I've been going to Tellini's for probably 15 years, so I am a little biased. My favorite part has always been the bread, it's still good, I preferred the Olive Garden style breadsticks though. My favorite dishes are the fettucini Alfredo and the baked spaghetti, with and without chicken and meat sauce respectively. If you just want simple and quick (there's a drive thru) Italian food. It's not a bad place to go. Make your way through the insane maze of roads between the Wal-Mart/McDonalds/Wendy's and give it a try!
(5)
Michael D.
I last ate here years ago and to be honest I was not impressed. The food was only passable at best and I felt no desire to ever return. After hearing from several sources that they had improved, I decided to take a chance. I found out they have really upped their game here. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and the food was actually quite good. I had a ceasar salad and the baked zitti which was covered with meted cheese and a rich meat sauce. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu.
(4)
Daniel S.
Did you know that everything here is made fresh and cooked to order? There is not a freezer on premises. I love this place. The food and service is exceptional being that it's a "fast food" resturant. Give it a try and you'll be back for more!
(5)
Todd D.
Lasagna was good. Not great but better than average with a nice amount of cheese and ample serving size. Definitely worth the price of 7.50 or so. The meat sauce was a tad on the acid side for my taste and not so meaty but thats a small, subjective thing. Meal came with a bread stick that was more like a thin slice of bread. It had hints of being homemade and a subtle garlick flavor. Different in a good way. Side Ceaser salad was good but croutons were very stale like they'd been stored in a cooler. The salad was also a surprise up charge so be aware if they ask about sides, they may be extra.
(3)
Tony G.
Good food at a good price. The steak tetrazinni was excellent. the Panini's and pizza also look good. I will return soon.
(4)
Yolanda J.
I was in the mood for Italian food to carry home so I went here to the drive through. I got the Tour sampler which consisted of lasagna, spaghetti, and fettuccini Alfredo. I must say that this food was so terrible and flavorless! I will not be returning here ever again!
(1)
Connie M.
Caveat: I have NEVER tried any pasta from Tellini's. This review is so green biased it's not even funny. Okay, maybe it is. So I work on University and I have to get in/out quickly for lunch. Newk's takes too long and it's like a study in confusion when you walk in there... ANYway, drive through Tellini's and get a Greek salad with roasted turkey. (tell them NO bread; you might as well clog up an artery in one trip). Once you taste the roasted turkey they have neatly packaged aside you will look for the turkey flock on the next trip. Uh huh. You know you want to try it. The salad was FRESH and delicious and QUICK. No confusion...window service is fast.
(4)
Mindy L.
Grilled chicken panini was pretty good. The cucumber tomato salad not as fresh as I expected. I would have to say that I expected it to be similar to a Fazoli's, but was actually disappointed with it overall. I really don't have much to say...other than I have had better inexpensive Italian fast food.
(2)
J T.
Reasonably priced fast food like food but very tasty for what it is. The baked spaghetti was very good.
(3)
L.A. H.
Our 7 yr old daughter loves the kids Parmesan cheese pasta and breadsticks. My husband and I really enjoy the pizzas. We have only tried the tomato basil pizza and the pepperoni pizza, but we think it's some of the best in town. We have only done pick up orders, but it is fast and great on a busy school night!
(4)
Rick E.
If you want inexpensive italian food...this is the spot to go to first drive through italian restuarant i been to, and it was pretty good i got the chicken tetrazzini and i was very satisfied
(4)
Gladstone B.
Food is great...a must go when in Huntsville!
(4)
Olivia M.
I absolutely love this place. I eat here all the time. The service is always speedy and the workers are very pleasant individuals. Its good food at a small price. I have never had a problem with anything. The atmosphere is so nice and relaxing it is the perfect spot for a cute date. The inside is never crowded and the music is always to my liking.
(5)
Wendy Q.
