Going a full-on 5 Stars after one visit for take out and doing so with zero reservations. Maola's is a dynamite addition to the LKN food scene.
What they offer is great NY style Italian with pizza and pasta taking center stage on a menu that also includes salads, hot heros, calzones/rolls and a variety of classic entrees.
I can't comment too much on the pizza since we ordered one with extra pepperoni and no sauce to accommodate a picky son but with some side marinara dumped on, it tasted great and had a good thin, chewy crust.
We tried three other dishes. Rigatoni with bolognese, spaghetti with meatballs and lasagna. Check, check and check! Huge portions (We're now eating leftovers for lunch) for a good price and really tasty. Re. the pasta offerings, check this out... Choose from four different types of pasta and then pick from THIRTEEN different sauces!
Word seems to be out as every table was full when I walked in around 7:00 on a Sunday. Maola's is not as delicate and refined in their offerings like a Caruso's in Mooresville but they aren't trying to be either. They are doing quality, stick to the ribs Italian and doing it very well.