5 star all day! great atmosphere…read more service was top notch. food was fresh and super delish. highly recommend!!

While staying in Pismo with family, they wanted to take us to their favorite Italian restaurant and…read morewe chose to have dinner in the Cucina...they have another location right next door, which isn't as "fancy" as their sit down place. Tables covered with white linen as well as linen napkins, stepping up the ambiance. Our server, Maricella, was great, friendly, and very attentive. We started with their Caesar salad, which is made with fresh, largely torn romaine lettuce and covered with both grated and shaved parmesan cheese. There were a few crutons scattered and we opted to add anchovies to our salad. I also asked for extra dressing because typically salads don't come with much and I'm a dressing gal! Ok, so the salad itself was great and fresh and the anchovies were good and not greasy or fishy tasting. The dressing was an issue and I really didn't care for it. Wife said it was "ok" but we've had way better dressing elsewhere. She chose the Ravioli di Zucca, which was a butternut squash filled ravioli with a sage and parmesan cheese sauce. I thought it was a bit sweet but she liked it. I had the Linguine Vongole, which came with a housemade pasta that was more like a thick spaghetti noodle as opposed to the typical flat linguine noodle. The bowl was full of clams; found some to be a bit tough and overall I think the sauce could use a ton more lemon flavor! It was good but family had ordered the Nonna's Meatballs and that's where I would go! Something with their incredible marinara sauce because it is the bomb! Such a great balance of tang and sweet and just good flavor. I also want to talk about the bread and dip they serve at the beginning of the meal...oh my gosh! The bread is sliced super thin with a soft inside and that wonderful tuggy outter crust. The dip is a garlic (lots of it!) and olive oil mix that you can spread on the bread...ok, we ate a lot of this! Daughter also ordered the brussels sprouts, which were roasted to perfection and topped with pecans, goat cheese, and a honey Dijon vinaigrette. These were some of the best sprouts I've had! We shared the Spumoni for dessert, which was good and different! There was a layer of cake along with layers of chocolate, pistachio, and vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the cherry sauce and sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. The dish is good and needs much more of that cherry sauce! Overall a good meal and next time we doing the Club instead...much less fancy and a smaller menu of offerings.

Oh. My. Gaaaaahhhhhh…read more This place is AAAAAHHHHMAZING. We stopped here for dinner on our way up to Cambria and what a great find! We got the fig jam and prosciutto (fig, arugula, prosciutto and gorgonzola with a balsamic dressing) pizza and it was so so so good. Our crust was a bit too overcooked but it was still magnificent. We'll definitely stop by again if we're driving thru Orcutt.

Classic spot! Never fails me every time. The pasta was pipping hot and the house wine was soooo…read moregood!

I was visiting in the area and a local recommended this restaurant. The restaurant is big and…read morespacious on the inside and also had outside seating. We went for lunch to try out a couple things. We were seated immediately and offered menus. We ordered a seared ahi salad, calamari, bolognese, and mushroom pizza. The ahi salad was delicious. The vinaigrette was delicious and refreshing. The ahi was seared just right. The calamari was flavorful and crispy. It also came with some shrimps which was a nice surprise. The bolognese was nice and hearty. The pizza had the perfect crust thickness and tasted even better when I baked it for dinner later in the day. Overall, we enjoyed everything we tried and would like to come back on the next visit.

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.

The food is amazing! The service is outstanding! I'm going back this week. Love, Love this place.read more

Jimmy's food is the real deal! I love the Spaghetti Puttanesca, Eggplant Parm, Salad, Fresh bread,…read moreCannoli & Spumoni. My hubby loves the Lasagna, & Chicken Parm, Spaghetti & meatballs. We always feel like family there since it's our go to place when we want great Italian food that is plentiful & authentic!

First time visit here and had a nice experience from beginning to end…read more The staff greeted and sat us immediately. Our server made some great suggestions. The complimentary bread was hot and tasty. The wine was delicious. The food portions were a little on the smaller side, but was fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be back and recommend you check them out.

Perfect spot for a last-minute dinner!…read more From the moment we parked and walked in, we felt welcomed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and both our waiter and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. As soon as they noticed we had a child with us, our waiter immediately offered to set up a high chair, which was a thoughtful touch and made us feel well taken care of. When it came time to order drinks, I mentioned I was craving sweet tea. Although it wasn't on the menu, our waiter happily offered to make it for me. That level of hospitality truly stood out and made the experience even more enjoyable. My husband was in the mood for Italian food, while I wasn't initially craving it. However, after such excellent service, I decided to give the menu a closer look, and I'm so glad I did! The clam chowder was absolutely delicious without a doubt one of the best I've ever had. It's a must try! Overall, the food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the staff remained attentive throughout our meal. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning. Highly recommend! (5/5)

Very pleasantly surprised by this place! I came looking for a hearty meal with a big group on our…read moreway back south after SLO and stumbled upon Cugini's and each of us loved everything we ordered and the service was very pleasant. I personally had the homemade beef raviolis and scraped my plate within two minutes. Everyone else ordered sandwiches and pizzas and were equally satisfied. I also ordered a cannoli to go and it was one of the better cannolis ive had. Would definitely make a point to come back here if I ever was in town again

This place used to be amazing. I'm not sure what happened, but it went down hill quickly…read more Their website tricks you; if you order a Pastrami Sandwich and don't check the button for french fries, they just don't give them to you, but they sure as shit still charge you for them! They give you two hamburger slices of pickles to go with their Pastrami. WTF? they also don't clean utensils between orders causing lots of cross contamination. There was a line of red sauce where they cut the sandwich. I got Cappellini al Pomodoro and the pasta tastes like it was cooked in old water, or maybe it's the tomatoes? It just tastes, stale. It's gotten to the point I probably wouldn't order here again.

