The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. Our host, Maritza, was very friendly and…read moreattentive, checking in regularly to make sure everything was perfect. She highly recommends we try the happy hour.

Brought my friend here for her birthday lunch at her request because it had been like 10 years…read moresince she's dined at any location. She ordered a meat calzone Al forno, my son ordered lasagna, and I ordered frutti di mare with white sauce. Their dishes they absolutely loved, mine was barely ok. It was so gritty. Like I was chomping on baby grapenuts. The clams and mussels could have been rinsed way better. And the sauce broke so it wasn't emulsified and just pooled up on the bottom of the bowl and didn't coat anything. I didn't finish my meal. I only ate like 1/4 of it. Our lovely server Sylvia (I think that is what her name is) she was so attentive and polite. Everything really was great except for the dish I ordered. But I still love the place and will continue to dine here!

From the moment we arrived, it was clear this restaurant lives up to its reputation. If a place…read morerequires reservations, you expect a memorable experience, and that's exactly what we received. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We were made to feel comfortable from the start, and every interaction with the staff was professional without ever feeling overbearing. They were knowledgeable about the menu, happy to answer questions, and made the evening feel effortless. The fresh pasta is the undeniable star of the meal. You can immediately taste the care that goes into making it in-house, with a perfect texture and beautiful bite that elevates every dish. The seasonal Corn Agnolotti was outstanding. The sweet corn filling was vibrant, fresh, and showcased the quality of the ingredients. The flavors were delicate yet well-balanced, allowing the natural sweetness of the corn to shine without overwhelming the palate. It was a simple dish executed exceptionally well. The portions were thoughtfully sized, allowing us to enjoy multiple courses without leaving the table feeling overly full. Every plate was beautifully presented, and the quality of the ingredients justified the price point. Overall, this restaurant delivers exactly what you hope for from an elevated Italian dining experience: exceptional handmade pasta, refined flavors, attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere. It's clear the team takes pride in every detail, and we'll gladly be returning.

last night I ordered the best Tortellini I have ever eaten made with fresh Fresno State local corn…read moredelicious really. But the portion was very small. I feel you could have been a little more generous & not so stingy in the amount you are serving your loyal customer.more

3/22/24 Grilled chicken & eggplant sandwich ordered with…read moreveggies & no mayo ordered. Also, cut in half to share. The worker was kind. Said it would be 20-30 minutes to get ready. Made fresh! I went to get it shortly later! Greeted upon entering and the order was ready. Paid for it and she was happy to bag it after showing me it & it looks Great! Well wishes too! Really nice restaurant. Definitely Italian themed. Very nice. Looks authentic. Very calm & comfortable. Feels like you're home! Lunchtime! Sandwich split. It's a perfect size to split! My half was fresh and DELICIOUS. Fresh veggies with a little jalapeño spice & the eggplant with the chicken was definitely a great change & flavorful! Mother felt the same! Good service & Great grilled chicken & eggplant parmigiana sandwich 1/2!! Highly recommended!!

We went for a family dinner. I love Italian. I must say, I did not love this Italian. The pesto…read morecheese bread, stuffed mushrooms, and minestrone soup (under salted) was ok. When it came time to eat my chicken piccata.... Things went from ok to awful. I tried a bite of chicken and near gagged. It was cooked in a white wine sauce. This sauce was not cooked well. It tasted and smelled fermented. I could taste the wine intensely and even got a super mild buzz from the one bite I had (low tolerance). I moved onto the pasta and I got the olive oil sauce and what I thought initially was Italian seasonings turned out to be various pepper flakes. I don't do heat well and my mouth was on fire for at least five minutes and my nose even started running. I literally ate two bites off my plate and had to move it to the side. The smell of the wine sauce was so strong even my husband could smell it and it made me feel ill. When the waitress asked what was wrong I explained the pasta was extremely spicy and sauce on the chicken just not good. She asked if I would take it home and I specifically told her no. She asked if I wanted something else and I said no thank you. She proceeded to bring me a box for the food I was never going to touch to take home and a menu. I asked at least 3 times for her to remove the plate and she didn't and had to decline ordering something else 2-3 times. I wouldn't have minded paying for the soup I ate that came with it, but I'm pretty unhappy we paid $25 for an inedible entree because they still charged us for it. Everyone else seemed to think their food was ok or good. But mine was plain awful.

