Went there with old classmate and his girlfriend. They had never been there. I was surprised since I live out of town and they were 20 mins away from restaurant. I recommend getting reservations ahead of time very busy. The service was great and the food was delicious. I had the chicken Parmesan and had the gelato pie for dessert. Oh the beard was great since they bake their own. My buddy did find it hard to park. But his girlfriend is already planning on returning to eat there again so would I. read more

Pietro's - Gelato pie - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

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Tried something new today (arancini) and it was amazing! Pietro's never disappoints. Great hospitality, food and ambience. Til the next time! read more

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This was our first visit to the new location. I really love the ambiance and the spacious layout. There is a beautiful courtyard and a comfortable dining area. The decor is lovely and thoughtfully done. As for the food, I think I may have chosen the wrong item from the menu. I ordered the Italian fried chicken, which wasn't really to my liking. The chicken was slightly overcooked, and the crust was a bit too tough for me. The service was great -- Gino was very nice and friendly. One small suggestion: I wish they would help box the food for customers. Some people may disagree with me, but as a customer who pays and tips, I believe we should receive full service. read more

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We went about a month ago and had a great experience. Tonight, they sure left a lot to be desired. They no longer supply carafes of water at your table. They claim to have an employee designated solely to filling their minuscule water cups. We never saw that employee. Our waitress did not return to our table. Twice, we asked passing staff for water but they never returned with it. Finally, we flagged down the waitress to inquire after the missing water employee. The whole experience was off-putting and frankly the food didn't make up for the initial impression. For the lack of supplying water, they've lost us as customers. read more

I've been here before and usually had a much better experience, which made this visit especially disappointing. We had a reservation for Valentine's Day and still waited about 25-30 minutes to be seated. The server was polite, but service overall was very inattentive. Our water was only refilled once over nearly two hours, no one checked in consistently, and one of our drinks never arrived at all. It also felt very overbooked and understaffed for the night. The food was not at the level it used to be. I originally came specifically for the oxtail, only to be told they had run out by 4pm. The veal parm was not good, and while the gnocchi was decent, it wasn't nearly as good as I remember it being. The indoor space itself is beautiful and has a really charming, elegant atmosphere, which was the highlight of the evening. Unfortunately, the service and food quality didn't match the setting. Overall, I can't recommend it based on this experience, especially for a special occasion. read more

Pietro's - Ricotta appetizer, pretty good - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

I was thinking this was going to be super overrated like half the restaurants in the 209. I was pleasantly surprised and incredibly wrong. The margarita pizza was out of this world. The crust was incredible. Then we had a chef's special ravioli something or other, I actually forgot the menu item. It was melted in your mouth and so flavorful. We came on a very busy day, but still got seated fairly quick. Definitely will return to this spot soon. read more

Pietro's - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

Really struggled not to knock this to three stars tonight. Ribeye was about 1/4" thick, over cooked and lacked flavor. Probably the worst ribeye I've had. Our server let our drinks sit empty for more than 15 minutes twice. New building is still great though. Parking sucked. Just really disappointed and probably taking a break for a while. Market tavern's skirt steak smokes Pietro's ribeye and it's half the price. read more

Pietro's - Prochetta - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

I had been to their old location, new location is spacious and comfortable!... Homemade focaccia with the garlic butter is to die for!... Pictured is the Pork Milanese... Two boneless pork chops cooked perfectly with a bed of Arugula served on top!... Side of perfect fingerling potatoes... Pork chops were very tasty and tender!... Forgot to mention we started with an order of Calamari Fritti... served with delicious Marinara! Jen was our server and she was very welcoming and attentive! If you are ever in Lodi this is a can't miss! read more

Pietro's - Pork Milanese - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

I recently heard a lot of good things about this restaurant and since I was in the area with my kids, we decided to come here for late lunch. I ordered their chicken parmigiana, my eldest ordered their special which was the ripieni, my other daughter ordered their kids spaghetti and my youngest got the chicken parmigiana as well. Food was great. I actually enjoyed my chicken parmigiana. I thought the service was great , our server, Daniel was attentive but it did get busy and there was a moment where he forgot to come back to fill our water after we requested for it a few minutes prior. Overall, good place for fresh pasta. We would come back again. read more

