Amazing. Everything was homemade and tasted excellent. Came here for a valentines dinner, will definitely be coming back!

My kids and I have been trying all the local eats in E.C. while my husband has been deployed. And now that he's back we've been taking him all over. This past weekend we went to Proof and it was delicious. The wait staff was super attentive, the entire restaurant was clean, tidy, cozy. My only complaint was that the complimentary bread we always get was super hard and burned. It is usually the highlight of the meal but this go round it was sort of a let down. read more

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Always an issue. Either they seat too many people and the food wait is crazy long or the servers forget stuff.

Excellent service. Gabe great recommendations on drinks,food and a realistic expectation for food that is made to order so we wouldn't get frustrated with a wait. The pizza was delicious and the setting is beautiful. A little disconcerting watching your glass slide across the table as the whole restaurant feels as if it is falling into the river. read more

Proof - Red death pizza was delicious - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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The food was GREAT which was surprising! Because quite a few restaurants in Elizabeth City have been a flop. We had the Calamari, The Raven and The City in the Sea. On another occasion we had The Ivory for takeout. Everything has been excellent thus far. The homemade pasta definitely was on point. The waitress and staff were friendly and excellent sources of information for food choices. The restaurant sits nicely on the water which makes a good atmosphere for dining. Definitely give them a try if you are in E-City. read more

Restaurant was slammed and hostess overwhelmed due to marathon weekend. No tables available. So we got a delicious margarita pizza for take out. Toppings were fresh and crust cooked perfectly. Tiramisu is fluffy and drizzled with caramel and chocolate. Can't go wrong. read more

Great service, beautiful view. We had a wonderful time. We had the fried mozzarella appetizer. I had the skillet lasagna. It was very good. My constructive criticism-the lasagna noodles were a bit tough. But the sauce and tons of gooey cheese were great!overall, a really good experience. read more

Sometimes good. Sometimes great. Meatball not so special. Make your own pasta is find except when they forget part of your order. Nice atmosphere. Tough to decide whether to return read more

I had the a skillet lasagna, and my wife had the shrimp and grits. Amazing food, a great atmosphere with a nice view. Staff was nice, and we're definitely going to be repeat customers. read more

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First time here with another couple who's been many times. Loved it! It is VERY loud because if the bare floor and open and airy concept, but you just have to expect that going in. Reservations highly recommended! I made ours 4 weeks ahead and could only get the 5PM time slot on this particular Saturday. Which was actually a great thing! Everything is made fresh (including breads, pasta, and pizza crust), so the meal took about 2.5 hours. Timing between courses was excellent, and we neither waited too long nor had a table full of dishes. Come with an appetite! We shared two apps, then a LARGE salad came with each entree, and full basket of breadsticks. The menu is unique and creative, and our wonderful server Donna did a fantastic job of explaining everything. Highly recommend for a date night! read more

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Great waterfront view, service was good and the food was good. It is a hidden gem in Elizabeth City. read more

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The food was excellent but unfortunately was overshadowed by the awful service. I never met my waitress once. I was sat at a table by the hostess and she got me a water. 15 minutes go by and she came back asking if I wanted a drink, appetizer or if I was ready to order. I placed my order. 25 minutes go by and I ask the hostess if I'm getting a waitress. She said she's busy juggling several tables. Restaurant was roughly 30% full. 45 minutes go by and I ask the hostess again, if I'm getting a waitress. She said that she's essentially my waitress now because they're busy. At 50 minutes received bread. At an hour received my dinner, I was alone. Never meeting a waitress was a first. 50 minutes for bread. The meal was pretty good, but the service was such a disappointment. If the restaurant was full, or a party of 6 or more that's one thing. But sitting alone and the restaurant maybe at 30% capacity? Insane. read more

Best upscale bang for your buck, HANDS DOWN! The staff is super friendly and they work cohesively. Great drinks and the food is Breadsticks were so dank, and those meatballs.... How you Dooooin'! The lettuce they used for the salads, so fresh. We both got renditions of the chicken park and both were really good, but we though the chicken could've been a bit more tender. The cannolis are a MUST, I mean look at them. A restaurant on the river with gorgeous sunset views. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Proof - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Very pleasant experience,beautiful views and the food was amazing. I will definitely hit them back up when in the area

Food and service was good.Very loud and tables are very close together. It was hard to have a conversation with family. Saturday night is a very busy night maybe we will try a weeknight. read more

We went to lunch on Thursday afternoon. A small group of ladies in the private room and we had the waterfront area to ourselves. If you notice in the pizza photo the water splashing over the wall. The wind was whipping yet it was peaceful inside. The food was exactly what we were hoping for and the service was even better. She was attentive, pleasant, and a great representation for the business, see you next time. read more

