Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe how much I love this place!…read more Picked out Maria's as my birthday lunch at work since I wanted to branch out and try something from a different restaurant that I have yet to try, and switch it up a bit. Since then the amount of times we have ordered from here is obscene. The portions! OMG! My left overs have left overs! The food itself is delicious. From their breads, pasta dishes, pizza/calzone, vegetarian options, etc. the possibilities are endless. Most recently I went to pick up food from here on my way home from work, and the restaurant is so cute! You genuinely get the energy/vibe of love that the family has poured into this restaurant. Pictures on the wall that all have their own stories. The seating, indoor and outdoor. Simply phenomenal. Staff here are so friendly and welcoming. Regardless if you're dining in or grabbing to go, the experience is amazing.

BREAD is the best especially when they bring it out hot! Almost FOCCACIO style but a bit fluffier…read moreand lighter. CHICKEN GREEK salad was a great option and especially light if you ask for the dressing on the side. The quality of the chicken was great! Freshly grilled medium size pieces and still fresh not too cold. I would get it again especially for the $16 price point.

This is one of my all-time favorite go to places for dinner... The staff is amazing especially…read moreRochelle. She is one of the most gracious waitresses I have ever encountered, her suggestions for food items and the hospitality we receive is allows spot on... The food is fantastic. I have never had a bad meal here... It feels as if you're coming home to family when you eat at this restaurant. Try their chicken piccata it is out of this world.

My wife and I came for dinner on her birthday. She had been here before as it's across the street…read morefrom her office and she said she and most in the company enjoyed coming here. We split a Chicken Marsala and a Fabrocin1 Salad and both were good, and I had a Coke to drink. I can see why people enjoy this restaurant and would recommend it to those who enjoy good Italian food.

Perfection = HOM I thought it was impossible to improve on…read moreperfection, and it happened before my eyes. I ordered the lemon chicken and it was delicious. Thinly sliced, a delicious sauce and just enough capers.. My son ordered the Chicken Parmesan. That dish is my favorite. The lasagna was amazing too. The service is impeccable. They take complaints if any with a smile. I don't know what is is about HOM, as soon as you walk in, you feel better than home.

I'm honestly really disappointed with this takeout experience. We spent around $75 on Italian food,…read moreand when we opened everything up, we were shocked by how little food there actually was for the price. I've attached pictures so people can see for themselves. I completely understand that restaurant prices have gone up, but for $75, I expected substantially more food and a much better overall value. I really don't enjoy leaving negative reviews, and I'm hoping this was just an off night. I'd absolutely be willing to give the restaurant another chance because I'd much rather have a great experience and be able to update this review. I hope someone from the restaurant sees this and reaches out, because I'd genuinely like to understand what happened here because everyone working at this establishment is SO NICE! I hate leaving bad reviews

Okay....so here's the deal! This is a well run place and the…read morefood is very good. Still, a few notes. They bring out amazing garlic knots, but we still ordered the garlic bread. The garlic bread is okay, but the portion is hilariously small for the price. It's not expensive to make, so I don't know why they don't give more. Garlic bread is basic stuff, so this is something you want to get right. The salads are weak. I ordered lasagna, which was excellent, but the salad before it was just lettuce, two olives and some grated cheese over a tomato slice. My wife laughed and said, "Can't they afford a cucumber in that kitchen?" Seriously, the salad makes a poor impression especially since it's pretty simple to make a nicer salad. A place like this should not lose to Olive Garden on a salad! As for the pasta...it was very good. I suggest reservations so you don't wait. It was packed but not noisy at all. Overall 3.5 stars. Dinner for 3 was $110 before tip, 135 all in. That's not cheap, but that's the way things are these days and we've spent much more on lesser meals.

Had the pleasure of dining at Frankie's last night for dinner. Was not planning on Italian but not…read moredisappointed that we did. We were able to get a 7p reservation which was about an hour after we started looking. The restaurant is not big but they have ample seating. They have an outdoor seating option but on this night it was too hot to sit outside. While we waited for our table I had a nice sangria on the outside patio. Once inside you can tell this place has been around for a while and has catered to valleys favorite folks for that same time. Most people in the restaurant seemed like they are regulars. I ended up seeing someone I knew there and they said they had been going there for more than thirty years. The service was great and Richard was awesome. Whatever you need the guy will get it for you and make it happen. The food was the star of the show. If you like garlic you will love this place. They give you garlic knots to wet your palette. Delicious. Followed that with a nice salad with a balsamic dressing. The table shared a small pizza that was cheesy and garlicky. What else could you want. I was stuffed but managed to get down half my entree and took the other half home. I had the chicken parm with penne instead of spaghetti. Chicken was crispy the sauce was flavorful. My friend had the clams and linguine and absolutely could not stop talking about his dish. His wife had the lasagna and was very happy with the choice. But with all of the appetizers we were all full. However, there's always room to taste dessert. Probably the least favorite of the night. The cheesecake was good not great. The tiramisu had a chocolate drizzle on top which made it overly sweet. Nonetheless this will be a new place to go to for Italian in the valley.

This is the best pizza that's deep in the valley serving Northridge, Winnetka, Woodland Hills area!…read moreIt's honestly delicious! The cheese pizza is our go to, and they never disappoint! The crust is amazing, sauce, and cheese! Soo happy we found this pizza place, only ordering from here! Closest thing to NYC pizza in the area!!

This is the best pizza that's deep in the valley serving Northridge, Winnetka, Woodland Hills area!…read moreIt's honestly delicious! The cheese pizza is our go to, and they never disappoint! The crust is amazing, sauce, and cheese! Soo happy we found this pizza place, only ordering from here! Closest thing to NYC pizza in the area!!

