Omg where has this gem been! Went to a Christmas dinner here…read moreand the food was WOW! Alfred the host/server made the experience so much better and FUN! Going back with my fam and friends in different times so I can taste different pizzas!

The lady who takes our order takes a while to take yoir order cause she spends it talking to the…read morepeople who make the food. We ordered two pasta bowls and we got our order later than a ground who came in 4 minutes later. I asked the lady if she could a order of a margarita pizza in five minutes from now to go. That was at 12:23. We were done eating at 12:41 pm and once we paid. THAT'S when we saw the guy start making the pizza. At home for dinner we were going to start warming up our pizza. The pizza had small pieces of veggies. Its the worth the prize there, honestly. 2 bows. 25 dollars each? Never again and the ambiance isn't all that great. I would rather hear italian music than old rock music. I love rock music but, for that price. I expected better art and music.

What a creamy and flavorful pasta dish! I noticed a family owned Italian restaurant located next to…read moreSummerfield and finally found the opportunity to try it. They use the same parking lot as Summerfield so it can get busy at some times. I called in to place an order for dinner and it was super easy and convenient. I ordered their Di Pilla Special pizza and a medium Parpadelle special pasta. The total for these dishes came out to be $62. Their portions are quite large since they're a family style restaurant. They also gave us complimentary bread which tasted amazing! I will say that I felt really heavy and full after this meal so this is definitely a cheat meal type of food. Food: Parpadelle Special Pasta (9/10): The noodles are huge and thick and the sauce gets absorbed perfectly. There's mushrooms, spinach, chicken with a white sauce base. They loaded this dish up with sauce which was heavenly. I even dipped my complimentary bread in the sauce because it just tasted that good. The chicken was so soft and wasn't overcooked at all. Between a family of three, there was a perfect amount and didn't have any leftovers. Di Pilla Special Pizza (9/10): Wow, the amount of toppings? Insane. We ordered the medium size which is a 14 inch. There was pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, hamburger, and bacon. I had to go back to their menu to see what toppings there were because wow was there a load full. I thought that the mushroom and bell pepper did overpower most of the slice. We had so many slices left over because of how full each slice makes you. I had it the day after and It was still tasty. I need to come back and try their other menu options. They have so many options to choose from which gets overwhelming because everything sounds amazing!

3/1/26 Must've been a local favorite for Italian cuisine, a good choice for other choices in the…read moreneighborhood. Service could use a bit more personality, ambiance is original, dated but rustic, old school. We were seated promptly at a booth. Our server arrived shortly, Hubby, of course, ordered a glass of a very good Chianti (the best part of the experience). We took a bit more time to peruse the menu. He knew precisely what he wanted & it took me a bit to decide. The chicken piccata was the winner & I opted for angel hair with plenty of veggies. The table bread was pretty tasty with the balsamic & olive oil. Hubby wasn't all that impressed with his dish but I found it much better than my flavorless meal. Mine lacked depth-- did they season it? It was rather disappointing. I was hoping to have a local Italian restaurant as a go to but sadly, it wasn't at all a great first impression. If Hubby didn't care for his meal, I doubt he would be convinced to revisit to give it another fair shake. At least the Chianti was great choice. Too bad, I had high hopes for Di Pilla's. Service was decent. Dedicated free small parking lot, no outdoor seating.

Solid Italian restaurant in Arcadia....on the smaller side and they are usually busy so there may…read morebe a short wait involved...the food is really good as are the prices, definitely in the cheaper side of the spectrum but in today's world things are crazy....food was good, spinach lasagna was solid, garlic bread good, chicken parm was above average, the meat lasagna was good too...portions are on the larger side, sauce is good.::service is pretty good, ambiance isn't anything crazy so that's a 3/5....this is just a homey Italian typer restaurant, nothing more, nothing less....

I drive past this place frequently while running errands and have always been curious so I finally…read morelooked at their website and was really surprised by the low prices. A few friends and I decided to get take away from here and sample a bunch of stuff and overall were very impressed! The portions are massive for the cost, you're getting great value. Is it date night special occasion high quality Italian food? No. Is it home cookin made with love Italian food? Absolutely. The chicken on the Alfredo was so well cooked and juicy, the meatballs were tender and flavorful. The side salad is just a pile of iceberg and 4 cherry tomatoes which was a bit disappointing but the dressing (not sure if house made) was delicious. The portion size of one order of mozz sticks is wild. Honestly this place is going to be on my weeknight takeaway rotation.

GENEROUS TOPPINGS We…read morelove their pizzas! The dough is chewy and cooked perfectly and they pile on the toppings. We get their combination and you literally can't see the cheese! We've had their spaghetti and it was just okay. My kids loved it still. Staff are attentive and the place is clean. Definitely check them out, good oldschool pizza joints are hard to find.

