Taking a cooking class was always on my "bucket list" so I searched one online for my birthday festivity and found cookbook tavola calda on yelp and booked it because of the reasonable price and excellent reviews! Chef was very responsive and made sure my booking was squared away. Chef Gregorio is a very genuine nice guy from Rome, Italy which was a nice touch because the class felt authentic. Appetizers including bruschetta and mozzarella kabobs were provided at the start of class then we moved on to learning a little bit about Italian culinary history and practical cooking tips you would've never thought of. Chef Gregorio can customize your menu but we went with one of the more popular options. We made fresh fettuccine and ravioli (sautéd spinach stuffing) from scratch with a bolognese and black butter sauce which was amazing! We ended the night with a delicious tiramisu. Highly recommend this class! Tons of fun was had! read more

I'll be the first to admit that cooking classes aren't really my thing, but for a friend, i'm pretty much down for anything... We were working with Chef Gregorio and he was amazing! Super patient and kind especially with a group of 20 girls who were hungover and hangry when we first got here. Our event started at 12pm and went to 3:30pm and we made fresh pasta from scratch! We made the following: 1. Butternut Squash Ravioli 2. Spinach Ricotta Ravioli 3. Fettuccine with a bolognese sauce We got a hands on experience making the pasta dough, kneading it, rolling it out and making both ravioli and fettuccine! Kitchen was beautiful, the lessons were informative with history and common cooking faux pas sprinkled throughout the class, and I can't say enough about the Chef's professionalism and how he was able to capture the attention of our giant group for 3 whole hours. He was so thorough in his explanations and was so encouraging even as some in our group (aka me) had severely limited cooking experience. Last, but most importantly, Chef Gregorio made us the BEST TIRAMISU everrr! It was light, fluffy and reaaallly frickin good. Thanks Chef! read more

It was the weekend and walking 'round my hood I didn't want to wait a long time for food. CTC had a few people seated but wasn't so crowded that I would faint from hunger before being served. The concept is quick Italian. With pasta dishes and different main dishes along with sides. They run a deal if you build a full meal and it runs about $15. The staff were nice and I could tell they really wanted to do a good job. The problem really was the food. It lacks fresh flavors and reminded me of an airport restaurant. Everything is clearly pre made, which in itself isn't awful. It just really tasted reheated. Risotto: what was touted as "yellowtail" was canned tuna. Very fishy smelling and even worse tasting. I thought it was a bold special and imagined a seared sliced fish over the risotto. What I got was akin to cat food. I couldn't even choke down a small fork full so I did something I freaking hate doing, I complained to the manager. He did end up taking the dish off of my bill which I appreciate, especially since I honestly found it so awful I couldn't finish a bite. When I gave my reason he did say something troubling. He said the chef uses fish stock in a lot of his dishes which A) should be noted for those who are allergic and B) still doesn't account for the canned fish overwhelming the dish. Hopefully he saw I wasn't being difficult and giving honest feedback. Anyway, I'm happy he did the right thing. Mozzarella sticks were free with yelp check in and average. Roasted potatoes were good but are more like potato wedges and not fingerling are small whole roasted potatoes. Which is fine but unexpected. The tiramisu comes in a cup and tastes mostly of whipped cream. The set up and outside are cute. The staff work hard and really tried to give a great experience. The problem really is the food. It's bland at its best and inedible at its worst. With more restaurants opening in the area soon I would not bet on CTC for the long haul unless they start to put better food on their plates. read more

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New casual Italian street food joint in Little Italy next to the bustling Waterfront bar. Food was pretty good but not mind blowingly delicious. This place earns its fourth star as service was outstanding, prices are on par, there was no wait, and we got a small order of two fried mozzarella sticks for free with our Yelp check-in. It seems much of the food is pre-made and then heated up to be piping hot (like the lasagna). Some clearly seemed made to order, like the fried chicken and fried artichokes. There are tons of desserts in their display case, including tortes and traditional or strawberry tiramisu. I only really liked the sausage calzone ($5), which was pretty small but delicious especially the crust. The lasagna was huge for only $9, and tasted homemade (light not heavy or salty) but I wasn't wow'd. The fried artichokes (tiny pieces instead of big leaves) were on the soft side not too crunchy. The fried chicken ($9) which is a specialty here was just OK-- small panko-battered thigh cutlets with a decent flavor. The place was almost entirely empty on a weekend evening, and my dining companions and I were seated right away on the outside patio. There are not a lot of seats but this doesn't seem to be a problem. The bathroom is located down the block, and you have to get a key from the staff. My companions chose to wait until they got home because they didn't want to bother but I didn't find it too annoying. BOTTOM LINE: A nice place for a quick meal with excellent service, but food was not especially memorable. I might go back to try a tiramisu since in Italy tiramisu is better at takeaway places versus sit down restaurants. read more

