My wife and I used to frequent the restaurant previously known as Little Sicily, and we always enjoyed the incredible food, generous portions, and cozy atmosphere. However, our recent experience at the new establishment left us disappointed. The charming, homey vibes of Little Sicily seem to have been replaced with a more corporate feel that lacks warmth. Additionally, the service was somewhat lackluster - we ordered a meat calzone but were initially served a pizza instead. When we brought up the mistake, they took the pizza back to the kitchen, but shockingly, they still wanted us to pay for it even though we did not eat it. After speaking with the manager, the mistake was eventually rectified, although the manager did seem a little upset. Unfortunately, the quality of the calzone paled in comparison to what we remembered. It lacked flavor, was smaller in size, and overall, quite bland. We were saddened by the changes and miss the old Little Sicily dearly
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dave
The Jazz music was an amazing experience, I felt like I was in Sicily eating pasta and had my wine glass refilled 5 times, and on my bill, it only said 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Philpott
Great food, good happy hour prices. One of my favorites.Vegetarian options: Creative tasty choices
The smoked Manhattan was so good, the wine list is small but very reasonable for some nice wines portions also great and the food was perfectCalzone like my gramma madeKid-friendliness: Our teen loved his food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Build Your Own Calzone, Build Your Own Pizza, Cannoli, Lasagne
Chris S.
Hubby took me for my birthday. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Food is yummy too. Best pizza in town.
Dennis Millan
Service was great (friendly bartender and waiter... At least ours was; the waitress at the table next to us had a face like she just caught her boyfriend sleeping with her best friend... That or she hated her job, but our waiter was cool, calm, and helpful. Food was above average with great seasoning and flavor, and the drinks were good, but pricey for the size drink. Looks like a good, quiet place to go on a date (romantic, soft music, space between tables to say sexy things to each other without worrying about the table next to you listening in), but not the best place to hang out with friends unless you don't care everyone staring at you laughing like you were at an Improv Comedy Show but no one else thought the joke was funny. Still, I do recommend this place and would go back on a date.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Build Your Own Calzone, Build Your Own Pizza
Vickie L.
Great ambiance, food, and service! Dog friendly with covered patio and heaters! We had a custom pizza, fettucine alfredo, and linguine w/clams. Generous, tasty portions! Felt like eating at a traditional Italian family restaurant and yet was a hip lounge with live music. Although we were sitting outside, we never felt ignored and the service was friendly and great. Will definitely be back if in the area.
Sophia L.
10 out 10. Great food, drinks, and service. Just went there yesterday with my friends and everyone loved it. The place looks clean and decorated for the holiday day.
Chris C.
Very dark trendy feeling . Very different than the small intimate Italian place we loved. Dish I loved was just okay as we felt the bar feel was not our thing. Service was alright. Not bad, just not our cup of tea.
Lisa Zepeda
Very friendly environment and the food and service is excellent. Enjoy the music selection which is soothing and not loud.Parking: If you get there early enough you can park close and it’s within walking distance. Otherwise good luck but that’s downtown Salinas for you for most businesses. Overall give it a 5 rating.
We started with the All smoke No bite speciality Old Fashion- delicious! House green salad perfect and deliciousness for sharing. Got the to die for Ravioli, cheesy perfect sauce melt in your mouth. Served with garlic french bread, we shared with the combination pizza. Perfect - the thin crust, crusty edged so good - and the sausage. Yummy! We can't wait to come again.
Jerry Sterling
Great atmosphere and service but the food is not that good. Ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce and taste like it came out of a can and my wife ordered the ravioli and was just as bad. All food ordered wasn’t even hot it was luke warm at best. Don’t understand the reviews on this place as that added to the disappointment considering I seen 4.9 star reviews on this place. Want a cocktail and lounge this is your place but not if you want real Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
victoria d.
my parents & i LOVE going here. The food is delicious, the pizza = perfection. Their marinara sauce is absolutely perfect. Customer service is always above and beyond & the environment is amazing. I love that it's a restaurant/ lounge. I love the decor & the drinks are delicious also. Recommend this place to anyone who loves real Italian.
LidiaA
The ambiance was fantastic and so was our server but the food was horrible! Fettuccine had so much garlic, it was not eatable and the red sauce was way too sweet! It is a nice place for a drink but appetizers and food not very good.
Francis C.
The facility was beautiful, the staff was fantastic and the food was out of this world!!!! We were a party of 6 with no reservation and we were taken right in. I would highly recommend and go back whenever possible. A true 10 out or 10!!!
