Best damn pizza we have had in a long time!…read more After a day of sightseeing, we were too tired to go out for dinner. Pizza was the perfect option. So, as a Yelper I scrolled until I found something great. Most importantly it had to be delivery. This was our first time trying Landini's so you can't really go wrong with a pepperoni and mushroom, right! The Pizzeria was too far from our hotel across from the bay. Delivery was efficient and quick.... Upon delivery, our pizza was nice and hot. Like I said, it was the best damn pizza we have had in a while. We just wish we lived closer. Please get a location(s) in LA. Specifically the San Fernando Valley. Please lol

I decided to pick up a pizza on the way back to our airbnb and decided to get the Sopranos Pizza…read more The pizza was great. It was a little oily, so I would probably try one with less meat on it next time. I just wish I could have tried it fresh because the pizza must have sat for about half an hour by the time I was able to eat it. Beware. There are parking lots on either side of the building, but you cannot park there. I asked the parking attendant if I could because I didn't see the sign when pulling up, but I just got attitude from him and was told I could not. Luckily our airbnb was nearby and I just walked there.

The coolest Deli and restaurant in the back place we have ever been too. This was my husband's and…read moremy first stop after our train ride . We were hungry ! We shared a sub so delicious and filling . Our server was also so lovely and sweet and helped us pick the best on their menu . It really is a glimpse to Italy here the smells , the look and the years of great food !

Pizza Wasn't the Only Thing Getting Fired Up Outside…read more We weren't even customers here, but after what I saw outside this place I definitely won't be one in the future. We were standing on the sidewalk near the red seating area in front of Filippi's Pizza Grotto for about ten minutes finishing a smoke. I had recently experienced a flare-up of a chronic illness, which significantly affected my well-being. During this episode,I had felt the need to smoke as a way to manage the heightened stress and discomfort caused by my condition. Right as we finished and were about to leave, a police car pulled up (it honestly looked like the officer was just stopping by to grab lunch). That's when an older lady employee from the restaurant suddenly came outside and said, "Do you mind moving down? The smoke is going into my restaurant." Fair request. We immediately responded respectfully with "Sorry miss," and started walking away to avoid any issue. But instead of leaving it there, she kept escalating the situation while they were already leaving, repeating things like "This is a family business, have some respect!" -- which didn't really make sense considering we had already apologized and were doing exactly what she asked. What made the whole thing feel strange was the timing. We had been standing there for around ten minutes already. If the smoke was truly bothering the restaurant, why wait until the exact moment a police car pulled up to come outside and confront us? From the outside, it honestly looked like the presence of the police suddenly gave her the confidence to make a scene and try to draw attention to us even though we were already complying. It appears she wanted to get us into legal trouble with her making it a bigger scene in front of the police. Another thing that didn't sit right with me was that we were the only Hispanics standing in the area at the time and the only people she chose to confront. I'm not saying that was the intention, but from a bystander's perspective it definitely didn't look great. Also, I'm still confused by the "this is a family restaurant" comment. What exactly does that mean in this situation? Are people who smoke not allowed to eat there? Because we weren't even customers at the moment we were simply standing on a public sidewalk and immediately moved when asked. If someone respectfully complies with your request, there's really no reason to continue escalating the situation or trying to involve the police by drawing attention to it. If this is how people are treated outside the restaurant, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence about how customers are treated inside. It appears that if you're Hispanic or a smoker you should steer clear of this place. I wouldn't be surprised if she has ICE on speed dial.

Word of mouth and a quick search led us to Cucina Italiana Illando and it did not disappoint. We…read morecame in search of a great carbonara (my husband's favorite), and it absolutely delivered. The meal was outstanding from start to finish, but what really elevated the experience was our server, Luca. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and paired our dishes with a fantastic wine (Pian delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino by Antinori) that complemented everything perfectly. If you're looking for authentic Italian flavors, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience, this spot is a must. Highly recommend!

Luca was fantastic, so attentive and knew the answer to all our questions! Great recommendations…read more. Wonderful service, highly recommend!!

