Really kind of service, accommodated when they're 10 minutes to closing. We were able to order three amazing woodfired pizzas price at about $20 each and a really great mocktail strawberry daiquiri. Margarita $20.05 5/5, most standard normal flavor. Perfect for our three-year-old. Spicy meat, pizza, name of which I forgot really great salami and really good cheese. Spice was great, strange bit of pancetta? Ham? On top. Did not mesh well with the pizza. Other members of my family commented that it was salty. I enjoyed it. However, the pizza dough is on the saltier side. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience. We'll go back once we're in town again. read more

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Brunch is Delicious Had the stuffed French toast cooked to perfection soft and warm inside with a little crunch on the edges. The fruit was fresh & delicious. Also tried the farmers market meal I believe that's the name. Fresh veggies squash carrots broccoli in garlic butter with potatoes & eggs. It was so delicious I didn't get any pictures we were too busy enjoying the yummy food! Side note I've had their flat bread pizza too and it's also great! Drinks are very good too! Our server was amazing I didn't catch her name but I recognized her from another restaurant. With her serving downstairs & us upstairs she did amazing! Definitely will be back to try the dinner menu. Thank you! read more

If could give this place more than 5 stars I definitely would! 1000% recommend to come and enjoy a fantastic meal; we haven't had the opportunity to enjoy dinner here yet. However, if their brunch is any indication, the food will be leaps and bounds better than you expect. We had the pleasure of having Grace as our waitress, she was the epitome of exemplary in customer service. Grace provided great recommendations, suggestions, and made our first time one to remember. The seasonal menu was phenomenal. Some of the best chilaquiles we ever had, perfect amount of spice, diced up chiles, Bananas foster toast, delicious Irish Coffee, espresso, ice coffee, their homemade focaccia bread! Wow you can't go wrong with anything here. Beautiful location right in the heart of downtown Visalia! We'll be back! Thank you everyone, and thank you, Grace! read more

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My husband and I decided to spend our long awaited date night at Bistro Di Bufala and we are so glad we did! We got insider tips to ask to sit downstairs and that is the move for a more intimate experience. It is dark tho! We order the goat cheese appetizer and it had great flavor. My husband commented he wished it was larger haha. The Diavola pizza was delicious. Just the right amount of spice, the jalapeños were chopped up which I loved! The chicken Alfredo was also spot on, not too heavy. Our total was about 120$ including 4 glasses of wine. Not bad. We will be back! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Diavola & chicken Alfredo - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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Stopped in here for happy hour the other day and I was pleasantly surprised with how INCREDIBLE the pizza we had was. The sangria was huge and came in a very large mason jar. We will definitely be coming back for dinner very soon and every dish at the table next to us looked absolutely delicious! read more

It was my first time going out for dinner in this down and my experience at this restaurant was not good as both the food and service fell short. We made a reservation for 8:30, not knowing the restaurant closed at 9. The food took a while to come out. The server hardly checked on us and was rushing us out when we weren't even done with our food. It was our fault for not checking, but why would a restaurant have reservations available 30 minutes before closing and rush us out? Spaghetti is usually a safe go-to but this one missed the mark. The pasta noodles were clumped together as if they weren't cooked correctly. The chicken marsala was alright. I don't remember the name of the cocktail I ordered, but it had a bad/strong taste which made it hard to even drink. read more

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We had a lovely dinner here as a party to five for my birthday. Our server was super friendly and upbeat. The restaurant was super loud though and our food took a very long time to come out. To eat I had the Capelli D'Angelo with shrimp. This is such a simple and delicious tomato pasta made with San marzano tomatoes. The shrimp were also a delicious addition! I of course enjoyed a delicious amaretto sour, and then I also tried a cocktail with Marmalade in the title. The flavor was unique, citrus and floral and not too sweet, but not my favorite. Overall this is the best place in town for Italian food that feels authentic, but unfortunately the wait times were very Italian as well! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Capelli D'Angelo with shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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Came in last night for dinner driving around town deciding what we were having. Decided on this hidden place it was small and dark from the outside. Once we walked it we a greeted. Didn't take long to be seared down stairs but the place was full and very loud. Not a place to bring your family especially kids On a Friday night. The menu is small and simple not alot but I would say everything is probably delicious since it tastes authentic. We ordered an appetizer which I highly recommend with goat cheese and pita bread, a pizza and we added pepperoni which is full of flavor. The spaghetti and meatballs were simple but full of flavor. I will definitely be back to try the chicken Alfredo I can't only imagine what it tastes like . Thank you to all the amazing cooks read more

