Belle was amazing she was communicative and Very…read morepersonalized and pleasant attention. They are very friendly. The squid, polenta fries, and the pizza were delicious. The desserts was fantastic. The Afogatto and the pistachios gelato. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Walked in last Thursday night and the hostess quickly sat us in a booth in the bar area. So glad we…read morestopped in as the vibe reminded me of Sunday family gatherings at my grandparents place on the Lower East Side of Manhattan NY. Great food, high energy and warm family memories. Our server Fritz W was very knowledgeable and made our dining experience even better. We began with two glasses of wine and shared an app of mozzarella caprese. Entrees selected were bolognese rigatoni and chicken francese with a side penne with arrabbiata sauce. All were large portions and wonderful. As we were finishing our dinner, Gus the owner came over and we got a chance to compliment the staff, the food and what they have done in renovating the current space. Well done Gus and team for all you have done to make Santoro's a MUST visit when out in Lake Oconee. See you again soon

We came here for dinner and had made a reservation for 2 people a few weeks prior. It was wide open…read moreat the time, but was pretty full as the time got closer. We decided last minute to join some friends who already had a reservation so they canceled ours and added us to our friends with no issue. It was hard to understand why the reservation system showed little availability as the restaurant was half empty. May be they were short staffed. We were seated in their fully enclosed patio at a low table (there were high tops as well). Our server was very knowledgable about the menu and offered up the specials from memory. We started with the focaccia, which I highly recommend! Everyone at our table thought it was the best they've had. It came with a whipped ricotta and olive tapenade, both of which were excellent! For my entree, I had the carnivora pizza which was perfectly cooked. Thin and slightly crunchy, there were not a ton of toppings that overwhelmed the crust, which was good in this case. The calabrian chiles gave it a nice kick and made the meal for me! My only issue was that they got my leftovers mixed up so when I opened them the next morning, it was not my food!

This restaurant is located in the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee. My colleague and I decided to have…read moredinner inside due to the weather, and we were so glad we chose this place. We started our meal with a few appetizers--meatballs--and initially opted for the focaccia bread. Then we changed our minds and decided to try the pizza since everyone raved about how good it was. Best decision ever. Swapping the focaccia for the pizza was absolutely worth it. pizza crust was perfectly crisp yet light, and we ordered a meat-lovers-style pizza that was absolutely delicious. We ate two slices each and had to send the rest back because we left it on the table--otherwise, we would've eaten the whole thing.At that point we were full, and we could've asked for the check, but where's the fun in that? Instead, we decided to split a pasta dish, which turned out to be the perfect portion. The pasta was delicious, the sauce was amazing, and by then we were officially too full to eat anything else. We finally asked for the check, completely satisfied. Overall, it was an amazing experience. The food was excellent, our server was wonderful, and everything was a solid 10 out of 10.

100% hands down the best Italian Food around! I don't know…read morewhat more to say than that. Upon entering the establishment, you are welcomed by a quaint, rustic and somewhat romantic vibe. The smell of fresh herbs, spices and Italian food enters your nostrils making your stomach growl. Once seated, you are served warm bread with a homemade olive oil and herb blend. They have a full bar, wine, sangria with fresh fruits, beer and of course coke products. The menu features pizzas, pastas, salads, chef specials, sandwiches among other delicious palate satisfying plates. You can't go wrong with the chicken parmesan, lasagna or the baked spaghetti. My husband loves their chicken cacciatori, steak regina and the calzones. Restrooms are very well kept and clean. Service is great. They are attentive without being overbearing. Overall, if you haven't given this little gem a try, you're definitely missing out.

Great spot, fantastic service and delicious pizza, the limoncello and the seasonal red ale were…read moretasty, booths and fun interior, highly recommend and will be back

Nice Italian restaurant which has had several owners. Comfortable private booths as well as tables…read more Has veal and chicken and shrimp dishes and all the typical pastas. We had 2 dishes with different cream sauces. Very good. Both the linguini and the rigatoni were perfectly al dente, which is rare. Desserts were homemade sweet, tasty, and authentic. They are garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup (see picture ). Service is excellent with young attentive waitresses. Real good Italian food.

