I don't understand the fascination. It's pizza. I had ham, bacon and pineapple…read more Love that they have a great selection for slices. They had like a variety of about a dozen pies to select slices from or order off the menu. There are no little signs to tell you what each is which could be done to improve and less questions about what someone wants. Here's the trick about the menu - need to pull it up on the phone or grab a leaflet. There's no board to understand the toppings. They are still learning how to setup the fountain drinks so opt for a beverage from the cooler. The Coke 0 and Diet Coke had syrup issues. They were busy so no one was cleaning the dining room. There were multiple tables w/cups w/used cups and food remnants. Like everywhere suffering from a lack of staffing. We will be back. Solid freshman visit.

Went here to pick up our food order of a large cheese pizza, order of meatballs with marinara sauce…read moreand a garden salad. The restaurant is clean and bright, attentive staff. Our cheese pizza was very good, meatballs tender and salad good. Our large cheese Pizza was $17.99, salad $9.99 and 2 nice size meatballs in sauce $5.99. We thought some items bit pricey but we enjoyed everything and would return to try some other things. When I called to order and asked about menu, I know they serve a variety of pasta, salads, chicken and other foods. Website menu not online yet.

Always been a takeout staple. 5 stars no doubt. Kids love it too! Always quick for pickup and…read moredelivery.

Life in the 'POST COVID' world is preferred. Especially for…read morethose of us who like to mix in a little trivia with our 'za. I met Ben here after his rained out round of golf at Fort Mill GC. He & the Fam typically order 'to go' or 'door dash' but we decided to check it out as a change-up. We got there about 645p on Wednesday and the parking lot was 'JAMMED'. The other notable stops in this small strip center are Lore Brewing and Master O's Martial Arts so I was kinda surprised. We were not aware they were doing their Wednesday Music Bingo night which started at 7p but it was fun and entertaining and paired well with our pizza and beverages. They do multiple rounds and start by awarding Empire gift cards for $10, then $20, then $25.00 and then the round that everyone waits around for. The MAIN attraction final round, the winner will win $250.00 CASH. You guess just the name of the song and fill ALL 50 squares. Ben had the Popeye pizza and I had the Chef Salad. We both agreed the food is good and reasonable priced. Good service for being as busy as it was. Every member of the Staff was hustling all evening. IF you go on Wednesday evening, be prepared, the parking LOT is packed. People were cruising the lot hoping to find a spot as someone was leaving. The closer you get to 7p, the harder it is to get a table. Life in the post COVID world feels like we're getting closer to fine.

I finally had the opportunity to drive to Waxhaw and pick-up a large cup pepperoni and homemade…read moremeatball New Haven pizza, and it met my expectations for a great New Haven pizza or "apizza" as some in Connecticut call it. Since I made a trip to Sally's Apizza in Connecticut, my reference for pizza has shifted from Neapolitan-style pies to that slightly charred, thin crust pizza that has this incredible crisp, yet chewy crust. My Siano's pizza crust was maybe 1/8 inch thick under the toppings yet the underside was crispy and slightly chewy, and well done. The pepperoni, the homemade meatballs, sauce and cheese blend made music on my tastebuds while the amalgam of texture invited me to each next bite. I ordered my pizza as a pick-up with a phone call, and in the 15+ minutes it took me to drive through Marvin and Waxhaw passing through horse farms, the pizza was finished right on top. I slightly lifted the lid on the box to vent any steam and maintain the pizza's texture. When I lifted the lid once I arrived home, I was greeted by a work of art. Well done Siano's!

The restaurant is very clean but very small. 3 tiny tables if you choose to eat-in. The pizza is…read morethin, but lacking seasoning. IF the sauce blew me away I'd be back! The buffalo wings were just average IMO. The service was good.

Every time we come to this convenient restaurant we find that the food and service improves. A…read morerainy night and not in the mood to cook at home, so there we were, Portofino's. Good server, Aryanna, will never gain weight as she is constantly moving and sincerely tending to the needs of her multiple tables taking care of things with her genuine desire to make your experience special. Thank you Aryanna. I had Shrimp Scampi ($19.70) on linguini pasta (you can choose your pasta) and a small salad with house dressing. All one price. It was excellent...no need to "get a box". Wife had Tortellini Alfredo ($18.95) with Italian dressing on her side salad, and she did need a box, as the portion could easily feed two people. We two had the left-overs for lunch the next day. No extra charge for the fresh baked, warm, basket of rolls or a clean, well-served, table. They do have a separate pizza business that punches out some really good pies. Can order by phone and pick up to take home, or sit, order and eat inside. Plenty of parking as Portofino's is in a shopping center.

Pizza was horrible. Sauce has no flavor. The seafood salad was the same. tasted like all the…read moreseafood was boiled in water then tossed over a wilted salad. Save your money.

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem! The food was outstanding, with generous portions that…read moreexceeded expectations. The service was exceptional, with every detail thoughtfully attended to. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and relaxed, creating a welcoming dining experience. It feels like the kind of restaurant you'd expect to find in Uptown Charlotte rather than Lancaster. I'll definitely be returning!

