Cioppino: A hearty seafood stew with clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish in a rich tomato broth.
Wine • Pasta • Drinks • Italian
"Came to Girardi 's last night. I only looked at Google reviews briefly before coming and saw the 4.4 rating, which is usually good enough. I wish I had also checked Yelp before coming, where they are a 3.6, which is more accurate, in my opinion. Service was extremely slow. We waited an unusually long time to be seated, and we waited a long time to place our order. It then took a very long time to actually get our food. The porchetta was room temp, not hot at all (they did comp us this dish was was kind of them). The eggplant parm was really good. Atmosphere was not great as we were seated right by the chilly entry way and bathrooms, which was totally disconnected from the main dining area. Don 't sit in this area if you can help it. We felt like we had to flag staff down for everything, including getting our bill."
Dining • Seafood • Italian • Bar-lounge
"We were at Serafina for a family celebration and it did not disappoint! Our server was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. The booth where we sat was comfortable and modern. We started with champagne and drinks very tasty! We ordered the focaccia and the calamari for appetizers and they both were delicious. For lunch, we had the Veal Scallopini, Farfalle Limoncello, Penne a la Vodka with lobster, Artichoke Ravioli, and Cacio e Pepe. Everyone was extremely satisfied with their meals! We can't wait to go back the food, atmosphere and drinks were wonderful!"
Pizza • Salad • Salads • Italian
"the veal marsala was perfection. the location was great, comfortable sitting opportunities, but each curs was amazing. will go again, glad that I have dined, and the bill was much less than I expected it was from ny."
Soup • Wine • Fish • Salad
"Food was really good and so was the service. Never had an empty glass of water or an empty bread basket. They were super on top of it for a busy Saturday night. Brian and Gina (might have gotten that name wrong) were a fantastic team and We couldnât have asked for better service. The bolognese and salmon were both really good, as was the arancini. I will admit that we were sat a little too close to other tables and it felt like they were cramming people in one corner. I hate when restaurants with romantic atmospheres do that. We heard other tables starting to complain to each other as we were leaving and more people were coming in. Definitely should space out tables, Iâd be very uncomfortable if we were sat in one of those booth seats next to other people. Hate that set-up. For a date night you want to speak with your wife, as opposed to yelling over a table of women out for ladyâs night. Otherwise it was a really good experience, I was definitely impressed, and we will return on occasion, but I will probably request to be seated away from the crowd."
Wine • Full • Seafood • Bar-lounge
"This used to be one of my favorite spots but the food has really declined in quality (and last night was the thirds and final time in the last year or so that I’ve noticed). I’m disappointed. The gumbo was watery, the oysters were small and gritty (sometimes that can’t be helped, but they were pretty unappealing), and the fish and chips were soggy. I was actually a little bit embarrassed to have recommended this place to friends who joined me and had never been before. One of my friends who had eaten very little that day and was starving ordered the shrimp and grits from the restaurant week menu. It was a tiny portion with three shrimp that looked over cooked. I shared my fries with her because she was still hungry. Ridiculous for $40. Sadly I won’t be back. The service was very good though."
Wine • Steak • Pasta • Salad
"So disappointing. I have heard many many mixed reviews about Max A Mia in the past year or more but I still give it a whirl now and then. Recent experience: Wait staff excellent but food was just plain not good. Two appetizers were not very good and then the Tuscan Salad (which I used to get all the time) arrived. Dressing very bland...no taste to the salad. Again...both of us agreed. This time we told Brad about the salad. Did not say anything about the appetizers. They were more than courteous and comped the salads. BUT...in take out orders over the last year, there seems to always be some issue....burnt (beyond eatable) stone pies, missing items. I am not alone thus reason for completing this review. I heard this all the time....and so many of us were regulars at MaxAMia for such a long time. Doesn't stand up to the Max Group standard."
Wine • Cakes • Seafood • American
"My husband and I chose Kincaid Grill for our 15th anniversary after hearing rave reviews from friends. It’s in an unassuming strip mall. The place is clean and the tables are well-set. The staff is dressed neatly and professionally. The wall decor is cheesy—that’s about the only negative thing I can think to say. The clams we had as an appetizer were absolutely fantastic with their Asian flavors (lemongrass, ginger, coconut, kaffir like, and cilantro). We wanted to drink the broth from the bowl. My husband’s halibut was great, but the standout was the filet. Upon hearing that it was coffee-rubbed, I was nervous that it would taste like coffee. No—the chef knows what they’re doing—the flavor was exceptional. It was cooked medium rare to perfection. The mashed potatoes were a bit plain, but they allowed the meat to really stand out. The service was exceptional. My water glass did not dip below half full. Our dishes did not clutter our table for more than a minute or two, yet we felt we were afforded privacy. They gave us a dessert for free for our anniversary. I feel like this is the kind of place where, if they did mess anything up, they’d make it right and you’d want to return again. However, based on what we experienced last night, I’d be shocked if there was a misstep. Thank you, Regina, for a lovely evening! Dietary restrictions: Overheard a server saying most items were gluten free they can accommodate where possible."
