Helloooo! This place is amazing & so is their affiliate…read morecompany, its also a vibe! The service, ambiance, and community is present and welcoming. I recently fell in love with their charcuterie boards, I bought one for a Super Bowl party- delish great venue for a girls HH/Night (dinner) or a date Anywho, great spot, definitely recommend!

My husband and I came here for our Valentine's date... technically the day *after* Valentine's, on…read morea rainy evening. Honestly, it felt like the restaurant was magically reserved just for us. Cozy, romantic, and straight out of an Italian dream The decor is unreal. Vintage and wildly creative in the best way. There's a cork ceiling feature in the center, floral wallpaper that feels like a European café, chalk drawings of famous Italian landmarks, glowing green glass bottle lights that double as art, and, wait for it, an actual old Vespa sitting proudly inside the restaurant. It's whimsical, nostalgic, and charming without trying too hard. My husband chose this spot specifically for their cheese wheel pasta, and WOW was that the right call. The cheese is imported straight from Italy, and Monday is their famous cheese wheel night (10/10 recommend). The pasta changes weekly, but ours came with sage and wild mushrooms and tasted like an elevated, sophisticated fettuccine Alfredo. Rich, creamy, aromatic, and indulgent without being heavy. It felt fancy in the best ways without being pretentious. I ordered the short rib gnocchi, and while I personally wished the gnocchi was a touch less al dente, the flavors absolutely delivered. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, deeply savory, and perfectly paired with the sauce. Great comfort food on a rainy night. And now... let's talk about the real star of the night: THE GARLIC BREAD. We ordered TWO because it was genuinely the best garlic bread we've ever had. Perfectly toasted on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, seasoned to absolute perfection. Surprise: it's drizzled with their house-made balsamic vinaigrette. I didn't know I needed balsamic on garlic bread until this moment in my life. I will never be the same. The service was just as delightful as the food. We drink a lot of water, and for funsies our waitress brought refills in different whimsical containers -- including a literal glass fish We were cracking up the whole time. Attentive, playful, and warm service that made the night feel special instead of rushed. This is officially one of our favorite Italian restaurants. We wished we lived closer, but even with an hour drive in the rain, it was 100% worth it. Romantic, cozy, creative, and absolutely delicious. Come hungry. Order the cheese wheel pasta. Or try any of their weekly specialty days. Do not skip the garlic bread. Trust me.

If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would!…read more From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed by our server and the head chef. The ambience was incredible. We were sat in a nice table with beautiful little flowers. Now for the food. Wow! So delicious. Every bite from the appetizers to the dessert was delicate and seasoned excellently. We will definitely be back again for a date night. Thank you for making our evening special and memorable.

Located on 3308 Main Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 List of…read morewhat we had: Appetizers: Mussels and Clams $24 Entrees: Grilled rack of lamb $36 - house made chimichurri, served with garlic-parmesan mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus and baby carrots Bistro signature lasagna $27 - house made angus beef bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella and fresh pasta sheets. Dessert: Chocolate molten cake with pistachio gelato $12 Drinks: Passion fruit guava margarita 10% alcohol Arnold Palmer Service - excellent service from Frederick Atmosphere - friendly and welcoming Food- delicious! 9 out of 10 rating for everything Location - very accessible, plenty of parking, spacious restaurant with outside patio

Some friends wanted local old school Italian so Lidos it was. We were greeted with a. Email and…read moreseated in the bar area quickly. The lighting was on the bright side but the atmos was old school for sure. I had friends that had never been so the great menu hunt was on. They settled on chicken cacciatore and pasta. They said it was yummy and ticked all the boxes. I had a late lunch so I had The Alps / sausage, meatball, peppers in a red sauce then covered with cheese and baked. So good. Our server was very friendly and kept our ice teas filled which is always a good thing. It photos as my friends and I were having to good a time talking but Lisos is a good solid place.

