We came here for dinner. Normally we would go to the other location in Willow Glen. But they were closed for a private party. This location turned out to be just as good. The food always tastes fresh. The waiter went above and beyond. The Frito mistbo was super lite and not greasy. We felt like the lasagna had less meat than the other location We were to full for dessert. read more

See all

Always a Campbell favorite! We came here for mothers and had a wonderful dinner. We arrived with no reservation but before the dinner we rush. We were seated right away. I always love the bright decorations and costal vibes. They had some extra flowers around for the holiday. All of our food was amazing. My person favorite was the coppa di Sorrento. It's the perfect leon dessert read more

See all

Mother's Day dinner at Italian restaurant @ Campbell . It is home cooked meals in an upscale environment. I love the lobster Ravioli ( filled with Maine lobster and asparagus) top with Tiger prawn in homemade orange sauce . Fresh Mediterranean Sea bass filet & capers in a lemon butter sauce , served with fresh garden vegetables. Appetizers: Fritto Misto is deep fried Monterey calamari, tiger prawn , artichoke , zucchini & chef 's capri sauce . So so delicious We have also ordered the Trofie Al Pesto V ( homemade twisted shirt pasta , basil & pine nuts pesto ,pistachios, tomato confit , & parmigiana - Reggiano chips . That was my least favorite. All the pasta dishes are homemade by the Naples - born chef and restaurateur Enzo Rosano . Along with his brothers , this is the newest of the seven " Locanda"restaurants located throughout the Bay Area. The interior design is very elegant with a painted ceiling . If it is your birthday, the waiter would come to your table and sing with his opera voice ! Excellent service . Our waiter Ernesto P checked on us often and brought us drinks and food in a short time . He was very very helpful. They have a small parking lot with 2 handicap parking . Lots of parking on the street too . But you should allow yourself 15 minutes early for parking . They always have a line and the table will be given to the next cutoff you are late . read more

See all

Here is my PSA. Come here for the gnocchi. Even fact, order two of them. You'll thank me later. Oh, the service, vibe, and overall dining experience was wonderful too. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Dining room. - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

See all

Mangia bene! That's Italian for "eat well" and that's exactly what you'll do when you come here. This simple, little restaurant is actually rich & bold in authentic Italian flavors, and big in terms of heart & spirit. And although it looks adorably tiny from the outside, it's actually quite spacious inside with 2 different dining rooms and a full bar (plus outside tables too). Our server Ernesto was fantastic! Our table of 6 (including my Italian in-laws) appreciated his excellent customer service and kindness. He went above & beyond, and we all got to practice our Italian as well since he himself is from Napoli (Naples). Grazie mille Ernesto! Also, the man can SING! We heard him sing Happy Birthday to a couple of other tables when we were there, and then he serenaded our table with a beautiful rendition of 'O Sole Mio. My Spaghetti al Pomodoro was perfection, my husband's Trofie al Pesto was to die for, father-in-law loved his Lobster Ravioli, and there were 3 orders of their Cacio e Pepe for the rest of the table. Throw in the Brussels Sprouts and Bruschetta for apps, and Tiramisu and Cannoli for dessert shared around the table. Everything was absolutely delicious, and authentic. I must mention that the cocktails were also flowing at our table (Negronis anyone?), so...yeah, bring your appetite and be transported to Italy from little Downtown Campbell! read more

See all

Some of the food was delicious and some was OK. The service was excellent and the restaurant is so cute! It's decorated for Christmas right now. Although it still looks really nice without the extra decor. There is a small lot behind the restaurant and a good amount of street parking. There were bugs in our drink and flying around which was disappointing. When leaving we noticed the back door was open which could be the reason. We ordered: - Bruschetta: bread was too thick (like 2") for my taste but had good flavor. - Beet Salad: good portion and tasted good. - Gnocchi: delicious! Good portion and great flavor. It's a red creamy and cheesy sauce. So good. - Linguine Del Golfo: Ok. The pasta was good but was not a fan of the sauce. I would have appreciated a more creamy sauce but that's my preference. - Panna Cotta: this was OK. The sauce was better than the panna cotta. - Soufflé: this was only OK as well. I didn't taste a crust and the chocolate was not very tasty. The gelato was good. read more

