We had such a great experience at Leonardo's Ristorante! We came here to celebrate our one-year…read morewedding anniversary, and the entire staff made it feel special from the moment we walked in. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was delicious, and we really appreciated being able to bring our own wine. One of the highlights of the night was taking a celebratory shot with the friendly bartender--it made the evening even more fun and memorable! Highly recommend for a special occasion or a nice night out in Solvang.

A Hidden Gem Worth Every Detour Tucked into the corner of a…read moreshopping center, where you'd least expect culinary magic . This Italian treasure punches well above its weight. The location is surprisingly brilliant: parking is plentiful, an ATM is conveniently nearby, and the moment you step through the door, any skepticism about strip-mall dining evaporates instantly. The staff welcomes you not like customers, but like family returning home for Sunday supper -- warm, genuine, and utterly disarming. And then comes the food: fresh, beautifully prepared, and authentically Italian in a way that's increasingly rare to find. My dietary needs are a bit off the mark- however there was not a bit of hesitation to tweak my meal. Don't let the address fool you. The best things in life are often hiding in plain sight. It should be at the top of everyone's list for pasta and pizza.

What a lovely market if I lived closer I would definitely frequent it. Fabulous displays fresh…read morefood and interesting Knick knacks

I am a regular customer and I know what to expect at this store. If I order from the meat counter,…read morethey're usually friendly and do their job very well. The staff know me after so many years and they know what I like. That feels good as a customer. If I need deli-service I can toss a coin on the level of service I'll get. One time a young clerk stood in front of me and stared. No "hello, may I help you." I smiled as I looked at him and said- "Good morning?" I held hope that my example would help him mirror my behavior and be friendlier to the next person. At the coffee counter, my chances are 70/30 that I'll get poor service. It feels like they're doing me a favor. I drink black coffee. Simple and easy, yet it's usually an awkward experience. The supplement department staff is usually excellent and very helpful. The inventory is good. I usually find what I need. The produce section is well stocked. I like their avocados. I rarely need help, but the staff is always helpful and friendly when I do. I love the self-serve bulk spice and tea section. You can save so much money buying in bulk. Check-out cashiers can be very good and friendly or tepid. Considering how much I'm paying for the privilege to shop here, I shouldn't be so casual about this store, but there are few markets in the area. Customer service is a tough job, I understand.

It was our first night in Solvang and we wanted to have a nice dinner. We decided to have dinner…read morehere. The atmosphere was very pretty very welcoming. The restaurant was very charming. Customer service was fantastic. The gentleman sat us down in a very nice area went ahead and took our drink. Orders came back a few moments later with some bread and took our food order since it was our first time we asked him what was his recommendation. He gave us excellent choices we went ahead and went with that. Our food came out fairly quick. Big portions everything looked delicious once we tried everything we loved it very flavorful very delicious. We truly enjoyed ourselves. We even got a dessert. The tiramisu was phenomenal not too sweet , perfect amount of sweetness I would definitely come back here again while in the area Restaurant was clean bathrooms good

Spent Mother's Day in Solvang and stumbled upon this Italian restaurant, while looking for a place…read moreto sit right away. We requested to be seated outside as the weather was nice. The ambiance outside was gorgeous. Here's what we ordered: Cesar Salad - good just ask for the dressing on the side as it was overdressed. Mozzarella sticks - didn't have the cheese pull I was expecting, I did appreciate that it wasn't as salty as most places, however, it was more breaded than cheese. Penne with sausage and fungi - good! To be honest it was even better tasting as leftovers, as the flavor was soaked in by the pasta. Sole fish with lemon sauce - came with pasta, my husband said it was exactly, if not more, what he wanted! He would order this again. Bread - free for first serving, charge after. It was definitely a bit on the harder side. Overall, everything was pretty okay. It wasn't memorable or bursting with flavor. It was simple and clean and that can definitely be what someone is looking for in Italian food!

The food it's amazing! First time coming here, highly recommend, the pizza it's made at other…read morelabel!!!! Next time we will be coming in here!!!

Simplistically stunning outdoor dining patio that is just beyond charming ! We LOVED it!…read more Despite it being busy & they were understaffed, to say the least, we were still seated straight away, our order taking in a timely fashion, etc... Service was upbeat & so positive even though he was all alone to meet all the needs of every client on his own. A job super well done! Our food was delicious & was not too outrageously priced either!

Stop in whenever we're in Solvang (every couple years). Pizza is decent, service is friendly and…read morehelpful even when the staff is slammed, and it's a cute, clean spot. We brought the dog this time and so decided to eat outside (where space heaters kept us toasty). We got the vegetarian and, while the tomatoes were a bit mushy, it was pretty good for pizza in a Danish-themed tourist town. That said, a family throwing a party inside decided to let their young children (maybe 3, 5 and 7 tops) play outside (including playing music) and scream at the top of their lungs the the entire time. I mean actual, piercing screams that ruined the meal for us while they literally ran around our table. When we mentioned it to the waitress, thinking maybe she could intervene, she just shrugged. We asked for a to-go box.

While visiting Solvang, our party of 15 decided to have pizza…read more Thinking it would be difficult to find seating for such a large group, we walked in immediately seated by the owner. There were several other customers in the pizza shop however, the owner assisted us in moving numerous tables together in order to accommodate us. The place is very nice, clean and well organized. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The personal sized pizzas were very good, fresh and though I rarely eat pizza, I had no regrets whatsoever. Prices were very reasonable and the portion sizes were more than enough to feed our group.

