I came around lunch time and had no wait time. There were plenty of opens seats. You check in at…read morethe front and wait to be seated. The lunch menu is pretty big. I ordered one item from lunch menu and one from the regular menu. Bread - so fluffy, warm and soft 10/10 Fettuccine Venzeziana (lunch menu) - it was super tasty and flavorful. the chicken was a bit rubbery, but the sauce and pasta were cooked to perfection 10/10 Panzerotti Camarata (cheese ravioli/regular menu) - soo delicious. the sauce had great flavor and the pasta was super soft and the cheese filling was really good. Shrimp was cooked well and tasted great too. Tiramisu - it was okay! I liked how soft it was, but it lacked a bit of flavor for me. Service was attentive! My waitress checked on me often and was super helpful on what to order. Both dishes I got were actually suggested by her and I loved them! The plating has a lot of thought and detail in every dish, which adds a really nice touch. The inside is beautiful and has plenty of seating. Very welcoming, has a homey feel, and the music was on point. I could see this being a good spot for lunch or birthday dinner.

My favorite Italian Restaurant in the South Bay located on 3rd & Downtown Chula Vista. Might get a…read morebit busy on weekends for dinner, prices are good & so are portions. They have one of the better lasagnas I've had & the spaghetti is the best I've had. Chicken Parm is a winner with me too as is the Margarita Pizza. For an appetizer I get the Mushroom Ravioli, very flavorful & the bread you get with the Olive Oil to start with is pretty good. Desserts are hit or miss, wasn't really a fan of them, salads are good tho. Customer service is cool, polite but they can be a bit friendlier & check on you a bit more for drinks. It can get busy at times so just have a little patience (in my Guns & Roses Axel Rose voice) it's worth it as their food is good & they are polite & go as fast as they can. And don't sleep on their Calamari it's real good. Definitely our go to place in the South Bay for good legit Italian food.

This place is in a decent and safe neighborhood. The cheese and Hawaiian pizzas are our all time…read morefavorite. The cheese is very stringy and flavorAble. This place is clean! The bathroom is clean which is a plus hahaha

Servicio super malo 2 1/2 hrs y no pudieron hacer las ensaladas al pedir la cuenta eran mas de…read more$4000 pesos al reclamar solo dijeron perdón son $1700 con propina , mal servicio comida incompleta no respetan las reservaciones, no se los recomiendo varias mesas se fueron muy molestas al igual que nosotros

Serving Italian magic "squid-iculously" well, Garbatella never misses…read more From the perfectly crisp CALAMARI FRITTI to the delicate SQUASH BLOSSOM with ricotta and mild green chili pepper sauce, every bite feels like a little Roman holiday. I'm obsessed with their STRAWBERRY SPINACI salad and the classic CAPRICCIOSA pizza loaded with prosciutto cotto, mushrooms, artichokes, and black olives. If you love seafood, the LINGUINE A MARE is a whole ocean of flavor--Spanish shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, white wine, garlic, lemon, and chili flakes. And don't even get me started on the soul-warming RISOTTO E OSSOBUCO... absolute perfection. Ended the night with their dreamy pistachio cake and the sweetest service from Val, who made the experience unforgettable.

