What an awesome place for lunch or dinner! Their food…read moretastes like homemade and is made from quality ingredients. I get happy every time I visit this place and their pizza selection and lasagna are out of this world. Highly recommend and two thumbs up! Excellent!!

Made a reservation and was very much looking forward to trying one of their pizzas! I get there and…read morehave one kid asleep in the car and therefore walk in to tell them that we cannot stay but I'd love to get something to go. I try and order the Burrata pizza- they said it doesn't travel well (even if I got the burrata on the side). Ok- I'll order a margherita pizza, please add prosciutto. Their response, sorry we can't do that. OK- I'll get your prosciutto pizza, but I have kids, so can you put prosciutto on half? Nope, so sorry we can't do that. Wasted who knows how much money on gas and they couldn't accommodate really ANYTHING. Not only will my husband and I never come back here on a date night but I'll let all my mama friends know how there are MUCH better options in the area!

What a wonderful dining experience! Everything about our evening at Blade exceeded expectations…read more I started with an Aperol Spritz, which was perfectly made, followed by the rucola salad with delicate Champagne lemon vinaigrette. It was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. My entrée, the rigatoni with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and pink sauce, was outstanding. The sauce was rich and flavorful without being heavy, and every bite was fantastic. The service was equally impressive. The bartender was so kind and welcoming, and our waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the evening. A special thank you to Chef Angelo, who came out to visit with guests. It was such a thoughtful touch and showed how much he cares about both his food and his customers. Exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and highly recommend Blade to anyone looking for a memorable Italian meal!

Wanted to try a new Italian place for a date night and landed on Blade 1936…read more The host and servers were all very nice which was good. The chef came out to speak to every table as well. We ordered Brussels sprouts for our appetizer. It was pretty standard. We love Brussels sprouts so it was good but it wasn't particularly crispy and was very basic with just salt and pepper I believe. We enjoyed it but felt it wasn't worth our money because we could make something similar at home. For our mains we got the carbonara pizza and the papardelle bolognese. The carbonara pizza was not exactly what we were expecting. We had envisioned a creamy carbonara sauce with Parmesan on the pizza but instead there was just fully cooked egg on top. We also felt that the topping to cheese ratio was off. We preferred less cheese and more toppings. The crust was thick and if you like thick crust you may like the pizza they have here. The papardelle has good flavor but the pasta was a little bit overcooked. Overall, we felt that this restaurant was average hence my rating. We felt that the value of the meal was not as good as some other places we've been to in the past. We likely won't return and I don't think I would recommend this place over others.

Driving down from Anaheim we were looking for a nice spot to dine. My wife got on the search and…read morecame across Venezia Italian restaurant. When I tell you it was a divine experience to dine there. Yaya provided stellar service with a smile and was always attentive to our needs. I ordered the Osso Buco and when I say it was tender, Wow I mean fall off the bone slurp it up chew gently piece of deliciousness that sung a medley of pleasure to my taste buds. Chief Jose truly knows his way around a piece of veal, my God it was absolutely amazing!!!!!!! The entire ambiance was nice and the staff were all welcoming with lovely smiles, Fantastic eating experience that one should relish if tried!!!!!! I highly recommend this spot for everyone!!!!!!

Our server was a very nice Latina lady. There was a largish bday party ahead of us along with…read moreanother couple of tables. The service took a bit longer but the food was good and the portions were large. We had garlic knots which were yummy but didn't really have much garlic on them. The free bread was yummy. My kids enjoyed the meat ravioli and the meat lasagna. I had chicken marsala over pasta and it tasted pretty good. Our friends had seafood pasta and chicken parm over pasta and both stated they enjoyed it. Cute little restaurant and very friendly vibe.

Really really good. The pasta cooked Al dente, the Bolognese was delicious, wonder fullly stocked…read morebar making a variety of tasty adult beverages (mezcal options a huge plus), the panna cotta delicious and the service was impeccable! (thanks Emma!) Meatball was the only 6 out of 10 but everything else? Aces+!

I had high hopes for this restaurant based on the reviews. The prices were on the high side, but I…read moreexpected that. We started with a bottle of the house red wine, which was very good. We also ordered a pasta as an appetizer and asked the waiter if it could be split in the kitchen. I wanted spaghetti but was told they don't serve it. I then asked if I could substitute linguini, since it was listed on the menu with another dish, and the waiter wasn't even sure that would be possible. The good news is they did accommodate my request for linguini. The disappointing part was that they refused to split the appetizer in the kitchen and instead brought me an empty plate so I could divide it myself. At these prices, that's not the level of service I expected. My husband and I both ordered calzones. As someone from New York, I was surprised to receive what were essentially flatbread pizzas with limited toppings on top rather than traditional calzones, which are usually stuffed with the ingredients listed on the menu. It wasn't what we expected. On a Friday night there was no live music, despite the atmosphere suggesting there might be. When we asked why, we were told its only on Wednesday night. The service was average, the food was just okay, and I was also charged an extra $6 for substituting linguini. Overall, this restaurant didn't live up to the reviews, and unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Consistently very good food. Been there at least 15 times, and the dinners have been reliably…read moretasty. The Deli is a nice place to pick up authentic ingredients.

