Picked up some frozen homemade spinach & cheese ravioli, and basil marinara sauce from this store…read moreat the Farmer's Market (also can find at a few other local shops with a freezer section, as well as the brick and mortar). I thought the ravioli and the sauce were both really tasty!!! The ravioli were filled with the perfect amount of filling, and the edges were sealed correctly so none broke apart while cooking. I would've liked the option to buy both fresh (not frozen), but really enjoyed them and will return to try some of the other flavors!! So many to choose from!

I had never heard of Melina's until a friend of my mother's from out of town spoke about it to my…read moremom and wanted to try some of their pasta. Since I was going to be in their town in a few days and only live about 20 minutes from Melina's I decided to order some and bring it in a cooler so my mother could surprise her. I'm glad I ordered it ahead of time. It was a smooth process and allowed me to choose a few things to try on my own. I followed my GPS to the teenie-tiny building Melina's is located in. Walked in and was greeted by a big smile from one of their workers with a chef's coat on. She grabbed my box quickly from their freezer and answered a few of my curious questions. She seemed to love what she did! How refreshing! She welcomed my questions and was just an overall cheerful person. Tried some of their pasta about a week later. It was goodness in a string. There is NO comparison to store-bought pasta. Melina's pasta is delicious! Also, Melina's sauce- better than the rest. For real. I'm thrilled to have Melina's to go to for all things pasta (and sauces). I'm supporting a small, local business and it's delicious! Win-win!

I absolutely love the people here. The food is delicious and it's a quiet little spot. But the…read morepeople really make it here. There is a gentleman here that is always so nice to me and my daughter. And the bubbly lady that's at the beginning of the line is a joy to encounter. Every time I would choose to eat at this location because they really do make the experience!

Piada is a nice idea that started out as a great place to get a nice meal. This location in…read moreparticular is not somewhere recommended. Pro: A work in progress is the hope Cons: - Not friendly at all on this Wednesday afternoon. - No welcoming vibe from staff - Seemed Irritated to answer questions about meal options

"O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?"…read more I've tried a few, but in the end ... (read caption above and replace with the name Cristo's) Still. My. Favorite. NC/NY. Pizza. Crust: thin and light. Sauce: slightly sweet Topping: bountiful Pasta: most I've tried are solid (jury out on lasagna). Price: reasonable - family portions This isn't fine dining. I generally opt for takeout, but super busy on a Friday night. I believe that speaks volumes. NY Pizza: 4.7

It was my first visit and my co-diner loves this place so I was looking forward to trying it out…read more My order was the Penne Cristo, which is made with thick cut slices of sausage, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, and a ton of garlic in a white wine sauce. For most people this portion size would be 2 servings worth but I was able to take it all down, I guess I had built up a bit of an appetite that day! The entree came with a fresh house salad, pretty simple, nothing fancy. The house Italian was a good dressing. They also brought over some thick homemade bread from out of the oven. Only thing I would have done is leave the butter at room temp so it could have been a little bit softer and easier to spread. The bar is incredibly small, maybe two or three seats with no TV. And the service was fine, we had two or three people serving us over the course of the evening. I do wish they had more seafood options to balance out a menu that leans towards the hearty side. Maybe some salmon, shrimp oreganata, etc.

What a fantastic sandwich shop! I am always searching for a well curated and executed sandwich,…read morethis place couldn't have been any better. I always try an Italian on my first visit to a sandwich shop and this one was perfect! Will be back to try the rest.

Mortadella cheesesteak was unreal. One of the best sandwiches i have ever had by far.read more

Edit - my response: I'm truly sorry to hear that you didn't…read moreearn revenue from the transaction. We subscribe to offline platforms specifically to discover new places--and we often return and pay full price because, for us, the quality of food and service is what matters most. That's the whole point of an offline experience. Speaking from my experience: the staff member initially took out a piece of tiramisu that looked perfectly fine--not frozen. But right in front of me, he switched it out and served a freezer-burnt piece instead. I'm quite sure that piece was going to be thrown out anyway, so it wasn't a loss caused by me. Unfortunately, he wasn't apologetic--in fact, his response was aggressive, both in tone and body language. I asked him why he was reacting that way when all I did was question how a frozen block could be served as dessert. (It's not a grocery store.) The issue wasn't the presentation--it was the deliberate act of giving me the bad piece while I was standing there watching. ------------------- Original review- This is my second time here, had gotten the bolognese pasta with mushrooms and broccoli the last time, it was not bad but not worth coming back for. This time I thought to give the dessert a try and got a tiramisu, the guy taking my order was super aggressive as I was using an offline discount. He gave me a piece that was okay at first and then while I was paying switched it put to a freezer burnt piece! When I asked him about it he was super aggressive and said he'd give me a refund but I should get an entree instead. And oh yeah he said I could keep that frozen crappy piece too! Sorry sir in the bin it goes! Pic for reference.

