Came for a recent happy hour experience with friends. The server was very nice and attentive at the bar. We only ordered appetizers to get their happy hour pricing. Honestly, the food we ordered was not picture worthy. The meatballs felt mushy. The calamari and shrimp just tasted frozen. The fried raviolis were way too crispy and didn't have much flavor unless you drenched it in sauce. The bread basket was decent but very small pieces. Unfortunately nothing really wowed us and I don't foresee us coming back. read more

De Vega Brothers - Happy Hour Menu 2026 - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Went here a few days ago but just now getting around to my review. Raul the bartender is fabulous! Very friendly and makes great drinks too! All the regulars at the bar adore him! The food was good. Portions are rather small. I attended a work Christmas party. It was advertised as $35 a person for chicken Marsala, mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, salad (an amazingly delicious dinner salad) bread, and a non alcoholic beverage. All this and it included tax and chip seemed like a reasonable price. The potions were smaller and felt more like a lunch size portion. We were given water with lemon and cucumber as our "non alcoholic beverage "! That was tacky, should have not even said we got a non alcoholic beverage as water is served on all tables free of charge. This was not a huge deal for me as I was drinking adult beverages from the bar but others from my job who don't drink alcohol were very disappointed. They charge $2 a person if you bring cake inside so we opted to not but they did let us brings cookies and didn't charge us for doing so. Parking is challenging and I would not recommend visiting here if walking is a concern for you. The distance from parking to door is quite significant. This is a local family owned business which I love to support small local businesses! I do recommend this place but with the caveat that you ask lots of questions and get a solid understanding of exactly what is included in the group pricing rate. read more

De Vega Brothers - Fresh garlic bread served to all guests complimentary with any meal purchased - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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I have ordered this salad multiple times in person and on door dash and it never misses. It comes with fresh avocado and chopped mangos and tomatoes. The ingredients are always super fresh and I can always count on it to be consistent with a good serving of salmon. Pictures don't even do it justice as I took a pic after already beginning to devour - I had no patience ! It always comes with large servings of complimentary bread whether you have it there or to go. Will be ordering again and again! Service is attentive and courteous when dining in! Can't wait to try more dishes. read more

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Best Italian food in town and perfect service! We went for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Thank you for making our special day even better! read more

As I am a previous resident of Stockton I know there are a limited amount of quality and classy restaurants here. Well De Vega Brothers has great food that is affordable, served in a pleasant environment with professional service. I normally work remote however whenever I report to my office in this complex I always smell the yummy food coming from the restaurant. When ever we have a special occasion, retirement, promotion or birthday we normally make a reservation at this nearby place. The menu has a wide variety of pasta dishes , entrees, salads and soups. The garlic bread that we always smell when walking by is delicious as well. The ambiance is classy yet comfortable, with a full bar which unfortunately I can never partake in due to attending during work hours. The service has always been prompt and professional which I appreciate especially when you are with a group. Highly recommend for great tasting Italian food served with a smile! read more

De Vega Brothers - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Came for a bday dinner really early after work about 3:30 and it was empty in here. We did make reservations. For a party of 6 be prepared to pay a gratuity of 18%.. price range from $20-$55 for an entree. Food wasn't very spectacular everything was mediocre or did not taste good. The best thing was probably the garlic bread. I got the Greek chicken and tri tip combo for about $36 you get a choice of side salad or soup and Choice of side which is a pasta of your Choice or garlic mashed potatoes that came with a mushroom Sauce. Looked like the same sauce for the chicken Marsala. Probably preferred my Garlic mashed potatoes without it but we didn't know it came with it. The chicken tasted good not dry but very thin piece. The tri tips were like beef jerky thin and not cooked to my liking i ordered it medium rare and it was well done. To burnt for my liking and chewy. It's a sweet marinade so want expecting that flavor. My co workers filet minon was over cooked and very dry. She barely ate it. Everyone didn't want to bother to ask to send it back to have the meat re made. The place looks pretty empty. And the service was ok the gentleman was very nice. I think he was the only waiter at the time. They did sing happy bday to our Dr. with a tiramisu which was nice. But it didn't taste that good. Probably wouldn't come back or recommend. I would eat somewhere else for the price you pay! read more

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Raul always provides the BEST service. He handles the tables inside and out and the bar all himself. Food is amazing! Plus, I heard happy hour is awesome! read more

De Vega Brothers - Jumbo shrimp - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

Asparagus was crunchy, tasty, and addictive with ranch and red sauce dip. The ravioli was creamy and chicken was cooked perfectly read more

De Vega Brothers - Fried asparagus - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Food good Service good Great place for dinner. Had end cut prime rib. Cooked perfect Sides plentiful Calamari was fresh Drinks very good Attended a Company dinner here. Nice location Service was very attentive to our group. Staff kept tables , refilled with everything needed throughout night. read more

