Great pizza! The double crust is defiantly something to try and make sure they give you plenty of sauce. That sauce is rediculous!
(4)
Arthur D.
It's great...real New York pizza in Spring Hill. Wow ! Friendly people, great food... Imagine Joeys House of Pizza in Spring Hill, like Christmas in October
(5)
Dewayne J.
Great Italian food. Everything is homemade. Sometimes there's a wait but that's because their making the food. Its worth the wait. I promise. If I'm comparing food, I'd rather eat here than Maggiano's.
(5)
Brett C.
Now we're talking. Good food. Huge a@!! Servings. The way it should be with Italian cookin! The crew is great and it's good to seem them back in action. Prices are a-okay.
(5)
Taylor B.
If you love Italian you have found the closest thing to being in the homeland. The chicken parm Stromboli was the best thing I've had since my great grandmother past away. If you love food you'll love this place. It's a religious experience.
(5)
Ryan C.
Great food and wonderful staff. The strombolis were great and the kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs. First time visitor, but definitely coming back soon!!
(5)
Robert S.
45 minute wait for two slices of pizza and a calzone. Food was good, but they need to work on service.
(2)
Lauren M.
I love this place. I do wish they were open more often. The people here are so move and you can really tell that they use fresh ingredients!
(4)
Rachel O.
I love this place!! The chicken and pesto pizza is awesome! Pizza is even great the next day warmed up in the over. The garlic knots are also great. We always get it to go.
(5)
Katrina R.
The best sandwich I have had in years. They must make their own bread it is like garlic knots bread without the grease. Every chance I get
(5)
Randy B.
Wow, this is great pizza. I got two Larges (not the XL) for $17-24 each, and 2 pieces filled me up...I had 12 pieces left! Loved the quality of the ingredients used, the sauce, and the amount used, especially for The Supreme, allow me to elaborate. 1. The Supreme ($24) -- Pepperoni, Ham, Beef, Sausage, breathe, Zucchini, Squash, Onions, Spinach, Mushrooms, Green and Black olives. That's a whole lotta pie, and about an 1" thick. I loved it, and the sauce was fantastic. My least love was the crust, a hand-tossed medium thick crust that held up well, but didn't have much taste. (4.5 stars) 2. The Hawaiian ($17) -- Quality ham and plenty of it, with pineapple. Very good. I got these "to go". It's a bit of a letdown inside, with a narrow hall and 6 booth tables. After all, they have a really fancy sign, I expected a full-service nice restaurant. I like the menu. Mostly pizzas, but salads, fried zucchini (my fav), garlic knots, lasagna, pastas, chick parm, calzones, and stromboli's. New York style? Everyone says so, but I've been to NY for "za", and I don't think so. Would I go back for pizza "to go" here? Heck yes.
(4)
John S.
Co-workers brought me here for lunch when in Columbia for a meeting. Ordered promptly. I had the lunch special Double Crust Meat-Lover slice. Which was highly recommended on the way there. Apparently very popular as I got the last slice. Order brought to table after minimal wait. My "slice" took up a significant portion of 2 paper plates overlapping. Rarely have I run across a single slice of pizza filling enough to only need 1, but this did just that. Restaurant itself is pretty small with limited crowded seating. Stromboli that 2 of co-workers order looked just as good and portion size was comparable to my "slice".
(4)
Brian T.
I've tried this place twice, the first time was when it first opened and honestly it wasn't good. I ate inside with my wife for dinner, the restaurant wasn't crowded but was incredibly cramped, dirty and filthy. The pizza wasn't great, it tasted like it was out of the box with frozen ingredients added. Fast forward several months, we got a take out pizza and 4 cannolis. All I can say is wow. The pizza is your true New York style, thin crust, dripping cheese masterpiece. I've not tasted pizza that fresh and filling in a long time. I ordered the extra large (18") pizza with pepperoni and cheese. On a side note, this pizza is gigantic and the slices are massive, both qualities I can appreciate. And the cannoli? Amazing. Do yourself a favor and abandon the local chain pizza shop and pick up a pie here. The only downfall is it does take around 30-45 minutes before you can enjoy your pizza so order accordingly and timely. But then again, a pizza like this deserves the wait.
(5)
Denise T.
