We usually dine at the steakhouse, but since it wasn't open, we went to the Italian restaurant, and we're so glad we did. To our surprise, Jorge (who always takes amazing care of us at the steakhouse) was our server here as well, and he absolutely made the experience. He is consistently professional, personable, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable... truly one of the best! We ordered the steak with parmesan fries and a gluten-free baked pasta with creamy vodka sauce. As big pesto fans, we asked if the kitchen could prepare a simple pesto pasta, and they happily accommodated us. Everything was outstanding. The steak was cooked to perfection, the fries were beautifully seasoned, the vodka pasta was rich and luscious, and the pesto was fresh and full of flavor. Hands down our best dining experience here yet. As long as Jorge is there (whether at the steakhouse or Italian restaurant), we'll gladly continue making the 1-hour drive from North County to Barona. Well done! read more

Gourmet Italian food at amazing value inside Borona Casino with good service. Food was delicious, we had ribeye steak, seafood pastas, everything was delicious and sumptuous. read more

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First time ever coming to Barona and had the pleasure of having this amazing dinner. I was so happy!! So delicious. The short rib was extremely tender and tasty. The pasta was cooked al dente and perfectly done. Will be back. read more

Italian Cucina - Beef Short Rib Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

We had a great experience. The food was spectacular. The wine flowed like water and the service made the night completely magical. We got to dine in the private room so it made it that much more memorable. read more

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Definitely can taste the better quality here vs VIP Eatery so if you're a Diamond or Sapphire player consider getting your free meals here instead. My vodka fettuccine was tasty, hearty and extremely cheesy. I really enjoyed the creamy tomato soup that I selected as the included side, especially since I'm not usually a soup person. Fiancee's ribeye was large and tender. The creme brulee was very tasty, with the expected burnt sugar top note. The tiramisu was less successful, with too much cream to lady finger ratio and less espresso flavor than I prefer. Free cheesy top bread and herbed butter to start are suprisingly good, and service was just fine. Would return to try other pasta, meat and pizza/calzone options. read more

SURPRISE SURPRISE!!!! Ok it was the day after my wedding night! I'm already on a high from all the love and celebrating and amazing food... I didn't want to have high expectations for this Italian restaurant inside a casino!! But to my surprise this place kept the high going! I'm new to the Ahi Tuna game as a week prior introduction to Poke... this seared Ahi Tuna was phenomenal! The seared crust around the meaty tuna had the perfect flavor balance to complement a his bed of salad, made of different cold beans,olives ,sun-dried tomatoes and more! The chief put this together with intention and you can taste it!! Chief's kiss!!! WE LOVE ITALIAN CUCINA!! read more

Italian Cucina - Hunny Moon! - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

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We finally accepted our brother-in-law's invitation to Barona for Italian fine dining. Whoever thought fine Italian dining could co-exist at a casino? But Italian Cucina is legit. From appetizers to desserts, they offer a range of high-quality dishes. The ribeye steaks were perfectly cooked. My seafood dish was filled with clams, mussels, shrimps, scallops, 1/2 lobster, and salmon. The broth was decadent and flavorful. The service was friendly and a little more relaxed. We definitely will never turn down an invite to Italian Cucina again. read more

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Cozy and romantic restaurant located inside Barona casino. I've dined here many times and the food is consistent each time. Service is usually good. It can get really busy, since they're only open during dinner on the weekends and Thursdays. Below are some of the items I enjoy: - House Salad (1 of the options that comes with your entree) - Seared lamb chops - Italian grilled cheese - Classic lasagna - Ribeye - Filet mignon (sometimes, could be a hit or miss) Their margaritas are huge and refreshing. Will keep coming back! read more

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I had to try this Italian restaurant inside Barona Casino last night. We had an order of calamari and carpaccio and they were delicious! Their complimentary warm bread and butter are awesome! Now for the drinks, what I came here for was divine! I had an espresso martini and it was nice and smooth and frothy, really good! I truly enjoyed it. We also ordered a margarita and a Mango Margarita- it was so good I felt like I was on a tropical vacation. I will recommend it to my friends when there in Barona and will go back there again for drinks! It was a very nice experience!! read more

Italian Cucina - Carpaccio appetizer, margarita, espresso martini and mango margarita! - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

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Upon arriving we were seated right away. The food was okay. I felt like the pizza needed more balsamic vinegar on added oil. The drinks were strong but it took awhile to get them. We only wanted to get drinks since there's no alcohol to purchase in the casino. We had to purchase food in order to get a drink. Our server was newly hired but he did a great job. read more

