Amazing! Can't believe we've never tried this hidden gem. We were very impressed with the ambiance, the service, and the food! We went on a Saturday night at dinner time and sat in the bar dining area. There was a live singer who was wonderful. The complimentary bread was hot and fresh served with butter. I ordered the chicken piccata and my husband ordered the carbonara. Both were so tasty and flavorful. Lastly, we finished off our meal with the tiramisu which I highly recommend. Overall, 5 stars all around. Can't wait to return! read more

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I came here on a whim one night and had no idea this place was here. It is a very nice restaurant with pretty decent food. My friend got the gluten free pasta that was pretty undercooked which was a shame because the sauce was very good. I got the penne alla vodka which was good but I made the mistake of adding salmon. I thought it would be a piece of salmon, but it was cubed and mixed in, which made the whole dish very fishy. Still good but not what I wanted. I would definitely come back and try other things. read more

Cara Mia - Penne alla vodka with salmon - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

First time here since changing from Antonio's. We were seated in the bar area dining. Very nice and open. Prices were good. Especially for the portions. We will probably share something next time. Food was very good . Service was good. We will definitely be back to try something else. read more

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It was wonderful. Love it. Excellent service and tasty food. Super pretty. They have 3 restaurants in SB all of them are great.

Had the lobster bisque soup and crab cake for an appetizer. The bisque was a tomato base and it had a good amount of lobster in it. read more

Cara Mia - Kids butter noodles - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Food, service and ambience was amazing! Wish they were open for lunch. It's a hidden gem! Prices reasonable too!

Great Restaurant with mixed experiences. This is my 4th time visiting this restaurant and it really can be a hit or miss. Thankfully this most recent time it was a hit especially since I was treating my cousin who I hadn't seen in years! Our server was very kind and the man who was helping her out was also very kind and attentive. The complimentary bread is really good but there was one visit when we didn't receive bread at all, and this most recent time the bread was so late that our food came out literal seconds later, didn't really get to enjoy the bread. The bruschetta here is very yummy though not necessarily the best, the tomato to bread and sauce ratio is off, a little too much tomato for my taste. I've had most of their specialty drinks here but the sunset martini was probably my favorite, the perfect martini. Not too sweet and the perfect amount of liquor. My all time fav thing that brings me back though is their tortellini genovese with chicken, it is absolutely delectable, the best pasta I've ever had personally. The service is a giant hit or miss though, my first visit here we had an older woman as our sever and she was great, the following two times after that I had the exact same server with really bad service, she was extremely condescending when taking out order. We would watch her go over to other tables and have full blown conversations and then walk over to us and wipe the smile off her face and be very short. I know of, don't personally know, the family that owns this place and they are great people from what I'm told so that combined with the amazing food has kept me coming back. I was just happy we had a different server this fourth time, a younger lady who was very very kind and attentive. I'll be back for sure though!! read more

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Terrific food and the service was fast. We ordered several dishes including the Lobster Bisque. Amazing! The server Veronica was funny and polite. The ambiance was great. Highly recommended! read more

Cara Mia - Buratta Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Excellent from start to finish. Relaxing, easy environment, great music excellent Italian food, great service.

Great Italian restaurant on Vineyard and Foothill with a fine dining ambiance but down to earth prices. This is the former Antonio's and has maintained its classic charm and great quality of the food. The flavors are pronounced and remind me of my time in Italy. My absolute favorite is the eggplant parmigiana, which is also the house special. It's cooked to perfection and served with veggies instead of pasta, which makes it a healthier yet filling alternative to the conventional version. You can always substitute pasta for an up charge if you prefer the traditional version of the dish. The lasagna and salmon linguine are great too. The complementary bread is oven fresh focaccia. They have a full bar, live music on Friday night and friendly servers. The manager is on top of her game and makes sure all guests feel welcome. read more

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Just have to say David's Pumpkin Spiked cappuccino is so delicious, Esther services is amazing.. these Too are the best duo ever ,the reason we come here to Cara Mia xo read more

Service was great I got the Cioppino which was a big serving the sauce was pretty good. Wife got the ribeye asked for medium rare but came out more well done, had no seasoning, lacked flavor and was very thin. Crab cakes were nice and crispy as well as the calamari. Ceaser salad nothing special. Food came out quick and hot, place started to fill up as we were leaving. Might give it another try but would rather go to Eddies read more

