I truly love the food here - the issue is the service - we entered at about 4:50 on a Saturday fully prepared to drink and eat for at least $250 - unfortunately the staff just didn't check on us - a table of 2 who seemed to be important to the establishment - arrived and the wait staff ignored us - then, a party of seven arrived and by then our appetizer had settled and the lack of attention inspired us to leave and finish our meal elsewhere - it's really too bad as we love the location and ambiance - but the lack of service is not ok
Rich M.
Greatly reduced their menu during COVID eliminating some of my favorites and haven't recovered.
Caroline Harrod
We drove in from Arizona and needed a relaxed lovely environment to enjoy some dinner and unwind before heading home to San Diego.We chose to sit and enjoy the semi outside patio. We could see the beautiful rain coming down outside and we were warm and cozy as the ceiling heaters were at a perfect temperature. The most beautiful Italian music played quietly in the background. The appetizers were hot and delicious. The main meal hit the gastro spot perfectly! This is a lovely restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Castberg
Great food! Great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breanna Mesa
I enjoy sitting in the game area, my 4 year old can play games while waiting for dinner.It's almost hit or miss when ordering, but it's still good. Sometimes it's just better than others.Burgers are always really yummy and the garlic fries.... you won't be able to stop.Always a friendly vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dan D.
Service has usually been great. Food is also usually very good, sometimes a bit different than I'm used to, so I have found what I like and the prices on those items seem fair. The bar is complete, but has a bit of an odd feel with a cramped bar and odd combination of televisions, video games and odd seating in the larger area. I'd go there more often if they had a better happy hour or opportunities for less expensive beers and drinks.
Heather L.
We ordered the bbq chicken and margarita pizza with pasta and bread for our book club everything was amazing! Can't believe I waited so long to try it
Becky H.
Finally visited this establishment while we were in town. We were greeted by a friendly hostess on a very busy night. Waited about 10 minutes before we got to our table. We ordered the ahi appetizer, Tropicale salad, calamari friti and chicken fettuccine. All were excellent, especially the ahi. The presentation of this dish was so creative. Fast, friendly service and excellent dishes. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the East County.
James Wheatley
Stopped in here following a recommendation but we wish we hadn’t. The food was poor and the service was worse. They forgot part of our order, didn’t check in on how the food was and didn’t even communicate when providing the check. Reminded me of Dick’s Last Resort. Avoid!
If you are in the mood for Mediterranean food - this place doesn't disappoint. Good food, many options, and nice portion sizes - I had enough for leftovers!
Gabriela Osuna Lever
This restaurant has very delicious and top quality Italian food. On this occasion it seems to me that the pasta and puree only needed a little salt, but it turned out very well with what I added. The service was good and the waitress was very friendly. I love the atmosphere, because you can dress casually, but you can enjoy everything because it is well served and with quality tableware, napkins, etc. It has very good food options and an extensive menu.This restaurant has very delicious and top quality Italian food. On this occasion it seems to me that the pasta and puree only needed a little salt, but it turned out very well with what I added. The service was good and the waitress was very friendly. I love the atmosphere, because you can dress casually, but you can enjoy everything because it is well served and with quality tableware, napkins, etc. It has very good food options and an extensive menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
To C.
So it depends on what you are going there for. If you are going out for a nice meal, you will be let down. At one time the food was excellent and the service was phenomenal but its nose dived since the add on of games. That's the other what you go there for scenario. If you are going for drinks and to play games, then the food is great. Yes it's the same food, but it fits the bar and game side more now then Dining out to eat there.
Reva N.
This place was recommended by a friend. All the food in the pictures was what we shared. Each item was amazing. Rating 10/10 from the staff to the cleanliness and the waitress Daisy was amazing. I have recommended this place to several people already. There is nothing like a home cooked authentic meal.
Michelle Washburn
Food was amazing and the wait staff was very Attentive.
I truly love the food here - the issue is the service - we entered at about 4:50 on a Saturday fully prepared to drink and eat for at least $250 - unfortunately the staff just didn't check on us - a table of 2 who seemed to be important to the establishment - arrived and the wait staff ignored us - then, a party of seven arrived and by then our appetizer had settled and the lack of attention inspired us to leave and finish our meal elsewhere - it's really too bad as we love the location and ambiance - but the lack of service is not ok
Greatly reduced their menu during COVID eliminating some of my favorites and haven't recovered.
We drove in from Arizona and needed a relaxed lovely environment to enjoy some dinner and unwind before heading home to San Diego.We chose to sit and enjoy the semi outside patio. We could see the beautiful rain coming down outside and we were warm and cozy as the ceiling heaters were at a perfect temperature. The most beautiful Italian music played quietly in the background. The appetizers were hot and delicious. The main meal hit the gastro spot perfectly! This is a lovely restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoy sitting in the game area, my 4 year old can play games while waiting for dinner.It's almost hit or miss when ordering, but it's still good. Sometimes it's just better than others.Burgers are always really yummy and the garlic fries.... you won't be able to stop.Always a friendly vibe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Service has usually been great. Food is also usually very good, sometimes a bit different than I'm used to, so I have found what I like and the prices on those items seem fair. The bar is complete, but has a bit of an odd feel with a cramped bar and odd combination of televisions, video games and odd seating in the larger area. I'd go there more often if they had a better happy hour or opportunities for less expensive beers and drinks.
We ordered the bbq chicken and margarita pizza with pasta and bread for our book club everything was amazing! Can't believe I waited so long to try it
Finally visited this establishment while we were in town. We were greeted by a friendly hostess on a very busy night. Waited about 10 minutes before we got to our table. We ordered the ahi appetizer, Tropicale salad, calamari friti and chicken fettuccine. All were excellent, especially the ahi. The presentation of this dish was so creative. Fast, friendly service and excellent dishes. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the East County.
Stopped in here following a recommendation but we wish we hadn’t. The food was poor and the service was worse. They forgot part of our order, didn’t check in on how the food was and didn’t even communicate when providing the check. Reminded me of Dick’s Last Resort. Avoid!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Excellent food. Artichoke is out of this world!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you are in the mood for Mediterranean food - this place doesn't disappoint. Good food, many options, and nice portion sizes - I had enough for leftovers!
This restaurant has very delicious and top quality Italian food. On this occasion it seems to me that the pasta and puree only needed a little salt, but it turned out very well with what I added. The service was good and the waitress was very friendly. I love the atmosphere, because you can dress casually, but you can enjoy everything because it is well served and with quality tableware, napkins, etc. It has very good food options and an extensive menu.This restaurant has very delicious and top quality Italian food. On this occasion it seems to me that the pasta and puree only needed a little salt, but it turned out very well with what I added. The service was good and the waitress was very friendly. I love the atmosphere, because you can dress casually, but you can enjoy everything because it is well served and with quality tableware, napkins, etc. It has very good food options and an extensive menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So it depends on what you are going there for. If you are going out for a nice meal, you will be let down. At one time the food was excellent and the service was phenomenal but its nose dived since the add on of games. That's the other what you go there for scenario. If you are going for drinks and to play games, then the food is great. Yes it's the same food, but it fits the bar and game side more now then Dining out to eat there.
This place was recommended by a friend. All the food in the pictures was what we shared. Each item was amazing. Rating 10/10 from the staff to the cleanliness and the waitress Daisy was amazing. I have recommended this place to several people already. There is nothing like a home cooked authentic meal.
Food was amazing and the wait staff was very Attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Calamari, Kids Butter Noodles