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Toki Ona

3.4 (203 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Bread Pudding
Darrin M.

Well, where do I start?!! food steak sandwich like everybody's saying fantastic especially with garlic they put on there just melts in your mouth. Has a small town diner field yet has a full bar off on one room by itself. Staff is absolutely wonderful. Treat you like family. Oh I forgot the bread pudding. Oh boy was it delicious drizzled with this sugary buttery sauce that makes you drool with happiness if you're in the area, even if you're driving a semi, you can park next-door at the Sinclair. It's across from the museum here in Elko Nevada thank you for absolutely wonderful experience.

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Eric H.

This is not a fancy restaurant. Keep your hat on if you want. It's home cooking though at its best with more than you can eat. With a dinner order, you'll get sourdough bread and very tasty vegetable soup. Then a salad with garlic dressing, then green beans, rice, a potato dish (more to come on that), spaghetti (for real, but it wasn't that good) plus whatever you ordered. We ordered 2 basque style pork chops plus some crab stuffed mushrooms. The pork chops were so good, flavorful breading and juicy meat. The mushrooms were good too. The highlight for me though was the Ana potato. The sauce was delicious and the potato was cooked perfectly. Our server was great.

Sides with fries and Ana potato
Phoebe L.

This was our first time having Basque food, and we didn't realize how much food there would be! The bean soup and Ana potatoes were yummy. The rest of the sides were just okay though. But the mains were really good! The pork chop and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly, which was especially tasty covered in garlic. Overall, it was a fun experience but the sides could be better.

Enjoying a kalimotxo!
Kris s.

Gonna heap some praise on this ol joint. Went in for an early supper tonight. My daughter had prime rib and I had the chicken fried steak off the senior menu. Awesome service, incredible food and we waddled out. This place is the unsung hero of basque style restaurants in Elko. It's our favorite. Great value, incredibly nice people and stellar food

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Russ C.

Toki Ona's is a very well known Basque restaurant in Elko with a very good reputation. In my opinion, a good Basque restaurant serves there food family style and that is exactly what you get here. So be prepared to eat or take food home. I ordered a Picon (Basque cockta) and the salmon. The Picon was very good and the first serving was a very nice bean soup. The second serving was an already tossed salad that was good. Then came the two big pieces of perfectly cook salmon along with, rice, pasta, green beans and the traditional plate of French fries. The salmon was very good, fries were a bit limp and the other three dishes were good but plain. I will definitely be back to give them another try and recommend you give them a try.

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Marquis E.

Stepping into Toki Ona, I felt like I had wandered into an age-old Basque boarding house, where every guest is treated like family and every plate is prepared with the kind of care that speaks to tradition. For our first visit, my husband dove into a dish that could've fed a whole cuadrilla: tender pork chops paired with a colorful spread of pasta salad, rice with peas, carrots, and corn, and a generous helping of green beans that would make any amuma (grandmother) proud. As a bariatric vegetarian, I was more limited in my options but still found warmth in the classic comfort of a grilled cheese and the cozy companion that was the Ana potato--fluffy, savory, and soul-soothing. Before we even got to the main course, we were welcomed with fresh-baked Basque bread (a hug in loaf form) and a zesty salad topped with a dressing that whispered garlic, embraced mayo, and kissed olive oil. We passed on dessert this time--only because our bellies waved the white flag--but I've already got my eyes set on the tiramisu for our next round. If the starters are any indication, dessert will be just as soul-satisfying. In true Basque spirit, the portions are generous, the flavors comforting, and the hospitality unassuming yet warm. Toki Ona may translate to "the good place," but I'd add "the right place"--especially when you're hungry for something real.

Our full table. The soup had already been removed.
Teresa F.

