Dined here for the second or third time yesterday. We arrived just before it got crazy busy on a…read moreSaturday evening. The wine was good, the food was tasty, the staff were friendly and attentive, the setting was comfortable and enjoyable. Really enjoyed co-owner Jake stopping by for a discourse on wine and music and the correlation between the two. The guy is knowledgeable and welcoming. He must be swamped but takes a few minutes to talk vino with guests. The wife and I appreciated that. I definitely recommend this place for a classy Italian meal.

We had a hard time choosing which Italian restaurant to try while visiting Chattanooga, and ended…read moreup at Giardino. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. We went on a Monday night and it was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly. They give each table a big plate of bread with butter, which was delicious and a nice treat. I ordered the arancini to start with. I love arancini, and so many restaurants in Atlanta put meat in them. These were SO good, maybe my favorite arancini that I've had recently. Good ratio of risotto to cheese and nice and crispy. The sauce that came with them was really good too. I wish you got more for the cost, but it was comparable to every restaurant. I ordered the Pomodoro al Vegetariana but subbed penne for the spaghetti (just not a fan lol). The pasta was really good and perfectly cooked. The sauce was maybe a little too garlicky? There was a good ratio of pasta to veggies. I don't like mushrooms but they blended in enough that I could eat them. My gf got the Penne Toscana because she's allergic to garlic, so this was one of the few things she could eat. (Side note, one of the other local Italian restaurants we called basically said there was nothing she'd be able to eat there.) Some of the artichoke pieces were really chewy and the dish was very oily, otherwise she enjoyed it. The inside is very nice, cozy and not stuffy. Our waitress was super sweet.

If you live in Chattanooga you are lucky to have this restaurant. If you are in town for any reason…read moreor passing through. You must stop here. Homemade pastas and sauces. Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful park nearby if there is a wait. Parking can be tricky right outside the restaurant. Street parking is an very short walk.

I really like it here. Especially the chicken parm. I got it during my last visit, and subbed out…read morethe sauce on the pasta since I can't eat a ton of tomato. They had no problem making the swap and I really enjoyed my meal. The chicken was great, and the portion was plenty big. I've tried a few different dishes and for the most part enjoyed them. In particular, I love the ravioli. The only thing that fell short for me was the carbonara dish. It didn't have a ton of flavor, but was still fine. I do think this is probably the best pasta in Chattanooga, so it's a great option if you are hoping for some pasta.

got the bolognese and arancini. Both were great. Bolognese was rich and super solid, and the…read morearancini were crispy and on point. Atmosphere was awesome too--great vibe. Definitely going back.

Great place. Feta marinara app was awesome. Sauce is on point. Rigatoni was amazing. Service was…read morealso amazing. Would definitely come back when in town.

I made the mistake of stopping here today for lunch. First off, it is 100% self service. No one…read moresaid a word to us after we sat down. After a few minutes, we realized we had to walk to the counter and place our orders. My wife and I ordered lasagna that was pretty tasteless. I'd rather have Stouffer's any day. The total for this microwave food and two sodas was $33.93 including tax and a 4% service charge. Service charge? For what? I should have looked at my receipt before leaving. Do yourself a favor and go someplace else. Anywhere else.

We get and like the buy one get one pizzas here. It's pretty much all we get. The pizzas are good…read morebut like everywhere more expensive than they were.. atmosphere is casual and inviting and clean. Small "mom and pop" feel the we enjoy. Service is good, staff is nice and attentive.

Cheyenne was a wonderful server! The seafood pasta was delicious, and came out at a reasonable…read moretime. We got apple pie for dessert and that was great paired with some vanilla ice cream (they even heated the apple pie for us upon request). Michayla was very nice and accommodating as well! We recommend this establishment highly. 10/10

Went to Alimentari as apart of a large group with Chatt Taste. This was our second to last stop. We…read morereceived a warm welcome from the chef, who prepared a sampling menu of pork belly, tofu belly (is that how it's called??), an array of pickled veggies, and bao buns. It was all very delicious. Will need to return to taste the full menu.

Excellent every time. Most authentic Italian restaurant in the nearby area. Beautiful atmosphere,…read morepleasant service also. Highly recommend!!

