This place is the real deal. I was so impressed with the authentic Italian deli meats. The pasta is…read moreall homemade and let me tell you it is some kind of good. I had the angel hair with meatballs and it was killer. Super family friendly setting and a great little porch out front. The service is so warm and friendly. If you are on Pollack street in New Bern stop by and give it a try. Don't sleep of the daily made desserts. Plus we saw tons of folks getting pizza to go.

The guys enjoyed lunch at Gemelli's yesterday! They got there pre-lunch crowd and were glad they…read moredid! There was a convention in town and a lot of the attendees ended up eating at Gemelli's! He ordered the "Gemelli" sandwich on Semolina bread a with an order of fries. The othershad a Meatball sub and a Modica sandwich. The food was served quickly and was delicious! The sandwich was HUGE and piled high with different meats, cheese, lettuce and tomato! The fries were hot, crispy and perfectly salted! Since he could only eat 1/2 of my sandwich (I'm 6'2" and 245lbs...) he brought the delicious leftovers to me! His friends enjoyed their sandwiches as well! We highly recommend Gemelli's!

Great experience! Food was fresh, delicious and exactly as ordered. You order first, then sit down…read moreand they bring the food to you. The tables were wiped down right before we sat down. Bathrooms were clean, and the food was delicious. I had a potato soup that was so delicious and thick I could have used a fork to eat it. Staff even came to our table to remove our trays when they saw we were finished. Great experience.

It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon, so I decided to try the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick…read morewhich is only a half mile from my house! I'm glad I placed my to-go order online, because they were slammed. Since this location's grand opening was only 4 days ago & this is their first weekend since opening, I wasn't surprised. All of their food is freshly made and includes a freshness date on the back of packaged containers. I also like the fact they have minimal ingredients which are also included on their to-go containers. As soon as I got home, I devoured their Jalapeño Holly chicken salad! It was delicious with the perfect amount of mild heat. I could have taken it hotter, so even if you only like a little heat, this is a good option. I also ordered their Fancy Nancy chicken salad and pimento cheese, so can't wait to give them a try. Pro Tip: Before visiting, create an account on their website. You'll also earn rewards points for your online orders https://www.chickensaladchick.com/menu/271815 That way before you visit, you can read through their menu, because they have 13 variations of chicken salad as well as sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have a Quick Chick cooler for freshly prepared grab and go items. Not to mention their temping desserts!

This place was busy and it's a seat yourself! This is not a good idea as you will get overlooked…read more We basically had to push someone out of their booth. We sat immediately once they got up, sat at a dirty table for about 10 minutes until acknowledged. Had to ask for a table wipe down. Horrible way to do this seating. Food was good. Won't be back when it's busy.

This place was hopping. All tables filled on a Sunday at 1:30 pm. They updated their menu, but…read morestill all the same, great choices. Never disappointed with selections.

If you're looking for a great place to get lunch in New Bern, Lawson's on the Creek is a strong…read moreoption. They're adjoined with the Tryon Palace visitor center right there in downtown New Bern, so likely they're convenient for you. They have a decent, slightly obstructed view of the water but you can walk about 50 feet and be right on it. There is a large private parking lot, so no worries on that either. In general, the sandwiches there are darn good, and the few sides we tried (dill potato salad, and their pasta salad) were excellent. My reuben on marbled rye was straight up delicious, and you order yours based on how much meat you want on it. They use Boar's Head meats here, which while I think sometimes that is overblown, you can count on that level of quality. The thing though is this, it's gonna be a pricey lunch. They are full service, so count on tipping. Their prices for sandwiches are higher than what I'm accustomed to, even with my standards adjusted for the current life of everything be expensive that we live in in 2026. Chalk that up to waterfront dining and high rent I would imagine. In any case, if the sandwich didn't live up to the price, I wouldn't give it a 5. Tasted great, service was excellent, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Would return!

Yummy Reuban sandwiches. We got a bigger or more weight to share and then soups. Everything…read moredelicious, mixed drinks just okay (a little watered down), service was courteous, but food yummy.

