Papa Bambino's
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I've been going to their restaurant since it's original location in San Marcos and have never had a less than exceptional meal and service experience. Highly recommend you give them a try.
Excellent food and service!!
Chris and his wife are wonderful people, and make top Italian meals ❤️
Chris and his wife are wonderful people, and make top Italian meals ❤️
My experience here was nothing short of perfection. This was my first time coming here. I was on my way home from a completely horrible day at work when I saw this shop. When I entered, I was met with smiles and warm greetings. The owners were very nice, outgoing, bubbly and attentive. Their food menu had a lot to offer, there weren’t any prices on the menus but they had a large selection. The shop was very cute on the inside and seemed very clean. I will definitely be back...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 1 - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Papa Bambino's is a family-friendly restaurant known for its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. The menu features a popular chicken Caesar salad made with fresh ingredients and homemade dressing and croutons. In addition to salads, the restaurant offers calzones and sandwiches with homemade bread, all prepared with care. Recently, the restaurant has moved from San Marcos to Vista, where it continues to delight customers with its high-quality, reasonably priced offerings. The owner is known for exceptional hospitality and dedication to providing a top-notch dining experience.
Customers have described the restaurant as a "hole in the wall Italian" place that offers a "very good deal for home Italian food." The service is praised as attentive and accommodating, even when the restaurant is not busy. Some customers have noted that the menu prices are outdated, and the restaurant could use some "love and more customers." However, the food, such as the fettuccine Alfredo with an "earthy flavor" and the spicy penne arrabiata, has been enjoyed by diners. The garlic bread is also mentioned as having a great texture.
Additionally, some customers have compared the restaurant's pizzas to those from the previous Bruno's establishment, praising them as "incredible and unique" with a "doughy crust." The ricotta and artichoke heart pizza is particularly recommended as one of the top pizza experiences.