We ate here New Year's Eve for dinner. Absolutely amazing My wife and I enjoyed the prime rib, and we enjoyed my lobster tail dinner. We shared a bottle of Lasorda red blend wine. And our dessert was incredible. We highly recommend this place. Until next time, thank you.. read more

Owens Italiano - Lasorda winery, -red blend wine - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

Nice place well kept, welcoming staff and best of all amazing food!!!!!!! I also tried the pepperoni pizza and the cheese pull was great! read more

Owens Italiano - Sausage sandwich! - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

So glad we found this gem of a restaurant! It's such a cute spot and the food was delicious. I had the Paulie Walnuts sandwich, oh my goodness it was so good. My side of pasta salad was great too. Service was excellent as well, Alexis was our server and was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. If we're in the area again, we would definitely come back! read more

Owens Italiano - Inside of restaurant - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

Came here for the first time, been wanting to try this local spot since Ive heard people talk about how good the sandwiches are. For the price of this sandwich I thought it was okay, a little pricey for what it is. Deli sandwiches are usually this price but I felt that the sandwich was lacking and such little portion compared to other spots Ive been to. I would maybe try this again for the pasta but keep in mind a sandwich and lasagna and a dessert costs around $70 here. Inside was very nice. Staff was good but hard to get their attention since they go back and forth between this restaurant and the one next door, the bistro. read more

Owens Italiano - Seating area - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

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Food was good, the server was attentive. Celebrated our son's birthday in total Italian ambiance. Had a small issue, in which the Owner's were very attentive, and resolved it quickly. read more

Pastrami sandwich was great. Give them a try you won't be disappointed. I got mayo instead of mustard really good. They are next t owens bistro so you can tell the quality is there. read more

The service is excellent the food was amazing. So authentic. Perfect family owned Italian spot that I'm so glad to come across. Had the spaghetti and meatballs and was so delightful. My husband has the Tuna sandwich which he said was awesome . read more

Owens Italiano - Spaghetti and meatballs. - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

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Visited Owen's Italiano on a weeknight. Everything about it exceeded our expectations. The service, food, and wine made this a perfect impromptu date night. The price point is comparable to chain restaurants only you get a much higher quality dining experience. We loved our pasta dishes, Lasorda wine, and apple pie for dessert. The ambiance is causal and welcoming with family photo decor. read more

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We've been to Owen's Bistro before, but this was our first time at Owen's Italiano. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the food was wonderful. We split a wedge salad and the soup du jour (a tomato bisque), which were both delicious. The bread and whipped butter were fantastic, and the porchetta entree with herb-roasted potatoes we shared was ample and flavorful. We'd like to stop by for lunch next! read more

Owens Italiano - Porchetta with herb-roasted potatoes - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

So the name of this place is Secret Sammich but listed on Yelp as Owen's Italiano. Owen's Bistro owns this location. Wife and I came for lunch. Nice casual atmosphere. Quiet place in Chino by the Library. Parking on the street and the back. The menu changes as they bring in more selection so it may be different from time to time. They do have daily specials so make sure you check that. When you order a sandwich, you can get fries or salad or any of their deli sides which are pasta salad and two different potato salad. Very nice win selections. For lunch the wife and I ordered the Grandma Mary's meatball sub. Wife order fries with her sandwich and I opted for the pasta salad. Today's soup is chicken and vegetables. I love soup and I almost ordered one but I'm glad I held out because I was full. Don't let the size of the sandwich fool you, it may look small but it was mighty. The service was great too. We will go back and try the other sandwich. Today they added a new sandwich with pastrami. That's on my lunch order on my next trip. Would have given them a 5 stars but only gave them 4 because of their drinks. They only have bottled drinks, no fountain drinks so no refills. read more

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I LOVE small, family owned businesses like Secret Sammich ! This location is somewhat hidden as the name of the restaurant is not on the outside but rather a deli sign - it gives it a cool, speakeasy vibe and is totally a hidden gem (that used to be a liquor store I might add)! Upon entering you'll see a nice selection of Italian pastas, sauces and wines that you can purchase after dining! I think the food here helps you to feel inspired so it's fun to look at the items and ponder what you could make at home ! I tried several items and the pork chop with apple chutney was my favorite but I can't leave this review without mentioning the pizza because WOW ! Everything is so fresh and you can tell the chef puts his heart into his food ! Service was very friendly and helpful with all my questions. They transition at night to Owen's Italiano so you'll find dinner items after 4:30! Food was delicious , I think this is a great spot for a double date to enjoy good food, vino and conversation! read more

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We were seated relatively quickly. Ysa had the meatball sub with a side salad. I had the double wagyu smash burger with regular fries. The food was delicious as one can expect here! read more

