Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Sabo
This was our first time here and it was delicious! The chicken parm was perfectly done. It was thin and had the right amount of cheese on top! The shrimp scampi over angel hair had the right amount of sauce and wasn't drowning in butter and oil. When you're dinner is done don't forget to take cheesecake home! We were too full to eat there! We'll be back!
I've never begun a review raving about the bread. The bread. Amazing hot garlicky mess. And the cheesecake, the best we've ever had. Service could be a little brisker, bur the bartender was on her break. Get it we were there in the afternoon. Got some specials to go, hope they are as good as they sounded.
ilyssa i.
Fantastic and amazing w/ gluten free options! My then 9 year old son went nuts for their bolognese sauce!!
Robert Curran
We had a great evening at Malibu's. Dinner for my granddaughters birthday was very good. Service was excellent and the food was great..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele P.
we had reservations and were sat right away. restaurant is very dated but still has charm. I couldn't decide between two entrees and the waiter offered me a half plate of each. the eggplant parmigiana was like shaved eggplant piled high. soooo delicious. the scallops were perfectly seared, the side of fettuccine was amazing. the waiter was super nice and attentive. this was one of the best meals we've ever had. make reservations or you won't get in!
Deborah Wallace-Smith
The family owned restaurant offers top quality real Italian food with outstanding service! Highly recommend the chicken francese and the chicken parm! Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Sunday Sauce, Chicken Francese
joyzoe gabriele
Highly recommending. ExcellentItalian food is a culture, not justa cuisine and simply beautiful dishes.Big thank you to Giovanni and staff for a great evening from your Elmont neighbors
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal with Eggplant, Lobster Ravioli
Lisa Peter
We went for our Valentine’s Day dinner here last night. Giovanni was very attentive and personable. All the servers were professional. The pork chop parmigiana was tender and huge. The veal Almalifitana was also huge and delicious. We were able to sample several appetizers which were served with a hot, garlicky, crunchy bread. We will be back! Grazie, Giovanni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris M.
We drive to Surfside from Charlotte to dine at Malibu. This is our third time and Malibu never disappoints. We made our reservation, showed up 5 minutes early and were promptly seated and served. They have very efficient and attentive service. It's difficult to decide what to have because there is a great list of menu items to choose from. My wife and I ordered veal specials (one with lemon and the other with eggplant and zucchini) and were very happy with the food. Delicious! Atmosphere is casual but not too casual.
My new favorite Italian spot! It's an intimate little place with an extensive menu. The owner, Giovanni, frequently made his way around the room to assure everyone felt welcome and understood their options in regard to the menu. Aside from the friendly nature of everyone we encountered, I truly appreciated their knowledge of my gluten allergy. I've never been to such an authentic place that offers so many gluten free dishes. It was my first time trying fried calamari and not only was it delicious but it made me feel included in the experience. My father in law even admitted they were some of the best he has tried, and he usually won't try my gluten free food! I truly can't wait to return. Side note: The portions are HUGE and could easily be shared. Oh - and mamas cheesecake is to die for!
Michael Aloe
Everything was great ?. You will want to call ? ahead for reservation. The place is small but fantastic. The food is amazing ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal with Eggplant
Chris McKenzie
Best Italian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Virginia Westwater
I take my daughter there for her birthday every year. Great food and service. Servers are always attentive. You won't go wrong ordering ANYTHING on the menu or from daily specials.
Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time here and it was delicious! The chicken parm was perfectly done. It was thin and had the right amount of cheese on top! The shrimp scampi over angel hair had the right amount of sauce and wasn't drowning in butter and oil. When you're dinner is done don't forget to take cheesecake home! We were too full to eat there! We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Mama's Cheesecake, Veal Parmigiana
I've never begun a review raving about the bread. The bread. Amazing hot garlicky mess. And the cheesecake, the best we've ever had. Service could be a little brisker, bur the bartender was on her break. Get it we were there in the afternoon. Got some specials to go, hope they are as good as they sounded.
Fantastic and amazing w/ gluten free options! My then 9 year old son went nuts for their bolognese sauce!!
We had a great evening at Malibu's. Dinner for my granddaughters birthday was very good. Service was excellent and the food was great..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
we had reservations and were sat right away. restaurant is very dated but still has charm. I couldn't decide between two entrees and the waiter offered me a half plate of each. the eggplant parmigiana was like shaved eggplant piled high. soooo delicious. the scallops were perfectly seared, the side of fettuccine was amazing. the waiter was super nice and attentive. this was one of the best meals we've ever had. make reservations or you won't get in!
The family owned restaurant offers top quality real Italian food with outstanding service! Highly recommend the chicken francese and the chicken parm! Great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Sunday Sauce, Chicken Francese
Highly recommending. ExcellentItalian food is a culture, not justa cuisine and simply beautiful dishes.Big thank you to Giovanni and staff for a great evening from your Elmont neighbors
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal with Eggplant, Lobster Ravioli
We went for our Valentine’s Day dinner here last night. Giovanni was very attentive and personable. All the servers were professional. The pork chop parmigiana was tender and huge. The veal Almalifitana was also huge and delicious. We were able to sample several appetizers which were served with a hot, garlicky, crunchy bread. We will be back! Grazie, Giovanni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We drive to Surfside from Charlotte to dine at Malibu. This is our third time and Malibu never disappoints. We made our reservation, showed up 5 minutes early and were promptly seated and served. They have very efficient and attentive service. It's difficult to decide what to have because there is a great list of menu items to choose from. My wife and I ordered veal specials (one with lemon and the other with eggplant and zucchini) and were very happy with the food. Delicious! Atmosphere is casual but not too casual.
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My new favorite Italian spot! It's an intimate little place with an extensive menu. The owner, Giovanni, frequently made his way around the room to assure everyone felt welcome and understood their options in regard to the menu. Aside from the friendly nature of everyone we encountered, I truly appreciated their knowledge of my gluten allergy. I've never been to such an authentic place that offers so many gluten free dishes. It was my first time trying fried calamari and not only was it delicious but it made me feel included in the experience. My father in law even admitted they were some of the best he has tried, and he usually won't try my gluten free food! I truly can't wait to return. Side note: The portions are HUGE and could easily be shared. Oh - and mamas cheesecake is to die for!
Everything was great ?. You will want to call ? ahead for reservation. The place is small but fantastic. The food is amazing ?.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal with Eggplant
Best Italian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I take my daughter there for her birthday every year. Great food and service. Servers are always attentive. You won't go wrong ordering ANYTHING on the menu or from daily specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mama's Cheesecake, Lobster Ravioli, Sunday Sauce
Great menu to start with but try the daily specials.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5