Frugattis never lets me down! Got some good to-go for…read moredinner, and as always tasted delicious! My go to is a nice steak with their mashed potatoes and a side salad! Their stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer is killer, along with their bread. Can never go wrong dining in here and enjoying the nice patio area or getting take out to enjoy at home!

First time at Frugatti's, and I had a lovely time…read more The staff was kind and welcoming. Our server was friendly and kept things fun for us as well. He was very attentive, helpful, and gave us a nice dining experience. 5 star staff, for sure! We were celebrating 2 birthdays in our family, and everything went wonderfully. Our waiter was polite, gave birthday wishes to them, and the experience altogether with a party of 8 was lovely. The bread they brought out was warm and tasted delicious with butter. I also recommend trying the bread with some olive oil and red wine vinegar. It's super delicious! I had Alfredo pasta with the ricotta ravioli. I switched out the meat sauce (that comes with the ravioli) for the Alfredo sauce. My favorite part of this dish has to be the ravioli. It was a bit oily, but the flavors were great. I shared the chocolate cake with my husband, and we enjoyed it. While it was rich and sweet, it was a bit too sweet for us. However, with a glass of milk or even some coffee, it may help with the rich chocolate taste. I had an Arnold Palmer, and it was good. I may be a bit picky, but there are some lemonades at restaurants that I don't really enjoy (ie- the Minute Maid Lemonade) because of the after taste, which this Arnold Palmer had. However, the balance of the ice tea made up for it. On a Saturday night, the restaurant can be noisy and busy. However, we really enjoyed the ambiance of the location. Their decor, the stones on the wall (in the photo attached), the lighting, the chandeliers, etc were all very lovely and tied together the vibe of the restaurant. I definitely recommend if you're looking for some authentic Italian cuisine! Would come again for sure.

We spent several days in Bakersfield and loved it. We wanted to have one last meal there so this…read moretime we went with Italian at Uricchio's Trattoria. We loved it so much, not only did we dine there, we ordered a bunch of food to go and drove it home to heat up and eat the next day. The next day food was just as great as when we ate there. It just has wonderful dishes. Founder by Nick Uricchio, and his son Steve they opened Uricchio's Trattoria, clearly a family affair. Sadly, Nick died some time ago. He was the nicest guy and always had a smile on his face. His nick name was Papa Nick. He always said hello to the customers and was just a doll. Go in his honor. It is just as great as when Nick was there. Steve is usually there to greet you and he is wonderful. Uricchio's Trattoria offers a great selection of appetizers, soups (a must) and entrees to satisfy anyone. They have fresh seasonal dishes prepared with care from Executive Chef Raphael Hernandez who has been there forever I think. Parking is easy. Make a reservation, you want to do that. It gets crowded. We have been there without one before and loved sitting at the bar and eating. Anything with shrimp is great. All of their pastas are great. We loved their spaghetti and meat balls. Their vegetables are made right. They don't consider it something just to toss on your plate. They are al dente and so great. Their Linguini pasta with shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels in a tomato basil marinara sauce is my favorite and they have the best salads and desserts. It is a must stop in Bakersfield. The place is beautiful.

This review actually breaks my heart to write this. I LOVED…read moreuricchios. I owned a downtown salon and would recommend my clients and friends to go there for dinner. My husband and I did date night there often when we were dating. The owners were so sweet and knew of Me. I moved out of Bakersfield 6 years ago. I was visiting my parents in Bakersfield two weeks ago who had never been to uricchios and I couldn't wait to take them to dinner there! I called ahead the day before and made reservations for myself, my mom and dad, and my husband. We sat down and the place was empty on a Saturday, just a couple tables occupied. My mom ordered a Cesar salad and it was warm! We waited an hour and 15 minutes and our food never came out. No one came and gave us an update but we kept getting sent numerous appetizers "on the house". Sodas were watered down. Bread was mediocre. Finally after an hour and 15 minutes we got up and left. Whatever was happening in the kitchen was not a good sign! They appeared to be struggling despite being not busy at all. I have never been more disappointed in a restaurant, my husband and I had to get in n out on the grapevine for dinner. I was so embarrassed that I even recommended for my family and my husband to do a dinner at uricchios, much less RAVED about it. I'm so sad what has happened to my favorite bakersfield restaurant, but all good things come to an end. I won't ever be back

Luigi's is a landmark restaurant in Bakersfield. It's a place where people come to eat, drink, and…read morecelebrate. It's always busy, and always bustling with people having a good time. What can I say that hasn't already been said? If you've never been there, then just go! You might have to wait to get in, but it's worth it. One of my favorites on their menu is The Luigi's Wedge Salad. A small one is a great bargain, and it's not exactly small. It's the perfect combination of lettuce, Prosciutto, onions, avocado, and cherry tomatoes in a delicious creamy basil salad dressing. Make sure and ask to have it chopped, and get a side order of pickled tongue to top it all off. It's a combination made in heaven. The Luigi sandwich is also another real favorite. Match it with a Peroni on tap, and just sit back and enjoy life. The patio out back is a great place to dine too. Every single person who works there is as nice as can be, and the deli next door is stocked with lots of fine foods and wine, and they have an excellent selection of various types of bleu cheese. Needless to say, Luigi's is a real fave.

