It was Saturday night and hubby and I were thinking of what to eat for dinner. We were craving…read moreItalian since it's been a while and thought of North Italia. We are not new to North Italia as we frequent the Irvine location often, but this was our first time at the Cerritos location and what a treat it was! Located conveniently at the mall for some after shopping bites and plenty of parking around. We went online to make same-day reservations and were able to snag a time slot at 8:15pm. Upon arrival I noticed how friendly and smiley the host was. It's a pet peeve of mine when hostess act pretentious or gives off a haughty attitude but not here. Once seated, I believe our server was name Ariana. Super sweet gal with great service. We shared a glass of chianti classico- one of my faves! For appetizers, we had the yellowtail crudo and the white truffle garlic bread. The white truffle garlic bread is our tried & true, can never go wrong ordering that. The crudo was good, I love the different textures, but I did wish it had a bit more citrus flavor to balance out the oil. Our entrees were the bolognese with added meatballs and the chicken Parmesan. The bolognese is another tried and true where you cannot go wrong getting. Hubby wanted to try something new this time so he got the chicken Parmesan which surely did not disappoint. The chicken was cook to perfect. But be warned - it's a heavy dish! He could only finish half and had to take the rest home. Lastly, we finished with their seasonal butter cake which was delightful and well paired with the ice cream. All in all, it was a wonderful experience at this location. They were popping and busy for a Saturday night but never felt cramped or crowded. Vibes were immaculate. I noticed the servers being helpful, welcoming, and attentive. Whoever is training these employees are doing something right. I most definitely would come back!

I have been to the North Italia in Irvine many times and I prefer the Cerritos Location. The space…read moreis open but does not feel busy. The staff is friendly and so efficient. Buuuut let's talk about the food. Every single item we tried was perfectly cooked and seasoned. They currently have a Summer Match-up menu which is only $25 and you get full size appetizer and main entree. I would have this everyday! The chicken Parmegiana verde and the Wild shrimp scampi were scrumptious. Let's just say there were no crumbs left :)

This pastrami was one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've ever eaten…read more We've been to the world famous Katz deli in New York and I'd put this sandwich against theirs. I guarantee you it would win. What a way to start off my first purchase at this place. I will definitely be back for other sandwiches.

I been passing by this place soo many times and glad i finally stopped in. The pastrami here was…read moresoo good. Next time i come i'm going to get the biggest size because it was absolutely delicious with melted cheese on a very soft roll. The spicy italian was also good. Customer service was super friendly. I will be back! Food rating: Pastrami sandwich 9.1\10 star of the show Italian sandwich 8.0\10

This place was an easy 10/10! Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. She…read moreanswered all of our questions, made great recommendations. The food was absolutely amazing. The highlight for me was the fettuccine compleanno--the sauce was rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had. Every bite was delicious. If you're looking for authentic Italian food with exceptional service, I highly recommend giving this place try. We'll definitely be coming back!

A mix of chill and local date-y vibes with tasty Italian food…read more Went for a Friday dinner, was pretty busy but they were able to seat us after a 5 min wait. Ordered a glass of wine along with their mushroom ravioli and pappardelle pasta. Both dishes were pretty hefty portions and delicious. I even used some of the bread to wipe some of the red sauce off the ravioli plate. Would definitely come back. Just be sure to make an rsvp (through the phone) so you're not waiting.

Solid cheap Italian food…read more Huge portions Very good Get pizza too The kids love the good food

This place is 10/10 for food, service and lovability. First time here and won't be my last…read more The pizza is sooooo good. I like mine thin crust and it was perfect - crispy and chewy and even some brown yummy hot air bubbles from the oven. Generous toppings and a nice tart tomato sauce - just the way a pizza sauce should be. Customer service - Friendly, fast and so welcoming. The prices are really a great deal for the quality of food you get. Lovability - I am always heartened when I see a family run business that has the entire family involved. Two kids were doing their homework outside at the table and chairs by the entrance. One was inside playing video games, lost in his own world. The moment I stepped into the door, the eldest teenager son went straight from the table outside and hopped right behind the cashier. He was cheery and greeted me so professionally. I made my order and the dad immediately went to the counter and started twirling the dough to make the crust. The mom peeked out from the kitchen and smiled at me and then disappeared to get the toppings ready. They were a well-tuned team! As someone who also grew up in a family restaurant, I can't emphasize enough how much it means to watch your parents work hard and to have to participate in helping them out. Builds deep appreciation how they have to make a living to take care of the family. Also it builds a solid work ethic and much-needed interpersonal skills in today's world. These folks are doing it right and I can't emphasize enough how important it is to support good family businesses like this one.

I ordered a charcuterie board for our Thanksgiving day however due to the storm we have to leave LA…read moreand cancel. They were so understanding and were able to cancel our order last minute. Next time we are there we definitely will order from them as they have great customer service.

Both delicious and beautifully made. Nestled inside the Hanger this is a great place to make your…read moreown charcuterie, they were cute and beautifully made, all ingredients were delicious and fresh. We did eat them the same day so I don't know how they taste the next day.

The best Italian in Bellflower, hands down! :)…read more I ordered the baked manicotti and was quite impressed, perfectly flavored and properly cooked! Their garlic bread and mozzarella sticks were phenomenal as well! The staff were friendly and attentive, and we were wanting for nothing. The place has a good amount of indoor seating, and a huge covered outdoor area in back, and the place is immaculate - clean and well lit. In all we'll certainly be back.

Service was good. Ambiance is also good. Pizza was great. But the meatballs on top were disgusting…read more Like a faux meat supplement or something gone bad; it smells like chemicals and has a weird taste and aftertaste. If they don't make their meatballs anymore and outsource that's fine-- they just need to try their supply before making customers pay for nasty stuff. My uncle warned me because he came in the day before and got the meatball calzone only to have a terrible experience; wanted to see if it was a one-off and it's not.

The review is strictly about the asada and the marinated chicken. This butcher shop is serving…read morequality meat! Sure, it's pricey, but wow...I absolutely loved the quality of the meat. The chicken was amazing. I could honestly just munch on it all night without anything else. This place is a bit pricey (asada was $20 a pound), but you do get what you pay for. Overall, a great spot for getting meat if you're in the neighborhood.

Meat & Vino is a great local shop to have. They have a nice selection of really good quality meat…read more We've tried the Filet Mignon, Ribeyes and Carne Asada. They also have a nice shop with several wines, local beers, spices and other extras. The service has always been helpful and friendly. Occasionally, there has been a sports game on and I know my husband would love to hang out there . Easy street parking!

So glad that I finally stopped by Ellie's. This place is great! Loved their happy hour (oyster…read moremenu) headed by $1.50 oysters and $3.50 scallops. The oysters were good but the scallops were great! We ended up staying for dinner and I am sure glad that we did. We ordered the Shrimp and Melon dish, and what in the world? Amazing!! Closed with their Mafaldine with spicy sausage. Everything here was fantastic. I will be back.

The food is good but the service is not the best. We were here for two hours total when in reality…read morewe should've been here for one hour max but our pastas took around 40 minutes to come out and it was not full. Tagliatelle 8.7/10 Mafaldine 7.5/10 Oysters topped with caviar 10/10