This place was fantastic. The owners are wonderful and the food was incredible. We had the…read moreAmatriciana Bucatini which had a wonderful spicy flavor. The Casio de Pepe that had an excellent mix of cheeses that blended perfectly with the pepper. My son had the Margherita pizza that he said was the best he's ever had.

We were searching for food by the beach, and we found this place. The great Yelp reviews caught our…read moreeyes! This is a small family own restaurants with 3 tables. Both dine in and to go orders are available. They also offer purchasing the pizza ingredients, assemble it yourself, and bake it at home with instructions! Very creative idea! We order the food at the cashier. The owner recommended the margarita pizza, pesto, lasagna, and bolognese lasagna. Our server, Rebecca is super friendly, and always have a smile on her face. She gave us new plates and new utensils after each dish. She shared with us that it is the dining culture in Italy. Margarita pizza: The crust of the pizza is crispy! The flavor of the cheese and the tomato were so fresh. The pizza was not oily at all! Having one bite of the pizza reminded me of my trip to Italy, and I started looking up pictures when I was in Italy 3 years ago! Pesto lasagna: it has a crispy layer on the top of the lasagna, and this is what we loved the most! Rebecca told us that the chef intentionally creating a crust on the top layer! Thinking about it made my mouth watery! Bolognese lasagna: it was made to perfection! Everything in it felt like it was made with real ingredients! Complimentary vanilla and coffee bean i e-cream: it was very creamy, with a slight hint of coffee flavor. I could buy a whole pint. The food is overall flavorful, not oily, and healthy! Usually healthy food are not tasty, but this is not the case at this place! Salute! What I like this place the most is the owners made personal interaction with each customer. They asked us for feedback, and they had conversations with us. We made friends with customers who were sitting at a different table. I enjoyed the vibes so much, which made it super difficult to say goodbye! Will be back again! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

What's not to love about this place. I would say that I am torn between gate keeping and making…read morethis place known cuz it's that good LOL. But that would be selfish. If you're looking for some of the best eats you've ever had ... I literally drive all the way from the SFV to come to this place when I'm craving a delicious sandwich and the best chocolate chip cookie you can buy. Italian dishes made fresh and even to go options galore. It's like a boutique deli grocery store. Parking: small free parking lot on site ( literally only 4 spaces) + handicap parking. There is a lot across the street you can park at as well. Ambiance: Rustic, quaint, casual. But cute enough to have a date at as there is limited seating. Trust me, if your date likes some good Seating: seat yourself. small tables though, up to 4 maybe 6 people max. And cute two people tables for a sweet date. Food: Prosciutto de Parma with pesto mayo is my go to. I even ask for them to today it because I like the miserable melted. I'll be honest and say I don't like cheese... Except the mozzarella they have here, it's exquisite. Secret ingredient is there pesto mayo. It elevated an already tasty sandwich to an incredibly delectable masterpiece with the prosciutto slightly toasted. Turkey Sandwich: hearty and so fresh. My husband loves this. Pick up hair pink sauce and some fresh pasta too! This place has so many options to try out! Chocolate chip cookie: do not leave this place without trying their cookie. They sell out quick too so call ahead and reserve it!

Padua Pasta Makers: where the noodles are handmade, the ambience is okay, and the owner is…read moreauditioning for a reboot of Seinfeld. The pasta? Fantastic. The owner? Imagine the Soup Nazi but with less charm and harsher stares. I asked a simple question about the menu and got a response that felt like I'd violated a sacred oath. I half expected her to slam the counter and yell, "NO FETTUCCINE FOR YOU!" while banishing me from the premises. Still... the food is good enough that I might return. I'll just rehearse my order beforehand like it's a Broadway monologue.

I can't say enough about the staff and the management of this amazing and talented team at Raven's…read morenest. My first time there I told them I was vegan and they went out of their way to provide me with a delicacy of amazing flavors to tantalize my pallet. I keep going back to see what the Amalia the chef is going to come up with next. The drinks and potions and the wines and the beers are all outstanding. Whenever I go, I sit at the bar so that I can enjoy watching Kat create her lovely decorative potions and have a front and center seat for the black and white movies that are on, the Monsters , Abbott and Costello, Twilight Zone. If you go there once you will be sure to become a regular customer and part of their unique family. Brenda W A.k.a. spy lady

Our drinks were so unique, the servers were wonderful, and the food was top notch!…read more This place is such a hidden gem and exactly what this town needed. The decor alone is stunning -- dried roses hanging from the ceiling and so many thoughtful little touches that make the whole experience feel special and intentional. You can truly taste the love and passion the chef puts into every dish. The rotating menu keeps things exciting, and everything is always incredibly fresh. It's rare to find a place that feels this unique while still being so warm and welcoming. Can't wait to come back and see what's next on the menu.

My first time here and want to figure out why is the sizzlers so packed and this place empty?? Talk…read moreabout a hidden gem. Very classy vibe here. I got the meatball sub. Chefs kiss. Just ordered the cannoli while I'm writing this review. Can't wait. Staff is very friendly, my drink was never aloud to go half empty. Let me also mention the portion sizes are huge. Can you say left overs. In my opinion the prices are below what you should pay for an authentic meal of this caliber. So be sure to tip well!!

