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I came here a few weeks ago for dinner. We had to wait awhile because it was Friday night. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese and it was good. My friend had the tequlia fettucine and wedge salad and enjoyed it. The kid had the pepperoni pizza kid's meal and enjoyed it. He ate most of it. We definitely enjoyed the food, still think it's a bit overpriced for the portions, but it's popular, this place tends to be busy. read more

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Nice location in Riverside surrounded by lots of shops and parking. We sat at the bar and had great service. They have a duo lunch special that is cost effective with plenty of satisfying food. We had the 1/2 sandwich and soup and the 1/2 sandwich and Thai crunch salad. Both were excellent. read more

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We had a party of 10 celebrating a birthday!! Food was amazing, we had pizzas, pastas, drinks. Our server was friendly. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

This location is close to where I work and my coworkers and I wound come here for lunch. I would always order the Jambalaya Linguine or the Duo: pizza and salad if we're short on time. I love that when you ask them to separate the bill, they give them ahead of time so I have the choice of scanning a code to pay online too, this is my preferred method. I like this location because there's enough space between booths, seeming like there's more privacy and that it doesn't get too packed at lunch. The people working here are nice and attentive. read more

CPK has something for the whole family. I don't always want pizza so it's nice when I can get a salad or other entree and everyone in the party leaves happy. It's a casual atmosphere and good service. read more

If I were to rate this place 1 star I would, but I give it two because of good service. Imagine not knowing where to eat then you decide between CPK and blaze pizza but end up at CPK because you thought it was going to be delicious. I've eaten at CPK a few years ago but I was very disappointed with the quality of food this time. Weird enough, I noticed that our food wasn't piping hot when it came out and was like warm room temperature. We got the avocado chicken rolls because the staff said it was her favorite. It was just okay, kind of dry, bland and the wonton wrapping was kinda rubbery or didn't taste fresh. The buttercake was good, the best part was probably the icecream. But this too kind of tasted microwaved- which probably was. The spoons we got were dirty. The shrimp in the pasta had a very fishy ocean taste, like it wasn't clean.. And the pizza, I was very excited to eat the pizza but the flavors were kind of off... I don't know if it's the cilantro on the pizza or not enough bbq sauce but I honestly don't know how you could go wrong with a pizza I think I would've enjoyed my food more at blaze... read more

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Delicious food and good service! I was excited to ordered all my favorites. So glad I came in during the Lunch Special (11:00 AM-4:00 PM). It was a great time to enjoy an affordable meal. The food was fresh and tasty. The flavors of the Thai Chicken Pizza and the Original BBQ Chicken were so good. Also love the Baja Crunch, Super Spinach + Quinoa, and Thai Crunch. Everything was so delicious today. The server and staffs was really helpful and polite. Enjoy the Perks of CPK Rewards! FREE ENTRÉE UP TO $18 VALUE Valid 11/30/22 - 12/6/22 with a $20 purchase of food and nonalcoholic beverages read more

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The food is good more than just pizza! We both had the lunch specials. The service was good as well! They do need more servers at lunch time! The place is large with plenty of windows all the way around! A patio is also available! read more

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Great food and service! They brought back my favorite Milanese chicken with arugula! Love it!

The food was very good, service was great even stopped by the bar and they were great! Ambience was fun & chill! if you sit at the bar you can enjoy the wood-fired pizza oven! We were celebrating my son's birthday and they surprised him with a little cake in the end! That was very nice! I highly recommend them, I had the plank salmon with corn salad it was wonderful! read more

We had an amazing server Rachael, who provided great service with a smile! She kept up with the nice hot bread, the refills and kept checking with us.! I tried the Jambalaya Linguini Fini, and it was delicious. I didn't expect that! The shrimp portion was especially great! The rest of the family enjoyed their dinners too. Also kudos to Morgan Bates Rivera, the manager of CPK in the Riverside Plaza! The restaurant was busy and had a nice atmosphere too. Morgan ran around all night and communicated well with the staff, and kept everything running smoothly, an excellent manager! The hosts were great too, I didn't get their names, but they work really hard getting everyone seated as quickly as they could. Very professional! Thanks again for the great service, We'll be back! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