So, I just got the chance to eat here. The owner of Delta Bound said I had to go here and get the meatball & a slice. Thank you Delta. Loved the meatball! The pizza was delicious lots of cheese and great portion size. If you don't try this place out , oh well it's your loss.
(5)
Joe L.
There is no place better than Nelly's Italian Cafe for authentic Italian food. From traditional NY style pie to tasty lasagna this is the place to quench your craving for Italian. IT'S ABOUT THE SAUCE: house made top secret family recipe. No canned Sysco sauce here. It's not a sweet sauce but yet the garlic roots don't overpower it. Perfect on the pie or for dipping a calzone or meat lovers slice as well. SHOW ME THE DOUGH: this house made, hand stretched dough is the perfect foundation to their pizza. For those who frequented the old Joeys in Spring Hill you will miss seeing Ryan hand toss the pizzas but know that back in the kitchen he is tossing the dough high in the air to get that stretch! THAT'S A SPICEY MEATABALL: many will say that true test of any Italian eatery is the meatball test. Nelly's passes this with flying colors. These handmade meatballs are perfectly spiced and lovingly cooked each day. Perfect on a sub, in pasta or as a top
(5)
Tim S.
Tried this place after getting a groupon for it & wasn't disappointed. Nothing fancy about the place but the prices were cheap with large portions & excellent quality. They were busy & service was a little slow because of the crowd but they made up for by offering free desserts. The dining area is small but they seemed to have a lot of carry out business. I'll definitely be going back.
(4)
Gen M.
Have had the eggplant and the meatball sandwich several times now and they have always been good. The meatballs are super tender and they have a good marinara sauce and bread. Service has always been good, friendly. Not many Italian restaurants around so it's nice to have one that's been consistently good. The cannoli are decent but a little pricey for what you get. But aren't most desserts?
(4)
Sean R.
Listen, this is really a 3 star review, but I feel obligated to recognize the fact that this is a Pizza place and I didn't eat pizza. So I'll round up. The alfredo sauce was under seasoned and a little blank. On the other hand, the stromboli was a little salty. One thing I did note is that the ingredients all appeared to be of the highest quality and fresh, and there's something to be said about that. I did catch them near closing and picked up my order, so I'll likely give it another shot down the road.
(4)
Alex A.
Excellent food and super nice people. Delicious pizza, strombolis, chicken parm and lasagna! Consistency is key and they have it down. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Ms. Sweet T.
The best extra large pepperoni and extra cheese pizza in the area! Every time we order our pizza it is fresh, tasty, perfect and always ready when we arrive. The employees are friendly. The place is always packed with eat in customers as well as customers picking up their yummy Italian pizza and other delicious dishes. We tried the calzones on one order and they were also perfect, delicious, and stuffed with the best ingredients. You can tell Nelly's uses fresh ingredients and that makes all the difference in the world. I recently ordered from a big chain competitor in Columbia and I will never do that again. Nelly's you have my continued business and appreciation.
(5)
Shari W.
Amazing! A small place that has a handful of tables inside but appears to do mainly take out orders. Inside casual, order at counter, paper plates & utensils. Garlic can be smelled in the parking lot!!! House salad and Caesars salad are okay, nothing to get excited about. Garlic Knots are a garlic lovers dream! Freshly baked & knotted rolls smothered in tons of freshly chopped garlic & sitting in warm olive oil. But I do mean garlicky!!! Daughter ordered Alfredo with grilled chicken, good sized portion served with wedge of garlic bread - she said delicious. The Verdua pizza is must for veggie lovers - freshly sliced zuchinni, squash, spinach and mushrooms on a deliciously homemade crust. Everything from scratch! Several varieties of pizza plus custom make own. Cannot wait to try other menu items.....fair prices for fair portions. Yes, more expensive then Jets, Dominos and Papa Johns but you get what you pay for and this is worth every penny!!!! Glad to have found another amazing Italian restaurant in Spring Hill'
(5)
Jimmy S.
New favorite pizza in Spring Hill! Sorry Jets! Awesome homemade crust. These guys know what they are doing!
(5)
Christine D.
We had a Groupon to use so we thought we'd give their pizza a try. Pizza was incredible! This is the some of the best pizza we've had in Spring Hill. We will be ordering their pizza again. Their staff is very friendly.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Andrew G.
