Maurizio, greets guests at door with sincere welcoming. Menu was extensive and special of night…read morefresh fish outstanding. Everything fresh and tasty. This was a first visit and family will return!

Disappointed in our meal, especially after all the great reviews. We've been wanting to try…read moreMaurizio and decided to get takeout since we're at home with a newborn. Positives were pasta portion size, it was well cooked, and the sauce from the spaghetti and meatballs was great. But the house salad was small and light on ingredients aside from lettuce. The beef meatballs were very dry. And the funghi sauce was a little gritty and extremely earthy - we love mushrooms but would have liked more of the white wine and garlic flavor to come through. They also don't offer complimentary bread with takeout which I thought was odd. Might try again for dining in, but not a great first experience.

Two words: lobster ravioli…read more It's exactly what I was craving and this dish delivered. The ravioli are handmade and generously filled with sweet lobster tail meat. They're nestled in a saffron cream sauce that glows a deep golden orange and is slightly aromatic. The tomatoes add just enough acidity to brighten each bite. Pair it with a glass of white wine and the soft ocean breeze, and it becomes the kind of evening that feels quietly perfect. This family-run restaurant has been around since 2000, with a cozy and romantic interior that feels like a true trattoria but I always choose to sit outside to soak in that incredible Cali weather most of the year. The food is classic Italian and very comforting. The location is just a few blocks from the beach with plenty of free street parking right out front. Service is warm and flows naturally.

We had a party of 7 this time around and we got a couple of orders of the burrata bellina. It was…read moredelicious....not only was the burrata delish, but the spinach and tomatoes that came with it, along with the fresh ground pepper they added to it, really enhanced the dish. IMO, the best burrata dish I've ever had. For my main I had the Rigatoni w/ sausage this time around; I have to say that I thought the Linguini with Shrimp [that I ordered last time] was much better. However, my friend also had the rigatoni w/ sausage and he raved about how good it was. So, YMMV depending on your tastebuds. :)

Amazing food and service! I ordered a dish and wanted to get vegetables on the side and the waiter…read moreadvised not to mix the vegetables with my pasta since it would not go well with a taste. He was right very honest. The desserts were amazing as well, very authentic food from Italy. Can't wait to take bring back my whole family. Excellent service.!

Although it's located in kind on an industrial park, you soon forget that because of the incredible…read morestaff! You're made to feel welcome from the time you check in and throughout the meal! The outside seating is warmed by heaters and smiles from happy customers and attentive servers! The food is amazing! I've tried about five different items on the menu and each one had its own distinctive quality but all had one thing in common - incredible flavors! The wine list is top notch w every server able to answer your questions! If you're trying to decide - just stop and come here! Don't tell your friends because this place will soon be so crowded you won't get a seat! Ask for Mikie's section! She is the kindest most knowledgeable server! She's attentive and knowledgeable while being so sweet! Stop scrolling and make a reso! You won't be disappointed!!!

Fine Italian dining in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Love the location, a great place to enjoy…read moredinner and the sunset. The service is always great and the food is delicious. My go to place for fine Italian food. I rarely get pizzas but their wood pizza oven does make crispy tasty pizza crust! Their wine selection is good and not too overpriced (for a restaurant). About the only downside is the parking as their lot is very small and the parking across the street on the dirt is limited as well. It does serve to limit the wait time and they take reservations. I like that when you pay the bring you the credit card machine so no one walks away with your card.

Great tasty foods. Regulars know. Great Service…read moreIndoor seating with outdoor patio seating too. Views of the sunset possible.

Well seasoned meatballs!!! Staff is awesome Laid back but…read morehas an elevated feel to it as well. Came for dinner, they have delicious appetizers The artichoke is sooooo good. I'd come here just for that because it was perfect. Lasagna is great. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Enough salt, garlic and pepper just how I like it. Owner, manager, and waiters were so professional and helpful. Will be back !!

