We visited Giannini's last night and were truly impressed from start to finish. From the host, to…read moreour waitress, to the food and overall ambiance--it was more than just dinner, it was an experience. The service was prompt, welcoming, and incredibly family-friendly (we had our toddler with us and felt totally comfortable). It really gave that warm, authentic Italian family vibe. Before our meal even arrived, we were treated to bread, polenta with meat sauce, salad, and soup--such a generous and delicious start! Appetizers: * Tomato bruschetta - served on flatbread with the perfect balance of olive oil, spices, and fresh tomato * Salami & olive tray - simple, classic, and nostalgic in the best way Entrees: * Chicken Parmigiana - perfectly cooked with a rich marinara, served with vegetables (we added gnocchi with pesto--highly recommend!) * Veal Milanesa - beautifully breaded and full of flavor, with veggies and pasta of the day * Veal Saltimbocca - packed with flavor, especially the sage--definitely a standout dish * Child's spaghetti & meatball - perfect portion and a great option for little ones Dessert: * Lemon berry mascarpone cake - dense, lemony, and filled with fresh blueberries, topped with a raspberry drizzle--just the right amount of sweetness * Vanilla ice cream for the toddler (they even offered chocolate syrup--thoughtful touch!) Pricing felt very reasonable for the amount and quality of food--comparable to other spots in the area. If you're looking for a special, memorable dining experience in Amador County, Giannini's is absolutely worth a visit!

This is a quirky italian place that we stopped in traveling route 88 to Murphys California. We are…read morevegetarians and a lot of the other restaurants that were open (6pm on Friday) did not have veggie options surprisingly. I figured we couldn't go wrong with italian and this place was very close. I walked in and immediately loved the look of the restaurant. If you've been to Buca di Beppo it's kind of like that with lots of photos on the wall and italian statues around. It wasn't too busy and we were able to be seated right away. The table was set with a cute salad plate that I just loved the pattern of. Our waiter was young but friendly enough. The menu isn't the largest but it has all the staples. No pictures so I took to Yelp and Google to get a look at the food and see was was recommended. I settled on Eggplant Parmesean and my husband went with Fettuccini al Alberto. The waiter brought out bread and butter and parmesan cheese. The bread was ok, it didn't seem homemade and was a little bit like store brought sliced white bread. I was starving though so I welcomed anything to get started. I wish there had been olive oil and vinegar though. Next he brought out a big plate of polenta, which unfortunately was smothered in meat sauce. We had mentioned to him that we were vegetarians twice when we were ordering, so it was pretty disappointing to be presented with a meat dish. We pointed to him we couldn't eat the polenta with the meat sauce and he apologized but they did not offer to replace the dish with a regular red sauce. I was bummed because it looked really good and I really wish they had brought out a regular one. Seems like they could just use the red sauce as a standard so it After that there was a salad which had a red wine vinegar and olive oil, it also came with peppers, chickpeas and celery, which I thought was a nice way to add some color and flavor to the salad. We then were brought a lentil soup in a large blue bowl. The blue bowl seemed like an odd vessel but it worked. The soup was very tasty! Finally our entrees came. The entree portions were a little on the smaller side compared to other restaurants, however it is an appropriate amount considering how many appetizers they provide before it. I was surprised the eggplant parm didn't come with a side of spaghetti, but I could add some for $5. The eggplant was good, not overly fried and the red sauce was very tasty. My husband was very happy with the Fettuccini al Alberto (which was basically Alfredo). Overall this is kind of a funny place that had a quirky charm. I would come back again knowing what to ask for in terms of the polenta.

We stopped here to grab a quick bite as we headed over to CA. We weren't sure what to expect. I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The market was a good size inside, huge drink wise when you walk in to the left, lots of typical store aisles with a variety of foods to select from. They also had premade meals to grab and go. Their deli area was wonderful from sandwiches to pizzas there was a plethora of options. We went with the turkey club on Dutch crunch. Let me just say that was the freshest Dutch crunch bread I've had in a very long time. The sandwich was absolutely perfect. Clearly made with care and not just slapped together quickly to get it out. I was impressed. We even said it's a definite stop when we come through the area. Nice patio seating outside and it's got a gas station and car wash area onsite too. Worth checking out.

Great pit stop for potty, a drink and snacks. Very organized, super clean, lot of food and drinks,…read moredeli/restaurant in the back, outdoor eating, cool pine wood interior (very cool), super clean restrooms. Friendly courteous staff.

Coming back down the back way from from Reno (vs 80)we decided to stop at Jackson Rancheria. So…read moreglad we did. What a great restaurant. We sat at the bar and had some great conversations with the two bartender. Great local wine made for them. The food was really darn good. Very unexpected almost to the point the wife and I were going to stay and hang out. But it was a Sunday and we said no, let get home. Will definitely stop again.

Went here for dinner last night. We sat in the bar are because it's best to make reservations if…read moreyou go. Ordered a couple of drinks and food. We had the burger, bacon wrap shrimp and French onion soup. French onion soup was my favorite with lots of yummy cheese and great flavor. The bacon wrap shrimp was delicious too. I wasn't able to try the burger because I was full from eating everything else. But I did hear the burger was just as good it came with fries too. This is a very nice restaurant if you are looking for a steak house. The bar is pretty small but they do have TV's if you want to catch a sports game. If you are I. The area go check this place out the food was very tasty. Service was good too.

