Went to dinner last night with a friend. I ordered a Tuscan salad and it was so good, so today, I went back and ordered the same salad for lunch to go. DESCRIPTION OF TUSCAN SALAD: ARUGULA tossed with lemon shallots vinaigrette cannellini beans, pancetta, and shrimp sautéed in a creamy sauce. When I got home, I opened the salad and it looked completely different!!! Whereas last night it was 100% Arugula, today, it was 90% Romaine lettuce and 10% Arugula. NOWHERE in the description does it mention Romaine as an ingredient!!!! I went back to the restaurant to complain, and the woman at the front refused to acknowledge any wrong doing, and instead, offered a very small container of Arugula!!! The salad comes in a big container...so what is the use of a small container of Arugula??? Since I could not get anywhere talking with the woman, I left the small container of Arugula and went home. Terrible Customer Service!!!! I was thinking that I had found a new restaurant to go to....but NOT!!!! read more

This little bistro is great for a quick lunch or weekend meal. I had the Caesar salad and pasta with meat sauce. The salad had real anchovies and all the food was perfectly seasoned. The service was quick and friendly. The ambiance was cute and the patio option was a bonus for a nice day. read more

So today was my first day trying this place out of recommendation. I happen to be around the area coming from La Mirada (long way) so I thought I'd make a pit stop into this place before heading home. So first thing I stopped on in and asked if they were open (cause the door was open but the sign wasn't on) the hostess said they would be in 15 minutes however about 5 minutes later she seated another customer. Okay no big deal that's fine. Went in to place my order 2 large pizzas and a sub. The service was okay she seemed like she was already done for the day. I get it, I've had those days. Again not a big deal. This is where it's a big deal. The crust was burnt. I can take 'okay' service for great food. I had high hopes for this one especially cause the reviews on this place were great. But my family and I were in the car disappointed when we realized during the drive home both pizzas were burnt. Not much we can do about it halfway home. So while I probably won't ever try this place again I can at least let this place know so they don't repeat this with anyone else. Not enough cheese or sauce will cover the taste of a burnt crust. read more

Genovese's Kitchen - Burnt pizza crust - Pizza Near Me - Alhambra, California

Great tasting food. table service is fine. The prices are fine and it's located close by.;4

Came here back in September. There is a small parking lot in the back and a nice patio. We sat ourselves on the Patio and went inside to let someone know we had sat down. They have a very small staff so despite the inside area being very small (only 3-4 tables) it took awhile to have someone come out of the back who I could talk to. We shared a bottle of wine and two pasta dishes. The quality of the food was good, not outstanding, or anything to write home about, but for the price I would definitely come back and eat here again. Our server was great, very friendly, and because they were out of the pasta dish my mom wanted they brought us a complimentary tiramisu, which was INCREDIBLE. I've always thought I didn't like tiramisu until I tried theirs, SO good! read more

Genovese's Kitchen - Fettuccine Alfredo, and Scampi - Pizza Near Me - Alhambra, California

Typically love the food here. And it's peaceful and really nice. This last time we came, we were asked to seat ourselves, grab our own menus. No one came to take our order. Keep in mind no one else was here and it was empty. Another group came in after, 6 people, Maybe 10 minutes after us. they were seated right away, and their drink orders were taken before us. Right on the spot when they sat. The waiter didn't even acknowledge we were there. Eventually they took our order but it was upsetting to experience that. read more

I ordered from Doordash from a place listed as "F*cking good pizza". Turns out it was Genovese's Italian Kitchen. This is apparently a common practice to scam customers. the pizza delivered was terrible. Fast food pizza, heck, even frozen pizza would have been better. Undercooked, cheap toppings, very greasy, and looks nothing like the photos on Doordash (turns out, those are generic photos as part of their scam). Never again. read more

Terrible customer service. Closes at 8 on Fridays got there at 7.10 and they said they were closed. "We close at 7 tonight" as though we should know. No apology and not accommodating. Won't be going back. read more

$23? Really? Don't mind if it's worth it. Amount of food is not worth $23 and to top it off, it was dry read more

