100% recommend - With the restaurant now under a new chef, the menu is a little different from some older reviews and honestly, everything we had was so good. I had the BIEST PESTO and it was super flavorful. The ricotta drizzled with the spicy sauce was amazing. The broccolini was probably my favorite part. I even took leftovers home and they were still great the next day. I also tried the tiramisu and loved that it wasn't watery or overloaded with coffee flavor. It was served with strawberries and blueberries, which made it feel really fresh and balanced. I don't drink alcohol, so I ordered still water and appreciated that it came in a glass bottle instead of plastic. The servers were very kind and attentive, and the restaurant itself is open concept so you can see into the kitchen, which adds to the experience. The bathrooms also had a baby changing table, and the sinks are in a shared common area setup. Overall, 100% recommend giving this place a try...whether it's for a date night, business dinner, or just catching up with friends. Loved it. read more

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We had high expectations for a few reasons: Decent (though inconsistent) reviews on yelp, part of an up and coming area, and it's Italian. It's hard to hurt Italian food. Also, we were planning on going to Monaco's, but forgot it's Thursday...big deals on big pizza on Thursdays at Monaco's means big crowds. But it set our tastebuds into overdrive for savory Italian food. We should have guessed when we drove up and got a parking spot in front of an empty restaurant at 6 pm that it was going to be subpar, but we forged ahead anyway. We were greeting by a young man who kept referring to us, the two middle-aged women, as "you guys." Then asked if we had reservations...to an otherwise empty restaurant. The place was well decorated and light, though it was drafty and cold. And loud. Very loud for no one being there. The music, though a good playlist, was way too loud for such an echo chamber with nothing but hard surfaces to bounce off of. We weren't quite sure who our server was, but the young lady that took our order again referred to the two middle-aged women as "you guys." Ugh. Decent focaccia bread with dip arrived. It was OK, but cold. The food arrived in a decent timeframe, but the undercooked, starchy spaghetti was not quite warm enough. After asking three times for silverware, we finally got utensils, adding to the cooler temp of the food. So now that primary reason for a so-so review: The food was just OK. Not only was it not warm enough, but it was bland and lacked any presentation. Chicken Marsala had onions but no garlic, so it lacked depth. The Pomodoro was served with their standard marinara sauce, not pomodoro at all. Pomodoro should be a light and bright sauce with chunks of chrushed tomato, not bland marinara sauce that you would serve a seven year-old. The orchiete pasta were also undercooked...not quite al dente, not quite cooked. Lastly, there was some sort of photographer there. Part of the reason our food was cold is because he had to take multiple photos or our food from multiple angles. I could see the steam rising from it when it was being photographed, but the heat was dissipated by the time it arrived on our table. Without silverware. Then I noticed the photographer taking short videos while we were eating and we were part of the background. I prefer not to be photographed, especially by strangers. So this felt intrusive. Biest has potential, but it has a long way to go. Three things could help: 1. Train the staff not to refer to guests as "you guys." 2. Work on the preparation and presentation of the food. 3. Decrease the volume of the music. All it does is make people have to talk louder which adds to the cacophony. Oh, and don't make it look like you're photographing guests without their consent read more

Went to this restaurant today just by chance and we were NOT disappointed. The tomato bruschetta was excellent, their free bread was also tasty. The Caesar salad was super light and refreshing and the pizza was delicious (highly recommend adding honey and chili flakes). We finished with the pannacotta which had such an amazing flavor. I want to give a special shout out to the manager Elizabeth. She was so friendly and attentive. I haven't had such great service in a very long time. I will absolutely be returning. read more

Had such an amazing experience at Biest! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, open, and welcoming. One of the coolest parts of the restaurant is the open kitchen concept -- you can actually watch everything being freshly made right in front of you. Watching our pasta being handmade was such a fun and authentic touch. We ordered the Pappardelle Al Ragu pasta, which was absolutely incredible, rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Wise Guy Pizza with spicy salami was equally delicious with the perfect balance of heat and flavor. The focaccia bread with the oil service was also outstanding and such a great way to start the meal. SOOO FRESH!!! As someone who makes bread at home, they definitely know what they are doing. To top it all off, they surprised us with a complimentary pistachio cheesecake that was honestly to die for. Easily one of the best desserts we've had in a long time. The service made the experience even better -- our waitress was so kind and attentive, and the manager checked in on us throughout the meal which made us feel genuinely cared for. Overall, an incredible dining experience and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to! read more

