All the reviews raving about the service here are spot on. Fantastic service, from the owner down…read moreto the guys who brought us drinks. But we really came here because of what we heard about the food, and it didn't disappoint. Definitely make a reservation if you are going on the weekend. We got there early and were lucky to be seated a little early. It was an outside table so the view of Del Taco was a bit weird given the quality of food but just need to ignore that. I don't remember the names of the items we ordered but they were all great. Calamari and beef carpaccio for starters, as well as a crab bisque. The mains were the sausage and black truffle pasta (our favorite), lobster pasta, and scallops and squid ink. Tiramisu for dessert, and they also gave us a refreshing spritzer type of drink. Can't remember the name but it's apparently derived from grapes. Definitely not cheap if you get the specials which the three pastas above are, but we really enjoyed it and plan to return again soon.

Upon entering the restaurant the warm welcome our party of four received prepared us for what we…read moreexpected to be an exceptional dining experience. Based on the five-star reviews, I felt I was making the best choice for dinner with my brother and his wife up fom Palm Springs for an event in Duarte. The pleasant, personable atitude from all involved in our dining experience leaves me reluctant to leave this review - however, I feel it important to point out the service and food issues that made this visit a less than optimal one. If the issues were limied to just one, or maybe two, I would not have bothered to mention them. However, a litany of small issues can compound to a point where one has to question their choice, especially when the establishment promises a refined, upscale dining experience. It started with the first course, wIth.my wie and I being served the wrong salad. We did not make any mention of this, as the waiter was kind enough to divide the salad into two portions, and we did not want to hold up the rest of the party. Then my brothers' dish, ("Grandma's" meatballs with meat sauce, I believe), ordered with rigatoni, was delivered - but with spaghetti instead of the requested rigatoni. Now this should not be a big deal, as the dish should be quickly replaced with an apology. No, the waiter was resistant, had to check his notes. At the table, where all of us heard the order specify rigatoni. He left(presumably to get permission), finally returning to reluctantly take the dish for replacement. Really? At an upscale restaurant? To his credit the waiter did bring a small portion of a very good crab bisque so my brother could join the rest of us as we ate and he waited. Then it was the little things - refills of iced tea and coffee never offered. Ground pepper and parmesan cheese(needed for the rather bland pesto) never offered, had to ask. And that pesto sauce - pine nuts? Where? That dish - as well as my wife's Ala Checca and my bro's aforementioned dish, all ok, if rather bland, missing that something to make the dishes 'pop'. Oh, and the afterdinner apertif mentioned in other reviews? Not to be. I realize I am risking the wrath of the owner with my review, but I do not believe any of my expectations are unreasonable for a restaurant that boasts of offering a high end dining experience, at a high end price. . and a customer should never be made to feel guilt for pointing out a mistake. A generous four stars for the bread and marinara, the crab bisque, the tasty wines, and the cheerful welcome.

Solid Italian restaurant in Arcadia....on the smaller side and they are usually busy so there may…read morebe a short wait involved...the food is really good as are the prices, definitely in the cheaper side of the spectrum but in today's world things are crazy....food was good, spinach lasagna was solid, garlic bread good, chicken parm was above average, the meat lasagna was good too...portions are on the larger side, sauce is good.::service is pretty good, ambiance isn't anything crazy so that's a 3/5....this is just a homey Italian typer restaurant, nothing more, nothing less....

I drive past this place frequently while running errands and have always been curious so I finally…read morelooked at their website and was really surprised by the low prices. A few friends and I decided to get take away from here and sample a bunch of stuff and overall were very impressed! The portions are massive for the cost, you're getting great value. Is it date night special occasion high quality Italian food? No. Is it home cookin made with love Italian food? Absolutely. The chicken on the Alfredo was so well cooked and juicy, the meatballs were tender and flavorful. The side salad is just a pile of iceberg and 4 cherry tomatoes which was a bit disappointing but the dressing (not sure if house made) was delicious. The portion size of one order of mozz sticks is wild. Honestly this place is going to be on my weeknight takeaway rotation.

Eddie's Italia is a great casual spot if you're looking for a good time with friends and good food.read more

There's a private lot to get here that should have plenty of parking. There's loads of indoor…read moreseating inside. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is fun and really into the Italian theme. It's a good place for friends and family. The bread is fluffy, although I'd wish it is toastier. Soup is good and flavorful. The chicken marsala is delicious. The portion is generous and will definitely fill you up. The vegetables are steamed which isn't my preferred way, but it works well. The tiramisú is light and sweet enough. It's a bit pricey but worth checking out!

