Morgan delivered all our food and drink in a timely manner and was very kind and has a great laugh…read morethat improved even firther on the already great atmosphere. Come and check this place out! Grazzi

Overall, this restaurant is mediocre. The service was awful. The waitress didn't provide us a wine…read moremenu initially, we asked several times for certain condiments, which she failed to bring, and she wasn't attentive. The place has a dinginess to it. The menus have stains and are filthy, and the decor and furniture in the restaurant are old and outdated. Some of the entrees we ordered were good. There was one dish that was awful. The sauce tasted like straight up lemon juice. It was the pasta dish with shrimp and scallops. I would avoid it!

Azzurri had the freshest, most generously portioned, most reasonably priced, and most delicious…read moreItalian food I've had in Newport News. While others may have a more extensive wine list, Azzurri blends family-friendly comfort food with a warm, inviting, and clean atmosphere. Pair that with the friendly, personable staff and restaurant full of regulars and locals, and you have a winner all around. I even saw one couple walk in, hold up two fingers, and were recognized and seated immediately by the owner (by the way, this place is owned and run by a family--one gentleman even cooks in the kitchen some while his mother serves guests.) I've ordered the same dish elsewhere and this was the best I've had. It was absolutely clear to me that everything truly was homemade. If I had any suggestions, it would be a more extensive wine list and olives in the house salad! But that's trivial really, because this place is already a total gem. I look forward to many more meals here. Not pictured here is the pizza; a local fan favorite that I can vouch for.

i had high expectations since everyone gasses this place, but honestly the service was not that…read moregood and the food was just ok. or at least what i got (the chicken fettuccini alfredo) i'd give this place another chance if people i knew were going, but for $22 i fear i could find something somewhere else

My family has been eating here since they opened in 1972. I was 2 years old. I had birthday parties…read morethere as a child and my now 24 year old son had birthday parties there as a child. My parents have passed away now but this was one of their favorite places to eat and they did so 1-2 times a week. We also had baby showers there. They always treated us like family! Really good people who consistently served really good food! I can't say I have ever had bad food or service there ever! I have so many memories there that I could go on and on about. I also grew up knowing Harold that now owns it and we love him too! Such a good hearted person. Some of our favorite dishes there are the pizza. Best pizza I have ever eaten, their regular and baked spaghetti, lasagna, stuffed shells, their Italian sub, all of their salads are good. I know I am probably forgetting some things but the point is for our family they are 5 out of 5 stars in every category! My youngest son's 18th birthday is coming up and all he has talked about for weeks now is wanting to eat there for his birthday! I have a lot of photos from there from over the years and as I find them I will add them here. Our whole family just loves them!

First time here, and here are the highlights:…read more Lots of seating areas so great for groups but even for small parties. Since they do have different sections, if you are with a group you are not disturbing others. I was with a group of about 23 including some kids and we had the whole room to ourselves which was great! We had two servers taking care of our group which also was great! They did a wonderful job! Now food...the standout was the complementary bread! It was nice and toasted. I had two slices! The Italian salad combo was a little lackluster but it was nice that it came with provolone and salami. My pizza slices came out cold but it wasn't bad reheated at home in the air fryer. Not what was really bad and i actually threw it out was the Italian wedding soup! It also came out a little cold but I had to run so I thought it would be better heated up at home. Nope still had a very off flavor and couldn't even eat it. Not running back here when there are other Italian restaurants to try and eat at in the area!

The food was delicious! The restaurant is located in Carrollton at the end of a strip mall…read more Service was prompt and hospitable. I ordered a cheese pizza, a limoncello flute, and the penne alla vodka. The pizza was fresh with authentic ingredients. The limoncello was smooth and creamy, one of the best I had ever tasted. The penne was creamy and delicious. I will visit again.

What a beautiful find. Tiny store front. Nothing special about the place. Everything is special…read moreabout the owner/chef who is always there. Max is talented beyond belief. The food, service, great $40 wines that would be $100 in another setting. Home made Gelato that makes me beg for more. Scallops and shrimp arribiata. The best I have ever had. Max will make a thin & crispy crust pizza that is spectacular. I almost hate providing this honest review. They have been reproducing excellence in food, service and value for 10 years.

