Love this place! The ambiance is nice but can be really noisy. Service is generally great* and staff are really kind! Food choices are amazing for someone who is gluten sensitive. (*they do their best, just get busy sometimes). Flavors are fresh and food quality is consistently great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Saw this spot a couple years ago and noticed how cute it looked. After option A didn't work out we ended up here. Found street parking and walked in. We were promptly seated. Our Italian waiter was very attentive. Decor brought me back to our honeymoon in Sorrento. Bright yellow lemon and floral green everywhere. Love it. Food came out fast and was plentiful. Food was good and although I love dessert I could have skipped it here. Lovely place to celebrate our anniversary. Brussel sprouts: 5/5 excellent, crispy and not too sweet. Margherita pizza: 4/5 very good and cheesy! Lasagna: 6/7 Spaghetti del golfo: daughter inhaled it! Cacio de pepe: 4/5 cool that they prep it in the parm cheese wheel at the table, super saucy/creamy and very heavy. Branzino: 4/5 expected the whole fish but for two fillets. Tasty and nice sides of veggies. Chocolate soufflé: 3/5 dry, the frozen one at tj is better. Caramel panna cotta: 2/5 dense and not fresh. Skip this. read more

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What can I say that hasn't been said... Yummy, delicious, tasty, authentic, delightful, in every way. Locanda Sorrento is an Italian cuisine lover's favorite read more

Decided to come here due to the cheese bowl noodles. Well we went with something else and I should have stuck to my first instinct. I order the special thinking it was mussel and white sauce fettuccine but instead it was clams when I specifically asked if it was mussel and served said yes. When the dish came out I saw it was clams and I asked server to test him if he knew what the shell fish was and he didn't know. It was clams. And the sauce was off and salty. Calamari was good so that made up for my bad dish. Good thing we order calamari otherwise I would have had nothing for lunch. Another thing was they weee not busy and it took forever to get our food. Anyways he ask if I wanted anything else and by that time it was too late. They just didn't charge us for my dish. read more

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Last year I spent 3 months in Italy that changed my view of Italian food forever. This is the best Italian restaurant I have found since I've been back. OF COURSE they make everything from scratch and import a number of ingredients from Italy. Hands down the best tiramisu outside of Italy, FABULOUS service from Juliana, and we were also entertained by another server who sang. Come here for date night, for a company dinner, to celebrate your birthday, you will not be disappointed! It was very warm on the day that we went and I wish that we had sat inside. They are at the first restaurant at the west end of Campbell Avenue leading into the downtown strip. This means lots of street parking and options to exit the area without having to drive down Campbell Ave. read more

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We came here to celebrate my parents' birthday, and it was an absolute hit! The food was amazing from start to finish, but the hospitality was even better. Our server, Juan D, truly went above and beyond to make the evening special. He was attentive, warm, and made sure everything was absolutely perfect for the celebration. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back. Thank you, Juan, and the whole team for a memorable night! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Caesar Salad with Chicken - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

Mother's Day dinner at Italian restaurant @ Campbell . It is home cooked meals in an upscale environment. I love the lobster Ravioli ( filled with Maine lobster and asparagus) top with Tiger prawn in homemade orange sauce . Fresh Mediterranean Sea bass filet & capers in a lemon butter sauce , served with fresh garden vegetables. Appetizers: Fritto Misto is deep fried Monterey calamari, tiger prawn , artichoke , zucchini & chef 's capri sauce . So so delicious We have also ordered the Trofie Al Pesto V ( homemade twisted shirt pasta , basil & pine nuts pesto ,pistachios, tomato confit , & parmigiana - Reggiano chips . That was my least favorite. All the pasta dishes are homemade by the Naples - born chef and restaurateur Enzo Rosano . Along with his brothers , this is the newest of the seven " Locanda"restaurants located throughout the Bay Area. The interior design is very elegant with a painted ceiling . If it is your birthday, the waiter would come to your table and sing with his opera voice ! Excellent service . Our waiter Ernesto P checked on us often and brought us drinks and food in a short time . He was very very helpful. They have a small parking lot with 2 handicap parking . Lots of parking on the street too . But you should allow yourself 15 minutes early for parking . They always have a line and the table will be given to the next cutoff you are late . read more

