"Recently, my wife and I stopped at Casa Nostra in Westlake Village during our drive, enticed by its convenient location and stellar ratings. While I can only comment on the salad and the chicken parmigiana we shared, the experience left much to be desired. Opting for a lighter meal, we split a salad featuring mixed greens, which pleasantly met our expectations. However, the same cannot be said for the chicken parmigiana, which regrettably stands out as one of the least satisfying renditions I've encountered. The chicken lacked the freshness one would expect and had a disappointingly rubbery texture. Furthermore, the dish seemed to overcompensate with an excess of cheese, perhaps attempting to mask the subpar taste of the protein. The scarcity of sauce only compounded the lackluster impression. Even the seemingly fail-proof roasted potatoes, a personal favorite, proved to be a letdown. Drenched in oil, each bite was dominated by the overpowering taste of oil, detracting from the potential enjoyment of the side dish. Despite the redeeming quality of the mixed greens salad, the overall experience at Casa Nostra fell short of our expectations. The lackluster performance of a staple Italian dish, the chicken parmigiana, leaves me hesitant to recommend this establishment or consider a return visit. It's unfortunate that a premier dish did not live up to the standards one would anticipate from an Italian restaurant."
