I've been coming here for a while and I LOVE Bailey the server. I always ask to be seated in her section cause her personality is amazing and she always takes wonderful care of me and my friends!!
Anderson D.
I'm not really sure I understand this place. I stopped in with my girlfriend for lunch, and no waiters would help us. It was bizarre, never seen anything like it. We literally just sat there for 5 minutes in what felt like an empty restaurant while someone who may or may not work here sat on her phone. Completely insane... Must be money laundering or something
Jamie Pinkerton
I worked there is high school, and loved it. RALF HAS A BIG HEART AND TREATS HIS STAFF LIkE FAMILY. I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT, WHEN A BUISNES IS RUN LIKE A WELL OILED MACHHINE AND EVERYONE HAS EACHOTHERS BACKS THINGs RUN SMOOTH AND MINIMIZES THE STRESS OF A FAST PACED environment. It has nodoubt left a lasting impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Spaghetti & Half Ravioli with Meatballs, Shrimp Pasta Primavera, Calzone, Spumoni, Special Pizza, Antipasto Salad, Italian, Caesar Salad, Breaded Veal Hoagie, Antipasto, Meatball Sandwich, Fettuccine Alfredo
Micaela El Fattal
Our server was absolutely incredible, timely, professional, and extremely friendly. If I return, it would be solely because she helped my family have an incredible experience.There are white drawing papers on every table to draw, which was fun and entertaining.The minestrone soup was probably the best I have ever eaten but the bowl was super tiny and it was $6.99 so either they should lower the price or serve a larger bowl for that price, in my opinion.Pizza was great. The tomatoes sauce on the spagetti's was delicious and homemade, authentically Italian style. It tasted fresh and natural. Nothing super outrageous but still tasted good.Our bill was about $100 (not including the tip), while eating for Early Bird Special so again, price was quote high and not as affordable for everyone.Also, it's worth noting that every single person we saw in the restaurant was about 80 years old (although two kids at the table besides us). This can mean numerous things but I will assume that people like the fresh, natural ingredients and the early bird specials (which are around $16-20 dollars).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan G.
Suddenly they stop accepting the Costco Synergy gift cards. You are still listed on Costco restaurants list. I have been eating here for 3 decades and loved the food. Apparently the new owners don't care about customer loyalty.
Tim Harrison
We picked up pizza to go and the pizza here is very good. Top 5 pizza places I have been to in life and I am 60, just saying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendi T.
Excellent food!! This has been my favorite Italian restaurant for many years. Love the low key atmosphere and home-style food at reasonable prices.
Ken Ramser
Good Italian food. Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Nancy R.
I have often ordered the Borrellis medium house special pizza and loved it. On Feb.11 at 4pm I picked up my pizza and was so disappointed. I wonder what changed. The cheese tasted different and everything about the pizza was a disappointment. That has never happened. I feel like someone stole my treats. Not the usual five star review.
Theresa D.
First time eating here and the food was delicious. I ordered the lasagna and the portion was huge and it was very similar to the lasagna I make which I learned to make from my Italian Grandma. I also ordered a side of sausage which was delicious and also sizable, much larger than normal. I also opted for a Caesar salad and it was plentiful and very tasty. The service was pleasant however the night I was there only one waitress covering all the tables in my area. She remained so pleasant even though she was being pulled in many directions. We look forward to returning to Borrelli's and trying some of their specials!
My mom and I have ordered our dinner from here the last two nights and both times the food has been perfection. I ordered the gluten free noodles and they included gluten free garlic bread!! That was such a nice touch. I can only imagine how amazing the food is when you order and eat there. Definitely my favorite Italian restaurant
Chris McRae
Just ate there last night and the experience was outstanding.Same great food that my family has loved since 1978.Service was a breath of fresh air.I'm glad some things in Encinitas have not changed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MJ Montoya
The staff was so kind and helpful. The food was great - highly recommend the marinara! Service was quick and our waitress went above and beyond for us. Felt like I was at a good friend’s house for dinner.Kid-friendliness: They sat us right away, the staff was so friendly with our toddler, and we were able to order the kid meal to come out with our appetizers. So appreciated!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian
Karin S.
Love the pizza. Love the antipasta. Ambiance not that great but to be fair it's been awhile we actually sat inside. Usually get the pizza and salad for take out.
