We started our unplanned day in Camarillo Old Town with lunch at Freda's Pizza. Yelp reviews said…read moreit gets busy during the weekends, so we arrived right when they opened. There were a couple people already waiting in line when we arrived, but no one at the register. After a few more minutes the people ahead of us got tired of waiting and left. We had already had our minds set on a few menu items to try so we waited. The team member who took our order was very nice but a bit slow at the register. We weren't in a rush, so it didn't really bother us. The husband was quite hungry, so we ended up over-ordering -- House Chips & Cheese, Potato Bacon Pizza, Short-Rib Melt and Pastrami. It all came our pretty fast and it was ALOT (lol)! The House Chips were generous, fresh and tasty. The Potato Bacon pizza was delicious! The sandwiches, although flavorful, were kinda skimpy. We felt that we were biting into mostly bread. The fries were hot and super crispy. Service was great overall. There's a flat screen TV in the middle of the dining room that was showing college football. I liked that takeout boxes for leftovers were easily accessible to everyone. There's ample seating inside and several picnic tables at the shared area outside. The layout is nice with three connected establishments -- Freda's, Rori's and Topa Topa. Something for the entire family! :)

Excellent layout..connected to an ice cream parlor, and beer garden. Great outdoor seating in a…read morewonderful part of Camarillo. Menu includes pizzas, burgers, salads, fries...wrapped in a wonderful assortment of flavors and delightful options. Their employee Christian took our order immediately and was very patient and efficiently accommodated our requests for adding basil and cooking it well done. While waiting we were able to explore the menus of the ice cream vendor and beer promoter as there are no walls separating each business. Wonderful idea that accommodates groups with more options when visiting the establishment. After about 10 minutes Christian came out to inform us they had run out of mushrooms...then asked if we'd like to try their highly requested potato and bacon...we welcomed the possibility. He then very kindly brought us out delicious restaurant made potato chips and cheese dip, on the house, since he felt we had waited so long for our pizza. He immediately struck me as a very kindly brought and considerate young man...something that seems rare these days...especially when viewing society as a senior citizen. I highly recommend the quality of the pizza and enjoyed the service provided as well.

This is clearly a valley favorite. You order at the counter, they give you a beacon, and then you…read morego sit down. When you're food is ready, the beacon does not make noise. Rather it tells the staff where you're sitting and they deliver the food right to your table. Pretty amazing. The pizza is only made one way. There's no thin crust option. However we were quite happy with the thickness of the crust (not a big fan of a lot of bread). The sauce, cheese and crust were quite good. Their large is only 16", but that was okay. The prices were not too extreme (I always prefer the 18" pies). All in all it was a great experience, and the food was good. It can get crowded with families so plan your visit accordingly.

Salad bar is great and the pizza is delicious! Clean and…read morefriendly. Small play area for the kids.

Came here on a recommendation from a friend, and it turned out to be a great find. The location is…read moreconveniently just off the freeway, making it an easy stop. The place has several different seating areas, which gives it a relaxed and flexible atmosphere depending on where you prefer to sit. They also offer a solid variety of drinks, giving you plenty of options depending on your taste and preferences. In addition to drinks, the menu includes food options, mainly salads and pizza. The pizza was surprisingly very good. I tried the Hawaiian pizza, which was flavorful, and the bread itself was delicious. Overall, it's a nice spot if you're looking for a place to grab a drink and enjoy a casual bite to eat.

This place was much bigger than I originally thought it would be! They have a large area inside,…read moreoutside and even an adults only section that is not really enforced since there were kids in there as well. The beer was pretty good, I had a couple of different varieties and they were all very tasty. The letdown was the pizza, I was kind of expecting close to the quality of Fluid State but nope, not even in the same league. It was actually bad, the crust kinda reminded me of when the kids were little and we took them to Chuck E Cheese. Regardless, the beer was good and even though it was packed Saturday night, we didn't have any issues finding a table.

