We've been here about 8 times or so now and the food and service have always been consistent…read more Alongside the regular menu, they also offer off-menu specials that are a welcome variety.

The food was delicious! The waiters were so nice :)…read more We had the Gnocchi di Patate con Pesto al Basilico / Potato Gnocchi with Basil Pesto (the basil was not overpowering AT ALL if you're a person who doesn't like that flavor) &&& we had the Rigatoni Amatriciana

I visited this place for the first time today for lunch, based on ChatGPT's recommendation, and I…read morewas pleasantly surprised to discover that they offer an all-you-can-eat lunch menu featuring three different types of pasta, lasagna, chicken, and a fresh salad bar. Everything was absolutely delicious! I went back for seconds, and I have to say, the lasagna was so good that I had it twice. The mushroom pasta was also out of this world! I highly recommend giving this place a try. Great food, plenty of variety, and definitely worth a visit!

I never leave reviews but I had to do this one just to warn others how POOR the quality of service…read morewas. My god. Came here last week to have dinner with my parents and celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary only to be met with the worst server literally ever. We waited 20+ minutes for a table that never came. There were 5 in our party and so we were told that a table was being cleared for us to sit. As we stood, watching them clear said table, one of the younger female servers sat a different party that had just walked in, skipping us and other parties waiting as well. When we approached the server to tell her we had been waiting and that the other party had just walked in, we were told to back off and give her space. Mind you, this restaurant is already small and crowded as is. Sorry you chose to work at this tiny establishment, but it's not our fault you were slammed and felt like people were on top of you. You work here and should be able to handle a rush with composure. I also work at a restaurant, so I understand how crazy rushes can be, however I know how important it is to hold yourself together throughout. This was a weeknight, so I can only imagine what it's like here on a busy Friday or Saturday night. Just because you were overwhelmed, doesn't mean you are valid in taking it out on your guests. It was absolutely uncalled for and so disappointing. I live down the street from here, and I always try to support local, small businesses. I've come here many times before and although the food is mid, I always give it another chance. Well, I have my limits and this server humiliating my mother on her anniversary in front of the entire restaurant is that limit. Safe to say, I will not be coming back and will be telling all my local friends and family to avoid this place.

This place did not disappoint my family of 6 adults and two children! The food was absolutely…read moreexceptional, from pizza to steak to pasta. No one had a single complaint. Now coming from a family friendly perspective -- they do have high chairs but there isn't a kids menu for entertainment or kids portions. Everything is clean, attentive and calm. Definitely recommend!

I've been coming to Piccola Trattoria for years, although I hadn't visited in quite some time…read more Coming back reminded me exactly why I fell in love with this restaurant in the first place. Graziella and her brother have created such a special dining experience. My favorite dish has always been the pistachio sauce ravioli. I didn't see it on the menu and mentioned how much I loved it, and Graziella was kind enough to make it for me anyway, explaining that it's now part of their rotating menu. That level of hospitality is rare and so appreciated. I usually never order ravioli as a main course anywhere else, but this dish is absolutely incredible and unlike any ravioli I've had. I was on a double date and convinced my friend to order the same dish because I couldn't stop talking about it. She absolutely loved it and understood immediately why it's my favorite. My fiancé and his cousin both ordered the lamb chops and couldn't stop raving about them. My fiancé substituted the seasonal vegetables for the arugula salad. He normally doesn't eat salad, but he finished the entire thing and said it was one of the best salads he's ever had. The dressing was amazing, and after trying it myself, I completely agreed. My fiancé's cousin, who I consider like a brother, was trying lamb chops for the first time and said he felt like he'd been missing out his whole life. I also ordered the Prickly Pear Margarita from the rotating cocktail menu and enjoyed it so much that I ordered a second one. The food was outstanding, but the atmosphere deserves recognition too. The patio is beautiful, romantic, and has such a relaxing ambiance. It was the perfect setting for a double date. After being away for a few years, I'm so glad I came back. The food, service, and hospitality were just as wonderful as I remembered. Piccola Trattoria remains one of my favorite restaurants, and I can't wait to return again soon.

