Service was awesome as always. Went in at a busy time and had plenty of time to enjoy a drink and…read moreenjoy an appetizer of mozzarella sticks. Only disappointment there was the ranch and marinara sauce I ordered were only 1/3 of the ramekin full, so we had to be conservative with the sauce. The sauce boss didn't like that. Next was dinner. I got chicken parm with fettuccine Alfredo. There was plenty of Alfredo sauce. Being it's authentic, it's very rich and delicious. (A Little goes a long way.) However, on the chicken parm there was the equivalent of one and a half cherry tomatoes, beautifully seasoned with basil, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion, then crushed on top. Again, sauce boss didn't like that. To fix this, I asked for 2 extra sides of marinara in hopes to use them to give my chicken parm a respectable amount of sauce and possibly use any extra to make a little pink sauce with the Alfredo. Alas, yet again, 2, 1/3-filled ramekins. The sauce boss hated this. "Who rations tomatoes???" I said!!! The total tomato sauce that ended up coming to our table was the amount I'd expect if I said light sauce. Nicely. Long story short, I got some extra sauce to go because it's so yummy. Food review: 5/5 Nothing comes out extremely quick unless you go before a dinner rush. It's a nice place and deserves patience. Staff was wonderful. Sauce boss review: 3/5 I'm a big fan of the crushed pomodoro pasta sauce you make. The flavor is a 5/5, but an instant -2 because of the amount of time I needed and wanted to ask for more sauce. . Pics are my receipts.

Delicious gelato and the meatballs are very good…read more We sat outside, but you have your choice to sit inside or outside. We will go back and try the lasagna.

Our party of six recently dined here and spent over $500. We were looking forward to a special…read moreevening, but unfortunately we left disappointed by both the food and the service. The service was the biggest letdown. While ordering appetizers, one member of our party needed a little extra time to understand the menu before deciding. Rather than being patient, our waitress became noticeably curt, said, "I'll be back," and then didn't return until we flagged someone down. It took approximately 45 minutes for our appetizers to arrive. Throughout the evening, the service remained inattentive. I was asked if I wanted a refill on my wine, said yes, and it never arrived. Dirty dishes accumulated on our table, and I eventually stacked them at the end of the table in hopes someone would notice and clear them. They eventually did, but only after sitting there for quite some time. Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the service. The mushroom risotto was overly creamy, with a texture that reminded me more of Cream of Wheat than traditional risotto. The mushrooms themselves were bland, and the advertised liquor reduction sauce lacked the depth of flavor we expected. To me, it tasted as though it had been made from a mix rather than prepared fresh. The lasagna arrived with the top noticeably overcooked, and the gnocchi was equally disappointing. Instead of the light, fork-scored gnocchi we expected, it consisted of small, smooth puffs with very little texture. The promised lemon, olive oil, and parsley flavors were so subtle that the dish tasted flat and uninspired. Our table also shared several appetizers, but none of them stood out. Overall, the meal lacked the flavor, care, and attention to detail that we expected for a restaurant at this price point. What surprised us most was learning later in the evening that one of the servers was the owner's wife and our waitress was the owner's daughter. After members of our party quietly discussed our disappointment with the service, they approached our table and introduced themselves, with the daughter mentioning she had managed the restaurant for 13 years. Rather than reassuring us, it made the lack of attentive service even more surprising. For a dinner costing over $500 for six people, we expected excellent food and attentive hospitality. Unfortunately, neither lived up to our expectations. We left disappointed and, regrettably, won't be returning.

Love this small quaint restaurant. It was our first time at tre Pazzi trattoria. Love the cozy…read moreatmosphere. I decided I wanted Italian for my Birthday dinner! Found them close to our home. OMG it was fabulous! I had the GF Lasagne made with polenta and and a side of spaghetti squash. Hubby had the rack of lamb with creamy polenta. We'll be back. They have a large Gluten Free menu. Great wine list. We had Barbera, it was perfect with our dinner. Our service was fabulous.

