Good Italian food compared to Olive Garden, not exactly authentic though. It's a bit pricey but the food is delicious! I love any kinds of pasta! I tried the spinach and cheese tortellini which was very good but a bit on the saucy side. read more

Rigatoni's - Buttered bread. - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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This place has gone downhill. Gave me the wrong order and the garlic bread was not baked all the way. Some of the staff was not wearing their mask correctly. read more

What a waste of time and money. I ordered an hour before they closed and when I get there they were closed and the women couldn't even apologize for the inconvenience she just said the power went out and she was on the phone with the people she said. Who ever the people were, I have no idea. Very disappointed. I mean I went to two other rigatonis and I really liked this location but never again don't go here read more

Loved this place for a long time now. During covid we have been taking advantage of their cold-prepped meals. Super convenient and delicious so we stock up our freezer. Even if we have kept the meals in the freezer for awhile they still taste amazing when you heat it up. My faves are the rigatoni bolognese and the chicken penne Alfredo. Also just tried a slice of their lemon cake and it's amazing!!! Never got dessert there before but will definitely try more read more

This place need to improvise cleanliness. Use mask while cooking and serving foods so saliva will not spread in the foods.

This place has always been good to me! Me and my family would drive up from San Jose and love the food and overall environment. I was looking for the place on Yelp for a buddy today and notice the negative reviews and I can honestly say I have had nothing but great experiences here the food was amazing and i felt comfortable. read more

Delicious! I wanted Italian for my birthday and I was blown away! I had the shrimp and mushroom fettuccine which was so creamy. My husband had the lasagna and loved it! My mom really liked her meatball sandwich. I almost forgot- their garlic bread is yummy too! We will definitely be ordering from Rigatoni's again soon. Soooooo good! read more

Had to return the chicken Alfredo. It was like noodles and chicken in white water. Husband ordered spaghetti and meatballs which was bland as well. Chicken added to dishes tasted almost steamed or boiled ... Update: I replaced it with the chicken sandwich which was very well made. Maybe just not a spot for pasta ?? read more

Always great food but today...not so. Ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese and this is the only meat I get in my order?? Really? For $14? Quite disappointed read more

Rigatoni's - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

Not a bad place to eat , the garlic bread was alright the chicken Alfredo was really good but the shrimp Alfredo with mushrooms was boom highly recommended read more

The food here is very good. The service is even better. I highly recommend this restaurant. I tried 5 different pastas and all were yummy. There cheesy breads were good too. The ladies who took my order were friendly and cared about providing great service. read more

If you're looking for authentic Italian food, this isn't exactly it. It's comparable to Olive Garden, and in my opinion.. slightly better. I usually get the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or the Chicken Pesto Fettuccine. They have decent portions and all you can eat bread! It's delicious and quick even though it's not super authentic. Also, they have discounted gift cards at some Costco locations so that's a good way to save money here. read more

Came across this little place for lunch. All the reviews are mostly hit or miss. I think this place is just your average fast food type of Italian food. The quality is not gourmet, but it's also not terrible. Pricing is fair and decent for the amount and quality you get. Unlimited self serve bread, which there are four kinds, and there's vinegar and oil there as well for the bread besides the adorable butter packets. If you don't finish you can get a to go box. The atmosphere is more of a dine in type of place and there's no WiFi. Overall cleanliness is visible and the service was not bad. There's a small parking lot that's compact so not ideal for big cars. It's a tad difficult to get into to as well. I had to drive to the next light and make a u-turn. if I could compare it to Olive Garden I would say Olive Garden is a tad better than this place. Would I come back? If I'm craving italian fast food read more

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Thought we'd stop by for dinner after checking into a local hotel. The atmosphere was family friendly, but that's about all there was to be positive about. When a counter order establishment has a tip line on the receipt for you before anything is served, that is a giveaway to me that it's more a buyer beware situation. They brag about an all you can eat bread bar which in reality consists of some stale bread and margarine packets. For $4.00 you can order as we did a Caesar salad which is drenched in dressing and for another $4.00 you can have garlic bread which consists of a French bread hoagie roll doused in butter and copious amounts of garlic salt and parmesan cheese, scored, not cut, into 8 pieces. The lasagna was salty as all get out and was immediately reminiscent of the Stouffer's lasagna I remember from my childhood. For the $13.00 I spent on one slice, I could have bought 2 whole pans of frozen lasagna and had 12 servings. The chicken pesto fettuccine with pine nuts was bland and had rubbery, processed, pre-frozen chicken chunks. Again, not worth the $12.00 that was paid. Essentially, the meal was worse than Fazolli's quality (if anyone remembers them) with Olive Garden prices. The only difference though is that in the rare times we go to Olive Garden, we don't get lower GI symptoms within 2 hours of finishing our meal. That's as descriptive as I'll be on that part of our meal. I would just recommend anyone who had the same thought as we did of walking next door from the hotel for a quick Italian dinner, DON'T! read more

