Such a wonderful night with amazing food and amazing service. Cindy was our server tonight and her…read morebright spirit and enthusiasm really shined bright in every interaction. As first timers here, Cindy provided a welcoming and personal experience through meal recommendations, drink pairings, and community events. She truly made our night so much more memorable and meaningful throughout her kindness and hospitality. It is truly so refreshing to connect with such a warm-hearted and radiant person and have the opportunity to hear about their love for the industry, food, and connection to the people that they work with. It was such a pleasure to enjoy the amazing food and atmosphere that she provided tonight! Looking forward to our next time here!

Talk about a hidden gem in El Cajon! A friend has raved about this place for years and we just…read morehappened to be in the San Diego area so we took the trip, holy cannoli it was so worth the 25-minute drive!! My internal little Italian girl and my current grown woman left so feeling so satisfied - heart, soul, and most importantly, stomach. The freshness, savory, cheesiness, and richness of the food was amazing (chef's kiss, seriously). Literally every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious and seeing the cheese stretching with every bite made each one that much better. The aromas wafting from the Sicilian Macaroni & Cheese when placed in front of us made me close my eyes and take several deep breaths just to take it in. The freshness of the sauce and house/hand-made raviolis were just ridiculously delicious and the lasagna made my eyes roll back. The customer service and family feel of the restaurant only added to the nostalgia of grandma's kitchen. Thank you, Cindy, you were the absolute best! 10 out of 10 and I can't wait to come back again. They've just gained another customer for life. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant.

The food was ridiculously outstanding! I never eat until my stomach hurts-today I did just that! My…read more7 year old ate 3 slices of pizza because it was so good and his stomach is so full! It was that good! Be careful or you'll fall into gluttony like we did! My husband did the same. He's a heavyweight athlete so for him it's ok! :) Having amazing food is one thing but when you have superior service too-chefs kiss!! Brenden was our server let me tell you this kid knows the menu like the back of his hand. He makes amazing suggestions and so attentive as are his counterparts. He was helping a big party but it felt like he was just taking care of us. His counterparts were amazing as well and not to take away from them but Kira was top notch. She stepped in when Brenden was with his large party-honestly she didn't have to but it sure made us feel like VIPS. One million percent recommend this cute Italian Gem that makes you forget you're in the middle of a busy intersection of El Cajon!

Hey dudes, Captain 619 here, just cruisin' in to share my experience at Marechiaro's Italian…read moreRestaurant. So, this was our first time paddlin' in, and the place was packed with people--always a good sign, right? But, bro, the food? It didn't quite catch the wave for me. I went for the lasagna, and man, the portion was smaller than I hoped for. My wife went with the chicken Parmesan, but the chicken was kinda chewy, like it got tossed around in the surf a bit too long. And the bread? A little dry, like it needed a splash of ocean water to bring it back to life. First impression? Just average, my friends. I was really hoping for an epic Italian feast, but it felt more like a small ripple than a big wave. I'll give it a three for the vibe and the crowd, but the chow just didn't hang ten for us. Catch you on the next wave! Captain 619

We ventured to the other side of El Cajon tonight to try out the early bird special and 1/2 price…read moreappetizers. Opening the door we were greeted with the old school charm of a restaurant that has been around for over 50 years. Our server was delightful and very fast. In fact the entire staff had a warm energetic family feel. And, happily we beat the rush giving us the ability to hear each other and take our time enjoying the meal. Dad and I started with the chicken tortellini soup which was a little too salty for us. Tortellini was slightly overcooked making it flowery and missing meat or cheese. Mom's house salad was ok. She did comment on being disappointed in the oil served with it. Our appetizer was shrimp scampi. This was good, full of flavor. Shrimp was slightly overcooked giving it a semi rubbery edge. On to the entrees. They were huge! I had lasagna. I think when you see it delivered in a sea of sauce you need to be a bit wary. The sauce was spicy, as it should be. Noodles were thick and prominent . Sadly that left little to no room for my favorite part - cheese and meat which were limited. Dad gave the manicotti a try which was ok. Mom had eggplant parmesan, one of her favs. Her sauce was a little bit tart. Eggplant was a nice moist and tender slice with just the right amount of cheese. She loved how the strands of spaghetti wrapped around her fork so she could dip it into the sauce without a spoon. Yup, she really liked the Pasta. Overall she felt it was a nice Italian meal. Very popular spot as it filled up before 6pm and a party of 30 was expected! You can see it's a neighborhood

been going there for years and years absolutely love the…read moreservice and food i would drive miles for the best quality of food.

