Carboni's Ristorante

Outside patio was nice on a summer evening. We tried a few specials and they were delicious, along with the hearty lasagna. Inside is comfy but a acoustics are a little loud. Great spot for all your Italian favorites and new ones too!

Our first time eating in Carboni's and it was quite a disappointment. We looked at the menu that was posted outside hoping to come in to get the pizza and pasta however instead we were given a completely different Brunch Menu from the one we saw posted. The food we ordered was definitely not what we expected for $16 a dish. The tiramisu pancakes were dry and hard. There was no taste of tiramisu. Just the cocoa powder and some cream in between two thin hard pancakes drizzled with some espresso around the plate for plating purposes. The sausage that came with it was just okay. Nothing special. The truffle scrambled eggs which was described to be soft scrambled eggs with crispy proscuitto was hard scrambled and the proscuitto was not at all crispy. It was also a bit dry. The toasted foccacia bread was just okay. Not butter or jam or anything was given. The waiter was super nice and friendly and that was the only part about dining in the restaurant that we liked. We waited quite a while to get our order in and we even thought about walking out but decided to just stay and give this restaurant a chance but its not likely that we will come back.

Our children reserved a table for Mother's Day dinner. We were seated at 5:50 p.m. The waiter immediately told us they were out of lasagna, the hamburger, chopped salad, the soup and the eggplant entry. There was a 2 man band playing and they were too loud. This hardscape restaurant was already very loud and it was difficult to have a conversation. Our waiter came back only after 15 minutes and we had to wave him over. We had to ask him for bread. Over 1 hour after arriving, we still had no food. First the waiter told us that they were short on cooks. He came back and suggested they were going to take 40% off our bill. 70 minutes after being seated, a man came to our table to apologize. He did not introduce himself, or state his role (manager? owner?). He proceeded to make excuses including that it was Mother's Day and they were busy. I pointed out that 40% or more of the tables were vacant/no diners. He said, "we have lots of tickets in the kitchen." He told us that they should have told us that we could expect a long wait for our food. He came back with scallops (appetizer) because our food was still not ready. They were burnt...very poorly cooked...not seared, burnt. He said our food was coming in 3 minutes and it would be comped. We almost left, but decided to stay 3 more minutes. Our 4 entries arrived 3 minutes later. They never brought the salad we ordered. My wife's ribeye was undercooked and really tough. Daughter's pasta was undercooked. Son's pasta was not hot, delivered on a cold plate. The mushrooms on my chicken marsala were not cooked enough. The asparagus was the diameter of a pool cue, charred black on the outside and not cooked in the middle. The manager had offered us dessert, comped. We did not even stay for it. Sadly, this was the poorest dining experience I've ever had in my 60+ years. Wait staff seemed poorly trained. I recommend avoiding the restaurant unless and until things change dramatically. Very sad. Spoiled Mother's Day for us.

We were all there from around the country. It was the second time in four months, and we needed to find a place that allowed a group of 17 to gather and not provide our retirement account to be depleted for simply showing up. The first time, it was her 70th. This time, it was my 70th. When I contacted reservations, they were so accommodating and friendly. "Come on, we have a place for you," was their reply. The staff were incredibly kind. You get a group of friends and family together, you never know how you will be treated. We were made to feel like we owned the place. So, you ask, "You've said nothing about the food!" That's true. I was thinking that when we returned for a second gathering, it was understood that the food matched the staff. Everyone totally enjoyed the meals. The atmosphere of acceptance and the throw-in deserts for birthdays and anniversaries was extra cool! On a side note: We like to hit up a wine tasting before dinner. It's a great way to start your evening in Winters. This time, we hit up Berryessa Gap Winery, but there's more to choose from.

Our family was excited to try breakfast here for the first time. After being seated and looking over the menus our server came to take our drink order and said “sorry, we are out of bacon and syrup today” and my husband was a little disappointed because he wanted pancakes with bacon but we decided to stay and he’d try something else. We finally ordered and waited patiently for our food and right before mine and my sons plate came out the waiter came to tell my husband that they ran out of biscuits for his biscuits and gravy would he like them to substitute it for an English muffin?! Ewwww… no thank you! It would have been better if the hostess could have given us a heads up about the bacon and syrup before even seating us and how do u find out right before bringing the plates out that you’ve ran out of biscuits?! We were literally in there with 2 other tables the rest of the place was empty and we sat there for over 30 minutes after ordering our food only to find out they don’t have what we ordered.

