If you're an Italian food lover, this place is a must-visit! They're famous for a reason. The food…read moreis absolutely incredible, and they've even expanded over the years to make room for more customers because they're just that popular. I could go on and on about how amazing everything is, but honestly... you just have to try it for yourself. It's phenomenal! As Bakersfield continues to grow and more restaurants pop up, there are always those places you find yourself coming back to again and again. This is definitely one of them. And trust me, my photos and videos don't even do the food justice. It's that good!

I am writing to share my disappointment with a recent experience at Frugatti's. I chose your…read morerestaurant for my birthday dinner with a friend because I was hoping to enjoy a special evening. When we arrived, the hostess asked whether we were celebrating a special occasion. After I told her it was my birthday, she asked if I would like our server to know. I happily said yes because it was a special day. Unfortunately, the service and food did not meet our expectations. It took nearly 20 minutes to receive water and soda. Although bread was brought to the table, we had nothing to drink with it. My soup was cold, and my soda was overly syrupy and sweet. When our entrées arrived, I did not have a fork. Because our server never returned to check on us, getting one was unnecessarily difficult. My friend also wanted Parmesan cheese to add flavor to her pasta, but we eventually had to ask another waitress because our server did not come back. Our drinks were never refilled, and no one checked to see whether we were enjoying our meals or needed anything. What made the experience especially disappointing was that no one acknowledged my birthday, even though we heard other guests being celebrated at nearby tables. It also took a long time to receive our check, and by that point, the interaction felt rushed and forced, as though the staff simply wanted us to leave. I understand that restaurants can become busy and that an occasional delay may happen. However, the combination of slow and inattentive service, cold food, missing utensils, and the lack of any birthday acknowledgment made this a particularly disappointing way to spend my birthday. We genuinely miss the quality of the food and service we experienced at the previous location. I hope you will take this feedback seriously so that future guests--especially those choosing Frugatti's for a special occasion--receive the warm and attentive experience they expect.

We spent several days in Bakersfield and loved it. We wanted to have one last meal there so this…read moretime we went with Italian at Uricchio's Trattoria. We loved it so much, not only did we dine there, we ordered a bunch of food to go and drove it home to heat up and eat the next day. The next day food was just as great as when we ate there. It just has wonderful dishes. Founder by Nick Uricchio, and his son Steve they opened Uricchio's Trattoria, clearly a family affair. Sadly, Nick died some time ago. He was the nicest guy and always had a smile on his face. His nick name was Papa Nick. He always said hello to the customers and was just a doll. Go in his honor. It is just as great as when Nick was there. Steve is usually there to greet you and he is wonderful. Uricchio's Trattoria offers a great selection of appetizers, soups (a must) and entrees to satisfy anyone. They have fresh seasonal dishes prepared with care from Executive Chef Raphael Hernandez who has been there forever I think. Parking is easy. Make a reservation, you want to do that. It gets crowded. We have been there without one before and loved sitting at the bar and eating. Anything with shrimp is great. All of their pastas are great. We loved their spaghetti and meat balls. Their vegetables are made right. They don't consider it something just to toss on your plate. They are al dente and so great. Their Linguini pasta with shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels in a tomato basil marinara sauce is my favorite and they have the best salads and desserts. It is a must stop in Bakersfield. The place is beautiful.

This review actually breaks my heart to write this. I LOVED…read moreuricchios. I owned a downtown salon and would recommend my clients and friends to go there for dinner. My husband and I did date night there often when we were dating. The owners were so sweet and knew of Me. I moved out of Bakersfield 6 years ago. I was visiting my parents in Bakersfield two weeks ago who had never been to uricchios and I couldn't wait to take them to dinner there! I called ahead the day before and made reservations for myself, my mom and dad, and my husband. We sat down and the place was empty on a Saturday, just a couple tables occupied. My mom ordered a Cesar salad and it was warm! We waited an hour and 15 minutes and our food never came out. No one came and gave us an update but we kept getting sent numerous appetizers "on the house". Sodas were watered down. Bread was mediocre. Finally after an hour and 15 minutes we got up and left. Whatever was happening in the kitchen was not a good sign! They appeared to be struggling despite being not busy at all. I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant, my husband and I had to get in n out on the grapevine for dinner. I was so embarrassed that I even recommended for my family and my husband to do a dinner at uricchios, much less RAVED about it. I'm so sad what has happened to my favorite bakersfield restaurant, but all good things come to an end. I won't ever be back

My favorite local spot to eat. Everything on the menu is worth trying. The servers are great, the…read moredeli staff is awesome too.