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Always a Campbell favorite! We came here for mothers and had a wonderful dinner. We arrived with no reservation but before the dinner we rush. We were seated right away. I always love the bright decorations and costal vibes. They had some extra flowers around for the holiday. All of our food was amazing. My person favorite was the coppa di Sorrento. It's the perfect leon dessert read more

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Enjoyed a great dinner date with my husband here about a week ago. We were in the area and we were fans of their willow glen location so we decided to stop by for dinner. Loved the fritto misto, lasagna and the trofie al pesto. Everything was so so so delicious. Definitely will be back when in Campbell again. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Trofie Al Pesto - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

Here is my PSA. Come here for the gnocchi. Even fact, order two of them. You'll thank me later. Oh, the service, vibe, and overall dining experience was wonderful too. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Dining room. - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

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overall the food is great, ambience is good, and they have someone take photos ($22 per photo and frame). we happened to come during lots of birthday celebrations so it was pretty loud and hard to hear others talk got the: - fritto misto - pretty crispy, a large assortment of calamari, shrimp, zucchini, and anchovy, dipping sauce is an olive sauce, which I thought was more unique, but would've preferred tartar or something like that - cacio e pepe - they mix the noodles in a Parmesan wheel in front of you and serve it on a plate, it was good, the noodles had very intense Parmesan flavor and were salted well. Portions are a bit small, and I was a bit worried about the sanitariness since the wheel is reused and uncovered at times but maybe this is normal and I'm unaware of it - pollo parmigiana - chicken was breaded well and crispy, flavored with marinara sauce, a healthy choice with vegetables overall we left satisfied with the food, though you are probably paying slightly more for the ambience and cheese wheel presentation read more

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Lobster ravioli was delicious, we had a party of a 8 for a birthday dinner and everyone sampled each others plates. Great experience overall. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

We really enjoyed our first time here! Staff so friendly, drinks amazing, and the food was absolutely delicious! The restaurant was just beautiful with great decor and the room filled with smiles and laughter. We will be back! Just wonderful!! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Meat lovers pizza - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

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Mangia bene! That's Italian for "eat well" and that's exactly what you'll do when you come here. This simple, little restaurant is actually rich & bold in authentic Italian flavors, and big in terms of heart & spirit. And although it looks adorably tiny from the outside, it's actually quite spacious inside with 2 different dining rooms and a full bar (plus outside tables too). Our server Ernesto was fantastic! Our table of 6 (including my Italian in-laws) appreciated his excellent customer service and kindness. He went above & beyond, and we all got to practice our Italian as well since he himself is from Napoli (Naples). Grazie mille Ernesto! Also, the man can SING! We heard him sing Happy Birthday to a couple of other tables when we were there, and then he serenaded our table with a beautiful rendition of 'O Sole Mio. My Spaghetti al Pomodoro was perfection, my husband's Trofie al Pesto was to die for, father-in-law loved his Lobster Ravioli, and there were 3 orders of their Cacio e Pepe for the rest of the table. Throw in the Brussels Sprouts and Bruschetta for apps, and Tiramisu and Cannoli for dessert shared around the table. Everything was absolutely delicious, and authentic. I must mention that the cocktails were also flowing at our table (Negronis anyone?), so...yeah, bring your appetite and be transported to Italy from little Downtown Campbell! read more

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The lasagna and Amalfi pasta were good! The piña colada with strawberry puree ( mocktail) was 1000/10. The servers were friendly. The location was nice and comfy. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

