This is one of my all-time favorite go to places for dinner... The staff is amazing especially Rochelle. She is one of the most gracious waitresses I have ever encountered, her suggestions for food items and the hospitality we receive is allows spot on... The food is fantastic. I have never had a bad meal here... It feels as if you're coming home to family when you eat at this restaurant. Try their chicken piccata it is out of this world. read more

My wife and I came for dinner on her birthday. She had been here before as it's across the street from her office and she said she and most in the company enjoyed coming here. We split a Chicken Marsala and a Fabrocin1 Salad and both were good, and I had a Coke to drink. I can see why people enjoy this restaurant and would recommend it to those who enjoy good Italian food. read more

Went with a group of friends. serving was excellent. restaurant was a bit noisy and limited conversations to just the 3 people in my immediate seat. i couldn't talk to 3 or 4 people at the far end of the table. i had the lasagna. i enjoyed it and was very filling. read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

Good family place, great food and service, easy parking. We had the Salmon piccata. Excelent. read more

It's a Hidden gem There is dedicated parking in the rear of the restaurant. If packed there's usually 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. read more

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I chose this place for the mostly great reviews, but the food left me confused. The tomato sauce was too sweet, which ruined my pasta. Can't recommend. read more

Another fantastic experience!! The focaccia is beyond!!! The Chicken Milanese with steamed vegetables, is always my favorite!! My friend had the Chicken Piccata. The best service!! read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

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I am so glad I decided to come here for a late lunch/early dinner. I was able to find street parking and it looks like parking enforcement stops at 4:20pm as I tried to pay for an hour, but it limited me to just 10 minutes as I parked at 4:10pm. Come to find out, there's parking in the back of the restaurant. Walked in and there was no one in the restaurant. So I had the whole place to myself. Definitely feels like this place has been here for a while and it was opened in the 80's. I ordered the calamari, Margherita pizza and chicken piccata. While waiting, they brought out a bread basket. With my first bite, I was like, this is really good and it gave me high hopes that the food was going to be above average. The calamari came out first and I have to admit that it's definitely overpriced for the amount they give you. Granted it was good and the marinara sauce elevated the dish, but I thought it was a little pricey. The pizza and pasta came out and the chicken piccata was probably one of the best I've ever had. The linguine was still al dente. The wine & butter sauce was lemony, but not overly tart. The capers was a great addition and helped cut the richness. The chicken was pounded thinly and was still tender and juicy. It was very good. The pizza was fresh and had good flavors. The dough could be better though. At first, it kind of had a cardboard texture to it, but still good. If they can make the dough more airy and and crispy under carriage, that would be perfect. Instead, it was dense and flat. Overall, I think I might have found my go to Italian in the Valley. Best thing is that the prices are not overly outrageous and affordable. read more

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We called ahead for a group of 8 and asked for a reservation in which they responded with we don't take reservations and that the wait should be under 20 minutes if we arrive soon. We arrived at 6:00 and weren't seated until 7:00 pm, while other groups with reservations got seated.... By the time we ordered it was close to 7:30 and our food didn't arrive until after 8pm. So the service wasn't particularly good, but the food was decent. read more

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We have eaten here a couple of times since we moved into the neighborhood a year ago. Service was very good, everybody is pleasant. Half a dozen times, we have done takeout. ONLY tried the lasagna and the pizza and they were both absolutely delicious. if you want very comfortable, family oriented, Italian meal, go to Facchini's. Yum. read more

Just terrific food and service. I highly recommend this restaurant! Keep up the great work!!! read more

What a wonderful evening! Wonderful food, great portions sizes. We had a party of 6 without a reservation on a busy Friday night and the manager/server was excellent! Thank you so much Rochelle for such a memorable evening for us and our girls night out. We will definitely be back. read more

Parking: This restaurant has 6 reserved spots, but they were all taken, so I had to street park across the road in the neighborhood nearby. 1.5 star. Staff: I asked guy at front desk if I could sit and eat, he said "sure if you can find a seat", the walked away... Very busy, but I found an empty table. They do have chairs in the back for people to sit and wait for a table to open up. My waiter was okay, but the host stand was lacking.. 2 star Food: While looking thru the menu, they brought out garlic bread, it was very good. And brought me my drink. I had to wait another 10 minutes before the waiter took my order. My entree was Fusilli noodles with meat balls in Marinara sauce. My entree was okay, not that good to me. Pizza was real good 4. Bread sticks were real good 4. Entree was mid 2.5. 3.5 stars Ambience: Not too loud, conversation is easy. Very crowded and the noise is just from neighbor tables having conversations. This is a good location for dates, meal with friends or family. I wouldn't suggest bringing groups larger than 4 people. 3 stars. Overall: The main entree was not my favorite, but the pizza was good. I would consider ordering takeout pizza next time, but nothing else. My friends are hopefully planning to come visit soon, so I'm trying to find new places to take them, but I'll scratch this one off my list. (1.5+2+3.5+3)/4 = 2.5 stars. read more