See all

The restaurant itself is cozy and well decorated and lit. The menu leaves a lot to be desired! We came on Valentine's Day weekend and wasn't told that the menu would be limited. Not many gluten free options at all which we called ahead about. The gluten free Margherita pizza was very basic with no option to customize and it was just a regular cheese pizza with some basil. I was very disappointed that for the price that the quality of the pizza was not very good. My boyfriend got one of the meat dishes and his was much better and his vegetables were much more well seasoned and flavorful. They need to cater more two different pallets and let people know when the menu will be limited. I really wanted to love this place since it is so close, but I'm not sure I will be back. read more

Don't Leave or I'll Tira-miss-u One of seven "Locanda"** restaurants located throughout the Bay Area that are all locally-owned by Naples-born chef and restaurateur Enzo Rosano. Along with his brothers, they've started quite the legacy of restaurants serving up home-cooked Italian food in an upscale environment. This location is just on the outskirts of Downtown Campbell is a great place for date nights, anniversaries, or birthdays. We came to celebrate the latter, as it was a belated birthday for my sister. The Good: *Fantastic service by Carlo. He knows how to wait on a party. 10/10 *Décor and ambiance were perfect. I did see some sorta strange lighting in some Yelp photos, but maybe that's later, as we eat early. Cuz, you know, we're old and shit. *Full bar and beer on-tap *Pizza was on-point and had great flavor. I did have only one slice, but it was pretty darn good. *Probably the best Eggplant Parmigiana I've *ever* had. I liked that the eggplants weren't battered and fried so the dish as a whole felt more fresh and light, as opposed to how Eggplant Parm usually makes you feel heavy and bad. *Housemade Limoncello was outstanding. Ask for a sample. *Tiramisu was tasty but could've used a bit more coffee flavor if I had a minor gripe. *Panna Cotta was fantastic. Just perfectly soft and custardy with a nice vanilla base. The Meh: *Small private lot and some street parking--but read the signs! *The special Artichoke app was just whatever. I'm not a fan of peeling the leaves, dipping, and scraping. I mean it's OK, but a bit undignified in public. The Ugly: *My drink was very weak and didn't feel particularly balanced. If I'm paying $15 for a drink, I want a buzz dammit! #borracho Conclusion: Fantastic authentic Italian cuisine with terrific service and an amazing ambiance. Highly recommended. **All the restaurants have different names but all have "Locanda" at the beginning. read more

See all

I booked a reservation here for my 13th anniversary with my husband after hearing so many great things from friends. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to the hype. We were greeted warmly at the front desk and led to our table in the back. Our server, Ernesto, promptly greeted himself and asked if we wanted "sparkling or still water." Knowing the usual upsell, we requested still. He followed-up with, "tap or bottle," which was another attempt to upsell. We ordered drinks, including an Espresso Martini ($16) that was tasty but nothing special. Soon after, we placed our dinner order. Fritto Misto ($18.95) - 7/10 ~6 calamari rings, 2 calamari tentacles and 2 tiger prawns. Bland overall. The Chef Capri Sauce was the highlight! Linguine Del Golfo ($26.95) - 8/10 Pasta had great texture and it was loaded with shrimp and clams. Personally, I could have used more sauce but the intentional flavors of the ocean came through. Cacio e Pepe ($26.95) - 2/10 This was the BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT! The tableside prep is meant to be the star but the server wheeled the cart up without a word and prepared the pasta one table away. I barely noticed until he dropped the plate in front of me. The portion was small, presentation was sloppy and flavor was way below average. Both the couple next to us and another table across shared the same complaints. We all made the effort to talk about it with each other. Presentation and portion size for each table was inconsistent. This was meant more for the tableside presentation and a nice video to share on social but we didn't get that either. The dish felt like a gimmick and we all agreed we'd never order it again or recommend it to friends. Midway through dinner, Ernesto noticed I had pasta sauce left and offered bread to soak it up. I said yes without thinking...only to see $4.95 added to the bill. That should have been communicated upfront. Service overall was inconsistent. Other tables were walked through the specials and menu but we never got that. Our water glasses were often empty and when I asked for a bottle for the table, Ernesto said they don't do that. Yet every table around us had one. I'm very unsure why my experience stood out so much compared to others. The final bill came to $105.90 before tip. Which also includes a 3% "Employee Health & Benefit Surcharge." One last note, the bathroom was a mess. At 6 PM on a Saturday, there were no paper towels, no toilet paper, and clogged toilets. For a restaurant with this reputation, that was a bit shocking. I informed staff early in into dinner service and it was still the same an hour later when I left. Would I come back? Probably not. read more

