One of the best pizzas I've had in the triangle by far!…read more Great atmosphere, food and service.

I ordered takeout last night (04/30): 1 pizza, an order of wings, fries, and a brownie ($64.32…read moretotal). My order was supposed to be ready at 8:11 PM, and I got there around 8:20 only to be told my food had been given to someone else. Mistakes happen, but that's a pretty big error and shows a lack of verification on their part. They told me they'd remake my food free of charge (which of course....they gave my order away), but it still took almost 26 minutes. Between arriving, finding out what happened, and waiting for them to remake everything, I was without my order for almost an hour because of their mistake. I'd actually been here 4 times before this and always had a great experience, so this was really disappointing. More than the mistake itself, it was the lack of urgency in fixing it that rubbed me the wrong way. Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth, and unfortunately, I won't be back.

Friday night with wifey and granddaughter I order French…read morefries because my cheesesteak is only a to go item after 3:00pm even though my wife and granddaughter are ordering from the dinner menu. That makes no sense to me. My granddaughter ordered the Alfredo with chicken dish and my wife ordered the Bella Donna dish. Both dishes looked very good and they both seemed to enjoy the meal. I on the other hand was not happy as I ate my French fries. Seems like if my table paid for appetizer, drinks, two dinner menu items that ordering a cheesesteak should be no problem. I still think this place is a hidden gem. Great service, friendly atmosphere. Noise level is fine. Unfortunately I am not a pasta person which means I probably won't be coming back during the dinner time hours. I am leaving here with a sad face and a hungry stomach On the other hand, my wife and granddaughter are happy diners.

Pulcinella's has amazing food! Their pasta dishes and pizza are incredible in a relaxed atmosphere!…read moreThe service is very attentive in the restaurant and for takeout... Pulcinella's also has great catering as they had the catering order organized, ready on time and we got rave reviews.... It is a family favorite!

I hardly ever write reviews or feel the need to blast a bad meal but THIS could not go u checked!!…read more I ordered a small pepperoni, sausage pizza with onions. From the moment the delivery person handed over the BOX, the order WREAKED of onions!! So much so my entire HOME smells like onions!! I spent over a half hour picking off onions (which were chopped in HUGE chunks and just thrown on top in mounds). NO ONE could eat the pizza because all you smell in every slice ... was uncooked ONIONS. I've attached a pic of just how many I picked off!! RIDICULOUS!!

We got take out from here. Food was pretty good. I like the old school NY pizza shop vibe. I'm sure…read morewe'll be back when a craving for pizza hits.

Such great food! Reservations are required…read more It can be a tight fit but the set up is great. The service can take a little time but that is because everything is made to order and soooo worth it!

I always like to start with 5 stars and Gocciolina is close, even though I took 2 away. Why?…read moreOne star goes because the appetizer should have had a piece of bread served with it. It was good, I am certain all their appetizers are. But, a small plate without a chunk of bread for the gravy is sad. OK. Maybe that is 1/2 of a star, the other half is for the less than generous wine pour. I honestly expected more than an ounce our two and I have been more in may other restaurantss, both here and in Italy. The other star goes away for the slopply dessert service. I ordered almond cake at the recommendation of the couple sitting next to me at the bar and an espresso. I expected the cake, the the coffee or, perhaps, both together. I got the coffee and later the cake. Stmosphere, serving people, hostess, all top notch. Maybe I will go back and g et better appetizers and desserts next time.

I came here for a group dinner, which was served family style in a private room in the back…read more I was the only vegan in the group, and the server was very attentive, making sure that I knew what food was vegan and what was not, bringing me separate versions of the dishes, and even coming out to confirm with me if I was okay with honey or not. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of the service. I always feel anxious asking for vegan versions at restaurants which don't have anything vegan on the menu, but I felt very at ease here. The staff was extremely professional. They brought me a separate salad, which was some kind of pepper / oil / radish situation. The main dish was a basil & eggplant pasta with red sauce. The noodles themselves were delicious, and I loved the basil & eggplant. I did feel that the sauce was perhaps a bit bland / undersalted, but I suspect that was because of the vegan accommodations. I think the salad suffered for similar reasons. I think they could improve their menu by designing an intentionally vegan main dish, particularly one that was more well-balanced to make up for the lack of cheese (everything else had cheese in it, so I'm assuming that was the problem with my dish). Overall, however, I was very impressed with the service and it was a very positive experience. I appreciate the lengths to which they went to accommodate me.

We made reservations here for 5:30 on a Tuesday before a DPAC show at 7:30, which we indicated on…read morethe reservation. Because they state that tables of 2 will only be allowed the table for 90 minutes, we didn't think timing would be an issue, but indicated it just in case. The restaurant wasn't busy, assuming since we were on the earlier side of a weeknight. However, despite all this, we still barely made it to our show. The restaurant is cozy and moody and smells wonderful. I love being able to see the kitchen from the tables. However, service was a little off-putting. Our waitress was cordial, but she didn't tell us about the specials until after we asked and even then, only stated the name of the dish--no description. This wouldn't have been as off-putting except that she was energetic and forthcoming about the drink and food specials for the table next to us, which was a larger party. It honestly made us feel like there was a different attitude based on perceived tip. Pacing of our food was a little awkward. We ordered the burrata bruschetta and the golden beets and mozzarella salad to start and they were brought out separately--the salad only after we had finished the burrata. Both dishes were good, and the real shining star was the mozzarella under the salad. After we finished the salad, our waitress cleared our plates and then said, "ok now I'll put the entrees in." Again, since we had a schedule to adhere to, we were a little perplexed. We sat with nothing on the table for about 10 minutes, which I think would have been better filled with food or something to munch on. My friend got the cacio e pepe, which was divine, and I got the tagliatelle al ragu, which was good and very filling. Because of the timing, we didn't get to order dessert, which was a bummer. In fact, our waitress didn't even ask if we were interested--just dropped the check off. There are a few other things I'd like to try on the menu, so I'll probably be back, but this wasn't the stellar experience that I'm used to from Matt Kelly restaurants.

