Bambinos has now become our go to place for pizza and pasta when dining out. They really do make…read morethe best pizzas in Vallejo, and we have tested that out many times after some bad first experiences. You need to make sure to order their espresso martini. Best I've had. Service is attentive and friendly all of the time. I'm really glad we have this place in Vallejo.

This is my absolute fav restaurant... we come all the way…read morefrom Napa!! I really enjoy the chicken piccata...I like my dish with angel hair pasta & it was delicious & a generous portion, enough for take out!! Our waitress, Cat , was delightful!! We really enjoyed our meal tonight! Thank you, Bambino's and Cat, as usual, we throughly enjoyed our meal!!!

I'm here now, always a local favorite. I'll be meet with…read moresome friends. I know the food is great.

Had opportunity to dine in, and it was a great experience overall. Clean restaurant with authentic…read morevintage vibes. Our server was awesome, she had great energy and conversation. Exact opposite of management who didn't even greet us. Still a great time. And oh yeah, our food was hella good!!!

This place is just amazing. We had our daughter's 1st communion party here last week and we could…read morenot be happier. From booking it 6 months in advance to the main day. Everything was so easy and smooth. Sherry and her staff is the best. Very friendly and welcoming. We had 125 guests and everyone was blown away. From the view to the beautiful venue and the amazing food and drinks. Thank you Zio team.

Service was pretty good. The hostess at the front was overly nice. I cant explain it. It didnt feel…read moreauthentic at all or perhaps that is how she is, but it was quite different. Our server was nice. Made good suggestions. I ordered the scallops and my mother had the Mahi Mahi. I forgot to take pictures of our entrées. I did not like the clam chowder. My mother ate hers and said it was "ok" The breading from the calamari kept falling off. I would have preferred that it was fried harder because the squid just felt uncooked in my mouth. I really enjoyed my scallops and the roasted vegetables that came with it. Well prepared and fresh. My mother did not finish her entrée. She felt that the Mahi Mahi was too salty. However, she had given up salty foods for awhile so it is more than likely a change in palate for her. They were out of creme brulee so we skipped on dessert. Very nice view. Nice old restaurant with great character. I would give this place another try to see if it was just an off day or not.

Had a LOVELY lunch today with Woodland as our server. We were a walk in lunch and he was so…read morepleasant and helpful! I ordered the special which was delicious!! We enjoyed the views and the atmosphere for sure, and the food was really wonderful. Fresh flavors and wonderful ingredients. I tried a lavender mixed drink, but wasn't a fan. Woodland didn't hesitate to remove the item from the bill. Really loved the place!!!

Well! Bella Siena is a jewel! Perfect location (right in the water), windows everywhere, so there's…read morehardly a bad seat in the house, great food, great drinks, and even better service! We went yesterday for my husband's birthday. I made a reservation on Open Table and called to request a window seat. We arrive and were greeted warmly, and taken to our window table. Yusuf was our server, and he is so much more than a server. He is family. He made superb recommendations, and every drink, entree and dessert he recommended was mouthwatering! We had the Misto salad, mushroom soup (soup of the day), saffron pappardelle, chicken Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli (we took plenty home!). The house-made noodles and sauces were delectable! We also ordered the apple crumb for dessert made the Yusuf way, AND Yusuf brought us a raspberry basil sorbet with candle and sang happy birthday with me to my husband. We will be back soon and will be bringing friends and family to experience the greatness of Bella Siena. Thank you Yusuf and team!

Came through today to save myself some time. I usually cook, but I was running a little behind…read moregetting to work, so I had to make this stop. I still had to pick my kid up from school, so it just made sense to slide somewhere close by that never misses. Pulled up to Ristorante Pasta D'Oro -- this was my third visit -- and just like every other time, it delivered. Honestly, it might've been even better. We grabbed the regular spaghetti and split it between my two sons. Plenty of food, easily enough for two. I did ask about the spaghetti and meatballs since they usually run that as a special, but it wasn't available today. Still, the regular spaghetti held its own with no problem. I also picked up the mixed greens salad, and the vinaigrette is different in the best way. It's flavorful, balanced, and seriously one of the highlights. When I brought it home, my fiancée tried it and immediately said I should've asked for extra. I didn't realize it was going to be that good, but now I know. Pro tip: ask for extra dressing. We grabbed the penne pasta as well, which my fiancée said was great. And once my toddler finished his spaghetti, he went straight to helping her with the penne. That's how you know it's fire. On the side, I ordered the mozzarella sticks -- handmade, big, crispy, and cooked perfectly. I believe it came with about four to six, but they're large and filling. Everything was 10 out of 10. If I could give it a million out of a million, I would. Since I can't, it's a solid five out of five stars every time. Pasta D'Oro for the win.

