It is said that valuable things come in small boxes, but never in my wildest imagination did I…read moreconceive of a place like Stellina. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Stellina, in Downtown Roanoke, is a perfect example. Stellina (which means "Little Star" in Italian) is a secretly hidden little bar within the very popular Italian Restaurant Fortunato, but with its own entrance through a door on the right of the restaurant. Its only indication of its name is a small letter board behind one of its front windows, stating its name and hours of operation. This bar was constructed with reclaimed wood from the Old Crow distillery and opened in December of 2016. Since then its gain a reputation as the ideal spot for hand-crafted cocktails in a cozy and intimate atmosphere. It seats only about 20 people, with 7 at the bar. Not that long ago it gained recognition by being featured in the New York Post as one of the world's best small bars. All that I can tell you about this place doesn't do justice to the experience of visiting the place for the very first time. After stepping inside, I was mesmerized by the simple yet effective, elegance of the establishment, complimented by the beautifully dressed young lady, server/bartender. Her elegant style and mysterious personality contributed to the character and ambiance of this one-of-a-kind relaxing place. The very hospitable young lady welcomed me and handed me the drink menu, while asking me if I also planned to dine there. I answered in the affirmative and asked her if they had any Mocktails. To my surprise, she pointed out that one side of the Drinks Menu were all non-alcoholic drinks, including mocktails, bottled mocktails, wine by the glass, and beers. I ordered one of the mocktails and by the end of my meal, I think I must have tried a few. She then brought me Fortunato's menu, and I ordered the Fritto Misto as appetizer and the Pork Milanese as my main entrée. I enjoyed both course immensely. A lady employee brought me the food from Fortunato's Restaurant through a door that led to the restroom area of Fortunato's Restaurant, pass the kitchen. For dessert, that Which I consider the "Grand Finale" of a wonderful fine dining experience, I ordered their Tiramisu and Hot Chocolate. They were absolutely mouthwatering. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return in the near future.

Tried to get reservations at Fortuna, but could not. Stellina offers their menu and is right beside…read morethem. Stellina is small and on a Friday they were packed in. Scored at the bar which worked fine for me. Service was lukewarm, but still ok. Service started out slow and improved. However, no check-ins were performed at all. I was given a cocktail and food menu. I knew I wanted an Old Fashioned and dropped an order for their lamb meatballs. Shortly after I decided on the eggplant Parmesan main. My drink with Rittenhouse Rye bourbon was tasty, just not much of it price at $17 steep too! I also ordered a specialty hot rum drink with pumpkin spice at $10 that was amazing! The meatballs hit quickly and were devoured! So yummy! About 15 minutes later the main dropped and was huge! Really quality and flavorful for a vegetarian dish. Overall the food was better than the service and prices were stretched. 3.5 rounding down due to service.

Ambiance of place is good vibes and well designed. Paid to see a live band and this was my first…read moretime visiting. (Tre'King Band) Ticket price was estimated $18 pre person. Must say the instruments over powered the head singer. Could not hear her singing. Brought food from outside business which were sliders, salad, and a bag of Doritos. Must say for the price next time I will make sure to eat before going if I visit again. Management constantly checked on our table which was great. Left early and did not stay for the full show. Was over powering with instruments for such a small venue.

Business shows open here, in Google maps and their website…read more When I went to the business on Saturday night, there is an ambiguous sign on the doors stating it is an event only facility

When you're in the mood for a nicely crafted cocktail, Twisted Liquid has that panache that you're…read morelooking for in a cocktail bar. They have the smoke and the foam and the cool-looking, Instagram-worthy drinks. Don't get it twisted, though: Twisted Liquid ain't cheap! But you're paying for professional bartenders creating creative beverages. You want to come here to impress a date, not get buzzed on Michelob Ultras. I visited strictly for a drink, so I didn't check out their food menu. But apparently, they do serve food here, mostly starters, snacks and small plates, but also a few mains. My love for gin is never-ending, much like my love for Lewis Carroll and Alice in Wonderland, so when I saw a drink called Painting the Roses Red, you know that's the one that I got. It is a white tea-infused gin with elderflower liqueur, Pinot Gris, lemon juice and rose water. A little ice rose came floating in the drink. It was so pretty, and pretty potent! I like when my adult drinks actually have alcohol in them, and mine certainly did. Our bartender was lovely and knew how to make a lot of drinks with a little flair for each one. I came with a group, and we all sat at the bar and had a wonderful time.

I wanted to share feedback regarding our recent dining experience to celebrate my son's graduation…read morewith family and friends as it was unfortunately very disappointing -- especially considering the price point and expectations presented for your restaurant and event reservations. First, the menu was extremely limited for both food and drinks. While the cocktails were enjoyable, the food quality and portions did not come close to justifying the $300+ we spent. We ordered the shrimp and wagyu skewers expecting thoughtfully prepared dishes. Instead, the shrimp appeared comparable to pre-made shrimp cocktail shrimp placed on a stick rather than freshly grilled seafood. The wagyu skewer lacked the quality and presentation expected from a fine dining establishment and honestly tasted more like beef stroganoff without noodles. I also ordered the lobster bisque, which was served lukewarm and tasted as though it came from a can. The Caesar salad with smoked trout was acceptable, but the trout resembled salmon more than smoked trout, and the dressing tasted bottled rather than house-made. What made the experience more frustrating was the lack of transparency regarding the menu prior to the event reservation. For a restaurant that strictly enforces reservations and cancellation fees, customers reasonably expect a much higher level of quality, preparation, and overall dining experience. Our server was kind, attentive, and did their best throughout the evening, so I truly appreciate their effort. However, much of the remaining staff appeared stressed, overwhelmed, and unwelcoming, which added to the uncomfortable atmosphere. Overall, the experience felt far from the fine dining experience being advertised. The drinks were honestly the only standout part of the evening. I also have to mention that the food we received looked nothing like the photos posted online and in Google reviews. It genuinely made us wonder if there was an issue in the kitchen this evening, because the quality and execution were nowhere near what was being represented publicly. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken constructively because there is a significant disconnect between the pricing, expectations, and actual dining experience being delivered.

