My family and I stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner around 6:00 p.m. and the restaurant was…read morepretty packed. We were fortunate enough that two adjacent tables were free so they were able to push the tables together and seat our party after a quick wait. Service here was attentive, and I appreciate the table-side cheese and fresh cracked pepper offering after you entree arrives. The top-up on the table bread throughout the evening was nice as well. The food was my biggest issue at Trattoria Roma. While the meatball appetizer was delicious -- super tender, seasoned well, and sauce was tomato forward with just the right amount of tartness, the pasta dishes missed the mark. The texture of the house-made gnocchi was not what I'm used to. When the gnocchi arrived, the gnocchi held its form just fine. However, no more than a few minutes into eating the dish, the gnocchi lost its shape and turned into mush, and the whole dish took on the texture of cheesy mashed potatoes. The pesto sauce I opted for with the gnocchi was heavily diluted and the whole dish needed more salt. My wife's clam linguini dish had overcooked noodles. It's a shame because the clam flavor was quite good in the dish. For a family of four, our dinner came out to about $150 for four pastas and two orders of meatballs. I wouldn't say this was my favorite meal in Downtown Petaluma.

We came in on a Saturday night and it was packed. Luckily we had a reservation so we were seated…read moreright away. Our waiter was super attentive and friendly, and I have to say service was great! Everything came out in a timely manner. We started out with a glass for Chianti Classico, which is a red wine. It was good, but it was warmer than room temperature. Ive been to Italy and had amazing Italian food, so the bar is set very high for us. We ordered the burrata, spaghetti carbonara, and penne salciccia. The burrata itself was very cold, the balsamic glaze that it came with was hardened, not really smooth where you can dip the burrata or prosciutto with. Having said that, the prosciutto itself was really good and the arugula made it that much better. When I order pasta, I expect the pasta to be al dente, and unfortunately both pasta dishes were too well done. The taste of the penne salciccia was actually very flavorful, and i enjoyed the sausage. The spaghetti carbonara was super heavy and buttery, maybe a little more than I'm used to. Overall, the dishes were tasty but I prefer my pasta to be al dente.

Food and drinks are consistently excellent and the atmosphere is always great. The Mediterranean…read moresalad is a must, and the Paradiso martini is great. Highly recommend.

We went to Cucina Paradiso for the first time. I heard that their food was good. It was great. It…read morewas made even better by a sincere greeting, a warm and inviting atmosphere when we walked in, awesome service and truly amazing food. We could see the chefs in the kitchen which really added to the experience. We can't wait to go back. Thank you for being such a class act restaurant. You sincerely deserve all the praise prior to our visit and continued accolades going forward. Thank you.

We tried a few special today and it was so good that we wish it can be on the menu permanently!…read more Crab cakes: it's full of crab meat. Not greasy and just fresh crab meat without unnecessary breadcrumbs and other fillings. Salmon carpaccio: fresh salmon with crunchy fried capers! I definitely have to have it everytime I'm here! Brick chicken: it tastes good! But I wish they can add Chicken Marsala on the menu. Kinda miss the taste of the mushrooms on the plate! Cod: it's a special that I hope it will stay on the menu. It's moist and flavorful. Pistachio cream bruelee: a very nice and delicate dessert. The pistachio is a nice touch. The crust is a bit thick but still tastes good!