IF YOU WANT AUTHENTIC ITALIAN IN A CLASSIC RESTAURANT THATS BEEN STANDING THE TETS OF TIME.... COME…read moreHERE I love hole in the wall spots like this! They have charm, history and timeless menu options that'll surely fill up any hungry tummy. All the food comes in large quantities so you'll probably have leftovers! And its just as great next day :) We had a variety of things and shared. Definitely 10/10 for ambiance, food, and exceptional service!! **Ask about the secret menu** Everything here was delicious! The only downside to my experience here is the wait. Make sure to calculate time when visiting Luigi's and their hours! For reference, I came for the first time with a group of 6, no reservation, and waited almost an hour to be sat. Still was worth the wait and I'd come back any day! :)

This was our first time eating at Mamma Mia and it will not be our last! We met another couple who…read morehad arrived before us (they called and rsvp'd same day) and we didn't see them inside. We were so wrong - this place looks quaint and cozy at first glance but it opens up! After getting sat down with our party, the server took our drink orders and we ordered a mushroom satchel plate for the table. We ended up ordering another plate for the table. Plates were gone before I could get a drool worthy photo. Our drinks came and they were delicious. Like seriously, I'd like to take a moment to remember our drinks. Okay back to it. The entrees came and everything was so good. It was such a nice time to talk and eat and talk and eat. Such a pleasant place!

My permanent date and I showed up with a reservation for my mother's birthday, and one of my brood…read morecame along. Despite a largely empty dining room, we were seated at a table which was in the flow of traffic, so not a great first impression. Next, the menu is fairly limited. My permanent date had a hankering for fettuccine Alfredo, and there's no Alfredo sauce on the menu. To be fair, there are also no baked items on the menu, so good luck getting a lasagna or a pizza, and with the Budweiser lights on the walls, the place looks like it used to be a sports bar that's trying for upscale Italian. Staying with the food, the dishes were okay, not great, and for the cost of a main, it seems that restaurants are doing away with complimentary soup and salad to go with the main. My osso bucco ravioli was pretty mediocre. The filling was a paste with no actual texture, but the pasta was al dente. The marinara sauce was bright and tomato forward, but osso bucco really needs a gremolata butter sauce, and with six ravioli, a soup or a salad is really necessary for a satisfying meal. Mom's porcini sachetti were tasty, but the filling was a paste, so the texture of the mushrooms was lost. My permanent date had something called pasta brase, which features the kind of ubiquitous Bolognese sauce the restaurant seems to have pride in, but it comes with sliced sausage and bell peppers. The Bolognese wasn't bad, and neither was the sausage, but it was cut in a way that made it difficult to eat with the toppings. Finally, my offspring had the grilled chicken pasta, and penne wasn't the best choice. Overall, I got bumped a lot, the food was mediocre, the service was lackadaisical, and I don't think I'll be coming back.

The food here is amazing. Very authentic Italian food. The portions were very large. You definitely…read morehave to come hungry! I was also surprised to find out they have a happy hour. I will definitely come back to partake in that. The service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. This is a great place to also celebrate birthdays or other events. The restaurant was clean and neat.

The good. The food and service were excellent. We had four different pasta dishes and all were…read moregreat. Our server was particularly accommodating to one very elderly guest. The so-so. The ambiance is OK, but a little dated. Has a 1970's vibe. The bad. Very expensive. In addition to our four non-meat pasta dishes, we had three non-alcoholic drinks. That was it. No booze, no sides and no desserts. Including a 20% tip, our bill was $173. That's some pretty expensive spaghetti.

I just can't say enough about how delicious the food is here and what awesome service they give…read more Because of this I can understand why this restaurant has been here for 20 plus years. To start they always serve their fresh bread with a tapenade and the delicious locally made Ohannsen olive oil. Tonight the Baramundi was on special. I always order it if they have it. It is lightly sautéed served over capellini, sauté of spinach and a creamy sauce of lemon, capers & artichoke. To die for! It is the best seafood dish I have ever had. My Dad ordered the lamb lollipop special, it was mouth watering. It's too bad that isn't on their regularly menu. It was succulent and cooked to perfection served with a saffron risotto. They serve dinner only but it is a romantic environment, great for a date night as well. If you haven't been, don't wait, go enjoy one of Bakersfield's finest Italian restaurants.

