Went for my birthday had not been to restaurants for many years ( and I don't know why) we were…read moreseated in the library room our server was Nikki a wonderful person and good waitress. Started our dinner off with the green beans for an appetizer ( would recommend trying them) for my main course I ordered linguine and clams very delicious my wife had the sea food pasta which was very tasty the wine list is complete with all types of wines. I was brought a small cupcake for my birthday with a candle on top to celebrate, and we also ordered the tiramisu which was absolutely out of this world I would recommend this restaurant for anybody wanting to celebrate a special occasion and an the ability to request different rooms to celebrate it in. Shout out to Nikki for making my birthday a special occasion.

Food was good. Not amazing but good. Salcicca pasta was good, cannoli was better. Caesar salad…read morewas forgettable. My friend had the bolognese and it was delicious. The restaurant is dated and feels old. But not in a good way. There's a lot of history there but they could do with an update inside. Small parking lot out back or street parking. Service was very friendly and attentive.

Casanova Ristorante has been in the same shopping center in Dana Point for decades and this was the…read morefirst time I finally enjoyed their food. First off, it has a great vibe inside with large booths, a bar, and then on the other side more of a dining vibe, and an outdoor patio. I went on a Saturday night around 6:45 and there was plenty of seating available. We started with some complimentary focaccia with olive oil and balsamic, and then I ordered the cheese and spinach ravioli, that comes with a small side salad. My friend ordered the chicken Parmesan and I highly recommend. That one also comes with a baby side salad as well as broccolini and a small portion of delicious fettuccini Alfredo. It was quite the meal. We finished dinner with one of the best pieces of tiramisu I've ever had. The portion was huge, enough to have some left over for later. I wish I could remember our server's name...she was wonderful! Super friendly and helpful. She also gave great recommendations on what to order. Looking forward to coming back soon!

My wife and I and some friends stumbled upon Casanova Ristorante, it was a warm day by the ocean…read more Thank you for having AC! The food was great, Caesar salad, pasta, pizza. The ambiance of the restaurant was customers choice, nice bar area, a nice spot where you can see all the great food coming out of the kitchen. Lastly they offered outside, on a better weathered day, definitely. The service was great!! We will be back for the dessert!!!!!! Thank you all of Casanova Ristorante staff. Ps I wasn't upset at my pizza at all, I loved it! ;)

Recently came here for a business lunch presentation…read more The restaurant is a bit dated but the food was great. I had the pollo piccata and that was very good. It came with a small bed of cubed, fried potatoes and lemon cream sauce. The person next to me had the spaghetti bolognese and that looked delicious. It was full of meat. The teramisu was also very good but I forgot to take a picture. The meeting/dining opened to an ocean view in the back so it was nice and breezy.

I visited Stella's Italian about a month ago and wanted to share my experience. When we arrived, we…read morewere seated in the corner by the door, and the hostess simply pointed to the table. The service was fine overall, but we didn't feel particularly welcomed. The complimentary bread was good, although I wish it came with salted butter instead of unsalted. We also ordered the garlic bread, which was more like a garlic pizza crust and was a bit dry and lacking in flavor. I ordered the Margherita pizza, which was probably my favorite part of the meal. The sauce and cheese were delicious, and the crust had a great texture. My only complaint was that the dough could have used a little more salt. My friends ordered two different pasta dishes, and our waiter strongly advised against one of them, saying it wasn't what people usually expect. We found that a little odd because, after trying it, it tasted like a fairly standard pasta dish to us. Overall, Stella's Italian was just okay. We enjoyed some parts of the meal, but nothing really stood out.

Good food friendly staff Pizzas are tasty…read moreSalad yummy Zucchini is awesome Mo fake hype

Pizza was delicious - we tried the Bee Sting and the pepperoni with pineapple added. Tutta la Casa…read moresalad was good, and it's a $4 upcharge if you want it with the lunch combo. Have to deduct half a star for a few things - 1) we had to remind our server about the salad, and by the time it arrived we were halfway through the pizza; 2) no soap left in the restroom, which is especially needed after eating a very oily pizza!; 3) server brought leftovers in a box that was soaked on the bottom and literally dripping water - assuming she had it resting on a puddle and totally fine if it's an accident, but she seemed a little irritated when we asked for a new box: 4) payment is done via a tableside machine and they don't show you the itemized bill to check if everything is correct - the total sounded about right so I let it go, but I prefer at least a glance before handing over my card. All minor things, and I think they may have been short-staffed as it was pretty busy for a Tuesday lunch. Would still come back to try more of their pizzas!

