Great way to cap off a day along the Ventura County coast! I haven't been to Ottavio's since they had a location in Thousand Oaks in the 80s. Man! That was a HH the likes of which will never be seen again. But I digress...TODAY is today! Great, private parking lot with easy in/out. We came in for a lovely dinner and got just that. Seated immediately and in a comfy booth along the wall, perfect for people watching. SO. MANY. PEOPLE! I wasn't expecting a restaurant to be so full on a Tuesday night, but when you're as good as Ottavio's you develop a loyal following of locals who enjoy their time here. Many celebrations were obviously being had in just our little portion of the restaurant. There are multiple rooms, accommodating various sized parties, and the hot, delicious Italian faire just kept coming. Fresh, warm bread was delivered with our water and we dove into that doughy deliciousness strait away. Hubs went with a 50/50 plate of spaghetti and cheese ravioli with a meat sauce and added meatballs. I snuck a bite of the meatballs and they were very good, as was the sauce. I opted for the Tortellini Silvana, which was described as cheese tortellini w/sauteed chicken, fresh spinach, basil and sun dried tomato cream sauce. It was FABulous! Light and delicate sauce with full flavor. A generous portion, I took about 1/2 home! Our entrees each came with a choice of soup or salad. Hubs chose Italian Wedding and I went with Minestrone. (Side note: I knew well and good I would be having 2 soups, so I wanted to try both. ;-D) Both were made from scratch and delicious! I was impressed with how fluid the staff worked along side one another. Drinks then food then boxing and the check and - voila! - table turned and on to the next group, all while maintaining a welcoming and pleasurable attitude and friendly service. We are sure to have another meal here, next time we're craving old school Italian, homemade, handed down family recipes in Camarillo. Cheers! "CC" read more

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No flavor and very basic Everything taste like it came from a can and boxed wine. Server was nice and attentive read more

We have been to this restaurant many times. This time we brought a friend who has never been. All was ok. But if I wanted ok I could have gone to another restaurant. The Belvedere salad was the disappointment of the evening. Picuters speak volumes. Iceberg lettuce was fine as it is the norm to cut costs. The insult is clearly the single half slices of the one cheese and three meats. The one black olive, one green olive and one pepper made for a good laugh. read more

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I've been hearing that their lunch buffet is back. We gave it a try and it was delicious. Best salad bar in town and you can go back as many times as you want. There were dairy free vegan options for me. I didn't feel deprived. The minestrone soup & endless variety at the salad bar made it the perfect lunch. Friendly service & I love supporting a Camarillo classic. Give them a try :) read more

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What an amazing dinner this evening at Octavio's in Camarillo. The place was very busy and the hostess welcomed me and sat me at a nice cozy booth. Jerry was my server and was assisted by two other team members. Fantastic service. I ordered the chicken parm and a side of one meatball and one sausage with an iced tea. The fresh bread was excellent as was the meal. The chicken parm was cooked perfectly and so juicy. Probably the best chicken parm I have tasted in years. Everything was perfect and Jerry and his team were kind, professional and efficient. Fantastico! Mille Grazie! Highly recommended read more

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Hidden Gem Deli Vibes! This review is just for the Deli side of this amazing, comforting spot--a place you walk into and immediately know you'll be back for a full dinner someday! The deli is open Tues-Sat, 10:30-2:30, and it's worth making time for. Grab a sandwich, pizza, or their clam chowder on Fridays (so good). Don't skip the Italian market section--I always snag Lupini beans there (iykyk). It honestly feels like stumbling upon a little slice of Italy in a hidden corner. Very nice employees who care about what you are ordering. There's outdoor seating out back to enjoy your food, and you can even peek into the restaurant's lobby to tempt yourself for a future visit. Plenty of parking, great vibes, and zero regrets. Mangia! read more

Ottavio's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

My husband came home with some sandwiches from the deli. The Lenny was delicious and so was the Italian. He said the gentleman at the counter was fantastic. It's been a while since we've dined in, but I plan on coming for their lunch buffet at some point. It's always a great place for food and friendly faces. read more

Terrible service never go again came early at 4pm told no table until 53Opm. Hostess was rude as hell and snarky attitude would never go back rics either they suck too . read more

