Fresh made pasta, fettuccini, linguini, and pappardelle! So good with rich flavorful sauces! Roasted Brussels for a starter! Nice wine list! It is a little loud but not much they can do about it. Service was a bit slow but they were packed. Great view of the Harbor of Hospitality! read more

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

Where do I start? At the end or the beginning?! Ok the pistachio home made cannoli- to die for! The eggplant parm with the homemade fettuccini - what?! The garlic sticks & huge side salad - over the top delicious!! Thank you for making our stop to Elizabeth city a good stop on the Map! We will travel again from California , just to eat your cuisine Paisan! TY! read more

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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

This location has great food, but if you are not an adventurous eater it may be difficult for you to find something you like. The customer service is great. It can take a bit longer than usual for the food to come out, but it is well worth the wait. I pretty much had chicken Alfredo, and my boyfriend had the Ribeye. read more

Proof - Linguine noodles, Alfredo sauce, and chicken. - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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I tried Paradiso for the first time with my family last weekend. It was delicious!! I loved the atmosphere in the restaurant and the view from our table. The waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and was able to give great recommendations and insight. I love how everything is made to order, nothing frozen! You could definitely tell from the quality of the food. The salad was a healthy helping and the cheese on it was fantastic. I ordered the Chicken Marsala and it was amazing. I had never tried it before and I can be quite picky with new foods but I enjoyed it! My family ordered a pizza and it looked great and they said it tasted great as well. I will definitely be back! read more

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Freshly made pasta entrees and pizza. Excellent salads. Great bread. Good cooking! Skip the cocktails. Just get soda, wine or beer. The service is extremely slow, but the food is worth it. Pick a day when they are not busy and it should be a better experience. read more

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

First time and last time. Our waitress did not ask if this was our first time there..and it was...she did not explain the menu to us and did not offer any bread to us with our meal. How do I know this? I overheard another waitress speaking with the people at the table next to us. Our Sangria was definitely watered down...surprise! The salad was smothered with dressing and nearly choked on the bitter taste.... We ordered Shrimp Scampi which also was a very big disappointment...didn't taste like any Italian food that I ever had.....yes I may be an Italian food snob...but did live in Italy for 3 years...sorry but I was not impressed with our waitress, and most importantly the food. read more

Best tie in with 100 miles. Never a bad meal in the many times we've been there and the service is phenomenal.

Beautiful views with great outdoor seating by the waters! Delicious Farm to table Italian dishes. We had shrimp scampi, meatlovers pizza and eggplant parmesan. Great Local beers on tap, from 7 sounds and Ghost Harbor. Will be back when visiting OBX again! read more

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I was looking for a place to have a small team holiday dinner and Paradiso was highly recommended by one of my team members whose wedding reception was at Paradisos. I reached out via FB to see if they had the space and a person responded within minutes asking to discuss our needs. Mind you, it was a Sunday morning and I wanted a reservation for a large party on Tuesday. Andrew asked all the right questions to ensure our evening was picture perfect. The team arrived and they had the room ready with our server (can't recall her name now)!who was amazing! She was organized and friendly. I know it's a pain to break up checks with a small group but a larger group is even worse PLUS I was paying for the first two rounds of drinks and appetizers which added another layer of complexity. She didn't miss a beat and we had no problem with our bills. The restaurant is beautiful with nice ambiance, especially being on the water. We were in our own room with a glass door that closed, which was nice because we were loud so it was nice having a door so not to disturb other diners. Food was AMAZING! The table ordered calamari, fried mozzarella cheese, and fried ravioli all of which were hits! Everything was well timed and delicious. Most of us ordered pasta, which is homemade and fantastic! We've heard the pizza is outstanding, so we will be heading back soon! Our amazing server checked on us often as did Andrew. They have a fantastic team coupled with delicious food and I highly recommend them if you're remotely close (I live in VA), it's worth the trip!!! read more

Not too bad. Was here for work and stopped by for dinner. It's a small location on the water. Was greeted by a very nice wait staff and seated promptly. The pre dinner garlic bread was very good. We had mozzarella cheese sticks which tasted good. One option on the menu I liked and took advantage of was a "build your own pasta" so I had linguini, meatballs & bacon spaghetti w / pan seared collards and beans. It was almost like a "bowl" from Chipotle. Was pretty good. Cute quaint spot. If I were to come back that way I'd stop by. read more

Delicious food and the Caesar salad was amazing! The pepperoni pizza was also delicious and very different for this area. Highly recommend.