Pietro's - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

Let's just say the new location really lacks what the old one had. My husband & I made reservations for a Friday night at around 7:30pm. We got there a couple minutes early expecting to be seated within 10-15 minutes. Mind you, the lobby was full with walk-ins, with more people coming in after us. We watched as every single group got seated before we did, even after being told their wait time was going to be 45min minimum. We waited for over 40 minutes w reservations for outdoor seating. And to top it off, we didn't get seated outside. It was either wait longer, or getting seated inside. Our waiter was the same as the first time we went (only been there 2), and she was amazing the first time. So attentive with such a big smile on her face. However, this recent time we went you can tell she was overwhelmed with the amount of tables she had to be attending too. I felt bad for her. But that's not on her, that's on management for letting her do a whole side of the restaurant by herself with '2 helpers'. The helpers were nice, but they were unorganized. I guess the big punch was that they didn't offer parmeason cheese with my pasta until I had literlly 1 spoonful left. Like seriously? After eating my entire dinner now you want to ask? So disappointed. Overall, the food is still good ofc. I just think it's time for management to get the waiters more help, or make them have less tables in their section. Even though the food was great and our main waiter was checking in on us, my husband & I would not be coming back due to the awful experience of having to wait longer than walk-ins when we had reservations. Expectations were not met. read more

The food was good, but probably not worth the long wait and headache of getting a seat. I called 3 times the day before and day of to get a reservation and was unable to get it. So needed to wait about 30 min to get bar seating. It ended up being fine, but the table was a little narrow and definitely not as spacious as a table. Budino was great, the fresh whipped cream and caramelized pieces on top were excellent. 6/5 Mussels were ok but the rubbery texture made me wonder if they were previously frozen. For $23 I hope not. The sauce was excellent. 4/5 Eggplant Parmesan- good but I felt there were too many layers and too much breading. 4/5 Risotto rich and creamy with bacon. Good, but wouldn't order again for the price. -$20 4/5 The pizza was good, but not the best I've had. Naples style pizza but a little dry, hard, not as moist as I'd like. 3/5 Overall I was very impressed with the dessert but would not come back for the main dishes. read more

Celebrated my birthday here and everything was absolutely delicious. I ordered the veal parmigiana, which was perfectly tender with a rich, flavorful sauce and just the right amount of cheese. The arancini appetizer was a standout - crispy on the outside, creamy and savory inside. I also had the Mona Lisa cocktail, which was beautifully balanced and the perfect birthday drink. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and such a special way to celebrate. I'II definitely be back. The only reason why I am giving it a four star review is bc it took about 20 mins to get our drinks and get our order placed. read more

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This was our second visit, and we chose to celebrate my husband's birthday. Both the food and service here are consistently exceptional! The entire team, including the manager, takes such genuine care of every guest, even when the restaurant is fully booked. You can really feel their warmth and professionalism. The restaurant thoughtfully surprised him with a complimentary tiramisu, which made the occasion even more special! Highly, highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!! read more

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This is my first time at the new location. I was not impressed at the previous location, but this time around was different. We reserved a table for a friend's birthday and there were 8 of us. Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. We ordered a few appetizers and all came out delicious. We ordered Rosetta's Arapicini (fried risotto), meatballs, and calamari. Which all tasted fabulous. I ordered Ripieni (chef's choice) included tortellini and cream sauce. Overall I was impressed with the food, and the quality. read more

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Visited their new location on a Friday and March and love the new building. We ate on the courtyard and that ambiance is wonderful. Our servers were so helpful with questions and recommendations and kept the drinks flowing. So glad that such a great restaurant is thriving. read more

So so wanted to like Pietro's at their new location as we've always enjoyed their service and food at their old location. Our first experience at their new location was disappointing to say the least. Let me just say the ladies at the front were a 10/10. We ordered their tagatelle, braised oxtail and bucatini. Drink orders were placed but we did not get them. Had to inquire about it once our food served. It went from downhill from here. Bucatini was served with frozen clams. So frozen ice was still on them. Our waitress, bless her heart, sent it back and asked for a new dish to be rushed. The second attempt came out fairly shortly but it had the same problem so we just sent it back and asked for us not to be charged. The manager came and apologized and offered a free dessert but at this point we were just grossed out so we politely declined. Feels like at least two points of failure here. 1- Line cook needs to be retrained and 2-Expeditor did not check quality of the dish before it was sent out. We wanted to love but too bad. We won't be back. read more