I have dined at Lido's several times and always order the same menu item special: Angel Hair pasta…read morewith a variety of vegies. Instead of the olive oil I request brown/burnt butter. Every time except this last week it has been no problem and the kitchen has accepted my request (even if they think it is strange). I am half Greek and brown/burnt butter is a typical ingredient in our pasta dishes and one I prefer. Unfortunately, this last week the management at Lido's refused my request for the brown/burnt butter even though I told them I had it every time I had ordered this pasta special. Her reason is that she did not think I would like it even though I have eaten pasta with the butter most of my life (I am 78). Nothing I said convinced her to honor my request. So I did not eat the pasta but instead boxed it up and took it home where I was able to brown/burn butter and enjoy the pasta. I'm not sure I will return to Lido's in the future if they will not honor a customer's request. It was not an outrageous request--I just want the butter made the way I like it. Management doesn't need to tell me what I like or not based on their taste. Our server was apologetic and it was not her fault so she did get a generous tip :)

Victor was fantastic, brought his sense of humor to our table and was very attentive to our needsread more

We found Limoncello on Yelp after seeing its glowing reviews, and after our first visit this past…read moreFriday evening, those reviews could not have been more accurate -- this place is a true gem in downtown La Mesa. We arrived at 6:15 for our reservation on a Friday night. Downtown La Mesa had a charming farmer's market wrapping up along the street, which added such a lovely atmosphere to the evening. We found free street parking easily, and from the moment we walked up, the experience was warm and welcoming. The hostess greeted us outside with genuine kindness, checked us in, and seated us with ease. Then came Francesca -- our server, and honestly the heart of our entire evening. Originally from Sicily, Francesca brought an authenticity and warmth to the table that is simply rare. She was attentive, knowledgeable, generous with her recommendations, and had this wonderful energy that made our whole table feel at ease and cared for. She is the kind of server you remember, and the kind you come back for. The interior is absolutely beautiful -- the colors, the design, the layout -- everything is thoughtfully done and so inviting. For food, we shared the artichoke and Brussels sprouts appetizers (both delicious), and my friend enjoyed a refreshing limoncello spritz cocktail. For our entrées, I had the chicken with mushrooms, asparagus, and mashed potatoes -- perfectly prepared -- and my mom and friend had pasta dishes that Francesca personally recommended, which they loved. We finished with the chocolate lava cake, which was indulgent and wonderful. Next time, I am absolutely trying the house-made tiramisu. After dinner, we strolled through downtown La Mesa and it was just delightful -- the streets were beautifully lit up, lively, and full of local charm. Our group of three -- myself, my mom, and my friend -- all left completely charmed. We will without a doubt be back. If you're lucky enough to have Francesca as your server, consider the evening made. Highly recommend!

I had a really enjoyable experience here. Service was awesome and food was delicious. Will be back!!read more

Had The cheesewheele special it was amazing strongly recommend!! Excellent Service From Raymundoread more

Edit: The owner called me after this review and refunded my full order…read more My pregnant wife has been craving a cold cut sandwich, and mortadella is one of the safer options during pregnancy, so I went on my lunch break to pick up a sandwich and a few other things for us to split -- $44 with tip. A few bites into my half, I noticed mold on the side of my sandwich. By that point, she had already eaten about half of hers. I called immediately. After several holds and back-and-forth, I was told they couldn't refund a single item, and that the owner said I could drive back to pick up cash. I explained I was at work and moving to Temecula in two days. I wasn't rude, I was patient through every hold. I've worked in food service. If this ever happened where I worked, we would have refunded the entire order and done whatever it took to make it simple for the customer. The owner offered to drive the cash to my house, which I declined, I didn't want a stranger at my door, and honestly, it wasn't about the money. My pregnant wife ate moldy food. Not once did anyone ask if she was okay or acknowledge that this was a health concern. I never received a refund. I just expected basic accountability, apparently that was too much to ask.