Love this place! Its conveniently located in the heart of downtown Visalia. Food was so delicious! And staff was incredibly friendly and made great recommendations. The place is clean and cozy. Highly recommended this place to anyone looking for a good meal and quality service. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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We had an eventful morning and were starving for lunch. Not here in Visalia often, but stumbled upon Bistro Di Bufala. We walked in on a Saturday around 11:30am and since we didn't have reservations, we were told to be seated outside. Good thing the patio area where we were seated had a fan to cool us down since it was in the triple digits that day. The order: I have been on a pasta run lately, so I ordered the spaghetti with meatballs, no parm cheese sub mozzarella. It was such a delicious meal. The sauce was great, my noodles were Al dente, and my meatballs were a great size, not dry at all. It was splendid. My husband opt for something healthy and hearty so he got a beets salad and added beef to it. The salad was a nice blend of Smokey flavor from the beef, it has caramelized walnuts that's was a nice added texture and sweetness to the plate, and the beets were so good. Loved his meal, I kept forking for some. I got the kids the Margherita pizza and they loved it. It's more of a thin crust, flatbread style pizza and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was great, our server checked on us just the right amount of times making sure we have water and brought our extra plates for us all. Great food here and would come back if I am in the area. read more

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This was the perfect spot for our wedding anniversary dinner date. I walked in around noon and made a reservation with the staff for 7pm. They gave us the most romantic table! The food was phenomenal. My husband and I shared an inslata mista, meatballs, and Margherita pizza. It was all so fantastic. I ordered the steamed clams as my "entree" and my husband had the gambas al ajillo. The flavors were out of this world!! The best. We paired our meal with a gifted bottle of wine we brought for a corkage fee. We ended our dinner with a slice of coconut cake. It was amazing. Overall we had the most beautiful night. read more

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We were Ready for a date night ; craving some Italian so we decided to try here. Heads up if you want to eat inside the dinning room make a reservation; walk ins have to sit at the bar . We decided to sit at the bar downstairs; what a good decision that was . Nice ; dark; intimate ambiance with great service. We both ordered spaghetti with meatballs; yummy. Meatballs were tender; portions were a good size. If they offered complimentary bread; I would have cleaned the plate entirely. read more

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James was my server and he was excellent. I ordered exactly what he recommended, Alfredo pasta with salmon--loved it! To wash that down I had the Farmers Only cocktail which had a delicious spicy kick and I highly recommend it. I share 4/5 Stars for the reason my Salmon was fresh hot while the Alfredo pasta was room temp and the dish itself is $34... which is pricey to not receive perfection. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Alfredo Pasta with Salmon and Farmers Only cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

Bistro di Bufala totally lived up to the hype! Since we didn't have reservations, we sat at the downstairs bar and honestly, I'm so glad we did. The whole place had such a great vibe. It was cozy, lively, and perfect for a casual night out. We ordered the steamed clams and two pizzas, and left absolutely stuffed and satisfied. The clams were perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Another server mentioned afterward that you can actually add pasta to the dish... I wish I'd known earlier because that's exactly what I came for! They didn't have the seasonal pasta listed on Yelp anymore, but the clams really made up for it. The pizzas took a bit longer to come out, but 100% worth the wait. Super flavorful and the crust was spot on. The server even brought out their special sauce for dipping, which was a really nice touch. My only tiny complaint? The pizza wasn't cut properly, which made it a little messy to eat. Other than that, everything was excellent. Definitely recommend this spot. Great food, great service, great vibe, and the bar seating was actually a win! read more

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Yummy as always. Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs (a touch dry) and a delish pizza. The artichokes for starters were out of this world - and the sauce too. Restaurant was quite busy but with a good vibe! Thank you as always. read more

Went for brunch. Pretty packed. We were seated immediately. Lauren was our waitress. She had a great personality! Can't wait to try their dinner menu next. read more

