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    Franco's Italian Restaurant

    4.0 (590 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Caterers
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids

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    Jovete E.

    The hospitality here is unmatched. I was craving pasta and I am so glad my family and I came here for dinner. Franco's is a hidden gem, and we will definitely be back. They have a great menu and the atmosphere is inviting. We really enjoyed their service. I highly recommend this restaurant to locals and to anyone visiting the area. It isn't inexpensive, but the quality and flavor of their food is excellent.

    Belle G.

    Incredible Italian Food! From the Fried Calamari to Decadent Desserts! Every dish was a hit! We started with the fried calamari. The calamari was perfectly crispy and paired with a rich, flavorful red sauce that set the tone for the rest of the meal. The bread was fresh, warm, and so good. For our main dishes, we enjoyed a mix of specials and classic pasta dishes! The chicken stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and prosciutto in a creamy mushroom sauce had incredible flavor and was perfectly cooked. The Chilean sea bass was delicate, buttery, and paired beautifully with shrimp and pasta in a light caper sauce. The penne in vodka sauce was rich, velvety, and full of flavor with prosciutto. While the penne Amatriciana impressed us with a fresh tomato sauce having garlic, bacon, sausage, and Parmesan cheese, making it hearty, savory, and absolutely satisfying. Every bite tasted homemade and well-seasoned. Dessert did not disappoint! The Lady Lime Cheesecake was decadent, and the spumoni ice cream with ladyfingers was the perfect sweet ending. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere felt comfortable and family-oriented. This is the kind of place you can visit for a special occasion or simply to treat yourself to a truly delicious Italian meal. We can't wait to come back!

    Dessert menu. Spumoni for a happier belly
    Janelle J.

    Everything we had was good! Tastes homemade. The sauces and appetizers were on point. Quaint establishment but seriously underrated. Friendly service. The chefs specials will have you eat your heart out here. Love at first bite on my first visit. Fast forward a year, Luigi, was our server today for round 2. We order vodka pasta (fettuccine) with shrimp, center-cut pork chop with sauteed veggies and mashed potatoes, and veal saltimbocca. For dessert, we all shared Nutella bread pudding with a scope of vanilla ice cream on top & spumoni. We all had small boxes of leftovers too. we can definitely come here at least once a month until then menu options are exhausted.

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    Luigi, our server was very friendly. We mentioned how we enjoyed our starters Fried Calamari and Eggplant Francos when he brought out our pizza. He said he would be sure to let the chef (aka his dad) know. It's obvious that this a family run operation. The service and food reflect the care they have for their customers. Will definitely be back to try other entrees. They looked so good as the waiters walked by. Thanks Luigi and staff for making us feel so welcome!

    Chilean Sea Bass with shrimp, on a bed of fresh pasta with capers in a lemon sauce.
    Wendy H.

    One word.....YUM. The service was great, and our dishes were delicious. The wine was paired nicely and the bottles well priced. Lots of menu options, but we all went with the nights specials. I'm looking forward to going back!

    Penne Amatriciana for table
    Jackson A.

    My parents and I found this place with no clear idea of what we were getting into beyond the Italian staples we saw on their menu. We had pasta all around and enjoyed their garlic spread for the appetizer. The cooking time may have been longer than expected, since the place wasn't even half full, but we weren't starving. Friendly servers, good amount of water refills, and crème brûlée to finish the evening. Try it out for yourself and get the lasagna, it was a solid pick.

    Fettuccine Alfredo add shrimp

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    This restaurant is family owned and they ensure all the customers are taken care of. Food is always great there.

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    Traditional old school red sauce Italian. Service was just so-so. The place could use a little TLC.

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    Old school place. Showing its age. The food was OK, not the best lasagna I had. The bread has some flavor.

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    My husband and I absolutely loved the authentic Italian food. The ambiance and service are also top notch!

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    Great food and drink menu. I recommend the steamed clams in wine sauce! Come try it you won't regret it.

