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    Piccolo Stivale

    4.6 (331 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Linguine and scallops
    Tracy W.

    Always great food and service! Highly recommend this restaurant. Complementary dessert with every meal is nice as well.

    The Christmas Italian vibes were it too!

    Hidden gem! Amazing service!! fast, friendly, and welcoming. The food was incredible! We started with the calamari and it was to die for, especially the flavorful marinara sauce. We also had Doc's Favorite and the Scallop Linguine, and every bite was packed with flavor. Perfect spot for a girls' night, date night, or a last-minute dinner. We stumbled upon this place after the wait next door was crazy, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We will definitely come back. This is a must-go!

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    Simon K.

    Amazing Steak Milanese! Super thin and cooked perfectly. The Chicken Parmesan was good. The garlic bread could have been more flavorful but the bread was incredibly fresh and light. They seem to be short staffed so the service is slow. It's an unassuming place but the food is impressive.

    Bruschetta
    Talia S.

    Everything was great. The owner is incredibly thoughtful and made the experience amazing. Food was delicious. The owner heard us talking about wanting bruschetta even though it wasn't on the menu and he stepped in and told us he can make it and it ended up being the best bruschetta ever. Ambiance was peaceful and calm. Overall our experience was so great. Will definitely be going back.

    Side Salad included with Entree
    Jessica R.

    Tried this restaurant for the first time for a small group dinner for a friend's birthday. One of the people in our party highly recommended Piccolo Stivale and it did not disappoint! This is a nice, quaint restaurant tucked away in a strip center close to shopping and the beach offering both inside and outside dining. The staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. There were 4 of us in our party and everyone loved their meals and wine. The food was fresh and delicious and the prices were reasonable considering dining out and groceries have become more expensive. We will definately be back and I highly recommend dining here. Delivery is also available on Uber Eats and DoorDash.

    Chicken Parmesan ($20.50 | inc spaghetti marinara,  side salad & bread) Very good and big portion
    Joe P.

    I've been to Piccolo Stivale (little boot) several times, and for good reason. They serve very good Italian food, big portions and at reasonable prices. In addition, the setting is very casual in a strip mall on Mag near Garfield in HB. This time it was for take out bc mija was in town, and I still can't drive yet. I had the chicken parmesan w/ a side of spaghetti w/ marinara sauce. Entrees also come w/ a side salad. She had steak milanese w/ fettucine alfredo on the side (sorry, no pic). We shared a fried calamari app. The calamari was GBD even after the 10 min drive home. Additionally, the portion was large for the price. Likewise, the chicken was tender, and the breading was nicely seasoned. Both of our portions were so large we had leftovers. I had half my meal remaining, while mija had 2/3. I have never had bad service here, and I have always found it friendly & warm. The takeout was packaged nicely, and it was ready on time. PS is a great neighborhood place that is conveniently located by Home Depot or the bike shop that I frequent. Its no wonder I'm the Duke.

    Fettuccini Alfredo

    We give Piccolo Stivale 5 stars every time we go. Always good food. Always good service (we're especially keen on Georgina). Easy going atmosphere without pretense. Very casual, clean and friendly setting. We keep going back even though prices keep rising. Always worth the visit and the price. Terrific local neighborhood Italian spot.

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    Sami S.

    Most delicious pasta ever! The waiters were so kind and helped us pick out our meals and the service was fast! It's super calm in there giving us a lovely date night and I would 100% recommend!

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    Italian restaurant with no flavor. Ordered lasagna and a salad. No flavor on anything. No garlic on the lasagna or garlic bread! Terrible.

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    Food tastes great. Service first-rate and helpful with their suggestions. Semi-formal vibe. Abe available and friendly.

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    Thank you, Laerte!

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    Thank you Colleen. See you again soon we hope!

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    11 months ago

    Husband said it was the best chicken parmigiana! I loved my seafood pasta! A hidden gem!

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    Thank you, Jeanene!

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    8 months ago

    Had a fantastic time with my wife. food was great and they went above and beyond for my wife's birthday

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    Thank you Fvhs! See you again soon!

