Mama Tosca's Italian Restaurant Fine Dining Est.1982

We were greeted promptly and seated. Our server was Brayden. He was very professional and thorough in his introduction and descriptions of dishes on the menu as well as available specials. The food was delicious and presentation was lovely. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Our server Steven took excellent care of me and my wife. He knew the menu like the back of hands and the way he described each made me hungrier than when I first came in. The food did not disappoint. I have been to three other Italian restaurants so far in Bakersfield and this is the best. It is now my favorite Italian restaurant in town. The food is indeed considered fine dining. It fills and satiates but does not make me feel heavy and uncomfortable afterwards. Compliments to the chef! The ambiance was also excellent. Lots of space but does not impart a feeling of vacancy. Seats are wooden and tables are simple but elegant. Large window views from the front allow plenty of indirect light which is great because I really never liked those dark restaurant settings. I grew up and enjoyed decades of dining at the best restaurants and hole-in-the-walls in NYC. This review is based off of that snobby selective taste profile. 😜 I do hope my sharing draws many more to this fine dining establishment that has been around for over 40 years. You will not be disappointed.

Mama Tosca’s is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Mama’s always provides a top tier dining experience. The pasta purses are always a go to appetizer, but the squash blossoms are AMAZING as well. They are filled with ricotta cheese and are crispy without being greasy. The marinara sauce they’re served with gives them the perfect balance of salty and sweet. My favorite entree is still the sea bass. I prefer fettuccine Alfredo and they’re always so nice and allow me to sub that instead of the penne pasta with marinara. In my opinion the best thing at Mama’s is the Mama’s Special. This warm spiked cappuccino is the perfect way to end any meal and pairs perfectly with all the desserts they serve. This is a great restaurant for people in town who crave fine dining or an elevated experience. The servers are very attentive and we love talking with Bruno every time we come in. I definitely recommend Mama Tosca’s they have indoor seating, private rooms for parties, and a nice patio area! I look forward to coming again soon!

Dined with a group of ten for a special occasion at Mama Tosca's. Just visiting the area. The service was top-class (Forgive me, I forget his name (25-30 yo)). He checked in on everyone individually, carefully explaining the menu options, answering a ton of questions. All the while with professional temperament. I'm sure he had other tables he was serving but it felt that you were receiving dedicated individual service. The food was excellent. The bread!!!! Warm...great crust but extremely light and airy interior. Incredible. I saw some of the disparaging reviews but frankly, there wasn't a person who wasn't impressed with their dish in our group. We ordered the gamut...zucchini flowers, folded truffle pasta, calamari, insalto misto. The Lobster pasta, Osso bucco, and linguini with clam were favorites. I would not hesitate recommending people to dine here, particularly for a date night or special occasion.

This restaurant fell short in many aspects for me and my group. Atmosphere gave off upscale vibes which was nice. The problem was...it was too dark to read the menu. Most of my group had to use our phones light to read it. There was candles at our table, but they weren't lit. The food was lackluster at best. Over priced and severely lacking in flavor. Portion sizes were beyond small. I understand that in upscale restaurants you don't pay for the size of the dish. You pay for the quality of the dish. I would've expected my lasagna to taste better then the frozen stuff you bake in your over. SMH Our server was good and attentive. The bus boy on the other hand...he needed help. Literally. He couldn't figure out how to open the door to our room(we had a large group). I wouldn't recommend. Save your money and go to Olive garden. Food tastes better and you'll leave more satisfied. I have more to say, but this review is already too long. P.s. Please upgrade your menus. You can't charge this much and have me order out of the same type menu Denny's uses.

