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    Cafe Corleone

    4.4 (740 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Eggplant Parmigiana w/extra cheese
    Carrie R.

    Very tasty eggplant Parmesan! The service was absolutely amazing. Definitely get the "family owned" vibe. Easy parking right in the front, as well as a public parking lot on the side. Next time I'll be back to try the pizza!

    Lasagna
    Cindy R.

    Came here early in the week last week with my cousin. It was my first time eating here, but he's been here a few times and orders to-go from them often. First thing I noticed is that it is Sicilian-style Italian food and there are posters from all over Sicily, which was a bit nostalgic for me. Anything from Italy makes me nostalgic. But being in this restaurant really made me feel like I was there. Mi manca l'italia! We were seated promptly by a young man who was molto gentile and were served by a woman working there. I feel bad that I didn't get either of their names but she also was very friendly and helpful in answering any questions I had about the menu and their wine. We started off with some calamari which was perfectly crispy and very delicious. For our entrees I ordered the linguini with clams and shrimp with a class of their sauvignon blanc, and my cousin ordered their lasagna with a glass of chianti. The food and the wine were all so delicious and perfectly paired. I loved finding all the slivers of garlic in my pasta and was even more satisfied to see more shrimp hiding in the linguini. I ordered my dish with the white wine sauce and it was delicious. I did feel like it was missing some flavor, but I'm not exactly sure what flavor that was. It was well seasoned, and garlicky without being overpowering, but maybe some other herb? I'm no help, but I will say I enjoyed my leftovers more the next day. I tried a bit of my cousin's lasagna and thought it was delicious. Personally, he felt there needed to be a better balance of sauce to cheese (he said it was too cheesy/rich), and while I did enjoy the bite I had, I could see what he meant. Good thing we started off with the calamari and some bread because his lasagna was too hot for a long time. For dessert, we split something I hadn't had since I was in Italy over 15 years ago. I did not know what to expect when he asked for the "lemon ice cream" dessert, but now that I know, I'll gladly have one for myself next time. It's Granita al Limone served inside the shell of a lemon. It is DELICIOUS and refreshing without being overwhelmingly sweet or rich. Also, isn't it just cute? Thank you for a lovely dining experience.

    Linguini with clams and shrimp
    Julie N.

    Wonderful italian restaurant Super cozy and cute Complimentary garlic bread which was delicious We got the calamari, linguine clam and shrimp, and the best of the west lasagna Everything was so delicious The calamari were crispy and light and hot Linguine clam and shrimp with the white wine sauce was mouthwatering - light portion was hugeee, and so much flavor My fave would have to be the lasagna it was so good and yummy Lots of parking Accepts cc Prices fair Portions hugeee Service was wonderful We will definitely be back

    Rigatoni Barese
    Lang B.

    My boyfriend and I were looking for an authentic Italian place to eat at and stumbled upon Cafe Corleone on Yelp. Place looks to have been in business for a while and appears to be family owned which we loved. Inside is in the smaller side, but still had plenty of seating. We visited on a Sunday and was seated right away. All staff was welcoming, friendly and attentive. Our server recommended the rigatoni barese and we loved it! The dish was simple, but the way it was made was so delicious . We both loved that the sauce wasn't heavy. The pasta was enough to feed 2 people . We also ordered the corleone pizza , also delicious . You can see in the photo they did not skimp on the toppings. We plan to return to try another pasta dish :)

    Pineapple pepperoni pizza
    Laura G.

    FAMILY OWNED: you'll walk in here and feel like you're walking into someone's living room. They have about 7-8 tables and it's kind of small inside. It's somewhat pricey; but it's good. I'd definitely recommend you give it a try for its CHEESY lasagna and their pizza. Everything is made from scratch. The owners daughter served us.

    Pizza
    Andrea A.

