Provino's Italian Restaurant

I was sad when Scalini’s closed down because I normally celebrate my birthdays there but was happy that the recommended Provino’s. The meal came with Garlic Bread with fresh garlic and butter. I love their family style salad. I ordered the Chicken Ripieno for dinner and it was delicious. They give you a good portion of food for the price. They me also gave a dessert for my birthday. If you like Italian food, you will definitely like it here.

I have been going to Provino’s restaurants since 1978. Tonight we had the spaghetti with everything on it. I had the chicken and eggplant. It is my birthday in a few hours and normally they gift you a discount on your birthday if you have your drivers license. I have been to this location since I moved to Marietta five years ago monthly. As a former waitress at Provino’s in 1988 if would have been nice to receive something for my 65th birthday. Dinners come with all you can eat salad and garlic rolls. We also had the rice pudding. They have great chicken and eggplant too. For a family or if you are by yourself there is some to take home. It is affordable and always good. They provide real value in what they serve.

The most unseasoned Alfredo and shrimp ever. Bread was over crooked and not soft. Also my order was wrong. Salad tasted dirty. You’re better off going to Olive Garden

Great Italian restaurant. Love the salad and the garlic rolls are simply amazing! I had the cannelloni en Bianca and it was delicious! My waiter was excellent and the service was prompt and efficient. I have eaten here many times and plan to go back next time I’m in town. Great dining experience

I forgot to take pictures before we started digging in. The atmospheres was really nice and the service was amazing. We went for a family members birthday and they gave her a free desert and meal for her day. Which is so sweet to do. The food came with salad and rolls to start and they were very good. The salad was full of flavor and a dressing. The rolls are soft and warm with garlic butter all over them and in the bowl they sat in. Our meal came and it all looked and smelled amazing. My daughter got her usual of shrimp Alfredo and she ate it all of course. She also said this was the best Alfredo that she has had anywhere so far. She was very impressed. Our family loves Italian and the menus had a lot of options to choose from so there is something for everyone. It’s in a very convenient location and also had Tesla superchargers right in the back parking lot. We were very happy with our night out and will be going back again.

Disappointed. Wanted to try a new Italian place close by. Got sat semi-quickly. Our server came to the table and already seemed like we were a bother for them. Introduction was practically “have you been here before? No? Okay what’s your order”, didn’t even state their name. Drinks and apps were practically thrown onto the table. Got the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken added. Couldn’t even tell the cubed chicken was there with the strong yellow lighting, along with how bland it was. Contemplated to ask for a manager but figured it was easier to pay the bill and just leave. Good place for those that don’t know better til they experience it.

We decided to try a place off Barret Parkway we never been to, so we picked Provino's. When we entered the restaurant, the hostess was nice. Our server was nice and accommodating. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. It was bland and chewy. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and my husband ordered the shrimp and scallop dish. The presentation was lack-luster to say the least. There were two slices of eggplant covered in sauce and something resembling mozzarella with an over kill of bland marinara sauce. The pasta was served on a saucer made to hold a teacup with the same bland marinara sauce. The shrimp and scallops were just as bad. The worst alfredo sauce you ever tasted. This is a place for people who do not know how to cook and therefore think it is the best. I have never tasted Italian food this awful before.

When we arrived on a Saturday night and the place was busy but the wait time was not long at all. Your seated relatively quickly and our order was taken. We decided not to have appetizers just the salad and the bread. And then the two entrees which one was chicken and the other was veal. The order came out very quickly and was excellent the service was very attentive. And end we had some spumoni ice cream. There's an excellent choice for our dinner and Shane was a very good server. Came for my birthday in October and everything was just as good. Update August 2023 came in the day for a wonderful dinner. We had a eggplant special and a snapper. Everything was fantastic again and the service was wonderful as usual. More pictures coming below

Excellent meal and service Went for a birthday dinner - server was excelllent Salad and bread before the meal was served Bread was a little doughy Both of our meals were excellent! So yummy We will definitely be back soon!

I love this place for many reasons! The salad that's included with every entree is absolutely delicious! It's an unlimited salad & they have garlic rolls that are pretty good as well. The pastas are all incredible & good sized portions too. The flavor is most certainly there! The service is top notch. If you love pasta, be sure to give Provino's a chance!

The clams in white sauce tasted like they were spoiled. Terrible....Right out of a can and not fresh. Stay away from this dish.

