This is THE BEST Italian restaurant I've ever been to in South Carolina! It is a tiny little…read morerestaurant that is a "hole in the wall" and the food was DIVINE!!! The staff were all very nice and friendly. The chef came from the kitchen to make sure everything was to our liking and I told him that it was the BEST Italian food in South Carolina...at least any of the ones that I've been to!!!

Wonderful food and service! The shank of lamb meted in my mouth! It was very tender with awesome…read moreflavors!!

Bella Italy is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Rockingham, NC. It is located inside an older…read morebuilding, so it has some charm. Seating is on two sides, and booths and tables are available. They do a large take-out business too. I was in need of some comfort food, so I went with the shrimp alfredo. It came with some garlic bread, too. I really enjoyed my dish, and the shrimp were great, and the alfredo sauce wasn't too heavy but creamy. I did get the chocolate peanut butter cake to go, but I found that it was a little dry. Service was friendly here, especially when I didn't realize you order at the table but pay at the counter. But I look forward to eating here when I am in the area again.

I had Bella Italy for the first time in ages tonight because it was the only place in town open…read morethat had pizza. First off, God bless the staff that chose to brave the cold, snow and ice to come in. We got back from Florida this afternoon, so we didn't have the chance to prepare for the storm. The waitress was working her butt off and the place was packed with other desperate folks like my family. Well we ended up dining in instead of ordering pizza to go. I'm not going to lie, I had never had a good experience dining in there. Their pizza is fantastic, so is their bruschetta, but I haven't liked anything else I've tried there... until tonight. I don't know whats changed in the last couple of years, but everything we had tonight was amazing. I ordered the chicken Rosa maria and could have licked my plate clean. My eldest daughter ordered ziti alla Sicilian and she absolutely loved it. My youngest daughter ordered a cheese calzone and ate the whole thing by herself. finally, my wife had the grilled chicken with veggies and she was a fan, too. Our waitress was a sweetheart despite having to wait on the entire restaurant by herself. I hope we tipped her enough. Honestly, the only negative thing I have to say was that we sat right across from the cashier and she complained loudly the whole time to anyone who would listen about her long shift, her unreliable co-workers and being short staffed, and at one point even complained about some of the other customers. It was very off putting. But she deserves the benefit of the doubt since they were slammed with just the one waitress and cashier so I think they still more than deserve a 5* review because the food was great, the waitress was a sweetheart, and everyone working was busting their butt off and honestly anyone willing to brave the ice and cold and work a long shift for a bunch of crazies like me, deserves to be able to vent about it. I just wish we'd have chosen to sit at a different table!

Hidden jewel in the middle of nowhere. Some of the best Italian food I have ever had and the…read moreabsolute best in the state of South Carolina. The chef and owner, Vinnie, is an authentic Italian cook and cares about the dining experience of each and every patron, thus RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!!! It's definitely worth it as the dining experience rivals pretty much any other you have experienced. Meals are freshly prepared in view of the customers and the same day market staples experience only adds to the special atmosphere. Each menu item is prepared with love and attention so you get a better plated meal than could ever be represented on the menu. Vinnie does have a small staff so although you get special treatment, it might take a slight bit longer than normal but it is worth the wait. I cannot say enough about how good the food is or how much Vinnie cares about your individual satisfaction but once you experience it you will definitely come away impressed. The pasta sauces are awesome and help to properly accentuate whatever protein you choose so feel free to experiment a bit and get out of your comfort zone, you might find a new favorite. This is one of my favorite places to eat and I cant say enough good things, so just "try it, you'll like it (a lot).

Ambiance was lovely, service was splendid and the food was so good! We were so thrilled to find…read moreauthentic Italian in this area!

The service and my Stromboli was delicious! The salad bar had everything to make a great salad.read more

Stopped there for the first time yesterday. Ordered a large pizza of my own design. It was…read moreperfect. They also gave me some bread and sauce. Nice surprise. That tomato sauce was delicious ! The bread was excellent. The staff was friendly and very customer oriented. My first impression is over the top good. Nice facility, clean, lots of parking and lots of seating. Plan to go back soon and try the veal Parm. If that pizza and bread is any indicator of quality here I'm sure the Veal Parm will be great. Glad I stopped here.

