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.

I was in town on business and was in the mood for some pizza. This was nothing special. It had…read moredecent reviews so I gave it a try. To be honest, I didn't care for the taste. The crust flavor was just ok and the sauce was marginal. It's not an actual sit down restaurant. You walk up and order, get your own drink, and find a seat. It was clean and seemed busy, but I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here again. If I was with friends who wanted to eat here then I'd go again. I don't want to sound like a horrible person, I just didn't care for it.

My wife and I stopped in midday and split their two slice with soda special for $7.99. Good deal…read moreand nice to have slice options instead of a whole pie. The cashier was friendly and helpful, too. We liked the dough with its crispy crust (an added treat when rewarming a slice); however, we found the sauce uninspiring and began tossing on our slices extra cheese, seasonings, and garlic to amp it up. I would be willing to try them again especially since they have more items in which I'm interested. Oddly, I cannot get delivery to Monroe even though Jet's Pizza next door delivers without hesitation. Hmmm.

As new residents of the area, we were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed with Mama's…read morePizza in Matthews. The atmosphere was relaxed with pleasant music playing at a volume so low you could have conversations. And the food...absolutely delicious and abundant servings. We took home enough for 2 meals. Don't forget to order the garlic knots. Big enough to make a sandwich! ​Highly recommend Mama's Pizza. Our waiter, Axel, was courteous and attentive and very pleasant. We really enjoyed our evening after spending, all day unpacking.

First of all this was my first visit. Karissa R. was my server. She greeted us with a warm…read morebeautiful smile. The restaurant was very cozy with white table linen and wine glasses. The food was truly Authentic and big portions, enough for 2days..It's a great alternative to Maggiaon's. Enjoy!

I had dinner here tonight, and I'm still thinking about it hours later. Everything about this place…read more-- from the atmosphere to the service to the food -- was on another level. You can tell immediately that Antonio and his team takes pride in what they do, because every detail feels intentional. The service, "Haleda" definitely one of my all time favorites, was the kind you don't forget: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling forced. It set the tone for the entire night. And the food... unreal. Every dish was balanced, flavorful, and clearly crafted with skill. You know that moment when you take a bite and just stop talking for a second because your brain needs to process how good it is? That was me, repeatedly. This wasn't just a meal -- it was an experience. I recommend the Egg Plant Parmesan! The ambiance sealed the deal. Comfortable, stylish, and perfect for actually enjoying the people you're with. It's rare to find a place that nails both the vibe and the food, but this one does it effortlessly. Tonight officially raised the bar for what I consider a great restaurant. I'll be back, and I'll be recommending it to everyone I know! Thank you Antonio and Haleda for always an amazing experience and dinner!

Yuck. That's the word that comes to mind. We gave them two chances over the last couple of months,…read moreand I could not have been more unimpressed. The first visit was for brunch -- except there was no brunch. It's advertised as brunch, but the menu was dinner only. Pasta at 11am? We passed and left. So, dinner it was. They market themselves as Italian-inspired cuisine. If this is Italian, my foot is an eggplant. I rarely write harsh reviews, so bear with me while I go into detail. First, the cocktails. I ordered an old fashioned. The older gentleman behind the bar -- who I believe is the owner -- should not be making cocktails. If you're going to charge $20-25 for one, do it right. Invest in a mortar and pestle, skip the premade mix, and don't use bargain whiskey. Smoking the glass doesn't hide premade bitters or cheap bourbon. Second, the bread. No real Italian restaurant would serve this. My family and I genuinely wondered if it came from Aldi or Lidl with a dusting of flour to fake an artisan look. Third, the appetizers. We should have stopped here and gone elsewhere, but we pushed on. The calamari was rubbery, soggy, and greasy. The crostini was fine -- though it's hard to mess that up. Fourth, the entrees. I ordered the ossobuco. One look at the sauce and I knew this wasn't going to be right -- ossobuco shouldn't be sweet, and this was. The meat was okay, but the sauce ruined it. My wife saw my face and started laughing -- until she tasted her own dish. A real Italian restaurant should be able to make a proper tri-color tortellini. This one couldn't. The kids weren't impressed with their pasta either. The staff, though, were good -- no complaints there. Given how cramped the space was, we were genuinely impressed by how well they maneuvered around. In closing: beyond the questionable food, there was an off-putting vibe we might not have noticed if not for the manager's belligerence toward his staff -- we could hear him yelling at them in the back. Odd, considering he spent the whole time sitting at the bar while the owner flirted with one of the waitresses which was the only thing funny about this dinner. Overall, this is one of the rare times I'll say: avoid this place. Questionable food, questionable behavior. Our waiter, at least, was great.

Had a fantastic dinner here. The pizza comes out fresh from the wood-fired oven and tastes amazing…read more We tried the Raffaele and the Caprese salad to start -- everything was delicious. The service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. Definitely one of our favorite pizza spots in the area. We will be back!

We love this south Charlotte Inizio location!…read more After spending 2 weeks in Italy, we naturally became pizza snobs a couple years ago. But let me just tell you, Inizio delivers fresh, unique flavors on the most delicious wood fired crust! I have always loved the pistachio pizza and we picked the spicy diavola to share this time. I don't go to pizza places for salad, but we were trying to be healthy so we ordered the chopped Italian salad. Ya'll. It was incredible!! The salad was perfectly dressed and seasoned with lots of veggies and salami on there. I couldn't stop eating it! Big fan!

I went to Olive Garden after work one day. I ordered the Beef Rib Tortellini dish and it was…read moreterrible, so I ordered the Alfredo instead. I had Pasta Fasoli soup and Chicken Alfredo with broccoli. It was so delicious. The waitress that tended to me was amazing. She was very attentive to my needs and even gave me extra mints to take home and extra food. I went home with an entire bowl of Fasoli and fresh bread sticks as well as my left over pasta. So I had enough food for 2 more meals. It was a very pleasant experience.

Olive Garden serves Italian-style food at reasonable prices. We have dined here four times for…read morelunch over the last 2 years, and have been pleased with the level of service, the freshness of the ingredients, and the size of the bill at the end. What more could one ask? I mostly choose their Classico Lasagna with a salad since I avoid making both at home. Lasagna is too time consuming, and why is it that a salad always tastes better when someone else makes it, right? Olive Garden makes me happy when I chose to let them cook for me. Despite some low scores (almost every national franchise of any restaurant gets low scores), this location is dialed in for my wife and me. Looking for someone else to cook today? Has my "Give 'em a whirl" meter covered in marinara sauce and dripping with cheese. Dine here.

Unfortunately, Rocko's is no more. Closed and another restaurant, Jamz, has announced "Coming soon"…read moreoffering Pizza and wings.

I had really high hopes! Being from NY the name Rocko's deli made me think of food…read moreFrom back home..... nope!! We went on a Friday around 11. The owner immediately told me they didn't have meatballs or roast beef....so I ordered nothing. My husband ordered a sandwich and some plain pasta for our daughter.... $32 was the total! The place visually leaves a lot to be desired. It needs a big makeover and smells like mildew. There's no where to sit and the price they charge for nothing special is absolute robbery. My husband said the sandwich was ok- nothing special and the pasta was simply pasta (boiled spaghetti). I will never go back.

Great service !!!! Great food Would definitely recommend this place if you like Italian foodread more

The pizza was too tough, too oily, too light on the cheese. I wouldn't come back ..........read more