The food was amazing good and all staffs are supper friendly. I will highly recommend to come and…read moreenjoy the wonderful Italian food

My wife son and I visited Grano last night 6/20/26 for Dinner as I was looking for a spot with…read more"veal marsala". Boy were we impressed with the friendly and kind attentive service and the food. Some of their specials are pricey but very good. I had veal Marsala for $25.00 and it was the best veal Marsala I've ever had. I'm 69 now and was first introduced to veal Marsala when I was 3 years old in 1960 by my Sicilian Grandmother Maria (b 1903 Palermo, immigrated to Chicago 1910). I've been seeking out veal Marsala ever since wherever I've lived or traveled and Granos is the best. Thank you Granos team. Roger Lauricella, Arcadia.

Had a Birthday celebration for 50 people and all went well. The food was great and doing it buffet…read morestyle worked for our guest. Our server / helper was very on it and we had no issues great service. We had the patio space and it worked for 50 people. It should be a 4 and a half star review the 1/2 was for parking. Plus we got points for our next visit!!!

pricey but generous portions…read more good service. inside too dark for me. even with table lamps which took up table space. if you like it so dark you can barely see what's on your plate, go with it. they do have patio seating where you can see your food. I'll go with patio seating if I go back.

What a creamy and flavorful pasta dish! I noticed a family owned Italian restaurant located next to…read moreSummerfield and finally found the opportunity to try it. They use the same parking lot as Summerfield so it can get busy at some times. I called in to place an order for dinner and it was super easy and convenient. I ordered their Di Pilla Special pizza and a medium Parpadelle special pasta. The total for these dishes came out to be $62. Their portions are quite large since they're a family style restaurant. They also gave us complimentary bread which tasted amazing! I will say that I felt really heavy and full after this meal so this is definitely a cheat meal type of food. Food: Parpadelle Special Pasta (9/10): The noodles are huge and thick and the sauce gets absorbed perfectly. There's mushrooms, spinach, chicken with a white sauce base. They loaded this dish up with sauce which was heavenly. I even dipped my complimentary bread in the sauce because it just tasted that good. The chicken was so soft and wasn't overcooked at all. Between a family of three, there was a perfect amount and didn't have any leftovers. Di Pilla Special Pizza (9/10): Wow, the amount of toppings? Insane. We ordered the medium size which is a 14 inch. There was pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, hamburger, and bacon. I had to go back to their menu to see what toppings there were because wow was there a load full. I thought that the mushroom and bell pepper did overpower most of the slice. We had so many slices left over because of how full each slice makes you. I had it the day after and It was still tasty. I need to come back and try their other menu options. They have so many options to choose from which gets overwhelming because everything sounds amazing!

Old school place - has been around 55 years. Ambiance is old fashioned and cute that way…read more We had a 7pm reservation and arrived 15 mins early. They had us wait until 7:05p when we restaurant only 2 other tables - they were not busy. The food is pretty awesome. Glad we came to try this place.

The staff was great here, super attentive and friendly! We ordered the-…read moreLocal Wild Mushrooms, Charred Octopus, Roasted Market Carrots, Beets, Spaghetti, Squid Ink Lumache Every dish was full of flavor! The truffle in the mushroom dish, the zesty lemon in roasted carrots (we ordered a 2nd one!) Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambiance. I highly recommend Union and I can't wait to come back!

First time experience was amazing! So far, this is the only Italian place I've liked out of all the…read moreplaces I've eaten throughout LA. Food 4/5 Pork Meatballs $21 - Best meatballs I've ever had. Full of flavor but a little too salty. Local Wild Mushrooms $24 - Standard, nothing too special. Beets $18 - Refreshing, to the point. Caramelle $27 - My favorite of all the pastas but expensive for very little pieces of pasta and a meatless dish. Full of flavor, lots of oil. Rigatoni Timballo $32 - Delicious, standard. Duck Confit Rotolo $31 - My personal dish which turned out to be my least favorite. Meatballs and Caramelle were my top favorite, secondary are the beets. Prices are not unexpected for the area but are pretty high for what is really given to you. Service 3/5 We sat outside and they were pretty slow to bring water and take our orders. Ambiance 3/5 It was a really lovely time to eat outside but the lights were broken and it was SO dark, there were no added lights to the table. It was impossible to read the menu.

