La Strada

Our late Valentines Day dinner was really good. My wife loved the lobster ravioli and the scallops and shrimp dish was excellent. The menu selection is the best here in my humble opinion. It is the best Italian restaurant!! Thank you for a wonderful Valentine's Day dinner!!

I was very impressed with the Italian establishment! I thought this was a nice hidden gem! The flavor was amazing, and you could tell it was authentic Italian cuisine! I ordered the shrimp Alfredo, and it was delicious! I thought the flavor of the Alfredo sauce was on point, and the waitress had a fantastic recommendation for a white wine that went with my meal! This is truly a hidden gem, and if you want authentic Italian cuisine, I highly recommend La Strada!

We went on a Saturday right when they opened at 11 a.m., and there was no one there yet. We were immediately seated. The server was attentive, which I loved. They casually checked on us to see if we had water or needed anything. We ordered their appetizer sampler, which included calamari fritti, bruschetta, and caprese salad. Everything was fresh and properly seasoned—I really loved that. I also ordered their minestrone soup, which was to my liking as well. 5/5. For the main entrées, we ordered the ribeye steak cooked medium, and they nailed it! It had lots of herbs 🌿, and I loved how well they paired with the butter. My husband ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and he loved it too—5/5! Very creamy. The price was good for the way we ordered. I loved everything—the service, the food, the ambiance, and the music. The servers were approachable and respectful. We will definitely be back again.

La Strada was fabulous. My older brother had missed my daughter's and my birthday, so he invited us to dine at La Strada yesterday. We had dined at this restaurant for many years when it was under a different management, and we were thrilled to discover that the quality of food, service, and atmosphere didn't suffer under the new management. The restaurant is still beautifully decorated, starting from the foyer to the dining area, and one can hear the soft music playing as one enters in the restaurant. We were immediately greeted and led to our table, and we were handed our menus. After giving us enough time to view the menu, the server approached and informed us of the special dishes of the day, which included the halibut. However, I myself had already decided on the Capellini Pomodoro, which I felt would be the perfect portion for me to consume. I had eaten at Nation's Giant Hamburger with my daughter close to lunchtime earlier, and I wasn't feeling too hungry. My brother selected the Calamari and the Minestrone soup, and my daughter chose the Veal Piccata with the Clam Chouder soup. All three of us loved and enjoyed our meal, right after they had served the delicious bread with the olive oil and herbs. I didn't take a photo of the main menu, but I took a photo of the dessert menu, which was a much smaller size, and from which my brother chose the Vanilla Ice Cream accompanied by an espresso, my daughter was full and she opted not to have dessert, however, when I saw that one of my favorite desserts was listed on the dessert menu, the Crème Brûlée, without hesitation I opted for that. The only other restaurant they have this dessert and which is equally delicious is at Jack's in Pleasant Hill. Fatapples used to have this dessert on their menu, but they unfortunately discontinued it. I will list the photos of the dishes my family savored at La Strada along with a couple of photos of the interior of this gem of a restaurant with top-notch service.

As a pilot I fly all over the USA and try many restaurants, most disappoint. Not LA Strada! I was very surprised and the quality of food and service. Joe was my server and he was excellent. I ordered chicken Parm, it was pan fried and finished in the oven unlike most places which, deep fry it. Sausage was good, veggies excellent. If I had one complaint, it was the meatballs came out cold and hard. Joe had that fixed pronto. I highly recommend La Strada

*New dessert alert* The mocha mousse features a crunchy layer down the middle that'll erase any delusional, "Oh, I'll just have a bite" thoughts you might have. I've been sleeping on La Strada. The last restaurant with linens and a full-service team, it kicked the new year off right. I ventured outside my comfort zone to try gamberi al timo - scallops & prawns in a white wine & thyme reduction. Stunning, velvety, and needs nothing else. There was little evidence of my husband's linguine & clams except a bowl stacked high with empty shells. Treat yourself.

Great place for a good italian meal. Great atmosphere and service! I'm surprised I've never been here before. We took our toddler boys here for one of our first dinner outings. They mostly behaved and didn't make a huge mess, and the service was very understanding.

If i could give this 10 stars, I would. I have had a horrendous time in California since I have been here. It's also my birthday week. The server Billy was absolutely wonderful. He made me feel heard, he suggested things for my drink, he celebrated my birthday. I could not have had a better time if I tried. I even had their tiramisu. Absolutely amazing.

