Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

54295 Ridgeview Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove
(951) 659-3900

Recent Reviews

Shealyn B.

What a fabulous little place this turned out to be. We had lasagna, seafood pasta, crostini appetizers and salad. They were also accommodating to our grandson who had pasta with butter and Parmesan cheese.

Candice M.

This is a little gem. We ordered two pizzas, plain cheese and sausage. The sausage was delicious. Great flavor. The pizzas are hand-tossed. The crust was crisp and and was put on a pan that kept the pizzas from getting soggy. Their bread is fresh baked and the tepanade was flavorful. We had them make us an antipasto salad and they the meats on the salad were high quality and delicious. The service was excellent. Our waiter, Kevin, was so fantastic. He was professional, courteous and very attentive. Place is tiny but cozy and nicely done. It was a great dining experience.

Denise C.

Nice fresh food! Great wait staff. Very good Italian food. Yum! Kevin our waiter was so accommodating and friendly.

Nesse J.

I will give them 2 stars because the food is good. Very overpriced for the service though. I have been several times and never gotten adequate service. I have seen several tables around me also wondering where the service is. We had two gentleman working the floor and neither of them were very helpful. People would wait 10-15 minutes before they were even acknowledged by the staff. I watched each server walk by guest at the door twice before talking to them. The service we received was similar. It did not seem like the staff wanted to be there. It makes me wonder where the management is.

Aubrey N.

One star for the okay food. Service is consistently TERRIBLE. The first time we went, we had to search for our server every time we needed something, and I'm talking normal stuff that we shouldn't be looking for, like silverware, or napkins. We also had to wait incredibly long for everything, including our check. The next time we visited, there was clearly a wait because people were congregated outside. I walked in and a server said hi from across the room. I asked how long the wait was and he quickly dismissed me with an attitude and yelled "WE'LL BE RIGHT WITH YOU!" We left. We decided to give them one last chance. After we were seated, we did not see our server for a good 10 minutes. We ordered our food, pizza and risotto. My husband likes the pizza, I think it's just okay. The risotto was also okay. Our server went MIA after that. I watched a guy get up to ask for silverware because he and his date had received their salad and could not eat it. My husband eventually got up to ask another server for a box. He dropped it off and we never saw a server again. Literally. The ladies across the room were having the same experience, they had put on their coats and hats and were waiting for their bill. Our bill never came so we estimated it and left cash and walked out. We will not be giving Fratellos a fourth chance.

Roch B.

Lame. 1:30pm, Saturday. We want a beer and a nosh. We hit the hostess stand, y'know, the place where an employee is supposed to meet you to help you get a seat. We end up waiting 10 minutes just to get our names in. A server, multi-tasking in every conceivable way finally says: "This table (points) will be yours, just give us a few." OK, that's more like it. A few minutes later some bespectacled rogue hostess wannabe walks up, looks at us and says: "OK, we're now taking names for The WAITLIST." We say: "We're not on a waitlist - that guy, right there, just offered us a table." The gal repeats: "We're taking names for THE WAITLIST!" Fortunately, our guy walked up just then and confirmed that he did in fact give us the table. At this point, we're 20 minutes in and just being seated...but we ain't done yet. 10 minutes go by. Nothin'. Nary a hint of service. It's 2PM. We look at each other, stupefied, nod then decide to bounce. And that's the tale of how management allows Lunch Rush on a Saturday to go down. A true model of cringe.

Susan Cowper

Spinach manicotti with beat and orange salad on greens, a glass of vino, and good conversation with my writing friend, Michele!

Brandy Plascencia

Uh-Mazing! Everything was delicious and fresh. Every bite was so special and it was like making love in my mouth. Lol there is no other explanation for it. I ordered the Melanzana Parmigiano and OMG. I can't explanation how good it was. I will DEFINITELY come back. Hats off to the chef.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim C.

Wife and I stumbled upon this place on accident. It was super packed but we managed to get a pretty good table. Got a blood orange mimosa bottle and all the food was amazing. We got so full so fast that we had to take the rest of it home but it was still amazing 10/10 would def come back here again. Plus the service was nice the waitress was very nice to us. I know some people who came in were impatient but if you just wait the food was great. Took awhile but it was worth the wait

Hope P.

Ahhhh Valentines Day is always so stressful to eat in a restaurant for me or any holiday for that matter. Fratello's is always a go-to for us for a dinner out. Tonight's dinner though was so the delicious. I ordered a Heart Shaped Large Sausage Pizza that was a perfect dinner for us tonight at home. No crowds to deal with, no dishes for me. I called it in at 5pm for a 7:00 pickup and it was just finishing in the oven when I got there. When I got home I popped it in the oven on a baking sheet with parchment paper for 6 minutes on 350 degrees and it was perfection. Thank you Fratello's for not disappointing!!!

Christina X.

We went during the time when they first open. It's not very busy. Food came out quickly and taste is decent. The dipping came with the complementary bread was interesting. It's not bad imo but not the typical dipping you'd have . Garlic bread was okay. I wouldn't order again. Not strong garlic flavor. Pizza was good. They put a good amount of ingredients on the pizza. The crust was not the best but overall good. The environment of dinning isn't as good as ferro or cafe aroma. They are definitely not Italian. Just American style for sure. Nothing tastes like anything authentic Italian (not that food taste bad just not Italian). I think it's an okay place if you want a regular meal. Ferro and cafe aroma can be more expensive. It took a long time for us to pay the bill though. Staff is friendly. I mean, if you like pizza I do think they do a decent job. Other stuff I am not certain. will come on another occasion but probably I'd choose ferro and cafe aroma before this place

Abner Torres

This place is small and delightful. Though the weight to be seated is a little more than anyone would probably like, the food was delicious, the salad was outstanding, and the pizza is so tasty that it was worth it.Will definitely return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sausage Pizza, Spaghetti Carbonara, Cheese Pizza

Tim McLaughlin

We all had pizza and it was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Diana S.

Enjoy a great meal or some shared antipasto and a drink on the deck with friends in a friendly enviornment , with a view of our beautiful mountains. In any season Fratello's is a go to reataurant. If enjoying food at home, by the fire in winter is your pleasure, then take out a delicious pizza ready for pick up quickly. Fratello's is one of our sometimes hidden culinary gems.

LUPITA Lupita

This place is stunning ? ✨️ ? Food is just ?, waiting for 20 minutes or more is nothing for what you are going to taste . ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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