Really good spot for Italian food here in Chula. Service was awesome, and they have seating all…read moreover including outside as well. I got the jumbo shrimp with squid ink, the ribeye, and the carbonara. The ribeye was covered in sauce, which I personally would've preferred without, but it was still good. The carbonara was solid too I just wish they used pig cheek instead of only bacon for a more traditional flavor. I was also a huge fan of the double-sided balsamic vinegar and olive oil bottle at the table. Overall, definitely a good Italian spot for sure here in Chula.

I am actually surprised this place has such a good rating…read more This place is very pricey, and the food was okay. I've tried better at a lower price. They give you some complementary bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The service is good, but I felt like it was too pushy, I felt pressured to get a bottle of wine and certain dishes. The atmosphere is alright, mostly older people.

We adore this local gem. Local tip they have a few private parking spots the back through the…read morealley so you have the choice of street parking or their private parking. We had a large group of 13 and every single one of us are still raving about our meal. It was not rushed at all, the servers are so sweet and caring. Everything was delicious, the flowers on the table, seasonal touches through out. Its a gem of a spot that deserves every once of success. They get busy but are always worth the wait for pick up or dine in.

We got a salty pizza that we couldn't eat. Usually, we never return meals, but we politely asked…read morethe waiter to make us something else while one slice of the pizza was left on the table. The waiter put our replacement order last, and it took 35 minutes to get the second meal. Meanwhile, we had to feed our 2-year-old son because he was extremely hungry. It honestly felt like the waiter, or maybe even the chef, purposely made us a very small pasta portion compared to the usual size. To be fair, the pasta itself wasn't bad. We then asked for another pasta dish (our third order). When we asked the waiter for the ETA, she told us it would take 35 minutes or more. We were shocked -- 35 minutes for a pizza that normally takes 8-9 minutes to make? I worked in professional restaurants for 8 years, and it should not take more than 10-12 minutes, maybe 15 minutes max. At that point, we refused to stay and asked for the check. By the way, the restaurant wasn't even busy. They still charged us for the slice of pizza, and honestly, I don't mind the money. What bothered me was that the pizza was not good, and when we brought up the issue, the waiter didn't seem to care at all about the service or the long wait times.

We enjoyed trying authentic Italian cuisine at Balsamico Italian Kitchen in Imperial Beach, CA…read more The first time I had a taste of this restaurant was during a Yelp Elite Week event and so glad we finally had a chance to try it because everything we ordered was excellent 5/5 stars!! The owners are from Modena, Italy sharing their delicious recipes from back home. I had to do a little research on Modena because I had never heard of this city. It's north of Tuscany. Modena is a city in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage historic center, luxury car industry (Ferrari & Maserati), and world-renowned gastronomy, particularly traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Lambrusco wine. The restaurant provided complimentary bread with their homemade balsamic vinaigrette, which was excellent!! We recommend trying the following dishes: *Lobster Ravioli (MY FAVORITE) *Bolognese Lasagna *Mushroom Ravioli *Calamari Appetizer -w/restaurant made marinara The restaurant makes their own pasta. For dessert, we recommend trying their restaurant made: * Tiramisu *Crème brûlée (MY FAVORITE) The restaurant offers cooking classes for adults and children (6+) so be sure to check out their instagram page for workshop dates and times. There's indoor and outdoor seating with enough room for large groups. We had excellent customer service by server Jacob and are definitely coming back soon; check it out!! Happy Yelping :)

Best Lobster ravioli! In a delicious pink sauce! Kids pasta…read morewas delicious my three year old wanted the pasta over dessert! Beautiful atmosphere and great service.

Hold up, wait a minute! The watermelon berry Sangria was amazing! Refreshing, sweet with the right…read morenotes of delicious. The pizza was perfectly soft with a crispy crust. Everything we ate, chefs kiss. Will return. The ambiance was super italian...loved the service! Thank you Sergio and Guillermo!

Great food & excellent service from Sergio tonight even though we got there very late. Definitely…read morecoming back

Always great service and yummy food. The hubby and I shared the Gorgonzola Salad w/ Raspberry…read moreVinaigrette Dressing (DELICIOUS). Also a Works Pizza which is always a home run. They have a lot of great menu items. Most definitely a must try. Great vibes!! #DiningWithTheAndersons #StJosephMensGroup #StRoseOfLimaParish #Fellowship #ChristmasGathering #WithTheHubbyAndParentals

So, after Thanksgiving week, my permanent date told me she was taking me out to dinner, and after a…read moreco-worker described the amazing salads at D'Lish, I had to check it out for myself. We dined on the Gorgonzola salad, meatball, scampi, and garlic mushroom appetizers, and they were simple but delicious. Our waitress was fantastic. A little bit of courtesy, and she served us like we were family. The restaurant itself is amazing for strip mall dining. The interior looks like some kind of piazza in Sicily, and the music was delightful. We're definitely going back for more of the menu.