Last Saturday I met up with my former colleagues/friends for lunch at La Strada at noon reservation. We were visiting a friend who became a new mom and lives in the neighborhood. It was beautiful catching up from each one. The server was nice explaining the fav dish on the menu. We did not have drinks but cold water. We ordered the appetizer Calamari Fritti to share, however, we ordered separately. I ordered the Linguine Cozze & Vongole, my friends ordered Capellini Pomodoro, Cioppino, & Spaghetti con Polpette. As always La Strada served delicious pasta. We had the tiramisu for dessert to share. La Strada is a family restaurant. We saw another room full of diners for a surprise birthday lunch. My family & I dined at the restaurant occasionally whenever we visit my mother. I don't mind returning for another get together.

5 stars for service - 3 for food This place was decent food, nothing super nom. We had a large group and they did great with the good service and bringing everything out mostly together, kept water filled and dealt with all the requests well. Alfredo was good, shrimp were a bit overcooked but better than under! Heard the chicken marsala was good (but lightly breaded so ask if you're gluten free), the chicken panino was huge & looked good. They do have lunch specials: mozzarella caprese panino, and the veggie frittata was good. Heard the monte cristo was meh. Overall I would go back and try other things.

3 Stars ~ 2 stars for our service, 1 star for the food We came here for my mom's birthday. I've driven past it many times but never paid it any mind. It seems like it is a pretty popular local spot, as it was busy when we went in. I don't think the food is worth the price. One of the servers came up to us and asked how many, and we told them 9. He asked us to give him a minute and then proceeded to have a lengthy conversation with another table. It was fine, though, because when the hostess could help us, she let us sit in the front of the dining area, which was a bit more private. In terms of ambiance, it seems a bit dated. Lots of plastic/fake grapes, vines, dusty props, and pictures. I think it is time for a bit of a deep clean and update. It wasn't dirty, but you know, the restaurants that have been in business for a while, but haven't done a good, deep clean in a while, so everything feels greasy and dingy. Yeah, it felt like that. Our servers, excellent. Two young servers helped the main server. She was sweet, personable, but also had the "know when to be seen and be present" experience. There was a time that must've been uncomfortable for her because we were scolding our older sons. She just exited, like a pro . Anyway, she was excellent. I wish I had gotten her name, because she deserves the praise. Food. Ugh, meh. The calamari and the bruschetta were great. I got the chicken marsala, which came with polenta. Polenta, excellent. Creamy and buttery. Just the right amount of saltiness. However, my marsala was just okay. Nothing to write home about. My daughter and husband both got lasagna. Let's just say it looked disappointing, and my daughter didn't eat more than two bites. My husband doesn't waste food, so he ate his. I'm not sure what anyone else got, but they all said the same thing. The food was just okay and lacked seasoning. Let's just say the salt and pepper shakers were used by everyone at the table. I didn't use the bathroom, so I can't report on that. I don't think we will be back any time soon, but I do think some day I'd like to give it another chance. Just not when we are paying for a group.

Dec 11 2025 3.6 stars. For years we were once or twice a year customers to La Strada. That is because they serve a stiff margarita and we enjoyed the Spag and Meatballs along with the Margherita Pizzas. Then one visit we were served a pizza with dough that tasted and chewed like a cheap frozen one-ala a grocery store bottom of the line pizza. We took a two year hiatus from La Strada. Today my wife is missing their Spag and Meatballs and we went in and ordered our old regular duo. This order of pizza ordered only after our Server Chris assured us the pizza dough was made in-house. The food arrives and something looks odd. Is this a cheese pizza with slices of tomato? I didnt order a cheese and sliced tomato pizza did I? A Duck Duck Go search and Bingo! Something IS odd. Hello Basil leaves where are you?! Tomato slices. Who invited you? Though I don't mind you my friends. A search around with my fork in the pizza and I found a few specks of green about the size of something someone might embarrassingly find stuck in between their teeth. When I asked Chris to tell the Chef a mistake was made, Chris says this Chef puts the basil leaves under the cheese. I kindly call B.S. and show him all the green I could find. For some reason I have just been unlucky with La Strada's food preparation consistency. Other than that, the staff are friendly and the prices are fair. They obviously have a big following of regulars. The atmosphere is wonderful. Mountain Mike's makes better consistent quality pizza but for atmosphere, LA Strada is King of the hill. I also had to ask the hostesses to ask someone to service the men's restroom. It was a mess.

