Once a month I have lunch with several retired CSUF women faculty. Most of us have worked together for 20 years or more. It's a lot of fun catching up with each other. This month we had lunch at Piazza Del Pane in Fresno/Clovis. We all ordered something different. I ordered the salmon salad ($24.00i). It was delicious! They have a great lunch special ($13.00) where you can choose three items. I bought some lunch for my husband too. I chose the chicken cranberry sandwich, a Caesar salad and a delicious pumpkin soup. My husband loved it. The service was excellent. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. I want to come back soon. In the past we typically went there for pizza. I didn't try the gelato but my colleagues thought it was delicious too. My problem was I don't like chocolate. Vanilla and fruit is my favorite. I loved their menu. Lots of good choices. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and ambience were excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the food we ordered was very disappointing. I'd like to give this place another try. Maybe we were unlucky today. Steak and Avocado Cobb. The flavor is good but the meat is very tough. Grilled Steak Sandwich. The meat was even tougher than the one in the salad. It was very hard to eat. Penne Pesto. This was better and pretty safe. The flavor was good. For the high price tag, I was expecting better quality. read more

I actually seen this place all over social media. One thing I like is coffee. I been to this restaurant too, and it's pretty good. Like I said coffee, ya its pretty good as well. Not a big selection but the one I ordered was pretty well made. Cafe con Leche. I think it had the perfect amount of cinnamon. Too bad it's too far, or I would come more often. read more

We ate there as a group the food was good. And the service was good then we ordered food to go. The first time was good We had sweet potato fries and pepperoni pizza. Then we ordered another to go menu the week of April 25th of somewhere like that. We ordered the same thing the young girl that was working there was very unfriendly, pretty much like she was doing us a favor. This order was to go. We asked for one extra ranch dressing she said it would be a dollar that's fine We didn't have small bills and she had them in her hand and basically just dropped everything on the counter! Here you go!! The sweet potato fries were not cooked thoroughly They were cold We literally live around the corner The pizza was also cold. The regular manager that is usually there was not there. I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Don't know if we'll go back due to the rude service and the cold food. read more

Six of us came in for Saturday brunch for our book club get together. The website doesn't indicate but when my friend called to let them know we'd need a table for six, they let us make a reservation. The menu was larger than what I'd seen online which was nice. Half our table went with the three item lunch special. I'm so terrible with names but our male server on this visit was excellent. He stopped by periodically to refill drinks and see if we need med anything, let us know of specials, desserts, etc. I ordered the lunch special with half turkey avocado sandwich, clam chowder and Caesar salad. The salad was good, but needed a pinch of salt, and chowder was at a disappointing room temp and also needed salt. I just recall the location at Palm and Herndon being much better tasting. Oh well. Service made up for everything. Fortunately they weren't busy at this time and date and we were able to longer for at least 90 minutes. I wish I would have had room for dessert! read more

Lunch for six Ladies Who Lunch was very good. Most of the group got the lunch specials which comes with sandwich, soup, and salad. I got a bowl of minestrone with a side of rolls. I also took a Cobb salad with grilled meat home to my husband. It, too, was delicious. Service was prompt and well done. Food was delicious. Lots of parking just off Cedar Avenue. read more

Piazza Del Pane - Minestrone soup with rolls for lunch on a rainy Monday. - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

3 stars because the pizza was delicious but the service was bad. We were seated and waited a bit too long for Christina to take our order. After she took our order she had a long conversation with the table next to us so we had no drinks until she finished. She said she would be right back with sweetener for my tea but took awhile. Food arrived timely and she asked if we wanted parm and chili flakes and we said yes so she said she'd be right back. We were half finished with the pizza before she came back. There were only 6 tables with people at 1:15 in the afternoon and more than 1server so it didn't make sense to have such slow service! read more

We came here for Sunday brunch. The set up was very nice. They had a dessert table along with many different food choices. We had a waiter bringing us our bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Mary. He was attentive. The reason I gave them 3 stars is because some of the food looked and tasted like it was popped in the toaster. Some of the food was pretty good except for the breakfast choices. My favorite was the fresh and moist desserts. If you like buffets and want a lot to choose from , then check this place out. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We had our sons dinner reception here at their outdoor patio, and we had an awesome experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They appointed Vinny, to assist us with the setup and progression of dinner and he did an exceptional job! All our guests were impressed with his service and the food we selected was delicious. Would definitely recommend this place for small parties or events. read more