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It was about 11 pm on a Saturday and we were craving Italian food. Nothing was open, so we Ubered over here to find some good, piping hot drunk Italian food. Once we got here, we realized it was more of a deli/bakery and nothing is freshly made to order. However, being drunk and hungry, we went with it anyway. Besides, some foods taste great reheated - leftover pizza, for instance. Ironically that was the one Italian staple they didn't have. We ordered at the counter and decided on their pesto lasagna, meatballs, a sausage calzone, and mozzarella sticks (free with Yelp check-in). After about 15 minutes, our food arrived and some were hot, some lukewarm. I guess when there's only one microwave oven, this is what happens...one dish is bound to be cold! Breakdown of our dishes: Pesto lasagna - this was extremely cheesy. In fact, it was just a mound of melted mozzarella with bits of pesto melted in and lasagna noodles stuck in between. No mushrooms or veggies? Too bad. This dish could have been a gem if it had more goodies inside! Meatballs - lukewarm and doughy, although the marinara sauce was tasty. It came with a side salad, which was baby lettuce with a bit of parmesan and a small plastic container of olive oil. We used the marinara sauce instead for flavor (weird but not bad) because I didn't feel like dousing my salad with plain oil. Not worth the calories! Sausage calzone - pretty good. Add this to the list of foods that taste good when reheated! I think they fried it up, so the edges were golden brown and it didn't taste like microwaved leftovers like the other dishes. The inside had bits of cheese and sausage. What's not to like? Mozzarella sticks - pretty good. Standard mozzarella sticks. All in all, I'm thinking the great reviews are really for the bakery goods and not the food. If I'm ever drunk and lost in Little Italy without a car, I'll think about having a late night dessert instead of late night foods cooked by Chef Mic (microwave). read more

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This charming, simple Italian restaurant immediately skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite spots in San Diego. Surrounded by fancier, more upscale Italian restaurants, Cookbook Tavola Calda is a refreshing, casual alternative with amazing food at a good price. While out on the town for my friend's birthday, my guy and I wandered over from the overcrowded Waterfront next door to get some fresh air and a bite to eat. Cookbook was right next door and was absolutely perfect as we just wanted a quick meal. Being a visual person and liking to see what I'm about to eat, I appreciated that the food is placed in a large bakery-style display case. We decided to order two dishes to share and we chose the Pesto Lasagna ($9) and Mac 'n' Cheese Affumicato ($7). Honestly, we couldn't decide which dish we enjoyed more. They were both phenomenal! The mac and cheese had a great smoky taste that wasn't overpowering and the pesto lasagna practically melted in my mouth. We cleaned the plates and barely resisted the urge to lick them and were both happily stuffed. I noticed after we bought our food that I got an order of mozzarella sticks for free for checking in on Yelp. We went back up to the counter and they happily accepted our deal without any questions. The mozzarella sticks were also amazing. In fact, my boyfriend liked them so much that he stole the last bite of my stick! Although I rarely find myself in Little Italy, I will remember Cookbook for the next time I visit the area and I will recommend it to any friends who happen to be in the area. Who knows? I may even make a special trip to Little Italy just to pick up dinner someday too! read more

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Our office came here for a team builder/retreat and loved it! We had the option of cooking 2 different pasta dishes and learned how to make them from scratch. This was a great experience! Chef Gregorio was very patient and exciting to work with. His specialty is tiramisu and just to die for. I loved the experience as I never cooked pasta from scratch. Highly recommend to anyone even if you don't know how to boil water. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about our cooking class with Chef Gregorio!! Class: We enjoyed every minute of our class where we learned to make gnocchi from scratch! He will give you tips throughout the class from where to buy your produce to how to correctly chop an onion and why potatoes should always be boiled with the skin etc. I really appreciated the Chef's attention to detail and instruction. I learned so much! Delicious Food: Chef Gregorio provided some delicious appetizers to start our class, they are not to be missed. He will give you the recipes as well. For gnocchi we opted to also make the black butter sauce, with slow fried fresh sage and topped with imported parmigiano reggiano cheese and a red sauce "Sorrentina" made with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce, topped with fresh basil. Delicious! Dessert to Die For: Chef Gregorio treated us to his famous Tiramisu for dessert. I've never tasted a better Tiramisu! I can't wait to come back with friends and family! read more

