I don't often give 5-star reviews but when I do it's well deserved. Had this restaurant saved in my…read morecollection 4-ever and finally went for a birthday celebration. Could not have been happier. From the moment we walked through the heavy wooden door (fancy!) until we left- the host, the waitress, server, manager and even the owner were amazingly attentive and welcoming. When it's your birthday they put a nice sign at your table and everyone stops by to wish you an amazing bday. They also check in to make sure you're having a good time and enjoying your delicious meal. Now for the food: fresh, al dente and tasty. All adjectives you want running through your mind after the first bitesss. We ordered stuffed mushroom- hot and nicely seasoned. Mushrooms not overcooked and stuffing not overly cheesy. The shrimp linguine another hit with fresh tomatoes and jumbo shrimp with a nice snap. The light seasoning with lots of garlic was just perfect. We also ordered the beef short ribs. My friend said it melted on her mouth and the fresh mash potatoes- just right. Did I mention the portions were huge! Lots of goodies to take with us. To add to the dining experience we watched as patrons steadily came and went throughout the evening. You can tell this is a favorite for many. There were High-5s, handshakes and lots of "Welcome back friends!" Just an overall beautifully decked out neighborhood restaurant with so much heart and soul. I heard that the restaurant has been handed down from their grandparents... I'm sure they would be very proud. Highly recommend.

I really wanted to love 19seventy, but unfortunately, the poor kitchen execution and incredibly…read moreinattentive service ruined our lunch. The meal started out well with the Caprese, which was actually good. Next came our entree, the carbonara was even worse and by far the biggest disappointment of the meal--the pasta was so overcooked that the sauce completely dried up and turned into scrambled eggs. The "poached egg" on top was also completely well-done, so it literally felt like eating boiled eggs with dry, bland pasta. After that, they brought out our other appetizer, the stuffed mushrooms, which were also noticeably under-seasoned. Finally, the pizza arrived, which was decent, but it's pretty hard to mess up a pizza. The service just made everything worse. Our server told us right at the beginning that sourdough bread was coming out, but it never arrived--we only realized it after we paid the check. Our water glasses were never refilled once throughout our stay. To top it off, when the desserts were brought out, our server just dropped them in the middle of our large table without giving us any small plates and completely disappeared. Because we were seated at the large table, it was really awkward for everyone to reach and share. Since our server was nowhere to be found, we actually had to flag down a completely different server just to get small plates. Our original server only finally resurfaced when we asked for the check. Between the bland food and the total lack of basic service, we definitely won't be coming back.

This is a nice, elegant spot located in Uptown Whittier, kind of unexpected for the area. Street…read moreparking is available and wasn't hard to find, probably because we came during off-hours after lunch. We were greeted right away and given the option to sit inside or outdoors. Of course, we chose the patio since it was such a beautiful day, and the view of the water fountain made it even better. The sound of the water created a very relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. Our server was pleasant and friendly. She could have been a bit more attentive, as she didn't check on us much, but overall the service was still good. The food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good Italian food. I loved the sauce on the chicken piccata, and the pesto sauce on the pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms was excellent. Yum. The salad was good, but nothing too special, it felt like it was missing something. I noticed none of the salads included beets, and I personally love beets on a salad. The goat cheese and pine nuts were a great addition, but I think beets would have made it even better. Overall, the food, ambiance, and service were solid. It's on the pricier side, but I would come back.

Mission Square Italian Restaurant... more like Mission Impossible: Find Flavor…read more Came here for a romantic brunch with my girlfriend and left questioning if the chef was on PTO mentally. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore: * Calamari cooked so hard it could qualify as tire rubber * TWO shrimp... and somehow both still had their "natural accessories" attached * Clams survived the disaster * Presentation looked like the plate gave up on life before reaching the table My girlfriend ordered the Pollo Milanesa: * Marinara sauce had enough salt to preserve ancient mummies * Veggies were cooked into retirement * Portion looked like inflation personally attacked the kitchen Now let's talk about the margarita... Tasted like Costco margarita mix with emotional damage added for free. Also why did I receive: * one wine menu * one cocktail menu * one food menu * probably another hidden menu somewhere in the kitchen By the time I finished reading everything, brunch almost became dinner. Ratings: Service: 3/10 Food Quality: 1/10 Price: 1/10 (and I'm being charitable like a nonprofit organization) Overall Experience: 2/10 The best thing served today was the parking.

They have served the community for years. The staff is friendly and welcoming. They get the orders…read moreright. Fresh, hot and delicious everytime. Nice clean establishment with nice murals on the walls. Good seating arrangement. Thank you to the cooks in the kitchen for tour cooking talents

1 star for dry pastrami on dry crunchy bread only. I wouldn't even call it a hot pastrami cuz it's…read morewarm. Other sandwiches are better. If you want a hot juicy pastrami loaded on a soft French roll with pepper corn. Go to tams down the street. Delicious

Food 5 Stars amazing taste and value Service good snd…read morefriendly Ambiance inviting Highly recommend

We regret coming to this place after many years. My wife ordered the seafood pasta,and it was…read morehorrible. The smell made my daughter vomit. It was inedible. The garlic knots were burnt on top. My fettuccini was fine. The pizza was a little undercooked. Best part of the meal was the free fresh baked bread.

So good! Cant believe I've missed this place after driving past it for so many years. Our plates…read morewere delicious! Sometimes they make carbonara if they have ingredients They also have jazz on Thursdays nights!! Perfect date night spot! Parking is a bit tough!

