I had a wonderful lunch in their outdoor patio. The Caprese Panini was so fresh rustic Italian! They make the thin bread from their pizza dough. For homemade dessert I had the Panna Cotta w/passion fruit puree. I like my custard rich and creamy but it was still good. Staff attentive warm and friendly. A great place for good food, informal atmosphere, and great vibe. read more

Locanda Ravello - Caprese Panini w/mixed green salad - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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I've been here a few times, the food used to be really good, now it's seriously average and pricey. We started with the Ravello salad and a Margarita pizza. While it was nice that they split the salad for us, the dish was lacking. Dressing was ok, but there was hardly any of the ingredients listed in the description. I found 1 olive and a few pieces of citrus. Overall, just average for $20! The pizza was just ok as well. The crust was a bit doughy and lacked flavor, also served warm, not hot. Then we both had pastas. The pesto gnocchi was ok, nothing stood out. The tortelloni tasted decent, the pasta itself was good but the sauce was watery and flavorless. It was a very small portion and only had 2 tiny pieces of sage. It wasn't worth $27. Then there's the 3% 'health and benefits' surcharge. Let's be real, an employee has to work an average of 30 hours a week to qualify and if there's not 50+ employees, they don't have to provide benefits. This always seems like a tip for the owners. Service is always weird here. The server rushed us at every turn, never engaging, just wanted our order. Ambiance? None. The whole vibe was off. I like a 'wow' factor when I go out to eat, there was nothing 'wow' about this experience. read more

Ambiance was the best part of our visit here for my sisters birthday. We enjoyed the Caesar salad as well. Service was ok, you can tell they try to up-charge & upsell as much as possible. There was a bug in our drink and we didn't get an apology, just a new drink. We booked via open table and put down "special occasion-birthday" and mentioned it to our server and was bummed we didn't get a complimentary dessert. Overall, wouldn't visit this location again but perhaps a different location would be better. read more

Pasta was really delicious! I got the shortrib tortellino & my fiance got the white truffle gnocchi. Both were great choices! Calamari had good seasoning but would've liked them to be crispy. Bruschetta was ok, would've been better with a balsamic glaze! Pizza with proscuitto was solid. Most of our table loved their pasta except for the seafood linguine, it really lacked flavor. Staff was nice & they sang happy bday to my fiance and brought out ice cream read more

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Went here for a bridal shower, the interior beyond quaint and charmingly homey, the outside vibrant and colorful perfect for al fresco. They have multiple rooms with a different vibe, and the food? Superb! We had a mix of courses: roasted salmon with vegetables and an eggplant tomato based penne pasta. Each excellent and the absolute fire part? The salmon perfectly cooked and not at all tough, like so many places these days do. The service and attention to detail perfect, warm and friendly. As I was writing on the card, my elbow knocked over a glass which went crashing to the floor--within 5 minutes of being there. Klutz strikes again, but the guy was super sweet and not irritated, just went about to get a broom and brushed the glass shards away. read more

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Food wasn't great. Sat indoors and it was super hot inside, their AC units aren't powerful enough to cool the restaurant. Flies and other flying insects inside as well. Tables also had some previous food marks - not cleaned well. Pleasanton location is way better, which explains why it's hard to get a reservation there. read more

Locanda Ravello do better! We had a table of 9- waiter barely talked to us , didn't check on us very often. Our entrees came out two at a time , waiting 5 minutes between each pair coming out. We all waited until the last entree came. No apology for the wait. I used to really enjoy the atmosphere here but this time not so much. read more

Welp, we came back today because of a wonderful and tasty experience a couple months ago. In June we sat outside close to the bar, this time we sat inside. I was immediately drawn to the three cooks behind the counter on their phones. I knew this would go in the direction I imagined. They all proceeded to cook without washing their hands. Hands on dirty phones then hands directly on food. A while later I saw the food runner leaning on a wall on his phone.. fine. Seconds later hand directly into the Parmesan he was adding onto a plate. The handling of the food here was a true disappointment. We will definitely not be returning which is sad because the food is amazingly tasty. read more

Spent Valentine's Day here and the food was very tasty. The flavors are very true to Italian cuisine, very upscale. They have a huge outdoor seating area with heating lamps. Our waitress was very attentive and took great care of us. read more

