I really enjoyed it here! My husband and I came here with our son on a Saturday night. We were seated quickly, our food came out fast, service with Hailey was great, and our food was good. Didn't have time for dessert this time but will definitely be back. I had the red snapper special and my husband had the veal pasta. read more

Morelli's Italian Gourmet Grocery & Deli I had a terrible experience at Morelli's and cannot recommend it. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and while the pasta and sauce were decent, the meatballs were completely horrific--virtually inedible. There were four on the plate, and after trying them, I couldn't eat a single one. When I brought this to their attention, management offered no discount, no apology, and zero accommodation. Things only got worse when we ordered the pistachio cake. We explicitly told our server that we were in a hurry to get back to our hotel pool. It took them a full 30 minutes just to bring out a simple, pre-made slice of cold cake from the back. When I confronted them about taking half an hour for a non-heated, pre-prepared dessert, they showed no concern. To top it off, the cake was mediocre at best once we finally got to eat it. The service here is deeply disappointing, and the kitchen seems completely disorganized. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

On 5/20/26 we went to the this restaurant after my grandson's graduation because he requested pasta...also it had good reviews. Early afternoon, so it wasn't busy...but if we were there on a lunch break we would've DEFINITELY been late going back to work. Well this must've been a bad day...from the host to the last server. The guy took out order, he brought 2 Cesar salads and the lettuce was warp, homemade croutons were horrible. Then we had to keep asking for bread and oil, I see why...tasted horrible. We waited over an hour for our food that was VERY bland. Calamari was horrible, my niece ordered chicken alfredo and they forgot the chicken. The spaghetti/meatballs was not good either. No one from staff tried to accommodate us or make things right. read more

Another pleasant experience here. The food is always delicious, cooked perfectly and I love the ambience of this spot. It's homey, comforting, and upper scale all the same time. We started off with two apps - the rosette and charcuterie board. The rosettes were delicious and I could have eaten ten of them. The charcuterie board was also delicious, with the burrata being the star. My only disappointment here was that the board came with saltines, and not crostini, as indicated on the menu. We then shared the mushroom pappardelle, which is by far my favorite dish on the menu! read more

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Second time in two months to eat here. We have always enjoyed the food and service. The last two times the food has been fair at best. Service was very inconsistent and the art of listening is out the window! We had to repeat ourselves multiple times. Servers are all in the kitchen, learning nothing from cooks. I dare say chefs, because a chef would be mortified by the food served. No condiments on table; food screaming for seasoning. The olive oil isn't even good. Everything is an utter disappointment. Wake up owner, your restaurant has changed drastically!! There were only two tables of patrons. This place was usually packed. Shameful that it's gone downhill in a matter of 2 years! Two stars only for location. read more

Cute place in Belmont. Came on a Friday with reservations. Restaurants was quite loud and the service was average. The food took over 45 mins to come out. It was a very busy night at the restaurant, so would try again on a weeknight perhaps. Bread we started with was very good. Then solid Caesar salads. We ordered the chicken Parmesan, chicken piccata and chicken Marsala. Chicken Marsala was the best of the three, had a good, balanced flavor. Parmesan was below average, it was not warm and the red sauce was very basic and had no flavor. Chicken Piccata was ok, we had to ask for more sauce as there was basically no sauce on the chicken. After we added the additional sauce it was better. I would maybe come back and try other items, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Marrelli's Italian Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

This place is amazing. We've been here 3 times and every time and every dish is AMAZING. Highly recommend.