Currently sitting and eating a slice of pizza with my girlfriend (great pieces of pizza btw) while…read morewe are eating they kindly gave some food to someone in need. Really respect the giving to community part. Also the music 10/10. Definitely recommend super friendly and super great service

Little Italy plus perfect pizza from Mr . Moto pizza What a…read morecombo Try cheese , margarita , pepperoni slices All amazing Bring friends!

Nonna is the perfect place to go for any occasion! My friend and I went for a cute girl dinner and…read morewe were greeted with incredible, fresh food, a lovely ambience and fantastic service. Mariono was our waiter, he provided us with thoughtful recommendations, a friendly smile and a welcoming demeanour - it really made the experience. I would recommend the lasagna and the burrata/proscuitto starter, truly authentic Italian food. Megan the barista was also so sweet and helpful :) 10/10 would recommend to anyone as the jewel of Little Italy.

Everything about Nonna is simply wonderful. The restaurant is low-key, very relaxing. Nice bar and…read morethe outdoor space is terrific. The food is delicious. Seriously, everything on the menu is fabulous. Great appetizers and the pasta dishes are soooo good, notably their spaghetti and meatballs which is very traditional, and very, very good. Reasonably priced compared to other Little Italy restaurants. Best Pappardelle I have ever had IN MY LIFE. Try the carrot cake (you'll get a very generous sized piece). THE SERVICE IS SUPERB. Lucky for me, I live a block away so it's easy to just drop in and have a big meal, a smaller, lighter meal, or just go for happy hour and appetizers. The menu has something for everyone, including kids.

Atmosphere is nice and clean. Although a bit too dark to read the menu and our food. Even the…read morewaitress had to use her phone flashlight to see if what we ordered was correct. Service was excellent. Our server recommended some of the items and we were glad we took her recommendations. Food was ok. Just ordinary Italian pizza and pasta. Not much of a wow factor. Price wise was reasonable.

I recently went to dinner with a friend at Isola Pizza Bar before a show nearby. We arrived just…read moreafter 6:30 on a Tuesday night without a reservation. We were greeted and readily seated. The place was attractive and comfortable with small potted flowers on each table. Service started out great. I will say that the service from the gentleman pouring the water was excellent. I had been on a long run that day and he continually refilled my water... later brining a carafe so I could drink as much as I needed. I was definitely drawn to some of the mushroom pizzas. Our server stated that the pizza sauce was made in house and really delicious, so she swayed me away from the white pizza to the red pizzas with sauce. My friend and I decided to share the prosciutto cotto e funghi pizza and the arugula parmesan salad with the citrus vinaigrette. I also chose a glass of Sangiovese to accompany my pizza. The salad was absolutely delicious. The mushrooms and parmesan went so well with the lemon vinaigrette The pizza was also good. I liked it, but didn't love it. There was not a thing wrong with it, but there was no standout flavor. I know that they spoke a lot about the pizza sauce, but for me it didn't stand out any more than any other pizza sauce. Service was a bit slow after the salad. It took a while for the pizza to come out after the salad. It also took a while to get the check to head on our way to get to the show. I will say that everyone was friendly and polite. All in all, I enjoyed our meal at Isola. It was a good place to get some dinner before the show. My review is a solid 3.5, but I rounded up as the experience was positive. Though it is not may very favorite pizza place, I would not hesitate to return before another show.

Well today was my second day in a row to eat here . Was so good yesterday I came back!…read moreI had the house salad. So fresh and light. The meatballs with a hint of spinach were in a thick tomato gravy. The bread and dippy sauce is unique. The sauce is tomato, olive oil, peppers almost an Italian salsa. I had The Whole serving. Attentive staff, kept drinks filled. Just wish I lived closer. Was a 20 min walk back to the convention center area, a great way to end the evening.

To start off the staff was great. The energy and the hospitality was great. Not the outside, side…read morepatio was perfect way to stay in the shade and yet a nice view of the street and activity going on outside. I know I wasn't that hungry and I had a feeling my choice would be smaller as I picked the Lobster Ravioli. Sure enough it was a smaller portion, but very flavorful. The bread was nice and crispy with a soft inside as well, which paired with the sauce nicely. I would eat here again, and hopefully with more of an appetite. My friend's dishes looked good as well. So much to choose from. Enjoy...

