This time we went during a busier time. Overall, our experience was pretty good. The waiter was nice, the food was enjoyable, and the area was clean. However, the hostess was a bit confused and tried to sit us down to 2 other tables, only to find them with dirty plates and not cleaned. We were sent back to the waiting area for a moment until they found us a table. It was alright though. There was one other issue, they were out of 2 things we tried to order, but that's the only real issue we had. I do want to mention though that the meatball sandwich can be a little on the dry side and it's much better if you add a side of marinara sauce. The chicken piccata was great and flavorful. I almost bought the chicken marsala based on the photo that shows on this restaurant's website, but I saw a yelp photo that looked a lot different. I asked the waiter which one their's actually looks like and he said the one on the yelp photos. So that was good to know. I would recommend this place to others. read more

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Great place for good food, service, and ambiance for the whole family! The kids love the play place outside and making their own pizzas. Our server Ray went above and beyond to make our 4 year old feel special on her birthday! Ray also made her older sister feel special since it wasn't her birthday with her own unique gelato dessert. Happy hour for drinks was a plus too. We will definitely be back with the kids and hope to get Ray again for his stellar service. read more

Skipolini's - Kids making their own pizza! - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

Great ambience and service. The pizza was really fresh, it could've been a little bit more crispy, but that's OK. I thought the price was a little steep for Pizza, $60 plus tip for a medium pizza, a side salad, and a soft drink, but other than that a good experience. read more

I love Skips. Great salads and pizzas. The entrees aren't good but that's not their specialty. Stick to the pizza.

Shame Factor: Shameful We had some expectations of a good quality dinner and experience, last night. Honestly, I was optimistic. The hostess was polite, helpful and accommodating. We only had to wait 5 mins! At our table the server happily greeted us with the standard salutations and offer of assistance. Smiling and happy. I should begin by sharing that I'm Italian. But I've come to understand that food is different here in the states. That being said however, there is some really good Italian food to be found in North Beach (San Francisco), Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey, Boston and I'm sure many other areas, that I've not visited. Last night will be the last time we visit Skipolini's. While the service was mostly good, the back of the house disappointed us. We ordered Caprese for an appetizer and it was prepared and delivered to our table promptly, despite the staff being clearly shorthanded. We were given set-ups, (knife, fork, napkins), but no appetizer dishes. I approached a nearby station and asked for appetizer dishes and was told they didn't have any clean ones... but a server offered to retrieve some dinner dishes. (We overheard a server explaining to a nearby table that they were also out of clean spoons for their soup... that It will be a few minutes). Hmm.. Chef, schedule a dish machine training session with the fine folks at Ecolab. They'll have your team back on track. For my meal, I chose the "Italian Wedding Soup", as I had a small appetite last night. My wife selected the Classic Lasagna, as her favorite "Fettuccine Alfredo" is not on the menu at Skipolini's. The wait for our meals was about 20-30 mins. The cooks were very busy, as they appeared to be shorthanded, because the restaurant manager was running back and forth, helping the cooks, setting tables, delivering food, and barking orders and giving directions. Okay... the food: Caprese - The mozzarella was fresh enough and the tomatoes were palatable. The fresh basil as a treat, however the balsamic reduction tasted prepackaged and not a homemade reduction. Too thick, with weak flavor... and not enough drizzle. But we seem to enjoy it just the same. Italian Wedding Soup - The soup I received truly looked nothing like the photograph on the menu. Little to no vegetables, nor the appearance of many spices. The pasta beads were delightful; however, it would have been best to just leave the "meatballs" out of the soup. They are very small, like marbles, and honestly had little flavor, very plain and an uneasy texture. The best way to describe this dish is "Chicken and Stars" Campbell's soup. It was edible, and warming because it was a cold evening out. Classic Lasagna - Well this was the highlight of the evening. From a humor standpoint. Chef... where did you come up with this recipe? It should have been labeled "Zuppa di formaggio marinara", or for you non-Italians... "Cheese Marinara Soup". I would be very curious to see the consumption data for this dish. How many people are really ordering this dish, the second time? Chef, it was a bowl of hot baked marinara sauce and cheese, with a couple of lasagna noodles.. literally! This has to be the worst item, and the least ordered item on the menu! Let me help you out with a recipe that will have your customers ordering lasagna again! Click on this link and check out my friend Pasquale's lasagna recipe... https://www.facebook.com/OrsaraRecipes/videos/easy-lasagna-recipe/1767087933379732/ We drank water with our meal and paid almost $50 in all. We tipped the server well. She was pleasant and it's not her fault the back of the house needs a lot of work. Best of luck! I'm sure you will do fine, as the rapid Bay Area migration has overcrowded our region and demand is high for dining out, regardless of the quality of the experience. 1 Star for the hostess 1 Star for the server 1 Star for a mostly clean restaurant read more

Skipolini's - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

I enjoy skipolinis. The pizza is delish. The salads are nice and the pasta is good. I the wait staff here in Rocklin is very friendly. Don't miss the gelato. Have it after your meal or take some home. I consider skips one if the better restaurants in the area. read more

Great Food, great service. The waitresses and hostesses were awesome. Our 15 minute wait turned into a 5 minute wait.

