I recently had Bistro make the cakes for my wedding. I used pistachio cake, chocolate cake, vanilla bean, coconut and the lemon raspberry. All were perfect and everybody raved about it! It was not traditional wedding cake just their phenomenal 3 layer cakes which are rustically gorgeous! Once I get a pic I will upload but highly highly recommend. read more

Favorite date night spot. We split a pizza and a salad and a cocktail or two. The bar and wait staff are always great

Good food. Better drinks. Nice cool environment for impressing a date. It's a nice place but you will pay for it. Prices are a little high for what you get but it delivers what you would expect. Worst part is the long walk to the bathroom. read more

I came here on a Thursday night for dinner. I ordered the chili verde pizza (not on regular menu) and bolognese parpadelle. Both recommended items were delicious, fresh and loaded with ingredients. The service is impeccable, very attentive and the menu is extensive. The prices are fair. I also enjoyed the red wine by the glass. Definitely recommend and will return. Our server (gentleman with beard) really gave us a great first time experience and we'll be back! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Chile verde pizza - not available everyday - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

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Downstairs ambiance was perfect for date night. Service by the bartender was great. He was very attentive and the drinks he made were delicious. Food was also just as delicious. read more

Great find in Visalia. This place has a little bit of everything . Italian dishes, burgers, steaks and pizza. Full bar and plenty of wines You get a real quality meal here. Service is a great and the atmosphere here is perfect for a date night. My steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce which I'm going to assume was made from scratch had amazing flavor to it. The 3 salami pizza was my favorite. I'm a huge whiskey guy and my go to is old fashion. I will say my drink was so-so. Service was great! Food came out surprisingly quick for how fresh everything was. I will definitely be back to try some other pizzas read more

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A fun new find for me. Excellent food and professional staff. A bit loud at lunch for much conversation but the outdoor seating option would have alleviated that. Maybe next time when it is a bit warmer in the spring sunshine. read more

So, we had a reservation for 7pm but didn't get seated until 7:25pm. We did talk to the staff there about why we were waiting so long even with a reservation. Now everything that happens after I'm not sure if it's them not being good at their jobs or if they were being petty. It took about 30-40 minutes just to get the drink we ordered, the drinks barely beat the food to the table. My food got to the table quicker than the beer that I ordered. Everyone's pasta seemed undercooked and chewy, and the chicken and lobster were over cooked. The lobster felt like I was chewing into a well done steak. Again I'm not sure if they were just too busy that they were not able to handle that amount of people or they wanted to retaliate against us for telling them something in the beginning. read more

I called today and Kayla answered the phone and she was very rude as she spoked with me. I asked if we can do a walk in for four people and she said no the wait is two hours. We arrived to the place and it was busy but she was still rude we got on the wait list. But it made us feel uncomfortable because of the way we were treated. I would definitely appreciate if the Buisness talked to this individual on being a little more polite and professional with customers. read more

I wasn't a big spaghetti fan until I tried Bistro's. It's hands down my favorite! The ambience is nice and the staff has always been friendly. read more

Good drinks, good food, good service, cool atmosphere and culture. The crust on the pizzas are phenomenal. Burgers on point.

This is our go to place for brunch or dinner. The ambience is incredible and the service is top notch! Now let's talk about my favorite thing,..the food. It's amazing! You cannot go wrong with any of the pizzas or pasta. I also enjoy the Caesar salad as well. Oh! Definitely try the baked goat cheese as an appetizer and do NOT miss out on their cakes for dessert. You'll thank me later. Guaranteed!! read more

Paid 86 bucks for some microwaved chicken Alfredo and a mediocre salad. I've seen rats in movies cook better food.

The staff is simply marvelous they greeted me at the door pulled my chairs out and had ice cold water waiting for me and my dog Shirley there food is absolutely spectacular and I cannot believe the detail they put in on everything they do! I would die for this place, I would go to war for this place!!! read more

Food was amazing. Fresh and quality ingredients that are locally sourced with specials that are definitely worth trying. The bar is excellent, and drink specials are top tier. The ambiance is not pretentious, but fitting for the over all vibe. The service was so attentive and welcoming from beginning to end. Will definitely be going again soon. Side note, definitely make a reservation days ahead. Their Friday and Saturday night slots fill up fast. read more

Wonderful food and amazing service. Always make a reservation and try the artichoke appetizer!

