Service and food was amazing! Arturo and everyone else was so great. Will definitely be returningread more

Sometimes you finish a Pilates workout and suddenly your body knows exactly what it wants. After…read moremy workout, I was craving some good, healthy carbs--and this spot ended up being exactly what I needed. It turned out to be the perfect lunch spot for catching up with friends. I ordered the pizza and chicken panini, and both completely hit the spot. Just the right kind of satisfying after a workout without feeling too heavy. My friends went for the penne and cacio e pepe, and honestly, both were very, very good too. We ended up sharing bites, catching up, and taking our time over lunch--the kind of meal where you realize you've been sitting there talking for way longer than you planned. Definitely adding this one to my list of spots for a relaxed lunch with friends.

Came back for more lasagna. This time I also got the number 4 sub. And meatball sub again. I might…read morecome back tomorrow to try ither stuff and get more lasagna. Today service is faster than yesterday. Still same friendly people working here. Good atmosphere.

Thousand Oaks is so lucky to have this amazing deli in!!! I…read morelove la bottega italiana Every product is first class and the owners Valentina , La Signora, April are so kind and simpatiche Grazie belle

Lianna was amazing! She was so fun and friendly and made my birthday dinner extra special. I split…read morethe Fiorintine/princess T-bone steak and vodka pasta with my girlfriend, best of both worlds. My family and I had such a great time and will definitely be back!

Lianna was super great to me and my family. We absolutely loved her service, energy, and…read morerecommendations. Can't wait to be back to Basta and hope she's our waitress again. We appreciate her.

Nonna is a great choice when you want Italian food that feels genuinely homemade without turning…read moredinner into an all-night production. The menu has some interesting options, the food came out quickly, and the service was very good. Quick take: Get the Chilean Sea Bass special if it is available, the homemade pastas, and the Prosciutto Rucola e Grana Pizza. Skip the meatballs. Know that nearly all the pasta is made in-house, while the spaghetti and penne are imported from Italy (if I'm remembering correctly) The Chilean Sea Bass special was the standout and absolutely worth ordering when offered. Since specials change, I would ask about it before getting too attached, but this would be my first choice. Everyone I was with agreed it was standout and wished they ordered it. The pastas are another strength. I do not like cream, and the server told me they could remove those ingredients, which gave me considerably more flexibility with the menu. It is also worth knowing that the spaghetti and penne are the one exception to the house-made pasta because they are shipped in from Italy. The cocktails were creative and interesting, although almost too sweet for me. Service was friendly and efficient. The only real drawback is that the dining room feels cramped, so this is not the place to go if you need a lot of personal space. Overall, Nonna delivers interesting Italian food, excellent homemade pasta and good service.

Took my wife here for her birthday and overall had a really good experience with a couple hiccups…read more We were greeted right away by the hostess, who was warm and welcoming and even wished my wife a happy birthday -- nice touch. We were initially seated outside next to a family with two young kids who were pretty loud. Totally understandable (we have kids too), but we were hoping for a more relaxed, cozy night. Our waitress was great from the start. After ordering the fritto misto calamari (which was good), we asked if we could move inside since it was pretty hot out. I do wish we had been seated inside from the beginning, especially for a birthday dinner. Once inside, the experience completely changed for the better, much more intimate and exactly what we were looking for. We also got a red wine from the Pursued by Bear line (don't remember the exact one, but it had a bold bear on the label) -- smooth, full-bodied, and went really well with the pasta. I got the cacio e pepe and my wife ordered the strozzapreti. Hers was definitely the standout -- the pasta was soft and the red sauce had a lot more flavor than I expected, especially since I don't usually go for red sauce. My cacio e pepe was still good, just a bit simpler. For dessert, we had the vanilla panna cotta and Nonna's cake -- both solid and a nice way to end the night. Overall, a really good experience. The service and indoor ambiance definitely made the night.

I was in the area and decided to give it a try. Business is in a strip mall so lots of parking…read more It's a small little market with lots of Italian choices. I ordered a porchetta sandwich on a hard roll and an Italian sandwich on a soft roll. Once o arrived home, the porchetta sandwich was still warm. A massive meat pile overflowing, from the roll. The meat was so flavorful, tons of herbs, and spices. A few pieces of celery and some cooked onions. The hard roll was perfect, the sandwich didn't become soggy. The Italian sandwich had tons of cold cuts and provolone cheese. The mustard was perfect and the vegetables were fresh and tasty. Overall great food. I also picked up a sampler of Italian cookies. We are still working on those but they are also perfect.