Genovese's Kitchen - Pizza Near Me - Alhambra, California

I just discovered this restaurant a couple of months ago and had high hopes for it because it was in my neighborhood and had a cozy ambience to it reminiscent of the mom and pop restaurants of the past. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the music is tasteful and at a low volume so that you don't have to raise your voice to be heard over it. The staff are friendly, the prices reasonable. The problem is the food. The garlic bread is good, though not great for your health, and there is no substituting. The minestone is good to excellent. The entrees are a disaster. The cook seems to think that if you add enough grease and salt to the meal, people will love it. My last meal there was so salty that it gave me a kidney stone. This is not a joke. A heavy salt load can bring on a kidney stone, which it did. I'm going to wait a month or two, then give this restaurant one more try in the hopes they've gotten a new cook. read more

Good food. Great prices. Cozy atmosphere. I go there every week for their lunch special. The staff recognizes me now and all I have to do is order "The Regular" now read more

It's a cute place and the customer service is terrific. Everyone who works here is super nice. The outdoor patio is clean and quaint. I've been here 3 times. I really want to like this place as it's a local eatery for me. I don't know how their pizza isn't great. But, it isn't. I've tried several times and it's just WAY over cheesed.. to the point that there are hardly any toppings. The ratio of cheese to a four topping pizza was grossly mismanaged. The pizza was also undercooked and I had to put it in my oven to make the middle not taste like dough. I really wanted to like this place because again, the people are really great, but if I wanted a triple cheese pizza, I would have ordered a triple cheese pizza, not a 4 topping pizza. Same with their pastas- they just over cheese the hell out of their food that it's just not good. IMO. Sorry, but for the prices you can find better food. read more

Came here for dinner before a movie with my girl and it was pretty good, had their personal pepperoni pizza, fettuccine alfredo with chicken, minestrone soup and complimentary garlic bread. Place is cute, outside seating and cozy inside seating. Staff is attentive and fast. Pepperoni Pizza was very crispy, cheesy and the crust was a little sweet, just a good tasting slice. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken was creamy, great portion but the chicken pieces were somewhat reheated. Would have maybe enjoyed them to be grilled and or pan fried, maybe next time. The minestrone soup was tasty, garlic beard was ok. Would return for the pizza or try another pasta dish. read more

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Awesome food. Great service. Casual dress and good for date night. Recommend the family or group special.

Good food, and chill ambiance. Prices are higher than comparable restaurants. So there's -1 star. Ordered 2 meat Lasagnas, large antipasto salad and fried calamari to go. (They forgot the marinara sauce for Calamari). Another -1 star. Hostess was fine, but didn't know how to use the computer. Plus I ordered a Mimosa 95% while I was waiting for my to go order. However, they didn't have any orange juice. So I really could've deducted another star but I didn't. Let's see what happens next time I come here. read more

This place is a GREAT place . Food is great good size portions. Sandwiches are also great. Pizza is very well done. I go at least every 2 weeks. read more

I really try not to do too many updates unless there is some big difference in food, service etc... but this is a well-deserved update if you compare my previous experience and photos. After my disastrous meal 5 years ago I said I'd NEVER return there is too many good pizza places around town, so what changed my decision? New Owners! And they boasted at how good the food was so I wanted to see. They've done a small renovation since I last came closing off part of the parking lot and expanding outdoor seating, smart move for what was a tiny restaurant. Lasagna ($15.95) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=x4gkGPNBII2OHo1UF2kpOQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg This was more of a deconstructed lasagna NOT one they is nicely layered, menu says "Sausage & Beef" but it was really lacking in meat, the marinara sauce was nice but also needed more ricotta cheese and noodles it was OK at best but not something I'd order again. 3-Stars Medium Pizza 16" ($17.50) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=TP1QDpV3c2zaZ1HVak5yFw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg ($23.50 as shown) Pizza's are priced as a single Cheese Pizza toppings are $1.50 each, now 99.9% of the time my go to pizza is 1/2 Ham & Pineapple, 1/2 Sausage & Jalapeno, since it split half and half MOST places will only change two toppings but NOT here I was charged four toppings, slightly annoying! But the pizza was fantastic. First note the perfectly cooked crust https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=y3nKU8rKVWxqlj8xOtkRtQ&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg compare that to the photo of my PREVIOUS VISIT https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=m_BVBB4NhbZtFqzTpxSLAw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Ham & Pineapple https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=F79GafEyAkUyrNqSXgJC1w&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Good amount of toppings, nicely sauced and plenty of cheese with a perfectly cooked crust. Sausage & Jalapeno https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/genoveses-italian-kitchen-alhambra?select=6Eim2lhaHMdD6ryMRKD-Xw&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Sausage had a good taste and they didn't skimp here unlike that lasagna; this was a very good pizza. 5-Stars read more

