our family enjoyed an excellent celebratory dinner at casalena…read more EXCITEMENT (NOISE) LEVEL when we booked our reservation for 9 pm on saturday through open table, we did not expect the energy to be so high so late in the evening! the beautiful, expansive restaurant was buzzing with animated conversation that was even louder than a dim sum restaurant! we all needed to lean in a bit to hear one another. PARKING valet is available, but we found street parking on ventura blvd. FOOD 01. squash blossoms ($21 for 5 pc): 8.3/10 these were crispy and light, delightful to eat on their own without the tomato marinara sauce served on the side. casalena's squash blossoms had a strong, lovely hint of lemon that wasn't present in mother wolf's rendition. 02. chicken piccata ($29): 7.5/10 this main was served with a generous helping of potatoes mashed into a delicious velvet. 03. vodka lumaconi ($25): 9/10 this dish was the standout of the evening! the pasta shells were cooked al dente and coated in a slightly spicy, perfectly savory vodka sauce! casalena does not skimp on the sauce in any of their dishes! 04. tagliatelle ($29): 7/10 this pasta dish was not nearly as impressive. 05. tiramisu ($15): 7/10 since we mentioned the dinner was for a special occasion in our reservation, this dessert was served with a candle. while its presentation was lovely, its taste was underwhelming. the espresso was extremely subtle, and there was more madeline than mascarpone/cream. overall, our party of 4 was fully satiated after splitting 1 appetizer, 3 mains, and 1 dessert. service was lovely throughout! and as another yelpie mentioned in their review, their matchbook is very nice.

0 STARS IF I COULD , ONE OF THE WORST RESTAURANT TO EXIST!!!…read more The food always comes out cold. The SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. Staff treats you like crap no matter what you're wearing. You can never find your server. Staff all have an attitude problem. There no parking. I honestly hate to leave reviews like this, but this place SUCKS! Oh if you want to go out for a date? Don't come here! When the entire place is a full house you can't even hear yourself think. Sounds like a school assembly! If you want cold food, & rude staff come here. I'll never COME BACK! You have to pay me to come here Lol.

Made from scratch daily!…read more Wow, everything we had here was amazing. We came by on a Sunday around 4:30pm and they were already out of a few items, so do come early to make sure you can order your first choice. Sadly, two of the main dishes we actually wanted to try were 86'd for the day , but I guess that just means they are THAT good (the Sunday Night Lasagne and Ricotta Cavatelli) Ok so first off the restaurant itself is very pretty and open. The bar area which allows you to sit on either side- indoor or outdoor is a nice touch. For the appetizers, we tried the calamari and the grilled bread (they were out of house made focaccia). For $5 you can add a side of whipped ricotta topped with pistachios, honey, balsamic, olive oil. GET THIS! Delicious. The calamari was also very good- super light crispy batter. For the entrees, we ordered our second choice items- Spicy Rigatoni Vodka and strozzapreti. The pasta is FRESH and cooked perfectly. The flavor profiles on both also hit the mark The margherita pizza is also good- the dough is thin and not too saucy. Just right! If you are going to order dessert, you must order the butter cake. It's seasonal so they switch it up about every three months but I have no doubt that whatever version they have it will be a winner. This time is Banana caramel and OMG sooo good. That buttery caramel stole the show- not too sweet. This was a crowd favorite. Will definitely need to come back to try our first choice items and honestly I hope it's soon!

The Lump Crab and Shrimp Ricotta Cavatelli knocked it out of the park…read more I really enjoyed how it paired so nicely with the seafood and it was light, airy, and refreshing. Christian C recommended it and I could not have been more pleased! Thank you for a delicious meal and experience.

Loved the food, courtesy and ambience. Had great time! Recommend this place for good Italian food…read moreand overall experience!

Food 10 /10 the pizza is next level. Service always the best…read more, always checking on you and asking if you want an other drink ( the drinks are next level ) Ambience excellent, great music and they make you feel comfortable. A great place to go in Woodland Hills.

It was a really great night! Adagio was much more intimate than I expected. It's the perfect spot…read morefor a quiet dinner. The calamari appetizer was the best I've had...so tender and served with a delicate marinara sauce. They had a great selection of specials but I went with linguini with clams because it's my favorite. It was delicious! Next time I'll get the sand dabs because they're always on the menu. The 3 desserts were necessary (don't judge me)! Flan, tiramisu, and such a decadent chocolate cake! I need 3 desserts always! Now...the best part was the service. I had forgotten what it's like to be at a restaurant with such professional service. Our waiter was great! Attentive service and recommendations. Food arrived promptly and was delicious. Absolutely no rushing us through the meal. I'm really looking forward to going back!