Let's go from start to finish…read more Service: 0.1/5 Ambience: 3/5 Food: 3/5 (might as well go to Little Italy for the pricing and better service) To be clear, I did try reaching out via Instagram before writing this review and never heard back. I decided to take my parents out for their 38-year anniversary, and they chose to try the place I've been telling them about Garbatella. My birthday is also the day before their anniversary, so this dinner was meant to be special. We walked in at 5:15 PM after seeing on the website that Happy Hour was from 3:00-5:30 PM. Our reservation was at 5:45 PM, so we wanted to catch the end of HH. We stood there for almost five minutes without being greeted, which in any restaurant for a guest is a long time. When we were finally acknowledged, the server already seemed irritated by our existence. We told her we had a 5:45 PM reservation but wanted to enjoy Happy Hour and asked if we should order at the bar or if we could do it at the table. She completely ignored the question, sat us, and handed us regular menus. When I asked again, she said HH was already over. I mentioned the website says 5:30 PM--and at that point it was only 5:22 PM. She responded that it actually ends at 5:00 PM and that the website is outdated. She then seated us directly between the only two other tables in an otherwise empty restaurant, so there was no sense of space or privacy. Again, if it was a full house totally understand but it was practically vacant. Trying to laugh past it, we ordered drinks and bread. The bread came out before the drinks--which is a restaurant SIN. When I tried to order the Pappardelle Rione (a dish I've ordered here many times and is still listed online), she told me they no longer have it and again said the website is old. I asked if there was anything similar or if the kitchen could make something close, and she pointed me to roast beef with mashed potatoes... after I had clearly said I wanted pasta. She rushed through taking the rest of our order, and I already felt like an inconvenience. Mind you, there were only three tables in the entire restaurant. She could have tried to meet me in the middle on an item but acted as if she had no time to deal with my order or make any suggestions per my requests. Two minutes after ordering, I decided to switch to the bolognese with burrata--just to stick with pasta like I originally wanted. She told me they had already started my dish and that changing it would be an additional charge. At that point, with the inconsistencies in HH timing, outdated website menu, seating, and overall attitude, I just said to add it to the bill. Since we all know she wanted to rack it up at that point or to shut me up basically. I've worked in the industry for some time now and not ignorant to servers antics. Both of my entrees came out. The meatballs were likely microwaved, the burrata was missing, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes was nothing special. Couldn't be that fresh if it came out that quickly is all I'm saying. My Coke was empty by the time the food arrived, and she never once offered a refill. Eventually, my mom had to flag down another younger server to get drinks. When our original server finally came back, we ordered tiramisu. My refill came barely before dessert was dropped. She then completely disappeared to chat with another table. No acknowledgment of our celebration, no dessert gesture for my parents' anniversary -- NOTHING. I actually had to get up from the table to find her so I could pay. She seemed uncomfortable when she realized I was the one paying--and tipping. I typically tip 20-30%, but this was the first time I've ever left 10%. She didn't even provide me with a copy of the receipt after saying she would. I have never felt more brushed off by a server in my life. Didn't get her name. She was older, dark hair, heavy eyeliner, and cold unwelcoming demeanor. What happened to good customer service? Don't know if it was our race, my age (much younger), or if we just caught her on a bad day. Either way would not recommend due to the inconsistencies of the times, menus, and service. Based off of the other reviews it looks like they pick and choose who to give it to. Especially the demographics... VERY interesting and disheartening.

Service is great . I have eaten at restaurant few times. I…read moreordered lasagna and they started with salad and fresh bread with sauce all good . The main dish which is described on menu as having ricotta cheese in the lasagna turned out to not have any just sauce n pasta n cheese. I asked the waiter in spanish if they normally include it because it is in the description and in most lasagna recipes he said he was not sure i ate the whole dish never saw any or tasted any. like i mentioned first time ordering pasta at this restaurant. i was not the cheapest item on menu at 350 pesos . Maybe they don't make the recipe with that ingredient but it is listed on menu. Maybe the manager can reach out to me i live locally in popotla

It was a decent place for Italianfood. We also had pasta but the chicken was just ok. The meatballs…read morewith spaghetti was good. All in all it was a good stop for late night pasta.

Hold up, wait a minute! The watermelon berry Sangria was amazing! Refreshing, sweet with the right…read morenotes of delicious. The pizza was perfectly soft with a crispy crust. Everything we ate, chefs kiss. Will return. The ambiance was super italian...loved the service! Thank you Sergio and Guillermo!

Great food & excellent service from Sergio tonight even though we got there very late. Definitely…read morecoming back

Cute little place with a nice warm ambiance, food could've been better, was a bit under seasoned…read morefor our taste. Although service was very good!! --------------------------------- Un lugar pequeño y acogedor con un ambiente cálido y agradable. La comida podría haber estado mejor, le faltaba un poco de sazón para nuestro gusto. ¡Aunque el servicio fue excelente!

Authentic Italian food in the heart of Rosarito. If you're (somehow) craving something other than…read moreMexican, this is a great spot. It is an adorable restaurant with elegant touches. The staff are all incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly and again very authentic. Also coming from Los Angeles, you can't beat these prices so we hard to order one item from each course. Highly recommend visiting Pasta y Basta! We will be back for sure :).

Finally had a chance to stop here and the service and food was excellent!…read more Very cute little place for date night or even a girls night! They had you in and out in no time. The food was very authentic, I got the wine flight and it was delicious. The restaurant was very clean and smelled yummy! Would definitely recommend trying this place out!

Unbelievably good, absolutely amazing pizza here. I stayed at the Hampton right by the restaurant…read moreand was recommend by multiple staff there to eat here. I was not disappointed. Great beer in a frosted mug and amazing food. I will miss this place when I head home. Try it, I promise you will leave full and happy. The service was also very good and attentive. Update: came back the following night, absolutely amazing pasta. Another amazing meal and amazing service. 10/10 would recommend.

