Vittone's opened here a few months ago. They have a nice clean place with a good health score rating. The staff are friendly and the owner seems nice, as well. My family ate there for lunch last week. They have inexpensive italian food. We had cheese calzones, for about 4.95 each, and a fire roasted veggie pizza for a little over $5.00. The appetizers are all under $3.00. We didn't try one though. We were one of the first in for lunch. We sat at the front, so we could look out the window, instead of the tv. I hate tvs in restaurants. It's so tacky! I don't want my company zoned out on garbage. You want to have good conversations. The only way to not see the tv is to sit in one of the 5 stools up front. Bummer, really. My 7" pizza wasn't bad. The taste was ok. But not spectacular. They do offer more toppings than anyone else in town. I like that about them. But the cook didn't soak up the moisture properly from the toppings and my pizza had a puddle. So, not only was it soggy in the middle, it was cold. My family's calzones were piping hot. Funny, how the pregnant woman gets the cold arse food here. The calzones were good but very bland, like the pizza. They had no spice at all in them. The marinara sauce was better than delivery joints. It wasn't saturated with sugar. That was nice. But when you have to throw anything you can on it to spice it up, that's not so good. I have a keen sense of taste and smell, being pregnant, and so there really weren't any spices in the calzones. Sad really. Some fresh garlic, basil, oregano, etc. would have done wonders to the calzones. You shouldn't have to rely on the sauce in a cup to give you flavor. You shouldn't need the sauce. The owner came by and asked how it was. I told them my pizza was cold and it wasn't timed properly. He didn't offer to fix the situation in any way. He just apologized and said it was because he wasn't there in the kitchen when it was made, we was on delivery. Well, that's once again sad. If you have to oversee your staff that intently, you need better staff. It's not hard to time food properly for it to all come out at once. I do it every night at home when I cook. I gave them two stars because they are trying. They offer more toppings than anyone else. The staff is nice. They need to offer broccoli for the pizza and sliced meatballs, as well. Those are things I can't get here that I miss.
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Arlene G.
This is a nice restaurant in downtown Decatur. I really liked the pesto pasta.
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Angela E.
Had dinner here last night during Decatur ' s 3rd Friday event. Staff was friendly and attentive, but it did take an hour to get food. Chicken parmesan was mediocre.
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James L.
Best pizza in town. If it wasn't for Sam and Greg's in Madison and Huntsville, I'd say its the best in North Alabama. Ordered a 16 inch "Benzina" which is their version of a meat lovers, and also a 12 inch Buffalo chicken pizza. Both were cooked perfectly with generous toppings. Thin, crispy pizza. Nice downtown atmosphere. I prefer this place much more than the faux local place across the road that acts like it isn't a chain. Great service. Great food. Great prices.
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Ashley M.
I came here for lunch on a Wednesday after finding out that their Wed lunch special is a 3 topping calzone and drink for $6.99. they have a great selection of toppings for the Pizzas, calzones, and strombolis. Somehow I was lucky enough to get a spot right in front of the door. I don't know where people are going to park once Moe's BBQ and Jefferson's open. That's rather disappointing for a local business. I was the only one in here for the full 30 minutes it took for me to order and eat. I was beginning to wonder how bad it was and if people knew something I didn't. But my waitress was so friendly and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I thought the calzone was delicious. I ordered it with Italian sausage, spinach, and red onion. The ingredients tasted so fresh and were plentiful inside the crusty pocket. The mozzarella was perfectly gooey, like the kind you dreamed of as a kid after watching the Ninja Turtles. My favorite part was the crust. It's the calzone crust I've been searching for, a little crunchy and thin in the center but thick and chewy around the folded edges. I loved the fresh, chewy edges. The calzones also come with a "Bianca sauce" which is a mixture of ricotta, garlic, and basil. They topped it with a garlic and herb seasoning so it had plenty of flavor. The only thing I could have passed on was the marinara sauce because it was a little acidic. My personal preference would have been a little more sweetness to accentuate the tomato flavor. I have every intention of coming back! Lunch specials: Monday- 8" 2-topping pizza and drink $6.99 Tuesday- Any pasta except lasagna or trio and drink, $6.99 Wednesday- 3 topping Calzone and drink, $6.99 Thursday- Stromboli and drink $6.99 Friday-Large slice of pizza and drink $5 The BEST calzone I've ever had. The reason it's on my Top 100 Dishes to Try list Calzone
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Robert B.
Such a quaint little place. Has the feel of a small family owned restaurant. Sad bad experience. Had pizza. The worst in a long while. Gave it 2 stars because the waite staff was so pleasant but not very good, unfortunately. Pizza comes out of a 600 degree oven. No possible way for it to arrive cold, but it was - luke warm. AND soggy. I also ordered a side of pasta. A full serving was delivered. And the cold pizza may have been because our nice waitress let it sit. But that's all about running a restaurant. When you send a plate back to the kitchen and the manager doesn't show up shortly after it is brought back to ask if it is to your satisfaction, don't go back. They didn't bother to find out. If this restaurant has been around awhile, I wager it is now in the Son's hands.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Dessert Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Sharon S.