Ohhh Ottavios! EXCELLENT! I cannot say enough about this family owned Italian restaurant! Great location in the heart of old town Camarillo, easy to get to, plenty of parking, large bar with seating and lots of room in the regular dining areas! If you're looking for a place for a birthday party or any other celebration THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPTION! We had my 60th Birthday party and the private room was perfect! They seat up to 50 but our party of 34 fit perfectly for dining and dancing! We brought in our own sound w/mics and had plenty of space to work with! EXCELLENT SERVICE! Big shout out to Audy & Jaxon who were so amazing! I think there might have been one other too (can't remember their name) They were so attentive, friendly and thorough from start to finish! Our food ordering went so smoothly and everything was served hot off the stove! And delicious! Our guests loved the food and couldn't say enough about it! Same with the service, always making sure our water glasses were filled, drink orders covered as well as clearing plates away! So on top of it all! And...loved the room! A sweet Italian decor with a warm feel of home. Also shout out to Cara for all her help organizing this! She was so helpful with figuring things out, planning and printing the menu, always kind and responsive with questions/emails. Was a great experience and planing parties can be so stressful-not here! Looking forward to dining there again soon! Thank you Ottavios!! Highly recommend! read more

The besttttt I just love this place, their people, AnD their food. It is our go to for alone time & ambiance. The service is excellent. read more

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Just your solid Italian restaurant run by family since the it's founding in what, 1979? Hot tip. Lunch, order the project 5 from the deli.

We eat here occasionally. The food is always great. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had the sausage and peppers dish. Both were outstanding. Service was very good. It is fairly expensive but worth going from time to time. There were also quite a few vegetarian options. read more

Had a great experience at Ottavios last night! Our waitress was great! She was sweet and quick! I was with two friends and we decided to share a couple meals. The pizza was amazing! Tons of cheese and toppings. The chicken parmigiana was so tasty and a huge meal! My favorite was the bruschetta! So flavorful and fresh! The only complaint i have is the cocktails were so strong, it only tasted like alcohol not any other flavor! read more

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Service was prompt and friendly. Waiter was patient with our questions and many requests. Food was delicious and the menu provided lots of choices. We could hear each other talk with no loud music. read more

Good food, great service and a nice place to spend some time! Love the sandwiches at lunch time and the Lasagna at dinner time. I'm trying to have a different entree every time I go there and have yet to be disappointed. read more

We finally tried Ottovios! What a great place we'd overlooked for years. The fettuccine Alfredo was great, just add chicken. The lasagna was equally good - can't wait to go back! read more

*Deli ONLY OPEN 10:30am to 2:30pm* The turkey focaccia sandwich is delicious .No skimping here! It is a real sandwich!   Everyone was so sweet and welcoming Located inside family owned restaurant Ottavio's.   Wanted to create a separate page as the are open different hours but since same address couldn't . Added this review .. I have not tried the restaurant, only the deli and absolutely am I a fan! I love good sandwiches. They cut the delis per order , fresh veggies, great toppings and the bread is baked in house! I am currently obsessed! Such a cute deli ! Special note ... meats and other sandwich ingredients are imported from Italy. Come support ! read more

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I went here last year for a function and then finally last week my son and I went. It was incredible! The minestrone warmed me from the bottom of my feet to the top of my head. I had the Capellini del Pomodoro which was so full of flavor. And gave me enough to take home for lunch. Bravo! read more

My dinner was good. I got th seafood medley. Not the quality of Basta in Agoura Hills but ok. My wife had a pasta dish that she didn't care for the sauce. Expensive and not the quality of the Agoura Hills restaurant. read more

Very good classic Italian restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised with the authentic flavor of our food. The service was great and the prices were not bad. The portion sizes were just right. We will be back for happy hour! read more

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This place is very nice , greats service and ambiance .. my wife and I went there not long ago , we ordered two pastas and a pizza to share... The chicken fettuccini was amazing and so was the lasagna, especially the lasagna. As for the pizza , it needs some work. It tastes very generic, almost like frozen pizza that was reheated . The dough needs some Work. I'd go back but I more that likely am not having a pizza from here read more

