I grew up on the east coast (Philadelphia area) and have been trying to find a good Italian restaurant since I moved to California about a decade ago. Finally found one. Staff is always smiling, joking, and friendly. Service is amazing. The food the best Italian I've had anywhere between San Diego and Los Angeles. It is small but its size adds to the atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
Dinner is expensive, especially since the sound is small. But the food is good and the service is excellent. The thin crust pizza is special and very tasty. Starter dishes are VERY small. The pasta is perfectly cooked and seasoned. The kitchen can be viewed through the glass while waiting. It's downtown, a little bit, but in the bill option can be a shock. We enjoyed it but probably won't be back for dinner due to the price. The waiter told us that we ordered too much and we almost left hungry. If you have an expense account, by all means go.... You'll love it.
Three years ago boyfriend and I had our first date here and it was great. Last night we came back and the food tasted even better! (Maybe I was too distracted to notice the food last time, but I really think they have improved their menu and service over the years) Highly recommend the Linguine Sarno. The scallops were tender and the sauce tasted amazing!
A lovely meal, lovely evening. We were a large group of 12 people. This was an office outing. We had been at Anaheim Convention Center all day. The service staff is very efficient, attentive, and friendly. Appetizers were delicious. I ordered "Insalata Vittorio" which was described as "Organic mixed greens with fresh berries, pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese and raspberry dressing". Added chicken. I received all spinach with stems (no other greens). Large amount of whole pecans, no bleu cheese, no cranberries, three blueberries, one strawberry slice. I know it's difficult with a large group, but we waited perhaps 40 minutes after apps for the food to be served, and it was not delivered all at once. 2-4 minutes in between, placing two dishes or so at a time. But overall very nice. We'll be back!
Not an Italian food lover, as a matter of fact i don't eat much Italian at all, but i was invited to this place. Hands down! One of the best Italian food i have had. I even had to tell the chef that it was good.
Great service and food. You feel like you’re in Italy. The owner and the host make you feel at home and welcoming. Ask them for their homemade pasta options. So worth it!
We dined here with another couple. Outside seating was very quaint and comfortable. The service was very friendly and good. The food was good, but not great. However, the portions were so small! Ridiculously small for an Italian restaurant. We are not fans of large portions. We rarely complain about small portions when the food is outstanding. We want quality over quantity, but these portions were a joke. A parody on Italian cooking. I ordered the veal piccata, which was one very small slice of veal served with a teaspoon of potatoes and a teaspoon of vegetables. That’s it for $32.50. My wife’s Cioppino suffered the same problem, minuscule pieces of shrimp, salmon, squid and scallops. Mostly all broth which was very delicious. You pay $8 for a mediocre side salad. The calamari was $17, but small enough for one person and too little to share as an appetizer. Fortunately, we dined with good company, and we enjoyed our time there. But seriously, the portions here are a bad joke. Be forewarned.
I felt authentic (as if I was in Italy)may be because of the ambience and the crowd on the day I dined-in. Kudos to crowd! Sometime we need embrace people around us. I felt here. Wine is just flavorful. I am not wine lover but I loved the taste. Rest menu was simple something similar to any Italian restaurant. But quantity is just enough. Bruschetta romana appetizer and entrees egg parmigiana was something which I ordered and it was good. Also the ice cream desert was good not to sweet and it was light too. Service is good too. Reservations during happening days especially for two people is something they don’t do. But if it’s four and more than four then your good to reserve I guess. Too much Crowd on Valentine’s Day so I could not get table so give them call to reserve your table.
It was great to be able to pick up our annual tradition of dinner with Vittorio and his team. Thank You for another excellent meal and memory. See you next year !
Always excellent dishes. Food is prepared fresh daily, a good section of fresh pasta. Dishes are right portion size similar to Italy.We had fresh pappardelle with white sauce and seafood. As starter Burrata. Great flavor.