Had a big birthday party for my wife's birthday and they did not disappoint. The servers were top notch the bartender was awesome. The food was perfect the appetizers were delicious. 3-6 p.m. happy hour everyday is the best. I definitely will be coming back to have a party or just for appetizers and dinner. Rafael was the most easiest person to deal with. He made sure we were on the same page. Awesome time!!! read more

The ambience is very nice and quiet. The food is delicious. However, I did not like their spaghetti sauce so the waiter said he would exchange it for something else snd that came back with the same sauce. I guess they use the same sauce for everything. Others may love it, but it was not for me. read more

We were so disappointed. Service was unpardonably slow. It took almost an hour and a half in a nearly empty restaurant. The food was... fine. Nothing special and certainly not at the price point. The tiramisu was supremely disappointing- Olive Garden does it better. Overall a flop and one we won't be repeating. read more

We went there for Valentines Day..It was a DISASTER!!! It started with being served scraps of bread instead of slices..Hard as rocks..I had the chicken picatta..no breast, just little pieces of chicken in a butter sauce. No lemon taste. HORRIBLE! My wife had veal saltimboca..so herbie and not edible..still starving we ordered cheese cake..totally tasteless. This was one of the worst dinners we have ever had!! They seemed to be crimping as it was a busy night..Nevertheless, we will NEVER GO BACK AND SURE WONT RECOMMEND.. read more

Our reservation was for 5 and the table was set for 2, only 2 sets of plates and utensils. I had to asked a couple of times but still didn't get the appetizer plate for my husband. We got our food but no utensils or plate to use. For the price you pay, I don't think we needed to share any of these or even request for it when it should have been set since you have the reservation. The good thing was the food. The steak was well seasoned and cooked to my husband's preference. The lamb chop and ravioli were good. This is the first time we had bad service. We've been going to this restaurant when they first opened in March Lane. read more

Raul makes the best Chocolate Martinis; Great food, service, & location & ambiance. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Great Lunch. From Manteca to March Lane to Pacific Av. I've been going to De Vega Brothers 25 years. Where else can you get Ahi Tuna Brushetta? To die for. Great venue, presentation of food. Service always friendly and prompt. Pricey? You get what you pay for! I highly recommend! read more

De Vega Brothers - Tri Tip & Greek Chicken - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza in front of a viewing water fountain. They have outdoor seating with fire lanterns. As you walk in, you'll be greeted to the left by the host. On the right is a full-service bar with seating and further down is an area that you can possibly use for a banquet. When we sat, we were offered something to drink. I asked for the raspberry lemon drop and the waitress did not recommend it so I ordered the jolly rancher, which was good. We order the deep-fried raviolis, the coconut shrimp, and the bruschetta. I wish it was my favorites. Very flavorful. The coconut shrimp was a little dry and the raviolis were OK for me. The house salad was very fresh, which I enjoyed. I order the chicken marsala and risotto. I felt like the chicken was just OK and the risotto needed something. The service was good and the ambiance was pleasant. read more

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Went for happy hour and we could not have been happier! The prices were on point and totally worth it! The bartender was so friendly and attentive! We ordered a few appetizers and they were so delicious. We cannot wait to go back! read more

The restaurant industry can be a very turbulent business. There are a multitude of examples where it would flourish at times only for the business itself to diminish due to a lack of sales, higher prices in the product quality of the food, or poor business decisions that would harm a small company. In the case of this particular restaurant, I would have to say that my hopes and anticipation for coming out to eat at this establishment were quite lackluster, to say the least. Allow me to explain as I go through the process of how my experience came into this restaurant only to be met with utter disappointment. Just recently, my fiancee and I, booked a reservation for two on Valentine's Day in the evening to celebrate our fourth year anniversary together. The restaurant was about seventy-five percent at capacity, however, instead of giving us a table somewhere around the window they provided us a seat at the very far back end corner of the room. Service was about what you expected after we were seated it took one of the waitresses over thirty minutes before we were able to place our order for both drinks and entrees as they were shoving buttered bread baskets on more than one occasion. Now credit to where credit is due, the meals themselves were quite exceptional as the crab cakes for our appetizers were crunchy with delight and smooth and creamy on the inside, my fiancee's veal was exceptionally flavorful with the right amount of tenderness, and my lamb chops were a little dry but tolerable for my meaty appetite. Before our entrees were received, we were asked for a choice of either soup and/or salad to go with our plate and we both accepted as my fiancee ordered the clam chowder and I ordered the Greek salad. To both of our dismay, those meals never came to our tables. When it was time to pay the bill, no one came back to our table to give us our check for the evening, to which, I had to pay the check over at their bar counter as we were ready to leave over fifteen minutes ago. While the food itself may have been exceptional, the service itself was quite disappointing and there could be room for improvement if I were to ever come back to this establishment. read more

Terrible, unorganized customer service. Mediocre food. Dry, overcooked flavorless deep fried ravioli.

