This great venue that we just discovered- the food is excellent; the customer service is very good and friendly (thank you April!); and it has a fabulous atmosphere. The owner, Rudy, was very friendly, warm and welcoming. We will be back! read more

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I love this place! Great food , awesome ambiance and good service! The food is delicious with freshly made ingredients....

Ordered caprese salad. Didn't love it. Basil was bitter, they used sun dried tomatoes and the mozzarella was powdery (consistency of chèvre goat cheese). It was a lot of money ($14) for not much of anything. Thankfully the owner took it off the bill. When I asked about the focaccia bread and why no spices in the olive oil/balsamic the waiter said oh, new management. That explains a lot. I tried a bite of my friend's veal parmigiana and it was pretty good so not a total loss. Overall, the things I liked most about the restaurant went away with the previous owner unfortunately. Hopefully it will be a better experience next time. read more

The Place - Caprese salad - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

stopped for a quick drink and get hydrated on a warmer than usual autumn day. Sierra the barkeep was very polite, stayed busy, kept a professional demeanor and a very clean bar. I hadn't been in for a while so it was nice to see the changes! thanks Sierra! cheers! read more

Had dinner with some friends on a Friday night. Reservations at 7:00, everything was ready. Ordered apps, all very good. Various choices for dinner (3 cheese raviolis for me) everyone raved about their choices. The service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and authentic. The staff were incredibly friendly. I have zero complaints about this place. I highly recommend trying it!! read more

Honestly, it's just ok. It's not that great for the price. I'm not wowed by the food and it was expensive. The service is great, the atmosphere is great, but the food is just ok. Also, I ordered my daughter a lemonade. And it was $6! And it was so bitter. I don't get how it was worth $6 and she didn't even get a refill. read more

We finally tried this place. It was ok. They were out of pizza and several other things on menu. Service was alright. Our waitress was nice and attentive but it was long waiting to take our order and get our food. Place was only 1/2 full, so not too busy on a Saturday evening as well few weeks ago. Cute Italian place inside. The food- My dish had flavor but the chicken was tough and overcooked and the gluten free pasta wasn't fully cooked, not soft at all. Kind of disappointing. My hubby dish he really liked ravioli with meatballs. Their focaccia bread was really good and dip it in oil/vinegar they bring to you. Not gluten free but I had a taste. Maybe we'll try it again and something different next time for me. read more

A Rare Gem in a Sea of Disappointment Most Italian restaurants these days barely rise above the level of Olive Garden, no matter how loudly they boast about "house-made" pastas and sauces. That's why this place was such a refreshing surprise. Let's start with the meat sauce -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, they let the ingredients speak for themselves. You could actually taste the slow-cooked meat and tomato, without the sauce trying to punch you in the face with salt. But the real standout? The garlic bread. By far the best I've had in a long time. Most places serve up greasy bread drowned in hot oil with a hint of garlic powder. Not here. This was clearly made with quality bread, fresh roasted garlic, and it actually tasted like butter, not some cheap oil substitute. It was crispy, warm, and honestly worth the trip all by itself. Portions were generous, and even with the 35 min drive, it felt well worth it. You leave full, satisfied, and a little surprised that someone finally got it right. If you're tired of being let down by so-called "authentic" Italian food, give this place a try. It's the real deal. read more

Wow! What a disappointment. We finally got to go since their reopening for my daughter's birthday, per her request. They hand you menus and tell you to seat yourself. They don't tell you, you have to look at a tiny QR code to order food and drinks. There is no longer any personal service or attention. We waited 15 mins before I went up to the guy at the front and ordered. I would have let that slide a bit if we were aware and if the food was good. The food was bland, my red wine was ice cold. Overall just a horrible experience, we will not be back. read more

After closing and reopening, I was so hopeful, and sadly disappointed. You order at your table with a QR code. Don't love it, but fine, I understand the need to save on staffing. Ordered a pizza and an appetizer. Pizza showed up, which had vegetables and meat listed, with only vegetables. The super nice lady at the bar took it back when we inquired, and the same pizza was brought back with meat now included, but cold meat. They took my solely veggie pizza and added cold cut meat, and brought it back. The whole thing was cold to the touch Never did get the appetizer. Sadly, despite all hope, I won't be back. It's bummer since when the place originally opened it was my favorite restaurant locally to go to. Now, it's a place I will actively avoid. read more

