Eccellente, Eccellente, Eccellente!!!!! Everything was so good. Walked in and was immediately greeted warmly and seated. Service was top notch! The bread is very good, warm and soft served with olive oil and basmatic vinegar. Entrees were decently priced, amount of food was good and best of all, food taste and quality was very very good. There was nothing about our visit today that wasn't five star. If you like Italian food please check out this place. You will not be disappointed. Grazie read more

Lots of food and an inexpensive place. My lasagna maybe had a tablespoon of beef but it was a huge serving. I brought some home very flavorful And lots of cheese. The people are very nice and helpful. Friends had beef raviolis, seafood, pasta, eggplant, parmesan. Most people seemed happy For dessert two people ordered tiramisu and two head creme brule . All were delicious and fresh. Nice wine selection read more

Love the bread and pasta! Always Great Food and Great service. Feels very home & fresh & made with love every time read more

American Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

First time here and I don't know why I waited so long. The service was great. The food was delicious and brought to us quickly. They were attentive and helpful. Will definitely come again. The restaurant was very clean. read more

Food and service are always top notch here. It's a little one the pricey side but well worth it. Everything is cooked to order and fresh 10/10 recommend! read more

Our server was okay as was our meal. She brought a basket of bread after we placed our order with 3 pieces of bread. The food was just okay, I ordered the meat ravioli with alfredo sauce, which came with 5 raviolis. I also ordered the dinner salad which was just bagged salad nothing special at all. Not very impressed with this restaurant although the food was good there just wasn't much there. The atmosphere was very casual more like dining at a Denny's. read more

1) Service was excellent! 2) Ambiance very nice with great music playing quietly in background 3) FOOD! Starting with the bread which was refilled quickly by our wonderful waitress. It was amazing served with balsamic and oil. Salad just ok Main dishes were top notch. Doesn't look like much on the outside but don't be fooled it's a gem read more

American Italian Bistro - Linguine Palermo and Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

The food is always delicious but I can't get over the price of 2 cans of soda... $9.78 to be exact. The customer service is great and the food is delicious but I think from now on we will be ordering for pick up only. read more

Came here with my boyfriend a few weeks ago. The ambience was nice and warm and inviting I love the paintings on the walls. Everything seemed pretty clean too. Our waitress was nice but not the most attentive which was disappointing considering there were only 4 other people in there. The food was good and they gave good portions. I'd be willing to try this place again but I wouldn't say it's the best Italian in the 209. read more

Usually one of our go to spots, but tonight was worst food I've had from anywhere in a long time. My steak was supposed to be medium rare, cooked past well done and half of it was pure fat. Don't think we'll be back for a while hopefully they can figure out whatever issue they're having. read more

We recently visited after the Ceres street faire on a Sunday, we were seated very promptly and our drink orders were taken . Our drinks came quickly but when the server came to take our orders she was so rude when I asked what salad dressings they had . ( It was our first time there ) she opened the menu and shoved it at me and after I told her what we would have she grabbed the menu from me and walked away without saying a word . Our meal was delivered by a different server who was very polite and very nice . It was not that busy when we were there and felt our first server attitude was completely uncalled for . If I had to base our experience on her service we would never return . Based on our second server and the food we will definitely give it another try . read more

Julie was are waitress she was so friendly and very attentive we had great service are food was Fantastic can't wait to come back and try another pasta dish I absolutely recommend this restaurant .Edie from Orange County read more

American Italian Bistro - Salad - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

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I've been looking for real Italian food for 20 year s near Turlock. Omg! This place is amazing. Isabel our server was great. From the bread to the salad, perfect. Brushetta was amazing, main courses were beyond delicious. I will be back many more times. I have a huge family. Lol Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Compliments to the chef! read more

American Italian Bistro - Linguine Palermo.. I've lived in Turlock over 20 years. From San Jose, had my 2 favorite Italian restaurants. Compliments to the chef! - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

