Found this place randomly... we drive through this area and stop at other places in the area often…read morebut never knew this place was hiding around the corner. We ran in at 7:45 and they were just getting ready to close at 8. I hate being that gal... but we were craving pizza AND we made sure they were ok with us ordering to go! The staff was very nice, very accommodating and assured us that they did not mind making us food! The pizza is fantastic! I usually don't like bbq pizza, but definitely stole a slice of my boyfriend's. The pepperoni is my jam! Slightly crispy pepperoni, just the right amount of sauce and delicious crust! Salad was also yummmm!!! We will for sure be back! Thanks for the great service!

I have the dumbest allergies in the world. The staff was super helpful with helping me make sure…read morethat everything in my pizza was safe-- including catching that one of the ingredients we all thought would have for sure was safe had one of my allergens in it! Based off of this I can't help but think that they treat all of their customers super well! Oh, the pizza hit the spot as well. I'd highly recommend Pizza Shack!

Perfect spot for a Memorial Day trip. Great energy and amazing food to pair with wine…read more Mushroom Pasta: Mind-blowingly good. A total standout. Prosciutto Platter: The ultimate wine companion. Flawless. Roasted Olives: Surprisingly delicious and a must-order. Pizza: Solid and well above average. A must-visit if you're in Los Olivos. Every single dish hits the spot. 10/10.

I'm laughing because I normally take pictures of my food and I wish I did!…read more Everything was seasoned perfectly, Very tasty! We ordered the Ceasar salad with polenta Croutons, we had the burrata prosciutto board and the mushroom pasta and we sub gluten free pasta. Love that they have gluten free options and a wide selection of options on the menu along with many specials. Can't wait to go back. The service was good The ambiance was nice from the cushions on the bench and concrete table. The olive trees added privacy Highly recommend

To start, Daniel helped w my reservation since Yelp was acting up on me…read more When my party of 8 arrived, our table was set up and ready! The staff was so attentive to my mom, who's 90th birthday we were celebrating. The staff was busy with us and the other patrons, so I didn't get their names. Our waiter gave great suggestions. The kitchen was timely and all our food was delivered hot! The interior was warm and cozy. Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

This is a review based on how a private event was handled. I would have given 1 star based on just…read morethe event but the food was decent so I'll give this place two stars instead of one. I would never book an event at this venue. First, there are two separate rooms connected by a hallway. Apparently the host of the event was not notified there was another party going on in the backroom. This normally wouldn't have been a problem except the food from the kitchen had to be brought through our party. Not enjoyable when we are all starving and the food keeps being brought through our room to another party instead of to ours. Unfortunately, it gets worse: I put in a simple order for my kids: 2 buttered spaghetti dishes. The head waitress put the order in on the computer (at least that's what it looked like). Ok so 10 minutes go by and still no spaghetti. My kids are starving so I ask nicely about the spaghetti and the waitress brushes me off and says it's on the way. What made me really mad was when another kid received his ravioli that was ordered 10 minutes after my order. And we still didn't have our spaghetti! At that point I was pretty upset so I asked the waittess if the pasta was being made because an order after me just came through. Instead of admitting she forgot my order (which was obvious) the waitress gaslighted me and said our orders were placed at the same time. I was with the other person who ordered the ravioli and he definitely put his order in well after mine. After about 30+ minutes my kids just ate the bread and gave up. The spaghetti finally came out and no one touched it. The waitress didn't apologize for the wait or anything. She just placed the spaghetti on the table and walked away. I've never been gaslit by a waitress in my life. Worst experience at a restaurant I have ever had. I will never come back here again.

The food it's amazing! First time coming here, highly recommend, the pizza it's made at other…read morelabel!!!! Next time we will be coming in here!!!

We had the lasagna, Quattro Stagioni pizza, and short rib ravioli--easily some of the best Italian…read morefood I've ever had... and I've been to Italy twice! The owner, Michele, is incredibly humble and talented. He has a way of making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, like part of the family. The ambiance is lively and fun, with a great mix of both younger and older crowds. An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. P.S. Order the tiramisu, no matter how full you are!!