You would never know from driving by this place that it is well worth the stop. In a nondescript building at a rural road junction, this Italian Place serves legit cuisine. They make their own pasta. It was one of those menus where there is too many good things that its hard to decide. The three of us shared a Margherita pizza, Spinach Manicotti, and Fettuccine Alfredo. All of them were yummy. The salt on the dishes added incredible flavor, without making them salty. The dishes come with Focacia bread, which was decent. The platter for dunking the bread with balsamic, garlic and olive oil was super tasty. All the desserts looked great too. We had a hard time deciding, but went with the Cannoli to share because we don't get those very often. It was pretty good, not amazing. But disappeared quickly. The food took a while to come to our table. While we waited, we played a game where everyone except one person closes their eyes. That person with their eyes open takes one object from the table and hides it in their lap. Then the rest of the table opens their eyes and tries to figure out what item is missing. Great game for kids and adults. We peeked in the attached bar with a Boston theme. Having lived in Boston for years, it brought back good memories. There was a Cheers sign, a Boston most wanted picture of a criminal and a good old bar. Also surprised to see a live band with many people enthusiastically dancing. read more

The Place - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

Gooooooood I remember as a child I never had any food until I can here. I came to, understanding I was in a coma for my whole life and want to praise this place at my new religion. This place is God now with a capital g. Than you Bless Praise be read more

Excellent Italian food in a small town - the woodsmen pizza was awesome and lasagne was good as well. The Italians sodas were delicious and you keep going back for seconds. Very personable team that keep this place going very well. Thanks for the excellent service and food read more

Such a disappointment!!! You would think paying high dollar prices you would actually get to be served by a human, but instead, you have to place your own order go up get your own water ,silverware, and everything else that you need for your meal! The appetizer gets brought out after your meal apparently, and just the whole experience was a disaster. The water station was empty the whole time I was there.I asked three people to fill it up and somehow it didn't manage to get filled until the end of our meal. Definitely will not be going back. read more

This was a first visit here at this low key spot in Placerville. I did not get a chance to see the inside dining area as we sat out on the deck. I must say this was the best Chicken piccata I've ever had!! The arugula salad was also simple but flavored well and loved the shaved parm on top! Braised short ribs were done perfectly and saturated in its own flavors. Every dish on out table was Deeelish!! We will definitely be back to try more dishes!! Darn I thought I took a pic of short ribs! read more

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This Place, the Place is awesome, they have a really updated bar, and very nice outdoor area to eat in. The food was great, we got the brocheta motsorella appetizer, the Italian soda was delicious and had real raspberrys as a garnish! The Arnold Palmer tho was the best we've had! We ordered the Italian fry bread as dessert it was greasy but so yummy! We had a really good time and definitely looking forward to going back! FYI Wednesday they have a all u can eat and drink wine for 29.00 too bad we don't drink anymore. Lol read more

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Good food. Pizza was decent. Friendly staff. Prices little high but worth it for great ambience. Loud cars/ intersection. I recommend the pizza, I got lasagna and it was just ok. Pizza was good and had that nice fired taste but wasn't the best i've ever had. As for the lasagna I could make a better one at home for probably about the same price and have leftovers for a week. Just sayin' The ambience was nice, I love the location, this was actually a indy gas station when I was a teenager in the early 90s. I notice since I visited last year they have changed locations further down the hill toward Diamond Springs. Will try them again sometime when I am in the mountains for a weekend cruise. read more

This Place is our new Place. We originally went to The Place in Roseville (so technically this review is for both!) and immediately fell in love. Roseville on a Sunday was definitely busier than Placerville, but the service was amazing both times! In Roseville we ordered the Polenta Frys addictingly delicious), the Caesar salad, Mikeys Balls, and the focaccia... everything was so so good! The polenta frys are perfectly crispy and the flavor is better than any polenta fries we've tried since. Mikeys balls, they're damn good balls... the sauce for both the balls and the frys is heavenly. The focaccia is worth every oil/balsamic dipped bite. The need for polenta frys got the best of us today, and we headed to the Placerville location. We were greeted with smiles by the guys in the open kitchen area (pretty cool to see them in action, flipping the pizza dough!), and Heather. She was super friendly, and definitely welcoming! We knew the frys were on the menu but decided to try a pizza this time, with some Italian wine. Zero complaints. The pizza (Salsciccia) was simply perfect. The toppings were all you need and the wood fired crust was cooked to perfection. My son has already asked that we go back this week so that he can finally try what we've been bragging about. The Placerville location is a little further out, but the food and service were so worth it. The fact that no one was wearing a mask was also a bonus, you got to see their smiles and hear them talk, instead of being muffled and muzzled. The Place, you guys are AMAZING! read more

The Place - Salsciccia Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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Really enjoyed the food and the service. The pizzas were the star and everything else delivered as expected with really great service Team. They ran out of things on the menu but made great recommendations for our party of six. I'm aware they also have. A Roseville location and it seems both meet or exceed expectations and I can't wait to go back to try the pasta. First timers: Get polena fries or Bruscetta and the Meatball pizza . Dessert: Tirimisu was amazing and the Lemon Ricotta Cookies were great with an after dinner coffee. read more