Luigi's is a landmark restaurant in Bakersfield. It's a place where people come to eat, drink, and…read morecelebrate. It's always busy, and always bustling with people having a good time. What can I say that hasn't already been said? If you've never been there, then just go! You might have to wait to get in, but it's worth it. One of my favorites on their menu is The Luigi's Wedge Salad. A small one is a great bargain, and it's not exactly small. It's the perfect combination of lettuce, Prosciutto, onions, avocado, and cherry tomatoes in a delicious creamy basil salad dressing. Make sure and ask to have it chopped, and get a side order of pickled tongue to top it all off. It's a combination made in heaven. The Luigi sandwich is also another real favorite. Match it with a Peroni on tap, and just sit back and enjoy life. The patio out back is a great place to dine too. Every single person who works there is as nice as can be, and the deli next door is stocked with lots of fine foods and wine, and they have an excellent selection of various types of bleu cheese. Needless to say, Luigi's is a real fave.

This was our first time eating at Mamma Mia and it will not be our last! We met another couple who…read morehad arrived before us (they called and rsvp'd same day) and we didn't see them inside. We were so wrong - this place looks quaint and cozy at first glance but it opens up! After getting sat down with our party, the server took our drink orders and we ordered a mushroom satchel plate for the table. We ended up ordering another plate for the table. Plates were gone before I could get a drool worthy photo. Our drinks came and they were delicious. Like seriously, I'd like to take a moment to remember our drinks. Okay back to it. The entrees came and everything was so good. It was such a nice time to talk and eat and talk and eat. Such a pleasant place!

They have the best fillet mignon in Bakersfield, prove me wrong…read more I always order the meatballs as an app. Love the sauce. Solid bar staff. Great server staff all very good and very attentive. Make a reservation they are very organized Their pasta is great but the chicken, steak and pork chops are the best in town.

The food here is amazing. Very authentic Italian food. The portions were very large. You definitely…read morehave to come hungry! I was also surprised to find out they have a happy hour. I will definitely come back to partake in that. The service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. This is a great place to also celebrate birthdays or other events. The restaurant was clean and neat.

The good. The food and service were excellent. We had four different pasta dishes and all were…read moregreat. Our server was particularly accommodating to one very elderly guest. The so-so. The ambiance is OK, but a little dated. Has a 1970's vibe. The bad. Very expensive. In addition to our four non-meat pasta dishes, we had three non-alcoholic drinks. That was it. No booze, no sides and no desserts. Including a 20% tip, our bill was $173. That's some pretty expensive spaghetti.

Food great! Atmosphere great! Serraya the server was the best server I've had in years! Definitely…read moregoing back!

I just can't say enough about how delicious the food is here and what awesome service they give…read more Because of this I can understand why this restaurant has been here for 20 plus years. To start they always serve their fresh bread with a tapenade and the delicious locally made Ohannsen olive oil. Tonight the Baramundi was on special. I always order it if they have it. It is lightly sautéed served over capellini, sauté of spinach and a creamy sauce of lemon, capers & artichoke. To die for! It is the best seafood dish I have ever had. My Dad ordered the lamb lollipop special, it was mouth watering. It's too bad that isn't on their regularly menu. It was succulent and cooked to perfection served with a saffron risotto. They serve dinner only but it is a romantic environment, great for a date night as well. If you haven't been, don't wait, go enjoy one of Bakersfield's finest Italian restaurants.

