5 Stars And We'd Give More If We Could! We celebrated our…read moreson's 24th birthday at Gourmet Italia with a party of 18, and we could not have asked for a better experience! A huge thank you to Sam, who took absolutely amazing care of our group in the Sangiovese Room. From beginning to end, Sam was attentive, welcoming, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. Managing a party of 18 is no small task, and Sam made everything feel effortless. The Sangiovese Room was the perfect setting for such a special celebration, and Sam truly helped make our son's birthday dinner a memorable one for our entire family and group. If I could give more than 5 stars I most definitely would! Thank you, Sam and Gourmet Italia, for the wonderful hospitality and for helping make our son's 24th birthday so special. We will absolutely be back! The food was absolutely delicious!!!!!

I worked in hospitality and fine dining for decades. Hence my 3 star assessment of Gourmet Italia:…read more 1) A pretentious attitude by your wait staff does not make for good fine dining. Frankly, pretentious attitudes lower the experience for everybody. Even for your waiters. 2) It isn't "fine dining" to conceal the prices from your customers and to then surprise them when the check comes. $100 for a not so special dinner for one? Oh lord. 3) I ordered the "special" Caesar Salad. $20 when the check came. My waiter didn't bother to time arrival of the main course so it arrived before I was even half way finished with the "special" salad. Btw---is Romaine lettuce too expensive now to portion properly on a $20 plate? 4) My waiter offered to take away my salad so he could "make room" for the main course. Take it away? It was only half eaten and this was with just a handful of lettuce on the plate. 5) So he instructed the busser to remove my bread. I liked the salad and the small slices of bread much better than the rather odd Chicken Piccata that came out. 6) My waiter suggested I order the side pasta with the same lemon sauce as the Piccata (although it normally comes with Pomodoro Sauce. In theory great suggestion! In reality --- not so good. The pasta sucked up most of the sauce leaving the Chicken oddly dry. I asked for a bit of the marinara sauce it's normally served with (on the side do I could try it out). No problem! They just tucked an extra charge of $2 into my already inflated bill. The higher the better, after all! Who cares about being fair to a customer? 6) I had asked for a glass of ice water at the start to enjoy with the wine. My waiter arrived with a bottle of Pellegrino. No doubt the better to pad my tab. I pointed out his error in a kind way---he whisked away the now opened Pellegrino bottle and then made it a point to confiscate the glass of water he had already mistakenly poured. What do you suppose his plan was with this? To maybe resell the already opened bottle to another customer? Maybe convince them the amount already poured out into another customer's glass never happened? Dear Waiter, If this IS fine dining (or ANY LEVEL of service you simply apologize for the error and invite the customer to enjoy the water you just poured for them. Then send a bottle of the water they intended over as well.

I can't tell you how much we love this breakfast Bonnie…read morereally is wonderful server, she made our brunch so special for us. She has had sun disposition about her. With a wonderful smile to We were all happy here clean & very fresh food they have their own farm for eggs and avocados and olive oil it's printed on their menu no We will come back for dinner next time we come Temecula it's good our new favorite spot They have amazing specials here for dinner The bakery was busy in the morning here also With coffee and pastries and to go food We are glad we found this cute resturant And there's patio too out front With a parking lot too but

Recommended by a friend of mine whom frequents Temecula wine country quite often, we were seated…read morepromptly on the outdoor patio. We started off with a salad (arugula mix with yellow beets). It was ok, but very expensive at 22.00 (I would not get it again if I came back). I ordered the vegetarian pizza and it looked amazing, but taste wise was very bland (even with parm and red pepper flakes). My friend ordered the short rib beef ragu and I had a couple of tastes and it was amazing. We had a soda each and the total bill came to 91 bucks before tip, ouch! We were contemplating dessert; however, I opted for it elsewhere as I did not want to be disappointed by the high prices. Servers were friendly but you could definitely tell that it was forced and not genuine. If in town again I might try this place again but would not make it one of my top spots.