We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Adagio in Woodland Hills and unfortunately left with…read morevery mixed feelings. To start with the positives -- the atmosphere is pleasant overall. It's a smaller restaurant with tightly spaced tables and an older crowd, but the interior is nice enough, even if not particularly memorable. We were seated promptly as our group arrived, which we appreciated. The appetizers were actually very good: the mushroom crostini and the Italian potato balls in arrabbiata sauce (not sure of the exact name) were flavorful and a great start. Later, the Caesar salad was also quite good, slightly tangy but enjoyable. Of the entrees, the Chicken Adagio stood out as the best dish -- well cooked with a nice lemon flavor. Dessert ended on a high note too: both the tiramisu and mocha cake were delicious. Unfortunately, the service experience overshadowed the food. Early in the meal, one adult in our party accidentally spilled a glass of wine that soaked the table. The owner/manager immediately reacted loudly with profanity ("F**k, just what I needed"), and instead of helping, walked around the table repeatedly complaining. No staff member offered napkins, assistance, or even basic concern -- despite one guest having wine spilled on them. After several minutes, we had to ask for a new tablecloth ourselves and even began clearing the table to help. The owner made additional rude comments about not being able to drink without spilling. When the busboy finally came, he replaced the tablecloth but did so angrily and literally tossed new plates onto the table. There was still no offer to replace the spilled wine, no replacement drinks, and no effort to make the situation right. It was extremely uncomfortable, especially since we were trying not to escalate things during a birthday celebration. For the remainder of the evening, the owner sat behind the bar staring over at the table, which made things even more awkward. At the very end of the meal he briefly apologized, but it felt half-hearted and far too late after the earlier behavior. The rest of the food was decent but inconsistent -- the penne arrabbiata was tasty though the pasta was overcooked, the chicken dish with it was also slightly overdone, and the bolognese was okay but not memorable. Overall, while some of the food was enjoyable, the hostile and unprofessional response to a simple accident made this an experience none of us want to repeat. Dining at a nicer restaurant should feel welcoming and relaxed, not uncomfortable or adversarial. Sadly, all seven of us agreed we wouldn't return.

My husband and I moved into the neighborhood not too long ago and dined here last night. I cannot…read morerecommend it enough! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. The entire staff treated us like family and put us in a high mood. Even had the food been simply okay, I would have liked the restaurant for the friendliness alone but I am pleased to report the food is fantastic! The garlic bread is buttery, well flavored, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The salad was a great starter with tasty dressing. My husband ordered the shrimp creole which he found to be fresh and flavorful. I had the eggplant rollatini which was delicious, especially the cheesy filling. A wonderful dining experience at very reasonable prices. We cannot wait to go back and take all our friends & family in the future!

As someone who works in the industry, I don't say this lightly--Grandi Italiani is phenomenal…read more Aron provided some of the best service I've experienced in a long time. Attentive, genuine, and made us feel truly taken care of from start to finish. The food was incredible--everything tasted like a home-cooked meal, full of flavor and clearly made with care. It's also just a really cozy spot. The ambiance, the music, and the energy from the team make it a place you want to keep coming back to. This has easily become a weekly visit for me.

Wonderful, Mother's Day weekend meal here!…read more A warm, rustic vibe, with tables, booths, a widescreen TV in the bar, and enclosed front patio. As a first time diner, I appreciated the warm greeting from our Maître d'. Our server, Anna, was equally warm. Fritto Misto - Calamari, shrimp, marinara - for the starter was cooked in a delicate batter and was one of our better fried calamari experiences. Next, we had the H.O.M. Salad - their version of an Italian Chop Salad. I subbed romaine for the spring salad mix and it was delicious. I had the Funghi pizza - mushrooms, prosciutto, truffle oil - which was, by far, some of the best pizza in the SFV -- thin, foldable and packed with flavor! My husband had the chicken farm which he liked. Drinks were good. H.O.M. Cake for dessert was a nice way to end the evening. A bit dry for my taste but my husband enjoyed it! Let the cake soak the ice cream for a moister bite. Looking forward to our next visit!

Ordered delivery and the food came out great. Branzino was popular as well as the seafood pasta…read morewith my friends. What was amazing was that the third party delivery driver forgot to bring the pizza so they hand delivered it themselves. Great service and food.

Our office gets lunches catered all the time! Owned by a great family which we love to support!!…read moreEverything on the menu is delicious especially the cannoli's!! No doubt we'll be ordering again soon! We love Cricca's Deli! See you soon!

