Beautiful restaurant. Great atmosphere. Big portions that taste delicious. Attentive staff. I love…read moreit when the chef checks on guess and ensures satisfaction. 5 out of 5 all the way

Amazing Italian food! Great owners and hard working to give a great product for our community!read more

What a family feeling as soon as you walk into this welcoming place. My best friend and I searched…read moreYelp for an Italian restaurant to try after wine tasting in Helwig winery. The reviews made it a quick decision to head over to Teresa's Place! As soon as we entered, the staff placed us in a quiet area that made me feel "at home". Servers explained the menu and specials promptly. Warm fresh bread was a perfect starter since we had just enjoyed wine tasting. We ordered the lasagna and chicken D'Aglio. I chose a pesto sauce for my pasta. Their entrees as filling, as these come with minestrone soup, bread, and salad. I couldn't get enough of the croutons, dressing, and garbanzo beans with the fresh, crisp salad! When you're here, make sure to walk around inside to admire the decor and read their family's rich history, including photos with the Pope St. John Paul II. I enjoyed reading a bit of Italy geography and history on the dining table place mat too! This is a big restaurant with plenty of tables, especially ideal for bigger parties like family gatherings. There's so much to see and enjoy while you wait for your food! When I boxed up my leftovers, one of the staff came to me and helped me scrape the creamy, garlic and olive oil sauce from the chicken dish and scrape the pesto from the bottom of the pasta dish into my to-go box. This is the type of personal service I love and appreciate from family-owned restaurants! I'm glad we came across this lovely restaurant with wonderful staff and authentic, delicious Italian food!

Jackson, California. Population: sleepy. Streets: winding like drunk snakes slithering off into the…read moreSierra foothills. My phone? Dead--stone cold, digital corpse. I was stranded, hungry, gut gnawing itself in some Dantean ring of small-town purgatory, when out of the fluorescent chaos of a Raley's supermarket, a Gen Z angel with Wi-Fi wings took pity on me. Her phone pulsed like the North Star and she pointed me down to salvation: Teresa's Place. By God, I arrived. The sun was bleeding out across the horizon, Main Street slipping into shadow, and there it was: a glowing sign like a neon Eucharist. Parking lot across the street. The doorway pulled me in like a vacuum cleaner from 1952. Inside: dim red tones, white lights surgical and holy, Brooklyn noir under an Amador County sky. Louie's Restaurant vibes--but Sollozzo ain't getting shot here, sweetheart. No: this is Jackson. This is love. The service? Think grandma with a cigarette in one hand and a stopwatch in the other--warm but brisk, like they've been running this joint since Prohibition and ain't about to let you slow them down. The Chianti comes in buckets. Jaegermeister on the dessert menu--yes, they're serious, yes, you're taking the shot, yes, Jesus himself approves. Now, the food. THE FOOD. It comes in cathedral portions, a medieval banquet dropped in your lap. My chicken parm? Christ Almighty, it was Everest under a landslide of marinara, parsley fresh as a spring fling, pasta al dente enough to play a banjo tune. Before that came minestrone, a salad with Thousand Island like some glorious church picnic of yesteryear, croutons snapping like gunfire. Bread and butter so fresh you want to slap someone. Then dessert: WALNUT PIE. Who makes walnut pie? Teresa's does. Whipped cream piled like the Alps. I licked the plate like a lunatic. Let's be clear: this is no bland Chili's with soul vacuum décor. This is a time machine, a love letter, a belly hug from the Old Country. Cozy, romantic, small-town crickets outside and Sinatra crooning in your bloodstream. And the kicker? The wall of dollars. A shrine of American greenbacks pinned with a tiny Italian flag, Grandma Teresa watching from the photo frame like a saint with marinara rosary beads. Each bill matched, money funneled to five local charities. You eat, you drink, you laugh, you sin, and you walk away knowing your gluttony just saved the world--or at least a piece of Amador County. Five out of five, no hesitation, no irony. Teresa's Place is the real deal, a mad holy Italian fever dream in a town you didn't even know existed. If North Beach has the flash, Jackson has the soul.