Been here many times. Easily the finest in…read moreTemecula/Murrieta. Frankly Beats almost every Italian in Los Angeles. THIS IS A PIZZA REVIEW. This crust beats every poser in this area. Easily. And just to be clear, that includes Goat & Vine, Botega, Angelo's, etc. Perfectly Italian. Light yet perfectly chewy. Perfect blister. 100% top drawer ingredients cooked in a real wood-fired pizza oven from Italy. If you have a yearning for pizza, go here.

Server was sweet and attentive. Food was good and arrived…read morepromptly. Filet was cooked nicely but was slightly over seasoned. Cant wait to come back!

We just found our favorite Italian food fix, a few miles from our home! Every time we visit this…read moreplace, food and service just got better and better! My hubby and I came on a Wednesday which was surprisingly busy. We waited for a few minutes to be sat. Found out they offer a half-off wine bottle of your choice for every 2 entrees ordered. Perfect! After the complimentary bread (5 ) was served, we ordered the Pizza Bianco (we requested anchovy toppings for $4, so worth it!) 5 which is now our favorite pizza; Penne al Filetto 5 ! I purposely didn't finish it so I can enjoy it more at home; a nice Italian bottle of Chardonnay, La Pietra, which was recommended by one of the owners and she was right! Half price of $75 was sooo worth it!!! Finally, we loved the wedge salad that was new on their menu. Perhaps the best wedge salad we have had! (We always order wedge salad where available and compare them all since). They put the actual pancetta as opposed to crispy bacon which other restaurants do. They have this "Thursday Date Night" menu that we want to try one of these days. So you bet we will be back!!!

Went to Francesca's for a family dinner on a busy holiday weekend, where we were lucky to snag a…read moresame day reservation. The restaurant is in a strip mall, so there is plenty of parking in the evening. The interior is cozy and reminiscent of a traditional Italian restaurant. Nearly all of us ordered a pasta dish, which we enjoyed. A plate of garlic knots was also included with the meal. I had the linguine alle vongole, where the white wine sauce shone and was truly the hero of the dish. My husband had the mussels fra diavolo, which were prepared in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. The dessert was a pistachio tiramisu, which we were excited about. We felt it fell a bit flat, as the pistachio flavor didn't seem to be infused in the tiramisu and was only really detectable in the ground pistachio sprinkled on top of the dessert. Because it was so busy (there was a large kids' soccer team seated behind us), the restaurant was quite loud and service was a bit slow, but always warm and friendly. We were celebrating a special occasion, and the waiter made sure to congratulate us multiple times. Would recommend a stop here if you are craving solid Italian food.

Great food, the cheese plate is awesome and drinks the wine is amazing love the Ambiance fun place…read moreto eat even with kids.

Absolutely worth the wait!…read more We had about an hour-and-a-half wait for a table, but honestly, it worked out perfectly. We used the time to stroll around downtown, do a little shopping, and enjoy the area before our meal. By the time our table was ready, we were excited to sit down and eat. The food was delicious, and the service was just as impressive. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well worth waiting for. Our server was attentive and friendly, and even with how busy the restaurant was, we never felt rushed. You can tell there's a reason this place has a wait. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and even better food. I'd absolutely come back next time I'll just plan on putting our name in and enjoying downtown while we wait! I completely neglected to take photos, but for once, that was actually a good thing. We were enjoying a true date night without phones or interruptions, just good food, conversation, and each other. Next time I'll try to remember the pictures! We did finish the night with the s'mores dessert, and it was fantastic. My only advice: if you're a dessert lover like we are, it's a little too small to share! Get the s'mores AND another dessert so you can share both and try something else on the menu. Such a great date-night experience from beginning to end. We'll definitely be back!

The rosemary pasta was one of my favorite pasta dishes ever. Super fragrant and not overpowering in…read morethe slightest. The seafood was perfectly cooked and I cant wait to come back and try more dishes. The restaurant was very warm and inviting and the staff were all so friendly!