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Went to Danville for date night and found this place. Definitely want a reservation as it was packed. Got the caprese salad and artichoke beignets to start. The tomatoes for the caprese were fantastic. The beignets were flavorful but nothing special. Gnocchi was flavorless and a bit mushy. Pizza had great crust but the prosciutto on top of it was meh. Tasted a bit plasticy. All decently priced for Danville though. Probably won't go back read more

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Dinner | $50-60 We have eaten here numerous times and was satisfied with the food. Last night was a different story. My husband had the chicken parmigiano and I had the chicken picatta. That was fine, the sides were NOT. We asked to substitute the potatoes with pasta. At first we were told no but he would check. Came back and said ok. I thought this was an Italian restaurant. The pasta was terrible, cooked pasta with the blandest tomatoes sauce ever. And I was totally surprised when I received this same pasta with red sauce with chicken piccata. And no vegetables that were on the menu as part of the meal. Sooo disappointed, makes me question of I ever want to return after this inattentive serving of a meal. Have had way better at other local restaurants. I could have had way better pasta at home. If its Italian it needs to pay attention what its serving. My Mother in law was born and raised in Tuscany Italy so yes, I know Italian food and this sadly was a poor excuse for the attention to detail and quality. read more

elite italian dinner in danville i ordered their ribeye steak / fries, medium done plz. their is seating both inside and outside, and the atmosphere is tranquil and smooth, right here in the heart of the city of Danville service was lovely, and i am set for return visit read more

Locanda Ravello - italian + rainy day - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Locanda Ravello is a Danville Staple for a very good reason, amazing pizza, pasta, anti-pasta and drop a good bottle of wine. This place is cute place, in a cute city with a great staff and over all just a great spot. 10/10 will repeat. read more

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I had Mother's Day lunch at Locanda Ravello, and what happened at the end of the meal completely ruined the experience. When it came time to pay, the waiter, Carlos, processed my card, walked away with the handheld payment device, and somehow added himself a $36.55 tip before handing me the receipt. What makes this even more suspicious is that $36.55 was not one of the preset gratuity options on the device. It had to be manually entered. When I questioned the charge and asked to speak with a manager, Carlos returned and claimed he "didn't know how it happened" and that he must have "mistakenly tipped himself." I find that explanation impossible to believe. Accidentally entering a custom tip amount is not a simple error - it comes across as deliberate, nefarious, malicious, and completely unacceptable behavior. The manager eventually came out, apologized, voided the transaction, and re-ran the charge. He also mentioned Carlos had worked there for three years and that this had "never happened before." Maybe this was the first time he got caught. While I appreciate that the charge was corrected, the situation was not handled with the seriousness it deserved. In a time when people are already stretched financially, helping yourself to a customer's money is not a harmless mistake. It destroys trust. Ironically, I still left a tip because I didn't want the rest of the staff to suffer for one employee's actions, though it was far less than I originally intended to leave. Needless to say, I will never return. If you dine here, I strongly recommend carefully reviewing your payment screen and receipt before leaving. read more

Locanda Ravello - Carlos = malicious server tipping himself - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

Ive been to 3 other Locanda locations and this was by far my favorite experience. Having spent a few weeks in Italy earlier this year, this gave me the most authentic experience. Our server was from Venice (I believe his name was Matteo?) and he was very pleasant and k new the menu well. Even though the restaurant was busy we didn't feel rushed. The outdoor seating was perfect for the day. All the food was delicious from the gnocchi, to the seafood ravioli, meatballs, cheese blossoms, the pizzas and the lasagna was the chefs kiss! Will definitely be returning. read more

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Came here for dinner with the boo on a Saturday night. It was hot out so we sat inside. There is a very nice outdoor patio area though. The service was great, and the dishes were quite good. You also get complimentary bread with an olive spread. The fritto misto was a tad salty, but everything else was perfect. The cocktails are strong, which means we had a great night. All in all we would definitely come back to try their famous pizza! read more