BEST. PASTA. HANDS. DOWN. I have been LOOKING for a great Italian spot. So many places get the…read morepasta sauce weird, bland, or watery. Or use Ragu/Prego. Not this place. TRUE tomato sauce. Grew up with Italian grandma so it has been nearly impossible for me to find good pasta even close to it. Then Il Gatto blew me away. Me and my husband ordered Short Rib Papardelle and Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meatballs. The pappardelle had such a savory sauce that tasted like marsala and the shredded short ribs were so tender. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the meat sauce chef's kiss. They also provided some complimentary warm French bread which me and my husband shamelessly devoured 2 baskets before our meal. Ambiance was gorgeous! Was nice and dimly lit with a nice warm fireplace. Very romantic date spot. Definitely a spot to take pictures. I adored the exterior of the restaurant as well!! They have outdoor seating with a small fountain and flowers by the entrance. It was beautiful. Service was..good..but not great. Now let me tell you why. Hostess and server were very kind. HOWEVER. It took our server 30 min to get our drinks. The restaurant only had 1 big party, a couple, and us. Was not packed at all. (I have personal experience with restaurant management so I completely understand how chaotic restauarants can get.) So here is my complaint.. our server came back 3 times to ask what we ordered even though I saw her write stuff down. Then she forgot our drinks at the bar and we saw them standing there. She grabbed them 30 minutes later explaining she has a big party but served us warm alcohol. At least offer to get us new ones for waiting 30 min and not the old ones you left sitting out. You know? Who likes warm champagne?! I still took a deep breath and tried to give her patience because she was an older server and was very kind. I just wish she didn't spend her whole shift coming back to us to explain why she's taking so long instead of taking that time she's talking to us, to grab what we ordered. When we try to flag her down for something she forgets, she's standing around talking to another server for a good 10 min. Just came off unprofessional and turned me off a bit..to complain to a couple trying to celebrate their anniversary. Will come back for the food and ambiance. I shall ask for a different server next time. (Sorry).

We came in and it was pretty empty so the service was fast. The food was out so quick and we sat…read moreinside at the top tables. Seating is small as others have said but wasn't a problem for us. This is only Half the panini!! I was so stuffed after. My bfs pizza was soooo good too. Perfect amount of everything. Definitely recommend!

We typically go to the location in uptown Whittier, but my brother liked the pizza options at the…read morebrick and mortar so we stopped here. There is limited seating and it is tables and counter options. There is plenty of parking. It is very casual. We ordered the hot burrata, meatball, and pepperoni pizza, as well as the caprese salad. The caprese salad was so refreshing with the lemon dressing, heirloom tomatoes, and arugula, as well as cubed mozzarella. The pizza is wood oven and the crust perfectly cooked. I do not think the hot burrata is spicy hot but my mom did so I think it depends on your tolerance level. The meatball has fresh ricotta which is awesome too. You can totally taste the freshness of the ingredients, which is why I keep coming back. Service is friendly and efficient. Please note pizza may be about 15 minutes so if you're hungry maybe order ahead through their website.

This review is long overdue. Our #1 go to spot for call in…read moreand pick up! We absolutely love it!! The food always comes piping hot when we pick it up and is delicious as always. It's consistently good every single time, which is honestly hard to find. It's family-owned, and the service is amazing. They're just straight to the point, not trying to impress anyone, just serving great food. My type of people and my type of food. I love their cheese ravioli with pink sauce, the minestrone soup, the Italian wedding soup, and the spaghetti and meatballs with their meat sauce. it's AMAZING. And their garlic bread is an absolute must. Be warned... you'll probably knock out right after. The portions are hearty, the food is comforting, and it gives the best food coma every time.

This restaurant never disappoints. Leti is an amazing waitress and never fails to impress us when…read morewe go. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. Leti and the staff always make us feel like family. Highly recommend Vinny's The only complaint is they are closed on Mondays.

Fancy decor and delicious brunch menu. Our waiter suggested the chilaquiles, and he was absolutely…read moreright: I've had it at numerous restaurants, in CDMX, and even made it at home, but this was literally the best version I've ever had. The short rib added a hearty flavor, the tortillas soft yet crispy and well balanced, the red sauce was just enough kick and comes with an egg, guacamole, and beans. You'll definitely have leftovers! Worth it! It was our friends birthday and they were nice to give an ice cream sundae! Parking is very limited on weekends so come early to find free parking.

Come for the whiskey... just don't come for the World Cup…read more If you're planning to watch a major soccer match here, you might have a better chance finding the lost city of Atlantis than finding the TV remote. I came to watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup match, and it was complete chaos. Nobody seemed to know where the remote was by 6pm The TVs weren't on the right channels, Telemundo and Peacock were nowhere to be found, and the main TV directly above the bar might as well have been a decorative painting. Then came the food... I ordered buffalo wings at 6:05 PM. At 6:45 PM, I asked the bartender where they were. The response? "There's a lot of tickets back there." I'm sorry... they're buffalo wings, not a five-course tasting menu or a risotto that needs constant stirring. It should not take nearly an hour to fry some wings. When they finally arrived almost an hour later which I told the bartender cancel the order I had completely lost my appetite and left If you're looking for a place to watch sports, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. Between the missing remote, and the painfully slow kitchen, this was one of the most frustrating sports bar experiences I've had. World Cup Game day, the service and sports atmosphere completely missed the goal.