We took my brother and his family after my mom's memorial. Our server was Albano and he treated us very well. He really knew the menu and helped my sister-in-law order exactly what she wanted when she didn't fully articulate it. She was torn between which sauce for her Gnocchi Della Casa ($19.95) and he said why not both pesto and alfredo. She was so happy! The rest of the family ordered: Eggplant Parmigiana $19.95 Pizza di Carne $18.95 La Strada Cheeseburger $17.95 Fettucini con Pesto $19.95 Fettucini Alfredo $19.95 Lots of us got a side salad, side Caeser or Soup Giorno $4.95 For my husband, his usual Spaghetti & Meatballs $19.95. For me the Tortellini alla Panna $22.95. Absolutely delicious! Everyone loved their choices. Even the kids found things they really liked which of course was the cheeseburger, a pasta side, pizza and fries. Lots of free refills and check-ins throughout the meal. Besides the delicious food, the feeling in this restaurant is comfortable and relaxing. There is no hurry to turn tables. It's a place you can go for a weekday meal and also a special occasion. There were large parties like us and guests eating alone, everyone felt very welcome.

Excellent cheerful service, Fancy near-formal yet relaxed ambiance, but somewhat disappointing main entrees outside of the creamy pastas. Appetizers: Order a dinner entree and you get the choice of a Caesar salad or green salad or the soup of the day for an extra $4.95. We didn't have to wait too long for the meal to begin. The Caesar side salad was fresh with good croutons, but drowned with an overly heavy Caesar dressing. (6.8/10) The minestrone soup or simple green salad seemed a better choice for an appetizer on my visit. Arriving next was a small basket of freshly baked breads. Served warm with a slightly toasty crust, the French bread and Foccacia were both delicious and disappeared quickly on our table. The Focaccia was my favorite. (8.8/10) Mains: For a healthy choice (no heavy creams, etc), I chose the Penne alla Melanzane (pasta with eggplant) which is a basic penne in a light tomato sauce with eggplant (yup!), garlic, basil and spinach. Though served al dente, the dish just looked off in presentation, especially the penne that seemed rather dark and off in color unlike fresh made-right-here kinda pastas. Overall, the dish tasted ok, but like the Pomodoro here, it just seemed too watery overall. 6/10 Alternatives: On the plus side, the chicken fettuccine that some of my friends had looked good. So stick with the creamier pastas, meat entrees or the desserts here. All of those looked pretty decent. With at least two main dining rooms and a good sized parking lot out in front, they accommodated our large party easily, and furthermore, were able to issue separate checks cheerfully for all of us! Wow! Bravo! I love the service here, and the vibe.. I just wish the food I had was better executed. Choose wisely here!

Restaurant was recommended by our hotel. I am so glad that we trusted the suggestion. The food was so good. The ambiance is one of an old Italian restaurant. Service was excellent. Waitress recommended a chicken dish (wish I remembered which one). It was so buttery and full of flavor. It had vegetables and mashed potatoes with it and the combination was perfect. Husband had Chicken Alfredo and stated it was very good. He is a picky eater. They also bring bread to the table with flavored olive oil which was a perfect starter. We would go back the next time we are in town.

San Pablo's Hidden Gem! This place is truly a diamond in the rough in San Pablo. Once you step in you'll see how nicely decorated the restaurant is. It definitely sets the vibe for an elegant dinner! The staff is super friendly and helps with questions since the menu is so extensive. Definitely everything we ordered was a hit! I recommend the ciopinno, it was so filling and could easily be shared among the table. Will definitely come back here!

Came here" for a private birthday party in a private room! Very efficient quick service, limited but varied choices...I was served a salad, bread, beverage & a pasta in a meatless tomato sauce ...it was pretty noisy & tight quarters, but a fun time for all !! the birthday girl brought cupcakes for dessert to celebrate her 70 th birthday !

Very unassuming place and I'm surprised I've never been here before and I'm from Richmond! The food is great and cost effective. The drinks are amazing and cheapppp at happy hour. & the service is unmatched. You feel like you're at home when you're here and you have good friends cooking and mixing up drinks. The bartender Kyle is dope and makes the BEST espresso martini with brandy I come on the weekends just to have his drinks. I hope they continue to thrive and I will definitely be frequenting them, if not weekly, then monthly. Oh! And the focaccia is to die for!

