Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria

We stopped by Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria after picking up my son and a guest from the Savannah Hilton Head Airport. It was only about a 7 minute drive to the place, so it was an excellent stop for hungry travelers who needed some good food. We arrived at Terra Mia at 5:15 on a Friday evening and were surprised how many people were already there. The parking lot was full, but we were able to easily find a place to park nearby. We had a 15 minute wait, and waiting for a dining table takes place outside at several patio tables and chairs. That might be challenging in poor weather, but this evening was quite nice weather-wise.

We were escorted to our table and very soon were greeted by our server who introduced herself and passed out menus. She was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We were a party of four and we each ordered an entree, although we sampled each other's dishes. I ordered Lasagne Napoletana. I received a generous portion which I split with my son. As soon as I took my first bite I was hooked. This was the best lasagne I had ever tasted! My son readily agreed. It was full of flavor and just so delicious! My son ordered Bruschetta Pizza. Three of us ate slices of the pizza and all agreed it was quite good. It's a thin crust pizza topped with fresh, high quality ingredients that tasted great! My wife ordered Pollo Alla Marsala. It's a chicken breast and a side of spaghetti covered with a delicious mushroom/Marsala wine reduction sauce. I did get to taste some of her meal and it was fantastic! Very full, satisfying flavor. The other guest at our table ordered Gnocchi Sorrentina. It's gnocchi covered in a creamy tomato sauce. I didn't get a bite of this dish, but the guest who ordered it was quite satisfied.

So, our adventure to try a new place turned out to be a home run! Was there anything quirky about the place? Well, yes. No place is perfect. The exterior isn't very impressive, looking like it had a previous life as a diner. The interior has a counter that obviously used to seat diners, though it is not used for that now. The parking is also a little strange as there is one way in and out, but much of the parking was diagonal as if there should be an exit at the other end. And the men's bathroom door used a sliding lock to secure privacy, but it wasn't quite aligned properly, so I had to lift up on the door handle a bit to make the two sides of the lock line up.

Would those quirks make me think twice about returning? Heck, no! The food was excellent, the interior was nice, the service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were fair. Terra Mia Italian Bistro & Pizzeria has gone to the top ten of my favorite restaurants in the area!

Great little authentic Italian restaurant! The food is great, the service is good and the atmosphere is very nice for the little gem. The restaurant is small but that adds to the atmosphere in my opinion. Tip: go early or be prepared to wait, but the wait is worth it.

Very busy establishment. But once we were seated it is great food. My companions and I all had nothing but compliments about our dishes.

Terra Mia, located in old Pooler, GA. Fantastic meal!! It looks like a hole in the wall place, but it definitely overcomes that with it service and food.
The parking lot is not hugh, so get there early if you want to park close. We arrived a little before 6:00pm and I'm glad we did. No, wait, but it wasn't long and the place was full and lots of people doing carryout. We enjoyed delicious homemade bread while waiting and the meal took about 20min. Worth the wait!
Service Fantastic, and super helpful. They serve beer and wine, not a ton of selections but enough. Make sure you come with an appetite because you will get full.
We were a group of six, and everyone got something different, including one person who is Gluten-free and they were spot on. Everyone said their meal was excellent, and we all took home extras.
I'll definitely be back....yum!!!

Our Service, Experience, and Food were all TERRIFIC.
The Blue Crab Tortellini was some of the Best Pasta I've ever had!
We also enjoyed the Night with The Caprese Salad for our Appitizer, Trio dinner with Chicken Parm, Lasagna and Alfredo and it was Great!

The food was amazing! Definitely will be coming back for another date night!

Great little hole in the wall type place ... 1st time visit and not disappointed at all. The Veal Marsala was probably one of the best marsala dishes I have had in decades.

Our server, Mary, was pleasant and helpful. Will definitely ask for her again.

So many things on the menu look enticing ... and if the rest of the sauces are as good as my marsala or the wife's meat sauce, then I will be happy!

What a great surprise. Don't let location and look fool you. My wife and I saw this place when shopping at Food Lion. We were afraid it was chain like. But it was one of the best Mom and pop Italian restaurants I've been to. Reminded me of some of the little restaurants in New York City, but without the NY prices. I highly recommend that you give this place a try.

Love this place... every dish I have tried is amazing

Enjoyed the Homemade Italian Cuisine. Can't wait to try another tempting dish. The menu is Calling me back.

Very friendly staff. Small restaurant that stays busy. The vodka sauce was so good I couldn't stop myself from finishing the plate. The meatballs are very good. The veal is incredible, cooked perfectly and extremely tasty.

We came here for a business trip in July and tried this restaurant' food and now we have back because the food is delicious.
The restaurant is not fancy but the food is awesome and the staff and chef is friendly.
I love Rollatini and Tortellini al Granchio, the Bruschetta is good.

Arrived about 5:20 on Saturday afternoon. The wait time was still about 40 minutes. Our table was right inside the door, and was quite chilly. The food was off the chain amazingly good, and the prices were quite affordable for the portion size. I will certainly be coming back again.

From the beginning the experience was exceptional. I cannot lie when we got there I was a little hesitant just from the outside appearance but never judge a book by it’s cover. As soon as you walk in it has a nice ambiance and captivating aroma of garlic and Italian herbs. We were sat almost immediately they just had to wipe down the table for five. We are not an easy group to please as two of our five are picky eaters but there was something on the menu for everyone. I ordered the penne toscane which was so flavorful the noodles were cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender. The mushroom sauce with the peas was the perfect creaminess and earthiness from the mushrooms. My sister ordered the shrimp Asiago with what looked like it was topped with jumbo shrimp in a light cream sauce with spinach and my brother in law ordered the lobster ravioli with another amazing sauce and the ravioli was also cooked perfect and interesting because it wasn’t a usually pasta color they used a different type of pasta to give it a different color and still perfectly cooked. The picky eaters had cheese pizza and fettuccine and were equally as pleased. We were served by a friendly server she gave her name but I couldn’t catch it. She had short hair and helped me figure out what plate I saw when I first entered that looked incredibly appetizing which it was. I’m sorry I didn’t remember her name she may have been Latin or Italian because I heard her speak another language. She made the experience memorable and we enjoyed the garlic knots they provide for the table. We came in for my sisters 21st birthday dinner and we’re so happy with the experience and especially the food. We will definitely be back anytime we’re in the area! Thank you for making our family dinner so special. I will recommend this place to anyone planning a trip near Savannah.

Busy on a Tuesday evening but worth the wait! Excellent service and food! The prices are very reasonable and everyone in our party left happy. The portions are very generous. I can't wait to go back!

Best Italian restaurant in Savannah. Food is consistently excellent. Service is impeccable. As a restaurant owner I’m please to recommend so highly.

This place has the best Italian food! My husband and I love going here. We highly recommend it.

We have heard so many wonderful things about this place, and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. With such a warm, welcoming place and delicious food we will be returning and recommending. The veal saltamboca and chicken Toscano were terrific!

Terra Mia is the best Italian Restaurant in all of Savannah and Pooler areas. I’ve lived here 6 years and nothing compares to this restaurant. The service is great and the food is outstanding! You could taste the quality in every dish. Without a doubt this place is not only well worth the visit but worth the wait whenever there may be a wait. The staff are all very professional and very attentive. My favorite dish is the lasagna and lobster ravioli. All the food tastes fresh and very well prepared. I highly recommend anyone traveling here to stop by and eat from this authentic restaurant!!

Great Italian food. Large portions and the service was excellent! Don't let the exterior keep you away. There is a reason the parking lot is full every night.