This place is a quiet italian restaurant with a lot of taste. We had the lasagna and pizza. The crust was crispy and the cooked to perfection. The lasagna was authentic and so tasty. The atmosphere was pleasant and everyone was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Great family run, real deal Italian restaurant. A slice of Little Italy in Paramount. Nice portions, reasonable prices. Full menu of Italian dishes and the best pizza around. read more

The food is truly Authentic & high quality with flavor that doesn't lack in any way. I savored my way thru the Champagne JUMBO Shrimp & charred fresh Veggies & half way thru my plate...I felt like Oh No it's almost goneyup I said it Service was Top Tier Good Vibes all the way thru this lil Gem Wasn't overcrowded & the ambiance was quiet & cozy read more

When I heard a nonna pick up the phone, I knew this place was going to be amazing. I got the fettuccini alfredo and it was the best alfredo sauce I've had in AGES. The food reminds me exactly of my favorite 5 star Italian restaurant growing up, and since I was in need of comfort food, I couldn't have been happier, and it's a much better price tag. I did not get an opportunity to eat in, because I have an illness that has been keeping me mostly at home but my husband who picked up the food told me it was a cute little place, humble, and with lots of character and very sweet people working. PLEASE SHOW SUPPORT TO THIS RESTAURANT, GOOD ITALIAN PLACES HAVE BEEN DISAPPEARING AND THIS FOOD IS TOO GOOD TO MISS OUT ON! read more

I was blown away by this quaint Italian eatery. Upon entering, the staff warmly welcomed my party, making suggestions for this first timer. Every dish was flavorful, with an appeal that was not only well presented, but had a taste that could only come from love poured out in the kitchen. Serving sizes are generous and pricing is affordable. If you're looking to step out of the usual chain eateries check this place out. You'll love it! read more

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Authentic recipes , good service , flexible , pizza cooked perfecto Chef/ Owner has 50 years experience read more

I can't say too much about the service or ambiance of Cafe Corleone because I've only ever used Uber eats to get food from here. But I can say the lasagna is amazing here! It's my go-to thing to order. The sauce and cheeses are sooo good and the portion size is big enough that you may have some leftovers. I've also had their meatballs which were pretty good overall but the lasagna is what keeps me coming back. read more

Cozy atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Have been there twice and have had lasagna and puzza...both delicious. Can't wait to try other menu items read more

The restaurant it's self is like every other review says, a little whole in the wall. The owner came to greet us, which was very nice. The waitresses that attended to us were also very nice and spoke Spanish which was helpful for my mom. My brother in law and my brother ordered chicken parmesan, which they said was delicious. Don't listen to the bad reviews-they are lies. My brother in law chose tomato soup for his side and he said it was delicious. My granddaughter and son order chicken fettuccine and my granddaughter is picky, but both loved it. I ordered a meat lovers pizza and it looks good, but I can't eat-I'm so full. My mom ordered the salmon and she loved it. Her boyfriend ordered lamb chops and he loved them too. My other son and girlfriend ordered tortellini with red sauce and beef ravioli with red sauce, it looked good, but in I'm really picky and I think they put too much red sauce. They both loved it. The other kids got a cheese pizza which they devoured. To put it short, lol, everyone loved their food. The ambience was a bit dark for my taste, but the bathroom was nice and clean. This place gets a 5! read more

Omgosh! Best real italian old style restaurant! Their pizza flavor is the best anywhere. My boys love the corleone pizza and their Marguerita pizza is the bomb! Boys had their lunch special pastas too. One got the rigatoni with meat sauce. I think it was $7.95. The other for the chicken fettuccine I think it was $13. Here's the thing I make a pretty good marinara sauce so I'm super picky on red sauces. This one has mine beat. I think they use san Marzano tomatos. That makes a huge difference. I'll definitely buy the meat sauce pasta for lunch next time. Totally worth the drive from wherever you live. Reasonable too. read more

My family and I stumbled upon this lovely place randomly back in 2018 when we were new to the area. We lived in the neighborhood for about a year, and this little gem was a go to place for our lasagna and tiramisu cravings (both unbelievably yummy). Fast forward to now, we live about 30-50 minutes away and haven't been back to Cafe Corleone in about 7 years. Last weekend we were looking for a place to celebrate my daughter's 15th birthday. When I asked my daughter where she wanted to go for her big night, without hesitation she said, "mommy let's go to that place we went to before with the BEST lasagna!" Since 2018 we have NEVER been able to get the food and ambiance from this place out of our minds and hearts. On Wednesday evening, we showed up with a party of 4 and everything was better than expected. Aside from the food that is beyond magnificent, exceptional, and comforting, there is an amazing sense of family when you're there. It felt like we were having dinner at our grandparents home and we were surrounded by family. The services you get is not that of "thank you for your business" it's more of "thank you for your time". The happiness of everyone who walks through the doors is the top priority of everyone who works there. We were so happy to spend such a special night with the Corleone family. Thank you all for making my daughter's night just a little more special. We will definitely be back sooner! read more