La Strada, you will always have a piece of my heart. Wonderful staff, old school Italian menu and interior vibes, and just really good quality food with affordable pricing so close to home. This spot has been home to family nights, date nights, meeting with the girls, and host to holidays and a slew of other functions. Such great memories made and still more to come; bringing Lorenzo here for the first time during a night where La Strada was rolling back prices to when they first opened (1996) was incredible. My parents always order the Veal Marsala with creamy polenta, hard to find at most joints, but done to perfection as they say here. I went with the Fettuccine Alfredo, my husband the Chicken Cordon-Bleu, and the house wine. The bread is delicious to dip in olive oil, Caesar to start always. Finished with dessert drinks and tiramisu. Typical order, but this is the place for your go-to and favorite comforting dishes that feel like home. There's something about a spot that still has a solid following, regulars, walls filled with memories, and great humans that run the business day in and day out. These spots are starting to become few and far between, but La Strada has and will always be so a prominent force in our East Bay community. Other dishes to note: the Lasanga Di Carne, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Calamari Fritti. Truly can't go wrong, cheers to the experience!

Had birthday dinners there and food's always good service was excellent. I live in San Lorenzo at in San Pablo so it's a little ride to get there.

I came by for dinner and one of the specials of the day was the seafood linguini which I had. Typically at restaurants one can find that they can be skimpy with the amount of seafood they give you. Not so here! There was plenty. I did fail to ask how much the dish was but it didn't disappoint on the seafood. I don't come here that often but do enjoy dining here. I liked the tiramisu. This place is reminiscent of an old school Italian restaurant. You have white tablecloths and napkins. It's like a throwback to the 60's & 70's. The service wasn't bad but they never asked me if I wanted a refill of water. I'll be back.

I am glad I gave La Strada another try. I must admit it is pretty much my go to for Italian food in the area. Favorites are chicken parm and piccata but everything is good. Service has been top notch and the bread and garlic oil is still the best.

I came here with my coworkers for our group lunch. We had high expectations but were left disappointed. I ordered the pink lemonade and Fettuccine Carciofi with chicken, which is a fettuccine dish consisting of artichoke hearts, tomato, mushroom, basil and roasted garlic. The lemonade was good but the pasta was terrible. Not only did it lack flavor but it was filled with oil and so greasy. The atmosphere was just what we needed. They have it decorated for Christmas.

It's been a minute since I've come here to eat. I decided to get takeout and make it movie night at home and decided to get the cioppino for the first time ever and "bay bee" it's "yum-eeeee"! It was served with a couple of pieces of Buttered Garlic French bread to soak up the delicious juice of the delicious Seafood stew! It was full of snow crab, muscles, clams, fish, calamari slices, and octopus! Most definitely getting this again!

Chefs kiss. I've been here several times. Calamari is good. Pastas chefs kiss. Pizza is authentic. Cioppino is flavorful. Chicken parmasean is BOMB and my go to with their fresh bread. Definitely not a salad spot... didn't care for their salads. All other items I have tried were awesome.

I love la Strada. Friendly service and very efficient. I always get the chicken Alfredo and it never disappoints. The Cesar salad is so tasty too! This restaurant is family friendly and to me Very romantic.

Service is great! Food is amazing. Bar has great selection, always busy...happy hour is awesome!

I am Updating my review with some pictures. Still great food, service and ambiance. This is a must try restaurant in the San Pablo/Richmond area

Service is reliable and professional. The food is bland. It's not my type of Italian food.

Came here on a date and enjoyed our meal! Sampler: 10/10. Everything was delicious and it looked so pretty. Fettucine Carciofi, and added chicken: 8/10. It's super filling and tasty. Fettucine Alfredo w/ chicken: 9/10. My date said it was amazing. I had a small taste and the sauce was in fact amazing. They also give you focaccia bread with garlic infused olive oil that is to die for. I would literally come back just for that alone!! Our waiter Albano was amazing! He was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and was always available without being too intrusive. Don't let the place deter you. It's in a shopping plaza, but some of the best places are in nondescript places ;) Highly recommend! Plenty of parking.