The ambiance and service were excellent. We chose this restaurant for our anniversary dinner when…read moreit is normally more expensive than we would prefer. As a high level chef of sorts, I have high expectations especially knowing the market price of ingredients. The focaccia with olive oil was good but the oil deserves some seasoning to elevate it. The arancini was positively delicious and the highlight of the entire dinner. I ordered the quail and I was underwhelmed. Due to the "no substitutions" rule on the menu and me being diabetic my options were limited so the bok choy was sampled but left mostly uneaten. The mashed sweet potatoes were good and the candied pecans were good. The quail was good but nothing special. I wouldn't order it again. My wife ordered the pollo parmigiano and it was also good but not great. There was way too much pasta water in the bottom of the bowl. The broccoli was good, the pasta was well cooked, and the chicken was well fried and seasoned. At the end of the day, the appetizer shouldn't be the best thing you eat at an upscale restaurant. The entree's shouldn't be so mediocre.

We have always had good meals here I really enjoy the rolls the staff has always been attentive I…read morewould continue to eat here

Entering BiBa's for the first time, we found it to be an inviting and comfortable space. It's a…read morenotch or two above a standard pizza parlor, but all of the guests dress comfortably and laugh easily. The service was spectacular, quite friendly and taking special care to listen to the specifics of our order. The food is good. The salad was surprisingly fresh and the entrees were served hot and tasty. The Limoncello cake is the only dessert that is made in house and we found it to be delicious. We will be back when in this area. =)

good food, good service, quick food, clean table with a paper sheet, good price, no complaintsread more

First and foremost, I want to like Stevarino's I do want to spend money in my chosen hometown, but…read moreit's often difficult. We waited to give Stevarino's a second opportunity. Because the last one did not go well either. Even accounting for the slower life we are pursuing in our retirement community of choice, we don't have one hour and four minutes to wait on a pizza. Or 54 minutes to wait on a simple spaghetti and meatballs. Or seven minutes standing at the front desk with no one coming by to see you at the "please wait to be seated" podium. I'm older now, I don't have that kind of time to waste. The food was "OK". The spaghetti and meatballs (substituted sausage, maybe this required a trip to Italy") was lukewarm. It tasted OK. My pizza was basically loose and drippy in the center. Not from cheese, from being poorly cooked. Again, there was nothing special about the taste. Lastly, I had to send the first pizza serving tray back to be cleaned. I don't know if it's too little staff, too little caring, too little organization, too little training. It all adds up to a memorable experience for the wrong reasons. It is a very nice place when it comes to decor and such. Even a nice big lighted Christmas display for folks to use as a photo backdrop. Hopefully the ownership will take this review to heart and not blame it on "being too busy" (that sure wasn't the case" or "fussy clientele". It sure wasn't that either.

The inside of Alleia is really one of the coolest I've ever been in. Gas lanterns, huge velvet…read moredrapes, a wall of melted wax candles. I loved it all. We had the cannellini bean bruschetta : delicious, the angel hair with shrimp: delicious, the baked rigate, mostly delicious. I have a hang up about veal. I tried the Southside slammer, and unless you REALLY like cucumber I would avoid. We also tried the silencing Bruno non alcoholic drink and it was really good. The menu is seasonal, so you may not encounter the dishes we did. I wouldn't hesitate to have a meal here

2 Star -- My Lawyer Friend and I Are Considering This a Chargeable Offense…read moreIn the legal world, there's a concept called "misrepresentation." My attorney dining companion will tell you it applies here. I've eaten lasagna on three continents. I've never once feared it. Until now. What arrived at our table was, generously speaking, a flat pancake wearing a cheese disguise -- topped with shredded beef that seemed just as confused about its life choices as the chef who plated it. Green? Green. I didn't order a lawn clipping casserole. I ordered lasagna -- the cornerstone dish, the anchor of any Italian menu worth its salt (of which this dish also needed more). Lasagna is not a canvas for creativity. It is a covenant. A sacred agreement between a restaurant and its guests that says: we know what we're doing here. This dish broke that covenant, shredded it, and apparently used it as a garnish. My recommendation? Locate the nearest Italian grandmother. Apologize to her. Take notes. Start over.