When everything else was starting to close, this little oasis was still open…read more Dining Experience After a long day of doing the usual touristy things, we accidentally stumbled across Cucina Verona--and what a pleasant accident it was! It seemed like the whole town was closing down around 5 PM, which happened to be right when Cucina Verona was opening for dinner. We were looking for somewhere to eat and, more importantly, somewhere we could relax and unwind after a long day. The moment we walked in, you could feel the warmth of the room. Everyone was incredibly friendly and greeted us with genuine kindness. The service was wonderful, especially our server, Giovanni. He was incredibly kind, helpful, and personable. His service really matched the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. We ordered quite a bit: Antipasti di Formaggio, Garlic Bread, a bowl of Minestrone, Wild Mushroom Risotto with added Salmon, the Surf and Turf (lobster and steak), and the Pizza la Carne, which we took home. Yes, that's a lot of food! Everything was prepared and presented beautifully, and the portions were exactly what we expected for what we ordered. More importantly, the food tasted as good as it looked--which, believe it or not, isn't always the case. My wife and I enjoy ordering a variety of dishes so we can experience different flavors throughout the meal. We usually end up taking quite a bit home because we rarely come close to finishing everything. This time, though, we ate almost everything at the table. The only exception was the pizza, which we intentionally ordered to take with us. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and Giovanni had a lot to do with that. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and the food was both well-presented and delicious. I don't like to focus too much on pricing because there is a lot of context that goes into how restaurants price their meals. If that's an important consideration for you, I'd recommend checking out their menu online before visiting. For us, it was a great find, and I'd definitely recommend giving Cucina Verona a visit if you're in the area!

Uninspired, misleading menu w/ undertrained staff and overcooked food. Such a shame - came for the…read moreTuesday evening special dinner (family night) where the owner wrote a history of L'Aquila & food from the region, and then the dinner aligns with that. While a table was booked for 6:45 they didn't seat us til 7:!5. The waiter was awful - didn't introduce himself, didn't care about anything (other than maybe his girlfriend in the bar area), knew nothing about the L'Aquila tasting menu and provided no insights to the dishes, charged us $14/martini despite menu stating $8/drink. While the owner's write up and online menu included a dessert (Ferratelle Dolci), no dessert was offered or included at the actual dinner and the server said 'nope - no dessert'. This is so misleading and unexcusable when the promoted dinner menu includes it. Overall a disaster of a dinner - and sadly the food wasn't good either. The tomato starter was uninspired, the pasta cheese sauce hinted of Kraft or pre-packaed, and the lamb skewers were overcooked to the point of being almost jerky. Clearly an owner who spends more time writing his articles than he does training staff, providing food that matches the actual online menu, and ensuring some level of quality. So, can't recommend this place until substantial improvements are made.

When I read the review, but said they've never been to an Italian restaurant that was in a strip…read moremall neither have I however, been born and raised in a area. I've had a lot of options for Italian food. Best pizza best seafood fettuccine I've ever had. I'll be coming back to this place since I love Fort Brag.

Four stars for the sweet friendly service…read more The food- probably just a 3. The shrimp pasta: they don't skimp, so the portion is huge. The size is for two people. The shrimp is delicious. If I had to order all over again, I'd say, please serve it with sauce on the side or just half the sauce. It felt overly sauced, and had a more of a Mac and cheese consistency. Very rich, deeply cheesy. I didn't sense any wine in that cheese sauce at all as advertised. It's thick. Little salad was delicious with olives and peppercinis. Loved that little basic item. Cheese pizza- ok. Cheese tastes like good quality. Crust was just eh. They ran out of bread so they brought us focaccia. It was good. Spumoni- icy. Good flavor. Ok. Wouldn't get it again, more icy than creamy.