My thoughts are that this is the best Italian fine dining place in Bakersfield. White tablecloths and napkins, very well dressed servers that are well versed on the entire menu plus all of the daily specials. Javier has been working here since the beginning of time I believe, and it shows. My aging mother loves this place...and Javier, so I make sure that I take her here everytime that I'm in town. She gets so giddy when she sees that he's our waiter and only wants him to make her a cosmopolitan! He's a great server, make sure that you don't lose him. We were there on 10/25 right after you opened for the evening. I can't mention mom's name but I think you can figure out who we are and please pass on the kudos to Javier. PS, my wife and I love the place also

The food here used to be good, but not anymore. We were going to bring home take out for the family but opted out after we tasted it. Attended a work Christmas party. Definitely felt like punishment having to eat here. Appetizers were cold. We thought the mozzarella balls were meatballs they were so tough. Fancy napkins does not make tasty food. Pretty sad when your leaving a restaurant saying hurry up and let's get home because I'm starving and need something to eat.

Today, I treated my sister and myself to a delightful lunch at Mama Tosca’s. As always, the cuisine was exceptional. My sister opted for the spaghetti, while I indulged in the chicken Parmigiana. Both dishes were delectable. Mama Tosca consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience. The food is impeccable, the service is impeccable, and the restaurant exudes an undeniable charm.

Every time we go here the experience is Phenomenal! The table captains are pleasant, kind and knowledgeable. The support staff are engaged at all times and add to the experience. The owner, Bruno, is extremely gracious and makes a point to visit each table, making every patron feel special. The Restaurant ambiance is beautiful and the decor is quite warm and inviting... it's like stepping into a part of Italy. And then there is the food. It's All Fabulous! We always enjoy the calamari to start, followed by a Caesar salad. Any main dish will stun the palate. I suggest the Lamb Shank, Osso Buco, or any seafood special. And this can end with a myriad of desserts. We enjoy this venue so much we have hosted Christmas parties there the past 2 years and every one of our guests have been overwhelmed by the experience Bruno and his wonderful staff crafted. And then there are the wine dinners... it just keeps going. Try this Gem and MANGIA MANGIA!!

1/16/2026 my husband had a wonderful dinner tonight. He had a rack of lamb and I had fillet mignon. The escargot was absolutely amazing. We had marinated carrots and red wine. For dessert I had cheese cake and my husband had limoncello cake. Service is first class and ambience with Frank Sinatra singing in the background; I think we heard Dino too just sets the mood for a fantastic evening. Thank you Bruno for your expertise in wine.

You may not associate the Marketplace with fine dining, but nestled into the corner tucked beyond a shoe and jewelry store is Mama Tosca's. Mama Tosca's provides an intimate Italian dining experience perfect for a cozy night of dining. The low lighting and romantic atmosphere bodes well for couples, but big groups can also be well accommodated in their space. They have a bar area for the more lively of bunches and they also have a private dining area in the center of the restaurant for a family dinner or a corporate event. Our family of 7 enjoyed a wonderful meal at Mama Tosca's. We started with the pickled carrots for the table- something you don't often see on a restaurant menu but are worth the try! They are slightly vinegary with a delicious tang, but cooked soft. We also had the mozzarella appetizer, which I would skip as they were small and most of the cheese seemed to cook out of the breading. Our meal was followed by entrees. Across the table, we ordered the lasagna, carbonara, pasta with sausage and ravioli. Everything came out beautifully and tasted just as great! I enjoyed the ravioli. It came with 5 large raviolis, which was just the right amount to finish eating and still feel full from. The star of the meal may have been the dessert tray. Our server came with a tray for us to peruse and we couldn't resist. The banoffee was my favorite from what we tried. It's a banana caramel cream pie. The chocolate cake was very rich and dense, but I couldn't take more than a few bites at each sitting, so I packed it to go. Mama Tosca's is a lovely Italian restaurant for a nice dining experience in Bakersfield.

Food was okay, we had the lasagna and fettuccine Alfredo, portion size was okay. Waiter was okay, but there was a younger boy serving water, he was very attentive when we asked for something.

We were there for a bday celebration. It was nice to have a private room . The service was exceptional and the espresso martinis super good. Our dishes were delicious. We will definitely come back.

