Food and service was excellent! Had the chicken parm and loved it. Salad was also nice and fresh…read more Service was plenty fast with a kind and friendly smile.

Located in the Mountain View Plaza, off Lee Highway in Troutville, Virginia, this family-owned…read moregenuine Italian restaurant, is well-known for its New York style pizza and its homemade doughs and sauces, as well as its real mozzarella cheese. The restaurant doesn't have a full bar, but they do serve beer and wine. My friend and I who love Italian food decided to go try it out today. As soon as we entered the door we were warmly welcomed and greeted by a friendly young lady who to us to our booth and handed us the menus. The dining room was very clean and decorated with cute yet elegant Italian artworks on the walls. The menu was very extensive and contained popular items such as homemade lasagna, pizza, Philly cheese steak subs, and unique Italian dinners. . Our server, another very welcoming young lady with a big smile came by and took our order. Although most of the customers there were sharing a pizza, and they looked so delicious, we both decided to have the Stromboli with the works. Believe it or not, I think this was the first time that I had ever had Stromboli at an Italian restaurant. To drink we both had Cokes. When the food arrived, the Strombolis looked so fresh and delicious on the outside, and in the inside it contained fresh quality ingredients such as Mozzarella, Green Peppers, Onions, Pepperoni, Sausage & Mushrooms. I was very impressed with its homemade dough and real Mozzarella cheese. The Peperoni, Sausage, and all the other ingredients were also quality products. Our server came to check on us at the appropriate times and provided us with some refills for our drinks. They had some good Italian desserts on the menu as well, but we already had planned to have dessert at another place. Everything was so good, that even though we hadn't finish eating yet, I already was looking forward to try one of their pizzas or unique Italian dinners. I also found the prices to be very reasonable for the quality of their food. I highly recommend this place to all those who love Italian cuisine, and I heard they are currently in the process of expanding.

I've eaten at many family-owned restaurants, many of which have been Pizzerias, but never have I…read moreseen such a close family relationship, of family members working closely together in the successful operation of their business. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, 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 Lil' Cucci's Pizzeria, now located in Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example. I met the head of the household, co-owner Maurizio "Joe" Cucci, right after placing my order for the very first time with his daughter, who works at the cashier counter, taking the orders and charging for them. As I went down to the open kitchen large window to see them working making the pizzas and other Italian delicacies, Mauricio warmly greeted and welcomed me and introduced himself. He is originally from Sicily, Italy, and came to this country in 1978 when his late brother Victor brought him over. And together they created this Pizzeria which they kept all about friends and family. But then he immediately asked me for my name and where was I from, just as two friends who meet for the first time and begin establishing conversation that will later turn into friendship. This is the difference between this pizza shop and others. Here the owners and employees are genuinely interested in their customers and treat them as friends of the family, and the business just comes naturally from that warm relationship that he establishes and maintains with his customers which he knows and greets by their first name. After being in business for many years, they had the opportunity of purchasing this land and build their own pizza place building. And their customers enjoy the friendly relationship he has with them as much as they enjoy their pizzas. And their loyalty is such that they are open only 3 days a week: Thursdays Fridays, and Saturdays from 11:00AM to 8:00PM on Thursdays and from 11:00AM to 9:00PM on Fridays and Saturdays. But on these 3 days the place is continously full. His son is by his side making the pizzas and his wife helps out making sure the orders are handed to the right customers. I ordered a House Salad to start with and a Small 12 inch Lil' Cucci's Special Pizza, together with a Dr Pepper softdrink. And waited in front of the window watching Maurizio making pizzas, and directing the whole operation, and at the same time talking to me about his family and business. I invite you to view my photographs and videos that accompany my review for a better sense and feel about the ambiance of the place and look of the food. All I can say was that my salad was so crispy and fresh, and my pizza was so good that I ended up eating the whole thing. I left after saying goodbye to Maurizio and his family having discovered the secret to their success. Their convenient parking lot was almost completely full by then, and more customers were arriving, picking up their To Go orders, or dining in or in the outdoor patio. I highly recommend this place not only for their amazingly delicious food, but for you to see for yourselves and experience first hand the epitome of customer service.