We just had a fantastic work event / cooking class here with close to 40 people. Location made for a lovely evening and the cooking class everyone enjoyed. The home made spaghetti noodles and meat sauce was definitely the hit. Lots of comments how much people enjoyed the lesson and learning how to make the dinner as much as they loved the food. Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

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What a fantastic cooking class with Chef Gregorio! He made learning to make risotto easy and natural! We made both mushroom and salmon risotto, which were both delicious. We also learned the importance of homemade broth. Chef gave us detailed instructions on making vegetable, fish and meat broths. I was truly inspired by his class and I am putting my lessons to good use! Thank you Chef Gregorio! I hope to take more classes with you soon! read more

We took a class with Gregorio and had the most wonderful experience. Learning traditional recipes and all the techniques and tricks required to execute them perfectly. We will revisit this and be asking him to join us again. Strongly recommended. read more

Unfortunately, this review is only for their dessert and coffee, given that I had eaten earlier in the evening before coming, so my review will only reflect that, but I certainly intend to return to try the savory. For my coffee, I had an Americano by illy, an Italian coffee roasting company, and the Torta Alla Ricotta which came with ricotta cheese cream and chocolate chips on a beautifully prepared pastry with a light dusting of a light chocolate (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cookbook-tavola-calda-san-diego-2?select=8l4AXUPh8a8XNg0d5xBa4Q#OtJeuaoDGKRJOH_w4XmhAA). The torta was quite a treat filled with semi sweet rich ricotta cheese only to be pleasantly disturbed by a sweet chocolate chip morsel (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cookbook-tavola-calda-san-diego-2?select=8l4AXUPh8a8XNg0d5xBa4Q#9Sp1w64FmXSaapPxtZGb8w). Luckily these little morsels were quite large in the dessert. The crust was expertly prepared with its light golden color, perfect flakiness, and subtle flavor that allowed the baked ricotta to shine as it did (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cookbook-tavola-calda-san-diego-2?select=8l4AXUPh8a8XNg0d5xBa4Q#ibYJ4woQz7usjF1xDZp5lw). I great dessert that went perfect with the Americano. The illy Americano was excellent. I provided a smooth flavor, yet strong little bite. The raw sugar on the side was a very nice touch (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cookbook-tavola-calda-san-diego-2?select=8l4AXUPh8a8XNg0d5xBa4Q#OU1qVJljBeryVG5GZKQilg), and I can not say enough, for the chocolate salami, which was rich in chocolate flavor and soft with moist cake (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cookbook-tavola-calda-san-diego-2?select=8l4AXUPh8a8XNg0d5xBa4Q#AncLkNNSXOt8kHibw7hKow). It went well with the coffee. The owner and employees are very nice, and put in that extra effort to make sure you had a pleasant and enjoyable meal. They are open late, so if you work and live in the Little Italy, this is a great spot for a late meal, snack, or much needed espresso to stay up even later! Bring it! read more

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I just wanted a snack and this was PERFECT. I was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful infused water and very clean interior space. For my snack, I chose a risotto ball. #1 I love risotto. #2 when you buy risotto at a restaurant is usually a $15 + dish. Here, I got my fix of risotto with cheese for $3. Not bad. Try the risotto ball! Then I saw that you get free mozzarella sticks work check in. Score! These were two of the best tasting mozzarella sticks I've ever had. Is come back for them and pay full price. Cheesy and flavored nicely. Not greasy at all. Definitely come here for the mozarella sticks! The marinara sauce was good, but a little too light and sweet for my usual taste, but I still enjoyed it. I confess that while waiting for my snacks, the dessert case caught my eye and I settled on a tart that was inspired by cannolis. I liked it enough that I desire to go back and try more desserts one day. So this is not your typical little Italy eatery, but I found it to hit the spot for exactly what I was looking for. A snack, and the price was right. Maybe I'll try the coffee and some real food sometime. So stop in, if you're passing by, like me or if you can't get a seat at the historic Waterfront bar next door, stop in here instead. :) So, you want a new place to try? This is 5 months new as I write this. Come here. Check in. Get free mozzarella sticks and then pick one new thing to try. Then tell me all about it ;) read more

