“This little restaurant situated in the corner of a strip mall is an absolute revelation. It's an unbelievable addition to the area and a must try. We started by ordering a tray of their chipotle chicken fettuccine. It will ruin you for all other places that offer a version of chicken fettuccine. It's beyond good. The chipotle sauce is creamy and has a nice subtle kick. The chicken is grilled perfectly and yet stays moist. The pasta itself has the perfect bite to it. I can't say enough. It's that good. Next up we tried the Italian chopped salad. The salad had no business being that good. I hate salads and this salad converted me instantly. The greens were crispy and fresh and the dressing was to die for. This is one salad you will not regret ordering. We came back the next day and ordered the lasagna. This lasagna does not belong in a restaurant without Michelin stars. It was layer upon layer of cheesy awesomeness with a delicate marinara sauce in between. I can't wait for the day where you can taste pictures because this lasagna blew our mind. We are fat boys so we had to give the Meat Lovers pizza a try. There are no words. The dough has a perfect texture and the cheese melts so good. The toppings were generous and you had a bite of something meaty in every bite. Last, but not least, the bread. We tried the regular bread rolls but there was nothing regular about them. Absolutely fluffy pillows of goodness that were good by themselves or great with any of our pasta dishes. We also had the garlic bread which was maybe the only pedestrian thing about our meal. I prefer my garlic bread a bit more buttered but held up well to the sauces. Finally, the bruschetta. Crispy toast with the freshest tomatoes and dressing. A must have if you have the room. Don't sleep on this spot. It's worth the visit from literally anywhere.“
“Fresh pasta! Really good Italian food around the area with great flavor. Nice ambience! Got the short rib pasta and the shrimp and crab pasta. Great combo! Only thing is don’t get their tiramisu (it was the most average I have ever tasted…plus the owner said the alcohol is “cooked off” and completely safe to consume if you’re pregnant or if there are kids but you can clearly taste it. Go with another dessert option)“
“Absolutely THE BEST authentic pizza I’ve ever eaten! Won’t eat pizza from anywhere else. The salads are amazing as well; we love the Saracena salad -perfect for two to share. The cheese board is a wonderful appetizer- love the Burrata & Buffala cheeses. Our favorite dessert: Spumoni Bomba. You walk in and feel as if you’re in Italy.“
“Found this random food truck driving home … looked like a genuine Italian family making these pizzas . They were very nice ! There were people in line before us and after too so it seems pretty popular!! They made the pizza really quickly - made to order ! We ordered the pesto and the margerita pizza . It was a good portion . Fresh and looked pretty ! The flavors were good - it was a nice simple pizza“
“What a pleasant surprise in Anaheim Hills. A genuine Italian restaurant with authentic Italian charm and offerings. Although I have dined in nearby so called Italian restaurants in adjacent cities, Baci di Firenze Trattoria on Lakeview is a true Florence Italy style dining experience. The menu offerings are broad. The most difficult challenge of the experience ... what to select to eat. The fresh Italian garlic bread set the right flavor tone for the dining experience along with a nice wine selection. My Swordfish with roasted vegetables and red potatoes was prepared perfectly. My wife's Scampi Baci (Jumbo Shrimp on Angel Hair Pasta) was equally excellent. Save room for desert. The Strawberry Sorbet and Apple Strudel topped off the dining experience.“
“First time here and I have to say, it’s pretty darn good!!! The antipasto salad was loaded with meat and cheese. The garlic bread is very tasty. I had the Chicken Marsala….. It was very good! Everyone was very pleased with their food. Looking forward to trying the pizza next, it looked delicious!!Parking: They have a small parking lot but we had no trouble finding a spot.Kid-friendliness: What kid doesn’t love spaghetti, pasta and pizza??!! Bring them, they will love it!“
“This is a great place to get some Italian food. The inside is comfortable and the lighting is perfect for a date night.The most important thing I would say is to get here early. This place gets full quickly. They open for a limited amount of hours. The service is always great, the wait staff is courteous, patient, and helpful.“
“This place is a gem! Outstanding Italian food and excellent service. The mussels with white sauce were incredibly flavorful and unique. I also had the Fettucini Florentine which was fresh, perfectly balanced and simply delicious. I want to try everything on the menu. Cocktails were also well-balanced and refreshing.“
“One of the best Italian restaurant. One of Orange County’s hidden gem. Delicious Italian food, Good service and beautiful restaurant. We love it!!! I highly recommend them. My favorites are their bread, fettuccini Alfredo and best spaghetti bolognese . They also give you generous proportion. Really must try!!!Vegetarian options: There’s vegetarian choicesKid-friendliness: Kids will love the food“