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I haven't been here in years. I was craving Italian food and our other favorites didn't have opening until later. Found parking across the street behind the small business and walked from there. We were seated in the house next door to their original location (from what I remembered). Apparently they hold events here and store wine as well as they were displayed throughout. We were greeted with water right away and given some time to review. I usually scan a menu and go with the first few things that look delicious based on the ingredients listed that catch my eye. We always order enough to share and maybe bring home for a midnight snack. Tartufata Pizza (proscriptionde Parma), Fritto Misto (calamari rings, artichoke), and a Caesar salad for good measure, possibly saving room for a good tiramisu, my go-to dessert at Italian restos. Caesar came out right away. It was okay. Lettuce wasn't chilled or crispy, room temp almost. Croutons kinda over toaster. Shaved parm was nice and sharp. Dressing was missing some umph. Tang? Fritto misto looked really promising. Some bites were nice and crunchy, nicely seasoned. Whereas other bites were like a salt bomb. I did like the whole bunch of legs that J don't see often which makes me think they bring in fresh seafood and fish vs packaged. The calamari rings were fun to eat. Artichoke was a refreshing change. Not sure what to do with the side of dressing or sauce, next to the pile of spring mix. Overall, it was good. But not my favorite. The server asked us if we were ready to have the main entrees placed in the middle of bites. We were. Pizza and ravioli came out together. Surprisingly the lagostino sauce (I think that's what it was called) was balanced ans delicious. I wish the dish itself was hotter (in temperature). The filling was tasty. Pizza crunchy was nice and dough with specs of dark on the edge. The prosciutto was delicious along with the mushrooms (bitter and nutty like baby shimeji mushrooms). The thing that I didn't like was the pizza was a bit runny/watery at the base making the base a bit soggy. I used the crust to lap up the pasta sauce, cleaning the plate. I had to finish my meal with something sweet, even though we had our heart set on ice cream across the street. Tiramisu, of course, with a piping hot tongue burning cup of coffee. Tiramisu was mascapone and great flavor. The creamer for the coffee was fresh, foamy. Overall, the meal was good. Glad that we didn't have to travel far for this. Intimate ambiance. read more

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Our experience....party of six, special occasion b-day party for our family. Great table, ordered drinks, salads and mains. Drinks and salads are good. 4/6 entree's arrive, missing two pizzas. 5 minutes goes by we ask "what's up with our other entrees?" waitress smiles and says another few minutes, 10 more minutes goes by, same response. over 20 minutes later still zippo, by now the other 4 have eaten. The response "sorry we were taking care of a larger group in the other room, be a few more minutes" probably the wrong thing to say as they entirely forgot to make our pizza's. 5 minutes later the power goes off. Can't make any more food while two of our group sat empty. Manager says the reason for all the issues was the power going off for which we quickly corrected his incorrect version. My limited restaurant etiquette says you don't bring entree's out till ALL are ready. They continued with nothing but excuses and we left but not until they comp-ed us a single cannoli and 6 thimble sized limoncellos!! We paid in full at their request for which I could not believe the audacity and left. On the way out the manager continued with the excuses but did note to us that we were not charged for the pizzas after all. WOW what a guy! I suggested they at least comp us the $80 worth of drinks we ordered & that was met with a with a "how could we even suggest such a thing" Smile.......Arrivederci Locanda!! read more

My bf and I were craving pizza & pasta on a random Thursday and chose to check out Locanda based on the raving reviews. And they did not disappoint! I got the pesto gnocchi and my bf had a Margherita pizza. We also shared the meatball appetizer. Everything was fantastic! Also loved the inside of the restaurant. It's small but so quaint. Service was quick and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