Lisi was the perfect choice for our dinner in Pinehurst…read more From the moment we arrived, Hannah made us feel welcome. She was attentive, answered all of our questions about the menu, and offered excellent recommendations on the restaurant's most popular dishes. Our friends shared the lasagna, while my husband and I ordered the veal parmigiana and the rigatoni Bolognese. Every dish was beautifully prepared, generously portioned, and absolutely delicious. The veal was tender, the Bolognese was rich and flavorful, and the lasagna earned rave reviews from our friends. The entire meal exceeded all four of our expectations. Great food, outstanding service, and a warm atmosphere made for a memorable dining experience. If you're visiting the Pinehurst area, Lisi is well worth adding to your itinerary. Be sure to ask for Hannah. She made an already wonderful meal even better.

Oh SO GOOD!!! If you're looking for great Italian food, this…read moreplace is the best. The service was super. Very attentive and helpful. The pasta was superb. The best penne vodka sauce pasta I've had. Wish I lived near this place because I'd go every weekend. Lots of seating and cosy dining area. The bread and butter served before the meal were delicious.

The Pee Dee region isn't exactly known for it's eclectic restaurants choices. Instead, it's mostly…read morebuffets, fast food, chain restaurants, and barbecue, of which we have some of the best in the country. However, El-Sherif's brings a nice Mediterranean taste to north central South Carolina. Sure they offer some of the standard American classics but they also offer some tasty Greek and Italian specialties as well. The inside of the restaurant is set up nicely, albeit a little older but still nice. Nothing fancy. The server came around to us almost an immediately and took our drink orders and left us to go through the menu. I knew I was getting a gyro before we even got there but I substituted the fries for rice. My wife got a cheesesteak and fries. Both were delicious. I was actually quite surprised the gyro was as good as it was. The lamb just popped in your mist and the seasonings couldn't be any better. My wife's cheesesteak was probably the best I've tasted anywhere south of Maryland. What separates the cheesecakes here apart from almost every other place I've been to is that they actually season the meat. I'm quite sure that it's the same seasoning they use on the meat for the gyros but I could be wrong. Either way, it was delicious. Definitely worth a swing by if you're in Cheraw.

The food here is delicious! The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the owner is friendly!read more

Passing through Lumberton and stopped to have dinner. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. All…read morearound great place.

We met a couple of friends in Lumberton NC, who drove up from Myrtle Beach. Of course Lumberton is…read morethe GOAT Michael Jordan's hometown. Adelio's held up solidly for a last minute luncheon table. We all ordered a wide range of offerings, some with a crisp salad others opted for the steak house fries. Server was slightly above average as she sauntered over to our table for beverage orders. Now the feel of the restaurant approaches light industrial, or perhaps a former vaulted bank lobby. Truth be known, we managed to overstay our welcome - had to unlock the front door as we exited this spot. They did hit a home run with their Italian sausage sub smothered in a rich tomato sauce with just a perfect touch of oregano & garlic. Would I return? Sure if driving through the GOAT's hometown again!

Our favorite place in Florence! We are in town a few times a year and come here every time. It's…read moreour favorite place. Diverse and delicious menu. We've tried a bunch of things and they are all great. Friendly people and great service every time. We generally dine in and it's a relaxed place good for a group or a date night. It's one of our favorites.

Best pizza anywhere. Great service to go along with great food. Always go to Stefano's when we are…read morein Florence

We arrived about 45 minutes from closing. I was concerned because I know service can go downhill at…read morethis point. It absolutely did not! The waiter was extremely pleasant & helpful. The decor was so nice & it created an atmosphere that was so welcoming. The food was so delicious we made plans to visit already! The hubby had the swordfish dish. The ravioli was freshly made & cooked to perfection. I opted for vegetables instead of pasta. Everything was seasoned perfectly. My only disappointment was they ran out of risotto & that was the dish I initially came for. That was my fault for going so late though. Overall, highly recommend!!

Food A+ Services A+…read moreAtmosphere A+ My date said the reservation process was simple and accommodating. This is one of our "Romantic Spots"

My father and I had an amazing dining experience thanks to our server, Hannah. She was friendly,…read moreattentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her menu knowledge was impressive--she gave great recommendations and made us feel confident in every choice. Hannah struck the perfect balance of being attentive without being intrusive, and her positive attitude really elevated the entire evening. Drinks were always full, timing of the courses was spot on, and she checked in just enough to make sure we were taken care of. It's rare to come across service this genuine and professional. Hannah truly made our night special, and we'll definitely be back because of her!

The ambience was charming, our server April was exceptional and the food product, quality,…read morepreparation and presentation was top drawer. We will come here again and again.