A charming little boutique winery tucked away in Newhall, this spot is small in size, but big on…read morecharacter. They source their grapes from Paso Robles, which truly shows in the quality of the wine. One of the owners, Doug, was incredibly attentive and welcoming, making sure we felt taken care of throughout the evening. Since it was a holiday night, the indoor space was packed and they weren't offering flights from the menu. However, they graciously allowed us to taste a few selections before committing to a full glass, which we really appreciated. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with live music setting the tone for a relaxed night out. While they don't serve full food options, there are light snacks available, and you're welcome to bring your own food which we happily did by putting together a charcuterie board right there. The outdoor seating area is especially cozy, complete with heaters and blankets for cooler evenings. This nearby gem has definitely earned a spot on my regular rotation.

Pagter brothers is just one part of the wineroom called "Double Trouble". Incredible wine, epic…read morelive music Fridays and Saturdays without a cover charge, and a super warm and cozy ambiance both inside and out on the patio. During the day, the wine-tenders provide an intimate wine experience and at night-- it's a party that you don't want to miss! If you can catch the winemakers, they are super friendly and knowledgeable and the entire staff is so warm and accommodating. It's like going wine tasting up the central coast without leaving the SCV. Whether you are novice or a connoisseur, they will absolutely take care of you. My family became wine members 3 years ago and we are so happy with the experience thus far. Comedy nights on Thursdays once a month, live music Fridays and Saturdays, and free tastings every time you go in if you're a member. Can't beat it! Having a local wineroom that provides central-coast wines is an absolute dream. Definitely try them for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Pulchella Winery is such a gem. I've been here a few times now, and I always end up having a great…read moretime. It's a smaller spot right on Main Street, which gives it a more relaxed and personal vibe compared to some of the bigger wineries. Their wine is actually really good--way better than I expected the first time I came in--and the staff makes the whole experience even better. They're friendly, knowledgeable, and never pushy. It's the kind of place where you can just hang out, enjoy a flight, and lose track of time. Definitely one of my favorite local places to unwind. If you haven't checked it out yet, you should!

This place is so amazing! I'm so happy we have wine tasting available locally. My husband and I…read moreeach ordered a tasting and ended up becoming members by the end of the night. The wine is so good and very affordable. My favorite was the Zinfandel and Witness, which is a Grenache blend. We had a great time and can't wait to come back with friends. The service was absolutely amazing and the decor was so cute. They have a back patio too apparently and they allow you to bring your own food.

by far, one of my favorite places to come to in Santa Clarita. Parking is sometimes a bit of a…read morechallenge and it's street parking so be prepared for that. I love the whole vibe from the moment you walk in to watching the bartenders, making their drink drinks to enjoying every part of the meal. We were there on a Saturday night and they had live music, he was amazing playing the saxophone and just a great personality. I can't say what my favorite thing is because I love everything I've eaten here.

Such an amazing and fun find! The speakeasy style was so cute and well done. The live music was a…read morenice touch with it not being too loud but adding a Romantic date night vibe. The chefs appetizer was amazing. The drinks were delicious and beautifully presented. The main course shrimp scampi and hanger steak were cooked perfectly and even though we had no room for dessert we had to try the chocolate silk pie which was so worth it! Server was a little slow and hard to get over to the table but she was friendly.

Love this place, great wine, great live music ...friendly people. You can bring your own food and…read moreenjoy some good wine and music.

Came with family as I'm visiting from the east coast. The wine selections were good! The atmosphere…read morewas amazing! The 2 piece band was excellent! Almost everyone was out in the dance floor having fun!!

Made a reservation for 4 because it was a special night as not only was it a double date, it was a…read moredouble date meant to ask my childhood friend to be my matron of honor. Which she said yes by the way It was casual but still a great atmosphere, drinks are great! My matron of honor and I had the raspberry mojitos while my fiancé and her husband didn't drink because well, they aren't much drinkers and they were driving, haha! I had the chicken, my fiancé had the apple pork or something? I can't remember the exact names because the night went in a blur. We were there for over two hours. Then my matron of honor had the fish and chips and her husband the burger with fries. They loved their food too. Everything was delicious and our server was very sweet and attentive. Will be back again!

We dined at Newhall Refinery after church on Christmas Eve. This was our first visit, and we were…read morepleasantly surprised at how well it all went, especially on an evening before a holiday when many places were closed. The food was well prepared overall. The highlight was the French Dip -- my husband found it all quite delicious. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the Short Rib Ragu. My Pesto Pasta with Shrimp was very good -- I would have preferred a harder sear on the shrimp. Tammy was our wonderful server who took great care of us. Their Brunch Menu looks really good -- we may try that for our next visit!

Fantastic food! Fantastic service! Great patio! I've been twice while in Valencia on work and will…read morebe back next time!

