Very good italian food is found inside this quaint corner spot near the train station. Smells…read moreamazing. Tastes amazing. Lots of options and we enjoyed the calzone, the pizza with tiny diced mushrooms that was a good topping and chicken alfredo, the alfredo is creamy and so so good. Friendly service and met the owner who exceptionally a gracious host. DELICIOUS

Driving along 81 South from Staten Island, New York to visit with our family in Georgia; we were…read morestopping for the night to stay at The Hampton Inn Suites in the town of Abingdon, VA. Before retiring for the night, we searched for a place to eat and found Momma Mia Italiano Restaurant. At first we were reluctant, thinking how could an Italian restaurant be any good in a small town in Virginia. After all, we are of Italian-American descent -- so we know genuine Italian food and being the cook in our home -- I know how to cook Italian. My meatballs are renowned with our family and circle of friends. Not only are we of Italian descent, we are from NYC where there are the best restaurants in the world!!!! We have lived there over 60 years and have ate at the best! We entered the restaurant to see the entry King Kong sign about being the best -- better than NYC. I knew immediately that sign was spot on -- the restaurant smelled like my home growing up as a child on Sunday mornings! The aroma of the red tomato sauce carried us into our seats! (I think I was floating.) There were so many choices on the menu, it was difficult to make our choices. I decided on a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce and the chicken salad. My husband chose the raviolis and a side salad. The dinner included Italian garlic bread! The service from our server was divine: friendly, courteous and professional. The owner/chef visited us at the table a few times to be sure everything was alright, and it was MORE THAN alright. The food was "delicioso! We are so grateful that God brought us to this awesome restaurant in Abingdon, VA!! We'll be back!

Family dinner with friends was amazing! Served family style just like her mom used to make…read more Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The Minestrone soup was so yummy. Small salad was crisp and so fresh with the most amazing blood orange balsamic. Chicken soup with tiny pasta was oh, so yummy added some.red pepper flakes and parmesan. The appetizer was homemade ravioli with spi ach and cheese in a browm.butter and sage. The fettuccine was fresh and the .ost amazing sauce!! Dessert was a pistachio cake that was the perfect end to a great dinner. BYOB was just fine with me. She has a grab-n-go section as well as olive oils and other items in her shop for sale. There are pasta classes, among others. I'm so happy to have found this place! We already plan to go back with another group.

Attended the Friday evening communal dinner party. This is a nice concept and great addition to…read moreHVL. The ambience was friendly, the explanation of the food for each serving was fun. I love the BYOB concept. For the price, $55 per person, I had higher expectations for the meal, some meat or fish or even chicken would have been nice. But we'll go back as it's a nice evening with a group of friends.

The best Italian food we've had since moving to East Tennessee from Chicago. We've been searching…read morefor an Italian restaurant that really reminded us of the quality and flavor we were used to back home, and that we too cook at home. We finally found it at Ristorante DellaSantina and I can't believe we hadn't heard of this place before! My husband ordered the Filet Special, which came with two 4 oz. filets, shrimp, and a choice of pasta. He chose the capellini with their Valentino sauce, and everything was fantastic. The filets were perfectly tender and seasoned beautifully (enough seasoning to enhance the flavor of the meat without overpowering it). The shrimp and pasta were excellent as well. He also tried the Pecan Old Fashioned, which was definitely on the sweeter side but still very good. It was gentle enough for me to enjoy, although probably a little too bite-free for my husband, who prefers his drinks with a little more punch. He also ordered a blue cheese dirty martini and was thrilled that it was made with real blue cheese. He absolutely loved it. He finished with the salted caramel cappuccino, which was fantastic. I had the lasagna, and it was delicious. The sauce very clearly tasted homemade, and that made all the difference. We each chose the Caesar salad that came with our meals, and it was actually a really pleasant surprise as it was incredibly flavorful and much better than the typical obligatory side salad you get at a restaurant. I also had an espresso martini, and it was perfect. We started with the bruschetta, which was good, but then came a really nice surprise: warm focaccia bread provided complimentary. That focaccia was wonderful and such a thoughtful touch. For dessert, we shared the tiramisu. It was very good, although I personally would have liked a stronger espresso flavor. We also ordered cannolis to take home, so we'll get to enjoy those later! Honestly, I don't have anything bad to say about this restaurant. From the food to the drinks to the little touches, everything felt thoughtful and genuinely well done. Our server Lexus was wonderful. We will absolutely be back. I'm just kicking myself that it took us this long to discover Ristorante DellaSantina. If you're looking for truly good Italian food in East Tennessee, this place deserves your attention!

