Bambinos has now become our go to place for pizza and pasta when dining out. They really do make the best pizzas in Vallejo, and we have tested that out many times after some bad first experiences. You need to make sure to order their espresso martini. Best I've had. Service is attentive and friendly all of the time. I'm really glad we have this place in Vallejo. read more

This is my absolute fav restaurant... we come all the way from Napa!! I really enjoy the chicken piccata...I like my dish with angel hair pasta & it was delicious & a generous portion, enough for take out!! Our waitress, Cat , was delightful!! We really enjoyed our meal tonight! Thank you, Bambino's and Cat, as usual, we throughly enjoyed our meal!!! read more

The food was delicious, and the bread served with garlic-infused butter was pure perfection. This is definitely one of the perks of dining in. We ordered the Cajun pasta and the shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta--both were very good. The Caesar salad was especially impressive; the dressing is sooo good! By the time we finished, we were far too stuffed to even think about dessert. The bar did not disappoint either--the lemon drops were pucker-perfect! The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. It's a bustling establishment, so while you can easily hear your table conversation, you may also catch a bit of chatter from nearby tables. The large wooden furniture gives the space a classic, old-school pizza parlor feel. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing and the service overall was great. Everyone was friendly and attentive, and the experience would have easily been 5 stars. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead is because one of the servers was walking around with his shirt unbuttoned very low past his chest, which made me uncomfortable during the meal. Other than that, everything else was excellent. read more

First time trying this restaurant. I enjoyed the foods we ate. Our order took a while to come out, but everything was flavorful & cooked fresh. We came during Sunday & it wasn't as busy. Overall enjoyed the food & would come back. read more

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This place has karaoke during the week. Street parking, we came during lunch it wasn't crowded we were sat immediately. My favorite thing was the PIZZA!! Oh my it truly gives round table a run for their money. The one thing I will say is I'm not a fan of their margs. $28 for a Cadillac Margarita is excessive and it was limey.. anywho the poppers were good. It was my first time having poppers made with red peppers it was reallllly tasty! I recommend this place. read more

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Came in on a Saturday night around 6:30pm, no reservation, waited just a few minutes to get a table for 5. Staff was friendly, our server checked on us often during the meal. We ordered the calamari and chicken tenders for appetizers. Both were good! Their bread is amazing! (I think it's homemade). We also got the gnocchi with pesto, rigatoni pasta with creamy bolognese and Italian sausage, carbonara rigatoni and the clam chowder in bread bowls. The gave big portions, you could share a pasta between 2 people. We also got the mango Italian sodas which was nice and sweet. The restaurant was kinda busy, no live music that night :( but they have tvs to watch sports on and they have a bar area. They also have a happy hr mon-Friday, 3-5pm I think. Overall, loved the food, will definitely be back! read more

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BAMBINOS IS THE BEST. This place is like home. I absolutely love this place. I come here 5-10 times a month, and that alone says everything. The food is consistently amazing, the quality never drops, and the flavors are always on point. No matter what I order, it's always fresh and satisfying. The service is just as great -- welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. It feels like a spot that actually cares about its customers, which keeps me coming back again and again. This has become one of my go-to restaurants, and I recommend it to everyone. If you're thinking about trying it, do yourself a favor and go -- you'll understand why I keep coming back so often. I will continue to recommend this place to anyone I know as I have been doing! THANK you the bambino's team for being so awesome and welcoming, special shout out to Dee, Enrique, Adriane, Jr, Isabel, Luis, Albert, Kaylee, and of course everyone in the kitchen doing the lords work lol ! read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - The Daves special ALSO KNOWN AS the best pizza ever!!!! - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