Today we took my daughter and mother in law out for their birthday. The service and food were excellent. I just wish it was more wheelchair accessible. I called ahead of time to make reservations and also asked the lady on the phone if it was and was told it was. The tables were so cramped into each other the kind waiter had to ask people from the other table to move so we can get out, I felt so bad for asking them to get up during their dinner but they were so kind enough to do so and even all said happy birthday to my daughter. She felt like a lil celebrity lol. Other than that everything was so good !!! Both my husband and daughter had the spaghetti and meatballs which the loved they said it was a 9 out of 10, my mother had the lasagna she said it was a 7 out 10 only because she's not big on cheese I had the chicken Parmesan which was a 10 out 10 to me even though everyone picked at my plate and i barely got some it came with will seasoned veggies and delicious polenta, bread came out warm and tasty. But I have to say the best part was our server I didn't catch his name but he was very professional, attentive and very nice! He even came out with two free desserts for the two bday girls. The tiramisu was delicious we also got the chocolate cake and bread pudding all were delicious but my all time favorite was the bread pudding I wish I took pictures.

Spacious restaurant with lots of food option, do not go there if you are on a diet though ! The service is nice but the wait time can sometimes be long if you do no have a reservation.

My friend and I came to this place to have dinner. I ordered meat lasagna, and it tasted to me like it came from a boxed Stoufer's lasagna. In other words, it was not good. The lasagna came with a melted piece of white cheese on top of it, the small meat pieces were identical to those found in Stofers. The only thing that was good was their olive oil, and fresh bread. My friend ordered the linguine, and she too was not impressed. She told me it was oily. I had visited an Italian restaurant 1 week prior, and had lasagna that great. It definitely didn't compare to this one today. Service, and waiters were attentive, but overall food was not good.

The food is great. We been there for 2x already and we will come back. The service is good. Thank you Carlos. The place is romantic. Good to bring your dates here

Excellent staff, food and ambiance. Service was exceptional and the servers kind and articulate.

Delicious food. Everything is good. Fantastic customer service. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. The restaurant was very clean especially the restrooms. I look forward to going back. I highly recommend.

Love this place People service and food are both wonderful One of our favorites places for a night out

Martin came through for us! My husband's birthday party got larger than expected and he was able to accommodate us last minute. The food was incredible and even with all 25 of us, we didn't have a set menu which was great since we had people who needed special accommodations. The bartender was quick and friendly and she took care of us with all of our orders. We had the back of the restaurant and the ambiance was wonderful. It's definitely a place that I would go back to and recommend. Thank you again to all the staff that took care of us and made my husband's special day so easy. We will definitely be back!

We keep on coming back. This is our civic group's usual restaurant location. It is also a favorite for my ex and me. We go out to dinner (I check on him for the kids to make sure he is eating as he doesn't eat as often as he should). He can't eat anything spicy (Pepper is too spicy). So, they make his food so nicely without it. Always filling and enough for us to take half home for later. So, if you are an Italian food snob, this might not be your place. I like both good old traditional American Italian food, fancy Italian and also love eating in Italy (Tuscan is my fave). But when your stomach says, "I want something dependable, traditional, easy on the budget and stomach, tastes good, and has good bread". Well, that means we head to La Strada. My partner and I like it here too. We like the lasagna and the ex likes the salmon. We like the wine, the ex likes Coke. We like all the desserts, and the ex likes vanilla ice cream. We are one happy family. Really! Convenient! It's a hop skip and a jump from the ex's house. And a nice short drive when it's not commute hours. My partner and I come from Oakland. It's easy to find too! And we never have issues parking. You might be able to get fancier Italian food elsewhere but nothing is as convenient, traditional, dependable, at a decent price point, and free parking at La Strada. We are always treated like family there.

La Strada is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Bay Area. They have a cozy environment, great service and they sauce it amazing! I ordered the meatballs with mozzarella and garlic bread which I highly recommend.

Didn't take long but we came back for more deliciousness! All of our usual food items hit the spot but this update is all about the desserts! First off was the Tartufo Limoncello and boy did it sing in my mouth. A filled ball of Limoncello gelato covered with meringue sprinkles which created a tasty blend of flavors and texture. All of this sitting in a puddle of raspberry and chocolate sauce. The Tiramisu was above average and isn't something that I ever order but my family enjoyed it a lot. Next up was the bread pudding with vanilla gelato. The pudding was moist and flavorful and my daughter said she wishes that she could have this everyday for the rest of her life! lol. All of the desserts were very pretty to look at and made us feel like we were being waited on in a luxury Villa in Tuscany!

