Excellent service and excellent food. The serving staff could not have been nicer or more…read morepersonable, and they were always ready and attentive for a coffee refill or water. The staff in the kitchen was equally skilled, and my family will be returning to try more of their menu. We shared a variety of dishes. The deviled eggs and bacon plate started the meal, and while the deviled eggs were well done, the bacon tasting plate was both a delicious and unique dish that I strongly recommend. We tried the pancakes (perfectly fluffy), the chicken and waffles (the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and a delicious crunch as well on the Parmesan crust), and the Eggs Benedict (well executed, and I intend to explore their three other variations when I go back) Finally, the price was reasonable for everything, and frankly cheaper than I expected for the quality of food and service. There are many restaurants competing for attention and business at Immigrant Son Caffe's price point and, having been to many of them, I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here. I will be going again, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent breakfast spot whose staff treats you like they want your business

Worst breakfast sandwich I've ever had the displeasure of paying for. Literally just poorly made…read morescrambled eggs mixed with bits of sausage on mediocre slightly cold focaccia, menu said it had some sort of chili crisp aioli and arugula but the sandwich came with the smallest wipe of sauce and like 6 strands of arugula. I took about two or three bites before i gave up and tossed the bread aside just to eat the eggs. seasoning on the eggs was decent but the eggs were overcooked and browned. overall composition of the dish was so half assed i paid 20$ for something my 10 year old niece could have made at home in about 5 minutes. I thought about complaining and asking for something else but I was so hungry coming into the restaurant i just wanted to eat something. After finishing the eggs i regretted my decision because no way i paid 20$ just to eat some poorly made scrambled eggs and about one crumbled up jimmy dean sausage. By then i felt like asking for something else was too late because i had already eaten most of the food. Then the server came by and asked the usual "hows everything tasting?" Pointed at my girlfriend's dish and said "good right?" but rather than actually stopping at our table and addressing us with genuine interest he had said all this without even stopping and walked away. he didnt even give me a chance to express my disappointment. My girlfriend didnt even realize he passed by and said anything. Literally a drive by table touch. After that exchange i was so upset that i pushed my plate aside and just wanted to leave but my girlfriend was still eating so i sat there stewing with anger and dissatisfaction. Ive worked in the restaurant industry for over 10 years. The server had multiple opportunities to address clear signals i was unhappy with my visit but he was dismissive and uninterested. I of course could have spoken out and said something but i was so upset i had immediately written this place off and decided that i wanted to just leave and never come back. (Also it wasnt until after we left my girlfriend had told me her pasta was also lacking salt and was pretty bland.) Bad on the chef for putting such a sad breakfast sandwich on the menu Bad on the server for inattentive service Bad on the line cooks for not seasoning the pasta or tasting the sauce before sending out and also for probably not executing the dishes properly. Im unsure of the quality of the rest of the menu but for those still reading, Please please STAY AWAY from that sad sad breakfast "sandwich". Save your money and cook some scramble eggs and jimmy dean sausages at home if thats what you're craving. I promise you will make it better.

When we are home to Oxnard, we make sure to get to Dominick's at least once!…read more Great staff and it's been consultant for decades! I would but the Frank Family wine, but it's not stored well, just sitting on the self, but hey, that's how they do it!

Beware if you order the chicken parm…read more The "chicken parm" here is not authentic by any stretch. What came out was basically two plain grilled chicken breasts with cheese melted on top--no breading, no sauce baked in, nothing that resembles traditional chicken parmesan. It honestly felt like the food may have been pre-made in skillets and then reheated when ordered. The dish lacked freshness and any real depth of flavor. If you're expecting a classic Italian chicken parm, this isn't it. I wouldn't order this dish again and recommend clarifying what you're getting before ordering. Service was ok though.

As always... the tastiest dinner!!Very happy with the way they packed our meatballs to go…read more In a round tin, well sealed, no more mess! Thank you!

PORTOLA ITALIAN I have been here twice now . The staff and…read moreatmosphere is the best ! Both times we shared the Caprese salad with the house garlic bread which was fantastic !. We had the seafood pasta which good . I ha felt Alfredo pasta which I did not enjoy. The second time we went we had the Italian sandwiches with french frys. The sandwiches were terrible , too much bread to little salty meat and did not like the curries cheese on it . The bread was fantastasic but The meat was salty and sub par at best. The french were awful the oil they were fried in was old with a aweful flavor I will most likely not go here again .

Will, Ron, Andy, SoYoung, Lauren... you all create a space that feels like home away from home;…read morecombining old world charm with home town love and exquisite coffee, complimented by a delicious array of pastries and sandwiches. You make Oxnard a better place and bless our lives, bringing the community together. Service goes way beyond a smile into the realm of friendship & family. We are blessed and grateful for you! With love, Todd, Charissa, & Indie

Funny enough, it was a barista at my favorite coffee shop who recommended I give this place a try,…read morenot because it was better than Beacon, but because it was another great option while in Oxnard. I was a bit skeptical at first, but once I arrived and saw the owner roasting his own beans outside, my concerns were quickly put to rest. Overall, the coffee shop is great. The baristas are always friendly and helpful, and even though the place is often busy and packed, their customer service never falters. As for the drinks, I can only speak to their espresso and basic coffee, but in that area, they do not disappoint. While I don't think the roast is quite as good as Beacon, it is a very strong second in the area. Whenever I'm in Oxnard, I don't hesitate to stop by Dolce Vita for a great caffeinated drink.

