Came back for more and was still impressed…read more I've been thinking about that bubble Apple Martini that I did not try the last visit. I finally got it this time. What a treat! The bubble stays for as long as you do not pop it. After you pop the bubble, it turns smokey. Very cool. It tasted really yummy too. Restaurant was as beautiful as I remembered it. He servers were all super friendly too. HAPPY POSHING!!

Celebrated my birthday brunch at Cècile Trattoria and it was a beautiful and memorable experience!…read more The hospitality and customer service were exceptional, and the entire staff made my party and I feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. A special thank you to hostess Gaya, who greeted us so warmly and made sure my birthday reservation and seating were perfect. Our waiter Alvi was fantastic - attentive, knowledgeable, and had great recommendations. If you love champagne and spritz cocktails, I highly recommend their Rosé Champagne and spritz selections -- perfectly crafted, beautifully presented, and delicious. The truffle pizza was fantastic, and every dish from the sea bass to the chicken was cooked exactly how we requested. A special shoutout to Ramon, who brought out many of our dishes with such fun energy and had a great personality that made the experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant itself has such an elegant, intimate, and relaxing atmosphere that made the celebration feel extra special. Ramon surprised me with a beautiful slice of their homemade Napoleon cake with a candle, along with complimentary pistachio ice cream that paired perfectly with their delicious pistachio coffee. It was such a thoughtful and memorable touch that completed the afternoon beautifully. Such a special ending to a wonderful birthday brunch. My entire party loved the experience and were impressed. We'll definitely be back for dinner!

I found out about this restaurant through one of my Yelp friends who didn't have the best…read moreexperience here. I was reading this page and saw mixed reviews, so I decided to try it with my son and make my own determination. They have no parking but thankfully we found a spot on the side street. The restaurant is located on the ground level of an apartment building. They also have outdoor seating, but we sat inside. One restroom each for men/women (and super clean). We walked in and got a pleasant greeting from Mia. She was HANDS DOWN the best part of this experience and provided stellar customer service. She is so young and has a bright future ahead of her. Mia treated us with genuine kindness and was a pleasure to talk to during our dinner. She made sure we were well taken care of and our orders were to our exact specifications. This restaurant is very lucky to have someone as good as her working there. For our appetizers, we got the Cesar Salad ($17), Parmesan on the side, and Bruschetta ($17). I also asked Mia if they bring complimentary bread to the table and she said they do, upon request. She asked if we wanted olive oil or butter and I chose butter. My son and I both enjoyed the Bruschetta and thought it tasted very good. The bread was nicely toasted and the tomatoes were seasoned well. It was also a good portion, easily shareable between 2-3 people. The salad wasn't our favorite and we've definitely had better at other restaurants. The lettuce didn't taste too fresh and the dressing wasn't really that good. The portion size was good, though. For my entrée, I got the Spicy Rigatoni ($22) but I asked for it to be light on the spice and added shrimp (+$12). It tasted fine, nothing really to write home about. I had to ask Mia to microwave it for a minute because it wasn't hot. My son ordered the Chicken Parmigiana ($23) but asked for the chicken to be grilled instead of breaded. He said he enjoyed his dish and the tomato sauce had a good amount of garlic in it. For dessert, Mia was kind enough to bring out a complimentary Key Lime Cheesecake since she found out my son is celebrating his birthday in a few days. She was seriously impeccable. Honestly, the place is just really drab and boring. There isn't much decor and it feels like a slightly elevated diner that serves beer and wine. It was a Friday night and there was no one in there/no pickup orders. We were there from about 7:30pm-10pm when they closed and only 3 other parties came in. There is no music playing, which makes the atmosphere even more drab and lifeless. Its also super cold in there and I asked Mia to adjust the AC and even after she did, it was still cold. It's not an upbeat type of place at all but the food is decent and Mia's service is the best part. She herself is 10/5 stars, but for my overall experience, I'll stick with 4 stars this time.

I think it is important to update this review because I got a detailed and thoughtful message from…read moreBelle, the owner. She explained that they were short-staffed and had two brand new servers last Sunday and that she was frantically trying to take care of the cooking and the serving as well as greeting newcomers. That explanation makes sense and had we known that, we might have chosen to forego the reservation that day or not been upset. I appreciate her taking the time to get back to us and being so candid and self-effacing. It seems it was a confluence of unfortunate factors that led to us having a sub-par experience at a respected restaurant.

