My sister-in-law and her husband brought our family here for dinner, and everything was amazing!…read moreThey've been coming here for about two years, and now I understand why. The mashed potatoes were incredibly soft, creamy, and full of flavor. We ordered the Margherita pizza and a cheese pizza for the kids, and both were delicious. The pizzas were cooked in a wood-fired brick oven, and you could really taste the difference. The carbonara was one of my favorite dishes. It came with an egg yolk on top that you mix into the pasta, making it rich, creamy, and flavorful. The lobster linguine was another standout dish. We also ordered the pork wings, which were so tender they practically fell off the bone and were served over delicious mashed potatoes. The mushroom ravioli was unique, comforting, and packed with flavor. We also shared the ribeye steak, which was cooked perfectly and was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. What really made the experience special was the service. The owner regularly stopped by to check on our table and make sure everything was good, and everyone working there was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and every dish tasted like it was made with care and love. This was one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time, and we'll definitely be back!

So I always pass by this spot but hadn't been here in years, at least not since it changed from…read moreBollini's. We parked in the center right next door, and just a heads up, it's cash only. We were seated right away, and the place already had quite a few people dining inside. The experience started a little off for me when ordering. I asked for the spaghetti carbonara with added chicken, and was told no because it already came with bacon. I understood that, but I still wanted to add chicken. I then asked if I could order the penne pasta dish with chicken but substitute a different pasta since I'm not a fan of penne, and again was told no. I've been to plenty of restaurants that don't allow certain substitutions, but simply adding chicken seemed like a reasonable request, especially since I didn't mind paying extra for it. It just felt a little strange being told no to every option. That said, the other staff members were attentive and provided good service throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is casual and had a steady crowd while we were there. I also noticed the entire staff working that night appeared to be male, just an observation. The food itself was really good. The baby greens salad, pasta dish, and chicken portobello were all very flavorful and enjoyable. Overall, I left with mixed feelings because the food was solid, but the ordering experience could have been more accommodating. Still, I would recommend giving this place a try because the food definitely delivers.

Super delicious i recommend. We got the woodworks pizza and it did not disappoint. Lots of…read moretoppings. Great taste! We will be back again next time we are in town!

Amazing pizza and wings. Tasty and made to order from what it seems! They have some lunch specials…read moreworth checking out too. Some seating inside but definitely better to go. Service is always good.

Absolute love RIOS…read more it's the best in MONTEBELLO! Hands down PIZZA is just incomparable 10/10 thick ,saucy , and no need to ask for extra cheese cause it's cheesed up baby :) let's not talk about how thick and juicy there sausage toppings are . Customer service is never an issue here staff is always friendly, welcoming with a smile , love that ! This spot is always crowded definitely a people's pleaser weather it's just you and a friend grabbing food and drinks or a family dinner night out 10/10 recommend!

I always passed by this place for many years but never tried it until now. A great hidden gem…read moreserving tasty pizza and awesome wings. My wife and I ordered a large combo with wings. Sausage and olives on the pizza. The pizza was superb IMO. The wings were very good too. Now I know where to go when I crave pizza. This will be my "goto".

I met some girlfriends for lunch at this restaurant recently. I think we all ordered the $13…read morePizookie Meal Deal. I ordered the Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I try not to eat sweets, so I took the Pizookie to go and gave it to my next door neighbor. I think it's a really good value for $13 and will definitely go back!

Do not get the chicken wings, especially the lemon pepper. It's literally to die for - like…read moreactually you would die from food poisoning. I've been burping and farting nonstop. It's not gonna make you wanna do anything after. The Chino location is way better and I did not feel like this with that location but this location is just not it. At least the pazookie was good, just beware of the chicken wings.

I ordered pizza from here during lunch which was fine. They open at 11 so i ordered for pick up…read morewhich was fine they don't take payments over the phone so that was kinda annoying but okay. When i paid they told me that there was a charge for using a credit card. So i ordered a large chicken buffalo ranch and paid like $43 i felt like that was a bit overpriced. Let's talk about the pizza i felt like the dough was overly stretched and it the topping weight was not proportional to the dough which was regular crust. The taste and toppings of the pizza were good but i wish the crust was toasted better from the bottom or maybe the toppings on top made the pizza soggy from the bottom. Im not sure. Overall not totally impressed with the price of the pizza to the taste.

I'm so sad. I used…read moreto get grinder sandwiches with my coworker all the time during our lunch breaks. We would occasionally split an order only to realize we should've gotten our own because they were that good. Fast forward some years, I returned to get a grinder sandwich. I was so excited to sink my teeth into the crispy crust, fresh lettuce, thick cut tomatoes, layers of meat, the generous amount of mayo. Their sandwiches were exactly the way the business owner and other customers have posted photos about. I was so disappointed. The lettuce was sprinkled on like they were rationing it. And they were really wilted. There were probably 2 or 3 slices of meat layered on. I had to hunt for the tomato slices. At least the bread was still crusty and the mayo was still generous. Otherwise, I was so let down. Again, it's been years since I've had their sandwiches, but there's no way quality has gone down this bad. At least their calzone looked the same.