Four of us came to Toki Ona for dinner for the first time recently. We all agreed that Toki Ona is indeed a good place. We arrived early and seating was not a problem. By 6 pm, nearly every table was taken and a group of 11 had come in. My husband and I shared a main, the cod. The split plate charge was $13.95. A good deal for all the sides. Once seated and drink orders taken, soup arrived on the table quickly. Beef barley. This was no watery broth. It was a hearty soup with plenty of beef and barley. It had deep flavor, body, and black pepper zing. We'd be glad to have thst for dinner alone. The bread was also really good. The salad, green beans, sphagetti, and rice was fine. Not particularly outstanding, but not bad. The other surprise was the potate choice. Toki Ona gives you a choice of fries, baked potato, or Ana potatoe. The Ana potatoe is much like a scslloped potato, but Toki ona does it one better. They slice a potatoe and put it back together and cook it in butter and seasonings. It is exceptionally good looking and delicious. I recommend it highly. For the main I shared the cod with my husband. When asked how I'd like it, I replied medium. I guess it was the spicing level. The cod was cooked well and tasted a bit like it was blackened. Service was really good. The busy wait staff checked on us even as the dining room filled up with patrons. All in all, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would come back in a heart beat.

House side salad
Stephanie G.

First time visiting Toki Ona and was pleasantly surprised!! We visited during Cowboy Poetry and I have to say, the food was good and service was surprisingly fast!! Three of us came in and were sat immediately, there was no wait which was awesome. We ordered two Eggs Benedict breakfasts, two bowls of Chicken Noodle Soup, and a BLT with fries and a house side salad. First of all, the soup was so good. The noodles seemed homemade, while the broth was flavorful and just what we needed on a cold day. The house side salad was a classic basque salad with that creamy garlicky dressing basque salads are known for. My son's BLT with Avocado was big with fresh veggies. My son said he wished the fries were crispier and not as limp, but had great flavor. The Eggs Benedict was yummy and the hollandaise had good flavor, however, the yolks of my eggs were definitely overcooked and therefore I didn't get that yummy runny yolk experience you love with Benedict. And the hashbrowns could have been more crispy. However the English muffins were soooo good. All in all the food was really delicious and the lunch menu has a lot of variety. I can't wait to go back and try a Philly cheesesteak... but I might have to bring my own whiz!

You get served bread butter soup to start your dinner.
Ram B.

The restaurant feels old times yet wet clean and well maintained. They serve their food family style and the waitress attending the tables are very friendly. We had lamb chops pork chops and stuffed shrimp with rice pasta beans salad fries. It was a lot of food. I really enjoyed the shrimp but the rest were just meh.

Biscuits and gravy, hash browns, rye toast
Sara S.

We came here the Sunday before Memorial Day. They were really busy, but we were still seated and got our drinks very quickly. It seems like we had two servers the whole time, which was a little odd but kept us attended to regularly. The food was pretty good. Our table got biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, the garden omelette, and an egg combo with bacon, hash browns, and sourdough. Everyone enjoyed the food and plates were cleaned! The atmosphere was comfortable, and it had a diner feel. It's not the absolute best breakfast in Elko, but it was definitely good, and we'd come back.

Ribeye, NY and sautéed spicy shrimp, potatoes ana, rice, green beans and spaghetti

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I think this place is probably stronger as a Basque dinner option than as it's alter ego of a morning breakfast joint.

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Stopped by for a late lunch. Great salad and steak. A bit too much garlic, but otherwise very tasty!

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Could not say enough good things about the food and service. Went there because we wanted Basque style and we were not disappointed.

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14 years ago

Good breakfast. Simple atmosphere, friendly service. Good food.

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I always come here when I visit my family. Their grilled cheese, fries, and salads are always exactly what I want!

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Very good food. We Had Ribeye and Orange roughy. Both were excellent. Serving sizes are very generous

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We continue to come twice a year & love this place! Just come hungry & not during the busy dinner hour

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Had a dinner of grilled Idaho trout which was delicious. Hot chicken wings appetizers were great. The accompanying sides were so-so.