Wasn't really sure what to expect, but was super pleasantly surprised by the food. Service was…read moregreat and the food was tasty, with fresh pastas and well proportioned pizzas and salads. Feels like a classic, upscale Italian restaurant. But, parking is annoying and you have to pay at least $5, even with validation at self park. Valet is even more!

I've been coming here for a while, but the service keeps getting worse. The staff are dismissive…read moreand act like they couldn't care less that you're dining with them--minimal engagement, little follow-up, and an overall checked-out attitude. On top of that, they were completely out of soda at 7:30 PM. How does a restaurant run out of soda that early in the evening? It's a basic item. What really frustrates me is the expectation of a full 20% tip no matter how poor the service is. Tipping used to reflect the quality of the experience; now it just feels like a mandatory add-on to the bill. Maybe if tips actually had to be earned through attentiveness, the staff would care a bit more about the people sitting at their tables. Disappointing to see a place I once liked slide into the "crappy service is fine as long as you still tip" trend. Hard to justify coming back when even the basics aren't covered.

Best pizza in all of glendale!! Love love!!! Price is a…read morelittle high pizzas are $30 serves about 1.5 person calamari salad is also my favorite

Ok definitely my favorite Italian place in Los Angeles…read more We've been here for my aunt and uncles celebration. And this place is such a date vibey place. I seriously don't know what they did with the linguini fruiti di mare pasta but it's like crazy good and it's not just like pasta from a can served to me. The pizza was great. And overall our server Dimitra was just an outstanding server. One of my wife's and i's favorite date night spots.

Catrina really took care of us, service was great. Came for my boyfriend's bday brunch and she went…read moreabove and beyond to make it special. Food was great as well, had chilaquiles, chickpea hash, Brussels sprouts and the bread pudding (with a candle of course). Will definitely be back when in the area

Loved the food and Phil was a great server! He had great recommendations for food and made ordering…read moresuper easy, especially since I am vegetarian. He was also super friendly which made the experience even better. Shout out to Francesca as well. She gave us some menu suggestions while we were still waiting for our table which was nice. Another person named Oscar also checked in on us every now and then and gave some great drink recs. I loved the food, but it really was the people that made my time at Bacari so memorable!

My husband and I returned to Divina Cucina last night for dinner and we are thrilled to report just…read morehow wonderful our dinner was. our server recommended a fabulous salad with pears, prosciutto, burrata, and pecans, it was delicious. My husband had the chicken parmigiana and it was amazing, cooked to perfection. I had the saffron risotto and swordfish special which was also amazing, great flavor!! We can't wait to go back and will bring our friends and family. Thank you Lucia, you have put Divina Cucina at the top of our list for great food & service!!

I'm not Italian, but I'm beginning to think their cuisine makes me wish I was. This place does a…read morelot of things well, but the way our food came out, I could write a novel about the art of beautifully plated food. Our waiter was almost absurdly attentive, making sure my arnold palmer was near bottomless, and literally every dish we ordered, I would have licked the plate were it not considered so crass. However, with every bite of food, I felt myself breathing a sigh of relief there was still so much to try. I could go on and on about how well the plates had their flavors very well planned, and while I would love too, sometimes it's best to let the pictures do the talking this time. The cheese in my burrata and mozzarella pizza paired very nicely with some olive oil and I'll admit I was delighted they had these balsamic vinegar and Oliver oil glass containers to pour from that were so charming. To top it off, the place is beautifully designed. A little summer heat never killed anyone, but it was such a nice day to enjoy good food. There's a reason this place calls itself the divine kitchen... Absolutely try the dessert too, it somehow tastes even better than it looks... Cheers!

