Tucked away in Merced, this little pizza shack delivers legit New York-style pizza by the slice…read morewithout trying too hard to be "authentic" every five seconds. The slices are large, around $4.50 each, and worth it. I tried the pepperoni and the Tucci special -- roasted tomatoes, pesto, and ricotta -- and that one absolutely stole the show. Simple combo, big flavor. The inside is definitely on the smaller side, so don't expect a big dine-in experience, but the staff was friendly and the food came out fast. Great spot when you want a solid slice without the usual mall-food-court disappointment pretending to be pizza.

This spot has very minimal seating. It's more of a takeout place…read more However, the cheese pizza here is actually really good. It reminds me of New York style pizza. There's a bunch of cheese and they don't overdo it on the sauce. I also tried the Papas Island pizza personally, it was not for me. However, if you're into like sweet and savory together, I think it would be a good pizza for you. I didn't get to take a picture of the pizzas, but the slices were really big. Also, the staff is super nice here which is a bonus and they are quick. They had a line out the door and they were able to quickly get everyone's pizzas. I would totally come here again!

This was my second time at this restaurant and it doesn't disappoint! I loved my pork chop so much,…read morethe onions on top really added good flavor. My boyfriend really liked the burger as seen by my being unable to get a picture before he ate it. I like that they have a corner with books and games and wine bottles hanging in the window of one entrance and an arch made out of them at the other entrance. It's just a nice peaceful environment. Our waiter seemed to be the only waiter in the building so I felt a bit bad but he was nice! Definitely want to come back again.

Honestly quite a solid restaurant to stop by at King City, where I wouldn't expect much in terms of…read morefine dining. But this restaurant has a big menu with a lot of options and you can tell they try to do more to elevate your dining experience. A good amount of options for vegetarians, even though you wouldn't expect it. We ordered zucchini fries (which were definitely a hit), garlic bread, mozzarella fresca (a favorite), beet salad, and alfredo ravioli (the best entree for vegetarians). I also ordered some pork sliders for myself, which was tender, but a bit too sweet. The Beet salad was really good, fresh, and large. All the dishes we ordered did not disappoint and this was honestly a pleasant surprise cuz I wasn't expecting much in King City at 9pm. All the portions were quite large also so we had plenty of leftovers. Recommend giving this restaurant a try if you're in the area and no idea what restaurant to go to. Ambience and decor isn't bad either, the restaurant is quite large.. They also have a bookcase with coloring books, and games for kids.

We reserved a table a few weeks in advance for a large party to celebrate a graduation. We were…read moreseated at a window with an amazing view. Our server was amazing. Attentive, friendly, helpful, and constantly bringing food and checking on us! Our group enjoyed the calamari, crab cakes and carpaccio as appetizers. Everyone ranted and raved about all of those, but WOW those crab cakes were absolutely DIVINE! Even those in our party who normally don't enjoy crab cakes had to partake because the rest of us were so enthralled. We had to order three orders of crab cakes - they were THAT GOOD! Definitely the best I have EVER had and I always order crab cakes when we go out to eat and they are on the menu. For dinner we all had a huge assortment of items. All delicious! Chicken parmigiana, cozze & vongole, mushroom ravioli, salmon, two of us enjoyed filet entrees. We were all very delighted with everything that we ordered! We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough! Delectable! Perfection! Thank you, Bella Siena, for making our loved one's graduation celebration so PERFECT! Service, food, it was all so spectacular! And...those crab cakes!

A little disappointed with my visit. I was expecting fine dining but they missed on all the…read moredetails. We sat outside, view was beautiful and they had umbrellas for shade. The plates set out I noticed had stains of old dried food on it. The water that I was served also had dried food on the rim and debris floating inside the cup. Did not drink from it at all. I ordered the pappardelle which came out beautifully. Sauce was hearty and simple but my meal kept getting interrupted by loose shrimp shells and tough artichoke leaves. I had high expectations and I expected a more from Bella Siena. On the other hand, the house bread with the onion and olive oil dip was delicious! Couldn't stop myself from getting more.