This review is just for $7 Heat and Serve meal deals that they are currently advertising. This has nothing to do with their normal menu and service as that's usually ver good. Stay away from these things. I ordered two items and we were disappointed. It looks like a good deal but it isn't. You are essentially getting half and order with very little sauce ladled on top. The noodles are al dente (which if you like it that way it's fine) but there was very sauce to stir onto the pasta. When you microwave the food, since there's little sauce, the steam makes it watery. The meatballs aren't seared. And the last straw, these items apparently do not come with bread. You are better off ordering the regular item and refrigerate it or freeze it for later. read more

I already knew him and that's why this season I take advantage of his delivery service to enjoy my favorite dish fettuccine with pesto and chicken, delicious congratulations to all the workers of this place read more

My daughter in law and I ordered chicken rigatoni with broccoli, and my son ordered chicken fettuccini and all 3 tasted fishy!! It was disgusting! Very disappointing! read more

Chief among Rigatoni's better qualities is that it's located on the same lot as La Quinta Suites Inn. So if you're just spending the night, waiting for a flight, and with no interest in exploring Hayward, this is an easy place for a basic meal. On a cautionary note, if the name and chain status don't already tip you off, this is not what I'd call authentic Italian food. Think Pasta Pomodoro's (though tastier, in my opinion), without table service, but with a bread bar and friendly staff. What it lacks in flavor, it makes up for in quantity - which can be a good thing if you are starving after a long day of exercise. Or you can save some for later reheat in the hotel microwave! I probably wouldn't eat here again though, now that I know about Buon Appetito, which is a short drive from here. read more

"It's not what I expected.... I'm glad that we didn't go here for our anniversary." Sometimes we're chapters or even whole books apart, but my wife and I were on the same page today. We kept hearing about Rigatoni's (my brother and sister-in-law are fans, but they probably go to the one in Castro Valley), and finally ate here. A few people told us about the food, but they didn't mention that you have to order at the counter (as my friend Vi states, "it's sort of a self-service type of spot without an actual waitstaff"). I partly write reviews so that people aren't surprised when they walk into a place ("Oh, I didn't know that you had to wear pants"). Anyway, I'm glad that we weren't really dressed up. The staff was busy, and so a few minutes passed before we ordered (we were the only ones at the counter). There were 2 cashiers, and they were just average. I made my presence felt right away by knocking over a WET FLOOR sign (I didn't see the damn thing). I didn't pick it up, but the woman bussing tables cleared it out after a few minutes. The (free) bread is to the right of the fountain machine (there are about 8 sodas to choose from- I can't remember if I had Minute Maid or Country Time Lemonade, but I also had some Fanta Orange, and my wife had Barq's Root Beer). Because we loaded up on it, I'm going to give the bread a score (8/10). I really liked the sourdough bread (I had 5 pieces- all bread pieces here are small). My wife liked the bread with poppy seeds (I initially typed poopy) and the dark bread (I can't be more specific). To my surprise, I liked the raisin bread more than she did. She took a small bite and that's it. I'm a fan of Great Harvest Butter. I'm glad that it's offered here. Forks and butter knives are to the right of the bread (you can also pick up extra napkins). I was given a steak knife only. The tables and chairs are pretty nice. The restaurant is spacious (the seating capacity is over 80), but it's still hard to move around if other people also are (in other words, it's easy for someone to get in your way and vice versa). It's best to sit in the middle or the back. We were near the front, and the grill is right behind the counter. As a result, it was pretty loud on our side of the restaurant. The ambiance is good, but not great (a lot of framed pictures of Italian families adorn the walls). The restaurant not only appeals to families, however, but to people of all cultures (by the time we left, The United Nations had arrived). The music playing inside was about what I expected. The songs made me think of Michael Bublé and John Mayer, which is fine. The restrooms are private, but very clean and spacious (2 people, a man and his young son, for example, could use the men's restroom at the same time). The parking lot is a bit small, but otherwise fine. Note: All prices include tax. Soda: $2.07. The cups are pretty big, and I alluded to there being free refills earlier. Garlic Bread ($3.02): 6/10 (my wife would give it a 5/10). More cheesy than garlicy (on the plus side, you receive about 7 pieces, making the bread a good value). My wife kept wondering where the garlic was, and I can only imagine that it was placed in Witness Protection after it saw what happened to Mr. Spaghetti. Our garlic bread was basically thrown on the table (I'm glad that my steak wasn't smashed in my face). Oven Baked Lasagna ($10.96): 7/10. More cheesy than meaty. My wife liked her lasagna okay, but it was lukewarm (my food could have been hotter too, and this is strange given that we received our dishes in under 10 minutes). Rib-Eye Steak ($15.35): 8.5/10. They looked good, but neither of us ate the fresh sauteed mushrooms. My pasta tasted better than I expected (it looked like it was covered with horseradish). I was pleasantly surprised. I really liked my steak. It was well done, but still very juicy. It was also flavorful and not too fatty or greasy. Nice. The portions here are solid, but they could be better (I would have been happier with a little more pasta and a bigger, or at least thicker, steak). Orders can be placed on-line, and there's free Wi-Fi inside the restaurant. There's a Kid's menu for children 10 and under (the 5 dishes are each $6.57, and come with a Kid's Fun Cup Soda). Rigatoni's Reward: If we come back and present our receipt within the next 14 days, we can order Rigatoni Bolognese for $6.99 instead of $8.99. That's nice, but no thanks. I want to try the Italian Sausage Fettuccine ($9.87). I don't know when that's going to happen, though (this partly has to do with my wife and I being busy people). This is a good place to go for a casual meal (I love the breadsticks at Olive Garden, but my wife and I typically have an annoying server). The level of service could be better, though, and the food is just a bit above average. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbxm0o-z1BQ read more