Proof - Great portion of Brussel sprout appetizer - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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I stop in Paradiso from time to time and it's a decent experience. We started with a Chianti wine and fried Brussels sprouts. Both were okay. I ordered a make your own pasta (my error with the selection) but it didn't feel flavorful. I got a side salad (their dressings are homemade and the balsamic vinaigrette is my fav!). I want to come back when they have the full menu, as quite a few items were missing. In general, it's a welcoming restaurant to grab a drink and relax. You're right on the water, which is clearly a highlight! read more

Proof - Make your own pasta (linguini, mushrooms, basil, bolognese). - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Had lunch here in June and was so impressed with the level and quality of food. The menu options were plentiful, the portions were a good size, the food presentation was impressive but not too over the top fancy, and the atmosphere was probably the best in Elizabeth City. The service was great as well. As far as Italian food goes, this place stands up against any other Italian restaurant I've been to in North Carolina. I would HIGHLY recommend stopping here for lunch or dinner. read more

Proof - Shrimp scampi. Cold beer. Happy customer! - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Love this restaurant! Wonderful ambiance and fantastic food! Tried the shrimp scampi - not your typical dish swimming in garlic butter-- instead homemade pasta with capers, onions and fresh herbs. Delicious! We also had the trout with grits - equally delicious. Don't leave without trying dessert - in house made cannoli is the bomb!! read more

Proof - House made cannoli - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Our favorite place to eat in Elizabeth City! Food is always good staff is helpful and friendly and you can't beat the view over the water! (Count on fresh, homemade and locally grown ingredients!) read more

Excellent restaurant!! Alicia makes incredible drinks - The Dearest Elizabeth and East Colonial. The food was delicious- peach salad, garden salad and poetic pizza. Alicia graciously welcomed us with our two dogs. We highly recommend! read more

I struggled writing this review because I WANT to love Paradisio's-I really do. The past few visits has just been so underwhelming that I felt like 3 stars was generous. The first thing that is consistently irksome is how loud it is in the dining area. This is not the restaurant you want to visit on a date where you would like to actually have a conversation. There were 5-6 other tables seated around us and my bf and I had to semi-shout to each other; sound seems to just reverberate. We asked to be moved outside to the patio and were told that we couldn't because of the waves/wind-which is totally understandable; they obviously can't control the weather, it's just something to keep in mind. The food: with a two sodas, app and two entrees coming in at around $70 it was the okay-est meal I've had in a while. Nothing was BAD per se but nothing was mind blowing. I had enough of my seafood pasta left over to take home and I elected not to get it boxed up because I knew it would just join the takeout container graveyard in the back of my fridge until it got tossed. Service was also something that needed some work. I saw two bussers running drinks, etc. but only one person actively waiting tables which is a lot when there are 7 tables seated. I needed salt and pepper and after I got my food I waited another 10 minutes before our waitress came back around to ask if we needed anything. Our waitress was clearly slammed and I get that but it was a little frustrating to sit for that long. An app and two entrees, no dessert took just over an hour. I feel like there are better options in EC for a sit down dinner at a similar price point. The view is beautiful and I think there's a lot of potential for Paradisio to be great but it just...wasn't. read more

Where do I start? The restaurant is located on the river in Elizabeth City and therefore, it has a great view. We felt very welcomed when entering and that we could choose our table, so we chose the river view. The Menu is a work of Art and Literature rich so please read it and talk about the books It refers to over the meal. You will have fun. The Meal. We both enjoyed the Skillet Lasagnes, what a great concept to prepare individual servings in cast iron skillets. Every bite was warm to the last. I don't think I've eaten as much in years. It was soooo good. I cannot say enough good things about the staff. They are remarkable. I think I have run out of words at this time. But we will dine there again. read more

the food was excellent. Brussel sprout appetizer was the best I'd ever had. The cannoli was awesome too.

They are closed for the season but didn't fix their voicemail. My wife and I tried to visit on 12/29/22. We kept getting a message that they were busy, Please call back in a few minutes. We finally gave up on calling, to find a sign on the door that said they were closed until Jan 3rd, 23. Fix your voice mail! read more

I wanted to have a great experience but mediocre is my overall description of Paradiso Roma Ristorante. My favorite of the evening was the Caesar salad. The greens were fresh, the dressing fabulous, and topped with real crumbled bleu cheese. On my top 5 list. My husbands scallops were over cooked and were replaced without hesitation and with apologies. The meatballs are very good. The sauces were pretty good but lacking so the predominate taste was the pasta. Portion sizes were perfect - nothing left to take home. We chose to dine outside with a nice view and a cool breeze. Our service itself was lacking especially considering there with only a few tables occupied. I would give this place a 2nd chance but try alternate options - except for the Caesar salad - that's the one item worth repeating. read more