Finally a good Italian restaurant in Elizabeth City. 1) The service is top notch which is saying a lot for the area. Never an empty glass, never a stack of plates and the wait staff seem to know everything about the menu. 2) The pasta is ALWAYS made fresh. Fresh pasta is the best. The taste of the pasta is great. Also the sauce is always good no matter which one you get. 3) The pizza is DELICIOUS. The crust is perfect. They really take their time to make the dough here and it shows. The best pizza I had in that area in a very long time. Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. read more

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Everything the food was amazing and the the people that worked there was amazing too I love Paradiso Roma I most definitely will be eating there again and the place was really,really,really fantastic, amazing beautiful,most definitely clean, I recommend you all try it out and then you all tell me then how you love it read more

A little late on my review, but my husband and I went for Valentine's Day and the menu was amazing! Everything we had was so delicious. Can't wait to go back again soon- the pasta is to die for read more

Our waitstaff was friendly and felt bad about the poor food service that she arranged for us to receive a discount. We waited a VERY long time for our food. When the food finally came one was over salty, one was cold, and one was dry. I would not go back. read more

Over the last few years Paradiso has gotten better and better every time I've ate here! It has been a lot of fun watching this restaurant develop into the place it is today. Everything is handmade and locally sourced. The portions are perfect and you will leave full. I can honestly say this is the best restaurant located in Elizabeth City. read more

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Thanks as always ladies and gentlemen for a great meal, thanks much Alecia. ( hope I got that right my dear)

We came here right after kayaking, since it is right next to the Pelican Marina. We sat outside and the view of the water alone made it worthwhile. Our waitress was very nice and helped us pick between two entrees when we couldn't decide (it all looked so good). Bathrooms were nice, cute and clean! It was a very short wait after we ordered each part of our meal. We started our meal with fried mozzarella, then we shared a chicken alfredo pizza, and canolis for dessert! YUM. Leftovers did not last long after we left! Plus, paper straws with our drinks! They have what looks like an oyster bank right along the outside of the outdoor eating area. Super neat Definitely recommend- we will be returning next time we are in town! read more

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The view is terrific and so was the food. My grandson love the huge slices of pepperoni served on his pizza. The menu has some unique and authentic selections, everything was fresh. Wait staff were friendly and very efficient. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food here is usually very good. I understand they have a chef, and it is definitely one of the better restaurants in town. Service can be slow on occasion, but it is because the food is homemade and handcrafted. Artisanal. It's gourmet, not fast. read more

I love sharing great restaurants and local businesses that excel at what they do. So, I just had to share this gem we discovered today! Paradiso Roma Ristorante in Elizabeth City NC. So worth the drive from Virginia Beach. Oh and I included a couple of pictures of the water view too. Great service, amazing food and a beautiful view too. Oh, and their pastas are made in house, so is their tiramisu! read more

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Outstanding, come hungry because the portions are bigger than you would normally expect. Staff and owner are very friendly and provide great service. They also have a room over the outside eating area that is huge for large get-togethers. You can also see the water from most of the seating areas. The lasagna and bread is hands down the best around! The apps are smoking good too! read more

This is the second time we've been disappointed with the food and that's unfortunate because it was one of our favorite spots in Elizabeth City. The lasagna had maybe a top and bottom layer of noodle but it was otherwise, just a bunch of ricotta cheese, ground beef and sauce. Without the multiple layers of noodles, it had the consistency of pudding. We also ordered bread but that was drenched in oil or butter so much that it was inedible. We then made the mistake of ordering fried mozzarella, instead of going with the one appetizer that is reliably great, their fried ravioli. The mozzarella was ok but over salted. read more

I wish I lived closer to Paradiso because I'd eat there weekly if I could. Fabulous food, perfect location, friendly and attentive wait staff....love it! read more

This place is awesome! Some of the best Italian food we've had in a very long time. Very fresh and homemade! Servers were the best and everyone very friendly. We liked that the atmosphere was homey and not fancy. For appetizers we had fried ravioli and fried mozzarella. Very generous portions and very tasty. Then we had lasagna and chicken parm. Both were very generous serving sizes! We took appetizers and meals home for a second meal! And, don't forget the tiramisu - wow! Obviously homemade and delicious! Definitely recommend and will visit again. We give it 5 stars! read more

The waterfront location, authentic Italian dishes and friendly customer service were all excellent. I tried the skillet lasagna was very pleased with the flavor and portion size. read more

