I've been eating here for almost 20 years. Great food, great service. I love their spaghetti and their meatball sub is out of this world. There is a nice variety in their menu and they have a decent wine selection. Try their cheesecake!
(5)
Cindi K.
I don't know why I've never gotten around to reviewing this place, I've knonw about it for 35 years, starting with their earlier restaurant in High Point, called Flamenco. This current one has been around for about 25 years, so that is some staying power for a restaurant. My in-laws come with us often on Saturday afternoon, and always try to arrive before 4 PM so they can be there when it opens and beat the rush. This is a wonderful Italian/Greek Restaurant. I have been trying to replicate their meat sauce at home for 30 years but can never quite hit it. My personal favorites are the Lasagne, the Meatball Parmesan Sub, or the Marinated Ribeye Steak. My in-laws ALWAYS get the Spaghetti Al Venice, a baked version with thin onions, green peppers, mushrooms and cheese covering the top. The greek chicken is very good also, but I have a hard time pulling away from the Lasagna. This is family run, and 3 generations of the family are working almost every weekend. We have aways had excellent service and they always welcome us back. I don't often get to try the deserts, but the cheesecake has been very good. I usually can't eat all my dinner and have to take a box home with us. Also love their salads, lettuce shredded very thin with wonderful homemade dressings.
(5)
Kristen D.
I've only been here twice but both times it was jumping.. apparently a local favorite in Greensboro . Basic family restaurant with a huge menu. They're known for their lasagna which is good but a little on the salty side. The last one that I had also was dry and could have used a side of marinara. Don't expect over the top service but you can expect a decent meal served quickly and pleasantly!
(3)
Jerry L.
My wife and I are lifelong residents of Guilford County. We frequent many different restaurants, and, as many others, we each have our favorites. We generally dine at dinner/supper time. I generally have some type of Alfredo dish, however my wife is more adventurous. I find the Alfredo sauce to be lighter and more flavorful than the equivalent fare at other 'Italian' restaurants. The noodles are always al dente, and the chicken has always been cooked to perfection.. tender and juicy. II can't speak for my wife, however she rarely resorts to conversation during the meal whatever the dish! The atmosphere is more home spun than other big name (and often pretentious) establishments. Kind of reminds me of a favorite of many years ago in Norfolk named Papa D's. Service has always been prompt and friendly without the hovering at other restaurants. As older adults, my wife and I usually end up taking home as much as we eat. For us, this is a plus- cutting the cost nearly in half. The Alfredo sauce heats just fine in a warm oven. This benefit pretty much destroys the busybody nannies who have been trying to get restaurants to reduce their portion size. I can say that after 40 years of watching restaurants come and go, spending enormous amounts on advertising, that The Pavilion is my, and if my wife were to commit to such a superlative, hers as well- favorite restaurant. I hope to dine there well into the future.
(5)
Tom W.
Went here based upon ratings and my two friends enjoyed their meals, I did not. Thousand Island dressing was very sweet, and my Chicken Parmesan was just chicken, cheese, and sauce...no breading at all. Never had it served this way, and was not a fan, would have ordered something different had I known.
(2)
Fred B.
It had been awhile since we had visited this Southern Greensboro/Sedgefield comfort food icon, so we planned lunch there today after visiting the next door local meat market. This was not our best experience here from both a food and service perspective. We arrived just after 11 AM, were quickly seated, drinked up, and ordered up. We order 2 of the daily specials, Lasagne and the Chopped Steak. The side for the Lasagne was a tossed salad with blue cheese dressing (made in house & excellent), and it came promptly. Our entrees took over 25 minutes to arrive - no one else was being served either, so it was definitely a kitchen problem. The Lasagne was not nearly as good as we had experience before - the sauce was fine, but there was an underlying taste to the lasagne itself that was not pleasant. The Chopped Steak was simply cooked to death - it was completely void of any form of mositure. The sides were fried okra and lima beans, and both were super. The limas were very, very well seasoned. Bill for the entire lunch with drinks came to $14.76, so pricing is not a problem here. The quality of the food was not up to the standards we have experienced here before. And the service was simply S L O W - if a restaurant turns on its sign & opens it doors, it needs to be ready to serve its food. Disappointing experience.