Good Grief !! Where do I start?! At the beginning, Jim…read more.. OK, so I'm in Hanford, California doing a favor for a friend after a long day working in Los Angeles then driving 3 hours! My options??? Grabbing some snacks at the hotel or taking the spectacular advice of April and Naesha at the front desk of the Fairfield Marriott, my hotel for the night. They also said that the Steak Bites were fantastic. After a quick shower, I took the 5 minute ride to the restaurant. Independent building, fairly nondescript but classy enough. Easy access with plenty of parking. You enter in to a dark, classy Italian restaurant. A large , open dining room straight ahead, and a small (but really cute) bar to the left. I chose eating at the bar, and I'm happy I did. Raquel, the Bartender took care of me with humor, seriousness, smiles, and incredible recommendations. Ordered a nice Zin and started perusing the menu. The nightly "specials" menu looked great, but the regular menu nailed me. Before I could even begin to make decisions, their bread arrived at the table with a small bowl of marinara sauce. Maybe the best I've had... EVER! Raquel was literally describing the recipe after I raved. Should have asked for a copy! Guess I knew then that I was about to be thrilled! I ordered some of the steak bites for the ladies at the hotel, then proceeded, knowing I was about to overeat AND take a feast back with me. Always a Caesar Salad as a starter, asking for it not to be overly saturated and they nailed it. Just a personal preference and this is massively nit picky, but just a hint more anchovy paste. Raquel then steered me to Shrimp Avocado Crostini as an appetizer. It truly left me speechless, and that's virtually impossible (just ask my kids). The perfectly toasted Crostini's, thinly sliced, a smear of the avocado, then a spoonful of heaven! I mean the warm shrimp goulash, salsa, soup... heck, whatever it was, was pure perfection. Limited myself to 3 pieces, about 9 bites, and only consumed about 1/3. For my main course I opted for a chicken dish as I often do. I chose the Spicy Chicken Chipotle with Penne Pasta, Blackened Chicken, bell peppers,edamame, mango... Now as I'm already achieving some pressure on my belt, all just have a couple bites. OOPS!!! Yup, it was THAT good! And it came out hot, as it should, a thing many restaurants miss on. I was confused after my first bite because it was unnaturally sublime! I devoured it!!! Just left enough to add it to the bounty traveling back to the hotel. Truly some of the very best pasta I've had anywhere. So now I'm stuffed and she comes over and says a naughty word, DESSERT! Crème Brûlée Cheesecake sound ok? Sure, I reply. Light, fluffy, not overly sweet, luscious caramel sauce... two perfect bites and into a to go package. The food, 10/10 The Service, 10/10 (Thanks Raquel!) The Atmosphere 9/10 Don't know if I will ever get the opportunity to return, but if I do it would be my honor to have a chance at trying more of the beautiful menu. Bon A-petite' Cheers

I was excited to try this restaurant since there aren't many upscale dining options in our area…read more The food was good and I enjoyed my meal, which is why I'm giving it a few stars. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. I sat in the bar area during happy hour and waited over an hour for my food. While I understand happy hour can be busy, the restaurant didn't appear overly crowded, so the wait felt excessive. Communication from the staff about the delay would have made the experience much better. The food quality was the highlight of my visit, but the long wait and slow service made the overall experience disappointing. I hope they can improve their timing because our community could really use a great local dining option.