I'm an out of town local who attended a birthday gathering for my husband's uncle this past Saturday and now I will be coming back again and again! The atmosphere was very nice, great lighting and very beautiful Victorian style artwork and structural pieces. We were a bit of a larger group, but the service was still absolutely amazing. They opened our bottles and served them, complete with ice buckets for the champagne (maybe this is typical and I just had a little culture shock, I'm not a frequent flyer of fancy stuff). We brought cakes for the birthday man and forgot candles, but no worries, they were accommodating enough to provide a few, bring the cakes out lit, and slice and serve both cakes for everyone there. The food was excellent, I had fresh tomato bruschetta, delicious Caesar salad, and delightful chicken Parmesan with polenta. We were here for 4 and a half hours and not once did I feel rushed or like we were burdening the staff. 5 stars for hospitality, ambiance, and food. We will definitely be back!

Went to their bar last night for happy hour. Sat at the bar for 15 minutes and no one ever acknowledged me. Staff were bickering with each other and just walking past me like I was invisible. I left and went to El Agave Azul where the food, drinks, and customer service was excellent!!!

I can't say anything bad about La Strada. Olivia, Carlos, the entire staff are amazing. The location is always super clean, no dust, organized, clean. It's a been a go to spot for my team for the past 18 months. Way too good to be overlooked.

service was good the people are nice but the food just really doesn't taste good, I went there last night and ordered a steak because I don't like anything else they have to offer how do you mess up a steak right? i ordered medium rare, I got raw. that meat was completely raw in the middle but I just thought it was rare because of the dim lighting, I got home to feed the rest of that steak to my cats and the middle was just absolutely raw. 2 hours later I got terrible food poisonin. I don't recommend.

Exceptional food for an exceptional price Good for date nights. Italian Italian Italian Italian

I do like this restaurant and if you go here, you can order some good pasta, but they also have carpaccio. If you get a drink from the bar, you are gonna like it because they make good cocktails. This is a standard for the area to come here and have something for dinner and then you're gonna be full. They have good service and it feels like this place has been here and popular for a long time.

Went to dinner with my Uncle tonight. We are both celebrating our birthday and we had the best service! They even brought Spumoni ice cream for my Uncle because it's his favorite. Best place to have our 94 & 52yrs. dinners! I will return again and again.

Very inconsistent. Sometimes it's good but very variable. Used to better but definitely declined.

Food, Service, and atmosphere are very fine. We love the shrimp scampi, meatballs, Ceasars salad and delectable polenta!

Came in with coworkers for a nice outside of work get together. It was very crowded on this Friday night. Luckily we had reservations. The restaurant is quite large. And it also has a private banquet area downstairs for parties. They have great food. I had the Cioppino and it was excellent. The food came to the table piping hot with lots of different shellfish and a delicious broth. Other people told me that they loved the veal, the lamb chops, and the steak. The service was great. They were friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back.

This has been a mainstay for Italian food in the area for decades both for intimate dinners and large family gatherings. They have a delicious variety of dishes but my favorite is Osso Buco. It's not always available but wonderful when it is.

A classic Italian restaurant in San Pablo. Parking is easy since it is located in a small mall off of San Pablo Avenue. We were seated immediately. It was a Wednesday, so there were few other people there. The server came and asked if we wanted drinks. Water and bread came immediately. The focaccia was very tasty. We ordered the fried calamari for the appetizer. I had the veal cannelloni in a red sauce and my cousin ordered linguine with clams. The calamari was fine, crispy enough, but I thought a bit bland. The catsup and tartar sauce were bland, too. My cannelloni was fine. A touch too sweet for me but otherwise nicely prepared. My cousin thought his linguine was good. Service was very attentive. The restaurant is calm, tastefully decorated and clean.

Card board pizza Is unacceptable in an Italian restaurant period Lipstick on water glasses Never again Adios

We love La Strada and it's always a treat coming here. My personal favorite is the Pork Tenderloin and they cook it to perfection. We try to come here on family get togethers and we always have a great time and leave with our bellies full of fantastic food.

I went there ordered chicken Marsala and mashed potatoes. What I got was something nasty, bland, and tasteless floating in a liquid diarrhea type sauce. The chicken had no flavor. It reminded me of geriatric food that is served in a skilled nursing facility.The mashed potatoes were literally grits. I hate grits. The water and the bread were the only edible things I got that day. The French fries were salty and nasty. I am lucky if I don't have a stroke from high blood later on today.

I desperately wanted a snack and this place is around the corner so decided to give it a try. I only got appetizers but was impressed with what arrived. My delivery order was presented well and fresh. It was still warm when it arrived. Both items were classics. Exactly what I expected - good stuff. Will write a follow up once I have a chance to give some of the main dishes a try!