“Super friendly employees. I had a big order for my husbands birthday and it was ready really quickly. We had a XL pepperoni and my family loved how fluffy the crust was and how cheese it was. We also had the potatoes and some wings. Potatoes weren't too crispy nor soggy. They were made perfect for little kids. The wings were crispy and had a lot of sauce so they weren't dry. Highly recommend this place.“
“We typically always tend to go there for my in-laws birthdays because they are so close together. We love Mediterranean food and this place really has very good food. They offer different sizes and selections of plates which is a great fit for all of us because we can share or we can get something small if we know we aren't going to finish it or get something larger and take it home to eat again later. The food is always fantastic. I've never had any real issues with it. It's one of my favorite places to go. It's always consistently delicious“
“Best pizza since I was a child. Moved out of town but can't help to make a pit stop every time I'm near! They sell pizza by the slice and their sandwiches are just as bomb. Thank you for still existing Scardino's you are a neighborhood staple ✊???“
“My wife and I went here for the first time Monday night 03/18/24. This place has the best pasta I have ever had at a restaurant, simply amazing! For an appetizer we had the bruschetta. This has to be the best bruschetta I have ever had, hands down. It was very crispy, not under cooked or overcooked, with balsamic vinegar and oil, topped with the freshest and firmest tomato's. Highly recommend. For drinks we had a glass of chianti and ice tea, the chianti was the best I have ever tasted. For the main dinner entrees we had spaghetti and meatballs (marinara sauce, not meat sauce), and the half and half, which consists of spaghetti with marinara sauce and ravioli. There has never been an italian restaurant I have ever been to, that cooks spaghetti noodles correctly. The noodles were firm, not mushy, and not hard. It's difficult to make noodles like this, we cook them at home to be firm but not hard, but I have never been to a restaurant that properly cooks their noodles like this. Just outstanding! The spaghetti sauce was also amazing, lots of flavor, not runny, and not too thick. The owner told us he cooks the spaghetti sauce for 4 hours. The meatballs were not under cooked or overcooked, with an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The cheese in the ravioli was to die for, just like the cheese my mother used to make in her authentic Italian manicotti. All the ingredients were fresh, including all the vegetables and side salad we had with our meal. At the end of our dinner, the owner of the restaurant brought us a special of his own making: Tuscany chicken pasta. Very nice guy, you can tell he is passionate about the work that he does. My wife was "full", but she could not get enough of the Tuscany chicken pasta he made for us. The sauce was creamy, full of flavor, and the chicken was divine: not too soft, not hard, just right. All the food we had was of exceptional quality: fresh, perfectly cooked, and chalked full of flavor. The owner recommends visiting during the week, not the weekend. It gets very busy on the weekend, and I could see that the restaurant is quaint and quite small.The atmosphere was perfect. We had a booth right in front of the restaurant window. It was not loud or crowded when we went, and I really appreciated all the dark colors used in the decor. The bathroom was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. Everything at our table was very clean. A clean table is a big deal to me, and this place did not disappoint. All the dishes, silverware, and glasses were also clean. Sadly, at most restaurants, we have to ask for a clean something or other, but we did not have that problem here on Monday night.I hardly ever write reviews for anything, but this guy deserves it, his service was very personable and extremely friendly. I love to see anyone who is passionate about what they do, and he definitely fits the bill. That is probably why his restaurant and food is way above average. The experience was so exceptional, I felt like I was on one of those food traveling shows, being catered to like Feed Phil.Parking: We went on a Monday night, so there was plenty of parking available on the street in front of the restaurant.“
“One of my absolute favorite places to go with an incredible menu full of choices from an array of wraps,salads,bowls and classic dishes all great combinations and flavor with a health flare for everyone -gluten free dishes- vegan-vegetarian-dairy free. The "strawberry sensation salad" is my favorite with the house lemonade and I always order their house made black bean hummus dip with chips for $0.54 cents.“
“My go-to place for Italian subs. ??I announce the motocross races here in Southern California and I always have to have Claro's up in the tower when I'm on the mic. ??I get the spicy Mike large and I have them swap out the ghost pepper jack with manchego cuz I'm digging sheep and goat cheese right now. It's fantastic either way. ??There's plenty of parking at this location and they're not stingy with the portions. The staff is extremely friendly and they have lots of goodies in the market to browse and try. Today I brought home an Italian artisan beer and I have to say it is fantastic. Mastri Birrai Umbri IPA. ?Ask for Kathy, Paloma, or Cecilia (aka Cici). ??“