Finally made it to this Italian restaurant after being attracted to their cute tables for 2 which are setup outside. We both had pasta dishes which were delicious - Paccheri En Pesto, and Tagliatelle Ragu with extra meatballs. Our fried calamari appetizer however, was a disappointment. Seems that the oil was too hot cause it was dark brown and not as tender. Plus it had many bits and pieces of fried batter. Sara was our server and took good care of us. But Ashley (a helper), went above and beyond! When she brought me extra bread, I pointed out the mess under an unoccupied table. She told me that she would take care of it and did so immediately. What an outstanding employee! Both Sara and Ashley wore smiles all the time and because of Ashley going above and beyond, I will not remove a star for the calamari. We will be back to sit outside (too cold this time). read more

Food was great !!! Love the bread. Wine was good. Staff was very nice and helpful. The restaurant was nice and new. We stumbled across this place and I will be back. Happy to see Belmont growing. read more

Fantastic!! Thank you (again!) for a wonderful experience! Food is excellent, atmosphere is excellent!!

Excellent meal at Marrelli's! The shrimp scampi featured large, perfectly cooked shrimp, pasta cooked to order, and a generous garlic butter sauce that was very flavorful without being overpowering. Our waiter, Cooper, was knowledgeable about the menu, answered all questions asked, was attentive and very helpful while explaining the many options available to suit different dietary needs. He was an absolute delight! The specialty cocktail was also delicious, with a lovely presentation and smooth taste. Overall, Marrelli's delivered excellent food, outstanding service and a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely return and we highly recommend it to others! read more

First visit to this wonderful discovery and it won't be our last. Great service provided by Sidney. Tried Gavi di Gavi white wine for first time & loved it! Hubby loved the Montepulciano and the Eggplant Parmigiana. Hubby (who is not normally a bread eater) had 2 pieces of the fresh, soft bread and great dipping oil & vinegar. Think olive oil, garlic, & shredded parmesan on perfect bread that Sidney said was made in house several times a day. I had the chicken piccata with potatoes and it was delicious. The ambiance is cozy for such a roomy space. Loved the pictures of the Italian towns and landmarks we have enjoyed on our visits to Italy. Enjoyed the food better than several places we've eaten in Italy. We will be back soon! read more

Got to the restaurant for our reservation for 2 and who appeared to be the manager asked me if I cared to sit at a high top because "they had a lot of reservations". Well I'm sorry you had a lot of reservations that night but I had one too and I'm pregnant so no I don't really want to sit at a high top. The food tasted good but our waitress was not great. I think she only came to the table once while we were eating and it took her a while to come by once we were done eating so we could leave and give our table to someone else. Worst part is I got very sick that night and kept down none of that expensive dinner. As of right now I am not impressed at all and won't be going back for fear of getting sick again! read more

Our first time trying Marrelli's after rave reviews and it did not disappoint. My husband and I came for an impromptu date night on Wednesday since it was such a nice day, and they luckily had beautiful outdoor seating. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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I discovered this place and can't stop coming back! The focaccia bread tastes wonderful and the fried calamari is top notch. I really enjoy the penne vodka dish and each dessert always tastes amazing for the end of the meal :) Staff is pleasant and the decor and atmosphere ties it all together! read more

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Tried this place while visiting our daughter. I had high hopes but overall I was disappointed. Positives: our server, saucier (spelling?) was great. My caprese was lacking, not the juiciest tomatoes and not enough mozzarella. The meatballs were just ok and my entree of spaghetti carbonara was bland bland bland! The guancale didn't even add flavor. My husband liked his pappardelle with mushrooms and our daughter loved her gluten free own a with vodka sauce and grilled chicken. Our desserts were excellent. We probably won't visit again when we are in the area. read more

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I did a call in order at 8:15 of spaghetti marinara plus blackened chicken when I got home I had six little pieces of chicken and a little bit over a half of my plate was full with spaghetti. I don't know how it ended up being $25 if the original spaghetti was only $10. The pricing doesn't make sense and especially doesn't make sense because I got skimped out. read more

I was excited to check out this new Italian restaurant while visiting my friend who lives in Belmont. We had reservations for four and were promptly seated upon arrival. Fresh bread immediately arrives as well as filtered water. Our Server, Liz D was prompt and took excellent care of us - not overbearing but always there if we needed anything at all. I started of with a Lemon Drop Martini - Not one of their speciality drinks, but they were quick to make one for me. Next time I would choose one of their speciality drinks menu. They also have a nice wine and beer selection. For my meal I chose the Fettuccine Alfredo and added chicken. It was nothing short of delicious - nice rich flavor and a large portion that I was unable to completely finish. I finished off with an amazing Creme Brûlée. I believe without a doubt it was the best ever. Nice ambience, an amazing staff and delicious food. Give it a try, I don't believe you'll walk away disappointed. read more