Passing through town, needed a decent meal I wasn't mad with choosing Pasta D'oro. Melanie was…read moreexceptional at serving us . We ordered the ribeye dinner, shrimp Alfredo, misto frito, and bread pudding (bread pudding was DISGUSTING because it's premade and microwaved). There's a few things that could be a lot better 1. Dining-in wait time was long even without no one dining in. 2. Our food came out very very cold 3. Mash potatoes lack creaminess and flavor. 4. We had to ask for the complementary bread and olive oil which was premade low quality. The ribeye was juicy had flavor the veggies was perfection in flavor the mash potatoes whew failed miserably almost tastes like box mash potatoes. Chef needs to get the mash potatoes recipe together asap. The portion size of the sides are very very small. Especially for the price you're paying for the ribeye dinner. The Alfredo was a chef kiss perfection ! Stay away from the BREAD PUDDING AT ALL COST!

FINALLY!!! We moved…read moreto Fairfield 3 years ago. Being Italian it is hard to find a place for me that meets the expectations of what a true Italian food should taste like. I've seen the sign when driving by a few times. Decided tonight to give it a try... I wish I did it sooner. Perfecto! The ambience and decor is very old school Italian restaurant. The wait staff is dressed as such. The dress code is casual (in case you are wondering). Let's get to the staff. They are VERY attentive. The was never a miss with them. Our server checked on us so often. It was nice. I wish I knew her name because she needs recognition! She was AMAZING! My Arnold Palmer was never empty. The support staff made sure our waters were the same way. The ONLY hang up is that bread refills were $3 (something we didn't know). It might be on the menu somewhere. We don't blame them for that but it's good to be advised. The food came out really quick as well and piping hot. Now let's get to the food that is just perfection. There is no kids menus but the portions are so big that the little ones can share off of you. We got our little guy a cheese pizza. I had a slice and it is really good. My son is normally picky but he was not with this pizza. We also had the bruschetta (I should have taken a picture... my fault). They make it on their sourdough. It was a nice twist. My wife and I ordered both fettuccine. She ordered the Alfredo and I ordered the La Strada (both of us added Italian Sausage). The kitchen was moving! It came out hot and perfectly on time after we finished our bruschetta. It was creamy with so much flavor. Even our 3 year old wanted some (good thing the portions are big). We loved it but we wanted room for dessert. Our server boxed it up our food. We ordered the crepes and spumoni. The crepes were so good! At the end of everything was done. My wife and I agreed. We found true Italian food. Definitely will be back. To the owner... Thank you! This experience has been everything we have been looking for.

Was looking for a small intimate place to celebrate our dad's 80th birthday in American Canyon…read more We've never eaten here but it's located in American Canyon on your way to Napa. I visited a week before to check out the restaurant and inquired in their private dining room that fits about 12 people. I made a reservation for 10 people for a Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. No deposit or anything required and they said we can decorate the room. I just brought balloons and a cake, and cut it myself. The food and service were great! We didn't have to wait long, we were seated next to the bar which got kind of loud but wasn't an issue. We got 2 samplers that came with calamari, bruschetta, and caprese mozzarella. We get complimentary bread and my dad wanted garlic bread. I ordered the crab ravioli which was so thick and with shredded pieces of real crab, so good! Items ordered were lasagna di carne, eggplant Parmesan, tortellini, seafood pasta, chicken fettuccine Alfredo. They don't have a kids menu but recommend ordering side orders of things so we got my nephews spaghetti noodles and one meatball and a sausage. They ate all their noodles. And we even ordered a ton of desserts- key lime cheesecake, chocolate cake, crème brûlée, and an affogato. 20% gratuity it was added and our bill for 10 people came out to a little over $500 which I would say was a pretty good price for our large group and we all were very full. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. There is also plenty of parking! Perfect spot before or after trying to go wine tasting in the Napa Valley.

Food was great. Waiter was really nice. It was a little loud. Also the restaurant was looking very…read morepopular. Recommend

Surprisingly good!…read more I haven't been to an Olive Garden in ages but after a recommendation, I came here. My partner and I shared a four cheese manicotti with marinara, the gnocci soup and the zuppa toscana soup along with the endless breadsticks. There were copious amounts of cheese with the option to add more for all the food and while the soups were thin, they're made fresh daily and taste exactly like their ingredients. The gnocci was soft and pliable and what I ended up focusing most on in the gnocci soup. the zuppa toscana tasted strongly of bacon ( i love bacon so that's a win for me) and had chunks of sliced potato in it. All the food leaned on the saltier side, with the manicotti tasting a bit sour due to the sauce but for the price and quantity, you truly cannot complain. Service is friendly and fast! The restaurant is well staffed and the ambiance is warm and inviting. My partner and I went on a Tuesday at 11 am to beat the lunch rush so we got seated quickly. As time went on though, the restaurant got filled up fast. Overall, this was a pretty pleasant experience! Do be cautious about the sodium intake and the breadsticks ( 140 kCal EACH.. but they're so tasty). Come visit this SPECIFIC Olive Garden with family to fill up on food and chat. Well staffed, quick service and surprisingly good food .

