Devin Sea
The location is excellent, and the atmosphere immediately stands out. It gives you that warm, comforting feeling of sitting down for dinner at an Italian mom or dad’s house — without actually being part of the family. It’s inviting, intimate, and thoughtfully designed.
This is a great spot for a date night or a dinner with family. That said, the overall vibe leans more toward a romantic evening setting than a kid-focused restaurant. It’s the kind of place you take your wife for a nice night out or bring someone on a first date when you want to make a solid impression.
When we arrived, we were seated quickly. The restaurant was about half full, yet it maintained a calm, relaxed energy. It wasn’t loud at all, which made conversation easy and enjoyable — something that’s becoming rare in many dining spots.
Our waiter was extremely helpful and genuinely kind. He answered every question thoroughly and spoke very positively about both the food and the restaurant overall. You could tell he believed in what they were serving, and that confidence matters.
The only real drawback for me was that the desserts weren’t made in-house. For a restaurant with such a strong, authentic feel, house-made desserts would have elevated the experience even more.
For my entrée, I ordered the chicken cordon bleu with salad and pasta topped with marinara. The dish was good, but if I’m being completely honest, I felt it needed more seasoning. When I eat Italian food, I want bold flavor — I want to get hit with basil, garlic, herbs, and depth. The seasoning felt a little light, and that was the main thing missing for me. Outside of that, the meal was enjoyable.
One thing I truly appreciated was that the owner personally walked around checking on guests and asking how everything was. That’s a touch many restaurants could learn from. It makes people feel valued and welcomed — like family. And that hospitality element is something they absolutely got right.
Overall, I think this is a place most people should try if they haven’t already. It delivers a warm atmosphere, solid service, and a dining experience that feels personal. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreRicky Harmon
We were served the largest calzone I’ve ever seen and I had no idea calzone crust could be so light and airey while still having a crispy bite. The cheese blend was creamy, smooth and had a fun pull. It flavorful and delicious with the fresh peppers and sausage. If you’re in Bryson City, this is definitely the place to go.
… moreMarilyn Sanchez
Our server was exceptional. The food is exceptional. If you’re in the area and want good food and good service go here and ask for Arlan. I had the Ribeye steak, I always choose that cut. This is the best I’ve had of this cut. I think it may have been the marinara, peppers and onions. And Arlan is very attentive. This place seems so authentic to an Italian restaurant. Almost feels as though we stopped in Italy for dinner. Do yourself a favor and stop in. Make sure to ask for Arlan.
… moreCésar Augusto Gasca Toledo
Today I came to Bryson City and went to Pasqualino’s Italian restaurant, and the food is truly incredible. As an appetizer, they gave us freshly baked bread and delicious olive oil; I think I was stuffed just from the tasty bread. Then I ordered a Portobello and cheese sandwich with potato salad, and it was exquisite. The atmosphere is very nice. The service and prices are excellent. Highly recommended. When you visit Bryson City, you must come to this place.
… moreLR P
This restaurant offers a very extensive and varied menu of Italian fare. It is also well known for its steaks. My husband ordered spaghetti with meatballs, which he enjoyed it very much. I ordered the Artichoke Pasta with Mushrooms & Tomatoes. The flavor was good, but the artichokes were very tough. The serving sizes were rather large. We had a pitcher of Sangria, which was good, but nothing to write home about. Breadsticks and oil/vinegar provided were very good. The restaurant is very well established and has a busy but comfortable vibe. Servers were over the top helpful and friendly.
… moreArt Thompson
The Staff is very attentive to you. From the time I went in to the time we left they took very good care of us. They came by often enough but not to often. The food was terrific. they have a full bar and a good selection of wine and beer. They have a very good selection of food and everything was great. I had the Veal Marsala and my wife had the Manacotti. The Portion sizes were just right to fill you up. The Bread was fresh and the salad was excellent with plenty of dressing. The wait was around 20min and there was quite a few people waiting however, it moved quickly. They did not rush you when seated and gave you time to enjoy each part of the meal. If you are in Bryson City, NC I would highly recommend this place if you like Italian food.
… moreJoel Beachum
This food was good. The tortellini was delicious and the pizza was an excellent choice. Big variety and friendly staff. Very cool atmosphere. We would definitely go back again.
… moreMadison Andra
If you’re deciding between coming here or somewhere else, I’d recommend going somewhere else. To start, there was a wait for a table with no estimate of when we’d be seated. Ok- understandable, but would have preferred to have a general estimate. Service was slow, which is okay, if 1. The wait is worth it 2. The service is friendly, which, in our case, was none of the above. There were a handful of issues from not receiving our drink to not getting a refill on bread, but what really bothered me was how the server was rude.
Once the food arrived we were all throughly disappointed. For a $23 dish you’d expect it to be decent, but it was actually bad. I am not much of a food critic, but this really was far below my expectation. If you still choose to come here, I highly recommend ordering something besides the Alfredo, and maybe send a prayer up that it’ll be edible. Not sure how this place has such good reviews!
… moreJenn Glover
Authentic tasting Italian here in Bryson City, NC. Large portions. Spaghetti was on point. Definitely some of the best authentic tasting Spaghetti I have had. Fettuccine great and rich tasting. Chicken Parm was crispy outside, but tender chicken. Great service & not too long of a wait time. Highly recommended this restaurant with your Bryson visits.
… moreLee Burkhardt
There was a small wait because of the Polar Express but OMG so worth the wait. The prime rib was amazing and they ran out of baked potatoes so I got fettuccine alfredo instead. It was so good too!!! Will be back!
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