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    Thank you, Marcia! We all love our chicken parm!

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    Thank you so much Regan! We love our bread pudding too!

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    Is there a corkage fee?

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    Would you be willing to make a special order? I really want to try authentic sfincione, would this be possible if I ordered a week ahead of time?

    Do they do caccio e pepe or spaghetti carbonara?

    Hi, DJ! If you've got a craving for something you don't see on our menu, ask your server and we will do our best! We are always happy to accommodate our guests.

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    Nardò Italian Restaurant

    Nardò Italian Restaurant

    4.1
    (637 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Private events

    My family and I were in the area and decided to stop in for some cocktails at Nardò Italian…read morerestaurant. They have some great cocktails and the atmosphere is beautiful too. The service was on point. We started off with a peach cocktail unfortunately I can't remember the name of the drink. I had the Prickly Pear cocktail and my hubby had a Lychee martini I believe. All of the drinks were phenomenal! We ordered some of the croquettes and a watermelon salad with goat cheese too. They were both so good! The drinks were what we were there for but we just had to try a few of their yummy dishes too! So if you're ever out, cruising the Pacific Coast Highway look For Nardò' and give them a try you won't be disappointed, I know we weren't. We will be back. Lol

    Great pizza spot and a must try if you're in Huntington Beach! The dough is simply perfect (I ate…read moremy pizza with my hands and my fingers weren't greasy after). They really know what they're doing here and their ingredients make their pizzas delicious! I would highly recommend the margherita pizza with added burrata. We also tried their salads and got a side of fries and few other sides but the show stopper here is the pizza so be sure to order a few for the table. Theres an underground garage with plenty of parking on site. Be sure to validate your parking ticket...first few hours are free with validation!

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    Mona Lisa Cucina

    Mona Lisa Cucina

    4.6
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Just finished another great dinner at Mona Lisa. Scott always remembers us every time. Not only…read moredoes he remember us, but he remembers our order, drinks and food. We truly feel like family here! Thank you Scott and the Mona Lisa Family for always providing quality service!

    We had hoped to have dinner at 6:30 PM last night as family from out of town would be driving home…read moretoday. Our timing was not good as the restaurant had experienced a rush of diners and it would be a 45 minutes wait until our party of 6 could be seated. We would wait knowing the food quality is good. We were joined outside by 2 other parties that also were repeat customers. Both parties of 6 and 5 were seated back to back so it was a little tight in terms of spacing between the tables. However, since the acquisition of another storefront, the restaurant is double in size we told our out-of-town family members whom we were introducing to our favorite local family Italian restaurant. Veronica was our server again. She was our server the last time we were here for my husband's birthday dinner. We were happy to see her. Veronica took our drink orders and gave us time to look at the menu. Daughter had strawberry puree with sparkling water and lemon. Veronica was up front in letting her know that it was from a can. Brother-in-law had a Philadelphia root beer--Hank's in a bottle. Niece ordered Calamari Fritti and Spaghetti Bolognese with gluten-free pasta. Brother-in-law went with Veronica's suggestion of the Insalata Mona Lisa small after finding out how large the salad would be. He also ordered the Margherita Pizza to share with his niece. Daughter upon hearing that the Salmon Limone was not dairy-free opted for the Spaghetti alla Checca with a salmon fillet. The rest of the family had the day's specials of Salmon Limone, Linguine Pesto with smoked salmon and asparagus, and Bistecca done medium rare with pan sauce. Everybody had had small lunches and so were really hungry. Bread was warm and balsamic vinegar olive oil combo in dipping saucers was soaked up by the sliced bread prompting a request for another basket of bread while we waited for our entrees. Calamari Fritti is niece's favorite appetizer and did not fail to please. Brother-in-law's salad looked good with greens, red beets, tomatoes, and candied walnuts. Margherita pizza was simple with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and fresh basil. Daughter was delighted with her salmon fillet. Other daughter enjoyed her linguine pesto, but it was so rich that she was only able to finish a quarter of her dish taking the rest home for another meal or two. She wasn't done with the sauce in her dish and let the assistant server wanting to clear dishes know that she wanted to enjoy the remaining sauce a bit longer . I enjoyed my salmon with lemon capers that cut into the richness of the creamy angel hair pasta. The cherry/grape tomatoes were fresh. Husband's Bistecca was a big boy's portion. He enjoyed it tremendously, but was only able to finish half of the 16 oz. steak. We passed on desserts this time, but my family remembered how on our 1st visit to the restaurant about 15+ years ago I ordered one of every dessert on the platter. They were all very good. My husband's favorite is the cannoli. I prefer the limoncello cake. Dinner here is always worth the wait and the food and service are excellent.