See all

Locanda Sorrento is a nice Italian Restaurant located on Campbell Avenue. They have a small parking lot in back or otherwise there is street parking. My family enjoyed our dining experience here. Nicely decorated with modern decor that highlights touches of Italy. You have to look up at the ceiling to really appreciate it! The restaurant offers inside and outside seating along with at the bar. Two separate, single user men and women restrooms. Light house music playing. We ordered mostly off their HH menu. *Gnocchetti Tartufo V: Homemade baked potato gnocchi with cream, truffle, & Parmesan cheese (4/5). The gnocchi was soft and delicately held onto the rich decadent cheesy sauce. *Fritto Misto: Monterey calamari, tiger prawns, julienne zucchini, & chef capri sauce (4/5). A light fry that gave this dish a nice crunch yet wasn't too overly breaded. *Truffle Fries: French fries with truffle oil, Parmesan, salt & pepper (3/5). This was just ok. We didn't taste any truffle oil. *Bruschetta Trio: three of their signature bruschetta recipes (4/5). A nice sampling and each were delicious! *Crocchette (4/5) - a trio of smooth and creamy potatoes breaded served with marinara. *Almond Pina Colada: barcardi rum, pineapple juice, amaretto, lime juice, almond syrup (3.5/5). The drink was good though, I don't think it had any amaretto or almond syrup in it. It was just a plain Pina colada. *Spritz Trio: Lemoncello Spritz, Aperol Spritz, and Campari Spritzs. The lemoncello was the table favorite. The Campari was a bit bitter but it is supposed to aid in digestion. *Cacio e Pepe V: Homemade tagliolini, black pepper, & parmigiano-reggiano served table side (4/5). Nicely prepared and we were able to watch them serve the dish with the grated parmigiano-reggiano. The service was so friendly and nice. Other than the little misses on the food and drinks. It was a great dining experience. Come support this local business. read more

See all

Had a pretty nice dinner on Wed night. I made a reservation for 7pm but accidentally went to the Willow Glen location so was late for the reservation. I called and they told us no problem and take ur time, but our table was not available when we arrived so we decided to sit at the bar. I feel like the service at the bar isnt the same as sitting at a table as the bartenders r ur waiters and it took awhile as i felt i needed to initiate to give my order which is fine. But i would def opt for table reservation if u come. The interior is beautiful and the volume is very loud at this place, so difficult to hear if ur coming here for a date. We ordered the mango salad as appetizer then the Branzino and Capio de Pepe. The mango salad was very tart and citriusy, i thought it was fine. The branzino was pretty yummy but it doesnt come with the crispy skin if u like that (my bf does). The veggies seemed a bit undercooked (carrots and broccoilini) but it was nice to have veggies but they just didnt taste great but maybe bc they r more raw and healthy? The highlight for me was the Cacio e Pepe. They give very ample cheese which i didnt experience at other restaurants and it was addicting i kept eating it even tho i was full. It is full of pepper tho so my stomach did feel the heat even the next day. Very good tho. Overall i enjoyed my dinner and it was very affordable compared to other places for the quality, just $90 for our whole meal not including gratuity. Would recommend for some good pasta and lively ambiance for some good Italian! read more