I've been to a lot of CPK's and have always had good experiences here. Like any other restaurants at the Riverside plaza it gets packed around lunchtime during the week and parking is always a nightmare. You can usually get seated pretty quickly and the pizzas come out fast and have always been good. read more

Negative stars if I could. They raise their prices every year just to give less and less on portion sizes. Ridiculous and waste of time and money. Save it and learn to cook. At this point I'd rather go hungry than support anyone. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Tomato basil soup bowl-$11 for half a cup of cold bull* - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

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Went here on a Tuesday night for dinner, so we were seated right away. Our server was attentive and very friendly. She checked in on us regularly. We ordered the Dynamite Shrimp and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pizza. Both items were delicious and enough for two. The restaurant was clean and there were multiple tvs showing different games. read more

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The person at the bar was not paying attention and got my order wrong. On top of that, the food was not fresh. I really don't eat out and ended up getting sick from what I had for lunch. read more

More good stuff- we went for pizza and passion ice tea!! Laura, our waitress was friendly and nice. She came often to check on us if we were satisfied and after all the carbohydrates, she offered Butter Cake, we couldn't. We had three kind of pizzas and shared. read more

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Stopped in on busy Sunday night to grab a quick bite before a movie at the Regal. Waited a quick 10 minutes and we were brought to a nice booth. Our server, Jesse, attended to us lightening fast with nice, cold drinks and delicious bread with fantastic CPK oil. We placed our orders and were served fairly fast. Hubby ordered The Works pizza on a thin crust and I opted for the half Ceasar salad, which was a nice big portion which I didn't finish it because it was so large. There was plenty of cold, crispy Romaine lettuce, parmesan and delicious dressing. Hubby's pizza was perfection, spicy, loaded with toppings and the best thin crust. I snuck a few bites and it was heavenly. Jesse was friendly, professional, and super fast with service, drinks, food, and the bill. Great service makes all the difference! Highly recommend California Pizza Kitchen at Riverside Plaza! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Excellent Ceasar Salad. Plenty of good stuff here! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

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California Pizza Kitchen in Riverside offers a delightful dining experience with its scrumptious pepperoni pizza and BBQ chicken salad. The flavors in these dishes are outstanding, truly capturing the essence of a California-style cuisine. The pepperoni pizza at California Pizza Kitchen is a must-try for all pizza lovers. The crust is perfectly thin and crispy, while the generous amount of savory pepperoni adds a delightful kick to every bite. The combination of gooey cheese and tangy tomato sauce is simply divine, making this pizza a true treat for the taste buds. The BBQ chicken salad at this establishment is equally impressive. The tender, grilled chicken pieces are marinated in a smoky BBQ sauce that complements the freshness of the mixed greens and crunchy vegetables. The medley of flavors in the salad is a true explosion of deliciousness, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal for those seeking a healthier option. However, it is important to mention the subpar service I experienced during my visit. Unfortunately, the service was the worst I have encountered in recent memory. The waitstaff appeared to be overwhelmed and disorganized, resulting in long wait times for drinks and food orders. Felt like the waiter didn't want to have tables. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was fabulous. ambiance was great . I'll come again the next time I visit.

Great customer service ! Can't never complain, not too long wait. It's always a bit cold in the lobby , been here a few times I finally got a chance to go take pics of what we ordered . *Spinach artichoke 8/10 pretty good would go back The chips were addicting! And crispy fresh. * Margherita pizza 8/10 great taste , great quality and presentation. It was my husband choice I live my pizza loads of pepperoni if this pizza was this good can't wait to try their pepperoni pizza. *Califlower wings 5/10 was not too wowed about it! Presentation was eh! Not the best .. I hate that they added so much blue cheese and the bottom of the wings .. and topped with celery salad , did I order wings or. Salad ??? They tasted amazing but felt for the pricing could had more wings less of the mess of a salad on top and the load of blue cheese ! Not to self no blue cheese or ranch, I have to try them again. How they come nope. *avocado club egg rolls 10/10 My fav !!! So delicious !! Crispy , flavorful ,tastes fresh . read more