American Italian Bistro offers a classic Italian dining experience with a structured service flow, but there are areas that could be improved. Cleanliness & Atmosphere (3/5) The decor was nice, with paintings of Italy adding an authentic touch. However, nothing really stood out except for a Christmas tree still up in March. Some tables weren't cleaned, and the floors had food debris, which took away from the dining experience. Including under our table as well. Service (4/5) The server was friendly but seemed new and unfamiliar with the menu and seemed like she was the only one on shift with no help. Service followed a structured order, with bread first, then salad, followed by entrées. The overall wait time for entrées was about 30 minutes, which was a little longer than expected. Food & Flavor (4/5) Bread & Olive Oil Sauce - Soft and fresh, paired with an olive oil and vinegar mix with seasonings. It was decent but nothing extraordinary. Side Salad - Basic and not very presentable, but it tasted fine. Chicken Parmesan (Half & Half Sauce) - A great portion size for $23.99. The mix of marinara and Alfredo sauces worked well, and the chicken was well-cooked. Great dish. Seafood Ravioli - $20.99 for only five raviolis. They were amzing in flavor, but a slightly larger portion would have made the price feel more justified. Value & Pricing (4/5) The portion sizes were inconsistent. The chicken parm was well worth the price, but the seafood ravioli could have been larger or included more pieces. Final : (4/5) American Italian Bistro delivers solid Italian food with generous portions for some dishes, but cleanliness and presentation need improvement. The service was friendly, but more experience would enhance the dining experience. The flavors were enjoyable, but portion sizing and overall atmosphere kept it from reaching a perfect score. Peggy Approved. read more

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The restaurant is nice and clean. Food was great and fresh, prices were fair for the quality of the food. I wish the portions were a little bigger, that is probably my only complaint. read more

Good service, fresh hot food, and very nice restaurant inside. The Italian sodas are delicious! And they have fresh bread! Yum . read more

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Impeccable service of two delicious dishes including special of the day. Bread and balsamic vinegar and oil prepared our palettes for the delicious shrimp canellini special and exquisite chicken pesto canzone. We were serenaded by mid-afternoon violin virtuosio. read more

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Food was amazing! Our server Gloria was awesome! We Definitely will be going back! We had gotten the calamari forgot to take picture of it and the bread with oil and balsamic vinegar! Yum! I can go on and on!!! read more

American Italian Bistro - Chicken breast over linguine in a creamy Alfredo sauce with shrimp! - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

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I was a pleasant surprise, a gem ! We all order different dishes and all exceed our expectations: creamy salsas, Chopino was delicious and spicy enough to enjoy it. Waitress was nice, attentive and made great suggestions. Ambient great, no lousy music Pristine bathrooms! We definitely recommend this place. read more

This was our first time here. The place is very nicely done inside. The staff all were very friendly, polite, and courteous. The food was outstanding! I had the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti and the sauce was the best I ever had! I don't please easily so that says something! I price was great and the portions were great as well. Well done! read more

This restaurant is excellent and it's a treat to go and eat at this restaurant because it's a touch of class their food is on point you would not regret it especially their hospitality is a 10 the way they treat you with the smile they demonstrate the luxury of eating in their restaurant and everybody deserve to treat themself in a nice restaurant with beautiful people and tasty food they have spaghetti meatballs mixed seafood soup out of everything you could think of even pizza yummy so I highly recommend for everyone to try this restaurant and treat themselves along with their family and friends to go out and eat this is a touch of class restaurant you would not regret it cuz it's a beautiful place to go is peaceful you feel at home so try it you'll like it he will keep coming back for more for their good food at times in life we have to treat ourselves and spoil ourselves and this is a place to go to spoil yourself read more

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Everything was AMAZING!! The food:Delicious. The service: On point Prices: Affordable The Ambiance: Romantic takes you away... Clam chowder was awesome our salad was very fresh. They didnt skimp on anything we shared a chicken dish and still took some home!!! Definitely gonna be a favorite for me!! The portion in the pic is a split read more

American Italian Bistro - Chicken Gloriouso - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

This restaurant was simple yet had interesting artwork on the walls. We ate at the restaurant early so there weren't a lot of people on the restaurant; There was another couple and us, as I recall. The waitress was nice, polite and attentive. She asked if we wanted another refill on our soda. I always want to start with the basic entree when I visit a new place. This gives me an idea how the other meals or the rest of my experience will somehow turn out. The spaghetti came with a few meatballs which was very tasty. The meal itself wasn't unique. The sauce seemed homemade from a can of tomatoes versus from real tomatoes. The meatballs were tasty and flavorful. Either I was real hungry when lunch was finally served or the food was real good . Either way...I finished my entire meal despite all the bread I ate. The Cioppino Soup was plentiful and very hot! (Hot as in it was just removed off the hot stove versus spicy). The calamari tasted tough and chewy. The seafood was good. The soup made it seem like a huge meal for two. It wasn't finished. The only weird thing I was annoyed by was a fly by the window that kept flying around us as we tried to eat. They need pest control at this establishment. Other than that...it's worth a stop for Italian food in this tiny town. read more

American Italian Bistro - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

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I ordered a huge lasagna to serve for Christmas. It cost me almost 200 dollars and it was not good. It had seven layers of lasagna noodles, with very little meat sauce. It was so dry my guest could not eat it. read more

