Let's give this 3.5 stars as its good pizza for NC being reviewed by someone from the NJ\NY area…read more Located in a strip mall with ample parking. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They really cared if things were good. Thin crust personal style pizzas for $10 is a great deal. Build your own or pick one of their Signature styles. They also offer many soda choices and beer and wine. Plenty of tables to eat in or take out. Some we tried: --The Margherita with Tomato sauce, Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella slices. & a drizzle of olive oil; this was probably the best one. --The I Want It All ( everything pie) with Tomato sauce, pepperoni, ground beef, chicken, Roma tomatoes, onions, green peppers, black olive, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese & Parmesan cheese; flavorful & filling. Job done! --The Chicken Pesto with Basil pesto sauce, chicken, Roma tomatoes. mozzarella slices, finished with a drizzle of olive oil; I wasn't a big fan of the pesto on this. All in all a good choice for NC pizza.

Food - crap Prices - outrageous…read moreService - crappy Crust - better at a gas station AVOID THIS PLACE!!

Food very yummy. The subs and pizza are really good. Service is somewhat speedy. And the decor is…read moreyou know like decent.

I am beyond angry. We came here straight from the beach because a local gluten free group would not…read morestop raving about this place. As the mother of a gluten free toddler, and gluten free myself, I trusted that recommendation completely. I will never make that mistake again. Walking in, the place was flat out disgusting. A trash can shoved directly under the soda machine, jammed against a booth, flies swarming around it like nobody had cleaned in days. FLIES. Next to the soda machine. The only open table and booths were dirty. Like, more than crumbs. We should have walked straight back out the door but we didn't, because we were exhausted and had a 3 hour drive home, and we thought, "How bad could it be?" Incredibly bad, it turns out. The "gluten free" crust was thin, flimsy, and burnt around the edges. And the aftermath has been brutal. My toddler and I have both been glutened so badly we are sick, in pain, and completely wiped out the day after what was supposed to be a fun family trip. Instead of beach memories, I'm nursing my kid through cramps and misery because this place could not be bothered to handle allergen prep or basic cleanliness properly. If you have celiac disease or a real gluten allergy, stay far away from this place. Whatever cross contamination is happening in that kitchen is dangerous, not just inconvenient. I don't care how many people recommend it, the risk is not worth it. We will never go back, and I will be telling everyone I know to avoid it too.

A "new to us" place and we were not disappointed! 3 pizzas ready for pickup in 20 min , service was…read morefast and reliable. Pizzas were delicious! I think we've tried every other pizza place on EI and Kostas has been the best so far. They have a wide selection of food, drinks in the fridges in the shop and tables outside to eat there. Highly recommend!

Pizza and wings were fine. Good service and quick. It made our dinner on our first day here…read moreenjoyable if not especially memorable.

1st time here. Pizza is NY style - absolutely delicious !!! Service was fast & friendly. Will…read moredefinitely be returning.

Service is so horrible have teenagers working staying on their phones , hair not in hairnets seeing…read moreblonde hair all over the counter , can't get order right forgetting items and when reminded acted like you never ordered it and on top of that it was the worker who took my order in a empty restaurant , $8 for a lettuce only and 4 small tomatoes for a salad you could get at Walmart for $2 for a extra $10 you can get cheese and croutons and bacon bits added. Food and crumbs all over the floor can guarantee they have been there for at least a week since nobody eats inside anymore. And a roach just ran past me as I was typing this so that's just the cherry on top

Great service. Love the old bar (rescued) and ambiance fits historic downtown vibes. Nite menu with…read moreupscale snacks. Huge martinis worth the price! Desserts must be shared.

This is a great spot to have a drink and a sweet treat in a very iconic part of downtown swansboro…read more The vibes are immaculate and the service is fast and friendly. The skillets are literally immaculate! The cookie is freshly baked so it did take a few minutes but the wait was totally worth it. Highly recommend. They also serve savory bites, paninis and flatbreads!

Splendido!! If you find yourself in Emerald Isle, and you like world class Italian food you need…read moreto check out Il Cigno Italiano. I live locally and can confirm this is a place locals go, it's been a couple of different restaurants over the years, all have been great but we hope Il Cigno is here to stay. If you read my reviews I try to provide data and facts and set expectations. Service / Price - I have been to the restaurant no less than 20 times and the service and people are great! Our last waitress was really fun, even though the place was at mid vacation season madness. I would recommend getting reservations for sure and give yourself time to park. It's very limited. For price, you are going to one of the best restaurants in Swansboro, that has a great wine list and world class chef cooking for you...it's not a sports bar. Expect to pay minimum $18 to $22 per person on average alcohol. Ambiance - the palace has a fantastic back porch looking out into the White Oak River. If the weather is nice and you can get a back porch seat, it's worth it. The inside is pretty much the same it's been for years, however it's not a bad thing. It's a great combo of old beach elegance (means laid back, and you can dress up or down, have a nice romantic meal or a family dining.) The bar is pretty nice, to sit and have a drink or wait for your table. It's not a sports bar, so maybe not the most ideal place to watch a game. Food - it's all good. I have to recommend the eggplant meats, and I don't really like eggplant. They are absolutely fantastic. The only issue is they only give you 3 per serving, which is a little mischievous on Il Congo's part .... it makes you buy to appetizers if you have a normal party of 4. Their salads all good, the house Halibut special is amazing, and my personal fav the Tuscan Salmon. It's just all good! If you are vacationing, go, you will be glad you did.