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I went there last week, ordered a small pizza, looks like they used a different kind of cheese, it was watery and tasteless . Very disappointed read more

Great little place for lunch. Casual, with a nice outdoor patio and a good selection of affordable lunch entrees. I had the spaghetti which came with a good-sized salad (not just greens, but olives, tomatoes, cheese, carrots, etc,) & delicious garlic bread. Pet-friendly, too. My dog loved sitting on the patio & being praised by other customers. Very friendly staff. It was my first time there, but I'll definitely be back. . read more

I came recently with a few coworker friends on a weekday at lunch. We all ordered from the lunch special menu, with the exception of one pizza, we all agreed hands down we would all come back! First of all their garlic bread is delicious and super addicting! All of a sudden the whole baskets disappear! I got the meatballs with salad that comes with MORE bread! Ohmy! Couldn't say no and all went to my belly. Normally I'm not a big fan of marinara sauce because it's too sour/acid-y to my taste. But the sauce on the meatballs was actually sweeter than normal and great with the garlic bread. The meatball itself was delicious too and not too dense. Great lunch price that comes with a drink and you can choose wine too if you like. A great neighborhood Italian joint with patio seating. read more

Food was delicious! Everything freshly made. Highly recommended pizza pasta wings salad 10/10

Been here a couple times and had about the same experience. It's a small little neighborhood restaurant which I like. Looks like a favorite for those who come in, great for families. The first time around the pizza i had was very greasy and not enough cheese, however my last visit made me forget that first pizza. My pepperoni and pineapple pizza was great. The dough tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. I was full but kept eating because my mouth was in love. haha The pizza came with the 2 spaghetti plate deal on the menu. Not a bad deal to feed a small group or family. The garlic bread is bomb! Maybe the best thing here. Me and wifey enjoyed the Chianti wine too. Where this place lacked on both occasions was in the service. While the waitress and cashier are friendly, it is way to busy for just one waitress to tend to the inside and outside tables at peak times. Items were forgotten and she only cam around after waving her down. This can easily be addressed and weren't the only table experiencing this. Tables outside are nice when the weather is good but they are wobbly and bounce around every time you put your arm on it. I would comeback but I hope they think about getting help for the dinner and lunch rush. read more

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Great local Italian restaurant. This restaurant is not located in main stream area but it has proven the taste as for me. It seems like family operated and all foods are homemade style. I especially love the lasagna. just Excellent!! I have not eaten lasagna this good. Soup, garlic bread and antipasto salad was just little salty but still good. I would definitely come back here to eat lasagna again as well as pizza that I didn't get to try. Customer service was excellent. Very prompt and friendly. read more

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Amazing service and food! Mark was our waiter he was new but that didn't stop him from helping us he was friendly and welcoming. Moe (the owners daughter? jumped in to help answer my questions and gave me some recommendations for my restrictions. PIZZA was amazing and the different sizes help you choose for any activity. My wife loved the calamari was better that any place around. We will definitely be returning. read more

I had one of the best experiences eating here with my family. This mom and pop shop has a great ambience and a better plate of pasta and pizza. Its tradition for me and my family to go out and eat after church and this was easily a one of a kind place. The owner Hugo (half Italian and Guatemalan) and his wife are both amazing, kind hearted professional chefs that have a diverse culinary background in Italian and Latin American food. Despite the restaurant focusing on Italian food, I would one day wish to try some of Hugo's Guatemalan food. Great place for couples a well. read more