Service - 5 Ambiance - 5…read moreFood - 4.9 We were there before 6 on a Tuesday, so no problem with parking. Had a great table for our party of 7. Our waitstaff was headed by Kap & he did an excellent job. Told us to check out the happy hour menu since it was almost over, so we could get appetizers in at a reduced price. Ordered the calamari (crunchy, yet tender), bruschetta caprese (piled high with mozzarella & basil & chopped tomato), Caesar salad (crisp greens with a garlicky Caesar dressing), meatballs (2 large in a marinara sauce - so tender). They also have sliced warm bread on the table with olive oil/balsamic or butter. The drinks were perfect - nice and chilled and crafted perfectly. Kap also made a great recommendation on a bottle of wine. The menu has changed though. Some of our favorites have disappeared... (seafood risotto), so tried other dishes. Carbonara is so rich & creamy. The pizza margharita was cooked perfectly with a nice crust, but was a little lackluster in taste (not enough cheese maybe?). I did order a side of pesto to add some flavor. The lobster ravioli is always great here, so 2 people ordered it. Added chicken to the vodka penne (grandson's plate was completely emptied). Also had a fettuccini Montanara. Everyone but the grandson had leftovers to take home, so servings more than adequate. Kap really made the dinner perfect. Attentive without being over-bearing & making great recommendations throughout. Will definitely be back.

We've been coming here for years, and it continues to be one of our go-to spots for Italian. It's…read moreconsistently good, which is honestly what keeps us coming back again and again. The 3rd Avenue pizza is one of my absolute favorites, and you really can't go wrong with any of their Bianca pizzas--they're always delicious. Their raviolis are fantastic, and we've found that any of their specials are usually a great choice too. It's a fun place to sit down for dinner, but more often than not we'll pick up and take it home, which is always easy and reliable. The whole family loves it, and it's just a solid, dependable choice when you want good Italian food without overthinking it.

yesterday's visit was really disappointing. for more than three decades we have counted on…read moreSPIRITO's ITALIAN DINER for their amazing Jersey-style southern Italian favorites. we have eighty-two check-ins and only remember to check-in about half the time. to say we're familiar with the place would be an understatement. comparing photos posted this morning with those from earlier visits and the differences are stark: bread's untoasted, the red sauce on the MANICOTTI and EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA's soupy, and the pizza nearly cheese-less. WTF?

I'm from New England where we take our Italian food very seriously. Our entire family is Italian…read moreand our recipes are decades, if not hundreds of years old and when I tell you that Dominic's is the closest to authentic Italian cuisine we've found in the area. The sauce is very good and everyone knows you can't have a good pasta without a good sauce. The pies remind me of the quick slices I would get in Manhattan or New Haven...light, full of flavor, perfectly fired like it came from a 100 year old brick oven. Dominic's reminds me of home.

Birthday dinner with a view!! My friend invited me to…read moreDominic's and it was my first time in Oceanside. The hostess welcome does inside us at the best table she had outside. She let us know that all the pizzas were top-notch, and the sangria was popular on the menu for those sensitive to alcohol. The pizza did not disappoint. It's not thick on bread, but it's very generous with the toppings. The sangria was sweet and perfect with the humidity next to the beach. We came in the evening on a Thursday and it was quiet. But I checked out the reviews online and I'm happy I came. If you're gonna get the pizza. Get the Dominic special.

Amazing food and service! I ordered a dish and wanted to get vegetables on the side and the waiter…read moreadvised not to mix the vegetables with my pasta since it would not go well with a taste. He was right very honest. The desserts were amazing as well, very authentic food from Italy. Can't wait to take bring back my whole family. Excellent service.!

Although it's located in kind on an industrial park, you soon forget that because of the incredible…read morestaff! You're made to feel welcome from the time you check in and throughout the meal! The outside seating is warmed by heaters and smiles from happy customers and attentive servers! The food is amazing! I've tried about five different items on the menu and each one had its own distinctive quality but all had one thing in common - incredible flavors! The wine list is top notch w every server able to answer your questions! If you're trying to decide - just stop and come here! Don't tell your friends because this place will soon be so crowded you won't get a seat! Ask for Mikie's section! She is the kindest most knowledgeable server! She's attentive and knowledgeable while being so sweet! Stop scrolling and make a reso! You won't be disappointed!!!