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My son turned 18 yesterday and we usually go to an Italian restaurant in little Italy for his Birthday for the past 10 years . Because it was his 18th we decided to try this place so he can also gamble for the first time . We had 5:30 reservation for a table of 4 . We were very excited and in a great mood to celebrate such an epic occasion. Sadly, our experience last night was without a doubt the worst service I have experienced in probably 20 years . Our server Garrett was extremely slow and non attentive. He is the kind of server you have to track down because he was MIA . He never checked on us . Even though he knew the kitchen was taking a painfully long time to serve us our food . Never asked to refill our drinks , knowing we had been sitting there over an hour waiting for our entrees . When we did manage to track him down for help , he took just as long to fulfill the request. Finally 2 hours later when it was time for my son to have is celebratory cake and be sang happy birthday, he had to ask the manager to please pack the cheesecake to go because everyone was very frustrated and over dealing with, without a doubt the WORST servers we have ever encountered. Also the food was cold once we finally received it . The only dish that was great was their fried calamari. read more

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Food at casinos are often more known for their buffets. Patrons can gorge themselves after winning big or wallow in their sorrows after losing rent money to a deck of cards. With the Covid pandemic, many buffets have sadly disappeared. Too many people touching serving spoons and breathing on each other while drooling over the serving dish of beef n broccoli. That's ok tho when you have such stellar restaurants such as Italian Cucina as a fantabulous alternative! The restaurant is located on the lower level of the casino passed the Blackjack Hall of Fame wall and down the escalator. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by the hostess and shown to a table. We requested a booth as there appeared to be some available but were advised they were reserved for patrons with reservations. While it wasn't necessarily busy at the time, we did notice a steady flow of customers being shown to tables throughout our meal. James soon came by to introduce himself as our server. He was patient and informative about the menu and our options. After bringing water and offering a few minutes to look over the menu, we decided on the salmon and short ribs for dinner. Another team member dropped off a basket of freshly warmed rolls. The cheese roll was UH-MAZ-ING. Ask for more if you get a chance. Each entree came with a choice of soup or salad. We both opted for salads, one house and the other a Cesar. The house salad was much more interesting with various veggies. The Cesar was a classic with just romaine, croutons and shredded parmesan. The salmon was roasted well and seasoned perfectly. It came with seasonal veggies and a lemon wrapped in cloth to avoid seeds dropping into your meal. The short ribs came with pesto mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. Definitely a different twist to mashed potatoes but good nonetheless. The meat easily shredded with a fork and was mouthwateringly good. There is a large dessert case at the entrance along with a coffee bar. Some decadent desserts can be found here. The aroma of fresh ground coffee also filled the air which made the visual experience that much more enticing. Italian Cucina is one of the better options for dining at Barona. Will be back. Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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The pizza was ok, it was basically bread topped with salmon arugula onions and a sauce so its nothing crazy, but i like the environment and the drinks were good. read more

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We absolutely love Barona. This was an anniversary treat for us. Steak at the Italian Cucina is hit and miss. It wasn't until after our meal, I mentioned to my guy how salty the steak was. He said he saw the cook shake A BUNCH of salt onto it while cooking. What a shame. (There are screens above the kitchen to watch the Chefs cook.) I do LOVE their house salad, however. Boo. read more

Italian Cucina - Our bill for 2 overly salted steaks and 2 cocktails. - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

To start, the restaurant is a beautiful restaurant. But went downhill from there. Our waiter seemed not to happy to be working. Right at the start, we asked for water with our drinks. Didn't get any. Asked again a little later...still no water. There were several empty tables so being too busy was not an excuse. We had shrimp linguine which was actually very good, but had a pizza and it had to be the worst pizza ever. The dough was soggy and the pizza was cold. By the time the waiter came by for a brief second it wasn't even worth mentioning. read more

We had a little staycation at Barona and decided to try Italian Cucina. We're very glad we did. We were seated right away in a very comfortable booth. The atmosphere was very inviting. Our server was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent and the portions were big. I definitely recommend. read more

I called during the day to see if I can walk in. The lady I spoke with said I should be fine to walk in as there were not many reservations. I'm aware they only take reservations for Diamond and Platinum members. When I arrived the hostess said I can come back after 9 and said they're booked. I explained that I called earlier in the day. Instead of apologizing and empathizing the hostess was rude. I will never eat at this establishment nor come back to the casino. I think it's ridiculous they cater to their higher tier members. Restaurants at the other casinos don't have that policy. I left my info on the Barona website to be contacted and have not heard from anyone. read more