I've been coming here for a while and I LOVE Bailey the server. I always ask to be seated in her section cause her personality is amazing and she always takes wonderful care of me and my friends!!
I'm not really sure I understand this place. I stopped in with my girlfriend for lunch, and no waiters would help us. It was bizarre, never seen anything like it. We literally just sat there for 5 minutes in what felt like an empty restaurant while someone who may or may not work here sat on her phone. Completely insane... Must be money laundering or something
I worked there is high school, and loved it. RALF HAS A BIG HEART AND TREATS HIS STAFF LIkE FAMILY. I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT, WHEN A BUISNES IS RUN LIKE A WELL OILED MACHHINE AND EVERYONE HAS EACHOTHERS BACKS THINGs RUN SMOOTH AND MINIMIZES THE STRESS OF A FAST PACED environment. It has nodoubt left a lasting impression.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Spaghetti & Half Ravioli with Meatballs, Shrimp Pasta Primavera, Calzone, Spumoni, Special Pizza, Antipasto Salad, Italian, Caesar Salad, Breaded Veal Hoagie, Antipasto, Meatball Sandwich, Fettuccine Alfredo
Our server was absolutely incredible, timely, professional, and extremely friendly. If I return, it would be solely because she helped my family have an incredible experience.There are white drawing papers on every table to draw, which was fun and entertaining.The minestrone soup was probably the best I have ever eaten but the bowl was super tiny and it was $6.99 so either they should lower the price or serve a larger bowl for that price, in my opinion.Pizza was great. The tomatoes sauce on the spagetti's was delicious and homemade, authentically Italian style. It tasted fresh and natural. Nothing super outrageous but still tasted good.Our bill was about $100 (not including the tip), while eating for Early Bird Special so again, price was quote high and not as affordable for everyone.Also, it's worth noting that every single person we saw in the restaurant was about 80 years old (although two kids at the table besides us). This can mean numerous things but I will assume that people like the fresh, natural ingredients and the early bird specials (which are around $16-20 dollars).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suddenly they stop accepting the Costco Synergy gift cards. You are still listed on Costco restaurants list. I have been eating here for 3 decades and loved the food. Apparently the new owners don't care about customer loyalty.
We picked up pizza to go and the pizza here is very good. Top 5 pizza places I have been to in life and I am 60, just saying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food!! This has been my favorite Italian restaurant for many years. Love the low key atmosphere and home-style food at reasonable prices.
Good Italian food. Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
I have often ordered the Borrellis medium house special pizza and loved it. On Feb.11 at 4pm I picked up my pizza and was so disappointed. I wonder what changed. The cheese tasted different and everything about the pizza was a disappointment. That has never happened. I feel like someone stole my treats. Not the usual five star review.
First time eating here and the food was delicious. I ordered the lasagna and the portion was huge and it was very similar to the lasagna I make which I learned to make from my Italian Grandma. I also ordered a side of sausage which was delicious and also sizable, much larger than normal. I also opted for a Caesar salad and it was plentiful and very tasty. The service was pleasant however the night I was there only one waitress covering all the tables in my area. She remained so pleasant even though she was being pulled in many directions. We look forward to returning to Borrelli's and trying some of their specials!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place for a family dinner. We've been coming here for years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Lasagna, Italian, Baked Ziti, Minestrone Soup
My mom and I have ordered our dinner from here the last two nights and both times the food has been perfection. I ordered the gluten free noodles and they included gluten free garlic bread!! That was such a nice touch. I can only imagine how amazing the food is when you order and eat there. Definitely my favorite Italian restaurant
Just ate there last night and the experience was outstanding.Same great food that my family has loved since 1978.Service was a breath of fresh air.I'm glad some things in Encinitas have not changed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff was so kind and helpful. The food was great - highly recommend the marinara! Service was quick and our waitress went above and beyond for us. Felt like I was at a good friend’s house for dinner.Kid-friendliness: They sat us right away, the staff was so friendly with our toddler, and we were able to order the kid meal to come out with our appetizers. So appreciated!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian
Love the pizza. Love the antipasta. Ambiance not that great but to be fair it's been awhile we actually sat inside. Usually get the pizza and salad for take out.