Monte Vesuvio Italian Grill - Oviedo

Monte Vesuvio is a wonderful family-run Italian restaurant that honestly deserves a lot more recognition. I came here on a Saturday night with a friend and had no issue getting a table. We got the garlic knots, frutti di marre, and one of their pizzas and everything was delicious. They have a wide menu and I honestly think that there's something here for everyone and I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes! Service was also lovely. Monte Vesuvio is one of the best restaurants Oviedo has to offer and I recommend it to anyone!

Ordered some dinner online and scheduled a picked up. I was early and lady server was very friendly and helpful asked me to take a seat while waiting. Food was ready on time (as scheduled online). We had the Fried Calamari as appetizer, the Andreas Salad, and the Spaghetti Pasta with meatballs. Calamari was fantastic ! The dipping sauce was hot ! Never had hot Calamari dipping sauce before like this and it tasted awesome. Served with a big slice of lemon. I used to love the Macaroni grill calamari, and then they changed it a few years ago. It is still good, but the portion size is very small. Monte Vesuvio gave me the full generous portion I used to get at Macaroni grill. The Andreas salad was just delicious. The romaine lettuce was fresh, the roasted red peppers were smooth and silky, the walnuts crunchy and the artichokes just right. I prefer the salad dressing that coms with the house salad though, instead of the vinegrette that comes with the Andreas Salad. My son had the spaghetti and meatballs.

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, and I'm so glad we did! The Italian food is fantastic! The garlic knots were the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed the chicken Marsala and chicken Parmesan, both of which were delicious. Next, we're looking forward to trying their pizza!

I highly recommend this restaurant! It's genuinely a hidden gem! Don't be deceived by the kitschy decor; the food is outstanding and made from scratch. While some items like steak and seafood can be on the more expensive side, pizzas start at just $9 and are enough for two, and the pasta dishes are priced reasonably. Everything we've tried has been excellent.

The food is outstanding! You can really tell that the gnocchi and bread are made fresh, as they came out hot and wonderfully tender. I discovered this place on my way home from the airport, and I will definitely return!