American • Breakfast • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"We made a reservation at Frolik for Christmas Eve after spending the day exploring downtown. It turned out to be one of the few restaurants with availability, and we didn't know what to expect. However, the food was outstanding! Each of us ordered something different, and we ended up sharing bites from each other's plates. The service was also exceptional. Thank you for making our Christmas Eve truly special!"
Pizza • Seafood • Catering • Pizzeria
"Just had my daughter’s first birthday here 4/20/24. Let me start off by saying the owner and all staff are absolutely the most friendliest and helpful very accommodating and honestly the price was great for the amazing food!!!They made our day enjoyable! Next the food was absolutely amazing we had so much amazing options but the best was the Penne and Vodka but everything we ate was good!I loved the bathrooms were right there and the space was nice for us to decorate! Not a complaint. All of our guests were saying how great the food was!! Definitely will be back for more event and Highly recommend!!"
Fish • Coffee • Seafood • American
"Really beautiful setting for viewing the sunset. Service was excellent. Unfortunately the crab cake was a total disappointment. So much filler that it did not have the flavor of crabmeat even. All other dishes were delicious but stay away from the crab cake."
Seafood • Italian • American • Fast Food
"We love Trio! Almost always great food and a great time. Fun seating options,TVs galore to watch the olympics and all sports. The bar high top table atmosphere is fun and if you need a night out alone from the busy summer season sitting here is a nice spot to get away for a drink and a nice meal. Trio is part t of the Newport Restaurant Group so you can receive Dining dollars for every visit. Employees of the company are ESOP members so they’re really invested in amazing atmosphere, great service and quality of food they have a stake in the success of the business. Hope you will never be disappointed like me"
Fish
Bars • Meat • Cheese • Italian
"perfection. every time. my favorite restaurant in santa barbara, and there is a lot of great to choose. the service is charming - only the correct balance of friendly, respectful and attentive. the food. oh, my God. If they love lamb, the regal is not to be missed and the berry-buffer-dessert is a unique and delicious wise to finish their meal. to be honest, do not miss this place. make reservation. they treat themselves. impress someone else. the best!"
Full • Mexican • American • Fast Food
"Went here in a Saturday afternoon for lunch. I so wanted to be impressed with this place. The menu and drinks sounded very appealing. However, the service was horrendous. I walked in and there was no one at the hostess booth. I had to ask the bartender to be seated. I ordered a Kountry Black Raspberry Basil cocktail and Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta. The drink was amazing! While the appetizer was small, it was very good as well. Sadly, service was the opposite. After finally getting a seat, my bartender said that he had a 6 top and was “swamped.” I gave my order to a waiter that wasn’t even mine. I got my food 5-10 minutes BEFORE I got my cocktail. Also, I never got silverware or a napkin. I had to ask someone from the kitchen! For a restaurant that is going for a modern, semi-upscale restaurant/bar theme, they need to step up their service game, BIG TIME. I would go back only if I knew the service had improved. While the food is amazing, the service should be the same."
Grill • Brunch • Italian • Seafood
"Sitting outside on the patio with the sun doing down could not have been better. There was no wind and we could easily talk without any loud music. The food was especially worthy to note the fresh burrata and various heirloom tomato pieces appetizer with basil pesto was more than enough for two people. It was so good, we used some bread to sop up any remaining dressing. Our server was willing to have the kitchen share our entree of juicy short ribs and their tasty sweet corn risotto. A 6 oz glass of Merlot was perfect to accompany those meaty short ribs. No specific dessert, but an exceptional affogato brought to the table and our server poured the hot espresso over the vanilla bean ice cream, pure bliss. What a treat to end a beautiful evening and great food."