I decided to have lunch at Uovo today to celebrate my sister's birthday with the hopes of being…read moregreeted by Wendy. It turns out it was her day off. I encountered a remarkable experience, it's my second time in this location and coincidentally served by an extraordinary server named Angel. From exceptional quality checks to tending to any need to make my family feel satisfied, he definitely exceeded my expectations yet again. Not only was the server attentive but the managers Philip and Miriam as well. They were not only ensuring the dishes came out at good timing but also engaging in a welcoming conversation. The pasta quality is truly unmatched but the seamless service really set them apart. Everything was phenomenal per usual, can't wait to be back !! Although we didn't catch Wendy , the experience was still fantastic, Wendy you're killing it in Pasadena !!

this has been a place i've been wanting to check out! it definitely meet my expectations :)…read more i loved this place & the experience we were seated at the bar & it felt super cozy & intimate! we were able to interact w/ the chefs & watch our meals be made. i really enjoyed the carbonara pasta, although it was a bit on the saltier side! we also got a side of mushrooms & man they also tasted super great. can't wait to come back

Pasta is amazing! The vibe here is so cute Staff was…read morefriendly and the waitress that helped us made excellent recommendations There was bread here I didn't get a picture of, but that's also a must have! You can't go wrong with any of the pastas Parking around here wasn't easy, but found a parking structure a block away Definitely recommend a reservation

Union Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in Pasadena, love their pastas!…read more In addition. I orderedthe grilled octopus. Since it's usually one of my favorite dishes, I had high expectations, but it came out a little chewy and didn't quite hit the mark. Overall experience is still great. The staff is incredibly friendly, the location right on Union Street is ideal, and there's plenty of parking across the street on a parking structure. Staff is super friendly and it's a cute place. Loved their pastas so much that I ordered a second portion of pasta to take home. Definitely will be back.

Overall 4 stars, but I see 5 star potential as I explore more of the menu during future visits…read more I liked the service we received. Our server was a young man named Courage, and I appreciated his patience and good manners. The host at the front counter was pleasant to interact with as well. The food was good overall, but somewhat hit or miss. We tried the 40z Florentine T-Bone Steak for Two (ordered medium), and found it to be acceptable overall - some portions seemed closer to medium rare, while other sections seemed well done. I'm no expert on steaks, and my limited understanding is that a steak this massive can show variation in Doneness, so please disregard this observation if you believe it to be unduly critical. I plan to return and sample the other steaks (and dishes) at this eatery, I get the feeling I will probably find them to be more to my liking. Of note is the restaurant's (current) novel menu pricing model - their steaks (and a few other items from what I remember) are 50% off their listed price every day except for "holidays and special occasions" (or something along those lines). I would consider this dynamic pricing model better than restaurants who mark *up* their listed prices during select days of the year (e.g. Valentine's Day). The parking lot is on the small side, but we were fortunately able to secure a space during our visit. The chimichurri that accompanies the steak is a bit on the noticeably spicy side.

Went in for dinner last night. The food itself was totally fine -- nothing to complain about there…read more What threw me off was the service. Everyone seemed nice enough, but they also appeared confused and unsure of what they were supposed to be doing. The whole experience had a strange, disjointed vibe. It made for some awkward moments throughout the meal. Overall decent food but very odd service.

Food is great! Same Pane E Vino we loved from the west side!…read more Has a great family vibe

I was reluctant at first. We walked in and the server asked if we had a reservation. We said no. He…read morehesitated then said he could sit us at this little table right in front of the door. Well, okay. We were there and we were hungry. It's a small place with big attitude. Great vibes, low lighting, cozy seating. We sat down and browsed through the menu. The server came over and said he'd move us to a bigger table. THANK YOU! We finally decided on food. We all had crab cakes appetizers. I had the spicy honey pepperoni pizza and Cesar salad. Coworker had the peso buco with risotto, and the other had the lasagna. We had some fresh rosemary rolls while we waited. Everyone was very satisfied with their food. The girls decided to have desert which we all shared. Tiramisu and cannolis. I don't care for tiramisu so I just had a little taste. I did enjoy a cannoli. The server was super friendly and he knew how to sell you on anything on that menu. I would make the drive to visit here again.

The place looks very small from the outside but once you open the door the delicious smell of Italy…read morehits your nose. Food was amazing, order the vegetarian pasta and the eggplant! So incredible delicious. The service was great, and the price worth every penny and more.