This place is a gem. I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. I came down to the valley to visit…read morefor the weekend , mind you I live about 60 miles away, and met up with my bother and sister and sister in law to have some dinner and let me tell you it did not disappoint. When we came in, we were greeted by the kindest person ever and the gentleman wished me a happy Mother's Day so that was already a plus. We looked briefly at the menu and proceeded to order. My brother had ordered pizza,wings, mozzarella sticks and a calzone. We ordered a meat lovers calzone and hot wings. Let me tell you the flavor on that calzone was phenomenal. That baby was filled with lots of cheese and amazing meat lovers toppings. The pizza was excellent even my toddler enjoyed it. I loved the wings so crispy and saucy. Loved the inside and they offer beer that was a huge plus Overall everything was amazing and I will be coming back soon. I definitely want to try their pastas and rest of the menu. Shout out to the staff here, they are so kind super nice and we even left a tip that's how amazing it was.

A well overdue and well-deserved review for my favorite pizza spot!…read more Their customer service is amazing--but more importantly, it's consistent. No matter when I order, even if it's close to closing time, the experience is always the same: friendly, welcoming, and on point. And the food? Just as consistent. Always fresh, always delicious, always exactly what you're hoping for. Whether you're dining in, picking up, or getting it delivered, it's a 10/10 every single time. That kind of consistency is rare, and it definitely deserves to be recognized.

I ordered from the restaurant because I desperately needed some hot, tasty Italian food. As I left…read moreCVS Pharmacy, I noticed an eatery just across the parking lot. So I decided to go over and give it a try because my Italian cravings were kicking in. So, I thought I'd get something small, just in case I didn't like it. Well, to my surprise, the spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread didn't disappoint.

This spot is such a hidden gem tucked away in the CVS parking lot. They're known for their pastas,…read moreespecially the lasagna, and it really doesn't disappoint. We've been back a few times, and everything we've tried has been solid. The lasagna combo is definitely worth it: it comes with garlic bread and a salad. For about $13, it's plenty to feed you and even a small child if you don't feel like cooking dinner. The only drawback for me is the garlic bread....It's hit or miss, and I'm not a fan of the sesame seeds on the bun. It just doesn't fit the Italian vibe of the meals. We also tried the veggie pizza topped with fried chicken, and surprisingly, it was really good. The Alfredo pasta was tasty, but on the day we ordered it the sauce was way too runny. Alfredo should have a little thickness, but this was so thin it felt like eating pho instead. A little more Parmesan or thickening would've taken it up a notch. My partner ordered the pastrami sandwich, which was delicious flavor-wise but very skimpy on the meat. For almost $13, it should be loaded, but this one barely covered half the bread. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the pastrami, it's not worth the price. What keeps us coming back, though, is the friendly staff. They always try to accommodate requests like extra sauce or peppers, and that kind of customer service goes a long way. The restaurant is also clean, which is a plus. Aside from the sesame seed bread, the disappointing pastrami, and the one-off Alfredo mishap, LA Lasagna is a great casual spot. Their lasagna and pasta dishes alone make it worth a visit.

First time here. Fun family place great Italian food, great energy lots of families having a great…read moretime. Our server, Sheryl was awesome literally running around making sure everyone had everything they needed and taken care of people with an awesome server

HAIR on pizza :_( and it's DEFINITELY NOT MINE!…read more My family and I have been coming to ChiChi's Northridge for a very, very long time! Never have I had bad service or bad food. I always get a cheese pizza and it's usually perfect! Not this time, sadly! I usually will say something to the server, but this time I did not only because I was with my 7 yr old niece that loves the cheese pizza here and if I were to point that out to her, that would've been the end of it and she's already picky to begin with. That's why I sent an email right away. I emailed with a picture and let them know what happened. I did not receive any reply. I also messaged them on Instagram and did not receive any reply. So I hate to do this on Yelp, but I have no choice. I was really upset and grossed out/disgusted. PLEASE do a better job of checking the food that goes out to customers. I am very big on customer service and had I received a response to my email or message on Instagram apologizing or something that would've made me feel a little better and I wouldn't have written this review. It hurts me to do so. Acknowledging me and the situation and speaking to the kitchen staff to make them aware and pay attention to the food that goes out. I have worked in a kitchen. I have worked in a restaurant...I understand, but this is unacceptable.

Had dinner here this evening. Rolando was our server, and the service was outstanding. The food…read moreand portions were incredible. We had eggplant parmigiana and penne alla vodka. Both were delicious, and there was plenty left to take home!

Outstanding Experience!…read more I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant to celebrate my nephew's graduation, and I can't say enough good things about it! The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had a party of 16, and they accommodated us effortlessly. The ambiance is also worth mentioning. We were seated in the Capri room, which was stunning and made us feel right at home. It was the perfect setting for our celebration! On behalf of my family, I highly recommend this restaurant. We had a fantastic time, and I can't wait to return!

We went during the afternoon. Service was wonderful. Had a Gyro and Kabab sandwich and they were…read morewonderful! I love hot sandwiches and this hit the spot

After work, I was excited to try a different place for lunch, one I hadn't been to before. The…read moreValley is truly full of surprises, full of food offerings you might not get anywhere else in the world. Parking was a bit tricky in this neighborhood but I was lucky enough to get a spot in the lot. As I was here for lunch, I wanted to try the sub sandwiches. It was certainly daring to see tongue and brain on the menu, but having grown up in LA loving tacos (where lengua and cabeza are popular protein options) and practicing adventurous eating, tongue and brain sounded absolutely perfect. As my intuition told me, the tongue and brain sub was fantastic. Texture was exquisite, flavor was well balanced, and I am hoping eating such would improve my cognitive and linguistic abilities. I also tried the Persepolis sub which has a lot to offer, but I personally prefer the tongue and brain sub.