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On a weekend getaway trip, we had to stop for a family stretch, grocery store run, and meal. To our…read moresurprise, Strings Italian Cafe delivered and was incredibly solid through and through. I want to say many of the Strings locations have closed throughout the Bay Area, but this specific location in Jackson was such a nice experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was great ~ we ordered from the kids meal almost immediately, and they brought out a sippy cup and high chair within minutes. We ordered our entrees ~ I went with the Cheese Stuffed Shells and my husband the Spaghetti with hearty meat sauce and meatballs. We had yummy warm bread and olive oil/vinegar delivered to the table, and each entree came with a café salad or minestrone soup..so of course we went with both. The meal was fresh, comforting, and everything we needed and wanted for a quick stop to rest our bones for a nice meal on the road. Inviting interior, reasonably priced, and we even tried Amador Brewing beers, local to the area. To note, you can substitute gluten free pasta for an additional price. Extensive menu (including pizzas) for a little bit of something for everyone. Located in a shopping center, plenty of parking..would def come back when we're in town next year for our annual trip!

Gnocchi was delicious! Service was fast and efficient! All around great lunch! Our waitress was…read morevery good but not annoying... the garden area looks great!

Amazing Food!! Fresh authentic homemade everything!…read more Excellent service Beautiful indoor outdoor/ open kitchen ambience. Best eggplant Parmigiana with green beans & freshly baked bread. Mom had Ruby's sandwich. 2 people can share this! Huge portions Best wood fired pizza!!? Lasagna excellent! Salads, freshly made pasta fresh made. Must try it! So good

GREAT FOOD - well worth the drive... From anywhere!…read more I am hooked on anything they make with a pesto sauce, including pizza, ravioli, etc Spend some time, and enjoy their food.

Finally made it here after staring at the menu for months! My daughter and I went here Wednesday…read morefor chicken parm night. She is a huge chicken parm fan. And I am a huge stealer of chicken parm off her plate. Lol The pasta was VERY GOOD, great texture. Chicken parm was huge with yummy fettuccine. The bread was good and was told it was actually their pizza dough. Yum! This is a small, darker place with lots of history. Would totally go back and try some more pasta dishes and maybe pizza. Think they do lasagna on Sundays. Service was friendly and prompt.

We visited Giannini's last night and were truly impressed from start to finish. From the host, to…read moreour waitress, to the food and overall ambiance--it was more than just dinner, it was an experience. The service was prompt, welcoming, and incredibly family-friendly (we had our toddler with us and felt totally comfortable). It really gave that warm, authentic Italian family vibe. Before our meal even arrived, we were treated to bread, polenta with meat sauce, salad, and soup--such a generous and delicious start! Appetizers: * Tomato bruschetta - served on flatbread with the perfect balance of olive oil, spices, and fresh tomato * Salami & olive tray - simple, classic, and nostalgic in the best way Entrees: * Chicken Parmigiana - perfectly cooked with a rich marinara, served with vegetables (we added gnocchi with pesto--highly recommend!) * Veal Milanesa - beautifully breaded and full of flavor, with veggies and pasta of the day * Veal Saltimbocca - packed with flavor, especially the sage--definitely a standout dish * Child's spaghetti & meatball - perfect portion and a great option for little ones Dessert: * Lemon berry mascarpone cake - dense, lemony, and filled with fresh blueberries, topped with a raspberry drizzle--just the right amount of sweetness * Vanilla ice cream for the toddler (they even offered chocolate syrup--thoughtful touch!) Pricing felt very reasonable for the amount and quality of food--comparable to other spots in the area. If you're looking for a special, memorable dining experience in Amador County, Giannini's is absolutely worth a visit!

This is a quirky italian place that we stopped in traveling route 88 to Murphys California. We are…read morevegetarians and a lot of the other restaurants that were open (6pm on Friday) did not have veggie options surprisingly. I figured we couldn't go wrong with italian and this place was very close. I walked in and immediately loved the look of the restaurant. If you've been to Buca di Beppo it's kind of like that with lots of photos on the wall and italian statues around. It wasn't too busy and we were able to be seated right away. The table was set with a cute salad plate that I just loved the pattern of. Our waiter was young but friendly enough. The menu isn't the largest but it has all the staples. No pictures so I took to Yelp and Google to get a look at the food and see was was recommended. I settled on Eggplant Parmesean and my husband went with Fettuccini al Alberto. The waiter brought out bread and butter and parmesan cheese. The bread was ok, it didn't seem homemade and was a little bit like store brought sliced white bread. I was starving though so I welcomed anything to get started. I wish there had been olive oil and vinegar though. Next he brought out a big plate of polenta, which unfortunately was smothered in meat sauce. We had mentioned to him that we were vegetarians twice when we were ordering, so it was pretty disappointing to be presented with a meat dish. We pointed to him we couldn't eat the polenta with the meat sauce and he apologized but they did not offer to replace the dish with a regular red sauce. I was bummed because it looked really good and I really wish they had brought out a regular one. Seems like they could just use the red sauce as a standard so it After that there was a salad which had a red wine vinegar and olive oil, it also came with peppers, chickpeas and celery, which I thought was a nice way to add some color and flavor to the salad. We then were brought a lentil soup in a large blue bowl. The blue bowl seemed like an odd vessel but it worked. The soup was very tasty! Finally our entrees came. The entree portions were a little on the smaller side compared to other restaurants, however it is an appropriate amount considering how many appetizers they provide before it. I was surprised the eggplant parm didn't come with a side of spaghetti, but I could add some for $5. The eggplant was good, not overly fried and the red sauce was very tasty. My husband was very happy with the Fettuccini al Alberto (which was basically Alfredo). Overall this is kind of a funny place that had a quirky charm. I would come back again knowing what to ask for in terms of the polenta.