Our favorite spot for good NY pizza! We come here all the time. Extremely friendly!read more

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!

If you live in Botetourt and haven't tried Lentini's yet, you're seriously missing out. This is…read morehands down one of the best local pizza spots in the area. The pizza is consistently on point. The crust has that perfect balance -- crispy on the outside, soft and slightly chewy inside. It holds the toppings without getting soggy, which already puts it above a lot of places. The sauce has real flavor (slightly sweet, slightly tangy) and doesn't taste overly processed. The cheese melts perfectly and gives you that classic stretch when you pull a slice away. The garlic knots are a must. Soft, buttery, and seasoned just right -- they're honestly addictive. The subs are stacked and filling, and the portions overall are very fair for the price. What really makes this place stand out is the atmosphere. It feels like a true local spot -- families, teams after games, regulars who clearly come in all the time. The staff is friendly and efficient, and even when they're busy, the food comes out hot and consistent. It's hard to find a small-town pizza place that nails both quality and consistency, but Lentini's does. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, you can count on it being good every time. Definitely one of Botetourt's go-to spots.

Good pizza and salad!!! Very tasty stop on a road trip got the vodka pizza and it was delicious !!!read more

pizza was just fantastic! Hot, cheesy with lots of veggies and a crispy crust. It was a takeout,…read morelarge Veggie pizza. Sooo good

My mother wanted pizza so this place is near her nursing home. The pizza was okay. I bought a…read moresalad and it had a hair in it. The service was good. The place was fairly clean except for the hair.

This used to be my go to pizza place but the last pizza I ordered will probably be the last pizza I…read moreorder. The man on the phone sounds like an authentic New York accent which added to the charm of placing a to go order. But the recipes have changed and the quality of the ingredients is sub par at best now. It was a simple cheese pizza (I had to order a large because I was told I couldn't order a medium on this particular day, strange). The crust was like cardboard, the sauce tasted like a can of tomato paste with no seasoning whatsoever. The cheese was not real cheese because despite being cooked it still was in its shredded form and not even melted, just sitting on top of the sauce in an oily sheet. I hardly see anyone eating inside this place, the roanoke location seems to be busier but the ingredient quality must be improved.

Spider in my ranch. Ordered to go. Food was okay until I noticed what a thought was spices in the…read moreranch lid. It was a spider...I even wiped it off (hoping it was an ant) to make sure. Alfredo sauce was good, garlic bread was a sub roll, shrimp was like rubber and absolutely not jumbo. I was unable to eat another bite of anything after finding the spider. Disappointing.

One of the best Italian food restaurants in the area!!! If you are ever close by it's worth…read morechecking out.

Visited this spot for the first time for dinner, The staff was incredibly organized and…read moreprofessional. They have a solid menu variety--I highly recommend the traditional lasagna if you like pasta. ​The vibe here is great: clean, inviting, and it smells amazing the second you walk in. It's a very welcoming environment that isn't too loud or "over-the-top." Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a nice dinner, this is the place. A huge thank you to the cooks and servers for the hard work--it was well worth the tip. Definitely check them out!

I don't know why this pizza place gets so low ratings but hopefully mine changes that. My parents…read moreand I get a couple pizzas there when I go to visit sometimes. The service is fast usually, depending on the day and time but always friendly and they try to give you good deals when they can on your pies. The pizza itself is good to very good, taste is always very zesty and the crust is so good! Sometimes it can have a little too much sauce on it but that isn't enough for me to not give it a five all day rating. It's good cold for leftovers too!

Won't ever order from this place again. Manager kept blaming Door Dash for the reason after 3 hours…read morethe order wasn't been delivered even though the order was sitting at the store and eventually said I shouldn't expect my food tonight. Don't expect my money at any of your franchise stores going forward.

Horrible service, waited 30 minutes after calling in my order, never again! Poor service did not…read moretry to overcome left me waiting . No parmesaen cheese no pepper, three people who could care less never again

Always good and good value with the app the app gives you coupons and lets you build up to getting…read morefree pizzas from time to time.