Food is great and the service was even better, love it here! Thank you guys for the amazing…read moreexperience! Thanks, -Happy frequent customer

My husband and I found La Fornaretta through a TikTok video and decided to try it out. The drive to…read morethe restaurant was beautiful and the atmosphere made me feel like I was transported in time. The overall experience was super cozy and made me feel like I was eating at a close relative's home. We came on a Sunday evening and there was no wait time.We ordered a dozen oysters, handmade raviolis con sugo and the handmade tortellini with pesto. Everything came out quickly but fresh. You could tell that everything was house made by how fresh it tasted and how flavorful everything was. We also enjoyed the bread with balsamic vinegar and oil that was brought out. Our waitress was super friendly and checked in on our frequently, which we enjoy whenever we go out to eat. We didn't have enough room for dessert but we look forward to coming back to try the pizza. We brought our Uppababy stroller with us and it was a little bulky for the space but still fit

Stopped in on my way from Tahoe to the Bay Area. The pizza…read morewas AMAZING!! I sat at the bar and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Love the low key vibes. Definitely a new stopover stop.

Really was SO excited to try this place. Made the journey yesterday from Sac. Upon arrival, we…read morewere immediately sat. Service was fine, nothing spectacular, although I loved how the hostess opened the door as we left the restaurant. Now for the pizza. My wife ordered the Margherita, and I ordered the Fat Lou. For the Marg, I'm a fan of fresh basil after the pizza comes out, this was put on before. The sauce was good, not great, the cheese was good, not great. There will be one common fault of both pizzas. The Fat Lou, toppings were really good, sauce and cheese were fine. Here is the problem. The sourdough crust was below average. It lacked flavor, it was lacking moisture and was EXTREMELY dry. It just made the pizza an average pizza. I've tried hundreds of pizzas, and the wood fired pizzas always are the best. These pizzas are not wood fired. And the crust in these pizzas really brought down the overall experience for me.

To finish off my downtown exploring, I was in mood for pizza! This place was like cute adventure…read moregetting to their front door; when you open door your drawn into old charm; exuded cozy vibes. The host/server added to the charm, super nice and gave off such a warm energy. The personal pizza -- sure hit the spot! Crust was crunchy to the bite and had very nice taste; artichokes, olives, fresh tomatoes, cheese etc and the garlic aioli sauce was delightful.

Stayed in town for my birthday weekend and researched the best pizza in Auburn!…read more Coyote was tasty and came highly reccod. We ordered a to-go and got it half signature veggie lovers and half classic pepperoni! The crust was thick as well and I enjoyed it! The veggie lovers was super loaded with fresh cheese and tons of veggies! It was a dense pie. My girl noted the pepperoni was yum but a little greasy and overall good. I would love to visit again and try this place on a busy Saturday night and eat inside at the restaurant.

My wife and I love The Flames restaurant and it is one of our favorites in Auburn. The garlic…read morefries are excellent and the menu has a wide variety of burgers, steaks, and pizzas. Mai is the owner and she provides very professional service as a bartender and waitress as well. The food always tastes very good and comes out hot and fast. You never have to wait long to be served. The restaurant has many TVs for watching sports and it's never noisy like traditional sports bars. It is in a convenient location on Lincoln Way just off of the Auburn-Ravine / Foresthill Road exit in the Raleys shopping center with lots of parking available. I recommend this place to everyone.

After a road trip, this place hits the spot. Came during happy hour and had to get one of the happy…read morehour deals. The bone-in wings were a great deal and huge, however, I felt like the wing was mostly batter rather than chicken. That was pretty much the only downside. The burgers are 1/2 lb each and are hefty, filling, and come with a nice portion of crispy, salty fries. They were an excellent choice! We also got the sampler platter which had a nice variety. Nothing was overly greasy and the tenders had a good chicken to batter ratio. Inside is spacious with lots of seating. It gives the vibes of an after work hangout spot. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. Whether you're stopping during a roadtrip or have a wedding to attend in Auburn, this place will keep your belly full!