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Found this place near my house and decided to try it out of curiosity. It's on a lot right next to U-Grill. To start off the drinks were delicious and came with a nice presentation. The food?! Delicious! The service was also amazing! To top it off it's also budget friendly! I'll definitely be coming back. Come in and enjoy with friends or family. read more

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I Was looking for an Italian restaurant and yelp led me to this place. Food was good. Service was awesome. Drinks were delicious. The vibe was chill not too loud not too quiet just right. read more

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Wow we had such a great experience here. We were somewhat of a big party but we didn't feel rushed at all. The servers and staff were so incredibly nice and helpful when it came to helping us with wines and entrees to get. We love it here and can't wait to be back! read more

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Came here for a late Mother's day dinner on a Wednesday with my daughter and the server Lisa was very attentive to us she was very sweet as well as informative. We had the calamari very fresh! The pizza and the homemade pasta all top notch. Chef sent us something yummy to try pastry wrapped with cheese and pistachios also very yummy. Finished it all off with dessert a fig panna cotta omgee soooo good we definitely will be back thankyou BIEST!!! read more

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This place should be 100x busier than what it is. Beautiful ambiance, great food, friendly staff, and the list goes on. My family had dinner here last night for the first time and it was such a great experience overall! We will definitely be back read more

First, I want to preface that yesterday was the grand opening, and is not the same menu, nor chef, nor recipes of before. With that being said, only bar seating was available. Our server greeted us promptly. His name was Jesse, and he was very helpful and patient. Because it was opening night, no modifications were allowed. One thing that was really disappointing was that they charge per $4.50 per soda (tiny cup with ice) which is not written on the menu nor disclosed to us. Not worth $9.00 for 2 cups of soda. I forgot to mention they do provide you with complimentary bread with oil and vinegar (9/10) hot and served fresh. Here's what we ordered: Spicy arrabiata gnocchi, stuffed with ricotta: 7/10 It was good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the gnocchi, but to be fair, I just wanted something spicy (they did not have crushed red peppers). The sauce was good (9/10). However, it was a little bit salty. Also, not worth the price for the portion and no protein offered for 24.00 dollars. Chefs pizza bianco: 9/10 One of the best things we had and the flavors were there. I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but everything else about it was great. It would've been a 10/10, if they put a little bit more arugula and had an option to add a protein. Great price as well. Ribeye: 7/10 Not worth $65.00 (no sides) only the costs of the steak. Steak was not even cooked to order (I asked for med rare and it was more like medium). It was a little tough. Honestly, Longhorns bone in ribeye is wayyyyy better and cheaper and comes with side's. This was almost as disappointing as the $4.50 can of soda. Pasta Carbonnara: 9/10 Full of flavor and delicious. Crowd favorite. Overall, it is a hit or a miss. But, I'm hoping they will allow modifications at some point and maybe review the reviews. There's definitely potential. I was so excited to come back as we discovered this place before they shut down. Aesthetically, it's beautiful inside. The restrooms as separated from the sinks (sinks are outside of great room area). Our total was $157.33 for the two of us which is on the pricier side. We will come back to try other dishes and will update accordingly. read more

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The food was splendid! We had the vodka pasta al dente, pizza and the chef brought us out some panna cotta to try. I can say the service was amazing and fast. Although fast it was well made. It was not busy and the place was really clean and open. read more

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We went for their soft reopening. My husband got the NY steak, my mom got the short rib pasta, and I got the prosciutto pizza. They gave complimentary kids meal so my daughter got a pepperoni pizza. The food was absolutely delicious. Steak was juicy, short rib taste like butter and the prosciutto pizza was savory (it even heat up well the next day too). Lisa was our server and she did amazing with the recommendations. Can't wait to go to back to try other dishes. read more