Cafe Corleone - Lasagna and garlic bread. Best in the West!! - Italian Near Me - Paramount, California

I love this cozy Italian restaurant located in the heart of Paramount! Not only is the food AMAZING, but the customer service is spectacular! I ordered the beef ravioli and my husband ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo and neither of us had any complaints! This is definitely my new favorite go to Italian restaurant!! read more

I wanted to leave a review of our recent visit based on two main factors: the food and the service. My boyfriend and I arrived around noon for lunch. The restaurant was not very busy since only two other groups were dining. We were seated by a young man who asked what we wanted to drink, but we were never given menus. When the waitress came by to take our order as the drinks were being brought out, we let her know we had not received any menus yet. She apologized, and the man who seated us admitted it was his fault for forgetting. It was a little strange to forget menus at a restaurant, but we let it go since he seemed new. We have been here several times before and are usually helped by the same familiar staff. We ordered Cokes, a bowl of the house tomato soup each, and our entrees: beef ravioli and chicken fettuccine. As always, the food was amazing. The tomato soup is an absolute must if you have never been here. Everything tasted rich and homemade, just like we remembered. We finished our bottled sodas midway through the meal. When the waitress stopped by with the busser, who was also the same person who had seated us, she kindly offered refills and we accepted. Unfortunately, the drinks never came. About 20 minutes later, the same busser finally returned to check on us. We did not bring up the missing drinks at that point, but instead asked for the check and a box. He said he would be right back, but instead started cleaning other tables and eventually sat down. We waited about ten more minutes before I had to speak up across the room to ask for the check again. The waitress brought it over and quickly realized the refills she had offered had never been delivered. She was very apologetic and seemed genuinely embarrassed. My boyfriend reassured her that the food was delicious as always, but the service this time was not what we had come to expect from our past visits. We will definitely come back when we are craving authentic Italian food, because the quality is truly excellent. But if the same busser is working, we might choose takeout instead. read more

First time here!, Great parking when you first drive in! When you walk in there's a bunch of Godfather stuff on the walls! I had to Google who was Corleone and it was the godfather guy lol They give you garlic bread instead of regular bread that you wouldnt expect at Italian places! I wanted to try the pizza cause it read housemade sauce and housemade crust! you could really tell the difference between fresh pizza and regular pizza! my friend got a glass of wine for $6 and an order of lasgna! the total bill, we were shocked was ONLY $48 before gratuity! yep! shocking! will want to eat here again and recommend this to friends and family visiting from out of town! read more

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We had their Baked Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the other with shrimp! Baking the pasta took the greatness of the Alfredo to another level! The service along with the food was great! We always enjoy trying anything new at this place and we're never disappointed with anything they recommend for us to try! This is our number 1 Italian restaurant in Southern California! read more

Cafe Corleone - Baked Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp! - Italian Near Me - Paramount, California

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Food was very delicious! Comes out hot and fresh. Ambiance is also very nice and all staff is friendly and attentive. This is definitely my go to spot for Italian food read more

Finally tried this hole in the wall, family owned place and I am glad I did. It is old school and they take pride in the food. The server was very sweet, maybe it was the owners daughter. The owner was puttering around as well. He seems nice! Locals were here hanging out, drinking wine with their meals. Portion are enormous! A small family of 2 and their kid came and just ordered fettuccini and the bread. The waitress answered a lot of my questions. I ordered the fried calamari, a pasta reggiana with chicken, sausage, onion, peppers, in a mild tomato sauce, and my partner ordered the Corleone pizza special. Everything was delicious, the Parmesan at the table tasted real, the sauces aren't the normal bottled sweet chunky sauces. Also the waitress said my pasta would taste even better the next day and it did!! Will be back. I think the place could do with a bit of sprucing up and cleaning because there's lots of kitschy decor and signs. But otherwise it's cute! read more

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Let me start by saying that this was my first time eating in. I normally pick up or doordash it. The ambiance of the place was warm and cozy. It felt welcoming. The service is very friendly and fast. Our orders were made to perfection. We ordered the chicken alfredo and spaghetti and boy those foods did not disappoint. It was so perfectly presented and prepared. When the food hits your mouth it's like Heaven. I highly recommend eating here if you are looking for authentic Italian food. This aint no Olive Garden and is better. This is also a nice spot for a date ;) read more

I just had their chicken Alfredo pasta it's one of the best I have had , I have tried it many places but this one with a hint of red pepper is a treat to my taste , definitely coming here again . read more