Philly cheesesteak subs reasonable price try the combo lunch special thank me later my sister and I…read morego there on our break all the time

First let me say, service is SLOW. One hour from seating to food arriving. Server was so nice…read moreand trying hard, but more than a few items required one or two repeats, reminders and corrections. It was not busy but the server was really struggling. My iced tea was cloudy and bitter like the bottom of a tea dispenser that needed to be cleaned. So I settled for water. If you have ever seen my reviews I take away a star for bad or non existent unsweet tea, because if an eatery can't manage unsweet tea they will never have 5 stars from me. Now let me say, my family who lives nearby loves this place because they love to meet friends and sit for long periods talking. So the extreme slowness is no issue for them. The take out business also seems brisk. The food is really good, large portions and very reasonably priced. Some items are an incredible deal, like 2 slices of pizza, as big as half a pizza, and a drink for $6.99. The atmosphere is very casual; a few tables and booths, some high tops and a bar. The total for 3 lunch specials, a child's meal and a dessert was about $55 plus tip. I left 2 hours after I arrived and my party remained to socialize. So at the end of the day, good food, good price, good place to hang with friends, s. l. o. w. service, easy in and out parking, makes this a place to check out when you have time on your hands and you are hungry for good pizza and Italian fare.

For 15 years, I've been living in Newport News and never had the chance to eat at Al Fresco. I…read morelive blocks away and always shop at the same shopping outlet where it's located. I'm not big into Italian food so maybe that's why. But just this Friday, a friend in a social group celebrated her birthday. So I decided to join in and finally check out this spot. Let's see how the night went, shall we? Our party had a reserved table up front by the check-in booth and the bar. Inside the decor is a bit dated, but everything was clean and tidy. Overall, it's not that big of a restaurant, but it can fit a decent crowd. After enjoying some salad and garlic bread, we were all ready to order. My meal was Pollo Marsala. Overall, the dish was good. I preferred slightly bigger chicken breasts, but what I had was good enough. The protein was cooked nicely and there was enough spaghetti to mix with the chicken and mushrooms. I also had some grated parmesean cheese which added some flavor to the dish. What a wonderful night for all of us. Table service, hospitality and good food. You couldn't have asked for anything more. Yours truly will be back soon :)

This place is a local gem with great service and food. The food is tasty and in large portions. The…read morecarbonara had a great flavor and the perfect amount of sauce to noodles ratio. The cheese sticks were very good and had a gourmet quality to them. The bread was also great, very soft and flavorful. It had it cheese and other herbs and was complimentary. Our server was great, we had our waters filled right when we walked in and throughout the dinner. She was constantly checking in on us. The restaurant is fairly upscale, dinner had candle lights and the tables were a little close together. Definitely a good spot for a date night. Highly recommend.

Mama Rosa's Italian Family Restaurant deserves far more than five stars. We hosted a private…read moregathering there on March 9, 2026, after a funeral, and the experience was extraordinary from beginning to end. Anthony was phenomenal throughout the entire process. He stayed in touch with me from the moment we booked, checked in often, and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. His warmth, professionalism, and genuine care set the tone for the whole event. The entire family and staff were just as kind and attentive. We had over 75 guests, and every single person had something wonderful to say, the food was delicious, the service was flawless, and the atmosphere felt like being welcomed into someone's home. They truly went above and beyond for us. After the event, a few of us lingered and were joined by their Nona (Mima). She is pure light - warm, welcoming, and full of love. Sharing stories and hugs with her was something I'll always treasure. Mama Rosa's isn't just a restaurant. It's a place filled with heart, family, and genuine hospitality. Do not hesitate -- go.

I decided to give Mamma Rosa's a try for takeout dinner, and unfortunately, it was a bit of a mixed…read moreexperience. I ordered the Italian sub, chicken marsala, and a Greek salad. The highlight of the meal was definitely the Italian sub. I added sweet peppers, and that was absolutely the right move. It was fresh, flavorful, and packed with quality meats and toppings. If I come back, it will be for the sub alone--and maybe to give one of their pizzas a try. The chicken marsala, however, was a letdown. The chicken cutlet was thicker than I prefer and ended up being a little tough. More importantly, the marsala sauce lacked the rich, hearty flavor that makes this dish so comforting. It wasn't bad, but it just didn't have the depth or savory mushroom-forward flavor I was expecting. Overall, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The Greek salad was fresh and a nice addition to the meal, but it wasn't enough to make up for the disappointment of the entrée. Since this was a takeout order, I can't really comment much on the overall service. The young lady who handed me my food wasn't particularly friendly, but she wasn't rude either--just kind of neutral. The interaction was quick and uneventful. Overall, Mamma Rosa's wasn't a bad experience, but it also wasn't one that left me eager to return. The Italian sub was excellent and is the only thing that would bring me back, along with maybe trying a pizza. As for the pasta dishes, I don't think I'd order those again

Love the pizza. Subs were really good and full but got one today and have really cut back on the…read moremeat, bread still very good just to much bread not enough meat. Salad is small for price. I know things have really gone up . Will still get my pizza I Love them but not sure if will get another sub, like to taste the meat.

Wow! This is the best pizza I've had in awhile. Perfect crust, great sauce, yum yum yum!read more