Not so great My 5 year old kid chocked and everyone from…read morethe staff acted business as usual, no one offered to help Call 911 or even any sort of assistance. Very frustrating and disappointing. In case anyone from the company is reading this, it was a while ago.

Everything was great. Best pizza ever with a side of Meat…read moreBalls. Great service yummy food. Try it for sure.

One star SO…read moredisappointing. This place was recommended to us by the winery, so we were actually really excited to try it. We ordered a small Margherita pizza, paid about $35 for it, and then drove almost 20 miles home. When we finally sat down to eat it, the pizza was awful. It was so flimsy and barely cooked that we honestly couldn't believe this was what we had just paid $35 for. The crust had no structure at all and the whole thing seemed completely underdone. For $35 for a SMALL pizza, I expected something really good, especially after getting the recommendation from the winery. Instead, we drove 20 miles home only to be completely disappointed. Definitely not worth the price or the drive. We will not be going back unless we hear from them, nor will I recommend.

Went with my girlfriend for birthday date night. Food was great and our server Mark was awesome. He…read morechecked up on us constantly and everything came out as asked. We sat outside and it was nice and cool with a good ambiance. We will definitely be back!

Mark was amazing wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST SERVER EVER!!!!!!!!! 10/10 ask for mark !!!!!!read more

We had to return a monitor at BEST BUY and do We searched for a lunch spot near by in YELP and A…read moreCarini's Pizza & Pasta showed up in the search. We love pizza and pasta so we decided to GIVE IT A TRY... SERVICE: A+ Excellent!! We were greeted and welcomed upon entry. You can order and pay at the cashier then, the hardworking and nice staff will bring it your food to the table you have chosen to sit at... CHOCOLATE GELATO: 10/10 STAR OF THE SHOW!!! IT was the RICHEST, THICKEST & CREAMIEST chocolate gelato we ever had!!! Wow!!! Bravo chef!!! It was like eat a brownie or chocolate cake!!! PIZZA: 9/10 Sweet and Spicy Pizza really made a great impression on my taste buds. It was thin and flavorful. The pizzas are made fresh... PENNE A LA VODKA: 8/10 The Presentation and flavor were good. However, the texture of the pasta was very soft and the sauce was on the watery side... WE FOUND A LOVELY pizza and pasta place! AMBIANCE: Very clean and the wall decor were colorful and vibrant. There were also adorable foodie seniors that sat right next to us!!! ROCK ON A CARINI'S PIZZA & PASTA!!!!

Checked this place out with my hubby on the fly during the week. OMG. Some of the best pizza and…read moreravioli I've ever had. The service was excellent. We will definitely be back and order more! Just delicious! I'm still thinking about it days later...

What a great find. The wine server at nearby Pamec Patio Wine Bar recommended this spot, mentioning…read moreit was a favorite among the team and managers, and I'm so glad we took the suggestion. Tucked away off the main road, this place feels quiet, intimate, and incredibly charming, with dark walls, candlelight, and wine bottles lining the walls. We arrived at an off hour around 5 PM, so it was especially peaceful. The menu is simple and straightforward, with a generously curated wine list to match. We ordered the Lemon Ricotta Crab Dip with a delicious house baguette ($19) and the Pepperoni Focaccia Slab ($17), and everything was fantastic. The ambiance, the food, the wine--it all came together perfectly. The gray sky at sunset somehow made the whole experience feel even more atmospheric and intimate. The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about both the menu and wine list, and happy to talk about the surrounding area. I will absolutely make a point to stop by again if I am ever back in Temecula.

Wow! I absolutely LOVE this wine bar. It's trendy. It's masculine. It's classy. And best of all,…read morethe food and wine is delicious! I was super impressed with the wine selection here. We tried several different types of wines in order to get the tasting experience without the typical "flights". The food was amazing and we all agreed that the salads were absolutely the gems of this place. But all of our food was excellent. This will be on our top five wine bars list for sure!