Locanda Ravello - Mamma Carmela's Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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My friends and I attempted to go there on a Tuesday night when it was not busy. The service was pretty much non-existent. The busser, waiters, and hostess did their best to ignore us for a good 5-7 minutes while we tried to figure out which of the several entrances to use. It was obvious we were looking to dine there, but they all stood behind the hostess podium area walking back and forth, making eye contact with us, then flitting off to do seemingly nothing. Then we finally stood right in front of the hostess at her podium waiting for her to acknowledge our existence. She seemed annoyed that we didn't have a reservation even though the place was practically empty. We were sat in the inner courtyard under a HUGE fan. Our table was butted up against another table full of guests which made it difficult to get into the chairs on one side of the table. There were over a dozen outdoor tables that were not occupied, so it was annoying to be sat right next to one of the three occupied tables. We were given menus and someone promptly brought iced tap water. We sat there for 10+ minutes before my friend asked if we could sit elsewhere. The hostess seemed utterly confused at this request, but thankfully my friend had more patience to deal with the blank stares and attitude radiating off the hostess. We moved tables to another outdoor section that was more peaceful and proceeded to sit there for no less than 30 minutes with absolutely NO ONE coming out to provide any type of service. We finally got up and left because who knows how the rest of the dining experience might turn out. We should have noticed the huge red flag where several tables who had obviously stopped eating had barely touched their food. I cannot attest to the food quality since we were barely lucky enough to receive water. However, based on the the most recent reviews, we probably dodged a bullet. read more

I have been coming here for years, so call me a slow learner. I would avoid this place on a Friday/Saturday dinner time. The service was awful, the entrees took forever for simple pasta, and my lasagna was burnt. I would sent it back but I didn't want to wait while my guest was already eating. read more

Located on Prospect, in downtown Danville. This is a great Italian restaurant, with spacious indoor and outdoor seating. We enjoyed their artichoke balls appetizer: deep fried artichoke hearts, stuffed with cheese coated in a light crust. Paired with a tomato bisque-like sauce. Their strozzapreti: Italian sausage, peas, wild mushrooms, parmigiano-reggiano creamy sauce. I highly recommend with clams with spaghetti, which seemed more like a huge bowl of Manila clams with noodles! Light garlic butter sauce with tomatoes! Be sure to get their complimentary bread with olive tapenade! read more

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Browsing Yelp with a pasta craving... Landed on Locanda Ravello to answer it. Not bad! Food is lovely, service is A+++. My partner and I walked in on a Sunday evening. With the main dining area full, only outdoor (heated) or bar seating were available. We chose the bar. TBH the bar needs heating-- with the door open, there was a constant draft that naturally rolled in with the winter chill. Very uncomfortable. Our tiny high tops were awkwardly small, which felt crowded with the large plate size-- and weren't equipped with bag hooks either. Discomfort aside, all staff were exceptionally accommodating and professional. ARTICHOKE BEIGNETS: !!!! Delicious! Lightly crispy with a lovely, creamy filling. Great to whet your appetite. FRITTO MISTO: Huge portions... And our busser thoughtfully suggested keeping our beignet sauce for dipping lol. I'm not a huge fan of calamari, but my bf loved this. PIZZA CACIO E PEPE: D+ :-/ Ridiculously salty... Not even savory, just straight up SALT. Both my bf and I each took a bite and just... Politely boxed it. Not for me. STROZZAPRETI: Pizza sins were forgiven with the pasta. This was perfect IMO. Al dente pasta, sweet, fresh peas, hearty sausage-- no notes. And again, large portions. The leftovers I had the next day were a treat. Interested in seeing how their 5 other sister locations compare. read more

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this review is specifically for our experience when we booked their party space for my birthday! it's so nice inside that we didn't even really need to decorate, the staff is super friendly, professional, and bring that fun, Italian vibe. We had a big group and opted for the prix fixe menu and everyone loved it! They were so accommodating working with us to configure the room for dinner, live music, and then moving the tables out of the way for dancing after dinner. The space could accommodate 50 people and we had about 35, and that felt really comfortable. some food highlights: antipasto platter fried calamari & artichokes salmon (got this gluten-free) pizza lasagna eggplant parm pasta with mushrooms in the prix fixe menu each guest picked their entree and dessert. appetizers were picked ahead of time. the tiramisu...my fav! they have a great wine selection and you can get order cocktails & mocktails served up from the bar. We love Enzo & his staff. Highly recommend Locanda Ravello for a special occasion!! Mangia! (it was my bday and i wasn't taking many food pics. trust me, it all looked and tasted delicious!) read more

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We did a pickup order for dinner - a Tortellini and a lasagna. The tortellini was quite pitiful for $26.95. Looks like they just boiled the tortellini and dumped some butter sauce over it. Waaay overpriced. Will not go back again. read more

