This is a great local Italian restaurant with amazingly great taste and service…read more Sit outside in the patio on a nice sunny afternoon.

I've eyeballed this beautifully nestled restaurant several times over the last few months…read more Time and time again I said "I've really got to check that place out". Well, that time FINALLY came! My sister and I were hanging out reminiscing over our late mother together, on her birthday and decided to get Italian food (her favorite). We both agreed Four Bricks would be THE SPOT! Needless to say, we were so right! We were greeted and sat with no reservation at around 4:30pm, thankfully there was no wait at that time. However, the restaurant quickly filled up. Our server was very attentive but not over bearing. For our appetizer, we chose bruschetta. 12/10 The perfectly dressed tomatoes and basil sat on a pillowy burrata cloud and melted in your mouth. YUMMMM!! I opted for the penne ala vodka, while she chose the bolognese. 10/10 The penne w/vodka sauce had a surprising hint of spice that was decadent and savory. The bolognese had a slightly creamier taste without the spice and was equally as flavorful. Finally, we ordered the lemon butter cake. 10/10 When I tell you this cake was delicious ... woahhh!! It was a nice crisp butter cake but the lemon zest paired with the coulis and fruit gave the perfect balance. We were told the restaurant would be closing and that it was the final day of service. Made us both bummed to hear since the hospitality and true Italian food with homemade pasta was such a delight. Impeccable place overall! Side note: There's a fast food style concept this place operates at also in Whittier, I hope they remain in business so I can get my pizza and panini fix there!

Food 5 Stars amazing taste and value Service good snd…read morefriendly Ambiance inviting Highly recommend

We regret coming to this place after many years. My wife ordered the seafood pasta,and it was…read morehorrible. The smell made my daughter vomit. It was inedible. The garlic knots were burnt on top. My fettuccini was fine. The pizza was a little undercooked. Best part of the meal was the free fresh baked bread.

This is a nice, elegant spot located in Uptown Whittier, kind of unexpected for the area. Street…read moreparking is available and wasn't hard to find, probably because we came during off-hours after lunch. We were greeted right away and given the option to sit inside or outdoors. Of course, we chose the patio since it was such a beautiful day, and the view of the water fountain made it even better. The sound of the water created a very relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. Our server was pleasant and friendly. She could have been a bit more attentive, as she didn't check on us much, but overall the service was still good. The food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good Italian food. I loved the sauce on the chicken piccata, and the pesto sauce on the pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms was excellent. Yum. The salad was good, but nothing too special, it felt like it was missing something. I noticed none of the salads included beets, and I personally love beets on a salad. The goat cheese and pine nuts were a great addition, but I think beets would have made it even better. Overall, the food, ambiance, and service were solid. It's on the pricier side, but I would come back.

Mission Square Italian Restaurant... more like Mission Impossible: Find Flavor…read more Came here for a romantic brunch with my girlfriend and left questioning if the chef was on PTO mentally. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore: * Calamari cooked so hard it could qualify as tire rubber * TWO shrimp... and somehow both still had their "natural accessories" attached * Clams survived the disaster * Presentation looked like the plate gave up on life before reaching the table My girlfriend ordered the Pollo Milanesa: * Marinara sauce had enough salt to preserve ancient mummies * Veggies were cooked into retirement * Portion looked like inflation personally attacked the kitchen Now let's talk about the margarita... Tasted like Costco margarita mix with emotional damage added for free. Also why did I receive: * one wine menu * one cocktail menu * one food menu * probably another hidden menu somewhere in the kitchen By the time I finished reading everything, brunch almost became dinner. Ratings: Service: 3/10 Food Quality: 1/10 Price: 1/10 (and I'm being charitable like a nonprofit organization) Overall Experience: 2/10 The best thing served today was the parking.

Food is awesome. Big portions for everything you get. Very filling and satisfying. Service is…read moreamazing. 10 out of 10 would go back over and over

They have served the community for years. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They get the orders…read moreright. Fresh, hot and delicious everytime. Nice clean establishment with nice murals on the walls. Good seating arrangement. Thank you to the cooks in the kitchen for tour cooking talents

This review is long overdue. Our #1 go to spot for call in…read moreand pick up! We absolutely love it!! The food always comes piping hot when we pick it up and is delicious as always. It's consistently good every single time, which is honestly hard to find. It's family-owned, and the service is amazing. They're just straight to the point, not trying to impress anyone, just serving great food. My type of people and my type of food. I love their cheese ravioli with pink sauce, the minestrone soup, the Italian wedding soup, and the spaghetti and meatballs with their meat sauce. it's AMAZING. And their garlic bread is an absolute must. Be warned... you'll probably knock out right after. The portions are hearty, the food is comforting, and it gives the best food coma every time.

