We got here JUST before the rush, table for two on the patio. Waitress and staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, particularly around working around our guide dog and providing an excellent wine choice for us. I got the special and I was absolutely ROCKED by the rockfish and risotto. I haven’t had Italian food this good In years. Husband got the mushroom ravioli and cleaned their plate! I can’t wait to eat here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenora Porcella
Closed Monday and Tuesday, and they refused to seat us on Wednesday. We were there 1/2 prior to closing and they sent us away. We won't be back.
Outdoor seating is small tables. no heaters, no patio, no terrace. Very small dining room and I imagine one needs a reservation in summer.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Heleen Raes
We came in on a Friday night without reservation and were able to be seated at the bar, but I would definitely recommend making a reservation! They are busy. The food was very flavorful and the portions are big. We loved everything dish and will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
kim judge
So glad our fav Italian restaurant has reopened. Exceptional food and service!!! Call for reservations .. they are busy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Myrna Cameron
The absolute best lasagna bolognese I have ever had, favorite eggplant Parmesan ever, so glad they reopened with the old chef as the new owner. A Cayucos favorite for sure for so long and their back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronald Whittemore
Extremely poor customer service. We were told it would be 30 minutes for our party of 6 to be seated. After 25 minutes we were told it would be another hour to be seated.
This is not the first time they have done this to us. We will not be back. And the food is average at best.
Emma S
One of our absolutely favorite restaurants anywhere. The food is incredible! Highly recommend! With that being said it is a very small and very busy place so just be aware that stopping in to eat is not always a guarantee. They do have a reservation system online. We also order takeout sometimes!
B H
The food was excellent! This was our first time to eat here, and it seemed like if you didn't have a reservation, it was frowned upon, so make sure you make one if you're able to. We were able to get in right when they opened up at 5 pm. and were very thankful because the food was amazing! The younger waitress was very nice and helpful. We waited 45 mins- 1 hr for our food, but we highly recommend the wait! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ron Goodman
I was passing through town solo, and a friend told me I should try this restaurant. I arrived 10 minutes before opening to find a lineup of folks trying to get in. Yes, it can be pretty popular (Sat night). I started with a salad which arrived with hot bread and a pretty amazing plate of garlic-packed olive oIl. Lovely delicious. For an entree I got the blackened chicken on penne. It was cooked so perfectly. I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, so for me the pink sauce might have been better as a straight marinara. But that's just a personal thing - as a creamy red sauce, it was well done. I finished with a dessert wine and imagined all the things I would try the next time I came back. Did I mention, that it's a very friendly environment! And they packed my food to go (more than I could eat after the bread) in a container labeled with the contents and the date. A nice touch.
Ordered the fried mozzarella and chicken parmesan. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was fantastic. Left half my chicken parmesan for leftovers so I could finish my wife's spaghetti. Our server was on point and the restaurant was full not an available table. We couldn't have been happier with our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Sara Terry
Let me start with this. They are only open 4 hours. So if you want to be guaranteed make a reservation.With that said. Here's what we had.Mediterranean salad ⭐️ (I'd skip it)Shrimp risotto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chicken marsala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Mediterranean salad could be good. The cucumbers were very bitter (those should be checked) and the mint isn't complimentary to the dish. It was overwhelming with the flavor. And I'd do less basil. Also a bit overwhelming. (However I did tell them the dish wasn't great and they didn't charge me which was really sweet)The shrimp risotto is worth getting. Ot could use a bit more flavor. The sauce with the shrimp is really good. The risotto itself seemed a bit firm and could be softer with more broth. But still a good dish and broccoli was cooked well.The chicken marsala has pros and cons. The mushroom sauce is amazing! I'd love a bit more. If you don't get much the noodles are a bit plain in flavor. The chicken wasn't as tender as it should be but the dish is still a good dish.Also. This must be said. The water is really really good! Like. Clean.The reason for 5 stars, water, good food overall and removing my salad that didn't taste good. The bread is warm and delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ryan Knight
Amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JPB
Fantastico! Bellissima! Buono! What else can I say without blubbering all over myself. Okay, it's blubbering time, but only if I can get an Amen. "AMEN". It's quaint and charming, a little moody and needs some Italian music and lighting to set the tone and flavor to give it the "ambiente" of Old Italy.