Pasta • Pizza • Drinks • Italian
"Came here for dinner with my boyfriend because I 've heard about how good their gluten free menu options are and my boyfriend has celiac so reputable GF kitchens are so important. Whenever we make reservations we always note that we are eating GF and make sure to tell the waiter as we order, and noted that he did mark it down. However, my boyfriend was glutened after eating here which bums me out so much! Maybe it was a mixup in the kitchen or some accidental cross contamination which happens, but when a menu is voted as the best GF menu I think I do expect a little more. Their menu does say that they cannot guarantee a 100% GF kitchen, but they do take precautions against cross contamination. We ordered the calamari to start; we 're pretty sure this is how he got glutened but because the dish is on the gluten free menu we assumed it would be fried separately? In the moment it was really good, and the aioli was great. For mains, I tried the Bobby Flay Throwdown Winner (a zucchini lasagna) and my boyfriend ordered the cappesante (a mascarpone sauce pasta with scallops). We were a little underwhelmed for the price of the entrées. The lasagna was good, but better reheated the next day--something I don 't really expect when paying $30 for a veggie lasagna to be completely honest. The cappesante had a really overwhelming lemon flavor that put my boyfriend off, but I didn 't really mind a few days later (after reheating). The scallops on his pasta were cooked nicely. We went in on a Thursday evening and it was busier than I thought it would be, at some points every single seat was filled. We had to wait a long time before our waiter even came by the first time (enough time for both of us to go to the bathroom and come back and finish our water). The ambiance of Nebo is really nice, I loved the look of the interior and I 'm a sucker for good ambient lighting. Maybe we came here on an off day, but for the price and after effects of glutening, I can 't strongly recommend Nebo."
Pub • Grill • Seafood • Cocktail
"I visited the new restaurant before they had obtained their liquor license, so I can't comment on their alcohol selection. They did offer us complimentary glasses of wine, which was a nice touch. I ordered the rosemary thyme chicken with cauliflower on the side. The cauliflower was delicious, perfectly charred with citrus notes. However, the chicken was a disappointment. It was pink on the inside and I couldn't eat it. The menu stated the dish came with mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and gravy, but it was completely different when I received it. This lack of transparency was disappointing. My friends ordered the grouper and loved it. Overall, I would give it 3/5 stars. The service was good and the atmosphere was welcoming, but the communication about the food was lacking. I'm not sure if I would give it another try."
Meat • Pizza • Italian • Pizzeria
"This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Palm Desert. The short rib dinner is very delicious and tender. The waiter recommended the penne vodka pasta which was very good, also. Every dish was excellent Our waiter, Josh, was very attentive and entertaining. We will be sure to return again the next time we are in the desert."
Wine • Pizza • Salad • Tapas
"One of my favorite local restaurants because of their amazing food and drinks. I normally order a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board, but I wanted to try something different this time. My sister got a lemon drop mocktail which was a little sour, but just the right amount. She said it was delicious I had the Penelope Pussycat which had Bacoo 8 year aged rum, Liqueur de Violette, and lemon juice. The drink had such a pretty color and had an interesting flavor to it as well!For appetizers, we had the Gambas al Aljillo which had a nice corn salsa to go along with it. We also had the Roasted Cauliflower which was cooked perfectly and the Beef Kushiyaki which came with chilled soba noodles. The Beef Kushiyaki was something so unique that I would not have thought I was in a wine bar. It was so flavorful! For our entree we got the Black Truffl'd Fettucine. The pasta was a bit bland, and I was surprised because I usually always order that pasta and it's my favorite. I think the sauce might have been a bit watered down. For dessert we had some tea and the Meritagewich' which comes with homemade chocolate chip cookies. The tea and dessert was perfect for a cold day!I definitely recommend trying this place out with a few friends and ordering a bunch of small plates to share. This way you can try a bit of everything. I really loved every single small plate we ordered! Thank you so much to the staff that made our experience a pleasant one"
Beer • Wine • Full • Italian
"There are so many top-shelf Italian restaurants all over Vegas?Al Solito Posto (Tivoli Village), Don Vito?s (Southpoint Hotel), Esther?s Kitchen (Arts District), Aromi (Summerlin North) Allegro (Wynn Hotel). There?s also the hip subtly elegant Limoncello on west Sahara; its sprawling four-room interior, huge ceiling and fish market-style seafood display instantly captivate. Every time we?ve been there (at least five since it opened in November 2019), the food is finelyprepared?and it?s soulful too, thanks to Executive Chef Eric Gaitan from NYC. The eatery hit another home run last Friday night when we dined there with friends. Each entree more than delivered the goods?Homemade Lobster Ravioli (with alight brandy sauce), Pappardelle Bolognese, Penne Vodka Pollo Parmigiana?and our waiter was warm knowledgeable. Limoncello gets it right every time. We ended the meal on a sweet note?the Tiramisu Crème Brûlée were both dreamy?andheaded out into the summer Vegas rain, which definitely felt oddly wonderful to former Angelenos like us."