“Can't say enough great things about Versai Kitchen & Wine Bar! (formerly Fitness Grill) My family has been coming here for 25+ years. We always have amazing service and the food is always absolutely incredible. The owner, Robert, is so kind and welcoming every time. We had such a wonderful experience this evening with our server, Jeff. He was so kind and attentive to our party, and only delivered the best treatment to our table! Thank you to Versai for yet another extraordinary experience!!“
“This is the best pizza in Fullerton. If you're local and have no tried it you're missing out. Parking is weird but don't let it discourage you. I ordered a margarita with sauce and mushrooms and was blown away. Savory sauce tart and salty cheese in all the best ways“
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“Tucked away in the back corner of a strip mall in Hacienda Heights. This neighborhood gem Italian deli doesn't occupy a large space, but the space feels really efficient with a full service deli on one side and the other side having a place to order sandwiches/ prepared Italian foods with an area to sit. Like most Italian delis I've been to, this place sells a decent variety of market/ dry goods well. The prices here for the foods/ goods are more than reasonable and the overall place has that old school feel or at least the feel that this place has been here for quite a while. Came here on a rec from a coworker. Not sure if I was super hungry at the time, but I walked in greeted by friendly people and delicious smells coming from their hot dishes/ pastas. I ordered the Italian Grinder Sandwich (6 inch or regular size). Again, not sure if I was just particularly hungry at the time, but this sandwich was so fricken great. It had the classic Italian sub flavor profile and I though the bread they used was fantastic. Nice, soft and chewy with a nice firmness/crunch on the outside. The sandwich was more than enough. I actually was really tempted to buy some of the prepared pasta dishes to go for dinner (lasagna or baked rigatoni). Definitely would love to comeback to try some of my other classic fave sandwiches like chicken or eggplant parm. Or their Tuesday Guido sandwich special or pastrami sandwich. Parking was really easy to find because there is a pretty sizable lot relative to the traffic this place gets during the day.“
“Pizza is some of the best. The Tandoori pizza is a must try. Delicious, spicy and unique. Crust is nice and crunchy. The buffalo chicken pizza is perfect for dipping in blue cheese. And my toddler says the cheese is the best pizza they have tried. Wings were good but not the star of the show. Server was very nice and attentive although she was pretty busy when we first got in. I’m not a local and very glad I stopped in to try this pizza!!!!!Parking: Free parkingKid-friendliness: An arcade and seating not at the bar“
“I can't say enough good things about Mr G's pizza. The owners know how to make your experience an unforgettable one. I live in San Pedro and my mom lives in Diamond Bar. I gladly travel miles to taste their pizza and treat my mom to Mr G's whenever I can!! It is literally some of the best pizza I have tasted and wish they were located in the San Pedro area. The pizza dough is delicious and the toppings are always fresh and flavorful. Their pizza sauce brings all the ingredients together in a way that makes their pizza's insatiable. I've literally had to make myself stop eating despite being full on many occasions, cause their pizza's are just that darn GOOD!!!“
“We got takeout 2 time so good the pasta good but ? is the best they use fresh ingredients everything is made in restaurants the sauce dough its on a little shopping center please go try itVegetarian options: Pasta some pizza vegetarian and tomato bail cheese I wish had vegan options have friends are get vegan cheese meats be great“
“A small family owned Italian restaurant that serves great food. Our waitress was also great, very attentive and friendly. If your in Whittier, this should be one of your go to restaurants. If your in the area, stop on by, you wont be disappointed.“
“First time here. Found this gem off Yelp and it did not disappoint! The owner knows how to serve delicious food! I was craving breakfast and my French toast combo was excellent! My son had the crispy chicken waffle sandwich and it looked great and he said it was really good. My daughter in love had the biscuits and gravy and I tried it as well -so flavorful!!! So do yourselves a favor and pay patronage to this local establishment! For those that remember the movie "Blood in, Blood out" he has a lot of movie memorabilia as decor so that was pretty cool as well!“
“Went to Giovanni's to celebrate my wife's birthday. Decided to keep it local and came here for the 1st time. We really enjoyed the food and service here, the lobster ravioli was delicious, the clam linguine was good too! Our server was great and the atmosphere was relaxed and quiet. If your in downtown Covina this place is a gem. Definitely recommend Giovanni's for a nice dinner. Btw the cocktails were ??“
“Olive Garden is one of my favorite spots when I'm craving Italian food, especially for their all-you-can-eat salad, which is the best part, in my opinion. This location tends to get very busy during peak hours, so coming earlier is advisable. Making a reservation can also make your experience smoother. I definitely recommend it.“
