Entered and staff was super friendly, helping accommodate our family of five right away (kid…read morefriendly) Food portions are large (more than enough for our family) Marinara was delicious and sopped up the rest with our bread after the kids downed all the spaghetti and crab cakes Raviolis also delicious, nice aldente pasta with a creamy filling (eat it fast and don't let it sit!)

If you want Olive Garden and don't like real food than you'll love this place…read more.. Any Italian restaurant that does NOT make it's own pastas is robbing you. Buy a box of store bought pasta and a jar of sauce for cheaper. (I make both on my own) As someone with heritage from Palermo, this is a fair review.

We hadn't been to Bella Italia in at least four years and happened to be in the area and decided to…read moreget a late lunch. The inside hasn't changed. Could use an update but the food is still spot on. I had the Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna and the flavor is phenomenal. Just a really good lasagna. My wife had the Bolognese and really enjoyed it. Chunks of beef the old style way. They serve a great bread with a whipped butter. It had a little kick to it. Tasted like sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Very nice. Sergio waited on us and he did a bang up job. Need to go back sooner than later.

Let me start off by saying the service was great. Ambience was right on the queue with the cozy…read moretables and low lighting.. Start off with an appetizer * fried calamari * 2 cups of clam chowder Now let's get to the Entrees * baked seafood, Cannelloni (very good) * fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (loved it) * shrimp, and crab ravioli ( I love it ) you have to try it .

Been here twice now and it's consistently good with great staff/service. I prefer the bar side of…read morethe restaurant (though we don't drink)- it had small town piano-bar type vibes. It's quieter and less busy. You can tell the staff take pride in cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant. The pasta is definitely fresh/ homemade. I disagree STRONGLY with the other review that suggested it's pasta-roni style sauce. The ingredients are fresh and food was good. We've tried the Rigatoni, Gnocchi, Lasagna, Fettuccine, Lobster Ravioli, Mango Panna Cotta, and Torta Al Cioccolato and their fresh hot bread; all were enjoyable. When we've come the staff took some time to tell us a bit about the family history- passed along traditions and it's clear the recipes as well. This is a family-oriented legacy for these folks. And there's honor in that. If you're into just food, vibes, and low prices- this is NOT your venue. This is a place to celebrate a family (the owners) sharing a bit of themselves with you and yours. Note- people who complain typically mention price without thinking it's not just the food cost, but the lease, utilities, the insurance, staff wages. You're not going to get out to dinner here less than $60 for 2 (with a nominal tip and no booze). But THATS THE POINT- I'm thankful for the care, time, and heart that is put into each dish. We will be back and share this oddly-located, pretty tasty place with our friends and family.

My hubby and I went here last night to compete in a karaoke competition, so of course we ordered…read morefood to enjoy while we waited. I can't eat a lot at one time, so despite some adverse reviews I'd seen online about the fried calamari and shrimp, I went ahead and ordered it-and I'm so glad I did! It was hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked-not greasy at all! My hubby had the meatball sub-despite it not really being available during dinner hours, but he's not really a fan of pasta, so the waitress (and chef) kindly made special accommodations for him. We didn't ask, they helpfully offered to do so. Hubby said the red sauce was really good, and he enjoyed the sandwich. I felt bad because they appeared short staffed for the amount of business they had, and they had run out of a few things, but the pressed on gamely and made the best of it. All of the staff was kind and very helpful. We will definitely be going back again soon! I want to try the yummy sounding seafood risotto.

As parents of young children, date nights are few and far between, so we wanted to make this one…read morespecial. We chose Galletto, and it exceeded every expectation! The food was absolutely impeccable, every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. If you're looking for a cocktail recommendation, don't pass on the lavender lemon drop! Our server, Chris, was attentive, personable, and genuinely made us feel welcomed throughout the entire meal. We left feeling refreshed after a much-needed night together and are already looking forward to our next date night at Galletto!

My son took me out to dinner and our server Dulce was amazing. Everything came out even better than…read moreexpected and she made sure we enjoyed each and everything! Will definitely be visiting again soon.

The restaurant was already very busy when we arrived at 5:15 p.m., with many customers already…read moreseated. It was a Friday night. Anna was an excellent server. She took our order and recommended some of her favorite dishes, which turned out to be great choices. The food was very good. I had the spicy shrimp and salmon pasta, and I really enjoyed it. Audrey, the hostess, was also wonderful. She had only been working there for two weeks, but she was doing a little bit of everything. It seemed the restaurant was short-staffed, and she handled the busy evening with a positive attitude. Overall, the restaurant offers great value for the quality of the food and service. I would happily return.

So I went to Ciao Bella for dinner tonight. I've probably eaten there around 10 times over the past…read morefew years and have always enjoyed the food, which is why tonight was especially disappointing. The three of us ordered lasagna. It was Cesar's first time there, and I told him he wouldn't be disappointed. When the food came out, his portion was noticeably taller than the others, but I didn't think much of it at first. As we started eating, I noticed both Misha and Cesar pushing most of the pasta aside. When I looked closer, the majority of the dish seemed to be mostly ricotta cheese. Neither of them ate more than a few bites before stopping altogether. I politely let the waitress know the lasagna just didn't seem like the quality we were used to. She immediately took the plates to the back and brought us the bill, still charging for all three dishes. I asked if I could speak with the manager, and she told me she was the manager. I explained that we were simply disappointed with the meal and would have gladly shown what the issue was, but she told me the dishes had already been thrown away. She said she had shown the chef and that he makes it the same way every time. She eventually removed two of the lasagnas from the bill, but then came back and said the chef's response was, "If you never come back again, that's fine." That honestly surprised me more than the food itself. I've owned a business for 30 years, and I can't imagine ever responding to a customer that way, especially a returning one. I'm not writing this out of anger -- just genuine disappointment. We had always enjoyed coming here, but after tonight, unfortunately, we won't be returning.