Um quality has dropped like a mic. Freshness is important when eating food u know? Had to reorder a dish twice which was disappointing. The bread was stale. #smh read more

Rigatoni's - Wth Rigatonis? - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

If I want shitty Italian food I'll go up the street to the Olive Garden. If I want really shitty Italian food I'll come back here. Everything we had for lunch had a plastic prepackaged taste to it. I thought the soda was nasty until I tasted the ice. Maybe they have ice machine issues. Newly opened but 45 minutes for a simple pasta lunch is a joke. I would like to give them a second chance sometime but meh.... I doubt it. Nice sized portions but the alfredo sauce was congealed and gross. They could knock a couple bucks off their entree prices for all the self serve you have to do. read more

The staff are courteous and very pleasant. The environment is informal and clean, a place for families with children of all ages. The pricing was slightly higher than a comparable restaurant for a family meal. The food was uninspired and reminded me of bland mall food where the sauces are put onto the pasta at the last minute and not given time to simmer into the pasta itself. The flavor was present, but not anything above what one would expect from a reheated, jarred sauce. The portions were a little on the lighter side, which is partially made up for by the bread bar. The bread bar consists of sourdough, brown rye, and a multigrain bread - all served cut into half-medallions and presented at room temperature. If anything, the bread bar is a reflection of the rest of the cuisine - placed into a pleasant atmosphere, served in a way that quickly reminds you that it could be made better in several ways, and presented in portions that are lacking. I would have given another star if the food had been better prepared or the portions larger to make up for the quality. Every star given is earned by the staff and the atmosphere. read more

Rude staff, the General manager who runs it is kind of a douche... I was enjoying my soggy pasta dinner when he decided to have a meeting with one of the staff members a few seats away from me and fired him right there in front of customers. I would assume this is something that should be done privately somewhere else out of sight. Terrible professionalism, or the lack thereof. The food seems to vary in portion size every time along with the pasta sauce ratio. A server told me once that when they are short staffed they have the servers cook in the kitchen. WHAT!? I respectfully complained once about my dish that wasn't warm a few weeks ago and the the district manager ( I forgot her name) told me that I could go to Olive Garden if I wasn't happy with their "prestige" quality... I got the vibe that she's one of those "anti men" butch types. Totally whack...! So after that, I will NO LONGER step foot in here again. The Castro Valley one is a real gem and I shall go there from now on. read more