Must try this gem in paramount! I am a fanatic about this place. Every time I've gone, I have absolutely enjoyed every meal. My goal is to try everything on the menu. They have been voted to have the best pasta sauce according to I believe LA times? I may be wrong about the news paper but for sure they have the best sauce I have ever had. Their spaghetti and meatballs are delicious and the complementary garlic bread is so good with the olive oil and vinegar mixed with Parmesan cheese and chili flakes. Wow!!!!! The sandwiches are DELICIOUS, the pizza is amazing and the pasta is a must try, like everything else in the menu. The service is the best, the owners are the sweetest humans I've met! So humble and wise! They make me feel at home every time. The bussers are hard working and very present along with the servers. They are such a blessing to the community. The restaurant is so CUTE! I love the decor! Very Italian read more

Food was delicious, fast service even though they were busy! Definitely coming back! Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine never disappoints! Their way of greeting you and thanking you for coming feels like grandma's hug!!! read more

Delicious food , even better service. I had the Corleone Pizza and my brother had the lasagna and come with complimentary bread ! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Ordered linguine with calamari. The calamari was charred and the entrée was so hot that I could not eat it. My husband finished his entrée before I could even start to eat it. I burnt the roof of my mouth on the first bite, but the reason we won't be going back is the dirty cobwebs up on the wall and the chairs with loose legs. I could tell the cobwebs had been there a very long time. When the server asked if there was a problem with my meal and I told her it was too hot to eat, I received no response to the problem. read more

The best lasagna in the west. I will never have another lasagna after having the Cafe Corleone Lasagna

Went here for dinner. The food was amazing. Everything was cooked and prepared perfectly. Best Chicken Parmigiana I've ever had. Would definitely go again. Our server was very kind and attentive as well. read more

Yummy lasagna! Their portions are also big and good to share is good for sharing. The service was great and the staff were really nice.

The best mom and pops Italian restaurant in SoCal :) I saw this place on Yelp and right off the back, this place has great reviews from local customers. I decided to give it a try on my girlfriend and I's anniversary :) The place looks like an ordinary Italian from the outside, but when you walked in; you can feel the rich history behind every portraits and decorations in every ceiling. The lady that helped us on our seat is actually the owner's wife, which is a pleasant to meet. I can tell she really cares about their employees and especially their customers. Just like a classic Italian grandma greeting us to their household kind of a vibe :) My girlfriend and I ordered their calamari for appetizer and was phenomenal since the squid is soft and crunchy from the outside. It was perfectly seasoned since it was not too salty like others. I ordered their famous Lasagna, which is said to be the best in SoCal. Their serving portions are enormous and seeing this Lasagna is quite memorable. This pasta dish is like a soup with their red sauce ooozing with flavor; their red sauce is the best that I tasted for a very long time. The meat and pasta are just melt in your mouth... damn it's getting me hungry just writing this review :) My girlfriend ordered their seafood pasta since she is a seafood lover. The pasta plate is enormous as well (she took it for to-go and brought it to work for 2 nights in a row lol). I tasted it and I can feel eating by the ocean haha. We ordered their red wine, as well to compliment our pasta dishes. Lastly, ordered their tiramisu and that just a icing on the cake. It's actually refreshing since it's very light and subtle texture for a nice lunch ending. Overall, I love this place and definitely an excellent recommendation for a date or any pasta lovers. A model of what a mom and pops restaurant be like :) Definitely and guaranteed going back here again :) read more

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Went to Cafe Corleone tonight for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The food was great, the service was excellent and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. 5 Star. Will be back. Thank you ! read more

This review is long overdue, but Cafe Corleone is such a great place and they deserve all of the praise they get. My parents and I have been coming for years and went in the other night to celebrate my dad's birthday and it was such a pleasant experience. The food, the service and just everything about the restaurant is amazing. It's cozy and everyone makes sure you feel right at home. Thank you and we'll definitely be back again and again. read more

The food was delicious. We ordered a large pepperoni and cheese pizza. The fettuccine pasta was delicious as well. The staff was friendlyand welcoming. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Possibly the worst Italian food I ever had. Food was absolutely disgusting, but I gave it a second chance because its close to my house. The ravioli was stuck together and the inside was cold, hardly any sauce. The potatoes that came with a sandwich were room temperature and this was just the food. I would rate the salad, but it was only two leaves and oil. I ordered 30 minutes after a phone order because the lady said 20 minutes and the food was still not ready. One entrée, one sandwich with a salad, one can of coke was almost $50. NO THANK YOU. Avoid a bad experience and don't go here. read more