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.

Loved the 6 meatballs and sauce. Great taste and reasonably prices. They have lunch size meals for…read more$10 which includes a soft drink. Like supporting our local chefs.

Great food & Rose is the best! Menu changes weekly. I like that area & am glad to see this place…read moredo well.

Excellent food! Service was fine as well!…read moreI guess I have to add at least 85 characters so, Hhuyaassjjjn

10/10 - A Hidden Gem in Newport!…read more If you're anywhere near Newport, TN, do yourself a favor and stop by Portofino! Our crazy group of 10 ordered just about everything: calzones, manicotti, baked ziti, chicken Parmesan, fettuccine, pesto chicken pasta, an Italian sub, chicken marsala, and spaghetti & meatballs--and every single dish was outstanding. There wasn't a bad bite on the table! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was exceptional, and the hospitality made us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Everything was cooked perfectly, served hot, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our large group had a fantastic experience. It's not often that 10 people all leave completely happy, but Portofino nailed it. We can't recommend this place enough. If you're in the Newport area and craving amazing Italian food, this is the place to go. Matisee did an amazing job taking care of us!!! Thank you!! We'll definitely be back!

The quiche is AMAZING!!! My GF got the Monte Cristo it was best around for sure! The dining room…read morefelt comfortable and Josh the server was outstanding!

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 was traveling with members of my youth group to camp and we needed to make a lunch stop. The…read morechallenge is finding safe places to eat for those in our group who have Celiacs. We found Sauced. It's a bit off the highway, but so worth it! Those with celiacs absolutely loved their gluten free pizzas. The rest of us enjoyed amazing pizza, pasta, and salads. The crust for the regular pizza was probably one of the best pizza crusts I've ever had. It was perfect! The cheese and toppings were delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed my salad, as well. The staff at Sauced was so gracious and patient and kind with my large group of people for a Monday afternoon. The kids were asking to go there again on our way home - but the timing didn't quite work out. The prices were also really great! I HIGHLY recommend Sauced if you're traveling on 75 in southern KY and in need of a safe GF place to eat. I'd recommend it to anyone traveling through that area!

my visit start off as a great experience with the kind and wonderful people as I ordered but it…read moreended sour, as I checked out, I gave the young lady a $100 bill. She counted back change for a $20. I told her I gave her $100, she argued with me and said you only gave me a $50 Well, I said well you shorted me on change for a $50 you only gave me eight dollars and change. But I insisted I gave her 100 she recounted the change for a $50 and said you did not and she showed me a crumbled up $50 and closed the cash register. I learned my lesson. I got chicken Parmesan that cost me over $60. Lesson learned.

Great food and so lucky to be in close proximity... for takeout and going to eat in their ample…read moreroom restaurant

An enjoyable Italian meal in Waynesville NC. This is a small restaurant but it's nicely designed,…read moreclean, and owned by a good guy. I was there at an odd time so me and Valé had some excellent conversations. He definitely cares about his customers. For the Chicken Parmesan and pasta, I finished the whole thing. No problem. Tasty sauce. The bread was good and many might love it but I prefer traditional Italian bread. This is subjective. For the wine, I usually don't care about what kind of red wine I'm drinking but that was the best red wine I have ever had. It's called Montepulciano-D'Abruzzo. That's a lot of letters I'm not used to typing. I mean, I'm used to the letters but not in that order. Let's just call it Monte. This was a great meal and the vibe was incredibly warm. You're going to feel very welcomed here. I even noticed people coming up to Valé to hug him, thank him, etc. This is true Italian nature. They are going to feed you well and make you feel like family. Definitely recommended.