"On our way home to Nashville from Holiday World, I pulled over on the side of the road to find the closest non-chain restaurant, closely off the exit, on the way home. This popped up, we love Italian, and it was a quick decision. When we arrived, the building is confusing and we went to the wrong door. As we were loading up, I decided to call because I could smell garlic. The kind lady who answered the phone came out and found us in the parking lot and took us directly to a table. My expectations were low. Yes, this is an offensive statement, but it is Kentucky and when I think Kentucky (or even my home state, for that matter), I certainly don 't think Italian. The menu seemed pretty standard with the exception of some really nice specials. When we received our food, I 'd love to have had a hidden camera reaction from all our five faces. Yes, it 's Italian, but nothing like I 've ever tasted in a Southern state. You can tell there was a freshness difference and a prep difference. My oldest son had the salmon special with the crab topping. My other son, spaghetti and meatballs. Spouse...chicken parmesan. Daughter...cheese pizza. Me....a baked ziti dish. Yes, all sound common, but there was nothing common about them. My daughter decided to dive into mine, and it was plenty for us both. That left her with three left over pizza slices. Not to let food waste, I had to try one. The BEST cheese pizza I 've ever had. Seriously. As we left, we all went to the kitchen window, yelled Niko, and applauded him and his team. Don 't miss this place. We may just drive back there JUST to eat for a special occasion. Parking: Tough to find the correct door to enter. A side door says go to the next door with an arrow, but when you go to that door, which is marked Niko 's, it 's locked. Just keep circling. You 'll find it. Kid-friendliness: They have a great kids ' menus with diverse choices. Nothing was over $7.99."