To the owners and management of Locanda, My wife and I were treating family to a nice Sunday lunch. Shortly after we sat down, a woman approached our table with a camera and immediately started taking photos of us. She asked us to pose and even directed us into different poses. I didn't want to be rude, but I mentioned that we were hungry after spending the morning walking the farmers market and just wanted to enjoy our meal. At one point I stepped away to use the restroom. When I returned, I noticed two framed photos sitting on our table. My wife told me the photographer had been quite persistent, and feeling put on the spot, she purchased them. Had I been at the table, I would have politely declined. Our lunch bill was already over $200, and we ended up spending an additional $50 on photos we never intended to buy. It wasn't about the money, it was the sales tactic. Creating an awkward situation where customers feel pressured into making a purchase is not something I expect from a restaurant like Locanda. I understand that restaurants are always looking for additional revenue, but this approach left a very bad impression. Locanda has been one of our local favorites, which made this experience even more disappointing. If the goal was to make loyal customers think twice about returning, this accomplished exactly that. I sincerely hope management reconsiders allowing this practice. Guests should be able to enjoy a meal with family and friends without feeling pressured into buying something they never asked for. read more

Here's the review: --- (3/5) Locanda Sorrento is adorable -- the Santorini-themed interior is really cute and the service was lovely. Came specifically for the parmesan wheel pasta experience and it delivered on the spectacle watching them toss the Cacio e Pepe inside a giant wheel of parmesan is genuinely fun to see. Taste-wise though, both the Cacio e Pepe and the pizza skewed a little too salty and cheesy for my liking. The silver lining -- portion sizes are huge, so it's great for sharing and you'll definitely leave full. Worth a visit for the vibe and the experience! read more

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We came here for dinner. Normally we would go to the other location in Willow Glen. But they were closed for a private party. This location turned out to be just as good. The food always tastes fresh. The waiter went above and beyond. The Frito mistbo was super lite and not greasy. We felt like the lasagna had less meat than the other location We were to full for dessert. read more

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The place is super cute!!! The servers and owners are the nicest people so full of true Italian joy! Breaking into songs and just happy people happy to serve you. The staff was all Italian so added to the authenticity of the place. The lemons give the Amalfi vibe! So cool. The limoncello based cocktails were awesome! I really really wanted to love the food but I have to say it was all ok. The pizza pretty standard, their version of frutta di mare was good but the sauce that holds the dish had butter? Just not the essence of the ocean you expected. The special the paccheri with beef and onion was the best of the lot. fritto misto was oily. The pizza was good. Tiramisu had hazelnut sauce. Maybe I went on an off day when their main chef was out, everything is set up for it to do great! read more

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July 6, 2026 and we went for dinner. What an amazing place. We were promptly greeted and shown to a table. The pear and ginger cocktail and the NA pantera rosa were both delicious. The roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic and parmesan cheese was wonderful and the portion large enough to split/share. The halibut special was just as described and the special pasta (pasta with large mussels) was wonderful too. The coppa di sorrento (lemon sponge cake with vanilla ice cream) was an excellent way to end dinner. As was the house made limoncello. Lorenzo L., thank you for the wonderful service! And while we were there we thoroughly enjoyed watching the preparation of the cacio e pepe as the hot noodles are mixed in a Parmesan wheel in front the table. read more

Some of the food was delicious and some was OK. The service was excellent and the restaurant is so cute! It's decorated for Christmas right now. Although it still looks really nice without the extra decor. There is a small lot behind the restaurant and a good amount of street parking. There were bugs in our drink and flying around which was disappointing. When leaving we noticed the back door was open which could be the reason. We ordered: - Bruschetta: bread was too thick (like 2") for my taste but had good flavor. - Beet Salad: good portion and tasted good. - Gnocchi: delicious! Good portion and great flavor. It's a red creamy and cheesy sauce. So good. - Linguine Del Golfo: Ok. The pasta was good but was not a fan of the sauce. I would have appreciated a more creamy sauce but that's my preference. - Panna Cotta: this was OK. The sauce was better than the panna cotta. - Soufflé: this was only OK as well. I didn't taste a crust and the chocolate was not very tasty. The gelato was good. read more

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Food is good here. However service could be better. Everytime I come here the servers are not that friendly. Last night I dined in the big private room with my friends and even though the room was reserved for 2 hours they kept rushing us. We were clearly still working on our food but they kept asking us if we want boxes and check??? Also it was pretty hot in the room so we asked if there was ac and instead of answering us the server just opened the back door wide open and closed the curtain. Please provide better customer service training!! read more

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The ambiance was really pretty. Staff was really nice and attentive. Food was amazing. Definitely will come back again!

