My dad and I enjoyed an amazing meal here. The salmon came out hot, the appetizer of a mixed salad and shrimp was delicious. Almond cake was also amazing.
P. P.
The place is so over priced it wasn't worth coming here. I ordered Panzanilla for $15.00 & added a salmon $20.00. The size of the salad was so small & the salmon wasn't worth $20.00. And they don't make their own pasta, it's store bought, I only knew that cause I asked if they make their own pasta for their lasagna. In my opinion, this place won't last.
Sarah R.
The service was great. I liked how the waiter was chatty but not too chatty! My daughter asked if they had kid drinks and the waiter named some off for her (Shirley temple, etc). They brought bread and oil to the table. The bread was soft and tasted fresh. The oil had olives in it. It was so good! A little salty and savory. We also got the bruschetta, ceaser salad, rigatoni, and lasagna. The meat sauce was sweet but not too sweet. I really enjoyed the food. We will be back!
Nick K.
Amazing food. Quiet ambiance. Great wine selection. The salmon came out hot, the appetizer salads were delicious, and the almond cake was moist and tasty! Also the brunello wine was a steal! Definitely recommend
Derrick M.
Today it was a little quiet since it just opened up about a month ago. I had the Minestrone and Spaghetti Carrettiera and both were very good. Out of all the Italian restaurants in the area, I think this one has the most potential to be the best if they keep up the food quality and service. We'll be back. Thanks!
papabear madrid
We came here because it is new. The service is impeccable. Gracious staff and the food is first class. Being raised by an Italian family, this was a breath of fresh air. The Minestrone is the best restaurant minestrone I have ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
Sam Sachs
This is an excellent option if you're looking for an authentic Italian meal in Roseville. The location itself is very clean and modern but also intimate and cozy. Service was excellent and all the employees were helpful and courteous. The food itself was great, we ordered a few different dishes and all were delicious! The salmon was especially great. Definitely give this place a shot for your next date night or family outing!
Deborah K.
Outstanding! Service was excellent, beautiful aesthetic, food was fresh, well prepared, and nicely portioned, meaning not too much.
Linda B.
We stopped in for lunch and my gosh we received so much more!!! Beginning with Robert, he was amazing. He made our visit very pleasurable, made sure we had everything we needed/wanted. On Roberts recommendation, I ordered the Cioppino with pasta. I usually eat about 1/2 of my meal but my meal was so absolutely delicious that I ate the entire plateful. Every morsel of my fish was prepared to perfection and melted in my mouth. Hubby had the house made sausage, just as wonderful. If you're in the mood for great ambiance, and the very best Italian food ever I completely recommend this place for sure! We will definitely return.......
Paulina M.
Stumbled upon this spot and was not disappointed! If you believe in supporting local business, you should come here. There is an entire family (who own the place), working in the kitchen and behind the scenes. The bartender was personable and friendly, as was our server. We had the special, which was grilled swordfish, and the seafood pasta. As for other's negative reviews about the ambience, it was great. Pricing was fine, and although I did not leave stuffed, I was satisfied. We will be back!!
Fabulous food and outdoor seating. Special of the day was swordfish and excellent!! Carbonara was delicious. Wine/prosecco is well priced! Very good value overall. Pistachio crema was delicious as was the tiramisu.
Jenny C.