Descending the big beautiful escalator down to the lower level of Barona Casino yields an array of outstanding dining options. First thing you see is the grand, yet elegant entrance to Italian Cucina (the only one currently open). This is an amazing sit-down Italian restaurant, open for dinner Thursday - Sunday. Just a short 10 minute drive down Wildcat Canyon Road, south of Ramona, you think you've gone "down the hill", but not really. The restaurant and service are very much top shelf, but the prices are pretty mid-range (in the teens) for most dishes. The overall atmosphere was magnificent! Not at all depressing like some run down Italian restaurants I've been to around SoCal. The food used to be outstanding here. Huge portions too. A number of the dishes I order regularly seem to have gone down hill in quality. Most notably the lasagna, chicken parmigiana and baked penne. All tables are served a complimentary dish of some olive appetizer thing, bread, etc. with bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Be careful not to fill up on the bread service. Easy to do! The sun-dried tomato compound butter served with the bread is excellent. All composed entrees are served with choice of house or caesar salad, or soup at no extra cost. If I could rate 3.5 stars I would. I'm erring to four due mainly to the exemplary service, atmosphere, overall experience and the fact that you can still dine-in. The food on its own is pretty much 3 star now unfortunately. My wife's Caesar salad last week, the croutons were literally cubes of bread. Soft and squishy. Add to that, their 'rona protocol has them wrapping everything in plastic wrap as it leaves the kitchen. You literally have to unwrap your food like a Christmas present. Kind of tacky. A stainless steel dome would be far more classy, and that's what I've been requesting. read more

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Their food is super delicious, very friendly slow staff. I tried their ceaser salad and chicken Parmigiano, and I really liked them, BUT these are not why I'll be going back. They have this huge delicious margaritas for around $10, which is cheap compared to any other place in san diego. read more

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This place has the potential to be a good restaurant, however this place is like Shakeys. Nice and clean but they have paper table cloths and the workers are dressed as if the a at the food court with their Padre gear. I get it . They support their team. But seriously I don't want to feel as though I'm at the Ballpark. Chicken parm was undercooked. Service was just ok. I thought we were going to for a paperless world. You paper table cover is cheap! read more

This restaurant is pretty amazing I have to say. The restaurant itself (ambience and decor) is very basic and simple, but the food and service is top notch. We were lucky to have a great server in Brooke, who took care of us like a champ. We started off with the Calamari, and i have to say it was on of the best Calamari dishes i've had in a long time. It had the tentacles and lots of different pieces of the squid. Delicious and tender. We also tried the clams and they were cooked perfectly, again very tender and the broth was oh so delicious with lots of butter and garlic. We both went with the caesar salad and some white anchovies on top. I prefer the white anchovies, as they are less salty and much more enjoyable than the regular anchovies. I was torn between a few entrees including the black cod, filet, ravioli and lobster. I went with the filet and it was delicious. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, just the way I like it. The filet came with broccolini and asparagus along with some portobello fries. This was a great idea but unfortunately it did not translate very well at all. The batter was way too thick for the small mushroom pieces. A lighter batter (maybe Panko) would have worked a lot better IMO. For dessert it was a cappuccino, cookies and of course the tiramisu. The tiramisu was done a bit different and a little too much creamy mousse for me. A tiny bit of soaked lady fingers in the middle. Not one of my favorites. Overall, a great experience and Brooke made our night. She always came to our table with a smile and always happy to make our experience pleasant and enjoyable. Thank You Brooke! read more

I absolutely LOVE bringing people to this place. The staff is always fantastic and the food is beyond delicious. As a member of the casino, I frequent this restaurant often and it never disappoints. They change a few things in their menu seasonally and you can tell they know what they are doing. read more

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Would give a 000000000 if I can... Waited at the counter for 15 mins before seated. another 15 mins before someone taking my order. Not to mentioned, im a diamond player ordering for Togo, def not expecting this kinda shitty service when I visit. Maybe the color isn't right I guess, cuz the white Italian guy next table was greeting 4 times, when I'm just sitting right here without even a cup of water or asking. By the way, I haven been here to Barona almost every week. First time and will be that last to this fucking shitty restaurant read more

This is definitely not a bad place to get some good Italian food. It worked out perfect, we gambled a little and had a great dinner. The service was wonderful and the food portion was great. They serve warm complimentary bread with sun dried tomato better, one of the highlights for me. The tomato soup was ok The chicken Parmigiana was good Shrimp carbonara was ok but it was on the light side. Will definitely come back. read more

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Our waiter was amazing, took very good care of us. All the did was outstanding. No complaints!