The best Italian restaurant in town! We sowed up early for our dinner reservations but they still…read moreseated us. The atmosphere was dim and quiet. With a candle lit lamp on our table. They had a full bar and wine menu to choose from. We could see the bartender was pumping out some amazing looking cocktails. Our server Amaya quickly got our drinks and our bread. The bread and tomato sauce is very addicting. The bread was soft warm. The sauce has tangy with a ton of flavor. Our food came out promptly for being busy. The gnocchi with sausage was great. So rich and full of flavor. It was soft warm filling I could only eat half of my meal. The eggplant Parmesan was great as well. The texture of the fried eggplant was done very well. Most other restaurants don't fry it first and it always comes out soggy. Our waitress packed up our leftovers and even packed a side of bread with the sauce. A great experience. We will be back again to try more dishes.

Old-School Italian Comfort Food…read more Rosa's is the kind of place that feels like a true Bakersfield institution. Open since the '70s, this restaurant has been serving Italian comfort food to locals for decadea, and judging by how packed it was when we arrived at 5:00 p.m., people clearly still love it! The décor looks like it hasn't changed much since the restaurant first opened, but honestly, that's part of the charm. It's warm, cozy, and inviting, with individual booths in the main dining room and a back room that's perfect for larger parties. I ordered a glass of Sangiovese and the spinach manicotti, while my husband went with the house Chianti and chicken Parmesan. His chicken Parmesan was good, but my manicotti was definitely the winner of the night! You could immediately tell the manicotti was homemade. The pasta shells had that fresh, delicate texture you just don't get from the store bought kind. The filling was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for from an old-school Italian restaurant. I'll admit, I was definitely worried going into this place. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I left extremely impressed. Sometimes those are the best restaurant surprises The wait staff were another highlight. Everyone was incredibly friendly, attentive, and consistently checked in on us without being overbearing.

Arrived at 4:30pm on a Friday (Opens at 4pm) walked past a group of folks getting takeout pizza…read moregathered by the cash register. We were quickly seated. Three of us enjoyed: Chicken Artichoke Penne, Cannelloni, and a small Rosa's Special pizza. Everything arrived hot and delicious. While other establishments are raising prices somehow Rosa's offers amazing options at a reasonable price. 1/2 carafe of the Chianti in chilled glasses for $14 is a perfect example. Rosa's is such a cool neighborhood restaurant and it was fun seeing so many families enjoying a meal together.

Visiting Bakersfield for work, ad decided we wanted pizza late Saturday night, and discovered…read moreSliced. It is now a must stop for future trips to Bakersfield The service was outstanding and welcoming. The food was delicious. We started with an order of potato wedges - definitely a winner. Hot and well seasoned, The pizza was practically perfection with generous toppings

My previous review of this place was moderated and removed, likely because I gave it a scathing…read morereview. So I won't really go into too much detail, but I did order take out from this place and the food was awful. The garlic bread was literally a piece of cheese on French bread, and the chicken alfredo consisted of barely-cooked noodles, and hardly a lick of sauce. But the chicken was also undercooked. So not only did it taste bad, but whoever cooked my meal was also apparently trying to give me food poisoning. Really great work, guys. Anyways, let's see how long this review stays up for.

Sandrini's Public House is a nightclub some nights and a great place to eat and drink every night…read more You will love it. The Basque cheesecake is worth the trip. They also have great pasta. I think they have Karaoke on some nights, but we missed it. They us OR codes for ordering which I hate, but I got help and it was dealt with. The place can get crowded, but it is not super loud unless they are having live music. The place is clean and very cute. It has a full bar and they will make you whatever you want. The service was just okay. The menu was great. We loved their Italian sausage bread, something I did not think I would like, but it was great. Their wings are very good and they make a good pasta dish. we love their flatbreads. They have 2 to pick from. we love the menu. There is something for everyone.

Sandrini's is a popular place to hang out with friends and talk over some drinks. As you walk down…read morethe steps, you'll see some people playing pool. You might also notice the tables, booths, and the door to the smoking room. My friend invited a crew of us for drinks, so I can't speak on the food this time around. I sipped on a Sex on the Beach, while everyone else had an Old Fashioned or Amaretto Sour. The service was great and we all had a fun time.

Been here a few times, with and without kids. Our favorite is the pistachio pizza. It's nothing…read morelike anything I have ever tried before. When they decided to add a Happy Hour menu, we had to return. Their old fashions are one of the best I've had and at $10 during Happy Hour, it's something we look forward to when we're in the area. This most current visit, we had plans downtown, so we popped in for a HH old fashion and although it was a different bartender than our previous visits, the quality was still the same. Although the vibe is more adult and chill, our kids loved the pizza. We are looking forward to trying their pasta dishes in the future.

Still solid. The best pistachio pizza I've had, I find it to be very uncommon. Date night?…read moreCorporate dinner? Hanging out with friends? Solid shareables with just the right amount of frill. I highly recommend Fredo's and I'm glad this business is in town.