My family would order from here when they first opened years ago. Then we stopped after about a…read moreyear due to the quality of the food dropping off. Lately I been wanting to try again. So last night we ordered a bunch of food to try. Baked Ziti, BBQ salad, deep dish pizza, tenders & fries and some mozzarella sticks. We ordered through an AP that listed most ingredients so you can remove whatever you don't want. However, I did not see an option to remove the spinach from the pizza. When the order was delivered we were all very pleased. The portions were a good size and everything tasted great. Also, the prices were very reasonable. We will definitely add this restaurant back into our rotation.

I've been working around the corner from this place for a few months now and have wanted to try it…read more I'm a big fan of Detroit-style pizza so when I saw that they had one, I had to try it. If you don't know, this type of pizza is a deeper dish rectangle pie with crispy crust as a result of cheese being cooked on the edges and the sauce on top of the cheese and toppings. But that's not what they do here. Not even sure this qualifies as pizza. What I got was not a Detroit pizza and it was 26 bucks. The pic on the website looked amazing. What ended up in my pizza box can only be described as a hate crime. How does this happen? I even asked for it to be well done and it was still undercooked. The cheese tasted like wax. They put the sauce in containers on the side which was watery and had lacked flavor. It didn't seem like anyone knew how to make this. I tried to share it with everyone in the office. Only one other person tried it and we decided after one slice, the only humane thing to do was throw it away. I'll post the pictures and let you all be the judge.

From the moment we walked in, everything about this place felt special. The atmosphere strikes that…read moreperfect balance between warm and refined--intimate lighting, beautiful textures, and just the right amount of buzz. The food was exceptional. Every dish felt thoughtful and elevated without losing that comforting, soulful quality you want from Italian cuisine. The pasta was perfectly cooked (truly al dente in the best way), the flavors were layered and rich, and you can taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite. Even the simplest dishes felt memorable. Service was just as impressive--attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. You get the sense that everyone there really cares about the experience they're creating. This is the kind of place you go to linger--order another glass of wine, share a dessert, and not feel rushed for a second. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I'll absolutely be back.

Food was excellent! Staff very attentive and everyone in the restaurant was having a great time!…read moreGarlic toast was freshly made bread split and toasted, excellent! Salad was fresh, grilled salmon was the best I've had at a restaurant.

We used to come for chicken parm sandwiches when this was Amechi's so we gave it a try. Also…read moreordered slices to go. We watched as the person who took our payment also answer the phone to take and order, then go back and see her MAKING A SALAD WITH UNWASHED BARE HANDS! Hello, Health Department?! You either wash your hands before touching the food OR put on gloves. But you don't touch money, the cash register, and the phone then go prepare food! Food went into the trash can when we got home.

Was day tripping at the outlets and got the taste for a sandwich. Close by I found American Pie Co…read more I looked at the menu online and settled on a Philly cheesesteak. It was solid. The meat was thinly sliced and the cheese was cheesing. I loved the onions. My one critique was there were way too many bell pepper chunks. Next time I would do just onions. I ordered a side a fries that weee nicely done. I saw after the order that they have a chicken parm that I would try next time. Not sure about their pizzas but the sandwiches are probably all good. The store was empty but it was clean and the staff was helpful. The only have canned sodas which isn't my favorite choice. But there's a McDonald's next door if you are so inclined.

I recently moved to Camarillo from Port Hueneme, and I'm loving the extra food options out here…read more I'd heard of Valentino's from their Ventura location but had never actually eaten there, so it was a nice surprise to have one so close to my house. I have a soy allergy, and I was genuinely surprised and delighted to learn that Valentino's uses only olive oil. That alone opened up a whole new world of menu options for me. I'm still working my way through the menu, but so far I love their take-and-bake Thai pizza and Hawaiian pizza. Their sandwiches are great too -- my usual orders are the chicken Caesar wrap or the Italian. The bread they make for the sandwiches is excellent. On top of that, Valentino's has great prices for the quality of food you get. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.