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Dreez - Greek Goddess Omelet

Dreez

4.4(179 reviews)
0.9 mi
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What a great place for a road trip breakfast! We had stayed nearby and found Dreez on Yelp. Such a…read moreperfect way to start a leisurely day of travel. From the lighthearted good energy country decor with bright color mixed with softer grays, there were things like bicycle on wall greeting us with the purpose of dreez. "FOOD " with the bike wheels forming the OO's, a cute family portrait of the namesake of this cafe, Dreez and a sign promoting strawberry lemonade mimosas! Next our server gave us a warm welcome and helped make decisions that involved a food sensitivity. And I haven't even got to the yummy food yet. My husband had the smaller of the two complete American breakfasts offered and it was quite a generous portion. A highlight was the sausage patties. I chose the half and half Benedict which was perfect because I couldn't decide between the two. I selected that one while still looking at the yelp app in my hotel room and it did not disappoint! Each half was huge. And the presentation was beautiful too. Wish I'd taken a picture! A specialty of Dreez' is the chili infused hash browns. They were great and full of flavor and had a delightful mouth feel. A bit of light crispy and just enough creaminess from the cheese and cream in them for balance. Though our super sweet and friendly server did tastefully warn against having them four days in a row for comfort sake, they were not overly spicy. Great flavors! Don't hesitate to eat here when in Elko, Nevada.

We're from out of town and visit Elko once, maybe twice a year. Dreez is always a solid breakfast…read morechoice and we're never disappointed with their menu options. I ordered their Greek Goddess omelet, which traditionally comes with sausage, but I subbed in shrimp instead and WOW this is my new favorite omelet! The combination of the feta, sundried tomatoes, and pesto delivered a lot zest and flavor in each bite. Please keep this item on the menu forever! I opted for a side of the country potatoes with my omelet, and was disappointed when they came out covered in bacon and cheese, as nowhere on the menu did it say they came with bacon and cheese. Just a small inconvenience, and it won't change the fact that this is our new go-to breakfast spot when we pass through again in the future.

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Dreez - Cute!!

Cute!!

Dreez - Greek Goddess Omelet

Greek Goddess Omelet

Dreez - Dreez Lunch Menu March 2025

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The Grille - Shrimp, fries , modelo

The Grille

3.1(71 reviews)
1.8 mi
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I'm out here traveling east on the 80 with my crew blasting along the freeway at 80 mph (that's the…read morespeed limit here!) and the crew is grumbling about getting some food. They didn't wanna wait till even Wendover, cause there might not be any good food way out there. OK, so, I pull into the Gold Dust West. I've stopped here before and I do like the food they have at the Grill coffee shop inside the casino. We get seated and drink orders taken. You know I do notice a sandwich on the menu I never had before. It's the Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Usually I'd think grilled cheese was a boring sandwich you order for kids or something. But I saw it had bacon and tomato in it. You do have you choice of cheese (besides American) and choice of bread. I got it on sourdough and cheddar cheese along with onion rings ($2.00 extra). I couple of my crew got the same but with fries. The other girl on the crew got the Cali Omelet. Our food arrives and I'm surprised at the heft of the grilled cheese on sourdough. I bite in and wow, this is pretty damn tasty! It's not what I expected at all, better! The other guys liked it too and said they'd get this sandwich again. OK, I was impressed with this new grilled cheese and I think they have it at all the other Gold Dust west locations in Reno and Carson City. If you get to a Gold Dust West Casino, check out this sandwich!

To reach The Grille, you first have to navigate through the casino floor, which comes with a…read morenoticeable smoky scent -- something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to it. Once seated, our experience was a mix of highs and "almosts." - Appetizer: We started with the fried pickles -- crisp, flavorful, and addictive -- though a seasoned dipping sauce would have taken them to the next level. - Entrées: Antonio ordered the prime rib, advertised at 12 oz, but it appeared a bit smaller than expected. Portion sizes for his sides, however, were generous and satisfying. I went with the penne alla vodka but received penne with marinara instead. While the garlic bread was decent, I missed the creamy, robust vodka sauce that was promised. - Service: A little on the slow side, though staff were polite once they arrived at the table. Overall, the food was decent, but not quite on target. We're planning to give them another try for breakfast -- here's hoping that meal hits closer to the mark.

