La Fornaretta Restaurant

455 Main St #4, Newcastle
(916) 663-1338

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MiKE S.

Been here so many times before. Long overdue for a review. This time... Started with the steamed clams and a side of meatballs. Clams were super good. I had to ask for extra bread to dip in that leftover broth. The meatballs... Heart thumper! So amazing! Eggplant parm is not breaded like other places. But I absolutely love it this way. Tutti di mare will fill your soul with a burst of seafood delishiousness. This gem is hidden in Newcastle, but that makes it that much better for all of us nearby. 😘🤌🇮🇹

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dmitri Radoycis

The skirt steak special was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic, shoutout to Kyler. We will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sami Perry

Been going here for yearssss. They make the absolute best pizza 🍕 Dont go anywhere else. The other dishes look delicious as well.💞

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tod C

Some of the best Italian food Ive had. Meatballs were amazing and the Carbonara was extremely complex in flavors(thats a good thing) A little expensive but atleast it was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Landy Darrow

Picked up items from the family-style catering menu for over 25 people. They were very accommodating and altered a few dishes so I could get items that weren’t on the menu. The anti-pasta, bruschetta, and 3 different pastas were wonderful. All my guests loved the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mike Doughty

We've had a room in the back kind of crowded and super loud

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sarah Weaver

Amazing food with a great wine selection

One of my favorite places and I always bring people from out of town as its just a wonderful experience and place to take the group to chat over a bottle of wine

Meatballs are a must

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meatballs

Todd Evans

Great food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Anderson

Wow, this place is a gem. I've been wanting to try it for quite a while, and it exceeded my expectations. We ordered the large order of clams as a starter. It was a bit pricey, but it was SO worth it. The only clams I have ever had that were comparable was in Miami. They were thick meaty large cherry clams and cooked perfectly. Really good. I ordered Linguini Alaska with smoked salmon in a vodka sauce. It was superb. We brought our dog and their outside seating is super nice. I look forward to going in the winter since they have lots of plumbed in overhead heaters. The service is also excellent! Newcastle is slightly off the beaten path, but if you haven't been here, GO! It is so worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Powers

Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. And I love that it’s Sicilian owned. My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place and have visited, celebrated our birthdays here and will be back the next chance we get. It’s warm and friendly and the food is always fresh and fantastic. Their tiramisu is the BEST and truly only tiramisu I’ve ever been a fan of. They make you feel like family when you’re there. Love love love this place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Santos

Our first time and the food and service were great. Check their socials for daily specials. The pear salad, crab cakes and scallops were all superb! The fish in the tutta mare was overcooked but the rest was delicious. Will be coming back to try more appetizers and pasta for sure.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

J S

Garbage food, even worse service

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Darlene Chylewski

Scallops were raw and when we told them they heated them up in the microwave I guess.. not seared very pale
But my raviolis were to die for! Definitely going back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

M T

Hidden gem!!! Great food and staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bryce Holt

The signature dish is so bland. No flavor at all. And the dish is super simple and took an hour and a half to get. While it’s not busy at all. Service is so slow too. Do not recommend. Overpriced

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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