Yesterday morning (October 3rd, Saturday) I dropped my car off at a Hyundai dealership. When…read morelunchtime rolled around, I went to an Italian restaurant about a 4-minute drive away to grab lunch with my mom and one of my brothers. However, two of my brothers had to participate in a parade for a Korean festival in LA that afternoon, marching with the Korean flag (Taegeukgi). My mom absolutely had to be there to take photos and videos of them (I did it last year, but she decided to do it this year). Since my mom had gone to the dealership with me, my brother came to pick her up. Because they were so pressed for time to prepare and get to the event, there was no time we could sit and eat at the restaurant, so we ultimately decided to get our food to go. First, my mom said she only wanted some clam chowder (she decided this after the waiter listed the soups of the day and the menu). So, we ordered that for her to eat at the restaurant and asked the waiter to pack the rest of our food to go. Our waiter's name was Eddie, and he was unbelievably kind. From the moment we walked in until we left, he was incredibly friendly. My mom said the clam chowder was the absolute best she had ever had, which made me really happy to hear. After that, I ordered the Chicken Piccata to go, and my brother got a Chicken Panini. (Before ordering, I asked if the Chicken Piccata would take long; he said it would be quick, so I went with my favorite.) While we were waiting for the food, the waiter came over to our table again to let us know that the kitchen knew we were short on time and they were working really hard to get it out fast. My brother then asked how long the restaurant had been around. The waiter replied that it had been open for 35 years and had changed ownership three times, adding that people say the current, third owner is doing the best job so far. By the time I came back from the restroom, our to-go food was ready. But when we got to the car, I noticed that both of the piping-hot dishes were packed in one large bag. I went back inside to ask for an extra bag, and Eddie very graciously and quickly handed me one. He was just the kind of person who makes you feel good. He truly understands what proper customer service is, and I really want to give him a big shout-out. Also, when he first brought the bill, there was a $1.45 credit card surcharge included. I asked if he could remove it if I paid with a debit card, and he happily agreed. I handed him my debit card, asked him to take off the fee, and he brought the updated receipt right back. The atmosphere of this restaurant is great, the service is incredibly kind, and the food is delicious. It's definitely a place I want to visit again whenever I have the chance and the time. I took my to-go Chicken Piccata back to the dealership and ate it at a table there. My brother and mom ate in the car on their way to the event, so I didn't have time to take a picture of the panini.

I absolutely loved this place. It's down the street from my house and I'm so happy I found it…read more Had the pleasure of being helped by Victor he was amazing. I started off with the east side martini and they made it perfectly. My friend and I shared the margherita pizza and the pasta trio. That pasta trio was absolutely amazing. Great flavor great pasta I loved it. Pizza was great too Dessert we got tiramisu and Spumoni and that was gooooooooood. Finished off with probably the best cappuccino I've ever had in my life so that meal was absolutely fantastic.

If you love octopus, you absolutely have to try their octopus dish! I loved it, and the steak was…read moreincredible too. Everything was amazing -- the food, the atmosphere, and the service. Highly recommend!

You know those individuals who want to bypass their birthdays and hardly celebrate? Well, I am the…read morecomplete opposite! My birthday is the ONE day/time a year where I want to be a queen, celebrated, live it up and adored. I expect my birthday to include multiple festivities with a birthday dinner to top it off. Casalena in Woodland Hills has been at the top of the list for trendy, upscale restaurants recently and has even been a vendor at Yelp events (2025's CarnEvil). I finally got to experience Casalena in all it's glory for my 42nd birthday accompanied by fellow Yelper Michael B. Casalena holds real estate on the corner of Ventura and San Feliciano Drive in Woodland Hills in a building tucked behind large flora & fauna immediately giving a VIP aura and hidden mystique. This very special building was built in 1982 by the Makhani family and is currently owned by the Makhani children/siblings. Based on a fictional 'Lady Lena', a strong but nurturing idea of a goddess to the Makhani family; Casalena combines modern flare with elegance, boasting a Mediterranean menu and aiming to provide each and every guest with top-tier hospitality. We made reservations for my birthday on a Saturday at 6:40 and arrived to a PACKED restaurant - and I mean PACKED! - but I was blown away by the architectural design and ambiance of Casalena. Casalena is a dimly-lit, wooden accented, full glass walls, arched ceiling, paradise with a bar area, main dining hall complete with fireplace and a sunroom that somehow combines Hollywood with New York City vibes. I've never even been to New York City but it has that feel. I also hear there is an upstairs area but I did not venture to the second floor. We were seated on the east side windows of Casalena and I do have to complain that it was SO loud that you find yourself repeating conversation to your fellow diner(s) but it is the tradeoff to such a popular spot. Our waiter Cory took our birthday drink orders with my choice of a Golden Sour (bourbon, Pamplemousse liquour, port, lemon, egg froth - $20) and Michael going with The Juicy Scoop (passion fruit vodka, blood orange juice, lime, dehydrated blood orange - $19); while we also elected a starter of Hamachi Crudo (ponzu, serrano, crispy leek - $25). As you can see: prices at Casalena are slightly steep so bring your A-game wallet. Our drinks were beautifully crafted with my Golden Sour being a symphony of smoke essence, egg white, bourbon and sour; while Micheal's Juicy Scoop was the color of an island sunset and had the perfect pucker. The Hamachi Crudo started leads with Casalena tending to 'forget' the ponzu vinaigrette (they did to the table next to us, as well) so make sure to ask because the dish needs it. For my birthday meal, I selected the daily special of Pan-Seared Scallops (creamy polenta, micro mustard frill - $39) and Michael was in a pizza mood with the Spicy Soppressata (fresh mozzarella, scamorza, Soppressata, Calabrian honey - $26). I absolutely ADORE Casalena and its energy/design but I wouldn't say you get your money's worth in terms of food. My $39 dish was TINY in portion and although the polenta was tasty; it wasn't blowing me away and neither were the FOUR, baby-sized scallops. That's right: the entree only came with four scallops and not even jumbo-sized! The dish was also sort of bland in my opinion. I dislike upscale restaurants overcharging for mediocre, small-portion plates. Micheal's pizza was better, in my opinion, than my choice which I tasted despite being Celiac and not being able to have gluten. The pizza's crust was soft but crispy, lots of cheese and plenty of salami but again: not really anything I haven't had before. Not bad, but not out of this world and what I expect for the prices. I wanted a candle to blow out for my birthday (and I have plenty of wishes) so we ordered the Pink Lady Tarte Tatin - again, despite gluten - because Pink Lady apples are my favorite (butter caramel, pink lady apples, puff pastry, vanilla ice cream - $15). Although Casalena did provide a candle, they charged us for the dessert which most places give free for your birthday. Lame. The dessert was delicious though: the puff pastry was slightly flat but the combination of the pastry, thin, baked apple slices and vanilla was a lovely fall dessert treat. I know this might seem like I am picking on Casalena but their bathroom situation is WILD. The ladies' room is closet-sized and only has TWO stalls which is insane for the size of the restaurant and guest occupancy while the men were standing in a long line for the unisex bathroom. What?! Casalena has amazing energy and is a fantastic choice to impress a date or have a birthday celebration but just don't expect the food to send you out of this universe and bring your wallet. On a plus note: Michael received an email thanking us for us visit, which, although a form email, was a wonderful closing note. Not perfect; but I did love Casalena overall and would return.