Decent Italian food with some good choices. Service was fast and efficient. Ambiance was a typical…read morefamily restaurant with comfortable booth seating.

Yes, yes, a million times yes. If you want near traditional dishes full of flavor and deliciousness…read morethis is your place. If you are an Olive Garden/Carrabas Italian good person this is not the place for you. The service was great and yes it did take a bit for the food but these dishes were not quick simple meals. Start to finish we left with full bellies and full hearts. We started with the grilled octopus which is usually something I don't go for but it was mouth watering goodness. We had two pasta dishes, the Bucatini All' Amatriciana and the Paccheri Beef Bolognese. The bucatini had some spice but the Italian sausage and all the flavors made me dream of this pasta. The Paccheri was a classic and just everything you could want. We will definitely be back sooner rather than later to try even more dishes!

We came upon this delightful venue by accident and have few regrets. Despite no reservation we were…read moreearly enough to be shown to a nice table with a scenic view of Italy in portrait on the wall. Hostess to waitstaff wore welcoming smiles and were eager to serve. The fresh bread was delicious, sparkling water refreshing and both were replenished without hesitation. Like reviews I read before starting this one I had to agree that the menu was restricted to fine Italian dining therefore a bit pricey. So, like other excellent restaurants in our area, some of us probably wouldn't choose it except for special occasions. That's not so bad, is it? It is worth noting that there is a well stocked bar with an experienced mixologist. Better than that, Veal Parmigiana on the menu. We made use of the crayon on our table to do self portraits which was fun. That's what it is about, fun, right?

The view and atmosphere was nice and relaxing right on the lake.. We were excited to try dining…read morehere, expecting top Ritz quality tier food, but it was not even close. The server was nice, yet took forever to attend to us. We ordered the Cajun shrimp bucket, didn't expect it to be cold cocktail, we thought it would be hot boiled. The snapper was tough like chicken, we sent it back for another which was better. I had a hard time figuring out what to order, nothing really amazing stood out. Wings and Rasta pasta were decent and were big servings. Queso tacos were good. Drinks were strong. This was very lacking.

You arrive at the Ritz and the valets act like they're your personal valet. Outstanding. You walk…read morein and go to the wrong (amazing) restaurant and the wait staff walk you over to the restaurant you're looking for: Gaby's by the lake. Outstanding service. Gaby's is a lake front restaurant that does not let you down. The staff is top notch and the food is perfect for a lake side restaurant. It's the view and service that made this getaway amazing! Highly recommended!!

Sadly, it appears that Amici is reverting back to poor service and really long wait times. Our…read moreserver was great, but when you're the only one working and a kitchen that decides to prepare food only during TV commercials, you get a less than stellar experience. One of our orders was missed and the replacement took over 30 minutes. This is not surprising as the turnover at this restaurant must be over 100%. It's a different face/crew every time you go. I believe that this is now corporately owned, so please be better or you'll be regulated like all of the other restaurants in Greensboro that shuttered due to poor service.

I want to say this place in Greensboro is one of the best when it comes to their pizza. The one…read morething I find very unique tis this was my first time trying a sweet thai pizza . And I have to say it is very sweet and has bit of a spicy kick to it.But I liked it. It also came with spaghetti and for dessert I had donuts raspberry and chocolate sauces. The wonderful part about it is that the service was wonderful along with the ambiance here. There was hardly anyone here.And honestly that was one of the best parts about it that way you can go ahead and get your order and go. I highly recommend it , especially if you're ever in the greensborough area I highly recommend it, especially if you're ever in the Greensboro area.

My husband and I were in town visiting friends, and we had dinner here last night. As a…read morefull-blooded Italian who makes just about everything from scratch, I'm usually very picky about eating at Italian restaurants because homemade is hard to beat. With that being said, this was, without a doubt, the best Italian restaurant we've ever been to--1000%! Every dish was absolutely delicious, authentic, and full of flavor. To top it all off, we had the pleasure of being served by Dianna, who was phenomenal! She was friendly, attentive, and made our entire dining experience even more enjoyable. We can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

Service: 5 Food: 2 Food was mediocre- my husband ordered the…read morespecial and it was flavorless. Left half of the protein off of my pasta.