Stopped in for lunch with my wife to checking out the new place on the causeway. What a great location with great waterfront views. Nice place service was good, food was good, portion sizes decent and pricing was a little bit higher than I anticipated for a lunch menu but still not unreasonable. One negative thing I will say about the menu for lunch it could use some more items both seafood and non-seafood. All in all it was a decent visit look forward to getting in there some other time hopefully for dinner. read more

Proof - Pasta with clams and shrimp - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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We stopped in Elizabeth City on our way to the OBX and needed a place for dinner. We tried getting into Montero's but it was a 45 minute wait for a party of six. On a hunch, I tried calling Paradiso and they didn't have a wait to seat us. It's a great location, right on the water and frankly everything about our dinner was fantastic. Donna was our server and she was as pleasant and friendly as could be. The menu was interesting and had a good amount of variety. I'm someone who chooses to judge a restaurant by their salads, especially a side salad. If the salads are fresh and thought is put into their execution, everything else is generally very good as well. Well, score another point for me on using that barometer for Paradiso. Their salads were very fresh and my Caesar salad was phenomenal. For entrees, we ordered a pizza, the skillet lasagna, the broiled flounder, the shrimp scampi and more. Everyone in our party raved about their food. What's more, the desserts were also top notch. Overall this was a great way to start our vacation and you should seriously give this place a try! read more

Proof - The view from the back deck. - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

My daughter recommended and we were so happy!! Promptly seated at our reservation time, we had a great waterfront view and we watched the lit boat parade while waiting for our dinner. We started with the apple, goat cheese and cranberry salad, it was large enough for the three of us to share, delicious! Then our waiter brought us a basket of warm bread also very yummy. Then it was about 15 minutes before our entrees arrived. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with a side of meatballs. It was a perfect portion and very cheesy, the fresh pasta being homemade and the meatballs were the BEST I've ever had at a restaurant. The spaghetti sauce was equally superior. My daughter got the chicken parmigiana that was amazing. Then my sister got the linguine with meatballs and sauce, also fabulous. Our waiter was excellent, very attentive and friendly. To finish our amazing dinner we ordered the tiramisu to share...OMG it was so so good and quite a large portion. We left feeling full and looking forward to going back soon. The only suggestion I would have is just scrubbing down the tables, it was sticky and I think they need to be stripped down (being wood they're holding the odors)! Bravo though for an amazing time. read more

This place is very clean so I was happy about that. I ordered the shrimp scampy and was really excited about it. BUT, when I tasted it I was very disappointed. I don't understand why Elizabeth city has no place for good food. -1 rating. read more

I have been once so is it fair for a five star maybe, maybe not but the meat lover pizza and the "Origin" appetizer was some of the best I have ever had so until they change my mind..you get a 5 star! Service was wonderful as well!! read more

To go food was good and the servers were friendly and courteous. Not sure if it was the manager or what, but when someone asks if you have bread? The answer is not "Only for our sit down customers" How about an option? Eating Italian food without fresh bread is a sin! read more

Amazing food. Great service. Amazing crew. Had my rehearsal dinner on the top deck and it was beautiful. Thank you for everything !

This Restaurant was excellent! Sabryna, our server, was excellent!! We ordered fried green tomatoes with mozzarella, fried calamari and fried mozzarella. Absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. Our entrees included, fresh linguini with pesto and chicken, fresh fettuccine with Alfredo sauce and shrimp. The short rib was tender, the cut just fell off the fork. It was served over creamy grits, absolutely delicious. The pizza was excellent! We ordered the "Buried Treasure Pizza". It was made with fresh basil and tomatoes...mmmmmmm....delicious! The crust was perfect and it is enough to serve two people. The skillet lasagna was cheesy, layered with bolognese, mozzarella and perfectly cooked lasagna pasta!!! read more

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Absolutely wonderful service!!! Fun, relaxing, delicious, beautiful waterfront, and dog friendly. We will definitely be back.

We were passing through Elizabeth City this week and were looking for a place to have lunch. Water views and menu lured us in and it was a great choice. Service was very good and food was fresh and delicious. I personally enjoyed the music that was playing as well. I hope this Paradiso flourishes and is there when we pass by sometime again. Thank you! read more

Proof - Fried Green Tomatoes & Mozzarella. - Italian Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

My husband and I drive past this quaint little restaurant often and talked many times about eating there, but never did...until this past Friday. We're so sorry we waited so long! The food was EXCEPTIONAL and the service TOP-NOTCH! Tyler, our waiter, was spot-on and checked with us often to see if we needed anything. The food was beyond amazing and at a very affordable price. (I had chicken parmesan, and my husband had lasagna. Some of the best Italian food we've had in quite a while.) We will certainly be back!!! read more