I came for lunch with my husband. I was worried I wouldn't make it back to work on time but the service was very fast! Ronnie was our waiter and he did an excellent job, checking in. Not pictured is the lasagna, which my husband ordered. It was really good but if you're hungry I would recommend getting an appetizer or maybe a small salad. This is per him lol . The champagne chicken was delicious and I loved the pieces or garlic in the potatoes. I ate half and the other half for dinner. Tiramisu was super tasty and I was so happy to learn they had some! We'll be back for sure. read more

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Stumbled across this place. Great food great atmosphere. Spread the word let's keep this place going.

Shout out to the cooks servers and staff .They are all great people with friendly service.

Amazing environment and venue! All of the wine is perfectly selected, and the Italian modern menu has a diverse selection of entrées. The sound system is pristine and has separate sections for each. I was able to test out the sound system with my DJ controller and was extremely pleased. Shout out to DANNY! read more

Wow! What a great place! Great service and great food! Can't wait to go back to try more!

Redlands is seriously lacking in Italian food, and I'm happy for the new stylish MADRI to take a shot at it. I was going to give this place time to settle in before visiting but the spot I intended to go was too noisy. I grew up in an Italian family in the Northeast -- and it's the only cuisine I can and will pull rank on. Boston and New York cherish traditional Italian food, but California has taught me to embrace new ideas and new experiences. As the now closed Isabella's demonstrated, Redlands struggles with Italian cuisine. I fear most people in California simply don't know good from bad, and so everything is 'okay' or 'nice' when perhaps not really. Two stars on Yelp equals "Could've been better" and that's correct. Of course all places could be better, but you'll see there was enough here to warrant this rating. AMBIANCE If you love giant TVs in a restaurant, you'll love this. Me? It's what turns me off about Finneys. I appreciate that a Sports bar inside an Italian restaurant might promote a fun lunch crowd, but I believe there should be curtains that obscure that half of the downstairs from the other half. If a major game happens -- sure, open the curtains. Maybe. Otherwise Italian restaurants are never known as sports bars. Now, to be fair, ambiance in Italian restaurants is tricky. Old school places with red leather seats and framed pictures of gangsters and celebrities is out, but creating a space barren of anything Italian (the new trend) is questionable too. We actually liked that Madri was brightened up with softer colors and cozy seating, even though the grass in one part of the ceiling -- yes, ceiling -- seems silly instead of inspired. Loved the tile at the entry. So we like what they started, but if you either hung that curtain or simply removed half of the TVs deeper into the restaurant -- it would go a long way to adding the missing Italian romance instead of Budweiser and pharmaceutical ads. SERVICE The place was rather empty but somehow we got poor service. Had to get up twice to get help with issues. One issue was we were given a choice of chips or a side salad but not told that salad came with a $2 up-charge. The owner politely removed it. Also -- My partner in crime's salad was served on a fake newspaper page. It was explained as a 'decoration' but she didn't even see it at first. This means you could be eating a salad and discovering there's some sort of paper inside it. Yuck. This hidden paper under the salad defies all logic, and when discovered -- the salad should have been promptly replaced with a new one and an apology. She could have consumed some paper. FOOD Leaving that otherwise tasty salad to the side, the Eggplant Parm sandwich was pure fusion. Now, is MADRI obliged to serve the thick breaded saucy gooey Eggplant Parm available only on Fridays at SAVERINOS? No. But if you're going to get all modern and 'gourmet', the replacement ought to justify it's existence. What came out was a thin measly slice of bread eggplant on each half of the sandwich. A stack of two is the norm, and the arugula and bread and cheese didn't warrant recommending this to others. On my side of the table I had a hit with the Chicken Piccata. Piccata is either bad or great; there's no in between. Thankfully this was great. I felt the portion of chicken was possibly a tad small, but it was made up for a generous pile of broccolini and small potatoes that were sea-salty but roasted to perfection. VERDICT I know these are crazy early days for this restaurant, but even adjusting for newness I fear that once again Redlands will be barren of quality Italian dining. I don't care about 'the game' -- I care if food is the passion at MADRI. By the way, we spoke with a person in charge who heard a lot of this. If I owned a restaurant and was told to my face the Eggplant Parm was skimpy and the paper under the salad was a bad idea, I'd have refunded that meal on the spot. That didn't happen. I tried to get ITALIA BELLA in Yucaipa to move to Redlands but that just ain't happening yet. So if real Italian food is your priority over 'watching the game', and you can live with 'sub shop' ambiance, the food and service make up for the difference at BELLA. read more