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    Buon Gusto

    Buon Gusto

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    What a fantastic dining experience we had here Mother's Day weekend! My mom and I went to visit an…read moreold friend of hers on the Saturday of that weekend; my daughter was with us. After our visit, we wanted to pick a nice place to eat dinner, and because my kiddo said she wanted pesto, I went to faithful Yelp to look for a new Italian spot to check out. I will admit that I was a bit hesitant to try Buon Gusto out at first, not being from or too familiar with the area, and then there was the wait, but I am so glad we held our spot in line for a table. We were sat in the line of view of those who are waiting to be seated. I thought this would make me uncomfortable at first, but I hardly noticed them. Our server John was super friendly and attentive, very personable. One of the owners that we talked to also was social with us when I asked him about his restaurant and the influence for the menu items. I did not get his name, but he let me know he has Greek and Italian roots, which makes sense seeing that there are a lot of Greek/Mediterranean items on the menu as well. I believe he said his Italian ancestry is from Sicily, which was nostalgic for me because Sicily was one of my favorite weekend trips back when I spent a summer in Italy. Anyway, on to the food. I ordered the Penne Marco Polo which came with a delicious cream sauce and served with shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms and artichokes mixed in. It was one of the best pastas I have ever had! My mom ordered the chicken piccata - it was good, but she did have a complaint. Her plate arrived drowned in the wine sauce. I do not think it was supposed to be that wet. My daughter ordered the kids fettuccini, and our server was able to modify it so that it would come with pesto instead of the alfredo or pomodoro sauce. My mom and I each enjoyed a glass of the sauvignon blanc with our meal; thank you for the wine rec, John! I would definitely return if meeting friends in the area.

    Have always loved this place, used to live close, since moved and can't find an Italian place that…read morefeels like this one. Every server is a dream, tonight John served us and went above and beyond with service. Bread came out, (delicious and full of garlic) but our little ones aren't huge on garlic. We asked if it was possible to get it without and he said he would see what he could do. Not 5 min later, we had fresh baked bread without the garlic. Food was exceptional as always!

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    Abbratta in penne and added sausage $13
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    Scampi, mushroom and scallop linguini
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    The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

    The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

    4.6
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    5.3 mi
    $$

    We were looking around the area for a casual dinner and decided to get some Italian food after…read morestumbling upon Mama D's as an option. It looked like there were two locations, but we ended up at this one as it was on the way to the store. - PARKING - Street parking, but luckily there's tons of spaces up and down the street. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - We came around 6:30pm on a Saturday and were told it would be a 45 minute wait. We had to go to the store anyways so we decided to go out and come back. The timing was about perfect and they sat us when we returned. Really welcoming environment - huge shout out to Jeremy who was our main server. He was warm and inviting, and honestly made the meal that much better. We let him know it was our first times and they ended up bringing out free cheese ravioli and pink sauce for us to try - this only solidified our picks but we were all so appreciative of the extra mile the staff went. It's not a huge restaurant, only about 10 tables that seat mainly 2-4 people. - FOOD - Meat/Spinach Ravioli: So happy they let us know we could mix and match the ravioli! I preferred the Meat Ravioli but was happy to have been able to try the Spinach as well. The marinara sauce that's served under the Ravioli is perfectly tart. Sausage and Chicken Capri: We swapped out the spaghetti for rigatoni to really soak up that pink sauce! Great option if you want a delicious sauce with some protein already included! They even gave us complimentary cookies at the end, and they noted that it usually satisfies the sweet tooth for customers - it did for us! - OVERALL - Great vibes, great food, great service!

