Finally checked out an Italian restaurant in Little Italy and couldn't have picked a better spot!…read moreSuch a charming, cozy date-night restaurant. We walked in around 8 p.m. on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated right away, though it was clearly busy--definitely recommend making a reservation, especially if you're planning to go earlier on a weekend evening. We started with a bottle of wine, and they bring out complimentary bread with an olive oil mix (dangerous if you're like me and can easily fill up on the free bread). We shared the Insalata Cesare, which they thoughtfully split for us without even asking--such a nice touch. For dinner, we ordered the Gnocchi alla Genovese and the Gamberi e Calamari Fra Diavola, and it was the perfect combo. We originally considered two pasta dishes, but I'm so glad we didn't--it would've been way too filling. The pasta was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor, and as a basil lover, this dish absolutely hit the spot. The seafood was also delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked, and it came with a side of veggies and roasted potatoes that rounded everything out nicely. They also have both a side patio and a front patio with seating, which appeared to be heated--such a great option and would have been lovely to sit outside as well. We loved everything about this experience and will definitely be back soon!

had a nice time here! ordered the mozzarella caprese which was 7/10 - a bit too much olive oil for…read moreour liking salmon pasta 9/10 - salmon and vodka pasta were well made pasta with cottage cheese and tomatoes (can't remember the name) 9/10 - tasted just like a healthy vodka pasta, eggplant was mid and soggy tiramisu 10/10 - just delicious. would come here just for this complimentary bread 4/10 - got 3 thin slivers of bread service was nice with our waiter checking in on us and sharing the popular menu items. ambience is cozy, super nice for a date night and for larger groups.

Yummy food nice ambience and great service. Food came fast, and it did not disappoint!read more

I found this charming little Italian spot and thought it'd be the ideal place to celebrate my…read morepartner's birthday. I made a reservation for a Thursday evening, and even though it's right in the heart of downtown, we were lucky and managed to find street parking in front of the restaurant with free EV charging! Right when we stepped in, the interior is decked out in a modern art deco style. Vibrant & fun colors while still maintained a sosphiscated touch. After a few recommendations from our server, we decided to try: Mushroom Arancini (10/10): These are amazing, as soon as they brought it out, we can both instantly smelled the truffle oil. The exterior were crispy & pipping hot, the inside has creamy mushroom. It was certain my favorite of the night! Rigatoni alla Vodka (8/10): A solid pasta! The sauce was great and balanced. There was a good amount of sauce that coated in the pasta. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente! This is a staple dish but I felt like it might lack an interesting flair. Stuffed Branzino (8/10): Another solid dish! The whole were already debone which made it so much easier and fussed free. The skin on top was insanely crispy, the meat were juicy and overall tasted very healthy and fresh! It was a nice paired to the heavy pasta dish! They also gave us 2 cute canolis as a free birthday dessert which were super good! Overall, this is a beautiful spot for a date night and I'm glad I took my partner here! I even got $20 off the bill just by downloading their app and creating an account. Definitely planning to come back!

The food is great here, we love the seafood pastas here. Luciana and Karol were great and very…read moreattentive, couldn't ask for a better experience.

A group of us gathered here for lunch during the week. They have a parking lot across the street…read moreand limited street parking within a very close walking distance. Their dining areas are vast. There's way more tables than you expect as you walk in the front door. It has a great garden vibe and you are not crowded together. Their menu is extensive and prices are reasonable. Service was also attentive and friendly. Our group enjoyed the carbonara, spaghetti and meat sauce, spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sandwich, and Italian sausage sandwich. The bread they offer is ample and delicious. A nice touch is the unsalted butter, which is much fresher tasting than salted butter. The portions were large and those of us ordered pasta took home more than half and we are not shy eaters. I would highly recommend this for a group gathering. There was a large party that had a private dining area in the back, so large groups would find this place delightful. I can't believe that I haven't been here before, but will definitely come back again.

The seafood linguini was delicious. The service was excellent. Thanks to Jacob we have a very…read morepleasant and welcoming experience dining here for the first time. Definitely will come back.