Love getting take away from here when I don't want to cook Italian. I am still surprised at the…read moreportion size you hero of gnocchi. The rolls are to die for.

I see the last person who left a review was 2 months ago and it was terrific. That's about the time…read moreI went and it was really good. What the heck happened to this place? The service was not friendly....they don't have garlic bread anymore. Italian place? No garlic bread? Instead they only have store bought rolls. The meatballs were those little ones you can buy in the frozen section of the grocery store. I know their taste very well. That's what they were. Ravioli. Again, store bought. If I want store bought I'll buy them myself. These were so obviously reheated in a microwave it's stupid. Parts of the raviolis were hard and a had just a tiny amount of filling. Part of the spaghetti noodles hard & mushy. I detect more microwave cooking here too. Does anyone know what happened to them? It's such a shame as it used to be a prime dining experience. This is no joke folks!! Go try it if you're brave enough..... oh yeah. Just open from 4:00 to 8:00 now.

Great way to cap off a day along the Ventura County coast! I haven't been to Ottavio's since they…read morehad a location in Thousand Oaks in the 80s. Man! That was a HH the likes of which will never be seen again. But I digress...TODAY is today! Great, private parking lot with easy in/out. We came in for a lovely dinner and got just that. Seated immediately and in a comfy booth along the wall, perfect for people watching. SO. MANY. PEOPLE! I wasn't expecting a restaurant to be so full on a Tuesday night, but when you're as good as Ottavio's you develop a loyal following of locals who enjoy their time here. Many celebrations were obviously being had in just our little portion of the restaurant. There are multiple rooms, accommodating various sized parties, and the hot, delicious Italian faire just kept coming. Fresh, warm bread was delivered with our water and we dove into that doughy deliciousness strait away. Hubs went with a 50/50 plate of spaghetti and cheese ravioli with a meat sauce and added meatballs. I snuck a bite of the meatballs and they were very good, as was the sauce. I opted for the Tortellini Silvana, which was described as cheese tortellini w/sauteed chicken, fresh spinach, basil and sun dried tomato cream sauce. It was FABulous! Light and delicate sauce with full flavor. A generous portion, I took about 1/2 home! Our entrees each came with a choice of soup or salad. Hubs chose Italian Wedding and I went with Minestrone. (Side note: I knew well and good I would be having 2 soups, so I wanted to try both. ;-D) Both were made from scratch and delicious! I was impressed with how fluid the staff worked along side one another. Drinks then food then boxing and the check and - voila! - table turned and on to the next group, all while maintaining a welcoming and pleasurable attitude and friendly service. We are sure to have another meal here, next time we're craving old school Italian, homemade, handed down family recipes in Camarillo. Cheers! "CC"

The food is okay. But for the prices they charge they should be able to afford a graphic designer…read moreinstead of posting AI slop. Im being serious when I say I won't spend money on a business that does this.

Was a great place !!!! Not Sure why they closed one day :(…read more Wen there to find it closed Can't Waite for the reopening! On line now trying to make a reservation

We had been going to 1901 whenever we had something to celebrate or if we just wanted a higher…read morelevel dinner. My husband and I have always loved it. We are heartbroken that it has remained closed for now over a year. It's interesting that two months ago someone wrote an incredible review of it. Yes when they were open for all the years we would go to it. everything from the meals to the service was on point. Which is why we're so sad that it looks like especially when we try to see through the windows. It doesn't look like it's ever reopening. Can anyone who actually knows instead of speculating provides some helpful information?

Went for happy hour and the red sangria was ahmazing! Our…read moregroup had chicken lettuce cups, the pizza with carmelized onions. The string beans and calamari. Great service What a great way to end our afternoon of shopping on main

Horrible service...like HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. But, the ragu was one of the absolute best dishes I've…read morehad at any restaurant ever. The drinks...almost as good. But, honestly, that rago...piping hot when it came out. So fresh. We sat on the couch in the corner. It's where the musicians used to set up. Really cool spot in the restaurant. Cozy, comfy and the place has a ton of ambiance. Such a great spot. The waiter was super cool. Nice guy. Friendly when he engaged...but, needed to be more engaged. I thought that going to the bar for another drink would kinda wake him up...but, no. Great drinks, by the way, which would have most certainly lead me to having another Old Fashioned! Also, the place has A-ma-zing dessert, however, my waiter never even asked if we wanted dessert. Again, HORRIBLE HORRIBLE service but such high quality dishes and drinks. JUST FIX THE STAFF!