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Just the type of neighborhood Italian restaurant you hope to find when you're visiting a new town. (My brother knew about this gem.) We came to enjoy a late lunch one day. I was thrilled to see a big basket of complimentary focaccia come out first - always a great sign. I spoiled my appetite by eating too much of it! My brother split a salad with his daughter, and it looked very fresh and tasty. Then all four of us shared a combo pizza - they were very generous with the toppings. Our server was friendly and sweet and we were all happy to end our day out at this terrific spot. read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Amazing focaccia bread - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

I've been to this place a few times and I never leave satisfied 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 read more

The food here is solid. It can get quite busy so be aware. I had the chicken Parmesan, my wife enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. It can be on the loud side when it's full. It's definitely worth visiting this restaurant. read more

Great little Italian restaurant with wonderful food and customer service. Rochelle was fantastic. She refilled my drink without me even needing to ask. Delivered fresh bread to the table and brought the food out quickly. Appetizers were delicious and the food was hot and fresh. I highly recommend you go and ask for Rochelle if she's working. You won't be disappointed! read more

Rochelle was absolutely wonderful! She provided exceptional service from start to finish and made our dining experience feel truly special. She was warm, attentive, friendly, and incredibly professional. Rochelle knew the menu well, offered great recommendations, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. Excellent food is one thing, but outstanding service makes an experience memorable--and Rochelle definitely made our visit memorable. She is a true asset to the restaurant, and we would happily come back again because of her excellent service. Highly recommend asking for Rochelle! read more

Great family own restaurant unfortunately, if you ever run across a blonde waitress do not tip her. she is the rudest and most sarcastic person. my family and friends supported this restaurant during Covid and find the rest of the staff very friendly. read more

I've been coming to Fabrocini's in Tarzana for years, and every visit reminds me why it's such a gem. Order the waiters recommendation of an off-menu item--grilled chicken with Gorgonzola sauce--that was absolutely incredible. Perfectly cooked chicken paired with that rich, tangy sauce... I still think about it. My son is picky when it comes to chicken Parmesan and he loved it here . The service has always been top-notch. The staff truly makes you feel like family--friendly, attentive, and always on point. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, you can expect warm hospitality and consistently great food. This place holds a lot of good memories, and I'll keep coming back as long as they're here. Highly recommend! read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Grilled chicken with Gorgonzola sauce and arugula and pasta ... delicious!!! - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

Ian isn't Ian the best waiter I think I have ever had he's simply amazing foods great the service is excellent and Ian is always amazing thank you highly recommended read more

Upon deciding where to have dinner this evening, I remember passing this restaurant for the last several years on Ventura Boulevard. I mentioned to my husband let's go try them out and are we ever glad that we did! Ian greeted us very warmly and we mentioned it was our first time there. My husband decided to get the chicken piccata. I had the chicken marsala, but I kept picking at his chicken piccata. I would definitely get that next time with the asparagus and broccoli. The chicken marsala was good, but I have to say my husband's dish was very tasty. There was a good amount of people there and it looked like these folks have been going there for years. We also noticed they were doing a lot of takeouts. We will most definitely will be back! Thank you, Ian for making it a lovely first time experience for my husband and myself. Carla & David read more

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Great food in a very casual, neighborhood atmosphere. Service always works out in the end. Only house wine. read more

The food is consistently good. The staff their work hard and will treat you right. Small little treasure in the valley. Highly recommend.

