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    The Italian Kitchen

    4.1 (305 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Robbi M.

    Ohhhh BOY‼ do I wish that I would have came to The Italian Kitchen 9 years ago when I first moved to Hesperia I ordered the salad and meatballs and it also included bread it was so GOOD‼ everything was made fresh with lots of flavor‼ I can't wait to comeback and order the lasagne and then come back for round 3 and order a pizza‼ I was so full that I could barely walk to my car the staff was very friendly too‼ What a treat in the high desert I can't wait to come back‼

    Italian Kitchen in Hisperia ,California
    Shelly A.

    Everything services friendly and reliable and the food is so original excellent food and the owner is the cook and he is the best Sicilian cook ever.

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    Debi M.

    The middle of the lasagna was cold, no flavor just bland. Sent my plate back. Bread was dry i requested butter to help eat the bread, I ordered mushrooms and they were drenched in oil. No flavor of Oregano, Italian seasonings. I can say this, if an Italian person was to walk into this restaurant and taste one of these dishes, he would probably cuss out the cook! Don't waist your money, go to Johny Carenos, Olive Garden or Mama Carpinos! Or purchase a Stouffers Frozen lasagna it's better than this! Read these reviews of one star or less, we are truthful! The 5 star are lies!

    Friday, we went to the last Over the Hill Gang's cruise night at Charlie's Cheesesteaks. Linda won a $25 gift certificate to The Italian Kitchen in Hesperia. We had no dinner plans on Saturday, so we decided to go. All we got was the pizza, but it was the best pizza we have had in the Hi Desert. It's a small place and cash only, but it was FANTASTIC!! Super friendly people and great service. The other dishes we saw looked tasty and were large portions too. We will go again soon. If you like good, authentic Italian food, give them a try. You will love it.

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    Nuritsa T.

    I really wanted to like this place. It's a nice, small place. However, my food was horrible. The picture looks really nice of the chicken piccata. It was more like soup too much sauce. the flavor was bitter and very lemony. The pasta was overcooked, and the chicken was thick and rubbery. I will definitely not be going back.

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    Todd S.

    Delicious!! Loved it so much. Highly recommended. The interior is dated and is cash only.

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    4 months ago

    Their food is authentic and made from scratch. It takes a while to make, but worth the wait. They are very friendly and attentive.

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    3 months ago

    The pizza is the best! Hands down My favorite is the shrimp Alfredo pizza! The garlic is so amazing on there! It's thinly sliced!

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    4 months ago

    I love this place. Best eggplant Parmesan!! My DIL ordered the chicken Parmesan. Her food was amazing. I love their clam chowder too.

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    7 months ago

    Love this place authentic Italian food. Service was great. Ambiance nice cozy would definitely re visit.

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    The Alfredo has so much flavor and not bland like most places, marinara has good flavor and the portions are good!

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    Excellent food every time and service. Cash only is only bummer keeps me from going more often than I do.

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    This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Victor Valley. One of the best lasagnes ever.

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    2 years ago

    Food is so authentic and freshly made. Staff is always polite and friendly. Will definitely be a frequent guest.

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    Juliano's Italian Restaurant

    4.5(405 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    My daughter and I love this restaurant. We typically order the antipasto salad (so good, i love the…read moreItalian dressing) and we share a meal. I love the asparagus soup, it really takes me back to childhood, it's so good and comforting. Every time I've been there Francisco has been my server, he is kind and I never feel rushed, he always gives us a great experience. I've tried several dishes but some of my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo, manicotti, and cheese ravioli with a cream sauce. Tonight I had a dirty martini and it was on point, very good. Always a wonderful dining experience here.

    HESPERIA: Local Italian eatery with reasonably priced food - Juliano's has been here 20 years I…read morebelieve. Old school, warm Italian atmosphere, very family friendly. I've had several menu items and they've all been very good. Asparagus soup is a good starter. Eggplant Parmesan is good, but I would like it a little more crispy. Others have ordered the Penne Alla Vodka (ordered al dente, and it was perfectly al dente). Cannelloni Grattanati is a flavorful, attractive dish. I've had the chicken with spinach & cream sauce and Chicken Cacciatore - both were good. I would order either again. The Lasagna Forne was very flavorful, but too salty for me. That's just the way Lasagna is no matter where you have it. This is a delightful local place for lunch or dinner!

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    4.5(147 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    What a wonderful experience. D'Cerboni's is my family's new favorite place to get together for…read moredinner. Tonight we celebrated our Son's 56th birthday and 4 of us celebrated Mother's Day. 14 of us. Wow! It seemed like every staff member worked so hard to give us the best service. Great team work! We had exquisite food and everyone had something different. We tip our hats to the chef. Your toasted bread perfection (the best), the salads, the dinners the desserts and drinks were wonderful. We highly recommend this family owned restaurant to everyone. The best atmosphere and more. I wish I'd taken some pictures. Well I guess we will have to back. We will share pictures soon. We all agreed this was a wonderful night. Thank you The Ciachouse.com

    Came here for a weekday dinner. I hadn't been here in years but it really hasn't changed much. When…read moreI mentioned it was dark, the waiter was kind enough to bring a small lamp for the table which made the night much easier. The kids had a hard time with the menu because it shows the names in Italian, but the description is in English and easy to understand. The food is still good, the ambiance nice for a date night where you might want privacy, and the staff was pleasant and attentive. I was also pleased that the waiter was able to suggest a wine like they do in fancy movies. I love wine but always forget the names of the ones I like most. We will definitely be coming back here again.

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    Giuseppe's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - Hawaiian pizza

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    3.5(296 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This was such an amazing experience from the moment we walked in. My son and daughter in law went a…read morefew weeks ago and said it was amazing so they took me today. The reviews were good but I was uncertain. It is a small place but omg so worth the time and money. The woman who helped us was so friendly and fast and helpful. The food was fresh and so good. We got the garlic knots with marinara sauce and that was so yummy, then we got the white pizza and added chicken and jalapeños and wow, it was better than expected. Also we got a small margherita pizza to try and it was perfection. Fresh flavorful tomatoes and basil and the dough was fresh and tasty. Oh and how could I forget the Sicilian fries. I could've eaten them all if I didn't know other things were on the way. We will definitely be back.

    I have heard of Giuseppe's Pizza & Italian Restaurant in the past. My first time eating at a…read moreGiuseppe's was at Pismo Beach. I don't know if they are related like a family chain. Anyway, this location is at Jess Ranch Marketplace in Apple Valley. I walked in with the intention to pick up one Hawaiian pizza. Good inside seating and limited outside seating. The outside looked like it hasn't been attended to for a very long time. Tables and chairs looked old. The ground was not swept. Just not the best appeal looking from the outside or inside. Anyway, the nice young man behind the counter greeted me right away. They weren't too busy at the time with just a handful of tables occupied. As I got closer to the counter, another staff member assisted me. She wasn't the most smiley and that's okay. Maybe she wasn't having her best day. I ended up ordering a medium half Hawaiian and half Margherita pizza. Pizza looked amazing! Crust was lightly burnt and bread was soft. Unfortunately, the taste of the pizza totally missed the mark. Pizza sauce was just plain old tomato sauce. No seasoning whatsoever. If that's their signature sauce, then it's not my kind of pie. Hence, 3 stars!

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