Extremely ecstatic about this restaurant! We have been three times with friends and family and by now, have tried much of their menu. They are in the middle of a soft opening while they work out a few kinks. BUT... the food is LEGIT. **STAFF**: FREAKIN AWESOME! Kind, patient, attentive without being overbearing. They know when to ask if we're doing ok, and they know when to quietly fill water cups. ***FOOD*** (every dish I have listed below, I have eaten in Italy, more than a few times): -OLIVES/OLIVE OIL DIP & BREAD: HOLY... crap... delicious. They have two kinds of breads and my FAVORITE is the ciabatta, though I can't speak to if they have both breads made at all times. Drool, eye roll... drool... 5/5 stars. -CAPRESE: The balsamic used in this dish make this dish legit. The basil is fresh and tasty, the mozzarella is tender. 4/5 stars (this is an unfair rating... bc tomatoes in America are tasteless. Tomatoes in Italy are stellar). Other restaurants in this area would get 2/5 for their caprese. -ANTIPASTO DI GINO: comes with 2 different kinds of salami, prosciutto, 2 different cheeses (pecorino was one, I don't know what the other was), and honey. Good for what it is, but I am not a fan of meat/cheese plates. The two at our dinner table who love this type of food, really enjoyed it. I don't know what they'd rate it as. -RIGATONI BOLOGNESE: 5/5 stars, legit! -CARBONARA: EXCELLENT, WONDERUL!!! 5/5. -LASAGNA: This took me back to Italy. They do it the way Italians do it and they cook the pasta correctly. Not mushy like other restaurants here do it. Its also not Americanized- so don't think huge amount of cheese and meat. Its a tender dish with bechamel and the minimal amount of ingredients, shines. As it does in Italy. Don't be fooled by what you see if you're used to seeing American Italian lasagna, it is a filling dish. 5/5. -POLLO ALLA PUTTANESCA: WOW! Full of flavor and still light. Again, a dish where each ingredient shines and complements each other. Each bite just as delicious as the one before it. Veggies cooked crisp tender and each still holds their bright colors. I have seen this dish ordered 4 times between myself, friends, and family. Everyone looved it. Done right! 5/5. -SALMONE PICCATA: Another Wow!!! Salmon is sooooo tender and moist and flavorful. Between me, friends, and husband, I have seen this dish ordered 3 times and everyone's reaction was the same as my opinion. Fresh, looks appealing on the plate, and the veggies are also crisp tender and each holds their bright colors. -CIOPPINO ALL MESSINESE: Omg... if you love fresh seafood and a very very very flavorful broth, this is your dish. I didn't know that cioppino could be "refreshing"! I've had my fair share, and I would say that this dish made me realize that cioppino could be made to taste amazing and light and refreshing. ****DESSERTS**** -ALMOND CAKE, 4/5 IMO. Family gave it 5/5. -CHOCOLATE FONDANT CAKE, 5/5. -CREAMA DI PISTACCHIO, 5/5. Imported from Italy. Deserves an eye roll and drool!! -LEMON SORBET, 5/5... dare I say... 10 out of 5?!?!? DROOL, EYE ROLL... especially if you love lemon flavored desserts. No dairy and yet, still creamy. -ESPRESSO, they use Lavazza beans and their espresso machine is also made by Lavazza. If you think Starbucks espresso is good, get out of here. My review won't mean anything to you. But if you think Starbucks espresso is crap and real Italian espresso is where its at (smooth finish, crema on top, deep (not burnt!!!) flavors), then this IS where its at!! In summary... if you have traveled to Italy have been dying to eat Italian food which resembles what you'd either get in Italy or the Bay Area, you'll be happy with this restaurant.
Jay F.
What a great find! Authentic Italian and amazing service. Sat at the Bar with Seon and the Carbonara was life changing. Take some time and try something less corporate in Roseville.
Suz V.
This review is about the food. That is what is most important to me in any restaurant. I will say that our party of six had excellent service and we enjoyed the decor because it was quiet and there were tablecloths. I have been looking in this area for years for a northern Italian lasagna like we had in Tuscany. The closest we ever came was Biba. I am here to tell you that the lasagna at this restaurant is far superior even to Biba. I cannot wait to go back. The rest of our party sampled other pastas and one person had the chicken. All of us raved about our entrées. We are a group who shares tastes of our food and believe me every single bite was wonderful. If you are looking for the more intense southern Italian flavors of very heavy tomato sauce and mozzarella like In Sicily, this is not the place for you. But all six of us can't wait to go back.
Brittany S.
