Went for Montgomery Restaurant week. Deal included a pasta entree, a slice of pizza, a dessert, and…read morea glass of the house wine. Let's start with the positives: They were flexible, let us change the wine for soft drinks. Despite getting there right at dinner rush, they got the food out quick. Portion sizes were good. The bad: The food itself was okay, not mind blowing. Would say the pizza was good, but it seems like we both got edge slices that seemed to be more bread than topping, luck of the draw there maybe. The dessert was the saving grace, simple and not too sweet. Overall a positive experience but i'd be more inclined to give this 3.5 if Yelp had half stars.

This is the only place in the area that serves real, authentic, pasta. I got the carbonara and it…read morewas absolutely delicious and my partner got the pizza, which was a little overcooked but still tasty. I like the decor inside, but the service wasn't the greatest. However, it was quite crowded when we went, so it's very understandable.

Locally owned. In years past one of our favorites in Blacksburg. Italian cuisine only. No pizza…read more Very satisfying Italian salads. Main dishes were steaming hot and freshly prepared. Not overly busy on a Sunday evening, so service was attentive. Prices were reasonable. Reservations are available but were not needed on the night of our visit. Recommended. Be advised that Blacksburg has an exorbitant sales tax rate of over 11% on restaurant food and beverages. really pushes the bill up no matter where you dine.

Came here with my son and wife for a recent graduation dinner. Totally packed as expected, but were…read moreseated at our reservation time. The restaurant is in a strip mall area near VT campus, with an outdoor/parking lot patio and two wings of seating on either side of the entrance. The graduation menu was a limited, but good selection of fixed price entrees, apps, salads and desserts. They also had cocktails and a nice selection of wine. The restaurant also doubles as a wine shop. A couple of us had beef cannelloni and one had a sausage and pasta dish, along with a calamari starter and Caesar salads. Calamari was hot fresh and very tender, with a good dipping sauce. Salads were crisp and tangy, with the addition of delicious bread. The baked Cannelloni was superb with a ton of flavor and served piping hot. Tasted like some real love went into it; same with the pasta/sausage dish. Large portions and prices were reasonable were quite reasonable. Finished with some light and airy chocolate mousse. Overall, outstanding service and food, especially when considering the limited options for finer dining in Blacksburg. Only drawback IMO is the quality of the food and service is miles above the ambiance and decor. Could still be rustic, but with some interior color and server dress coordination, would make for a classier dining experience.

We went literally when they were just opening up at 11:00am. We got seated immediately for that…read morereason :) It was quite quiet at this time, very calm environment. Our server was so sweet, checking in on us a lot- and the food came out in a sensible time. The shrimp Alfredo was yummy and was cheesy and Alfredo-ey enough for me! Not lacking at all :)

Prompt friendly service - drinks and breadsticks and salad were delicious as always! Eggplant and…read morechicken parm were perfectly cooked, served hot and both delicious! Jason was attentive and friendly - lovely experience!

Went for a late night dinner and got a simple pepperoni pizza and some garlic knots. The food was…read moreprepared quickly and the staff were friendly. The pizza was tasty but the garlic knots could've done with more seasoning. I will definitely come back and try out more of their menu.

I ordered a cheese a regular cheese pizza after a long drive from PA, wanting some local pizza to…read moreeat and this place seemed reputable. However, after I got back to my hotel 20 mins away opened the pizza box and my order was messed up they gave me the wrong pizza, I called back the store to correct my order and the cook was very rude telling me I have to pay delivery fee even after I wasted 40 mins driving to/from the store. I don't eat pork, he tried telling me that the topping on the pizza was beef (pepperoni, sausage, and bacon) really. I don't recommend this place poor customer service and there's no true ambiance looks a little run down. Look at this photo and tell me if this looks like any beef toppings. Even if I ordered a cheese pizza, how slow can one be to screw up just a regular cheese pizza.

I was surprised that they suggest a 20% tip, yet you have to get you own water, remove your own…read moreplates and cups and clean the table. Food was ok. I had the Capresse Omelette, too much vinegar drizzled on top of it and it needed salt. My friend had the Quiche Lorraine and she said it tasted good but the presentation was non- existent, they just reheated a slice and put it on a plate ( ??) I don't get that the rave is all about. We did not see anything special worth returning for.

Seating can be a challenge if you get here mid morning on a weekend but the food is worth the…read morepotential wait. Some of the specials are crazy, like French toast with pickled jalapeños, but somehow it worked. The baked goods selections are worth checking before you leave as well!!

Overall they have great food. I've tried their grandma pie, eggplant parm, chicken parm, sicilian…read morepizza, and their vodka sauce pasta. The vodka sauce pasta has to be my favorite of all time, not too creamy yet, satisfying all the same. Everything else was good and would order again except for the Sicilian pizza.

Trash. There was two of us and the girl that sat us put us…read morenext to the kitchen. That was tucked away. Then sat two of us at a table with one chair. Then acted like she didn't know how to pull a chair from another table over to where we were. Do I need to stand? Then the young boy from the kitchen clearly didn't understand anything I asked him. I asked for the manager and he pointed to the bathrooms. Sal's in Radford is so so much better.