Locanda Ravello - Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

I've been here a few times over the last year and it seems to have gone downhill. Ordered a pizza and a simple tomato pasta. Food was very bland and unseasoned. Unfortunately I will not be returning. read more

Hands down our favorite place for a guaranteed good meal. It's where we go to celebrate, the easy choice for happy hour, and always where we bring friends and family from out of town. We're always treated like family and feel at home when we're there. Besides the good vibes, the food is always delicious and comforting. I like the simpler menu items like pasta pomodoro or pasta vongole, margherita pizza with arugula, and surprisingly my all time favorite is the ribeye with roasted veg and steak fries. Each has so much flavor and yet such few ingredients. read more

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Came across this restaurant after searching "Local Favorites" for our family's lunch/Saturday mini escape from San Jose. I went to their website to order online for a quick pick-up. (Looked forward to doing NOTHING in our hotel room so a sit down lunch was out of the question.) My fiancé went to pick up the food alone, and when he returned, had great things to say about the ambiance/aesthetics of the restaurant. BUT, as we started unboxing, he mentioned he was bummed there was no chili flakes/parm for the pizza. I assumed he meant he forgot to request, but was quickly informed he was told by the young woman they don't have to-go chili flakes/parm to provide. I was confused... maybe they have a thing against using flakes/parm? I mean, because how could they not have any? Lol. He didn't want to bother the unbothered young woman with the energy he was picking up and left it alone. Fast forward to six hours later...the food was so GREAT my boys wanted a second order of their pastas. So there we went... ordering AGAIN for dinner. No expectations of chili flakes/parm since they weren't too missed. However, with us both feeling stumped over such a small thing (we know lol) he again requested upon pick-up. This time, a different a different woman/host helped him. And what do you know? We received chili flakes AND parm. She was happy to grab them from the kitchen. I'm still so confused about lunch's interaction. Food was great! Our son enjoyed the (incorrect) cheese pizza more than expected despite us ordering pepperoni. Nonetheless, still look forward to visiting the new San Jose location just five minutes away from home. Customer service from lunch today...straight bummer and why the -star. Can't quite grasp where the gap was in such a small task? That makes a difference in experiences and certainly ratings. read more

Locanda Ravello - Wrong Order - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Amazing time here! Food was delicious from start to finish. We started with their famous meatballs. The sauce was fresh and not overwhelming. Meatballs were tender and full of flavor. My friend ordered Branzino that was finished off at the table. I ordered their special pasta and we rounded with some refreshing drinks. Service was attentive. My only callout was if you are inside one of their side rooms it is very difficult to hear yourselves talk. But overall a fun place. I also prefer this location over other Locanda locations and we will return! read more

Locanda Ravello - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Honestly apart from our server, the food was pretty bad uncooked and tasteless. Have tried almost all Italian places in the bay, this was one of the worst food we ever had. In fact left the entire food as it is after trying little bit. read more

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Every bite was exceptional. The meatballs were phenomenal--tender, deeply flavorful, and clearly made with care. The sole was beautifully cooked, buttery and delicate without being heavy, and the tortelloni was rich and savory, the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after the plate is cleared. Our waiter, Brian, was attentive and genuinely charming, elevating the entire experience without ever feeling overbearing. The ambiance was giving summer in Italy--warm, relaxed, and romantic. Thoughtful execution, comforting flavors, and that unmistakable feeling of classic Italian done properly. A place I'll absolutely be returning to. read more

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Love it here. They have lots of indoor/outdoor seating so there's not usually a long wait even though it's always busy. Book a reservation or walk ins welcome. The food is delicious. The service is great! Try the cheese stuffed zucchini flowers as an app or the meatballs! Yum!! And the entrees are always so big we have to take leftovers home, which we love! Great wine selection too. read more