We had the absolute best experience at this restaurant, and it was all thanks to Jacob. He was the…read morekind of server you talk about on the drive home. Funny, warm, totally genuine not in a rehearsed way, but in the way where you can just tell he loves what he does. My wife is expecting, and when we mentioned she needed to avoid feta on one of the appetizers he was so helpful and suggested having it served on the side and brought another cheese option for her as well. Our entire party of four agreed that he was the best waiter we've ever had the pleasure of being served by. The owners and management should be very grateful and proud to have Jacob on their team. He truly is special. We all agreed we are coming back, and a big part of that is the rare level of service he provided. Now for the food! We ordered appetizers and drinks to start. The calamari was a standout sometimes calamari can taste the same everywhere, or worse, come out chewy, but this one was cooked just right: delicious, juicy, and full of its own flavor. We also enjoyed the flatbread, which was really good almost like a gourmet cold pizza! Everyone loved their salad too which was a great way to start a meal. The entrees knocked it out of the park. All four of us ordered pasta. I had the seafood pasta, which was fresh and light, and my wife loved her chicken parmesan. We finished with desserts, and the crème brûlée won the top vote among the four we tried, with the Meyer lemon sorbet coming in a close second. We've been to Italian restaurants all across the Bay Area, and this is definitely our new go-to spot when we're craving Italian food. Especially when we have friends or family visiting from out of town, we'll be calling ahead to make sure Jacob is our waiter!

Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant. Good food and service was excellent. If I would…read morevisit this area again and was looking for good Italian food, this would be top of my list

Upon walking in, you feel like you are visiting the friendly Italian neighbor's home for dinner…read more Don't expect romantic atmosphere for a tete-a-tete, but rather for enjoy great food with family. To be honest, when I opened the menu, I thought the price was a bit on the high side, and didn't expect to like it in the "worth it" scale. But hey, for a higher price, they better deliver on the food quality! It most certainly disappoint. The food was amazing. Got the Linguini Fruti Di Mare, the seafood was good quality, the cioppino sauce was intense. It truly is the boss of the sauce. Also ordered the Chicken Marsala, I'm always cautious before ordering because the marsala wine can easily become overwhelming, or the sauce is too sour, or the chicken is tough and dry. I did not hit any of those, but rather, what I got was a few silky smooth and tender pieces of flattened chicken breasts, that is moist and flavorful. The sauce is great too, not to mention the mushroom, that is so fresh and flavorful on its own. Last but not least, their attention to detail went all the way to mashed potato and steamed vegetables. It was truly one of the best. Did I mention the free, fresh baked foccacia? It's among the top 3 I've had in any restaurants, ever. At the end, even it pinches my wallet a bit, it was well worth it. Come hungry, leave happy!

Everything went well! Great experience, great raviolis and sauce! Friendly helpful staff!…read more Worth the trip from San Mateo! We'll be returning soon!

One of the best deli sandwich joints in the South Bay, maybe THE best, can be found on Lincoln…read moreavenue, a fact all Willow Glen locals know We visited for lunch on Friday and ordered a Chris Special Italian sandwich plus the chicken piccata, roasted veg, ravioli special, both were excellent and a good value for the price. The peak Friday lunch line stretched out the door, which was as expected, and thankfully moved steadily. Be sure to grab a ticket and listen for your number to be called. We then ate on the sun drenched patio, too sunny actually. It may be early April but time to put back the awning as I came away with a slight sunburned face. Service is crisp, familiar, and moves fast - a welcome briskness if you're waiting in line. Give La Villa a try ... chances are you'll be drawn back for a second visit and chances are you'll meet me in line. I'll be back as well

I had a coworker recommend this spot as one of the better Italian places in the area, so I wanted…read moreto check it out--and it definitely lived up to the hype. The carbonara was amazing--served super hot with great flavor and a solid amount of meat. Easily a 10/10. One tip though: eat it while it's hot, because once it cools down, it's not quite the same. The seafood pasta was also a standout. Everything tasted fresh, the flavors were on point, and it felt surprisingly light for a pasta dish. You know how pasta can sometimes feel heavy? This didn't have that at all. Another 10/10. The pesto pasta (a special that day) was just okay for me. It leaned a bit too oily, and the pesto flavor didn't really come through. They added ricotta, which kind of overpowered everything else. I did like the portion and the amount of meat, but overall I'd give it a 7/10. The ambiance was decent--nothing too special, but clean and comfortable. Service was excellent. It felt like a family-run place--three brothers along with their wives and kids--and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. They gave great recommendations and even helped accommodate my mom by seating us closer to the bathroom, which I really appreciated. Just a heads up: it's in downtown Los Gatos, so parking can be a bit tricky since there's no private lot. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place. The portions and quality justify the price, and it stands out as one of the better Italian spots in the Bay Area.