I was directed here through a YouTube video from one of the food bloggers I follow. I don't live…read moretoo far away, so I figured, why not? And boy, am I glad I stumbled upon this place. It honestly felt like I slipped into a wormhole and somehow ended up in a parallel universe -- a very niche, very delicious Italian food heaven. Let me add this: the owner, Michael, is absolutely phenomenal. He has an insane amount of knowledge about the products he sells, and you can tell he genuinely knows his stuff. The staff is also great -- super friendly, young, and clearly passionate about what they're doing. So far, I've gotten some great recommendations. One of the staff members recommended the porchetta, and WOW... absolutely one of a kind. Definitely something I'll be getting again. Porchetta: 9.7/10 Pepper Turkey on Roll: 9.1/10 Michael (Owner): 10/10 Staff -- Michael, Jonah & Owen: 10/10 I'll definitely be back. This place is a gem.

I was told by a co worker years ago that Rustico was his favorite place for Italian food and I…read moreneeded to try it. We were attending a celebration of life not far from this amazing restaurant and since we were dressed up I felt like enjoying dinner out and remembering what my co worker mentioned I thought let's do it. Though it was a Saturday evening and we didn't have a reservation I called asked if they were accepting walk ins, a brief hold and the hostess said when did you want to come in and I stated I could be there in 10 minutes-she said she could seat us. I was so excited that we were going to be able to dine and let me tell you it was a truly wonderful delight. My co worker and fellow paisan was so right and why the hell did I wait years to try this place. We were seated at a 2 top set up very elegantly and our server David was quick to greet us and fill us in on the nightly specials and his favorite dishes. We started with a Aperol Spritz and a Lemoncello Spritz (by the way Rustico makes the Lemoncello in house). Great start to cleanse our palate, complimenting the bruschetta and I have to say I haven't had anything better than their bruschetta short of our trips to Italy. I went with several nightly specials such as the grilled octopus and calamari salad, very tasty and incredibly prepared. Followed by the Almond crusted Sole, my wife enjoyed the house made tortellini in a light cream and pancetta sauce. David our server was very attentive not only to just our table but the nearby tables as well, friendly smiling and so helpful, an important quality in a server rarely found these days. Our entrees were incredibly delicious and portions were good size, the decor and ambiance very familiar and reminded me of some of the ristorante's we dined at in Italy. Very simple but elegant, very comfortable. I had the pleasure of meeting Roberto who seemed to be the key person to the operation, I wanted to compliment our evening and share our wonderful experience with him. He was so nice and friendly as well. The menu had so many great choices and the nightly specials change often that I just need to come back again and again to continue enjoying Rustico. So glad is close to where we live...... Bravissimo Rustico! Delizioso e tutti! Mangiamo

The food was incredible and place is beautiful. When the manager was in the servers were buzzing…read morearound and attentive- the moment he left for the night our evening fell apart. Our server took our order once our daughter's food had already arrived- she was done and wanted to go home before our own food arrived. She did love her dinner. My husband ordered the short rib but it arrived with no veggies and it took flagging down a busser 10-15 minutes after food had dropped. Our sever never came until then. I requested a drink at this time that wasn't brought to me until the bill was delivered at which point both my daughters were asleep. I sent it back. Food was incredible but service was notably different once management left unsure if whether to return or not.

This was my first time coming to this restaurant and Daniele was an amazing server ! The food and…read moredrinks were great I had the short ribs , the sauce was so delicious that I dipped my bread into it . Daniele was so kind and always made sure our table had everything we wanted . We will be definitely going back again.

I knew the food would be incredible but the service provided by Daniele was exceptional!! Love the…read morespaciousness of the Thousand Oaks location. Nothing makes your food taste better than excellent service. Thank you Daniele for making my mom's birthday special.

Food and service always great. Take out always hot and ready . Plan on dining there again soonread more

Michael Falcone's band was in top form. particularly a new Horn player His dad, his talented kids,…read morethe and a visitor from Argentina gave separate performances. Tonight, Hogan's heroes promise s more fun.