Always Excellent!!!! The best Italian restaurant ever! I'm Italian and is authentic! I totally recommend this Italian Restaurant!

I was due in 4 days and was over being pregnant. We went here and got the famous "prego pizza". Contractions started about 6 hours later.

Everyone here is great. A very family-oriented environment yet still a good place to let loose. A friend and I meet for lunch infrequently and every time we go it's pleasant, good food, and Kara is extraordinary. read more

Skipolini's - Yum... Garlic bread with cheese. - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

My friend and I stopped in for lunch and we had simply the best day! We had Mango Salad and it was so good. And healthy too. Perfect dressing. For dessert we split the fudge brownie with ice cream. The brownie was warm and fresh and tasted great. But the best part of our lunch for Amelia our server. She was professional, helpful and charming. We will be back soon. Thank you Skipolinis for such a warm and friendly atmosphere. We loved our lunch. read more

It was really bad, sorry! The food was cold, runny, gross, tasteless and very basic. The place is old and dated and needs major upgrades. The booth we sat in had rip seats and we were squished in, very uncomfortable seating. Not good Italian food at all, will not go back. Whoever owns this place lost their passion and is very lazy. Food tastes like it was in the microwave from being frozen, definitely not fresh or homemade. read more

This is supposedly Chicken Marsala. Not sure where the marsala sauce is?? Just 1 small piece of chicken, with not much flavor. Very disappointed. read more

Skipolini's - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

Ray took very good care of us very polite, great recommendations, highly recommend asking for rays section if you are coming in! NY Strip was great all around great experience. read more

I was pleasantly surprised with my experience! I came with a large party- 4 adults and 4 kiddos. We sat outside on the patio. Our server was friendly and didn't forget about us which often happens with outside parties. Three medium pizzas and a picture of sangria = full bellies and a to-go box for some yummy leftovers! The Palermo pizza was 10/10! Everyone else seemed happy enough with their choices too. It's a family friendly environment with a playground and kiddos enjoying themselves. If that's not your vibe, there's plenty of inside options. It was great for our party on a hot summer day! read more

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I went to Skipolini's on happy hour time called ahead and asked what includes on happy hour and they said appetizers all appetizers and drinks but when I got my bill, there was no discount so I asked the lady if it was happy hour she said yes, and I asked her well. Are the appetizers and drinks on happy hour She said only certain ones but when I called ahead of time, the gentleman said all appetizers are happy hour, including drinks, so that's the reason I went to Skipolini's but I guess it's untrue. Just wanted everybody to know. read more

Food was delicious. Picking up the food was a little chaotic- it was lunch time. Plenty of parking. Prices are comparable to other restaurants. We were happy with the high amount of foods you can get gluten free. It's a big selling point. And the fact they have 2 sizes of pizzas GF is awesome!! read more

We absolutely love this restaurant! We visit frequently and are always greeted warmly and seated promptly. Staff is so attentive, and management is welcoming and will even come by to check on us regularly at our table. The food is good and the bar menu is great! Love their seasonal cocktail offerings and their quaint outdoor seating option! We are forever regulars! read more

We have been here during our pregnancy times for the famous pizza Prego Pizza that is supposed to start your labor. That was many years ago. More recently we go with our family, the boys love the pizza. My husband and I love the calzones. We love the environment very family friendly. Our boys love to watch the pizza makers toss the dough up in the air. Fast and friendly service every time we go. read more

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It was a nice surprise to find Eggplant Parm on the menu . Sat at the bar great service . Will be back when I am in the area next !

First time and it was very good. Had the seafood risotto and it was delicious. Their tiramisu was probably the best I've had.

This was my first time at this restaurant. I went with a friend for lunch. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. They play a good mix of music which is great, too . Our server, Kara, was more than accommodating and very congenial. I ened up ordering a pizza which was very tasty. And my dining partner had the chicken piccata.. both were filling and there was more than enough to take home for another meal. I would come here again. read more

the pizza was delish. went for the famous prego pizza at 41 weeks i was desperate. did it put me into labor? no but it was still worth it read more

Skipolini's - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

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I have been here a few times. Good food, inconsistent service, but quite overpriced. I like that they have a play area for kids.