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This place is a gem! From the service to the food! The food is delicious! My favorite is their Garlic Butter Gnocchi! You cannot go wrong with any of their meals! Fresh ingredients. Owen the owner is such a delight!!! I remember him as a kid at Owen's Bistro bussing tables. Glad to see him follow in his parents footsteps!!! read more

Walked in last friday during lunch to order a sandwich to go. Waited 10min to take my order. Then 20 min go by no sandwich. Then apparently the owner walks in and greets and meets a few ppl while I wait another 15 min for an italiano sandwich and fries. 45 MIN & THEN THE SANDWICH HAD NO MEAT!!! Got charged the full expensive price of 17 bucks and tip. What a joke. I did attempt to fix the sandwich with some spanish chorizo and ham. I bet their Alfredo is greasy american trash too. read more

Owens Italiano - Pathetic Italiano Sub - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

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Expected more from this place based on the rating. Should have read the review further. Not a real Italian deli place, plus the Italian job sandwiches we had were underwhelming. Wouldn't mind paying the high price for the sandwiches but although the meat quality is better than the chain sandwich places, it's not the same as other Italian sandwich places we've been, like Claro's and Real Italian Deli. Overall just ok, but don't plan to go back, too pricey for what you get. Wait, the fries and potato salad were great. The service we received was good too. read more

Owens Italiano - Italian Job - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

Owens Italiano is a small sandwich shop/deli type of place. You can eat in or order take out. You walk in to a very small entrance, the store layout could use a little refresh as it is cramped at the entrance. We had a large party I wish I'd called and made a reservation but didn't want to leave a voice mail or send an email. There's 1 cook and 1 server. The server was nice young lady she was prompt. Having been a server in the past I could see she was slammed so I offered to help. I did a few things such as put our tables together and also help her remember a drink order for a table she was waiting on. My husband and I split the steak sandwich. It was tender and delicious and the fries were fresh. It was probably not big enough to share as we were both still hungry after. I have to hand it to the cook he got all our orders (party of 12) in an hour. He could have used some help and no one came to help him from the sister restaurant (Owen's bistro) next door. The owners or other staff could have assisted him as they were close by I'm sure. I'd come back for a date night in the future or for a to go order. read more

The food is outstanding, the staff are amazing and the ambiance is wonderful. We were very pleased with everything on our first visit to Italiano and will definitely revisit. read more

Our favorite sandwich stop. Close to home and open for lunch and dinner most days. What makes this place special is the food is freshly made to order. Not mass produced and warmed up. We love to come in for the different weekly specials. The sandwiches never miss and the pasta dishes will take you back to grandmas house. They have many items in their mini grocery area, hand selected wines and fresh made pastas, salads and desserts. read more

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We had 4:30 reservations and arrive right when they opened. I recommended this place based on Instagram and Yelp reviews so I was nervous and hoping everything was good. They didn't disappoint. Chris our waiter was great. He was friendly and provided great service. The ambiance was relaxing. And the food wonderful. Meatballs, pasta, pizza and sandwiches all delicious. We be back for sure! We're planning on also eating at their Bistro next door. read more

I have had this bookmarked for some time and we decided to give it a try 2/17. I can see how parking may be challenging during the week bit there are many nearby lots if you don't find street parking. Restaurant is quaint and for a Saturday night they were pretty busy. My fellow Yelpers have raves about their sandwiches so that's exactly what we ordered and shared. We split the meatball sandwich- which is a definite must try for its amazing flavors, marinara sauce crisp roll. We also shared the Gabagool which may be my favorite with the spicy capicolla, soft roll and dressing. We save room for dessert- and highly recommend their canoli. Definitely a must try if you're in the area! read more

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January 23, 2025 Dinner takeout (online order) Calabrian Chili Wings Taste alright, tender, not overcooked. Southern Italian Sausage Pizza , Add House Salad ($4) The Calabrian chilies do take the pizza to another level. The pizza is not round, more like leaf shaped. The longer side is about 11", and the shorter side is about 9". Although the pizza was good, but found out the house salad was missing when I got home. Rigatoni Bolognese , Add Green Salad ($4) Tasty meat sauce Bolognese. However, the green salad was also missing. Tiramisu Online menu description: Sweetened Marscarpone Layered with Espresso Soaked Ladyfinger Biscuts, Finished with a dusting of Cocoa It actually had a sour taste, not sure if it was gone or some kind of sour rum was used. Personally do not enjoy it much. There was also a $4 non-cash payment when ordering online. No pay-in-store option available. read more

Owens Italiano - Online order summary - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

Amazing food with high quality ingredients. Great local place that's definitely worth supporting.