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Very nice ambience and food, the staff and service was amazing, had a great time at Madri :) Caesar salad was very fresh! read more

Madri - Bread with goat cheese, caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

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Ordered pizza to go, toppings flavorful but the pizza was super thick and doughy. Matter of preference, they didn't have thin crust.

As a Redlands restaurant regular I've been looking forward to Madri opening for a while now. I have been a big fan of The State and since they share a common co-owner I have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to dine here. I went alone early on Saturday evening and sat at the bar. The ambience is lovely and my bartender, Danny, was very attentive and kind. Because I was alone I only tried one dish, the Penne Al Gorgonzola (with chicken added). I was a huge fan of the Gorgonzola pasta at Citrone (another Redlands favorite) but that dish is no longer on their menu. I was excited to try another version. To be honest, I won't order this dish again. The pros- the pasta was perfectly cooked, there were many chunks of Gorgonzola, a decent portion of pine nuts, and the sauce was rich and creamy. The cons- the flavor of the sauce overwhelming reminded me of a chicken pot pie rather than Gorgonzola. Though there were bites that were very much Gorgonzola, I couldn't shake the chicken flavor. That leads me to the grilled chicken I added. It was clearly cooked well in advanced and warmed up to add to this dish as many pieces were very dry. All in all I will definitely go back to try many of the other extensive offerings, but I'll steer clear of the Penne Al Gorgonzola. read more

Madri - Penne Al Gorgonzola with chicken added - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

Just swung in for drinks and they were great! Service was kind and welcoming. Absolutely beautiful location, they nailed it. read more

Madri - Santeria was phenomenal, service was fantastic, location is beautiful! - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

Met a friend for lunch today. Ordered off their daytime happy hour menu. Everything was delicious and priced well! $6 select beers and $8 martinis. I ordered the lemon drop. Very tasty. Shared a cheese pizza and antipasto salad. Great service and food. Thank you! read more

Madri - Lemon drop martini - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

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Back again and the food is great. The Calamari appetizer was delicious! The Champagne chicken was very good- the only thing we didn't like about it was the diced pancetta was very fatty & rubbery. If they pan crisp the pancetta it would be fantastic. We really enjoy this restaurant but were absolutely annoyed by the music playing this time. The B-side 70's music was driving me insane. read more

Madri - Calamari Appetizer (we ate half before I the photo) - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

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The setting is lovely. The appetizers were good, although sparingly served with toasted bread. The meals, four out of six were not enjoyed; salad served on a hot plate not once but twice when sent back. Risotto was salty and mushy, the penne with vodka sauce was pasty and lacked flavor as well as cream. The server was very nice and tried to make the visit enjoyable. Perhaps they are still working out the kinks. A member of our party attempted to reach out to owner with no return call. This was a special occasion, the food very much missed the mark. read more

Food: 10/10 Cocktails: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service; 10/10 Food and drinks: 10/10 We had the Chicken Champagne, Penne al Gorgonzola, Spaghetti al Pomodoro, drinks, and the Calamari. We all agreed, best fried calamari we've all had - thick, crispy, and not overly breaded with yummy sauce.. Pastas were cooked perfectly al dente and delicious. Chicken Champagne was a fantastic protein-heavy dish with juicy chicken in creme sauce and potatoes. Cocktails were delicious - Lady in Red was the favorite. Old fashion was perfect. North Coast Pranqster was on tap (great beer). Atmosphere and service Smiles all around - attentive bartenders. Huge bar table top (will happily eat at the bar again). Music was pleasant and not too loud. Decor was bright and clean with ample lighting. Very family friendly. read more

