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    Genovese's Kitchen

    3.7 (423 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Wine Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch special: Meatballs and house salad
    Gina S.

    Good pizza and food, been going to this local spot since I was a little girl. We have seen 3 change of owners and the food is constantly good. Ao happy for the new owner who has been working there for years and the hospitality, Enjoy a good lunch special, pizza and they have a dinner special with bread, drink, salad or soup, spaghetti and meatball and pizza. Great deal, go hungry!. Lol. Salute!

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    Marcia R.

    Genovese's is our families spot. I been coming here since the early 1980's it has a new for last ten or so years it's a small and giving you still amazing pizza!! Before the pizza's couldn't fit thru the door so you turn your box's side way's But now it's wheelchair accessible with a wider door today. The largest pizza is 36 ' inch still the same sauce and topping. Today we stop for lunch and we had the lunch specials The owner is Chef Hugo and owner. Service is excellent Karina has been here forever! She amazing she runs the lunch and dinner inside and out and there's a back patio very cute and the front has tables back before the pandemic you had to wait in line for a table. But let share the love here keep it going here. Karina has know my brother for awhile now and what he like all the menu but no cheese my brother he likes it here cause it close by to his home and he's regular here. It's always clean and very fresh food The owner always comes out to ask you how it going too Air conditions is great here and cool inside too it get hot in the summer afternoons but nights are cool in the patio's. All we love the pizza and food from here

    Meatball sandwich
    Aftin J.

    I came in not long after they opened, was sat and ordered straight away. Food came quickly, service was good. I thought my food was fine, I think I'll order a pizza on the next visit. Some room for improvement could be had on their ordering systems through apps. While dining in, I overheard 2 different parties come in with orders on an app and the restaurant reported they had not received them. The waitress and one of the cooks were trying to troubleshoot on their end, but they appeared to be struggling. I personally love the ambiance, it's quaint and simple. I did, however, find a couple spiders in the bathroom .

    Veggie pizza

    The food was delicious, made with a lot of love. The waitress was very kind and gave great customer service . They have a reward system as well, I already got $10 off the next bill. We will be coming back again soon.

    Tuscan salad with chicken
    Krystal M.

    The food 10/10, the service 10/10, the ambience 10/10 !! I ordered the Tuscan Salad with chicken instead of shrimp and a slice of lemoncello cake, it was all magnificent. If you're in the area I suggest stopping by and sitting in the outdoor area, you wont regret it.

    sandwich
    Wilfred Y.

    Cute patio space, homey and eclectic. Everything is self-serve; dinnerware is in the armoire. The waitress looks busy and overwhelmed. The sandwich looks like a deli sandwich and lacks presentation. The minestrone soup is on the acidic side; a chunk of cheese in the soup is a nice touch for flavor, but again, the presentation... it looks like a piece of floating booger. But of course, the pizzas seem to be their main thing, and they did not disappoint. I asked for thin crust and extra cheese on the margherita and quite enjoyed it. The salad was great, very fulfilling, with 10 pounds of veggies, and the prawns were nicely flavored. Good spot to sit on the patio for a relaxing lunch, like a little oasis away from the city. The urinal in the bathroom is unusually tall, not friendly for my fellow Asians.

    Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken
    Christine D.

    this place is SOO good!! literally so happy that it's here in alhambra - if you're not careful you can totally miss it as it's a small mom & pop shop, but trust me you'll want to try it!! i'll admit, I was hesitant to try Genovese's at first because I saw it's rated 3.6 stars, but i looked into them and most of the low reviews were from years ago during COVID, which I don't think gives the current experience a fair shot. i'm really glad I gave it a chance because this place totally won me over! my favorite thing is their $50 dinner special for two--it's such a good deal at $25 per person. Each person gets an entire plate of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, their choice of wine/beer/soft drink AND you get to share a pizza. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and the vibe is welcoming with the friendliest staff. so happy i found them!

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    Great food very reasonable people that work there really nice!! Many items on the menu lunch specials from 12 to 4. Great deal.

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    This place has really good food. Karina is the best waitress. Been coming here for over 20 years. The best.

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    Ask the Community - Genovese's Kitchen

    Are you open tomorrow can you cater the day of request since today was closed?

    We will open today Wednesday. Please call at 11:00 am and let us know what you are wanting to order.

    Is the phone number correct?

    Our phone number is (626) 289-5667

    Is it closed?

    Hi- We are open for business.

    We would bring our dog. Since there is outdoor seating, would that be all right?

    Hi, sure! We’re pet friendly.

    Are there vegan options available?

    Hi, yes there are options on our menu.

    Are there any vegan options available?

    I believe there was!

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