Really good, not as casual as we thought, italian spot. Cant wait to go back and try more food. Went in for a sandwich for dinner but sandwich options are more limited in the pm. Steak sandwich was good! read more

I usually come here since it's near the library. I tired the muffuletta ($16) which is chopped olives with Italian meat and cheeses. Very heavy in the olives but I'm a fan of it. The portion was good, the bread was not soggy. I also brought their Soprano for my mom for lunch. It came with turkey, prosciutto, sliced Fuji apple, brie cheese, and balsamic reduction ($16). My mom said it was fine, she's not a fan of brie and balsamic which was too strong for her. The staff was nice and the place was clean. read more

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Was actually excited to try this spot in Chino on my way to an event. The front staff was nice upon our arrival, and even gave good recommendations on what to order. However-while my food was out in a timely manner, the others in my party did not receive their food for about 40 minutes. Mind you their order was two COLD sandwiches, and a chicken sandwich. We then see the party after us received their order and even a word of apology from the owner. However when we asked what was taking our food so much longer, we were met with nothing but disappointment from the owner's reaction. She immediately stated she will be firing the front staff member-but then stated the wait was because they are short staffed. Make it make sense Overall, if you have time to waste sure come on down! read more

Best Sandwiches and fresh made soups. Always something different and tasty. Don't miss out. Sometimes there are Connolli.

Wow wow wow ...! 5 stars is not enough for this place. If I could give 5 times hundred, I would. First of all, the ambiance is very welcoming. It's a cozy, simple and relaxing environment where the owners really put their heart into it. The employees are very nice and well trained as well. They make everything from scratch and only use the best and fresh ingredients out there. The food is beyond amazing, they don't skimp on the meat and definitely you can taste the real deal on their food. What makes it even better is they have smaller size of sandwich that come with soup/salald. We ordered: 1. Turkey Sandwich : the Turkey is incredible. It's the best I've ever had. It just melt in your mouth, not salty at all and it's very fresh. I can taste it such a great quality of turkey. 2. Roast Beef Sandwich : my husband was surprised that I ordered that sandwich because usually I don't really care for it but somehow my gut is telling me to order it, and boy how glad I was that I chose that sandwich. The beef is so fresh, mouth watering and juicy. It's not dry at all. The size is perfect and they gave lots of roast beef. 3. Papardelle Bolognese : Both of my daughters love it and finished it within seconds. The pasta is perfectly cooked, and the meat sauce is deliciousness overload. No left over at all. If I could lick the plate, I would! It's that good! Very savory and well balanced with all the flavor and al dente pasta. 4. Tiramisu : I cheated today and glad I did. I don't usually eat sweet but this time I gotta try. It's very smooth and not too sweet. Definitely can taste it's such a great quality of tiramisu. Again, I devoured it like there's no tomorrow. This place is such a gem. It's hard to find a place like this, but also it's not surprising when the owner also owns Owen Bistro next door :-) read more

After years of loving Owens Bistro you know I had to try the Secret Sammich. It did not disappoint. It was empty on a Thursday just after 4:30. It's cute inside with nice seating. I ordered to go and it was ready pretty quick. The special George Clooney sammy was ahhhmazing! Soft bread, a thick layer of pesto, tons of soft turkey meat, perfectly ripe tomatoes (for me a must or I toss em), mayo and thick slices of fresh mozzarella. It was two meals for me. Hubby got the Meatball sandwich with no cheese. He said it was really good but he just wished it was bigger (it's maybe 8") and had more sauce. We also tried the coconut parfait and a chocolate dessert that I don't know the name of. It tasted like chocolate ganache with dark chocolate cake, and little chocolate cookie crunches. They were both really rich and delicious. We could share one next time. They have a nice selection of wine and beer, and a basket with day-old bread for a dollar! It was a little pricey for two sandwiches, and two desserts costing over $50 but it was quality goods. read more

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Just hosted a rehearsal dinner at Owen's Italiano. They did a fabulous job. The room was set up beautifully with great ambiance for an intimate event. We had beef short rib and chicken entrees which were delicious. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend both Owens restaurants. Family run and very unique. I wish I lived in the area to dine here more often If you have a special event I highly recommend! Thank you for making our evening special! read more

This Italiano is super homely and an amazing spot to go if you want a great sandwich or any other Italian food you would like! Owen's is run by a Married couple that also owns a bistro connected to it! They are up close and personal with all of their guests, asking about the food, and making sure you get everything you need. My mom and I went here for a nice lunch and I was blown away with the sandwiches we got! I got a meatball sandwich with a side of garlic parm fries and my mom got their fillet mignon sandwich. Both of our meals were so filling and satiating! If we weren't so full from our food we would've gotten one of their New York cheesecakes, which were personal sized and looked delicious! Totally recommend if you're looking for a lunch spot! (Fun fact this was originally supposed to be a speakeasy ) read more

