectly--dim lighting, warm and inviting, with Sinatra Christmas tunes playing softly in the background. It felt charming and intimate, especially welcome given the extremely cold temperatures outside. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, checking on us regularly without ever feeling intrusive. The cocktails were excellent and did a great job warming us up, which was very much appreciated. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we tried was rich and flavorful, with a standout Gorgonzola sauce that was truly delicious. The creamy burrata with pesto and balsamic was perfectly balanced, and the scallops were easily some of the most delicious we've had--cooked beautifully and full of flavor. Ristorante Ottaviani is such a comfortable, charming place to enjoy high-quality Italian food. A wonderful spot for a relaxing, special meal, and we're already looking forward to going back.

    Definitely a solid choice in Cumberland! My family has a cabin nearby and my husband and I came on…read morea rainy Wednesday evening. This place attracts everyone from the blue collar worker to the high roller, which I love. The ambiance here is a little odd. We were seated at a table that faced the bar AND the kitchen/bathrooms, so you could just see and hear the staff coming in and out of the kitchen. Not great. I wish this place was located somewhere different. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive (thanks, Lexi!). I had a glass of the Montepulciano and my husband had another wine; brachetto? I believe? Both were delicious, but the fact that EVERY wine is $13 is weird. We ordered the greens & beans but they were never delivered, at no fault of Lexi's, but the computer. No biggy. We were already just about to get our dinners! But would love to try them next time. I had the Abruzzo Salmon with asparagus and fingerling potatoes and it was very delicious. The salmon was just a hair overdone, but otherwise, highly recommend. My husband had the Americano pizza and it was outstanding. The only other comment is that for downtown Cumberland, the cocktail prices match that of Virginia Beach which is just outrageous. I wouldn't pay a dime over $10 for anything on the cocktail menu. Very vodka heavy and not appetizing. We would return for the pizza alone!

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    Antica trattoria Winchester - spaghetti vongole

    Antica trattoria Winchester

    4.4(121 reviews)
    26.3 mi

    The food was like being in Italy The service was wonderful…read more The lady of the house explained all the dishes. We will be we are going back as soon as possible

    It saddens me to write this review because the restaurant has a horrible location off the main…read morestrip of town. And the owners and everyone who works here are wonderful. Incredibly nice and hospitable and provided excellent service. The inside is cute and quaint and you can tell this restaurant was a dream! The inside is small but gives a more intimate feel. The food was not great. The place has amazing reviews, so maybe we stumbled on the wrong food. They don't have a kids menu but have basic pastas for kids. We got ours a spaghetti and meatballs which was a large portion. The sauce tasted can like. I had the shrimp pesto. The sauce was more liquid than a thick creamy pesto, which I normally don't mind. The gnocchi was good but the sauce was heavily seasoned and not super delicious. The shrimp was a large portion and okay. My boyfriend had the lobster risotto. The actually risotto was good but the lobster was tough and overcooked. I only saw pasta selections and not a lot of appetizers. We had the fried Brie cheese which was pretty good. I really enjoyed the bread but had to ask for olive oil. They have a house made eggplant that I didn't care for. The prices were outrageous. Our dinner cost $150 with no alcohol. Overall would not come back, which makes me sad for the business :(

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    Ciao Pasta - W.A.P. Panini

    Ciao Pasta

    4.3(32 reviews)
    52.6 mi

    To begin, I'd like to dispel all the one star reviews by saying that the owners are pleasant people…read morewho ask often more than once how the food was, and take feedback well. Also, the tiramisu is great and NOT watery at all, it is thick and made traditionally. It is non-alcoholic if I am not mistaken. The pasta is cooked perfectly at the time of order. If you do not eat it immediately after ordering, it could steam and become softer than al dente. You may ask for the pasta to be cooked how you prefer it, softer or chewier. Ordering chewier allows the pasta to continue to cook in the sauce while you get to where you are going to eat. They have a do it yourself ordering system, but the cook is always letting people know to ask questions if they have them. The food is a work of art, every time. Everything is handcrafted and well made. I have never in my life had pasta made with as much care and love. It has inspired me to buy a pasta maker and make pasta by hand at home. This business is a gem in this area, and deserves to be recognized as such, and patroned by those who enjoy Italian food. You will not regret it.

    We were traveling through the area and chose Ciao based on Yelp. Good choice!…read moreThe food is delicious but I could not eat my entire portion. Hubby finished his. The homemade pasta and sauces are cooked to order and you can tell they are! It's a bit of a fast food ambiance but food prep takes a little longer since everything is cooked to order. The taste is worth the wait! We finished with cannolis. Yummy! Probably the best I've ever had since the shell was still crispy! Only negative was that it was a little too warm inside but not a huge deal. There is also outside seating. We liked that the forks and food containers are eco-friendly. The owners are very nice and helpful if you have questions.

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