First I'm not an aficionado when it comes to high quality food, I like junk and it shows haha but I had an executive dinner at De Vega and I felt like royalty. The service was 10 stars, incredible. Masters of comfort and respect. Very attentive but not over bearing. Felt right at home. Bread and oil/vinaigrette was to die for, no, like literally. They kept it coming and barely even showed their worried faces haha. I had an amazing tri trip and chicken with steamed vegetables and risotto. Blew my mind, the garlic, the char, the juice. Everything you wanted was on that plate. Thank you De Vega Brothers. read more

Happy hour menu was very good. Bar service was excellent. Atmosphere was great and the bartender was well above average..

My family of five sat outside and were served by two very friendly and attentive servers. When the menus arrived I thought the prices were a bit on the high side but since it has been a while since we are good Italian food that we wouldn't let the prices bother us. It will still be a while before we get to eat really good Italian food. The calamari was not fresh. I'm thinking these are the type that are bought premade and simply thrown in the deep fryer. Like the type you can get at Sam's club. The kids fries and chicken tasted like dirty oil. The chicken pasta I had was ok. A little underwhelming. I hate to say this but both Macaroni grill and Olive Garden out does this restaurant hands down. But again, servers were so sweet and friendly. read more

If I could leave a 0 Star review I would. The customer service here was HORRIBLE. A Employee (Asain women) was extremely rude, didn't give us a menu until I HAD to ask. Never returning again! read more

Very good, fantastic server, very well kept restaurant! Gladly to go back! I had salad with green salad, friends had Grilled Ahi Tuna with salad, New York steak with steamed veggies,other had linguine with clams. Excellent food and portions, I had a second meal the next day! Really a great place. read more

Was good but food was a little salty service is very good very Friendly staff very good drink Drinks read more

This year is another Italian spot that I forgot to mention that I love to frequent as well! The Service here is always on point. I love taking my 11-year-old here. She is an Italian food fan and she gives this place 18 thumbs up, and those are her words. I love the fact that I can either dine inside or outside. Generally when I take the kid, we dine outside & when I come alone I like the bar! Delicious little spot! Dessert is to die for! read more

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Every thing on the menu that I have tried, I have loved. Every cocktail I have had here, I have loved. It's relaxing and enjoyable here. Whether you want a salad or pasta or a steak you don't be disappointed. You can enjoy a solo dinner or a group dinner here. Service is wonderful, even has the bartender jump in and take our order to ensure we didn't wait too long. read more

My sister and I had dinner at De Vega Brothers on Christmas Eve. Everything was exceptional. The food, the atmosphere, the drinks and the staff. Our waiter, Raul, was so friendly and welcoming. He was a sweetheart. The brucetta was delicious and my rib eye steak was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Several staff wished us Merry Christmas as we were leaving. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

This supposedly high-end establishment was poorly-lit, had a fly and mosquito buzzing around our table prior to us receiving our meal. Our server was friendly but we were there for the meal and that is what this reviewed is solely based on. We ordered an appetizer that fell short in the taste department as well as the aesthetics department. The coconut shreds sprinkled on the shrimp and charred did not warrant making this coconut shrimp. The 6 shrimp with the salty drizzle was overpriced. The fruit at the center was somewhat fresh and saved this disaster of an appetizer. The meal we ordered was the days special and both courses served with different meats (shrimp and veal) both tasted the same. I don't know who gave this restaurant the right to overprice average tasting food and call itself a high-end establishment. If I paid this much on a meal or went to a high-end restaurant, my expectations would definitely match up with the reality. That was not the case this time and I was sorely disappointed. Save yourself the time and money and go elsewhere. read more

De Vega Brothers - Coconut shrimp - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Food are good and drinks! Good invirontment. Good for dinner date, classy!good music like jazz read more

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Honestly I have nothing bad to say about this place, it's so romantic, good location, delicious food, a bar right there at your convenience, they put the game on, great wine selection and heaters on the patio if it's cold. read more

De Vega Brothers - Italian Near Me - Stockton, California

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Lunch here was amazing: the closest parallel I can draw (and it sounds pretentious) is if you found an Italian restaurant in Paris, this is how they'd do it. So you get a classic dish like saltimbocca, cooked respectfully with fresh ingredients and a skillful hand -- not modernized, just lovely in its original intentions. (Get the risotto as your side. The texture is beautiful and its buried in parmesan.) I'll admit, I mopped up some of that saltimbocca sauce with my garlic bread. I adore the toasted, buttery garlic bread here. The ambience is the sort of chic wine-country Italian that you'd expect from a place with white table cloths in a mildly upscale strip mall. Service was exemplary. This is going to be my go-to restaurant in Stockton because it's got such a perfect mix of being soothing and sophisticated. read more