    Let's start with how cute and home feeling the restaurant is. Walked in and love the decoration. I'm not Italian but definitely gave that vibe where grandma is cooking in the back. The service was amazing. Ordered the Alfredo pasta and a small 10 inch pizza. Let me tell you it was DELICIOUS. Definitely from scratch can tell right away. I'm coming back that's for sure.

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    Crystal B.

    Would've gave this place a 4 star because they didn't serve any garlic bread like it says on the menu with our pastas and the cheese on the pizza slips right off. Mind you everything including pizza was delicious. I decided to give 5 star because it's truly a family oriented place and the daughter of the mom and pop was super nice and was hosting the whole restaurant. Would come back.

    Lasagna
    Claudia M.

    This place is amaazing! It's a warm, medium sized diner, it reminded me of a restaurant from the 70s or 80s. The walls are covered with pictures of Italian life, it's dimly lit, and the food is absolutely delicious! I ordered the lasagna, like all their food, it was freshly made. When it was brought to the table, the cheese on it was still bubbling! The owner ia a sweetheart, she greeted me when I came in, and my server was attentive, she checked in on me a few times, and at the end of the meal the owner ensured that I was happy with my food and overall dining experience. I highly recommend this place if you happen to be in Paramount and crave Italian food!

    Grilled pork chops

    Looking for a great Italian restaurant? We discovered this gem thanks to an ABC7 Los Angeles interview highlighting this family-owned establishment, and we're so glad we decided to support them. From the moment we were seated, we were warmly welcomed by two of the family owners, who shared the history of the restaurant and offered thoughtful entrée recommendations. That personal touch immediately set the tone for a memorable dining experience. We started with a large plate of garlic toast, then moved on to an incredible spread: Rigatoni with meat sauce, Corleone's Special Pizza, Grilled Pork Chops, Tomato Bisque soup, and Tortellini Emiliana (cheese-stuffed pasta with sweet peas, ham, mushrooms, and a white cream sauce). Although these were individual plates, the portions were truly homestyle--each dish could easily serve two people. Everything was cooked and served to perfection, and as we ate, we all found ourselves nodding in agreement--this food was absolutely delicious. Just when we thought we couldn't eat another bite, dessert arrived. The Tiramisu cake was a party in your mouth, and the lemon ice cream, beautifully presented in a flute glass, was the perfect refreshing finish. If you're tired of commercial, overly Americanized Italian restaurants, do yourself a favor and come experience authentic Italian cuisine made with care and pride. There's plenty of parking, and a helpful tip--if you reach Chase Bank, you've gone too far. We will definitely be returning. Stop by, experience it for yourself, and be the judge--you won't regret it.

    Spaghetti with meat sauce

    Food was amazing and everything was delicious and the staff was amazing they would be checking in if everything was good and dessert was great as well

    Chris B.

    The Paramount High School Speech and Debate team held its Christmas Party here and it was the best decision! The owner is so gracious. The servers were very nice and attentive. Everyone loved the pizza! What an awesome small town restaurant with big time food!

    Mozzarella sticks
    Jacob D.

    Hadn't been here in about 6 or 7 years (since my last review in 8 years) and I have no idea why, as this place is just amazing! The servers are very attentive and provide excellent service, often checking up on you. The owners were here as well and the wife checked up on us and asked how our meal was (such a sweet lady) & carried a tiny conversation about how much we liked our meal. As for the food, it is just absolutely delicious! I ordered a large veggie pizza and added pepperoni (I honestly should have ordered a small and it would have been enough but had leftovers for dinner the next night). It was fresh, delicious, and piping hot! My friend ordered chicken fettucini alfredo and he absolutely loved it, saying it had very good flavor without the sauce being super thick and gooey like some places. We also shared an app of mozzarella sticks and they were thick, hot, and freshly homemade! Had plenty of leftovers (everything) for dinner the next night, so I would say it was definitely a bargain at 59.00 (excluding tip). Ah, yes, and forgot the fresh basket of garlic bread brought out before your meal to munch on!

    Linguini with Clams. Delicious!

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    Best Italian food restaurant in the area and friendly staff. I've been going to this place for years and it has never disappointed.