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Disappointing cheesecake. There is no longer key lime pie so I got the cheesecake on a bed of berries. There is a picture on the menu which show lot of berries around a square of cheesecake. Mine came with six blueberries and four thin slices of strawberry/maybe equivalent to one regular strawberry at the most. This was not even a pillow let alone a bed of berries. In addition I went to the restroom and d came back to find my table cleared including the rest of my cheesecake and my fresh ice tea. The passionfruit mango ice tea was delicious. read more

My experience at this location was incredible!! Fabulous service! Cynthia seated me very quickly and was so polite. Amber was the sweetest server and my water was never empty! Genuinely so welcoming and kind. I really appreciate her and think she's doing an incredible job! I had a reward for a free 7in pizza and chose BBQ. It was delish! Everything about this place is fabulous! I will be back soon :) read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

I am surprised this place doesn't have more stars, I personally felt like that food was yummy, I ordered a pizza with mushrooms and it was so good the mushrooms were big, huge pepperoni, and just the right amount of sauce. My mom ordered a lemon chicken pasta, I will say it was a bit oily and I suggest only eating on special occasions bc of the calories you feel. The service was great, the girl in the front (I think her name was Diana) even opened the door when we came in, I felt very welcomed, the ambiance was ok, menus were scribbled on from children before but I didn't mind. The presentation on the pasta looks a bit questionable but I promise it was good read more

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It no longer provides an adequate gluten free menu, which made it difficult for someone in our party, and the other food quality wasn't very good. My salad was overdressed, yet quite void of taste. And you have to ask to get salt and pepper. It was quite pricey for 2 mediocre salads. The process for getting a table was confusing, required to join online, seated us, and then called us to be seated after we had already been seated. Our server was great! read more

We went to CPK for my mom birthday celebrations. She loves to come here for the Thai salad. Well the service and food plus the whole experience went downhill from the point we were seated. Here goes.... The area where We were seated had leaking vent. We told the our waitress and she said it would be another 15-20 to get another table. Before they seated, didn't the restaurant know abt the leaking vent??? Second, the waitress Rachel took our drinks orders for only my hubby and I. My hubby said go and take for others and she disappeared for 20 minutes. Came back and then took drinks orders and dinner. We are vegetarians. However I told her to keep some items on the sides in few dishes. Well that didn't happen. She didn't clear the table of the dirty dishes and provided clean plates. We had to ask other waiters and managers to give us that. Then she brought the ice cream for my mom for birthday with four clean spoons. Remember there were ten of us. After that we ordered two butter cakes, there was so much delay on that. When we tried to cancel it the waitress said it is almost out. She brought it with 4 spoons. My brother asked for more spoons and she asked why. He said we are ten of us and you gave four. She said I gave 6 with the ice cream earlier. He said so what. We need more. The waitress argued with us on bringing more clean spoons??? I mean are you serious. Dude get us more spoons. Otherwise tell us and we will bring it if it is such a big deal for you. What was her problem in arguing in bringing more clean spoons. Since it was ten of us unfortunately the tip was included. She provided horrible service. Third the cleanliness of the restaurant and bathroom was nasty. I don't think I will be coming back here again after this type of service. I wish I can this restaurant zero star on the service and food and ambience and especially the waitress. I am hoping the Company CPK reads this review. They need to improve on everything from customer service to waitresses training with customer to cleaning. read more

