this place is amazing. it's a cute little restaurant in the middle of nowhere. the inside is so…read morecute. it's nicely decorated and it's always so clean. everyone who works here is nice and friendly. everyone has patience. the food is the best part. the pizza is amazing, the super sub is my absolute favorite thing to get and it's one of my favorite foods. bruschetta is amazing, fries are amazing, and the pasta is amazing. my boyfriend and i went on a date here and he said the cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce is one of the most yummy things he's ever eaten

Great food & quick, friendly, attentive service. My wife said the server was so sweet!…read more Normal size Stromboli was HUGE with quality, fresh ingredients. My wife had grilled chicken sandwich & enjoyed. Fries were fluffy inside and yummy (though I stole half from my her since they were so good ) Don't miss the dessert (cannoli & gelato, tiramisu, cakes). Service was quick & bathrooms clean to make a quick pit stop off of 64/13. Was told they've been here since 2002 - so don't let the small number of reviews or MIA website link worry you . They are here and terrific!

First time here last night and def won't be the last! Kaylie was great! Our food and drinks soooo…read moregood! We got the mozz sticks for an app and the house made sauce was great! We each got a side salad with house dressings also very good but the best was the pizza!! My son and I got a Sicilian with half bacon and half pepperoni and it was the best we've ever had! Kaylie was a great server friendly , always checking back she was terrific! The place was clean and loved all the wine displayed! We shall return soon and think everyone should try here as well!!

I ordered a pepperoni old world-style pizza with extra cheese, I didn't expect it to be $24.29. It…read morewas tasty, but they were stingy with the pepperoni, lucky to find 1-2 per slice. Told us 15 min, sat at drive thru and 25 min from ordering they passed a pizza that had been sitting there while we waited. Menu is nondescriptive, names for pizzas don't tell what on them. Could have gotten 2 16" for a little bit more at Mama's.

Son and I are here the other night and it was GREAT! We had the white pizza and it was delicious!…read moreOur server was Stephanie and she was so nice and polite and checked back often! We will be going back to try more of the menu but for now if you're looking for a really good white pizza go to Franks!!!

Odd how this place has a 3.9 star rating. Parking lot is always full when I drove by. Decided to…read moretry it myself. If you are looking for some romantic Italian restaurant with candles on the tables then look elsewhere. If you are going there because you like family owned restaurants that serve great food then this is the place! Food was great as well as the service. If you rated it below a 4 then you either want 1) candles and romance 2) don't know good Italian food or all of the above.

This is a go to when I come to town for work. I always have a delicious meal. Today I had just the…read morespinach salad (neat time I'll get the dressing on the side) and the meatballs. I sit at the bar but you can tell there are many repeat customers. Great local Italian restaurant

I discovered Nino's when looking for places to dine over my stay in Greenville, NC. I read it was a…read morebusy place so I made sure to make a reservation. When I arrived, I thought I was going to a fine dining establishment with the decor outside and patio. Even the chandeliers and painted ceiling when entering set my expectations high. Then I was seated in the empty Rat Pack room. It was obvious that I was exiled to be hidden away from the other diners in the main dining area. A couple did join me over an hour later. I would have been fine dining in the room to myself if the staff standing around the hostess stand were not loudly complaining about their personal problems such as their high electric bills, rent payments or needing to complete homework. These conversations belong in the break room, and not for guests to need to listen to, so much for the fine dining atmosphere. My waitress was friendly but did not go over the specials, or seem that familiar with the menu. I started with the Sicily Sunset and some bread. Then I ordered the Pear and Cheese Sacchetti. The pasta pouches filled with cheese and pears in an Alfredo sauce. It was to come with the garnish of cracked pepper, Romano cheese and parsley but that was missing. Parmesan was added at the table. I was a little shocked when my dish arrived within minutes of ordering. It made me feel like I was being rushed as I was isolated and the food came out too quickly. I do wonder if it was freshly made. I could tell they were trying to turn the table quickly as then the dessert menu arrived while I was still eating my entree. The pasta dish was good with the textures and flavor. I would have had a better opinion of the food if I had just ordered that and skipped the dessert. The dessert menu wasn't very Italian so that was disappointing. I had to laugh that the assorted Italian cookies contained chocolate chip, sprinkles, and a chocolate dipped cookie. I did take a photo of the menu, so you can read it yourself. I went with the profiterole, not realizing their version was pre-made. So they took it out of the refrigerator and served it cold. The pasty's texture was changed by the temperature and was chewy. The chocolate ganache had hardened rather than flowing like lava. The dish was not good and I didn't finish. I did mention to the waitress that it was not good and she just said that they might make it different. They pre-prepare it so it isn't fresh. For the price, the service, atmosphere and pacing were below professional standards. I do not recommend Nino's if you are looking for an upscale environment. I would not return after my experience.