Stop in whenever we're in Solvang (every couple years). Pizza is decent, service is friendly and…read morehelpful even when the staff is slammed, and it's a cute, clean spot. We brought the dog this time and so decided to eat outside (where space heaters kept us toasty). We got the vegetarian and, while the tomatoes were a bit mushy, it was pretty good for pizza in a Danish-themed tourist town. That said, a family throwing a party inside decided to let their young children (maybe 3, 5 and 7 tops) play outside (including playing music) and scream at the top of their lungs the the entire time. I mean actual, piercing screams that ruined the meal for us while they literally ran around our table. When we mentioned it to the waitress, thinking maybe she could intervene, she just shrugged. We asked for a to-go box.

First of all, they no longer deliver. The BBQ Chicken Pizza…read morehad "chicken" that was some type of spongy, processed loaf cut into cubes. Horrible. Very little BBQ sauce, and also stingy with the cheese, red onions and cilantro. Too bad because the crust is good.

Brunch was outstanding! Service from the front door to a hearty thank you as we left, was as it…read moreshould be and then some. Food was excellent, my bacon was perfect. Wifey's eggs Benedict twist had her singing. Can't wait to visit Solvang again, so we can visit once more!!!

Oh my stars, this review is so overdue it's practically ancient. But how could I delay sharing the…read moreenchantment of this Solvang treasure? From the moment I stepped inside, every detail had my attention. Despite the cold temps, we asked to be seated on the outdoor patio(cozy firepit table and heat lamps of course). Then when the live music began, I was in the zone. And this was even before the dinner people. Then my cheeseburger arrived and it was pure delight, cooked to perfection. Hubby ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese with tomato soup. Right up his alley and did not disappoint. He may have licked the plate. Just when we were thinking the evening couldn't possibly get any better, Kaitlyn Chui started singing and playing guitar beautifully with her Father. It was one of those nights you just don't forget.

Stopped here for lunch on Wednesday. What a fabulous place!…read moreFrom flatbread pizza to crudo, and to the wine selection, it was truly perfect. We sat outside as it was a really nice day and the great service, the menu options, and the music was all chill vibe we needed after a 4 hr drive. Thank you and I will be back! Cheers!

We enjoyed a nice lunch at Nella Kitchen & Bar on our way out of Los Olivos the Sunday before last…read more I made a reservation, but it didn't seem necessary, at least when we went at 11:30, right at opening. The vibe was pleasant and a little bit fancy. No lowly brunch menu here--we had raw fish, medium rare steak, and red wine. I suppose not everyone wants all that before dinner. Nella is an attractive restaurant at the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn. The dining room looked charming, but we opted to sit on the patio, which was comfortable and breezy. Service was great, attentive and prompt. We were in and out in an hour, as planned, but we could've lingered longer. The food was delicious, starting with the $9 bread and butter--French baguette with a bright yellow block of salted Bordier butter. The salmon crudo was fresh and silky, finished with Fresno chile, citrus, passion fruit, avocdao mousse, calamansi vinegar, and fresh basil. My favorite dish, though, was the spring salad, a vibrant assembly of Tutti Frutti Farms sugar snap peas, fava beans, kumquats, calamansi pickled red onions, arugula, pecorino, and rosé vinaigrette. I don't typically go for salads without meat, but this one was superb. For our entrées, we shared a Margherita pinsa and the filet mignon. The pinsa was an airy flatbread, topped with San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, basil, and sea salt. The prime cut filet was flavorful and satisfying, cooked a tender medium rare and served with yu choy and green peppercorn sauce. We ordered two Italian reds by the glass, which went well with everything, but especially with the steak. The Grosjean Vallee d'Aoste, a Gamay , and the Clos Venturi Vin de Corse "1769," a Sangiovese Sciaccarellu blend. I'd been to SY Kitchen once before and plan to go to whatever restaurant the group is about to open up in Montecito. These people obviously know what they're doing. We had a lovely lunch at Nella Kitchen & Bar and would recommend it to anyone visiting Los Olivos.