I think this place is doing a great job! We went in for dinner with some close friends, and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. I had the chicken piccata, yum! We ordered wine, from their extensive list, which was perfectly served. Got the stuffed zucchini flowers, they were flash fried, and delicious! What I like best is the festive and classy Christmas decorating! Stop in and get something yummy and have a cup of cheer at the bar. The only tip I have is, if you have more than a few tables open, try to seat tables one table apart. It makes conversations amongst your own table seem easier.

This is one of the OG Italian place in town, also one of the most beautiful, in a neighborhood safe any time of the day. The service is always top notch. I ordered lions mane pasta in Champaign sauce. It is creamy, tart, with a bold Champaign flavor in the sauce. Their daily special never disappoints. So overall a great place for a quick bite, business lunch, or family dinner!

Mama Tosca's is one of our favorite restaurants in town. Mama's always provides a top tier dining experience. The pasta purses are always a go to appetizer, but the squash blossoms are AMAZING as well. They are filled with ricotta cheese and are crispy without being greasy. The marinara sauce they're served with gives them the perfect balance of salty and sweet. My favorite entree is still the sea bass. I prefer fettuccine Alfredo and they're always so nice and allow me to sub that instead of the penne pasta with marinara. In my opinion the best thing at Mama's is the Mama's Special. This warm spiked cappuccino is the perfect way to end any meal and pairs perfectly with all the desserts they serve. This is a great restaurant for people in town who crave fine dining or an elevated experience. The servers are very attentive and we love talking with Bruno every time we come in. I definitely recommend Mama Tosca's they have indoor seating, private rooms for parties, and a nice patio area! I look forward to coming again soon!

The service, ambiance, and food are excellent. The food portions however are absurd. We got a tiny portion of vegetables and pasta. Not a great value at all.

Sorry, beyond the pizza - which is pretty good (propane, not wood fired), it's not at all Italian Italian - it's American Italian. The special was pasta with a Lion's Mane mushroom sauce. Lion's Mane mushrooms are a nutritional supplement. Italian would be porcini mushrooms which you can purchase dried and then re-hydrate. $30 for every pasta dish? The profit margins are insane for what they put into it. Side veg for the chicken piccata were carrots and broccoli and cauliflower. No - try spinach if you want to be Italian. And what they called zabaglione tasted nothing like zabaglione. They need to consult a Marcella Hazan cookbook and press restart on the menu. The kitchen is ripe for a recent grad of a culinary academy. Not hard folks.... (The service is nice and the room is pretty.)

I had a wonderful experience visiting this location and trying the wonderful food. My servers name was braedon, he did a wonderful job staying with my table even though we were a little high maintenance. he was very patient with us. I got the Lamb Shanks which were very fairly priced for the amount of food i received. i loved the candles on the table and even though it was slightly warm, i enjoyed my dinner and the ambiance was wonderful. would recommended to anyone that i meet!

What a miserable experience. 1st, the ONLY positive I can take from the experience. The restaraunt is gorgeous. Very nicely put together and decorated. There, done with positives. Now, to ALL the negatives. My wife had 2 pretty good lemon drop martinis, this was $38! I asked for a caesar salad prior to my entre, this was $10 and could be eaten in 8 bites. We had the Chciken Parm and Carbona, $64! Plus, because we were a party of 12, they added 20% gratuity automatically which means we ended up spending around $160 for this meal, was it worth it? Keep reading..... My wife's chicken was a nice size portion. Except it came with roughly 5 pieces of pasta as the side and some veggies that look like they were from a frozen bag. My carbonara was NOT carbonara. I can make carbonara in my sellp as it is super easy, Mama Toscas apparently can't. It came out in a watery cream sauce with undercooked bacon and a TON of onion. My mother in law got ravioli that was so salty, she couldn't finish it. I think the only reason this place is still in buisness is because the stuffy people that live in Seven Oaks and Hagen Oaks are willing to pay these prices for terrible food so they can feel better than everyone else. We won't be back.

One of the best Neapolitan Pizza I had in years. Well cooked, with the great crown or "Cornicione" and the dough was super! Great service! very welcoming! Grazie Bruno!