Vittone's opened here a few months ago. They have a nice clean place with a good health score rating. The staff are friendly and the owner seems nice, as well. My family ate there for lunch last week. They have inexpensive italian food. We had cheese calzones, for about 4.95 each, and a fire roasted veggie pizza for a little over $5.00. The appetizers are all under $3.00. We didn't try one though. We were one of the first in for lunch. We sat at the front, so we could look out the window, instead of the tv. I hate tvs in restaurants. It's so tacky! I don't want my company zoned out on garbage. You want to have good conversations. The only way to not see the tv is to sit in one of the 5 stools up front. Bummer, really. My 7" pizza wasn't bad. The taste was ok. But not spectacular. They do offer more toppings than anyone else in town. I like that about them. But the cook didn't soak up the moisture properly from the toppings and my pizza had a puddle. So, not only was it soggy in the middle, it was cold. My family's calzones were piping hot. Funny, how the pregnant woman gets the cold arse food here. The calzones were good but very bland, like the pizza. They had no spice at all in them. The marinara sauce was better than delivery joints. It wasn't saturated with sugar. That was nice. But when you have to throw anything you can on it to spice it up, that's not so good. I have a keen sense of taste and smell, being pregnant, and so there really weren't any spices in the calzones. Sad really. Some fresh garlic, basil, oregano, etc. would have done wonders to the calzones. You shouldn't have to rely on the sauce in a cup to give you flavor. You shouldn't need the sauce. The owner came by and asked how it was. I told them my pizza was cold and it wasn't timed properly. He didn't offer to fix the situation in any way. He just apologized and said it was because he wasn't there in the kitchen when it was made, we was on delivery. Well, that's once again sad. If you have to oversee your staff that intently, you need better staff. It's not hard to time food properly for it to all come out at once. I do it every night at home when I cook. I gave them two stars because they are trying. They offer more toppings than anyone else. The staff is nice. They need to offer broccoli for the pizza and sliced meatballs, as well. Those are things I can't get here that I miss.
(2)Arlene G.
This is a nice restaurant in downtown Decatur. I really liked the pesto pasta.
(3)Angela E.
Had dinner here last night during Decatur ' s 3rd Friday event. Staff was friendly and attentive, but it did take an hour to get food. Chicken parmesan was mediocre.
(3)James L.
Best pizza in town. If it wasn't for Sam and Greg's in Madison and Huntsville, I'd say its the best in North Alabama. Ordered a 16 inch "Benzina" which is their version of a meat lovers, and also a 12 inch Buffalo chicken pizza. Both were cooked perfectly with generous toppings. Thin, crispy pizza. Nice downtown atmosphere. I prefer this place much more than the faux local place across the road that acts like it isn't a chain. Great service. Great food. Great prices.
(5)Ashley M.
I came here for lunch on a Wednesday after finding out that their Wed lunch special is a 3 topping calzone and drink for $6.99. they have a great selection of toppings for the Pizzas, calzones, and strombolis. Somehow I was lucky enough to get a spot right in front of the door. I don't know where people are going to park once Moe's BBQ and Jefferson's open. That's rather disappointing for a local business. I was the only one in here for the full 30 minutes it took for me to order and eat. I was beginning to wonder how bad it was and if people knew something I didn't. But my waitress was so friendly and my food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I thought the calzone was delicious. I ordered it with Italian sausage, spinach, and red onion. The ingredients tasted so fresh and were plentiful inside the crusty pocket. The mozzarella was perfectly gooey, like the kind you dreamed of as a kid after watching the Ninja Turtles. My favorite part was the crust. It's the calzone crust I've been searching for, a little crunchy and thin in the center but thick and chewy around the folded edges. I loved the fresh, chewy edges. The calzones also come with a "Bianca sauce" which is a mixture of ricotta, garlic, and basil. They topped it with a garlic and herb seasoning so it had plenty of flavor. The only thing I could have passed on was the marinara sauce because it was a little acidic. My personal preference would have been a little more sweetness to accentuate the tomato flavor. I have every intention of coming back! Lunch specials: Monday- 8" 2-topping pizza and drink $6.99 Tuesday- Any pasta except lasagna or trio and drink, $6.99 Wednesday- 3 topping Calzone and drink, $6.99 Thursday- Stromboli and drink $6.99 Friday-Large slice of pizza and drink $5 The BEST calzone I've ever had. The reason it's on my Top 100 Dishes to Try list Calzone
(4)Robert B.
Such a quaint little place. Has the feel of a small family owned restaurant. Sad bad experience. Had pizza. The worst in a long while. Gave it 2 stars because the waite staff was so pleasant but not very good, unfortunately. Pizza comes out of a 600 degree oven. No possible way for it to arrive cold, but it was - luke warm. AND soggy. I also ordered a side of pasta. A full serving was delivered. And the cold pizza may have been because our nice waitress let it sit. But that's all about running a restaurant. When you send a plate back to the kitchen and the manager doesn't show up shortly after it is brought back to ask if it is to your satisfaction, don't go back. They didn't bother to find out. If this restaurant has been around awhile, I wager it is now in the Son's hands.
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