Thanks (again) to Yelp for guiding us to Alice's (pronounced ah/ LEE'tchee's)! Service was friendly…read moreand welcoming from the start (love their Italian accents!). We chose to dine outside, in their covered patio, where we enjoyed glasses of wine and, the following: - Garlic Bread ($7.95) - served with a delicious, chunky marinara sauce (loved it!); - Penne Puttanesca ($22.25) - I enjoyed the texture of the pasta; however, the sauce was overly tangy for my preference; - Penne Prosciutto Funghi ($22.50) - hubby absolutely loved his dish; full of flavors and textures -- comfort-food worthy (I'd initially considered ordering this dish)! Great find, and one we'd look forward to returning to when in this area.

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and had an amazing experience! Super cute and cozy…read morerestaurant and so nicely decorated. I loved the aesthetic. It was easy to book a reservation online ahead of time. We were promptly seated upon arrival. Our waiter was wonderful! He seemed like he was the owner or manager. He knew the menu really well. We ordered a bunch of small plates (tapas) and enjoyed every single one: the squid, patatas bravas, shishito peppers, artichoke, shrimp, to name a few, and they were all delicious and thoughtfully made. They had some good options on the kids menu too, my daughter chose the fish and fries and loved it! They made my husband's birthday special by bringing churros with a candle for dessert. Great way to end our experience. Overall a really nice and upscale-like experience at a reasonable price! Highly recommend! We'll be back.

So many compliments to give. Interior:…read moreIntimate. You feel cozy, not claustrophobic. So many fun things to look around while waiting for your next course to arrive. Service: Luis, an amazing server. He gave my husband and I his own personal favs. Which was valid. Get the Wienerschnitzel, you won't be disappointed. The service was exceptional and didn't feel rushed. Overall, Luis makes me want to come back to hear more of his other personal favs. I will be coming back. Food: Every appetizer, entree, desserts and drinks were divine. My personal fav was the patatas pavera because of the unique flavors. I had 5 different items and not a bad bite in the bunch

Two Visits - Happy Hour & Late Night…read more 1st Visit - After reading the reviews for the Postino Del Mar restaurant, I suggested trying it for happy hour to a business associate whom I was meeting for the first time. When I made the reservation, I asked if it was possible to find a place that wouldn't be too close to the bar, as I didn't want the typical happy hour noise that might make it hard to hear one another. And they delivered! My business associate got there before I did and asked how I reserved such a prime spot! She was seated right next to the outdoor fireplace! We decided to take advantage of the $7 glasses of wine they offer until 5pm for happy hour and asked our server, for a suggestion on something to nibble on. She immediately went to the bruschetta board and said we could pick four different types to make up our board. Not only were they a delicious delight, but the fact that arrived pre-cut made dividing them up much easier! Our server treated us to a dessert - hot donut dots, which came with tasty dipping sauces. What a sweet treat, literally and figuratively! 2nd Visit - The next time I returned it was to join some family members who were there dining but because I had already eaten, I just joined them for a drink. So this time I got to sit on the inside, which was just as enjoyable. We had a server who was training another server and they both did an outstanding job. It was a first visit for my family members and they were really impressed with what they had eaten and the service. So whether dining inside or outside, the atmosphere is wonderful, the food offerings are delicious and the service is top-notch! I can see this easily becoming a local go-to place when trying to decide where to go with friends.

The menu looked very tasty, but our family could not deal with the loud music that is playing…read moreinside and out on the patio. Restaurants are way too loud in general, but some things are outside their control. Playing music too loud for people at the same table to have a conversation is not one of them!! The servers were polite and understanding, so I don't think we were unusual in walking away. Also, the Postino website does not allow you to complete their online survey--at least not if you are giving them a poor rating. I tried several times and concluded that they have it set up to prevent you from submitting a sub-par review. Not really interested in constructive feedback, I guess.

Came in for dinner and had the best experience! Our server Antonia recommended the sashimi and the…read moresteak skewers which were delicious! The music, service, and ambience were amazing! Will be coming back!

came here for a date night and the vibes were incredible and the food was even better. the…read morebroccolini was to die for. Will definitely be coming back!