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    Cafe Hiro - Seared "Hokkaido" Scallop Risotto

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Mother's Day celebration is a perfect occasion to come back to Cafe Hiro. The Omakase is the best…read moreoption when we are all together. For the omakase we get a choice of three appetizers, two pasta dishes, chefs choice entree, chefs choice risotto, and a choice of dessert for each person. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it's truly enough and you get a variety of choices. This visit we went with beef tataki, salmon burrata, deep fried oysters, shrimp tempura salad, eggplant and mushrooms pasta, Uni pasta, scallops risotto, and the prime steak. Each dish is an 8/10 or better. I would gate keep this place if I could, but many who don't know that good Japanese Cuisine is not just limited to sushi. Cafe Hiro- Gochisōsamadeshita Arigatō Gosaimasu

    Well, well, well... look who finally crawled back after a few years. And guess what? Nothing's…read morechanged--not the decor, not the crowd (still empty at 6:30 on a Saturday--yikes), and definitely not the 'meh' factor. The scallop risotto? Still a banger. Must-order for sure. Dessert? Yep, still solid. But everything else? Let's just say the shrimp tempura salad, beef tataki, tuna tartare, beef tongue stew, and mentai spaghetti formed a perfect little symphony of average. No 'wow,' no fireworks, just... food that exists. Servers were friendly, though! Probably because they had plenty of time to chat with the only two tables in the whole dang dining room. So yeah. Same same but different? Nah. Just same same.

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    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano - Linguini with clams

    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    What a great find! Born in raised in Anaheim but moved to NorCal 16 years ago, so coming back for a…read morevisit and discovering the coolest Italian family restaurant made the trip! Yelp reviews brought us in but the food, the vibe, and Lisa and her family will bring us back when we're back in town. And the music was perfect which makes the vibe too cool. We started with fried artichokes that were perfect, not too much breading and the artichokes were trimmed so you didn't get those tough leaf pieces (pet peeve!) but I would've liked a better sauce than ranch dressing like a lemon aioli or even a creamy light pesto-but I digress and they were fabulous! I had the fresh-made pappardelle bolognese special which was awesome and my son had his favorite pepperoni pizza. TIP: always look at the specials first but I got the feeling looking around that everything is good. I truly struggled with the menu for 10, ok 20 minutes because I wanted EVERYTHING! Seated right next to the kitchen was awesome as I saw all the food come out and was wrapped in fab food aromas making my choice harder. The cheesecake my son ordered was exceptional and our server gave him the works: caramel, chocolate and strawberry sauces and my boosy affogato was great and even though the were out of the biscotti, Lisa's son brought me a pirouette which was very sweet. I'm an espresso snob and this espresso had a smooth, almost sweet, smoky finish that sang to me, so to speak. Folks, if you live in the vicinity, run don't walk and go score some awesome food! Established in 1991, I was ashamed that this was not on my radar before I moved but they're stuck with us now! Go! Manga!

    If I could I would give this place 100/10…read more Mike is the owners son and one of the best waiters. He is a wealth of knowledge about all the food and drinks. Must try - the appetizer platter, fettuccine Alfredo, calzone and anything with the marinara sauce. I like the artichokes as well. Great value for the portion of food they serve All the staff work together as a team. The decorations and seating area are very nice. Remember to do random acts of kindness as it will make everyone feel wonderful Happy Yelping, please follow me for more awesome reviews

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    Pizza D'Amore - Not "Pastami" either!

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    3.9(248 reviews)
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    we've been wanting to check out more local spots and pizza d'amore did not disappoint!…read more their pizza was so fresh and flavorful! we ordered the medium sized (8 big slices) deluxe and it came packed with toppings. the middle was a little soggy like others mentioned BUT it didn't impact taste at all. also, we ordered during the lunch special time and for the price, quality, and portion size, i feel like this is a rare gem in 2026. the workers were all so friendly and down to earth :'-) 10/10 would come back for our next pizza craving