I am going to be honest. I was very turned away from this place when I saw some of the reviews, but let me tell you, I'm sure those reviews are old. I had Ossobuco that hit the spot !!! my kids were saying no to everything and the waiter brought them meatballs, that to tell you the truth were superb. they were super happy with them and I was happy the had something other than chicken nuggets lol. I closed out with Tiramisu and expresso but I wish I would had tried their drinks ( I was the kids uber lol). Moral of the story don't listen to anyone and try it for yourself. I am definitely coming back with the wife.

If you are looking for a traditional Italian restaurant, this is not it. If you are looking for an elevated French inspired Italian restaurant, this is your spot. It's rare to see white table clothes and candle light with absolutely superb service. They have delightful signature cocktails, robust wine selection, and yummy desserts. Let's talk food... it's amazing. Perfectly cooked steaks and lamb, Delicious seafood (including lobster), Many vegetarian options, and excellent appetizer choices. There are banquet rooms for large parties and the dining room is comfortable. My family and I have spent many special occasions here. I highly recommend for date night. Don't miss out on this gem. I come from SF and Vegas...I can tell you that this restaurant rates as high, if not better than most restaurants I have visited in those areas.

Stopped by for lunch. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was wonderful, and the food was delicious. Planning to go back for dinner! Thank you.

We went here for Mother's Day. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Our server was nice. The staff friendly. My granddaughter was hungry and our server brought her out a small meal to help calm her hunger. Now for the not so good part. We never got our food for an hour and it wasn't that busy.!We got our meals at different times. Soup was cold . Salad was good but sort of plain for the cost. I ordered lobster ravioli, and the portion size to the cost ratio was ridiculous. $42 for seven raviolis and that's all you got. Dessert was good. Our server really did a good job but seemed distracted. This being said it could have just been an off day.

Loved the food, the service, and the ambiance. Not many places in Bakersfield feel truly luxurious and high quality for a fancy or celebratory meal. Soft lighting, white tablecloths, quiet Italian music. Great foodie-level food. It is pricey but well worth it. I love their ravioli with cognac cream sauce and my husband got their lobster pasta. So delicious.

Popped in for a quick appetizer while running errands. First impression was "wow." on the inside the restaurant is elegant. When my daughter and I walked in, we were greeted by a host. The restaurant itself was dimly lit, and is decorated in a classic way, giving high end restaurant vibes that you can find from an Italian restaurant in Chicago. We went in just after five and the restaurant was already busy, however, we were able to get a table in the main dining room. I noticed there is also a bar with limited seating, and it was full. There are other tables in the bar area, and they were also full. The restaurant has two dining rooms as well with doors, which is great for a large and semi- private dinner. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy the fine offerings on the menu since we were limited on time. we ordered the lentil soup and it was very delicious and very homemade! We also had bruschetta, and a crostini appetizer that was made with Gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto. The restaurant gave us bread and olive oil, and the bread was fresh and delicious. The service was very attentive, professional, and friendly. My water glass was always full and as we finished our appetizers, the staff would come by and pick up the dishes. Overall, the ambience is nice, and could be very romantic if you were there on a date, and the food was delicious so I am looking forward to going back to try other things from the menu and stay a bit longer to enjoy them. If you like lentils, and they have the lentil soup, I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

Haven't been here in a long time. Decided to give it a try again and we're glad we did. The service and atmosphere were very good. We ordered the lasagna and carbonara and both were great. We will be back again soon.

We came for lunch. My boyfriend got the pork chop special. His (and my) favorite aspect was his side of mashed potatoes, as the $35 chop was overcooked. I got the chicken piccata. The piccata sauce was serviceable, but the cut of chicken was slimy, sinewy, and poorly prepared. My par-boiled pasta side was also not up to standard for a $22+ meal, at a lunch service where there was only one table seated beforehand. The kitchen was not slammed, it was poor cooking. The wait service was nice, especially for the loud older couple that the owner catered to for five minutes while we just tried to pay our bill. We will not be coming back. We'd rather get burgers and beer at lengthwise next time we go to an early movie.