The service was good and the bread and salad was okay The chicken Marsala was not good at all I don't know why the Marsala sauce was a so bland and looked like turkey gravy with no flavor

Provino's has been a long time favorite restaurant that we haven't have a chance to visit since before the pandemic. The ambiance is always so inviting and so many of my friends enjoy the eggplant dish. Tonight, my husband had the sausage and peppers and pasta. He mentioned the pasta was heavily undercooked. My daughter had spaghetti and meatballs, she ate the two meatballs and that was it she said that it was extremely tart! Now as for our server he was amazing and kind. I really enjoyed his service. He never missed a beat and made us feel so welcome! He accommodated my dietary restrictions and that's so important. I have so many issues with food! I had a carbonara with ziti noodles cooked in the oven with a layer of cheese! Omg it was amazing, I missed the chicken but it was still amazing!

Yummy. The salad was good, the eggplant chicken dish I had was so good and the bread was good. I'll be back!!!

We have loved the Roswell location since I was very young. When I say Young I mean 20+ years ago. Unfortunately, it closed during Covid. Last night was my daughters 15th birthday, and we were very excited to find this location for their salad and to be able to enjoy the roles as well as the free dinner on your actual birthday (you must present ID). I have to say the positive first. The outside appearance was brighter and lovely with very nice outside seating. Unfortunately, it was too cold to enjoy. The inside was also much brighter than the Roswell location. Unfortunately, the food and service was not as good as previously experienced at the Roswell location. The unlimited salad was close, but not the same. The garlic rolls were definitely not as good as we remember. There were five of us, and our meals were OK but not fantastic. My chicken franchise was probably the best of all of the meals but my side of fettuccine Alfredo was cold and the sauce just ''clumped' on top. The service was okay, but our server didn't come check on us much. This is only an issue because they were not busy at all. At the end of the day we will not be going back. Very sad, as we have always been huge fans previously.

Ava our server gave us phenomenal service! Food was good but some over cooked seafood for the Cioppino. Overall the experience was great and made up for the food missing the 1%

WET NOODLES - Thats the only way I can explain my meal. For one who loves a good Alfredo dish, this was very disappointing. 0 flavor. Give it 3 stars because the seniors love this place.

I've been a fan of Provino's for almost 30 years. There was a time when we went to the Marietta location weekly. I've visited two locations in the past year and it hurts me to say but overall the food quality has gone down. The highlights for this last visit are excellent service by the host staff and wait staff. To get a table for 11 in ten minutes on a busy Friday night is pretty amazing! And our server Arielle provided five star service. She was patient and attentive. She took such great care of us I have to give a four star for the restaurant instead of a three. They still Offer a birthday credit if $14.50 which is nice. My dad was celebrating his 80th. Arielle even surprised us at the end of dinner with a server cookie and candle. What a nice surprise. On my check we ordered the Chicken Francese, lasagne napoletana, spinach tortellini and Angel hair dalvina. They still offer unlimited salad and garlic rolls. Overall the food was okay.

Chicken Franchise came with red sauce pasta salad and garlic bread. I enjoyed the meal. I loved that they didn't put the chicken and sauce over the pasta cause so many places do this but not how i grew up ordering it in New Jersey. I enjoyed the meal, the place was clean and had a nice old school italian feel. Great for a first date or intimate gathering.

This was my first visit to this restaurant . I arrived early so I could get a table for four. The host did not want to put my name down until the rest of my party arrived which was to be 30 minutes later. After a few minutes I went back and asked him that if the wait was likely to exceed when the rest of the party was to arrive , to please go ahead and put my name on the list . He actually rolled his eyes at me! He called my name 15 minutes later, 5 minutes before the expected arrival time of the rest of the party , and brought me to our table . As he walked past me he mumbled with attitude that he would let me sit at the table as long as he could, meaning that if my party didn't arrive shortly they were going to have to kick me out of the table. Apparently, the servers aren't trained to clear tables either. Our empty plates and dishes just sat their until we left. The food was just ok. Nothing special. I'm not likely to return.

The chicken Marcela was pathetic. Tasted like chicken with chicken gravy from an envelope the kind you mix with water. The side of spaghetti with meat sauce was awful. Food here is terrible

The food is great and the service too. Their garlic rolls are delicious as well as the salad. I highly recommend.

Provino's provides good size portion of Italian food at a reasonable price. My lunch choice was the veal parmigiana, which included side of pasta, garlic bread, and salad. See pics. Really hit the spot after hiking nearby (Kennesaw Mountain see separate review). For the quality and price, it is hard to beat. Good attentive service and nice set up inside the restaurant. Provino's is a small chain of restaurants. Plenty of free parking here. Conveniently located near I-75. Super busy traffic area. Definitely worth a stop.