See all

We had a reservation for 8 pm on friday, were there little earlier have to wait for 30 minutes after our reservation time, we were there for celebrating our boys birthdays. We had also had conveyed our celebratory visit at the reception and that was ignored completely and great disappointment .. there were several birthday singing at other tables, but were ignored. They started of complementary Foccacia with fresh green side tasted like garlic and parsley but seasoning was missing completely. Bread itself was good. I will review from best to worst. Pizza Parmiziana soft pizza with mozzarella cheese, basil and great tasting tomatoes. Punch flavors and the freshness of dish was very evident in every bite. GNOCCHI Sorrentina was good but nothing out of ordinary. Crocche which was not part of the menu, it was good but pricey for appetizer. Spaghetti alla nerano earthly but too al dente for me, to much bite, could have cooked for some more time. Cacio E Pepe this dish is all about the show, they bring a chesse wheel and smither it with cheese in front of us by placing the pasta in the cheese wheel see the video of the display. Cheesey! Like the previous one it needs few more minutes of cooking. Dishes were average with bad service, need I say more. But the place was packed, Friday? Downtown location? Or service differs depending on the customer? read more

See all

I have been to this one and their one in Willow Glen. Each time service is genuine and inviting, they make you feel like family. The food is beautiful, authentic, and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting with greenery and lemon / yellow accents that feel as if you are in an Italian countryside. I don't eat a ton of Italian food, but when I do, it's at Locandas! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

Overall excellent experience. We had eaten here when they first opened. I mistakenly thought the person that took our order was the owner and he was very communicative to the point he took away from the experience. Well not the case, the owner is a nice lady that is also very Italian. The food is excellent. Having spent the winter holidays in Rome and Venice the quality of food here and preparation is equally good. Had the chicken parm and it was great. Lots of tastes with flavor. The fish was delicious. Perfectly made with freshness in every bite. Veggies were also well made. Had the seafood spaghetti and again excellent. It was a birthday and the brought out the Pena Cora with Carmel. Very good. I will be back soon. read more

See all

This is the 5th Locanda location that I've visited. We were welcomed with their usual lovely Italian charm where they make you feel like family. Love all the lemon-themed decorations unique to all Locanda restaurants. The menu at every location is slightly different. They have similar dishes so we opted to try what this branch specializes in. To drink we tried their Almond Pina Colada, 1137, Spring Tequila Sour and a Coronado beer. For appetizer, we ordered: Frito Misto - a family favorite we always order Insalata Fresca - delicate and lovely with sweet tasting peaches Artichoke Hearts - tasty. The dip had kick but I didn't like the inedible spiky parts. For dinner, we ordered: Cacio e Pepe - Made to order at your table!! That was fun to watch. Trofie Al Pesto Lasagna Della Mamma Lobster Linguini San Daniele Pizza - beautiful and fresh ingredients. The best! The pastas were all cooked al dente. Great flavor but also very rich. Everything was cheesy with lots of sauce. For dessert, we had an opera singer sing "Happy Birthday" and delivered a Caramel Panna Cotta for her. What a unique experience! We also ordered the tiramisu and the chocolate soufflé. All desserts were very good. We ended our dinner with complementary limoncello shots - another way Locanda has taken care of us. We had a lovely experience. I felt like family. read more

See all

Lovely ambiance!! Interior is decorated so cutely, especially for the holiday. Small, cozy vibes. Gnocchi texture was nicely chewy, very strong sour and salty taste, not sure if it was from the tomato sauce. Meatballs were also in tomato sauce, which was also very sour and strong tasting. Not my favorite though. It was our friends birthday and they helped us celebrate! A free panna cotta dessert and even had one of the designated servers to serenade him. Overall, food was alright, ambiance and service was what made the experience! read more

It's my first time dining in Downtown Campbell because it is about an hour away from me, but I'm so glad I went. Locanda is very popular, so I gave it a try. I sipped on "The Wrong Way" cocktail, it was a bit strong but I'm in my early 20s still adjusting to the flavors I still loved it, I never knew Vermouth and Prosecco would make a nice pairing. Also ordered the bread basket expecting regular bread and butter, but this was much better. Twisted crackers, fresh Focaccia and a basil dip, ate it all! I ordered the Gnocchi but with Pesto, and my friend ordered a seafood pasta. He absolutely loved it, finished it in 5 minutes. I took my time with my gnocchi to enjoy the cheesy sauce and fresh pasta. I loved the gnocchi, 7/10 compared to other ones I've tried. The restaurant itself is so gorgeous, I would have came later in the evening to enjoy the ambiance with dark lighting and more people. read more