It was a hot summer afternoon, so a light pasta dish sounded perfect for dinner. I was interested…read morein trying their homemade pasta. I ordered the rotini with pomodoro sauce. I also added the chicken. The food was good. I think with more time, the restaurant could be great. The sauce was light and fresh. The pasta was a bit clumpy, but it went well with the sauce. The chicken was the perfect addition to the pasta. I wish they had parmesan to put on top. There was a lot of sauce left in my container, so a slice of bread would have been a great addition.

Cute spot! I only had a vanilla cold brew but all their pastries and food looked delicious! The…read morestaff were friendly and service was quick! Be prepared to park a few blocks away. I was able to park in the garage and it was a short walk.

I came on a weekday between 11-12 and that is the way to do it! In that hour, they're serving both…read morebreakfast and lunch for a full array of options. The coconut caramel cold brew, savory crostata, meatball sandwich, and mint chocolate chip tea cake were all beyond expectations!

The food was super fresh, and you could taste the knowledge of making an Italian meatball. The…read morepasta was al dente. The add-on sausage was flavorful pepperoni Rollo whatever it was oh name was incredible guys's food with flavorful fast and delicious easily feed two people for 20 bucks.

Food was decent enough for what you pay for Italian restaurant. The cleanliness was very lacking…read more Service was good but no hair net for a young man whose locs were out and over the food. Food service area wasn't as clean as it should have been. Probably won't go back simply due to cleanliness.

You'll find this restaurant nestled on Battleground between Moe's and 1618. I'm glad I stumbled…read moreupon it and hate that I've been in the area so long and haven't visited. You seat yourself and someone comes over to your table to help. My waitress was super attentive and helpful even though the dining room quickly filled up. Food was AMAZING! Everything was fresh, hot, and flavorful. There's so many options on the menu, it was hard to settle on one thing. I will definitely visit again!

Pastabilities has pasta dishes and much more. I use to go quite often but then the portion sizes…read moredecreased, for to-go orders, and I don't like when restaurants do that, especially with charging the same price. It's all put in a little black bowl, for to-go orders. You will probably get more if you ate inside but I don't choose to eat inside. The ambiance inside is pretty dark for me. Not much lighting and dark colors. I would like the portion size of to -go orders to increase, but that probably will not happen, so I will continue to pop in here at least once a year when near the Battleground area.

Seems to be going downhill, this place had so much promise when it opened. There wasn't anyone at…read morethe order counter had to wait. Then for a few modification, I had to repeat three times. Also a pet -peeve if I am replacing spinach and tomatoes with mushroom I think I shouldn't get charged as it is an exchange of a topping but got charged additional. Ambiance is where it is getting worse - they had two different light bulbs flickering. I can understand one flickering as it could have just started and they haven't gotten around to it, but two seems to be their problem. I couldn't bear sitting under there, how is the owner walking around the whole day in the restaurant and not just going up and replacing the bulb - this is such a simple thing to do. If you're going to comment, please take care of that bulb first and let us know you did it :-)

Grabbed dinner from here recently and it was OK. I'd actually never been to Noodles and Company…read morebefore, so I wasn't sure what to expect (other than that the food options would be mostly pasta). I ordered our food for carry-out using the website, and that all went smoothly. Everything was ready on time as well. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was just OK. I ordered the roasted garlic cream tortelloni with grilled chicken, and the pasta and vegetables were both overcooked. The cheese filling in the tortelloni wasn't bad, and the chicken was reasonably moist, but I can't imagine paying $15 again for this food. My wife got the same pasta dish but with the parmesan crusted chicken, and she was not a fan of the chicken (she said it was dry). Overall, I guess it was OK? I'm not sure I'd ever come back here but if you're really craving some pasta, I can imagine it hitting the spot.

This store has homeopathic remedies and many alternative health options…read more As far as food options, I wish it had more carnivore and ketogenic options. It feels stuck in the vegan movement.

I personally thought this health food store was a bit overrated. Finding a health food store was…read moreone of my major priorities when visiting the Raleigh area. Staff here was friendly and there was ample amount of parking. The prices are absolutely ridiculous compared to the health food stores that I normally go too. In some areas of the store, I do feel like the store is lacking food choices. I will say there's great non alcoholic drinks featured here as well an an impressive selection of stuff on sale in the clearance rack in the back. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back again when I'm in the area. It's probably not the first choice. Quiet store too, love the ambience here!