Don't Leave or I'll Tira-miss-u One of seven "Locanda"** restaurants located throughout the Bay Area that are all locally-owned by Naples-born chef and restaurateur Enzo Rosano. Along with his brothers, they've started quite the legacy of restaurants serving up home-cooked Italian food in an upscale environment. This location is just on the outskirts of Downtown Campbell is a great place for date nights, anniversaries, or birthdays. We came to celebrate the latter, as it was a belated birthday for my sister. The Good: *Fantastic service by Carlo. He knows how to wait on a party. 10/10 *Décor and ambiance were perfect. I did see some sorta strange lighting in some Yelp photos, but maybe that's later, as we eat early. Cuz, you know, we're old and shit. *Full bar and beer on-tap *Pizza was on-point and had great flavor. I did have only one slice, but it was pretty darn good. *Probably the best Eggplant Parmigiana I've *ever* had. I liked that the eggplants weren't battered and fried so the dish as a whole felt more fresh and light, as opposed to how Eggplant Parm usually makes you feel heavy and bad. *Housemade Limoncello was outstanding. Ask for a sample. *Tiramisu was tasty but could've used a bit more coffee flavor if I had a minor gripe. *Panna Cotta was fantastic. Just perfectly soft and custardy with a nice vanilla base. The Meh: *Small private lot and some street parking--but read the signs! *The special Artichoke app was just whatever. I'm not a fan of peeling the leaves, dipping, and scraping. I mean it's OK, but a bit undignified in public. The Ugly: *My drink was very weak and didn't feel particularly balanced. If I'm paying $15 for a drink, I want a buzz dammit! #borracho Conclusion: Fantastic authentic Italian cuisine with terrific service and an amazing ambiance. Highly recommended. **All the restaurants have different names but all have "Locanda" at the beginning. read more

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Amazing experience from the moment I called the place to book a reservation for 2. Ambiance is very cute and gives a nice cute date vibe. The food was very good. We got the cheese wheel pasta and chicken fettuccine Alfredo and we both loved the dishes. The desert was the highlight. We ordered tiramisu and the server gave us a complimentary flan since we were celebrating our anniversary. THAT was the cherry on top for this extraordinary visit. The tiramisu was a 10/10 and the FLAN WAS A 11/10. Best flan ever. I would highly recommend this place to anybody. 10/10 experience since the beginning and very friendly service!!! read more

I booked a reservation here for my 13th anniversary with my husband after hearing so many great things from friends. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. We were greeted warmly at the front desk and led to our table in the back. Our server, Ernesto, promptly greeted himself and asked if we wanted "sparkling or still water." Knowing the usual upsell, we requested still. He followed-up with, "tap or bottle," which was another attempt to upsell. We ordered drinks, including an Espresso Martini ($16) that was tasty but nothing special. Soon after, we placed our dinner order. Fritto Misto ($18.95) - 7/10 ~6 calamari rings, 2 calamari tentacles and 2 tiger prawns. Bland overall. The Chef Capri Sauce was the highlight! Linguine Del Golfo ($26.95) - 8/10 Pasta had great texture and it was loaded with shrimp and clams. Personally, I could have used more sauce but the intentional flavors of the ocean came through. Cacio e Pepe ($26.95) - 2/10 This was the BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT! The tableside prep is meant to be the star but the server wheeled the cart up without a word and prepared the pasta one table away. I barely noticed until he dropped the plate in front of me. The portion was small, presentation was sloppy and flavor was way below average. Both the couple next to us and another table across shared the same complaints. We all made the effort to talk about it with each other. Presentation and portion size for each table was inconsistent. This was meant more for the tableside presentation and a nice video to share on social but we didn't get that either. The dish felt like a gimmick and we all agreed we'd never order it again or recommend it to friends. Midway through dinner, Ernesto noticed I had pasta sauce left and offered bread to soak it up. I said yes without thinking...only to see $4.95 added to the bill. That should have been communicated upfront. Service overall was inconsistent. Other tables were walked through the specials and menu but we never got that. Our water glasses were often empty and when I asked for a bottle for the table, Ernesto said they don't do that. Yet every table around us had one. I'm very unsure why my experience stood out so much compared to others. The final bill came to $105.90 before tip. Which also includes a 3% "Employee Health & Benefit Surcharge." One last note, the bathroom was a mess. At 6 PM on a Saturday, there were no paper towels, no toilet paper, and clogged toilets. For a restaurant with this reputation, that was a bit shocking. I informed staff early in into dinner service and it was still the same an hour later when I left. Would I come back? Probably not. read more