We visited That's Amore after reading some reviews and looking for a good Italian dinner that was…read morenew to us. We made a reservation because we weren't sure how crowded it would be on a Saturday night. Reservations weren't really necessary as the place was not busy. We weren't sure the dress code either, hard to gather from their website. We went business casual but we could have just done in our Saturday afternoon casual as it's not upscale but neighborhood comfortable. The decor is honestly pretty bland. Everything was just gray and there were no pops of color anywhere. The lighting was cool and the wine wall was nice but it just didn't have much character. We were greeted quickly by our server who was polite but not overly friendly. She gave us the drink specials and we got started with a few beers. A runner brought a basket of warm bread and butter which is always a nice start. We ordered the garlic bread and the zucchini fritti for appetizers. They came out quickly and presented nicely. The garlic cheese bread wasn't very garlicky, had more of a rosemary flavor so it wasn't our favorite. The zucchini was shaved and had a nice flavor. Because it was so small it was kind of hard to eat. I like my zucchini with some ranch and we asked for some and kind of got a weird reception from the kitchen staff. I mean we are in the south people - ranch is a staple! For entrees we tried a few different things. We had the white pizza, the chicken francese, the chicken crusted Romano, and the sliced beef rib cut. All the dishes came out warm and with nice presentation. The pizza was the most lackluster. It was just average and did not have much flavor. The crusted chicken Romano was a highlight with a nice flavor from the vodka sauce. The other two dishes tasted good but were nothing amazing. The mashed potatoes were the best side dish. The roasted potatoes were a bit on the burnt side and lacked any real seasoning. We had an overall pleasant experience but will not rush back to this spot. If you are in the neighborhood I'm sure it's convenient but if you want a great Italian meal this would not be my recommendation.

Searching for a great NY style pizza, i stopped in Lorenzo's for lunch yesterday. I've been…read morewatching the owner's TikToks for a while and the food looks legit. I can confirm, the pizza is legit. I ordered two slices because of a video the owner posted regarding how to properly judge a slice. The pizza was incredible. Crispy flavorful and very reminiscent of a New York slice. I was happy. What is upsetting is knowing that this spot has been here for years, and this is my first time there. I'm disappointed myself. If you want a great slice of pizza, this is my new number one spot in Charlotte. The owner is actually on site, cooking, cleaning, serving, and ringing customers up. How can you not respect that?

Returned for a lunch, just wife and I and we were not particularly hungry or wanting a sit-down…read moreexperience. Lorenzo's had changed their routine. No longer do you seat, see a menu, order and eat. Now, new to us, you read the menu and specials boards, order at the register, sit, and your deal is delivered. OK...works well. Steven S took care of us and we were the only customers for a bit and then two tables of four came in. Wife had spaghetti and meatballs ($9.99). Portion was very large, so over half of it came home with us. She liked it. I did a Philly Cheesesteak Hero ($15.99) and it was really good. The onions and green peppers were nicely grilled and not just mixed into the meat and cheese, like we have experienced elsewhere. Beverage was $3. A good place for a meal. I think we will be back.

Little Mama's was easily my favorite restaurant we visited while in Charlotte!…read more From the moment we arrived, the manager was incredibly welcoming and kind. In fact, the kitchen accidentally made an extra order of Stracciatella and instead of letting it go to waste, he brought it out for us to try. It's not something I would have ordered on my own, but it was absolutely delicious, and now it's something I'll order every time I come back! For my entrée, I had the Penne alla Vodka and upgraded to the homemade noodles. The homemade pasta truly set this dish apart from other Italian restaurants I've visited. It was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The food, service, and hospitality were all exceptional. One thing to note is that the restaurant isn't very large, so I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. This place is absolutely worth it, and I can't wait to return!

I've enjoyed Little Mama's after my initial visit which my original review was from. I absolutely…read morelove the mozzarella presentation and the gluten free penne vodka, which is why this visit was so disappointing. The biggest issue was that my vegetarian friend was accidentally served meat, which made her sick. While the staff apologized and offered a complimentary dessert, they never actually came back to take our dessert order. Instead, they brought the complimentary cannoli they normally provide for our other friends birthday and then charged us for it, which felt very strange given the circumstances. Service was inconsistent throughout the meal. Our cocktails were never empty, but our water glasses sat empty for most of the evening without a refill. It was one of those experiences where the attention seemed focused on the wrong things. The food was also not up to the standard I've come to expect. It wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't as delicious as previous visits. The bread was the standout and absolutely slapped, but the rest of the meal fell short of what I've had here before. We were also seated in my least favorite sunroom room where when you're in the booth you're basically at risk of head-butting the folks behind you. I'm hoping this was just an off night because I've had much better experiences at Little Mama's in the past.

Pleasantly impressed! I would give 5-stars for the food and 3 for the service. So, hence split the…read more2 for a 4-star. We have not been to any Hawthorne's in years. Mainly because the last time either of us went the menu was too small and no versatile at all (Think Brixx), so not sure if they were sold a few years back or what but was super impressed with the menu. I got the Chx parm Hoagie and it was really good. We had an appetizer of the garlic knots and they were very very good! We also got an appetizer of the meatballs and they were also very good. My wife got a salad with grilled chicken and my daughter had the cheese pizza. Both were good. We will be back and I recommend. We came around 1pm on a Saturday and while it was not busy at all we got the bar server that was no near our table so we were slightly neglected. Hopefully we receive better service next time but looking forward to experiencing more of their huge menu!

This was a pretty average pizza joint…read more The food, drink, service, and atmosphere were fine, but there was nothing particularly notable about it. It was a lot like the city of Charlotte itself: nice, yet corporate, soulless, and lacking in any real personality. However, I would recommend if you're simply looking for a solid slice of pizza.