Greasy pizza! Good service!…read moreWell decorated! 10/10! I definitely recommend eating here and getting a cheese pizza!

We stopped here for a late lunch before heading back to the Winston area. My wife remembered a…read morefoodie friend recommending this spot, especially for its wall of photos with famous visitors, so we decided to check it out. The restaurant sits on Franklin Street, right in the heart of Chapel Hill near UNC. It's a lively, walkable area filled with shops and restaurants. Parking can be a little tricky--we circled a few blocks before finding a gravel lot nearby (free after 6 p.m. and all day Sunday). Inside, the place had an old-school, authentic feel. The staff spoke Italian, which added to the vibe, and the red curved booths reminded me of classic pizza joints from my childhood. The menu is posted on the wall behind the counter, and you order before sitting down. We also noticed their most recent health score was a 99, which was reassuring. My wife ordered the chef's salad, and I went with the meat stromboli. Her salad was fresh, colorful, and much better than the iceberg lettuce you often get. She enjoyed it so much that she finished before my stromboli was ready. When mine came out, it was served on a pizza pan with a side of sauce--it looked and tasted great. It was also clear they do a strong takeout business, with lots of people picking up orders and the phone constantly ringing. Overall, the food was solid, the atmosphere memorable, and it felt like a local institution that's earned its recognition. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Chapel Hill.

Tesoro is a cute little neighborhood gem in Carborro just a stones throw away from Weaver Street…read moremarket. The vibes are intimate and cozy, and I'm so glad I made a reservation because even on a Tuesday night, the whole place was full, and people kept coming throughout the evening. There's a few smaller tables and a bar overlooking an open kitchen. Bonus vibes points for the fresh flowers on the tables. The menu is Italian with a small, focused menu. We started with the focaccia bread, and wow, it was pillowy and melt in your mouth good. The butter that accompanies it was a warm hug that brought the whole thing together. Otherwise, we ordered a few other dishes. The waitress was really kind and helped us ensure that everything we got was vegetarian. We ordered the linguini vegetarian, rigatoni, and the gnocchi. All were very flavorful and rich tasting.

Tesoro is a charming little Italian spot in Carrboro. We sat outside on a beautiful day, which made…read morecelebrating my husband's birthday even more memorable. We started with the beets, focaccia with whipped herb butter and a glass of wine--simple, fresh, and a great way to start the meal (the focaccia is a must order and the herb butter was worth the $1 upgrade). For our entrées, he had the mafalde and I ordered the ricotta gnudi. Both dishes were delicious. We couldn't skip dessert. We shared the caramel bread pudding with ice cream and the olive oil cake with citrus crème anglaise. The olive oil cake is a must order. Because of the restaurant's small size, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in.

This was actually my second choice for dinner my first pick was fully booked but honestly, this…read moreplace completely exceeded my expectations! The inside is absolutely gorgeous I loved the huge mushroom / flower lights, and we scored the cutest little table with the most perfect natural light The food was incredible. We started with the rice balls for an appetizer (9/10 highly recommend), I had the rigatoni (8/10), and my boyfriend went with the New York steak, which he rated an 8.5/10. Everything was delicious. As for the service, I thought our waiter could've been a bit more attentive and personable, though my boyfriend thought he was perfect so that might just be me! Either way, it didn't take away from the overall experience at all. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. You won't be disappointed!

The restaurant is light filled and airy…read more Pasta dishes and entrees were all very good. Wait staff was attentive.

Very quick service and friendly folks here - so warm and welcoming. Parking wise there's a garage…read morenearby. It was kind of hard to find at first, hidden with a small sign and you go up a stairwell. I actually really appreciated that they had 1/2 pizzas as we weren't very hungry and just needed a quick bite. Perfect little place to eat at and would go again for the friendly service.

The pizza is consistently excellent and we love how creative they are with new pizza options. Great…read morestaff that are welcoming and inclusive. The dining area isn't large, but there are almost always a couple of tables open and it is always clean. It's the total package for a slice or two every time we are downtown.

Dropped a point for table with drink reside / spots on it leaving me to think it wasn't clean and…read moredrink running dry twice. I was only a table of one. Flooring / decor and ambience could use updating but let's be honest I'm just happy it's still here business is always SLOW even at rush hour. My food was good nothing that really wowed me. The chicken was flavorful but garlic overpowered and lemon flavor in the linguini. The salads had a house Parmesan that tasted fishy and I already told them I didn't want Cesar because I don't eat fish including anchovies. I wondered if they were counting the olives only got two! The bread was wonderful as always. My waitress was new and in training and was friendly and mostly attentive. Not her fault the dish was lackluster and the restaurant needs updating. Overall my food was still good so I'll give it a four out of five. Portions were huge.

Waiter was excellent and had no problems with the service. The Caesar salad that came with my…read moreChicken Bryan was fresh and good but the garlic mashed potatoes were horrid! The chicken bryan was extremely dry. Overall, not the best experience in a restaurant that only had two tables other than us.