“Such an amazing and authentic taste with a family vibe. Great service and cook to order food. You can't go wrong if you want a great Italian meal. I've had their pizza, chicken parmesean, spaghetti and meatball sub. All amazing, however, pizza is my favorite.Parking: Parking can seem a bit of a challenge but you will find a spot in the small lot“
“Came here for lunch with my family and the service, food, and views were spectacular. I loved my eggplant parmigiana and my niece loved her pizza. I know their pizza is famous! I highly recommend coming here.Vegetarian options: The eggplant parmigiana and the margarita pizza were spectacular vegetarians options. My dad loved his mushroom risotto (I can’t remember the exact name.) Everything there is honestly delicious“
“They have the very best pizza, made consistently every single time. The calzones are gigantic and yummy. The salads are made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is lacking and it’s small with limited seating but we always get a table. Wish they’re bring back the senior discount, then we could go more often.“
“Shane’s Pizza & Pints is such a staple in our neighborhood! Their pizza and boneless wings are my favorite! They always have great beers on tap as well as wine and kombucha! Shout out to our favorite bartender Jason who always has our drinks in front of us before we even have to ask! Love my restaurant home away from home and kudos to everyone who make’s Shane’s such a special place! ✌?“
“The food was delicious with one exception, I had the chicken Marsala special and the chicken was very dry and had no flavor whatsoever resembling Marsala..probably one of the if not the worst chicken Marsala I have ever had. Everything else was excellent and the service was top notch . We will definitely go back again to try some different options.“
“3.5 stars overall. Ordered the roasted garlic and goat cheese appetizer, and a Caesar salad through DoorDash. I received the best salad instead of Caesar. The best salad was fine just not what I was craving. I've been meaning to try the goat cheese/garlic appetizer for a while because of the good reviews. I was thinking it would be a fun way for my friend and I to make a few little mini pizzas for ourselves. Overall the ingredients had a good flavor, but the goat cheese was a huge fail for us. If I had known that was the way it was prepared, I never would have ordered the dish. I expected a nice creamy dollop of goat cheese. Instead, it was a fried/baked 1-1/2 inch? ball. It was not spreadable at all because of both the crust, and also because it very dry throughout. Close to being an excellent dish, but ultimately unsatisfying.“
“Portions size and experience was better than Olive Garden. You also get a free glass or two when ordering the Italian soda. Great cocktails. Very fun date night.Parking: The restaurant sits in a plaza so if there was no close parking, a short walk will find parking in the adjacent side of the strip.Kid-friendliness: We didn’t bring our boy, but they had a kid’s menu and a lot of happy, playful kids running around the restaurant- not to say that was okay for them to do, but it was very cute.??“
“Starting out with the service, could not have been any better, A+, very attentive, waiter, guy from Venezuela, drinks came right away pizza ordered came with it about four minutes, and perfect timing was my linguine and Bolognese, excellent, just like my grandmother made, this place is a true treasure 5 o’clock when it opened there were 30 people waiting in line, there’s a reason for that, that’s my new hotspot, love, this place everything about it was top shelfParking: Tons of parking across the street not an issue, just be careful lots of traffic“
“Much better than past visits. Too many times you're just ignored by the teenage cashier or food is just not cared for due to being busy. Place was busy, but it was clear management was on it that night (Mon 3/11) could see some guests were just plain rude or disrespectful, but the staff kept with it and killed it with kindness, service and stuck with the quality of food you'd expect for a place with the name, "Best Pizza?". Glad to be back home and see such a turn around“
Pasta • $
“This is a hidden gem in a Vons shopping center! The food is incredible and truly authentic Italian. It is a deli for takeout but they make hot sandwiches pasta too. I love the meatballs & marinara. Just walking in a smelling what's cooking is heaven!“
“We choose Best Pizza and Brew in Vista to celebrate a family members birthday. We had ages from 7 to 66, and everyone was happy with the food selection and quality.We choose pizzas, chicken wings, bread knots, and salad. Everything we ordered was full of flavor and made fresh.“
“The food here is what I love the most beside the atmosphere of the restaurant. I've been trying different dish of pasta, all tasted great and fresh especially pasta, the way it's cooked just like you would have in Italy. The restaurant itself is very cozy and welcoming. The service was great, food come out fast enough, staffs were very attentive and friendly.“
“Best Italian food I've had. I went with an Italian classmate of mine to this place and we had a great experience with the appetizer, entrees, and dessert. Everything overall was great. When I first received my food, I was like there's no way this would fill me up, but it definitely got me there and the end it with desert was perfect. I would love to go back again.“
“We come to eat here when working in this area.Let me say the Spaghetti and meatball dish is Amazing! Comes with garlic bread .We also got an Antipasto salad.....so yummy .Thanks again for such wonderful service and food.We will definitely be back again .“
“So good!!! I had the burrata pizza and let me just say it was delicious! The pesto was amazing and had a bit of sweetness to it. Very good! The tomato sauce was to die for! Probably the best ever! The crust was delicious and had a nice flavor! Also there is a quite the groovy and cool aesthetic! Bathroom as sparkling!“
“We discovered this place bc we're new to North County and my daughter wanted spaghetti for lunch. Saw good reviews, so chose here. So glad we found this place! It seems like a lot of people come in here for slices (which is always a great option); we chose to dine-in. There were 5 (maybe 4?) booths. As soon as we walked in I noticed the place was very clean (bathroom was very clean as well!). Had a good selection of food (some pep/cheese slices, garlic bread, gnocchi, spaghetti, wings) - all were delicious! Thin crust, very generous with cheese and toppings on the pizza. (East coast/New York style according to some other reviews).The biggest draw though was the owner. He was the one cooking the pies and running the register. He was so helpful and seemed to genuinely care that we had a great experience. Specifically, when the pies meant for slices were ready, he made sure to ask if we were ok "as is" or wanted any specifics (i.e. extra crispy) (so glad we said "as is" bc it was great!); also, my daughter is a "sauce fiend", so I asked for a little side of extra spaghetti sauce (the amount served w/ the spaghetti was perfect for a normal person!) and he suggested he warm it up first and got to it right away. Secondly, and more importantly, I overheard him thanking his employees for getting through the lunch rush! That was so cool to overhear. I could tell he cares for not only his patrons, but his employees as well!Also, they serve a limited selection of beer and wine!Great experience; they really set the bar for our north county dine-in Italian!“
“I am literally writing this at the table while I sit at the restaurant because it was so perfect!Came here with a large group for a 21st birthday and Maurizio himself welcomed our party. We couldn’t have chosen a better setting to celebrate a momentous occasion. Our food was delicious, drinks were heavenly, and the atmosphere will without a doubt have us coming back for more. Many thanks to Maurizio & staff for a fantastic evening!“
“I Own a Philly cheesesteak place downtown so I wanted to try this place out. First off the staff is amazing and friendly. Very welcoming. Right when you walk in you see the smiling employees and you can tell this is a family establishment. The hot pastrami was one of the best I’ve ever had. I love supporting businesses like this. 10/10. Thank you Kelly!“
“We pop in occasionally for lunch. I really enjoy their patio, the bread is tasty and better than many Italian restaurants(I really think a restaurant could win over customers with an excellent bread service). I occasionally get a craving for their Capellini al Pomodoro, which is a simple angel hair with a savory yet meatless red sauce.“
“Excellent food, especially if you’re looking for some authentic Indian-inspired cuisine! We had the chettinad chicken pizza and it was really delicious; reminded me of pizzas that you would get in india. The day we visited, they also had a dosa stand and it was as authentic as it gets!“
“I went in because the place was local, I had a coupon and the sandwiches looked great. They took my coupon without any problems and I got the Sandy Koufax (pastrami) and the Tommy Lasorda (Italian) - both came with pasta salad (there's an option for chips if you prefer that). The pasta salad was really good - I feel kinda dumb raving about it, but it was really well made.The sandwiches themselves were awesome. Even without the coupon, the prices felt justified. Quality sandwiches, no skimping on the meat and tasted great. Would definitely come back!“
“Met friends there. Easy to get there. Parking available but limited. We got lucky and found a spot right away.Food was very good. I had a daily special, a clams and mussels risotto.Lots of choices for wine, both foreign and domestic.We sat inside due to the weather, although a covered heated patio was available. It was fairly noisy, mostly from the street.“
“So so so good! I enjoy finding new lunch spots in the area because things get real boring and real quick around here. I ordered for delivery and I was surprised with hot and fresh everything came as well as the portion sizes. The soup was great and full of veggies. The zucchini sticks with the marinara and ranch hit hard, they were addictive. The pasta surprised me the most because I feel like it can be hit and miss at most places because apparently seasoning your food is hard or something. But everything was flavorful and a great price I gotta say. I'll probably dine in at some point because I'd like to see what their dinner service looks like and what the vibe of the restaurant itself is like, but all in all I highly recommend.“
“Joes Italian is a good choice when I'm in town. The antipasto salad is an excellent choice. The eggplant parmigiana is very delicious the flavor was excellent. The service is good. They cook the food fresh, the ambiance is good. I like the retro Italian restaurant vibes. I have been here multiple times and Joes never disappoints.“
“Absolutely amazing experience, fortunate enough to have the chance to speak with the owner who's very passionate about pizza and has a deep understanding of the origin and history of it. Ordered 3 pies and was pleased with all of them. I will be back again and will recommend to others as well. Thank you for excellent and over the top customer service!“
“Had an absolutely amazing dinner there tonight with friends. We are all very good cooks, so always very appreciative of excellent food. Everything we had this evening was prepared inspiringly well, which is not a common thing to find in San Diego restaurants. Two of us ordered one the specials, Eggplant Parmigiana. We were in agreement it was perhaps the best ever (and there have been many tried over the years!). Another had the Carbonara, which was truly a don’t-miss work of art.What the restaurant lacks in ambiance, it certainly makes up for in amazing food, excellent service, and warm and caring owners/wait staff. We’ll definitely tell friends and will most certainly visit often!“
“Nuccis is the best Italian food and pizza in Vista/ shadowridge and North County SD! The $12.99 lg. 2 topping Monday Pizza deal is so good we almost have to order it each week best is mushrooms w sausage or the canadien bacon w pineapple, yumm...! The lasagna is also amazing and so many other dishes are as well. Do yourself a favor and try them! We've been going there for over 15 years.“
“Found this place at a perfect location with an amazing view. You can literally watch sunset from anywhere you sit here.The menu is extensive and gives you a lot of options to explore, We got the Ravioli , grilled chicken, Pizza and seafood pasta. Ravioli was really good, cooked perfectly and nice sauce as well. I didnt really like the pizza , there was no taste, the sauce lacked flavor and the cheese was just cold and dry, felt like eating a stale pizza. The pasta was really nice , bare minimum sauce though but boasted the smoked salmon flavor. Grilled chicken again felt stale, was like a rubber, hard to cut and chew as well.The service is impeccable, they take care of your dining experience.All in all, a good spot for a dinner with some amazing view. I wish the food could be a notch up better.“
“The food and service here is amazing! I called in an order for pickup and when I arrived at the restaurant it was ready and the employees behind the counter were So friendly and professional. The cheese bread and the salads are my favorite!“
“We were shopping in Encinitas on a Friday night when I spotted the front signage for Forchettaboutit Pizza. We decided to stop in for a couple slices. The joint was jumping on this Friday night and we had to wait a few minutes for an inside table. They do have outdoor patio heaters but it was still too windy to dine outside.We chose the white pizza with chicken and caramelized onions and their meat lovers pizza, and the Caesar salad with chicken. Everything was delicious.The salad was one of the best I've had. The meat was warm, so it was cooked to order and not refrigerated. It was juicy and had great flavor. The chef knows his chicken.The pizza was great if you don't mind a softer crust. It had a wonderful bite and really good char on the underside. Seasoning was great and the toppings looked fresh and really generous.Our waitress gave us a small ramekin of their marinara and it was sooo good. I will definitely try their pasta next time I'm in Encinitas.Service was excellent. All the waitresses had high energy, were fun, and very attentive.The only draw back was soda was from a can so no free refills.“
“We've been eating at Uncle Tony's for many years and love it. During the "pandemic", aside from the great food, Uncle Tony's restaurant was an island of clarity surrounded by an ocean of insanity. The atmosphere is great and the background music is perfect. I'd say the lobster ravioli are amazing but then everything else on the menu is also. Family owned and operated, so you'll find Tony talking with customers from behind the bar or around a table.“
“O'SIDE'S BEST KEPT SECRET! Born and raised in NJ and NYC, I often crave the pizza I grew up with. Cusimano's is IT! I've only tried the cheese, the margarita, the everything (combo), and the Sicilian. All of them were just right. Fresh, crispy crust, perfect amount of authentic sauce, fresh cheese, meats, veggies. Pedro told me he trained in Brooklyn for 10 years. So glad he is now here in O'Side!“