What happened to Ottavios in Camarillo?? We went the day before Mother's Day to enjoy lunch. Had to pay at reception, no menu just buffet, no waiter came, food was cold. Ask the receptionist if we could order drinks and was told to go to the bar! There was no one at the bar! Ridiculous. Loved this place at one time but will not go back. $62 dollars for a lunch that was terrible read more

Let me start with this: Ottavio's is a Camarillo staple. This is tradition. This is where you go on birthdays. This is Camarillo. It holds a very special place in my heart. I love it here and I'd never give it less than 5 stars. With that said, I know it's not the world's best Italian food. It's a very American version of Italian food, but it's perfect for what it is. I understand this is different than a meal you'd get in Italy. But sometimes dinner is more than that. The menu has every classic you want and it's full of classic Italian dishes that will warm your heart. It's consistent, it's always good, and it always makes me happy. And for me, that's what food should be. Food should bring me joy, and Ottavio's brings me joy every time. The inside is perfect. It's old school Italian American and I pray it never changes. It has an old school 70s vibe and I'd probably die if they ever changed the decor. The service is always top notch. While it might not be perfect, every employee has always been so kind to me and my family. I've been coming to Ottavio's since I was a kid (so for 30 + years), and I truly love it every time. The staff, the ambiance, and the history. My only complaint: bring back the big old school sign that used to be out front! I love you Ottavio's!!! read more

5 stars based on tonight's experience with a pizza pick up order. I haven't been here in years, but since returning to the area, I have been wanting to come. Was shopping at the outlets tonight and trying to figure out dinner and thought of Ottavio's for a pizza take out. It was 10 minutes to 8, they close at 8, and called to see if I still had time to order. They said no problem. Small pizza with olives $17-ish. Little mishap upon picking it up (they mistakenly made the wrong pizza) Had to wait a bit for the correct pizza, Jerry offered water, rolls, butter, olive oil and balsamic to pass the extra wait time. You can't go wrong with their roles so of course we accepted. They were as good as I remembered. It's such a old world ambiance sitting in there. Not only did we get what we ordered (olive) we we're also given the incorrect pizza (pepperoni) as well. (No sense in waste) Decided to have 1 piece of each for dinner, and it was delicious. Now I'm even more excited to come enjoy a full dining experience here from salads to dessert. Thank you Jerry and Ottavio's for your excellent customer service. read more

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Good service, but the food was just okaayyy pretty average kinda bland I'd say a good place for kids and the elderly lol

Sadly this place isn't what it used to be. I hadn't been there in a few years. Met old friends for lunch today. No menu items. Only the lunch buffet or order from the deli counter. The buffet included a very small salad bar and two warmers with pasta dishes. Neither looked appealing so we went to the counter. We waited several minutes before anyone bothered to take our order. The food was delivered to our table in to go boxes so we asked for plates so we could mix our salads. The food was not even as good as presto pasta (which i do not especially care for). It was sad to see a neighborhood icon fail so badly. read more

Nice spot for Italian food. The portions are very large and if you go early Enough can have a booth for two. read more

Good food at a good price. Friendly service and family oriented. A few years ago they catered my daughter's wedding and our guests loved the food and it was affordable for us. read more

Enjoyed a classic Italian restaurant in Ottavio's. They have the typical offerings and my party enjoyed everything. Service was attentive and friendly. Comfortable ambience. read more

Awesome food, service and pricing is good Great ambiance and location What are you waiting for? read more

Love the food! Great ambience. The service is very good. I would recommend this restaurant! read more

Ottavio's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

This is my first time here and I've lived here since 1985! I've missed out! We celebrated a friend's birthday and they come here all the time. We had a booth in the bar and the service was friendly but a little slow. Once we received out drinks and their wonderful warm bread we were settled in for a wonderful dining experience. I hadn't had Lambrusco for ages and I really enjoyed it! I ate a late lunch so I wasn't too hungry so I ordered their famous clam chowder and it did not disappoint. It is on par with Spencer Mackenzies except no bread bowl. The rest of my group loved their spaghetti and meat balls and tortellini. One issue that I personally had was, as a retired Asst. Fire Marshal, that two emergency exits appeared to be blocked by dining tables and chairs. I urge the local fire department to evaluate this hazard and mitigate this fire/life safety issue. We'll be back but won't sit in those areas if it's not corrected. read more

