A truly impressive visit to Maria's Italian Kitchen! It's been over a year since my last visit and…read morecan I just say I feel like the quality of food & service has improved so much & that's saying something because it was already pretty delicious! On a busy Saturday night, my party was never short of refills & staff continuously checked in on us throughout our visit. Wish I got our waitress' name but she had black hair & glasses, she was so kind even though we were a bigger party, we loved our experience! I hope to come back very soon.

Maria's Italian Kitchen is the real deal. I've been to several Italian spots across the Valley and…read moreLA, but I was honestly shocked by how good this was--it truly feels like eating at a grandmother's house. Bart & I shared a side salad, the lasagna, and the baked rigatoni. Unlike other places where the meat sauce is watery, the sauce here is thick, rich, and flavorful. The baked rigatoni was perfectly al dente with creamy ricotta, but the lasagna was the absolute star--rich, cheesy, and exactly how I like it. Seating inside is cozy with a calm ambiance as well. Very peaceful and calm, no crazy loud music. It's also an incredible value; our meal was only $26 when we split the check ! They have a huge menu with pizza, sandwiches, & desserts like cannoli & molten chocolate cake. Plus, they have wine specials on Thursdays. This place is a total breath of fresh air compared to other spots. Thank you, Maria's, for putting so much effort into the food, Mama Mia~~~

It's a Hidden gem There is dedicated parking in the rear of the restaurant. If packed there's…read moreusually metered parking near by on Ventura. Was greeted as soon as I walked in and instructed to take any table I wanted. Was given a basket of delicious hot focaccia bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Warning, the bread is amazing and I had to try to not fill up on that alone. Ordered the chicken parm with spicy marinara, puttanesca and bbq chicken pizza. Everything was amazing and definitely recommend the above three. Was half capacity for dinner on a week night so it wasn't too loud but has a good family/ date night vibe.

I've been to this place a few times and I never leave satisfied…read more The servers appear to be unwelcoming and they throw the food at you the prices are steep for the suspect quality they offer Regrettably the chicken Parmesan taste like shake and bake, and it was way too seasoned I barely ate it What's unacceptable is the staff appears to favor regulars There's a reason why I'm not a regular as properly explained above I can't endorse nor will I be back It's hard to find a good Italian food on the boulevard. Although the concept is good it is uncomfortable to dine there And I had a wait a half hour It's a major no for me

Wonderful, Mother's Day weekend meal here!…read more A warm, rustic vibe, with tables, booths, a widescreen TV in the bar, and enclosed front patio. As a first time diner, I appreciated the warm greeting from our Maître d'. Our server, Anna, was equally warm. Fritto Misto - Calamari, shrimp, marinara - for the starter was cooked in a delicate batter and was one of our better fried calamari experiences. Next, we had the H.O.M. Salad - their version of an Italian Chop Salad. I subbed romaine for the spring salad mix and it was delicious. I had the Funghi pizza - mushrooms, prosciutto, truffle oil - which was, by far, some of the best pizza in the SFV -- thin, foldable and packed with flavor! My husband had the chicken farm which he liked. Drinks were good. H.O.M. Cake for dessert was a nice way to end the evening. A bit dry for my taste but my husband enjoyed it! Let the cake soak the ice cream for a moister bite. Looking forward to our next visit!

