We were in the area and realized it would be better to stop and have dinner before returning to…read moreBakersfield. We love the Rosa's in Bakersfield, so we took it as a sign this restaurant would be just as good. Come to find out, the owners are related and they all thought it would be a good idea to name their restaurants after their grandmother, Rosa. They are also related to the Rosa's in Pismo. Luigi is the owner in Visalia and he takes great pride in his Rosa's. We came on a night where some things were not working as expected; however, Luigi was all over taking care of everything. He was honest about what was going on. As a diner, that allows me to have more grace than if I were sitting there trying to figure out what was happening. There is nothing that should keep you from having a great meal at Rosa's because the owner and staff will be tending to every detail to make it a great night out. I really like the layout of the restaurant. There is a lot of seating. You can come on your own or with a large group. There is a bar with individual seating in the back. The food was what we expected. We shared a plate of veal and chose the pasta with Alfredo sauce. It was very good and I am glad we chose to split the meal. The bread they bring to the table was perfect and I loved it. We overdid it a little by also ordering the cheesy bread, but it was just too good. We had a nice conversation with the owner as we were leaving and look forward to visiting again.

Stopped in around 5:30 Friday evening October 2nd. The restaurant was considerably cleaner since…read morethe last time we dined but the food was not good. I ordered lasagna and my husband ordered chicken parm. We both ordered arrabbiata sauce and the server asked me if I wanted something a little hotter than arrabbiata and it sounded like he said puttanesca. I asked if that had all the olives and stuff in it and he said no, so I said ok. The sauce literally tasted like Tex med enchilada sauce. I thought I was eating an enchirito but with pasta instead of tortilla. It was not good. He did continue to check on us but anytime he noticed we were out of something it took an average of three times of him saying he'd get that right now before it actually reached our table. He was very friendly though.

This place continues to impress us! The Alfredo Di Buffala has officially become one of our go-to…read morefavorites, and the Gambas al Ajillo is another dish we keep coming back for. The shrimp added to the Alfredo was phenomenal. Everything was prepared perfectly, the shrimp was fresh, flavorful, and seasoned just right. You can really tell that care goes into every dish. The staff is always on point and super friendly. They're attentive, welcoming, and seem to know what we need before we even have to ask. Every visit has been a great experience. We'll definitely keep coming back!

Romantic environment and amazing service in the basement…read more THANK YOU Bistro Di zBufalo 200% recommend it!

I'd give Sebby's a 3.5, rounding up to a 4! I had dinner around 8/9pm on Valentine's Day so the…read moremenu I got was a little more pared down than their usual. What worked: -- servers and staff were all very kind -- there's decent menu variety and something for everyone to enjoy -- the music and vibe inside was a nice mix of busy yet intimate, it's a great place for a date or fancy night out What didn't work: -- I think this is likely due to it being Valentines Day, but the service was pretty spotty. Servers almost gave us someone else's food twice and it took a while for our food to get to our table. -- my dish (shrimp primavera) could have had a little more going for it! The pasta and veggies could have been a little more seasoned (and I would have loved more veggies), and the shrimp was waaaaay too salty, it was difficult to eat it all. It definitely wasn't a bad dish but a few small tweaks could have made it really wonderful Overall, I'd come here again! I think this might have just been an off night and I'd love to return to try some of their other dishes. The environment was a pleasant one to be in and I enjoyed the meal (and, of course, the company).

The food wasn't the greatest but the drinks were good…read more The happy hour deals were enticing and the covered menu included a variety of appetizers and beverages. Unfortunately their specialty cocktails weren't included but they were reasonably priced regardless. *Artichoke, Spinach, and Cheese Dip: had a grainy, chunky texture made predominantly from the artichoke. There needed a better mixer and creamy element. The flavors resembled a thick pesto. The toasted bread was the best part. *Spicy Calamari: nicely fried but a tad too salty. Would have appreciated a lemony component to cut through the grease. *Garlic Fries: thicker cut with slight crisp. They were garlicky but the Parmesan left a strange aftertaste. *Green Tea Shot: pleasantly fruity and the pour was generous. The service was friendly and we look forward to when they'll hold music nights again. Ultimately the drinks tasted better than the food. Although not perfect, the pricing makes Sebby's the ideal post work spot. I hope Sebby's hones in their flavors and textures they're aiming for so then people can come for the food too.

Quality Italian food served with excellent service. Consistently delicious menu and friendly staff.read more

As far as food quality and taste is concerned; Strings is "ok" at best. Nothing authentic, but…read morethat's not really what you're after when coming to a place like this. Keith must've been having a bad day when he left the order I came to pick up at the window for an exorbitant amount of time, before becoming rude and aggressive when I went inside to retrieve it. I can't believe you're the "owner" behaving the way you did in front of your customers and staff if that's even true. Otherwise, I wish you would set a better example and just do better.

We love going to the planing Mill we have been going for years, but we loved it even more today the…read moreminute we walked in Norma took great care of us, she made sure we were good the whole time we were there. She had great customer service. And the food was amazing. We will definitely be back for our pizza dates. Thank you Norma you're the best!

