We stopped at Roma Italian Bistro for lunch while visiting Jacksonville, and it ended up being one…read moreof the best meals of our East Texas vacation. The lunch menu offered a great variety of options, and every meal included a fresh house salad and warm rolls. We ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, a Stromboli, and grilled chicken with grilled vegetables. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The kids shared a large cheese pizza, and it was outstanding. The crust was perfectly cooked with great flavor, and the pizza was easily large enough for them to share. In fact, every portion was so generous that we asked for to-go boxes as soon as our meals arrived because we knew there was no way we'd finish everything! The service was friendly, the food arrived promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for authentic Italian food with generous portions and excellent value, Roma Italian Bistro is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely return the next time we're in Jacksonville.

So here we are, dropped into a tiny Texas town that feels like I accidentally wandered onto the set…read moreof a gritty late-night indie film... or maybe a toned-down Charlaine Harris novels situation--minus the fangs, but with just enough "what is happening here?" energy to keep things interesting. We have zero sense of direction, everything feels vaguely ominous, and we didn't exactly come for a leisurely getaway--we rushed down to Texas because my dad is dealing with a serious medical situation. So the mission is clear: get to my parents' house and help my mom. That's it. Survival mode, but make it family-focused. Then--plot twist--my sister and nephew call. They want to see us and casually mention they'll bring pizza. Now listen... in any other circumstance, I might pause. Ask questions. Do research. Vet the pizza situation like a responsible adult. But in this moment? Free food is free food, and emotionally exhausted people do not ask follow-up questions. So we say yes. And yet, there's hesitation. Because we are in this town. This mysterious, slightly cinematic, possibly haunted-feeling Texas town. And I don't know what a "local pizza place" means here. Are we talking hidden gem? Or regret wrapped in melted cheese? They arrive. Boxes in hand. No turning back now. We open them... and immediately--plot twist #2. It's actually really good. Like, not "oh this will do" good. Not "we're hungry so we'll pretend it's fine" good. No--this is legitimately solid pizza. Fresh, hot, clearly made with real ingredients and actual effort. Cheese, a fully-loaded "works" situation, and one mystery pizza that I didn't fully identify but enthusiastically ate anyway. And I didn't just have a polite slice. I went back. Multiple times. For all of them. They tell us it's a local chain and one of the best in the area, and honestly? I believe them. Whatever low expectations I walked in with were completely unnecessary. End result: pleasantly surprised, slightly humbled, and very well-fed. Would absolutely eat it again--especially under less emotionally chaotic circumstances, but honestly... it held up even under those. That's saying something.

I can't speak highly enough about Milanos and the owner Ayman. Not only do we eat there regularly…read moreas a family, but Milano's has catered for me as well! The food is always delicious and the service impeccable. Thank you for always coming through for me Stephanie

I was staying in the area and picked up a pizza while I was in Van. First off, there was no one…read morethere on a Saturday night. There was also no music playing or a tv on or something, so it was eerily quiet. I walked in and ordered a medium supreme with no olives. I was told it would be 10-15 minutes, maybe less. Ok. It came out pretty quick, but like I said, I was the only one there. It was over $16 and frankly rather small. The sauce was very acidic and mostly tasted of tomato paste and the mushrooms were canned and mushy. There were lots of peppers and onions, but other than that the toppings were pretty light. The crust was pretty dense but fully cooked. Not a lot of options in Van. Milano's is a decent choice but isn't breaking any ground.

Always friendly, the price is right, great place I visit often for all of those reasonsread more

Ordered: Large…read morepepperoni pizza Cheese sticks Super Italian sub Meatball sub Let me start off with the Super Italian sub. Whoever made this train wreck should NEVER be allowed to make a sandwich again! This thing was literally a 1/4" thick piece of ham and a 1/4" thick piece of salami with an entire head of chopped lettuce and a tomato cut in half. When we tried to fold it everything ended up on the counter. Would NEVER order this again. The cheese sticks were just OK and the meatball sub was bland and mushy. Pizza was average as well. I would stick to Roma's on Main and skip this place in the future. The Italian sub that looked like a three year old made it was a deal breaker.

Reservation: I called in the middle of three week, left a message. He called me back the next…read moreday, and I was able to book a reservation for my son's birthday dinner on Sunday. He was very accommodating. Restaurant: it's very quaint. We will have to check out the bed and breakfast next time. Service: super nice and friendly. I love family owned establishments because they feel warmer and unique than chain restaurants. Food: great food! See pictures. I can't wait to try breakfast next time.

Excellent food. Cozy, clean, pleasant environment. We dined here two nights in a row. Indoor and…read moreoutdoor dining available. Chef Webster is personable and accomplished. He has created a lovely dinning experience. We will visit Palestine again just to visit this Restaurant.

Excellent service, even better taste!! Ingredients fresh and tasty, paired with a great beer at the…read morebrewery. Going to be back next week!

I love Thursdays because that is when the Gooroo's Pizza food truck parks at Hilltop Lakes. Their…read morepizza is always delicious. Tonight we had the Greek pizza with a side of the best meatballs I've ever eaten. So yummy!

The pizza tasted delicious. However, I ordered pepperoni twice, and they added the other toppings…read morebut not the pepperoni. And I paid for it.

We were craving pizza one night, but didn't want to make the drive all the way to our usual spot in…read moreDallas, so we decided to give this spot a try. We weren't disappointed at all. We got half cheese and half pepperoni and the sauce tasted phenomenal. It doesn't taste like a regular marinara sauce, it tasted like a special recipe! Do give this place a try!

Great pizza & friendly folks! Stuffed crust was delicious,…read moregluten free crust was great & toppings were fresh & plentiful. We will definitely be back!

Wings were perfect price was reasonable and the cashier was extremely friendly! We will try the…read morepizza next time.

Milano's will always hold a special place in my heart. Years ago I used to live right down the…read moreroad. It was my regular spot to grab some great quality for the price for big parties. If I was also not feeling like cooking after working a long shift I'd stop in for a bite. Now Iv moved to Longview and I still make the trip for the pizza and ambiance. I highly recommend them and bring friends in when they come to visit ETX. Solid food, great service, and a fantastic environment for a family.

Great pizza! Loved it. Highly recommend this pizza shop it you are looking for a great pizza.read more

We ordered the veggie pizza and it was great. The service was spectacular! She was very sweet and…read moreinformative. The ambiance was nice, very homey. Taking a bottle of Queen P back to Dallas!

Great folks, great wine and a great place to take visitors!! Now serving fresh made pizza!!read more

NY style with a Texas flair. Go at closing and find a few extras tossed in. Our favorite go to.read more

Pizza and Salad was great and served hot. They gave plenty of meat and toppings. The large is…read moreexactly what it says it is. Salad's are a very good serving and fresh. The waitstaff was very accommodating with the music request when we asked for a change. Thank you! The decor is very Pizza oriented and appreciated the art on the boxes. Good viewing window and hours. Easy to find and park. One of the favorite places I hear from students too.