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    We came here after seeing it on TV. The food and service were great. The owner came to out table.

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    Excelente real Ceciliano flavor sure will come again the best pizza I've had for a long time

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    Quaint Italian restaurant in Paramount. Pasta was good Chicken was tender. The server was helpful when making choices.

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    BEST PIZZA IN DOWNEY? Absolutely!…read more BIGGEST REASON FOR THE STATEMENT:Hands down For me the first thing of note is that they have a meatball pizza... and not any meatball pizza, but ground turkey, made into meatballs, sliced and put on pizza. Who does that? The best pizza place in Downey does! I grew up I just got back from deployment, I was goen from June until September (2025), I found myself at sea salivating for their pizza. I literally just got back, took care of family and business stuff and realized that I now have time to scroll through Yelp and write reviews based on Yelp suggestions (meaning if you check-in, but fail to write a review, yelp will remind you by adding the business to a list of suggested businesses. Let me start by saying that I will now pledge my loyalty, despite deployments getting in the way, to this shop from hestrip mall. THE STAFF: The staff is super courteous and they handle their phone orders flawlessly every time (Imperial Domminos could learn a lot from this place). I have even interacted with the guy making the pizza... he did so with a smile. SEATING: It is truly unfortunate that the limits set by the interior and exterior of this business make it so they cannot provide tables and seating in which patrons could dine. I would most definitely opt to dine in, if it was a choice. INTERIOR: This small carry out only shop is always immaculately clean. From the floors to the reflection of myself that I can see in the glass cases, this place wins the white glove treatment award every time. FAVORITE ORDERS: Cheese pizza, yep plain cheese pizza is the best way to review a pizza. Once you establish that the crust, sauce and cheese are amazing and worth the money, then it is time to sample, or as I like to say "experiment with" the quality found in a pizzeria's toppings I am usually a chicken, bell pepper, green olive type east coast pizza (so thick Sicilian is acceptable, and of late in the city of Portland, OR, I recently fell in love with Detroit style pizza) fanturkey meatball pizza is to die for. I do feel their sauce is a bit under applied, so asking for extra either on the pizza or to take home package separately is recommended. In the distant past, I have made my own sauce and actually topped store and shop bought pizza with it and the retopped the pizza with more cheese. I may start doing this with Leslie. PARKING: Ample parking is available outside, as this location is in a sizable stripmall.

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    4.2
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    2.5 mi
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    This place is 10/10 for food, service and lovability. First time here and won't be my last…read more The pizza is sooooo good. I like mine thin crust and it was perfect - crispy and chewy and even some brown yummy hot air bubbles from the oven. Generous toppings and a nice tart tomato sauce - just the way a pizza sauce should be. Customer service - Friendly, fast and so welcoming. The prices are really a great deal for the quality of food you get. Lovability - I am always heartened when I see a family run business that has the entire family involved. Two kids were doing their homework outside at the table and chairs by the entrance. One was inside playing video games, lost in his own world. The moment I stepped into the door, the eldest teenager son went straight from the table outside and hopped right behind the cashier. He was cheery and greeted me so professionally. I made my order and the dad immediately went to the counter and started twirling the dough to make the crust. The mom peeked out from the kitchen and smiled at me and then disappeared to get the toppings ready. They were a well-tuned team! As someone who also grew up in a family restaurant, I can't emphasize enough how much it means to watch your parents work hard and to have to participate in helping them out. Builds deep appreciation how they have to make a living to take care of the family. Also it builds a solid work ethic and much-needed interpersonal skills in today's world. These folks are doing it right and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to support good family businesses like this one.

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    We've discovered a new pizza spot that we absolutely love! We've been there quite a few times…read morebecause the dough is perfectly cooked--crispy at the bottom, great on top, and oh-so-delicious. The tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and our favorite toppings--mushrooms, sausage, and olives--are all top-notch. We highly recommend this place for their amazing pizza.

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