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Locanda Sorrento is a nice Italian Restaurant located on Campbell Avenue. They have a small parking lot in back or otherwise there is street parking. My family enjoyed our dining experience here. Nicely decorated with modern decor that highlights touches of Italy. You have to look up at the ceiling to really appreciate it! The restaurant offers inside and outside seating along with at the bar. Two separate, single user men and women restrooms. Light house music playing. We ordered mostly off their HH menu. *Gnocchetti Tartufo V: Homemade baked potato gnocchi with cream, truffle, & Parmesan cheese (4/5). The gnocchi was soft and delicately held onto the rich decadent cheesy sauce. *Fritto Misto: Monterey calamari, tiger prawns, julienne zucchini, & chef capri sauce (4/5). A light fry that gave this dish a nice crunch yet wasn't too overly breaded. *Truffle Fries: French fries with truffle oil, Parmesan, salt & pepper (3/5). This was just ok. We didn't taste any truffle oil. *Bruschetta Trio: three of their signature bruschetta recipes (4/5). A nice sampling and each were delicious! *Crocchette (4/5) - a trio of smooth and creamy potatoes breaded served with marinara. *Almond Pina Colada: barcardi rum, pineapple juice, amaretto, lime juice, almond syrup (3.5/5). The drink was good though, I don't think it had any amaretto or almond syrup in it. It was just a plain Pina colada. *Spritz Trio: Lemoncello Spritz, Aperol Spritz, and Campari Spritzs. The lemoncello was the table favorite. The Campari was a bit bitter but it is supposed to aid in digestion. *Cacio e Pepe V: Homemade tagliolini, black pepper, & parmigiano-reggiano served table side (4/5). Nicely prepared and we were able to watch them serve the dish with the grated parmigiano-reggiano. The service was so friendly and nice. Other than the little misses on the food and drinks. It was a great dining experience. Come support this local business. read more

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Had a pretty nice dinner on Wed night. I made a reservation for 7pm but accidentally went to the Willow Glen location so was late for the reservation. I called and they told us no problem and take ur time, but our table was not available when we arrived so we decided to sit at the bar. I feel like the service at the bar isnt the same as sitting at a table as the bartenders r ur waiters and it took awhile as i felt i needed to initiate to give my order which is fine. But i would def opt for table reservation if u come. The interior is beautiful and the volume is very loud at this place, so difficult to hear if ur coming here for a date. We ordered the mango salad as appetizer then the Branzino and Capio de Pepe. The mango salad was very tart and citriusy, i thought it was fine. The branzino was pretty yummy but it doesnt come with the crispy skin if u like that (my bf does). The veggies seemed a bit undercooked (carrots and broccoilini) but it was nice to have veggies but they just didnt taste great but maybe bc they r more raw and healthy? The highlight for me was the Cacio e Pepe. They give very ample cheese which i didnt experience at other restaurants and it was addicting i kept eating it even tho i was full. It is full of pepper tho so my stomach did feel the heat even the next day. Very good tho. Overall i enjoyed my dinner and it was very affordable compared to other places for the quality, just $90 for our whole meal not including gratuity. Would recommend for some good pasta and lively ambiance for some good Italian! read more