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The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Kat F.
I've been eating here for almost 20 years. Great food, great service. I love their spaghetti and their meatball sub is out of this world. There is a nice variety in their menu and they have a decent wine selection. Try their cheesecake!
(5)Cindi K.
I don't know why I've never gotten around to reviewing this place, I've knonw about it for 35 years, starting with their earlier restaurant in High Point, called Flamenco. This current one has been around for about 25 years, so that is some staying power for a restaurant. My in-laws come with us often on Saturday afternoon, and always try to arrive before 4 PM so they can be there when it opens and beat the rush. This is a wonderful Italian/Greek Restaurant. I have been trying to replicate their meat sauce at home for 30 years but can never quite hit it. My personal favorites are the Lasagne, the Meatball Parmesan Sub, or the Marinated Ribeye Steak. My in-laws ALWAYS get the Spaghetti Al Venice, a baked version with thin onions, green peppers, mushrooms and cheese covering the top. The greek chicken is very good also, but I have a hard time pulling away from the Lasagna. This is family run, and 3 generations of the family are working almost every weekend. We have aways had excellent service and they always welcome us back. I don't often get to try the deserts, but the cheesecake has been very good. I usually can't eat all my dinner and have to take a box home with us. Also love their salads, lettuce shredded very thin with wonderful homemade dressings.
(5)Kristen D.
I've only been here twice but both times it was jumping.. apparently a local favorite in Greensboro . Basic family restaurant with a huge menu. They're known for their lasagna which is good but a little on the salty side. The last one that I had also was dry and could have used a side of marinara. Don't expect over the top service but you can expect a decent meal served quickly and pleasantly!
(3)Jerry L.
My wife and I are lifelong residents of Guilford County. We frequent many different restaurants, and, as many others, we each have our favorites. We generally dine at dinner/supper time. I generally have some type of Alfredo dish, however my wife is more adventurous. I find the Alfredo sauce to be lighter and more flavorful than the equivalent fare at other 'Italian' restaurants. The noodles are always al dente, and the chicken has always been cooked to perfection.. tender and juicy. II can't speak for my wife, however she rarely resorts to conversation during the meal whatever the dish! The atmosphere is more home spun than other big name (and often pretentious) establishments. Kind of reminds me of a favorite of many years ago in Norfolk named Papa D's. Service has always been prompt and friendly without the hovering at other restaurants. As older adults, my wife and I usually end up taking home as much as we eat. For us, this is a plus- cutting the cost nearly in half. The Alfredo sauce heats just fine in a warm oven. This benefit pretty much destroys the busybody nannies who have been trying to get restaurants to reduce their portion size. I can say that after 40 years of watching restaurants come and go, spending enormous amounts on advertising, that The Pavilion is my, and if my wife were to commit to such a superlative, hers as well- favorite restaurant. I hope to dine there well into the future.
(5)Tom W.
Went here based upon ratings and my two friends enjoyed their meals, I did not. Thousand Island dressing was very sweet, and my Chicken Parmesan was just chicken, cheese, and sauce...no breading at all. Never had it served this way, and was not a fan, would have ordered something different had I known.
(2)Fred B.
It had been awhile since we had visited this Southern Greensboro/Sedgefield comfort food icon, so we planned lunch there today after visiting the next door local meat market. This was not our best experience here from both a food and service perspective. We arrived just after 11 AM, were quickly seated, drinked up, and ordered up. We order 2 of the daily specials, Lasagne and the Chopped Steak. The side for the Lasagne was a tossed salad with blue cheese dressing (made in house & excellent), and it came promptly. Our entrees took over 25 minutes to arrive - no one else was being served either, so it was definitely a kitchen problem. The Lasagne was not nearly as good as we had experience before - the sauce was fine, but there was an underlying taste to the lasagne itself that was not pleasant. The Chopped Steak was simply cooked to death - it was completely void of any form of mositure. The sides were fried okra and lima beans, and both were super. The limas were very, very well seasoned. Bill for the entire lunch with drinks came to $14.76, so pricing is not a problem here. The quality of the food was not up to the standards we have experienced here before. And the service was simply S L O W - if a restaurant turns on its sign & opens it doors, it needs to be ready to serve its food. Disappointing experience.
(2)