We used the restaurant's catering service, and it was absolutely A+. The food was ready right on…read moretime, and everything was perfectly provided. The salad dressings, croutons, cheeses, etc. were all provided in proper amounts, and when I said that there was more food than I expected, they gave me "to go" containers, which we used. I will definitely be using their catering service again.

Mmm... pasta heaven…read more.. After a fun day with my neighbor, we decided we wanted to get something good to eat... and when we are together, we like to go all out. Pasquale's has been at the top of my list for a long time. It's located in downtown Auburn surrounded by other good places to eat and shop. The parking lot is tiny, but there is plenty of street parking available. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. When we walked in (close to 3), we were in awe of how beautiful it is in here. It was not busy, and we weren't at helped away, but that's ok because we were able to admire how gorgeous it was all around us. You can't help but notice the big cheese wheel in their display case. When I think of my favorite kind of pasta, it involves a cheese wheel... There is a bar top with high top chairs just waiting for you. They offer draft beers, wine and a full bar... but we decided we wanted a booth today. Inside Pasquale's is a brick wall interior with wooden flooring, where booths and tables are set up. It was cozy and very inviting. We barely glanced at the menu and knew right away what we were going to order. Now, I normally do not order anything with alfredo from anywhere... but something told me not to pass it up this time. I ordered the Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo, and Mary ordered the Lobster Ravioli. We also wanted a couple of Expresso Martinis to start. I think we were both starving, so we also ordered garlic bread to come out first. First, the Expresso Martini's arrived. They were in in a stemless martini glasses. They feature the same iconic, V-shaped as traditional martini glasses. I loved the way they were garnished with 3 coffee beans on top. The taste was rich with bold flavors that had a crisp kick of vodka. If I ever have an Expresso Martini from anywhere else, it'll forever be compared to this one. 5/5 Our garlic bread arrived shortly after we started sipping on our Martinis. They had the perfect crunch. The warm butter builds up with every bite to let you know it's there. Not overwhelming, or dripping, but it was just right. The garlic flavor was great 5/5 Mary's Lobster Ravioli was beautiful... the Ravioli was made with striped pasta dough; it looked stunning. The sauce on my Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo was gleaming, and looked so smooth. The salmon looked perfectly seared, seasoned with s&p and garnished with a lemon. slice. We were ready to dig in. My first bite was the delicious noodles... a savory, velvety cream sauce. It was like fireworks were going off. The Alfredo sauce coated every noodle flawlessly. Then I tried the salmon by itself... mmmm! Crispy, flakey, and moist!!! Now together... The contrast between the tender, buttery salmon and the hearty ribbons of pasta creates a spectacular mouthfeel... and the rich, buttery flavor of the fish went perfectly with noodles! Together, it was like the grand finale of a fireworks show on crack in my mouth. 555/5 Mary and I exchanged bites of our dishes. The Lobster Ravioli she ordered was delicious.. also garnished with a lemon slice. It was exactly how I felt like Lobster Ravioli should taste. This was a perfectly balanced dish as well, because it can be so easy to want to pack on the lobster to make a good dish, but then that's how you lose the rest of the flavor of the alfredo sauce and the tender taste of the pasta... but Pasquale's nailed that perfect flavor with the perfect amount of ingredients, getting us to crave the next bite. 555/5 After reading up on the history of Pasquale's, I found out it is owned and operated by Laura McGuire along with her daughter, Sophia. Laura was a former employee at the original Pasquale T's, which was a beloved Auburn staple in the 1980s and 90s. She brought the restaurant back to life in 2023, keeping it a true family-run establishment. If you're craving a rich and comforting meal, the Fettuccine Salmon Alfredo Pasta is my go to... it is one of my ultimate indulgences. Whether you're coming in for lunch or enjoying a romantic date night, Pasquale's Italian Ristorante feels like five-star luxury. It's hearty, comforting, and guaranteed to leave you completely satisfied!

La Fornaretta delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The service was…read moreattentive, friendly, and professional, making us feel welcomed and well cared for throughout the evening. The highlight of the meal was the halibut over risotto entrée. The halibut was perfectly cooked--tender, flaky, and full of flavor--while the risotto was creamy, rich, and complemented the fish beautifully. The balance of textures and flavors made this dish truly memorable and one of the best seafood entrées I've enjoyed in a long time. Combined with the warm atmosphere and outstanding service, La Fornaretta is a restaurant I would highly recommend. I look forward to returning and trying more of their menu.

We have been wanting to try La Fornaretta for a while and finally made it for my husbands birthday…read more Thursday early evening, we got a table right away even tho things were filling up. Friendly staff. Atmosphere is rustic and charming. Smallish menu, no soup, no lasagne, no chicken no fish (maybe that's not the Sicilian way). We had the crab cakes which were great, lots of crab not filler. The pasta dishes we ordered were ok but not great. We were very turned off by the 4% fee for paying by credit card. You should give a discount for paying cash NOT charge an extra fee for credit card. That's a cost of doing business. Over all, regardless of the extra fee, I don't think we'll be back.

Over all the food is pretty good. Not the best Italian I have ever had but good and conveniently…read morelooked across the street from the hotel we stayed in. Service was good but seemed a little rushed and the old house provided for a unique dining experience.

