My husband and I were driving through on our way camping and we're craving some good stromboli…read more I called in my order ahead of time and our order was ready as promised. We ordered the house stromboli and added jalapenos. It was hot and delicious. The staff was friendly and although we didn't in house the restaurant appeared clean. We are definitely saving this restaurant for further trips.

Best antipasto salad in McMinnville. Also, the cheese steak hoagie is awesome!Hot Sandwichesread more

First and foremost, I want to like Stevarino's I do want to spend money in my chosen hometown, but…read moreit's often difficult. We waited to give Stevarino's a second opportunity. Because the last one did not go well either. Even accounting for the slower life we are pursuing in our retirement community of choice, we don't have one hour and four minutes to wait on a pizza. Or 54 minutes to wait on a simple spaghetti and meatballs. Or seven minutes standing at the front desk with no one coming by to see you at the "please wait to be seated" podium. I'm older now, I don't have that kind of time to waste. The food was "OK". The spaghetti and meatballs (substituted sausage, maybe this required a trip to Italy") was lukewarm. It tasted OK. My pizza was basically loose and drippy in the center. Not from cheese, from being poorly cooked. Again, there was nothing special about the taste. Lastly, I had to send the first pizza serving tray back to be cleaned. I don't know if it's too little staff, too little caring, too little organization, too little training. It all adds up to a memorable experience for the wrong reasons. It is a very nice place when it comes to decor and such. Even a nice big lighted Christmas display for folks to use as a photo backdrop. Hopefully the ownership will take this review to heart and not blame it on "being too busy" (that sure wasn't the case" or "fussy clientele". It sure wasn't that either.

We were in the area and a number of people recommended Stevarinos so we gave it a try, there is a…read moredecidedly Irish-Italian flare to the restaurant, but it works. The service was excellent, so let's start there. The interior is part of an older building that has been partially renovated. Clean and all the tables get covered with butcher paper and, when combined with crayons, offers fun for everyone. Finally we get to why people go to restaurants / the food. We started with the Calamari, which was perfectly fried, not greasy at all, and served with a tasty marinara, but we would prefer lemon. The white pizza was excellent also, we added some Italian sausage and that put the final touch on the pizza. The Greek salad was fair, but it didn't really roll our socks down, and the spaghetti with meatballs also fell a little short for us - the sauce had great tomato flavour, but it lacked the herbiness (we'd even have been ok with some spicy heat) that you'd expect from a good sauce. They have daily specials that could appeal to some, and they have a rather eclectic menu, right down to fish and chips. We don't go through S. Pittsburgh very often, but we might be back. They also have a location in Chattanooga.

The food, service and space was incredible. What a beautiful gem in Chattanooga. If I'm back in…read moretown I'll definitely stop by again.

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you weren't planning on…read more My friend was craving Italian food late in the evening, and Tony's Pasta happened to be nearby. We decided to give it a try, and wow we were not expecting it to be this good. I loved that you can build your own pasta dish by selecting your pasta, sauce, and toppings. It feels customizable without being overwhelming. The pasta tasted fresh and homemade, the sauces were flavorful, and everything came out hot and delicious. The prices were incredibly reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes. They also offer free parking for customers, which is always a bonus when you're traveling. If you're looking for a casual, affordable, and genuinely delicious Italian meal in Chattanooga, Tony's Pasta is absolutely worth a visit.

The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet…read moredrapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here

We had 7:30 PM reservations, and although we were running a little behind, our table was ready as…read moresoon as we arrived. We chose to sit outside on the covered patio, which was beautifully lit with twinkle lights and had a great atmosphere for a relaxed dinner. To start, we ordered the arancini. The flavor was good, but my wife and I both felt it could have used a bit more sauce. For our entrees, we had the rigatoni and the lasagna with Sunday sauce. Unfortunately, the rigatoni wasn't my favorite. The dish felt a little unbalanced, and the sauce was on the greasy side, which didn't pair particularly well with the noodles and lamb. The lasagna, however, was the standout of the evening. It was surprisingly light, and we loved the spinach noodles. The flavors came together beautifully and made it the best dish we tried. Overall, while not every dish was a hit for us, the ambiance and lasagna made the visit worthwhile. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Greeted and seated quickly on a Saturday night around 5:30. Reservations are recommended though…read more Drink prices were reasonable. We enjoyed a couple of signature cocktails. Appetizer plate of calamari, shrimp, and fish was served piping hot and excellent prepared. It was also huge considering the price. The remoulade sauce was very mild, I had hoped for a little more spice. Main dishes were also well prepared and more than adequate portions. The cute interior is well laid out, but did get a bit loud as it filled in. Will return and take guests when they are in town. Highly recommended