The food here lacked the taste, flavor, and quality I would expect from a restaurant calling itself…read moreItalian. Nothing about the meal stood out, and it honestly did not feel like authentic Italian food at all. I was really disappointed and will definitely not be going back. I would not recommend this place unless you are just looking for a basic pizza that does not seem to require much real cooking. Overall, it was not worth the visit.

On a Friday night in late January. My hubby and I went to dinner here. It was our first time there…read more We parked on the side street and walked to the restaurant. Inside has lots of booths and long tables for big parties. The waitress gave us a booth and menu. Nice ambiance of playing music in the background. Our server was nice and she gave us free bread and butter. I ordered chicken Parmesan with spaghetti with house salad and Pepsi drink $24.95 with chicken wings. The bread arrived and it was soft with butter pieces. Next our Soda arrived in Xlg cups with salad. I was almost full then my chicken Parmesan arrived. It's very saucy and cheesy with bites of chicken Parmesan. Also the spaghetti was cooked just right. The waitress checked in our table several times even though she has quite of customers.

SGV is known for their Asian food but wanted to try an Italian restaurant for a change. We dined on…read morea Saturday evening around 6 pm. We were greeted by the host and waited about 2-3 minutes to be seated. There were around 4 or 5 tables that were already seated and/or eating. Setting: typical western restaurant with booths and tables. Quite dark inside. We were sat at a booth but the seats had a bunch of residual bread crumbs on them. We had to ask a waiter/busboy to clean off the seats for us. Food: This restaurant is known for their pizza so we ordered their signature pizza to share. We also ordered the fried zucchini appetizer and the spaghetti bolognese which came with a side (Minestrone soup) There was complimentary bread and butter for the table - it was soft and fluffy on the inside and had a nice crust. But it came out cold. Would have been better if it was warmed up. Fried zucchini: well breaded, came with ranch. Portion size was ok, not too big but not too little either. But quite expensive at $11 for an appetizer that did not WOW the table. Minestrone Soup: average, quite salty, given it is early in the evening, the soup should not be this salty whereas the end of the day usually means the soup has been reduced and concentrated by warming/simmering. Spaghetti Bolognese: plenty of meat in the sauce and pretty tasty as well; but the biggest flaw was that the spaghetti was way overcooked. Huge negative for an Italian restaurant - the base/pasta of your dishes should be perfect and this was far from Al dente. Petrillo Signature Pizza: loaded with toppings, they did not cheap out with the toppings and pretty tasty as well; however, another big flaw was that the dough was dry and dense - the dough did not rise. The yeast in the dough was either non-existent or was not given enough time to rise and create the fluffy dough and crust texture of a typical pizza. We basically got dense flatbread. As this was the signature pizza, it was quite disappointing. Service: Average, nothing great. The servers came by a couple times only after the food came out. Could have really stopped by a couple more time to check in. Rating: 2 stars Review summary is based on mainly food quality as the quality of the food, attention to detail, and execution all was very subpar. Given the kitchen was not super busy on a Saturday evening, the poor quality leaves much to desire.

5 Stars - A Hidden Culinary Gem in Alhambra! I brought some…read moreold friends to Sage Bistro in Alhambra once again, and we were treated to another incredibly satisfying feast. I am genuinely thrilled to have such an upscale, quiet, and relaxing restaurant right here in my neighborhood. You can truly taste the chef's passion and dedication in every dish. Every time I bring friends here, they are absolutely amazed and delighted by the flavors. We ordered quite a few dishes today. The highlight was the Chilean Sea Bass. The chef served a massive, beautifully thick cut--which is actually the hardest to execute. If overcooked even slightly, Chilean Sea Bass becomes dry and tough. But the timing here was absolutely perfect. It had a gorgeous, golden-brown exterior, while the inside remained incredibly moist, tender, and delightfully springy. The seasoning was spot-on and never overpowering; it wasn't too salty, perfectly preserving the natural, fresh flavors of the sea. We also had the Chicken Bowtie Pasta. I typically avoid chicken dishes at restaurants because they often turn out dry and lack the rich aroma you get from beef or lamb. However, Sage's chef elevates chicken to another level. Rather than using the traditional Cantonese technique of quickly flash-frying in oil (which yields a smooth texture but sacrifices the natural meat aroma), the chef here expertly pan-sears the chicken over extremely high heat for a short time. This creates a deliciously crisp exterior that locks in all the juices and rich flavor. Tossed with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta and cheese, the result is so flavorful and well-balanced that we simply couldn't stop eating! Another great thing about Sage is their incredibly generous portion sizes--we left completely satisfied! We finished our meal with a great cup of coffee and the chef's handmade Tiramisu, drawing a perfect, sweet close to our evening. Highly recommend!