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Benicia. The food is authentic, delicious and plentiful…read more I just returned from Italy where we had a wonderful pasta. But this equals all that I had there. Highly recommend.

If you like Venticello's in Benicia you'll like Palmeros as well. They're sister restaurants! I…read morethink of Venticello's as the older sister. A bit more refined. Palmeros is more casual and fun. The younger sis. A lot of their menu items are the same. So if you live closer to Palmeros and don't want to deal with downtown Benicia parking or driving as far it's a great option to consider. Of the menu items that differ Palmeros offers pizza and calzones. They also do not offer some of the more high end Venticello's dishes like the steak. Palmeros does not offer brunch. I like that Palmeros has a special menu. We tried the butternut squash ravioli from there. Delicious! The dessert menu is the same and even the bread and accompanying dip was probably the same. Service was prompt and friendly! The location is a lot more casual. You're in the same plaza as a gas station. So it's a more low key meal. The only negative I have is I noticed the front door was opened the entire time. I can see us coming back here for a quality Italian dinner!

Been meaning to try LASO for a long time, and finally got a chance! 5 stars! They're amazing!…read moreDefinitely live up to their insanely high Yelp score! On to the food! We were excited and tried a bunch of items. For appetizers, we got the samosas, riki kur, and Brussels sprouts. All were tasty, but the riki kur (pancake) was my favorite! As far as my main dish, I got the beef thali set. Super flavorful, and it was a delight to try something my tastebuds have never tried before! Also, Ming, the owner and chef, as well as his son, explained all of the different dishes to us. This was not just an amazing lunch, but we learned a bit about Nepalese culture as well! I'll definitely be back soon!

Let me just start by saying if you haven't been here, DO IT! Went for lunch today and was warmly…read moregreeted by a gentleman who let us pick our own seats. The high ceilings and custom Nepal decor really make the most out of their space, and the smell of incense was a lovely accent and put a bow on the overall vibe of the establishment. The gentleman who greeted us felt like the owner, taking great time to walk us through the simple yet authentic menu, explaining each item for us Nepalese newbies; he was hilarious us and so very attuned to each guest that he served. Onto the food, it was authentic, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, a true ambassador for Nepal! A trip around their culture was delivered to our table that day, thank you so much

As with all things from the Family D'Alo, this is a great place to NOT be in a hurry…read more Food is lovely, space is full of Life. Life Happens. Roll with it, be part of it, and you should have a great time.

"You know that eggplant was very good. Everybody out, I got eggplant on my mind. Costanza get me…read morecouple of those calzones right now, Pronto! Move out, Big Stein wants an eggplant calzone.... Must have one, everybody out!" -George Steinbrenner, Seinfeld The D'Alo Family has been feeding us since the 90's... Starting with Giuseppe & Rosa at La Spaghettata in Pinole to Angelo & Gerry at Tratorria La Siciliana on College Ave and Argodolce on Shattuck. Then Angelo's spot in Danville, Isola Osteria. Now enter Julia and The Sicilian. da Scene: Sometimes the universe just aligns... months ago we went to Crockett looking for BBQ and the joint was closed. Rick saw me peeking through the window and told me to come back in a few weeks for Italian. Fast forward and we show up Super Bowl Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to find a familliar face in Julia, didn't know this was her joint! Beautiful space, high ceilings, family-style/community tables, furnishings were warm and welcoming. da Grub: Starting with a bottle of Nero and very familiar bread with olive oil and spices... nod to Rosa of course! 1st course was the Caponata & toasted rounds - FANTASTIC, hope they retail that along with the Olive oil. Pasta course went with the Penne Norma... yes more eggplant, and it was quite tasty! Did 2 Secondi plates, beef w/peas and pork w/ roasted potatoes... homey, rustic goodness. Finished with espresso and pistachio torta. da Service: Admittedly, we're biased. From Julia's sharp and real wit to her partner's down to earth presence (a local boy like myself from Oahu) you CAN go home again. Felt like having family dinner elevated but not pretentious. Dishes were paced well allowing us to enjoy, not rushed. Take a step into Crockett for a rustic, comfy experience... I hope to see some specials to keep things interesting. Cent'Anni!!