My wife and I used to frequent the restaurant previously known as Little Sicily, and we always enjoyed the incredible food, generous portions, and cozy atmosphere. However, our recent experience at the new establishment left us disappointed. The charming, homey vibes of Little Sicily seem to have been replaced with a more corporate feel that lacks warmth. Additionally, the service was somewhat lackluster - we ordered a meat calzone but were initially served a pizza instead. When we brought up the mistake, they took the pizza back to the kitchen, but shockingly, they still wanted us to pay for it even though we did not eat it. After speaking with the manager, the mistake was eventually rectified, although the manager did seem a little upset. Unfortunately, the quality of the calzone paled in comparison to what we remembered. It lacked flavor, was smaller in size, and overall, quite bland. We were saddened by the changes and miss the old Little Sicily dearly
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Jazz music was an amazing experience, I felt like I was in Sicily eating pasta and had my wine glass refilled 5 times, and on my bill, it only said 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, good happy hour prices. One of my favorites.Vegetarian options: Creative tasty choices
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Castelvetrano Olives, Gnocchi, Fennel Sausage & Greens
The smoked Manhattan was so good, the wine list is small but very reasonable for some nice wines portions also great and the food was perfectCalzone like my gramma madeKid-friendliness: Our teen loved his food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Build Your Own Calzone, Build Your Own Pizza, Cannoli, Lasagne
Hubby took me for my birthday. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Food is yummy too. Best pizza in town.
Service was great (friendly bartender and waiter... At least ours was; the waitress at the table next to us had a face like she just caught her boyfriend sleeping with her best friend... That or she hated her job, but our waiter was cool, calm, and helpful. Food was above average with great seasoning and flavor, and the drinks were good, but pricey for the size drink. Looks like a good, quiet place to go on a date (romantic, soft music, space between tables to say sexy things to each other without worrying about the table next to you listening in), but not the best place to hang out with friends unless you don't care everyone staring at you laughing like you were at an Improv Comedy Show but no one else thought the joke was funny. Still, I do recommend this place and would go back on a date.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Build Your Own Calzone, Build Your Own Pizza
Great ambiance, food, and service! Dog friendly with covered patio and heaters! We had a custom pizza, fettucine alfredo, and linguine w/clams. Generous, tasty portions! Felt like eating at a traditional Italian family restaurant and yet was a hip lounge with live music. Although we were sitting outside, we never felt ignored and the service was friendly and great. Will definitely be back if in the area.
10 out 10. Great food, drinks, and service. Just went there yesterday with my friends and everyone loved it. The place looks clean and decorated for the holiday day.
Very dark trendy feeling . Very different than the small intimate Italian place we loved. Dish I loved was just okay as we felt the bar feel was not our thing. Service was alright. Not bad, just not our cup of tea.
Very friendly environment and the food and service is excellent. Enjoy the music selection which is soothing and not loud.Parking: If you get there early enough you can park close and it’s within walking distance. Otherwise good luck but that’s downtown Salinas for you for most businesses. Overall give it a 5 rating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Lasagne
Restaurantji Recommends
We started with the All smoke No bite speciality Old Fashion- delicious! House green salad perfect and deliciousness for sharing. Got the to die for Ravioli, cheesy perfect sauce melt in your mouth. Served with garlic french bread, we shared with the combination pizza. Perfect - the thin crust, crusty edged so good - and the sausage. Yummy! We can't wait to come again.
Great atmosphere and service but the food is not that good. Ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce and taste like it came out of a can and my wife ordered the ravioli and was just as bad. All food ordered wasn’t even hot it was luke warm at best. Don’t understand the reviews on this place as that added to the disappointment considering I seen 4.9 star reviews on this place. Want a cocktail and lounge this is your place but not if you want real Italian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
my parents & i LOVE going here. The food is delicious, the pizza = perfection. Their marinara sauce is absolutely perfect. Customer service is always above and beyond & the environment is amazing. I love that it's a restaurant/ lounge. I love the decor & the drinks are delicious also. Recommend this place to anyone who loves real Italian.
The ambiance was fantastic and so was our server but the food was horrible! Fettuccine had so much garlic, it was not eatable and the red sauce was way too sweet! It is a nice place for a drink but appetizers and food not very good.
The facility was beautiful, the staff was fantastic and the food was out of this world!!!! We were a party of 6 with no reservation and we were taken right in. I would highly recommend and go back whenever possible. A true 10 out or 10!!!