Great Salads, best in town! HUGE Lunch Size Salad. Order online and pick up in no time. The service…read moreis quick! The sandwiches are delicious as well. Been coming here since I moved to the area, and all I can say is I'll keep coming back.

I used to eat here all the time, especially during COVID, but hadn't been in a while. It used to be…read moremy kids favorite pizza. Now I remembered why we stopped coming here. They are super skimpy on the cheese, several slices had big blank spots of bread and sauce. How is it a 4 cheese pizza and I even add pepperoni to half of it but there are several slices with areas missing cheese and toppings. They've gone down in quality to the point where my kid preferred little Caesar's. It's sad because they're so conveniently located but I guess I'll be saving money going with "Pizza Pizza" instead of skimpy man Dan's. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

I ordered two Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and two garden salads for dinner last night. Lupe…read moreRamirez was so kind and efficient (as always). She's just so sweet and wonderful every time I order food to be delivered. I'm excited when I hear her voice because she always gets my order right. I have to say those sandwiches were and still are the best we've ever had. Thanks for your excellent service Lupe! Happy Holidays to everyone there! Keep up the great work you do. Sincerely, Terry S.

Great way to cap off a day along the Ventura County coast! I haven't been to Ottavio's since they…read morehad a location in Thousand Oaks in the 80s. Man! That was a HH the likes of which will never be seen again. But I digress...TODAY is today! Great, private parking lot with easy in/out. We came in for a lovely dinner and got just that. Seated immediately and in a comfy booth along the wall, perfect for people watching. SO. MANY. PEOPLE! I wasn't expecting a restaurant to be so full on a Tuesday night, but when you're as good as Ottavio's you develop a loyal following of locals who enjoy their time here. Many celebrations were obviously being had in just our little portion of the restaurant. There are multiple rooms, accommodating various sized parties, and the hot, delicious Italian faire just kept coming. Fresh, warm bread was delivered with our water and we dove into that doughy deliciousness strait away. Hubs went with a 50/50 plate of spaghetti and cheese ravioli with a meat sauce and added meatballs. I snuck a bite of the meatballs and they were very good, as was the sauce. I opted for the Tortellini Silvana, which was described as cheese tortellini w/sauteed chicken, fresh spinach, basil and sun dried tomato cream sauce. It was FABulous! Light and delicate sauce with full flavor. A generous portion, I took about 1/2 home! Our entrees each came with a choice of soup or salad. Hubs chose Italian Wedding and I went with Minestrone. (Side note: I knew well and good I would be having 2 soups, so I wanted to try both. ;-D) Both were made from scratch and delicious! I was impressed with how fluid the staff worked along side one another. Drinks then food then boxing and the check and - voila! - table turned and on to the next group, all while maintaining a welcoming and pleasurable attitude and friendly service. We are sure to have another meal here, next time we're craving old school Italian, homemade, handed down family recipes in Camarillo. Cheers! "CC"

We have been to this restaurant many times. This time we brought a friend who has never been. All…read morewas ok. But if I wanted ok I could have gone to another restaurant. The Belvedere salad was the disappointment of the evening. Picuters speak volumes. Iceberg lettuce was fine as it is the norm to cut costs. The insult is clearly the single half slices of the one cheese and three meats. The one black olive, one green olive and one pepper made for a good laugh.

First time at Slice House and WOW! The pizza was incredible, my children loved it and what a great…read moreHappy Hour. Paul gave incredible service and that's saying a lot from someone like me who's in hospitality as well.

The pizza here is absolutely delicious, we have always had a pleasant experience!…read more My go-to pizza spot - always amazing! The pizza is absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and consistently excellent. I love the variety. I really feel like I'm eating pizza out in New York city! Everything is always amazing, from the crust and toppings to the friendly service. Whether dining in or taking out, it never disappoints. Hands down my favorite pizza place!