The food here is amazing. This is the first Italian place where the pasta didn't make me feel…read morestuffed. All of their pastas are freshly made, and their portions are perfect. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was Melissa and she was very attentive and gave the best recommendations. The location is a little small, but it's very intimate. They have a small bar at the entrance. I came on a Monday evening and it wasn't too crowded. I definitely recommend this place. Note: parking could be a little tricky it's underground behind the restaurant. The restaurant does validate.

Collectively speaking, it is above average but not remarkable. If you LOVE Bestia in downtown or…read moreBello by Sandra Nardone (Newport Beach/Irvine), you may like Marina. Tonight "sniffed in" at a 3.75-star affair... PRO: -- above average dishes in general with good pasta and a nice variety of interesting dishes -- ambiance is modern casual and not stuffy -- the location is great for a walk after dinner (if evening cool enough) and you can find FREE street parking or live nearby; nostalgic architecture from homes to apartments in the area -- staff are efficient -- regular updates or reminders on your reservations (could be a pro or a con depending on your memory or personality) CON: -- you can only book online (welcome to the Tech Age), but it is easy to modify if your party size or time needs to change -- they pay about 1/3 of your parking fee which stinks for a normally affordable city for parking (if you're dropping this level of coin I shouldn't have to pay $10 or more for self-parking in Pasadena) -- look for legal street parking (especially on weekdays if you are not scared of a walk) -- prices a bit high for the overall palate effect and portion sizes -- pasta is not on a Bestia level, yet the pricing is nearly there -- the TIME CLOCK is ticking as soon as you sit down and since they are not a large dining space, they are truly on top of their reservations so you will "barely barely" have time to finish your dessert and after- dinner drink (you "may" be advised in a fashion that is neither rude nor polite) -- a bad spot for seeing friends you have not seen in a long time due to the "time clock" so find a secondary spot in advance for hanging out afterwards The REVIEW (I forgot to take a photo of the menu so I will go off memory): COCKTAILS -- my bro had a Rye whiskey cocktail (as I recall) and was a fan and an after-dinner drink; he's fairly picky for someone who finds quality bargain whiskeys as well as drinks the higher end stuff PARMESAN TRUFFLE FRIES: -- ample truffle shrapnel on top -- light on parmesan -- thicker fries and NOT crisp on the exterior -- softer interior -- light on salt -- pretty ordinary beyond the truffle shrapnel which was more of a nuisance to even try to eat since it just falls off anyway RATING = B- TRUFFLE CAVATELLI PASTA: -- thinner almost translucent sauce -- appropriate use of sauce, not overdone -- pasta texture and taste are fine but not a standout, does have al dente "chew" to it -- the clumps of Italian sausage make the dish RATING = A- BLACK SQUID INK PAPARADELLE PASTA: -- creamy -- similar pasta quality and taste RATING = B+ GRILLED OCTOPUS w/CALABRIAN CREAMY SAUCE: -- the sauce is delectable and a great companion -- very tender thicker octopus -- nice portion -- thankfully not too spicy for this GERD sufferer -- finger potatoes perfectly cooked -- colorful tomatoes -- best dish of the night for me RATING = A PROSCIUTTO PIZZA: -- legit Neapolitan pizza crust -- not over charred -- nice prosciutto taste and portion -- cheese underneath good -- I removed the greens to be safe given recent news RATING = A OLIVE OIL CAKE w/CREMA ON TOP: -- I created my own EVOO cornbread recipe, and I love olive oil cake, so I had to "sniff in". Additionally, I am a multi-decade amateur recipe creator and baker. -- exceptional visuals -- you can tell it's moist from the eye and I despise dry cake -- above average moistness -- you can taste the olive oil -- lightly sweet -- crema has a spice to it, but my palate cannot place it tonight (too much conversation with family and friends) RATING = A I do not think I could justify returning since I can find a similar level of food and menu closer to home with less issues.

