50 Best Italian Restaurants near Chino

“Everything was fabulous atmosphere, service food was amazing great drinks“

“Disappointed in salmon pesto linguine. No pine nuts. Not nearly as good as in past. My 100 year old friend asked for small dish of gnocchi and we were told it was impossible. Both food and service have gone downhill“

“Thank you CCCV lion tamers and NY pizzeria for accommodating us delicious hot cheesy pizza 🍕“

“Olive Garden is an easy restaurant to joke about as faux-Italian suburban food, but if you go in knowing exactly what it is, it can be surprisingly good. I hadn’t been to one in years, and after two recent visits to this location, I’ve been reminded why I actually enjoyed it.

The Chino Spectrum location makes a good impression. It’s fairly classy—not upscale exactly, but polished in that slightly aspirational upscale-casual way, with booths, banquettes, warm lighting, and Italian-ish music. My first visit was relaxed; the second was on a much busier Friday. The restroom was a little messier that time, although nothing terrible, and the dining room still felt comfortable and well run.

Service has been the standout both times. Our first waiter was friendly and attentive without hovering, and on the second visit our waitress was just as accommodating and proactive. I asked which soup she recommended, went with the Zuppa Toscana, and it was delicious enough that I thanked her afterward. I also noticed the manager walking through and checking on the room. Easy 5 stars for service.

The food has generally been very good. The calamari was genuinely tasty, the Zuppa Toscana was a pleasant surprise, and my mom’s chicken parmigiana was good. On my first visit, the rigatoni with cheese sauce and meatballs was rich and hearty, and my dad, who can be picky, was happy with his pasta.

My main criticism is salt. The breadsticks are tasty but can border on too salty, and my parents, who are in their 70s, have repeatedly thought the soups were salty too. I usually find them salty but still enjoyable.

The grilled chicken marsala on my second visit pushed it further. I liked the flavor a lot, but the topping on the chicken was so salty that I eventually scraped it off and ate the chicken underneath, which was delicious but still somewhat salty. I have been eating less heavily salted food lately, so my palate may be more sensitive than some people’s, but this felt noticeably excessive.

I studied abroad in Italy, so I know Olive Garden isn’t what many Italians would call Italian food—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious. Some of the best pizza I had in Rome was made by a Chinese Italian immigrant, so I care much more about whether food tastes good than whether it passes an authenticity test.

The value is also surprisingly good, especially with soup or salad and breadsticks included. My parents commented on the prices during our first visit, and after coming back, I still think it’s a lot of food for the money.

Nothing here is revolutionary, and there are definitely some seasoning issues for my taste. But across two visits, most of the food has ranged from good to genuinely delicious, the restaurant is comfortable, the prices are reasonable, and the service has been consistently excellent.

Olive Garden is easy to stereotype, but judged on what it actually does, this location does it very well. After two visits, I’m still pleasantly surprised.“

“The food was delicious, service was outstanding. Will definitely be back!!!“

“Even though it's a small shop, the service and food are excellent“

“The pizza here is great! My wife thought it was a little heavy on the sauce but I loved it! Gent behind the counter is a bit eccentric but very nice. I would imagine it’s mostly a take out place but there is a table if you wanted to dine in. But the main thing is, the food was really good and we have been back and will go back again!!“

“The Italian food here is so delicious and authentic! Our favorites were the roasted porchetta pinsa, shrimp scampi and gnocchi al ragu. The affogato was perfect on a hot day and the tiramisu and cannoli were great sweet treats. The staff is super friendly, the interior is very cute, and there is seating inside and outside. This is such a great spot to have at the Chino Hills Shoppes. Definitely visit when you are in the area!“

“Super friendly owner and chef Great Italian Food Give it a try this holiday season (take a break from cooking) 🤗“

“Finally got to take my mom and she was delighted! Fettuccine, meatballs, pizza....it was all amazing!!! Hands down best Garlic Bread and marinara ever!!!“

“Food and Sevice was good!!“

“Delicious food, good atmosphere“

“I've been a Vince's customer all my 70 years. Not your typical Italian restaurant, just a spaghetti house, although the menu has been expanded recently to include lasagna. Always good, family friendly, just don't get hungry for spaghetti on Wednesday. To my knowledge they've never been open on Wednesday.“

“We Loved everything we tried - such Wonderful organic food, prepared to perfection! We also enjoyed the unique old world atmosphere, and the service was excellent ! Thank you John, for a night we will never forget, and food we will have a hard time ever matching anywhere else !“

“Excellent customer service! And, best Detroit-style pizza 🍕 for 1500 miles 😋“

“Best appetizers in town! Food was amazing“

“Good service and good food“

“Small pizzeria everything is made fresh! Owner and staff are sweet hearts! Support your local business!!!“

“Thanks Guys for the food it is a fun time I will come back on next Friday to get the chicken n fries and mushroom pizza when I’ll see you guys soon.“

“The best italian restaurant“

“We sat at the bar and was shown absolutely wonderful service. My friend changed her mind and wanted sprite instead of coke. Our server changed it with smile and got her lemon on ice to go with it.
Had a great time .
I have been going to this location for the last 10 yrs. Their management is excellent.“

“Hey guys i forget say, we never no waiting for long time, we when and get in, seat and our server was there ready for all, I order, calamari, (entrées) garlic bread, salad, soup, I order salmon was perfect size with vegetables, my favorite eat a soup, my husband order shrimp pasta, Mouhamed S, was great and give us good attention.. Thank You“

“The food taste bland, needs seasoning. The pomodoro tastes metallic, like it was made with cheap canned tomatoes. And for those high prices, not acceptable. The back patio was infested with flies, we couldn't eat trying to swat them off our dishes. It's gone downbin quality andvup in prices. 1 star rating, the health department needs to be called for indpection.“

“Well worth the drive from Phoenix, Arizona! We’ve missed having a local Fazoli’s, but always enjoy the friendly Norco location when visiting Disneyland and/or the beach. Can’t wait for the return to Arizona 🏜️ 🍝“

“Best pizza in town! Excellent service and the place is really well run. Very reasonable prices too. Keep it up guys.“

“OMG! Some of the best Italian food I've had in quite some time. I ordered Linguine with class in a white wine sauce. Perfect pasta, very fresh and sumptuous class and the sauce was a perfect complement to the dish. My brother ordered Shrimp Scampi and the shrimp were huge and according to him delicious!