Attended birthday party. Service was excellent, food was delicious and the bread was so soft, moist and hot..busy area on a Sunday afternoon.

Carbonis never disappoints! The service was top-notch from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The drinks were perfectly mixed, and the bartender/server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Great vibes, great team, and an all-around amazing experience. Highly recommend!

We had dinner there tonight. It was not amazing. Not sure what changed, but it is different! Muscle appetizer had like six muscles, and one of them was closed! There was risotto was sticky, and the prawns wrap with prosciutto tasted like lighter fluid! The eggplant had way too much breading! The steak was cooked Great, but I had no seasoning! Garlic fries, not crispy!!

A hidden gem, the staff is so friendly the food is delicious, the drinks are perfect. There was a one man band playing and he welcomed people to sing. Our waitress "Ireland " went above and beyond to make our meal memorable. The grilled shrimp were perfectly cooked and the rice was delicious, we had dessert. Next time we are in town this is the spot we will return too, highly recommend

We came here for lunch and found a spacious and relatively quiet place. The bar area seemed inviting. However, the service could use some improvement. The young server seemed a bit awkward and didn't seem to know how to take orders. Instead of asking, "What would you like to order?" he simply stood there and said, "Hi." It was quite an unusual greeting. He also didn't seem to have any training in taking orders. We ordered the side salad with their vinaigrette, a cup of minestrone, and the papardelle with bolognese sauce. The food was okay, but other Italian restaurants offer bread or garlic bread. The server informed us that they had foccacia, but instead of giving us the bread, he gave us three thin toasted slices of a baguette and charged us an additional $5. After ordering, the server didn't ask if we needed anything else or if we wanted dessert. He simply asked, "Do you want your check?" We wanted another refill of iced tea, but he didn't seem to notice or care. Overall, I wouldn't give this place a 4 or 5. There's definitely some work to be done in terms of improving the service and food.

i wish it was as good as it looked. i got the meatball sub w/ garlix fries and a salad. the meatball sub was way too undercooked but the bread itsslf was good. the fries were not garlicy, and not cooked thoroughly. the salad however was amazing. service was nice enough? i didnt notice or remember anything special. the store was very modern sheek, and i didnt mind it but it didnt feel like how most italian diners do.

It's very close to home, but we had never been there. Noticed numerous sort of mixed reviews, but it was our Anniversary, so we opted for a close to home mini vacation, staying in the Hotel Winters, with dinner at Carboni's. It was wonderful! Not crowded on a Tuesday evening, but immediately great service. A mojito for my wife, a draft beer for me. Salad with dinner, grilled salmon for my wife, OG Rigatoni for me. Both perfect & delicious. For desert, their own Tiramasu. Again, perfect! We definitely plan to come back.

Ambiance is very soothing with soft music playing in the background. Service was very good as our waiter checked on us often. Food was delicious and portions were as large as the plates. You will be bringing home your leftovers. We went there for breakfast, but can't wait to go for dinner.

This restaurant has improved so much in the last year when we went tonight, it was amazing. The service was great. Our food was wonderful and we look forward to going back again. They had entertainment and the woman's voice was wonderful, so we really enjoyed the evening

This place is awesome! We just moved close by and went in on a Sunday. They had live music and it was amazing! This place is beautiful and the customer service was great. We ordered the spicy pepperoni and a bottle of wine and it was delicious! We came a second time with our kids and we had the same great experience! The food was awesome and everyone left full! Definitely recommend! This place is super clean, has their own gelato and the bathrooms are pristine.

We came here on a Sunday and there was live music. Jesse was our waiter and he was super attentive and recommended some dishes and drinks to try. I had the special the shrimp scampi (forgot to take a picture) and it was SO GOOD. My boyfriend got the rib eye steak and it came out perfect, medium rare with asparagus and potatoes. I can't wait to come back!