Life saver pizza joint! OK seriously, Fourth of July forgot…read morethe most places would be closed. Starving and this place was still open. Service was great folks really friendly. Food was good. Ambience was great lots of seating available, for families, for singles, for friends. I got spaghetti with meatballs and a side salad a lot of food. Large portions.

We stopped off for lunch while exploring Auburn on a Friday…read more The restaurant is large, spacious, & airy with industrial design, but still has warmth from all the wood. Seating is at tables & booths. There are big windows that open garage door-style that let in a lot of light. Multiple TVs played sports. You could easily have very large groups here. We ordered from their lunch specials menu to get slice & drink combos. We got 3 slices of Pepperoni & 1 Caboose. We got an apple juice for the kiddo's drink, which came in a lidded cup. The food was good--crust was soft, the sauce mild & tasty, toppings were flavorful. However, the pepperoni count was drastically inconsistent with one slice having more than double the amount of another. Our server was pleasant, answered our questions, left us with ample napkins, & checked in on us. It all made for an easy, quick, & satisfying meal that was comfortable. We enjoyed our experience here.

So it has been some years since we ate at Monkey Cat. We decided to choose this restaurant for our…read moreanniversary. We picked Thursday vs Friday or Saturday which was a great call - easy to get in. We started w some NA cocktails. The NA gin and tonic was missing the juniper intensity so that was a whiff. However my wife had the lemonade w strawberry boba and she was blown away! Strong recommend.... Mom came with and both Mom and my wife had the steak frites w garlic fries....The filets were a perfect medium rare and the chimichurri was nicely done. The lobster risotto turned out to become a scallop risotto which I was fine with. The sear on the scallops was perfect and the risotto had a nice nutty flavor to it - very rich and very good. The staff wrote us a very nice note and we are now on the hunt for boba pearls tomorrow....MC we will see you again soon!

We waited an unusually long time for our food. During that time, three groups of customers were…read moreseated after us, that ordered approximately 10-20 minutes after us. We waited around 40 minutes for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold. Also noticed that the other three groups received their food within minutes of us receiving our food despite the fact that we ordered long before them. What made the experience even more upsetting was that our waiter brought out the food and never came back to check on us--not once. The next time we saw him was when he brought the check. Given the noticeable difference in how quickly the other customers who arrived and ordered after us were served, along with the lack of attention we received throughout our meal, we left feeling that we were treated differently. I understand that restaurants can get busy and delays can happen, but the pattern we experienced was difficult to overlook. We came in expecting to enjoy a meal and spend our money at your establishment, and instead we left feeling ignored, disrespected, and unwelcome. At the very least, we expected communication about the delay and someone to check on us after our food finally arrived. I hope management takes this experience seriously and looks into how customers are being treated.

Every time I come thru Auburn I stop in here, the foods always great, the service is prompt and the…read morepeople (staff) are friendly and kind. The French dip I loved and the soups are always fresh and tasty. A definite must try if you're downtown.

Friends took us here for "Taco Tuesday." Nice location in historic downtown Auburn. We had no…read moredifficulty finding parking for dinner since most neighboring merchants closed at 5. The restaurant's atmosphere lives up to it's name. Decent bar area on one side with tables in front. Dining room was clean and comfortable. The entrees on the menu sounded delicious, but we came for the tacos today. I went with one pork and one fish taco. The pork was definitely my favorite but both were good. These are what I would describe as small soft street tacos with enough meat to easily fill a larger tortilla. Sides like sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese are 50-cents for each portion cup. There's enough in each side cup to cover 2-3 tacos. Service was outstanding throughout our visit!

The service is so sweet and kind and helpful they have an…read moreincredible sourdough crust that is fluffy and delicious but for the GF it's actually also pretty awesome!!! I ate there once and then had to go back! and bring it to friends. we did take out instead of dine in. Also thy have this salad that's amazing also with yummy cheese and nuts and a balsamic dressing!!!

This place is bustling on a Friday night inside and while there is limited seating, we were able to…read moresee why it was so popular. The pizza is chewy and delicious and the salad hit the spot as well. I love a good hole in the wall pizzeria and my brother and sister in law rated it well.