This restaurant never disappoints. Leti is an amazing waitress and never fails to impress us when…read morewe go. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. Leti and the staff always make us feel like family. Highly recommend Vinny's The only complaint is they are closed on Mondays.

This place was an easy 10/10! Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. She…read moreanswered all of our questions, made great recommendations. The food was absolutely amazing. The highlight for me was the fettuccine compleanno--the sauce was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had. Every bite was delicious. If you're looking for authentic Italian food with exceptional service, I highly recommend giving this place try. We'll definitely be coming back!

A mix of chill and local date-y vibes with tasty Italian food…read more Went for a Friday dinner, was pretty busy but they were able to seat us after a 5 min wait. Ordered a glass of wine along with their mushroom ravioli and pappardelle pasta. Both dishes were pretty hefty portions and delicious. I even used some of the bread to wipe some of the red sauce off the ravioli plate. Would definitely come back. Just be sure to make an rsvp (through the phone) so you're not waiting.

We came in and it was pretty empty so the service was fast. The food was out so quick and we sat…read moreinside at the top tables. Seating is small as others have said but wasn't a problem for us. This is only Half the panini!! I was so stuffed after. My bfs pizza was soooo good too. Perfect amount of everything. Definitely recommend!

We typically go to the location in uptown Whittier, but my brother liked the pizza options at the…read morebrick and mortar so we stopped here. There is limited seating and it is tables and counter options. There is plenty of parking. It is very casual. We ordered the hot burrata, meatball, and pepperoni pizza, as well as the caprese salad. The caprese salad was so refreshing with the lemon dressing, heirloom tomatoes, and arugula, as well as cubed mozzarella. The pizza is wood oven and the crust perfectly cooked. I do not think the hot burrata is spicy hot but my mom did so I think it depends on your tolerance level. The meatball has fresh ricotta which is awesome too. You can totally taste the freshness of the ingredients, which is why I keep coming back. Service is friendly and efficient. Please note pizza may be about 15 minutes so if you're hungry maybe order ahead through their website.

So good! Cant believe I've missed this place after driving past it for so many years. Our plates…read morewere delicious! Sometimes they make carbonara if they have ingredients They also have jazz on Thursdays nights!! Perfect date night spot! Parking is a bit tough!

BEST. PASTA. HANDS. DOWN. I have been LOOKING for a great Italian spot. So many places get the…read morepasta sauce weird, bland, or watery. Or use Ragu/Prego. Not this place. TRUE tomato sauce. Grew up with Italian grandma so it has been nearly impossible for me to find good pasta even close to it. Then Il Gatto blew me away. Me and my husband ordered Short Rib Papardelle and Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meatballs. The pappardelle had such a savory sauce that tasted like marsala and the shredded short ribs were so tender. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the meat sauce chef's kiss. They also provided some complimentary warm French bread which me and my husband shamelessly devoured 2 baskets before our meal. Ambiance was gorgeous! Was nice and dimly lit with a nice warm fireplace. Very romantic date spot. Definitely a spot to take pictures. I adored the exterior of the restaurant as well!! They have outdoor seating with a small fountain and flowers by the entrance. It was beautiful. Service was..good..but not great. Now let me tell you why. Hostess and server were very kind. HOWEVER. It took our server 30 min to get our drinks. The restaurant only had 1 big party, a couple, and us. Was not packed at all. (I have personal experience with restaurant management so I completely understand how chaotic restauarants can get.) So here is my complaint.. our server came back 3 times to ask what we ordered even though I saw her write stuff down. Then she forgot our drinks at the bar and we saw them standing there. She grabbed them 30 minutes later explaining she has a big party but served us warm alcohol. At least offer to get us new ones for waiting 30 min and not the old ones you left sitting out. You know? Who likes warm champagne?! I still took a deep breath and tried to give her patience because she was an older server and was very kind. I just wish she didn't spend her whole shift coming back to us to explain why she's taking so long instead of taking that time she's talking to us, to grab what we ordered. When we try to flag her down for something she forgets, she's standing around talking to another server for a good 10 min. Just came off unprofessional and turned me off a bit..to complain to a couple trying to celebrate their anniversary. Will come back for the food and ambiance. I shall ask for a different server next time. (Sorry).