Best Eggplant Parm ever!! We tried it because my daughter was pregnant and we heard it may induce labor. It did not but we LOVED everything we got that day and will be back.

This place was amazing! The food was fabulous, The service was very good, and the decor/Ambiance was top notch. We loved everything about this place!!! Everything!!! Wish we had one in Murfreesboro.

Provino's is your local taste of Italy restaurant, that's down the street. Located in a convenient shopping plaza, with plenty of parking. We went there today for my girlfriends birthday and they offer a free birthday entree plus dessert! When we walked in I immediately enjoyed the classical Italian decorations and ambience, which really gave an authentic Italian dining experience. The service was friendly and we were seated quickly. For appetizers we ordered the fried artichoke hearts served with a side of olive oil and parsley for dipping and it was pretty good. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For our entrees I got the Italian sausage in a meat sauce with a side of pasta. The cheese was very melty and the sausage was delicious. We also got the angel hair dalvina, but we subbed fettucini instead, in Alfredo sauce. Sauce was creamy and delicious. Our meal also came with a salad and bread rolls topped with fresh garlic. And to end it all we got a Neapolitan birthday ice cream. Over all, we enjoyed our first time at Provino's, the food was good, the service was quick and friendly, and the ambience was old town Italian, and we enjoyed all of it! Definitely recommend if you want some local Italian food, and it is a big step up compared to Olive Garden! Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5

I'm so disappointed. This place is not the same anymore.First forget about lunch menu. They don't have it anymore.Stuff don't give a dam about you.its 12 nood restaurant empty . Can't get no help .Absolutely tasteless Alfredo.Eggplant no flavor whatsoever.Saw waitress 3 time brought water got order brought order. That's it... had to go somewhere to pay. Not worth come for lunch . It will be awhile before we come back here again.

Their salads and rolls are amazing! Nice ambiance, romantic lighting... Good service!

Every year we go to Provino's for our birthdays. Since the Rome location was closed on Monday we drove to Kennesaw instead. I usually order the veal francese, but the seafood dishes always sound good, so I decided to switch it up this time. I ordered the seafood stuffed pasta with the rose sauce. It wasn't bad, but the seafood was lost in the overabundance of sauce and cheese. Seafood is usually delicate but this dish was really heavy. My husband got the spaghetti with meat sauce. He has a hard time finding a dish he really loves. The spaghetti and the eggplant Parmesan are two he likes. We both enjoyed the salad but the overabundance of garlic on the rolls make them greasy and bitter. I'd much prefer the rolls plain with a pat of butter. I always love the free birthday spumoni, but was sad that it no longer came with the cookie. It's worth coming for the birthday discount (the $14.50 credit only covers the plain pasta with sauce), but too pricey for food that you don't really love.

Been craving pasta & avoided here because the parking lot looked crowded. Came tonight at 6pm & was surprised most cars were here for Starbucks. Seated quickly then they seated a man behind me that was talking SO LOUD & he had alot to say so he talked the entire time I was there. Loudly too! Salad was good. I love Salad and my server brought a huge portion for just me. It was good but too much oil not enough vinegar for me. I also got a huge portion of rolls too. They were good - I ate 3 but scrapped off the garlic bc I'm not a fan. Then the meal came Pasta prima Vera with chicken. Completely disappointed!!! It was mostly tomatoes & very little actual pasta but it was COLD My server asked how was everything so I told her it was good but cold. She offered to have another one made but we know how that goes ...so I kept it. I ate the entire salad. I'll take the pasta home. Rinse it off, add my own sauce & more veggies & have it for dinner tomorrow. Over all disappointing especially when I've been wanting to come here for a few weeks now.

Back again as we enjoy Provinos, it's food, and service. We especially like their Eggplant Parm and garlic rolls. Service is good, but seldom friendlier than just businesslike. My wife really enjoys the rosatella sauce which seems to be creamed tomato sauce rather than the traditional red I get, though a bit more sour than I prefer.

Great for what it is! Since the closing of Scalini's in Smyrna this sister restaurant fills the void. While not 5 star Italian food, it is good enough and an excellent value

This place was really good at a lot. The dining room is clean and has a nice ambiance. The service from Alex was commendable, the bread/garlic rolls were incredible and the spumoni was amazing. My only complaint is that the sauce only chicken francese was watery. So watery I couldn't even taste the butter. I asked for server over the pasta which makes me wonder if the neglected to let the pasta drain completely before putting it on the plate. Sadly, the francese is the single reason I chose this restaurant. I'll definitely give them another try if I ever find myself in the area again, but I'm definitely asking for the pasta on the side.