Had dinner there this evening and service and food was exceptional. Brayden was our server and he did a fantastic job. Was very attentive and made knew the menu inside and out. Can't wait to return.

Love coming to Mama Tosca's great environment, fantastic service, and delicious food. Tonight we tried the spinach and artichoke dip along with the carrot appetizer. Both perfect and specials not on the menu. Normally, we stick to the meatballs or the Italian sausage but very glad we tried some of the new options. My hubby had the lobster ravioli and I had the sea bass with Diablo sauce. No regrets, just delicious. Dessert we tried the flambé and the cheesecake. Cheesecake was yum but the flambé was another level Already made our reservation to come back for Valentine's Day! You just won't have this experience anywhere else

Another lunch in the bar, but this time tried all new items! I have always heard the paninis were good, well they are excellent! I had the one with pesto and chicken (there are 6 to choose from) and it also comes with a little side salad. The bread it's served in is made in house and is delicious. Mama's is often overlooked as a lunch option and it shouldn't be, it's in a great location and service is wonderful. I had to try the Peppermint Ice Cream pie after seeing it on their Instagram and I'm so glad I did. There were peppermint candy pieces throughout the ice cream and just look at the thick layer on top (photo included). The best holiday dessert I've had this year!

It's almost sad just how disappointing this place was. Ugh, where to start? Just for funzies remember all of this was $200 plus tip. Hubby had shrimp scampi-ok but nothing special and I had chicken piccata...again nothing special. We had a couple of drinks and be warned their martini glasses are served 75% full, it's almost as if someone took a swig before it's handed to you, eek. Prior to our main course we had the zucchini appetizer which was tbh almost laughable. Three meager pieces of poorly fried zucchini stuffed with a strange ricotta and sitting in a lukewarm Ragu jar style sauce, ummm really??? The pre-dinner salad looked like something out of a bag you buy at Albertson's (apologies Albertson's) dressed in the world's plainest ranch. Soup was French onion and was sent back as it was ridiculously salty. It came back from the undead (presumably and allegedly) from a different batch...the second go around was less salty but also flavorless and lukewarm. Me thinks they just added water but weren't clever enough to disguise it better. AND they still charged us for it but we were literally too dumbfounded by the horribleness to say anything. You'd think a place that fancies itself a fancy restaurant would have removed the charge on a soup that was clearly sent back untouched...TWICE. The last time we were there was over a decade ago and now we remember why. There are many, many better options...Frugatti's, Olive Garden, Chef Boyardee...like seriously, s.t.a.y a.w.a.y.

Amazing food, amazing service by Brayden, and beautiful ambiance. Can't wait to come back for date night.

this is an amazing family oriented restaurant with amazing food. I have been here a couple of times in which Javier was one of my server. The owner came to the table a couple of times to ensure the food was at out pleasure. We order the lamb shaks chicken piccata with some zucchini blossoms which were amazing. We did order my husbands favorite dessert tiramisu in which it was a pleasure in our mouths.

On Saturday June 21st, went to MT because I knew the duo providing live music. I enjoyed the show as I knew I would. The reception and service was excellent, but what really surprised me was the quality of the food. We ordered a starter of the cheese stuffed squash blossoms, a lovely seasonal dish, when it arrived in a fried batter on a light red sauce I thought," Oh no, mozzarella sticks" . Instead it was a thin crisp coating of a delicate tasty filling. The sauce was so delicious that my friend said, " I'll have spaghetti with that." I had the house made gnocchi, very good. Good desserts. I highly recommend.

We got there when it opened. It was very hot in the restaurant. I'm not sure if they are trying to save money but it's very uncomfortable for the patrons. Even our waiter was sweating - not a good look. I had penne pasta for $30. Overpriced and my penne pasta is much better. We miss Luigi who was very attentive to his customers. We were there for 3 hours and not once did the owner come by to see if everything was okay. Sorry but I won't be going back and won't be recommending this restaurant to my friends.