Honest Review The…read morefood was honestly pretty mid. The pasta tasted mid and was a little disgusting, and it didn't really have much flavor. The burger was okay but definitely overcooked and not very juicy. It was missing some flavor. The garlic fries were probably the best thing we ordered. The hibiscus lemonade was decent, and the mocktail we got was actually really good. As for the service, some of the staff were really nice and welcoming, but I did feel a little uncomfortable toward the end. When I asked if I could pay with cash instead of card, I got the impression that the person seating us assumed I was going to leave a tip and seemed disappointed when I clarified that I was just paying cash. I also felt like some of the servers were giving us an attitude afterward because we didn't tip. Overall, tipping is a personal choice, and I don't think customers should feel judged or pressured because of it. Some of the staff were genuinely kind, but unfortunately the food and the experience weren't enough for me to want to come back.

Pretty omnomable food Extremely streamlined and fast service…read moreFast from kitchen to table Busy and loud - a little overwhelming

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

I've been meaning to check out Mazra's (not so) new Redwood City location for the longest time. I'm…read moreglad I finally got a chance recently. There's a paid parking lot right behind the restaurant (rate is $1/hour). It's not a huge lot, and it was mostly full when we came on a weekday afternoon, so I can imagine it might be hard to find a spot during the weekend. I came for a late lunch with a friend around 1:40 pm on a Wednesday, and surprisingly it was still somewhat crowded. They have both indoor seating as well as patio seating, but it was a hot-ish day out so we opted for indoor. Both indoor and outdoor areas are decorated beautifully, with lots of greenery outside and high ceilings and more greenery inside. We shared two items: Whole cauliflower ($14) Chicken shawarma plate ($22) I've heard their cauliflower is really good and knew I had to try it out. The actual roasted cauliflower is pretty good, but what makes this dish really shine is the lemon tahini dressing. It was like crack! The chicken shawarma plate was delicious too. We got it with a side of seasoned fries and roasted beet dip, and everything was so good. The chicken itself is very flavorful, and once you add the garlic toum sauce, it's *chefs kiss*. Portions were pretty big, and we didn't end up finishing either dish. I packed the remaining chicken with the leftover tahini dressing from the cauliflower, and it made for some pretty yummy leftovers later that night!!

I had to come visit here after BTS raved about how good the pizza was. They have many vegan options…read moreon the menu! I went with the vegan margherita, which was pretty good, in particular I loved the crust which was super thin with good chew and lightly crunchy at the edges. However the pizza otherwise did not really blow me away. I enjoyed it however I would say there are many better vegan pizza options in the area. I think their regular pizzas are probably more standout, the people I came with also tried the sausage and honey pizza and seemed to really enjoy it. The service was great, the waiters are very friendly and professional. They are quite busy, we came around 12:30pm on a Saturday and seemed to take the last open table. We were seated outside which was very pleasant. By the time we left there were multiple parties in line. I also saw they had Vesta/BTS stickers inside but I forgot to ask our waiter for one before we left :')

Tried Vesta before bts!!…read more I had been wanting to go to Vesta for the longest time and finally got to dine in while we were in Redwood City. We got there around 12:30pm on a Saturday as a party of two and were seated immediately without any reservation. We had to order the mushroom toast and then we also decided to get the Spicy Vegan Pesto Pizza with goat cheese added. Food was ready after about 20 minutes. Mushroom toast (4/5): This was tasty but not remarkable for the $15 price point. It was a pretty straightforward dish and didn't blow me away. The portion size was also a bit small Spicy Vegan Pesto Pizza (4.5/5): The pizza was cooked well and had good flavor especially with the roasted garlic. Would recommending adding goat cheese. I wish there was more sauce and that it was spicier but I liked the pizza! Overall, good customer service and solid food! I see why BTS raved about the pizza. I would come back for the pizza and probably skip the mushroom toast.

Very homey feel and cozy retaurant feel which is normal for Greek restaurants…read more The octopus had to be one of the most tender I've ever tried. Simply seasoned and with a little bit of lemon OMG . I can have 3 plates of just the octopus . They had a corn special with feta cheese i think and it was also equally good. Salty and sweet perfectbalance of flavors My date order the mousaka (sorry if I spelled that wrong ) it was very flavorful with the lamb and the eggplant omg My dish was the lamb chops I don't think you should go beyond medium rare and maybe if you must medium nothing further or you won't enjoy the chops. Cooked on the open flame like that really does increase the flavor. For desert the homemade vanilla ice cream and baklava with honey just a perfect ending to a wonderful meal One of the best restaurants In Palo Alto and they know it