This is as real and as homey and as close as it gets to a real Italian place. And by real, I mean REAL. Everything not necessarily authentic, but genuine. A good place to eat. Real people. Nice neighborhood. No corporate BS. That's Genovese's Go see Karina! read more

Ordered a pepperoni pizza with ham and calamari.The ham was cut up and thrown in chunks. Would of tasted better if the ham had been spread out. We ended up picking them out and spreading them out. The cheese kept sliding off every time we took a bite. The calamari was good, there were two fried octopus in our box. The calamari sauce is the same sauce they use on the pizza which was very disappointing. The portion of the calamari for $10 is to expensive for what is given. I probably would of paid $6-$7 for that portion. This was not my first time here. Last time I had their food it was amazing. It was about two years ago. I remember we bought a pepperoni pizza, spaghetti and a lasagna. I kept talking about this place for a while. Didn't have a chance to go back due to Covid. I'm hoping the pizza was just a bad day for the staff. As for the calamari it's not something I'd buy again unless they added more to their portion and add a sauce for it. read more

Love this place. Intimate, upscale setting. I had the handmade parppadelle sugo. Very tasty, serving size was good (we both had leftovers), and will be getting again. Service was excellent. Several daily specials keeps the menu changing. read more

Didn't care for the pizza crust, didn't meet my expectations, sadly. The pizza was too greasy in my opinion. The photos looked really good but I was not impressed I'm very picky when it comes to pizza, you might like it. read more

I will start by saying that I had been a regular for many years. I ordered a Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich and it is not the same as it used to be. Pretty much I got a cheese sandwich with little bits of sliced chicken hidden within the cheese and the sauce. I am not kidding or exaggerating. This was NOT a Chicken Parmigiana sandwich. Excess cheese and little slices of unbreaded chicken. Very disappointed I must say... Either they changed cooks or owners and cooks. The salad is also not the same as it used to be. They used to have good salads. The salad I got was NOT a green salad. Owners please say something about this sandwich that I mention. read more

stopped at this cute little place on the corner, on my way out of the neighborhood. they've tried to green it up on the outside patio and it's a nice comfy picnic feel. there's heaters for cold weather and fans for hot weather. 1 visible staff member - she's friendly and down to earth. i think her name is Karina. weekday lunch is a great deal: $12.50 for an entree, bread, and a side salad. the bread is crispy and not overdosed on garlic. goes great with the salad. the salad is kind of rustic, not chopped too small. everything crisp and fresh. the portion is perfect. my lunch entree was the spaghetti with meat sauce. wonderful. the sauce is robust, deep, and sweet. i don't spend much time in alhambra but next time I'm here I'll look for this place. read more

A gem of a restaurant. 5 stars! Family is a long time fan, been going there for decades to enjoy their giant pizzas... however, do try their variety of Italian dishes. My fav is the house special pizza - which I enjoy most often. It might be months between visits, but the waitress remember what I like. Hats off to the above level service and energy the wait staff puts into taking care of their customers... Service is A+, Food is A+.. If they ever bring back their weekend brunch, I highly suggest their breakfast pizza and other offerings. YUM! read more

The original restaurant offered dinner packages and we are so glad the new one does, too. We ordered the dinner for two, which comes with a salad, spaghetti with meatballs, pizza w/one topping, bud beer (other brands up charge) or wine or soft drinks, and garlic bread. The food taste different from original but still good. The meal cost: ~$45 w/o tip. This is our second time dining at the restaurant with new owner. We were regulars of the original spot. We are loving the new look and ambiance! Very charming! read more