Walked in for dinner on Sunday night. There were just two tables seated before us, and three that came while we were seated. The waitress was nice however. We always put in our full order at the same time, and let the waitress know that we would like the appetizer first, then the main course, and afterwards dessert. We had maybe 2-3 minutes in between each dish coming out .... This is our table with our appetizer, two main dishes, and dessert in the corner. Between my husband and I we like to get share plates and share the dishes so we had barely gotten a chance to pour our plates when the next courses were rolling out. I was honestly shocked. Food was okay...no complaints but not what expected from any restaurant as far as dishes coming out and really not why I've experienced ever before. I felt rushed and kind of like they wanted us to eat and get out. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I was looking for a some Italian food and found this hidden gem. Everything I had is 10/10. The staff and chefs were also incredibly nice. Also, the restaurant is cute too. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Vodka pasta - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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We were waiting 25 mins for food, but it was great, celebrated Mother's Day ‍ Excellent food, wonderful service, and a great atmosphere. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

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The food is dirty and looks like they made it in a hurry. Food is very, very spicy and with no warning. You will have bubble guts for days. I'm willing to bet my Porche that they dis not even wash their hands before manhandling the food. The Mexican guys that are making the food kept yelling in spanish, it made a lot of customers uncomfortable. It is nowhere close to being an italian restau excwpt having couple of pizza and pasta selection. The owner that looks lime Shang Chi in a cheap suit is very arrogant and only tending his fellow Chinese customers/friends to make sure they are enjoying themselves, disregarding us little people. It appeared that they only have one copy of the menu. The restaurant is very small and lots of tables and people. It is definately worth a visit from the health inspector. read more

The food was tasty! Appetizer was an octopus carpaccio and dinner I ordered the NY strip with a side of the shrimp & pancetta Mac and Cheese. Yum! The inside is nice, clean and well lit. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - NY strip with a side of shrimp & pancetta Mac and Cheese - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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My friends and I came here for dinner and it was not busy at all. The ambience was nice and lovely with the dimmed lights and cute vibes. As for the food, we ordered the cesar a la parmasano, stuffed portobello mushrooms, pappardelle pasta, risotto, and a pizza margherita. For dessert, we tried the tiramisu. My favorite out of all the dishes was the pizza margherita as it was savory but not too heavy! I would come here again to try the rest of the dishes! read more

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The service was great. We went on a Thursday evening and basically had the restaurant to ourselves which was good for us. Unfortunately they didn't have any prosciutto so I couldn't order the things that looked most interesting on the menu. What we did have was good and we're likely to come again. It's a beautiful restaurant it's just in an area we don't really go to. I would recommend it for a quiet date night. read more

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Great service, ambience, and of course great food. The pizza even met the standards of my niece (a true pizza connoisseur). I've been here several times and it's been great every time. read more

The girl with girly hair was such a great server. she checked up on us alot and was super helpful. Make sure you scout the curly hair girl as your server when you dine at biest. she made this resturant a wonderful experience.:) read more

Very nice place, the ambiance was really nice. Bar area was a very nice. Food, the pasta was really good, fresh flavourful and our first pizza was really good! ... Here is where the downfall happend. I was very disappointed that they decided to shorten the menu. I am vegetarian so items were very limited but that wasn't the issues. Our waiter had no knowledge of the menu, he had no idea what was in the salad or what kind of wine they had. Or even what items were vegetarian. We loved the pizza so much we ordered it the 2nd time but the cheese was sprinkled on and it was burnt from the bottom. They charged us for the 2nd pizza, which the manager did apologize but by then the whole dining experience sucked. The service was just horrible. They forgot our drink twice, we had to wait so long for our drinks, even the food, just to put our order in, took the waiter forever to come back around. The drinks were okay, the madame drink was not bad however the 2nd drink just tasted like lemonade. Nevertheless the whole experience was just not great, food was good but unfortunately it is not enough to bring me back for a 2nd experience. read more

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As soon as me and my husband walked in- no one greeting us for awhile and even being sat down- our server took f o r e v e r to even notice us, we were going to walk out after more than a 5 min wait- but she finally walked towards us. Food mediocre as well as a fail service- will not be coming back! read more

The ambience was so nice, great for girls night, date night and some Italian pasta. Their pasta was great it had a unique taste as someone that's a pasta lover. I'd recommend the brisket pasta so good and their carbonara was not like any other carbonara, it was fantastic the sauce had a hint of seafood, not just cheesy. Noodles were cooked nicely, not too soft not too hard just the right amount. Service was fantastic, very friendly, accommodating and lovely. Would definitely recommend. Once you've tried, you can tell or imagine being in Italy with the unique pasta taste. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

