Let me start off by saying the service was great. Ambience was right on the queue with the cozy…read moretables and low lighting.. Start off with an appetizer * fried calamari * 2 cups of clam chowder Now let's get to the Entrees * baked seafood, Cannelloni (very good) * fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken (loved it) * shrimp, and crab ravioli ( I love it ) you have to try it .

We met our granddaughter here for lunch today before she heads to college. We were told we could…read moresit anywhere we like. We got settled and Sergio came to take our beverage order, a water a Diet Coke and a Dr. Pepper. He gave us a few minutes to check out their extensive menu. They have all the favorites plus some. We all had dined here before but it had been a little while since before we moved to Oakdale. Still a favorite. Our granddaughter chose the creamy chicken and goat cheese pasta, my husband selected the lobster ravioli and I chose the crab cakes (I was pleased that they come three per order) and a side salad with bleu cheese dressing. We visited for a short while enjoying the delicious bread and butter when Sergio appeared with our lunches. I asked him if he minded taking a photo of our group and he very kindly agreed. We all enjoyed our choices and two of us took home leftovers. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was impeccable. We were delighted to know they were still open for business. However, the Yelp info is incomplete. I asked Sergio if they had a website after explaining I couldn't find one. He suggested doing a search for Bella Italia and it should pop up. Do plan a visit soon, you will be glad you did.

My hubby and I went here last night to compete in a karaoke competition, so of course we ordered…read morefood to enjoy while we waited. I can't eat a lot at one time, so despite some adverse reviews I'd seen online about the fried calamari and shrimp, I went ahead and ordered it-and I'm so glad I did! It was hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked-not greasy at all! My hubby had the meatball sub-despite it not really being available during dinner hours, but he's not really a fan of pasta, so the waitress (and chef) kindly made special accommodations for him. We didn't ask, they helpfully offered to do so. Hubby said the red sauce was really good, and he enjoyed the sandwich. I felt bad because they appeared short staffed for the amount of business they had, and they had run out of a few things, but the pressed on gamely and made the best of it. All of the staff was kind and very helpful. We will definitely be going back again soon! I want to try the yummy sounding seafood risotto.

Been here twice now and it's consistently good with great staff/service. I prefer the bar side of…read morethe restaurant (though we don't drink)- it had small town piano-bar type vibes. It's quieter and less busy. You can tell the staff take pride in cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant. The pasta is definitely fresh/ homemade. I disagree STRONGLY with the other review that suggested it's pasta-roni style sauce. The ingredients are fresh and food was good. We've tried the Rigatoni, Gnocchi, Lasagna, Fettuccine, Lobster Ravioli, Mango Panna Cotta, and Torta Al Cioccolato and their fresh hot bread; all were enjoyable. When we've come the staff took some time to tell us a bit about the family history- passed along traditions and it's clear the recipes as well. This is a family-oriented legacy for these folks. And there's honor in that. If you're into just food, vibes, and low prices- this is NOT your venue. This is a place to celebrate a family (the owners) sharing a bit of themselves with you and yours. Note- people who complain typically mention price without thinking it's not just the food cost, but the lease, utilities, the insurance, staff wages. You're not going to get out to dinner here less than $60 for 2 (with a nominal tip and no booze). But THATS THE POINT- I'm thankful for the care, time, and heart that is put into each dish. We will be back and share this oddly-located, pretty tasty place with our friends and family.

As parents of young children, date nights are few and far between, so we wanted to make this one…read morespecial. We chose Galletto, and it exceeded every expectation! The food was absolutely impeccable, every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. If you're looking for a cocktail recommendation, don't pass on the lavender lemon drop! Our server, Chris, was attentive, personable, and genuinely made us feel welcomed throughout the entire meal. We left feeling refreshed after a much-needed night together and are already looking forward to our next date night at Galletto!

My son took me out to dinner and our server Dulce was amazing. Everything came out even better than…read moreexpected and she made sure we enjoyed each and everything! Will definitely be visiting again soon.

The restaurant was already very busy when we arrived at 5:15 p.m., with many customers already…read moreseated. It was a Friday night. Anna was an excellent server. She took our order and recommended some of her favorite dishes, which turned out to be great choices. The food was very good. I had the spicy shrimp and salmon pasta, and I really enjoyed it. Audrey, the hostess, was also wonderful. She had only been working there for two weeks, but she was doing a little bit of everything. It seemed the restaurant was short-staffed, and she handled the busy evening with a positive attitude. Overall, the restaurant offers great value for the quality of the food and service. I would happily return.