Such a great neighborhood gem! The food here is amazing. And I love that they have a full bar and delicious cocktails. We ordered the Bambino's Special pizza and it was delicious. Perfect amount of toppings, nice cheese pull, and the crust was doughy and crispy. The Fettuccini Fruiti di Mare and the Fettuccini Jambalaya are very similar but with slightly different flavors. The Eggplant Parmigiana was yummy and the eggplant wasn't too soggy and held its shape. The calamari and meatballs were perfect appetizers. I also love the complimentary bread and butter. When I went it was Margarita Mondays and they had $7 margaritas! The servers here are very nice and this place has this overall family goodness vibe going on. Definitely a great place to go for any occasion! read more

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Bambino's is great! The service is always awesome, and the food is exceptional. They have live music some nights and drag shows, which are super fun. This day we were running errands and stopped in and had a cocktail, made by bartender Drew.. The mararitas are excellent - the house tequila is very good. Salud! read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Try the margarita, thank me later - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

Came to Bambino's with some coworkers. Got a couple of drinks and food items off the appetizer portion. I really emotes the reindeer (drink), it was not too sweet nor too strong, a great blend, ordered it twice. My coworker ordered some pizza before I got there, it was good. Nice crust, I enjoy pineapples on pizza, would go back for the drinks and pizza. I ordered the sampler (I think that's the name), it came with sweet potato fries, buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks. I loved the wings! I liked the fries and could've done without the sticks, personally. The place was cool and pretty chill. The service was cool, but once it started to get busy, the service started to falter. Overall, I would go back read more

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Great place. Great food. Drinks from the bartender were super deeeelish. We had 3 different espresso martinis and I hope they can keep all on the menu. read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Espresso martini at 1130a. Yes please - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Had lunch here in a Tuesday afternoon. Good food, friendly and attentive service, and reasonable prices. read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Create your own pasta - rigatoni with vegetarian creamy bolognese sauce - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Please note this is strictly for the bread pudding and the ambiance. I came in during Vallejo's restaurant week and this was the last place to cross off my list. I drove by Bambino's numerous times, heard so many great experiences but never once came in until recently. Who likes dessert? Because I personally can never end a day without something sweet and this bread pudding did not disappoint. And who does not like a little caramel sauce? This took the dessert from a 10 to a 100 in my books. The space is large, way larger than what you think it is. The dining room is split into sections, there is a bar, a stage area (which if anyone knows what they do - live music, open mic night, poetry slam, let me know), window seating, outdoor seating. This place was packed. I have to come back again to try their entrees but until then, take my word on the bread pudding. read more

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I was invited here by some friends and it was really nice. The place was spacious and fun and filled up as the night went on. We originally came for Happy Hour but chose drinks off the Seasonal menu. The food was good, we mainly got appetizers, such as Mozzarella Sticks, Wings and Buffalo Fries. My friends ordered a pizza and said it was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. read more

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Decided to sit at the bar since I was dining solo. Drew was great and super helpful, he always makes the visit worthwhile. My meal came out quickly, tasted fresh, and felt like it was made with care. The atmosphere is inviting, even if you're just stopping in for a quick drink. Happy hour is a solid deal if you can make it. Overall, highly recommend for Vallejo dining. read more