See all

I have patronized this restaurant many times, both as a dine-in guest and take out. This is my first negative experience I had with their food. The service during pick up was great as always. This review is strictly concerning their food. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo pollo to go. I don't think the chicken was cooked thoroughly. It didn't taste fully cooked when I tried the first piece but I wrote it off to it being chunks of thigh instead of grilled breast like I'm used to when I order chicken alfredo from other restaurants. It was the only thing I ate today. Without going into detail, I have been experiencing really bad symptoms of food poisoning. With that said, I will still be dining here but I will stick to their fritto misto, cacio e pepe and panna cotta. read more

See all

This place is a legit, family-owned Italian restaurant! We visited this place during Christmas 2023 -- posting this a little late, but some experiences are just too good not to share! This restaurant holds a special place in my heart. It's one of the first truly memorable dining experiences I had after moving to San Jose, and it instantly became part of my core memories. I'm not Italian myself, but I can definitely vouch for how incredible the food is. The flavors are rich, comforting, and clearly made with love. They offer some really good vegetarian options -- not an overwhelming variety, but what they do have is spot-on and absolutely delicious. The dining space leans more toward fine dining, with a romantic, cozy ambience that sets the perfect tone for a special evening. One of the loveliest things about this place? You'll often see Italian families dining across three generations. It's genuinely heartwarming to sit in the same room as a big, happy family enjoying good food and conversation -- it adds to the whole experience. Service was warm and attentive throughout. Just a heads-up: parking can be tricky since if it's street parking. If you don't find a spot nearby, try the surrounding residential streets. read more

See all

It was my first time here since the restaurant changed to Locanda Sorrento. I had made a reservation online, but we still had to wait about 20 minutes. The restaurant was packed! They don't really have a lobby/waiting area, so they ask you to sit at the bar while you're waiting for your table. It looks like the main dining room with the bar typically sits more of the larger parties, and then they have a secondary room, as well as a small banquet room in the back. The secondary room is definitely a tight squeeze! The walkway is a bit narrow (especially when the cheese wheel cart is coming through!) and expect to sit within close distance to your table neighbors. For appetizers, we ordered the Fiori di Zucca. They batter and fill zucchini squash blossoms with fresh ricotta cheese and mozzarella, and it's served with a side of marinara sauce. An order comes with four. Not bad, but I do feel like the outer batter was a little bready, so it kind of took away from the texture of the squash blossom. We also had the Arancini--these bechamel rice balls have mozzarella and are topped with ham. The menu says they're served with marinara, but ours came with a sauce that was more yellow in color. For my entree, I had the Troife al Pesto. They use homemade short twisted pasta with house made basil and pine nut pesto, a touch of cream, tomato confit, and parmigiano-reggiano chips. The sauce is on the richer, oilier side, but it's tasty! I think it could have use a little more tomato confit or some other acidity to help break it up a bit more though. I also tried some of the Fettuccine Boscaiola, which has fresh fettuccine pasta with wild mushrooms, Italian mild sausage, English peas, and cream sauce. I enjoyed this dish, the texture of the fresh pasta was great! read more

See all

The lobster ravioli was delicious. The vodka pasta was decent. The lasagna was good as well, flavorful. The meatballs were decent but the meat was kind of dry. The bread very hard. The drinks were good however I felt very overpriced. The service was okay. You do have to call for your waiter, they didn't check on the table regularly. The decore was cute, decorated Christmas like. Overall, this place was cute and food was good however very overpriced. read more

See all

The place is super cute!!! The servers and owners are the nicest people so full of true Italian joy! Breaking into songs and just happy people happy to serve you. The staff was all Italian so added to the authenticity of the place. The lemons give the Amalfi vibe! So cool. The limoncello based cocktails were awesome! I really really wanted to love the food but I have to say it was all ok. The pizza pretty standard, their version of frutta di mare was good but the sauce that holds the dish had butter? Just not the essence of the ocean you expected. The special the paccheri with beef and onion was the best of the lot. fritto misto was oily. The pizza was good. Tiramisu had hazelnut sauce. Maybe I went on an off day when their main chef was out, everything is set up for it to do great! read more