In my last review about a year ago, I was really disappointed. I mentioned in it that I didn't know…read morewhen I would be back. Well, the ad blitz on TV regarding Calabrian summer enticed me back. I'm glad I went. The Calabrian dishes, all looked good, and I and a friend settled for the rigatoni with sausage. It was delicious.. the heat from the Calabrian chilies was just as promised by our waiter, Alec. He stated that it was "with a kick", and he live right on track. The kick was perfect. The sauce was delicious and the dish overall was wonderful. My wife chose a chicken scampi. I had never heard of chicken scampi, but it too was delicious. We ordered the appetizer Lasagna Frittata, and although it came between the soups and the entrée, it served as a good side. It was absolutely delicious. One side was Italian meat saucy - the other creamy and cheesy. It could have made an entrée by itself. Our soups were good, the breadsticks were just as good as ever - fresh and warm, and the handful of chocolate mince that Alec brought over as we finished made a nice after dinner minty moment. I'm sorry I forgot to take pictures of our meals, but I did get some of the Calabrian items pictured on a table card. Hope that helps. The service from our waiter,, Alec, was tremendous. He kept our drinks full, our breadsticks re-ordered and checked several times for special needs. Due to this wonderful experience, I'm much more apt to return before another year is over after the fine food and Service we all enjoyed yesterday. Hope to see you there.

The food was nice and warm and fresh. It was absolutely delicious…read more The service by Jada was excellent. She was so attentive and kind, friendly and delightful. The ambience was terrific and inviting. I will certainly be back. Thank you!

It was my wife's and I's first time trying La Piazza and it didn't disappoint. Kinda…read more The atmosphere and ambience were great, slightly dark, intimate, yet cozy. Great as a date night spot or the casual evening out. The service was great, attentive and friendly. Ordering was quick and efficient. Drinks and appetizer came out quickly until we had to wait for our mains. Didn't time it as we were still enjoying our evening but we waited an extended amount of time. Needless to say we weren't the only ones waiting. With the wait aside we absolutely LOVED our mains! The Gnocchi in the pink gorgonzola sauce was amazing! The gnocchi were soft, pillowy, and cheesy. The sauce was creamy with a sweetness from the tomato sauce with a slight acidity. Highly recommended. The ravioli rustica was delicious. Perfectly cooked ravioli were stuffed with spinach and cheese and sauced with a creamy sweet pea puree. All topped with slivered almonds, which added a nice nuttiness to the dish. Needless to say we cleared the plates. Dessert was their special pistachio tort. A flourless pistachio cake topped with rich chocolate ganache and more crushed pistachios. Rich and decadent. We also ordered their Crème Brûlée. Creamy, smooth, with a slight sweetness. The burnt sugar was perfectly torched with a great crackle. Would order again. A great experience nonetheless. Will definitely add to our rotation for date nights.

I wish I had read El J.'s note before coming here on Mother's Day. La Piazza added a 20% surcharge…read moreto the bill, which felt like a blatant cash grab rather than a reasonable holiday policy. If a restaurant is going to add that kind of charge, it should be clearly disclosed upfront before customers order or make reservations. Unfortunately, the experience did not come close to justifying the extra cost. The steaks were badly overcooked, the food was mediocre at best, and there were large flies throughout the restaurant, which made the meal even more unpleasant. I understand that Mother's Day is a busy day for restaurants, but being busy does not give a business a free pass to surprise customers with excessive charges or deliver poor food and service. The 20% surcharge felt unfair and left a very bad impression. I willnot return, and I would strongly recommend that customers check their bill carefully before paying. SHAME ON YOU FOR SCAMMING CUSTOMERS