The Cellar is one of those restaurants where you might wonder, "Do they have ...?" And the answer…read morewill probably be, "Yes, they do have that on the menu." They have gyros, meatball subs, pizza, burgers, crab cakes, kabobs, chicken parmesan and lots more. I get a little squinky when I see a multiple-page menu with lots of random foods on it. But I visited with a group, and so I was locked into this place, whether I liked it or not. A quick internet and Yelp search told me that the things to get at The Cellar are the Greek gyro and the pizzas. I didn't want a whole pie just for myself, so I ordered the gyro. The Greek gyro was really good! It is lamb and beef in a pita, topped with tzatziki, lettuce, onion and tomato. All of the veggies were super fresh, and the pita was warm and pillowy. It's served with chips and a pickle. They actually have quite a few Greek or Mediterranean-adjacent items on the menu. One of the people in my group ordered the Black & Blue Salad, which is basically a salad with steak and bleu cheese on it, plus lots of vegetables. It was huge! She ate a lot of it, and it looked like she barely made a dent. When she put the leftovers in the to-go container, she almost needed two containers! It became a running joke that day and for a couple of days afterward about whether or not she actually finished that salad. This is also the location for the 6Pak Bottle Shop, which is basically a liquor store but intensely curated. They have a nice selection of craft beers and wine. There is also a bar downstairs, which I didn't have the pleasure of visiting. Another great thing about The Cellar is that they are open late! Sometimes until midnight, and sometimes until 2 a.m. I guess that makes sense, as they are located basically right across the street from Virginia Tech.

This is a nice hidden gem! On a busy corner of the Main Street is Cellar Restauarant. After a…read morecouple stops down the street, we wanted to end our evening in a quiet place. The Cellar has a basement bar. We snagged a few bar seats. The bar server was great. He provided us waters. He quickly took our cocktail orders and made some very delicious cocktails. My sour apple martini was so good that that a second one was in front of me quickly. One of us ordered a full sandwich meal and that sandwich looked humongous and full of meat. We also ordered sides of curly fries. These were fried fresh. It's somewhat of a dark speakeasy vibe. The crowd was tame compared to some of the other bars down the street. We hope to try the full restaurant in our next visit.

If you're into Southern Home Cooking then The Blacksburg Tavern In Blacksburg, Virginia is sure to…read moreknock your socks off. They offer a nationally acclaimed menu that's been featured on NPR, Southern Living Magazine and even the ACC Network. They offer their own parking lot in the rear A huge rarity in a college area. It was clean and maintained. It was a treat to meet the owner in front of the tavern tending to landscaping needs. The historic homes facade presents beautifully. There is also outdoor seating. Our party of seven enjoyed a Sunday brunch while knowing little about the establishment. We were promptly greeted with a smile and menus and seated on the front room. Each of the four interior rooms has a fireplace and nostalgic photos adorn the walls. They also have a small bar with a focus on bourbon. The menu had one hit after another with authentic Southern cooking. The description calls it a "Traditional Regional Farmers Menu."No question the fried chicken is the hero. Five out of seven got the fried chicken. Others the chili and meatloaf. A plate of biscuits and cornbread were placed on the table after drinks placed. The history of the tavern on the menu is worthy of your time. The owner, originally from Blacksburg moved from California to restore for his own home. Later opening the restaurant. His goal to keep the structure original and true to purpose as a tavern. The owner himself comes from a family of tavern proprietors. I digress too long! The FOOD ALREADY!!! Well as you have probably already guessed it was impressive and exceeded my expectations. Every main, every side was a home run. From the mash potatoes & gravy to the macaroni & cheese, backed apples and green beans, to the rarely found succotash. All fabulous! Only starter was ham biscuits which were good. Mains of chili and meatloaf strong. But it was the fried chicken that brings local and tourist alike in the door. The chicken was cooked up to perfection and deliciously moist The breading was exceptional as well with no dripping grease and a medium crispy finish. The only desert ordered was the brownie & ice-cream. So yummy! The owner Daniel checked in on us before departing which made our experience even more special. The Blacksburg Tavern is a Southwestern Virginia gem that's a must to dine at. Checkout was efficient and prices affordable for large quality dishes. I will return later this year and hope to catch live music. Highly recommend.

I'm in town visiting a childhood friend and we came here for dinner. As we were walking to the…read moreTavern, I noticed a cute little house that didn't match the other architectural designs of the other establishments in the area (brick and "modern" looking buildings). I was caught off guard when my friend walked up the stairs to the house because from initial appearance, I wouldn't have thought this was the restaurant! Upon walking in, the host greeted us and told us his name was Dan and that he was the owner of the restaurant! It was really cool to see that the owner is truly passionate about his restaurant and will show up to put in the work, even during the later hours. In terms of the food, I went with the Hungry Hokie which was a mashed potato bowl with with bits of meatloaf and chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese. It also came with a biscuit or cornbread, I opted in with the cornbread. The food was absolutely hearty and had pretty good flavor! The one wish that I had was that it came in a bigger portion as it didn't fully fill me up. If I was in town again, I'd definitely consider going back to try the other items on the menu!