Nicky's is perfect. As a former Philly resident I appreciate the nods throughout the menu…read more I stopped in today for a comfort sandwich and The Fancy didn't disappoint. The (house-made? You shouldn't have!) mozzarella really made the sandwich, the cutlet was crispy and delicious and there was just the right amount of prosciutto. I cannot wait to go back- next time will ask for crispy prosciutto and spicy peppers. So good. 10/10, no notes.

Ordthe spaghetti and meatballs this time. Lunch buddy got the spaghetti Alfredo with chicken parm…read moreand we are sharing an Italian salad. Service was good. Wish they had unlimited fountain drinks instead of cans. But happy they have Coke products!! They forgot to give our salad. Refunded us for the salad. Served the meals fairly quickly. The spaghetti and meatballs were good. I don't think I would order again though. But would encourage people to try the meatballs. They were hearty. The spaghetti sauce was good both were missing something flavor wise but still very good. Now the spaghetti alfredo on the other hand was outstanding. I swear it was some of the best Alfredo sauce I've had. I'm not expert by any means but in my opinion this Alfredo sauce was top tier. Garlicky just salty enough, thick and packed with flavor. The chicken parm was very good too. Flavorful and crisp. I would order this every time! Both worth a try but the Alfredo is a must order every time

Best Experience I've Ever Had at a Restaurant…read more Today is one of the most important days of my life--I got married. I chose to celebrate this special moment with my wife and my daughter at Melo's in Walnut Creek, and I will never forget how they treated us. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond. The service was not just professional--it was genuinely kind, warm, and full of heart. They made us feel like family. What truly touched me is that they refused to charge us for our meal. In a world where everything is business, this level of generosity and humanity is rare. It wasn't just about the food (which was amazing, by the way), it was about the way they made us feel on a day that means everything to me. To the entire team at Melo's: thank you for making our wedding day even more special. You didn't just serve us food--you gave us a memory we will carry for the rest of our lives. If you're thinking about where to eat in Walnut Creek, don't think twice. This place is not just a restaurant--it's a place with heart.

For family friendly Italian food, Melo's Italian Table is such a great spot :)…read more It can get a little cramped when it's busy, but honestly that kind of adds to the lively family dinner energy. The atmosphere feels warm, fun, and full of people having a really good meal together. Everything we've had has been absolutely delicious! My go to is always the lasagna!! Rich, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want Italian comfort food to taste like. My daughter absolutely loves the pizza... and honestly, so do I lol! The crust, the cheese, the flavors... so good!! :P This is the kind of place where the table gets quiet for a few minutes because everyone's too busy happily eating. Sauce on the plates, pizza crumbs everywhere, happy kid energy, and zero regrets ordering extra food. Nomnomnomnomnomnomnomnomnom!!!!

Pasta Pasta Pasta. Sauce and classes. Love it. I'll get pictures next time. Not In the best…read morelocation, I only happened across it. I really hope this place sticks around

The Chubby Cupboard is a hidden gem in Fair Oaks. Everything is made fresh and there's always a…read moregreat variety of pastas and sauces available as well as products from some other local makers. They have dried pasta options as well as fresh options in the fridge and you can mix and match sauces and pastas to find your favorite combinations. They also pop up at the local farmers market, but for the most options check out their store. If you're really interested in fresh pasta you may even want to consider taking one of their pasta making classes. They have scheduled options throughout the year and offer the ability to schedule private classes. The owner and team working here are also so nice and can answer all of your questions and make sure you have a delicious meal. The parking is also super easy here, with plenty of spots.

We had a delicious dinner and were especially impressed by the texture of the pasta, each dish was…read morecooked perfectly. Next time, we're definitely coming back to try one of the red sauces. Service was pleasant throughout, and the dining room had a lively, energetic vibe that made the whole experience even more enjoyable

I came here for lunch to try the meatball parm sandwich. I would give it a 8.5/10. The sandwich…read moreoverall is good, however it does need a little more sauce. The meatballs are thick which I like, but since theres a lack of sauce and the meatballs are a little more bland, the flavor gets lost. If they added a little more sauce or had sauce on the side, it would be a 10/10. For $16 and being able to sit down, I would say it's worth it! I came here last week for their truffle pasta. It was a good, but there was not a specific flavor that stood out. I would give it a 8/10. For me, I need something to pop if there aren't a lot of ingredients. However, it was still good and my girlfriend actually disagrees with me. She said she likes how it's classic, not overwhelming with flavor. We agreed how we would not get the garlic bread. Nothing special, the bread was good but definitely needed some marinara sauce on the side. Anyway, I say come over and try it out!

I booked the family-style Pasta Table for my birthday, and it was SUCH a good call. I'm honestly…read moresurprised more people aren't talking about this!? Amelia made everything super easy from the start: she sent a menu survey ahead of time, was really accommodating with a time and headcount change, and was overall just great to work with. The dinner itself was amazing. The space feels semi-private (tucked behind the pasta case), which made it perfect for our group of 9. The table itself was gorgeously set with candles, flowers, and all the little details that made it feel really special. They even customized the menus to say "Happy Birthday Taylor," which was such a fun touch. The food was incredible, and there was SO much of it, no one left hungry. The wine was flowing, the vibes were perfect, and our servers were great. It felt special without being stuffy at all. They also sent us home with fresh pasta, which was the cherry on top. Everyone had the best time, and I would 100% do this again. Heads up, this is only available at the Mission location. I literally live one block from the Clement location, but this was SOOO worth the trip.

Dropped in here by chance, butc what good fortune!…read more The place was bustling, but it turned out a big group was just leaving, so we ended up seated quickly. Service was outstanding, and pacing was perfect. We started with a salad and the cheesy bread (amazing!), and then tried two pasta dishes - the kabocha squash pillows, and pasta with vodka sauce. Both were delicious and well prepared. We finished with an incredible panna cotta that was finished with caramel and cacao nibs. Everyone loved it! Would definitely go beach here!