This was our first visit to this restaurant. After reading so many positive reviews, I chose it for…read moremy son's birthday dinner, so unfortunately I was disappointed that our experience didn't live up to what I had expected. I had a 6:30 p.m. reservation and even received a text the night before asking me to confirm, which I did. When we arrived, however, the person at the front, who also ended up being our waiter, seemed unaware of our reservation and didn't appear to check for it. He simply said he could still seat us and took us to a table in the back of the restaurant. The back area did not have nearly the same ambience as the front, which was disappointing because the atmosphere mentioned in several reviews was one of the reasons I chose the restaurant for a special occasion. I mentioned this to him but decided not to make an issue of it since we were there to celebrate. The pasta choices were also somewhat limited for anyone who doesn't eat pork or certain types of seafood. Several sauces contained a combination of pork and beef, while others included cod or anchovies. They were kind enough to prepare my pasta with a tomato sauce containing capers and black olives, but unfortunately I found the sauce extremely tart. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. Once our food and drinks arrived, we barely saw our waiter. My partner eventually had to go to the bar herself to order a cola. As she was walking back to our table, a waiter came rushing out of the kitchen and collided with her, causing the drink to spill, including some on her blouse. He quickly apologized, but no one returned with a replacement. She eventually had to flag someone down to get another drink. We had also brought our own mini cakes for my son's birthday. When it was time for dessert, I had to find our waiter and ask for them. He simply handed us the bag containing the desserts along with a lighter. He did offer to bring us a candle, but we had brought our own. I certainly wasn't expecting anything elaborate, but for a birthday celebration I would have appreciated the cakes being placed on plates and brought to the table, perhaps with the candle lit. We also were never asked if we wanted coffee or anything else with dessert. Our waiter was polite, but unfortunately he was simply not attentive. I chose not to complain that evening because it was my son's birthday, we had guests with us, and I didn't want to put a damper on the celebration. By the end of the meal, I was honestly just ready for the evening to be over. One final surprise was discovering on the bill that there is an additional charge for paying by credit card rather than cash. Despite our experience, I still left an 18% gratuity. I normally tip more when the service is excellent. I really wanted to love this restaurant, especially after reading so many good reviews and choosing it for such a special occasion. Perhaps we simply caught them on an off night, but unfortunately our first experience was disappointing and not the birthday dinner I had hoped to give my son.

Great Hearty traditional Italian food. Family style food at reasonable prices. Good wine…read moreselection. I recommend reservations for a party greater than four. We showed up with a party of 7. Staff did their best to get us seated ASAP.

Glad I got to try this great restaurant in Petaluma. You can tell it has been a staple in the…read morecommunity for a while. We went on Saturday night for a birthday dinner so we had a preset menu. The salmon was nice and crispy, but still soft. The sauce also added a nice acidic touch to it. The polenta was my favorite part. The service was also excellent. The restaurant was full of flags everywhere and had the checkered table clothes so you know it is authentic Italian.

Some of the best Italian food in Sonoma County. We used to dine here regularly, but now stick with…read moretakeout after two separate dinner reservations were lost. Incredibly awkward to walk into the restaurant with family from out of town to be told we never made a reservation. They were able to accommodate us on both occasions, but it's truly a jarring experience to try to pull up phone logs to prove you called and spoke with someone. Did I mention this happened twice under two different names? Long story short, takeout is the way to go here. You won't be disappointed with the gnocchi with meat sauce (plenty of other delicious sauces to choose from), bruschetta, salads, and desserts. Some of the specials are hit or miss. As for the ambiance, it's in a strip mall next to Wilco. If you can look past that, it does feel like a cute small Italian restaurant on the inside. The dealbreaker is the service, unfortunately.

3.5 stars, but rounding up. :)…read more Unpretentious high quality Italian American food in an unassuming strip mall location. Cozy atmosphere. Service was fine. The linguine with clams were terribly gritty with sand. Couldn't finish it,. despite a great flavor balance in the sauce. The Lasagna Bolognese was very good. Rich meat sauce with bright tomatoe flavor. Good balance of cheese to pasta. All in all, a very enjoyable entree. The Fettuccine Alfredo is my 9 year olds newest favorite pasta. We'll have to come back just for this to keep him happy. Next time I'd like to try an appetizer or salad, but we were in a bit of a rush. They did a decent job dressing up a strip mall store front with some Italian American ambiance. The indoor red striped awning spanning the kitchen window is a nice touch, but it wouldn't kill them to dust it once in a while. The complimentary mixed bread basket and cured olives were nice to nibble on while we waited for our entrees. The olives in particular had a nice chili spice to them.

This is really a review on just the food. We did takeout the other night and I really wanted…read moreItalian food. We tried several things. The warm cabbage salad was pretty good. It did not seem like an Italian dish, but it was tasty. The garlic bread was really good and i love the cheese on it. The eggplant Parmesan was different than others I have tried. It's served like two big pieces of eggplant that have been breaded, fried, and covered in melted cheese and marinara. It was delicious! It came with some spaghetti and marinara. Speaking of their marinara, it's a sweet and chunky style that tastes totally homemade. It's not the kind of marinara I grew up with but I liked it a lot. The best dish was their bolognese. I love the flavors in this dish. A good bolognese tastes likes its been summed for hours and this had that wonderful home cooked quality. Next time, I will have dinner at the restaurant. For food alone, I give it five stars!