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*** Vegetarian Review *** So we actually had reservations for Zio Fraedo's Italian along the Vallejo Waterfront. Haven't been there in decades. We show up for our reservation and the parking lot is empty at 1:30pm. Felt like I was in a Seinfeld skit - taking and holding reservation ... holding is the most important part. We left and decided to drive through downtown Vallejo and noticed this cool little corner spot. It was 1:30 on a Sunday and there was still a decent gathering of patrons inside. So glad we parked. Staff is super-friendly. Greeted at the door - walked to our table. Offered suggestions because it was our first visit. They brought a plate of complimentary bread sticks and garlic butter to the table. Take that Olive Garden! The bread was hot to the touch and steamed when ripped apart - garlic butter easily melted. Now for the food. I've been back 4xs since that initial discovery, so I will include my favorites. Portobello Ravioli ($22.50, Grade A+) Freshly made ravioli in a creamy marsala sauce. Large portions. Big flavor on that marsala. I was happy I had those breadsticks to sop up all the extra sauce. I'd have to say this was one of the best pasta dishes I've had. So, since I enjoyed the ravioli so much, I decided to give the regular pasta noodles a chance with the same marsala sauce. Yup! So apparently you can pour their marsala over just a regular ole' noodle and it still pops. They need to slap a Bambino's Famous Marsala Sauce label on a bottle and sell it. Lunch Offering Only: Fried Eggplant Sandwich ($13.99, Grade A+) If a sandwich is all about the bread, then this is a winner. Freshly made Italian roll with generous slices of fried eggplant. I ask for the sauce on the side - keeps the eggplant crunchy and the bread less soggy. This comes with a side of pasta, salad, or soup. I ordered the vegetable minestrone - plenty of vegetables inside and a rich soup base. You can taste the oregano. I'd give the soup a solid-B. Next time I'll see if I can order a regular pasta with that soon-to-be-bottled marsala. I've tried the vegetarian pizza - I enjoyed it, but I'll stick with the dishes I mentioned above. Desserts / tried both the tiramisu and creme brulee. Enjoyed both and if someone ordered this for the table, I ain't too proud to beg for an extra spoon. Bottom line - the staff is super-friendly. What you would expect from a downtown joint. Kay and Andrew treat first-timers like regulars. read more

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I visited for lunch today. The waitress, Mary, was phenomenal! I found the eclectic artworks for sale on the wall to give a supportive community vibe which is awesome. The food was delicious, especially the garlic butter with their fresh breadsticks! I had the fettuccini with Gorgonzola sauce and chicken and it was heavenly! My date had the chicken pesto sandwich with side salad that provided a thin yet juicy chicken breast filet and deliciously fresh tasting pesto! I must address the elephant in the room which is the specials. It was disheartening to see non-Italian dishes on special. They were all Mexican food dishes, and I feel that is doing a disservice to the Italian food history of the restaurant. I'd like to see Italian based specials, not nachos, fajitas, or the atrocity that appears to be Dave's Special pizza. I will return and hope for more, especially that the management takes this review seriously and develops Italian cultured specials. read more

Checked out this spot and it honestly feels like a local staple. The vibe is super laid-back, the kind of place that feels welcoming as soon as you walk in. The food was great--everything tasted fresh and had that comfort factor that makes you want to come back. It just has that energy of a spot people in the neighborhood love, and I totally get why. Definitely somewhere I'd return to when I want good food and a chill atmosphere. Service was great! read more

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Celebrated my birthday 9/19 with a solo lunch. Ordered the fettuccine jambalaya and a raspberry Italian soda. Nice restaurant. My server was so attentive. She checked on me several times to make sure all was well. Nice menu selection. I want to come back with family and friends read more

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We were in Vallejo this evening and decided to stop in for dinner. Our adult teen was a bit disappointed we would come here without her. As someone with Celiac Disease, I truly appreciate gluten free options. The pizza doesn't taste like cardboard (IYKYK). It's nice to have a good pizza that safe to eat. read more

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Service was very friendly and made us feel welcome as soon as we stepped into the establishment. Everybody seem to be having a great time and service was fast. We were able to get seated next to the bar in an area that was somewhat secluded from everyone else. This allowed us to have a great Conversation with our friends that we came with. Food was pretty good, but if we came back, it would be more for the service and the experience. I will say that their ranch is the bomb. Well, like about Bambino's is they will accommodate your special request without hesitation. They're very service oriented. If you're lucky when you go there, you may see someone famous like we did! We ran into the DJs from 103.7 FM. They were the host of the 80s morning drive show Nice to meet you Christie Karina!! read more

