A few weeks ago, we had to run to Chattanooga for a quick business trip.  We had time to eat lunch at one restaurant.  While there are many great choices in the downtown Chattanooga area (hello Sticky Fingers), we decided to eat at one of our favorites Tony’s Pasta Shop & Trattoria in the Bluff View Art District.  If you are traveling to Chattanooga, the Bluff View Art District is a fantastic area to visit.  There are several great restaurants, the Hunter Art Museum, and the Walnut Street Bridge, all within walking distance.

Upon ordering, garlic bread was delivered to our table.  It had a crusty exterior and a pleasantly soft interior that was speckled with whole garlic cloves.  The bread is accompanied by a Parmesan cheese soaked in olive oil.

The chicken Parmesan sub sandwich was served with french fries.  The french fries were average, but the sub was very good.  It featured lots of crispy chicken, plenty of warm mozzarella cheese and a slightly sweet tomato sauce.

The eggplant Parmesan was delicious.  The eggplant had a crispy exterior with a slightly soft interior.  The dish also featured homemade noodles with a typical tomato sauce.

One of the most intriguing items on Tony’s menu is a build your own pasta feature.  They have a plethora of noodles, sauces and toppings to build your perfect pasta.  While we didn’t build our own pasta this visit, we will on our next!