Staff is rude to employees and mocks them for wanting to be paid for the work and amount of hours they had already put in. Shady individual who thinks on the misfortunes of others
Katherine Jauernig
Used to be great. Then red did itself to become more of a bar that served bad
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ray Avenmarg
A shame. Another Humboldt county staple that just isn't what it used to be. I was told to stay away but it a WAS my wife's favorite restaurant. We've been eating here for as long as we can remember.The Italian sodas were made very poorly. Little syrup and less soda. It was like drinking a glass of milk. When we pointed out how poorly they were made, and that there wasn't any whip cream on top, we were there told they were out of whip cream and were currently making more but they could add more re syrup. They did not offer to remake them properly.The food took a long time. Felt like about 40 minutes. I don't know exactly because I don't start my stopwatch when I place a food order.My calzone was fine but at $25 I was expecting better. The wife's eggplant sandwich was super disappointing. Eggplant was way over cooked and there wasn't enough. When your sandwich is on a thick Italian roll, it needs more then two thin pieces of eggplant.Other dinners on the menu, some of which cost less then the calzone, can come with a salad or soup for a $2/3 upcharge. Pretty sure that used to be free. When I asked for a dinner salad to go with my calzone I was told it would be $7. Not sure why they need to charge me 3.5 times the because I ordered bread and not pasta.So all in all, a very middling experience from a restaurant that used to offer more. We probably won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Cassie B.
The food is amazing I miss the location in Eureka but still just as good vibes total old school Italian vibes. Similar to the vibes at old restaurants in Palm Springs or somewhere the Rat Pack would go
Morgan T.
Much worse since re-opening, unfortunately. Portions are about half the size as they used to be, and I have been served overcooked pasta from them twice.
R B.
Decided to leave a review after the owner went on fb and spoke horribly about a customer who was less than satisfied with their meal and left a review. Moved to Humboldt in 2017, went to Mazzottis the week we arrived and was incredibly disappointed as the locals raved about the restaurant. The food was mediocre and I don't recall the service, so it must have been ok. Restaurant was closed for sometime then reopened, freshly renovated & redecorated with a new menu. Couldn't wait to try the revamped place. Once again the food at best was mediocre, service was ok. Menu prices are very expensive for the quality of food you get. There are allot of people moving to the area from big cities, we know what good food is. I've attached screen shots of the owners response to a customers experience.
Jeremy Alan Meed
The pesto genovese is great. Great parmesan flavor, good basil flavor, very good. The steak tasted amazing, but the mashed potatoes were very runny and the cheese was too much, and very offputting. I would lighten it up. Pizzas are very crunchy and authentic toppings. Really nice and creamy mozzarella, great flavor. And I love the Siciliano, it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paola Tomei
It is a nice place to eat, very busy. The food was ok, I ordered calamari and they were different but tasted good, I have a soup which it was ok and my husband ordered the Pesto Genovese and it was really tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
tabitha kuehne
Mazzottis has always been a family favorite. The food has changed a bit over time yet remains delicious. The service is hit or miss and this time it was miss. Waitress was nice when she was serving us- she just seemed to be in charge of too many tables perhaps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fettucinne Alfredo, Ravioli, Caesar Salad, Manicotti
Honestly some of the worst food/service I've had in a long time. I've given it 3 times and both times it's been well over an hour wait and came out cold and tasted like grocery frozen food. One time I waited 2 hours from ordering!!! That's ABSURD. if this was in any city it would be shut down immediately. Humboldt needs to raise their work standards/improve business plans in all restaurants. Wish there was competition in this county so a good business could open up in all these terrible spots we have. Unfortunate. Also, the owner replying to all these 1 star reviews is HILARIOUS! I can tell he's an awful business man just by reading the replies. People are genuinely just stating all these -realistic- negative reviews or bad experiences and he's like "uuuh nu uh we da best go fuck yourself" it's comedy. Constantly calling themselves "the best restaurant in the county" as if we don't have like 5 places to eat past 7:30 in arcata and they all tax u and have terrible food. We go through the "list" of our food options almost weekly and it's an ongoing joke that we say "Mazzotti's?"
Jennifer M.
Service was good. Food was OK. Clam chowder was not a New England clam chowder, not creamy and it was too spicy. The salmon special was pretty decent. Nice size piece of fish. Music was too stinking loud. It ruined our dinner. I like to talk with my friends and family when I go to dinner. It was impossible to have a conversation without yelling.. Musician was good and yet he wasn't willing to turn down the music to appease the paying Customer.
Patrick Kanzler
Won't allow phone in take out. Person on phone said online ordering only. I was driving. Had to go in and place my order and wait 30 minutes for food.If they change this I'll change my rating.Pizza was very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Timoteo Boldton
Thru its many iterations Mazzotti's has provided good Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere. They serve freshly made bread with an herb butter, ensuring your appetite will be satisfied. The stuffed chicken Alfredo never disappoints and clam linguini is delicious. The house vinaigrette ?.Fully remodeled after the big flu and now is featuring a huge bar with seats for all the godfathers. Molte grazie for all the great food and service for all these years.Parking: If it is busy on the plazza there are 2 large lots behind Jacoby storehouse.Wheelchair accessibility: Street level ? accessible
Great food and wine selection! You will never be disappointed with any dish here, from pasta to seafood they are the best! Very attentive waiters, never have wait for them to see what you need.
