I had my bday dinner here and this restaurant went above and beyond to make us happy. They are so…read morebusy. It was a Saturday evening dinner for 18 people, we reserved, I know we were a lot. But they did their best and it payed off..we had a wonderful time and the service was remarkable. From the front desk to the bar to the dinner table in the living room..all the customer service was great. Food was delicious.

My wife and I tried Mama Mia for dinner a while back and couldn't stop talking about it on the way…read morehome. We ended up bringing the whole family. We started with the fried calamari, and honestly, it was some of the best we've had. I usually go for the beef lasagna, but decided to try something different and ordered the Salarosa. First time ever having salmon in pasta, and it was excellent. The portions were huge, everyone took some food home. My wife ordered the Primavera and she too was amazed with the seasoning and portion size. I love the setting, relaxing and classy. The staff were outstanding, they went out of their way to accommodate our group and made sure we were comfortable. Everyone agreed the food and service were absolutely fantastic. Can't wait for our next visit.

The owner and his crew are awesome! We regularly order a grinder and the bread is the best. Love…read moretheir pizzas and meat sauce. We've been coming here for years.

I came an hr before closed and it was packed. It was loud and chaotic, but definitely gives off a…read more"regulars/family vibe,"which I love. We were seated by a waitress who promptly left (After I finally caught her attention) I noticed there seemed to be a to go window so opted to do takeaway. That portion of the kitchen was fast, helpful and very enthusiastic and happy. The buffalo chicken was worth the wait. The mozzarella sticks were basic and the marinara was great! The food

BEST RESTAURANT we have been to in America in YEARS. Get ready for a whole authentic Italian…read moreEXPERIENCE. The place was busy when my husband and I walked in, but they managed to fit us in and we're SO GRATEFUL they did! Our server Gioia was the most smiley, gracious gal and was super fun and easy to talk to! The owner Alfredo is a classic Italian entertainer, who serenaded a special lady on her birthday while we were there--we could not stop laughing about the candle he stuck onto his bald head!! Also, check out the bathroom...that's all I'll say When the food came, BOYYYY were we in Heaven! I ordered the Risotto ai Funghi while my husband ordered the Chicken Marsala. I would eat that risotto as my LAST MEAL ON EARTH, it was so melt-in-your-mouth DELICIOUS! And my husband downed his meal like his life depended on it...it's safe to say he was a BIG FAN! Plus their focaccia was *chef's kiss*...We learned that they make everything from scratch, so go to this restaurant not just to eat and leave but to DINE with great company and enjoy the time spent at this little pocket of Italy in America.

Con Amore used to be our favorite restaurant. It felt like a little piece of Italy and somewhere we…read moretruly loved going. Sadly, after our last visit, we will not be back. Things had already been slipping lately with slow service, burnt food, and even being served a different pasta than what was ordered without being told. We kept giving it grace because the staff had always been kind and it felt like home. This last visit changed that. After appetizers, I went to order my usual pasta with sausage and was told they were out. No one mentioned this earlier. Because I am allergic to dairy, I asked the server to check what options I could have that were dairy free but still included protein. He returned and told me I could have it with cream sauce. At that point, it was clear my allergy wasn't understood, so I asked to speak to a manager. I was told the manager was too busy and it would be a long wait despite the restaurant only having about four or five tables occupied. That response felt incredibly dismissive. I then asked if I could have chicken instead since it was on the menu. Eventually another server came out and said they could put chicken on the side. When I asked if it could simply be added to the pasta so I could eat it together, he told me no and even said there was no point in asking Alfredo because the answer would be no. After years of loyalty, I was sitting there being offered cream despite clearly stating I have a dairy allergy, with no protein option offered even though steak, chicken, and salmon are all on the menu. We asked for the check and left without a meal. Con Amore used to feel like home. Sadly, it no longer does.

Classic Italian restaurant in the heart of Downtown Riverside. Came here to celebrate my wife's…read morebirthday and it didn't disappoint! We got a few specials that weren't on the menu: lobster bisque soup and clam pizza, as well as a mushroom risotto dish. All of the dishes were amazing and the highlight was the clam pizza for me. The cheese and clams were perfect and the seasoning was great. The risotto was really good as well, with strong mushrooms and cheese flavor. You also get complimentary bread and butter! The food was really good, the dishes came out to about $30 each which isn't too bad for an upscale Italian restaurant. Service was outstanding throughout! The staff took really good care of us and checked in on us often. Restaurant was clean with a classic Italian feel, nice decor and a good ambiance. Will definitely be back to try more dishes!