Isaac is hands down one of the best bartenders I've ever had. From the second I sat down, he made the whole experience feel personal. Super friendly without being over the top, and just really easy to talk to. You can tell he actually enjoys what he does and cares about making people feel welcome. His drinks were on point -- really well made, and he gave solid recommendations when I wasn't sure what to order. Even when the bar got a little busy, he never missed a beat. Still checked in, still had a great attitude, and never made anyone feel rushed. If you're coming here, definitely try to sit at the bar and hope Isaac's working. He made the night way better than I expected.

Great service and ambiance; perfect for a casual date night. The food was a hit or miss, hence the lower score. Out of the 5 items we had, the Caesar salad with house made dressing was my favorite. It tasted fresh, crisp, and cheesy. It came with an awful, chewy Parmesan crisp on top though, so beware. I had to spit it back out. The rosemary bread and tiramisu were good. I would recommend trying the mushroom gemeli. The only complaint I had was that the pasta was too al dente and the crispy garlic kept getting stuck in my teeth. If you don't mind a light chicken broth and Parmesan flavor, then it's a good choice. I loved the mushrooms in it. And for the eggplant malzoli, it tasted like pizza bread.. I didn't love the flavor nor texture, and the quantity was not worth the price.

My sister & I came here Fri night around 4pm and sat at the bar. It wasn't very crowded, but that changed by the time we left. Unfortunately our favorite bartender Isaac wasn't working yet, so Jesse took our order. I got a Lemon Drop $11 and since it was made with Tito's vodka they charged me an extra $3. I really wish they would pour the entire contents of the shaker into the glass, esp. since we're at the bar so it's not like anyone has to carry it to a table. My sister got a glass of Cabernet $12. Jesse did a good job of checking on us from time to time.

We love Caldoni's!!! Love all the Italian dishes we've had but our absolute fav is the OG Rigatoni!! So delicious and big enough to share. It never disappoints! Restaurant is clean, modern & airy. The servers are excellent & attentive. The manager is usually close by checking to see if all is good.

Great food (we got the house salad, ribeye steak and pappardelle bolognese. Friendly staff and ambience. Easy to park on the street.

Even though there were only 3 couples in restaurant for breakfast the service was very slow. I asked for Pancakes with over easy eggs and ham, my 6 year old grandson makes better pancakes. The eggs were overcooked and the slices of ham stiff. Every couple complain about the food.

We have been here several times with my family as well as an all girls trip. The cocktails are always on point. The service is amazing and the food is delicious. I highly recommend dining here when you visit winters

Isaac was my bartender and was so attentive. Food was great, chicken Marsala was too tiered all above and he service and food was amazing! Will always come back!

Food was amazing! Love the salad with salmon. Service was on point Hotel stay was nice I highly recommend both restaurant and Hotel.

Visited for an anniversary dinner. The space is large, with plenty of tables and a sizable bar. While waiting, we enjoyed some wine--an interesting local selection, though the glassware could be improved (thick glass). Appetizers were good; the olives and burrata stood out. However, the entrees were disappointing. The Margherita pizza had a tough crust and sliced tomatoes, and the Fettuccine Alfredo was undercooked, though the sauce and chicken were flavorful. Service was slow--waiting 20 minutes for a wine refill and Parmesan didn't help. Overall, not a place I would return to.

This is an incredibly beautiful restaurant--the interior is serene and sophisticated, if a little sterile, and when you walk into the lobby to access the restrooms you can see how the restaurant is an extension of the hotel's modern style. On a Saturday night we did not have a long wait for 3 guests, though it was disappointing and a little gross to find macaroni and cheese on and in between the booth cushions--we used one of our napkins to clean up the situation ourselves and were promptly given another one. Despite the beautiful settings, not a great first impression. We ordered the buratta toast and artichokes thinking they would be suitable to share, but the portions were really miniscule, especially for the price. The buratta toast is not even made to share as it is just one piece of focaccia. Things were looking pretty bleak until the mains came. The portions and quality exceeded expectations. My stuffed eggplant was enormous and super delicious: hearty and indulgent. I took half home and it reheated well! I also tried my friend's chicken marsala: the chicken was juicy and the sauce delectable. We were on such a high at that point we split a tiramisu, which was absolutely fine. We could tell our waitress was quite overwhelmed--I think the night we attended was also homecoming--and in her defense she was covering many tables and our 3-top was below average in terms of size. Ultimately, I would probably go back but only for the mains.

