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    Garbatella

    4.0 (614 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    GARBATELLA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Ken H.

    First time here been wanting to come here for a while. And without a doubt, it was a good idea. The food was delicious. Their house bread is so good. Ordered a second helping of that, we had the lobster ravioli, and the lasagna with the Caesar salad and for dessert I had the pistachio cake. I think that's what it was called . and some kind of lemon cake super good. They're bartender was the server so he was really busy so it's understood. We didn't get the quickest service cause it was before the dinner rush but the bus boys were great at bringing water taking care of us and I love the decor inside the restaurant. Definitely be back.

    1/2 dozen oysters (happy hour)
    Julian T.

    We had come here a year ago and wasn't too impressed with what we ordered (seafood pasta had too much lemon), but we came here again and was delightfully impressed. For the appetizers, we got the 1/2 dozen oysters off the happy hour menu and the calamari fritti. For the main course we ordered the salmon with Parmesan risotto and the shrimp vodka pasta. Oysters tasted fresh and calamari with shrimp was seasoned perfectly and had great texture. The salmon had great flavor and the risotto was perfectly al dente and creamy. The vodka pasta was amazing. The shrimp was plump and cooked well, the sauce was slightly spicy in the best way. I added a little Parmesan cheese to top it off. So glad we gave them another chance.

    Halibut Entree
    David H.

    I don't know why it has taken me so long to come to this restaurant?.... But I'm glad I finally did! This place used to be a Macaroni Grill and maybe because it left is why I couldn't go back, but man this place slightly better than the old grill. So listen, I have pretty sensitive smell sense, so as I first walked in the smell of mussels is pretty strong (to me). Nevertheless, I like mussels so it wasn't a bad thing, but it could be to others. I'm just saying. The vibe is pretty cool (to me). It's definitely Italian themed. I mean the menu, the decor the wine list. The wine list is pretty legit and very well priced compared to other establishments. I recommend buying the bottle over the glass. For food we got the Pork Shank and the Halibut. Both plates were Fire!!!!! So good that my wife didn't even bother to pick at my food, she just ate all of hers and I ate all of mine! The service was on-point! Very quick, very professional and friendly. The server was also the bartender so our drinks came out super quick! Here's the thing, which I actually liked: the restaurant is Italian, the theme is Italian, but I didn't see a single Italian. Everyone there was pretty much Mexican, so I knew that it was going to be great food! Also, the music that plays over the restaurant is Spanish rock or some sort of Spanish. The only time I hear anything Italian is when they celebrate a birthday! That was pretty cool! The desserts are pretty legit too! They also have a coffee shop / market near the entrance and the coffee was good! Definitely glad we stopped by and we'll for sure come back again.

    Calamari Fritti
    Alma M.

    Wanted to try this place and brought my mom to celebrate her birthday here. It is located at the otay ranch mall and there's always plenty of parking. I did not have to make reservations but the place got busy very fast for dinner time. It was very nicely decorated. There was a live band playing that evening and that was a plus. My mom really enjoyed her time there. Food was really good. It was very nicely plated and service was fast and pleasant.

    Spinach STRAWBERRY SPINACI
    Marcia R.

    It was a great time!! We took our family friend out for her last meal out on her visit here from Memphis. And she enjoyed herself Our server was good. Walking by many times we were in the back but we had a view of the band & enjoyed the good music. Really a perfect touch too, we order drinks I had limoncillo spritz virgin, there was a Lime Margarita & 2 berry sangria we enjoyed their drinks Tonite we share vegetarian pizza mushrooms, zucchini & black olives With great sauce Wood fire pizza's was perfect Pesto penne pasta, Quattro carne pizza 5+ stars That was best 4 meats Cesar salad with shrimp Smoked beet salad good Food was good tonite we were visited by a young man asked us are we do He seem to either have part in the Resturant or managed it. Great smile nice and super happy We were even greeted by him when we left very nice touch and the hostess We really enjoy this Resturant vibe here

    Short rib pasta
    Erika P.

    Came for a friend's birthday and we had amazing food, amazing service, and the ambiance was giving modern Italian chic. Our waiter even brought a birthday shot for the birthday girl, which instantly made him our favorite person of the night. We had such a good time. A true 10 out of 10. I'd definitely come again, even if it's not my birthday... but I'll still take the free shot.

    RIBEYE AL BAROLO 16oz
    Enayla L.

    Such a wonderful restaurant me and my husband had been wanting to come here for awhile and finally did! Everything was phenomenal, they had live music which was lovely ! Peaceful ambiance and flavorful food!

    Phuong H.

    Good but not amazing! A plus is that there's always parking and the service is very quick. Margarita Pizza - Medium crust, super cheesey! The pizza was very melty and the flavor was delicious Halibut - For $38 the amount of fish was okay. The fish itself was a little flavorless but I enjoyed the sauce they had around the plate. The mashed potatoes were amazing though! Pasta - All 3 pastas (forgot all the names lolol) were good but tasted pretty similar. The portion was nice but no big wow factor Pistachio Ricotta Cake - This was delicious! I liked the bits of pistachio and the caramel sauce was a nice touch All in all, food itself was ok. Service and everything else were great!

