Pompeii Ristorante

Food: The salad is a bit too salty but the seasoning tasted so good! The pastas are also cooked nicely at al dente! The portion is very filling. One little pettiness is the seasoning of the linguine scampi. The flavors are not cooked into the shrimps which make it a bit less enjoyful while dining. Service: the staff is nice but it seems like the time we visit is almost their closing time or it was a down time in the town, so they didn’t really put too much of attention to our table, which is a good and bad thing. We got to have some nice time without being interrupted. Ambiance: nice and clean, suitable for small family gathering or dating.

Pompeii is a wonderful family-owned gem in Los Altos. The service is always friendly and attentive, and the food absolutely delicious. The chicken parmesan, lasagna, and linguine are some of our favs, paired with their fresh homemade bread. You can really taste the care that goes into everything!

Love this place. High quality Italian food. Very accommodating. Usually I get take out but a few times I’ve sat in. They are very authentic with great options for dietary restrictions. Very nice people working there. Highly recommend!

A busy dinner spot with friendly, attentive service and a warm atmosphere. Worthy of 4 stars with the exception of the prices which are a little steep, but probably in keeping with other nearby restaurants. Pizza was flavorful and had a decent crust that was not too thin, but not a deep dish either, and the salads were good. Only Pepsi products however, so fresh brewed ice tea would make a good addition.

Probably our most visited restaurant. Their bread and its dipping sauce is very special and probably the best of the kind. It's free and refillable. The size is big, most entry is enough for two. My recommendation would be the steak, and the garlic spaghetti (sorry, I don't speak Italian). The service and the environment is also very comfortable. The only thing we don't like is the cellphone signal, but well, maybe a good thing to enjoy the meal.

We were craving a carbonara but we tried plenty of other items on the menu as well. We must have been hungry because we ordered a garlic shrimp and a bruschetta for appetizers. Then a risoto, bolognese, tortellini and a medium pizza Pompeii. For dessert we shared a limoncello tartufo. Service was great. The style was more of an old school Italian, nice sauces, perfectly cooked pastas. The pizza bread was thick kind and the toppings tasty. Our favorites would be the tortellini and bolognese but the rest were equally nice. The dessert was divine and I am usually not a fan of lemon. Bread is served with dinner with butter and a nice dipping sauce.

Very friendly service. The food is original and tasty. The veggie pasta could have used more sauce. The food took a while to come to the table (about 40 minutes). They were generous with the extra Parmesan (love the cheese!!). Nice ambiance. Great place in Los Altos for a taste of Italy!

The food was amazing!! We had spaghetti carbonara, the server noticed that we were going to share our food, so they asked to confirm if we wanted to share, and it came with two plates of pasta! (very considerate!) The margherita pizza was delicious besides it’s not thin crust.. but still good! Tips: if you order sandwiches or something with bread, you won’t get a plate of the house bread unless you ask for it! (they were delicious!!!)🤤

Gabriel and team are amazing. My grandparents frequented Pompeii for their many years in Los Altos, where they were treated like family and cared for with each visit. Anniversary, birthday, and special occasion meals were always celebrated at or catered by the Pompeii team. As we said goodbye to my grandparents, Pompeii was the natural choice for catering. We had delicious food and an stress-free experience, as well as their genuine condolences and shared grief. I've since visited with my husband and we've shared this special place with my in-laws, celebrating my grandparents with delicious Italian food and loving service.

I work close by and eat here often. They are the best every time. Today I made a custom pizza pesto, pancetta, tomatoes, garlic, and pine nuts.

We love Pompeii! We go often. People are so friendly. I love the salads, fish. My husband loves the pizza. I am gluten sensitive. So having a few items to choose from on menu is helpful. All the food is so fresh. Our food comes to the table hot and taste great.

I can't say enough good things about Pompeii. This charming family neighborhood restaurant has been a staple in Los Altos for about 20 years. The interior is simple but nice. During my recent visit, I had the ZUPPA DI COZZE which was steamed mussels with tomatoes, basil, white wine & light marinara and the minestrone soup, both of which were great! The mussels were perfectly cooked, and the broth was full of flavor. The minestrone was hearty and comforting--the perfect start to the meal. We usually stick to our favorites: their pizza, Insalata Pompeii, and pasta with Bolognese sauce, and they never disappoint. The pizza is freshly made, the salad is a nice mix of crisp greens and tangy dressing, and the Bolognese is rich and satisfying. The service here is consistently attentive, making you feel like part of the family. Whether you're dining in or picking up takeout, you can always expect a warm welcome and delicious food.

