We had a dinner circuit with friends of local eateries and this place landed on the shortlist…read more DellaSantina has been open for several years and recently added a pizzeria that is completely separate next door. It is away from from the beaten path of the Smokies and they recommend reservations for dinner. Open at 3pm, I called and he gave us a 6:15 time which worked well on a slower Wednesday. The entrance gives way to a nice bar area with a few TVs, booths and white linen tables. We each settled on a bottle of Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio and the mussels appetizer and bruschetta. Our waiter Andrei was professional and prompt. We decided to have a glass of wine and enjoy conversation and our apps without ordering our entrees and expediting the occasion. Andrei checked back several times and kept our waters full and was very patient. We settled on clams fettuccini with a white wine butter sauce and my lady got the mussels in the same sauce. It was a garlic lover's delight and I'm certain I'll never be a vampire. We enjoyed the setting and the atmosphere was relaxed. A liquid dessert pour of tequila and whiskey settled us and we skipped dessert although it was tempting. Overall the prices were a bit higher but the service was excellent and our meal rang true. It was a great first impression and we had leftovers. It will be added into our rotation and look forward to trying other pastas and seafood.

The Frutti di Mare is phenomenal!!!…read more We happened upon this wonderful location by watching "Adventure is Out There" on YouTube. Totally off the beaten path, and so worth it. Just when you think you're lost, you arrive. The Focaccia bread that is served really good. Suggest getting marina as opposed to olive oil for dipping. The meatball was nice sized (big enough to share) and marinara sauce was really good. The Frutti di Mare was suggested by our waiter Anthony (very knowledgeable about the menu and offerings) to use white wine sauce. It was a great suggestion. The ingredients were obviously fresh and the portion size was easily shareable. We shared a Tiramisu. And let me preface that my wife has never liked this dessert. But the YouTube review swayed her perspective. And she loved it. You can tell that it's a labor to make (we talked to the owner's wife and she concurred). The only negative would be due to personal preference. The Caesar salad dressing didn't have anchovies. It was lemon forward and good, but it's just something that we like.

3 of us stopped in on a Sunday mid-afternoon and ordered Fettuccine and Chicken Fettuccine and…read morehomemade Lasagna. Came with a nice Salad which was refreshing, and garlic bread! Yummy yummy yummy. Please blow locals minds and use Italian bread with oil and either Parmesan or Romano cheese!

Incredibly delicious and fantastic experience. Beautiful atmosphere. Superb service. This is a…read morefine artisan quality restaurant. I agree with another reviewer who wrote this is hidden gem.

What a lovely fine dining experience we had at Mauricio's! A reservation is required because it is…read moresuch an excellent restaurant. Prices are reasonable for portion size and the focaccia bread is really good. The house salad & its house Italian dressing were delicious. Lobster bisque soup was so creamy and tasty. Yummy! Entrees we enjoyed were chicken parmigiana on Angel hair pasta and the Lasagna (full of meats)! The marinara is sooo good and we had no room for dessert (so we took NY cheesecake home). If you like really excellent customer service in an elegant setting (an old Victorian house) try to get Whitney as your server. She is a peach of a sweetheart!

Called on Monday to make an anniversary reservation for Saturday. Left voicemail per instructions…read more No call back from the restaurant. Called again on Saturday afternoon to confirm - no record of my reservation, and no availability. Shame on you for spoiling our anniversary.

A nice local small Italian joint that's mostly oil based and delicious! I highly recommend stopping…read morein if you've never been to this restaurant. Check hour first availability is limited.

Food comes in pre packaged containers as nd they are cold and tasteless. Hello NO pizza but pasta…read morethat comes from a container. Ambiance was horrible and there were no waiters.

I have been patronizing this place for last month. In the 4 times I have been there the food and…read moreservice has been excellent. This restaurant serves Italian food. Being Italian myself I am very picky about food. This place does not disappoint. I rate it a 10 out of 10. Prices are reasonable too!

Excellent! Don't listen to the other disgruntled customers. If a cold frosty mud of draft beer and…read morea great pizza makes your day, you have come to the right place! The server visited my table 4 times in the first 10 minutes. There's nothing within 30 miles that can beat it! Steve

The baked pasta gondolier was good but needed more sauce inside…read more The manicotti was ok but the cheese mixture was really dry. Bread sticks were great as was the dipping sauce. We like this place & stop every time we travel but this time it was not impressive at all. Disappointing

Such a lovely little spot! Right in the middle of the Stearns railway system, Big South Fork area…read morechock full of history. Food was amazing, it came out fast and was hot, delicious, and well priced. Our waitress was working alone and still managed to get everything to everyone in a timely manner and was super friendly. Do not pass this spot up!

Long drive but well worth it. Right beside the Polar Express train ride. We started with the…read morebuffalo chicken dip (cheesy) chips not good. My granddaughter went with the kids cheeseburger and fries. My daughter chose steak dinner with mac n cheese, and potato. My wife the meatloaf special on Fridays (5/10). I decided on the quesadilla cheese burger (8/10). This is really a hidden gem the prices are very reasonable. This is a must stop if you're going to ride the train. This is a Military friendly place.

If you haven't had J&K's Italian Kitchen you're missing out!!! The spicy Hawaiian. Pictures also…read moretheir cheese pizza. A food truck that delivers Amazing pizza that rivals any brick and mortor pizzeria. Ask about their daily specials. If you are in Monticello, Check them out! You won't regret it! The pasta is locally sources from Pasta Garage and they use only high quality ingredient's. They are fast and efficient service, very professional employees and excellent service.

Wonderful food. Huge portions. Friendly service. Clean food truck. Convenient set up. Pizza was…read moredelicious!

Outstanding service, outstanding food, outstanding atmosphere, at a very reasonable price! Great…read moredaily specials!

Oh, how I wish we had one of these near us. This was so nice and calm and quiet on a Tuesday night…read more The service was absolutely impeccable. Cassidy is a gem! Everything was done quickly. We didn't ever have to ask for drink refills. She was on top of everything. Incredibly friendly and kind. Seriously fantastic! Then the food - oh my word! Incredible. The bread you can get out front is excellent with a garlic butter dip that is just so good. Their Caesar salad is one of the best I've had - tons of shaved parm and pine nuts. We almost never like spaghetti and meatballs when we're out - never as good as homemade, but their bucatini and meatballs was incredibly flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Husband loved their meatball sub - best one he's ever had. I also loved the baked chicken pesto pasta - such good flavors in here. We come for vacation every now and then - this is now a must for us every visit!