Pietro's - Uncooked clam with ice still intact. You can see the clam is translucent so it hasn't been cooked. - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

First we were late for our reservation. They were very kind in seating us. Cam and Jessica took care of our every need. Food was really good. The move was a good one. The new building will be able to seat all the patrons. read more

First time here. We came with a large engagement party and had a server named Cici as our server. She was truly incredible. She knew the menu extremely well and made fantastic recommendations. She was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. She took the time to learn our names and talk with us about the restaurant and the area. She was delightful. I am definitely requesting her in future visits. The food was incredible. The bread and garlic butter alone was worth a return visit. Everybody in our party loved the food and raved about the service. Definitely give this place a try. It really seemed that all of the employees enjoyed their work and made an effort to be professional and give the guests a great experience. There was a bit of a wait for walk ins but worth it. read more

Such a vibe! We didn't realize they had moved into a newer location, this restaurant recently moved late last year and omg, talk about a beautiful restaurant. This newer Pietros is larger and sooooo fancy. Perfect for a date night or birthday celebration. We came here with my two kids and hubby for a Monday night dinner to kick off our spring break and was so glad we did. Our waitress- Dayana was amazing and well oriented with the menu and specials. We also had Lizette who was fabulous and so very kind. The two ladies consistently checked in on us, our food came out fast and hot and sooooo yummy. The drinks were delish. I could go on and on. Love this place and so happy they moved. The original location was nice but this one screams gorgeous dinner venue. So glad came here. read more

Amazing ambience, fantastic service, courteous staff, and of course absolutely scrumptious food. As usual, we ordered way too much and packed it all for seconds. The restaurant is very popular and we couldn't find any parking spaces. Absolutely fantastic! My absolutely favorite restaurant of all time! read more

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I will go here as many times as possible. I like the older one better. The service needed some help here the last time. But we'll go again. People are lucky to have this one in Lodi. read more

I have seen Pietro's on social media for awhile now and finally was able to give it a try...... First off, the interior is beautiful!! You have a choice of dining in the main dining room, at the bar, table top in front of the pizza oven or outside. Outside, regardless of the weather is a nice cozy environment with heat lamps and a fireplace. Service was perfect! Our waiter was on it the whole time and the other servers were just as attentive to us by checking in and dropping off refills on our beverages. The bread was fresh, warm and very tasty. They serve it with a wonderful butter that melts right into the bread. We each had the veal dishes...... I had the veal parmesan while hubby had the veal francese. Both were served with spaghetti with red sauce. The sauce tasted fresh, not like they randomly threw some ingredients together like some Italian restaurants. This sauce you could tase the fresh garlic and basil, it alone was very tasty and filling. The veal francese was cooked perfectly; you could taste the fresh garlic and lemon. This time around we were too full to try the dessert but will definitely have to give it a try next time we visit. We will definitely be back and next time will bring friends to introduce them to this wonderful place. read more

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I highly recommend Pietro's & if you get Megan as your server you are in excellent hands! Her food & desert recommendations are outstanding. The ambiance is so relaxing & cozy. This was the perfect meal to have before giving birth in a few days. Everything we had was delicious! read more

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New location same amazing food and same amazing service. The new place is much bigger and open. The parking is a lot easier even though it's surrounded by two hotels and hotel parking is designated. read more

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Title: Disappointing Service at Pietros As a local business owner, I understand how crucial customer service is, and unfortunately, Pietros fell short in this area during my recent visit. The food was, as always, absolutely delicious, and our waiter was fantastic. However, he seemed to struggle with the support of his helper, which left us often waiting for water, bread and drinks. I get it a party of 7 is hard to manage and that's why you have a helper, Oddly, the main waiter was busy but the helper was not busy; he was just hanging out near the water pitchers. At one point, I had to get up to ask for water because he is just standing there like a fixture. Then he comes to our table and he yawns a big yawn and didn't cover his mouth before pouring the glass of water at our table. When our food arrived, we were surprised that no Parmesan or pepper was offered. I had to once again get up and ask for Parmesan, and when I addressed the helper--who I jokingly referred to as "Bieber" to lighten the mood--he snapped back, "That's not my name." I apologized and asked if he could take a family picture for us, but he seemed annoyed and distracted which he took horrible pictures due to his anger. Like guy calling you Bieber was by far a compliment bc you are falling short all around. I guess his name was Brandolyn or Brandon! Then this guy starts stacking clean place setting dishes for 8 next to us at a table for 2. I was like shocked to be seeing him do this especially at a level of Restaurant like Pietros.. If he wanted us to leave, he should have offered to-go boxes, instead of making me get up again and ask a random person. Then Brando or whatever his name is brings little boxes when we have almost a whole pizza and I had almost all my food because filled up on my appetizer. I genuinely hope Pietros can improve Brandalynn's Customer service and restaurant etiquette because the food, we the customers and his coworkers truly deserves better. read more