So disppointing. ah, where do I start?…read more The Space: Rather nice outdoor seating with covered or open patio with heaters that make a difference, decent table, yet since it is a street facing, you are basically watching the sidewalk, which is fine...Just that no one thought to move the trashcan sitting right across our table. Just not the best thing to think of when eating, different smells and such. Not hard to move it out the way. Maybe work it out with other neigbors, but, it needs to move. Inside looks lovely. I think we are on year 6, and man...while this place was rather the buzz years back, I have to update the food... Dishes: Sorry to say, but 5 out of the 6 dishes just flat out failed. We had the saltiest Gnochi, the sweetest ravioli with a sweet cream sauce AND reduced balsamic...that sauce is bad....ruined some decent raviolis. The Ceasar salad...How do you mess that up? Well, bad dressing and less attention to the details in ingredients, thats how, and they did indeed mess that up. Fusilli was OK. Not a lot to this to mess up and it survived. The Fritto Misto, for an Italian place was battered like the beer pub down the street, but the 2 pieces of chunky shrimp did taste good and 1 decent piece of calamari. The amount of oily breading on these is way grossly too much. What happen to "dust it on"?, Italian, Greek, and any European ocean side will hardly cake on any batter. There are 3-4 nice pieces and the rest are rather small weak calamari. Not too bad, but the batter is bad. Sauce was pretty much pizza sauce, not bad, but nothing to remember. Didnt have much of flavor, was Ok with the lemon. Good selection of drinks, which is a plus, Nice glasses of wine went well. SERVICE: (Or lack there of!) We got water, and drinks, and then got our starters in, but after the starters came, she was gone and never to return....As it felt. The starters were done, the glasses were empty, and tic toc...no order. Once a service brings starters, you want to be back pretty quick to check on the table, see if they need anything, and if they can place the main orders. Our table never got checked on regardless of the water pouring assistants who were flagged down. We finished and waited. Finally she did show up, we put orders in, and as expected we waited. Honestly, this night broke the back. Have no reason to return. I say this as $250 for a casual dinner is not something you can do just OK or less in. Only 1 dish had any meat in it, and that too was less than half eaten. In fact, all the dishes except the Fusilli were left with more than half their food. Not one peep of interest of why from the waiters. Just rushed cleared and its NEXT!

We ordered the shrimp scampi, vodka pasta and the linguini pasta and it was so good, came quick,…read moreand overall perfect. The salad comes with the pastas too which was a perfect amount for all of us. Will be coming back!!

Have not been back to Frankie's in several years and to be honest- my loss if the food and service…read morehave been of this quality since then! mushroom ravioli and Italian salad were very good. server was very attentive and kind! ambiance was quiet and peaceful. well done and we will be returning for sure.

I ordered online for pick up two median pizzas(pepperoni for my son and the Works for us) it was…read moreready so fast so I got them real quick and went home for our dinner! We ate everything! This never happens in our family, we always eat half or less and end up throwing away so eating everything is amazing! My husband is not a pizza eater either but after we ate all he said we should have ordered bigger sizes! We will definitely go back again! I loved the dough especially; it had a bit of salty flavor and not too thin like flakey snack but just perfect! So glad I finally went to try!

INCREDIBLE PIZZA! True Brooklyn style pizza with an excellent menu and great prices. There are a…read morefew small tables to sit at where you can enjoy a $3 slice or sandwich. The NICEST service from the kindest people here. I shared a Medium Garlic Chicken pizza with my boyfriend and it was the perfect lunch for the both of us. There was also plenty of free parking in the back.

This place is a gem. I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. I came down to the valley to visit…read morefor the weekend , mind you I live about 60 miles away, and met up with my bother and sister and sister in law to have some dinner and let me tell you it did not disappoint. When we came in, we were greeted by the kindest person ever and the gentleman wished me a happy Mother's Day so that was already a plus. We looked briefly at the menu and proceeded to order. My brother had ordered pizza,wings, mozzarella sticks and a calzone. We ordered a meat lovers calzone and hot wings. Let me tell you the flavor on that calzone was phenomenal. That baby was filled with lots of cheese and amazing meat lovers toppings. The pizza was excellent even my toddler enjoyed it. I loved the wings so crispy and saucy. Loved the inside and they offer beer that was a huge plus Overall everything was amazing and I will be coming back soon. I definitely want to try their pastas and rest of the menu. Shout out to the staff here, they are so kind super nice and we even left a tip that's how amazing it was.

A well overdue and well-deserved review for my favorite pizza spot!…read more Their customer service is amazing--but more importantly, it's consistent. No matter when I order, even if it's close to closing time, the experience is always the same: friendly, welcoming, and on point. And the food? Just as consistent. Always fresh, always delicious, always exactly what you're hoping for. Whether you're dining in, picking up, or getting it delivered, it's a 10/10 every single time. That kind of consistency is rare, and it definitely deserves to be recognized.