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Genovesie's is a local gem. Good hand made pizza with generous and fresh toppings. The antipasto salad is a solid salad/meal too. Generous meats and other toppings for the salad. Fair size. Tasty italian dressing on the side. Genovesie's has a little patio that is serving food outdoors so if you want a spot to eat out at, there is that option. Dining room inside is closed and you order at the front door and either wait or take a seat in the patio if you're eating there. The wait can get long on weekend nights as it IS a fairly popular place to order take out from on weekends but if you call ahead and wait a bit when you arrive, your food will be ready shortly after you arrive. If they say ready in 20 minutes, be prepared to wait an extra 10 when you arrive. They have a small staff so things get done in time but not super fast. I have been coming here for 20 years+. It used to be a quiet place to visit for some lunch when I was in college at CSULA and since I moved to the area some 12 years ago, I love to visit for good reliable, tasty pizzas. I have a friend that lives out of state who insists on coming here for the works pizza every time he visits. Actually, I'm not sure if his reason to come visit is to see me or have Genovese's! I wholeheartedly recommend the works pizza. Pepperoni with jalapeños is also really tasty and a good game time kind of thing to order, and you can't go wrong with the good ol' pepperoni. The pizza crust does tend to be a bit soft in the middle so just serve it with caution. It isn't a deal breaker for me, it is actually the sign of plenty of fresh toppings. If peppers and mushrooms and olives are fresh, their moisture is half evaporated, half absorbed. If they were measuring the amount of toppings and cheese like the retail pizza places, there would be no sag but because they are generous, yes, there is some sag. I'm not one to complain, as long as everything is cooked through and to this day, I've yet to see anything but fully cooked quality pizza come out of this place. I've also had the meatball sandwich and the Chicken Parmesan sandwich too, both tasty and filling. Definitely a local spot and definitely worth your time to check out. read more

Haven't been to Genovese's in yrs. Actually since the change of ownership. Today I decided to give them a try. Horrible experience. Arrived at 7:12 pm. Was no greated. We proceeded to sit. Since I haven't been there in so long . Was not aware that you need to wait to be seated. Ok my mistake. The employee was so rude about the whole situation. I asked ok how long is the wait. She said no we are closing at 8. You can order to go if you want. Wow!!!! Really. The place was half empty. Horrible service to say the least. read more

They have great pizza and I've had the fettuccine. It's a great place for small parties. Space is very limited. They have great service and are polite. read more

I wish I could give brunch and dinner two different reviews. Brunch was great. The wait was long (half an hour between ordering and getting our food), but the french toast was BOMB. Dinner was the worst. We got a family meal to go and waited for 40min for our food. My mama called it Little Caesar's pizza -- the dough was undercooked and the pizza itself was greasy. The salad dressing was salty, the greens weren't fresh, the garlic bread was ice cold after a ten minute drive home, and the meatballs had no flavor. My family's pretty chill -- we've been going to Genovese's for 30 years -- but this was really bad. I wish I could get a refund for the $45 we spent on this Mother's Day meal that my mama hated. We'll go back for brunch, but never for dinner again. read more

Genovese's Pizza is a small restaurant that offers good Italian food. It may look like your average neighborhood pizza joint, but Genovese Pizza is anything but! I wandered here for late lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and was immediately greeted by a friendly staff and incredible aroma of baking pizza. I ordered their 10" inch (~5 slices) classic cheese pizza with pepperoni and tomatoes as toppings. The crust was soft, chewy, flavorful mozzarella, and great sauce.The toppings worked together beautifully. Like a good couple. Prices are relatively fair. Their cheese pizza starts at $9 bucks; $.75/ toppingsThe atmospheric vibe is very welcoming and relaxing. Interior decor is very simple. They have good indoor and outdoor seating areas; its clean and organized. Indoor dining area is very small and can be a little cramped when it's full unlike the outdoor dining area which is very spacious. Service is moderately fast. Staff are friendly and semi-professional. While they are near perfection, staff server forgot to put tomatoes on my pizza as she was about to deliver it. Parking is small located behind the restaurant. Overall, it's a decent pizza joint for a quick lunch or dinner. I will definitely come back to try other food. Two stars for the pizza and one star for service. read more

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I've been here before and forgot about this tiny place. I went inside and sat down and ordered my food. Outside ...and...inside is clean. SmallvParking lot...is clean.. My chicken sandwich was rather big for the price and the garlic bread was decent... It took quite awhile for the food to come out...and the waitress was fast on refills considering there were only a few people in this place.. great place with great food Watch out for the crazeeeeee drivers in front of this place read more

Hidden gem . The cheese , the crust and the service was great. Overall great location. The street side seating is awesome for a relaxing meal. happy I randomly stopped by before sitting in traffic. read more

Genovese's Kitchen - Pepperoni and ricotta cheese - Pizza Near Me - Alhambra, California