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had such a wonderful experience at Madri Restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming, cozy, and truly family-oriented. It's the kind of place where you can relax, enjoy your time, and feel right at home. The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and super yummy in every way. Every dish we tried was packed with taste and clearly made with care. You can really tell they take pride in what they serve. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. They genuinely care about their guests, which makes the whole experience even better. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable, making it a great spot whether you're going out with family, friends, or just treating yourself. If you're in Redlands and looking for delicious food, great service, and a warm atmosphere, Madri Restaurant is definitely a place you don't want to miss! read more

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You know, they have a happy hour with $7 pasta. Pretty good deal. That and wine Wednesday's! Half off wine bottles. I mean you really can't go wrong here: great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Beautiful interior too. We will be back. read more

This was a new place in Redlands for me and not too bad! The drinks were pretty good and the app of garlic cheesy bread was definitely delicious! I also had the spaghetti bolognese but didn't get a chance to snap a picture of it. Pretty standard flavor but done well. My partner had the eggplant Parmesan that was so good! Services staff super nice and with it being a new restaurant there was a wait time, but I'd come back and try this spot again! read more

Madri - Garlic Cheese Bread - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

Really loved the ambiance and OMG, best Caesar salad I've ever had. Customer service was also pretty stellar, but I have reoccurring dreams about that salad. May become a slight addiction, the champagne chicken too. Soooooo goodddd. Anyways, for flavor, and everything else under the glowy lighting, Madri gets a very enthusiastic 10/10 from this big back. read more

The ambiance is great and they have an amazing happy hour menu available with super affordable prices. Service is also great

If you're in Redlands and looking for Italian food this spot is a nice choice. Food quality is good. The scenery is modern and stylish. The manager was very welcoming and accommodating. My only complaint was that there was a gentleman( who I assume was the bartender or maybe another staff member???)that was so loud it was hard to enjoy our meal and talk to each other. Also, the chicken was hard to swallow, very tough and dry! Had to wash it down with water. The tortellini with rosa cream sauce was the star of the show! 10/10. I will be back for it but definitely taking it TO GO to avoid the loud guy ruining the dining experience again read more

One of the fun things about Redlands is the variety of restaurants downtown unique in their own way. Madri replaced a downtown staple, and I love what they've done with the place. The interior is beautiful, upscale, and interesting all around. The staff and our server were all very friendly and professional. Our drinks were filled consistently which is one of the markers for good service. The food- delicious. We started with the goat cheese and honey appetizer. I highly recommend it. One of our party doesn't like rosemary so we asked for olive oil on the side. I would go back just for that dish. I had a side salad and meatballs. I would pass on the salad. The greens were fresh but it was minimalistic. The meatballs were good with lots of sauce and cheese. Our party also had champagne chicken and breakfast eggs. Both said they were delicious. We had tiramisu and pistachio gelato for dessert. Both were fantastic. Highly recommend both. I'm not a huge tiramisu fan but it was worth the try. Can't wait to go back. read more

the prawn salad gave me food poisoning :) it had to be the shrimp, probably wasn't fresh when cooked BUT upside, our server was very nice read more

Love the atmosphere and decor Excellent Service! Cocktails were Great The food was Delicious read more

Madri - Cocktails - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

Had lunch with girl friends recently and the service was great. The pasta I ordered had chicken and mushrooms with linguine and a delicious cream sauce. A friend did the build your own pizza and while it did come out after our plates, it was nice and hot. She enjoyed it and shared with others. Another got a huge prawn salad that looked amazing! Gotta try that next time. Setting was beautiful but not sure what the grass on the ceiling is about. But it was quiet and easy to hear others talking at our table, A lot of us with pastas had plenty to take home due to nice sized servings! read more

Madri has become a family staple for us and many of our friends. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with beautiful decor and friendly, attentive staff who always have great recommendations. The appetizers are a must! The goat cheese is my absolute favorite, so unique and delicious, and my 4-year-old is obsessed with the mozzarella sticks. The garlic cheese bread is amazing, and friends rave about the calamari. My go-to dishes are the Spicy Italian pizza and the Fettuccine Capriccioso, the crema rosa sauce is to die for! We've brought out-of-state family here who've all been impressed. And don't leave without trying the tiramisu! It's creamy, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the meal. Madri never disappoints! read more

First visit since it changed ownership. Used to be Romanos in downtown Redlands. Still Italian. Not as much "bar food". Nice beer selection and wine list. Started with the calamari appetizer and it was fabulous. I had the ciopinno and my wife had the chicken picatta. Both were outstanding. Great service, nice atmosphere. Will be back. read more

Went here for the first time and loved it. It was where Ramano's used to be. It looked a lot classier but had a nice vibe to it. The service was great and fast. Ordered the Spinachi pizza minus the goat cheese and loved it. Great vegetarian pizza. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Amazing food and service!! Every single time hits the spot!!! this is our favorite place for lunch or dinner!! Bubbas customer service is over the top! read more

The food was incredible. The best linguine and clams I have ever eaten. Love the decor too.