Absolutely hands down best restaurant in Tulare County! Quality, delicious food. Never disappoints. Service is great. We ordered a lemon blueberry slice of cake Must try 10/10 excellent read more

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This is definitely a charming Downtown Main Street Visalia experience! The Italian inspired menu showcases expertly prepared meals like the spaghetti squash angel hair pasta, yummy! We also had the special, a ribeye steak with wonderful crispy fried potato balls. Oh ,and the chocolate cake was divine. All served with a touch of local flair. The servers were very attentive which made our experience ever more satisfying. read more

I love this little spot! We ordered the goat cheese appetizer (not pictured) - it's delicious! I love the capers and peppers added to the mini cast iron, the perfect balance of savory and the fresh pita was to die for. Also, a huge fan of the Spaghetti Squash pasta! Spaghetti Squash, Angel Hair, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Sage, Brown Butter. I also had to try the pineapple mule, it was so fresh! Cute ambiance and great service, can't wait to go back! *make sure to book a reservation, it gets packed on weekend evenings. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Spaghetti squash Pasta - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

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Great bison burger, loved the service as well had a goo time. Met my brother and sister for the first time in 35 years and the waiter was so adhering to my situation prior to meeting. Great food great service. read more

This place is not some fine dining so do not over dress. Wearing some casual comfortable clothes will just do. It is a nice place to go with friends or family to do some catching up, but I would not recommend this place for special celebrations. The vibe is nice and calm but the place is small and can sometimes be very busy, so do expect to have some wait time. They do accept reservations so you can also do that. They do have indoor and outdoor seating too. So if you do decide to sit indoor, ask the server to seat you away from the bar to avoid getting bumped by people at the bar. As for the food, they're okay. They do lack a little in taste and flavor. read more

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Made a reservation for 7:00 for 5 people. We waited 20 min for our table in the breeze way outside of the restaurant. When we for our table it was literally in the doorway.Customers and staff were constantly going in and out inches from our backs. And it was cold. The margarita pizza was horrible, canned tomatoes in a burned crust. To be fair the goat cheese appetizer was delicious as usual. I will think twice about spending over $300 on a meal there again. read more

Rarely do I ever write a negative review, especially regarding customer service however, this review definitely needs to be addressed to the business. My friends and I came to this establishment on a Saturday evening. When we entered the restaurant we were ignored for a while which was okay because clearly they were in the thick of the dinner rush. Instead of being greeted with a simple hello we were served with a "do you have reservations?" Being our first time visiting the area we weren't aware we needed reservations. When we let the waiter know we did not have reservations she immediately went to the next people and started helping them out. Then we got completely ignored. After a while a gentleman told us we could be seated outside. It was completely empty in the patio besides a couple finishing their meal so we were thankful we were able to be seated! The waitress (Violet C.) ignored our table for about 30 minutes and even the couple sitting outside who finished paying noticed and said something to us about how we were being ignored. We ended up having to go inside and asked to be helped. When she came out she didn't even give us menus and asked us what we wanted to order. It was so awkward. It definitely seemed like we were a bother to her and I felt so embarrassed to ask for anything (like napkins, salt/pepper, crushed red pepper, straws, a refill). The food was very good but she also never added the shrimp to my order so I had no "meat" option, just lots of pasta but it was very very good! The food wasn't good enough to outweigh the horrible customer service however, so I won't be back! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

Pizzas are very good but recommend ordering extra crispy if you don't want doughy crust. Service was great and they're quite generous with their cocktails read more

Excellent! We sat downstairs and had the best server and some of the best food and drinks in some time! Try the burger, it's the best I have ever had! Good pizza too. And the Raspberry lemon drop... AMAZING! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Cheese Pizza and bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

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My husband and I came to enjoy our evening out. The sun isn't even down. There were three tables available. The restaurant was busy. Went down to the basement and was refused seating when there was three tables available one seated six, so of course we're not gonna take that table table for just us 2. We've dined here plenty of times. We were there about 15 min for a table to open up but the 3 available tables remained unoccupied. read more

I'm from out of town and wanted to have dinner nearby the hospital so we stopped in here. Very small front dining area. I had an iced tea with very little ice. We ordered the chicken Marsala which was a creamy and very lemony mushroom sauce over two thin chicken breasts and pasta. It also came with brocollini. I will get pizza next time read more

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What a gem! It was a weekend when we went and the place was packed, but we were able to get a table immediately on the patio. It is such a charming little place, and would love to explore inside a bit more, but outside was lovely except for the occasion car blaring music. The staff was super friendly even though they were busy and we never felt ignored. The menu is great? With lots of classic Italian options with a twist. Our food was clearly made from scratch and the flavors were all unique but all went together really well. The sauce for my pasta was rich and buttery, and overall very filling. It is a little pricey, but about what I would expect for the type of place and what they offer. Perfect date night place! And the desert was also freshly baked that day which you could tell. Awesome little place that I want to go back with my foodie friend so I can try more options since it was tough to decide with everything sounding amazing, and I think she would really appreciate the unique and well made items. read more