“This is our 4th time. The food is always delicious. The service is great. The atmosphere is enjoyable. Have a couple of times been there when the owner/chef has come out an asked us about our experience and shared tasting of what he is working on. We will be back, soon.Parking: It's a small shopping center, so for dinner there was plenty of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Spot right in front door, easy access to tables. Bathroom have wide doors, so easy to get in.“
“Can we just say how lucky we are that Stefano's is only a 5 min drive from our office! We love the assortment of yummy gourmet salads and sandwiches! Our favorites include the warm gnocci salad with the amazingly delicious balsamic chicken and pillowy soft homemade gnocci! We also love the Stefano's Salad and yummy lemon torte for dessert. We love that depending on your appetite you can get a small salad or a larger portion for days you're feeling super hungry. Stefano's is a treasured family owned and operated business and you get that feeling as soon as you walk in their doors.“
“Friday night dinner out and we ordered the following: Garlic bread with mozzarella: 4/5 Side Greek salad: 5/5 Side house salad: 4/5 (the house Italian was more olive oil than vinaigrette) Pasta w/creamy pesto: 5/5 Lasagna: 5/5 (though the sauce is a tad bitter, but I like it that way)“
“After my beloved Angelo & Vinci's closed in downtown Fullerton I ventured off to find a new pizza and antipasto salad joint that could compare. This place had been recommended so I gave it a try with a take-out order of 3 large pizza’s, chicken picatta, a beet salad, and antipasto salad. Food quality wise everything was great and closely resembled years of memories at A & V. The standard menu only shows a single-serving antipasto salad and we needed to feed 8, so when we called in our order for take-out we asked if they had a family size antipasto salad and the gentleman said yes, we have it in a “half tray size”. We thought without hesitation great, and we completed our order and drove to pick it up. Not once during the phone call did the restaurant mention the $90.00 price tag for a family size antipasto salad. To say the least we were slightly shocked at pick up time that the salad we ordered was going to cost $90.00. The 3 large pizzas cost less than the salad. The large antipasto salad at A & V was only $33.95 at time of their closing last year. And $60.00 would have been a fair price considering inflation and rising wages. 5-stars for the food quality, 3-stars for the staff not stating the price of an item not on the regular menu, and 1-star to me for not asking…….just never expected the shocking price. Didn't rate atmosphere as we did take-out. Will be back for pizza in the future but hold the salad please.“
“Chilly night post Chicago musical at the high school. Hot lasagna, chicken alfredo pasta & comp garlic-cheese bread were just what us two needed to comfort & warm us before our late drive home.Pasta light on salt, needed (herb) seasoning and using tender, grilled chicken instead would earn a gastro star.Robust owner (entrepreneur!) very friendly, great service. Wish we had one by Cypress & Goldenwest College.Thank you for the experience!“
“OMG! I love their lasagna. I have not had a lasagna so good since I don't know when. I don't eat sandwiches but my family did, and the turkey and pastrami looked rather tasty. Bread was fresh and crusty but not crumbly. The service was fast even though it was pretty busy. I will be heading back to hoard up my freezer with their lasagna. And to try their pizza.“
“The best Italian food I have ever had! I really like the mixed seafood Italian style pasta. The Service has gotten much better, and the desserts ?are good to! I highly recommend this restaurant for a nice lunch with the family or a romantic dinner with your ? date. If you go for Valentine's day ? I highly recommend a reservation.“
“The atmosphere and service was at the top. We went to watch my nieces's band play and the setting was family-oriented. Our server was great and attentive.The food was good in dining. We have been here before but just for take out usually via my in-laws.We will definitely be back.“
“Besides the bfast brunch ending at 10am and I couldn’t sit and enjoy bfast at 945am I went back for lunch at 12pm. Lupe was my server he was super friendly and the staff was all very attentive and friendly. It was a great view I definitely recommend!“
“We have lived in West Covina for 8 years, every time we would go to Weinerschnitzel we would say let's try this place.. why did we wait so long!!!... we ordered the pesto chicken sandwich, bread tasted so fresh, pesto was delicious!, the margarita pizza was the best pizza I've had in a long time, and the Cobb salad was great! but the best part, we didn't know we could call ahead, so we were in the drive thru line quite a while, the person opened the window and gave each of us a salad and roll while we waited!... it was the avocado chicken salad!... it was delicious! This will be our go to place for Italian to go and the prices were very reasonable! Again why did we wait so long! Don't pass this place up!“
“Good pizza! This place was recommended to me by a friend. Good neighborhood spot but easily overlooked in the little business center on Lambert. It’s right across the street from the In n Out. Worth a stop for pizza n beerKid-friendliness: Kids love pizza ?“