Visited the restaurant yesterday for the first time, and I'm sad I hadn't discovered this place…read moresooner. Anytime I try a new restaurant, I pay attention if other customers are there. There was a good size crowd there already so that is always a good sign that people enjoy the food. There was plenty of parking and it's located close to the mall. We actually ended up staying later, because to our surprise, they had Karaoke and a magician that night. The atmosphere was fun and all the staff were attentive. In terms of food, we ordered a pepperoni pizza and chicken Parmesan. The portions were large. My daughter asked the server how big the small pizza was and it was much larger than what she described. Most pizza places their definition of small is actually a "mini personal" size but here the small size was actually enough for 2 or would even make a great appetizer. The chicken was moist and not overcooked. And the portion of the chicken was generous. I also had a margarita. It was so good I forgot to take a photo of it. Overall, I will be coming back to the restaurant!

The slowest service in the world We placed a to go order 45…read moreminutes ago! Nice bartender but she has the bar and five tables. Over worked. They can't figure out the Conejo deals certificate. Nice people but the manager needs to get the systems in place Chicken Caesar wrap was good, cold fries. Chicken platter was flavorful with the veggies but cold Lasagna was ok but the large piece of cheese on top was rubbery. Sauce was very American not Italian

I rarely write reviews, but I was so impressed by this place that I had to! The concept is so…read moreunique, the food is delicious, and the customer service was some of the best I've experienced in a long time. I've found myself feeling disappointed with hospitality lately--it seems like genuine, friendly service has become harder to find--but that was absolutely not the case here. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. I had the taco salad, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the best taco salad I've ever had. I also love the variety of food, all of the healthy options, and the fact that it's dog-friendly. Such a great experience all around. We will definitely be back!

My family and I came to Neighborly, it being recommended to me and close by in the area. I know…read morethat they're known for their array of options and a wide variety of food to choose from. I was nervous, though, going into this, because it reminded me of the nearby Topanga Social with a similar concept. After less than a year, the Topanga Social is closing due to one of the reasons being that a ghost kitchen doesn't cater, and therefore, have the expertise, to one certain food type or style. Unfortunately, that's exactly what this ended up being. When we entered, it was an untraditional restaurant experience as you go to a tablet/ screen area and choose from one of the six or so "restaurants" that they have to choose from. In theory, this is super cool! However, certain foods are good because a lot of the times, the people making them worked on perfecting that dish for you and others. Additionally, when you don't have a hostess and/ or server, there's an extra level of relationship building with the customer that you now don't get. People can manage, but it's the customer service that sometimes can make or break a business. This restaurant used to be Social Monk, until they decided to add the five or so other, now essentially, ghost kitchens that all operate under that same old Social Monk roof. Once we paid and finished ordering on the screen, we sat down and waited for our food. The seating area was a bit cramped inside, but expanded to outside which was nice. Inside, they had little tubs of candy around the store for purchase. There's also a fountain and a gelato store nearby, which is great for families looking to make more of their day. The positives? The area is nice. The literal neighbors, like the gelato place next door, are great! The speed in which we got our food was good, too, as well as the variety of options of food that they have available. My food came as a bigger portion size than what I was expecting, so I could hypothetically get maybe two meals out of it. The negatives? The prices aren't the prettiest, like mine coming at $18 (but keep in mind the portioning.) Additionally, when we got our food, it truly was not good. My chicken and chow mein came together on a big plate, however the chicken was cooollllddddd. The noodles were okay and warm, actually, although the chicken had been cold. Bland. Not great. My sister got chicken tenders and fries in which were also incredibly bland and not worth eating even half of. I brought my food back to the counter area where they had registers not in use and asked a worker if I could get a refund. They got a manager, who asked if I wanted them to heat it up, but at that point, I felt so defeated and annoyed, especially for almost $20 worth of food and the last thing I wanted was for it to be heated up in a microwave. Maybe this wasn't their day? Westlake doesn't have much variety, so having options like this is nice and I can see why so many people find them appealing - it's just not good food. A lot of the older people who look like they love eating saltines and rice cakes come here and it's easy to see why. Unfortunately, my sister and I did not like their food due to it being cold, bland, and unseasoned, and we most likely won't be coming back.