Italian Cottage

2234 Esplanade, Chico
(530) 343-7000

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Jacklyn Baily

I have been coming to Italian cottage for more than 50 years. I love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen “Lj”

Italian cottage is a beautiful restaurant with pretty good service. It can take a bit sometimes to get your food, but for the most part they are worth the wait. I do recommend checking it out if you have a few extra bucks.

Kristine King-Smith

Well we are regulars. Love the food. However the kitchen has been really really slow our last two visits. Last Friday(only 5pm) we were just 2 people ordered quickly and waited for an hour. Finally asked about our food. They said the kitchen was backed up. 1 hour 2 plates. Feel bad for waitress who had to deal with it. People all around us were ordering their food togo after an hour. Thats what we did. Took our food and left. Prob just try other places in town. Bill was over $100 still tipped the server well.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Brent Kimberley

I've been getting a pastrami with swiss and no onions with an extra pickle for 30 years. It may not be 5 star quality, but still think its really delicious.
Edit Nov '25 just had another sandwich on a Friday night that was super busy but the service was killin it! Our sever was totally amazing and her team had her back 100%! I hope everyone gives a little extra when they see outstanding service!

Curious George

Modestly pricey

Bryan Pope

Fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Ramirez

Although it's under an Italian restaurant, they have fabulous breakfasts.One that you might not want to overlook highly.Recommend this place for their great food.Breakfast is one of them

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cottage Bread

Julian V

Good experience

Lily Agape

5 stars is nowhere NEAR enough to describe my experience here!

Not only was the service and atmosphere wonderful, but the food! Oh my gosh. I've had a LOT of Italian food before, even when on vacation in Italy as a kid. The amount of flavor in their dishes begs the question - how is it possible?

I've never had anywhere near the amount of flavor at ANY other restaurant, Italian or otherwise. I could tell it had a lot of Italian heart and soul put into it. Each bite was as delicious as the last and when things were all said and done, I left after having one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, meal I've ever had.

I absolutely recommend, no doubt about it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Murray Hubert

I had a wonderful experience.. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Macdonald

The lasagna was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aislyn Papworth

big portions! a bit pricey for what it is

Tia Francois

I love the vibes there. Food is amazing and like just feels like you’re in a private family setting

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alejandre CP

Beautiful place and the food was delicious. Definitely, I will back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Seidel

It's a staple when we visit Chico! Been going there since I was a little girl and I'm in my 40s now 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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