Had the fortune to enjoy one of the specials tonight at cafe sole. Who knew cherry tomatoes, olive…read moreoil, garlic made into sauce would pair so well with lobster tail? They did, and they nailed it. Everything was perfect, yet it feels like eating at home. Thank you Alessandra for your hospitality :)

Cafe Sole is a gem!! This review is well overdue as I've been coming here for years. *ITALIAN…read moreOWNED* ~. Honestly everything on the menu is authentic Italian cuisine! Absolutely delicious The owners are always there .. greeting and laughing with their guests ! This is my 9 year old nephews favorite Italian restaurant and he's been to many ! I love all their pasta dishes and salads!! We always get the Spumoni ice cream for dessert. I happen to order their Tiramisu last time I was there (I had never tried theirs). O M G. I was blown away. Sooo delicious....rich and creamy I asked the owner if they made it in house .... She said "OF COURSE My husband makes it". I've been dreaming about it ever since. Thank you for the delicious food and fun memories. More to come. See you real soon Cafe Sole :)

Bliss! I have been a…read morecustomer here for well over 50 years! Love the Minestrone soup - it is absolutely delicious always served piping hot with delicious crusty bread! Then a small green salad ask for Italian dressing if you're not a fan of the Creamy Garlic house dressing. I am personally a fan of the manicotti as it is made from a crepe and filled with delicious cheeses and has a red gravy and mornay sauce on it! But I also am a fan of the baked mostaccoili too! So many choices!

Scarantino's is a true Glendale landmark, an old-school restaurant that has been serving the…read morecommunity since 1967. Four of us arrived for dinner right as the doors opened on a Saturday night, and while the food is excellent, I really wish they were open for lunch and dinner. The experience is solid old-school Italian exactly as you would expect; the interior, from the booths and tables to the decor, hasn't changed in over 50 years. This place holds deep personal significance for me. My parents used to come here, and we visited often with my stepfather when he was alive. I have great family memories tied to this space. Our meal started traditionally with a bread basket served with cold butter. Because I was saving my appetite for a food charity event later that night, I stuck with the antipasto salad, while my mom and sisters enjoyed the chicken parmigiano, chicken piccata, and veal parmigiana. The food quality remains high, and the service was great. We enjoyed quick, polite service from a server who looked after us well. It is a wonderful spot for anyone looking for a nostalgic, quality meal in a setting that feels frozen in time.

We had a great time there. Bella provided us with amazing service. I ordered the short ribs, and my…read moredate had the Salmon, and both dishes were delicious. The deserts were amazing as well.

amazing service from david! the service is great and very attentive with everything! will for sure…read morebe coming back!

We had such an amazing experience at Ma's! The customer service alone was 5 stars, and we would…read moreabsolutely come back. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted so warmly. Every single host and waiter we interacted with was welcoming, friendly, and genuinely kind. We travel often and have eaten at restaurants all over the world, and Ma's truly stood out. The ambiance was everything, the food was top tier, and the portions were generous--but what really made the experience was the staff. They made an already great meal 10x better. We will definitely be stopping by again the next time we're in town. Thank you to everyone at Ma's for going above and beyond and making our experience so memorable!

Decided to treat my boyfriend to some Italian food for his birthday and wanted to try Ma's Italian…read moreKitchen in Burbank! We were lucky enough to be greeted so warmly by the owner. I'm not sure if reservations are required but made one just in case :) The ambiance was so intimate and cozy. I loved the dim lighting and how spaced out the tables were. Though it did get a bit loud towards the end of the night (more customers), it wasn't too overwhelming. We received complimentary garlic knots and water delivered to our table upon arrival! Amazing service For appetizers, we ordered one of the specials, Fried Gnocchi and a Small Caesar Salad to share (good for 2). Also ordered a glass of Prosecco Rose (so good)! Our server Carlos was absolutely the best! He suggested the dinner specials and other dishes he highly recommended. I ordered one of the dinner specials, Pesto Risotto and added some grilled chicken! The chicken was cooked to perfection. My boyfriend ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese, which was cooked for six-hours, a very rustic yet comforting taste. The food was so warm and fresh! Definitely took my time experiencing every bite! I did mention in my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and my boyfriend received a Butterscotch Budino and a birthday performance for dessert, so delicious! I've spent most of my life working in restaurants and I just want to say that EVERYONE was amazing. Our server, the runners, the bussers, and of course the chefs! What an amazing team, your hardwork does not go unnoticed. Watching everyone interact with one another made my experience so great :) We'll definitely be coming back to try everything on the menu!