See all

My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful lunch today at Locanda Sorrento in downtown Campbell. The restaurant has such a bright, welcoming Amalfi Coast vibe that immediately puts you at ease. My wife and daughter both ordered the halibut and they were very happy with it. I went with the branzino, and it was honestly some of the best I've ever had...perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was impeccable: attentive, warm, and genuinely caring throughout our meal. Our server made the whole experience feel special! The wine list is excellent, with plenty of great Italian options at very fair prices. We finished with desserts that were literally the 'icing on the cake'. They were delicious and the perfect sweet ending. This was such a lovely family lunch. Locanda Sorrento has become one of our favorite spots in Campbell for great Italian food in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended, especially if you're looking for outstanding seafood! Would we return? Absolutely, soon and often! Io, mia moglie e mia figlia abbiamo trascorso un pranzo meraviglioso oggi alla Locanda Sorrento, nel centro di Campbell. Il ristorante vanta un'atmosfera così luminosa e accogliente, in perfetto stile Costiera Amalfitana, da mettere immediatamente a proprio agio. Sia mia moglie che mia figlia hanno ordinato l'halibut e ne sono rimaste entusiasti. Io ho optato per il branzino e, onestamente, è stato uno dei migliori che abbia mai mangiato: cotto alla perfezione, freschissimo e ricco di sapore. Il servizio è stato impeccabile: attento, caloroso e sinceramente premuroso per tutta la durata del pasto. Il nostro cameriere ha reso l'intera esperienza davvero speciale! La carta dei vini è eccellente, con un'ampia scelta di ottime etichette italiane a prezzi molto onesti. Abbiamo concluso con i dessert, che sono stati letteralmente la "ciliegina sulla torta": deliziosi e perfetti per chiudere in dolcezza. È stato un pranzo in famiglia davvero incantevole. La Locanda Sorrento è diventata uno dei nostri locali preferiti a Campbell per gustare un'ottima cucina italiana in una cornice splendida. Lo raccomandiamo vivamente, specialmente se siete alla ricerca di piatti di pesce eccezionali! Ci torneremmo? Assolutamente sì: presto e spesso! read more

From the minute we walked in Ernesto welcomed my daughter and I and gave us the best service ever. The food was a 10 out of 10. We had the lobster ravioli, which hits the spot every time. And my daughter got butter pasta that she devoured. Ernesto made sure that every bit of our experience was special. My daughter left the restaurant saying how lovely of a time she had. Definitely recommend coming here with a loved one for the vibes. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

See all

I don't even know how to begin, but this place isn't just a restaurant -- it's a home in Italy that warmly welcomes its guests! That's exactly how we felt. The atmosphere was so warm and joyful that it completely outshined even the amazing food -- and that says a lot! The menu is not overwhelming; it's simple and just right. The dishes are exactly what you'd hope for in an authentic Italian restaurant. We truly enjoyed every single thing we ate! The pastas were definitely homemade, the sauces were flavorful, and the presentation was beautiful. The steak had that perfect hint of charcoal smokiness on the crust and was incredibly tender. The food overall was minimal in ingredients yet rich in taste. Desserts were also a highlight -- the panna cotta was hands down the best we've ever had. As for the service: from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles. The entire staff was attentive, from the bussers, hostess to the food runners -- it's clear everyone loves working here. And Ernesto... what a performance tonight! The service was flawless, and on top of that, he sang for us -- with such a beautiful voice that for a moment, we truly felt like we were in Italy. This is what happens when happy people do what they love. We'll definitely be back after our New York trip. Thank you for everything, beautiful souls! read more

See all

For years, I have fantasized about eating at the Italian Restaurant @locanda.sorrento in Campbell, CA. The anticipation met my expectations. From the ambiance to the service this place is a taste of southern Italy. Never have I had better tasting pasta. I can still feel the texture of the hand twisted pasta in my mouth. The pesto was explosive and the flavors linger on my palate. I hope to make this place a Christmas tradition location with my closest friends. I also intend to come back. Since I moved to Campbell I have wanted to go. I am so glad I finally gave myself permission to enjoy. This place is a treat and worth visiting. #italian #italianfood #pesto read more