I have never been to brunch here, but I was so excited to attend with my friend for the first time. We had a reservation for 9:00am, and even though it was "early" for a Sunday, we were the first ones here and my introverted self wouldn't have had it any other way. We were the first ones to help ourselves to this brunch buffet and on our second/dessert round there were still only a handful of tables that had arrived. By the time we were done eating, There were lines to get through to the food, and I know I would not have appreciated standing in them. Definitely recommend that you all get here early for brunch and ask for a booth if you can!! The food was so amazing, and my mouth is literally watering thinking about the french toast! I ate way too many pieces and I would go back JUST for this french toast. There are other breakfast foods like pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit, and an omelet station. There are lunch foods too, a couple different pastas, tater tots, salmon, and a taco bar/station. I tried a couple different pastas but I mostly wanted the breakfast part. There was also a fruit/dessert table that looked divine!! I wish I would have tried more of these, but like I mentioned I ate too many pieces of the french toast and left little room for dessert. The waiter kept checking on us for coffee, water and bottomless mimosa refills. We were here for about 2 hours, and even though the place was full by 11am, no one was rushing us out or anything, but we decided not to take up any more space. I think they do a great job of managing their space. I recommend you try out the brunch here at least once, and I recommend the first time you come early at 9am when they open! :) read more

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It was an amazing lunch for my 84 year Mother In Law with her four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her two children and spouses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lunch was absolutely wonderful and the ambiance was terrific.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you again we will definitely be back!!! read more

Tried their Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas. The brunch is buffet style. The set up isn't exactly user friendly as there needs to be a bigger space without bumping into folks. The food was ok. Basics breakfast, tacos, pasta dessert. The seating area was nice, they also have an outside area. The service was just ok. I didn't like that the hostess was observed moving the food with her hands instead of using utensils for one of the food tables. To top it off, our waiter tried to overcharge gratuity where each of us would be paying an additional $49. Insane. It was more than the actual brunch. When asked, he stated there is a sign at the entrance that mentions this. We requested to speak to the manager and she stated it was not correct and they have been having trouble with their computers. The waiter suddenly realized the amount was incorrect. So long story short, you will be paying an automatic gratuity charge for any table over 2. Make sure you check your checks. I don't ever mind tipping but the fact that this waiter tried to get over on our table, didn't sit well with me. Definitely won't be back. Skip the bottomless mimosas, not even worth it to be honest. read more

We had a great dinner with excellent service. The short ribs and steak chimichurri were delicious! We even had room for the yummy gelato. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Their iced coffees were good until I stopped tipping. The girl looked scared to hand my drink because she knew she mostly gave me iced milk and not a proper latte. Ridiculous. read more

Piazza Del Pane - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

As we walked in, we were immediately put off by the red head hostess. She had a bad attitude, she was not welcoming and she was quite rude. When I asked for a towel to clean my wet chair she said "finding a towel here is no small feat, I'll just give you this chair." Then she proceeded to give me a chair full of old food and didn't wipe it off. The she left. She left a bad taste in my mouth from the moment I walked in. However, our waitress Alyssa was incredible and a joy to be around. Two thumbs way up. She saved our dining experience. She was attentive, patient, kind and quite funny. read more

My best friend and I like to come here to share drinks, and some good food. Tonight we sat in the bar which was nice and cozy; our service was excellent. We decided to share the surf and turf appetizer. This was not my favorite appetizer that I've had with them. I would suggest to try something else. Our drinks were amazing! The blood orange margaritas are excellent. With my dessert I wanted a coffee drink. The bartender suggested he makemake something special for me; he made an espresso shot, mixed with orange liqueur and top with orange zest. It was awesome! Their baked hot chocolate is delicious. It's a chocolate cake baked in mug with a gooey center and topped with whipped cream. read more

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Tried The Piazza Del Pane for the first time and I have to say it was amazing. Vinny and Taylor provided legendary customer service. Fast service, great tasting food and drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very welcome and delightful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely will come back. read more

Piazza Del Pane - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

This is the the one of the best restaurants in town, the service is outstanding so professional and friendly, we appreciate how quick we are acknowledged when we walk in, the food is outstanding appetizers always cooked perfectly soups made from scratch, the menu for dinner is amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not super loud good for visiting they have music playing in the background[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We recommend Piazza Del Pane for lunch or dinner the berry chicken salad is a must try. read more

Piazza Del Pane - Berry chicken salad - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

My friends and I come here all the time and love it! Bartenders Vinny and Taylor are so fun - and talented - and make each visit a ton of fun. Highly recommend! read more