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I tried, I really did. Lackluster, underwhelming, and butter; is the title of this review, Lackluster service, just don't care attitude. No alternatives, suggestions, or even comments. A robot server would have had more personality and attention. The food... underwhelming. The salmon was dealing in butter, the 4 capers did not add the salt content that I think the chef expected. Spend more on capers so the chef can use, say...10? Butter and lemon soaked an overcooked sliver of Salmon for $24.00. Not worth it. The side of Rapini ( broccoli rabe) the size of a tea cup saucer for $12, was overpriced for dish. And by the way, don't add Parmesan to rapini, what's wrong with you?!?! Stunad! This NY Italian was not impressed at all. read more

Marrelli's Italian Restaurant - $12.00 Rapini - Italian Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

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Food was excellent. We ordered the mussels as our appetizer, the sauce was subtly spicy & delicious!! My husband ordered the linguine Mare and said it was excellent. I ordered the gnocchi, unfortunately it was super moushy. The restaurant is very nice, but a little bright, dimmer lighting would be nice! Our sever must have been new, so service unfortunately was not what we expected. We will come back again though. read more

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Favorite Italian.. consistently exceptional service and food. We love the meatballs and there's an app of circular ribbon pasta I believe (could be potato) that's divine. Even tho we get a meatballs app, I always get spaghetti and meatballs. So delicious! Lasagna is also exceptional. My only complaint is the tables on the walls are packed in. For an open space concept restaurant, it's not loud which is nice. It's easy to carry on a conversation. Cocktails are great too. Highly recommend for solid Italian. read more

The calamari were really good and the bread was really good as appetizers. My husband really enjoyed his chicken Alfredo fettuccine ...the beet spinach salad was a little plain. The Customer Service was very nice. We dined outside and it was lovely. read more

Meh. Food looks good but is pretty bland. Portions are generous compared to some other restaurants around. We probably won't be in a hurry to return though. read more

What a beautiful restaurant in Belmont! Fantastic food and an amazing atmosphere. Our server was wonderful. Plenty of seating inside and outside. They had great lunch specials. And you can't beat that the creamery is next door! read more

We went here recently while in town. Everything was fantastic! We were seated in the bar area and our server Savanna was attentive. Friendly, and efficient. The cocktails were creative and delicious. Our appetizers and entrees were also very good. I highly recommend dining here when in the area! read more

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The 3 meat ravioli was nearly flavorless. And the table bread as well which was also soaking in oil. The restaurant has a reasonably nice appearance and the outdoor seating was nice. Unfortunately the meal was terribly disappointing. read more

Our group of 20 were welcomed for lunch and served very well by the attentive wait staff. Our meals were fresh, hot, and delicious! I was so pleased that all of us had a great experience! We went on a Wednesday at noon ( I called ahead and all was ready for us). Thank you! read more

Not bad, but not authentic Italian food either. Food was pretty good, but nothing spectacular. It came out fast, which I never like to see happen because usually means it's subpar and they are just trying to hurry up so they can fill another table. I was a little disappointed. Service was good. read more

Overall a good experience. Our server was friendly and the service was prompt. We ordered arancini as a starter and thought they were very good, but a bit overpriced for 3 small risotto balls. My Caesar salad was a bit bland and the croutons were too big to eat comfortably. My eggplant rollatini was wonderful! It's listed as an appetizer but I could barely finish it as my meal. I felt like the decorative flowers were a bit out of place, but overall an enjoyable meal. read more