It's been about 8 years since I last dined at Mario's. I remember it being a lovely Italian…read morerestaurant in downtown Riverside with amazing bread. The interior is totally what one expects an Italian restaurant to look like. Upon arrival, the restaurant is as authentic and traditional as the last time I was here. It was about half full on a Friday night but bustling and busy. Our server was a bit slow throughout our entire meal and even told us they were getting over a cold (not something one wants to hear from the person breathing on and touching our food and drinks). We had the calamari fritti and yellowtail to share. Our table also got the diavola pizza, spaghetti bolognese, a couple orders of the mushroom ravioli that came with a runny egg, and sides of fingerling potatoes and broccolini. The food is as delicious as I remembered. Service was a bit off this particular night, but overall it was a good experience.

OMG I ordered a small pepperoni pizza & a garden salad & so good!. They make their own croutons,…read morebread & pizza dough yummy

I had heard so much hype about this place and it has been open for such a long time but honestly, I…read morewas disappointed. The bread was too soft for my liking and the meats were not outstanding. They just seemed like regular deli meats that you could get anywhere.

David the manager was incredibly helpful and responsive to all my questions. I placed a large…read morecarry-out order for 40 guests, and he guided me perfectly on the quantities -- everything was exactly to the T with no waste and everyone was happy. After doing my research, they truly offered the best prices and value compared to others. It's rare to find this level of customer service and honesty. Please support small businesses that bring so much value to our communities. Highly recommend!

Based on personal recommendations from friends, and recent ratings from my fellow Yelpers, I…read moredecided to give Pietro's another chance after a poor experience a few years ago. I dropped in for a lunch special - two pieces of combination pizza and a salad. The salad was simple but pleasant, consisting of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato and croutons plus my choice of blue cheese dressing. I don't think the dressing was house made, but it was decent. The pizza was the big surprise. The slices were enormous! They were approximately 12" long and about 7" at the top. The toppings were ample, fresh, and included pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sliced sausage, onion, black olives and green pepper. The bottom crust was delightfully crisp as you can only get when you eat in-house. With a soft drink added, the bill was just less than $20. A pretty good deal considering that I'll get an extra meal out of that second piece of pizza. My server was reserved, but very nice, and the food came out quickly. The ambience was basic with comfy booths. I don't think it's changed much since they opened many years ago, although I have been told that there is a new owner these days. Pietro's had has redeemed themselves in my eyes and for that reason I have deleted my previous bad rating. I'll be back sometime soon to try some pasta.

It's not hard to find from the hotel because of good signage. Service was good, from the friendly…read morehostess to the waitress. Food was good but I don't feel good enough to justify the prices. $27 for spaghetti and meatballs. Spaghetti sauce was plentiful but bland. Meatballs were much tastier. I don't think they cooked the meatballs in the sauce, which would have enhanced the flavor of both. It's a nice and fun place to try but I wouldn't put it on regular rotation.

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Great ambiance when we came in and the Chardonnay was great, as…read morewas the service, but when the food arrived, our experience declined. The food was mediocre. I ordered a caprese panini. It was on a french roll, not a panini at all, not a pressed sandwich. The mozzarella had melted almost completely out of the sandwich, and there was only a little balsamic drizzle so the sandwich had almost no flavor at all. I didn't see any basil anywhere. It was served with a salad which had almost no dressing on it so it was very boring also. When I asked for a side of dressing, the server brought me a little cup with about a tablespoon of dressing. My husband ordered spaghetti with marinara sauce and it was good but very one-note. This restaurant does not reflect the quality of the Mission Inn at all. Only the wine and ambiance were up to par for this hotel. The food was not at all.

Came to celebrate my birthday and use the birthday rewards. Upon arriving, the manager greeted us…read moreand offered if we wanted to sit in the train. My toddler's eyes lit up instantly and we were thrilled to eat inside the train. Our server was very attentive. Food was delicious & service was outstanding.

Ambience is beautiful!! We walked in at 8:25 on a Monday and they seated us on the one table in the…read morebar Food was good -4 stars Service was by the bartender and we got up 3 times to ask for more water, etc Even though she was right there cleaning the bar we were ignored. It also took about 45 minutes to get our food

We love coming here! Great food and awesome staff!…read more Highly recommend coming by. Love the thin crust pizza. It's always my go to.

I was with a party of 6 eating dinner and this large woman who was obviously with the Band setting…read moreup, Started moving tables/ chairs and told us we needed to leave or pay to stay, I explained we we're still eating and she started staring At us. This felt extremely uncomfortable, We hadn't received our bill and asked our waitress what to do? She just said sorry and walked away. We had to pay our bill At the Bar. It took over an hour for us to be served our food so why is it our fault that we are still eating when the band starts to set up? Never again we'll we go here to eat. Our party spent just about $300 to be treated this way? do not go to eat at this place on Saturday night or you will be treated rudely by this very large woman, moving table tables and chair chairs