Old-School Italian Comfort Food…read more Rosa's is the kind of place that feels like a true Bakersfield institution. Open since the '70s, this restaurant has been serving Italian comfort food to locals for decadea, and judging by how packed it was when we arrived at 5:00 p.m., people clearly still love it! The décor looks like it hasn't changed much since the restaurant first opened, but honestly, that's part of the charm. It's warm, cozy, and inviting, with individual booths in the main dining room and a back room that's perfect for larger parties. I ordered a glass of Sangiovese and the spinach manicotti, while my husband went with the house Chianti and chicken Parmesan. His chicken Parmesan was good, but my manicotti was definitely the winner of the night! You could immediately tell the manicotti was homemade. The pasta shells had that fresh, delicate texture you just don't get from the store bought kind. The filling was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for from an old-school Italian restaurant. I'll admit, I was definitely worried going into this place. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I left extremely impressed. Sometimes those are the best restaurant surprises The wait staff were another highlight. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and consistently checked in on us without being overbearing.

Arrived at 4:30pm on a Friday (Opens at 4pm) walked past a group of folks getting takeout pizza…read moregathered by the cash register. We were quickly seated. Three of us enjoyed: Chicken Artichoke Penne, Cannelloni, and a small Rosa's Special pizza. Everything arrived hot and delicious. While other establishments are raising prices somehow Rosa's offers amazing options at a reasonable price. 1/2 carafe of the Chianti in chilled glasses for $14 is a perfect example. Rosa's is such a cool neighborhood restaurant and it was fun seeing so many families enjoying a meal together.

Great pizza and great customer service. Spacious, clean and cool. Booth seating with high backs…read more Private party room has two big screen TVs and the air conditioner works great. Pizza, chicken and drinks all got served with ease in a timely manner Chef (he runs the place) does a great job!

My previous review of this place was moderated and removed, likely because I gave it a scathing…read morereview. So I won't really go into too much detail, but I did order take out from this place and the food was awful. The garlic bread was literally a piece of cheese on French bread, and the chicken alfredo consisted of barely-cooked noodles, and hardly a lick of sauce. But the chicken was also undercooked. So not only did it taste bad, but whoever cooked my meal was also apparently trying to give me food poisoning. Really great work, guys. Anyways, let's see how long this review stays up for.

First time here, only came after 9pm beacuse I was hungry and alone lol…read more I had no idea this place turns into a night club or is a night club after certain hrs. This establishment didn't offer table service, all qr code and get up and get it yourself if your thirsty. That was a real turn off, especially when I got up to get drink #2 my food was gone when I was returning to my table. This place would've got 5 stars but the whole get up and get it yourself was a huge deal breaker. I ordered off the menu that was offered but I had seen online they do offer different food, so maybe after certain hrs they shut kitchen to just finger food. I got the bbq bacon burger with garlic fries and a side of onion straws. Burger 10/10 perfectly cooked, well seasoned and good size for the price. Garlic fries were ordered with NO SALT and they got it right 10/10! Onion straws also ordered with NO SALT and they got it right 10/10! Ranch 10/10. I ordered a drink called Hazelnut Chi Chi 100% 10/10! The only issue I have with the drink is that the menu says $11 but my bill showed $12.50, that is $1.50 they did not mention prior to me ordering the drink. As I mentioned after receiving my second drink and turning atound to return to my table my FOOD WAS GONE! My bartender did take care of me though so shout-out to the young man wearing the tuxedo shirt. He got my order remade to go. Other than being super loud because of live dj it is a cool little spot to have some awesome food. I do recommend and I will go back. P.s. they have rewards so don't forget to sign up.

Came here the other day with family and the food here is absolutely delicious! I definitely…read morerecommend the basque cheesecake after your meal! 10/10!!!

Still solid. The best pistachio pizza I've had, I find it to be very uncommon. Date night?…read moreCorporate dinner? Hanging out with friends? Solid shareables with just the right amount of frill. I highly recommend Fredo's and I'm glad this business is in town.

Excellent food as always. Had the Italian Stallion pizza with spicy sauce and an amazing Caesar…read moresalad. Salad was fresh and very tasty, also shareable. Wine selection is below average. Tried 3 different wines before we selected. Wine tasted 2-3 days old. Could be better.