It was my wife's birthday and I needed somewhere close by, upscale but not extravagant. I checked…read moreout the website , looked nice, they took reservations so sure let's give it a try. Reservations at 8, right on time. Walked in seated right away by the hostess. The standard server will be with you shortly here are your menus. Our waitress Summer had the timing down. Just as we figured out what we wanted from the drink menu she arrived. An old fashioned is our go to so two Seasonal Old Fashioned to start. We also ordered the baked Feta for appetizer. The interior is warm and open. Tables and chairs have plenty of room We sat overlooking the bar area (the bar is at a lower level). Only thing I would change is sitting at a table vs a High top. Drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. The baked feta was so good warm and creamy, tomatoes and seasoning provided depth. Summer provided the specials of the day as well as her thoughts on various entree. My wife originally was looking at a pasta w shrimp. Summer brought to our attention the pork chop - she said I know you think of how good can a pork chop be but ours is really amazing. So my wife changed her mind and went with the pork chop. I elected for the Red Fish atop orzo. Entrees arrived and wow they looked perfect. That pork chop was thick, nice crisp sear topped with apples ( sautéed perfectly not soggy). My red fish was well seasoned and tasted great. What amazed me was the spinach and tomato orzo! So creamy and subtle it complimented the fish so well. You can't have a Birthday without desert. Again Summer provided great recommendations and insights. Salted Caramel cheesecake for the birthday girl and I had the crème brûlée cheesecake cake. Both were very good not too dense and not fluff. The flavors were not overpowering so you enjoy the flies well as the taste of cheesecake. Price was what I expected, it's not bar food , priced appropriately. Remember I said reservations were at 8 ? They close at 9 and not once did we feel rushed. The staff, especially Summer treated us like the first customer of the evening. My wife digs the whole singing happy birthday , the dessert had the happy birthday message and Summer discreetly asked if she would like the happy Birthday song. They did, and looked like they had fun doing it. Awesome place we will definitely go back!

The building is kinda cool, old solid construction, etc. Walking in to meet our party, 1st thing I…read morenoticed was a server bringing a guest a fly propeller for their table to keep the flies off their food. Yes, we had to ask for one when our food came, too. Our party of 12 had a variety of dishes, everyone seemed to enjoy their choice. The lasagna was nothing special, I make it better at home. Rolls? Sister Schubert. Not made in their kitchen. Had to ask twice for crushed red pepper & Parmesan. It's the little things that kill an established business. 5-star prices for 3-star food. Our bill for 4 people was almost $200. No alcohol. Maybe again, but not likely.

If you had told me Athens had a spot with this level of elegance and ambiance, I probably would've…read moreasked, "Where has it been hiding?" This was my first visit, but my friend had been before and couldn't wait to bring me. Now I completely understand why. From the moment we pulled up, the valet parking set the tone for what turned out to be a wonderful experience. It's such a nice touch and instantly made the visit feel special. Inside, everything felt elevated without being pretentious. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was warm and attentive, and the food absolutely delivered. Every bite was flavorful, and the cocktails were just as impressive. What made the experience even better was discovering the spa next door after brunch. We took a peek, and now we're already planning our next visit--a relaxing spa day followed by another amazing dinner. It's always exciting to find a place that feels like a little getaway without leaving home. If you're looking for great food, handcrafted cocktails, exceptional service, complimentary valet parking, and a sophisticated vibe right here in Athens, this spot deserves a visit. We left already planning our next visit, and I can't wait to experience it all over again!

Five stars all the way for Osteria Olio. The food and service were both outstanding, but their…read morehospitality really set them apart. We originally had a 7:45 PM reservation, but showed up early hoping for a change. They were incredibly accommodating and got us seated immediately at 6:30 PM on the patio. It turned out to be the highlight of the night--we absolutely loved the atmosphere out there. Even for an early spring evening in Athens, the heaters were positioned perfectly and kept us comfortable the entire time. It's rare to find a spot that's this flexible and still executes at such a high level. Highly recommend.