Seeing a lot of the more recent reviews had me a little hesitant, but I am so glad I gave it a try! The atmosphere was classy, the food was flavorful, the staff so kind. I highly recommend them for a good date nite out! I ordered the filet mignon and it was so tender and filled with delicious flavors. Topped with a delicious sauce and paired with a side of veggies and penne pasta it was to die for!

We went to this restaurant on Saturday night because we didn't want to wait an hour at Frugatti's, but were horribly disappointed. There were only a handful of diners, and it was so dark inside that we found it difficult to read our menus. I ordered lasagna, which was flavorless, with cheap, powdered parmesan cheese on top, carrots in the sauce that were obviously not cut by hand, and water all around, making it glaringly obvious that it had been frozen and then thawed out and reheated. It was so bad that my Lean Cuisine lasagna put it to shame! My friend ordered the halibut special, which was tough on the outside and soft on the inside, as if it had been thawed in the microwave and then not fully baked in the oven. The pistachio pesto was the only thing with any flavor, but there wasn't enough of it to make up for the rest of the dish. The vegetables that came with it were the exact Costco mix of zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and the pasta was overcooked and served with dried parsley instead of fresh. To say we were underwhelmed is an overstatement. Fortunately, when we complained, we weren't forced to pay for the meals that we couldn't eat, and so we paid for our drinks and gave a tip according to the cost of our meals, since the service was very good. Hopefully the owners will read this and make some much needed changes, since we've enjoyed this restaurant in the past.

It's been a minute since my last visit here. It's a nice place away from the hustle and bustle, and we enjoyed our time. The waiting staff were great and very patient with our shenanigans. However, either my flavor palate was off tonight, or... I'll leave it at "or."Next time, I'll stick to the menu rather than the daily specials.

This review is for the food, it was my first time at this resto, invited for a dinner presentation. Ive tried the sea bass and appetizer pictured below. I also had salad and cheesecake but i forgot to take a pic of it. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed with the main course; the pasta was bitter and runny. Fish was soft though, however I didn't like the taste it was bitter too. Overall, I only liked the appetizer, dessert which was the cheesecake and the good service/staff. Im not sure if I will be going back here on a regular day though.

Terrible... the food was absolutely mediocre terrible place if you are looking for a nice dinner. Spend your money elsewhere. The waiter are always up in your face.

Always a great choice for a special occasion! Wonderful food, superior service and d fabulous ambiance-one of the best in Bakersfield!

2 and a half years later, finally came back again! Still 4 stars! If you are looking for a more elevated spot for a business lunch with nice tablecloths and napkins, this your spot. I was asked to choose a place for a company lunch for 5 people. Reservations were made for 1130am on a Wed. Good time to go, not too busy. Great location at the Marketplace. Lots of parking. I believe our server's name was Valentino. He was ON IT. Fantastic service. We never wanted for anything and our water glasses never went empty. He even outshined the food. Which was not bad! We all ordered something different. Some ordered the lentil soup to start. I got to try it and it was quite good. I managed to snap a photo of 3 of our meals. I had the chicken parmigiana. Different. No heavy breading. Not much cheese. 2 small, tender chicken cutlets. Maybe 8 small pieces of penne and also some sauteed veg were on the plate. I am not sure I would order this again but I had no complaints. I did bring one of the chicken pieces home with me. The server packed it up for me and even threw some extra bread in the bag for me. :) It's the little things! The bread is good. Especially later when heated up a bit. The boss enjoyed his fish special and later got a raspberry brulee that he liked. Someone else got the tiramisu and devoured it. I tried this - it was GOOD! I feel this was a good choice for what we were after. We had a nice time with decent food, we were not rushed and the ambience was great for conversation. Again excellent service.

I'm sadden to say this classic establishment needs HELP!! The specials are always the same, food is way overpriced for what you get! I got a dish the other night, it was wrong ; instead of fixing it they scraped off the sauce .. then brought it back to our table. the pasta wasnt cooked either. Needless to say we will be skipping this place for a while . It's definitely not the classic Mama Tosca!! Missing Luigi

The food was great. Real authentic. The server Braden was very thorough and profession. It felt upscale and inviting. Next time I will chose the deep fried mozzarella instead of the deep fried meatballs. This was my first time here and I will be back.

