We came here as a party of 4 and wow what a find! This little mom-and-pop Italian spot is cozy, welcoming, and full of charm. The customer service? Absolutely amazing. Our server was a rockstar super friendly, attentive, and went out of her way to make the kids feel included (which doesn’t always happen at other places). We tried the Calamari, Sausage Link Sandwich, Italian Sandwich, Lasagna, and Fettuccine Alfredo everything was delicious! Is it the best Italian food I’ve ever had? Maybe not, but when you combine really good food with top-notch service, it’s an experience that’s more than worth it. If you’re looking for a hidden gem in the neighborhood with a true family-owned feel, this is the place. Highly recommend checking it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Kadkoy
Great little gem. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Staff is incredibly friendly. Street parking.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Albert Hernandez
OH MY FULL TUMMY AND HEART.
Felt from the moment we walked in, and it shows all the way through the food.
Comfort food naww... takes you to your happy place and fills it with amazing, richly seasoned, and lovingly cooked food.
Our hostess welcomed us and treated us as if we were long-time customers.
My new monthly Italian spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel Rodriguez
My favorite hometown Italian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Christine Dang
this place is SOO good!! literally so happy that it’s here in alhambra - if you’re not careful you can totally miss it as it’s a small mom & pop shop, but trust me you’ll want to try it!!
i’ll admit, I was hesitant to try Genovese’s at first because I saw it’s rated 3.6 stars, but i looked into them and most of the low reviews were from years ago during COVID, which I don’t think gives the current experience a fair shot. i’m really glad I gave it a chance because this place totally won me over!
my favorite thing is their $50 dinner special for two—it’s such a good deal at $25 per person. Each person gets an entire plate of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, their choice of wine/beer/soft drink AND you get to share a pizza. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and the vibe is welcoming with the friendliest staff. so happy i found them!
Miguel Velasquez
i love the authentic italian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvia Narro
This was my first time there, and the atmosphere was great. The food was amazing. I loved it. 😋 you must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alvaro reyes
This Italian restaurant has been around for long time, i took my 1st love here, 25 years ago. It's a small romantic, great service, great prices, and most of all great tasting food, highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Longoria
I haven't been here in a while. I was craving something different & decided to get garlic shrimp scampi to go. I unknowingly arrived at shift change time. The outgoing wait person was not very friendly & surprisingly overwhelmed as two parties who, finished with their meals, were waiting to pay, & I was waiting to order. Note: the three parties--a couple with their son; two women; and I--were the only ones in the place. The incoming wait person came forward to help the flustered wait person & begin their shift. The new person was nice, kind, apologized for the delay, & also took two phone orders, one before & one after helping me, then a couple walked in for a meal and their order was taken quickly. I suggest the first wait person might take some hints from the second wait person, be calm, be nice, be helpful, it will work out. As frustrating as it may seem, sometimes one has to stay a little over ones' shift to help transition. Also management, maybe install another phone line & another electronic check out device. My past times here, we sat outside; I learned the majority of the seating for this place is outside with only four very small tables inside. . Food was good. I might return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Toast
Nelson Abreu
The $50 two-person dinner special can feed 3 or 4 people… There are early bird specials, as well. The pastas and pizzas range from no-frills basics done well to more intricate. Nice outdoor area with a few indoor seats. Solid neighborhood gem!
It wasn't the same as before. I believe there's new owners and there's not that much space inside. It was smaller then before. Looks like they took some tables out. So we ate out side but it was cold they had no heat lampes. The pizza didn't taste the same.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lawrence Dueñas
I ordered an Italian sub and picked up my food around 6pm. I was really disappointed. The bread was kind of hard and was stail. Genovese's always has good food, but tonight was not good. I was really bummed out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Jeff Trujillo
Delicious!!!
Vivian Morales
Love there spaghetti and pizza not to heavy
Dominick Bucio
The pizza was good , the bartender at the bar named Juan was very welcoming and provided excellent service.
We came here as a party of 4 and wow what a find! This little mom-and-pop Italian spot is cozy, welcoming, and full of charm. The customer service? Absolutely amazing. Our server was a rockstar super friendly, attentive, and went out of her way to make the kids feel included (which doesn’t always happen at other places).
We tried the Calamari, Sausage Link Sandwich, Italian Sandwich, Lasagna, and Fettuccine Alfredo everything was delicious! Is it the best Italian food I’ve ever had? Maybe not, but when you combine really good food with top-notch service, it’s an experience that’s more than worth it.
If you’re looking for a hidden gem in the neighborhood with a true family-owned feel, this is the place. Highly recommend checking it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little gem. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Staff is incredibly friendly. Street parking.
Food: 5
Service: 5
OH MY FULL TUMMY AND HEART.
Felt from the moment we walked in, and it shows all the way through the food.
Comfort food naww... takes you to your happy place and fills it with amazing, richly seasoned, and lovingly cooked food.
Our hostess welcomed us and treated us as if we were long-time customers.
My new monthly Italian spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite hometown Italian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
this place is SOO good!! literally so happy that it’s here in alhambra - if you’re not careful you can totally miss it as it’s a small mom & pop shop, but trust me you’ll want to try it!!
i’ll admit, I was hesitant to try Genovese’s at first because I saw it’s rated 3.6 stars, but i looked into them and most of the low reviews were from years ago during COVID, which I don’t think gives the current experience a fair shot. i’m really glad I gave it a chance because this place totally won me over!
my favorite thing is their $50 dinner special for two—it’s such a good deal at $25 per person. Each person gets an entire plate of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, their choice of wine/beer/soft drink AND you get to share a pizza. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and the vibe is welcoming with the friendliest staff. so happy i found them!
i love the authentic italian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first time there, and the atmosphere was great. The food was amazing.
I loved it. 😋 you must go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Italian restaurant has been around for long time, i took my 1st love here, 25 years ago. It's a small romantic, great service, great prices, and most of all great tasting food, highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I haven't been here in a while.
I was craving something different & decided to get garlic shrimp scampi to go. I unknowingly arrived at shift change time. The outgoing wait person was not very friendly & surprisingly overwhelmed as two parties who, finished with their meals, were waiting to pay, & I was waiting to order.
Note: the three parties--a couple with their son; two women; and I--were the only ones in the place.
The incoming wait person came forward to help the flustered wait person & begin their shift. The new person was nice, kind, apologized for the delay, & also took two phone orders, one before & one after helping me, then a couple walked in for a meal and their order was taken quickly. I suggest the first wait person might take some hints from the second wait person, be calm, be nice, be helpful, it will work out. As frustrating as it may seem, sometimes one has to stay a little over ones' shift to help transition. Also management, maybe install another phone line & another electronic check out device.
My past times here, we sat outside; I learned the majority of the seating for this place is outside with only four very small tables inside.
.
Food was good.
I might return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Toast
The $50 two-person dinner special can feed 3 or 4 people… There are early bird specials, as well. The pastas and pizzas range from no-frills basics done well to more intricate. Nice outdoor area with a few indoor seats. Solid neighborhood gem!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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It wasn't the same as before. I believe there's new owners and there's not that much space inside. It was smaller then before. Looks like they took some tables out. So we ate out side but it was cold they had no heat lampes. The pizza didn't taste the same.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
I ordered an Italian sub and picked up my food around 6pm. I was really disappointed. The bread was kind of hard and was stail. Genovese's always has good food, but tonight was not good. I was really bummed out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Delicious!!!
Love there spaghetti and pizza not to heavy
The pizza was good , the bartender at the bar named Juan was very welcoming and provided excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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