This place is a must try for anyone who loves pizza like me. Been eating here for 35 years. The Original place is in Clayton. read more

The pizza tasted excellent, the salad, was a bit bland, but service was good. Had to wait about 4-5 minutes for the salad and another 10 for the pizza. It is a bit overpriced, and the salad was not worth $9. But overall, it was good. No wait to get a table, not a lot of people there. read more

Everything we have ordered here over the years has been great!!! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Our server named amber e never checked on us. We sat and waited to pay as she stood there talking. A man had to come and ask us if we needed anything to give her our card. Genuinely the worst service I've had.... read more

Had a birthday party there. It was very cool. Kids played on structure and staff was so helpful. Great food I think.

This is my third time coming here. First time with my family I wasn't too big of a fan, second time I sat at the bar--don't remember much (great experience though) and finally this third time. I went with a friend and also had my reservations from my 50/50 good experiences. I remember from my first time the food I ordered wasn't that good, therefore I was under the impression my decision in a meal could make or break this location. I haven't been back in over a year so it was all riding on this choice. Cajun pasta--I love Cajun food, and also the server (I don't remember his name.. bigger dude with a beard) said it's his favorite. Might I add he was so awesome, good check up times, fantastic suggestions (calamari was bomb and the Cajun was fire) and he was overall really nice. I'd request him next time I go in-- but I need to remember his name aha Cajun pasta was actually fire! I could do without that plain piece of bread given to me--half expected garlic bread but this plain loaf had me a little confused. Pasta itself was pretty good though, I would more than likely order it again. It wasn't very spicy and didn't necessarily share the same flavors of Cajun food, but, it had enough to satisfy my palate so I'm a fan. 4 stars because I'm now at a 66% chance of liking the restaurant. I'll continue to visit. read more

Skipolini's - Cajun Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

Good service from most of the waiters and the food is a good value. The hosts are a bit unwelcoming and don't always show any urgency when they see you standing there waiting for a table. They have a play structure for kids but when we went it was overran by mosquitos... read more

First time here. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Generous amounts on plate. Great Ambience for family and children. Cute Italian restaurant. read more

Best pizza I've had in years! Perfectly cooked with plenty of toppings. Cocktails at the bar aren't too bad either! read more

Skipolini's - Thin crust ham, onion, olive, and mushrooms. Awesome. And NO, I don't have any affiliation with this place. - Italian Near Me - Rocklin, California

Skipolinis is my family's favorite place for pizza. In the past we would always rate the food and experience 5 stars. This review is for tonight's visit. The food was decent, but our service was terrible. Our server was Angel, and he was pleasant but not a very good server. He forgot a number of requests, made mistakes on our order, and didn't refill our drinks until after we finished eating. Had this been our first visit we most likely wouldn't return. In the future we will be sure to ask for a different t server. read more

Their pizzas are very good. I had been going to the Skipolini's in Clayton for many years and decided to Retire up to antelope. It was a real nice surprise to find a Skipolini's up here too. read more

Was in here last week and our server Kaitlyn was amazing! I ended up not exactly loving my first dish ( pregnancy doesn't help), and she took it back immediately and got me something else fairly quickly! The shrimp scampi was delicious! I've always been a fan of this restaurant but after this experience I would go back 100x more! read more

We weren't quite sure what to expect but pleased to report that we were pleasantly surprised! We stopped in on Valentine's Day for a late lunch (almost 2pm). The hostess was warm and welcoming. When she saw that our server was still busy she took over and brought us waters and ultimately took our order. When our server Josh made it over he was also attentive and friendly. Great service here! We ordered the Salmon (the "healthy" option which came with an ancient grain and veggie salad versus with mashed potatoes and asparagus) and the Mahi Mahi. Both plates were good. We wouldn't hesitate to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

I really don't like wasting my time and write bad reviews so I'll keep this one brief. 1. Places is known for the preggo pizza. It's a monsterous combo pizza with tons of meat. Pizza was pretty forgettable 2. Service: took them an hour to make the pizza in a restaurant that only had two parties, mine (multiculture table) and a non-minority table. The non-minority table had better luck getting their food served on time. And that's my experience. Go to Blaze Pizza instead. read more

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This past Saturday I went here with two of my girlfriends before we went out Christmas shopping. I just recently learned that I can no longer have wheat and thought there was no way they would have anything for me to eat here. To my surprise they had gluten free crust for pizza and as well as dairy free option too. It was so tasty that i for got it was gluten free. Our server helped us understand were I could look at the menue for the items i could have. They had a hufe party they were hosting and it still felt like we had our own space. read more

Very nice resturant. The Prego Pizza is delicious. My son always orders a build your own pizza this time he got chicken and pineapple and ate the whole thing. My husband ordered the Italian sandwhich and clam chowder soup.. the soup was alittle bit fishy We probably won't get the soup again. My daughter ordered the Chicken Parmesan. All the food was delicious!! The service was fantastic. This is our second time being here and we liked it just the soup is something I will not get again We will be back read more