This small family business is very casual and cozy! Specially for little date night :)

Finally an Italian restaurant that is not a gimmick. Simple and clean, let's talk about the food , to start the garlic focaccia that is the starter the chef cooking that is a master at his craft . The menu is easy simple and not pretentious. I had the calamari with marinara sauce and fettuccine , amazing delicious. The chicken Parmesan was freshly made to order perfectly cooked and damn delicious. Service was excellent our waiter didn't have to check in on us . We had a great meal in a nice restaurant where the ambiance is nice and friendly and quiet . Definitely going back for more focaccia. Complement to all the Chefs and cooks who work the line . read more

So glad my friend suggested this place! We shared the eggplant Parmesan (which they nicely split it for us) and the margarita pizza. I also had a glass of the Cabernet. The bread was so delicious and enjoyed it with olive oil and balsamic. The staff very attentive! Glad to have this place in the neighborhood look forward to returning! read more

Great food and great service! Their freshly made garlic bread will make your big toe shoot up into your boot! Every single dish is excellent. Our favorite server is, Ian. Ask him if there's any specials or off the menu items! read more

I was there for my birthday dinner with my daughter and 2 grandsons. We ordered appetizers and soup and it came quickly our dinner however took a bit longer and we noticed people that came in after us got their food faster than we did. We also noticed people that came in after us to order food to go received their food first . When we asked about ours she said she was waiting for it & it would be there soon (we were told this twice). Finally the food came and I must say it was very good except my grandson ordered the steak to be med/rare and it was definitely all medium no pink to it. He didn't want to send it back because he didn't want another long wait. So I can't give it all the stars but the food itself was good the wait for it not so good. read more

Food is ok, the service is awful. The Head waiter is rude, slow , and unhelpful. Honestly we would eat here more often if they had decent help. read more

This place is such a gem!!! The service, the food, the ambiance. Not sure how they could improve when they have pretty much perfected it in such a simple way. The staff seem so happy to be working there and that is very telling. Highly recommended Fabrocini's for your next Italian outing read more

Fabrocini's Italian Kitchen - Pasta E Fagioli - Italian Near Me - Tarzana, California

Great Italian restaurant small and quaint wonderful staff. Food is always good here highly recommend it. Enjoy.

Great neighborhood gem! Had the Italian salad chopped and a chicken marsala. I split both with a friend and they were so kind and they played it separately. Definitely big portions. Food is so fresh. Service is excellent, our server was incredibly friendly and kind. Definitely the type of restaurant you could come to every week and not get tired of it. Prices are very reasonable as well. read more

It's just so good, and consistent. Food wise, I will eat their bruschetta with peppers/balsamic/burrata at anytime, it's perfectly light and delicious. My husband likes their chicken parm. Salads are great and garlic focaccia is sublime - I always look forward to it. The staff is fantastic. As the mom of a small child it's hard to find a place that has good food AND patient staff with crayons ready to go. They do expect her to behave and she does! My favorite family-feel Italian in the valley. read more

Food and services is exceptional! The white pizza is great as is the chicken parm! We go out of our way to eat here. An excellent trattoria! read more

The male server made this an unpleasant meal. I guess since we weren't regulars (and now won't be) we didn't deserve good service. On the other hand the gentleman who serves us water and bread was a delight. He received our tip. Additionally, the Agoura salad was basically an empty shallow plate 5 or 6 kidney beans etc. if it cost them $2 to make this plate, it would be a lot. read more

Fabrocini is located on the Venture strip in Tarzana, and though parking is available on the street, they also have a small section in the back. If the back is full, try and exit for the cheapest option, since there is a sectioned off area for VALET. Our server was extremely attentive, responsive, and easy to chat with. Jokingly after having a moment with the menu, I asked about their secret menu and didn't know it was a thing... I ended up ordering a Chicken Artichoke pasta, and it was AMAZING. The chicken was tender and the juices really sank in. The artichokes and greens were tasty, and the pasta was crisp and went down easy. Of course, Italian wouldn't be complete without bread and oil + balsamic, which I had stuffed myself with. Our group also ordered a Chianti wine, and it was a tasty botte. The wine was not too bold but not too sweet, a good balance of both worlds and well enjoyed throughout the duration of a two-hour meal - will definitely be returning! read more

The food was great. Everything thing was served hot. The service fine. Extremely pleasant atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

The food is good but not great. The service is bad. Went for lunch - food and service were great :dinner food and service were bad. We felt as if we had intruded on the server because she had better things to do. Someone came in selling something, and the server spent 15 minutes talking to him while we were waiting for our meal. They may have just told us to leave, we don't like you, because that's what their body language said. It's like they were trying to pretend we weren't there. The service is so much nicer at fast food places, and the prices are much less. read more

Great food /. Generous portions Small intimate simple Italian restaurant- like mama's place read more