See all

Came in Friday night to celebrate my birthday dinner with some friends and it was bumping! Even though we had made a reservation, we still had to wait for a little while but we didn't mind. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated and it felt cute and quirky. The menu had ample of pastas and pizzas options and we decided to get a salad, two pastas and a pizza to share amongst the three of us. We ordered: 1) Locanda salad: mostly salad mixes with some watermelons, which was underwhelming. It tasted like something one could easily make at home so would not recommend ordering. 2) cacio e pepe: we heard this would be really good and we decided to order because we wanted to see the table side performance. But to our disappointment, they didn't even do the tableside service next to us and instead, becuase two tables down from us, there was someone else ordering the dish, they simply just did it over there and simply just brought us the dish after. We were waiting for them to bring the cheese wheel next to us but that never happened so we were all very disappointed that no one even told us about that. I don't think this was worth the price after all. 3) la Golosa pizza: this was pretty alright and you could actually taste the truffle which we thought was good. 4) we also got this other seafood pasta with tomato sauce and that was also pretty tasty. I forgot the name and can no longer find it on the online menu. I think every other table had a birthday celebration that night, and so the restaurant was singing Italian songs all throughout the dinner. We were it was a bit over the top and very disruptive when we were trying to have a dinner conversation so we weren't fans of it (in fact, we actually decided not to tell them about my birthday for fear that they would sing next to us!) but if that is your thing (the table next to us seemed to enjoy it!), you might find that super festive and fun! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

See all

We had a delightful first time at Locanda Sorrento in downtown Campbell! We enjoyed our starters with the burrata cheese, prosciutto special and the fritto misto. The fritto misto did not have as much calamari and shrimp as we had expected but it was still delicious with the side of creamy sauce (I don't know what's in it but it's good!). I love my pasta al dente and this was perfectly firm to the bite. I especially appreciated the ratio of clams in my spaghetti del golfo. It was plentiful and flavorful. It was a special occasion for a birthday and anniversary dinner and we very much enjoyed the caramel panna cotta (with a sparkling birthday candle surprise)! The restaurant has a beautiful interior, romantic ambience with music and decor, and kind service. They were frequently checking in and it was a great dining experience. read more

See all

Oops, Pecorino Romano. What a treat! Came here for the Cacio e Pepe which was the real deal prepared at our table with a wheel of Pecorino Romano, toasted pepper, and fresh homemade pasta (very al dente). Creamy, to the tooth, and so delicious. The Locanda Salad was huge (we split) and so yummy. Our secondi was the short ribs on a bed of whipped potatoes which was cooked for a very long time and tender and tasty. The spumoni desert was a perfect ending with a rich chocolate coating of very strawberry, pistachio and chocolate ice cream, strawberry swipe and rich whip cream. We highly recommend this hidden gem in Campbell. read more

Had some great and some mid-experiences here. The cons - The place was catered towards Instagram influencers lot of champagne bottles and fake lemon vibes decorated around. The cacio e Pepe wasn't traditional - it was heavy with bechamel sauce, it was very hard to taste the Parmesan and pepper in the spaghetti. The fried zucchini was a little oily and heavy from what I was expecting. The pros - great, attentive and respectful staff. There was someone in there for a birthday and a waiter sang opera style! The burrata dish was great - creaminess of the burrata was balanced with the tangy tomatoes and sour vinegar. read more

See all

I would give more than five stars! Excellent service. Excellent food and delicious wine and cocktails! We went for happy hour and then dinner with friends. Love the atmosphere and food was amazing! Our server sang like we were at a performance. Highly recommend reservations as it is small and there were plenty of walk in's Can't wait to go back! read more