Everything was so flavorful it's hard to know where to start with this review. The zucchini chips…read morewere crispy and not too greasy. It's easy to get full just on those, so I paced myself! The spanakopita was delicate and the layers were perfection. The crisp was unbelievable. The flatbread pretty much deserves its own review, that's how delicious it was. It was hands down my favorite! The lamb chops were that melt-in-your-mouth delicacy that makes you happy to have taste buds! Unfortunately, I do not recommend the meatballs. They were really bland, lacking any seasoning (including salt). The disappointment was real, but it's hard to remain disappointed when everything else was beyond tasty. Oh - this is a me thing - I don't think I'll ever order a Greek coffee again. I found out that I like my coffee 100% liquid, no shadow of coffee grounds to be found... So, in essence, not Greek coffee. Now as to the dessert, I almost did a happy dance! I had the yogurt sorbet, which was delicate, flavorful, and a memorable delight. Service was phenomenal. I left too full, happy as a clam, and excited to write them a well-deserved 5-star review

Great food and service and ambiance..........................................................read more

Another review! Once again, we brought our daughter to your special night for families like ours,…read moregot there with an early reservation (our daughter eats early!) and yet again had a very lovely time. I was trying to figure out what to do for our daughter's 13th birthday that wasn't too "little kid" themed and thought maybe we could do an early dinner before your typical crowd comes in. When I looked at your website it was like it was meant to be that ON her birthday you were having your special event. It was perfect. Food- she still prefers her safe food so her meal was the Golden Arches ;) but thank you for letting us bring it in for her. For mom and dad- this time instead of just appetizers we opted for an appetizer (garlic bread), and two main dishes: the pernil and the creamy chicken pasta. Everything was delicious. My husband took one bite of the pernil and I heard him say "oh yeah" lol. My chicken pasta was flavorful and had plenty of veggies and chicken and the portion was perfect for me to have leftovers at home. That garlic bread though-- you are not kidding around with that! It was very tasty! Thank you for the little birthday dessert, while we knew she wouldn't eat it, it was important for her to have the candle/singing experience. Then of course she made us eat it. (And yes it was also delicious.) Hope we can return on other nights both with our daughter and if ever possible for a mom and dad date night. There are many other dishes we want to try.

Wood Tavern has been my favorite restaurant in Oakland since I first visited nearly twenty years…read moreago. In all that time, it has remained remarkably consistent. I've been here for date nights, holiday dinners, business dinners, and countless meals with friends visiting from out of town. It's one of those rare restaurants that seems to work for just about any occasion. The service is always great, the College Avenue location is hard to beat, and I've always had good luck finding street parking nearby. The ribeye is my personal favorite and what I order more often than not. If you're coming with a group, the cheese and charcuterie plates are a great way to start. The menu is varied enough that there's always something for everyone, and I've never had a bad meal here. I was genuinely sad to hear that they'll be closing at the end of the year. Restaurants with this kind of quality, consistency, and character are increasingly rare. If you've never been, make a point of going while you still can. I'll certainly miss it once they're gone.

$25 Pastrami Sandwich: pretty darn good but there is an excellent pastrami that I just tried…read moreelsewhere which dampens my enthusiasm. This one had some crispy edges and well prepared which was lovely though. $14 warm chocolate buckwheat pudding cake: definitely house made. Definitely very good but definitely a safe choice. I think I should have been more adventurous. As good as this is, I'm not convinced I got my $'s worth.

Great for lunch or for family fine dining. And yes those are two very different things. For lunch…read moredo the pot pie. For fine dining it's the steak or skirt steak. Lunch can be for roughly $18, but dinner options are 25 on the low end and 40+ for the stuff that brings people here.

I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to review Market Tavern, but I've been here several…read moretimes over the years, and my experiences have generally been good. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially on weekends, as wait times can get long or they may not have any availability at all. I don't like how dark it is inside, so I prefer sitting near the front by the bar, where there's more lighting. They offer some special and seasonal items, but I've mostly enjoyed their wood-fired pizzas, espcially the Prosciutto and Arugula. I've also enjoyed their braised short ribs, skirt steak, and buttermilk chicken sandwich. For brunch, I usually get the Short Rib Poutine and house-made doughnuts, but I noticed the poutine was no longer on the menu during my most recent visit. Their furikake fries and deviled eggs are also good. Overall, a decent restaurant for brunch, lunch, and dinner.