Had dinner here last night and was surprised at the quality of the food and the service that my wife and I received. I celebrated my wife graduating from her masters program with a massive dinner which included several appetizers large entrées and of course dessert to rewind my wife how sweet it is to be done with school. Our server Edgar was excellent came by was always checking in on us it was clearing plates as they became available he also refreshed our drinks in a timely manner. The appetizers that we decided to go with the word of the muscle and clam which was large enough to share with our friend as well as the meat and cheese board. Our meals also came with either side salad or soup which was more than enough to go along with the free bread that was provided in a large side of olives which I didn't care for - I never have cared for olives. Now for our entrées: we went with the lobster tail raviolis which was perfect when it came out I am almost forgot to take a picture laugh out loud also went with a perfectly cut prepared ribeye which came out with a great combination of colors with the roasted garlic as well as the starchy potato the the other entree was the was the Frute di Mare which again was picturesque and tasted wonderful. Last but not least we ended with a New York cheesecake as well as the 10 layer chocolate cake I counted it was officially 14! When it was all said and done we came hungry and left full with the leftovers for the following day! I would highly recommend this place for any occasion. I would also suggest to dress to impress and always remember to tip well thanks again Barona for providing excellent service and value! I will be back again for sure! read more

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ONLY GIVING 5 STARS BECAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE. BUT REVIEWING BECAUSE I AM SO SO SAD Ok, now that I have your attention. I have ranted and raved about this place for years. as a former employee of years, I have diner here many times for dinners and brought many out of town visitors. my last visit, 3 years ago ( Sabrina L review ) pregnant and addicted to the olive bowl. Fast forward to now, pregnant again and CRAVING the Cucina. My husband and I made the drive up at 4 and enjoyed a few slots until opening at 5:00 PM. We promptly made our way to the restaurant at 5 and were extremely disappointed by the new reservation rules, and the lack of inclusivity for those who are not diamond members. We were told to return at 8:00 PM to see if anything was available. Mind you, my husband and I had gotten a sitter for our little one and could not simply "wait it out" for the chance at a table at 8PM. who stays up that late? Really wishing the restaurant was as accessible as it was before. one of the things I value most about Barona is the more "family" "laid back" atmosphere. this felt a lil too bougie now. I drove all the way there for olives and left empty handed ( and broke LOL ). Can someone from management hook me up with a reservation or just a bowl of olives? ;) read more

My family and I came here for my dad's birthday and, to be frank, we came here mosty because 1) we love Barona and 2) my dad had free comps for 2 appetizers, 2 entrée, and 2 desserts, lol. Our server was Jacky and she was great throughout the meal! 5/5 for customer service! The food had its ups-and-downs. We ordered 2 plates of their calamari for appetizers; we went big and ordered their special-of-the-day, which was the Surf & Turf; we also ordered the rosemary rib-eye and lasagna; for dessert we got the cannoli and tiramisu to-go. Calamari - 4/5 Yum! It came with 2 sauces: a tomato-based and a pesto-based. Both were interesting and can stand on its own. The pesto-sauce is different; it adds a fresh and vibrant taste to the calamari. It was definitely a huge hit between my siblings and I. Surf & Turf - 4/5 This was the only plate in which the whole thing was eaten. My only complain is that I had asked for the meat (prime rib) to be cooked medium, but it came out as medium rare instead. The accompanying fries and vegetables were all yummy as well as the demi-glaze sauce! Rib-eye - 3.5/5 I wasn't a fan of the fingerling potatoes but the meat was cooked at the right temperature (medium). The sauce it came with was alright -- I think it can use a similar sauce/demi/reduction to whatever sauce was used to the Surf & Turf. Lasagna - 1/5 The portion is HUGE, but I just didn't like it at all. There was some cottage-y looking thing in it that was probably (overcooked) ricotta cheese. It made the whole dish unappetizing so we barely touched it! Sorry! :( Tomato Soup - 2.5/5 We were not a fan of the tomato soup (entrées come with soup and salad). It had a weird taste to it that my taste buds were not a fan of.. Cannoli - 1/5 I personally didn't like it and we ended up throwing it away :( Tiramisu - 3.5/5 Serving size was also generous. I didn't really eat a lot of it, but as far as I remember, it was a touch too sweet for me, but it was still a well-balanced tiramisu. Would I come back here? Probably not -- unless my dad has free food, so I guess next year, lol. read more

