“Meeting the owner of the business and had an appointment with him. He offered lunch and I accepted. I was blown away by the freshness, flavor of the pizza here. He asked me what I wanted so I always try pepperoni pizza if it's a new place I never been to before.I highly recommend this place. It's cozy small family friendly oriented atmosphere.If you are in the Riverbank area. Stop in for a bite.“
“Came here for the first time and it was enjoyable. The atmosphere of this place is nice and peaceful. Food was also great! I had a young lad named Noah and he made sure everything went great for my first time. Thanks to him and the food i will for sure be coming back.“
“Love this hidden gem. Food is ALWAYS good.Vegetarian options: A number of dishes are vegetarian but I don't remember if there was a specific section labeled vegetarian.Wheelchair accessibility: Entry large enough for wheelchairs. Room at tables floor easy access and sidewalk level entry, no stairs. Plenty of room parking.“
“Went here for my birthday lunch a couple months ago and had Bruschetta, crab cakes, and chicken parm with fettuccine alfredo. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the 209. Their food is always hot, fresh, and super flavorful! I can't come here without getting the Bruschetta and chicken parm. They also have a very tentative and freidnly staff. Truly a hidden gem of Modesto. 10/10!“
“I'm so glad my husband and I decided to go inside this cute family own Italian restaurant. Don't let the outside fool you, inside is really cute and well decorated with Tuscany lookThe food is so good, my husband had the cioppino, we were quite surprised how big the bowl was and let me tell you, my husband is a big cioppino eater, this has to be by far the best cioppino he had ever had since we moved out here in the valley from the bay area, it's probably better then any bay area Italian restaurant, even I wish I had gotten it, I got the baked rigatoni and I really loved it, portions are huge , we both had to take ours home. We recommend the homemade tiramsu , this has to be the best tiramsu we had ever had, I almost don't want to write this review because I don't want too many people knowing about this secret gem, also because we didn't need any reservations. Service was excellent, very friendly family. Definitely we be coming back“
“This place is usually pretty good, but we'd come in the afternoon on Valentine's Day and they had brought out our appetizer way too fast. As in, when we touched the fried mozzarella it was cold and even colder on the inside. Our server ended up getting us a hot new plate of them and they were much better. Other than that, I am forever in love with the chicken and gnocchi soup and breadsticks.“
“We visited for the first time for an early dinner before symphony on a recent Friday evening. I had made reservations online and we were greeted with smiles when we arrived. Our table for eight was ready. Waters around were delivered and when our group had all arrived our waiter took our drink order. The wine list is adequate but not extensive. We perused the menu and our wine was delivered. Our waiter was kind to allow our party to have one check per couple, which our group prefers. The menu has Italian, Mexican and Greek offerings so something for everyone. Two of us had the gyros plate which includes soup or salad. My husband had the ribeye, some had the pistachio crusted salmon and others the chicken piccata. Bread is served with the meal. Everyone was happy with their choices. We even had time for dessert, chocolate silk mousse cake for us to share and rice pudding for others. We all agreed to add this restaurant to our rotation for symphony nights. Easy walking distance to the Gallo Center for the Arts and parking is nearby. Do give D'Forno Cocina a try!“
“Probably the best place for sandwich es in Oakdale and definitely in the top three in all of Stanislaus county. Get there early because the later it gets in the day the busier it's going to be. The food is great and the staff has a great attitude.“
“I don’t ever do reviews but this was SO GOOD! I am a big Ravioli fan! Everywhere I go i base it off that especially Italian restaurants. I can honestly say tonight was one of the best I have had around the valley and I’ve been to a lot of places. Great food, atmosphere, and great service!! I am a server/bartender so I have high standards when it comes to servers, but Bryce was Great! I recommend 100%“
“Update: March 2024We came again Thursday for their new Prix fixe menu. You've got to try it! We had a tasty arugula salad with the perfectly tangy vinaigrette. The second course was short ribs with mashed potatoes and veggies. A little pepper would have helped, but still the meat was very tender, potatoes creamy and veggies with just the right crunch. Dessert was creme brulee, yum, one of my favorites.We had a large group and sat outside in the patio. The food was good. We tried several appetizers and they were excellent. My chicken dinner was only OK, but my husband loved his steam. Dewz, though, had an even better streak in his opinion. When the sun went down, there was outdoor heading and fire puts to keep us warm. Two nights later Surla's catered a dinner at the Vet Center and that was fantastic. We'll be back.“
“This Chicken Parmigiana from this restaurant tastes good. The chicken is deep fried and tasty enough that it can satisfy my stomach and my taste buds. The amount of mozzarella cheese is exactly what I needed so that the entire thing doesn’t taste too cheesy. Otherwise it tasted good. The price for this is $15.99. And this is what a $15.99 chicken parmigiana. I would recommend this pasta for those who like pasta or chicken.“
“Waiter was nice enough, but he seemed rushed. We couldn't really understand when he was telling us about the specials. He spoke fast and couldn't understand. We had appetizers, & he did not come back to take our order for close to 20-25 minutes. Overall it was a great meal.“
“Pizza is the best in town and customer service is great!!!! Thank you Mo we appreciate the delicious pizza and your kindness Rocks!!!!! We will never eat pizza anywhere else again seriously the pizza is the BEST!!!!! Kevin and Lori (Red Lobster)“
“I took my family for dinner here when visiting. The space is beautifully done. Everyone loved their dinner...we had the special sea bass, chicken parmesan, shrimp and grits, pizza...they were all delicious! For appetizers we had the beef carpacio and the Thai mussels. The Thai clams were some of the best things we ever had. The broth was complex and layered. The wine list was small but had some good offbeat wines like Cakebread Cellars. I understand this is a new owner for this restaurant...great first impression for me! Thank you!“
“I've only had the beer and cider and their choices are awesome! Maybe next time I'll grab a bite to eat. The last time we stopped in was just to grocery shop after sushi so we weren't hungry but I guess we were thirsty We grabbed a couple brews and watched the game. Staff are super friendly and informative. Can't wait to stop in again to try more adult beverages.“
“This place is a gem! The food is absolutely amazing, and they consistently nail it with both their regular menu items and the specials. The portions are generous, making it a great bang for your buck without compromising on quality. It's not just a restaurant; it's like stepping into a home away from home. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel like part of their family the moment you walk in. Plus, the drinks are top-notch! Overall, a delightful experience every time.“
“I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant I recently discovered with a friend.. the best feature was their service; so accommodating, genuinely friendly & helpful, desiring to make our time in their space one of joyful satisfaction! Great place, good food.. ?“
“Limited parking. Small restaurant. We were there on Valentines Day evening, and it was very crowded. Pictures on their website showed white table cloths, but there weren't any that day.That said, the food was very good and the chocolate mousse cake was to die for. It's definitely worth a visit on a less busy day.“