FYI folks. This place is closed!
Staff is rude to employees and mocks them for wanting to be paid for the work and amount of hours they had already put in. Shady individual who thinks on the misfortunes of others
Used to be great. Then red did itself to become more of a bar that served bad
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
A shame. Another Humboldt county staple that just isn't what it used to be. I was told to stay away but it a WAS my wife's favorite restaurant. We've been eating here for as long as we can remember.The Italian sodas were made very poorly. Little syrup and less soda. It was like drinking a glass of milk. When we pointed out how poorly they were made, and that there wasn't any whip cream on top, we were there told they were out of whip cream and were currently making more but they could add more re syrup. They did not offer to remake them properly.The food took a long time. Felt like about 40 minutes. I don't know exactly because I don't start my stopwatch when I place a food order.My calzone was fine but at $25 I was expecting better. The wife's eggplant sandwich was super disappointing. Eggplant was way over cooked and there wasn't enough. When your sandwich is on a thick Italian roll, it needs more then two thin pieces of eggplant.Other dinners on the menu, some of which cost less then the calzone, can come with a salad or soup for a $2/3 upcharge. Pretty sure that used to be free. When I asked for a dinner salad to go with my calzone I was told it would be $7. Not sure why they need to charge me 3.5 times the because I ordered bread and not pasta.So all in all, a very middling experience from a restaurant that used to offer more. We probably won't be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
The food is amazing I miss the location in Eureka but still just as good vibes total old school Italian vibes. Similar to the vibes at old restaurants in Palm Springs or somewhere the Rat Pack would go
Much worse since re-opening, unfortunately. Portions are about half the size as they used to be, and I have been served overcooked pasta from them twice.
Decided to leave a review after the owner went on fb and spoke horribly about a customer who was less than satisfied with their meal and left a review. Moved to Humboldt in 2017, went to Mazzottis the week we arrived and was incredibly disappointed as the locals raved about the restaurant. The food was mediocre and I don't recall the service, so it must have been ok. Restaurant was closed for sometime then reopened, freshly renovated & redecorated with a new menu. Couldn't wait to try the revamped place. Once again the food at best was mediocre, service was ok. Menu prices are very expensive for the quality of food you get. There are allot of people moving to the area from big cities, we know what good food is. I've attached screen shots of the owners response to a customers experience.
The pesto genovese is great. Great parmesan flavor, good basil flavor, very good. The steak tasted amazing, but the mashed potatoes were very runny and the cheese was too much, and very offputting. I would lighten it up. Pizzas are very crunchy and authentic toppings. Really nice and creamy mozzarella, great flavor. And I love the Siciliano, it was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a nice place to eat, very busy. The food was ok, I ordered calamari and they were different but tasted good, I have a soup which it was ok and my husband ordered the Pesto Genovese and it was really tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari
Mazzottis has always been a family favorite. The food has changed a bit over time yet remains delicious. The service is hit or miss and this time it was miss. Waitress was nice when she was serving us- she just seemed to be in charge of too many tables perhaps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fettucinne Alfredo, Ravioli, Caesar Salad, Manicotti
Restaurantji Recommends
Honestly some of the worst food/service I've had in a long time. I've given it 3 times and both times it's been well over an hour wait and came out cold and tasted like grocery frozen food. One time I waited 2 hours from ordering!!! That's ABSURD. if this was in any city it would be shut down immediately. Humboldt needs to raise their work standards/improve business plans in all restaurants. Wish there was competition in this county so a good business could open up in all these terrible spots we have. Unfortunate. Also, the owner replying to all these 1 star reviews is HILARIOUS! I can tell he's an awful business man just by reading the replies. People are genuinely just stating all these -realistic- negative reviews or bad experiences and he's like "uuuh nu uh we da best go fuck yourself" it's comedy. Constantly calling themselves "the best restaurant in the county" as if we don't have like 5 places to eat past 7:30 in arcata and they all tax u and have terrible food. We go through the "list" of our food options almost weekly and it's an ongoing joke that we say "Mazzotti's?"
Service was good. Food was OK. Clam chowder was not a New England clam chowder, not creamy and it was too spicy. The salmon special was pretty decent. Nice size piece of fish. Music was too stinking loud. It ruined our dinner. I like to talk with my friends and family when I go to dinner. It was impossible to have a conversation without yelling.. Musician was good and yet he wasn't willing to turn down the music to appease the paying Customer.
Won't allow phone in take out. Person on phone said online ordering only. I was driving. Had to go in and place my order and wait 30 minutes for food.If they change this I'll change my rating.Pizza was very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Thru its many iterations Mazzotti's has provided good Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere. They serve freshly made bread with an herb butter, ensuring your appetite will be satisfied. The stuffed chicken Alfredo never disappoints and clam linguini is delicious. The house vinaigrette ?.Fully remodeled after the big flu and now is featuring a huge bar with seats for all the godfathers. Molte grazie for all the great food and service for all these years.Parking: If it is busy on the plazza there are 2 large lots behind Jacoby storehouse.Wheelchair accessibility: Street level ? accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmigiana, Pesto, Calamari
Great food and wine selection! You will never be disappointed with any dish here, from pasta to seafood they are the best! Very attentive waiters, never have wait for them to see what you need.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettucinne Alfredo, Spaghetti Carbonara