I have a secret that I am kinda ashamed of... I like cheap Italian restaurants (i.e. Rigatoni's, Pasta Pomodoro, etc...) Don't get me wrong, I will throw down on some fancy Italian spots but these lil' franchise Italian grills will also hit the spot for half the price. You can really f*ck up Italian food. Especially the simple stuff like pastas, so for half the price why not come to a spot like this? I came here for the first time a few days ago and had a great experience. - First off the prices were cheap, $9.99 for salmon fettuccine alfredo. What a hell of a deal! I think all of the past dishes were less than $10! - Secondly, I love the bread bar! Nothing is worse than running out of bread and having to sit and wait for a waiter/waitress to come by and ask for more, THEN having to wait until they get freed up and bring you another basket only to finish it and have to repeat the same process again. - The food was good, not the best, but still very good. I got the salmon fettuccine and Amy got the lasagna. The lasagna was ok but it could have been warmer. The salmon fettuccine was delish. It was also nice not having to wait for a check at the our meal. You pay first, so after you eat, you can just get up and leave. NICE! I might have to come here more often... read more

It's a bit pricey considering it's sort of a self-service type of spot without an actual waitstaff. You order at the front desk and get your own drinks and bread. They pretty much only bring out your food, speaking of which is just so-so. Really, I would much rather pay the few extra bucks to eat better pasta AND have the convenience of a server. .......Besides, the bread here isn't all that great... kind of stale sometimes, actually. read more

Tasteless. How do you give only two small sliver chunks of chicken and 3 tiny pieces of broccoli with a broccoli chicken pasta dish? Taste.less. Not worth the price, not worth the food.They made Olive Garden look like a 5 star restaurant in our eyes. Thumbs down. read more

Really unhappy with their customer service. To the rude blonde cashier whom told me she could not accommodate me this evening, F you! All I asked for was a larger water glass than the dinky kids cup you handed me. That thing holds 3oz of water, if I put ice in my glass. That's literally 1 drink of water after swallowing a bite of food. And how dare you. I explained to you, that I JUST had surgery and cannot move around well, especially to repeatedly get up to refill my water glass. For you to tell me to call tomorrow to speak to your manager, is atrocious! Go F yourself. You should be fired for your comments to me. I am legally handicap, though I may look normal in appearance. (Yes, I heard your under your breath comments) I didn't realize I have to look deformed or broken to be considered handicap. Newsflash! Not all illnesses can be seen. Unless of course you would like me to remove my clothing so you can see all of my scars from having intestine removed. Have a great life! I hope you are so fortunate to never come into contact with me again. Rigatonis, Train your cashiers in better customer service. Or you will lose my business. Cheers read more

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Rigatoni's is the McDonald's of Italian food. It's not really Italian food, it's Americanized pasta. I've been to this location 3 times and I can't remember a single thing I've eaten here. (I have a good friend who loves this place, which is why I go there. He also likes his burgers with nothing except a bun, so there you go.) I think I had the spaghetti once. I do remember that they serve wine. A little wine makes everything go down easier. The food is forgettable. In the Philippines, their McDonald's of Italian food is called Greenwich, and it is way better. I actually liked Greenwich! You can't really call it Italian food though, just like Taco Bell isn't Mexican food. read more

Food was pretty good Chicken parmesan Freshly made Chicken wasn't dry Right amount of salt Self serve utensils Bread bar all you can eat Dinning room clean Bathrooms shared gender, "CLEAN". Cashier helpful with food Server always checked in on us Will go again and will update this post read more

I was expecting just the normal tomato sauce and pasta spot, but this place was pretty good. I ordered the rib eye steak medium rare and that was pretty tasty. It came with a side of pasta and that was also very good. Went with a few friends and we ordered a spaghetti and meatballs to share with the table. The spaghetti was one of the better tasting spaghetti's that i have had in awhile. The meatballs were very good and very moist. Service was exellent, from the first step into the door with the person taking our order and the person bringing us our food. They were very nice and knew exactly what they were doing. Overall this place is a nice spot just to go grab a bite to eat with some friends. Food: Great Parking: Big Lot Service: Great 4 Stars for Rigatoni's in Hayward. read more

Horrible "food"!! The food was bland and the sauce was watery. If I wanted soup, I would have ordered it!! I ordered the bolognese and my hunny got the italian sausage alfredo. The alfredo sauce tasted like it came out of a jar. The bolognese wasn't anything memorable or flavorful. Owell, at least I know to never come back. read more

