Italian Pizza Pub

Granddaughter wanted to go for her birthday we had a great meal... portions were large and…read moredelicious. Would recommend the fetachinia Alfredo granddaughters' favorite

Great food (pizza: feta, sun-dried tomatoes, & basil), chicken cacciatore, bruschetta and inviting…read moreatmosphere. Attentive staff. Highly recommend. 9-20-2026

Inside for large party

Lasagna was on point, very hefty portion.

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Negroni - tastes like grandma Leoni's kisses. Muahh!

Crazy Tomato Pizza Pasta Salads & Subs

3.8(49 reviews)

2.8 mi

I feel like this is a most underrated spot. The place feels spunky and could be one of the most…read moreamazing places if it had more energetic vibes! Food was great and I'm definitely going to be back!

The assistant manager is awesome.The atmosphere, the vibe and the food is great.Definitely, coming…read moreback.

Enclosed patio .

Cheese pizza

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The Black Olive

4.3(81 reviews)

0.8 mi

First time visiting this location and it will not be our last…read more 2 of us walked in with no reservation and asked the hostess (Daisy I think) if we could get a table for 8 and that we were waiting for the other 6 to show up. She said it wouldn't be a problem and put our name on the waitlist. We headed in to sit at the bar and we were promptly greeted by 2 bartenders. As we waited for the others to arrive, we both got a drink. Within 10 minutes the others showed up and our table was ready. Cam, who was one of the bartenders, waited on us. She was phenomenal. Great service from beginning to end. Daisy set up a spot for us and everything was excellent. The restaurant and bar area were both clean and comfortable and all of us enjoyed our meals and drinks. Can't wait to come back and order the Chicken Scallopini again. It was delicious!!!!!

I have eaten here quite a few times. While they don't use the best pasta (which is why you feel…read morebloated and tired after eating here) the food was always flavorful and good. Due to the owners not updating their hours, my friend and I went to dinner a bit before 9. (Their website and all map apps say they are open till 11 - apparently they now close at 10:30 and their kitchen 40 minutes before that). While the service we received was great, the food was frankly disgusting. I had a chicken Marsala which is usually two chicken breasts covered in Marsala sauce and mushrooms on a large bed of spaghetti. Instead I got what maybe was a single breast on a bed of fettuccine with barely any sauce and literally two pieces of mushroom. The taste was god awful and it did not sit right in the stomach later that evening. My friend got a Stromboli which was barely cooked through with wet dough in spots and barely anything inside. Now, the drinks. I don't know if the bartender just didn't care that evening or if we were being retaliated against for coming in "late" (again their own website says they are open till 11 pm we came in a few minutes before 9 pm) but my first drink had no liquor in it - $12 drink mind you. The second drink I ordered I switched it up and got a basic gin and tonic because no way they could mess that up - spoiler: they did. It was tonic with LITERALLY a splash of gin. My apologies if we came in late but if it was going to be such an inconvenience for you I would've preferred you turned us away. Instead, you took our money, gave us old food that wasn't even remotely close to what the menu states it is. No bread. Shit drinks. All at a top tier price for this area. That was my 9th or 10th time dining at the black olive. It was also my last.

French toast

Saturday brunch

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Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza

4.3(107 reviews)

2.4 mi

Atmosphere is fun and welcoming. Service was prompt &…read morefriendly. Food was amazing all fresh ingredients! Make sure to tell Jay at the bar Hi!