Great pizza! The double crust is defiantly something to try and make sure they give you plenty of sauce. That sauce is rediculous!
(4)Arthur D.
It's great...real New York pizza in Spring Hill. Wow ! Friendly people, great food... Imagine Joeys House of Pizza in Spring Hill, like Christmas in October
(5)Dewayne J.
Great Italian food. Everything is homemade. Sometimes there's a wait but that's because their making the food. Its worth the wait. I promise. If I'm comparing food, I'd rather eat here than Maggiano's.
(5)Brett C.
Now we're talking. Good food. Huge a@!! Servings. The way it should be with Italian cookin! The crew is great and it's good to seem them back in action. Prices are a-okay.
(5)Taylor B.
If you love Italian you have found the closest thing to being in the homeland. The chicken parm Stromboli was the best thing I've had since my great grandmother past away. If you love food you'll love this place. It's a religious experience.
(5)Ryan C.
Great food and wonderful staff. The strombolis were great and the kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs. First time visitor, but definitely coming back soon!!
(5)Robert S.
45 minute wait for two slices of pizza and a calzone. Food was good, but they need to work on service.
(2)Lauren M.
I love this place. I do wish they were open more often. The people here are so move and you can really tell that they use fresh ingredients!
(4)Rachel O.
I love this place!! The chicken and pesto pizza is awesome! Pizza is even great the next day warmed up in the over. The garlic knots are also great. We always get it to go.
(5)Katrina R.
The best sandwich I have had in years. They must make their own bread it is like garlic knots bread without the grease. Every chance I get
(5)Randy B.
Wow, this is great pizza. I got two Larges (not the XL) for $17-24 each, and 2 pieces filled me up...I had 12 pieces left! Loved the quality of the ingredients used, the sauce, and the amount used, especially for The Supreme, allow me to elaborate. 1. The Supreme ($24) -- Pepperoni, Ham, Beef, Sausage, breathe, Zucchini, Squash, Onions, Spinach, Mushrooms, Green and Black olives. That's a whole lotta pie, and about an 1" thick. I loved it, and the sauce was fantastic. My least love was the crust, a hand-tossed medium thick crust that held up well, but didn't have much taste. (4.5 stars) 2. The Hawaiian ($17) -- Quality ham and plenty of it, with pineapple. Very good. I got these "to go". It's a bit of a letdown inside, with a narrow hall and 6 booth tables. After all, they have a really fancy sign, I expected a full-service nice restaurant. I like the menu. Mostly pizzas, but salads, fried zucchini (my fav), garlic knots, lasagna, pastas, chick parm, calzones, and stromboli's. New York style? Everyone says so, but I've been to NY for "za", and I don't think so. Would I go back for pizza "to go" here? Heck yes.
(4)John S.
Co-workers brought me here for lunch when in Columbia for a meeting. Ordered promptly. I had the lunch special Double Crust Meat-Lover slice. Which was highly recommended on the way there. Apparently very popular as I got the last slice. Order brought to table after minimal wait. My "slice" took up a significant portion of 2 paper plates overlapping. Rarely have I run across a single slice of pizza filling enough to only need 1, but this did just that. Restaurant itself is pretty small with limited crowded seating. Stromboli that 2 of co-workers order looked just as good and portion size was comparable to my "slice".
(4)Brian T.
I've tried this place twice, the first time was when it first opened and honestly it wasn't good. I ate inside with my wife for dinner, the restaurant wasn't crowded but was incredibly cramped, dirty and filthy. The pizza wasn't great, it tasted like it was out of the box with frozen ingredients added. Fast forward several months, we got a take out pizza and 4 cannolis. All I can say is wow. The pizza is your true New York style, thin crust, dripping cheese masterpiece. I've not tasted pizza that fresh and filling in a long time. I ordered the extra large (18") pizza with pepperoni and cheese. On a side note, this pizza is gigantic and the slices are massive, both qualities I can appreciate. And the cannoli? Amazing. Do yourself a favor and abandon the local chain pizza shop and pick up a pie here. The only downfall is it does take around 30-45 minutes before you can enjoy your pizza so order accordingly and timely. But then again, a pizza like this deserves the wait.
(5)Denise T.