I came to eat here last night and everything was great. I got the Alfredo my way with chicken and…read moreit had the be the best pasta I've had. Not to mention the service was great our server was very attentive to us and made sure that we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend coming to eat here.

Food is great. The service is very good. We love the small restaurant feel of it. The owner is…read morecooking as well as meeting customers.

Wonderful service. They are really attentive and super quick to get you everything you need. I was…read morevery impressed the whole time during service. My sever recommended the Cavatelli with sausage. The sausage is crumbled in the sauce, which I love. The simmered cherry tomato's add sweetness. I love the pasta to sauce portion. 10/10 all the way! My friend had the avocado toast and enjoyed it. I've come back for since then for pastries and coffee. The latte is a really good cafe style latte, very simple but well done on the steaming and espresso pull. I love the kouign amann. Super flaky. The cookies and really firm but taste wonderful. Kind of like a thick chocolate chip Cookie Crisp. My only recommendation is that they could offer to heat up the pastry. If they don't offer then it becomes too much to ask. I don't want to make the effort and feel like I'm inconveniencing them.

Fantastic Josh our Server was Outstanding with good service and recommendations…read more Can't be beat Try the Salmon Go today!!!!

Crivello's Ristorante has been sitting there in that parking lot for years, handsome bar, inviting…read morepatio, one of those places you keep meaning to try and somehow never do. Wednesday night, dead quiet. Most of San Juan was a few blocks away at the concert, leaving us with the rare luxury of a peaceful patio and a little breathing room. We found a beautiful bottle of Italian wine, listened carefully to the specials like civilized adults pretending not to already know what we wanted, and split a Caesar to start, solid, classic, no nonsense. Then came the real business. Sylvia went with shrimp and angel hair. The shrimp? Perfectly cooked. That elusive sweet spot so many kitchens miss by a mile. Not rubbery, not underdone. Just right. I went for the Osso Buco, boldly promised to rival my grandmother's. Dangerous claim. But they backed it up. Deep, rich, slow-cooked soul food, the kind of dish that tastes like somebody's been standing over it all day, caring. They even brought the marrow spoon, which tells you everything you need to know about intent. Food? Five stars. Wine? Five stars. If I'd tweak anything, it's the details. The waiter and bartender were both in oversized black T-shirts with the logo. Functional, sure, but swap those for black collared shirts and the room instantly feels more polished. The patio could use a little love too. Nothing dramatic. Just tighten it up. Because in this business, especially now, the margins between good and unforgettable are razor thin. Crivello's already has the hard part nailed. A little sharper presentation, and they're dangerous.

Adolfo is the sweetest! I called and ordered at 8:10 PM and he said they close at 8:30 PM but he…read morewould stay open for me. The places around here close so early, there's no nightlife in this part of town especially in this strip mall. He made me gluten-free shrimp and veggies. I'm excited to dine in here sometime soon, but take it is great. I brought it home and I'm still assessing. The shrimp is definitely overcooked and chewy but I like the garlic and butter so I'm adding the steamed veggies and trying to enjoy it. I brought bf seafood pasta and it looks MUCH better than what I ordered. Why does that always happen?

We love Jacks! Had a day time private party here today and it was outstanding. Great service and…read morefood!! Thank you Jack :)

Was recommended to this place by friends who picked me up to take me here! We intended happy hour…read moreand glamour the minute you walk in! This place is amazing, white table cloths with black napkins, dogs on the patio, wonderful quiet postured and polite service. We ordered drinks and the the bruschetta, shrimp scampi and shrimp risotto. All of was delicately flavored with all the Italian flavors, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, just exquisite! Then, had to try the desserts, we were set on spumoni, but the waiter recommended the chocolate cake. It was served with vanilla ice cream, yum. The chocolate was moist had walnuts and like a brownie and not too rich either. Perfect! Certainly will be going back here and bringing the pup with us. We loved the open air and breeze and the walls are high enough to block the sight of cars. Twinkle light up above add a nice touch. They also had a separate water boy, impeccably dressed and well mannered. So nice to see staff so attentive to really good service with kindness and caring tones. Can't wait for the next happy hour! If I could add on stars I would give this place 10!