L'Gusto Cucina Italiana is my favorite Italian restaurant in our area! The food is always delicious…read moreand you can't go wrong with any item on the menu. My favorite GoTo items are the lasagna, the flaming cheese, and the crème brûlée! They've expanded their restaurant for more seating in their patio outside, and are very accommodating for indoor/outdoor preferences. Try them out, you won't be disappointed!

I always forget about this place! My mom and I went here for the first time the other day, and I am…read moreglad I finally stopped in! My mom said her chicken panini with the bacon jam was amazing beyond words! I got the shrimp salad which was tasty, as well. We were seated promptly and our server was friendly and attentive.

Chicken parmesan sandwich with veggies instead of fries was my order. Let me tell you, this…read moresandwich was so tasty! Loved it! Veggies perfectly cooked and seasoned. When I arrived to pick up my order the cashier was very friendly and had my order ready for pick up. The ambience around was good. You can never go wrong eating here. If you haven't tried it yet, your missing out. Always fresh, made from scratch ingredients. Support your small local business, you wont regret it.

Another top-notch Italian food truck! Braulio's Bistro is located at Modesto Grub Hubs food truck…read morepark and they are serving up some of your favorite Italian dishes. The menu isn't too big but they do have a menu for lunch and a separate menu for dinner, the dinner menu has a bit more offerings. The prices are a little on the high side but the quality and taste of the food justifies those prices. I have been trying to come to this food truck for a month or so now but I'm usually in the area on the says they are closed which are Sunday through Tuesday. They also are only open for dinner on Saturdays from 4pm - 8pm. I happened to pass by during dinner hours on a Friday and immediately stopped. The dinner menu had a variety of items such as fettuccine alfredo, penne romano, penne pesto, shrimp linguini, chicken parmigiana, chicken marsala and many other pasta/chicken & fish dishes. They also had a kids menu, various sides and drinks. I decided against getting my basic fettuccine alfredo and instead got the penne pesto, I was told that the pesto is made daily and it's one of the most popular dishes on the menu. The penne pesto was so delicious, the sauce was creamy, nutty and had such a good flavor and was not too oily. The pasta was cooked to perfection and was topped with fresh parmesan and parsley. I definitely could taste that the pesto was made from scratch. The dish also came with fresh baked garlic bread that was so divine. It was light and airy, had the right amount of garlic flavor and tasted even better dipped in the pesto sauce. Overall, I'm so glad that I gave this place a try and I will be back when I'm in the area and craving pasta. I now have two amazing Italian food trucks that are my go-to in the Central Valley, Braulio's did not disappoint!

This was a random find for Mother's Day as I was looking for fresh made pasta and the place I…read moreseeked was closed. So now was really howling it was yummy and decent experience since I was taking mom out with us too. And let me tell you, we were so happy with our service and food. The chef's are absolutely amazing, the waitress was kind and very competent. We honestly have nothing but positive things to say. I always strive for a wholesome healthy kids menu as we have two crunchy kids (6 and 3) and hate when us adults eat wholesome food and the kids menu is garbage, and let me tell you their food was all made from scratch, so wholesome and delicious. They shared a kids pizza with white sauce, chicken nuggets meal (which is a breaded Milanesa style cut up) with big curly fries that gave potatoe wedges vibes, and we had Garlic Spicy Chicken pasta which's was so absolutely delicious and full of bold flavors, my a rib eye steak meal that very well cooked full of flavor and juicy, and an adult size chicken Alfredo pasta. We were so happy, and went back the next day for lunch. This was 5/10/26... and today it's 5/13 and we're heading back there again! Highly recommend. I did think about taking pics, but I was so hungry and in the moment. Ambiance is nice and kid friendly, which we appreciate.

Delightful dinner last night at D'Forno Cocina, prompt seating outstanding, thoughtful service,…read morewith on point dishes appetizer through main course (we skipped dessert...sighs). My only suggestion would be to check the rolls as ours came out a bit on the hard side. We will return!

This was our first time eating here. What a great place!…read more The food and service was excellent. The atmosphere was very classy with white tablecloths and nice music. They were very organized and clean. We had eggplant parmigiana and ahi skewers With salad. I can't wait to take more of the family for lunch or dinner.

Very nice dining area. Almost romantic. Ordered a pickup order and the gentleman was so nice. He…read moregave me a glass of water to drink while waiting. Didn't take that long to get it. Ordered Spankapita, Prawn Scampi, Brucella, Seafood dish. It was all delicious and I want to come back to eat in the dining area.

Eccellente, Eccellente, Eccellente!!!!!…read more Everything was so good. Walked in and was immediately greeted warmly and seated. Service was top notch! The bread is very good, warm and soft served with olive oil and basmatic vinegar. Entrees were decently priced, amount of food was good and best of all, food taste and quality was very very good. There was nothing about our visit today that wasn't five star. If you like Italian food please check out this place. You will not be disappointed. Grazie

Lots of food and an inexpensive place. My lasagna maybe had a tablespoon of beef but it was a huge…read moreserving. I brought some home very flavorful And lots of cheese. The people are very nice and helpful. Friends had beef raviolis, seafood, pasta, eggplant, parmesan. Most people seemed happy For dessert two people ordered tiramisu and two head creme brule . All were delicious and fresh. Nice wine selection