Would come back again, but a word of warning to gluten-free folks that likely their Alfredo sauce…read moreor something else has gluten in it. My friends ordered gluten free bread and pasta, but they def still had something with gluten in it and it was probably the sauce :( Had the crespelle and it was very good (basically a crepe drenched in sauce). The sauce is creamy but very tangy, almost sour. Would have liked it to be even cheesier inside, but solid dish overall, very soft, good amount of spinach and mushrooms inside, can cut with fork. I wouldn't get it again just because it wasn't a good match for my taste preference (not huge on tangy), but it was good! The saltimbocca alla romana was really good, I would get that one again. Very creamy sauce, the chicken was nice and tender, flavorful and juicy. The polenta was soft but still had a thick almost bready texture, like if you soaked cornbread (but tastes like plain polenta, not like sweet cornbread). If you've never had polenta before, it's sort of a thick grainy oatmeal-like texture. The semifreddo was like if you took tiramisu, added more espresso, and condensed it down into a singular flat slice of cake / bread pudding (soft mushy texture). Delicious sauce, very strong on the whiskey/caramel flavor. Would definitely get that one again. Service was great, and the garlic bread was surprisingly soft and delicious.

Very friendly folks in the bar area! Had the eggplant Parmesan. It was one of the best I've ever…read morehad!

We went to Cirino's at Main Street in Grass Valley during Cornish Christmas, and the restaurant was…read moreextremely busy. The wait was very long, but that was expected given the event and the crowds downtown. We started with the lobster dip and calamari. The lobster dip was hot, creamy, and actually tasted like lobster, not just cheese but the calamari was the star of the show it was lightly breaded, tender, and not greasy highly recommend the calamari. For mains, the lobster and bay shrimp fettuccine alfredo was rich and the sauce was delicious, although there wasn't much lobster just shrimp and the pasta slightly undercooked. Two guests ordered the balsamic chicken risotto, and while both tasted good, they came out noticeably different in texture and presentation, which stood out when ordered at the same table but regardless both tasted amazing. We also had the sausage Toscano with farfalle, and the stuffed pasta shells which was light with sauce and comforting. Service was clearly under pressure but remained polite and professional. Portions are generous and pricing matches the quality. Overall, Cirino's delivers solid, traditional Italian comfort food. The main drawback that night was the long wait and some inconsistency.

Love it!!! Excellent food!! And the service was amazing!!! Will be back sooon I definitely…read morerecommend to everyone!!! Bring your family!!!

Awesome Customer Service Will most definitely be coming…read moreback!!! The food was a 10/10 Great environment for family

What a hidden gem! We were out for a leisurely Saturday drive in the Sierra foothills and wanted…read moresome good food - boy did this place deliver! The wood-fired pizza was one of the best we've ever had - how they get their crust so thin is amazing! We also shared an order of the chicken parm, which was delicious, with enough leftover for a meal the next day. The service was outstanding, and we really appreciated the owner coming out to say hello and ask how we liked our meal. We will definitely come back here again!

My family and I were exploring Grass Valley and came across this local Italian restaurant and saw…read morethat it had great reviews online. The restaurant was cozy and had lovely artwork. Once we had ordered I went to use the restroom and almost hit my head twice on the broken door hinge. When I came back we were served lunch and my waiter forgot to make sure my Fettuccine Alfredo had chicken as requested. I didn't say anything and wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt since he was new. Once we concluded the meal it felt like they forgot about us and we were waiting an extended amount of time to pay the check. The owner came to bring out a dessert for me which was on the house because it was my birthday. I thought it was really sweet and so did my parents but we were also trying to hit the road on our journey. Overall the lunch was decent but I also hope they can make some improvements.

Love this small quaint restaurant. It was our first time at tre Pazzi trattoria. Love the cozy…read moreatmosphere. I decided I wanted Italian for my Birthday dinner! Found them close to our home. OMG it was fabulous! I had the GF Lasagne made with polenta and and a side of spaghetti squash. Hubby had the rack of lamb with creamy polenta. We'll be back. They have a large Gluten Free menu. Great wine list. We had Barbera, it was perfect with our dinner. Our service was fabulous.

Tre Pazzi has some of the most authentic Italian food in Auburn. However, if you're a parent, this…read moreis your warning. They don't have a kid's menu and pasta with butter and Parmesan sprinkled on top is $14.

The new Birria tacos are out of this world!!!!!! I ate them so fast I couldn't even get a picture…read more Really, ono grindz

Arrived around 130 on a Sunday. No wait and seated quickly. Upon searing we were asked for drinks…read moreand within minutes of sitting we had our drinks. Ordered an appetizer of onion rings and they were awesome. Also had a side salad and pizza. The salad was average at best. The pizza was good. Toppings were abundant, and tasted good. Also the service was on point. Constantly checking for refills. The inside is decorated well and it can handle large groups. This will definitely be a place for us to go in the future! Oh - you don't need extra cheese. It was cheesy and a good stretch!

It was a great stop on the way to Reno. We found this on Yelp and happened to get a reservation…read moreonline. Reservation is highly recommended because it was packed when we arrive! No wonder it was packed! The food was great. Service was great! I got the ribeye which was cooked perfectly median rare with charred flavor. The bread that came for the table was crispy outside and soft inside. It's surprisingly tasty!! I have to mark this place for must stop when I come to Reno next time!

Went here with a group of friends, they were driving and took me to this place as a surprise! Loved…read morethe location and the vibe! The food: Most of it was good to very good, one dish not so good The service: Excellent, but casual and non pushy! They let us bring a cake to celebrate a birthday, very accommodating. The bar: They serve cocktails and wine, and the corkage fee is only $12 Would go back here again!

crust was perfectly crispy and they loaded up the cheese exactly how i like it delivered hella fast…read moretoo still hot when it arrived definitely my new go-to spot for pizza nights

The pizza crust was extra flavorful and delicious - enough for me to stop my morning and make sure…read moreI write the review. Was transient through Colfax, so might not ever get a chance to drop by again. However, after enough lousy crusts, this one stood out!.