On the road again & kept hearing about these homemade Mozzarella Cheese Stix from this local…read morepizzeria...so I had to try it out! Yes, if you are in The New Bern area and have a craving for Pizza - This is the SPOT! 1st they told me it would be about 40 min & they showed up w/in 25-30min!!! The Mozz Stix are amazing (see pics). You can order a 3 or 6 piece & comes w/ pizza sauce for dipping. Also ordered a slice of cheese just to check out their sauce & style - great thin crust w/ flavorful sauce & extremely large slices for $2.95. Finally had to check out the Stromboli. Ordered the Steak & Cheese and it did not disappoint. Overall this spot is a local hidden gem w/ homemade flavorful items at a great price range. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area!

I moved to New Bern from New Jersey four years ago, and I'm so grateful to have found this little…read morepiece of home away from home. The pizza is exceptionally good, the garlic knots are delicious, and the mozzarella sticks are honestly some of the best fried cheese I've ever had. Don't sleep on their subs or salads either! I've had the Italian sub and the steak and cheese salad with oil and vinegar as the dressing--both are absolutely spot-on every time. There are a few tables available for dine-in, and if you live in River Bend (the neighborhood it's located in), they offer delivery right to your door. Ordering for pickup is also super easy and convenient.

Great spot for quick eats. Just like home. Looking forward…read moreto the soul food specials on Sundays.

I ordered this through delivery so I can't speak to the customer service or the restaurant…read moreambiance. What I can speak to is the quality of the food. I ordered the fried pork chops, collard greens and cabbage. The collard greens stole the whole show. Somebody is cooking these in straight love because they are the best restaurant greens I've ever eaten. If I'd known, I would have doubled those as my veggie. The cabbage was seasoned well but next to the collards, just paled in comparison. The pork chops were what I expected. The collards, though... get you some!

When you want panera but dont want panera calories or panera prices this is where you go. I think…read moreit tastes better too

Never, never, never use their delivery service, which is DoorDash. The food is OK, but you will…read morenot get half of the items you ordered. And what you do get will be wrong. I guarantee it. Tonight, I got a reuben - made with roast beef. Yes, roast beef, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing. Gross as it sounds. Three times I have used doorDash to order from here. Three times the order came missing the dessert. The last two times I even asked to Dasher to double check before leaving the store. I give up.

I went with my wife and friend exploring town. Walking in asked by the young man if this was our…read morefirst time. It was, and it was a great lunch. We each ordered something different. The amount of food was great. I had fried oysters and clams. The clams had Kelly's. The hushpuppies perfect. Friendly staff great service a place to go back to the next time in town. Pictures of the town on the walls makes it special.

Popped in for lunch on a Tuesday because I had seen some reviews. This definitely lived up to…read moreexpectations! I had the Mac Daddy which is a soft shell crab, shrimp and crab cake sandwich. Not sure if they offer it grilled vs fried but fried was delicious. And a reasonable price for this amount of seafood. Also had the crab tots, those are not to be missed. The sauce included with the crab tots was amazing as well. Excellent coleslaw & sweet tea too! The person who took my order and the gentleman who delivered it to the table were both extremely nice, and the food came out quickly. The restaurant itself isn't fancy, but it's what you would expect for a quality fresh seafood establishment with a seafood market next door. Plenty of tables spaced well apart so you can have a conversation and the restaurant itself was very clean. This is a great lunch spot and I can't wait to go back to try more.

The drink I got was brown sugar milk tea with Boba. The drink was good and refreshing, but the…read moreprice was a little higher than I expected. $8.15 for one drink is way too much. I probably won't be coming back because the price isn't worth. Seats are very limited.

A little restaurant tucked away in the corner of a strip of shops but it's a good thing as there is…read moredrive through service available. I get a meal here at least once a week. Food always freshly made, no wilted veggies or dried out noodles. Every meal has extra condiments provided from oyster sauce to extra hot red peppers. Fresh Thai basil and jalapenos too! The drink list is endless from teas to Boba. I highly recommend this place for not just soup and noodles but SANDWICHES!

This shop is under new management--if you haven't been since new owner, do give it a chance again!…read moreYou won't be disappointed! The restaurant has been remodeled and is very clean. Their sanitation grade has been an A! The staff are very kind and helpful. I like my sandwich a specific way from how most people like theirs and the staff is always accommodating with my requests (previous owner and crew were not). This shop has become a must-have on my weekly dinner menu. Don't forget to use your Shore Points--you can earn free food, another plus!! Special thanks to Kim and the rest of the crew for always being so friendly and helpful!!

Heady sandwiches from friendly folks. Get the Mike's Philly steak and it is dank. Anybody that…read moreleaves a negative review for these people needs to go have a brain check.