After a day exploring the Northern California coast, we stopped at Piaci Pub and Pizzeria in Fort…read moreBragg for dinner. It turned out to be the perfect place to relax with pizza and beer on a sunny coastal afternoon. The beer list had plenty of great options, and the pizza arrived surprisingly fast. We went with a pepperoni pie, and the thin crust was exactly what we were hoping for. It was crispy around the edges with just the right amount of chew and plenty of perfectly crisped pepperoni cups. The atmosphere was laid back and welcoming, making it an easy place to linger after a day on the road. One important thing to know ahead of time is that Piaci is cash only, so come prepared. If you are passing through Fort Bragg and looking for a casual meal with good beer and solid pizza, Piaci is definitely worth the stop.

This place was really cute -- lots of art on the walls and a very lively atmosphere. It was quite…read morebusy, so it was initially a bit tough to figure out where to sit and where to order, but the staff was great: super attentive and friendly. They have both outdoor and indoor seating, so there are a lot of options, especially if you're with kids. We ordered a salad with arugula and goat cheese, which I enjoyed, although it felt a bit overpriced. We also got the Sicilian pizza with sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese -- I loved the toppings, and it was very flavorful. All of that was delicious, but what took away from the experience was the crust, which felt too hard and not very chewy.

Had a great time with our servers as well as the starters we opted for after a long drive over from…read moreSan Ramon. The scallops and pork belly hit the spot. Shared the Monterey bay squid. And my partner had a very generous ceviche, part of which made it back to the hotel for snacks tomorrow. The aspect of a gluten free menu made my partner very happy. The bread has gluten but we were offered the gluten free option which we passed on this time. Also offered a substitute local sav blanc which paired well with the pork belly. Need to take pics next time. Next time was the next day, the gluten free thing made this an easy decision and I remembered to take pics beforehand. Grilled Octopus was tasty. We shared the seared ahi tuna and holy crap it was the bomb. The wasabi aioli and chili crunch was over the top yum. Just enough heat and the mixed berry sorbet will sort you out if the heat gets you. Also got the gem salad which was a great complement and breather between the starter and entree

I had a grand time here! they had 2 large parties and a bunch of smaller tables. for some reason…read moreone chef working that night, so there was a very long wait for the food (maybe an hour?). the servers were doing their best given what they were working with. the seafood platter was delightful. oh my goodness the oysters I got were so creamy and such high quality! what! such a nice treat. the garlic butter mussels were insanely tasty. I licked all the garlic off of the shell. inside seating. there's also outdoor seating which is under a tent, a bit humid butyou get used to it. the train runs through maybe every 15 mins and it is crazy loud. it commands the whole room's attention, everyone must look at it, because you just cant talk over that loudness. it was fun to wave to some passsngers. the semifreddo dessert was wonderful! a frozen mouse, chocolate flavor with strawberries on top.

If you onky have time to do one thing in Fort Bragg make sure you stop in to David's. Here's to the…read morechefs who make homemade salsa, cook perfect huevos rancheros, and serve up a plate of the biggest most delicious biscuits and gravy. Just don't plan on going swimming afterwards. Even on a crazy busy day the servers made time for a friendly chat. There is also a back room woth cozy chairs if you want to sit and read or let the kiddies play a bit. And the the best part...the mugs. Just like home every mug is different and sure to have a story behind it. Feliz Navidade! David's is everything a you want in a local restaurant.

Came here for my mom's birthday and it was pretty good the food wasn't too bad. My mom got steak…read moreand eggs the steak was delicious along with the hash browns, I got the biscuits and gravy and that was really good the flavor then got overwhelming so I didn't finish it, and we got my niece the mickey pancakes and she LOVED it she finished it all and she never finishes her food. The service was really good our waitress was super nice and helpful. The moment you walk in you can seat yourself and then they come to help you it was super nice and relaxing.

Highly recommend coming out here and it's worth driving all the way around the bend to find this…read moreplace! The staff were SO sweet to our doggy and the food is delicious. You get an amazing view of bay, but it's windy and cold, so it'd be wise to bring a thick jacket. I do love their crab rolls. At first I thought the ratio of crab to bread was not enough, but actually the quality and freshness of that bread is not to be looked over. Pics show some other items they offer!