We got here JUST before the rush, table for two on the patio. Waitress and staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, particularly around working around our guide dog and providing an excellent wine choice for us. I got the special and I was absolutely ROCKED by the rockfish and risotto. I haven’t had Italian food this good In years. Husband got the mushroom ravioli and cleaned their plate! I can’t wait to eat here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Closed Monday and Tuesday, and they refused to seat us on Wednesday. We were there 1/2 prior to closing and they sent us away. We won't be back.
Outdoor seating is small tables. no heaters, no patio, no terrace. Very small dining room and I imagine one needs a reservation in summer.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We came in on a Friday night without reservation and were able to be seated at the bar, but I would definitely recommend making a reservation! They are busy. The food was very flavorful and the portions are big. We loved everything dish and will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad our fav Italian restaurant has reopened. Exceptional food and service!!! Call for reservations .. they are busy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The absolute best lasagna bolognese I have ever had, favorite eggplant Parmesan ever, so glad they reopened with the old chef as the new owner. A Cayucos favorite for sure for so long and their back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely poor customer service. We were told it would be 30 minutes for our party of 6 to be seated. After 25 minutes we were told it would be another hour to be seated.
This is not the first time they have done this to us. We will not be back. And the food is average at best.
One of our absolutely favorite restaurants anywhere. The food is incredible! Highly recommend! With that being said it is a very small and very busy place so just be aware that stopping in to eat is not always a guarantee. They do have a reservation system online. We also order takeout sometimes!
The food was excellent! This was our first time to eat here, and it seemed like if you didn't have a reservation, it was frowned upon, so make sure you make one if you're able to. We were able to get in right when they opened up at 5 pm. and were very thankful because the food was amazing!
The younger waitress was very nice and helpful. We waited 45 mins- 1 hr for our food, but we highly recommend the wait! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I was passing through town solo, and a friend told me I should try this restaurant. I arrived 10 minutes before opening to find a lineup of folks trying to get in. Yes, it can be pretty popular (Sat night). I started with a salad which arrived with hot bread and a pretty amazing plate of garlic-packed olive oIl. Lovely delicious. For an entree I got the blackened chicken on penne. It was cooked so perfectly. I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces, so for me the pink sauce might have been better as a straight marinara. But that's just a personal thing - as a creamy red sauce, it was well done. I finished with a dessert wine and imagined all the things I would try the next time I came back. Did I mention, that it's a very friendly environment! And they packed my food to go (more than I could eat after the bread) in a container labeled with the contents and the date. A nice touch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food, great staff ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Saltimboca, Chicken Parmesan
Restaurantji Recommends
Ordered the fried mozzarella and chicken parmesan. My wife had the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was fantastic. Left half my chicken parmesan for leftovers so I could finish my wife's spaghetti. Our server was on point and the restaurant was full not an available table. We couldn't have been happier with our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
Let me start with this. They are only open 4 hours. So if you want to be guaranteed make a reservation.With that said. Here's what we had.Mediterranean salad ⭐️ (I'd skip it)Shrimp risotto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chicken marsala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Mediterranean salad could be good. The cucumbers were very bitter (those should be checked) and the mint isn't complimentary to the dish. It was overwhelming with the flavor. And I'd do less basil. Also a bit overwhelming. (However I did tell them the dish wasn't great and they didn't charge me which was really sweet)The shrimp risotto is worth getting. Ot could use a bit more flavor. The sauce with the shrimp is really good. The risotto itself seemed a bit firm and could be softer with more broth. But still a good dish and broccoli was cooked well.The chicken marsala has pros and cons. The mushroom sauce is amazing! I'd love a bit more. If you don't get much the noodles are a bit plain in flavor. The chicken wasn't as tender as it should be but the dish is still a good dish.Also. This must be said. The water is really really good! Like. Clean.The reason for 5 stars, water, good food overall and removing my salad that didn't taste good. The bread is warm and delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastico! Bellissima! Buono! What else can I say without blubbering all over myself. Okay, it's blubbering time, but only if I can get an Amen. "AMEN". It's quaint and charming, a little moody and needs some Italian music and lighting to set the tone and flavor to give it the "ambiente" of Old Italy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious pasta & shrimp dish!Pleasant server?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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