We were in the area and realized it would be better to stop and have dinner before returning to…read moreBakersfield. We love the Rosa's in Bakersfield, so we took it as a sign this restaurant would be just as good. Come to find out, the owners are related and they all thought it would be a good idea to name their restaurants after their grandmother, Rosa. They are also related to the Rosa's in Pismo. Luigi is the owner in Visalia and he takes great pride in his Rosa's. We came on a night where some things were not working as expected; however, Luigi was all over taking care of everything. He was honest about what was going on. As a diner, that allows me to have more grace than if I were sitting there trying to figure out what was happening. There is nothing that should keep you from having a great meal at Rosa's because the owner and staff will be tending to every detail to make it a great night out. I really like the layout of the restaurant. There is a lot of seating. You can come on your own or with a large group. There is a bar with individual seating in the back. The food was what we expected. We shared a plate of veal and chose the pasta with Alfredo sauce. It was very good and I am glad we chose to split the meal. The bread they bring to the table was perfect and I loved it. We overdid it a little by also ordering the cheesy bread, but it was just too good. We had a nice conversation with the owner as we were leaving and look forward to visiting again.

Horrid Customer Service on 1st impression. Walked in w /my…read moregf & stood there waiting for a good 20seconds as 3 staff members chatted-away and chuckled amongst themselves a mere 7ft' away at the counter. Then the host finally greeted & asked "how they could help us." We left.

Romantic environment and amazing service in the basement…read more THANK YOU Bistro Di zBufalo 200% recommend it!

Okay, look. First of all, they serve your soda in actual, full-sized mason jars. Which I am…read morepersonally obsessed with, because nothing gives me a baseline level of panic quite like having to make awkward eye contact with a server every four minutes just to beg for a refill. So having a massive jar of soda already right in front of me? Huge win. Now, moving on to the slightly traumatizing part: they did not bring out bread to the table. Excuse me? I'm sorry, but if I am sitting down for Italian, table bread is not an optional courtesy--it is a fundamental human right. And it became an even bigger issue when my fettuccine arrived, because the portion size was... let's just say aggressively small for a dinner entree. I was expecting a meal, not a decorative sample. However... it was infuriatingly good. They make their own pasta fresh in-house, and the texture was honestly undeniable. My husband ordered the Margherita pizza, and he literally declared--with complete, uncharacteristic enthusiasm--that it was hands-down the best Margherita pizza he has ever gotten. So, massive points there. What was not a massive point, however, was the subterranean seating situation. We were escorted downstairs into the basement, which was pitch black. But more importantly: the stairs are completely unlit. I'm sorry, but they are actively asking to get sued. It is a litigious nightmare waiting to happen. Someone is going to take one wrong step in the dark, tumble down that staircase, and own the entire restaurant by next Tuesday. They are practically begging for a lawsuit. That being said... despite the pitch-black staircase of death and the tragic lack of dinner rolls, overall? I really liked it. The food completely won me over, and I would definitely go back. I will just be bringing a flashlight and my own emergency focaccia next time.

We joined a couple from Church for dinner at Andiamo's a few weeks ago on a Friday evening & it was…read moreoutstanding! There was a couple playing guitar and singing a low mello type of music that was comfortable as we walked throughthe door. The food was delicious & service from Laniah our waitress was very timely. The Manager was so kind enough to take us from a table to a comfortable booth as we are older & needed softer seating. The Lasagna was delicious with plenty of cheese & sauce! Yummy for sure! We will be back soon!

First time dining at Andiamo's, and we had a great experience. The service was excellent from start…read moreto finish, and the food came out surprisingly fast. The waiter was super attentive and efficient the entire evening. We went for dinner, so the restaurant was definitely dimly lit, which I think is the atmosphere they're going for. It was a little dark for our taste at first, but we were able to open the blinds. If you enjoy cozy, dim dinner ambiance, this is definitely your kind of place. The menu uses Italian names for many of the dishes, so I wasn't immediately sure what everything was, but once we figured it out, everything we ordered was delicious. The angel hair pasta was simple but absolutely perfect. We also had cheesecake for dessert, and it was fantastic. I also appreciated that they had a kid's menu, plus mini pizza options for kids. My five-year-old only made it through a couple slices because the portions were generous. Definitely come hungry, and don't be surprised if you leave with a doggy bag because the portions are big. Highly recommend!