If you want good pasta, try Nothing But Noodles across the street - it's much better. This place manages to make everything taste like it's doused in either vegetable oil or corn syrup. It is cheap, but there are just too many other restaurants to choose from to have to deal with this one.
(2)
Marla L.
This was my first visit to Tellini's. I was wanting Italian and only had an hour so decided to give Tellini's a chance. I'm really glad I did! I had a hard time deciding between the grilled hi ken panini and the BBQ chicken pizza but finally decided on the pizza (without the onions). It is cooked to order so it took about 10 minutes to arrive at my table. It was well worth the wait! The crust was crisp and buttery and the cheese and chicken were fresh and high quality. It was a lot larger than I had anticipated and will be having it for dinner, too. I'm very glad I decided to stop here and will be making it a regular stop during my lunch hour. Great food for a very reasonable price!
(5)
Johnny B.
Tellini's is just good food! Not fine Italian dining, by any means but served hot and always excellent. Their bread sticks easily rival Olive Garden (talk about an insult to fine Italian dining...) I have never had a meal I would even consider mediocre at Tellini's, it is ways delicious and enough to satisfy any hearty appetite!
(4)
Jeff H.
I have driven by this place so many times, and I never went to this Tellini's since it is a little bit far from work. I am staying particular close to this place on this trip so I figured I should give it a try. Once I found it (across from Wendy's) I decided to try the drivethru. It's an interesting concept, but I think it could have been implemented better. They should have designed it to incorporate parking spaces that you can wait in once you place your order. That way one could get their order in sooner instead of waiting just to even order, followed by the wait time to receive the food. I ordered a tomato and cucumber salad and chicken Parmesan. I found the salad's vinaigrette to be way too strong. It burned my throat eating it! The cucumbers and tomatoes didn't look particularly fresh either. The chicken Parmesan came with spaghetti marinara. These pasta portion tasted good. The chicken Parmesan not so much. The chicken itself was cooked properly, but the breading was too salty. The entree came with two pieces of bread. That was nice to eat with my meal. Not anything special though.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
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.
Adrian C.
I've been going to Tellini's for probably 15 years, so I am a little biased. My favorite part has always been the bread, it's still good, I preferred the Olive Garden style breadsticks though. My favorite dishes are the fettucini Alfredo and the baked spaghetti, with and without chicken and meat sauce respectively. If you just want simple and quick (there's a drive thru) Italian food. It's not a bad place to go. Make your way through the insane maze of roads between the Wal-Mart/McDonalds/Wendy's and give it a try!
(5)Michael D.
I last ate here years ago and to be honest I was not impressed. The food was only passable at best and I felt no desire to ever return. After hearing from several sources that they had improved, I decided to take a chance. I found out they have really upped their game here. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and the food was actually quite good. I had a ceasar salad and the baked zitti which was covered with meted cheese and a rich meat sauce. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu.
(4)Daniel S.
Did you know that everything here is made fresh and cooked to order? There is not a freezer on premises. I love this place. The food and service is exceptional being that it's a "fast food" resturant. Give it a try and you'll be back for more!
(5)Todd D.
Lasagna was good. Not great but better than average with a nice amount of cheese and ample serving size. Definitely worth the price of 7.50 or so. The meat sauce was a tad on the acid side for my taste and not so meaty but thats a small, subjective thing. Meal came with a bread stick that was more like a thin slice of bread. It had hints of being homemade and a subtle garlick flavor. Different in a good way. Side Ceaser salad was good but croutons were very stale like they'd been stored in a cooler. The salad was also a surprise up charge so be aware if they ask about sides, they may be extra.
(3)Tony G.
Good food at a good price. The steak tetrazinni was excellent. the Panini's and pizza also look good. I will return soon.
(4)Yolanda J.
I was in the mood for Italian food to carry home so I went here to the drive through. I got the Tour sampler which consisted of lasagna, spaghetti, and fettuccini Alfredo. I must say that this food was so terrible and flavorless! I will not be returning here ever again!