Three stars because the host was welcoming and friendly, and the food was really good but not great. I think it was the manager in khaki pants helping to serve food on a slow, and therefore lightly-staffed, Monday night. But when I ask for water, I expect to get water and not having to wait 10 mins before going to the bar myself to get a glass of water (it is 100 degrees out, dont let me die of dehydration). Server was friendly and all smiles when we saw her, but hardly saw her. She came out to check on our food 15 seconds after our food was delivered but I hadnt had a bite yet. After my first bite, I needed salt and she was no where to be found. So my date got to eat while I sat there letting my food get cold. There seemed to be more people managing the bar and kitchen than on the floor interfacing with the guests. Only saw two servers on the floor the hour we were there. But saw about five people back there washing glasses and having small talk. Dinner for two, a couple of their summer coolers and one appetizer was $75 before tip. At that price, I'd like a little more attention, please. This is third time in 6 months Ive only had an OK experience there and it just might be my last until the next change in management. Thanks anyway. read more

It was great! The service was top notch,,, until we were done. We seriously sat there and watched our server on her phone. She was so nice and did such a great job but sitting there literally for 20 minutes when we were done is crazy. We still tipped her well. I don't know what was going on with her phone but I think she is one of the top servers but I don't give away stars. Maybe next time ;) read more

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Outside patio not an eye friendly! So it should be brown to help the customer be able to see the menu or chat with eye open. See picture... read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Not an eye friendly! It should be bold b brown so the sun will not hit our eyes! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Great food and service. I liked the lunch duo options - you can choose between a personal pizza, half sandwich or pasta and pair it with soup or salad. Perfect portion and a good price. The turkey Brie sandwich is delicious. Juan was friendly and attentive. The lemon drop martini was delicious too. read more

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Our family came to CPK to celebrate my husband's birthday. Shannon was our server.... She was an absolute pleasure!!! So happy, friendly, attentive and didn't have any problems with all of our crazy requests. Not only did she have a smile on her face the whole time... it was contagious!!! You can't help but smile back when you are being served by such an amazing personable server. Our family has trouble with deciding what we want.... She helped every picky person decide quickly and we were all happy with what we got. Food was delicious and we will be back. Hopefully we can get Shannon every time!!!! Absolutely A+++ service!!!!! read more

The drink was amazing but the butter cake was even better I forgot to take a picture but it looks exactly like the picture on the menu. Get it! read more

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Had a staff birthday lunch meeting here. There were 4 of us, and we all arrived at different times. Amber was our waitress, and what a delight she is! She was genuinely pleasant and took each drink order as we arrived. She picked up straw wrappers and refilled drinks without us asking--super attentive. The lunch combos are a good value, big portions, and lots of choices; pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches! We all got something different and enjoyed everything. We want to come back to try other combos. We were too full for dessert, but Amber had heard us talking about our birthdays and brought us 2 sundaes to share. It was so sweet of her. She works Thursdays and Fridays, so that's when we'll be back. It was a very pleasant experience . read more

Awesome food! They take reservations by phone and are so accommodating! Great service always!!!

Got sat quickly but was forgotten about for about 20 minutes. Had to get a waiter to check on our service to drinks and take our order. Food was good once everything got done. read more

Rachel, our waitress gave us excellent service tonight! She was patient with our gang of kids, fun and added to our great experience.!!

Hubby and I ate here during the past holiday season and I think it may have been our last trip to CPK. The food is incredibly mediocre, overpriced, and there's nothing that sticks out about this restaurant that keeps us wanting to come back. I find that the pizza is always greasy and I'd rather pay the same price for a larger pizza that can be shared at a better pizza joint. Service at this location was great despite clearly being understaffed due to the pandemic. We had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated and they do not take reservations of any kind. Your best bet is to find a spot at the bar if you want to eat quick or take food to-go. read more

Wow! The best service I have had in a while. My co-workers and I had lunch at CPK today and will definitely be back. Kevin was the absolute best and made it such a great experience for us all. 5 stars to him :) read more

The food and service were wonderful. Jude was excellent and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

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All around awesome place. The bar is amazing and so is the food and atmosphere. Great customer service. The price you pay is so worth it and I will definitely be coming back. Awesome place to take a person on a date! 10/10 read more

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