Food: greasy. The portion size is good though. But it's greasy. It was my second time trying this…read moreplace. I got the spaghetti. Ambiance: it's okay. Nicely decorated. Service: slow and rude. I asked a waiter where the restroom was and he just pointed. I asked my own waitress for a refill and she would serve two tables before I got my refill. She never asked "how is your food once we got the food. " restaurant was not busy but service was slow.

A DREAM shop. Unassuming, piccolino mio--but don't be fooled. Behind that modest exterior lies a…read morewonderland of the most delightful, high-quality ingredients, specialty goods, and handmade fresh pasta sold by the pound like it's no big deal. And a personal breakthrough: I used to schlep all the way to Larchmont Cheese & Wine or Bay Cities before beach days for a proper sandwich. Not anymore. I have sandwich geniuses living right down the street. The bread? Exceptional. The cheeses? Dangerous. The meats? I may never recover. And then there's the lemon Italian ice. My daughter and I have been here three times in the last week, shamelessly returning like two neighborhood raccoons with excellent taste. It is the perfect antidote to a scorching Altadena afternoon. This place is an absolute gem. Go for the pasta, stay for the sandwich, leave with three things you didn't know you needed and a strong desire to become Italian.

The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

Same great food and service. We used to go to Lemon Leaf all the time when we lived in the AV area…read more So we were excited to stop by when a friend and I were up in the area. We both ordered the spicy pink sauce bow tie pasta with chicken and Caesar salad. The pasta was a little bit more spicy than I remembered it but still very delicious. The salad initially looked overdressed but when I tasted it, it was perfectly seasoned. The owner was super friendly and gave us great service. The restaurant is located inside the country club looking over the golf coarse so we had a great view. They did mention they will be looking for another location and moving in the near future. But I loved their food so much, I'll be sure to track them down again the next time I'm in the area. Hope they continue to have the same great menu. I do miss their lemon bars!

Ordered lunch for a group! Order was perfect! Everything delicious!! Thank you Lemon Leaf!read more

Grea experience; the food is delicious...we had an attentive team able to respond to our unplanned…read moreneeds,l and the changes in our menus our party size and even still everything flowed exceptionally well! The experience was fabulous, classy and upscale is an extra bonus!

I don't often give 5-star reviews but when I do it's well deserved. Had this restaurant saved in my…read morecollection 4-ever and finally went for a birthday celebration. Could not have been happier. From the moment we walked through the heavy wooden door (fancy!) until we left- the host, the waitress, server, manager and even the owner were amazingly attentive and welcoming. When it's your birthday they put a nice sign at your table and everyone stops by to wish you an amazing bday. They also check in to make sure you're having a good time and enjoying your delicious meal. Now for the food: fresh, al dente and tasty. All adjectives you want running through your mind after the first bitesss. We ordered stuffed mushroom- hot and nicely seasoned. Mushrooms not overcooked and stuffing not overly cheesy. The shrimp linguine another hit with fresh tomatoes and jumbo shrimp with a nice snap. The light seasoning with lots of garlic was just perfect. We also ordered the beef short ribs. My friend said it melted on her mouth and the fresh mash potatoes- just right. Did I mention the portions were huge! Lots of goodies to take with us. To add to the dining experience we watched as patrons steadily came and went throughout the evening. You can tell this is a favorite for many. There were High-5s, handshakes and lots of "Welcome back friends!" Just an overall beautifully decked out neighborhood restaurant with so much heart and soul. I heard that the restaurant has been handed down from their grandparents... I'm sure they would be very proud. Highly recommend.

Tucked into a cozy corner in Burbank , this small Italian pasta spot delivers an experience that…read morefeels both intimate and memorable. The space itself is charming, with options to sit indoors for a warm, rustic ambiance, at the bar for a more lively vibe, or out on the patio for a relaxed, al fresco feel.The staff is attentive without being overbearing, genuinely welcoming. The food is where this place truly shines. Every pasta dish tastes fresh, rich, and made with intention--perfectly cooked noodles paired with flavorful, well-balanced sauces. A special touch that doesn't go unnoticed: the complimentary garlic bread. Served warm, buttery, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Overall, this restaurant proves that you don't need a large space to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Between the high-quality dishes, inviting atmosphere, and standout service, it's a place you'll find yourself wanting to return to again and again.

Solid Italian restaurant with really good food. The complimentary garlic rolls were warm but not…read morehot. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our meal here! The bruschetta chicken was juicy and flavorful. The pasta with it was light and delicious. The chicken parm was quite good, but the bolognese sauce was the star of the meal. This was one of our favorite meat sauces we've had in quite a while. We finished the meal with a complimentary budino that our server brought to us as first time guests. The butterscotch flavor was light and creamy, so good! It was the perfect sweet treat to end the meal. Service was very good, our primary server was on top of things and the other people helped him out as well. Manager checked on us too. The restaurant is fairly small and was pretty full. From the outside, it's very unassuming but inside was nice and felt cozy.