I didn't expect an Italian restaurant in a small coastal town in North Carolina to be THIS GOOD. We…read morelive out of town, and every time we come to visit, we make sure to stop here (or order takeout after long days on the beach). HIGHLY recommend the Penne Quattro Formaggio. Best pasta dish I've ever had. The chicken Parmesan is also delicious (and ginormous).

Absolutely love this place - feels like a warm hug after a long day. Tori made me feel nothing but…read morewelcome, she was more than happy to chat and majority of the reason i'll be coming back! Atmosphere is great - amazing local spot for a cold beer & late night food. Seating both indoor and outdoors available to enjoy the air and ac.

What a hidden gem! We stopped in to grab a late night dinner a little after 10pm. Excellent service…read more- fast, friendly, accurate- by the bartender! Food was really tasty! We got wings, fried shrimp, and a Caesar salad with blackened chicken. We were tired, so we didn't stay, but they had a great deejay, too. If you are looking for a casual "locals" bar with good food, drinks, and music, I highly recommend!

Amazing service and food. Ownership and management are top notch. A hidden gem in Onslow County. Be…read moresure to try the MONSTER pizza (28"), which is where they derive their name. We will be back!!

Whatever you do, don't order the chicken bites. Absolutely terrible. Great value frozen nuggets are…read morebetter. Usually the pizza is really good, but even the pizza was disappointing. So greasy! Cheesy breadsticks were pretty good, but they are cheesy breadsticks...

We were seated quickly. The food was amazing I had salmon that was cooked perfectly. My husband…read morehad the crab cakes. The service was excellent. Our servers and others checked on us frequently and cleared the table when necessary

Kistler Chardonnay, and a canned beet salad?…read more I wrote a review of Boro about 8 years ago, it may be interesting to go out and compare the two. I have to say my wife and I are confused by our latest dinner experience more than anything. We could not get into Il Cigno Italiano, a fantastic restaurant (I recommend to the eggplant meatballs), who suggested we visit their "sister site" Boro. We love Il Cigno and thought, wow this going to be great. I did not realize the two were related under one organization. Like all my reviews, I try very hard to keep drama and non factual commentary out as much as possible. I focus on setting expectations based on my experience. Ambiance - Boro has changed since we were there last. The bar was walled off from the main dining more than before. The walls were empty with no art or really anything... pretty sterile...not a romantic setting, but more of a family setting. In fairness, they may be remodeling, I did not ask. One last critical item, we were sitting under a HVAC wall unit, that leaked on us through the meal. I would have asked to move but we moved to the far end of the booth, it was fine then. The outdoor patio is still nice though, and is fun to go watch bands and relax listening to music. We do this frequently as we are "locals". Service - our waitress was attentive, very nice and did check on us. The hostess was great, and was able to seat us right away. So service was pretty spot on. ....except, I am no longer paying credit card service fees that are not verbally noted when I sit down (small print on the menu does not count). These fees, have been added as "Covid era" item to help restaurants. I had no issue with it then, however, we are not in Covid anymore. I run a business and feel this is a cost of doing business and needs to be in the pricing (more helpful for customers) or absorbed. 3% is well over $200 per year for our eating out budget. Food - this is where I left scratching my head. My wife and I both ordered the Beet Salad. It read on the menu it had arugula, butter nut squash and a combination of greens. When it arrived, there was very little arugula, very sparse squash and it had canned beets on it. The greens were very scarce, more of a garnish than a salad amount. At best it looked like it was a small side salad, not a dinner salad. It was not a good price point for what we received in my opinion. However, the Tuna Takati was nicer for $15 and much closer to an Il Cigno level of offering. Another strange dynamic was they offered Kistler Chardonnay, which runs for about $90 a bottle. It is a world class wine, but Im not sure how well it matches the restaurant, or the level and quality of the food we were severed. In summary, if I was the owner of Il Cigno I would be hesitant to send folks to Boro who may looking for an Il Congo experience. In fairness, I did not ask about decor or the HVAC. However, the food is not at par for the pricing or the quality I would expect after eating at Il Cigno.

Great place to get a clean and healthy meal. Super friendly…read morestaff. Great menu with a wide selection of options.

Well, I'm finally writing a review after several visits over the last couple years. Not sure why I…read morehaven't until now. Somewhat unassuming restaurant at a strip mall in Swansboro. As soon as you walk in you can see the kitchen and prep counter with the menu right above it. Order at the counter and pick up at the other end when your pager goes off. We kept it simple and ordered the lamb gyro, seasoned fries, drink, and hummus appetizer. We just had waters, but they offer wine, beer, sodas, bottled water, and some other drinks. Fairly simple, but good size menu with plenty of options. There are plenty of seating options with tables, booths, and outdoor tables as well. While we were waiting and eating there were several to go orders. Steady flow of customers in and out. They also have a great music selection! After a short wait our delicious gyros arrived. The presentation was nothing flashy, but good. The fires were seasoned just right for me, but a little too salty for the wife. The gyros were as expected, delicious and a good size for us. The hummus plate was actually larger than expected, but a nice surprise. There was enough naan for sure. I did not take any pics this time. Overall experience was excellent honestly. We'll definitely eat here again. I recommend giving Olea Mediterranean Kitchen a try.