This restaurant is new to the shopping center and is worth the visit! The food is delicious and fresh. Service is friendly and you can tell they appreciate your business! I wish we lived closer so we could visit again and again. Great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!
My dad and I enjoyed an amazing meal here. The salmon came out hot, the appetizer of a mixed salad and shrimp was delicious. Almond cake was also amazing.
The place is so over priced it wasn't worth coming here. I ordered Panzanilla for $15.00 & added a salmon $20.00. The size of the salad was so small & the salmon wasn't worth $20.00. And they don't make their own pasta, it's store bought, I only knew that cause I asked if they make their own pasta for their lasagna. In my opinion, this place won't last.
The service was great. I liked how the waiter was chatty but not too chatty! My daughter asked if they had kid drinks and the waiter named some off for her (Shirley temple, etc). They brought bread and oil to the table. The bread was soft and tasted fresh. The oil had olives in it. It was so good! A little salty and savory. We also got the bruschetta, ceaser salad, rigatoni, and lasagna. The meat sauce was sweet but not too sweet. I really enjoyed the food. We will be back!
Amazing food. Quiet ambiance. Great wine selection. The salmon came out hot, the appetizer salads were delicious, and the almond cake was moist and tasty! Also the brunello wine was a steal! Definitely recommend
Today it was a little quiet since it just opened up about a month ago. I had the Minestrone and Spaghetti Carrettiera and both were very good. Out of all the Italian restaurants in the area, I think this one has the most potential to be the best if they keep up the food quality and service. We'll be back. Thanks!
We came here because it is new. The service is impeccable. Gracious staff and the food is first class. Being raised by an Italian family, this was a breath of fresh air. The Minestrone is the best restaurant minestrone I have ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
This is an excellent option if you're looking for an authentic Italian meal in Roseville. The location itself is very clean and modern but also intimate and cozy. Service was excellent and all the employees were helpful and courteous. The food itself was great, we ordered a few different dishes and all were delicious! The salmon was especially great. Definitely give this place a shot for your next date night or family outing!
Outstanding! Service was excellent, beautiful aesthetic, food was fresh, well prepared, and nicely portioned, meaning not too much.
We stopped in for lunch and my gosh we received so much more!!! Beginning with Robert, he was amazing. He made our visit very pleasurable, made sure we had everything we needed/wanted. On Roberts recommendation, I ordered the Cioppino with pasta. I usually eat about 1/2 of my meal but my meal was so absolutely delicious that I ate the entire plateful. Every morsel of my fish was prepared to perfection and melted in my mouth. Hubby had the house made sausage, just as wonderful. If you're in the mood for great ambiance, and the very best Italian food ever I completely recommend this place for sure! We will definitely return.......
Stumbled upon this spot and was not disappointed! If you believe in supporting local business, you should come here. There is an entire family (who own the place), working in the kitchen and behind the scenes. The bartender was personable and friendly, as was our server. We had the special, which was grilled swordfish, and the seafood pasta. As for other's negative reviews about the ambience, it was great. Pricing was fine, and although I did not leave stuffed, I was satisfied. We will be back!!
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Fabulous food and outdoor seating. Special of the day was swordfish and excellent!! Carbonara was delicious. Wine/prosecco is well priced! Very good value overall. Pistachio crema was delicious as was the tiramisu.