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Great cooking class by Chef Gregorio! We just completed a Valentine's Day pastry special with chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate salamis. Yes... I said "chocolate salamis." Delicious! read more

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We have had two amazingly delicious experiences with Cookbook and would highly recommend! The first was a class in our kitchen where Gregorio taught us how to make raviolis, and pasta...delicious and such a fun and informative night. I also hired Cookbook to make a birthday meal for a friends birthday where he created the most delicious spread of pastas, sauces and meatballs! Everything was perfect and so yummy...I can't wait to hire Gregorio for my next special occasion! Ciao! read more

I heard about Cookbook from a friend who also lives in Little Italy. She was raving about the free delivery and amazing food. Take out and delivery is available by phone. But the trendy ambiance of the place is worth a visit. I love the colors and the welcoming environment. Plus, there are free mozzarella sticks with Yelp check-in, so make sure to get on that because the mozzarella sticks are pretty amazing. I like the tuna sandwich. It's obvious the ingredients are fresh. Cookbook's got all your favorite Italian meals - lasagna, calzones, and meatballs. There is seating outside and inside, and you get beer and wine too. There are lots of dessert options, so leave room for sweets! Staff is really friendly and helpful. You can even drop off your business card for a drawing for a free lunch. read more

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Very good, solid Italian "street food." I had the featured vegetarian entree (large pasta shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta), husband had the chicken curry. These 2 entrees and 2 beers came out to just under $30. Friendly, authentic service. Peroni on tap is an awesome option for anyone nostalgic for days drinking (lots) of this beer while on vacation in Italy. read more

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This place is absolutely to die for! They have house made mozzarella sticks that may be the best I've ever had. Everything from the calzone to the tiramisu was delicious :) To top it off - we brought our puppy and our waitress brought him water and some treats. This will definitely be one of our go-to's in Little Italy! read more

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I'm truly surprised at the 4.5 score here, but maybe they were having an off day when I visited this past weekend. A friend and I decided to do our own progressive dinner given the large amount of 4+ star yelp rated spots in the area. Because of the cheese stick yelp deal, we started here for apps. To start, I was genuinely impressed with the service. The young man who ran the register also ran food, drinks and seemed happy that we had decided to stop in -- all positives. However, once the food came, the positives basically stopped. The cheese sticks were average, at best. They were a bit too greasy and the marinara came cold. It also came cold with the over-fried, somewhat hollow Mushroom Arancini. The most disappointing dish we tried was the stuffed peppers. I really wanted to like these as the presentation was on point, however it was soggy and super bland. There are so so many good restaurants in the area -- I would suggest skipping this one. read more

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Our office just spent an afternoon with Chef Gregorio and what fun it was! We were welcomed to our Italian cooking class with some amazing apps; Red Bell Pepper Mouse crostini & Asparagus crostini - SO GOOD! Chef Gregorio had us entertained all afternoon, teaching us about the origin of Pasta, where to buy the best produce (OB Farmers Market!), rolling out the dough and preparing our homemade ravioli! We all had opportunities to work hands on and had so much fun. Our pasta was great(!) and as soon as we thought we were done, he presented us with some super delicious Tiramisu! Thank you Chef Gregorio, we had a great time! read more

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Chef has the yummiest squash pasta recipe, that's under 2 hours to make I highly, highly recommend for group classes!! read more

We attended our 1st cooking class at our apartment building, Vive on the Park. We learned many great cooking tips and chefs pizzas were amazing. I got introduced to his amazing butternut squash pizza, which is my new favorite pizza. Thank you for a great class. We can't wait to attend the next one. read more

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What an excellent time! Chef Gregorio is funny, entertaining, and extremely talented! Last night he taught us how to make gnocchi from scratch at our apartment complex. Chef also provided us with a short history lesson and some cooking tips that we've already started utilizing. If your looking for a fun event for your friends, work, or your apartment complex, I would highly recommend using this business. Thank you Gregorio for an amazing experience! We hope you come back soon! read more