Ate here recently, the food and staff were amazing, the only thing that made me feel uncomfortable was the manager micromanaging everything and tasting every coffee drink that was being made I'm guessing for customers. I could tell she made the employees feel on edge which is too bad read more

Pane has 50% off bottles of wine on Wednesdays. However, the regular prices on wine bottles seem very high so 50% off almost seems like a normal price. Ordered the burger with sweet potato fries and the margarita pizza. The sweet potato fries were delicious, lightly breaded, and come with a pesto aioli. The margarite pizza was OK but nothing special. For dessert, we ordered the oreo gelato. The gelato seemed very icy. I am not experienced with gelato, but I am not sure if the consistency was right. read more

We just hosted my daughter's bridal shower here this weekend, and can't say enough great things about the experience. First of all, we wanted a light, bright, and airy atmosphere, which is hard to find in a restaurant, other than on a patio, but knowing April can be dramatic in the weather department, we wanted some cover. Thank goodness we chose Piazza del Pane because their covered patio gives the feel of open air, while being totally protected, and boy, did we need that protection! A huge storm rolled in, midway through the party, blowing the canvas walls like sails on a ship and the temperature suddenly dropped about 20 degrees, but the staff was ready to happily turn on space heaters, and the party went on. Not a drop of rain touched us. Our server, Vanessa, was attentive, professional, kind, somehow lightning fast without appearing rushed, and kept us on timeline without ever seeming pushy. We appreciated her very much. We also all loved the food, artfully prepared and presented, and the champagne was delicious. The whole event will be remembered for years to come, storm and all! read more

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Yet another great experience! And for my family birthday dinner! Our waitress Ashley was so sweet and accommodating to us throughout the night. Drinks were spot on, food was spot on. We had a big party and everything went so smoothly, I really appreciated the service as did all of us. Misters and all, we were more than comfortable the whole evening on the patio. Menu has something for everyone & priced reasonably. I love pane and will forsure be back in the future, never disappoints. read more

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The elegant cocktails served by the bar staff puts Piazza del Pane at the top of Fresno's bar list. This Bloody Mary prepared by Vinnie is almost a meal in itself. read more

Baby shower today for a friend. Area was nice (we we on the patio area) however the shades don't block all of the bearing sun and a few of us were burning up. Service was good. Food pretty good too (forgot to take pic of my salad). Espresso martini was just ok. Seemed to have more foam than liquid read more

Piazza Del Pane - Espresso martini (with Baileys) - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

Came here for dinner to meet up with someone and honestly, it's a pretty nice restaurant (unfortunately I sat outside when it was windy and raining). The inside is very beautiful and spacious, not a lot of people were dining in. The menu is pretty small. They had lots to offer during lunch time but a few things for dinner, I didn't really want pasta so their pizzas caught my attention. I ordered a BBQ chicken pizza and my company ordered a mushroom and artichoke pizza. I did not expect them to be so huge! The crust was whatever but it was very tasty! Our waitress did get our first pizza order wrong but she immediately replaced it and put down the cheapest pizza on the tab, which we really appreciated. She probably was the only one working as a waitress during the time. I can see this being a good place to grab lunch, not so much for dinner. Also, seat inside if there's space - don't do what we did and sat outside haha. read more

Piazza Del Pane - BBQ Chicken Pizza - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

This is such a nice local place to visit with friends. We sat at a huge round table for 8 people. I love the salad/half sandwich/soup combo. You get to enjoy 3 different things and it costs about $15. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Two of my friends got to take advantage of 1/2 off their bottle of wine because of their wine Wednesday special! read more

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We went for the brunch buffet for my niece's birthday... brunch is for the girls! The food is mediocre. There is somewhat some variety. Like a couple of salads, pizza lunch items, the brunch bar with scrambled eggs, tater tots, etc. There is also an omelette station and taco station where staff serve you. There were waffles, they were soggy, lol. The risotto was overcooked and smushy. The pastas were okay. The dessert spread was beautiful. The churros were bad. Super hard and not edible. I brought a birthday cheesecake without knowing they had such an elaborate dessert selection. They charge you to hold and refrigerate the cheesecake. I think $10. Ofc I had to pay, wasn't going to let it melt in the car. Service was okay. Our server was ok. There was a flying moth around our table and we asked an employee to remove it from our area. He didn't look happy at all and rather annoyed. It was a new experience and just okay. Nothing really stood out but glad we got to celebrate my niece. I wouldn't go out of my way to return for the overpriced Sunday brunch. read more