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We were excited to check out this new Italian restaurant in downtown Belmont and we were not disappointed! The entrance is welcoming, with black and white striped umbrellas lining the walkway. The atmosphere was relaxing with candles lit throughout, Italian artwork and music softly playing in the background. Now, on to the food! We started with a Caprese salad, with Barrata cheese and it was delicious. The tomatoes were plum and fresh and it was dressed with balsamic and olive oil. We ordered the strip steak (medium) with a Gorgonzola sauce, served with scalloped type potatoes. The steak was cooked to perfection. We also ordered the Pappardelle with mushrooms sauce and truffle oil. It was full of flavor, lots of porcini mushrooms and perfectly cooked pasta. We ordered a Super Tuscan bottle of wine that paired nicely with everything. Overall this was a wonderful meal "out on the town" and we can't wait to go back! read more

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I wasn't disappointed. The food, service was wonderful. We had a party of 5 and all were pleased. We will all come again . Thanks for bringing an Italian restaurant to Belmont ! read more

The decor inside felt cold and lifeless, almost like it was AI-generated. The salad was a disaster--drenched in olive oil and cheese with very little dressing, and the croutons were rock-hard yet somehow chewy like gum. The place itself was cramped and depressing, with very few people inside, making it feel even more uncomfortable. Honestly, I feel like I got shafted here. A plate of pasta was about 40 bucks, and it was nowhere near worth that price. The food wasn't anything special, and the whole experience just felt flat. The only decent thing was the tiramisu, but it couldn't save the lack of effort or passion in the rest of the meal read more

I've gotten takeout from this place a few times and it's always been solid. But went with some friends Saturday night and had a mixed experience. The apps were actually really good - we shared the calamari, arancini, and truffle fries and they were all tasty. But then the main courses were kinda disappointing. I got the beet salad and it was basically just a huge pile of greens with barely any beets and no bacon at all. The goat cheese was weirdly cold and had no flavor. For the price, it felt pretty skimpy. Added salmon to it which was fine but needed more seasoning. My wife wasn't happy with her veal piccata either - said the cutlets were bland and tough, like they forgot to season them. On the plus side, our server was awesome - super friendly and on top of everything. And the place has a really nice vibe. Just seems like they need to get their kitchen more consistent because the food quality was all over the place. Appetizers were great, entrees not so much. read more

I recommend this restaurant. I love the food and my waiter was friendly and attentive with us. read more

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Absolutely amazing restaurant!! I'm born and raised in Belmont and this is by far the best place here. Ordered the linguini with sausage and it's the best I've had. Service was great and ambiance was as well. Great hidden gem in downtown. read more

Marrelli's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Belmont, North Carolina

In town for a wedding came in for dinner food was great made a very good extra dirty martini my wife had egg plant parm loved it and she is an eggplant parm snob. Great atmosphere great spot in the is cute town. read more

Meatballs were great! The eggplant was fresh and perfectly cooked, the focaccia was light and airy! I went out my way to go here and it was a homerun! read more

What a nice addition to downtown Belmont. It is authentic Italian which is hard to find in Charlotte. Get the caprese to start, yum!

Very busy the night we went so we were seated in the bar area. I think they should avoid this completely as it's cramped and loud for the guests. But the meal was great! The bread they serve was delicious and I had the ravioli special (3 meat) and it was amazing! We'd visit again with reservations to sit in the dining room. read more

The good- I had the spaghetti and meatballs. Great sauce and some of the best meatballs I've had in a long time. Clean and good looking interior. That's it for the good. Wish I could say more because I really wanted to like this place. The area, in my opinion, does not have a good Italian restaurant. The Bad- rushed service and just ok food. I like efficient service but this uncomfortably hurried. No time to enjoy a cocktail. They were rushed to clear our table. Our server removed my plate without asking and as my wife was still eating mediocre chicken Parmesan. What ever you pay for sub par food and service it is over priced. I'm doubtful I'll give Marrelli's a second chance. Rather trying a potentially sad and overpriced desert we went down the street to Every Day Market for strudel and coffee -the best part of our evening out.. read more