We came here from corona , I was looking for an experience for my daughters 21st birthday and Biest did not disappoint, Nicole took care of us from start to finish, all the waiters were amazing! Very attentive to detail , from filling our waters , removing empty dishes , checking in and allowing our party to really feel like a home Italian restaurant feel , the inside is a vibe ! So clean , beautiful, the Food was delicious, enjoyed the recommendations from Nicole , from drinks , apps to entrees. We were a party of 8 and the bill was $300 which included a lot of food , few drinks , starters , pizzas , and a delicious steak, if your looking to celebrate a special occasion, a special date , or just treat yourself go to Biest ! read more

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Planned to try their new brunch menu today, even made a reservation in case service had picked up. Social media as well as here on Yelp stated they open at 10. Reservation was for 11. Pulled up not a car in sight, restaurant completely dark, and chairs on tables. No sign on door indicating why they may be closed. Very disappointing as we had to make alternate plans. Best to call directly before heading there to confirm they are indeed open. read more

Came on a Sunday night for dinner and it was unexpectedly quiet. The restaurant was really beautiful and it had a dimly lit vibe. Alaskan Halibut (3.5/5): For the price, I don't think it was too worth it. It was on the blander side, but the spinach on the bottom was good! Fettuccine with mushrooms + steak add on (5/5): the pasta was perfectly done and it was so good. Even without the steak I would've rated it 5/5 for the depth of flavor. Adding on the steak was perfect to have a protein and it didn't disappoint with how tender the medium rare flank was. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Fettuccine with Mushrooms with flank add on - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Biest is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is inviting and beautifully done--perfect for a relaxed night out or a special occasion. Elizabeth provided exceptional service: attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without ever being overbearing. The food and drinks truly taste like they come from a scratch Italian kitchen--fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of authentic flavor. Everything came together for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Great food, great people. We really enjoyed our meal tonight. Chicken Marsala was fantastic. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The food was delicious! A must try for those in the IE We got some great service from Elizabeth and Frank! read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Chicken Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Parking: Plenty available Ambience: Love the vibes here! It's spacious with abundant plants and gold accented lighting and furniture. There are candles and nice glassware on each table. Perfect for date night! Service: Friendly and accommodating, no complaints! Taste: We got the fettucine with mushrooms + sausage, and the margherita pizza with pepperoni + mushroom. The pizza was alright, but the fettucine was perfect! It was wonderfully creamy and had plenty of flavor, and surprisingly filling given the portion size isn't all that large. Best pasta I've had in Rancho so far. Will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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It was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I got there and the place only had a few customers so I thought it would be a fast service. We ordered our drinks and a lemon ricotta bread, the bread got there and we finished it and we still hadn't gotten our drinks. Then no one asked us for our order that we had to tell them we were ready to order. I ordered a la vodka pizza and it took at least 30 minutes, when I took a bite I couldn't even eat it. I know a la vodka sauce has vodka but it's supposed to be a touch and it evaporates, but the pizza tased like it has a whole bottle of vodka and I was taking a shot when biting it. I had to return it and got a normal pepperoni pizza that took a long time and still it wasn't good. Cheese tasted cheap and it was just such a bad experience. Wanted a tiramisú martini they have in their menu and they said they weren't making it either. I would never go back and I don't recommend it. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Lemon Ricotta Blueberry - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Been here a few times, but recently came here to treat my friend to her birthday brunch. The place is a whole vibe - very photo friendly. The food we had was delicious. And our server was really great. Super friendly and shared insight on their different spirits. We had a really lovely experience and can't wait to go back. read more

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I have been meaning to write a review on this restaurant for over a week now I wish I had some pictures to post of the food. It really truly is amazing people of Rancho. There are good restaurants outside of Victoria Gardens and this is definitely one we don't wanna lose. They have an amazing new manager who came to us and asked us our advice on what to add the place is incredible. The drinks are incredible and it really is a place to go. Enjoy dinner with your family or with your girlfriends please please please go visit so we don't lose in another amazing restaurant in Rancho because everybody's going to all the chains. They are really trying to make it amazing ! read more