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The Grille - Prime rib with sides

Prime rib with sides

The Grille - Perfectly cooked for me

Perfectly cooked for me

The Grille - Way too much oil for a food.

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Way too much oil for a food.

The Star Hotel - Filet Mignon

The Star Hotel

4.1(461 reviews)
1.1 mi
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If you haven't had a good family style Basque dinner and should find yourself in Basque country…read more(Northern Nevada, Southern Idaho and Oregon), you need to add The Star onto your itinerary. A classic restaurant in the heart of Elko with roots going back longer than anyone can remember, they have perfected both family style dining, as well as the perfect steak. At a glance the price seems a little higher than you would expect from some place like Texas Roadhouse, until you realize that the entrees come with literally 7 courses. In the photo below, I had the "petite" ribeye which was huge, juicy and perfect cooked, and came with 5 sides. Not included in the multiple sides were the two previous servings of excellent cabbage soup and Basque salad. When dining at the Star, you'll never have to choose between quantity and quality - every entree comes packed with both. Great service, a nice location in the historic Elko downtown, and the infamous Picon Punch all make this a very worthwhile stop.

I grew up in San Joaquin Valley, which was a huge Basque immigrant area. We went out at least once…read morea month to Basque dinner. The family style restaurant is pretty amazing. Though my father's favorite was Château basque, we would often go to Wool Growers. Definitely the most famous of all of the Basque family style restaurants. Star was very nostalgic and reminded me quite a bit of château basque. The place was packed. As you can see in the videos and pictures that was a line out the door. And definitely worth the wait. Pinchon Punch 2 x blue brain freeze Lamb chops medium rare Family style dinner for one (spaghetti, french fries, beans, cabbage soup, fresh baked bread, salad) Bread pudding Food and cocktails five star all the way. Lamb was cooked perfect. The cabbage soup and spaghetti were delicious. The salad dressing was unique and very enjoyable. French fries were fresh and perfect. We didn't really eat the beans, but homemade bread was fire. But our waitress Jenny was pretty nonexistent. We actually went to the bar and ordered some drinks because we didn't even know if we were going to have a waitress. Finally, when she came to the table, I told her that I pre-ordered some drinks from the bar. She walked away. About 10 minutes later, the bartender brought the cocktails. Jenny came back and asked us what we were ordering. I told her and then she walked away and we really didn't see her again until the Bill. The food and drinks were brought from a variety of people. When we needed some other stuff, I flagged down the waitress for the tables behind us and she happily got us what we needed (water, more fries, etc) I went to the bar and got another cocktail as we would've never gotten another one since we never saw Jenny. The bartender and the other server were quite friendly and helpful . We will happily come back here as the food was just perfect! And it was very nice to eat family style again since it's been quite a few years since I've been to Wool Growers. On a sidenote: Reno used to have a pretty decent Basque restaurant called Santa Fe. We went there quite often and they had the best oxtail stew and they also gave you a small bottle of wine with your dinner complementary... I really miss that place also)

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The Star Hotel - Porterhouse Steak at The Star Elko

Porterhouse Steak at The Star Elko

The Star Hotel - Petite Lamb chop The the Star

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Petite Lamb chop The the Star

McAdoo's - Sausage sandwich

McAdoo's

4.6(360 reviews)
0.8 mi
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Heading up to the Ruby Dome, and wanted to have a picnic. The hotel clerk recommended this place…read more. We were not disappointed. I called ahead and ordered two sandwiches to go. The person on the phone was very polite and asked me a few questions like what sides. The place was pretty full when I got there, however, I was able to get my food quickly and the weight staff were very jovial and friendly. What we ordered: tri-tip French dip (selected potatoes for side) a chicken ciabatta sandwich (salad with vinaigrette Everything was packaged nicely. The girl asked if I wanted ranch dressing for the potatoes and I thought why not. My wife really loved the chicken sandwich and the flavor of the tri-tip sandwich was really good however I think for $20 , it could've had some more beef in it. There was only one layer about 1 inch thick. But for quality and flavor, it was perfect. The potatoes that came with it or red potatoes that were quite tender and covered in some kind of crumbs. Not quite sure what they were, kinda like toasted Panko. The potatoes were not fried with this, it was just covering all the potatoes. At first, I was not thrilled about this, but as I started eating them... I became a fan! That's the only way I could describe the breadcrumbs/topping on the potatoes lol. We enjoyed our picnic up in the mountains, partially due to the great food we took with from here