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I attended a bridal shower today in a spacious private room that featured a bar with a bartender. They offered about five specialty drinks, including one non-alcoholic option, which I tried and found very enjoyable. The wait staff was excellent--attentive and friendly throughout the event. Having previously dined at the Brentwood location, I had high expectations for the food here, especially since the dishes at Locanda Capri in Brentwood are outstanding. Because this was a large gathering, we had a set menu. Unfortunately, the Vesuvio Salad lacked flavor despite adding salt and pepper, although it was visually appealing. I ordered the Pollo Parmigiana, which consisted of two thin, breaded cutlets that were overcooked, dry, and difficult to cut with the provided butter knife. It was accompanied by two wedge slices of potatoes, totaling about a quarter of a potato, and some very mushy eggplant. I was not pleased with this dish. For dessert, I had the Italian donuts with hazelnut chocolate, which seemed to have been microwaved, making them rubbery and tough to chew. I could only manage a small bite, as the flavor didn't make up for the unpleasant texture. Perhaps the food quality was affected by the large party; I'm unsure about the rest of their menu. At the Brentwood location, I've had five-star dishes like gnocchi, ribeye steak, and rice balls. Maybe those options would be similarly excellent here, and if I return, I'll be sure to try them. I give five stars each for the great service and nice ambiance. Sadly, I give two stars fully the food I had today. read more

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This is the best place for fun and great food.. it's my favorite place and I take all my friends and family there. My favorite is the any pizza and Mama Carmela's meat balls. Guaranteed a terrific time. read more

Went to Locanda for dinner and was pleasantly surprised to find that the food as good as the ambiance. Very spacious and offers different vibes depending on where you're seated. We wished to be seated in a less crowded/loud area and they were very sweet and quick to address it. Service was excellent too. Ordered the Vesuvio salad, margherita pizza, and a penne pesto (not pictured). The penne pesto isn't on the menu but can be requested. One of the best pestos I've ever had! The salad was great too, the sliced almonds and burrata really elevated it. The margherita was good overall but the tomato sauce lacked depth. Wish I'd taken better photographs but overall, a great experience, would surely go back! That pesto's going to be hard to beat. read more

Locanda Ravello - Vesuvio - Italian Near Me - Danville, California

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Locanda Amalfi is my favorite location and I have been there many times. I decided to try the Danville location. Inside is a beautiful setting with the same lemon place settings that you see at all their locations. The noise level is a little loud and has more of a festive ambience vs a date night vibe. I love the quaint outdoor seating but we were seated on the very edge of their patio with a car parked running next to us and I'm looking out toward the car. Fortunately we were able to move inside. The service was good. Our server was attentive - and to all his tables. The menu was similar to the Pleasanton location with a few different dishes. We ordered: Fritto Misto - my all-time favorite. Love the huge pieces of shrimp and the artichoke. There's usually 2-3 big tentacle pieces. Ours came with 1 and mostly rings. Octopus Salad - the octopus was tender and was cooked well. The salad is lightly dressed. Loved the crunch from the celery and the creamy potatoes. Great textures in this salad. Parmigiana di Melanzane - i ordered this appetizer based on the photo on their online menu. It did not look anything like the picture. This was mushy and not at all what I was expecting. Carbonara - Authentic! Flavorful, creamy and delicious! I wish our 4 dishes didn't come out all at the same time. I don't know why they weren't paced better. I ate the salad and Fritto Misto first and by the time I got to the carbonara, it was lukewarm. The eggplant started out super hot so by the time I got around to eating it, it was still hot. read more

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Main courses were good. But, paying $5.95 for 6 pieces of stale french bread was uncalled for. Asked the person who took my order if they had bread and she said she'll get me a bread basket. Lots of Italian Restaurants in town, but unfortunately this won't be the first one I call. read more

Was just there for an event. Food was incredible. From calamari to pizza and salad to brussels sprouts, 10/10. Service was great. Pasta was better. Felt like i was in italy. read more

It was our first time trying out this restaurant. Food was good, great service and nice ambiance. I noticed the pizza chef will toss the pizza dough up in the air. Pretty cool and fun to watch if you sit close to the pizza oven area like we did. There are few rooms for parties based upon the capacity. I am planning to host my daughter's birthday party next year and would definitely consider this place. This restaurant can easily accomodate parties, girls or guys hang out, family and romantic date. We had a great experience and will go again. Highly recommended. read more

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One of my favorite spots in downtown Danville. Great people, awesome food...the pizza is to die for as my DIL puts it..., and really pleasant outdoor seating. Can't say I've ever been disappointed and I've definitely never left hungry! read more