Located along a busy main business road, entrances to the parking lot are easy to find. This is a…read moresmall shopping center with plenty of parking although it is a bit tight to maneuver. There is one other restaurant as well as several businesses using this parking area so there is always traffic. Handicapped parking is limited with a couple spaces near their entrance and a couple more spaces further away from the door. You'll need to look for a ramp if needed as there is not one by their entrance, but that is not their fault. Walking in for lunch, there was a sign to seat yourself. The restaurant was slightly less than half full. Seating is a mix of tables and booths. There is a low wall on the left with tables on the other side which may be a bit more private or less busy. Most of the booth seats we passed need recovering and the general decor is older and could use a freshening. There is also a small bar in rear with about six stools. There is some background music noticeable but at a low volume which did not interfere with conversation. The temperature inside was rather cool and we left our coats on during our meal. Our waitress came by within a few seconds of us sitting down. She took our drink order and brought the drinks back within a minute. We asked for a few minutes to review the menu. After about ten minutes she returned, apologizing for getting distracted with bussing tables and taking other orders. It appears the restaurant was understaffed and our waitress was performing many tasks. We ordered two appetizers and two entrees. One appetizer dip came out piping hot in about ten minutes. The Buffalo Chicken dip was very good. There is distinct Buffalo flavor without significant spiciness. The majority of the included chicken was shredded as expected but there was one very large chicken piece in the middle. This needed a fork and knife to break apart to eat. The accompanying pita-type chips were warm, crispy on the outside and little puffy inside. The remaining appetizer was delivered about five minutes later, with the two entrees about five minutes after that. The Fall special Four Cheese Bruschetta dip was good. Three of the cheeses were well mixed and the mozzarella was layered on top in the middle of the bowl. Once this cooled a bit it was difficult to use the pita chips to dip any of the mozzarella so a fork was used. The fresh basil and roasted cherry tomatoes were nice garnishes. The Johnny's Special sub was fine but not really special. There was enough meat, lettuce, and tomato to feel it was a decent value but the flavor was overall bland. The onion, mayo, and Italian dressing were minimal to non-existent, at least as far as flavor was concerned. The bread was nicely toasted with a crispness without bordering on hard. The bottom of the sandwich did get soggy by the time the first half of the sandwich was eaten but it did not fall apart. The accompanying French fries were very good, crispy outside and tender inside. The Syracuse Stuffer Calzone was another decent value with adequate ingredients to make a complete meal. The steak was decently flavorful but there was also gristle (possibly grill scrapings) included which took away from the experience. The accompanying marinara dipping sauce was underwhelming. While the recipe ideas and flavors are interesting, the execution was lacking. The kitchen had an issue with the timing of sending out the different parts of the order although the entrees did arrive at the same time. Our server was obviously good at her job but was saddled with additional tasks beyond any reasonable expectation of being able to handle while still serving the customers. The overall potential of the menu does merit another visit.

Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza - MINI GARLIC KNOTS - Our pizza dough rolled and tied into knots, baked, then smothered in melted butter and fresh garlic...

MINI GARLIC KNOTS - Our pizza dough rolled and tied into knots, baked, then smothered in melted butter and fresh garlic...

Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza - LASAGNA - Always a classic! Layers of seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, sliced meatballs & crumbled sausage baked in our marinara...

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LASAGNA - Always a classic! Layers of seasoned ricotta, mozzarella, sliced meatballs & crumbled sausage baked in our marinara...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Tracy was our server. She was very friendly. Our food was delicious. My wife had the lunch Trio…read moreStuffed Mushroom with Tomato with Basil soup and a creamy house salad. I had the lunch steak sandwich with a side of broccoli. Our food was delicious and perfectly cooked. The restaurant was clean and comfortable to dine in. We showed up on a Wednesday at around 11:45 am and were seating as soon as we walked in the door. The restaurant was pretty empty at that time. It opened at 11:00 am. By the time we were leaving, the restaurant was filling up. We will come back in the future.

Not as good as it used to be, my Alfredo had a flop of sauce like a ricotta texture and ordered…read moreangel hair with tomatoe cream sauce the time before and it was really watery. The chicken Bryan is always amazing though! And so is the filet mignon Marsala

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Portobello's Italian Bistro

4.0(82 reviews)

1.1 mi

Top Italian restaurant in the region and also BYOB w no corkage fee. Came on a Sat evening w. Large…read moregroup and everyone enjoyed their meal. Tried their shrimp scampi which was perfectly cooked. Their appetizers were excellent--Garlic knots and fried shrooms. Tried the lemon cake which was also delicious and would come back again. Excellent service too

Stopped after seeing the reviews on Yelp. Ordered spinach dip for appetizer and it was not that…read moregreat. Would not order that again. Ordered the mushroom ravioli and it was absolutely delicious. Our daughter had spaghetti and she loved it. The husband had vegetarian pizza and he was pleased. Server was okay. Cute place. Definitely would return.