Giuseppe's continues to be one of our favorite restaurants to come back to! We visited on a busy…read moreFriday night knowing they don't take reservations, so we put our name on the waitlist for the dog-friendly patio. We were quoted 45 minutes to an hour but ended up being seated after just 40 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. The patio itself is absolutely beautiful with string lights overhead, lush greenery throughout, and such a cozy atmosphere for a summer evening. Our service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter and his assistant were both incredibly attentive, checking on us often and making sure everything we needed was taken care of. The food came out hot, fresh, and beautifully prepared. I ordered the Ravioli di Zucca, filled with butternut squash, and it was rich and flavorful. My brother had the spinach gnocchi, and every dish at our table looked just as delicious. I also tried the Flirtini cocktail, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly finished with a fresh strawberry garnish. The only small thing that kept this experience from being absolutely perfect was that, despite several dogs dining on the patio, no water bowls were offered. We noticed the other dogs around us didn't have water either, so it seemed to be something they simply don't provide unless requested. It would be a thoughtful touch, especially since they welcome pups on the patio. Overall, we had another wonderful dinner at Giuseppe's. Between the beautiful patio, attentive service, and consistently delicious food, it's easy to see why we keep coming back. If you're looking for a great Italian spot with a dog-friendly patio, this is definitely one worth visiting.

Visiting the area with family and this is one of their favorite local Italian places so they were…read moreexcited to take us here. We chose the Cucina for dinner...they also have the Club next door which is not as formal, has a store of products, and some tables for eating. The Cucina has a bigger menu and tables are covered with white table cloths and linen napkins so a step up ambiance. Our server, Maricella, was very pleasant and friendly and stopped by several times throughout our meal to check on us and see if we needed anything. We started with the Caesar Salad and added Spanish Anchovy. I was not a fan of the dressing unfortunately...found it to be bland and really not like other dressings I've had. The salad itself was fresh with large chunks of romaine lettuce, a sprinkle of both ground and shaved parmesan cheese and a few (just a few!) croutons. The anchovies were tasty, not fishy in the least, but it really was the dressing that turned me off. Wife said it was "ok". I decided on the Linguine Vongole and was surprised at how many whole clams were in my bowl! The pasta is housemade and not a flat linguine or more of a rugged thick spaghetti noodle. It was cooked well and the clams were good although a few were a bit tough. I also think the sauce needs a huge boost of lemon; I had also requested no chili flake be added. Wife had the Ravioli di Zucca, which was butternut squash filled pasta with a sage and parmesan cream sauce. It was good...although I felt it was sweet, she loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was soft and filled with a nice squash filling. We ended our dinner with a shared plate of Spumoni, which was like nothing we've had before. Their Spumoni is layered with a white cake-like layer and then the typical ice creams (chocolate, pistachio, and vanilla). There was a light squeeze of the cherry topping and small chocolate chips. It was good...needs much more of the cherry topping! Family had the Nonna's Meatballs and this was fabulous! Their sauce was sooo good and had a great balance of the tomato flavored marinara sauce. Really good and next time I'll stick with something with their marinara sauce. Good meal overall and I want to try Club next time.

With Ember being on the Michelin guide as a recommended restaurant, I went in with high…read moreexpectations. And boy did they deliver. Rarely do I walk away from a dining experience where the quality of service and quality of food fight to outshine one another, but this was one of those spots. Our server, a German gentleman, was the consummate professional- always friendly, never overstepping, and added such a warm dimension to our meal. The fried green tomatoes and the white beet appetizers were standouts. I especially loved the vinegary dressing on the greens of the beet dish. For mains, we got the leek olive potato pizza, the ribeye, and the wood fire poached halibut. The avocado chimichurri that accompanied the ribeye was the perfect balance, and the sautéed greens under the fish were savory with the right amount of bite. I also liked their selection of mocktails; the pink pony club was a particular standout. All this for $200 was a better price tag than I was expecting, but most importantly, it got the stamp of approval from my notoriously picky grandmother and uncle. This spot is worth the drive.

Wow.....excellent food and great service. The servers work together as a team and were spot on…read more Michael was our primary and he is polite, friendly and on the ball. Great job. Started with a Butterleaf Wedge which is unique and tasty. Great buttermilk dressing. Really enjoyed it. My grandson had the 50 Layer Lasagna. He loved it. My wife had the La Rustichella Garganelli. Very nice pasta dish but a tad on the drier side. She liked it. I had the Pollo Al Mattone which is a half chicken cooked under a brick. Moist with an unbelievable flavor. The polenta slice was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is very pleasant. Wood fire smell, clean bathrooms, etc.