Ok. I've seen this place online and thought to myself "if I'm ever in Woodland Hills, I'm going…read morehere". Well.....today was the day. It's a small Italian deli that hits the way you want it to. To the right as soon as you walk in, there's seats and a table where you can wait for your to go order or to eat there. The entire shop was clean, neat and orderly. It's sensory overload walking in. There's a lot going on. The menu is massive. I knew what I wanted after doing some homework before arriving so I was ready. The lady that took my order couldn't have been more of a pleasure to deal with. I placed my order, paid, tipped and sat down. A few minutes later, I had what is probably the best sandwich I've had this year. I should have sat in the parking lot and enjoyed it but I wanted the elbow room because I knew this was a monster. After I got home and unwrapped this behemoth, I instantly knew it was worth the drive. The Dillinger (which is what I ordered) has Pastrami, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozz Cheese, Garlic Butter and Marinara Sauce. If there's a better (big back) sandwich, I'll wait for your reply. This was soooooo gooood. In every bite you could taste each ingredient separately and it was an explosion of flavors. I ordered a small cup of their marinara sauce to dip/drizzle on each bite.....couldn't have been a better decision. Worth it. The 3 ladies that were working the front counter (around noon on 4/23) were the best. Just an all around great experience and fantastic food. I'll be back soon FOR SURE!!!!

Great pizza! Regular customer here…read more Has delivery been suspended at the Woodland Hills location?

$40 pizza arrived in unacceptable condition. It clearly slid around the box before arriving. I…read moredon't mind paying for good quality, but for $40 , I expect it to be perfect every time. Over the years I've had multiple issues with my orders like forgotten garlic knots, undercooked wings, and issues with ordering the heart-shaped pizza... it's not on the menu so you can't order online and when you call, they're selective about who they make it for... it gets weird. They did compensate for the garlic knots (on my next order) but it's still an inconvenience.

The entire Winter family loves this spot. My favorite is the spicy shrimp pasta with angel hair and…read moretheir chopped salad. Go to on a night when I can't cook

Placed an order at 5:35pm. . I walked in at 5:40 and told them I was there for a pickup order. I…read moreknew I'd be waiting some but at 5:55 I heard them talking about our, I stepped up to ask about it and they only then put our order in. I mentioned that I had placed the order at "5:30" and he corrected me (5:35) and that we're 3-4 tickets behind because only "20 minutes" had passed since the order was placed. IMO if you get caught screwing up just say sorry and you'll see if the order can get bumped up. Don't nitpick the 5 minutes and then act like putting in the order 20 mins after it was received is normal and then without blinking make it seem totally ok that the order is behind 3-4 more tickets. There are actually several pickup customers waiting so the issues seems to be with the front of the house staff. If you get annoyed by these types of unnecessary delays and bad customer service don't come here. Zero stars but that's not an option. Update after restaurant response: No. I'm not denying these facts: -I placed the order at 5:30 - you received the order at 5:35 - I walked in at 5:40, we were around the corner. I knew I would be waiting What I did not expect was to see staff discuss and whisper about our order and then seeing and hearing it be put in at 5:55. When I asked about it instead of saying "oh man sorry we're so busy we just put it in, we'll try to rush it", I was told "no maam you placed the order at 5:35 and then walked in a few mins later" and completely trying to gaslight me in the restaurant by mansplaining the timeline and then telling me my order was still 3-4 orders behind just as you are doing this here on yelp. You can say whatever you want to make me seem the unreasonable one here but my husband and I were there and witnessed the confusion of your staff and the ticket being sent back. At 5:55 when we asked about it it was not unreasonable to expect it to be coming up soon, not that it was still 3-4 orders behind when we clearly saw it being sent back moments ago. All the explanations about your ticket system has nothing to do with the customer. Never use that as an excuse, we don't care That's for you to figure out. There was a woman who also piped up when she heard the kerfuffle and said she'd been waiting on an order she placed At 5. Wonder how long everyone else in the lobby was waiting, when I left there was a backup of people waiting. Listen, we only went there because our friends recommended the cheese pizza for kids. You're not going to miss our business and that's fine because we'll never go there again.

It's a Hidden gem There is dedicated parking in the rear of the restaurant. If packed there's…read moreusually metered parking near by on Ventura. Was greeted as soon as I walked in and instructed to take any table I wanted. Was given a basket of delicious hot focaccia bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Warning, the bread is amazing and I had to try to not fill up on that alone. Ordered the chicken parm with spicy marinara, puttanesca and bbq chicken pizza. Everything was amazing and definitely recommend the above three. Was half capacity for dinner on a week night so it wasn't too loud but has a good family/ date night vibe.

I've been to this place a few times and I never leave satisfied…read more The servers appear to be unwelcoming and they throw the food at you the prices are steep for the suspect quality they offer Regrettably the chicken Parmesan taste like shake and bake, and it was way too seasoned I barely ate it What's unacceptable is the staff appears to favor regulars There's a reason why I'm not a regular as properly explained above I can't endorse nor will I be back It's hard to find a good Italian food on the boulevard. Although the concept is good it is uncomfortable to dine there And I had a wait a half hour It's a major no for me