The Place - The Tirimisu is a hitter ! - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

Made reservations because the online presence boasted of authentic italia: fresh made pasta, cannolis, hand made gnocchi...The restaurant last night had none of that. Not even piccata on the menu anymore. My dining partner said all of those things were in place with the last owner. It's unfortunate. It seems like the authentic Italian is missing with the new restaurant owner takeover, And replaced with only a run-of-the-mill red sauce, cheap and easy menu. Boxed pasta was bland. Pizza was good and the server was sweet, but doubt I will be back. read more

This used to be my favorite Italian restaurant in town, but unfortunately, our last two visits were disappointing. I ordered salad and soup for dinner. It took almost 50 minutes to get the salad, and after 90 minutes, we got our food and the soup was so salty I couldn't eat it. In addition, there was hardly any in the bowl. I was offered a replacement, but at that point we just wanted to go home. I hope things improve, but it'll be a bit before I go back. Good things: best focaccia bread I've ever had, and the Blue Italian Salad is fabulous. read more

The Place - My bowl of minestrone soup. - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

Excellent food, just ok ambience, professional service. The Place is the only Italian restaurant in El Dorado County I would bother going to, and I have been to all of them. The one in downtown Placerville is ok, but they don't have some of the recipes that make The Place far more attractive for food quality. For one try the Blue Italian or the Lemon Rocket salads and you will know what I mean. They have a very hot oven for pizza, and it delivers crispy crust neopolitan style pizza that is delicious. However if you really want to know this place go beyond the pizza and calzone. Excellent food, literally as good as you'll find anywhere in California. The tables are nicely spaced (maybe because of COVID), and there is a patio out back with a lot of room as well. If you like sausage pizza, the Sweet Pig pizza will rock your world! Worth the long drive! read more

The name is appropriate for the restaurant. A small restaurant with just a few tables, but don't let the deceive you. First a had a project in the area to appraise a group of vineyards. I couldn't pass this up so after a family vacation in Orlando I flew from Orlando to Sacramento and to this area. I have Amanda J with me to assist and I had another project in Northern California so I figured she could fly home and Mrs. E could fly out to meet me. Here I go again, off the track again. Ok so we find this restaurant on Yelp and I think hmm maybe pizza or a plate of pasta. We walk in, the place is empty with the exception of a nice young lady behind the counter. We start going over the menu and I notice an item on the wall called "Zoodles". What are Zoodles I ask. It is zucchini shredded into noodles with garlic and white wine. We are in wine country and we're told that they grow their own vegetables organically. Let's do this, and I'm surprised to hear Amanda day she was in too. They are made fresh and the process is a little long. While waiting I visit the only bathroom, I guess it's "gender neutral ", but it's like a 5 star restaurant bathroom. A shelf with anything you could imagine you may need. I was impressed. When I return my Zoodles are on the table. They were delicious, absolutely delicious. They were coated in the wine sauce which I wanted to drink when I finished the noodles, or Zoodles. The dish had some sliced green and yellow zucchini, sliced small tomatoes, and the garlic. To my surprise Amanda J loved it too. She's not often impressed, a little like her mom. I didn't say that. So if you're in this area this is a must. Just know that when you pull up to it your first impression is going to be Michael E is nuts, this is a roadside pizza joint. Just go in and order their Zoodles. I promise you will love them. You can mention my name if you want, not that it will mean anything. One last note. Amanda J lived it so much she bought a zucchini shredding tool to try to duplicate the meal. I let you know how it turns out. read more

The Place - First time for Zoodles - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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Oddly enough, we had never heard of The Place until a family gathering planned by others caused us to go there on a recent Friday night. Although it is a long way out Pleasant Valley Road from Placerville proper, it was well worth the trip! In fact, if it were on Main street, it would be one of our regular spots! Great food and drinks, there was something for everyone. And the restaurant was surprisely large, as were the bar and the outdoor patio area. The staff was friendly, efficient and professional . . . much more sophisticated than we had expected in our little town. And the owner was a gracious host and tour guide. We, therefore, award it the coveted "Ben & Gigi Gay Seal of Approval'! Give it a try! Their phone number is (530) 621-1680 read more

Great food, great bar, gear music and line dancing on Thursdays. Please add a ceiling or floor fan in the bar.. just too hot in summer read more

Great "place" to go as a family or for a date. The food is made in house and the ambiance inside is delightful. The huge pizza oven is a fun way to see you pie coming out and ready to be served to your table. The service we had was incredible and if you're able request Rachel... she's our favorite. Her service is over the top and makes you feel like family. The Sweet Pig Pizza was phenomenal and we will definitely be back!!! read more