The ambiance and service were excellent. We chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner when…read moreit is normally more expensive than we would prefer. As a high level chef of sorts, I have high expectations especially knowing the market price of ingredients. The focaccia with olive oil was good but the oil deserves some seasoning to elevate it. The arancini was positively delicious and the highlight of the entire dinner. I ordered the quail and I was underwhelmed. Due to the "no substitutions" rule on the menu and me being diabetic my options were limited so the bok choy was sampled but left mostly uneaten. The mashed sweet potatoes were good and the candied pecans were good. The quail was good but nothing special. I wouldn't order it again. My wife ordered the pollo parmigiano and it was also good but not great. There was way too much pasta water in the bottom of the bowl. The broccoli was good, the pasta was well cooked, and the chicken was well fried and seasoned. At the end of the day, the appetizer shouldn't be the best thing you eat at an upscale restaurant. The entree's shouldn't be so mediocre.

We had a hard time choosing which Italian restaurant to try while visiting Chattanooga, and ended…read moreup at Giardino. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly. They give each table a big plate of bread with butter, which was delicious and a nice treat. I ordered the arancini to start with. I love arancini, and so many restaurants in Atlanta put meat in them. These were SO good, maybe my favorite arancini that I've had recently. Good ratio of risotto to cheese and nice and crispy. The sauce that came with them was really good too. I wish you got more for the cost, but it was comparable to every restaurant. I ordered the Pomodoro al Vegetariana but subbed penne for the spaghetti (just not a fan lol). The pasta was really good and perfectly cooked. The sauce was maybe a little too garlicky? There was a good ratio of pasta to veggies. I don't like mushrooms but they blended in enough that I could eat them. My gf got the Penne Toscana because she's allergic to garlic, so this was one of the few things she could eat. (Side note, one of the other local Italian restaurants we called basically said there was nothing she'd be able to eat there.) Some of the artichoke pieces were really chewy and the dish was very oily, otherwise she enjoyed it. The inside is very nice, cozy and not stuffy. Our waitress was super sweet.

Dined here for the second or third time yesterday. We arrived just before it got crazy busy on a…read moreSaturday evening. The wine was good, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly and attentive, the setting was comfortable and enjoyable. Really enjoyed co-owner Jake stopping by for a discourse on wine and music and the correlation between the two. The guy is knowledgeable and welcoming. He must be swamped but takes a few minutes to talk vino with guests. The wife and I appreciated that. I definitely recommend this place for a classy Italian meal.

A wonderful dining experience. The chicken parmesan was crispy and flavorful, and the service was…read morefriendly and efficient.

We love Il Primo! Food is always excellent and the atmosphere is romantic…read more We decided for our New Years Eve meal to visit Il Primo. Bonus: Carbonara night is Wednesday night! Theirs is always excellent! We had a pitcher of cider sangrias and Cesar salads as well. Everything tasted amazing. So why four stars? Two reasons.... First, two pieces of plastic in my carbonara. I did not say anything due to the second reason. Server didn't seem to be too keen on giving us top notch service. We have taken note that when we are a table of four, they always give us the rundown of the nightly specials. In. Great. Detail. Every time it is just the Husband and I? Nada. Nothing. Not even an introduction by the server this time. It's not the same server either. Happens with whomever we have. Seems to be something that they need to work on at this restaurant. We love this place! Watchman (our server) did a great job when it came to serving the food. But I should not have to ask about the specials nor ask for his name. We always tip more than expected, but when will servers learn that going above and beyond will get them above and beyond the expected tip? Hopefully something changes before our next visit to Chattanooga.