I haven't tried the food here yet, but I saw a post about their drive-thru lattes and thought I'd give it a shot--it's an Italian spot, so I figured the coffee might be great! Unfortunately, the latte didn't quite hit the mark for me. At nearly $7 for a 12oz (largest size) I expected more, but it tasted more like something I'd make at home with a basic setup. As someone who loves coffee and enjoys making lattes, this one didn't stand out. That said, their food looks amazing, and I'm still curious to try it--maybe I'll have a better experience next time! read more

They were pretty busy when we went (Saturday Lunch). I had made reservations. Service was okay, but could have been a bit better on checking in on our table. Food was just ok. They don't allow dogs, not sure about service animals (even though they should allow them). Overall, it was okay. The Ambiance was nice. read more

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Everything was delicious. The pasta, the steak, the salad. So good. Love the atmosphere. The fresh warm bread was especially lovely. read more

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Had my sister's baby shower here this morning and it was absolutely wonderful. Jessica and Andrew are the best. They were so much help and assisted me the whole shower. It was perfect and I was able to enjoy myself without worrying about anything. This is a perfect spot for any occasion! Thank you, Jessica and you're the best!!!!! read more

Piazza Del Pane - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

Had a pre-Valentine's Galentine's dinner with 30 women. They accommodated our group without any known issues. I was disappointed and confused about the $10 cake cutting fee even though we brought cupcakes and not a cake. Food portion was smaller than most places but did not disappoint. I ordered the special - ribeye w/ mashed potatoes and veggies. I asked some of the other girls how their dinner was and they all agreed it was good. Service was good for such a large group. The waitresses assigned to our table were slow with refills and requests for more bread for the table but otherwise were sweet and overall good servers. Atmosphere was nice - lighting, layout, temperature, etc. Women's bathroom needed some attention (one of the 2 stalls were out of TP and it was brought to the hostess' attention but was not taken care of immediately as she had promised). read more

Piazza Del Pane - Ribeye special - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

Today was our first time here. We came in with no reservation about 3:30 on a Saturday. We were seated right away. We started off with the tomato basil bruschetta. Nice crispy light bread that looked like it was toasted in a panini maker topped with fresh garlic tomatoes fine chopped basil and parmesan cheese. We both had a cup of minestrone soup which was full of fresh ingredients and came piping hot. Hubby had flat iron steak risotto and I had the short rib fettuccine. We both loved the well cooked tender meat and delicious fresh spices and ingredients. Hubby ordered a blueberry martini with dinner and said it was delicious. We couldn't finish our entrees but wanted to have dessert so we ordered a creme brûlée to go which we will try later. Service excellent. Decor understated classy. Food unique, fresh and cooked wonderfully with delicious spices that don't overwhelm. Try it! We know we'll be back soon to sample other dishes on the menu. read more

We had a large work holiday party of 52 people on their outdoor patio! The patio was great. They had heaters going and there was plenty of room. The entire process was really nice from booking the event to the service the day of. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. This was a great option for a large party! Thank you. read more

Surf & Turf: The meat tasted nearly spoiled. The flavors were lacking; it's like they gave you a plain template so you could make it yourself. The only good thing about it were the buns. Bolognese: Flavors, again, were lacking. Nothing much to say about it, just was not good. Overall, too expensive to be tasting like that. Our server was very nice and kept checking up on us. She is the only reason this place gets 2 stars. read more

We had a double date here on Friday night and WOW! We had the bruschetta and it was Soooooo good. Our server Ashley recommended the Brussel sprouts as well and those were my absolute favorite. We tried the rib eye, cooked perfectly to medium rare, the bucatini which was excellent, and I had the gnocchi and finished every last bit! Sadly we weren't able to try the baked hot chocolate since they were out, but again... Ashley recommended we try the bread pudding and I am still dreaming about it. Service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We will be back and can't wait to see Ashley's next recommendations! read more

Piazza Del Pane - Bread pudding and crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Fresno, California

Andrew was our server and he was fantastic!! Very courteous and efficient!! Food was very good- enjoyed the pasta and shrimp! read more

Wonderful food wonderful service! I know they have amazing short ribs.So I asked if I can have a short rib pizza and they were happy to help me.It was amazing. Everything was spot on read more

The most over priced brunch ever and for a 4 person table they are forcing a 32.00 gratuity charge which is crap!! The brunch was nothing but ordinary and the deserts looked like they were manhandled. They started pulling the food early even for the people who just got there and wouldn't even bring coffee to my parents. Terrible place for Sunday meal with family, I would not recommend it to anyone!! Do Not Waste Your Money!! read more