Lovely seafood spot with a nice view of sea otters! We got the Grilled Mild Rockfish Plate and Half…read more1/2 Crab Roll with Lobster Bisque. We loved both! The only critique was that the crab roll was kind of a skimpy and the lobster bisque didnt have any lobster meat but it tasted good. The Rockfish plate was a much better portion size for the price. Food came out in about 10 mins and tasted super fresh. Note: We noticed a long line starting around 1pm on a saturday so I suggest coming earlier to avoid the line.

We found this little gem in small coastal town, Fort Bragg and we were so glad we gave it a try…read more Little cozy space inside a beautiful decorated building. I loved how they make a good Asian x Mexican fusion and the examples are their signature coconut prawns and Thai burrito. Sauce is the highlight of everything and they perfectly mixed everything altogether in the burritos. Didn't actually like the only protein option for Thai burrito is prawns as a vegetarian. Turns out the burrito ingredients are mainly rice with basil and vege. The wet burrito was perfectly saucy. Welcoming service as well.

Uhm, this was just okay. Definitely a tourist trap that preys on "foodies" looking for something a…read morelittle different on vacation. We ordered the Mayan dip, papatzul, and it was the highlight of our meal. My husband was astounded by the $15 price tag on a few ounces of dip surrounded by housemade tortilla chips that definitely could have come from a bag, ngl. It was pretty interesting and flavorful, but definitely was not good value. I ordered the Mayan tamales and was severely disappointed. Other than being wrapped in a banana leaf instead of a corn husk, this was your average to mediocre tamale. Also I ordered the rajas tamal, one with cheese and one with chicken. I guess I should have known that both are rajas, the chicken one just comes with a handful of (average) chicken tinga on top. My husband ordered the fried cod sandwich which was fine. We've never seen a slice of bread that large, but overall, it was a pretty basic sandwich. Good but not special. Overall, I would definitely skip this place. Try something better!

We're so happy we stopped by here. There is limited parking in the area, but we were able to find…read moreparking. The place looked fun and it's next to the water. The fish and chips were so delicious, they were extra crispy. The prawns were also delicious as they were large and juicy. We heard from another family they travel to the area to eat here every year and I can definitely understand why. Definitely recommend trying this place!

The fish and chips were off the charts. 4 large cod fillets and a super portion of fries…read more My hubby had the shrimp and chips and said it was tasty. The place was packed but they have a routine that was speedy. Waited less than 10 minutes. Will definitely be back when in the area. We were traveling from Nevada 5 stars *****

Breakfast was delightful for all of my friends and I. Our waitress, Amanda, was even more so We…read morewent around 8:30am on a Thursday with a handful of people in the restaurant. It was a really peaceful morning. The French toast was excellent and my friends really enjoyed his biscuits and gravy; choose the option of adding bacon to the gravy

Had breakfast one morning while in town, the restaurant inside the company store building, an old…read moretrain engine sits in the middle. Some tables and chairs in the open area, with a smaller behind glass seating area. Grabbed a table up front and the server brought us menus, there is also a daily special board. Huevos Rancheros with a good cup of coffee, I went with one of the days specials. A large flour tortilla with refrieds, cheese and a couple over medium eggs on top. Basic, simple and good. It served its purpose. 3.5 Stars rounded up for the really good cup of java 01157

We were lucky enough to order an assortment of tarts for Thanksgiving. It was decided that the…read moreChocolate hazelnut tart was our favorite. Ordered a large one for Christmas dinner. So delicious....

I was lucky enough to be in Fort Bragg on a weekend when this place was open…read more The lemon mousse cake is a must have here. It has the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I also loved the cupcakes...moist and not too sweet (also not too big in size)! Princess cake looked pretty but was not my liking, since it was just layers of cream covered in fondant. While macarons were also not the best I have had (they were a little too overcooked and hard), I think you cannot go wrong with their cupcakes and fruit flavored cakes! I would like to come back if I have a chance.