Everything this place is phenomenal amazing the rooms were amazing beautiful lovely I would definitely highly recommend people to stay here its quiet peaceful and relaxing phenomenal pleasant for a amazing getaway lovely

The food was was fresh, well prepared and very tasty. The service was excellent, the ambiance and atmosphere were great. My wife and I will return to this place for wonderful memories.

This place USE to be good! The food USE to be delicious. It's mediocre now. They don't even pour a 2 ounce pour for a dang cocktail. Don't ever order a double. They will maybe do a 1.5 ounce pour. Bring back the Italian chopped salad!! It was called two different salads but was the same thing and it was delicious!! Management is letting this place sink sadly not listening to customers!! Make the change!!!

So, I would like to start off this review of our at Carboni's with a major important part of our experience, our Server Ireland! Right from the start ever before we tasted our food, she had us ready to come back Ireland was super sweet, friendly, engaging, knowledgeable about the menu and had a good sense of humor. She was very tentive throughout the meal as well. She deserves a raise, bonus and promotion Now for the food.... Deena had the chicken parmesan and I had the chicken marcella. Both dishes were perfectly cooked in seasoned. ( shout out to the Chef) Rarely do I write reviews but we both agreed, one needed to be writen, we also felt it necessary to let the manager know and spoke with Dave. He too was great. We plan on going back soon! Pat L.

Carboni's is a great new addition to the winters food collective. They provide authentic Italian dishes that are just honestly delicious and full of so much flavor. All of the meals we've had in the two times that we have been to Carboni's was very much worth the price we paid and kept us full and happy. The service here is also great. We've only ever been to the restaurant when it was still slow for the night and we were seated right away and well taken care of. The restaurant itself is quiet as you predominately hear the clinking of plates and tables having conversation. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in winters, looking for a nice and tasty dinner.

Visted this restaurant for dinner with my wife inside Winters Hotel and it was so amazing. The waiters were very nice and the food was delicious. The ambiance was very soothing with background music. The wine bar was great. The waiter kept on checking with us. Very nice environment. Can't wait to go back. We loved it so much. Service was great and we recommend anyone visiting Winters to try this place out. This place is awesome.

I really wanted to like this place. The 18% gratuity for parties over 6 mophed in to closer to 23% when the bill came. No. Just no!

We went here last night for Mother's Day dinner and it was an awful experience. I wanted to give a heads up to others so it doesn't happen to you. My kids had picked this place to try out since they know I love Italian food. We walked in and were seated but couldn't hear ourselves talk as the music was way too loud. (band of 2 guys playing) The restaurant was 50% filled with not enough wait staff, so we had to flag down our waiter to get bread. He told us 5 items on the menu were already unavailable and it was only 6 p.m.! Our server continually ignored our table and we had to flag him down for anything. After an hour of waiting, the manager came over with burnt scallops as an offering and didn't apologize for the long wait. We almost walked out but then food came. Rigatoni was undercooked, chicken marsala mushrooms undercooked, chicken fettuccine was on a cold plate, rib eye steak tough and asparagus thick and charred, mashed potatoes spicy. They forgot our salad. It was unbelievable. It's a good thing the manager comped our meals because we wouldn't have paid for these. We left and my kids felt sad that they had picked this restaurant for me. Please check before you make plans to eat here. We will not be back.

Once again Carboni's was a total disappointment. Chopped Salad was not a chopped salad, just lettuce with vinaigrette. The pizza was even more of a disappointment!!!! Jalapeño peppers, and Fresno' peppers are not interchangeable. When you substitute ingredients on a menu item, you need to inform the customer of said substitutions. When a customer sends back an item that is not properly made, there should always be a recovery conversation. Unfortunately, none of this happened.

I went to Carboni's for a company dinner. The restaurant is accessible from the lobby of Hotel Winters. I got a glass of the house red wine to start my meal, and as my main entree I got the Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp which is served with corn and mushroom risotto. The food was decent, I'd give it a 4/5. For dessert I got the tiramisu which you can't go wrong with, I also got to try my co-worker's flourless chocolate cake which was ultra decadent! The staff and service was excellent! Great place for Italian food in Winters.