One of my fondest memories is of eggplant topped pizza from Angelo & Vinci's in Fullerton (which…read moresadly has closed). It was breaded and fried...similar to eggplant parmesan without the tomato sauce. Much to my surprise Guido's had eggplant parmesan as a topping. I asked to make sure it was breaded and fried. The manager assured me it was. Well, Guido's eggplant pizza is awesome. The eggplant is lightly fried and not at all greasy. Nice meaty and moist texture. Fantastic. The pizza they serve is a real value too. I ordered the Large with eggplant. It was $22.25 (tax included). I had 1/4 of the pizza and was full. That works out to be about $5.60 per meal...a real bargain!

The pizza is always super hot and delicious. We always order the large carry out special it around…read more$20

Finding good food in Santa Clarita can be a bit of a challenge, which is why we're so grateful to…read morehave this spot. It's easily one of the best restaurants in the area and has become a go-to whenever I'm visiting my sister.What really sets it apart is the service. The staff is incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. They remember their regulars and make you feel valued from the moment you walk through the door. That personal touch goes a long way and keeps us coming back. The food is consistently delicious, with comforting Italian classics that always hit the spot. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is one of those restaurants that makes you feel like family. Great food, warm hospitality, and a neighborhood gem that Santa Clarita is lucky to have.

Brace yourself for really authentic Italian food. Not fake Italian REAL Italian with real American…read morebucked up prices. But WELL WORTH IT! Call ahead to get a table though, walking in even towards close is risky. This place is popular with the locals. Is being one of them. Walking distance for us. You'll need it after the full course meal. Did I mention it's authentic!! Snails me everything. Oh my word salad it's so good. I mean GOOD. I had dreams over how good it was. It's not just the run of the mill we say we're Italian food places. No it's like Italy open up a portal to this place and served food. Sit relax on the enclosed patio or inside the cozy dinning area. Either or, unbutton those pants and prepare. If your smallest ladies wear a skirt/dress. Guys, snug pants with no buttons but you still look like a manger at a major bank.

The food is phenomenal and the service is exceptional my goddaughter and I enjoy this restaurant…read moreso much ! The zucchini are delicious and their pizzas and pastas are delicious

I think it's interesting that I went to JFK High but never had the chance to give this place a…read moreshot. I decided to go for Saturday lunch. The place was empty. I ordered the "famous" lasagna since it was my favorite Italian food growing up. Disappointment is the nicest word I can describe it. The sauce tasted from a can. It was overly topped with cheese. And the middle was cold. I told the server and he was apologetic. He told the chef to reheat it and gave me a free lasagna to go. The rating would have been lower if he didn't go out of his way. Looking at the other pastas on the menu, it seems I chose poorly. Maybe I'll give this place another chance one day. Just remember to avoid their lasagna next time.