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This place has a lovely view, great for date night on the water. This place was clean and have an excellent calamari appetizer sitting in a bed of crispy collard greens! Everything is locally sourced and prides themselves on sustainability. Pizzas a a hit ! Salads are very flavorful! read more

One Sunday while my dad was visiting we met my brother and his family halfway between James City and ECity for lunch. Most of the EC restaurants I had bookmarked were closed so we settled for this location based on reviews and availability. Once settled in we tried to order some appetizers only to be told 3 of them weren't a available (crab cakes, mozz sticks and anything made with fresh mozz). The waitress told us the owners were out of town and they were the only ones who ordered supplies and ingredients. My brother is somewhat picky and he basically got a pepperoni pizza that he wasn't impressed with. I also had a pepperoni pizza and added al a carte toppings. Mine was pretty good. What I really loved was the dessert. I can't recall the name but it was chocolate covered ice cream. The strawberry was delectable but the pistachio was forgettable. This may be the one and only visit for us. It just wasn't anything spectacular. read more

Proof - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Fantastic food! Caesar salad dressing is better than mine even (haha) pizza is wonderful and perfectly cooked! I am kicking myself for not getting the cannoli again, as the ones I've gotten in the past were heavenly! My only complaint is that there is not an Edenton location! read more

Proof - Pizza with pepperoni, bacon and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Can't sing enough praises for this gem. Drove over the bridge from OBX to buy a grill (we're sold out of everything) and tried this place per the great reviews. Having lived outside of DC for many years, we're pretty picky when it comes to great Italian. We absolutely were not disappointed! By far the best tiramisu we have ever had and we've had a lot. The skillet lasagna is drool worthy as was the skillet of meatballs my husband got to go with his strawberry goat cheese salad. Even the basket of bread was all that and 10 bags of chips! To all our OBX friends --- stop being afraid to drive over that darn bridge and try something new! This place is so worth the drive. You Elizabeth city people are so lucky to have this place in your backyard! read more

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Today was our 1st time having their pizza, and I can say that it was amazing. We travel about 30 miles oneway to eat their food and have never been disappointed! Their salads are amazingly delicious and huge. Lastly, it is right on the water with great views of the city. 5 stars! read more

Outstanding service from Carissa (?I'm not sure if I got that right) Had a tough time deciding, and she made suggestions that did not disappoint. The catch of the day dish with blackened grouper. Spot on with the collards fried. And the fried Ravioli appetizer should be a meal. Wife got the blackened shrimp fettuccine and you can absolutely tell the pasta is house made. I just wish I had room for desert. We will absolutely be back. Great views as well. read more

Great service. Food was delicious. I'm still not used to the rise in prices, however it's not the fault of the restaurant industry. I'm sure the Washington D.C. crowd is not brown bagging their lunch or eating leftovers at home. read more

This place is pure magic. Easily the best pizza we've ever had - up to par with pizza straight from Italy. You can taste the difference in the pasta that is freshly made every morning. And it's so awesome that all ingredients are locally sourced! The service is polite and consistent - the owner came over twice during our meal to check up on us and make sure we were being taken care of. The cocktails were phenomenal. And seriously the pizza. It's sensational, nothing like it anywhere else. Please come eat here. It's worth every penny. read more

Proof - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Came up from KDH to visit w friends and they brought us here. Lucky us!!! Wonderful Caesar salads, calamari with collard chips, incredible ! Maybe the best part of the meal and really an incredible surprise, don't miss the cannoli. We took several home with us. Friendly and efficient server made for an experience that screams for us to return. Can't wait. read more

Oh, where to begin!!! The food was truly an experience. Devine and decedent. The waitress was precious and full of passion for the restaurant! A wonderful choice for a night out on the town with friends or a date night with boo boo. read more

Great food great service... we didn't try the pizza but it look to be some good stuff too... floor is unique in the place bring your sea legs! read more

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I've heard some great things about this place so we try it early one Saturday afternoon. The food was fantastic! Certainly worthy of many return trips. My only problem was the place was really loud, to the point I told the wife to stop trying to talk to me. The waitress didn't get our salads right, which I blame on the noice as she too commented on it when leaving. With that being said, the food was so good I might have to go again with ear plugs! read more

Proof - Mama meatballs - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

First of all the Staff is outstanding!Everyone is so kind. Food is delicious. The View is Spectacular!!!!

Excellent made to order Italian food with fresh local ingredients! Great waterfront setting and service. The seasonal greens and & strawberry salad and handmade pizza were big enough to share & delicious! Definitely a must stop read more