    Top notch!
    Rhami H.

    5 stars every time! This restaurant was beautifully remodeled and the ambience is amazing. Live music on the weekends. Good drinks. Great food. Very friendly staff and Diego and Carlos are fantastic. Best spot in Chula Vista by far.

    Dulce L.

    Beautiful, quaint, and warm dining for Italian taste. With no expectations besides our craving for Italian, we sat comfortably with a warm view. Our drinks, Italian margarita, Golden heat, and the old fashion were amazing. We arrived in time for happy hour except we went in with the big dishes and have no regrets. Our servers were attentive and professional, it made our experience allthemore enjoyable. The restraunt is neat and organized organized; very spacious and have space in which they have live singers/music. Very happy to find this delicious Italian spot. We will be back for more.

    Cheyanne A.

    Cute, but seemed very new. Flexible reservations and quick service. Didn't offer us parmesan for the pastas till we were half done... skip the focaccia it was a tad stale. Garbatella pasta was quite seafood-y and overcooked and the wheel pasta maker was definitely in training so not much of an experience. Appreciated that they have desserts for birthday!

    Such a cute dinner spot! The food was beyond amazing and really satisfying the Italian craving! Everything we ordered did not disappoint. The drinks were great as well! The servers were so kind and attentive with a great smile on their faces the whole time. They also had a live music performance and the singer's voice was very angelic. It was so romantic and was such a lovely experience. Great decor and ambience!

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    Ask the Community - Garbatella

    Are there Vegetarian options?

    Yes! You can take the protein out of most pasta options.

    Do you have happy hour?

    yes we do! it is mon-fri from 1-4pm :)

    Do they offer gluten free pasta?

    yes we do! :)

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    Little Victory Wine Bar

    4.4
    (73 reviews)
    43.1 mi

    What a lovely little wine bar!! The best ambiance for a girls night out where all you want to do is…read morechat with your bffs. My cousin and I visited on a Friday night with no reservation. Plenty of street parking! We were seated right away at the bar stools. Lovely shop, very quaint and feels like you're just visiting a friends shop. We ordered the mussels, crudo and risotto. We were torn over what wine to get but they let us sample a couple! Super great service. Mussels were definitely the stand out dish, but everything was fresh! 3 plates was good for 2 people. We also got their cheesecake and it was SOOOO GOOD! Not too sweet, perfectly baked. It is a pricey restaurant but worth a special occasion.

    I have been to Little Victory four times and it has never disappointed. This place has the best…read morevibes for a date night or girls night out The wine is amazing. I don't remember what I got but I tried two different types of reds and they were absolutely delicious. The tuna crudo is really tasty and fresh. The flavor combination of the citrus and garlic is unique and addicting. I could have like 5 plates of this! The duck was cooked amazingly - maybe a little on the salty side but not enough for me to mind. The lentils and fennel were a fun combo to pair with the duck. Again, a unique dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. Lastly, we ended the night with a creamy basque cheesecake. This is one of the better cheesecakes I've had. It was rich and sweet but not sickeningly sweet. I loved everything I had and the servers are always amazing and so knowledgeable about the wines which I really appreciate. Cheers!

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    Perfect summer squash pasta. Light, fresh, all local.

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    The Rose

    The Rose

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    It has been a while, but honestly, every time I've driven pass, it's been really busy! But when of…read moremy old, and I can say this now, college friends said "it's been too long, let's meet up..." I suggested here. Warm friendly greeting when we walked in. I told the hostess we didn't have a reservation and was just coming in for a drink. She gave us a nice table inside. We ordered a bottle of prosecco. "Let's celebrate the end of the school year!" We also ordered a chicken empanada and a mushroom empanada...both very good! The pickled vegetables were delicious too! Service was wonderful as always! Again, I would be here more often but it's always busy. Although, coming back is always special!

    We came to the Rose for an evening bite to eat and some drinks after hanging out at Mothership down…read morethe street for a bit. It was a comfortable evening, so we sat outside. Our waitress was a total superstar and took great care of us with service and answering questions. We even joked about Star Trek a bit. I ordered the Rose salad and some roasted potatoes (Bravas Rosas). The potatoes were really delicious and well-seasoned with crunchy and soft parts and a nice spicy dipping sauce. I wanted to love the salad because it was large and well-dressed, BUT the lettuce was gritty and could've used a more thorough rinse. I ended up not eating much of it because the texture wasn't good. One of my friends got the Rose Salad Pie which she really enjoyed (basically a pizza with Rose Salad on top) and my other friend got the gazpacho which really liked. I would definitely come back and try some other dishes. If I do, I'll update the review!

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    Quiche with goat cheese and seasonal veggies. Crust and top were burnt. Not slightly toasted, burnt.
    Quiche with goat cheese and seasonal veggies. Crust and top were burnt. Not slightly toasted, burnt.
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