My favorite place to eat when I make my way to Tijuana. So good and staff is always friendly :)read more

Caccio Hipodromo is the new sister restaurant of the original Caccio Restaurant, located in the…read moreColonia Cacho neighborhood of Tijuana. While the Colonia Cacho is very trendy, with a happy mix of retail, restaurants, apartments and single family residences, the Hipodromo neighborhood is Tijuana's "Upper East Side", with roads lined with flamboyant mansions, many of which are gated and sequestered on private roads with lyrical names like "Tula", "Techuacan", "Mina", "Tepic" and "La Paz". Although open for only about six weeks, Caccio Hipodromo is already Ground Zero for Tijuana's gentry. You will note much table-hopping and air-kissing among the guests, since everyone seems to know everybody, like one big house party on steroids. The blue-jacketed valet posted out front under the scalloped umbrella will take your car. Walk up a couple of steps [the restaurant is located on a hill] to the large glass entrance doors. There is a definite Mid-Century vibe to the décor that is clean-lined and pleasing. Vast windows look out upon Tapachula Street as it inclines up the hill to the houses of many of those happy people in the dining room. The lighting at Caccio Hipodromo is dramatic, with multiple pendant lights dropping over large round tables, and elsewhere recessed lights in the ceiling creating a magical starlight effect. A long row of "Mother-in-Law Tongue" plants backs up a banquette like a sturdy line of toy soldiers. The menu is identical to that at the original Cacho, consisting mostly of salads, pizzas and rotisserie chickens. In addition, some new dishes have been added to both restaurants. Yesterday, I enjoyed a half dozen Kumiai Oysters with served with a Sauce Mignonette and lemon before the famous Rotisserie Chicken with roasted potatoes and asparagus. The complimentary grilled bread with butter is addictive, and the crusty and thin pizzas are prepared in the same Neapolitan ovens as in the best pizzerias in San Diego. As is expected in Mexico, the service at Caccio Hipodromo is kind, efficient and ever-present. Special mention should be given to my server, Jose-Maria, who decanted the Santos Brujas wine with expertise before serving the wine in the special large wine glasses that the restaurant stores behind the bar.

Good food, a bit under seasoned for our taste, The chicken in the pasta was a little dried. Very…read moreattentive service and the ambience was cool and calmed !! ------------------------- La comida fué buena, aunque un poco simple para nuestro gusto. El pollo de la pasta estaba algo seco. El servicio fue muy atento y el ambiente, tranquilo y relajado.

Saverios is a beautiful restaurant with amazing menu selections of northern and southern Italian…read moredishes. The wine list was also exciting as I recognized my favorite wineries on the wine list from my visits to Valle de Guadalupe. Our party of 7 celebrated my birthday. My husband and I shared the Roquefort salad. Delicious! I had the Tournedos Provençal. The steak was tender and delicious. My husband ordered the Frute de Mare with squid ink pasta. Highly recommend all of the dishes we ate. The restaurant becomes busy so make reservations. We wanted to dine privately in one of the rooms, especially in the Cava room. We were told we'd have a similar room but instead we were sat in the main dining room. Not a big deal. We still had a great time. The birthday wishes, song and dessert were a nice touch. We'd come back again. The menu had many good choices.

We adore this local gem. Local tip they have a few private parking spots the back through the…read morealley so you have the choice of street parking or their private parking. We had a large group of 13 and every single one of us are still raving about our meal. It was not rushed at all, the servers are so sweet and caring. Everything was delicious, the flowers on the table, seasonal touches through out. Its a gem of a spot that deserves every once of success. They get busy but are always worth the wait for pick up or dine in.

Service definitely needs improvement. Place was HOT !! I needed more water, but waitress was…read morenowhere to be found. I've been here plenty of times and service has always seemed to be an issue. Not ever with me personally, but with the parties I've come with. We've experienced servers forgetting plates or bringing food out when everyone else is already done eating. I could see this place being better suited for smaller parties or couples, or maybe they just need more servers. Either way, when it gets busy it seems like this is where the issues start. This time I came on my lunch and the food came out fairly quick, no issues. Portions are on the smaller end. I do like that the pasta is made in house and the chef makes it all fresh. Lasagna was a good size and tasty, I just personally didn't care for the sauce too much. Still worth trying though! The pasta was fresh and soft. The mushroom ravioli - 1000/10 !! Loved every bite! The pasta tasted sooo fresh and the sauce was chefs kiss ! Boy oh boy do I love flan and let me telll you.. this one knocked it out the park! Never have I ever had an orange flan before and it was soooo AMAZING. Texture was perfect and exactly the way I like it! Also loved that it wasn't super sweet. Creme brulee - 1000/10 ! I would come back on less busy days and avoid weekends, but definitely try it for yourself! Street parking is available, but fills up fast on busy days. I'm pretty sure you can reserve the back patio too for bigger groups or celebrations which is cool. Just keep the food wait and service in mind.