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This restaurant is very tasteless. We ordered bruschetta to start which took forever to come. The bruschetta was covered in cheese on pieces of garlic bread. Not at all what I expected from bruschetta. I ordered spaghetti Pomodoro and it came drowning in butter. It was up to the brim with it. The photo I have attached is my pasta after I had sent it back and asked for no butter. The presentation of the dish was also very lazy. The tomatoes are diced very sloppy and unevenly. The service is very slow. It took forever for us to even be noticed by our waiter and for him to take our order and bring our drinks. I definitely will not be coming back here next time I visit Barona. read more

Italian Cucina - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

Came here last night to celebrate a bday dinner it was surprisingly good! Huge portions and yummy food. Our table got shrimp cocktail (huge shrimp but it's $25), chicken Marsala (u can split this it's delicious and filling), chicken piccata( also good), penne pasta( huge can easily split and comes out on a skillet), and short rib special (good but ravioli tasted like pumpkin pie which was a weird combo). The service was amazing and everything tasted fresh and Delicious. I would come back again. read more

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We had dinner here last night and really had an enjoyable experience. We were at their Sage Cafe earlier (recommend!) so we decided to split the Chicken Parmesan and that was a great decision! But first we got dessert to split. We had the Lemon cake and really enjoyed the cake with the raspberry sauce and fruit. Lemon and raspberry is such a great flavor pairing! I love that this resort doesn't penalize people for splitting meals and in fact makes it easier. I didn't expect my own soup or my own plate already split prior to arriving to the table but really appreciate it! Everything tasted really flavorful and good. Loved the minestrone as it made me feel like I was eating something really healthy! Also, the bread basket is dangerous as it's hard to put down the bread and save some hunger for dinner.. The music in the background is actually Italian music which we really appreciated as many Italian restaurants do not do the same. I also love that they have live video of the chefs as you always hear horror stories of what goes on in the kitchens of restaurants... it was cool to watch! Tonight we try the steakhouse at Barona... hope the experience goes as well.. read more

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5 stars without hesitation. Honestly, if you haven't been to this place because you love the Barona buffet too much (which I do), or because you haven't been to Barona at all, then you better make a trip out there. To my surprise, this is probably the best place I've been to with Italian food. Erase that... This is the best Italian restaurant. I'm not sure what it is about this place... Could it be the romantic restaurant? Or could it be the amazing service? Maybe it was even the heavenly food? Actually, I think it's all of the above. I applaud our waitress (her name has slipped my mind and I can't forgive myself), for she had the patience to deal with my mother who was bombarding her with questions. Trust me, my mother can ask the simplest of questions about the menu/etc that I could answer for her, and she asks them several times, but worded differently. (Regardless, I love her dearly, of course. Hehe...) Aside from the patience that our waitress had, she was diligent in checking up on/answering questions, never failed to leave us out in the blue about our food, and not to mention, she was a complete sweetheart. Now, I'll speak about the restaurant itself. This is the perfect Italian restaurant because it completely fits what I, if not most people, would consider an Italian restaurant. It's not the *fanciest* place, but it is quite lovely. There are brick walls, beige walls, wooden poles, long windows covered with curtains, hanging lights with tiled/mosaic glass, tiled floors, and vividly colored carpet. The whole color scheme is dark, neutral colors: beige, red, brown, yellow, white, etc. It reminds me of spaghetti. There is dim lighting, and it has a very romantic atmosphere to it. Enough about all that, I know the FOOD is what everyone cares the most about! My family got the calamari and tomato basil soup for appetizers. The calamari comes with two sauces, marinara and pesto, and a table of 4 or so could share it. Whereas, the soup would be good for one person. My mother kept it for herself, but my sister and I would steal bites here and there because it was that good. Frankly, you could never go wrong with tomato basil as a soup. If you're having trouble picking a pasta, but know that's what you want, why not go with the original and typical chicken fettucine alfredo? The serving size is huge. If you're not savagely hungry, you could probably share it with someone and still have leftovers. Also, they're not selfish with the chicken. If you're craving a pizza, get one of their pre-made ones, or even create your own! My sister got the hearth roasted salmon (I believe is what it's called), and it came with vegetables--no side of rice, potatoes, etc. It was savory, and I'm sure one person could finish it. On the other hand, my mother got the prime rib. It was huge, juicy, and delectable--she couldn't finish it. Thankfully, Italian Cucina was more than competent enough to cook her steak the way she wanted it. Each entree also comes with your choice of house salad, or caesar salad. I had an excellent experience for my first time, and I'd definitely come back, and recommend it for someone who likes Italian food... Or someone who just wants to eat at a great restaurant. I was not disappointed at all. 5 stars! read more