Excellent, food, service and the view even at night was awesome…read more Make reservations and if is so worth your time. Sorry no pictures we were visiting a friend and we never stopped talking. We revisited for our breakfast meal and it was so worth getting up at 6:00 am. The view is spectacular. My omelet was made to order so I called it a corrupted veggie and my spouse two eggs, sausage and a muffin. The coffee was very fresh as was the sunshine even while outside was 20 degrees we were warm and toasty. Tyler was a delight, pleasant and full of smiles. She made our morning as much as the sunshine outside.

We had a good time at Skyline Restaurant. The food was very good quality, and the staff were sweet…read moreand attentive. The lights kept flickering outside but they got it fixed, and it was a bit loud but it was a Saturday night. Had the chocolate parfait special for dessert!

We were driving through and happened to stumble upon this hidden gem on graduation weekend. We…read moremanaged to stop right as they opened and were lucky enough to get a table, but it quickly filled up as we were eating. Ambiance was nice, moody speakeasy vibes. Service was fantastic, the menu was super creative, including the cutest drink names. The food was impeccable. If this place looked and smelled like a dive bar, I'd still go back for the food. I'm not a raw fish person but my husband got the tuna tostada and made me try it, and it was great! The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and the sauce, carrots, and pistachios were the perfect complement. The steak sandwich was drool worthy as well.

Best food I've had at a restaurant in a very long long time. This is how it should be done.read more

A very unexpected swanky bar in Floyd,Va. It'll throw you for a loop if you're not ready when you…read morewalk in, we were. Think prohibition. The joint takes you into the prohibition era. The staff play into it very well. The bartender was super cool. The lady at the front door stayed in character (so cool). Helpful hint ... buffalo nickel. Once in, it is a super dark and cozy classy place. Great selection of wine and cocktails. Small selection of beer. Had the very tasty Chef burger. The Mango Habanero cheese curds were tasty. Checkout the upstairs... I'd revisit this place again.

A place to go back in time! They are a prohibition…read moreestablishment theme/vibe. Fun wall decoration and art. Makes you feel like you are on a different timeline. Food was great! We ordered the seared ahi tuna, filets, and ravioli. Everything was delicious and fresh. Id recommend if you are quiet hungry and want to order the ravioli to perhaps order something else to pair with it as it only comes with 4 raviolis. Let's talk drinks. They are seasonal so they had an apple smoked old fashioned which was delicious and a whole experience as they bring it in a container with the smoke in it 10/10 recommend! They have a yummy spicy orange margarita and really good non alcoholic drinks that taste like alcoholic drinks! Service was great! Our server had really good suggestions and was attentive and up front with items that where not available.

I got the steak tonight it took over an hour to get the food for a $30 a steak that was mid.read more

Great atmosphere. The steak and salad was awesome!…read more Service was great also! Clean, great ambience.

7 Rooftop Bar in Lynchburg offers a unique experience that's hard to beat. The atmosphere is…read morevibrant at night and relaxed during the day, and it offers a breathtaking view of the James River. The drinks are expertly crafted and they offer both classic cocktails and signature creations. I tried a few different options (mules, espresso martinis, and more) and each was great. For a place mostly known as a bar, I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered the smoked club sandwich. It was layered with ham, turkey, and bacon and served on Texas toast. It was better than I expected being "bar food." What truly stood out, though, was the service. A special shout-out to Tish, who was working her second day and already making amazing drinks and recommendations. She definitely made the experience better.

This was a cool place to grab a couple drinks. The atmosphere is pretty awesome! You are on the top…read morefloor of this apartment complex overlooking railroad tracks and James River. It's all outside with covered places to sit. Waitress was good and attentive. Drinks were mediocre. They have appetizer menu if you coke for food. The prices are very reasonable. This is a good place to unwind and relax! I'd definitely come back. Ohhhhh, parking is definitely a pain!!!!! Good luck! You are downtown and not a lot of parking.

We had a wonderful night with a party of 6 after a dance recital. We were seated and greeted…read morequickly! Our server Terry was on the money! Never had to ask for refills, food tasted fresh and hot, she kept our table clean, and was such a sweet person! Restaurant was clean, good taste in music and ambience. We hope to visit again highly recommend. Food wise: scallops delicious, pizza awesome and salads super fresh and I believe all in house dressings.

This restaurant is a gem! Everything from the cocktails to the apps to the entrees were…read morespectacular! The atmosphere wasn't too loud and the restroom was clean! I hope to be back the next time I'm in town!

Our go to Mexican spot in Alta Vista. Decent food at a decent price. The ambience is adequate for a…read moresit down TexMex restaurant. I usually get the fajita quesadilla and my husband gets the polo con grandma. Very good portion size. The service is always super fast. And the cheese dip is amazing.

I have been here several times for lunch. Every time the service is friendly and fast. I didn't…read moreexpect much from little Altavista, VA, but this restaurant consistently and pleasantly surprises. Every item I have tried has been fresh and delicious. And the salsa! You can tell a lot about the restaurant by the salsa.. this place is good. Restrooms are clean, there's always some sports on the multiple screens in the dining room, and I especially like the music they play. Festive, but not too loud that you can't enjoy conversation with your group. Give them a try when you are passing through!!