Cute Italian restaurant! Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we had everything we need…read more We opted for spaghetti and the rack of lamb. The spaghetti was delicious with a bit of spice. The meat on the lamb was tender. We'll definitely return when back in town.

My family and I went to Crusco's for my birthday dinner. We happily walked in and the hostess was…read morespeaking to a staff member, didn't even acknowledge us. I said "Hi, we have a reservation for 6". The hostess looked at me expressionless and didn't speak to us. The waitress intervened and sat us. We ordered our meal from an irritated waitress. After 40 minutes, food wasn't out and my son got up to ask if the food was coming. Waitress responded "this isn't a fast food restaurant." Food cold, service poor and I really hate to say this, but we felt as if we were treated poorly based on our ethnicity. We took note that everyone else in the restaurant were pretty well taken care of. We will not return to Crusco's and are taking this off our list of suggested restaurants to eat at in Angel's Camp on our properties that we rent.

Omg what a hidden gem in the most unsuspecting place!…read more Was in the sacramento area and was craving pasta. This restaurant has stellar reviews on Google and yelp so I decided to give them a try Simple decor, great service and amazing food. I am taken. Back by the freshness,flavor and how perfectly they cook their pasta. The ravioli was plump they didn't skimp on the ingredients. This is a small business that's doing things right. The prices are fair and I hope they stay open for a long time. I will certainly return

Nice family owned Italian spot. It's tucked away in an…read moreindustrial area, would never guess it's there. Ambiance: cute, love the outside seating on a nice day. Service: attentive but a bit slow to get to order. We were told to sit at a table and wait to order. Took about 20 minutes. My sister came after us ordered at the counter. By the time her food came, I asked when can we order. They said our server would be out shortly. We still waited. Food: disappointed they ran out of chicken. The meatball was ok. Penne Brown Butter and meatball: the noodles were flat, only one meatball but tasty with cheese. I should have chose pink sauce since I was told after I ordered that chicken was sold out. Spaghetti with meatballs: perfect Fettuccini with chicken & pink sauce: amazing (this was my nephews order the one my sister ordered at counter) Zoodles with chicken in Alfredo sauce: perfect according to my sister Fettuccini with sausage & Alfredo sauce: just ok because no chicken (my son didn't like it without chicken) Bread: amazing and a hit If I would have known about the chicken I would have ordered something completely different. I was told after and didn't have the menu.

Visited here a couple times over a couple weeks. The ambiance is great. Cozy fire in the corner…read more Hot bread at the table. My group ordered a few different items. The spaghetti and meatballs looked amazing. Two different guys in the group ordered it on different nights, and both of them gave it high praise. I had the Pollo Al Parmigiano one night, and Vitello Al Limone. Both excellent. I was here while on a work trip, but this is the kind of place I'd bring my wife for a nice dinner. Great service. Great food. Well worth a visit.

Such a great spot for Italian food! We ordered the Caesar Salad, Nettie's Caprese, and Fettuccine…read moreAlfredo Con Gamberetti, and everything was delicious. The Caesar Salad had perfectly crunchy croutons, a flavorful dressing, and just the right amount of Parmesan. The burrata came with super fresh, tasty tomatoes and was a standout. The shrimp Alfredo was creamy, rich, and really satisfying. Service was attentive with regular check-ins, and the ambiance felt warm and welcoming; definitely a good place for kids or a casual meal any time of day. I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time since it's on the smaller side and fills up quickly!