So I went to Ciao Bella for dinner tonight. I've probably eaten there around 10 times over the past…read morefew years and have always enjoyed the food, which is why tonight was especially disappointing. The three of us ordered lasagna. It was Cesar's first time there, and I told him he wouldn't be disappointed. When the food came out, his portion was noticeably taller than the others, but I didn't think much of it at first. As we started eating, I noticed both Misha and Cesar pushing most of the pasta aside. When I looked closer, the majority of the dish seemed to be mostly ricotta cheese. Neither of them ate more than a few bites before stopping altogether. I politely let the waitress know the lasagna just didn't seem like the quality we were used to. She immediately took the plates to the back and brought us the bill, still charging for all three dishes. I asked if I could speak with the manager, and she told me she was the manager. I explained that we were simply disappointed with the meal and would have gladly shown what the issue was, but she told me the dishes had already been thrown away. She said she had shown the chef and that he makes it the same way every time. She eventually removed two of the lasagnas from the bill, but then came back and said the chef's response was, "If you never come back again, that's fine." That honestly surprised me more than the food itself. I've owned a business for 30 years, and I can't imagine ever responding to a customer that way, especially a returning one. I'm not writing this out of anger -- just genuine disappointment. We had always enjoyed coming here, but after tonight, unfortunately, we won't be returning.

I always forget about this place! My mom and I went here for the first time the other day, and I am…read moreglad I finally stopped in! My mom said her chicken panini with the bacon jam was amazing beyond words! I got the shrimp salad which was tasty, as well. We were seated promptly and our server was friendly and attentive.

I recently met two more groups of friends here and they were all impressed! The service and food…read morewere excellent. My husband and I plan to visit this week! Charming place and easy parking too.

Chicken parmesan sandwich with veggies instead of fries was my order. Let me tell you, this…read moresandwich was so tasty! Loved it! Veggies perfectly cooked and seasoned. When I arrived to pick up my order the cashier was very friendly and had my order ready for pick up. The ambience around was good. You can never go wrong eating here. If you haven't tried it yet, your missing out. Always fresh, made from scratch ingredients. Support your small local business, you wont regret it.

Another top-notch Italian food truck! Braulio's Bistro is located at Modesto Grub Hubs food truck…read morepark and they are serving up some of your favorite Italian dishes. The menu isn't too big but they do have a menu for lunch and a separate menu for dinner, the dinner menu has a bit more offerings. The prices are a little on the high side but the quality and taste of the food justifies those prices. I have been trying to come to this food truck for a month or so now but I'm usually in the area on the says they are closed which are Sunday through Tuesday. They also are only open for dinner on Saturdays from 4pm - 8pm. I happened to pass by during dinner hours on a Friday and immediately stopped. The dinner menu had a variety of items such as fettuccine alfredo, penne romano, penne pesto, shrimp linguini, chicken parmigiana, chicken marsala and many other pasta/chicken & fish dishes. They also had a kids menu, various sides and drinks. I decided against getting my basic fettuccine alfredo and instead got the penne pesto, I was told that the pesto is made daily and it's one of the most popular dishes on the menu. The penne pesto was so delicious, the sauce was creamy, nutty and had such a good flavor and was not too oily. The pasta was cooked to perfection and was topped with fresh parmesan and parsley. I definitely could taste that the pesto was made from scratch. The dish also came with fresh baked garlic bread that was so divine. It was light and airy, had the right amount of garlic flavor and tasted even better dipped in the pesto sauce. Overall, I'm so glad that I gave this place a try and I will be back when I'm in the area and craving pasta. I now have two amazing Italian food trucks that are my go-to in the Central Valley, Braulio's did not disappoint!

This was a random find for Mother's Day as I was looking for fresh made pasta and the place I…read moreseeked was closed. So now was really howling it was yummy and decent experience since I was taking mom out with us too. And let me tell you, we were so happy with our service and food. The chef's are absolutely amazing, the waitress was kind and very competent. We honestly have nothing but positive things to say. I always strive for a wholesome healthy kids menu as we have two crunchy kids (6 and 3) and hate when us adults eat wholesome food and the kids menu is garbage, and let me tell you their food was all made from scratch, so wholesome and delicious. They shared a kids pizza with white sauce, chicken nuggets meal (which is a breaded Milanesa style cut up) with big curly fries that gave potatoe wedges vibes, and we had Garlic Spicy Chicken pasta which's was so absolutely delicious and full of bold flavors, my a rib eye steak meal that very well cooked full of flavor and juicy, and an adult size chicken Alfredo pasta. We were so happy, and went back the next day for lunch. This was 5/10/26... and today it's 5/13 and we're heading back there again! Highly recommend. I did think about taking pics, but I was so hungry and in the moment. Ambiance is nice and kid friendly, which we appreciate.

Delightful dinner last night at D'Forno Cocina, prompt seating outstanding, thoughtful service,…read morewith on point dishes appetizer through main course (we skipped dessert...sighs). My only suggestion would be to check the rolls as ours came out a bit on the hard side. We will return!

Had been meaning to try this place out. Our server Ashley wonderful, food absolutely scrumptious…read moreand restaurant so pretty, intimate, clean and esthetically pleasing. Cannot rave about this restaurant enough!

Great good and service! Ambiance is private, romantic, calm and relaxing. Our server was very…read moreattentive and friendly. My chicken wrap was huge! Tasteful yogurt sauce with veggies and chunks of chickens. And chicken Parmigiana sandwich was awesome too. Great food, and service, and price is very reasonable. I really enjoyed dining here.