The only possible complaint I can think about for McAdoo's is that I didn't know it was here when I…read morelived in the area. I saw good reviews and decided to stop in for breakfast while on a work trip, and was surprised to find that every single thing about my visit was perfect. Location is convenient, just off Idaho Street in Elko, but parking was easy. Inside of the restaurant is clean and stylish, and very welcoming, as were all of the waitresses. Service was exceptionally fast and friendly, the coffee was fresh and hot. They technically don't have a traditional breakfast type plate on the menu, most of their items seem to be more like breakfast sandwiches or wraps, but the waitress was quick to let me know that they would be happy to make a normal breakfast plate. It's hard to pick a favorite part because both the breakfast potatoes and the raspberry jam we're probably the best I've ever had. I expected the jam to come out in the usual disposable plastic tub, but instead it came out and appeared to be homemade. If they sold it I would have bought some of that on the side to go. Potatoes had just the right amount of savory crunch on the outside, but were soft and creamy on the inside. When I lived in the area before I felt like there never were any great breakfast options in Elko, but I can definitely say that this place will not disappoint. I'll be back for sure!

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McAdoo's - Croissant monthly September special

Croissant monthly September special

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Grilled buffalo burger, side salad.

JR's Bar & Grill - Chicken Marsala

JR's Bar & Grill

2.9(120 reviews)
0.6 mi
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When we first walked in, the place was hardly occupied. However, it started getting busy quickly…read more And the food was better than expected! Our server was on her first ever night, and she did a great job. Other servers, as well as the manager, made certain we had what we needed, including drinks. It was all a pleasant surprise.

We (7 in our party) got seated by I assume our hostess. We sat and waited for someone to come and…read moretake our drink order, well we sat for almost 40 minutes before my husband went to ask the lady cleaning tables if someone could come take out drink order, well she came over apologized and said she did not know she was our server (duh u walked by our table about 10 times) got our drinks and she took our order, I understand things get busy but we waited for another 40 minutes before we got our food, correction we got two orders one chicken tenders and pancakes. Well the rest of us waited for another 20 minutes before we all got our food. People who came in way after we did were seated, drink orders and food orders done and they were out of there before we even got all our food. And we paid full price (85.00+) for our meal no apologies or anything and to top it off we were charged for another plate of pancakes and bacon, which we did not order. I am very disappointed in our service I have never been treated this way at Jrs ever. Training needs to be done asap with employees.

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JR's Bar & Grill - French toast with fresh berries

French toast with fresh berries

JR's Bar & Grill - The "Californian" Omelet

The "Californian" Omelet

JR's Bar & Grill - Spinach Chicken Salad. Excellent!

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Spinach Chicken Salad. Excellent!

Matties Taphouse & Grill - French Melt Sandwich

Matties Taphouse & Grill

3.2(156 reviews)
2.2 mi
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Stopped here on our way home to Reno and were very disappointed. We have only ever stopped for fast…read morefood in Elko but decided to try a restaurant for the first time. I will say, our service was great and super friendly. Restaurant was clean and we got a table quickly. But the food omg. Not good. I got a taco salad and it was so dry?!?? I've never thought of a taco salad as being wet or dry but I couldn't explain it. It was hard to eat. I got sour cream, Guac and salsa with it but it was still so dry. Bizarre.... My husband got the French dip and also didn't like it. Said it also had no flavor and was over cooked. The fries were hard as a rock and came in a grease puddle. Must have been the last fries of the bunch before new ones were made but how did the kitchen feel comfortable sending them out they were horrid.... We also got the kids Mac, the kids meals do come with a lot of food so that was nice.