Pacific Grill is located inside Jackson Racheria casino, straight in the back after going through…read morethe main entrance. I found myself there for lunch one afternoon after about blowing all my cash at the slots. I had nothing to left in my pockets, except for some lint, an old paper clip, and my well used American Express card. Defeated, I called it quits and put a fried chicken sandwich and some tots on the plastic. After a chat with a friendly cashier, my food arrived in a few short minutes. Boy was I impressed! I didn't hit any jackpots at the slots, but I did with their tots! They gave me a mountain of those crispy, golden-brown, little nuggets. Each one was perfectly cooked and they came with plenty of ranch for dipping. The chicken sandwich was just as crispy, juicy in the middle, and full of fresh produce. The whole thing was only $13.00, so I couldn't be happier. Well, my pockets were empty, but my belly was full. Pacific Grill, you made me feel like a winner.

Always going to the Pacific Grill they're close by we use this places are fast food one stop shop…read more They have hamburgers. They have Chinese food. They have multiple other things they even have pizza which is actually pretty good and it's a good price.. stuff is really great. Everybody is kind and friendly. They'll help you with anything that you need. I do enjoy coming here. It's a casino with loud and there's usually a lot of people talking, but doesn't bother me at all.

We were in town for a wedding and stayed at the hotel next door, we walked over to Plate 88 for…read morebreakfast the next morning. The building was pretty cool! It's decently large inside with two bar areas. One to the left when you walk in and one to the right. They have indoor seating towards the back, and you can sit in the bar as well. We had our dog with us and sat outdoors. They had tables and cute lounge couches with a fire pit it looked like. The workers there were all so friendly, and happy to chat. I got the country fried steak and loved it, I never order it on a menu but felt like being different and so happy I did. The batter was crispy and the gravy was so delicious. My husband had a burger and said it was good, he said a bit over cooked but not by much was still a medium rare. We had micheladas to drink with the blonde ale they had on tap!

3pm on a Tuesday, four of us stopped in…read more Food quality not so great. Who orders beef stroganoff? We did. It wasn't so hot. We also had loaded Mac and cheese - tastes better than it looks. Nobody was happy with their lunch. On the other side, service was excellent. Would I go back? No. Super disappointed. Yes it's not the best time for lunch. But if you can't serve quality - then why do you?

We were up in the area this past weekend and decided to scratch the gambling itch. Once we arrived,…read morewe went to go get players cards, and turns out I haven't been here since 2008, and it's definitely expanded since then. Of course the first slot machine we went to hit and we started up $300, which we essentially gave back as we were chasing the big win. A guy next us said 'It only takes one spin to win' and we took that a little too literally lol. We played a variety of the machines, but the most luck we had was with the Top Dollar Machines, the others weren't lucky this time around. While we only left up $30, we spent 3 hours of fun just playing away. Something I haven't seen at any other casino was a free soda and non-alcoholic drink areas! It's Pepsi products though, so not the best, but at least it's free. I saw people ordering smoothies, which looked really good but we never stayed at a slot machine long enough to get one. We came on a Thursday, and it was bummer that there was only (1) blackjack table going with a $5 minimum. I walked by multiple times and there was never an open seat. Plenty of seats of pai gow or poker though. Maybe it was just the time of day, but definitely would love to try my hand at blackjack next time around.

Bring back the lobster buffet! Before COVID, I was a regular…read morecustomer and used to visit every week specifically for the lobster buffet. It was hands down the best! If management ever decides to bring the lobster buffet back, it would be incredible. Hoping to see it return soon!

In all my years of waitressing and working in an Italian restaurant, I would never have thought it…read morewas acceptable to serve food in that condition. A proper sear adds flavor, but actual char is bitter and completely overpowers the Marsala wine and mushrooms. Large areas of burnt crust aren't just a cosmetic issue--they ruin the dish and should be replaced, not served to a customer. What made it even more disappointing was that I was expecting a fine dining experience. Instead, I've honestly received better food quality and service at much more casual restaurants. Everyone else at my table enjoyed their meals, so unfortunately I seem to have been the exception, but that doesn't make it acceptable. I left feeling frustrated and confused as to how this plate ever made it out of the kitchen. Thank you for your response. I understand restaurants appreciate the opportunity to correct issues while customers are still there. My concern wasn't that the chicken had "grill marks" or that I didn't understand what Chicken Marsala is. The sauce and mushrooms covered the chicken, so I didn't realize how badly it was burnt until I had already taken several bites. Once I moved the sauce aside, I found it was charred to the point that it tasted burnt and was inedible, which is why I left the meal exactly as shown in my photo. I left because I was disappointed, not because I wanted to leave a negative review. Calling me a "keyboard warrior" instead of addressing the condition of the food or why it even came out of the kitchen in that condition in the first place only reinforces why I felt compelled to share my experience at your establishment.

Wow, this place makes some good pasta. Hit it for lunch and am glad we did. I had carb overload the…read morerest of the day though! Hailey, our server, did a great job. Nice lady and was there when you needed her to be. I got the Pasta Milano and loved it. Alot of sauce which I enjoy. It has pepper flakes and tends to be a little hot. You can have them adjust the amount of heat. My wife had the Mushroom and Spinach Raviolis. She really liked them. I tried one and it was darn good. I had the split pea soup for a starter, and it was good. My wife had a side salad and enjoyed it. Clean place, pleasant atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

The best Pizza i've ever had. They make it right in…read morefront of you. I always threaten them with a tip, So they give more of different things!

Order took 20+ minutes longer than it said, customer service was alright. The pizzas are good,…read moreespecially their cheesy bread!

This place is great for being right off of 88 and next to a great ice cream spot. I highly…read morerecommend stopping for a beer and sit in the back. The food vendor was a pizza pop up tent and they have some amazing pizza. The ambiance of the place is very inviting and looks like a great place for anyone to stop by.

Love Hoist House, they have Imperial Stouts & Milk Stouts, YAY!!!! So good!…read more A perfect stop right on Hwy 88 during the drive from Reno to South Bay