Best Pizza in the San Fernando Valley! Love their antipasto and their meat with ricotta lasagna.read more

This spot is such a hidden gem tucked away in the CVS parking lot. They're known for their pastas,…read moreespecially the lasagna, and it really doesn't disappoint. We've been back a few times, and everything we've tried has been solid. The lasagna combo is definitely worth it: it comes with garlic bread and a salad. For about $13, it's plenty to feed you and even a small child if you don't feel like cooking dinner. The only drawback for me is the garlic bread....It's hit or miss, and I'm not a fan of the sesame seeds on the bun. It just doesn't fit the Italian vibe of the meals. We also tried the veggie pizza topped with fried chicken, and surprisingly, it was really good. The Alfredo pasta was tasty, but on the day we ordered it the sauce was way too runny. Alfredo should have a little thickness, but this was so thin it felt like eating pho instead. A little more Parmesan or thickening would've taken it up a notch. My partner ordered the pastrami sandwich, which was delicious flavor-wise but very skimpy on the meat. For almost $13, it should be loaded, but this one barely covered half the bread. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend the pastrami, it's not worth the price. What keeps us coming back, though, is the friendly staff. They always try to accommodate requests like extra sauce or peppers, and that kind of customer service goes a long way. The restaurant is also clean, which is a plus. Aside from the sesame seed bread, the disappointing pastrami, and the one-off Alfredo mishap, LA Lasagna is a great casual spot. Their lasagna and pasta dishes alone make it worth a visit.

One of my favorite pizza places! But I have to say--their pressure-fried chicken with potatoes is…read moreamazing. So hot, crunchy on the outside, soft and juicy inside. I was so obsessed with the chicken that I had to take the pizza to go. I've been here many times, and the taste is always consistent, with the same friendly staff working here for years. I also love their complimentary bread with butter! It's hard to choose from their menu when coming with a small group. My top picks are the cheese garlic cheese bread dippers, fried chicken with potatoes, fettuccine Alfredo, and the steamed blue mussels.

HAIR on pizza :_( and it's DEFINITELY NOT MINE!…read more My family and I have been coming to ChiChi's Northridge for a very, very long time! Never have I had bad service or bad food. I always get a cheese pizza and it's usually perfect! Not this time, sadly! I usually will say something to the server, but this time I did not only because I was with my 7 yr old niece that loves the cheese pizza here and if I were to point that out to her, that would've been the end of it and she's already picky to begin with. That's why I sent an email right away. I emailed with a picture and let them know what happened. I did not receive any reply. I also messaged them on Instagram and did not receive any reply. So I hate to do this on Yelp, but I have no choice. I was really upset and grossed out/disgusted. PLEASE do a better job of checking the food that goes out to customers. I am very big on customer service and had I received a response to my email or message on Instagram apologizing or something that would've made me feel a little better and I wouldn't have written this review. It hurts me to do so. Acknowledging me and the situation and speaking to the kitchen staff to make them aware and pay attention to the food that goes out. I have worked in a kitchen. I have worked in a restaurant...I understand, but this is unacceptable.

I placed an order online for pickup to take to work. Ordering thru their website was quick and…read moresimple. I opted to get the Salmon Basilico, which is available for a limited time. The order was ready to go when I arrived. The gentleman at the counter was polite and cordial. For my salad choice, I went with the Caesar. Basic Caesar, it wasn't bad. Lettuce was fresh, croutons were crisp and the dressing was tasty. My side order was Italian Broccoli Romano. I didn't realize the broccoli came with red pepper flakes. It wasn't overly spicy. But the little hit of heat was pleasantly surprising. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The creamy, pesto sauce was amazing! I wish I had more of it! Unfortunately, during the commute, my dinner tipped on its side and the sauce from the bottom of the to go container leaked into the bag. Luckily, the sauce that was on the filet was still in place. The cherry tomatoes that it's served with were ripe and lightly blistered. Last, but certainly not least, was the cannoli that I ordered for dessert. Even after the ride to work and the wait for dinner, the shells were nice and crispy. The ricotta cream filling was perfectly sweet. The perfect end to a delicious meal!

If you're coming to Buca, make sure that you're HUNGRY!…read more Portions, galore! Our waiter was great as well! It was my first time, but not my last!

Best Persian pizza and sandwiches is being served in this place. Food is fresh and tasty. If I am…read morecraving some food that hit the right spot I will definitely chose Persepolis pizza as one of my top options.

Used to be one of the best, but the quality and customer service have gone downhill. This is the…read moresecond time they said they don't have medium pizzas and only make large. Staff were rude and not helpful. Expensive prices for poor quality. Last time ordering from here.