What I thought couldn't and shouldn't get worse, did. Went for a birthday dinner and the cook "forgot" to make my food. At least that is what the waitress said. She didn't even apologize. Finally got a salad, after waiting even longer and then quickly got out of there. Sad to see what was once such a great place to go downhill like it has. read more

Wow... First time here, and order pizza and an appetizer of bruschetta. The pizza hasn't even gotten here yet, but woah!... The bruschetta is over the top! Pesto , mozzarella, tomato, and garlic oil on sour dough crostini. A slight sweetness mixed with the lovely and fragrant pesto. YUM!!! read more

The Place - Bruschetta! Amazing!!! - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

This was our second visit, and it was just as great as the 1st time. The food was great.portions were perfect not overwhelming. Service was fast and very attentive. Everything from the food to the staff and the prices are great. This has turned to the place I go to for good Italian food. The music and bar next door is a plus ! In my book. read more

Awesome food, nice staff. Live music on weekends and close to home. Can't beat it! The bar with live music on weekends is a lot of fun. Great neighborhood spot. read more

This is the best Italian restaurant you're gonna go to. Anyone that doesn't give 5 stars is a hater with poor taste. Best calzone I've ever had in my life. Every bite was like the seals from the book of revelation being broken as Gabriel's trumpet sounded from the heavens. I will tell my children and my gran children of this place. The tombs of my lineage shall sing the exaltations of this place. I'll probably write the servers into my will at this point. Go here. Eat the calzone and awaken your third eye. This is nirvana read more

The Place - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

My husband and I stopped in last night on our way home from wine tasting. We were drawn in by the music from the band and the smell of delicious food. We sat on the restaurant side and were still able to enjoy the music without being crowded in a room which we really enjoyed. Our server Maddie was so sweet and took great care of us. If she hadn't of told us it was her first day we would have never know. She did amazing! Overall a great experience and the Place will be our new go to for a wonderful dinner. read more

"The Green Monsta" pizza and the garlic cheese bread are chefs kiss! The fresh focaccia bread with huge pieces of roasted garlic and cheese is divine and the fresh pesto and tomatoes on the pizza is delicious! read more

The Place - The Green Monsta - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

I love this bar/restaurant combo. The bar is absolutely beautiful and they have something going on nearly every night whether it be a live band or karaoke or line dancing. The food is excellent. The pizza crust is perfection. I love their pesto. They make it from scratch. Servers are very nice and accommodating. Alberto was amazing. We will be back for sure! read more

Been back several times in 2022 and enjoyed it each time. Great restaurant but a lot of people are finding it now so call ahead to check wait times. The connected bar has some great music and the bartenders are great. The food has been spot on every time I go. The pizzas are perfect for 2 people to split, and you have to try the Sweet Pig and the Meatball pizzas. Also the meatball appetizer and garlic bread are a must if you are hungry. My family has tried all the Wood Fired Pizzas and we each have our favs so try something new, you won't be disappointed. read more

This was an amazing find. Friendly staff make you feel at home. And the chefs are focused on creating something delicious and authentic! I live in the Sacramento area and there's lots of options for Italian food but there is no love in how the food tastes, almost like it's fast food. The Place took me out of America all together, ugh the food was so yummy. I had a pizza, prawn pesto pasta, and this salad that will stay in my heart forever lol. Thank you! read more

Amazing breakfast pizza and Mimosa's. Maddie's service was exceptional. My husband had Chicken Parmesan and it was wonderful. read more

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Great food and atmosphere wonderful people to hang out with and have trivia nights. Always a treat. Every dish is delicious

Wednesday nights are karaoke nights! So fun. This place has a bar called McDermotts attached to it, The Place is the restaurant part of it. My friend and I went to the bar side (they serve the restaurant food there too). It was busy but not crammed, which was perfect for us. We ordered the pesto penne, hot bath, and spinach manicotti. It took a long time to be served, but I'm guessing that's because it was a busy night. We didn't mind because we also ordered white and red wine, listened to the karaoke singers, and chatted while we waited. My friend fell in love with the spinach manicotti and I enjoyed the pesto penne. We accidentally got overcharged, but the bartender resolved the issue promptly. Overall we had a great experience, and will likely come back to enjoy karaoke nights again. read more

The Place - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

I only give it 3 stars because they use to be our favorite local spot and some food is still decent.. Ever since they moved the experience and quality control has gone down hill. This isn't the first time weve been disappointed with take out. Last time they forgot a few things in the order. I don't typically leave reviews but hope that it will help to improve the experience of once was one of our favorite spots. The restaurant lighting and lack of character feels like an office building. Need to get dimmers and some decor, we prefer take out for this reason. The old place had that vibe read more

The Place - Burnt bread - Pizza Near Me - Placerville, California

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