“ Stopped by the mom & pop Italian spot on a Tuesday night. Greeted by sisters of who were so delightful. Might be San Diego's finest hidden gem. Appetizer of mushrooms and zucchini was perfect, Caesar salad and Lasagna was amazing. The star of the show is the homemade Tiramisu, which is the best we ever tasted. 5 Stars. ”

“ Nice little family run Italian restaurant in Rancho Bernardo that my friend recommended to us. It's small so it's best to make reservations in advance. We were lucky to snag their last table on a Friday evening. Service was stellar. Everyone was friendly and warm. We were checked on often and our dishes arrived in a timely manner. The food was hit or miss. I ordered the clam linguine with spicy red sauce. It was on the heavy side and loaded with clams, but a bit plain. The clams didn't taste fresh. We also ordered the chicken parmigiana and that was pretty good. The chicken was moist and crispy. The garlic bread was delicious. Really enjoyed that. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert. It's one of my favorite desserts but theirs was pretty plain. And I didn't like all those shaved almonds on top. Overkill and that's all I was tasting over a plain tiramisu. ”

“ This place is surprised me, it was packed with many people. We walked in without a reservation and we were fortunate to get a table. I recommend reservation during the peak hour. Prices were good, staff very friendly and most of all the food was taste with a good portion. I do not think I would be overly exaggerating to state that the it was home cooked meal in very nice small neighborhood restaurant. ”

“ Old school Italian American restaurant, family run, old timers spot, food is not fancy but delicious, ambience is homey, service is great. Tried the eggplant Parmesan and meatball sub, both very good. Will try again! ”

“ My husband's family's been living in Rancho Bernado since the 80s and finally tried out this restaurant that has been there as long. It did not disappoint! I'm just gonna talk on behalf of my husband and my mother-in-law and my son dishes. My husband got the lasagna and he said it's the best lasagna he has had (outside of Italy)! My mother-in-law got the eggplant Parmesan and she said it was fantastic! My son got the cheese pizza and he loved it! My husband tried the pizza and said it was so good. The service was excellent. waitress is one of the owners or is part of the family business. Very cute little restaurant not a lot of seating but very cute and quaint! :) So I was disappointed because there wasn't a gluten-free pasta available most Italian restaurants these days will have the option since there's a lot of people that can't have gluten so I was kind of disappointed about that. The only thing that I can get on the menu was the salad with some grilled chicken and it was OK I wouldn't say anything special at all. But my family did enjoy their meals so this review is mostly, based on their experience and not my personal own, so I personally probably won't go back there because there's nothing really special for me to eat there because I am gluten-free and I also don't eat meat but a lot of other Italian restaurants I can always find some thing like gluten-free pizza or I can find gluten-free pasta to eat ”

“ What a hidden gem in Rancho Bernardo! If you are looking for a cozy and intimate place for classic red gravey dishes, this is the place! The staff is very friendly and food is fresh! The Antipasto salad was fantastic! The lettuce was fresh, the tomato was sweet, and the deli meat was tasty and plentiful. We enjoyed the service, food, and casual atmosphere. ”

“ Came for the lunch special...super crowded..go after the lunch rush closer to 1pm if you don't want a wait. They only have one waitress working. Although she is great, super nice and as attentive as she could be it's just too much for her. There are a lot of regulars so know again you will have to wait if you come during "lunch hour". Food portions: Lunch special is so worth it! $12 for a pasta dish and bread! Large portion (way more if you eat there...don't take out) Salad $4.50 is extra...very sparse but still good. My mom and friend had a glass of wine both over $10.50.....seemed a little steep.... Overall it's worth the wait and the waitress running around.... -mom had eggplant parm...she said it was "better than expected" being that she's the Italian and cook in the family ”

“ I loved this spot, I wish this was in Illinois! We had a wonderful time at this family owned Italian spot. It's super small and has an old school feel. The pasta and pizza were delicious and the service was great. ”

“ The size of the restaurant really shows just how much love they prepare the food with. The quality of the food prepared is excellent. The best seller on the menu is the Antipasto salad if you look at the menu. The salad is a best seller for a reason, it's excellent. When I visited most people ordered the salad along with pasta entrees, chicken entrees and other Italian dishes. My group shared the Antipasto, Penne Pasta with meat sauce, Chicken Parmesan, Meat ravioli and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. All of the dishes are excellent in taste, freshness and flavor. I found the prices to be excellent for the portion size. The service was excellent and the dining room was small, and welcoming. ”