Great food, wine and atmosphere. I would highly recommend to anyone ... family and friends

I had no expectations when I came in to dine at this restaurant since it's a "chain restaurant" but I was pleasantly surprised my experience here from arriving to leaving. We had a party of 10 and were seated with 3 other big groups in one of the rooms. Our party was already seated when I got there but our server brought us waters and asked if anyone else liked anything to drink. We were quite hungry at this point so we jumped in to order our appetizers. We all shared the fried ravioli and calamari. The calamari was mediocre but I liked the fried ravioli - who doesn't like a fried piece of pasta filled with cheese?! We also got their signature salad and rolls that came with our entrees. The salad was too wet for my taste but was very good. Their rolls were so good and topped with tons of fresh garlic and soaked in butter. For my entree, I ordered the chicken francese that came with a side of pasta with marinara. It's a good sized food and I didn't finish my meal. The chicken was battered in egg and cooked in lemon butter sauce. It needed a little parsley or some fresh herb. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and our server was super attentive.

The food was amazing. Our waiter was very friendly. The lighting and decor set the mood. A must eat at place!,

We were headed north on I-75 to Cartersville and scheduled the trip so as to arrive here shortly after they opened at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. We used to live close to a different Provino's location and miss eating there; now we seldom get the opportunity to stop in. We had never dined at this location before. The first challenge was the Waze directions from the highway. Basically, you exit on Barrett Parkway, turn right, and then make an almost immediate left. The restaurant will be diagonally to your left at the first light on Barrett Pkwy. However, I'm not even sure that it is possible to do these 2 turns sequentially. After turning right off the exit ramp, we noted that the upcoming left turn lane had a curb separating it; so we ended up having to go to the next light for a U-turn. I'm not at all familiar with this area, but just offering a heads-up based on our experience... The restaurant itself is in the sea of strip-mall plazas surrounding whichever mall is located at this exit. It appeared to have ample parking when we visited. The layout of the restaurant is the same as you'll see at other Provino's locations - some small 6-table aisles with booths as well as several separate themed rooms (library, etc.). The lighting was a bit dim when we visited. We were seated promptly. Our server, Jules, was good. She checked back on us regularly. As is usual here, we received the bowl of garlic rolls (delicious, if not the healthiest thing), a large bowl of shared salad, and a bit later our entrees. I am especially fond of the spinach tortellini, which is harder to find at other Italian places. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. And as usual, no one finished their dish so we had another meal from this the next day. With 7 or more locations, Provino's may not exactly qualify as a 'mom and pop' restaurant, but it is much further from being a generic chain a la Olive Garden. I remain a fan, though it may be another 6+ months before I have the chance to visit again.

Service was good, food didn't taste good at all. Too bland and the chicken was dry. I went on my birthday and it was just ok. For my birthday I expect better than ok.

Food had had no flavor salad was diced up like slaw. Will not go again. Will not recommend.

I'll start by stating that I'm a fan of provinos, so since I live in Atlanta I decided not to drive into Canton and came to the Kennesaw location. From the moment we arrived we were greeted and seated promptly. The waitress was helping us on a timely manner and it was spectacular. When our food arrived mines was on point and delicious. My wife's not so much! At first glance it looked amazing yet the inside was ice cold (no biggie), asked the waitress to please reheat and she did. Here's my problem! The cook named Nick could be heard talking obscenities from the kitchen about my wife's request. I spoke to the manager which he stated that he was not surprised! The atmosphere was calm cool and chill until this happened.

Great food and service! The rolls were the only thing that left a little to be desired, as they were not super soft but the flavor and fresh garlic and butter made up for a lot that they lacked. The only other thing, which is small but still caused pause, was that we were told there was no other salad dressing other than the house dressing. I know that with my son, as well as a lot of parents with little ones, having an alternative such as a house ranch or even Caesar would be nice. But overall, great food, great experience, and loved the atmosphere and ambiance!

So I was watching my server as she got everyone's order but she never came to me. I really didn't think of it until the food came out and I didn't have any food to eat. But besides not having food, it was clean and smelled nice.

Shameful to even call this place in Italian restaurant. Waitress was abrasive ridiculous sharing policy. The food is incredibly bland and the pasta was extremely overdone.