We ordered three apps, they were all really bad. Bartenders stood around complaining how tips from their last ship were bad which was ironic since they really couldn't be bothered as paying customers were sitting there. We now know why the hotel gives you a $30 coupon for their restaurant. Also $8 for a Coors Light is ridiculous.

This review is based strictly on service, which was not good, and the restaurant was not that busy. We arrived and were seated. After about 5 minutes someone finally came and brought us water and took our drink order. He did apologize and say they were short staffed. At least 10 more minutes go by with no drink plus no one has bothered to take our order yet. There were at least 2 bartenders working and everyone sitting at the bar was getting attended to. Since our drinks had not yet arrived we finally got up and left. I understand being short handed presents challenges, but the restaurant wasn't that busy and no one even coming by to keep us apprised of what was going on is unacceptable. Had someone even just occasionally stopped by the table and acknowledged our presence would have made all the difference in the world. Can't say anything about the food since we never got an opportunity to order any.

My mom had seen online the bar menu that included some bites with recommended wine or cocktail pairings. She was so excited about it she wanted to go for Mother's Day. Unfortunately we got there and the staff had no idea what we were talking about. I had to pull it up on their active website under menu and show it to them. They proceed to tell us oh that's a super old menu and state how they have been telling management to update the website so it's accurate. All except one looked annoyed we were even asking about it. Despite that we tried, we asked well could we do just appetizers and drinks. One staff said sure took menus and led us to a table, upon review the menu they handed us just had a Mother's Day brunch and there are no appetizers available that day. Totally understandable as many places do this on Mother's Day but when we specifically asked about appetizers, they should have let us know at that point. Service was with an air of indifference and a note of annoyance, except for the one individual who really tried to figure out the situation for us. I had been planning to come back here to try their HH and rooftop with friends but definitely won't be now.

Located in charming, downtown Winters in a newer hotel. After a day of wine tasting, we wanted some pasta! The place is very modern and open, with ample lighting from both inside and outdoor. Although it was busy, they were able to fit our patty of 7. My hubs and I ordered: Chopped salad 4/5 Spaghetti and meatballs 3/5 very salty Rigatoni bolognese3/5, we were expecting a red sauce vs a cream sauce My friend Regina, ordered Caravelle con Gamberi, 4/5, that was the best dish any of us ordered but the portion was small for the price. All in all, Carboni's is a beautiful, trendy restaurant and I'm glad we stopped by.

The overall experience was great! A grouo arrived a tad bit late & caused a little bit of a delay but everyone was chatting as they set up for them. The food was delicious, the wine was paired well with every dish. Love that they offered refills of wine & kept our water cups full. Staff did an awesome job all around! Definitely and event I would love to attend again. Only suggestion would be maybe a microphone system because the hotess' voice didn't carry too well all the way to the end of the room.

Food was good there was a retreat going on and my food didn't take a long time. I wish they stayed open a little longer the service was good also. The restaurant was clean and pleasant to the eye.

We went here on New Year's Eve before a show at the opera house. Horrible. It literally took us 1 1/2 hours to get our food. When questioned, the server (Leslie) was extremely rude. The salad was soaked in dressing and the rigatoni was so over salted it was un-eatable. My wife's ordered the fettuccine Alfredo that was watery. Avoid this place like the plague!

Here's an updated review of Carboni's , Last Friday my sister, her boyfriend and I decided to stop by for dinner. We were WONDERFULLY served by Lesley. She made us feel welcomed and attentive. The food was delicious, I decided to have a burger cooked medium; it was a bit overdone but the service made us for it. My sister had the mushroom gemeli and she absolutely loved it. I'm glad I'm able to write 5 star review thanks to Lesley! We will definitely have dinner here more often.

We came with friends, our first time. We really loved the atmosphere. It's a beautiful establishment and the lighting is just perfect. The food was delicious and portions are huge. The only issue we had was service. Our server was forgetful and disappeared often and was disappointing. We will definitely be back. Hopefully service can be improved.

Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. Stayed at Hotel Winters for a wedding and Carboni's is the best spot to enjoy your dining experience. My server was kind, patient, and prompt!