Nice calamari to start and wine Wednesday selection was fabulous…read more I had the parpadelle with pesto and chopped grilled chicken. Fresh and garlicky and the chicken portion gave a great bite with every forkful. Would return!

The food was great but they had a non cash tender charge of 5%! I can understand transferring the…read morecredit card fees to the customers, but credit card fees for merchants are usually 1.5% - 3.5%, not 5%. And it's not like their food prices are low to begin with. We also had a larger group and they already charged an 18% gratuity. It left a really bad impression and we won't be back. Also, while the restaurant itself was very nice, the outside of the building and surrounding streets smelled like pee. The service was ok. You could tell they didn't have enough servers. We waited awhile for someone to even pass by to be able to flag them down to order, get refills, order more, order dessert, but the bill came surprisingly quick right after dessert. The food. We got the truffle pasta, truffle pizza, octopus, fried zucchini blossom, ragu pasta, prosciutto pizza, cheese wheel cacio e pepe, tiramisu, cannolis. I would skip the octopus and dessert. The octopus was mushy, not tender. The cannoli shells were very hard and stale, the filling was not rich enough, and the tiramisu was bland. Everything else was really good. I liked how the cheese wheel pizza still had a lot of sauce despite all the cheese. Street parking or expensive parking lots not very nearby. Very hard to find parking.

One of the best happy hours in Little Italy from 3 to 6 every day, including weekends…read more Most drinks are $6 bucks including wines, sangrias, spritzers, & beers. I recommend this sangrias (and both red & white are good, depending on if you want something more rich or more lite). Just look at the photo of the Burrata Crostini and you'll know what to order. Fresh cheese and fresh pesto with a nice crunch. The arancini (fried risotto balls with marinara, basil, etc.) are also delicious. I take all my out-of-towners here. The hostesses can be hit-and-miss sometimes-- where I wish they were more welcoming--but nothing egregious and they're just busy. Servers were nice though.

Stopped by Mimmo's Italian Village in Little Italy for lunch today and lucked out--it was happy…read morehour! We grabbed a table outside and the weather was absolutely perfect, which made the whole experience even better. We ordered the arancini, burrata, calamari, and meatballs, and everything was delicious. You really can't beat the quality for the price--especially during happy hour. The standout for me, though, was the red sangria... easily one of the best I've had in a long time. Service was quick and attentive, though to be fair there were only a handful of tables at the time. Still, everything came out promptly and we felt well taken care of. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed lunch or happy hour in Little Italy. I'll definitely be back to take advantage of those deals again!

So many restaurant choices in San Diego's within Little Italy - This place is an absolute must!…read more My son and I came in mid week and it was still fairly busy in the evening, but we were able to find a place at the bar. Bartender was attentive and friendly. We ordered a caesar salad (to share) and the Spaghettini al Pomodoro, along with a couple of cold beers. The caesar was generous in size and really fresh & delicious. The Spaghettini al Pomodoro we requested spicy and it was absolutely amazing!!! If we weren't so full already, I would have ordered another plate of of that for us to split. That's how good it was. We should have just ordered another anyway "to go" LOL Seriously, that's how good it was... We were only in town for the one night, but next time we're in San Diego, we're definitely coming back here, that how memorable this pasta was! Note- **Happy hour menu - from 3 to 6 pm - great food options and some great drink choices.**

So I have been here twice for happy hour. It is seriously a great happy hour! Great prices and…read morejust the right food choices. Always inquire about the bruschetta and pizzeta of the day. My first HH, it was a ricotta cheese with walnuts and drizzled with honey....very good! The second visit was hummus with fetta and spicy salami...WOW! But I love that the Davanti burger is offered on HH. It is soooooo good! Service is great! Morgan put up with the obnoxiousness of my friends and I. Reggie was welcoming and friendly on the second visit. But everyone on the staff is great! Grazie Davanti!