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Chef Marchello and Sandy met in the heart of North Carolina, where fate brought together two passionate individuals with a shared love for great food and exceptional service. He hails from Smithtown, New York, where he’s built a legacy of restaurant ownership on Long Island, and she comes from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she honed her craft as a seasoned bartender, mastering the art of hospitality from behind the bar and restaurant management. With several years of combined experience in the restaurant industry, both in ownership and front-of-house management, they’ve built a deep understanding of what it takes to create an unforgettable dining experience. Having worked in the corporate world, they’ve seen the full spectrum of…
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Address: 133 Cross Center Rd, Denver, NC 28037
Phone: (704) 951-8015
Website: http://marchellositalian.com/
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Marchellos Neighborhood Italian – Denver, NC
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Loaf Of Garlic Bread With Cheese. $9.00. Soups. Minestrone. Cup $4.00 | Bowl $6.00. Pasta Fa Fagioli Soup. Cup $4.00 | Bowl $6.00. Soup Of The Day.
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Marchello’s Italian is a family-owned restaurant in Denver, North Carolina, dedicated to bringing the rich flavors of Italian American cuisine to our community.
Reviews
Amanda
I ordered the shrimp scampi to go. It was $25 but only included 5 shrimp… No sides (see photo). I called the restaurant and politely asked the manager for a partial refund for my “meal”. Even though he said I should have received a salad and soup too, he would not issue a refund. He only offered me a credit for a large salad next time. Additionally, they don’t actually offer soup to go even though it’s an option when ordering online. I wish they would have called me to clarify the order as it’s not a short drive for us. We left a nice tip online too just for my order to be wrong and not fixed even after requested. Please keep this in mind before dining at this restaurant. We are highly disappointed and will not be back.
… moreGeorge Scholhamer
Marchellos is a great little place to catch a freshly made Italian meal! The wife and I stopped in for dinner after seeing an ad with some good looking pasta. I had the Linguini w/ white clam sauce, and she had a pizza. We started with the calamari, which was probably the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, and most of all fresh. They prepare the squid, it’s not frozen, food service prepped. The linguini was perfectly cooked, sauce flavor was balanced, and there was no skimping on the clams! If an Italian restaurant can’t make the white clam linguini, it’s not a real Italian restaurant, Marchellos is the real deal! The pizza was also very good, with a nice crispy crust and fresh toppings. Thursday was half price martini night, so we enjoyed a couple of those. Tuesdays are half price wine bottles so will be going back for that. The wine list was simple, and all very reasonably priced $30-$40-ish a bottle. We enjoyed the service, as they were helpful with the menu and attentive. We will be going back soon!
… moreKevin Hooker
Quite simply some of the best, most tender and flakey salmon I’ve ever had! The orzo side that came with it was also fantastic! The service from Tammy was top notch! If you’re sleeping on this place, don’t! You must give them a try!
… moreEvan Diamond
If you know me, you know I have been on a mission to find the best eggplant parmigiana, meatballs, and lasagna around the greater Charlotte area. Today, I took a drive to Denver to continue the search and finally found my top spot: Marchellos Neighborhood Italian.
Marchellos is tucked inside a strip mall and opened back in August. It is not fancy, just a perfect no-frills Italian restaurant where you can bring the family or stop in for a casual meal. The decor threw me off at first. Behind the host stand is a framed photo of Adam Sandler from Happy Gilmore at the putting green. Looking around the restaurant, I realized they had various photos of movies and actors from the 80s and 90s, giving the place a fun and casual atmosphere.
My server Calvin was super friendly and helpful when I asked questions about the menu. I also had the chance to meet Marshall, the owner, who runs Marchellos with his partner Sandy. They are from Long Island, New York, and previously owned two Italian restaurants there along with another one in the Hamptons. You can tell right away they know how to make NY Italian American style food the right way. Almost everything except the pastas are made fresh in-house. I am incredibly grateful they brought their Sicilian Italian expertise down here.
The menu is reasonably priced and offers a wide variety. You will find brick oven pizzas, seafood dishes, heroes, Italian American classics, homemade desserts, and even a gluten-free menu. They also have a full bar, $5 margaritas on Wednesdays, and half-priced bottles of wine on Tuesdays. A large chalkboard wall highlights the daily specials, but today I was focused on the eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, and meatballs.
Before my meal came out, they served a complimentary basket of warm, soft garlic flatbread. A great start.