See all

Visited Locanda Sorrento for dinner on Saturday night. I'd say the visit was a 3.5 stars. Atmosphere and Service: The atmosphere at Locanda Sorrento is a festive one, with lemon garlands lining the ceiling and the walls, dark blue teal and white walls with gold trim, white tablecloths, and scenic paintings of Sorrento. When we arrived at 6:30 pm we had to wait some time to be sat for our reservation. It was already crowded, and we were sat at a table sandwiched between two other tables. The environment was so loud and chaotic we could barely talk to each other. The noise was so distracting that it was very difficult to focus. The service was okay, nothing stellar. We were sat with a couple of other tables at the same time, ones that were located on either side of us. So, the service was often sequential and awkward at times. Food: We ordered Prosecco to start, which was good. No issues there. I went with the Branzino, which was served with sautéed peppers and other veggies and roasted potatoes. The Branzino was fine, but the skin wasn't at all crisp and there was no color on the fish, no caramelization. The veggies were plentiful and well seasoned but the potatoes were a little dry. My partner said the lasagna was okay, but nothing spectacular. After our entrees, we did have the lava cake for dessert and some espresso. The lava cake rich and chocolatey and gooey -- everything you want when you order a lava cake for dessert. The espresso was also high quality and excellent. Overall, I'd say that Locanda Sorrento had more misses than hits. I don't expect to be back, but I don't regret giving it a try. read more

See all

Pasta was Al dente; one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in the Bay Area. Had the Cacio de Pepe, and Trophie Al Pesto, were closed to my meals in Rome. Had the limoncello, not bad. The price and portions are reasonable. The ambience is cozy. Service is great, Parking is limited unless you park on the streets. We will try the margarita pizza forcour next visit. read more

Went here for Valentines day, got squeezed into one of their last reservations. It was packed (of course, for Valentine's day) so I didn't mind that everyone was so close. My partner and I had looked at the menu before and were looking forward to certain dishes. I was a bit sad seeing it was a preset menu, but again it was Valentine's day. Food was still delicious, would definitely come back to try other items on the menu that weren't an option that day. Service was pretty good, no complains. read more

Nice neighborhood Italian restaurant. Very comfortable setting. Wait staff were very knowledgeable. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Chicken Parmesan with potatoes. - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

Hailing from Cinque Terre, the trofie al pesto is as legit as it gets and brought me back to our Italian holiday. Homemade short twisted pasta with a pine-nut forward pesto: this was delicious. Good sized portions too! Our server was also informative with my friend's gluten free, dairy free needs and knew what dishes could and couldn't be tweaked. Love the ambiance here as well! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Trofie al pesto ($23.95) - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

We came in on a Monday night with a reservation and were seated right away - no wait, though it wasn't a full house. Because of that, the ambiance felt more warm and familial. However, I have been there on a beautifully sunny Saturday evening as well (as opposed to a rainy Monday) and the ambiance was more lively; just be cautious that lively tends to encompass a higher noise level, which I saw some of the comments complain about. That didn't bother me at the time though; just depends on preference. The service, food, and alcoholic beverages we got were great. The restaurant staff is all, if not mostly, Italian which we felt added to the authenticity of the experience. We got arancini to start and lobster ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, a mushroom fettuccini, and their Casio de Pepe which is what they're known for. My only complaint is that we didn't get to see them do the Cacio de Pepe in the cheese wheel in front of us at our own table. The table across the room had a show of it though, and the bigger party room did as well, so I guess they figured they didn't have to with us. Overall, I've enjoyed both experiences and would recommend. read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

This was our first time to Locanda Sorrento Italian restaurant near downtown Campbell. We had the burratta special appetizer, bread basket, lemoncello spritz and two pasta dishes. It was a lot of food for two, so we had plenty of food to take home. A pleasant experience. Each plate was nicely presented. A bit pricey, but everything was a notch above. Nice for a special occasion. read more

We came for valentine's day and we were so happy with the experience! The staff were all incredibly nice- the night actually started with the table next to us being serenaded by the server!! We got an espresso martini, bread basket, linguine del golfo and chicken parmesan. Everything was delicious, I particularly loved the linguine del golfo (the picture/presentation honestly doesn't do it justice). Had such a rich flavor and beautifully made al dente pasta. It wasn't cheap but we felt it was a good value. Overall a great time and looking forward to returning! read more

Locanda Sorrento - Italian Near Me - Campbell, California

1. Trofie al pesto: Amazing pesto sauce but my boyfriend and I were not big fans of the home made pasta. The small pasta segments did not look appetizing and we wouldve preferred a pappardelle or tagliatelle type of pasta with this amazing nutty pesto sauce. 2 La diavola pizza. amazing cheese, however the toppings were too heavy to stay on pizza crust, which made it difficult to eat 3. Truffle fries. Loved how comically large the fries were, and truffle aioli was delicious read more

See all