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It's good but it has potential to be so much better. Maybe I have high standards because I'm a snob when it comes to Italian food sometimes... lol Well also, the place is good considering it's in a casino and usually casino restaurants are ehh... I think this place just needs a remodel. A little do over. Make it more authentic Italian plates with some more diversity in dishes and new things. Also some gluten free options. Top 3 things here? Lamb Chops, Baked Penne Pasta, & Calamari. Skip the desert here. read more

Don't much care for it. Seen Vice is way to slow. Some of the people are kinda rude and seem annoyed if you ask to many questions read more

We received an offer for a complementary dinner at Italian Cucina at Barona Casino and we took them up on it. Wow - so much wonderful tasty food. Great service. We first had appetizers: Very wonderful calamari and also lamb chops and gnocchi. Sounds like enough to eat just there. but then came salad - nice as well as tomato bisque soup. We also had their complementary olives and bread. For our mains, one had filet (awesome) and I had salmon. for dessert, we got two choices. They packed up one - the cheese cake for later and we shared the capuccino and cookies. So much food but thanks go to the staff for a wonderful Birthday Meal Oh by the way we did share a bottle of wine. At $20 - wow - what a reasonable price for a bottle (it was calloway wine). read more

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Been coming here for years with my family. As always with Barona, A+ service! The food never disappoints and they provide big portions. Customized pizza orders and chicken piccata are my usuals. Tagliatelle primavera is a great choice for vegetarians. Jackie and Edgar - whenever I'm here with my family we always ask for them. Super friendly and very attentive! They make the experience even better. Ambience here is calm and relaxing; good to get away from the crowd upstairs. read more

Italian Cucina - Tagliatelle primavera - Italian Near Me - Lakeside, California

Great Food, Great Wine, Friendly Staff nice Atmosphere, only open Thursday thru Sunday I Believe. I Had a Great tie read more

Excellent service and food!! I highly recommend! Be sure to make a reservation as they book up quickly and are unable to take walk ins. read more

Ok had a coupon for 2 free buffets or 2 entrees at the Italian resturant at Barona. Wasn't expecting that much but was I WRONG! First off the place is comfortable & cozy & just lovely when u walk in2 it! It's a high classed, romatic atmospher but has crayons on table w/table clothes of paper (like u had in grade school which u had kids on both sides. This place doesn't try to be several different things it is!! All put together in2 1 that all fits! My server Marifer was exceptional! She had to see coupon & think no tip, but she still went that extra length by splitting our entrees in kitchen not just letting us do it. Kept coming to see if we were ok. As if she knew she'd get at least a $20 from us. Unfortunately all i had was $5 tgo, wished i have alot more, she deserved way more!! Now the food! Oh my! Wow! The ceasar house salad looked awful (it wasn't) compared to the house salad which was beautiful didn't want to eat so much color & variety. & tasted as good as it 0looked. Oh they do have bread before food & also have these seasoned olives (I don't care for olives) well they looked interesting so I tried a small bite, then I ate another, then another kind & soon was popping them like candy. Now the baked penne w/vodke marinara was scrumptious it had parmesan & mozzarella melted on top too! Now the ribeye w/grilled colorful peppers & potatos w/garlic butter was so visually beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it! Then I did!! Ohhhhh, it was better than even really good sex! We'd asked for to go containers cause it was too much food 4 both of us but when they came almost everything was gone. It was so good we ate till we realized we were uncomfortable! I don't ever do that!! Then on top of that & not included, the server brought me this humungous peice of chocolate cake w/fresh berries all around it & wished me a happy birthday!!! I'm not a chocolate person but I'l definitely be trying it later at hm, maybe it'll be like the olives... It looks so good that a non chocolate cake person is dying to get home & try it! I will definitely be telling everyone about this place & will be returning as soon as I can! I'd give it another star if I could draw it on! read more

Barona is not being crystal clear about it, but this restaurant is effectively no longer open to the public. You can't make a reservation unless you are a "Diamond" member, and even when the restaurant is completely empty they will not seat you without a reservation. The decline of Barona has been pretty sad. The only dining options are pretty much hot dogs and tacos. read more