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    Destino's

    4.2 (261 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Desserts
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    DESTINO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken & Broccoli Rigatoni
    Ray M.

    Destino's is always a very solid choice. One of the better Italian casual restaurants in the entire Central Valley. Service is always welcoming and friendly. Food is consistent..the rigatoni was simple but good. Could have used fresh ground pepper but still really good. Only taking away a star because I saw the menu on Yelp and wanted the Italian sausage pasta, but they rotate menus on the weekend do was a bit disappointed. Still a really good visit

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    Nasser S.

    I love love pizza and been wanting to try this place for awile. It's located square in the middle of quaint downtown Merced. It was my first time there and it's a small yet spacious little spot with upstairs area to boot. I was greeted on arrival and the service was friendly and helpful. I had the coconut shrimp which is always on my radar to try and they didn't disappoint. I tried the Torino white sauce pizza with chicken minus the bacon (i don't eat pork) and added bbq sauce and pineapple because I read it on one of the yelp reviews and it sounded good, it was. I was very pleased. It's definitely worth the short trip from Modesto to try it out. Pro tip: there is parking behind the building which will be much easier to find parking.

    Venitian pizza
    Philip J.

    The pizzas were delicious here. Fried Calamari was good, coconut shrimp was a great starter, fried ravioli was good Service was good and attentive Nice venue in downtown Merced.

    Pepperoni and pineapple pizza
    Joe B.

    Always a safe bet. Great for small or large groups. We had family in town the other day and we all popped into Destino's for pizza and drinks. Perfect! Easy, fun, affordable. They put together a bunch of tables upstairs and it was an instant party. Pizzas were delicious! For an appetizer you gotta get the garlic cheesy pizza bread and the bruschetta. Other favorites are the Destino's Special sandwich, the beef ravioli and lasagna. Great food, great service.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Christopher V.

    Delicious food with a great atmosphere! There is construction going on around downtown, but don't worry they are still open. The chicken was perfectly crispy, yet still juicy. The sauce on the chicken was full of flavor. It came with pasta, but that one did lack some flavor. The service was great and the food was out within 15 minutes. I would definitely recommend it if you are craving pasta or pizza.

    We eat her alot, sit down and takeout, most of the time the food is good but i feel like if youre specifically ordering to go then the quality is poor, only really upset about it because we always order a couple pizzas, totals about 57 dollars, and this time one of them was just burnt to a crisp underside was almost all black and the crust was breaking apart like a hard cracker, again though its not always like this.

    Esmi V.

    my co-workers and i come here often. the food is amazing, and Javi is always very attentive, and great! definitely recommend if you love Italian food.

    Chicken Parmigiana with Pink Sauce

    Another fantastic feast. My mom ordered meatballs and I will say, they didn't seem quite the same as last time. Other than that, the consistency of this place is truly amazing. We love the fries, the pizza, and the pastas so much that we go all out and get everything each time we're here. Leftovers for days!

    Wedge salad
    Maricel P.

    We recently had lunch here and they definitely serve big portions. We saw really great reviews so we decided to come here. As soon as we walked in, you can tell right away that the service was gonna be great. We were greeted with friendly faces and happy servers. Once we were seated I noticed several tables and seating upstairs too. We sat downstairs but the servers were really on point with waiting on all the tables up and down stairs. The place is really cute. It's warm and welcoming. If you're in the area and looking for a nice place for lunch or dinner then you should check this Italian restaurant out. Prices are not too bad and we had plenty of leftovers left. The only thing is the parking. I'm not sure if it gets busy during this time, but we could not find a place to park, so we had to drive around for a bit.

    Michael G.

    This place is one of my all time favorites in Merced! Definitely a top 10 for me. They serve up some delicious food and it is one of their goals. To serve fresh Italian meals and specialty drinks with a smile. If you are downtown looking for a bite to eat, this is the place to visit. First off, when you walk in the place may seem small, but they have two levels. If there is a server able to host guest on the second level, then you will enjoy eating upstairs. However, if not, do not worry, the place offers good vibes. The servers are top notch and friendly. When it comes to choosing from the menu, it can be tough considering all the delicious options. I had their fresh pepperoni pizza, roast beef sandwich, sidewinder fries, and fresh salad. I even had one of their specialty drinks, the Moscow Mule. Most recently, I enjoyed their Roast Beef Sandwich served with Sidewinder fries and Au Ju juice. The roast beef was packed with flavor as I dipped it into the Au Ju juice, my favorite part. If you have left over juice too, just use some of the fries to dip in. Highly Recommend

    Gnocchi with lobster sauce & french fries with catsup.

    Excellent Italian & continental food with a full bar. The gnocchi with lobster sauce (no longer on the menu) with "pink sauce" instead. The French fries are giant twisted wedges, perfect with gobs of ketchup! They really complement each other--fries & gnocchi, hahaha!

    Shrimp Scampi Linguine

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    2 years ago

    I love coming here for the pizza. Great size, price, and bomb!!!! Ambiance and service a good too! This is one of Merced best restaurants

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    Amazing food and great costumer service! I come from out of town just to have their homemade food!

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    4 years ago

    Great tasting pasta in the area. Service is fast and friendly. Perfect date night spot!

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    2 years ago

    What a delight to find this restaurant in downtown Merced. Excellent food and service. I had the Chicken Parmesan and it was amazing.

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    3 years ago

    This place has the best shrimp scampi linguine and appetizers in town. It was a chill environment but service was a bit slow.

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    2 years ago

    Very very good. Way better than expected. Amazing light and crunchy dough, white sauce= oh my gosh. Delish!

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful atmosphere, great service, and delicious food. I love the clam chowder and the pizza has a great crisp to it. Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    I love this place, the vibe, location, food and especially the owners...awesome everything!! Always great service!

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    3 years ago

    Good food and loved sitting on the patio but a 3% credit card processing fee? Come on, that's petty.

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