Came here for happy hour on Sunday. As far as I know, this is the only Il Fornaio location in the…read moreBay Area that has happy hour every day from 3-6pm. It's also one of our favorites. It's very spacious with modern decor inside; service was always friendly. While their happy hour menu wasn't very extensive, everything we had tried had been solid, and their cocktails were delicious and never watered down; pricing was very reasonable, but they did have a 3% surcharge. This time we ordered the Sorrento King and Tiki Taormina cocktails and 3 food items. My husband liked his whiskey with the smoky flavor; my cocktail was fruity and refreshing, just a little on the sweeter side. The calamari was lightly battered and not oily, it's very flavorful with or without the spicy marinara sauce. I liked that they included a lot of tentacle pieces. While I missed their roasted cauliflower, which was no longer on the menu, their braised artichoke was surprisingly good. It was soaked in a yummy garlicky olive oil, perfect for dipping the crostini in. It took a bit of work to get to the artichoke heart, but it was well worth it. The center was so soft and tasted heavenly. I liked the Pizza Fradiavola's thin crust, and it had just the right amount of spiciness with the peperoncino. The complimentary vanilla gelato with raspberry sauce and birthday candle was a really nice touch. We also claimed the tiramisu birthday reward we received via email. Both were very satisfying. Until next time.

Excellent service and good. Had the house salad and added grilled salmon. Wine and then some gelato…read moreand espresso to boot. Clean place and great staff.

Great little spot! The highlight for us was the artichoke heart appetizer. Cooked to perfection and…read morevery flavorful. We also really enjoyed the saffron risotto. Be sure to leave room for dessert as the crustless cheesecake is out of this world! Worth every single calorie. Not only was the food delicious, but our service was exceptional. I was dining with my brother who happens to be fluent in Italian and he enjoyed chatting with the servers!

Came on a Friday evening and was able to eat outside as the weather was very nice. Service was very…read moreattentive. We both ordered an aperol spritz and it was very refreshing. The focaccia bread and dipping sauce was very good to start. We also ordered the bruschetta trio. I hadn't read the menu clearly and they were large pieces of one with arugula, cherry tomatoes and an eggplant and onion bruschetta. I think if the bread was toasted better it would've been tastier. It is a bit difficult to eat as it is packed and wished the tomatoes were chopped up. I ordered the Carbonara Calabrese and never had carbonara with artichokes. It is a smaller portion for an Italian restaurant and unfortunately it was just okay. I really needed the crushed red pepper for more flavor. The guanciale had a bit too much fat for my liking. My friend had the gnocchi pomodoro and we thought the gnocchi was overcooked as it was quite mushy. Unfortunately I was disappointed as I had high hopes for this restaurant but have had much better.

We took friends to Pompeii for lunch and were very happy we did! The bread arrived at the table so…read morewarm you could see the heat waves coming off the top, and the garlic oil was so good I wanted to just eat it with the bread and skip the rest of lunch!! We had several different dishes, all excellent, service was so good we were feeling well pampered! Really loved this place. We'll be back again, and again!

This is a nice, cozy, neighborhood Italian restaurant at the downtown of Los Altos, an affluent…read morecommunity. If I live within 10 minutes, I probably will come as a "let's not cook today" go-to. But I wouldn't travel far to experience this place. Everything was reasonable and well made. But none will be at "I am impressed" level. I got a glass of Chardonnay while waiting for my companion and another bottle of Pinot for the meal. The selection was not large and wine quite good. We shared calamari appetizer; lamb chops and lasagna as entreé; then tiramisu and lava cake for dessert. Pretty much standard test items for first time. I enjoyed them all, yet not quite had an impression when I got home. Service was friendly and prompt. They appeared to have WiFi but the server did not know the code.

The wood fired pizza oven was transferred from Italy, I made all the difference…read more Great happy hour and awesome dinner!

Pizza had a great crispy, chewy thin crust with tasty toppings, but toppings were a little…read moreslippery. Really enjoyed the ink pasta with scallops and clams. Everything was good by itself but together was amazing. Food came out fast, hot and fresh. Very flavorful and saucy.

Great tasting food with wonderful service makes me come back often! South Los Altos eatery is off…read morethe beaten track but that means no parking or traffic issues.

I said I would not post a review, but after thinking all day I changed my mind…read more Sleepy Sunday, empty restaurant. Stood many minutes to be seated, and was finally seated. Ordered a glass of wine (too cold) and a risotto. The risotto seemed to be non-seasoned rice with frozen veggies, and over cooked slice of salmon. The 'lovely' owner, Reuben, actually laughed at my dilemma. NEVER GOING BACK

We reserved this place for Friday night dinner as we were craving Italian. Our server was kind, and…read morelet us choose our table. They served bread and dip which was good and the olive garlic dip was very tasty. Drinks were good 9/10 Main course was good 9/10 Desserts were good 9/10 Flavours were good and food was fresh and satisfying. I will go again but probably second half of the year. They charge you for takeout boxes and bread which used to be complimentary.

Decent service, okay food. This place is easy to make a reservation for a large group…read more For appetizers, we got the bruschetta. This was good and 2 orders was enough to feed about 10 people with one slice each. The server did take away the leftover pieces without asking if anyone was going to eat it though. For the main dish, I got the Penne con Pollo. The dish was a bit bland in my opinion and was not really memorable. My dish was one of the last ones to come out and before it came out, a server had come around with a bowl of parmesan, offering it to those who already got my order. However, since I got my dish after, I never got the chance to ask for parmesan. For dessert, I got a slice of tiramisu, which I also thought was okay. There was uneven amounts of lady fingers (took a photo of the better side but the opposite side was mainly just cream). Probably could use a bit more dusting of cocoa powder as well. I did feel that the service felt a bit rushed and disorganized (such as forgotten utensils), though it may have been a one off day.