There are a few places that make me giddy, and one is a cheese shop. This charming and delightful…read moreshop features a number of cheeses, and we should know, as we tried several! And who can resist bringing home...um...several slices? All wrapped snuggly in their paper blankets. The gentleman serving the group of us was friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with his time, as he patiently answered the questions we asked: where's this cheese from? Why does this one have a different color from this same kind? How does this Brie compare to this kind I'm familiar with? And so on. I can only imagine the amazing sandwiches and grilled cheeses that come from here. However this was dessert for me. In a town full of bakeries, that's saying something!

Loved my grilled cheese from Cailloux Cheese Shop! I got the gouda which was perfectly made. It…read moretook about 15 minutes to make, but the area is full of great spots to check out while you wait. Really cool shop. Staff were a bit detached from the service and overall distracted, but that didn't detract from how great the food was.

To start, Daniel helped w my reservation since Yelp was acting up on me…read more When my party of 8 arrived, our table was set up and ready! The staff was so attentive to my mom, who's 90th birthday we were celebrating. The staff was busy with us and the other patrons, so I didn't get their names. Our waiter gave great suggestions. The kitchen was timely and all our food was delivered hot! The interior was warm and cozy. Thank you for a great birthday celebration!

This is a review based on how a private event was handled. I would have given 1 star based on just…read morethe event but the food was decent so I'll give this place two stars instead of one. I would never book an event at this venue. First, there are two separate rooms connected by a hallway. Apparently the host of the event was not notified there was another party going on in the backroom. This normally wouldn't have been a problem except the food from the kitchen had to be brought through our party. Not enjoyable when we are all starving and the food keeps being brought through our room to another party instead of to ours. Unfortunately, it gets worse: I put in a simple order for my kids: 2 buttered spaghetti dishes. The head waitress put the order in on the computer (at least that's what it looked like). Ok so 10 minutes go by and still no spaghetti. My kids are starving so I ask nicely about the spaghetti and the waitress brushes me off and says it's on the way. What made me really mad was when another kid received his ravioli that was ordered 10 minutes after my order. And we still didn't have our spaghetti! At that point I was pretty upset so I asked the waittess if the pasta was being made because an order after me just came through. Instead of admitting she forgot my order (which was obvious) the waitress gaslighted me and said our orders were placed at the same time. I was with the other person who ordered the ravioli and he definitely put his order in well after mine. After about 30+ minutes my kids just ate the bread and gave up. The spaghetti finally came out and no one touched it. The waitress didn't apologize for the wait or anything. She just placed the spaghetti on the table and walked away. I've never been gaslit by a waitress in my life. Worst experience at a restaurant I have ever had. I will never come back here again.

This place was AHMazing!!!! Our waitress Rachel was lovely…read moreand my boyfriend and I ordered something that was on the chef special: Pork Chops & Bass. The service was extraordinary, the ambiance warm and fitting. I also had the restaurants famous Artichoke and it was my favorite part of the meal. Topped it off with Tiramisu my ultimate favorite and I couldn't resist. I highly recommend for date night. If you are visiting the area make sure to make a reservation!

First I will say "Dante". Our excellent very experienced…read morewaiter made this birthday meal very memorable. We had decided prior to coming what we were going to order. Once he elegantly described the specials our minds instantly changed. The rigatoni.... the sliders...and our pasta dish was outstanding. I requested a cocktail (Mescal) and wasn't disappointed. We brought a cake for dessert but opted for a suggestion from Dante. The cake came home with us to enjoy at a later date. A very fun evening.

Food is incredibly tasty We had a delicious dinner at…read moreIndustrial Eats, their seasonal menu brings out the best of the area Loved it, you order at the counter, shared tables , dog friendly, it's a casual spot with elevated food options, highly recommended !

My wife and I used to like this bar. It seems they got greedy and are now gouging non-local…read morecustomers passing through on 101 HWY by using their good reviews. I ordered a $36 Steak Fries; it came with about 3oz of steak. The plate was 95% fries, 5% steak. I have never seen this blatant, greedy behavior in these types of bar restaurants. You would think that a bar like this should be the total opposite of those tablecloth "fancy" restaurants that serve tiny portions, but it is not. Sad and shameful. I will never visit this bar again.

We just happened upon this amazing restaurant in Solvang while on a 3 day get away. The server…read moreJanice was so nice and friendly. She took time to recommend dishes she thought we might enjoy. Chef David is a genius in the kitchen with all of his recipes! Please do yourself a favor and when in Solvang stop by and treat your taste buds with some stunning Italian dishes! Chef's kiss!

Our party arrived when the party ahead of us was being seated. We waited for a table for 20 minutes…read morebefore staff seated us. I had to point out that there was a table already set for our party and we can just quickly go in and out. Once we were seated, we wanted to quickly order our food, eat, and finish up our Solvang trip. After our server finished trying to make conversation with us, we were able to put in order for food and it was really good. Their bolognese and their Gianni pizza were cooked really well. A wood fire pizza was delicious with a wonderful crust and their toppings were great. The bolognese was tasty and kept us really full for the rest of the day. We unfortunately had to wait 15 minutes for the check. The food was amazing and great on its own. I know this restaurant can get through it and do a better job on the next visit.