Brought my kids here after Magic Mountain and we were seated immediately. The staff was so…read morefriendly and ready to talk about anything. Despite the great conversations, our food was ordered and brought the table with perfect timing. My kids had the burgers - these guys are HUGE and quite delicious. Care has definitely been given to each ingredient when designing the burgers! I had the Ruben Sandwich (which was a special) and it blew my mind! Can't wait to try this cozy but fun pub again with my wife!

Did someone say "Bolognese" ? My Daughter & grandson love it :)…read more They have a great Happy Hour Menu, delicious food and great prices on drinks ... Michelle and Jessica make a great Friday afternoon team. Always positive, helpful and professional. Thanks for such a nice place to have a cocktail with a business meeting and more. Definitely a fan and will repeat.

Celiacs please read!! Oliver Terrace....this is a learning experience for you. You MUST train your…read moreemployees the correct way to handle/process gluten free food. We have dined here twice. (And maybe not again.) The first time was a lot less busy and we had no problems. This second time was different, unfortunately. It was a Friday night and, being the day before Valentine's day, it was busy. No excuses though....if you are going to offer gluten free options you MUST be able to handle that accurately when it's busy. Our server was WONDERFUL and did exactly what she should have done with all of this. I had many questions about the gluten free options and she was able to answer them, or went back to the kitchen to double check. She did not make me feel like a bother or inconvenient at all. I ordered chicken alfredo with gluten free pasta. When my meal came out, it had fettuccine noodles. I had a twinge in my stomach because this did not seem right, and from last time, I did not remember those being the gf noodles. I asked the guy that brought my meal if this was the gluten free pasta, I think there may have been a language barrier because his accent was thick and his response was, 'is this what you ordered?' I said yes and he walked away. I waited for our server to come before I took a bite by so I could TRIPLE check with her and she noticed IMMEDIATELY the dish was not right. She said, 'oh no! This is not the gluten free pasta. It should be the penne noodles!' She took the dish away. I was interested to find that the correct dish with gf penne noodles came out within 5-7 mins. The only gf pasta that I know of that cooks that quick is fresh gf pasta (8mins). And this pasta you serve is not refrigerated fresh pasta, lol. Was the wrong dish sent to the wrong table by accident? But why did the person that brought my dish not know what he was bringing? There was also very little sauce to be found on the dish. I am not a sauce person so for me to say there was no sauce....it was almost non existent. Now....price. I don't remember the original price of the dish I got, but you up charge SIX?!?!?!?!!! Dollars for the gluten free substitution pasta (most I've seen is $3-4)? And adding chicken is another $8?! My dish came out to be $32. And I will be honest, it was NOT worth that. No manager came out to make sure everything was better. Nothing was taken off the bill for a HUGE mistake, that could have cost me my health or a trip to the hospital. Not happy with this experience. Not happy paying $136 for this experience. Train yourselves with more accuracy please. Thank you.

Some places don't just serve dinner, they create evenings you remember…read more The Old Town Junction has that kind of atmosphere. Warm, inviting, and effortlessly charming. From the moment we sat down, the staff was attentive without hovering, quick to accommodate, and genuinely welcoming. The food is top notch, beautifully prepared and absolutely worth treating yourself. If you've got a little extra to spend on a date or a good friend, this is the place to do it. A special thank you to Danielle, our waitress, who was kind, courteous, and never rushed us. She even allowed us to linger a bit after hours to enjoy our final lemon drop, making the night feel unhurried and personal. Great food, great service, and an experience worth repeating. Highly recommend. El Yepista - Gabriel

Lovely spot for drinks and dinner in Santa Clarita…read more I was in the area running errands and decided to grab dinner nearby on a Thusday evening around 6:30 pm. I found this place on Yelp and dropped by for dinner. My party of 2 was seated immediately. Personally I thought the menus were hard to read. The gray lines in the background were quite dark and clashed with the actual menu items. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to reprint the menus with lighter background. They have an extensive cocktail menu with a lot of gin-based drinks. They also have good selection of wine and NA drinks as well, including some mocktails. I got the I'm Driving mocktail ($13), which I really liked. It had good passion fruit flavor without being too sour. Felt like a really nice tropical juice. My friend really liked his drink Bramblin' Man ($17), which had strong notes of bourbon and blackberry. I wasn't super hungry, but the braised short rib looked amazing so I got that for $43. It was very tender, but I personally found it bland especially on the inside. I asked for additional sauce so I could drench each bite in the sauce. My favorite part of the plate was surprisingly the potato croquette, which was perfectly crispy and well flavored. My friend got the chicken club ($23), which he enjoyed. I stole a bunch of his seasoned fries since they were so good. I would've loved to get dessert but was too stuffed. Next time!

The food and service were amazing! I had the Fusilli con Pesto e Pollo and my husband had the…read moreAtlantic Salmon With Lobster Sauce. We also had delicious bread while we waited on the dinner to be served. Jay was so friendly and kind as well as the two servers that we had but we didn't happen to catch their names. Today was my Birthday so I had the Cannoli which was also delicious. They sang Happy Birthday to me and comped my dessert which was also a pleasant surprise. The Ambiance was very pleasant and cozy. This was our first time here and we will definitely be back.