If you're coming to Mattie's Bar & Grill, make sure to ask for Teven!…read moreThis is the second time she has served my husband and me, and she has been absolutely amazing both times. She has such an upbeat, positive attitude, and you can genuinely tell she enjoys what she does. Great hospitality can be hard to find, but Teven truly stands out. She was attentive the entire time our drinks were never low, she checked in consistently without being overbearing, and she made our whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Thank you so much, Teven! We can't wait to come back and see you again.

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Matties Taphouse & Grill - Front of restaurant

Front of restaurant

Matties Taphouse & Grill - Original Matties Fried Chicken Sandwich

Original Matties Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Kids Macaroni & Cheese

Luciano's - A little Italian in Nevada

Luciano's

4.2(352 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Food is always great and the customer service is top notched! Seafood risotto is my absolute…read morefavorite!

May 2026 Elko, N…read more Hmmmmm . . . 3.0 stars. Here is why. Arrived a little after 5 pm on a Friday. Two tables were already sitting. The hostess sat us in a separate room from the main dining room. It was hit brightly by the sun and felt like a second thought of leftover dining. Asked if we could sit in main dining room and she obliged. We asked about the menu and took time to review it. After some time we ordered. My husband had the chicken Alfredo and I ordered the PASTA MILANO which is described as: Chicken, Tomatoes, Mushrooms in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce over Penne Pasta. Sounds good right? It could have been good. But it was not. First of all, I never got chicken in the dish. The mushrooms were diced and very few in the dish. The only thing they got right was the tomatoes. I called the waitress over and told her that my dish had no chicken in it. She said well do you want some? I smiled and said well that's what the dish was supposed to come with. So I waited. Then I decided to go ahead and start eating my food because seven minutes went by and I still have no chicken. When the dish was originally served,, I asked the waitress for Parmesan cheese. She said we don't have Parmesan cheese, but we have black pepper. Huh???? of course you have Parmesan cheese. I have it on my Caesar salad. I really don't think she knew what Parmesan cheese was. I just shrugged my shoulders and took a bite of my food. Again, great concept. But the food had NO flavor. I added salt and pepper. Still nothing. I took the balsamic vinegar that was on the table and added it to the dish. There, I finally had flavor in my meal. But still no chicken. Finally, another waitress brings out a plate of squiggly worm like meat. She said, did somebody order chicken at this table? I was disgusted. First of all, it was not pleasant to see it look like that. Also, you should've offered to remake my meal, or at least take it back and mix it with the chicken. But to make me wait until my dishes is half gone and then bring over a plate of chicken is a poor decision. The chicken fettuccine had a good flavor. But the chicken was tough. Hard to chew. Not good flavor. I ordered a n/a Heineken. She brought it in a glass to the table. It was already poured so I don't know if I truly got what I ordered. Also the glass was too large for the amount of beer that was in it. Makes it look like it was half a drink. The waitress was kind, but we did not see much of her. She never offered to refill our bread basket. According to the menu, you get two baskets of bread and then if you want more you have to pay. We only got one basket of bread and never offered anymore. I was looking forward to some good pasta, and this restaurant did not deliver. Very disappointed in the service, and most definitely the food. The waitress took five dollars off of our meal, but she never explained why she did it or why she decided to take that amount of money. She never apologized for my dish, not having any protein, she never apologized for any thing. Management needs to teach staff that they can take ownership of the situation. It is OK to say you are sorry that the chicken was not put in your dish. Let's see what we can do to make it right. That would have gone so far. Instead, it left my attitude about this place as tough as the chicken in the fettuccine was.

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Luciano's - Mmmm - Bob's scallops

Mmmm - Bob's scallops

Luciano's - Stuffed sole on zucchini and truffle risotto - fantastic!

Stuffed sole on zucchini and truffle risotto - fantastic!

Luciano's - Scallops n tuna! So so good as always at lucianos

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Scallops n tuna! So so good as always at lucianos

Toki Ona - basque - Updated October 2026

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