I've eaten here just once but I'm definitely going back. The staff was welcoming and helpful. The restaurant was clean and quiet. Everyone will be able to find something delicious on the menu. read more

I don't like Olive Garden or Italian food in general but after trying this place, I changed my mind. I freaking love the bread and the sauce they provide for free. The grilled chicken sandwich I got was mouth watering. Definitely need to come back read more

I was recommended by a patient at my job. And honestly I don't regret it. We love the lemon chicken

So tasty and they did nicely with the HUGE crowd we brought them. Will go back again soon. read more

American Italian Bistro - Fettucine Gamberetto Salsiccia was delicious!! - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

Service is great! Food is excellent. Our go to for Pizza in Ceres. Place never seems crowded, and it's huge, could hold 80 people! Even the salads were good! read more

Walking in the ambiance was interesting the decor did give off an interesting vibe but wasn't bad. I did find it weird seeing pepper on the table. Either way we ordered our food and an appetizer. Our appetizer was crab cakes and they tasted great I'm not a fan of their usual softness but here it was more fried and hard outside. The complimentary bread tasted great as well. Our main course were okay nothing outstanding but relatively fine. In regards to our service we went at around 4:30 to miss the dinner rush. Our server was lackluster not checking on us more than twice for us being there for 2 hours. Even though we were one of three party's of two that were there. I will return and need a second visit to recommend visiting read more

American Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

This was my 2nd time dining here and both of my experiences have been great!!! Food is great, the young lady who served us was very friendly!! My family who dined with me also loved the food! I highly recommend. Ohhh and I love the atmosphere, the oldies that are played read more

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Yum yum yum! Food was super good! I had the penne gustoso and I LOVED the sauce The restaurant is neat and clean, the waiters were very kind. Can't complain! :) read more

American Italian Bistro - Penne Gustoso - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

My family and I were here about 1 week ago. The food was okay. Not impressive... The service was trash. Our waiter had a shitty face and an attitude for no reason. I'm all for giving tips ! However this waiter did not deserve anything because of how bad her attitude was. I would definitely would not recommend this place. read more

We decided to go out to dinner for Valentine's Day. I wanted Italian we found this cute place not far from us. Not long of a wait to be seat maybe 5 minutes. They were a little busy. We were seat and two other couples were seat on the sides of us shortly after. The couple to the right of me were brought bread and menu out right away. We had to wait until our server asked us if we had menus yet. About 5 mins later we got our bread. Shortly after we placed our orders In. We got our drinks. Bread was good but the oil balsamic mix was too much balsamic. We waited over 30 minutes to get our salad. Which was just a garden mixed salad. At first I had ordered the ceaser but my boyfriend point out that it's garden so I asked the girl to change it. Mind you we waited 30 mins now. She brings us the salad and the dressing is served in little cups. Of course it's Ceaser dressing. So I asked for ranch. She brings back ranch and kind of just drops it on the table "here's your ranch" and runs off. She didn't look happy. Needless to say the salad was nothing to write home about. The ranch had a vinaigrette taste to it. But let me say when we got our dinner plates they were good. My boyfriend ordered the linguine with clams. (Not pictured) and I got the chicken rigatoni basil I asked them to add mushrooms which they did. Our plates came out hot and tasteful. I asked for Parmesan on top. The meals were great. If e go back I would like to try the dish with sun-dried tomatoes also. While we waited for our food my boyfriend said we wouldn't go back and he was ready to leave seeing how other people were served quicker than we were. However after we ate our dinner we were happy with the taste and quality of the food and would give this place another try. read more

American Italian Bistro - Chicken Rigatoni Basil with mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

The food was amazing will be coming back soon you definitely have to try this spot you will not be disappointed and also very clean read more

American Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

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Great food and large portions. Found this place by chance as we were passing through town. What a great find!

I come here for the chicken picatta mostly....and the ravioli because they can both be reheated for my lunch the next day. This is my go to spot for the bread and vinegar dip. The salads are always green crisp and tasty and their portions are very large. Definitely a 5 star for me. read more

American Italian Bistro - Lovely salad, bread and beer - Italian Near Me - Ceres, California

We enjoyed our meal here. Food way all done very well! Services was great. We all left very satisfied and will definitely return!

I love love love this place and the severs they are so sweet and friendly !! The food is amazing Simply just so good everything I have had here is delicious. Thank you for serving good food and amazing service! The is a lot of room for big party's and there is lots of great art inside ! read more

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Solid menu with decent food and great prices. Had the chicken parm and it was good. Craved a little dessert but I don't think they offer anything sweet. My nephew swears by this place and goes once a week. read more