(1)Connie M.
Caveat: I have NEVER tried any pasta from Tellini's. This review is so green biased it's not even funny. Okay, maybe it is. So I work on University and I have to get in/out quickly for lunch. Newk's takes too long and it's like a study in confusion when you walk in there... ANYway, drive through Tellini's and get a Greek salad with roasted turkey. (tell them NO bread; you might as well clog up an artery in one trip). Once you taste the roasted turkey they have neatly packaged aside you will look for the turkey flock on the next trip. Uh huh. You know you want to try it. The salad was FRESH and delicious and QUICK. No confusion...window service is fast.
(4)Mindy L.
Grilled chicken panini was pretty good. The cucumber tomato salad not as fresh as I expected. I would have to say that I expected it to be similar to a Fazoli's, but was actually disappointed with it overall. I really don't have much to say...other than I have had better inexpensive Italian fast food.
(2)J T.
Reasonably priced fast food like food but very tasty for what it is. The baked spaghetti was very good.
(3)L.A. H.
Our 7 yr old daughter loves the kids Parmesan cheese pasta and breadsticks. My husband and I really enjoy the pizzas. We have only tried the tomato basil pizza and the pepperoni pizza, but we think it's some of the best in town. We have only done pick up orders, but it is fast and great on a busy school night!
(4)Rick E.
If you want inexpensive italian food...this is the spot to go to first drive through italian restuarant i been to, and it was pretty good i got the chicken tetrazzini and i was very satisfied
(4)Gladstone B.
Food is great...a must go when in Huntsville!
(4)Olivia M.
I absolutely love this place. I eat here all the time. The service is always speedy and the workers are very pleasant individuals. Its good food at a small price. I have never had a problem with anything. The atmosphere is so nice and relaxing it is the perfect spot for a cute date. The inside is never crowded and the music is always to my liking.
(5)Wendy Q.
If you want good pasta, try Nothing But Noodles across the street - it's much better. This place manages to make everything taste like it's doused in either vegetable oil or corn syrup. It is cheap, but there are just too many other restaurants to choose from to have to deal with this one.
(2)Marla L.
This was my first visit to Tellini's. I was wanting Italian and only had an hour so decided to give Tellini's a chance. I'm really glad I did! I had a hard time deciding between the grilled hi ken panini and the BBQ chicken pizza but finally decided on the pizza (without the onions). It is cooked to order so it took about 10 minutes to arrive at my table. It was well worth the wait! The crust was crisp and buttery and the cheese and chicken were fresh and high quality. It was a lot larger than I had anticipated and will be having it for dinner, too. I'm very glad I decided to stop here and will be making it a regular stop during my lunch hour. Great food for a very reasonable price!
(5)Johnny B.
Tellini's is just good food! Not fine Italian dining, by any means but served hot and always excellent. Their bread sticks easily rival Olive Garden (talk about an insult to fine Italian dining...) I have never had a meal I would even consider mediocre at Tellini's, it is ways delicious and enough to satisfy any hearty appetite!
(4)Jeff H.
I have driven by this place so many times, and I never went to this Tellini's since it is a little bit far from work. I am staying particular close to this place on this trip so I figured I should give it a try. Once I found it (across from Wendy's) I decided to try the drivethru. It's an interesting concept, but I think it could have been implemented better. They should have designed it to incorporate parking spaces that you can wait in once you place your order. That way one could get their order in sooner instead of waiting just to even order, followed by the wait time to receive the food. I ordered a tomato and cucumber salad and chicken Parmesan. I found the salad's vinaigrette to be way too strong. It burned my throat eating it! The cucumbers and tomatoes didn't look particularly fresh either. The chicken Parmesan came with spaghetti marinara. These pasta portion tasted good. The chicken Parmesan not so much. The chicken itself was cooked properly, but the breading was too salty. The entree came with two pieces of bread. That was nice to eat with my meal. Not anything special though.
(3)