I was craving pasta and searching for a new restaurant to try, so we ended up at Giorgio's! I was…read moreso hungry so I ordered much more than I usually do. We started off with the Ravioli Campare, which was absolutely delicious with the marinara and ranch (the ranch tasted really good though, almost like a caesar dressing). Then, I enjoyed my simple and refreshing Caesar salad with extra pepper for my taste. Next up was the Garlic Bread with extra mozzarella, the mozzarella tasted fresh and the bread was perfectly crispy. Then came our main courses, the gnocchi and the lasagna. I honestly never finish the whole plate at any restaurant, but I completely cleared the plate and so did my friend with his lasagna. And to top it all off, we shared the boozy tiramisu and ate every last bit. Aside from the food, our server was incredible. He was super friendly and welcoming, and frequently came around to check on us. I am so glad we came here!!! I will definitely be returning.

I've been to several of the other locations and have to say that this one is definitely not as good…read moreas the others. The food itself was ok. Came out kind of cold to be honest, but I still liked my pasta. Our server was super friendly, just clearly had too many tables because it was just super slow. Nice sized patio that is definitely larger than the indoor seating options. I would go back to give it another try but I definitely favor other locations better.

Slice House in Mountain View is such a solid spot if you are craving creative pizza with serious…read moreflavor. I love that each location has its own signature pie, which makes it feel unique instead of just another chain experience! The apricot pizza at this location ONLY completely surprised me! It had that perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the cheese tied everything together so well. It did not feel gimmicky at all and bite felt intentional and balanced. I also tried the Little Italy Detroit style and DET Motorhead style slices. The Detroit crust is thick and fluffy with crispy, caramelized edges and a cheesy center that does not feel overly heavy. The bread to cheese ratio is honestly just right. The DET Motorhead with the sauce layered on top was rich and satisfying without being overwhelming. The Italian sausage was juicy with a slight sweetness and a little spice that added great flavor! Beyond the food, the employees were so nice and attentive. They were patient, helpful with recommendations, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and comfortable. Definitely a place I would come back to again for both the quality of the pizza and the friendly service!

The staff there has been a wreck every time I've gone. They always serve me my salad at the same…read moretime or even after my pizza instead of first. They're already ready but I guess they just want to bring everything at once because it's easier for them. This last time they walked around and told everyone they had to leave at 9pm, which is when they close. A few people had just ordered and gotten their food. So rude. Most restaurants let people finish eating and leave even if it's after closing time.

(Mountain View) Food:*Green & Apples ~ Side of Salmon (9/10)- Garden lettuce, gorgonzola cheese,…read morewalnuts, cranberries, apples, and poppy seed dressing .Vegetables were fresh and the dressing was flavorful but not overpowering. Ordered salmon on the side which was cooked and salted well. *Fettuccini Carbonara(9/10)- Served with pancetta, English green peas, and mushrooms in a white cream sauce. Pasta was fresh with perfect amount of sauce ratio. A lot great of texture and the meat added some saltiness to the dish. It does have too much mushroom for my preference *Sausage & Honey Flatbread(8.7/10)- Tomato sauce, homemade Italian sausage, serrano peppers, mascarpone. *Fortaleza Repo Winter Blend Margarita (8.8/10)- drink was delicious. Tequila was definitely spot on and is high quality. However it's mostly ice and definitely not worth $55 Ambience: restaurant is very elegant and clean. A bar on the back. Great for special occasions. Offers both indoor and outdoor options. Service: Great service. Servers were attentive, gives recommendations, and communicates with you at a personal level. Price: Expensive. Be aware that there's a 20% gratuity already Parking: plenty of parking in the front

We had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary at Cucina Venti!…read more I first visited last month for a company dinner, and I knew right away this is where I would bring my wife for our anniversary. Their interior design is incredible; so sceney with a lot of white roses and chandeliers. We enjoyed dinner on the patio which was surrounded by beautiful flowers and ivy growing up the side of the building. Such a great ambience. There were printed out Anniversary cards on the table for me and my wife which was very sweet! Recommend getting a reservation around 6:30-7:00 if you can, that way you can watch the restaurant transition it's atmosphere. The food was such a hit! We got the Spanish Octopus, prawns, Burrata and Heirloom tomatoes salad, filet mignon and the star of the night: the Paella with added scallops by our server's recommendation!! They somehow managed to pull off stellar Mediterranean and Italian food at a single location. They also brought us a spececial dessert with The drinks were also absolutely fantastic; I got one of their special old fashions with their home made smoked syrup and it was legitimately one of the best Old Fashions I've ever had. My wife also loved her cocktails. Lastly, our experience was made by our server and all the waiting staff- one of the best We've ever had at any restaurant! The wife was impressed and very pleased.. our new favorite restaurant!

Food is good, big portions, lots of options. Interior could use some upgrades but I do recommend…read morethe Food. Staff is always friendly.

Seafood Cioppino 4 seafood stew, crab with shell, clams with shell, mussels with shell, shrimp…read morewithout shell, tomatoes, large portion, abundant seafood, juicy, thick layer of oil on top, medium flavorful; soft fluffy garlic toast Caesar Salad 3 romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, no croutons, caesar dressing, way too sour Italian Sausage 3 one large sausage, tomato sauce, not juicy, medium flavorful