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My favorite spot in Visalia. Super friendly upstairs with a dark and romantic downstair. Completely dialed in for a good time. Best staff ever, kitchen, bar and servers. I love 'em all! Food never has let me down. Specials are always fun and delicious. Pizza is delightful. I'm a hugs fan of their Calamari, but never hesitate to try something new. Brunch is always beautiful, great place to start. Both bars are top notch and creative. They've nailed every classic cocktail I've asked for. If I miss going for more than a week, I start withdrawal. read more

The service is great, food is always perfect. Drinks are delicious. It's a great date night spot. read more

First time visit. We were immediately asked if we had a reservation, and although we dined late in the evening, we were not aware of the reservation requirement. The place was small but seemed fair for small groups, but keep in mind conversations can be heard due to the small space. We were told the only seats available were at the bar or outside. We chose the bar, and since we were first-time visitors, we were not familiar with the drink selection. The waitress was pushy and rushed us to pick a drink. She came off as sarcastic and arrogant. We ordered Bruschetta as an appetizer. They were burnt and hard. We then requested a margarita drink, which was not good. We finally decided on the margarita pizza, which was ok. The service was lacking and not exactly warm and inviting. The prices were overpriced; we ordered two soft drinks, a margarita drink, and a small pizza, which was $78.I don't think I will be going back based on this experience. I will stick to my usual spot next door. Perhaps it was just a bad night for the waitress, but not a good first impression. read more

3 stars because the food is superb. But negative 3 for the service. I've always been in the restaurant/food industry, and the subpar service we received last night 6-3-23 was absolute garbage. I am fully aware that it's grad weekend and also a Saturday, but downstairs our server (skinny version of shay Mooney from Dan+shay) was more worried about the table of people he knew seated next to ours. And that is fine that they have regulars and friends, maybe even coworkers on a day off? But the chick in the trucker hat that was on the phone with her back turned to her table and staring at us for the 30 minute phone call that she was talking very loudly to, instead of getting up and going to a quiet part or outside was the real kicker. Thanks for that, whoever you are. Made our son's high school graduation dinner absolutely wonderful. *insert eyeroll* read more

Friday night in V town...always busy. So we found ourselves downtown with no reservations on a Friday night. We went here because neither of us had been. We started with a bottle of J Dusi pinot grigio (one of my Paso favorites), got a misto salad and this simple pepperoni pizza. We were seated at the bar bc we did not have reservations. Service was mediocre. Food was good. Next time I want to try the sidewalk seating. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Pizza we started eating - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

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Food is always outstanding, service to match. Love the downstairs area as well, great ambiance, very cozy feeling. Highly recommend!

The wait time on the food felt like forever. The food was so delicious though! -My food at least. My husband had the steak, he ordered it medium rare and it was at medium. A tip for our server: don't comment on how much people can eat. I thought it was rude how he said "wow, y'all sure were hungry". Firstly, yes. And secondly, I was sharing my food with my husband because he can eat a lot and finishes whatever I cannot finish on my plate. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

The woman Erica that owns/runs this restaurant is spot on! I ordered off the menu and was thrilled at what she served as to what I described I was craving Her friends, her family and the beautiful men and women that work here are undistinguishable as the restaurant is like going to an incredible house party for dinner and drinks read more

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WOW! Can't say enough good things about this place! A welcoming staff always in a good mood, with amazing food! Have not had a meal yet that was less than great. Ordered the lamb special tonight that was 10/10 would recommend, compliments to the chef!! Top it off with attentive bartenders Matthew (aka Pirate) and Bryan and we had another perfect evening at Bistro. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Lamb special - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

I enjoyed the Alfredo and goat cheese appetizer. Service was a little slow. The seating we had was a little tight near the window, but it was a nice big table. The parking is tough, but pretty much any downtown area has difficult parking. If I was in the area I might try this place again. read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Alfredo with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

Bartender was great, she made me a Ramos Gin Fizz & Gave me a shot of Fernet. Thanks Erica! read more

Bistro Di Bufala - Erica - Italian Near Me - Visalia, California

Been here several times. Always quick service. The staff are always patient when asked questions, are always kind, and helpful. Calamari steak is always my go to and love it every single time. Another review mentioned it didn't have much flavor but I've never had a problem ‍ maybe we've just been lucky. Have also had their butternut squash ravioli and coffee rubbed steak which didn't disappoint. Cocktails have always been good and on the strong side which I like. Not a cheap place to eat but has never disappointed read more