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I finally had the opportunity to visit the new Lodi location, and was impressed by the larger bar area. The food and service quality have been maintained, with the bread being a notable highlight - it's truly the best in town. We ordered the chicken minestroni soup, bucatini with clams, and seafood ciappino, and were pleased to find that everything met our standards. The Spanish Steps drink and espresso martini were also enjoyable! read more

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Christmas Eve dinner with the family and the restaurant / parking lot was packed! I was excited to try some fresh pasta, and ordered the Tagliatelle. The Jimmy's Garden salad with prawns was an excellent item to split with two. The Super Special pizza was floppy and yummy. Mel was our waitress and she was amazing. The menu is extensive and a lot of items are shareable. read more

Pietro's - Super Special Pizza - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

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Absolutely love Pietros! Always a great experience with amazing service and food.never go wrong with the gnocchi and the market cut read more

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I moved to Vacaville in the mid 70's and ate at Pietro's a lot growing up so when my husband and I joined a wine club in Lodi we had to eat at Pietro's in Lodi. Love the food here. I really like the new restaurant. So nice. The menu is awesome. We are never disappointed. We dine there every quarter when we pick up our wine. We've brought friends and family with us and everyone loves the food. The mussels are heavenly. The pizza is delish! The steak sandwich is the best we've ever had with an 8 oz New York steak between the focaccia. The chicken piccata is excellent. Homemade sausage yum! I had the calamari steak entree last time I was there and it was delicious. The portions are very generous! You'll be taking home leftovers. Make a reservation as every time I've been here it's always busy. read more

I was visiting Sacramento and my friends there insisted I try this Italian spot they love -- and I'm so glad I did. The restaurant had this almost European feel to it -- like a high-end Italian restaurant you'd stumble into while traveling abroad. Super cozy, but with a polished, foreign vibe that really set the tone for the night. The service was great -- the staff was attentive, a bit too attentive, but was very helpful. I ordered the Creste de Gallo, and honestly... I still crave it. The flavors were incredible, and the pasta was cooked perfectly -- probably one of the best dishes I've ever had. My friends ordered different dishes, and literally, every single one was delicious and had their own exquisite flavor. You can tell the quality and care that goes into the food here. We were actually coming back from a National Park that day, and it was also a holiday so we were worried about timing -- but thankfully we made it, and it was 100% worth the effort. Prices are on the higher side (around $25-$30+ per dish), they do give the bread as complimentary and you can ask for more, too. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. It's easily one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time. read more

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Our first time at the new location. It is much bigger and beautifully decorated. We had our usuals, salad, chicken picatta, risotto, and eggplant parm. Everything was delicious. I tried the butterscotch pudding for dessert and it was tasty. The restroom is very clean and the toilet paper is soft. I think they have a few kinks to work out being in their new location but nothing major. Our server Jacob was very nice. read more

Pietro's - Entry at Pietros's - Italian Near Me - Lodi, California

Pietro's is truly a Central Valley gem. If you want high quality Italian food from an independently owned and operated family restaurant this is the place. Skip the chains and strip-mall dining for an upscale and delicious experience. The modern and sleek design provides a clean, welcoming, and fun atmosphere. It's clear the designer spared little expense at putting a comfortable and visually appealing restaurant together. More importantly - the Kitchen completely nailed it with just about everything! Our group of 5 came to Lodi for a birthday lunch and it seems like we almost ordered the entire menu. The meat Ravioli were phenomenal as-well-as the porterhouse, and Calamari. The Christmas cocktails were fun seasonal additions to the menu. Our service team were pros although our waiter did project a slight arrogance, which I'm sure some people could find off-putting, but, he was entirely professional and efficient. I would absolutely come back on any given day (even with a 45 minute drive from Sacramento). The Pietro's family have really been able to create a top notch and high quality restaurant that you will definitely want to try. My guess is if you come once, you'll be back. I know I will. read more