I was staying in the area and we found Alfredo's on DoorDash. I ordered calamari, chicken parm and…read moregarlic bread. My friend ordered the fettuccine alfredo with prawns. The calamari was subpar. The chicken parm was tasty and the garlic bread stole the show. I wish there was a bit more pasta with my chicken parm. It just seemed like a small portion. We were disappointed with the fettuccine Alfredo because the prawns were basically baby shrimp. Very misleading because prawn usually indicate large shrimp. And we paid an extra $10. The food was okay but for the pricing they could stand to give bigger portions so you can feel like you're getting more bang for your buck.

Consistently good food and great service. I don't know what magic they use on their salmon, but…read moreI've never been able to cook mine like they do. Their recent special was a lemon sauce and it was fabulous. Love their salads, their risotto is always good. You just can't go wrong here.

Service was great from start to finish - everyone we interacted with was warm and efficient. The…read moresmall dining room doesn't afford much space between tables but even so we were comfortable and able to have a conversation without having to shout. The menu is on the smaller side - a few options each of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees - and a couple of specials. We went with the bruschetta trio (the winner of the entire meal) and chose the traditional, the prosciutto and the salmon of which the traditional was the favorite. The entrees were ok. I went with the chicken piccata which was not prepared in the traditional manner of pan-frying the chicken; I'm guessing by its white anemic color it was maybe poached separately first before being added to the piccata sauce. The sauce was missing the acidity of white wine and lemon (although I'm sure they were in there) and even the capers couldn't help punch up the flavor. Between the underwhelming seasoning/flavor and the chicken missing that crispy exterior the dish just didn't deliver. My partner's salmon pasta Alfredo was also just ok, again it could have used more seasoning and the sauce was so watery it was impossible to get it to coat the fish and the pasta. I can see why a lot people enjoy Sugo - the food is good enough relative to the very reasonable menu prices and the staff is great; just know that at least some of the dishes deviate from the traditional preparations. Next time I'd stick with the bruschetta and add a salad to round out the meal.

Had such a great happy hour here with friends! Our server Eddie was fantastic, super friendly, and…read moregave us great recommendations on what to order. Everything we tried was delicious. Service and food were both on point. We'll definitely be back!

My friend said "This was the best food I've EVER had in my life". Yes... the sea bass was pretty…read moreincredible. The wood fire pizza was fresh and made me happy. The caprese appetizer made me want to can cherry tomatoes. The tiramisu had the perfect density. And our server, Christina, was wonderfully friendly and attentive. There is no reason for not eating here! And the Santa Rosa location is also amazing!

This place is sneakily one of the most best, most thoughtful food/wine programs in Petaluma. Their…read moreethos of "family owned" is present in everything they sell, from their well curated wine list, to their locally sourced ingredients. Insanely delicious pasta and pizza (highly suggest the Gnocchi) Service was great as well.

We popped into Hank's in Petaluma for a quick dinner on our…read moreway home from a trip to Pt. Reyes. Also to break up the lengthy car ride, which I don't do well with. We had their mushroom pizza which was quite good, I would order it again in a heartbeat. I also had their spicy margarita, which was tasty, and just the right amount of spice. Service was friendly and unrushed, which I appreciate, even though we were there at the tail end of dinner service. Nice spot, good for a casual dinner, yet nice enough for a date spot. Wasn't difficult to find parking nearby. Would return and recommend.

Service was faster than a speeding bullet! We came for…read morehappy hour and decided to try some small plates. Ordered a prime dip, crispy calamari, a small wedge salad and skewered steak. The salad was way too big for me and had too much dressing on it. Other than that it was very good. The shaved prime rib sandwich was very good , skewered steak was like butter and the calamari was light and crispy. I would definitely recommend this place!

If you are looking for a lively spot for happy hour - this is the place!…read moreGreat appetizers and one of the best martinis in town. Every small plate we ordered was so good. Loved the oysters! Sometimes seating can be hard to get because it's a popular spot. If you are willing to wait, or snag a reservation, it is an absolutely wonderful experience. The vibe, the drinks, and the food make every bit of the wait completely worth it. It can be a little loud, so if a quiet more intimate setting is what you are looking for...probably not the best.