My friends and I wanted to try an Italian restaurant and Italian Brothers popped up on Yelp!…read more Parking: since it's downtown Los Gatos, you gotta find street parking. Luckily when we went around 3/4 it wasn't too crowded. Complimentary bread ~ I thought it was good and light! Appetizers: Calamari - 3/5 the batter was light which I liked but I wished it had more seasoning. It felt on the more bland side. Pasta: I got the Saliccia e funghi, it was light and flavorful. I like the pasta noodle and the combination - which had chicken, mushrooms. I don't go out of my way for Italian food but I'm so glad I found this place! Definitely will be back to try different dishes.

I totally understand how they made the top 100 in the SF Chronicle list, it's so well deserved!…read more I have only heard golden reviews of goodtime bar through peers and thought it was a great time to finally check it out! I came here with a friend on a weekday for dinner and it was not packed at all. The atmosphere was very minimalist and clean, with a cute disco ball in the corner. This establishment requires you to order at the bar (makes sense it's a bar), and then they did you a number for the table so they can deliver your food. Any drinks you order they will make it right then and there for you to bring over. In terms of food, here is everything we ordered and my thoughts! *Deviled eggs: You would think since it's deviled eggs, there wouldn't be anything too special about them but I appreciated the small pops of salmon roe that added a nice textural play with the creamy eggs! * Bluefin tostada: Absolutely delicious with fresh tuna, paired with mango, on a crispy wonton chip. What a rich treat. * Arancini: The twist of fusion flavors was great. I love how the Japanese curry added a nice mix of umami, paired with the sharp creamy kimchi sauce. Definitely a favorite! * Pork belly: Pull apart, juicy, and tender! These paired actually really well with the arancini for a good balance of rice and meat. * Red miso crème brûlée: interesting sweet and salty flavor combination between the red miso and Madagascar vanilla. Not too overpowering tho. A lovely meal was had here!

goodtime keeps me in San Jose. What more is there to say? I…read morewish I could come more often than I already do! Food staff and wine are all the best

Always a Campbell favorite! We came here for mothers and had a wonderful dinner. We arrived with no…read morereservation but before the dinner we rush. We were seated right away. I always love the bright decorations and costal vibes. They had some extra flowers around for the holiday. All of our food was amazing. My person favorite was the coppa di Sorrento. It's the perfect leon dessert

Mother's Day dinner at Italian restaurant @ Campbell . It is home cooked meals in an upscale…read moreenvironment. I love the lobster Ravioli ( filled with Maine lobster and asparagus) top with Tiger prawn in homemade orange sauce . Fresh Mediterranean Sea bass filet & capers in a lemon butter sauce , served with fresh garden vegetables. Appetizers: Fritto Misto is deep fried Monterey calamari, tiger prawn , artichoke , zucchini & chef 's capri sauce . So so delicious We have also ordered the Trofie Al Pesto V ( homemade twisted shirt pasta , basil & pine nuts pesto ,pistachios, tomato confit , & parmigiana - Reggiano chips . That was my least favorite. All the pasta dishes are homemade by the Naples - born chef and restaurateur Enzo Rosano . Along with his brothers , this is the newest of the seven " Locanda"restaurants located throughout the Bay Area. The interior design is very elegant with a painted ceiling . If it is your birthday, the waiter would come to your table and sing with his opera voice ! Excellent service . Our waiter Ernesto P checked on us often and brought us drinks and food in a short time . He was very very helpful. They have a small parking lot with 2 handicap parking . Lots of parking on the street too . But you should allow yourself 15 minutes early for parking . They always have a line and the table will be given to the next cutoff you are late .

went for a special occasion and although not the best seat in the house, it was the food and…read moreservice that stood out. Started out with the beet salad with arugula and grapefruit and we always love that pairing. hard to screw up. beets were on the small side but the portion was good and tasted as expected. next up we had the spicy sausage with tagliolini as our pasta. this was the best of the dinner. pasta was fresh and the sauce was generous and the sausage that made the dish. we then had the whole branzino. very good and well worth the money. fish was tender and flaky yet it was i believe pan fried. had a nice bed of spinach and other veggies that balanced the dish well. We ordered the recommended dessert which had strawberry ice cream at the bottom. they also surprised us with the pistacio panna cotta which stole ths show. Will be going back as it was wonderful and the ambiance bustling yet intimate. Recommend

What an off night for me. Waiter told us the specials mentioned prime rib. Decided to order it,…read moreprobably the worst prime rib I ever had. Looked like a shriveled piece of thin sirloin. The potatoes and veggies were good. Why would they serve a piece of meat like that. Really turned me off. Will not return