Located in the industrial section on E Center Ave is the Planing Mill. They have a large outdoor…read morearea and a large indoor restaurant. The customer service was good. We ordered the Cheese Curds and a Lg Cheese pizza. The Curds were great, crispy and cheesy! The pizza was horrible. Dough, cheese and sauce quality were bad. No taste throughout. It was really bad! *Shame, such a nice place has horrible pizza*

It was my wife's and I's first time trying La Piazza and it didn't disappoint. Kinda…read more The atmosphere and ambience were great, slightly dark, intimate, yet cozy. Great as a date night spot or the casual evening out. The service was great, attentive and friendly. Ordering was quick and efficient. Drinks and appetizer came out quickly until we had to wait for our mains. Didn't time it as we were still enjoying our evening but we waited an extended amount of time. Needless to say we weren't the only ones waiting. With the wait aside we absolutely LOVED our mains! The Gnocchi in the pink gorgonzola sauce was amazing! The gnocchi were soft, pillowy, and cheesy. The sauce was creamy with a sweetness from the tomato sauce with a slight acidity. Highly recommended. The ravioli rustica was delicious. Perfectly cooked ravioli were stuffed with spinach and cheese and sauced with a creamy sweet pea puree. All topped with slivered almonds, which added a nice nuttiness to the dish. Needless to say we cleared the plates. Dessert was their special pistachio tort. A flourless pistachio cake topped with rich chocolate ganache and more crushed pistachios. Rich and decadent. We also ordered their Crème Brûlée. Creamy, smooth, with a slight sweetness. The burnt sugar was perfectly torched with a great crackle. Would order again. A great experience nonetheless. Will definitely add to our rotation for date nights.

I had the minestrone which was average, a lot of broth, some cabbage, celery and carrot. The side…read morebalsamic salad with blue cheese crumbles was excellent. The meatball appetizer was very good, the sauce was good, the meatball was tender, but seemed to need more spice. The Caesar was also average. My husband's lasagna had good sauce, but it wasn't really layered, seemed to be a lasagna noodle with a lot of melted cheese and sauce. The wines were excellent. The service was okay. There was only one server for about six tables. We arrived near the end of the evening. The ambiance was good.

In my last review about a year ago, I was really disappointed. I mentioned in it that I didn't know…read morewhen I would be back. Well, the ad blitz on TV regarding Calabrian summer enticed me back. I'm glad I went. The Calabrian dishes, all looked good, and I and a friend settled for the rigatoni with sausage. It was delicious.. the heat from the Calabrian chilies was just as promised by our waiter, Alec. He stated that it was "with a kick", and he live right on track. The kick was perfect. The sauce was delicious and the dish overall was wonderful. My wife chose a chicken scampi. I had never heard of chicken scampi, but it too was delicious. We ordered the appetizer Lasagna Frittata, and although it came between the soups and the entrée, it served as a good side. It was absolutely delicious. One side was Italian meat saucy - the other creamy and cheesy. It could have made an entrée by itself. Our soups were good, the breadsticks were just as good as ever - fresh and warm, and the handful of chocolate mince that Alec brought over as we finished made a nice after dinner minty moment. I'm sorry I forgot to take pictures of our meals, but I did get some of the Calabrian items pictured on a table card. Hope that helps. The service from our waiter,, Alec, was tremendous. He kept our drinks full, our breadsticks re-ordered and checked several times for special needs. Due to this wonderful experience, I'm much more apt to return before another year is over after the fine food and Service we all enjoyed yesterday. Hope to see you there.

The food was nice and warm and fresh. It was absolutely delicious…read more The service by Jada was excellent. She was so attentive and kind, friendly and delightful. The ambience was terrific and inviting. I will certainly be back. Thank you!

Great beer options, good indoor and outdoor seating, great ambience Nd and staff. Lots of food…read moreoptions. In

We had lunch here a few weeks ago as a party of four on the day of a car show. We were seated…read morequickly and our service was prompt. To eat I had the Brewbaker's Cobb with crispy chicken instead of grilled chicken. The serving of chicken on the salad was very generous. My husband had the BBQ Ranch burger which he enjoyed. My parents shared a pizza and side salad, but the portions for each of these items were very small. Generally personal pizzas are 10 inches, so this pizza at 7 inches seemed tiny.

"LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING" Food, Service, & Ambiance has…read morebeen great every time I've came here! 4x now, I went with my husband, then my husband + parents, & another time with a gir friend! We enjoy the games they offer there.. a couple drinks in at the bar, and it's starts getting REAL competitive I absolutely LOVE that Spicy Peach Flatbread!!! Not sure if that was seasonal tho? Anyways. Thanks Lake Bottom for a Great time! OH... We Never went Late, Always Early or Late Afternoon :))

This is a friendly brewery in the heart of downtown Visalia. I had a terrific tri trip sandwich…read more(5/5) with some crispy tater tots. All was great. I paired it with a beer. They have a decent selection of beers but apparently their brewer is not currently brewing beers so I could not try one of their local brews. This would be a 5/5 local brewery if they served their own beer again.

The Vintage Press in Visalia is an absolutely classy restaurant with a beautiful, historic,…read moreold-school atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. From the moment you walk in, the entire place has an elegant, upscale feel that really sets it apart from your typical dining experience. One of the first things I appreciated was that the restaurant has its own private parking lot, which makes arriving and parking super convenient. When we arrived, there was a pianist playing live music upstairs, which added such a nice touch to the atmosphere. Between the historic decor, classic elegance, and live piano music, the entire restaurant has a sophisticated charm that's hard to find these days. The menu was excellent, with a great selection of dishes ranging from filet mignon to a variety of drinks and other fine dining options. The hostess was welcoming, our waiter was attentive and professional, and the service throughout the meal was great. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the overall experience was excellent. Definitely a great spot in Visalia if you're looking for a classy dinner, a special occasion, or just a really nice dining experience. Highly recommend!

The finest restaurant in our town hands. Honor off the menu, the VP never disappoints…read more My wife loves the Mr. V's coffee and sometimes that's what we pop in to have along with an appetizer.