Avellinos Italian Pizzeria - Blacksburg

I had lunch at Avellinos for the first time, and I’m so glad I discovered this spot! The interior decor was stunning, the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant, and most importantly, the food was delicious. I can't wait to come back!

In the end, I ordered the white wine garlic shrimp linguine. I could smell the dish before the server even set it down, and the scent was not inviting. Eating it was a bit of a struggle too; the 'sauce' was more like water, leaving the noodles uncoated. It reminded me of ramen noodles, where you just get water and noodles. I took one forkful and ended up picking at my salad until the server returned. For dessert, I ordered tiramisu, my all-time favorite. I even make it at home! However, this version was far from traditional. It was served in a sundae glass and visually, it didn’t appear to have any espresso at all. It seemed mostly like cake rather than ladyfingers, and it was difficult to eat due to its thick, over-whipped filling. I've never had a dining experience quite like this. I gave the restaurant three stars because they did serve what I ordered, rather than messing up an order. However, I spent over $30 on a meal and dessert that I couldn’t eat. That’s a lot of money for one person, and I wasn’t even asked if there was anything wrong with my meal. So, if you’re looking for an Italian restaurant with standard dishes like spaghetti and fettuccine Alfredo, this might not be the place for you. Please hit the 'LIKE' button if you found my review helpful. Thanks!

EXCELLENT!!! The portions are generous—perhaps a bit too large for the kids—but it's great to have leftovers for everyone since the food was fantastic. The service was attentive, the staff were courteous, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

We 're dumb. McDreamy and I brought his parents to Avellinos at 6pm on the Saturday of VTech graduation weekend. 'Who 'll be eating out?, we asked. Everyone will be at their grad parties, we replied to ourselves. Wrong! Everyone who knew Avellinos knew to make reservations. By some miracle of all miracles, though, the saint of a host, a man with more patience than anyone I 've every witnessed, managed to find us a table after only a thirty minute wait. Yay! Let me begin with the table service. Jeff, who apparently normally works as the bartender, was our waiter. He is witty, personable, attentive, and brought some additional levity and joy to our family dinner. He recommended a Jeff 's Old Fashion for McDreamy that received rave reviews when served. Our other drinks (a bottle of Chianti and a glass of Prosecco) and bread were served quickly. Our orders were taken promptly but without it feeling rushed. Jeff later recommended the in house made tiramisu; it was amazingly light and so delicious, if I may skip ahead. Now for the food. The food! Three of the four of us hail from Italian families. The fourth married into one five decades ago. So she 's an honorary Italian American. We are VERY picky when it comes to our food and we frankly chose Avellinos because we were starving and they served pizza, which is hard albeit not impossible to mess up. The menu arrived and the size and extent of it made me trepidatious. Could anything be good if they serve so much? It was all Italian American style fare, perhaps the answer is yes? Hint: the answer is definitely yes! I chose the sausage and peppers over pappardelle with a Caesar salad. McDreamy ordered his go to chicken parmigiana over spaghetti. The parents each ordered a 12 pizzas. Oh! We also asked to start the meal with a dish of antipasto. Words to describe our meal include delectable, authentic, fresh, perfectly seasoned, just like homemade, tasty, tasty, tasty, and I 'd like more please. Avellinos serves some of the best Italian American food that I 've ever had outside of family events. It 's hands down that simple. I 'm so sad that we didn 't find the restaurant during previous trips to Blacksburg. It would have most certainly been our go to place. Some words of wisdom, if I may make a reservation on busy university weekends. Otherwise, you may not get to experience this terrific restaurant. But absolutely try Avellinos. You won 't be disappointed.

I gave Avellino's a try today for the first time. I tried the Italian combo and pizza. The food was pretty good. The service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and quiet. The cost wasn't bad, it averages about $20 a person.