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A nice little Italian bistro in downtown Visalia. Food was good; I got the Spaghetti & Meatballs and could definitely taste the difference with the hand cut noodles and house made meatballs. Service was a little slow, but the server was very friendly and nice. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

Finally! i got to visit this place that has been on my list forever. We came on a sunday , they offered their regular lunch menu and they have a brunch menu as well. Since it was my first time i wanted to try the regular menu and ordered the alfredo pasta and shared a cesar salad. Both were amazing! The pasta did not need any protein it was delicious as is. My friend ordered the angel hair pasta which she enjoyed. She also ordered a club soda which was delicious. The service was amazing! our waiter i didn't get his name but he was on it! great customer service. The ambiance was nice had indoor and outdoor seating. a little on the small side but it was nice. Will def be back and hope to get the same waiter . read more

Bistro Di Bufala - angel hair pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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Got the diavola pizza and Alfredo di bufala with chicken. Delicious. What I want to express is how delicious the Cookies and Cream Cake was. My wife got it and she said that she would come eat at this place just to get that. Service was amazing. Our server was extremely nice and natural. This place is always busy because of how good their food is. I would say it's one of the best places to visit when you're in Visalia. You will like the ambiance and how cordial the servers always are. read more

My niece was craving pasta today, so we tried Bistro Di Bufala after seeing the great reviews. I called ahead for a reservation since it looked like a smaller spot, and I'm glad I did most of the tables were full when we arrived. We were seated right away and greeted warmly. Service was a bit of a mixed bag. Our waitress dropped off waters and silverware without saying much, which gave off a slightly off vibe, though not outright rude. We ended up ordering our food and drinks at the same time since drinks weren't offered up front. Now, the food, absolutely worth it. My niece had pasta Alfredo with chicken, and it tasted super fresh. The noodles were perfect. I went with the open-face steak sandwich on flatbread, and wow. The flavors of the fennel, steak, and onions all came together perfectly. Honestly, that dish alone will bring me back. The only part that held me back from giving five stars was the checkout process. Instead of an itemized bill, we were just given the total, which felt a little odd. On top of that, the way the change was broken down made it tricky to leave a standard tip. Not a huge deal, but it left the experience ending on a slightly awkward note. Overall though, the food was excellent, the space cozy, and I'd absolutely come back again next time maybe for that sandwich alone. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Chicken Alfredo - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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First time at Bistro Di Bufala. I was really excited since I've been wanting to go for a while. Lived and worked in PDX for a few years with it's great food scene, so was optimistic this would give those vibes. It was good, but slightly underwhelming. Had the ravioli fritti and was surprised it was wonton skins and the walnuts seemed stale. I expected them to be crunchy and they weren't. Shared a beet and goat cheese salad with my husband, and liked the freshness of the greens and the amount of goat cheese on it as well as the dressing, but the beets were so chewy, kinda like a prune and a couple were still crunchy in the center. Maybe that's how they want it, it just didn't appeal to me. My husband like his Marsala. Great size, he's a lemon fan so the tangy sauce he like. I wanted the spaghetti and meatballs and asked if there was a short pasta available and there isn't. She offered me the angel hair pasta from another dish and got me with the $9 upcharge for the meatballs. Just doing her job, so can't hate. I wouldn't have cared if the angel hair was overcooked....sauce was simple and light. Meatballs were good. Overall, I'd go again to see if maybe it was a one-off. Will try pizzas on next visit. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Capelli de Angelo +Meatball add on - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

The food tastes good, but could be better for the prices they charge. The portions are somewhat small. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, and it didn't feel that special for almost $20, plus the portion was small. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, however, because it's dimly lit and they accommodate your requests. I'd definitely make reservations, or you might end up waiting up to an hour for a table. This place is not very walk-in friendly from my experience. Anyway, go check it out. It's not terrible, but just remember this is Visalia, not Italy. They just need to serve more food for the money. read more

Great food! great service. Place is so clean. Amazing time and i will defiinitley be going back!