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Poor customer service and poor quality food! I have been patronizing Bambinos for years. I have noticed that the food quality has significantly gone down in the last year. Especially when ordering the food to go. The last three times that I have ordered wings to go they have been dry and anemic looking...When I order them while dining in the restaurant they are plump and juicy.. When I finally took the time to call and complain. The manager was nonchalant and condescending. Showed no compassion and didn't offer any resolution. Do not patronize this restaurant. The food and customer service is subpar. read more

The special was Cioppino and I truly enjoyed it. The staff are wonderful there also. We enjoy going there. read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Cioppino - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

Food was great. It was hot and had great flavor. Service was amazing. We never wanted for anything. It was a nice environment. read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Clam chowder in a bread bowl - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

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My family and I went here for Mother's Day group of 6. My mom loves the zorba pizza they make. So first we get there and it takes a while to get us our drinks. Then our server sets them down and goes on to do bar drinks and serve other tables okay we get it. But it took at least 15 minutes to receive our drinks and when we did, the server walks away instead of taking our order. We still have not received table bread. Finally after a while (it seemed) he took our order, as he was taking our order I accidentally spilled my soda water. He runs and grabs some towels and I cleaned it up. I piled the soiled towels on the table in front of him and he leaves it there along with a huge stack of menus. Rude, I didn't ask him to clean it but he could've taken the towels off the table. Then he doesn't even take my empty cup to refill it. Mind you all it's really not that busy in there. And I caught him doing nothing and kissing his girlfriend while we still have not received table bread. Then we were there first and the table next to us was done eating and ready for boxes. Our food still wasn't there. They proceeded to bring us our salads then 10 minutes later bring the 2 sandwiches and my daughter still didn't have her food. My dad and uncle were done with there sandwiches so we asked the owner what's going on today and we still haven't gotten our pizzas. And still no table bread. He rolled his eyes and walked away not saying anything. Then a while later comes back with our pizza which were not hot any longer and he sets them down in a rude manner and still no apology, nothing. So Rude! I did bring the pile of towels to them and saw food just sitting all over the bar getting cold. I am beyond disappointed. Come on Bambino's you can do better than that for us moms who deserved a good meal and good service on Mother's Day! read more

First timer! Been meaning to try this place upon recommendations by a few coworkers. Warm friendly welcome when we entered & gave us a few minutes to look over the menu after being seated. We decided on a couple of lunch specials, chicken pesto sandwich with clam chowder & Tuesday Taco special (chicken as well). Both items were delicious! Also, since it was a Tuesday, they offered a free scoop of French Vanilla ice cream for each of us. We plan on returning to try their pizza... read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Tuesday Chicken Tacos - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

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Back on a Friday. Brought a bottle of Pinot to go with this delicious Bambino's Special. Always good service. This is how I'm starting my weekend! Go Niners! read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Large Bambino's Special - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California

Tasty meal tonight with excellent quality and pricing. 1. Rigatoni with Gorgonzola sauce, so rich and delicious. 2. Kids pizza nothing too special but the little one has happy 3. Clam chowder in a bread bowl very good but could have pulled some more bread to add soup 4. Lava cake with ice cream oh my! Save room for dessert. We sat outside and the service was lacking so maybe sit inside if you need more attention. read more

A very nice restaurant in downtown Vallejo. For appetizers we ordered onion rings and clam chowder. The onion rings were great. I loved that the batter was crispy, light and well seasoned. The clam chowder was good but I wouldn't call it a traditional clam chowder. It seemed to have a heavy mushroom base. I could be wrong but by taste and color that's what I believe it is. Again, it was good but not if you're looking for a traditional New England Clam Chowder. We both loved our pasta dishes. I made my own with rigatoni, blacked chicken and pesto. Hubby ordered the beef ravioli with the creamy bolognese. He said it needed a bit more salt. We both ordered cocktails. They have a pretty creative cocktail menu and also a full bar so you can order something else if there's not an option you want on their menu. Our waiter was very kind and patient. Highly recommend! read more

