Camellone

My best restaurant reviews always contain a non-food component. We can get good food at home, usually for less than we can go out for. And the quality of what we put together ourselves is usually higher, if nothing else, better known. In the case of Camellone, neither holds true. But I'll get to the price and quality in a moment. Something you need to know about this small eatery is that it is family owned. It's a labor of love and pride that you won't find in many chain restaurants, if any. You are reminded of that as you first enter and are welcomed with a very sincere hello and an even more appreciative thank you as you leave. Being truly valued as a customer is part of a good dining out experience. And while I waited for my order to be prepared, I witnessed each guest treated the exact same way, whether it was to pick up a to-go order, place an order to go, or just stop in for a $1.00 drink. This is likely my only chance to ever eat here, as it is far from home and far from any stop I will likely make in the future. But for the brief time I spent there, I was treated like family and truly felt the very most important thing to these wonderful people was that I enjoyed my experience, from the atmosphere to the food. Speaking of the food, I ordered the pizza baked spaghetti. Everything is made fresh at Camellone's and is locally sourced. The ricotta cheese was substantial in the dish and really tasted fresh and flavorful. I think it really made the dish and complimented the not-to-sweet sauce, fresh pepperoni, mushrooms, and pile of melted mozzarella. As it was being prepared, I wondered if the portion might be a little small. I started looking at the display case and contemplated getting a piece of pizza as well. The assorted pies displayed looked delicious and cut in large triangles. But my spaghetti came with a side salad (crisp lettuce and fresh veggies, obviously, and more of that fresh mozzarella). By the time I finished my spaghetti and salad, there was no room for more. As much as I wanted to taste their pizza, I had to resist. The portion was a perfect size. Why wouldn't it be? These people know what they're doing. And that, with a can of Pepsi, cost $10.99. You can go to a fast-food restaurant and throw a run-of-the-mill, processed meal for the masses down your gullet and pay more than that. And you might still feel unsatisfied afterwards. Do yourself a favor if you're in proximity to Camellone. Grab something that rivals anything you can make at home, for less than you can make it yourself, and let the friendly, caring staff make you feel like a family member just home-cooked it for you. You won't be sorry.

We ordered 3 sheet pizzas for our daughters surprise birthday party yesterday. Everyone kept asking where we got the pizza and we heard so many compliments! Seriously the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. Thank you for taking care of us yesterday!!

The food was really good, especially liked their salad, but most of all I liked the staff. The younger folks running the store were fast, polite, and helpful. I was really impressed by the service we received, and it definitely felt like a family owned place as a result.

I have tried this place once before and man!the Stromboli is the mother fing bomb. I went back again place an order for the next day. I went there to pick it up the next day, not there. The person forgot to pass it along. The manager was a woman, do not know her name, she made it right by me. Hell, I would marry her. Go over and give Camellone a try, you will not regret it. Add Camellone on your list, I did. Mike