Cinelli's Pizza

cocaccro 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Terrible environment – I have been to Cinelli's several times because of the practical location at North Hills. The food is alright (some dishes -- others are just greasy and upset my stomach), but the service is what I don't like, especially during our last visit. We went there before catching a movie, and we were all immediately, hm... distracted by the hostess's dress. It was unbelievably low-cut and flimsy; I felt very awkward for my dad. She was jiggling all over the place. When she turned around, we could all see perfe... read more

pezz0130 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Soooo SAD! Aweful food... – What once was a wonderful restaurant back when the first Cinelli's opened in Durham years ago is now a sad story.... There is not one hint of authentic italian taste to the food rather, it reminded me of high school cafeteria quality. They have continued to "downsize" the menu over the years and I believe the ingredients as well. Besides the quality of food and ingredients to be exceptionally poor and tasteless, the professionalism of waitstaff and atmosphere are also severely lacking at this loca... read more

Bruce9901 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

A little class would be nice. – We were visiting North Hills this weekend and felt like having Italian for dinner. We had tickets for the NH theatre, so rather than go elsewhere, we decided to try Cinelli's. We had not visited Cinelli's before. I have to say that their red sauce seems to be designed for the taste of three year olds and their service reminds us of Waffle House. Given the more upscale image of the locale, we were expecting something better...WRONG. On the positive side, our order was taken promptly and deliver... read more

DACman 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Would've loved to have eaten.... – I had heard good things about this place and had some time to spare, so I ventured in about 4:30 on Saturday afternoon. The seating process seemed to be a bit difficult as the person telling the hostess where to seat me had to repeat her directions at least three times. Once seated a waitress appeared, took my drink order, then quickly came back with my drink and asked for my order. I wasn't ready at that point and asked for a few minutes. My waitress then disappeared. The other workers (al... read more

ryanmuller12 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Good food great service! – I was really impressed, not only with the food, but with the attentive service we recieved. I as a parent, took myself and my children along with thirteen other young men to cinellis for lunch. The tables were set up when we got there and the service was great. The boys ordered pizza, while i ordered salmon bur blanc, both great. The attention to detail was impecable, salmon fresh and perfectly cooked. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. 

msmulloy 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

One of the worst restaurants I've been to – This restaurant was a huge disappointment. The food seems to be heated up frozen (nothing tasted or seemed fresh), the staff seems to be plucked from a near by high school. I sat in a booth on a busy friday night, and I felt like i was eating with the loud family of five at the booth directly adjacent to my own. there are no barriers between these tables. it took forever to get a simple salad with grilled chicken, and no one seemed to know anything about the menu or about the wine.... read more

PHATCAT 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Great pizza and service – My husband and boys went in after our basketball game and boys had pizza and loved it. My husband had chicken scrapiello and said it was the best chicken dish he has ever had maybe better than mine? and i had pollo christina was wonderful. The waitress Addylean said they just got a new chef and she talked with my boys, and made us feel like part of the family. Great place to take kids or go on a date. 

foodietillidie 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Usually good, just don't get the Mexican Pizza – Cinelli's should stick with the classics and forgo trying innovative pizza ideas. The Mexican Pizza was basically a hamburger pizza without any kind of sauce for the base, cheese, and raw tomatoes and lettuce. They don't use enough taco seasoning so it is very bland. I don't think there was any on mine. Otherwise the pizzas are very good and I will definitely go back for regular pizzas. Oh, and the high school staff likes to shout across the room letting the other know what ki... read more

Nicole S. 

on Insider Pages

16 years ago

Yummy Pizza! Great family restaurant with delicious pizza. The bread is a hit for our family as well. Prices are reasonably and it is conveniently located in North Hills.