The service was great- the food was okay- kinda blah when it comes To taste- portions were kinda small- definitely on the pricey side. Although Mozzarella appetizer were great!

$188 dinner and tip for 2. My quail came out to $16 for each of the three on my plate. Expertly prepared, but the addition of spinach to the risotto was a blunder. The wife's chicken bianco was average. The vegetables were totally bland and uninspired zucchini, carrot, and broccoli. 4 glasses of wine. I liked it better 35 Years agom.

The food was great. I didn't know this place was even there. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

The restaurant vibe is definitely upscale with MANY waiters to take care of us. First time here. It was much more expensive than our usual night out but a nice splurge. We were surprised how long it took to get our food but we enjoyed the ambiance while we waited

Underwhelming food to say the least. The best thing on the menu was their Cesar salad, that should say a lot. If you are looking for Italian, there are plenty of other nice restaurants in town with great food. I had the lobster fettuccini with a filet mignon and it was was just not great at all. don't be fooled by the nice table clothes and ambiance. Listen to the the reviews on this place and go elsewhere.

The good is so good and surprisingly not heavy! Usually Italian places leave me feeling groggy and too full, but not Mama Tosca's. The chicken was tender and juicy and the pasta had a wonderful taste! The service was also EXCELLENT!

I go to this place maybe once or twice a month and the last couple times have been disappointing considering the price... last time i got the sea bass and it was very weird texture.. almost gelatin-ish and soggy, almost gagged and couldn't finish it. Tonight i had the pasta carbonara and it was offensive. A joke really. It was basically fettuccine Alfredo with bacon... there was no parm or pepper and definitely NO EGG YOLK. I have yet to be impressed at this establishment... the only thing that got me through tonights dinner was the lemon drop.

I've been here several times lately for work-related outings. The service has been generally very good, albeit a bit slow the last visit (happened to arrive during a particularly big rush). My opinion of the food is a bit mixed. I have ordered the Chilean sea bass a couple of different ways and it was very good, though a tad on the salty side. The caesar salads are great. I've tried a few of the desserts (they vary by day) which were mostly delicious. For example, the chocolate cake had an incredible texture and taste. The carrot cake as well. The bread is nothing special.

I hate giving low reviews, but wow. I can't express how much money my group spent on a mediocre dinner "experience". I want to say that the waitress that served us was decent, but every time she addressed the group, she spoke so quietly no one could hear. She hardly stopped by after our appetizers were served as well. Let's get down to the food; the ravioli was quoted by one of our party as "chef boyardee" with some extra seasoning. The chicken piccata looked like a boiled chicken covered in white sauce, yet the pasta (about 1/3 cup of penne) was served with red sauce and a 1/3 cup side of steam in a bag vegetables. The fettuccine alla carbonara was tasteless and needed to be covered in the salt and pepper to give it some sense of flavor. Overall, I wouldn't call any of that mess "Italian Food". Not to mention we were there for 2 & 1/2 hours; not on purpose. Couldn't get any photos because of how dark the whole place was. If you take anyone with bad eyesight, bring a flashlight.

Location an decor look really nice. Staff was very nice. Poor server read a specials list 5 minutes long, she had more but we stopped her. The two star is based on food/price comparison and value. Appetizer. Fried Mozzarella 17$ 4 huge chunks of cheese, minimal batter. Not crispy. Marinara was okay. Not worth 17$ at all.. Salad was sad excuse for a salad. No cheese, not croutons. Lattice with dressing. 2 cucumber slices and 2 sad white tomato slices. 8$ I had the chicken fettuccine.. very bland. I had to add so much salt an pepper. I've never once in my life added salt to Alfredo sauce. Parmesan should be salty by itself. 28$ My girlfriend got lasagna. It wasn't bad. Not my favorite but she ate it.

Wonderful birthday meal and as always wonderful service!! The Filet Mignon was so tender and the Lobster Pasta was so flavorful.