Five Eighteen West Italian

shonibones 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great romantic spot – I like the open, organic feel of this restaurant--rosemary bushes line the front entrance, warm tone on the walls, great natural light by day and mood light at night. The food is great and in line with prices for the Glenwood area. I've never had any problems with the service--prompt and friendly. Terrific anniversary or date location. 

Ed E. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Good food and atmosphere Open airy layout and wonderful food. Pasta dishes and individual pizzas made in their wood burning oven are particularly good. If you like gorgonzola you'll love the Stella's Insalate. Also offer good sandwiches, including Maple View Farm burgers (local, hormone-free beef). Equally appropriate for business meetings or family meals. Wonderful foccacia brought to the table while you are looking over the menu and waiting for salads/entrees. 

sautz 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Still enjoy eating here as often as possible – Surprised at the negative reviews. This is pretty much the spot that got Glenwood south of the ground. It can be very loud depending on where you sit, but thats some of the fun of it for me as your conversation gets an odd intimacy as it's drowned out by all the others. I tend to always order the crab or the whole wheat fettucini and usually go with the heavy but delicious shrimp and scallops bienville for appetizer. The service has slipped a bit since it's heyday, but still goo... read more

bird671 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

not what i expected – i was hoping for a romantic evening with my girlfriend for her birthday. i thought this would be a romantic spot. it was not. very loud, we sat a row over from the bar, right behind the hostess station. that did not impress me. i thought the dress was casual, very nice, but it was not. we were dressed very nicely, most of the people were in jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes, not the atmosphere i was looking for. the food was good price, but not what i wanted the evening to be. 

ultranarcissus 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Save money and impress a first date – I wish I had known about this place before. I took an old girlfriend here for V-day. The staff was great and the food was pretty good and better yet...affordable. If you want to try something new, check this place out. The dress is casual so leave your suit and tie at home. 

raleighkc 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Overrated – I have been disappointed every time I have been dragged here to lunch or dinner here with friends. The menu and food are mediocre, the food is usually cold, it takes an act of god to get your drink refilled, and the wait staff acts rude. I would definitely not recommend this restaurant.