Here is what I ordered:
• Eggplant and Chicken Parmigiana Combo with a side of spaghetti and tomato sauce, and the Soup of the Day (Stuffed Pepper Soup)
The stuffed pepper soup was hearty and delicious, with a tomato base full of ground beef, diced peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
Now to the Eggplant Parmigiana:
This was exactly what I have been searching for. The eggplant was expertly fried with the skin removed, sliced longways, and baked under a layer of bubbly mozzarella. No frozen pre-breaded eggplant rounds here. The red sauce had a slight sweetness, which I personally prefer. It was perfect.
The Chicken Parmigiana was also great. It was pounded thin, breaded, fried, topped with the same red sauce, and finished with melted mozzarella cheese.
I also ordered the Baked Pasta Combo to go, which included:
• Lasagna: A traditional NY Italian American style lasagna with layers of mozzarella, ricotta, meat, red sauce, and pasta sheets. A solid, hearty choice.
• Meatballs: Two meatballs with a perfect firm but tender texture. They held together well without falling apart and were seasoned spot-on.
• Stuffed Shells: Exactly what you would expect. Pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and topped with red sauce. A dependable choice if that is your go-to dish.
For dessert, I grabbed two of their homemade options to take home:
• Key Lime Pie: Made by one of the owners who has roots in Fort Lauderdale. It had a whipped yet dense filling with the perfect amount of tart key lime flavor. The graham cracker crust was a little softer and thinner than I usually like but complemented the pie well.
• Italian Ricotta Cheesecake: Served with your choice of sauce. I went with caramel. To be clear, this is not your typical NY-style cheesecake that is dense and cream cheese based. This is a true Italian ricotta cheesecake, lighter with a smooth texture and a subtle sweetness from the ricotta. It tasted like a homemade family recipe. I would absolutely order this again.
… moreMarchellos is tucked inside a strip mall and opened back in August. It is not fancy, just a perfect no-frills Italian restaurant where you can bring the family or stop in for a casual meal. The decor threw me off at first. Behind the host stand is a framed photo of Adam Sandler from Happy Gilmore at the putting green. Looking around the restaurant, I realized they had various photos of movies and actors from the 80s and 90s, giving the place a fun and casual atmosphere.
My server Calvin was super friendly and helpful when I asked questions about the menu. I also had the chance to meet Marshall, the owner, who runs Marchellos with his partner Sandy. They are from Long Island, New York, and previously owned two Italian restaurants there along with another one in the Hamptons. You can tell right away they know how to make NY Italian American style food the right way. Almost everything except the pastas are made fresh in-house. I am incredibly grateful they brought their Sicilian Italian expertise down here.
The menu is reasonably priced and offers a wide variety. You will find brick oven pizzas, seafood dishes, heroes, Italian American classics, homemade desserts, and even a gluten-free menu. They also have a full bar, $5 margaritas on Wednesdays, and half-priced bottles of wine on Tuesdays. A large chalkboard wall highlights the daily specials, but today I was focused on the eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, and meatballs.
Before my meal came out, they served a complimentary basket of warm, soft garlic flatbread. A great start.
Here is what I ordered:
• Eggplant and Chicken Parmigiana Combo with a side of spaghetti and tomato sauce, and the Soup of the Day (Stuffed Pepper Soup)
The stuffed pepper soup was hearty and delicious, with a tomato base full of ground beef, diced peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
Now to the Eggplant Parmigiana:
This was exactly what I have been searching for. The eggplant was expertly fried with the skin removed, sliced longways, and baked under a layer of bubbly mozzarella. No frozen pre-breaded eggplant rounds here. The red sauce had a slight sweetness, which I personally prefer. It was perfect.
The Chicken Parmigiana was also great. It was pounded thin, breaded, fried, topped with the same red sauce, and finished with melted mozzarella cheese.
I also ordered the Baked Pasta Combo to go, which included:
• Lasagna: A traditional NY Italian American style lasagna with layers of mozzarella, ricotta, meat, red sauce, and pasta sheets. A solid, hearty choice.
• Meatballs: Two meatballs with a perfect firm but tender texture. They held together well without falling apart and were seasoned spot-on.
• Stuffed Shells: Exactly what you would expect. Pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese and topped with red sauce. A dependable choice if that is your go-to dish.
For dessert, I grabbed two of their homemade options to take home:
• Key Lime Pie: Made by one of the owners who has roots in Fort Lauderdale. It had a whipped yet dense filling with the perfect amount of tart key lime flavor. The graham cracker crust was a little softer and thinner than I usually like but complemented the pie well.