The atmosphere and food is always incredible, but the best part is how lovely the service is…read more They're engaging with customers constantly, and personally, my mom and I have been remembered by one incredible chef, Jesse. He always makes us laugh and smile and improves the entire experience. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does as a chef and puts his whole heart and soul into each dish. Jesse also is quick to answer any questions we have regarding the food, especially with how to reheat certain dishes at home later. The staff at Uovo is incredible and you can tell they want you to have the best experience. The environment has always been welcoming and kind. Further, the staff is extremely accommodating with any and all allergies/food restrictions. My mom is vegan and I'm vegetarian, and that has never been an issue at all. We've never left feeling bloated or sick once. If there is a long wait during the rush hours, their staff upfront is prompt and alerts you immediately when your table/seat at the bar is ready. Oftentimes, the wait they tell us is usually longer than what we end up actually waiting, so they're all very efficient.

Easily one of the best meal/experiences I've ever had. Thomas was amazing and his attention to…read moredetail and service were incredible. The cheese and truffle pairing were so good! You have to try it if you're here! Service was amazing and food is as good as if you were in Italy! Cannot recommend this place enough!

We were traveling nearby and saw that The Diplomat had a 5-star rating. Having now eaten there I…read morecan confirm that it is deserved. The food is delicious and the prices are appropriate given the portion sizes. Service was prompt and professional. Parking might be a challenge, though there are public lots within a block or two. We went on a Friday night and encountered heavy traffic from the local farmer's market/fair. The best item was the Beef kabob, 5 out of 5 stars. It was perfectly cooked, a very simply salt and pepper seasoning, juicy and simply divine! We got the kids meal, which came with only 4 pieces, and I'd be interested to return for the full adult portion. Also a 5-star experience was the Fried cauliflower appetizer. It had just the right amount of crispiness, without any blackening, and the garlic/parsley/lemon juice combo worked well. The juice was sucked into all the crevices, and overall it was light. I think I could have eaten two portions myself and called it a satisfying meal. I did dip in some tzatziki, which worked great too! Lastly the Chicken shawarma was a 4-star dish. Still delicious and I'd get it again, but it was slightly salty from the marinade and added sauce. I was expecting this to be wrapped up, but it was more an open-face naan with the chicken covering the top. Rice pilaf was savory, I'd rather not know just how many calories are included, the rice was still moist even after reheating the next day.

The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy Mediterranean-style…read moreatmosphere. However, the dining room was a little too dark, making it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. Unfortunately, the food was just average. Some of the dishes tasted slightly burnt, which affected the flavor. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't memorable either. The good news is that there are plenty of other great restaurants along the same street, so you have lots of choices. I'd recommend exploring one of the nearby spots instead.

Pane E Vino delivered one of the best Italian dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the…read moremoment I sat at the bar, the staff was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making sure I was satisfied throughout the evening. I started with an incredible appetizer featuring several varieties of fried mushrooms paired with red wine--absolutely delicious and full of flavor. For my entrée, I enjoyed the shrimp pasta with white wine sauce, which was perfectly prepared and tasted authentic and fresh. To finish the meal, I had the apple crust dessert topped with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect ending to an outstanding dinner. The food, service, and atmosphere were all exceptional. Honestly, for a moment I felt like I was sitting in a restaurant in Italy. I highly recommend Pane E Vino and will definitely be returning. Five stars all the way!

I was reluctant at first. We walked in and the server asked if we had a reservation. We said no. He…read morehesitated then said he could sit us at this little table right in front of the door. Well, okay. We were there and we were hungry. It's a small place with big attitude. Great vibes, low lighting, cozy seating. We sat down and browsed through the menu. The server came over and said he'd move us to a bigger table. THANK YOU! We finally decided on food. We all had crab cakes appetizers. I had the spicy honey pepperoni pizza and Cesar salad. Coworker had the peso buco with risotto, and the other had the lasagna. We had some fresh rosemary rolls while we waited. Everyone was very satisfied with their food. The girls decided to have desert which we all shared. Tiramisu and cannolis. I don't care for tiramisu so I just had a little taste. I did enjoy a cannoli. The server was super friendly and he knew how to sell you on anything on that menu. I would make the drive to visit here again.