Salmon special

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Giovanni's

3.5(56 reviews)

6.3 mi

Had lunch today the food was delicious and portions generous…read more Service was good Crystal was our server and she was very nice. Family oriented was very nice you could carry on conversation. We would give the restaurant a 10

Used to be my favorite. They closed, remodeled, raised prices but left behind customer service…read moreand worse, the quality of the food was terrible. I won't return. I'm on an adventure to find a new Italian favorite!

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The Black Olive

4.3(162 reviews)

6.3 mi

I love the curbside ordering option the most because of the convenience. However, I totally love…read moredining in and enjoying the customer service. No matter what, the food is awesome!

Always good Italian. Cheese rolls are to die for!…read more Go see Grayson on weekends in the bar. The drinks are too!

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Fazoli's

3.4(30 reviews)

2.2 mi

We miss our local Fazoli's from years ago. We stopped in during a softball tournament and enjoyed…read morethe food. The service was great as well!

The baked spaghetti was dry and hardly had any sauce. It was a to go order so we didn't know until…read morewe got home so we didn't want to get back out to return it. I ordered stuffed shells and they were ok

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Their sampler is pretty good.

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Danielle M.

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2 years ago

I rounded up to a 4 because they are closer to a 4 than a 3 but my true review is a 3.5. Let's get down to it.... I get offended by people claiming NY style when it is no where near NY style. First of all you can't claim NY and be cheap on your toppings, sauce included. At $2.50 a topping I should be having toppings in every bite and this fell short. I wanted to like them because the crust what the right flavor and crispness, and the sauce when you had it on your bite was perfection. But this was like being a teenager getting teased by your bf or gf endlessly waiting for something to happen but never does. And you're left behind wanting more but with overwhelming disappointment at the same time. I know it sounds harsh but just claim it as what it is. Take the NY style off the door unless you want to be more consistent, add extra sauce to your pizza, and quit being cheap on the toppings and make that pie greasy with goodness and you'll have something. read more

Meaghan M.

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9 years ago

Don't let the look of the outside deter you, this is hands-down the best pizza (and everything else on the menu) place in Johnson City. The crust is fold-able and delicious, and the sauce is heavenly. New York style deliciousness! And it's not just the pizza, they have epic calzones, homemade sausage, and the best creamy italian salad dressing on the planet. You can it by the slice, and you cannot beat the price. Even met the owner, Bert, who was super nice, humble, and a great guy who knows how to make some killer food! read more

T S.

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3

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10 years ago

For good food at a fair price, this place is great. My husband and I love to eat here for lunch. There can be four of us and we can all order, be served and eat in under 40 minutes. For $4.95 you can get two large slices of one-topping pizza and a drink. At lunch you order and pay at the counter, then your food is delivered to your table. They also have sandwiches and Italian dishes like spaghetti, eggplant parmesan, etc. read more

Maura D.

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17 years ago

I am surprised I am the first to write a review for this place. I love the cozy hole, in the wall atmosphere. The pizza is good and the slices are huge. However my favorite thing is their Eggplant Parmesan. It's just perfect and you get a huge helping. I always have enough take home, unless I am super hungry. read more

Gene T.

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9 years ago

Best Pizza in town. Been around for decades and still maintains excellent quality. The deep dish Sicilian, you have to order about an hour ahead of time, because they make the dough fresh. It is worh the wait. Prices are reasonable and service is relatively quick. By far the bedt pizza in JC read more

Carina M.

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5 years ago

great pizza loved it and so did my son he's a college student at etsu and recommended we eat there while we're in town super scrumptious food read more

Theresa D.

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9 years ago

Really good pizza and subs. I love this place the cheese pizza is to die for and they have great prices!

Fenix J.

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4

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9 years ago

Great pizza love love this place especially when Burt's in the kitchen garlicky crust is awesome

Tex M.

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4

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8 years ago

Wonderful menu, wonderful employees! Only wish they delivered!

James M.

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9

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10 years ago

The best pizza in Johnson city. You will not be disappointed!

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