Best Italian Restaurants in National Hills

Hands down, the BEST Italian restaurant in Augusta and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a long, long time! From the moment you walk up and are greeted by someone opening the door and welcoming you inside, you get the feeling that this place is going to be something special. We brought the family for dinner, and after waiting for our reservation time, I can confidently say it was well worth the wait! As soon as we were seated, we were welcomed by the atmosphere: light Italian music, a warm and inviting ambiance, and a beautifully arranged dining space with bench seating, traditional tables, and bar seating. Everything felt authentic and thoughtfully put together. Our waitress, Kylie, was absolutely wonderful. She was pleasant, attentive, and professional while also training another waitress. We were fortunate enough to get what felt like double the attention! On top of that, they have dedicated food runners who bring out your meals, keep your drinks filled, and clear plates as you go. The entire staff worked together seamlessly. Everything was organized, well executed, and genuinely impressive. Now, let’s talk about the FOOD! For appetizers, we ordered the potatoes and the Braxton Meatballs. Both were absolutely incredible. I’m usually pretty particular about meatballs, having grown up with an Italian mother, but I have to give credit where credit is due, these meatballs could hold their own against Mom’s! We lived in Europe for several years, and this entire dining experience brought back memories. The flavors, the presentation, the plates, and the overall atmosphere transported us right back. It was that good! We also had the opportunity to chat with the owner, who shared that he had sent his cook to Italy for three months to learn from the very same cook who trained the chefs responsible for Master’s Pizza. You can tell that investment in learning and authenticity has paid off. Thank you for all you’re doing! Looking forward to going back!

I absolutely loved this restaurant! The food and my non-alcoholic drink were delicious. I will definitely return.

A lovely neighborhood restaurant to have. We love to share the meatballs and a Caesar salad. We also like the pizza and chicken parm very much. Friendly staff, beautiful ambience, (we like the bar room banquettes, )fair prices. As good as many restaurants we have been to outside of Augusta.

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.

It’s always a pleasure to have Haley as our server. She’s very attentive and pleasant which helps make the evening more enjoyable! We like eating at Cucinas whenever we can .