We saw a reel on Instagram and knew we had to check out Bambino Felice! It did not disappoint!!!…read more We traveled all from Arizona, and it was definitely worth it. Between all of us we ordered the cheese ravioli, meat lovers calzone, and chicken Alfredo. The homemade bread is undeniably delicious! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Having a toddler and a child with us, and they were accommodating! No issues at all even with our little ones being a bit loud and hyper (lol), which we really appreciated, and that's always a plus for parents lol Unfortunately they weresold out of the dessert we had our eye on, BUT! that just proves how amazing this place is. We'll just take it as our excuse to make that eight hour drive again!

Oh my goodness, I fancy Old Spaghetti Factory. I have been…read morecoming for years and years. I haven't been to this actual location before but last night was my first time. We had a great time, the food was great, service was great. The location is easy to find and parking was good. Our server was good and we had a great overall experience! I just want to thank whom ever decided to bring back the chicken piccata. My husband was so happy!!! This was one of our favorite items on the menu and the last few times we came It was taken off the menu... so thank you thank you thank you! We will definitely come back to this Duarte Location!

My last review at this specific location of OSF was approximately 7 years ago and I'm sure I've…read morebeen to this location at least one or two other times since the last review. Unfortunately this updated review is not of the same caliber as what we are used to at OSF. We came to Duarte this time because we have relatives visiting and it was a closer location to them. However because we were a party of 12, our service and experience was sub par. Our server David was overwhelmed with our large party. As our orders were correct but we had some issues and it was hard to get someone to help us to rectify it because he had other tables he was attending to. I had a total of two ice teas because I couldn't get anyone to refill it. David was nice but with a large party and still had to take care of other tables, our service was affected. My salad that was served to me was watery. Not that it has anything to do with our server, but who ever prepared the salad did not make sure it was properly drained of any water. Again, I couldn't swap it out because by the time David came back to our table, I would have had to wait for a while and our entrees came out shortly after our salads were served to us. We are regular patrons of the old spaghetti factory and are very familiar with how the service is, unfortunately I feel this visit was below par and again, not really any fault of our server David. Maybe we are just do used to going to Fullerton, because the other issues we had here is I called to make reservations because of our large party of 12. The hostess I spoke to said they don't take reservations for the day of. I explained to the hostess that we never had that issue when we would make reservations even for the same day at the Fullerton location. I asked her if different locations have different policies and she was unable to answer me. I also asked, why does the website allow me to make a same day reservation using the Open Table site or phone app. She said if it lets you then do that. That did not make sense to me. If the website allows me, then she should be able to over the phone as well. I just hope that things will be different at our regular OSF Location of Fullerton.

Dear yelp friends:…read more Please read my previous reviews and you'll get the skinny on Aldolinos. The food, ambiance, and service have been consistent over the last dozen years or so I've been frequenting. Although they don't have a Sunday brunch anymore, the full bar is amazing and gives the restaurant a refined, sophisticated, quality. While some Italian restaurants are as cheesy as garlic bread, Aldolinos is classy, not trashy. In the corner of the Oak Tree shopping center, you might not think to stop by, but that would be a mistake. Daily specials; happy hour appetizers & libations; consistent food and service make this an easy choice for me in the Azusa area. I have a secret, but it's just between you and me: They have a party trailer to take to events (I'm going to hire them for my next 40th birthday party)!

We were very happy with our first visit to Aldolino Italian Restaurant…read more It's in a very unassuming mini mall, but once you step in, the dining room is very nicely organized, particularly for a small place. I like the dividers that give you a bit of privacy and cut down on conversational noise from other tables. The first thing we notice and LOVED was the old school mellow Italian standards they were playing. Yes! Very relaxing and set the mood. We would have sat in the bar, but there was a large group scheduled in there, so we sat in the dining room. Next time we'll try the bar room. The things that stood out were their delicious, rich sauces. The flavors were spot on. They cook their pasta perfect to my family's taste, with a bite (al dente), but done enough that it's not chewy or floury. Fair prices. And yummy desserts. We really enjoyed the tasty Crab Cake app. We all liked our pasta, particularly me, who had the Mushroom Ravioli with the same sauce that comes on the Beef and Mushroom Ravioli. I think there was a Mushroom Ravioli special with a different sauce, but they did it with the sauce I really wanted to try, which was much appreciated! We enjoyed the Spumoni pie--Spumoni ice cream with a graham cracker(?) pie crust. They also made us a traditional Affogato, because that's what my dad likes. But I want to try their version next time. I'm really excited to go back and try their pizza. We'll get one with sausage, since the sausage on my dad's pasta was really outstanding. I also want to try their Caesar Salad. Looking forward to my next visit!