Chef Pozzi is a phenomenal guy. Down to earth, humble and extremely informative while teaching his class. Today we learned how to make Pita and Hummus from scratch. He made it so easy to learn and even had us come up to knead the dough and cook our own Pita bread on a cast iron skillet. Another key note to point out is the level of engagement Chef Pozzi has with everyone. He really makes you feel like you're part of the class and engages all individuals in attendance. I had a great time being in the class today and really looking forward to the next one! Thanks Chef Pozzi, you're awesome read more

I highly recommend Chef Gegorio's cooking class! We scheduled our annual staff retreat with Tavola Calda and were not disappointed. Our small team had a great time learning about Italian culinary history and practical cooking tips. We appreciated the appetizer buffet to start and the tiramisu (AMAZING) to end our class. We cooked two different types of gnocchi. Gregorio made the class very accessible and casual. He was very accommodating of eating restrictions. Also, BYOB was a nice added touch as well! We hope to schedule another class with him again sometime. read more

Gregorio is amazing!!! He hosted a cooking class for my community last night and not only did he teach us how to make delicious gnocchi but he is also very knowledgeable and engaging. We had a group of about 25 people and he kept us well fed and entertained for almost 4 hours. If you're looking for someone to cater a dinner for you or host a cooking class, I highly recommend contacting Gregorio, he is the best! read more

I rarely give Yelp reviews, but Chef Gregorio was awesome! If you're looking to learn how to cook authentic Italian food... look no further. Our corporate staff retreat was unique and fun thanks to Gregorio's cooking class. I'm gluten free and Chef made every accommodation to meet my dietary needs. We made GF black butter gnocchi to start and it was delicious. The tiramisu was amazing and a perfect treat to end the lunch. Highly recommend for large or small groups looking to explore the history and techniques of cooking. BYOB is another great perk! Humble chef who gives great San Diego food recommendations as well. Casual and fun experience! 5 stars well deserved. read more

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The food was really good no complaints. Had the pesto lasagna. The mozzarella stick the chicken sandwich. The stuffed pepper. Topped it off with a peronie and a nut brown beer! !! Service was great also!!! read more

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Another wonderful cooking class tonight provided by our complex Vive. Highly recommend! Thank you! read more

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Chef Gregorio is the best! Super friendly, informative, and talented. I've only taken two classes from him so far but have already learned a lot. I'm inspired to cook more at home and learn new recipes. The food he's made and taught have all been delicious. Always looking forward to his classes each month with my wife. If ever I need to book a cooking event, I know where to go. Highly recommend taking his class. read more

Found this cooking school on yelp and it was AMAZING! Had a private class for 5 girls and we had a great time. Chef was so fun and friendly and we learned a lot. We made fresh pasta and it was incredible. So easy and Chef made it so we could really recreate the recipe at home. I 100% recommend this cooking school and look forward to going back soon! read more

We live over at The Vive, and yeah, we get some perks here and there... one being... cooking classes by Chef Gregorio!! We learned the basics about chicken, from cooking natural ketchup, to cutting chicken properly. Yeah we learn AND pick up cooking skills all day :) read more

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My first time at one of the monthly cooking classes and I'm so glad I came! What a great time from learning the proper way of pronunciation for bruschetta, best places for produce or ways to cut vegetables... Chef is getting us involved with prepping and cooking. Food turned out wonderfully very full of flavor. Home Smoked Himalayan Salt, with instructional tips if you have your own smoker, Red Onion Jam atop a smear of ricotta, heirloom tomatoes and Italian sausage spread over toasted country / rustic bread. Lovely evening ends with discussions of what the class would want to venture to try next. Super friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. Pesto is in my future read more

Chef Gregario è molto bravo a quello che fa! (Chef Gregario is very good at what he does). I took his cooking course with my Italian class and I had such a great experience. He taught us some historical backgrounds of the traditional Italian recipes and conversed with us in English and in italiano. He really strives on making sure we understand each process when cooking and is a man with patience to ensure our food looks AND tastes like a masterpiece. He even asked that we contact him for any questions or concerns when we try to replicate one of his recipes at home. Chef Gregario goes above and beyond teaching us how to cook and I am deeply appreciative for the skills I've learned today. Also, his tiramisu è molto buona! Sadly, we couldn't snag this recipe from him because it's a secret but he gave me an extra one on the sly to take home which I am super happy about because I have a major sweet tooth. Again, he is a chef that goes above and beyond! read more