Amazing ambiance, lovely people, all the ingredients to make a great time away. My husband and I stayed at the hotel winters for a couples retreat and enjoyed dinner on one of the nights. The staff was absolutely amazing and kind, will definitely recommend and come back again

This place is Gorgeous!! We came in to just have a quick cocktail before dinner and we were in awe of the ambiance. We can not wait to come back for dinner and maybe stay the night. We talked to Dave, their event Supervisor, and he was so nice and informative! He told us everything they had to offer from a Spa, a Rooftop Lounge and a 78 room Hotel. Lookiing forward to coming back for a quick weekend getaway! Thanks Dave!

Dined with my husband and the service was amazing!! Will definitely recommend and we will revisit soon!

The food is always amazing... and very reasonably priced. It is one of the few places that the whole family loves. So many great options and has a great bar area / outdoor seating as well.

I was pre-warned how bad the pizza would be and against my better judgment, I had half of a Carboni's pepperoni pizza. Nothing fancy. No alterations. Just a pepperoni pizza. The person who picked it up definitely didn't oversell what a disappointment this pizza is. It's so bad that if they hadn't warned me, I would've wondered why they were mad at me. It is the fruit leather of pizzas. The abrasiveness of a Rob Schneider/Jim Breuer chimera behemoth made out of sandpaper and glass shards, meets Chef Boyardee's hatred of taste buds, and the jaw destroying density of a dried sow's ear. I've been having a difficult time lately, and this pizza is STILL the worst thing to happen to me that day. I would rather dig my hair out of the trash and be forced to eat half of it, while wearing the other half as a hat on top of my actual hair, than go through the torture of that pizza again. It truly tasted like someone over-toasted some whole wheat bread and then dragged it across the side of a pan that once had pasta sauce in it, so the sides are just dry, crusty bits of tomato---and then they slapped some pepperoni on it. Please, universe, don't make me eat Carboni's pizza ever again. I haven't done anything wrong.

Service needs a lot of improvement. Waited 10 to 15 mins for a glass of wine and soda. Wine was sitting at the bar ready to be delivered. Younger wait staff...were talking around the back counter some on phones. When they saw I was looking, they went into a little alcove near the counter. Yes my server was one of them. The food is ok...don't get the pizza stick to entrees. They have good drinks too! All this starts with service which needs help. Management needs to stay on top of staff. I went on a Friday nite and the place only had 4 tables full....cant blame being busy on the horrible service. Never came back around the table for refills etc....

Had a great dinner with great friends here! Open viewing kitchen w several dining area options. Excellent food, service and reasonably priced craft cocktails and wine list. Great location inside the newer high end Hotel Winters. Both hotel and restaurant are true bargains for the quality and selection. We'll be back! So glad we found both!

Went to check out Carboni's for my birthday dinner back in January (Very belated review, I know!). I always thought this place looked amazing from the outside, so I wanted to come for some time special. I was hoping the staff would've made my experience special as well. My boyfriend wanted to surprise me with a birthday dessert coordinated with our waitress. However, she took so long to get out that I didn't know what we were waiting for. After hearing her attempt to light the candle for about a minute straight, I eventually got the memo. I was excited to get our dessert, but was told by the waitress that "she doesn't sing." Definitely rubbed me the wrong way. She barely checked in on us throughout our meal overall and provided lackluster service. We could barely find her whenever we needed her and most times we just gave up. She could've pulled some other staff who wasn't busy to join in on singing happy birthday if she wasn't comfortable, but just to be told up front that she doesn't sing made us feel weird! My boyfriend and I agreed that we will never come back again after this experience.

Ok... Best service, EVER! Debbie L. was charming, helpful & quick! My husband and I were there to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful experience and Debbie made the evening very special! We came all the way from Fresno, CA and were NOT disappointed! We'll be back, for sure!

The staff were great but, that pretty much ends the positive aspects of this experience. Quality of food is poor. I could go into further detail like the pizza has way too much oil, or the polenta wasn't properly cooked, or the meatballs were dry, or you may be served a lower quality drink than the advertised one you ordered. However, I would just say that if you're looking for an Italian dinner... this is not the place for you. Again, the staff was great but the food is terrible. If I could give this place half a star I would.