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We had a reservation for 8 pm on friday, were there little earlier have to wait for 30 minutes after our reservation time, we were there for celebrating our boys birthdays. We had also had conveyed our celebratory visit at the reception and that was ignored completely and great disappointment .. there were several birthday singing at other tables, but were ignored. They started of complementary Foccacia with fresh green side tasted like garlic and parsley but seasoning was missing completely. Bread itself was good. I will review from best to worst. Pizza Parmiziana soft pizza with mozzarella cheese, basil and great tasting tomatoes. Punch flavors and the freshness of dish was very evident in every bite. GNOCCHI Sorrentina was good but nothing out of ordinary. Crocche which was not part of the menu, it was good but pricey for appetizer. Spaghetti alla nerano earthly but too al dente for me, to much bite, could have cooked for some more time. Cacio E Pepe this dish is all about the show, they bring a chesse wheel and smither it with cheese in front of us by placing the pasta in the cheese wheel see the video of the display. Cheesey! Like the previous one it needs few more minutes of cooking. Dishes were average with bad service, need I say more. But the place was packed, Friday? Downtown location? Or service differs depending on the customer? read more

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The restaurant itself is cozy and well decorated and lit. The menu leaves a lot to be desired! We came on Valentine's Day weekend and wasn't told that the menu would be limited. Not many gluten free options at all which we called ahead about. The gluten free Margherita pizza was very basic with no option to customize and it was just a regular cheese pizza with some basil. I was very disappointed that for the price that the quality of the pizza was not very good. My boyfriend got one of the meat dishes and his was much better and his vegetables were much more well seasoned and flavorful. They need to cater more two different pallets and let people know when the menu will be limited. I really wanted to love this place since it is so close, but I'm not sure I will be back. read more

I have been to this one and their one in Willow Glen. Each time service is genuine and inviting, they make you feel like family. The food is beautiful, authentic, and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting with greenery and lemon / yellow accents that feel as if you are in an Italian countryside. I don't eat a ton of Italian food, but when I do, it's at Locandas! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

Ernesto is the best!!!! We had an amazing experience here celebrating my mother in laws birthday! Food was amazing! Ambiance amazing and the service 10/10!! We loved it! We have been here before multiple times but tonight was the BEST! Thanks to Ernesto!!!! read more

Overall excellent experience. We had eaten here when they first opened. I mistakenly thought the person that took our order was the owner and he was very communicative to the point he took away from the experience. Well not the case, the owner is a nice lady that is also very Italian. The food is excellent. Having spent the winter holidays in Rome and Venice the quality of food here and preparation is equally good. Had the chicken parm and it was great. Lots of tastes with flavor. The fish was delicious. Perfectly made with freshness in every bite. Veggies were also well made. Had the seafood spaghetti and again excellent. It was a birthday and the brought out the Pena Cora with Carmel. Very good. I will be back soon. read more

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This is the 5th Locanda location that I've visited. We were welcomed with their usual lovely Italian charm where they make you feel like family. Love all the lemon-themed decorations unique to all Locanda restaurants. The menu at every location is slightly different. They have similar dishes so we opted to try what this branch specializes in. To drink we tried their Almond Pina Colada, 1137, Spring Tequila Sour and a Coronado beer. For appetizer, we ordered: Frito Misto - a family favorite we always order Insalata Fresca - delicate and lovely with sweet tasting peaches Artichoke Hearts - tasty. The dip had kick but I didn't like the inedible spiky parts. For dinner, we ordered: Cacio e Pepe - Made to order at your table!! That was fun to watch. Trofie Al Pesto Lasagna Della Mamma Lobster Linguini San Daniele Pizza - beautiful and fresh ingredients. The best! The pastas were all cooked al dente. Great flavor but also very rich. Everything was cheesy with lots of sauce. For dessert, we had an opera singer sing "Happy Birthday" and delivered a Caramel Panna Cotta for her. What a unique experience! We also ordered the tiramisu and the chocolate soufflé. All desserts were very good. We ended our dinner with complementary limoncello shots - another way Locanda has taken care of us. We had a lovely experience. I felt like family. read more