Had a staff lunch here. Service was friendly, informative and efficient. The staff gave great recommendations and described the food items with passion. We had the Veal, Chicken Champagne, Eggplant Sandwich and Mushroom Risotto. Everyone enjoyed their entrees very much. My Mushroom Risotto was like comfort on a plate. Packed with flavor and just enough salt for wholesome flavor. The oyster mushrooms had great texture and were prepared nicely. I'd love to try their Margherita pizza and and possibly the Veal myself on my next visit. The ambience was comfortable and welcoming, as well. read more

I forgot to add regarding the charge for a cube of ice. I brought it to the attention of the bartender and he said he was not aware of this charge and apologized and said he would discuss it with management. Really am I the only one who has complained about this? Needless to say they did not offer to fix this for me. read more

Great food and service! The pizza is an excellent choice. The atmosphere is good and decor is fun.

We have dined at Madri several times since its opening and it is now one of our go-to spots downtown. We love to bring out of town family and friends here to eat. Our favorites are of course the fried mozzarella and goat cheese appetizer. The Pesto Chicken pizza and Gorgonzola pasta are delicious. Our son loves the steak! The happy hour specials are a great deal! Wine Wednesday is a great way to try some new wines without a huge financial commitment. Maria is a fan favorite as far as servers go but honestly we've never had a bad experience with anyone. We've dined several times with large parties and the service has been flawless. The decor and ambiance is light and bright! We enjoyed the Halloween tree in the lobby! read more

If I could give 4.5 stars, I would. Visited the night after opening night and the atmosphere is modern Italian sports bar. Would be a good spot to catch a game if you're seated on the bar side of the restaurant, hard to see TV's from the other side. Service was pleasant. I think servers were still getting a hang of things since they had just opened so no complaints. Good was pretty good. I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the chicken Parmesan, both of which were definitely above average. I think my ratio of potato to shrimp was a bit heavy on the potato side but flavor was good. The broccolini was seasoned nicely. The chicken parm was also good but didn't have parm...had to ask for it but these are little things...easily corrected. Drinks were good. Will definitely be back! read more

Our first time at Madri was a very good experience. We were seated immediately and noticed what a great job they did in upgrading the decor and seating. We split a Caesar salad and spicy Italian pizza. The Caesar salad was delicious and plenty for 2 people. I prefer a little thicker crust on my pizza but it too was still very good with just the right amount of spice. And, the service was fast, friendly, and efficient. If you have not been here, I would definitely recommend that you give it a try. read more

Madri - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California

We came here for Galentines day and the food and atmosphere were perfect. Highly recommend the honey goat cheese, bruschetta and caprese salad. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! The ambiance and staff are wonderful. Highly recommend read more

had the privilege of tasting a good amount of the menu and i must say it was all delicious. owners did a great job on having clean ingredients and locally sourced products such as the bread they use. staff is super friendly and the ambiance is very lively. definitely recommended stopping by even if it's just for some drinks. read more

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Food, service, atmosphere. 10/10 The service is fantastic. The staff is friendly and are attentive to your needs. The food is amazing. I've ordered several different items and they disappoint. Beautiful decor read more

Everything! The food and drinks. The excellent service from our waitress Lina. The great chef that came to say hello and made sure our food was to our liking, and it was amazing! Highly recommend. read more

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Beautiful use of a historic building, staff attentive, upscale, delicious. casual with just the right splash of bougie, all while watching the game in the background (7 big screens) that are actually easy to ignore if you want read more

Madri - Whipped goat cheese with honey & pistachios- sublime - Italian Near Me - Redlands, California