Great value and insane portions…read more For $25, I ate this for like two days, and I'm not even talking about the pizza. I ordered pasta. And I eat more than an average person. I guess, this was called a "family combo," but at $25, I just kind of expected I could finish it no problem. Instead, I got a soup, a huge salad, a ton of bread, spaghetti, lasagna, and ravioli. It's definitely not a super classy place. The salad is mostly cheap lettuce, but it does have tomatoes, banana peppers, and whole olives with the seeds. The soup is fine but generic. The marinara base sauce is generic, but the combination is good and the tomato umami is exquisite. The texture of all the pasta is pretty consistent. I was particularly impressed by the size and flavor of the meaty ravioli. They already provided a bunch of bread, but since I ordered this combo, they then provided another large portion of garlic bread. The appetizer bread is soft and warm; I much prefer this to the rock-hard bread at a lot of faux classy American-Italian joints.

Had a great meal!!! My only downsides.... The cheese on the Caesar isnt fresh shaved parm .. at the…read morePB location it is (or was, havent been in 3 or so years) I was also sad they didnt have shrimp for an alfredo pasta option For these reasons i wouldnt go back to IB location but it was still good and we had nice service.

Love La Bella's I have been coming here since I was a kid with my parents. I love the Pizza,…read morechicken wings, salads, pastas on and on, but who really stands out is Andy. The first time he served us was a big party party he was on it. Then had him again, he remembered us and could take our order with out writing it down and get it exact. We has served us a few times after and recalls all the little extras I like to ask for I don't even have to ask he already knows. He is always upbeat and a smile to share. I hope you all get a chance to be served by Abdy cause it makes a difference. Feels like home away from home. Be thankful you have a wonderful server as him. No one else compares.

La Bella Pizza has that classic, family-owned neighborhood restaurant feel that is hard to find…read morenow. The pizza is the main reason to go. It has a great cheesy, old-school style with a crispy crust that really hits the spot. The service is friendly, and the overall vibe is casual and welcoming.

Came here for an early dinner and really loved it. We sat in the enclosed patio area which felt…read morelike a tropical rainforest with all the greenery/decor. There weren't many people there yet, so we had our waiter almost to ourselves. He was very attentive, and made sure we liked our food. We ordered from the Happy hour menu. Hubby's tacos were tasty and the chicken wings were sooo good. Crispy and juicy. I liked that they weren't drowned in sauce, but topped with just enough spice for a little kick. Location--fairly quiet nook close to the train tracks and away from residential or retail. We did not try the casino. I would come again if i'm the area.

We came here with a gift certificate but found out this location doesn't accept them since it's…read moretied to the casino. A bit disappointing, but we stayed and had dinner anyway. They have a decent happy hour menu, but even then the prices felt a little high for what you get. The grilled fish taco was $11 and pretty average. We also ordered the barbecue chicken pizza, which is usually our go-to, but it was just okay this time. We did notice quite a few small gnats around our table, possibly from the plants. Overall, it was a decent meal, but for the price and quality, we probably wouldn't go out of our way to come back. It's a convenient option if you're already at the casino.

Ordered take out. No marinara provided for the cheese sticks and the antipasto salad had no…read moredressing and looked like they took a jar of pickled vegetables threw some cheese and meat on it. This is what a large looked like.

This is the very definition of a family run restaurant. The owner, is a capable super sweet lady…read more The foods pretty good, the place has the charm of one of those dimly lit clubs up around Hollywood/Burbank from the 60's. Was recently in the last month used for the new Sean Penn and Decaprio movie, they have the pics with their family to show. Good prices too. Wholesome home made Italian.

My review is long overdue! I'd like to give praise to Harley for her excellent customer service and…read morepizza recommendations! I really appreciated being able to do 2 different types of pizza with the large. So many options for vegetarian diets!! I am laughing because I guess I had already did a review!

this is fire! just a great and different take on traditional pizza, its amazing!…read more this is fire! just a great and different take on traditional pizza, its amazing!