Finally got to try this spot and it didn't disappoint. Excellent service and good food. We went on…read morea Sunday for lunch for a party of 3 and got seated right away. We ordered the following items: - deviled eggs - garlic bread - butternut squash soup - shrimp pesto pasta - spinach pasta with chicken. The food was really cooked well but a bit saucy for me. I would definitely come back.

Sunday May 3rd 4:50pm Waiter: Sylvia…read moreParty: 5 Appetizer: Combo Della Casa Entrees: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Piccata, Stuffed Shell, Angelhair fresh tomago, Meat Lasagna Dessert: Cappuccino Truffle, Tiramisu Drinks: Waters, Diet Coke,Sprite, Hot Tea Came to celebrate my birthday early with family everything was very delicious. Our waiter Sylvia was super polite, kept coming to our table to check to see if we needed anything. We are definitely coming back again soon

Went in excited for a nice Italian dinner, left frustrated. The food was fine, but the service was…read morea joke. Our server didn't actually serve us -- they just passed plates on the table without a word, no "here's your pasta" or check-in after. Nobody offered drinks the entire night. We had to flag someone down for water, and even then we only got one refill. No wine list, no "can I get you anything else," nothing. Felt like we were at a cafeteria, not a sit-down restaurant. If you're paying Italian restaurant prices, you expect hospitality. We didn't get any. Won't be back

Shoutout to Evan! He made us feel very comfortable and treated us like family. Excellent server and…read morea great photographer! The food was amazing and the views were beautiful.

I went with a friend we had the server Evans I believe was super nice well mannered. The food was…read moregreat I got recommended by Evans a Prime Hanger Steak it was sooo yummy the server definitely recommend the best choice of steak. It was also my first time trying steak 10/10. We got seated outside such a pretty view to see while enjoying a yummy dinner. It was my birthday I enjoyed my day and had a yummy meal thanks to the server Evans!

The pasta here was SO good--honestly addicting. There are so many different options, there's…read moresomething for everyone. No regrets at all coming here, and you definitely won't regret it either! The portions are pretty big, so come hungry or be ready to take some home. Definitely coming back again

Can only be seated if everyone in your party is there…read more Salad bomb island dressing I would ask for extra Bread was normal with poppy seed Crab cheese app pretty good with the bread 8/10 Salmon pasta 9/10 really good light taste, doesn't feel heavy Mentai was okay 7/10 I'm not familiar with the taste, but it was very mild Uni pretty light also 8/10 worth a try regardless Good service just flag them down, they are always moving and on their feet. Be patient with them Food comes pretty quick in like 10 mins Fairly loud but a nice family sit down restaurant Big portions would recommend sharing

This restaurant is incredible. It has a relaxed, breezy, sunny feel, while being in the absolute…read moredriver's seat on excellent cooking and drinks. We started out with Bianco Negronis and the Hamachi Crudo, which was citrusy and perfect. The blistered bread and ricotta was also such an indulgent treat. For Mains, we shared the Truffle Cavatelli and the Charred Scallops Risotto. The truffle and sausage were so rich (in most definitely a good way) and paired so well with the slightly more bracing and magnificent Charred Scallops Risotto. The last dish, with the Calabrian chili and uni butter and mouth-watering scallops, is one of the best things I've eaten in years. To finish, we all shared the Pistachio Tiramisu. Not something I would have ever thought up, but so good. This place is a delight.

Made dinner reservations for Mother's Day and we were seated promptly upon arrival. Marina is my…read morefavorite restaurant if I want to dine in Pasadena. Service is always impeccable and we usually order the same dishes but this time we did venture out a bit since there was also a special menu. The Caesar salad and lamb chops is a must get every time we go. We had also added the charred broccolini this time. The Caesar salad was amazing as always and the charred broccolini was a first for me at Marina and that was also very good. However, my partner and I were extremely disappointed with the lamb chops! We order this every time we come and this time, the seasoning is different. Don't get me wrong, it was still okay but since we already know how it is supposed to taste, based on the last 10 visits, this dish was a thumbs down this time. The seasoning on the lamb chops this time is something I would taste at a Chinese skewer spot. For the main dishes, we had ordered the branzino, the pork chop, dry aged NY strip, and crab tagliatelle. The branzino was not new to us but the rest are. They were all good except we would never order the pork chop again. When the pork chops arrive, my partner looked disappointed but still ate it. He had forced me to try some as well. We discussed it afterwards and the best way to compare it to is like eating Dave's Hot Chicken without the pickles and buns and has the coleslaw looking stuff with arugula mixed in. Well, I hope the lamb chops was a one off thing. My partner said we will have to hold off on going for a while now after this experience.