I'm sorry I never review but this was my first time ordering I called and was put on hold for 8 minutes it wasn't a big deal, the lady seemed nice and said it would take 20 minutes once we got there they said it'd come right out so we thought, after 18 minutes they informed us that they never got our order, we should've just left but waited another 15 minutes, in my opinion it was under cooked and not worth almost an hour on waiting for a margarita pizza read more

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This was my second time coming in, and we sat in the main dining room. We enjoyed three of their specials! A brussels sprout, appetizer, triple pepperoni, pizza, and a delicious pappardelle pasta with butternut sauce! The atmosphere is fun and lively, with an amazing staff! We will definitely be back! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Specials! - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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We stopped in on a Wednesday night at 5:00 without a reservation and were promptly seated. Our server Lisa V was delightful. The wine list here sucks. The cocktail The Cats Pajamas also sucks. Look at the picture of the Caesar salad. If I were incharge of the kitchen that salad would not leave the kitchen. I also believe they use packaged pregrated cheese. Yuck! The pizza was just ok. Look at the picture of how skimpy they are on the ingrediants. Been there done that. read more

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This place is in the brick and mortar building that gives it a retro vibe which we loved. Tables might be closer together than we preferred but it was okay. The food was to die for, the alfredo is one of the best flavored dish I've had. Our server Miguel was super busy yet very attentive to us. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Alfredo di Bufala - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

We came here on a Saturday evening for dinner around 6. The place was busy and since we did not have a reservation, the only choices to sit was at the bar or the outside patio. With outside temperatures being over 100 degrees, we chose the bar seating. It was okay for the four of us. So if you can, make a reservation for this place! We ordered the pasta Alfredo with chicken, beet salad with chicken, mushroom and sausage pizza, and pepperoni and jalapeño pizza. The names of the pizza were something fancier but I can't remember what they were. The pizzas were okay. The pasta was delicious. And the salad was good. Service was also good. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner there. Wish we made a reservation so we could be at a table. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Beet salad with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

I ate here with the wife and another couple. The place is small and noisy. The chairs were not comfortable but in my younger days I likely would not have noticed the chairs being a bit uncomfortable so take that for what it is. It was hard to have a conversation because it is loud and echoing but once again it likely would have not been an issue in my younger days. The appetizers were pretty darn good and so was the pizza. I got the diavola. It could have had a bit more jalapeños for my taste but overall it was tasty. The service was just the right amount of attentiveness and felt efficient but not rushed. This place is a solid 4 stars for me. read more

Girl's Night Out for a friend's Birthday and what an amazing time we had. The service was top notch - ALL staff were friendly, attentative, and gave great recommendations. The food was amazing as usual. We all had different appetizers and entrees and shared bites. I'm not sure we could pick a favorite...maybe the brussel sprouts appetizer or the ravioli fritti appetizer with goat cheese, honey, pear, and a walnut. All the pasta dishes are delicious. The pizza is wood fired and the Diablo pizza is almost addictive with is sweet and spicy combination of flavors. The atmosphere was great we were in a little alcove. You could here the background noise of other parties enjoying themselves while still enjoying and celebrating at our table . I highly recommend! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Capelli De Angelo - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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We ate here at 10/19/24 approximately between 8:10pm to 9:35pm. My friend and I had the worst experience here. We waited over 40mins for our food. My friend order a pasta with chicken and I ordered a vinaigrette salad with goat cheese. Other people that arrived later got their food before us. When we asked our server Hannah S where our food was, she said there was an evening rush of people. It was a busy evening, though from the moment sat down to the moment we left, there was not very many people there. My friend would constantly try to make contact with any of the staff so we could get help, and no one came. Our server Hannah S. made this excuse that her chicken was needing to be defrosted and it took 15 mins to defrost and it is almost an hour before we got our food. And that is why it is taking long. She said that my salad was done and all she was waiting for was my friend's pasta and chicken. First off, as a customer I would not want to know my chicken is frozen and being defrosted. Shortly after, we spoke to our server again about the delay, our food magically appeared. My friend's pasta was not really warm. It tasted like it had been sitting there for a bit. My salad obviously looked like it was just made. We didn't get our silverware till right before our food came. This makes it seem like our order was not placed or they were discriminating toward us especially since we were the only Asians there. At this point of us waiting for so long for our food, it should have been at least comped for the inconvenience. As guests of visiting the city of Visalia, we are disappointed at the quality of food and customer service. This is not a good representation of the restaurants here. Not sure why there is this many positive yelp reviews. And don't get me wrong I seldom post bad reviews, but this was one I had to share. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