We love La Casetta's food. The bread and dough on their pizza is handmade. Their desserts are…read moreamazing! We are so blessed to have this restaurant close by. Had dinner with friends and the atmosphere is so welcoming.

The first time I went here it was great, just went again and the service was a F-, took over 40…read moreminutes to get our food, only 5 tables used at the time. The calamari was the worst I have ever had in my whole life, complete rubber. Last time I go here.

It's nice to have a real Italian restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff is very…read morefriendly.

The drinks are really good, and the atmosphere is super cute and fun! However, the wait times are…read morereally long and have always been longer than what the online waitlist estimates. I'd say it's worth trying once for the experience, but probably not worth the wait to go regularly. We actually went back a second time to give it another chance, but unfortunately, my food came out completely refrigerator-cold. Our waiter was really nice about it and took it off the bill, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a fun place with great drinks, but the long waits and inconsistent food would keep me from going back again.

Splendido!! If you find yourself in Emerald Isle, and you like world class Italian food you need…read moreto check out Il Cigno Italiano. I live locally and can confirm this is a place locals go, it's been a couple of different restaurants over the years, all have been great but we hope Il Cigno is here to stay. If you read my reviews I try to provide data and facts and set expectations. Service / Price - I have been to the restaurant no less than 20 times and the service and people are great! Our last waitress was really fun, even though the place was at mid vacation season madness. I would recommend getting reservations for sure and give yourself time to park. It's very limited. Price, you are going to one of the best restaurants in Swansboro, that has a great wine list and world class chef cooking for you...it's not a sports bar. Expect to pay minimum $18 to $22 per person on average before alcohol. Ambiance - the palace has a fantastic back porch looking out into the White Oak River. If the weather is nice and you can get a back porch seat, it's worth it. The inside is pretty much the same it's been for years, however it's not a bad thing. It's a great combo of old beach elegance (means laid back, but you can dress up or down, have a nice romantic meal or a family dining.) The bar is pretty nice to sit and have a drink or wait for your table. It's not a sports bar, so maybe not the most ideal place to watch a game. Food - it's all good. I have to recommend the eggplant meatsballs, and I don't really like eggplant. They are absolutely fantastic. The only issue is they only give you 3 per serving, which is a little mischievous on Il Congo's part .... it makes you buy to appetizers if you have a normal party of 4. Their salads all good, the house Halibut special is amazing, and my personal fav the Tuscan Salmon. It's just all good! If you are vacationing, go, you will be glad you did.

I didn't expect an Italian restaurant in a small coastal town in North Carolina to be THIS GOOD. We…read morelive out of town, and every time we come to visit, we make sure to stop here (or order takeout after long days on the beach). HIGHLY recommend the Penne Quattro Formaggio. Best pasta dish I've ever had. The chicken Parmesan is also delicious (and ginormous).

This is the 3rd or 4th time visiting this establishment. The food is amazing, the service is on…read morepoint, it is very expensive for an Italian restaurant, but it's again very good!! I'm nitpicking but in most Italian restaurants I've been to, they all give you bread with some good olive oil to dip, thus place NO, I asked for some bread to go with my 29 dollar appetizer mussels in red sauce & didn't receive any!! Seemed a bit weird!!

Food was so good and atmosphere was super nice. They had a pretty long line of people waiting…read morebefore they opened and some bigger parties had 3 hour waits. We got in pretty fast since there was only 2 of us. This is one of the best Italian restaurants i've ever been to!

What can I say? It's just good food…read more Came here once years ago and recently just went and the quality has remained the same. I got the eggplant Parmesan and my friend got the baked manicotti- both dishes were delicious. All of the staff that I spoke with, were very knowledgeable about the menu, they were all very nice as well. I definitely would recommend coming here. They have so many options so there's definitely something that everyone will find to eat, prices and portions are great. I was able to stretch my eggplant for lunch the next day. It's just like a restaurant with a good atmosphere, people, and of course great food!

I loved this place! They had a lot of wines by the glass at only $7.50 a piece. Follow that by…read morehomemade delicious pizza crust piled with fresh ingredients and I am in heaven! The other really nice thing was that everyone working there seemed happy to be doing their job. This is rare these days. In addition,they have gluten free options! Personal pizza to vegetable and rice noodles to give options for once to those avoiding wheat. I even saw a beautiful fish plate piled on grilled veggies for those watching the carbs. I watched those carbs flow right into my mouth and they were worth every one I ate! Also very reasonable on prices.Very busy for a Thursday night so you may want to go early.