• Italian Ricotta Cheesecake: Served with your choice of sauce. I went with caramel. To be clear, this is not your typical NY-style cheesecake that is dense and cream cheese based. This is a true Italian ricotta cheesecake, lighter with a smooth texture and a subtle sweetness from the ricotta. It tasted like a homemade family recipe. I would absolutely order this again.
Trace George
The waitress was incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The food was delicious, and I’m so glad I decided to stop by. Everything was just perfect!
… moreDoaiva Soule
I had such a great experience here! The food was amazing — the fettuccine Alfredo was super creamy and full of flavor. Our server Dina was awesome! She was super friendly, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreBrian Woodward
We gave them a shot, as they just opened. The wait for a table for two was about 30 minutes at 6:30pm on a Saturday night.
The menu has plenty of options. We started with Mozzarella sticks.
I had a Pasta E Fagioli soup with beans, pasta, and tomatoes. The pasta was al dente and really worked well together.
The garlic bread is more of a thin pizza dough with garlic and seasoning done just right!
Unfortunately the entrees left something to be desired: mainly temperature as both our orders came to the table Luke warm at best, like they were sitting for a while in the kitchen.
I had the Pasta Tuscanio (I believe that was the name) it was sliced Italian sausage with pasta and spinach with a butter white wine sauce. Even in the center of the dish it was warm at best. Pasta was a touch over cooked, with very little sauce. A bit bland, but the sausage was on point.
My wife had the Eggplant Parmesan. It too was warm at best and a tad undercooked. Great presentation, but missed the mark on execution. Realizing they just opened, we will give them a couple weeks and try again to see if they work out opening issues.
… moreThe menu has plenty of options. We started with Mozzarella sticks.
I had a Pasta E Fagioli soup with beans, pasta, and tomatoes. The pasta was al dente and really worked well together.
The garlic bread is more of a thin pizza dough with garlic and seasoning done just right!
Unfortunately the entrees left something to be desired: mainly temperature as both our orders came to the table Luke warm at best, like they were sitting for a while in the kitchen.
I had the Pasta Tuscanio (I believe that was the name) it was sliced Italian sausage with pasta and spinach with a butter white wine sauce. Even in the center of the dish it was warm at best. Pasta was a touch over cooked, with very little sauce. A bit bland, but the sausage was on point.
My wife had the Eggplant Parmesan. It too was warm at best and a tad undercooked. Great presentation, but missed the mark on execution. Realizing they just opened, we will give them a couple weeks and try again to see if they work out opening issues.
Serena Dominguez
We were excited to try a new Italian place as we moved into the area last year. Our tried and true is Giovanni’s but thought to shake it up a bit. When I arrived to pick up our order the staff was very kind and attentive. Still needed another 10 minutes for the meal to be ready so I sat in the waiting area. I got us the tomato mozzarella salad, garlic bread, sausage fettuccine, chicken parm hoagie and a side of penne ala vodka. I’m sorry to share that the food was pretty bland. The “star” of our meal was the chicken parm hoagie as the cutlet was cooked perfectly but the bread was burnt and super soggy from the sauce. The rest of the meal lacked salt really. The tomato salad was drenched in olive oil and light balsamic vinegar that we drained it and fixed it up with stuff at home. They did give nice thick slices of tomatoes! The penne ala vodka tasted like cream only which you could tell by the color of the sauce (pale) so we added some salt to make it bearable. The sausage pasta was super bland but the sausage was super salty so I guess it balanced out? Either way I am not sure if we would return in the future.
… moreM I
One of the Best places! Not only the food was amazing, starting from appetizers to Main dish! but the Service is just beyond all our expectations! Thank you so much for making your customers so happy and welcomes, and just the entire atmosphere was wonderful! definitely want to come back here and enjoy the food and atmosphere! It makes a difference the way you are treated at places like this! they even brought a dessert with writing that I had requested! Thank you for making us happy and pleased!
… moreJean marie Willig
This restaurant has a nice, relaxing atmosphere & the food is authentic & delicious. Coming from an Italian family, this food tastes like my mom & grandmother’s. It’s also one of the rare restaurants that all of your food comes out hot which is totally a welcomed change!
The servers are always polite, efficient & accommodating & Dina was so personable. She made my dining experience so pleasant & enjoyable.
Stop by for sure.
… moreThe servers are always polite, efficient & accommodating & Dina was so personable. She made my dining experience so pleasant & enjoyable.
Stop by for sure.