Extremely ecstatic about this restaurant! We have been three times with friends and family and by now, have tried much of their menu. They are in the middle of a soft opening while they work out a few kinks. BUT... the food is LEGIT. **STAFF**: FREAKIN AWESOME! Kind, patient, attentive without being overbearing. They know when to ask if we're doing ok, and they know when to quietly fill water cups. ***FOOD*** (every dish I have listed below, I have eaten in Italy, more than a few times): -OLIVES/OLIVE OIL DIP & BREAD: HOLY... crap... delicious. They have two kinds of breads and my FAVORITE is the ciabatta, though I can't speak to if they have both breads made at all times. Drool, eye roll... drool... 5/5 stars. -CAPRESE: The balsamic used in this dish make this dish legit. The basil is fresh and tasty, the mozzarella is tender. 4/5 stars (this is an unfair rating... bc tomatoes in America are tasteless. Tomatoes in Italy are stellar). Other restaurants in this area would get 2/5 for their caprese. -ANTIPASTO DI GINO: comes with 2 different kinds of salami, prosciutto, 2 different cheeses (pecorino was one, I don't know what the other was), and honey. Good for what it is, but I am not a fan of meat/cheese plates. The two at our dinner table who love this type of food, really enjoyed it. I don't know what they'd rate it as. -RIGATONI BOLOGNESE: 5/5 stars, legit! -CARBONARA: EXCELLENT, WONDERUL!!! 5/5. -LASAGNA: This took me back to Italy. They do it the way Italians do it and they cook the pasta correctly. Not mushy like other restaurants here do it. Its also not Americanized- so don't think huge amount of cheese and meat. Its a tender dish with bechamel and the minimal amount of ingredients, shines. As it does in Italy. Don't be fooled by what you see if you're used to seeing American Italian lasagna, it is a filling dish. 5/5. -POLLO ALLA PUTTANESCA: WOW! Full of flavor and still light. Again, a dish where each ingredient shines and complements each other. Each bite just as delicious as the one before it. Veggies cooked crisp tender and each still holds their bright colors. I have seen this dish ordered 4 times between myself, friends, and family. Everyone looved it. Done right! 5/5. -SALMONE PICCATA: Another Wow!!! Salmon is sooooo tender and moist and flavorful. Between me, friends, and husband, I have seen this dish ordered 3 times and everyone's reaction was the same as my opinion. Fresh, looks appealing on the plate, and the veggies are also crisp tender and each holds their bright colors. -CIOPPINO ALL MESSINESE: Omg... if you love fresh seafood and a very very very flavorful broth, this is your dish. I didn't know that cioppino could be "refreshing"! I've had my fair share, and I would say that this dish made me realize that cioppino could be made to taste amazing and light and refreshing. ****DESSERTS**** -ALMOND CAKE, 4/5 IMO. Family gave it 5/5. -CHOCOLATE FONDANT CAKE, 5/5. -CREAMA DI PISTACCHIO, 5/5. Imported from Italy. Deserves an eye roll and drool!! -LEMON SORBET, 5/5... dare I say... 10 out of 5?!?!? DROOL, EYE ROLL... especially if you love lemon flavored desserts. No dairy and yet, still creamy. -ESPRESSO, they use Lavazza beans and their espresso machine is also made by Lavazza. If you think Starbucks espresso is good, get out of here. My review won't mean anything to you. But if you think Starbucks espresso is crap and real Italian espresso is where its at (smooth finish, crema on top, deep (not burnt!!!) flavors), then this IS where its at!! In summary... if you have traveled to Italy have been dying to eat Italian food which resembles what you'd either get in Italy or the Bay Area, you'll be happy with this restaurant.
What a great find! Authentic Italian and amazing service. Sat at the Bar with Seon and the Carbonara was life changing. Take some time and try something less corporate in Roseville.
This review is about the food. That is what is most important to me in any restaurant. I will say that our party of six had excellent service and we enjoyed the decor because it was quiet and there were tablecloths. I have been looking in this area for years for a northern Italian lasagna like we had in Tuscany. The closest we ever came was Biba. I am here to tell you that the lasagna at this restaurant is far superior even to Biba. I cannot wait to go back. The rest of our party sampled other pastas and one person had the chicken. All of us raved about our entrées. We are a group who shares tastes of our food and believe me every single bite was wonderful. If you are looking for the more intense southern Italian flavors of very heavy tomato sauce and mozzarella like In Sicily, this is not the place for you. But all six of us can't wait to go back.
This restaurant is new to the shopping center and is worth the visit! The food is delicious and fresh. Service is friendly and you can tell they appreciate your business! I wish we lived closer so we could visit again and again. Great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary!