Bistro di Bufala

208 W Main St, Visalia
(559) 636-1618

Recent Reviews

Allan Fifield

Busy Saturday night and we were elbow to elbow. Our server was streched thin running in circles but attentive to us. They could have used an additional sever. My wife's pizza carbonora was much better than my sausage and garbanzo pasta which was stripped to the basics. (Even a sprig of parsley would have helped. Or a few black olives or a piece of bread or almost anything.) Between the two meals, I would rate the food at 3.5 if I could.Eating out in this tier of restaurant is getting hard for me to justify. $73 before tip for a medium pizza, a bowel of meaty pasta, one appetizer, and one beer. No bread, no butter, no soup or a salad. Just the mains and a $14 appetizer. At these prices I can not justify my formerly generous tipping standards.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Carbonara Pizza

Dennis J

Went to eat downstairs, and wow did it look nice. The waitress was extremely personable and made my experience worth it. I highly recommend the margherita pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita

Grégory Frank

Best Italian restaurant in town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob Peyton

The food and the atmosphere were good. I was here a few weeks ago for a family member's birthday dinner and thought thre free range chicken in case was well done with great flavor. We had a wonderful watress as well.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Erica Enos

The coziest little restaurant delicious and classy but casual! Make sure to make reservations on the weekends as they’re usually busy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeanette Escudero

I don't even know how the food tastes because they sat us down we waited 10 minutes. Then a server lady came and said sorry...this table turns out to be reserved for another party and we have no other table available for you.

Service: 1

Alex “SaintzNation”

Excellent place to eat, highly recommended!

Kelsey Bettencourt

For these prices the food should be exceptional and hot. Our brunch was lukewarm and not all ingredients listed on the menu were actually included in the meal. The food would have been okay if I were at a hole in the wall diner, but at $22 for eggs Benedict, it should be delicious.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Sam Reyes

It was my first time there. Everything was great, the food and the service!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Caesar Salad

Kevin Crawford

Great food, nice staff.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita

Cathy

Delicious! Love the atmosphere, wine, pizza and pistachio cake!Servers are exceptionally attentive. Definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza Margherita

BJ B JR

Terrific atmosphere downstairs. Great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bruschetta

Kate Gibson

Food was very tasty, if a little on the pricey side for what was offered. Staff were friendly enough. Restaurant itself a little cold. Several others were wearing their coats inside. BIGGEST ISSUE: For the love of all things good, PLEASE install a baby changing table. You have plenty of space. Not only is it state law, it’s common courtesy for your guests. Having to walk back to my car to change a diaper in the trunk of my car was somewhat of a buzzkill during my meal.Vegetarian options: There are a couple of vegetarian options. Staff were happy to adapt toppings to make a vegetarian pizza. Not a wealth of options but okay choice.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available but wouldn’t go back with our toddler until the changing table situation is resolved.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Skankhunt42

Derek is the best bartender love this guy makes perfect

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ana Carranza

I've been here several times, however, this last visit a server was extremely rude to me. We got there a little bit before the bistro opened and sat outside at the tables. A man opened the door and I asked if I could use the restroom. He responded with a stern NO and told us we were trespassing! I understand that I couldn't use the restroom but his approach was awful. He was rude, mad, and made me feel uncomfortable.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

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