Should I start with: The "hostess" yelling hello at me before I fully opened the door. The drinks waiter handing my drink to the person sitting opposite me twice after me telling him it was mine. The wait staff leaving multiple empty glasses on the table and never removing those when picking up plates. The food at Olive Garden being better. The bill for 3 people being over $200 plus "tip". The chicken parmesan being so dry I didn't eat it and the waiter never asking why. I get it, you built this new location. You have at least 50 people walking around in uniforms trying to give good service and failing miserably. I saw the pasta kitchen reheating pasta. Maybe, just maybe you should have stayed put and made good food. Now you have good ambiance with borderline Olive Garden food. I'm sure I'll get blasted for this, but I can remember going to the original opening night about 40 years ago. I've been 100s of times since. Now I'll go to the bar and order a Negroni and Bruschetta. That's all that is worth eating. read more

We arrived at the end of day shift. At least that's what we used to explain the issues. It was our first time at the new location. We were seated reasonably quick. Took a bit to get our drinks. Placed our dinner orders. Wait seemed long. (25 minutes). My order came smothered in grated parm and there was an oily green sauce everything was floating in. Since it was my first time I didn't realize until later that I'd been given the wrong dish. I'd wanted the broiled chicken. Anyway it was ok. The asparagus was good but coated in the green sauce. The chicken was well cooked. Our wait staff changed out before service. Our guest didn't like her dish- calamari was tough and potatoes were blech. My bf had oxtail that he found too spicy. The atmosphere was ok but got noisier than we like as we dined. Anyway, we won't be back but gave three stars for the service. read more

Ate an early dinner at Pietros tonight. Started with calamari and wife had minestrone soup. The minestrone tasted excellent. As if it had been cooking for hours and hours. The calamari was tender and seasoned well. Had cioppono as an entree. Full of seafood and a great tasting broth. Dante was our main waiter and provided excellent service. Love going to Pietro's and enjoy the new location read more

The food here is top quality and freshest I have ever had in terms of Italian dishes. The services were fast, courteous, and attentive. The ambiance was loud, and has fine dining aesthetics. I highly recommend putting in a reservation in advance, and to be prepared with looking for a parking space as well. Appetizer got the calamari, then for dinner got the raviolis and the oxtail ragu, and finished off with the spumoni. I highly recommend going here with either a partner, family, and/or even friends for one of the highest quality Italian food I've ever tasted. read more

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As a recent new resident of Lodi, This Restaurant has always sparked my interest. In the Greater Sacramento area, Italian Restaurants are prominent, and there are many exceptional ones you can compare. Pietros is good. It checks off all the boxes: location, atmosphere, service, price, and food; however, it's missing the Emotional touch that made this Restaurant a Lodi institution. You see the Managers in jackets wander by, with no interaction, just a stern, grim presence, servers that do their job to the letter, no joy in their actions; it would be easy to replace them with an AI robot no one would notice. Bottom Line: It's good for a special occasion, nothing more to add. read more

Pietro's is literally my Italian fix in the Valley. Every time we come to visit fam, I always want to go here. Service can get spotty especially when it's busy so just be ready to flag and keep an eye out. Ambiance is coo too both in and outside. You can dress nice, you can dress bummy. I've seen and done both. Big portions and with the salads too. Parking can get spotty when it's busy so I'd reserve if you can. read more

Visited this spot again and they do not disappoint. Madden was our server and he suggested I try the oxtail. Absolutely positively scrumptious!!! The polenta with the aïoli sauce and the fat of the oxtail with the lean meat was magnificent topped with arugula and walnuts. If you have an allergy, make sure to mention no walnuts. We also ordered the chicken parmigiana with a side of fettuccine noodles topped with a white sauce. Madden did a great job making sure we had what we needed and we were grateful. We came for lunch as well and enjoyed the Rosie's pollo fritto sandwich and the Milanese sandwich served with the minestrone soup. read more

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Service was excellent Cam was a great server! The place is really nice but still a little too packed in with tables. Would be nice to have a couple less tables to give people wiggle room to get out of tables without feeling like you're going to bump people. The food was very good. My lasagna was served HOT and was delicious. Hubby's NY steak was very good, cut like butter and flavorful. I would skip appetizer just to save room for dessert (personally). The risotto was very good simple and yummy. read more

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