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Local Italian eats serving the usual pizza, pasta, they also have sandwiches, chicken, soups, various food in the menu. They also have a bar on the side, there is also a small stage with live music every second Friday and every Saturday. The place also has outdoor seating. Street parking, I went on a Friday noon and had a parking nearby. Good customer service. It is interesting to order the most ordered or most popular in the menu. I ordered the Bambino's special pizza, which took 20mins. I will try the fettuccine jambalaya next time. read more

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I had the garden salad with ranch which was good. Hubby had a combo pizza which was also good. Service was very friendly but slow I think they were under staffed. For example had to go up a couple times to get more ranch for pizza and to get the bill. Also had to remind them of drink orders which arrived very late. But we've been there several times and it's definitely a place we'll be returning to. read more

So. Bambino's, this review is long overdue. This is a spot that's pretty straight forward. Good food. Good drinks. Good people. I love coming here with my daughter. We regularly orders the salmon cesar salad, the pepperoni pizza, or the spaghetti (she like Bolognese sauce I like the chefs sauce) The drinks menu is no frills. You can a variety of beers, an easy glass of wine or a fancy cocktail. I like bambino's because really embrace community. It's not just a spot where you're getting drunk and getting hit on. They have many events like comedy night & Talent night. They have art on the wall by local talent. It's an easy win for date night, hanging out w the girls, or just dinner and drinks w the family. We have stopped by when we have our pup w us and have sat in the outdoor seating. We get great service even when we are outside and they always offer us water for our fur baby. The people who work here make it very special. Dee, Enrique, Chase.... Good people that make you feel memorable and kinda special Go here! read more

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We come here on the regular. I've tried other dishes but we always do back to the pizza! Yes the pizza is so delicious. We are stuck on the Bambino's Special. Because yes people its is. The crust is crispy and thick all in one. The toppings are generous. The service is always great. They have music and comedy on some nights. It's a big place so it has room for you and your family. read more

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Really enjoyable experience! The staff is so kind. We accidently didn't put our complete number on the wait-list and we went for a small walk to be called in about 20 minutes and one of the employees went outside to flag us down and tell us our table was ready. Super kind. Thank you! The food is amazing! We order a custom pizza: pepperoni, mushroom and pineapple and the ingredients were so fresh! The pizza is not greasy at all and taste fresh. I also ordered a drink...peach soda something. Very good and strong. Thanks for a great meal! read more

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The pizza here was amazing. The first bite to the last was spectacular and i highly recommend coming here if you want to experience a good pizza. The service here was good. It took a little long for the pizza to come out, but it was worth it and the servers kept coming back to check up on us. The ambience surrounding this restaurant was a cool, vallejo feeling place. There was light music in the background, not too loud, but just noticeable enough to make it a little more ambient. There was also a comedy show at 7pm I wasn't aware of, and it was really bad, but still a fun experience. read more

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I am stuck on their spaghetti bolognese. The sauce is my favorite. I buy pints of it for recipes at home. Their breadsticks are really good too especially with the butter. I like ordering the side of mushrooms to have with the spaghetti and a glass of wine. It's a perfect meal. read more

My spot for minestrone soup and fresh breadsticks. They have other great choices, sandwich ordered in my last visit was the Parmesan chicken sandwich, it was very good read more

Got takeout Cornbeef and cabbage for Saint Patrick's Day. Worst I have ever had. Corn beef was so salty I couldn't eat it. The cabbage was overcooked and chewy. Instead of boiled red potatoes, they laid it all everything on garlic, mashed potatoes. Who put garlic in an Irish dish. I tried to finish it, but most of it went into the trash. Leave it to an Italian restaurant to totally F up a traditional Irish meal. I've eaten here several times, and their Italian dishes are very well done. They should not have tried cater to the Irish holiday mega fail!!! read more

Hidden gem. Good food, good service, live music. Been here several times and we're never disapponted. Try the Smores Lava Cake;) read more

Bambino’s Vallejo - Smores Lava Cake - Italian Near Me - Vallejo, California