I got a nice thank you note I'm Yelp from MammaMia amd They said I should try the deli. So we did…read more I had the hot lastsmo and my boyfriend had the meatball sandwich. Mine was a total ten out of ten. If I would nit pick - a touch more meat would be great. The meatball sandwich became the favorite in town so another hit. Etween the pizza the deli and the store this is a home run.

My husband and I have been here many many times. We always sit on the back patio and always bring…read moreour dog. Sometimes we go to Giordano's but we do tend to prefer the quaintness of zest back patio. We seem to always get Roberto as our server and we wouldn't have it any other way. He is lovely and a Sommelier and he loves our dog and he lets us taste wine before we commit to a glass or bottle. And he's just wonderful. The food never disappoints. We've ordered many different things off the menu over the years and would highly recommend this place.

I absolutely loved it here and will be back many times. The ambiance was perfect. The zesty hour…read morewas one of the best. I ordered all of the wines -- the lobster bisque was delightful. The service was exemplary.

Nonno's is such a hidden gem tucked away in a strip mall. We stumbled upon it while in the area,…read moreand it turned out to be such a great find. It truly feels like a mom-and-pop spot with a very authentic, homey Italian vibe. The pizza is so good, and there are plenty of options on the menu to choose from. Everything we've tried has been delicious. Our server was incredibly kind and sweet, which made the experience even better. After our first visit, we liked it so much that we brought friends back to celebrate birthdays, and it's always been a great experience. The space is cozy with a limited number of tables, which adds to that intimate, family-style feel. We often see families and groups celebrating there, which makes it feel really warm and welcoming. There's plenty of parking since it's in a strip mall, which makes it easy to visit. Overall, such a lovely, homey spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Came here years ago and had a great experience and thought we would give them another try. This…read moretime was rather disappointing. When we pulled up the exterior sign was not lit up and we drove straight past. Pulled up to see if they were indeed opened and the open sign was on but you could barely see inside it was so dark. We should have aborted the option then but found a parking spot and proceeded. We were seated at a small table for two when there were many other tables open. Although the waitress was pleasant service was very slow and was almost 10 to take our drink order. Took forever to get our food and as a result she comped our desert which we took to go. The atmosphere inside was very dark, no overhead lighting only wall sconces which made reading the menu and check very difficult. As for the food, portions are still very good and it was very tasty, however, my husband got the linguini and clams and the clams were so small there was nothing to them Once they opened up they were the size of a pencil eraser. Could they find a smaller one? Don't think we will be back.

Food was awesome. I just love that you can create whatever you want. Plenty of choices for protein,…read moresauces and pastas.

It ranges from competing with Buca di Beppo to being destroyed by Olive Garden. This is not on the…read moreBuona Forchetta level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Update I got a fancier dish for delivery and it's even worse than the Alfredo. The food here is terrible - avoid.

Wednesday midday for Padtes game. Few tans can meet in for viewing and a couple people for lunch…read more Server was friendly, busy running register, bar, running food, signing off for product. Ordered Lunch Special #5, chose burger and tomato salad. Burger is a BURGER, meaty, cheesy, garlic aioli all over the place, delicious. The tomato salad is even better than burger, pieces of tomato, cucumber, red and green bell pepper all coated with balsamic vinegarette was cool, fresh, and delicious. Ordered cheese slice to go, solid Detroit slice, tangy red sauce, thick fluffy dough, crispy caramelized cheesy corners. Large selection of 30 beers. Plenty of specials with happy hours, hourly specials, and more. Definitely will return to explore menu

Usually 5-star and I hate this because I love this place. Monday is happy hour all day and that's…read moregreat. We had the HH Mastiff Fries, chicken wings and two slices of the burata pizza. The food was stellar as always. The service was great. What was not great was the fries came out and about 5 minutes later the wings came out (my order) and 10 minutes after that the pizza came out (my boyfriends order). He had to watch me eat (or I let me food get cold) and then I had to watch him eat. Always better to have all the food come out at the same time. Just not a great experience with the food timing but I stil love this place