We came here for a birthday celebration and were extremely disappointed. From the start, the service felt rushed and dismissive--servers cut us off mid-order and walked away before we had finished. We were the only table in the restaurant, so there was no reason for this behavior. The food arrived unnaturally fast, which in hindsight made sense given the quality. The "salad" was nothing more than large, uncut chunks of iceberg lettuce with bottled dressing. The crab cake tasted freezer-burned, the chicken on the fettuccine was so tough it couldn't be eaten, and the Cara Mia angel hair with shrimp was cold in the middle, as though everything had been microwaved. The shrimp itself was rubbery and overcooked, while the pasta was completely flavorless. To make matters worse, everyone in our party felt ill afterward. Overall, this was a deeply disappointing experience. We will not be returning and would strongly caution others against dining here. read more

My All-Time Favorite Italian Spot This restaurant has completely stolen my heart--and my appetite. My friends and family have been coming here for years, and it never, ever disappoints. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff make you feel like part of the family. And the food...the butternut squash ravioli is out of this world, it has this dreamy sauce that I could honestly drink... but instead I just order some garlic bread on the side and scope the sauce right up! This place is a gem. If you haven't been--go. And if you have, you already know what I'm talking about. read more

Cara Mia - Butternut Squash Ravioli, pizza, garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The ambiance was nice with live music. Food was good but not worth the price. What was really disappointing was the service from Veronica. She didn't check in on us much and was rude to my partner as she was setting down our food and tossed the napkin into his lap rather than putting it on the other side of the table?? We felt discriminated as we were a little younger compared to other people there like we couldn't afford to be there. We watched her treat other couples with better service which was really disappointing to experiencing. The buss boy treated us with much more respect and was very kind. read more

Randomly found this place and I am glad I did. The place is pretty big which made it fast for a party of 5 to be sat. The staff was very friendly and provided recommendations, I went with their lobster ravioli which was very yummy. Also tried a little bit of their lasagna which was also good. Unfortunately did not leave room for dessert but will have to try next time. read more

Cara Mia - Lobster ravioli with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Wow, where do I begin. Thank you Cara Mia, especially Veronica and Michael for great service yesterday. We held a celebration of life there yesterday with around 20 people, they went above and beyond and completed every request we had. The food was fantastic, as always, the drinks were flowing, the service was perfect, and it was great to see old friends. If you are having a private party, this is your spot. Veronica and Michael came in early on their day off and Michael's birthday to take care of us. Plus the kitchen staff came in before they normally open to make our day special. Thanks again from the whole family. read more

I had an event at Cara Mia in their banquet area, the food was amazing and our guests had nothing but good things to say, the staff was friendly and the service was great. We had the chicken Parmesan, pasta, salads, pizza and bruschetta, each entree was delicious. read more

I came here tonight and I'm so glad I did! The staff was super friendly and made me feel welcome right away. I ordered the white sangria, bruschetta, and cioppino everything was delicious. The Friday night vibe was fun with live music and a great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back. 10/10! read more

ViP Experience by Esther = 5 Stars! This is my one of my top go-to for Italian cuisine. I stopped in for a Martini, and Esther was behind the bar. As I waited to get served, I chatted with another customer about martinis and how they pair well with blue cheese stuffed olives. Apparently, Esther overheard the conversation and asked me if I wanted her to hand stuff olives for my Martini. THAT'S SERVICE!!!! read more

Cara Mia - Tito's dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives by Esther. - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Th service is great, the music in the bar is soothing. The food hasn't ever been bad.

Food service and ambiance is outstanding. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Love the management too. Always on point

Outstanding Italian food! Every dish we ordered cioppino, eggplant Parmesan, salmon, chicken were all excellent! Fabulous flavors and plentiful! We had takeout and all were hot and perfectly packaged! read more

This place is great. The food came out hot and fresh. Flavors were delicious. We couldn't have been more pleased. The drinks were made well and were poured heavy. The bartender Navi offered an end of the meal drink on the house. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs as customers. I highly recommend dining here. We will be back!!! read more

First time here. Very good dishes - cara Mia chicken and lasagna. The bread was also fresh and tasty - with both options of whipped butter and olive oil and balsamic for dipping. Esther, our server, was fabulous. It seems like a neighborhood gem tucked away in a strip shopping center. read more

My pasta dish was decent however not authentic or traditional Italian at all. The tiramisu was very disappointing. My husband's tortellini was not al dente, instead very mushy. read more

My family celebrated my mothers 80th birthday at Cara Mia. Veronica, Banquet Mgr was extremely helpful in pulling off a short notice party. The banquet room was beautiful, the food delicious and the service was excellent. Would highly recommended for any special occasion. Thank you very much for making it a special night. read more

Excellent good and atmosphere Great service Highly recommend this restaurant. If you want authentic Italian food this is the place to come read more