Hubby and I had such a wonderful Dinner at this restaurant! You'd never know from outside the gem it is, the food is delicious and very authentically Italian. You can feel the love as soon as you walk in and greeted very friendly. Hubby and I had the fried calamari which let me tell you it's crispy to perfection along with delicious marinara sauce, we also had lasagna also exquisitely delicious! And we had the chicken Marsala which also was amazing! For dessert we had their delicious cannolis and freshly brewed coffee along with a beautiful conversation with Alicia .., thank you so much for such good food! We will for sure be returning customers ... highly recommend this restaurant if you want good, delicious authentic Italian cuisine! read more

Cafe Corleone - The outside of the restaurant .. it's not just a cafe! Good food! - Italian Near Me - Paramount, California

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A little Italian restaurant in the middle of paramount, I was hungry and wanted some Italian and I found this place family owned For Food we order something simple A pizza, spaghetti meatballs, antipasto mixto, caprese salad, the lamb chops and a pork chop Everything was good, the service was great and the place is just great to take the whole family Hopefully you get to try this place and I can hear your experience read more

Ordered ahead since I was on my lunch break. Order was not ready when I got there (within the pick-up window) but not the end of the world; he said it would be about 4 minutes. After 10 minutes they tell me they burnt my pizza and had to make another one, it would be about 7 minutes. Another 12 minutes later my order is finally ready and I ask for my side of ranch that I'd pre-paid for. They said they didn't have to go containers for that so they just put extra on my salad. My salad is now ranch soup. I would have preferred they ask first, since he did offer to put some on top of my pizza. I was there a total of 24 minutes, so ordering ahead was useless. I've been here a few times and always have slightly negative experiences, so just going to cut my losses and stop going. Food is good but not good enough to deal with them again. read more

Really enjoyed our first visit to Cafe Corleone. This place has a feel like you're visiting a family's home, unassuming. The decor feels kind of home-y, red check tablecloth, posters. Service was very friendly (the chef's daughter), who made some great recommendations. I love that she told us about what's the most popular (lasagna) and what her favorites are (tortellini emiliana and penne reggiana). We decided to go for a selection of items to try, as it was our first time. Keep in mind most pasta dishes are very generous family style, enough to share with 2. Antipasto salad (small): small is definitely enough to share for 2 people, maybe even 3. All in a light wine vinegar and oil vinaigrette, with mortadella/cheese, pepperonicini, and something like giardiniera (pickled cauliflower & carrots). It was well-dressed, perhaps the tiniest bit over-dressed, and tangy. It left me feeling...meh. I don't know, nothing really jumped out at me, and I felt like I ate it dutifully instead of by craving another bite. Not bad at all, but I've enjoyed better, somewhat unremarkable. 3/5 Clams in white wine sauce: clams were unremarkable (and some slightly sandy), but the star was lots of buttery, garlicky, white wine sauce, with a distinct taste of dry white wine. The sauce is something good...a bowl of that sauce with some garlic bread would be a worthwhile dish! Almost worth just taking the sauce home. 3/5 Lasagne: piping hot, a large serving, quite saucy/juicy/cheesy, with a slightly meaty (although not a lot of meat) sauce that had a slight flavor of white wine. Quite nice. Enough to share for 2. 4/5 Garlic bread: very light and fluffy, with a nice garlicky, buttery crust. Super super good, and good for sopping up sauce. They gave a generous amount, and I would even consider ordering more, excellent! 5/5 (or 6/5!!) Tortellini emiliana: somehow they managed to get a cream sauce and tortellini to be so light, and supple. So much of the time cream sauces are goopy and sticky, this was slithery and airy....light, fresh cream, nice peas and ham. And the portion is family-style gigantic, I think could've served 3. This one was both of our fave, hands down. You can't go wrong with this. 5/5 Service was super friendly and attentive. When we got there at around 5pm we were the first to be dining in. Was glad to see at least 3-4 other tables fill up for dinner. This place is worth supporting! Fabulous food and nice people, we will be back for sure. read more

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Cafe Corleone foods is delicious. The service was excellent very friendly, and very cozy place. We enjoyed delicious pizza, pasta with calamari and Cesar salad with a prosecco Champagne. Todo muy delicioso. read more

The food here is always delicious. I've tried there Lasagna, Lamb Rack , and there pizza and Sandwiches are also really good. The service is always top notch and the place is very nice read more

La comida deliciosa buena combinación y los sabores genial , El Servicio muy Bueno , Ambiente fresco cómodo como en Italia, Hacía que recomiendo mucho fuimos a comer por el día Padre con mi esposo y toda la familia MuNoz Perez read more

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Family owned restaurant with excellant Italian cuisine. The food is authentic and reasonably priced. Great friendly service I've been eating there monthly for several years. One of the best meat sauces I've had. read more

The food was really good, we ordered pizza and salad. It was delicious! It's a super cute restaurant and everyone is so sweet They sang happy birthday to me and made my heart happy. The dessert was delicious! read more

Cafe Corleone - Italian Near Me - Paramount, California

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