Consistently great! I always enjoy Provino's! Great salad, generous portions, tasty home style Italian goodness.

To start with, the hostess was devoid of any personality. She told us there would be a wait of at least 20 m. She forgot us. So a gentleman appeared and got us seated. Shortly thereafter, Abigail, our server, came by, took our drink orders and told us she would bring rolls and a salad. Abigail was pleasant, attentive and efficient. For the main, we ordered the sausage Parmesan, which my partner enjoyed, I however did not care for the linguine with a white clam sauce. Bland does not describe it. It was tasteless. And I don't think there was any olive oil or butter, maybe margarine.I did not enjoy the food at all.

Went here for a friend's birthday, the salad they brought out was questionable. The garlic rolls are covered in real garlic and butter, very good. The pasta was a 10/10 the whole meal was yummy. Great service. It's in a convenient area surrounded by other shops and such. Ambiance is alike a family owned little italy vibe. Dress casual

Just got off the phone with Provino's owner of Kennesaw. He said a few interesting things like "I'm not from Africa. I'm a hard working white man." He said "I don't care about the reviews," but all the while he kept trying to defend his position on charging his customers for things they did not order. I told him that it is the same thing if bought a car , but then got charged more because his family got to ride in the car. He's paddling the bill on his customers. He offered to give me $5 if I came back to the restaurant. I asked him apologize and stop doing this practice. He said that he won't do it because he's in business to make money. The last thing that he said "I feel threatened." What a LIAR! I wonder what he would say if we are asked to play back the recording of this conversation? This man cares nothing for his customers IMO. He is a true KAREN!!!

The food was good. The garlic butter bread was delicious & fluffy, we loved the salad both our entrees were good too. Our service was great & friendly. My only problem was it's dirty in there. The floors were covered in food scraps & with all the fake plants & flowers there was an inch of dust on everything. They really should do a deep cleaning! It's dimly lit I hate to think of what the restaurant looks like with better lighting! Naturally if the dining room is dusty dirty you wonder about the kitchen.

Consistent, good eats. Provinos has been a family favorite of ours for 25 years. Their garlic rolls and house salad make the visit worthwhile even if you don't order anything else. The food is always piping hot and large portions. Highly recommend their Chicken Romano, Chicken Francese, or Chicken Parmigiana.

My wife's favorite food is Italian and this was the BEST she's ever had! On business from Nashville and will definitely try again!

This is not a generic Italian restaurant!!! Their lasagna is out of this world and made with love!! I promise it won't disappoint you!! I didn't order anything else but the garlic bread was amazing and drenched in oily garlic!! Yum!!!

It was very spacious, with plenty of tables. We sat at a booth near the entrance and our server very attentive, asking how we were doing often and refilling our waters. The garlic rolls were a good starter, although there was so much oil on them that it congealed during our meal. The prices are very reasonable and the portions were appropriate.. no complaints from me, I enjoyed my visit here!

What a wonderful experience for my husband's 70th birthday, we returned to old faithful for our birthday day celebration on Monday. It was perfect. Dana was our server, so welcoming and personable. Our food is always consistently good. I had lasagna, husband had Ziti and our friends had Pasta lovers. Hard to say which one was best because they were all excellent. Give it a try if you haven't , you won't be disappointed

We had a very good dinner tonight at Provino's. The hostess was spot on with wait time. We had prompt and attentive service by Austin, and the food was delicious. I had Chicken Francesi and he had Eggplant Parmesan. The meals came with family style salad, garlic rolls, and choice of pasta. Each meal was about $20.00. A nice meal for a good value.

I have been to Provino's for many years usually on birthdays and special occasions. I went to this location recently because even though their sister restaurant Scalini's is closer to me, that restaurant has now closed after 40 years. I'm not sure if there has been some changes to some of the ingredients used at Provinos, but last time I came here I ordered my usual and it gave me a bit of a stomach ache. It was kind of surprising because I've eaten here so many times and it's usually fine. It wasn't anything serious, but I am just wondering if there has been a change to the ingredients or quality of the ingredients. I ordered the angel hair dalvina, and had it with their usual garlic rolls and salad. It may have just been that there was more oil or butter than usual. Also I noticed that the prices have increased. It makes sense given inflation but now the prices make it a little bit less of a casual place to go to with the family. It's still a good location to go to for special occasions

Amazing place time and time again. Food, service, ambiance are all top notch. We love having just a quiet dinner or a large family gathering here.

Service was horrible , food had zero flavor , and for $20 a dish I expected a bigger portion then a tiny piece of chicken.