After a 3-year stint in Seattle, we are back and I chose Cara Mia for my birthday dinner. It was every bit as delicious as the last time we were there! The manager (I regret I didn't catch her name) recommended a dish she created - Scampi Bianco - and do yourself a favor and order this. It's amazing. And since the portion is huge , I'm able to enjoy some for lunch tomorrow, too. Everyone in our party was extremely happy with the food, the atmosphere, and the service. It's great having an amazing Italian spot nearby! read more

Funny story but it's totally fate. It's my birthday weekend and I don't like to celebrate it and all I wanted was to try the Soup n Fresh next door but when we saw the mile long line to get in, we changed our mind even after driving a long distance. We noticed Cara Mia as we drove away and we were like "No way!" My husband has always called me his Cara Mia so we had dinner here. Faye brought us here and it's was perfect. read more

Cara Mia - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

No photos because my husband and I were busy enjoying our delicious food! Lasagna & penne were both flavorful and service was well :)

10/10!! i came here on a solo dinner date and everything was amazing! i was sat immediately at the bar top and had the pleasure of being taken care of by david. the ladies at the bar top sat next to me were so kind and spoke so highly of cara mia and made my experience even more enjoyable. it is evident that the owners and staff take pride in great service and the ambiance and amount of regulars that came in showed exactly that. the drinks and food were amazing, followed shortly by delicious ice cream and a shot of quality espresso. thank you cara mia! read more

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The food was delicious! Everything we ordered had such good flavor. Everyone was incredibly kind and made my experience wonderful.

Let's start by saying it was clean, but it went downhill when the host thought my son was my date & wanted to sit us in a romantic spot. Bruschetta was delicious, and the ciabbatta rolls were nice & warm. I love it when the butter is softened. Fettuccine alfredo was greasy. The spinach ravioli was drowned in cheese & sauce. The garlic on top of my angel hair was over roasted & made pasta bitter. Fettuccine alfredo with shrimp was palatable. Did i mention that all the plates were hot. Piping hot. As if they were under heat lamp. The waitress practically dropped them on table. The service was lacking & the waitress was rushed. We have had better italian food read more

I've ordered through two different services while at a hotel. First two times the food was awesome. Generous portions, came hot, great food. Loved it. Another time, either it was an off night or the delivery was bad. Soup tasted old, sour, side sauce was half full. Really put a damper on my enthusiasm. Still, I would order again from this restaurant. Everyone has a one off day now and then. Overall, the food is done nicely. Still at the top of my favorites list. Highly recommend. read more

We came here for a date night for the first time tonight. We were seated immediately and the service was top notch. Veronica, the manager, was our waitress and she was incredibly friendly and helpful. She happily answered all of our questions and gave us her full attention, while balancing all of her other staff members working that night. The ambiance was just what we were looking for - a great blend of casual and intimate. The live music added to the vibe that night, which we loved. The food arrived in perfect time, and tasted amazing! We were served warm bread, generous portions of pasta, and the tiramisu was delicious! We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Went out for a birthday dinner -- the staff was incredibly friendly and patient, which made the experience really pleasant. The food was okay; I've had better Italian before, but it wasn't bad at all. Nice atmosphere overall, just not mind-blowing in terms of flavor. read more

I wasn't wowed by the place. Met with a friend and we were seated in the bar area. Service was pretty good, but the waitress was just so casual that it almost felt like we stopped at her house and she felt obligated to feed us. Some food was just dropped at the table with no words spoken, which felt a bit uncomfortable. We started with a shrimp and tomato sauce appetizer that was bland - not necessarily bad, but bland. Then I had grilled salmon with vegetables. The vegetables were fantastic, but one piece of salmon was raw and kind of cold inside, while another piece of the salmon was fully cooked inside. My friend had the chicken piccata, which came with the same great vegetables. The chicken was overcooked but edible. Still, the entertainment in the bar was a musician who was absolutely fantastic - I would love to go back and see him perform again. read more

First time here. Great atmosphere, quick service, and great food! We'll definitely be back and bring friends!

I am a regular and dine here frequently, and enjoy the food a lot. My sisters and I came here twice in September, two of us are servers! My Sister visits from Portland once in awhile and we love bonding and enjoying ourselves at our favorite places. Twice in September Veronica was our server and she came off rudely and put out by us. This is not okay, I don't go to dinner to feel this awkward vibe from waitstaff. I wish she would be nice! Normally we tip very well but we didn't the last time because we didn't enjoy our night. Maybe in the future we will request a different server because the others we have had in the past have always been friendly and attentive. Also, why would you give a party of 3 two dinner rolls?! Is that a new policy to short each table a roll so they feel uncomfortable asking for another piece? read more

Cara Mia - Salmon Linguine - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California