Serving pizza in San Gabriel since 1950, I've been meaning to visit Petrillo's, but usually stick…read moreto Asian food in the area. Recently, my son and I have been making pizzas on Friday nights as a bonding experience while my wife is out with friends. We make some, buy one, and compare. My son usually prefers his homemade, but Petrillo's is the exception! He loved the cheesy cheese pizza and the amazing cheese pull. I ordered half cheese and half their specialty pizza, which includes mozzarella, Romano cheese, house tomato sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, mushrooms, onions, and green bell peppers. Their small pizza is 12 inches and has 8 slices, which is much larger than other places. Petrillo's Specialty Pizza is stacked with generous toppings and has a doughy but crispy bottom - the best of both worlds. I enjoyed the Specialty pizza, especially the Italian sausage. While I'm not a mushroom fan, I ate them anyway. I'll likely hold off on mushrooms next time. They provide generous amounts of complimentary crushed red pepper packets, paper plates, and napkins. Parmesan cheese packets cost extra, about $0.50 each, if I remember correctly. The staff were friendly and are local residents, which is always great to see in a mom-and-pop business. You can eat in or order from the take-out counter on the right side. It's best to order ahead to avoid a 20-25 minute wait. My only minor complaint was the pizza was a bit sloppy when I took a picture, but I understand they're busy getting orders out. I will definitely be back to Petrillo's for pizza!

SGV is known for their Asian food but wanted to try an Italian restaurant for a change. We dined on…read morea Saturday evening around 6 pm. We were greeted by the host and waited about 2-3 minutes to be seated. There were around 4 or 5 tables that were already seated and/or eating. Setting: typical western restaurant with booths and tables. Quite dark inside. We were sat at a booth but the seats had a bunch of residual bread crumbs on them. We had to ask a waiter/busboy to clean off the seats for us. Food: This restaurant is known for their pizza so we ordered their signature pizza to share. We also ordered the fried zucchini appetizer and the spaghetti bolognese which came with a side (Minestrone soup) There was complimentary bread and butter for the table - it was soft and fluffy on the inside and had a nice crust. But it came out cold. Would have been better if it was warmed up. Fried zucchini: well breaded, came with ranch. Portion size was ok, not too big but not too little either. But quite expensive at $11 for an appetizer that did not WOW the table. Minestrone Soup: average, quite salty, given it is early in the evening, the soup should not be this salty whereas the end of the day usually means the soup has been reduced and concentrated by warming/simmering. Spaghetti Bolognese: plenty of meat in the sauce and pretty tasty as well; but the biggest flaw was that the spaghetti was way overcooked. Huge negative for an Italian restaurant - the base/pasta of your dishes should be perfect and this was far from Al dente. Petrillo Signature Pizza: loaded with toppings, they did not cheap out with the toppings and pretty tasty as well; however, another big flaw was that the dough was dry and dense - the dough did not rise. The yeast in the dough was either non-existent or was not given enough time to rise and create the fluffy dough and crust texture of a typical pizza. We basically got dense flatbread. As this was the signature pizza, it was quite disappointing. Service: Average, nothing great. The servers came by a couple times only after the food came out. Could have really stopped by a couple more time to check in. Rating: 2 stars Review summary is based on mainly food quality as the quality of the food, attention to detail, and execution all was very subpar. Given the kitchen was not super busy on a Saturday evening, the poor quality leaves much to desire.

I stopped here one day and this place sells pizza by the slice…read more The pizza slices were large and I got two slices of pizza to go. The pizza was very tasty since I was hungry. The place has several different options on the menu. This place is kept clean. This place has indoor dining and picnic tables outside. The day that I went there was a nice lady working there. I would recommend other people to try this place out.

This is a Solid little pizza joint! $3 pizza slices were great. Good service. Clean store.read more

When I used to live in S El Monte I loved going to this place, pizza feels so premium and the…read morecheese is good. It's a chill spot but heads up go with some $$$ it's a small business that needs to survive. Especially here in California where a lot of them end up closing shop. Ordered online takeout and my order was ready as soon I walked in. Definitely want to try and come to watch a football game !!

Love getting Rio's. Been a fan of rio's when it was just the Montebello location. Definitely like…read morethat this location is so close to me so that I don't have to drive too to get my favorite pizza. I haven't sat inside in a while so not sure how the service is to dine in. Will update review when I do that again.