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This review is for their market and deli. How have I not known about this place??!!?? You'll come across the entrance as you exit the parking lot for Ottavio's. I came in to try one a sandwhich. I ordered their Italian dip sandwich which came with a side of jous (the real stuff, not crappy beef broth) and tapenade. They bake their own bread onsite. I enjoyed it tremendously. The deli manager was extremely friendly. Within a minute he offered me a taste of their Cotswold cheese. Well, I got a pound of that. I mentioned that I have to drive to Granada Hills to get finocchiona (fennel) salami and Calabresr. He had both in the counter. That'll save me time and money! There are a couple of tables outside, so it's more of a take out situation. I'll definitely be back to try their othet sandwiches and check out their grocery goodies. read more

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I have had their pizza, wings, (Belvedere) salad, & artichoke appetizer. All were very tasty and reasonably priced. Great service provided by Christina, Audi and Devin. They have indoors seating, outdoor seating, and a bar area with several TVs. I believe they recently started a daily lunch buffet which I look forward to trying when I am back in that area again. If you have not been, please give this small family owned business a try. I think/hope you enjoy! read more

I met Jim. He runs the deli and makes delicious fresh sandwiches definitely recommend coming by and trying out amazing service. read more

Ottavio's Italian Restaurant - Today Special - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

Such a great and fast waiter who was kind and even had me try the cheap wine I've had many times before pouring it. The mozzarella sticks were the bomb.com and my Lasagna was really good. Nice vibes. Great service. Good food. read more

Ottavio's Italian Restaurant - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Camarillo, California

First time at Ottavio's and had a quite satisfying meal! The portions are very generous, and by the time my entree arrived I was already pretty filled from the fresh baked bread and soup that came with the entree. We enjoyed the calamari for its balance of crispy, chewy, and light seasoning. Seafood Tatte de Mare had plenty of seafood and I opted for the creamy white sauce. The pasta noodles were perfectly cooked al dente which I liked. The food is very homey and comfortable. It's not exceptional but I would be happy to come again. I also tried the linguini con shrimp e clam which I liked better than mine. The lasagna was classic and well done. The gnocchi was plentiful. The restaurant's seating itself is fairly cramped and we were next to a large group that was kinda loud. If you're looking for a quiet restaurant this may not be the spot since it's hard to hear another person at the table. read more

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Great food and great service here. The aesthetic was soo pleasing, I loved the coziness of the restaurant. I had the eggplant parm and it was so tasty that i didn't even touch the spaghetti it came with. I did try it but it was ok, the marinara sauce tasted a little bland and jar like but the main dishes were absolutely delish! I was told the salmon was so good and the chicken piccata had the perfect lemon and caper taste. On top of the tasty food and drinks I was so surprised to see the prices were so reasonable! The drinks and dishes weren't overly priced like a lot of restaurants now and service was wonderful. Thank u for an amazing time! read more

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We went for an early dinner with friends. We hadn't been there in a while, so we took our friends' recommendation for the double-cut pork chop with mushroom risotto. The side was a sautéed spinach that was very flavorful. I wish there was more of it. We shared the pork, but it wasn't the best I've had. The risotto made up for it and had huge slices of mushrooms. The portion was ample to share and still allow leftovers. We also shared a cup of lobster bisque that was very good. It was quiet, maybe because we were early. Our server was very attentive . Next time I want to try a pasta or something with more Italian flare. read more

We were welcomed by a friendly and accommodating hostess... Whose name i forget... Sorry! She found out it was our anniversary and quickly found us a quiet booth... Thanks! Our waitress was Christine. She was smiling, welcoming, and very efficiently taking care of everyone in the room where we were seated. She was assisted by Marcos (?) Who kept our water glasses full and the hot rolls restocked... Plus, he removed our salad plates when we were finished.. well done, M! Christine provided just the right amount of attendance and privacy for our conversation. She offered us desserts but wasn't pushy. Truthfully, I would have loved some, but I was too full from the large portion of my delicious shrimp alfredo...I couldn't eat it all I appreciated just the right amount of cheese in the sauce and didn't add any more on the table, although it was available. Scanning the menu, I have already decided what I'd like to order when I come back... So many choices! read more

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