Obviously a local favorite for many years in a relatively quiet area of LaVerne with wonderful atmosphere and so very friendly staff.

If I didn't live 600 miles away, this would be my new favorite Italian restaurant!“

“The mushroom pasta dish is delicious!!! I wish it was always on the menu!!!! Love the fresh made pasta!!!!! Best pasta place in Rancho Cucamonga!!“

“their hot subs are great... my wife loves the French bread they are made with. you can't get any fresher pasta...love watching it as it is being made. my go to sandwich 🥪 is the meatball with provolone. it's worth the drive from Rancho Cucamonga when you are looking for a quality product using fresh ingredients“

“I had the Pasta Pomodora and it was outstanding.!Their BBQ Chicken Pizza great as well as their Taste of Italy! We will be returning!“

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The service was excellent, and they made accommodations to my liking, which I really appreciated. The food was incredibly authentic, definitely different from the last place I visited, which felt more Americanized. I watched them make my order as well, they move fast and make sure their area is clean.“

“We came to the shopping center to try a Soup and Salad joint but apparently it’s a fad right now with a ridiculous wait so we pivoted and took a look to see what else was in the parking lot. We decided on Cara Mia. All I can say is “wow!” The food here is fantastic. Warm ambiance. Friendly staff. Delicious food. The Fried Calamari is fried just right, a generous appetizer portion lightly breaded that doesn’t skimp on the actual calamari. We had angel hair pasta and the meat lasagna and both were fantastic! And the prices are incredibly reasonable, especially considering the size of the portions. We have a new Italian place on our list.“

“What !!!!!! All the way around excellent ? Bartender Nelson was the greatest., super great service, drinks delicious, pizza delicious ? we just loved it, we do not need to go all the way to LA to be in a trendy beautiful looking place like this. Thank you guys we will be back .“

“Mizithra cheese my favorite“

“I am so happy to have a Claro in my neighborhood! I was so lucky at my last visit to get canolni freshly assembled! My sandwich was yummy enough, but something was off? The bread is not the same! Oh, please bring back the good stuff!!! PlEASE!!!“

“best wings so far, and we had the potatoes wedges they were good. and their Ranch is very creamy and good“

“great place to eat. Place been there for 30 years. a must go!!“

“every time I've gone there I've never been unsatisfied great atmosphere Top notch service very pleasant experience“

“Stopped by for dinner on Wednesday night to enjoy a nice evening out. Thanks to Nicole our experience was 5/5 stars. Our service was spectacular ! She was very attentive, very charismatic, and very fast !
By far one of the best experience I’ve had at Olive Garden and it was thanks to her ! Highly recommend her as your server !“

“Great I liked that the waitress was nice and gave us our food fast 👍🏼“

“Palermo Bakery has everything you need to feel like you are in Italy! From the welcoming staff the moment you walk through the door, to the decor, to the EXTENSIVE bakery items (that are beyond delicious!), to the pizza, to the coffee, there is truly not a bad choice on the menu! They even have a window to the kitchen so you (or your kids) can watch the magic happen in the kitchen. The first time I went there I was reminded of my Dad and my time in Palermo. They are also very COVID safe in case you are worried about venturing out and about. I would recommend the bakery to anyone needing a slice of Italy in Southern California! ❤️🇮🇹💚“

“Stop on by and see why this location has been a hit for over 20 years!“

“Great dining experience. We ordered the Lasagna and Pizza. The food excellent and came out hot. The owner and staff are very friendly. The restaurant is comfortable and every time my family eats here, we have a great dining experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Spicy Red Pesto Vodka Linguine with shrimp 🤤“

“This was an incredible authentic Italian food find! Angela introduced herself and her team. They are a delight. And the food was incredible! She has perfected her sauce, and the meatballs were perfect! Sorry I forgot to take the picture before we started eating, lol.“

“The pizza is delicious and you can taste the fresh ingredients 💯“

“Good food and exceptional service.“

“First time. It was a full house at 4:30 pm. Picked up my order. Had to wait in “OrderHere” line for my pick up. That was the only prob. Should have a line just for pick ups. Came home and food was quite tastey. Ordered the xl supreme pizza and garlic knots. We will be back 👍🏽“

“San Biagio I LOVE YOU! Great service, great location, great atmosphere, fantastic food. Never disappoints. So much better than any other chain pizza restaurant you could think of. I also go for the regular NY slice add spinach, jalepenos, and sausage. Mmmmmm Yes Please!“

“Best Pizza ANYWHERE!! And the bread sticks with cheese and Roland sauce are a major plus!!! We make a stop in to see if the mistro of pies Joey is in, whenever we are in town, and are never disappointed!! The imported sausage and perfectly cooked crust are amazing!“

“Best pizza 🍕 around and always great service!“