We arrived for an early-ish dinner on Saturday without a reservation and were (thankfully) seated at the bar straightaway. Great bustling vibe, everyone working efficiently for the packed room. Our server (Cassidy?) was wonderful! She was vivacious, gave advice about a cocktail pairing and even created a vodka martini that would pair with our meal. We had a basic Alfredo and the summer pasta special. Both delicious and ample to share among three. Highly recommended! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Specials on 7/12/25. - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

While the cocktails were good, the service was extremely slow and lackluster. The food was priced a bit too high and didn't always match the description. I came in for dinner and was seated in the darker underground dining area. The vibes were on the louder side and it took forever for our server to get us waters and our order. There was an incident where the rowdy table next to us dropped glassware and we weren't address or helped. *James & The Giant Peach: a light and fruity cocktail. The elderflower was subtle and the peach was prominent. Refreshing and summery. *Bruschetta: while I liked the crusty bread, I didn't like how the tomatoes were just piled on top on two of the slices. The bread was toasted well but I wanted more flavor from the tomatoes. As the grape tomatoes were only cut into halves, it didn't absorb the oil or garlic very well. *Caesar Salad: opted for the larger version for another $6. The portion was rather small as it felt insufficient for two. The lettuce was crisp and although I prefer croutons, the toasted bread was still good. *Gamberetti: interesting pizza topped with shrimp and lemons. Strangely it was missing jalapeños and instead of lemon zest, mine had lemon slices. The shrimp were on the salty side so I appreciated the heavy handed lemon flavor. The menu mentioned crushed red pepper but I didn't see or taste any. The flavors weren't bad but it would have been a better experience had I received better service. Although I wanted to fix my pizza, my server never came back until we finished the meal. While others like the ambiance, I'd only come back for takeout given the poor service. read more

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My husband and I love coming here to have a nice dinner/brunch. Excellent food, excellent service, and while it can be a little loud sometimes the restaurant itself is super cozy and cute. 100% recommend read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite after a work event. Ordered the grilled steak sandwich, which was flavorful, generous portions. Service was prompt and friendly. Ambiance is casual and inviting. Would definitely visit again! read more

First time dinning here-Gals night out. Let's start with the cons... -For whatever reason my navigation had us one block over circling a few times. -We had reservations and were seated in the basement which was cool BUT is was pretty dark. Hard to read the menu without using your cell phone light. -The basement is not a great place if you want to hear your own conversations. The basement was very loud. -Our waitress was slammed running back and forth like a chicken with her head cut off...we had to flag her down just to get our bill. -Bummed that the only desserts on the menu were cake. Now for the pros... -Reservations were easy to make and same day reservations were available. -Drinks were so good! Super impressed! -Food was very flavorful, wanted to lick my plate...LOL, it was that good! -Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Chicken Marsela - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

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Service and quality of food aren't up to par. It took just over 15 minutes for anyone to even come to our table, at which time our drink and food order was taken- he didn't even bring us water until another couple of minutes. Everything he brought us, he sort of just threw or slung across the table- like you'd see at an old fashion diner. The chicken Marsala was ok- it was a huge piece of chicken but it was over cooked, the sauce was tasty, the veggies were actually the best part of the dish. The sangria honestly just tasted like watered down wine. The spaghetti and meatballs was a pretty small serving, so luckily I don't eat much and my husband could finish my dinner too. Nearly $100 for dinner and a couple drinks, definitely won't be back. read more

Got there 6 minutes before 5 was asked to wait outside by very rude staff. Empty restaurant reservation. Rufus ed seat. 72years old FU

One of the best places to eat in downtown Visalia! Amazing pizza and salad, great wine selection, and full cocktail menu. Service is fast, sitting both at the bar and at tables. I love their spicy pepperoni pizza (can't remember the exact name) and their salads. Good prices on everything, too! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Mediterranean Near Me - Visalia, California

5 stars for their lunch and dinner. 3 for the brunch. I have to say I've been so excited to try this. The burger didn't have much flavor and the berry French toast was especially swimming in a compote or the juices of some sort and there was WAY too much whipped cream. Definitely wish there was less whipped cream and more berries. I ordered a side of potatoes that was good. Also hoped for fresh squeezed orange juice and was surprised they didn't offer it. I would like to see their take on chilaquiles and huevos rancheros or maybe a breakfast croissant. read more

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