    CLEANLINESS WARNING! DO NOT EAT FOOD FROM THIS PLACE!!! I SAW A WORKER USE A PIZZA PADDLE TO…read moreSCRAPE UP SOME STUFF OFF THE FLOOR (YES! OFF THE DIRTY GRIMY FLOOR!!!!!) THEN SHE SLID THE DIRTY PADDLE UNDER A FRESH HOT PIZZA AND PUT IT IN A BOX!!! OMG!!! SO GROSS!!! SO UNSANITARY!!! Long version: I ordered 3 pizzas. Delivery App (Uber) said someone was picking it up. Then they vanished. App said second person was picking it up. Then they also vanished. 3rd person assigned. Vanished. 45 minutes after placing the order I called Pizza D'Amore on the phone. Person who answered put me on hold for quite a while, came back and said HE IS NOT AT THAT LOCATION, he is telephone customer support, he tried calling the restaurant and COULD NOT GET THROUGH. He blew us off with a recommendation to call Uber! YEAH NO! I drove over there (3 minute drive) and found chaos and mayhem. The tiny parking lot was gridlocked and the slightly larger parking lot next door (dog groomer / seamstress / boxing gym) was packed, and people were double parking and parking illegally, nobody could get in or out. I found a spot to leave my truck (I wouldn't exactly call it "parked") and walked up. Line out the door, and a mob of people jammed inside. I JUST WANT TO COLLECT MY 3 PIZZAS AND LEAVE. Many people waiting to order, many others like me just want to pick up. I try to speak to a worker and worker shrieks "We're talking to people in the order they arrived" then shrieks it A SECOND TIME. IT IS JUST A BIG MOB, NO ONE IS HANDING OUT NUMBERS, THERE IS NO WAY THIS HORRIBLE FOOD WORKER KNOWS THE ORDER OF ARRIVAL OF ANYONE AT ALL. THEN I SEE SOMEONE LOWER A PIZZA PADDLE TO THE FLOOR AND SCRAPE UP SOME SLUDGE / GUNK THAT THEY HAVE BEEN WALKING ON!!! Scrapes it up, throws it away, turns back to work, SLIDES THE TAINTED PADDLE UNDERNEATH A HOT FRESH PIZZA (not so fresh anymore), lifts the pizza and slides it into a box TO GO TO A CUSTOMER!! DISGUSTING!!!! I drove home. Cooked some food. Pizzas showed up a little while later. STRAIGHT INTO THE TRASH (Like "Straight to Jail" but with more emphasis). Well, straight into a jumbo food waste bag and into the green waste can. THOSE FOOD WORKERS MAY BE MINIMUM WAGE BUT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES AND THEY HAVE: ONE. JOB. TO BE SANITARY. WHAT IF THAT PIZZA WENT HOME TO A CHILD, AND THAT CHILD GOT A BIG BITE OF INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN FLOOR WASTE??? OR WHAT IF THE PERSON WHO GOT THAT PIE HAS GASTRIC ISSUES OR WHAT IF THEY ARE IMMUNO-COMPROMISED??? Well it looks like it's time for us to find a new pizza source because we will never buy from this gross disgusting place again. I also have some phone calls to make and letters to write to the HEALTH DEPARTMENT, the City, the County, I'll have to enlist the Goog to give me a list of places to lodge complaints. And I'll also have to write reviews on Google, Yahoo, and all the other online review sites. Looks like I've got some work ahead, good thing I retired early.

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    Pizza D'Amore - Party trays for any event  chicken fettuccine Alfredo  Lasagna beef or chicken  Spaghetti meatballs or chicken  Chicken parmigiana pasta

    Party trays for any event chicken fettuccine Alfredo Lasagna beef or chicken Spaghetti meatballs or chicken Chicken parmigiana pasta

    Pizza D'Amore - Deluxe

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    Italian Homemade Company - The actual best fusilli you'll ever have. My son had already started eating it. Nothing will come between my boy and his fusilli.

    Italian Homemade Company

    4.3(534 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    I would give the food 4 stars but bumped it up to 5 because of the customer service. I'm not…read morecertain if he is the owner or the manager, but someone walked around asking each table how they're doing, and stopped and welcomed me for my first time eating there. That was very much appreciated. This is a fun casual spot in 2nd and PCH shopping center, so you get 90 minutes of parking free here. You order at the counter, and they bring you the food pretty quickly after. You can eat inside or outside, both are lovely options. You basically pick your pasta type and sauce, so it's kind of a create-your-own-dish. They also have weekly specials and a few other specialty dishes on the menu. I will say, the lasagna looks to be the dish to get. The person next to me ordered it and the dish was massive. Looked delicious! I got the pappardelle bolognese. Pappardelle is my favorite type of noodle, and they make a great pappardelle here! Perfectly toothy. The noodles themselves were 9/10. The bolognese didn't have the deepest flavor I've ever tried, but it was solid. I loved the beautiful plate that my pasta was served in. I would definitely come back here. It's great to "make your own dish". It's a fun spot right along the water as well.

    Still 5 stars, absolutely perfect meal. It's such a great vibe for a date night. It's cozy,…read morecomfortable, not overly pretentious given how good the food is. I've eaten here a few times and the food is always exceptional. I have to call out that we had the focaccia, and I am a massive bread snob, and it was PHENOMENAL. Not greasy at all, gorgeous crust, fluffy interior, drizzled with a nice quality olive oil and served with a marinara I wanted to bathe in. Service is exceptional as always, the gals working were truly so sweet. We'll be back soon, this is truly such a gem.

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    Easy large menu to read

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    Cassone Funghi - @rayz

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