The owner was right this is very good food. After ordering from a different New York Giant pizza…read moreand posting a well deserved poor review on the wrong restaurant I gave this one a try.i ordered a meatball pizza with onions. In my opinion, Any pizza place that serves food needs to have excellent sauce and a meatball worth ordering. This pizza had both. Yummy the first time and yummy when reheated. The breadstick is substantial and sauce on the side delicious. I also had the wings with bbq sauce which I loved Nicely cooked and meaty with sticky bbq sauce. Thanks to all who cooked this and packed it up nicely. You can tell care is taken for the customer.

The pizza was ok but they delivered stale, inedible fries and refused to replace or refund them…read more $20 worth of fries that had to be thrown away. The manager was so unprofessional and rude. I would never do business with someone who cares so little about the quality of their food and their customers. I would give zero stars if I could. Shame on you!

Thank you so much Rita and Sivan for great pizza and hospitality! This was our first visit and its…read moredefinite that we will be back. We came late in the evening as the shop was closing. But Rita gladly welcomed us, gave advice about different types of slices, and then custom made the best slices. We had a Greek slice to go along with a pepperoni and a cheese. Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for quality pizza served by friendly folks!

I absolutely love this pizza joint. The pizza is perfect every time. The cheese bread is so…read morebuttery. I am not joking when I say it almost brings me to tears it is so yummy! And the people there are super sweet and just really kind people. I recommend Monavalas pizza to anyone who wants a great slice, wonderful salads, and the cheese bread that melts in your mouth. Also they have a great selection of different sodas. Like Birch Beer, Spruce Beer, Bacon Maple Beer and many others not the typical boring sodas. I really love this place. And again the owners are great people in the community. Thank you, Monavalas. You are the best.

After finishing dinner, I decided to check out a dessert spot just down the street, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! I was absolutely blown away by the desserts here. I tried the Baklava Cheesecake, and wow--it was one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. The combination of creamy cheesecake and the rich, sweet flavors of baklava was incredible. My taste buds were in heaven! I also picked up some mini baklava pieces, and they were just as delicious--fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor. To top it all off, I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the desserts. The customer service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and stop by. You definitely won't be disappointed. I'll absolutely be coming back!

loved this place. It had such a modern & warm interior!! Baklava is $25/lb and Turkish delight is…read more$18/lb. Kinda $$ and the desserts are extremely sweet, but so well done. Loved how fresh, buttery, and flakey everything was. I also really enjoyed the chew and flavor of the lokum -- they were rosewater flavored! Would be a perf place to study at. Will definitely come back again!

Yumminess !! The pizza always on point Quick service always…read morenice people in the front desk 10/10 pizza

Sad but since new ownership this pizza is not the same…read more Time to find a new go to, Chicago pizza fans !

We ordered for Admin day. Came early, piping hot…read more Very fresh ingredients. Over all very tasty and will order again for sure. The regular crust comes a little sofy soggy since we had delivery. the Thin was good but not crispy so will have to try again eating there. But overall the taste was amazing. 4 pizzas and all gone in 10 minutes so that tell you something LOL

My friends ordered delivery from Bambino's for their going-away party, and everything was…read moredelicious! I love how accommodating they are with dietary restrictions. I tried the cheese-free option and the vegetarian pizza, but my absolute favorite was the Margherita pizza. It was so good with the ricotta cheese!

Amazing customer service every time! Me and my girlfriend love getting Franco's! The pizza quality…read moreis always top tier. The calzones are huge! Nothing but positive vibes from Franco's and would recommend.

After moving to the Dehesa area, we discovered this pizza place, and it quickly became a favorite…read morefor my family. Now we look forward to pizza nights--or honestly, pizza any day! The staff is always welcoming, and the service has consistently been friendly. If you visit, be sure to try the cheese pizza or the extra pepperoni pizza. You won't be disappointed!

We're visiting from Florida and wanted some local pizza. Our family here recommended Italia and…read morethey were spot on. We ordered a vegetarian pizza with sausage and a Margherita, and both were amazing. Really fresh ingredients and no skimping on the sauce and cheese. Skip the chains and eat local. You won't regret it.

I decided yesterday to try ii out. Ordered a double pepperoni iwith pineapple. Plus 2 slices of…read morecheesecake with strawberry sauce. It was a disappointment. Upon pickup the pizza looked great, smell was awesome and it was hot. By the time I had gotten through half a slice the dough was tuff and chewy, it did taste great, good sauce, nice amount of cheese but the crust through it all off. The cheesecake tasted like a bad frozen cheesecake. I had better when purchased from Smart & Final! The strawberry sauce given was minimal. It was good I had frozen berries at home to thaw and add to the dismal cheesecake. Unless you're desperate don't waste your hard earned money. (Please)