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I have just one thing to say . . . BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIZZA!!! Chef Gregario is an outstanding teacher, great sense of humour but most important, he encourages you to take what you learned with him and use it to cook for yourself and your friends. So blessed to spend time in classes with him once a month at Vive on the Park! Thank you Chef!!! read more

I'm absolutely in love with this new fast-casual Italian concept. Little Italy has sit-down restaurants in spades, but most feature crazy-high prices and a mediocre product. Cookbook Tavola Calda turns that equation on its head: it's all about gourmet, homestyle Italian cuisine for a pittance. I dropped by CTC to have lunch while I was down in Little Italy for a meeting. The place is cute, shiny, and modern -- quite a contrast from The Waterfront bar next door, which is a spot that I adore, but is also a spot showing its age these days. I helped myself to a seat, and the server was there to take my order in no time. (There's also a counter that does take-out orders for all you overscheduled businessy types.) The first sign that I was going to love my meal was when I received a small plate of mozzarella sticks, which are free with Yelp check-in. They were crispy and gooey in all the right ways. My server was extra-generous and offered a free sample of CTC's heavenly "chocolate salami" dessert (actually chocolate and vanilla cookies generously dusted with powdered sugar). For lunch, I ordered the Bolognese lasagna with a side of Cookbook potatoes. This lasagna was absolutely perfect. A good lasagna is easy to pull off -- any halfway-decent restaurant can slap together some noodles, mozzarella, and béchamel, after all -- but a superb lasagna takes a special touch, and CTC has that touch. But the best part might've been the price -- a mere $9. Other restaurants in the neighborhood (who will remain nameless for the time being) are charging double or triple that amount for a lower-quality product. The Cookbook potatoes ($5) were just as fantastic. These potato wedges were fried and crispy but not greasy at all, so the texture was more akin to something broiled. The spicy aioli was delicious too. CTC's food convinced me that this place is the real deal. Next time you're itching for a power-lunch, skip the corporate mega-chains and treat yourself to a fast (but gourmet!) Italian meal from CTC. read more

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Chef Gregorio is an amazing teacher with years of experience and wisdom to share with the rest of us. So far, we've turned his chicken marsala recipe and quinoa into a staple meal. read more

Wow! Chef Gregorio taught 25 of us how to cook gnocchi and not only was the end product delicious, the whole process was super informative. We had a great amount of snacks to munch on before the cooking lesson began (so that we could mingle). The snacks were various mascarpone cheeses and bread as well as caprese snacks. Make sure to bring something to take notes with as his lessons were chalkful of amazing tidbits to know about cooking! He was friendly, easy to chat with, full of knowledge and took his time to teach you. He made Italian cooking easy and inspired us to continue with our culinary journeys! read more

I appreciate that this place has options for Italian food at a lower price point than some of the fancier places in the neighborhood! First, love the Yelp-check-in for free mozzarella sticks. Some other reviews said they were the "best mozzarella sticks" they "ever had", but we found them to be average, taste-wise. You can tell the breading is homemade, but we weren't blown away by the taste. But still--free mozzarella sticks! thank you :) The bolognese lasagna ($9), which another Yelper said was also the "best ever" was average. It was ok, but nothing special. I wouldn't order it again. Lastly, the ricotta & salami calzone ($5) was the best thing. It's a bit small. It is fried--not baked--so the dough is delicious. It comes with a little side of marinara. My eating partner and I agreed that if we ever returned, we would both just get calzones. Yummy. There are chairs and tables outside, so it is dog-friendly. read more

This place truly has the best service I've ever experienced in ANY dinning place. I had called for take-out and they were so wonderful, I promised to give a five star review without eating the food first... but I can not lie about food... and I have to admit.. the food wasn't my favorite. The food is okay... I hope you guys can improve on it... because I have to admit that you guys have some chillest, nicest people working for you... and I can't believe how accommodating and sweet everyone is from the smiling (you can hear it!) gentleman on the phone to the totally cool delivery driver to the considerate management. Thank you for being wonderful humans... you make the world a better place :) Just work on your food please and we can ALL LOVE YOUR RESTAURANT! I give 4 stars for these guys being amazing and having okay food :) read more