Wineries • $$
“Food was fantastic!!!!Service not so much. Difficult to get anyone willing to clean off a table for us to sit even though my husband was holding our salad sitting next to an empty table. After asking 3 people found someone willing to take the dirty dishes away but not willing to wipe the table off. Food was delicious and delivered in a timely basis.“
“This is a great neighborhood place with warm, friendly professional staff. The managers, bartenders, waiters staff and bus people are all excellent. The piano players add a really nice touch as well. We love this place. Oh yeah, the food and drinks are top notch as well!“
“Wow! I didn't expect the quality for this mom'n'pops shop. I ordered the chicken ceaser salad with the dressing on the side. The salad was fresh and crisp, the chicken was freshly made and cut and the best part..... the croutons are made in-house!!!!I'm pretty sure the dressing is also made in-house, and it all just was perfect.I will be returning to try the pastas another time. You can't beat that price!!! Please support this restaurant and eat here!“
“The restaurant brought memories back from my travels in Italy. The staff was amazing and treated everyone like family. It wasn't easy to pick one entrée. I have to advise to end your meal with a delicious TIRAMISU... We will be returning....“
“Mannnn i cant tell u how much my family and i loveee it here the food is awesome all of it the spagetti sauce is not all sweet like some places its perfect!!! My toddler is a picky eater and loves everything here!!! I continue to come back and always will“
“My wife and I first tried out this place about 2 months prior to this review. The food, service, and fair prices made me come back and bring a friend. Salad: crisp, fresh produce like straight out of the garden. Sandwiches: hand-prepped, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef & lamb; perfectly baked sandwich rolls; peppers and onions perfectly finished. Baklava: super flaky with perfect sweet. This should not be confused with fast food. It is hand-cooked perfection. Staff obviously take pride in their work, so the service was great. Hmmmm...should I come back? YA THINK?“
“Portinos is our best local pizza in my opinion. I would consider it a high-end pizza not a cheap $5 carry out. The bambina pizza is a great deal at 6 bucks. And for some reason my orders always get messed up, but in 4 years portinos has never messed up one of my orders. That says a lot.“
“We're regulars at Piacere Mio and we have yet to have a bad experience here. The food is always spot on, service is great, and the team makes us feel special each and every single time. The owner and many team members are from Italy, making sure the experience remains authentic and a little vacation right in our own neighborhood.“
“Very old school restaurant. Their meatballs are as big as a fist.Sauce is very good.Pizza always good but everytime we order take out it seems to be wet.Also try their chix parm crispy .Family restaurant...Vegetarian options: Marinara and Alfredo sauce.Lots of salad options.Parking: Can be busy during dinner.Kid-friendliness: Kids always welcomeWheelchair accessibility: Yes they hv ramps.“
“The Best Pizza in the World !! The crust is slightly crispy and thicker and delicious ,it's thicker to handle the Incredible large amounts of Very High Quality Sauce ,Meats and ? Cheese !! Wow !! Absolutely a Fantastic Pizza ! And everything on the menu is Fresh and So Very Tasty ! Have been Enjoying this Wonderful Food for over 30 years !“
“If you're looking for an out-of-this-world pizza experience, look no further than Allens New York Pizza in Carlsbad California. Under new ownership, this pizza joint has undergone a transformation that will leave your taste buds wanting more.From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be greeted with the aroma of freshly baked pizza and the friendly staff will make you feel right at home.Now let's talk about the pizza! Each slice is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The crust is crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside, and the sauce is a mouthwatering blend of herbs and spices. The pizza is light and delicious so whether you are looking for a treat slice or a take home pie for the family, you will NOT be disappointedBut that's not all - Allens New York Pizza offers a variety of toppings to suit all tastes. Whether you're a fan of classic pepperoni, or like to get a little more adventurous, they will have you covered.Overall, Allens New York Pizza is a must-visit for any pizza lover in Carlsbad. With its new ownership and incredible pizza, it's sure to become a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Don't miss out on this out-of-this-world pizza experience!“
“Their food is decadent and amazing. Their staff, a wonderful group. Never need to ask for anything. Their wine ? spectacular. This is a very small place. Reservations recommended. Don't miss out on the best Italian Cuisine in North County. Price $$$“