Owens Italiano - Fillet mignon steak sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

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Guess Secret Sammich isn't so secret anymore. Been coming here for months now. Randomly found it since our barber is a block over. Right next to Owen's Bistro - same owner. It's a cute little nondescript space. Like a deli/shop. Sandwiches are bomb. We've been here so many times and tried every single sandwich. All good. And they've got great little sides. You're really tasting some quality here and they've got limited rotating dishes like pastas. It's like a bit experiment and I love it. This was truly a hidden gem and stayed hidden for a while. Sad to see it revealed on Yelp but happy it's getting the attention it deserves. read more

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A must try for quality Italian cuisine. Their spaghetti is my husband's favorite. He's more predictable but I love that there's so much variety that I can have something different each time. You can't go wrong with any meal here. Don't forget desert from their pastry chef. read more

I love Owen's Italiano and the namesake, Owen. The ambiance has improved since it was Secret Sammich, and the food is of the same great quality. The dining room is adorned with family photos and cute red and white tablecloths which give it a warm, family feel. Look closely on the walls and you'll find an infamous Prohibition era figure nestled among those family members! I highly recommend the porchetta and the wild boar meatloaf. These are the dishes that keep me coming back. read more

There are restaurants you try once and forget... and then there are places like Must Eats in Chino Hills -- where the flavors, the energy, and the service linger long after the meal is over. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we stumbled upon something special. The vibe is modern but welcoming, with just the right balance of casual comfort and trendy charm. The staff greeted us like we were regulars, and every interaction felt genuine -- they truly made us feel like guests, not just customers. Now the food -- wow. Every single dish we ordered was a hit. From the first bite, you can tell the kitchen takes serious pride in their craft. Bold, vibrant flavors. Fresh ingredients. Creative twists on familiar favorites. Whether you're going for one of their signature bowls, flavorful tacos, or something more adventurous, you'll find yourself savoring every bite. I caught myself slowing down just to make the experience last a little longer. We ended up sharing plates just to try more of the menu, and not one dish disappointed. Everything came out hot, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully plated. It's the kind of food that hits all the right notes -- comfort, creativity, and consistency. What really impressed me, though, was the attention to detail -- in both the food and the service. Water glasses never empty. Friendly check-ins without hovering. Genuine recommendations when we asked. You don't get that everywhere. Must Eats isn't just a name -- it's a promise they truly live up to. This is one of those rare places that makes you want to come back before you've even left. Whether you're a local or just passing through Chino Hills, do yourself a favor and make this a stop. Five stars isn't enough. read more

This place is DELICIOUS! I see complaints here about how long it takes but that just means they cook it fresh here, so I don't mind waiting. It's a family owned business and they are very nice. Honestly, it's a hidden gem. read more

My husband and I came here for lunch today, he got the Italian Job and I ordered the Paulie Walnut sandwich. The only negative thing we have to share is that the bread rolls (Italian?) were very hard & hard to eat. We took half a sandwich home each and put the contents of the sandwich on fresh/soft bread rolls and it made all the difference. The contents of the sandwiches were excellent from the meats to the walnut pesto on the Paulie sandwich. The server was excellent, very cordial and efficient. We would definitely recommend this restaurant, the only thing was the bread-a soft baguette or roll would have received 5 stars. read more

This place is like a dream. The great Owen's Bistro has been roaring for years but this second nextdoor daytime (and early evening) Italian market based on Chef Jim Kelly's Italian family (and his recent trip to Italy) and literally run by his family is amazing. Unlike other Italian markets, this is more of a bistro and dinner spot. And with a changing menu that reminds of Owen's Bistro but more casual. read more

Owens Italiano - Italian Near Me - Chino, California

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Stopped in for lunch and had the Rueben sandwich and potato salad. The Rueben was delicious, fresh bread, flavorful meat and sauce. Tasty potato salad. Good friendly service. read more

Cute little Italian restaurant in downtown chino. Went with some friends and 3 of us ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese.....soooo good!!! Will def be going back for more! read more

Returned a second time in a week and feeling indifferent about this place now. I tried the The Big Boss Burger, which is a a quarter pound Wagyu smashburger, secret sauce, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun for $15 and the brioche bun was rock hard / stale and I was surprised they would serve bread to customers that were inedible. It was disappointing to say the least. The only reason why my updated review wasn't rated lower was because the Fuggetabout Dip was delicious and the roll used/toasted was actually fresh. Not sure how I feel about coming back anymore after the burger experience. We spent almost $100 on dinner here for three people. Thanks either way. read more

Owens Italiano - Wagyu burger with hard bread - Italian Near Me - Chino, California