What a happy coincidence/inconvenience! Was on my way to…read moreenjoy some Mexican food but unfortunately, absolutely no parking. So I decided to check out this hidden little Italian joint a bit down the street. I wasn't sure is it was open during lunch so I'm glad I decided to stop and take a look. Upon entry, the restaurant feels super intimate- almost a cozy vibe if it weren't for the white tablecloths and linen napkins. Once I was seated, looked over the menu and ordered, I decided to look up reviews on Yelp. Not as positive as I usually look for before selections a restaurant but I am so glad I came in before I made this snap judgement! I also saw that although being open for lunch, they again close to prep for dinner service so I am equally glad I stopped when I did. I selected the tequila chicken fettuccine, at the recommendation of the wonderful man who sat and served me, ( I was thinking about carbonara). I will probably wake up craving this pasta!! Flavorful, chicken cooked perfectly and not sitting in an overly creamy sauce. I also enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, crisp and lovely, and upon inquiry, learned it is not available in stores! I'll probably be back for a glass or two of wine at the very least!

A few years ago I wrote a review when Piccola Osteria first opened. At the time it felt like a…read morewelcome clone of Piccola Trattoria dropped into the most suburban location imaginable, a strip mall across from Del Taco and a grocery store. It was good news for those of us in the neighborhood who wanted something better than chain Italian without driving across town. Four-plus years later, the real test is simple: do you keep coming back? We do. Regularly. That says more than any early review ever could. Piccola Osteria has quietly become our neighborhood standby. It's the place we go when cooking feels like a chore but we still want a proper meal, not takeout that tastes like it came from a food factory. Over the years we've worked our way through most of the menu, often more than once, and the consistency is what keeps us returning. The appetizers remain strong. The polpette are exactly what they should be: simple, flavorful meatballs in a good marinara. The carpaccio is fresh and bright with arugula and lemon. Prosciutto with burrata is hard to mess up if the ingredients are good, and here they usually are. The arancini with braised short rib are still one of the better starters on the menu. The pastas continue to carry the kitchen. The gnocchi Sorrentina are reliably soft and comforting. The fettuccine Bolognese tastes like a sauce that has had time to develop. The tortelloni di brasato and the pumpkin tortelloni are richer options that never disappoint. And when we're in a seafood mood, the linguine vongole or spaghetti pescatora usually hit the mark. The secondi are solid as well. The osso buco is consistently good, and the branzino is fresh and often filleted tableside, which still feels like a small luxury in a neighborhood restaurant. Service has also held up well. In all the years we've been coming here, we've only had one off night where the service felt disorganized. Otherwise it's been friendly and attentive. Another subtle but encouraging sign: some of the staff speak Italian, and you can actually exchange a few words in Italian if you're inclined. That's usually a decent signal you're not in a completely Americanized version of the cuisine. The menu still leans broadly "Italian" rather than regional Italian. There are a couple of concessions to American expectations, like spaghetti and meatballs or a Caesar salad, neither of which you'd typically see in Italy. But restaurants in suburban California have to meet their customers where they are, and those dishes clearly keep the tables full. If I still had a wish list after all these years, it would be the same gentle nudge: it would be great to see the kitchen rotate in a few seasonal or regional additions. Something like pici with wild boar ragù, trofie with pesto, or a few rustic polenta dishes would be fantastic. Italian cuisine has endless regional depth, and even a few rotating specials would add another dimension. The wine list remains reasonably priced, which is refreshing. Markups aren't outrageous, and the cocktails are well made. The White Negroni in particular is worth ordering. At the end of the day, Piccola Osteria has proven something more valuable than novelty: reliability. In a neighborhood where most dining options lean toward chains and fast casual, having a small place that consistently delivers honest Italian food is something worth appreciating. Not bad for a little osteria hiding in a strip mall across from Del Taco. Sometimes the most dependable neighborhood restaurants are the ones you almost overlook.

A great Italian spot!…read more Despite a busy night, the service was warm and welcoming. Our main server was great, but it's always a great sign when other servers come to check in on you too. The space is quite large, but a bit cramped. We were seated in a a patio-like space towards the back of the restaurant. We ordered the calamari, Mezzelune di Crostacei, and Tortelloni di Brasato. The calamari is highly recommended. It was fresh, lightly fried, and paired well with the sauce. The Mezzelune di Crostecei was amazing. The ravioli was perfectly cooked and the juices from the shrimp and scallop made it a perfect bite. The only disappointment was the Tortelloni di Brasato. The herb cream sauce was delicious and the pasta was perfectly cooked. However, the short rib filling was akin to a beef puree and several of the tortellonis had very little filling. Overall, I had a great experience and looking forward to try other menu items!