I took my family to Truly Pizza on Del Prado Ave in Dana Point for the first time and really…read moreenjoyed our experience. The ambiance at Truly Pizza was great and the staff was super friendly. The open-air patio made us feel like we were in Europe. I'd heard reservations were needed, but we went without one and only waited five minutes to be seated. Our food was excellent and the staff was very accommodating with my two year old grandson. We also learned a bit of food history: although Caesar salad is often thought of as Italian, it was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian immigrant restaurateur Caesar Cardini. We ordered the pizza, choosing from three different crusts. I especially liked the square and sesame crusts. Our favorites were the sweet-and-spicy pizza and the Mike's Honey pizza, both had great flavor combinations. Dessert was a bit more hit-or-miss for me. I could have passed on the ice cream with olive oil. Something about the combination didn't quite work for me; it reminded me of eating a salad with ice cream. Overall, Truly Pizza was a fantastic experience, with a beautiful atmosphere, welcoming service, and excellent pizza. I'd definitely come back for the pizza and patio alone.

I was so excited to try this place. It's hard to get a reservation, but my friends and I walked in…read moreas soon as it opened and we were able to get a table. The place is cute and open to air so there was a nice breeze in the summer heat. The food was not bad, but it greatly disappointed me and is overhyped. The pizza crust is too hard and the flavors aren't amazing. Unfortunately, it was not really anything special to me. I loved the salad though, that was definitely the star of the show. We also got floats, which was fun. Otherwise, I wouldn't choose to come here, but I wouldn't be opposed if my friends or family wanted to come.

Got takeout and the pizza was so delicious!! My favorite was the pepperoni; I was very impressed!…read moreIt was thin, cheesy, and great quality ingredients! With no ranch the sauces we got on the side were the chipotle and marinara were not good. But the chimichuri was very good. And I want to try the blue cheese next time. I also really liked the jalapenos I added. Their pizza was wayyyy better than the fake hype at Truly--facts! I saw people complaining about service etc so hopefully will still have a positive experience dining in as well.

We came into Homeslice today to watch the USA v Belgium World Cup game. We arrived around 5:10pm…read morejust after the game started, and were seated at a table on the patio. There was a large group of people (started as a group of five but grew to about 10-12 people) who ended up bleeding into the table next to us and asked if they could take our two extra chairs. Being friendly, we said "sure, no problem!". Shortly after, Marc came over and asked if our chairs had been taken and we let them know that the group next to us asked for them. In response, with deep condescension he responded "No, that isn't okay we have a lot of people waiting", which we understood but we also don't work there and aren't going to be rude to fellow patrons. He then told the group next to us he needed the chairs back only to not actually use said chairs for seated guests. It left all of us very confused for the unnecessary interaction. About 15 minutes later, my husband was looking for our server to order another drink and close out, when Marc came up and told us he needed the table. Mind you, we took time out of our evening to get there early for the game (as did everyone else that evening) and there was no signage nor a heads up from the team onsite that there was a limit on the tables, especially as we weren't the only people there for the very same reason. We had been there about 1.5 hours at that point and there was only a little bit left in the game. The group next to us who had also been there the entire time, and got sat before we did, weren't told they needed to get up, but we were given the third degree for our two spots. When my husband asked if he could get that next drink, Marc responded "I don't take orders" and walked away. Our server then proceeded to not check on us for an additional 20 minutes (we were trying to close out as requested), which ironically made it so we took up their table for the remainder of the game. He also mentioned that he ran into a similar issue with guests the previous week for the game, which sounds to me like an opportunity for better problem-solving skills and coaching amongst the team, not a customer-issue. All of this, only for there to be NO wait when we left AND open tables. Being that my husband and I are both in hospitality management, we were extremely frustrated by the lack of respect and embarrassing customer service by none other than Marc Sullivan, a co-owner of Homeslice. I think it's a bare minimum ask that the management and ownership, have the same decency and respect for paying customers that they expect of the rest of their service staff. By the time we got to our car it was 7pm and hadn't even been two full hours, all for our table to not even be needed. Totally understand it being a busy night but highly recommend that the team game plan better rather than making it the customers' responsibility to highlight where this situation could have been improved. Really bummed to have this experience as we're DP locals and love coming to eat/drink here!