La Piazza Italian Bistro
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La Piazza Italian Bistro Reviews
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Great first time experience! Stephan was an awesome host/ server.. food was served at a great pace although they had a full house! The house rigatoni was as delicious and the carne pizza was awesome!!
Everything was on point. We had drinks and food with friends.!!!!
Reservations are a must!
Food is great. Excellent service.
They do have a kids menu, so the whole family can enjoy!
Food is great. Excellent service.
They do have a kids menu, so the whole family can enjoy!
Hours
| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 3PM |
La Piazza Italian Bistro is a restaurant in downtown Visalia. The ambience is exceptional and the decor is fun without being too gimmicky, with a fancy bistro-like vibe. The space is beautiful, clean, and smells clean, and the ceiling frescoes and Cistine Chapel elegance are beautiful. The place is right on the corner and not very welcoming from the outside, with 2 doors that are kind of confusing. The seating is awkward, and the parking is horrible in the very busy downtown area.
The service is above average and decently attentive, and food is served at a great pace even with a full house. However, one visit had slow service, and the waitress spoke so quietly that she could not be heard over the music. The food is decent, nothing bad but nothing particularly impressive. The calamari was so salty that it could barely be eaten, and everything had a Mexican influence, with mariachi music coming from the kitchen. The bruschetta was a bit oily and needed some salt. The lobster ravioli with shrimp had only about 5 ravioli, but the filling and sauce was so dense that it was very filling; it was a bit sweet and the shrimp were overcooked. The carbonara was good, a pretty standard carbonara. The creme brûlée was delicious, with a perfect ratio of crust to cream, smooth and delicious. The Mama Rosa Spritz was light and refreshing and actual one of the best mocktails. The house rigatoni was delicious and the carne pizza was awesome. The meatballs and spaghetti was enjoyed. The Baby Roasted Pumpkin was burnt, the skin had an extremely chewy texture, the topping was burnt and crispy, and the sauce had a strange, almost curdled texture. The bread was burnt around the edges. Cocktails were amazing. The overall experience felt overpriced for the quality of the food and level of service.