The Wine Merchant is a nice wine country restaurant on the main drag in Los Olivos. Had dinner here…read moreafter a day of tasting. The restaurant decor is nice, though nothing special, with a sizeable patio for outdoor dining. We started with a couple of local wines by the glass. The wine list here is heavily biased towards local wines as one would expect from a wine country restaurant. Kudos for the local focus! The menu here is wine country, farm-to-table and the restaurant even has their own organic farm a short distance away where they source ingredients. For dinner we started with the beet salad special served over a citrus yogurt. For main courses we had the grilled rack of lamb and a quinoa bowl with salmon. Every dish was expertly prepared and delicious. The fruits and veggies were exceptionally fresh being sourced directly. David was our server and coincidentally was our server at a wine tasting earlier in the day. His service and that from the supporting team were professional and friendly. I give this restaurant my highest recommendation!

This is a hard one to review. We had one good appetizer and a glass of wine. The rest of it kind of…read morewent south. The positive first: walking in everybody was super friendly and greeted us with a smile, and sat us down right away on the patio since we had our dog with us. We ordered the baked brie appetizer and two glasses of red wine. My husband had the Austin Hope Cab and I had a red blend. I don't remember the brand name. It was a little bit expensive for a glass of wine. I wanna say around $25 but we both were in the mood for a good wine and wanted to treat ourselves. The baked Brie was delicious. Negative: the fish and chips and the service. I was so excited to see fish and chips on the menu because it was halibut. I'm used to cod in fish and chips so of course I had to order since I am a huge halibut lover. The table next to us also said what an amazing meal that was and ordered one to go. We received our fish and chips from not our server and the person dropped the meal and left without asking us if we needed anything. My husband and I looked at the fish and chips and immediately started laughing. It looked like little fish nuggets as opposed to fish! I kind of thought we were being punked. We waited and waited for the server to come by or a manager or some thing and could not get anybody to come talk to us. It took 14 minutes for her to finally come tap on our table and ask if everything was OK. We told her it was not OK and to look at the size of the fish and she said she would go tell the kitchen and asked if we wanted to remake it. At that point, we weren't even hungry anymore. We were just kind of annoyed at the entire situation. She comes back out a few minutes later and says we're going to take it off of your bill. We don't see her for a while and then the manager comes over and says we took it off of your bill. He didn't ask if there's any way to make it right he just said OK anyways and walked away at the end. Being in the restaurant industry for many years, I thought this was pretty offensive. If I were him, I probably would have made another one right away or offered something they are known for like their pizza. So overall, I wouldn't be back. I think there's many other restaurants around there and to be treated like that after how we were served....no thank you!

We had such a great experience at Leonardo's Ristorante! We came here to celebrate our one-year…read morewedding anniversary, and the entire staff made it feel special from the moment we walked in. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was delicious, and we really appreciated being able to bring our own wine. One of the highlights of the night was taking a celebratory shot with the friendly bartender--it made the evening even more fun and memorable! Highly recommend for a special occasion or a nice night out in Solvang.

You can technically get by without having to drive once you arrive Solvang especially if you are…read morestaying in the heart of the Danish Village. However, we wanted to enjoy a local favorite like Leonardo's tucked in the Nielsen's Shopping Center off the main drag. The Involtini di Melanzane, eggplant creatively stuffed with angel hair pasta topped with a smoke scamora marinara sauce was such a pleasant surprise. I expected the angel hair on the side but actually stuffing it in the eggplant, gave it such a depth of flavor, it made me a fan of angel hair. The Salsiccie, oven roasted sausage that comes with 3 was a bit salty for me since it's just over cannellini beans. Having some pasta on the side may cut down on the saltiness.

We just happened upon this amazing restaurant in Solvang while on a 3 day get away. The server…read moreJanice was so nice and friendly. She took time to recommend dishes she thought we might enjoy. Chef David is a genius in the kitchen with all of his recipes! Please do yourself a favor and when in Solvang stop by and treat your taste buds with some stunning Italian dishes! Chef's kiss!

Our party arrived when the party ahead of us was being seated. We waited for a table for 20 minutes…read morebefore staff seated us. I had to point out that there was a table already set for our party and we can just quickly go in and out. Once we were seated, we wanted to quickly order our food, eat, and finish up our Solvang trip. After our server finished trying to make conversation with us, we were able to put in order for food and it was really good. Their bolognese and their Gianni pizza were cooked really well. A wood fire pizza was delicious with a wonderful crust and their toppings were great. The bolognese was tasty and kept us really full for the rest of the day. We unfortunately had to wait 15 minutes for the check. The food was amazing and great on its own. I know this restaurant can get through it and do a better job on the next visit.