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I have patronized this restaurant many times, both as a dine-in guest and take out. This is my first negative experience I had with their food. The service during pick up was great as always. This review is strictly concerning their food. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo pollo to go. I don't think the chicken was cooked thoroughly. It didn't taste fully cooked when I tried the first piece but I wrote it off to it being chunks of thigh instead of grilled breast like I'm used to when I order chicken alfredo from other restaurants. It was the only thing I ate today. Without going into detail, I have been experiencing really bad symptoms of food poisoning. With that said, I will still be dining here but I will stick to their fritto misto, cacio e pepe and panna cotta. read more

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This place is a legit, family-owned Italian restaurant! We visited this place during Christmas 2023 -- posting this a little late, but some experiences are just too good not to share! This restaurant holds a special place in my heart. It's one of the first truly memorable dining experiences I had after moving to San Jose, and it instantly became part of my core memories. I'm not Italian myself, but I can definitely vouch for how incredible the food is. The flavors are rich, comforting, and clearly made with love. They offer some really good vegetarian options -- not an overwhelming variety, but what they do have is spot-on and absolutely delicious. The dining space leans more toward fine dining, with a romantic, cozy ambience that sets the perfect tone for a special evening. One of the loveliest things about this place? You'll often see Italian families dining across three generations. It's genuinely heartwarming to sit in the same room as a big, happy family enjoying good food and conversation -- it adds to the whole experience. Service was warm and attentive throughout. Just a heads-up: parking can be tricky since if it's street parking. If you don't find a spot nearby, try the surrounding residential streets. read more

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It was my first time here since the restaurant changed to Locanda Sorrento. I had made a reservation online, but we still had to wait about 20 minutes. The restaurant was packed! They don't really have a lobby/waiting area, so they ask you to sit at the bar while you're waiting for your table. It looks like the main dining room with the bar typically sits more of the larger parties, and then they have a secondary room, as well as a small banquet room in the back. The secondary room is definitely a tight squeeze! The walkway is a bit narrow (especially when the cheese wheel cart is coming through!) and expect to sit within close distance to your table neighbors. For appetizers, we ordered the Fiori di Zucca. They batter and fill zucchini squash blossoms with fresh ricotta cheese and mozzarella, and it's served with a side of marinara sauce. An order comes with four. Not bad, but I do feel like the outer batter was a little bready, so it kind of took away from the texture of the squash blossom. We also had the Arancini--these bechamel rice balls have mozzarella and are topped with ham. The menu says they're served with marinara, but ours came with a sauce that was more yellow in color. For my entree, I had the Troife al Pesto. They use homemade short twisted pasta with house made basil and pine nut pesto, a touch of cream, tomato confit, and parmigiano-reggiano chips. The sauce is on the richer, oilier side, but it's tasty! I think it could have use a little more tomato confit or some other acidity to help break it up a bit more though. I also tried some of the Fettuccine Boscaiola, which has fresh fettuccine pasta with wild mushrooms, Italian mild sausage, English peas, and cream sauce. I enjoyed this dish, the texture of the fresh pasta was great! read more

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Lovely ambiance!! Interior is decorated so cutely, especially for the holiday. Small, cozy vibes. Gnocchi texture was nicely chewy, very strong sour and salty taste, not sure if it was from the tomato sauce. Meatballs were also in tomato sauce, which was also very sour and strong tasting. Not my favorite though. It was our friends birthday and they helped us celebrate! A free panna cotta dessert and even had one of the designated servers to serenade him. Overall, food was alright, ambiance and service was what made the experience! read more

The lobster ravioli was delicious. The vodka pasta was decent. The lasagna was good as well, flavorful. The meatballs were decent but the meat was kind of dry. The bread very hard. The drinks were good however I felt very overpriced. The service was okay. You do have to call for your waiter, they didn't check on the table regularly. The decore was cute, decorated Christmas like. Overall, this place was cute and food was good however very overpriced. read more

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I celebrated my 50th birthday with family and friends at this delicious place a couple years back. The service was excellent, we brought our own cake, and it was such a fun atmosphere! read more