“I placed my order online. Not knowing i made a huge mistake on the toppings. Someone from Papa Pizza was kind enough to call me and ask me if it was correct. I really appreciated that.We were off to a great start.My orderXL Pepperoni Pizza - 10/10Onion Rings - 8/10Garlic Bread - 8.5/10Cajun Fries - 10/10This was my first time visiting here.I cannot wait to go back.Thank you for the A+ service.“
“***Update *** I saved the leftover slices from my party. Wrapped them in foil individually and put them in a freezer bag. Completely forgot but TODAY I didn't feel like cooking...snooping around the kitchen for something easy to fix aaaannnnnd boom! So happy I was lol. Anywho, I popped them in the airfry for 5 minutes on 350 aaaannddd booooom! Dinner done and it was just a delicious. Gonna go back for another round.“
“Hole in the wall kind of place that's been there for a long time. Solid old school Italian food and menu selection. The meat sauce is very good and the garlic knots are delicious. Reasonably priced for quantity and quality especially in today's economy.“
“my absolute favorite local pizza place! The pizza here is SO good - not oily at all, super fresh, and huge portions. The wings are also crispy and flavorful. The meatball sub is HUGE and the meat sauce is DIVINEEEE- you can tell everything is made fresh to order here and the owners really care about the quality of what they make and keeping their customers happy. 5/5 we love you marco polo pizza!!!!“
“My wife and I love this restaurant. The gluten free pasta is her favorite of any place she's been and the servers are so friendly. The gluten free pizza is awesome too. You really can't go wrong with anything on.The atmosphere is so calm and beautiful. Literally nothing I've eaten their has disappointed me.“
“A fantastic place for dinner. Don't let the location fool you, as soon as you walk it you're reminded of a little Trattoria in Italy. The food was outstanding and the staff was amazing and were very personable. We felt extremely catered too even though we were a large group. It's a must visit next time we're in Anaheim.“
“Cool old house with a lot of history. My chicken dish was good. My friend had the pork medallions, which were very dry. They were having a private party but were able to seat us immediately. They close early. We got there about 630 and by 830 they were shoeing us out.“
“Great local Italian restaurant with a good selection of dishes and drinks. The food is good and the staff are nice and timely. The place could use a face lift in the entrance, but hopefully more customers can help make that happen. The parking lot gets packed around 6 pm.“
“I've been disappointed by so many pizza places, especially the smaller ones. I was amazed at how delicious this pizza was! We got a grease wheel which was basically a meat lovers and a specialty pizza with vegetables and meat as well and they were both amazing. I got two medium pizzas thinking they may not be enough for 6 people but we even had leftovers. I thought the price was kind of high until I went to Taco Bell and spent $30 for two people. That made a much better tasting meal seems very reasonable! If you're looking for pizza this is absolutely the place. This is my new favorite pizza place! I wish I had taken pictures of the pizza just to post, but next time.“
“Was my first time eating here I noticed the restaurant when I was shopping in that shopping center and thought I would try it out. I’m so glad I did. Everyone there was amazingly nice and helpful with suggestions. I left it to the owner to make me something when I told him, what kind of things I like with my pasta. I took the food to go and was having a hard time not pulling the car over to eat it before I got home. It smelled delicious. When I got home, it was packaged well and still very hot Which is nice cause I don’t live very close. I will definitely be back and get food for the whole family as my husband ended up eating half of my meal that night. He was just as pleased with the food and wants to try more so looks like we will be back soon. Already craving the pasta right now again“
“Excellent excellent excellent!! I was greeted with a warm welcome from the owners and workers! I got a slice of pizza with a side of garlic bread that tasted amazing! Ranch in a cup was 50 cents and was covered on the house! Highly recommend!“
“Wheelchair accessibility: There is only one wheelchair/Van accessible space, and be aware that the shop is tiny as it is, the turn to get into the store is very tight off the ramp, and the door is relatively narrow, but a wheelchair, my standard wheelchair does fit through the door, and I'm the one pushing.“
“The food was great! The pizza had a little too much grease for my taste, but the flavor and taste were delicious. The price is about what you would expect from similar places. Nice and clean inside. The staff were attentive and courteous. Able to watch the football game and still have a good conversation at the table. Would recommend it!“
“This is my favorite place to eat in Rowland area. The food is always on point. I believe it's one of the best Cantonese cafes in all of SGV. My favorite item to order here is the mushroom truffle pizza. Their pizzas are so good. The dough is crispy on the outside but nice and chewy on the inside. They use enough cheese and are generous with the mushrooms. I also love their fillet mignon and shrimp as well as their chicken steak meals. All the food is really fresh and quick. They are packed every day during lunch and dinner times so definitely try to come early and get a seat!“