So, I just got the chance to eat here. The owner of Delta Bound said I had to go here and get the meatball & a slice. Thank you Delta. Loved the meatball! The pizza was delicious lots of cheese and great portion size. If you don't try this place out , oh well it's your loss.
(5)Joe L.
There is no place better than Nelly's Italian Cafe for authentic Italian food. From traditional NY style pie to tasty lasagna this is the place to quench your craving for Italian. IT'S ABOUT THE SAUCE: house made top secret family recipe. No canned Sysco sauce here. It's not a sweet sauce but yet the garlic roots don't overpower it. Perfect on the pie or for dipping a calzone or meat lovers slice as well. SHOW ME THE DOUGH: this house made, hand stretched dough is the perfect foundation to their pizza. For those who frequented the old Joeys in Spring Hill you will miss seeing Ryan hand toss the pizzas but know that back in the kitchen he is tossing the dough high in the air to get that stretch! THAT'S A SPICEY MEATABALL: many will say that true test of any Italian eatery is the meatball test. Nelly's passes this with flying colors. These handmade meatballs are perfectly spiced and lovingly cooked each day. Perfect on a sub, in pasta or as a top
(5)Tim S.
Tried this place after getting a groupon for it & wasn't disappointed. Nothing fancy about the place but the prices were cheap with large portions & excellent quality. They were busy & service was a little slow because of the crowd but they made up for by offering free desserts. The dining area is small but they seemed to have a lot of carry out business. I'll definitely be going back.
(4)Gen M.
Have had the eggplant and the meatball sandwich several times now and they have always been good. The meatballs are super tender and they have a good marinara sauce and bread. Service has always been good, friendly. Not many Italian restaurants around so it's nice to have one that's been consistently good. The cannoli are decent but a little pricey for what you get. But aren't most desserts?
(4)Sean R.
Listen, this is really a 3 star review, but I feel obligated to recognize the fact that this is a Pizza place and I didn't eat pizza. So I'll round up. The alfredo sauce was under seasoned and a little blank. On the other hand, the stromboli was a little salty. One thing I did note is that the ingredients all appeared to be of the highest quality and fresh, and there's something to be said about that. I did catch them near closing and picked up my order, so I'll likely give it another shot down the road.
(4)Alex A.
Excellent food and super nice people. Delicious pizza, strombolis, chicken parm and lasagna! Consistency is key and they have it down. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Ms. Sweet T.
The best extra large pepperoni and extra cheese pizza in the area! Every time we order our pizza it is fresh, tasty, perfect and always ready when we arrive. The employees are friendly. The place is always packed with eat in customers as well as customers picking up their yummy Italian pizza and other delicious dishes. We tried the calzones on one order and they were also perfect, delicious, and stuffed with the best ingredients. You can tell Nelly's uses fresh ingredients and that makes all the difference in the world. I recently ordered from a big chain competitor in Columbia and I will never do that again. Nelly's you have my continued business and appreciation.
(5)Shari W.
Amazing! A small place that has a handful of tables inside but appears to do mainly take out orders. Inside casual, order at counter, paper plates & utensils. Garlic can be smelled in the parking lot!!! House salad and Caesars salad are okay, nothing to get excited about. Garlic Knots are a garlic lovers dream! Freshly baked & knotted rolls smothered in tons of freshly chopped garlic & sitting in warm olive oil. But I do mean garlicky!!! Daughter ordered Alfredo with grilled chicken, good sized portion served with wedge of garlic bread - she said delicious. The Verdua pizza is must for veggie lovers - freshly sliced zuchinni, squash, spinach and mushrooms on a deliciously homemade crust. Everything from scratch! Several varieties of pizza plus custom make own. Cannot wait to try other menu items.....fair prices for fair portions. Yes, more expensive then Jets, Dominos and Papa Johns but you get what you pay for and this is worth every penny!!!! Glad to have found another amazing Italian restaurant in Spring Hill'
(5)Jimmy S.
New favorite pizza in Spring Hill! Sorry Jets! Awesome homemade crust. These guys know what they are doing!
(5)Christine D.
We had a Groupon to use so we thought we'd give their pizza a try. Pizza was incredible! This is the some of the best pizza we've had in Spring Hill. We will be ordering their pizza again. Their staff is very friendly.
(5)