Not bad for an Italian fast food restaurant! I enjoyed the customer service, ambiance, and food of course! First had to order at the cashier and get to enjoy free bread!!! They have a limited samples from sourdough, bread with olives, and poppy seeds with butter, vinegar, and and oil as condiments. Food was pretty good! Big portions and tasty! Only thing I didn't see on their menu were pizzas! Other than that, we raided their vanilla cheesecake dessert and probably left only 2-3 left out of 8 slices that were on display. Yeah we had a sweet tooth alright!! Other desserts they offered were chocolate cake and a lemon cake? Overall, I enjoyed this place! FYI they also offer beers! read more

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Every so often, I come here with my parents. Prior to opening up in Hayward, I had tried the one in Castro Valley and was excited that one would be closer to us. The location is easy to find. The restaurant is located right in the corner and hard to miss. Being allergic to cheese, it does make the options a bit harder for me, especially at an Italian restaurant. I usually get the spaghetti with meatballs. and ask for no cheese. You order your meal up front and get a number. Then the food is brought over to you. On Monday and Wednesday, you can get Rigatoni dollars for every meal you order. With the reciept, there is an offer for another item for the next time. There is some complimentary bread to munch on while waiting. The wait time usually is pretty quick and the servers are friendly. The meals for everyone come out around the same time. However, there was an incident where my dad's lasagna was taking a little bit longer. While he was waiting, a manager approached our table to ask if everything was okay. He was very polite and noticed that not all of the dishes had arrived. He quickly went to check up on it and within a short amount of time it came out. Although we paid for the meal up front, he voided that check and took off the lasagna, which was very nice and generous. I enjoy dining there and the mealballs are meaty. At times the sauce can be a bit thick, but with the extra amount, I use it to dip my bread. The noodles are thin and easy to chew. Rigatoni's is a nice family restaurant. I enjoy going there when in the area. However, I wouldn't say it's the greatest Italian food. read more

I used to go to the Castro Valley location all the time. When I saw they were building one on Hesperian, I got excited- glad that they were building one closer to where I live. The bf and I decided to eat here a few weeks ago. He's never been to Rigatoni's before. He had the Shrimp & Mushroom Fettucine. Quite yummy. He enjoyed it. I had one of the specials they had that night, Salmon and Snap Pea Fettucine. Pretty good because I would have never thought salmon went good in a alfredo-esqe sauce. Both dinners for us plus drinks came out to under $25. Plus, we ordered, waited for our food, ate leisurely and were still in and out in about 30 minutes. We got lazy and decided to go back a few nights later. The bf ordered the same entree as before, and I had the Rigatoni Bolognese (which I've ordered plenty of times at the CV location). No complaints about either dish. Once again, $25 for dinner for two, and were done in about 30 minutes. Can't complain there. The service has been friendly and attentive. The bread bar is cool. Nice and clean new location. No complaints. This isn't gourmet Italian food by all means. But when you want some good homestyled, quick Italian food and you're on a budget, this is the place to go. I'm surprised about the somewhat negative reviews prior to mines. I used to be a fan of Olive Garden, however, the cleanliness factor at the location near Southland Mall has shrugged me off and I don't like going there as much. Quick, affordable and decent sized portions. We left feeling full, but not stuffed and had an overall pleasant visit to the restaurant. I say two thumbs up, Rigatoni's. read more

Came in for lunch with my bestie and had an amazing meal I ordered chicken rigatoni with bolognese sauce. It was super amazing it came with a salad and unlimited bread with a very big Sprite. The service was so good and I would definitely come again. The staff here makes the experience because they are so friendly! read more

Rigatoni's - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

I hate reading reviews about the quality of a chain restaurants food, you know you're not going to get 5 star food and service, why expect it? In my case, was very surprised by the staffs attentiveness. A manager was walking around checking in with tables to make sure they were happy and that they didn't need anything. The bread bar is nice when you're waiting for your food, lots of different types with vinaigrette, oil, and butter. Though we didn't have a specific "server" employees came around to offer boxes when we slowed down. I had the pesto Alfredo, it was a good portion and the chicken was tender. Didn't expect to have good service in a place that's structured much like a sizzler. bottom line: if you're just grabbing a quick dinner here with a friend, the service will surprise you. read more