    Went right at opening and was seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice smaller family…read morerestaurant feel. Quick and efficient service. Lasagna is delicious with their pink sauce. The tortellini was equally as delicious as the lasagna flavor wise but in my preference, it really needed a lot more alfredo sauce, as it was pretty dry. Meat filled ravioli is good but not as memorable as the other dishes, and the marinara sauce was just okay.

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    Chicken and sausage Capri
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    Conplimentary dish.soooo good
    Mangia Mangia

    Mangia Mangia

    4.2
    (998 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Dining with Diane and my son and daughter-in-law, we began with Carciofo Alla Griglia, Mozzarella…read moreMarinara, and complimentary Garlic Bread, which was replenished once upon request, and without charge. The bread was light and addictive, as usual. And breaded batons of Mozzarella Marinara were superb with a mild Marinara Sauce draped over them. Only the artichokes were wanting, with little vegetative meat on the leaves. For me a piping hot bowl of Stracciatella, with egg yolk and spinach circling on top, was next, followed by a pretty good House Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing. And Sausage & Peppers nicely covered by a saucy Red Sauce, featuring small tubular hunks of mild sausage and bell peppers cooked al dente, nicely filled out my memorable repast. Others in my party very much liked their Lobster Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Beef Ravioli with Penne Pasta, and Veal Piccata with Bowtie Pasta. Service by Rachel C. was excellent. And we liked our table placement in a corner of the restaurant, which promoted private conversation. For me, Mangia Mangia remains the premier Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach. As it advertises, it truly serves authentic Italian cuisine.

    We've been coming here for 20+ years and went Saturday night looking to celebrate my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. The place was packed and we waited about 20 minutes for a table of 7 (5 adults and 2 kids). As the waitress took our order, she proceeded to ask each one of us soup/salad whether it came with our dish or not. Pay attention otherwise you may unknowingly be ordering a soup/salad thinking it is included with your meal to later find out it is not. The garlic bread which is complimentary was delicious and the calamari appetizer we ordered was good, better than most places, but those were unfortunately the highlights of the dinner for me personally. My brother-in-law had to send back his silverware and appetizer plate that was set out for him were really dirty. Mine were questionable but I just went with it. I ordered the Linguine Frutti Di Mare at the recommendation of the waitress. Once it arrived it had an extremely watery sauce and looked more like a Cioppino (seafood stew} then any type of pasta entree dish with a sauce. The flavors were okay at best, but I was shocked at how watery the sauce was. I even asked the waitress if it was supposed to be so watery to which she had no response. I don't know if they are watering down all the sauces to stretch ingredients or if they don't drain the water from the pasta before they mix them - either way it was way too watery. My 5-year-old son had spaghetti with marinara sauce that was extremely watery as well and he refused to eat it after a couple of bites. My son always eats spaghetti with red sauce everywhere we go so we were shocked to see that he wasn't going to. We asked the waitress if we could get something else since he didn't like it to which she stated she would have to check with management. She came back and said unfortunately we could not nor would they remove it from the bill, but she did say she could get us some Alfredo sauce that we could mix in to the spaghetti and red sauce pasta. My 8-year-old ordered Fettuccini Alfredo which had good flavors but was extremely watery as well. It was more of a scampi sauce (water/butter sauce} then anything remotely close to a creamy alfredo sauce. My wife and brother-in-law who also ordered pasta dishes agreed their sauces were extremely watery as well. Lastly, when the bill came, we were shocked to see a $6 fee for tiny little dish of Alfredo Sauce that the waitress went out of her way and offered to bring my 5-year-old son so he would eat his dish. She should have at least let us know there was a charge for it if it wasn't going to be free. I do not plan on going back and would much rather eat at Renato's in Westminster.

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