We came here on a Friday evening for dinner party of 3. The service was incredible and attentive. My husband and daughter both ordered the lasagna, and I had the vodka sauce rigatoni. Everything tasted so fresh and full of flavor! The lasagna was the best I tasted in a long time... I sampled theirs as well! The Italian Salad was big enough for us to share between the 3 of us and it was so delicious and fresh. My cocktail was so good I ordered a second one! We even ordered a tiramisu to go, which looks so yummy. They make the pasta fresh daily and you can tell by the taste. Will definitely be coming back again. read more

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Found this gem that my husband has been to before and he kept raving about the brick oven pizza. I ordered the lasagna and he went for the pizza with pesto. Yummmmmm!!! We will be back!! We were greeted by Nicole at our table and she went out of her way to make our evening lovely!! Can't wait to spread the word in this delicious restaurant! The ambiance is also beautiful! read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - I wish I would have taken the picture of lasagna before I decided to post a review but I ate it all!!! - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I went to Biest last night with my wife and two friends. From the entrance, it looked somewhat nice but bland. My wife was off-put by the seats that looked dirty in our booth. A waiter came to take our drink order. He also ended up being the bartender. He forgot my drink and I had to remind him about it about 10min later. My wife ordered the grilled branzino and two of us ordered the penne brigato. The fourth person ordered spaghetti. The branzino was thin and not very flavorful and my wife didn't finish it. The penne was bland and the meatballs were the same. My friend seemed to enjoy the spaghetti. Since my wife didn't finish the branzino, they were kind enough to take it off the bill. However, when we got the check, we saw that they included an automatic gratuity of 20% for a "large group". Again, there were four of us. We chose not to fight this since I intended to tip somewhere between 15-18% anyways, but I think it's wild to consider a group of 4 as a large group. And to set the rate as 20%. Decor: 4 out of 5 Service: 3.5 out of 5 Food: 2 out of 5 Weird Gratuity Issue: 1 out of 5 If I could rate this place 2.5 I think that'd be fair but I'll round up to 3 stars. Edit: I forgot to talk about the drinks. We got some whiskey sours and a drink with mezcal, but I forget the name. The drinks were decent. read more

The food was amazing. The margherita pizza is one of the best I've ever had. The tomatoes and basil toppings were fresh and top quality. The penne vodka sauce is also tasty. The chimichurri sauce had a nice olive taste to it. Our server Savannh was very attentive and kind. She gave great service. The manager also came by and introduce himself to us which is always a great touch. The place is cute and very well kept. read more

Biest Italian Kitchen - Pizza Margherita - Italian Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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昨日再好，也無法後退，明日再難， 還是得面對，生活雖然會累，但沿途仍然會有值得欣賞的風景，值得回味的往事， 人生， 本就該一半清醒， 一半釋然～ Rancho Cucamonga, 這裡有一個plaza , 裡面有很多家裝潢都很棒的餐廳， 都集中在同一個地方， 去年兒子生日，介紹過他們的日本料理， 上個月， 則來試試義式餐廳， 叫Biest, 開放式的廚房， 寬敞舒適也明亮，三個人點了五道菜， 除了牛排，每道都不錯， 我是最喜歡那炸小卷，朋友覺得mussel 才是最好吃的，口味這個東西，永遠都沒有對錯， 個人感受實在差太多了， 不過最可惜的是價格不菲的tomahawk, 這道需要加強，其實菜單上大部分都是10 幾，20 幾元的菜色， 如果不點這牛排， 三個人大概100 元上下就能吃的很開心， Ontario , Rancho ,現在發展非常快速， 潛力無窮，這裡的餐廳也是越來越有水準，在這附近的朋友不想跑遠，到這個 plaza 來， 可以選擇的餐廳不少歐！ read more

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I made a reservation for this Valentine's Day and Biest restaurant dropped the ball from the beginning to the end. Even though I had a reservation I still had to wait, and a bunch of people too. I understand it because it was valentines but the issue was the food oh man what a disappointment. I was very excited to order so I got the lamb and my partner the ribeye. The food was not good, it was very plain. The drinks were not good They were extremely basic. I had planned to order at least 2 but I only ordered 1 because they weren't good. And it wasn't just my table when I looked around all of the guests seemed bored probably because we all had been waiting to be seated and then for someone to take our drink and food order. Just to find out the food wasn't even good. Seems like nowadays restaurants are more focused on the aesthetics than the actual food. read more