What can I say, the Pork Chop was great. It was a good size portion and the pasta that accompanied the Chops were great as well. My expectations were low for Rigantoni's, but they came through and impressed me. The food came out fast, maybe a little to fast, but it was nice and full of flavor. I think that Rigatoni's would probably be a good take out option. The place is clean and the staff were helpful. read more

Super slow slow everybody order out there and ain't one mine please so disrespectful and outta pocket this place is unsanitary and I won't eat here if you paid me read more

Rigatoni's - Italian Near Me - Hayward, California

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I don't understand the mediocre reviews either. This place does not pretend to be anything fancy or anything that it is not. I'm not sure why it is a surprise that they don't have a wait staff to take your order. It's pretty basic and obvious from the outside and from their advertisements the style of service. They have an open kitchen so you can see that the pasta is cooked fresh. I have always found the staff very friendly and attentive. The manager as well as the wait staff comes by every table to check on you and your food. Entree's around $10.00 and you get a large portion. Salads are fresh. The grilled chicken is fresh, hot and tasty. The garlic bread was hot and delicious. I have ordered the lasagna several times and it was always hot and delicous. I've never had a bad one. If anything is not to your satisfaction, the will quickly make it right and do it with a smile. It's not a "white tablecloth" Italian restaurant, but a good value with hot fresh food. read more

I originally gave this restaurant a 5 star rating. I have now lowered it due to the disappointing flavor of other menu items I have tried during subsequent visits over the past year (see below). Otherwise, I only trust the spaghetti and meatballs. It's good food for a medium-to-high cost of about $11. Reasonably fast service. The "Serve yourself" bread baskets is a nice touch along with the Olive Oil and wine saucer you can make yourself and dunk your bread into. Exceptional customer service and attentive managers, but sometimes - the managers almost make you feel uncomfortable to the point of "over-servicing". In regards to menu items, I can only recommend their plate of spaghetti and meatballs and a toss dinner salad. You can't go wrong here. BUT...I have tried other food items and been disappointed. The biggest rip-off I experienced was buying a dinky, 4 inch long tiny package of hard biscotti bread pre-sealed in a cellophone bag next to the cash register. This little tyke was half the size of a Baby Ruth candy bar, but I was charged $1.25 for this miniature, rock-hard morsel. I could see pay ing 50 cents or at the worst 75 cents, but MOST CERTAINLY, NOT the $1.25 I was charged for it. The lasagne is WAY over-loaded with a bland impersonation of ricotta cheese. I literally had to scrape out several giant gobs of white, rubbery gunk and plop all this waste onto the bread plate. What is left is just a little sauce and noodles, but hardly any sign of vegetables (this was a vegetarian dish). I then begin to think to myself like a chef: "Add another layer of Lasagne noodles, more chopped up vegetables and pasta sauce. Then mix in some Oregano, Basil, Anise and Onion powder and then let the broiler oven crisp the top edges of cheese and noodle strips. THEN you would get a perfect score of 10 on the Lasagne! (Upon telling this to my waitress, SHE EVEN AGREED WITH ME that SHE thought the Lasagne had too much cheese and not enough flavor. I was so sure I was on the right track, that I actually made two phone calls to their local corporate office (upstairs in this same building). BUT.....no one ever cared to call me back regarding my suggestions to perhaps improve their food quality and taste. With several decades of hospitality experience under my belt, I was willing to impart some constructive, "inside knowledge" and tips that they could have really benefitted from. BUT...oh well, each new generation has to keep repeating the same old mistakes I suppose.... UPDATE: The meatball sandwich I ordered last week was just as bland as the defective Lasagne I reviewed above! The sandwich and sauce was smothered in gross gobs of bland white wax - or should I say, their tasteless brand of white cheese imitation. And again, no flavor to the pasta sauce. The bread roll was wrong for this type of sandwich as it was too thin, became soggy too fast, it was too sweet, and hardly any flavor (White Wonder Bread flavor comes to mind). My recommendation for anyone craving Italian food - other than spaghetti and meatballs - is to keep looking for a better restaurant that is proud of their recipes, menu items, and how they taste. You can't fight the "big brass" sitting back in their Naugahyde executive chair sitting in small, cramped corporate office. When a restaurant corporation calls the shots ( and approves of the recipes) it always creates a buffer of "unreality" where customer feedback is all too often ignored...despite the pretense of posting customer surveys around the restarurant. Addeundum: I notice that several customers like to come in and pick-up food to go. read more