The bucatini is my fave to go pasta. I also recently discovered the vongole sauce that you can get-…read moreadd a little lemon and parsley. Wowzers. You really can't go wrong with this place. It can get pricey, but that's quality these days, folks.

I can't recommend Mill Valley Pasta enough! I'm obsessed. The pasta is fresh, homemade, and so…read moregood. I had an Italian great aunt who would make pasta dishes that made you feel like you were standing in a tiny kitchen in Genoa while your family members were cooking pots of pasta and the most amazing sauces. The pasta and sauces from Mill Valley Pasta literally gives me the same feels. I have never felt nostalgic before eating pasta, but holy moly, I was almost teary while eating my porcini pasta with short rib sauce that made me think I had died and gone to food heaven. I bought multiple pastas and the baked lobster risotto which I cannot wait to try. I wanted to buy everything in the shop because everything looked amazing. The owner is also one of the nicest humans ever and very helpful with helping you decide what to purchase. Everyone needs to check out Mill Valley Pasta, you won't be disappointed.

First impressions, the signage fits the downtown well, and is visible enough that makes them easy…read moreto find in downtown Gustine. Seating area consists of 3 tables, and they've got one of those mini arcade games for the kiddos as well. Overall pretty small dining area but Gustine isn't a big city so didn'texpect a ton of seating. Menu is displayed on a couple of monitors in the wall as you come in. The pasta is cooked in an open kitchen right behind the counter as you order. Pretty neat to be able to watch them make your order. Ordered the Volcanic Fettuccine because who doesn't like a spicy Italian dish right? Got it in a bread bowl with added chicken so cost was just shy of 20 bucks because of the upgrades. Didn't end up eating on site because it was really close to closing time for them and didn't want to be "that guy" so took my order home. The fettuccine was really good, cooked well, and the sauce was actually spicy. Not as spicy as I was hoping it would be, but it did have a nice kick. I'd definitely have it again. Overall, nice family run place with home made pasta. Would have ordered a pizza, but they ran out of pizza dough, since it is house made they don't have any extra in the fridge/freezer like you'd expect at a lot of places. If you are in the Gustine area looking for some really good home made pasta check them out. Definitely worth the drive.

Oh my goodness. I have seen this place on other TikToks and decided to go visit. The restaurant is…read moreonly open 5 hours Tuesday- Saturday and is quite small. I decided to try the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken in a bread bowl and hubby had volcanic fettuccine with chicken. The chicken and Alfredo were seasoned. Unlike other places where everything is so bland. I cannot recommend Pasta 209 enough. If you are ever in Gustine between 3-8, stop by and give it a try! It is yummy!!!!

Ordered takeout from here because I haven't seen such an affordable fettuccine alfredo around in…read morelike... ages... so I was super excited to try after reading the reviews! First off, the portion was more than generous. I couldn't even finish it and had to save for leftovers! The garlic bread I got was really soft and buttery. Solid 10/10. I got my pasta with shrimp and it was all so delicious. The pasta was so creamy and the flavor was on point. My pasta craving was 100% satisfied. Will definitely order again!

Seafood Combo - 4 stars Fettuccini Alfredo - 4 stars…read more Quality food at a reasonable price. It's refreshing to see a fast-casual pasta concept. The seafood was fresh and generously portioned, which is where many places tend to cut corners. The dish leaned a bit heavy on the oil, but the seasoning was solid and the flavors came through nicely. With a lighter touch on the oil, this would easily move up another notch.

House Maid Ravioli Company is a total gem. The service is warm, helpful and the quality speaks for…read moreitself. We have used their services to bring in our own ravioli filling and they will make, and then box the raviolis for us. Fresh, flavorful, and their premium options are absolutely worth it. This is our go-to for a next-level pasta establishment.

Found them at the Martinez farmers market and I was floored when they weren't there one sunday…read more Absolute best homemade ravioli, tortellini and sauces of all varieties. You can't go wrong with any assortment of ravioli or the sauce, they even mix well together. The garlic ricotta spread was mind blowing on a homemade flat bread. The lobster ravioli, beef, butternut squash, tortellini with cheese everything. Stop you won't be unsatisfied. fyi dont take out of the freezer until ready to add to boiling water, pasta will soften. Sauces average 7-10 if unopened.

About once a month, I come down to go wine tasting with my best friend in Lodi. He recommended this…read moreplace for their pizza, particularly because they do woodfired pizza and he was explaining that their woodfired pizza oven came all the way from Italy. He was saying initially the owner was running it out of a truck and then finally bought this fish market and converted it into the restaurant you see today. I typically stay with the standard pepperoni pizza whereas my friend will occasionally try their new specials. But no matter what pizza you get the pizzas are phenomenal. I usually can only eat half while I'm there, I take the other half to go home and I kid you not by the next afternoon that pizza is already gone, sometimes it doesn't even make it through the night. I guess that's why my friend tells me that sometimes he'll buy two pizzas for himself. They have plenty of seating inside as well as outside, the staff is always super friendly and helpful. They offer beer, wine, and soft drinks if you're not looking for alcohol. There is not enough positive things I can say though about this pizza and you have to try it for yourself. But be warned once you've had this pizza it's hard to go anywhere else. Thank you so much for providing a great restaurant for the boys night out!

I don't think I've ever been disappointed with this place, the service, drinks, and food…read more The ingredients are fresh and delicious, they have really great specials that are frequently changed to highlight seasonal gems. Their fennel sausage is really good and makes a good addition to any pizza. The veggie forward options are always unique and delicious. If you like authentic stone baked pizza with unique combinations, this is the place to go.