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Simple, delicious Italian food. The lamb shank was very tender and the polenta was not perfectly creamy but still good. The spaghetti carbonara had a good flavor and texture. I had the best carbonara in Florida years ago, 3 nights in a row and I have not found a place that has made it as well. The gnocchi was pretty light and fluffy then drowned in a heavy Gorgonzola sauce which is a good thing. I enjoyed it. My favorite here has been the capellini pomodoro. We had the chocolate desserts with mochas and cappuccino. One was a chocolate tartufolo and the other a molten chocolate cake. They were not huge and super sweet. It was nice to try. The service is nice and prompt. The restaurant is clean and nice. Pictures on the wall. No tv. Indoor & outdoor seating. There was a steady stream of couples in and out. I would come back if I had a craving for Italian food. The flavors and taste to me is very authentic.

The food is absolutely wonderful the wait staff, chefs, and ownership even better. Great vibe in a small walkable downtown.

Amazing service, delicious food and lovely ambiance. The complimentary bread (and the dip that comes with it) is so good that we asked for a second helping. The spaghetti aglio olio was the perfect amount of al dente, and the risotto was one of the best I've had in a while. We were eating past the close time and they couldn't have been more accommodating.

Just went to a birthday party in the small room on the left. The food and service was impressive. They came out with appetizers very quickly--calamari and bruschetta, while we were looking at the menu. I ordered the mani mani special--grilled over artichokes and capers, polenta and veggies. It came out hot and was so delicious. Everyone else loved their choices too. The fusilli primavera was real pretty and tasty. The desserts were equally as wonderful. Ire o. End the Limoncello and decaf coffee. Can't wait to go back.

Great location in downtown Los Altos. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Nice efficient service. Easy street parking. Veal parm is one of my favorite eats. so that's what I ordered. Table also had the calamari appetizer, pizza and gnocchi. Everything was very good, not great, but good. Calamari was lightly breaded and very tasty. Best dish of the night. The veal was a little tough and lacking flavor. 4*. Gnocci was OK 4*. For the price we paid, not a great value. A fun night out with decent food.

We came here last night to meet up with my wife's cousin, who happened to be in town for the weekend for a business trip. Reservations are accepted, but need to be made via the phone. We were seated pretty promptly after arriving thanks to our reservation, and service was very attentive and friendly. We never had to ask for water refills as they were very diligent about filling water cups throughout the meal, as well as taking away empty plates. The food overall was pretty good, however the bread was served cold and was barely touched. It would have been significantly better and more appreciated had it been served warm. Located on a corner lot, parking is available both at the street level, as well as two public parking lots located out back on 4th St.

We came here after a market fair down the street with our pup. We were greeted with friendly service and the food was amazing. Calamari, mussels and carpaccio were all delicious and great starters with our red wine. I really liked my spaghetti bolognese but I was food envy of my bf's- he got the penne alla puttanesca which was really delicious. We finished all of our food and left no crumbs.

Short Story: A good Italian restaurant amongst others. Long Story: I came here for dinner on a Saturday with a reservation. We were promptly seated and given menus. We ordered the calamari, meat lovers pizza, and linguine scampi. The place is a bit small but very cozy. The service and ambiance are nice. There's a small selection of wine but we didn't get a chance to try. Verdict: I'll go back some time.

Great service from Ignacio. Enjoyed our appetizer (bruschetta) & insalata con formaggio di Capra. Wine by the glass (Chianti, Pinot Grigio) & an Italian soda were great. Enjoyed our entrees (spaghetti bolognese, linguini scampi & tortellini). The spumoni gelato was also delish. Had a reservation & our table was ready upon arrival. Parked right across the street in the lot.

The service is very good however the food is very average. We ordered the linguine vongole (clams) which were not made with the classic ingredients of white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, butter and pepper flakes but was essentially a cheesy creamy fettuccine alfredo with some clams. I don't like cheese and clams (or cheese on any seafood) so I didn't like this dish & neither did my partner. The fettuccine was legit but not what we ordered. So disappointed a simple dish was wrong. Eggplant Parmesan was about diner quality, so very average as well nothing special. Polenta and. steamed vegetable sides were unremarkable. Might try the pizza next time for possible redemption. Nice vibe that exceeds the cuisine

When I crave for Italian, I always think of Pompeii. I ordered a linguine Alle vongoe , I really like it. The sauce is not too watery and it's flavorful. The linguine was relative Al dente. We also ordered the fried calamari and it was really good. Some place made them where battered came loose, some place made it too oily. This place get it done right. It's still my go to Italian restaurant.

I haven't been back for about 10 years! Great to know that it is still high quality and reasonably priced. We ordered the calamari... unfortunately it is not as good as before. It's a big tough and chewy. It used to ge very light and tender. Maybe they changed their source. I had the linguini with clam sauce. Delicious! Perfectly el dente and the sauce is flavorful and not too creamy. My boyfriend ordered the lasagna and he said it was delicious. Service was also excellent! A solid place for an Italian meal.

7/27/2022 Pompeii Ristorante 100 State St Los Altos, CA 94022 On our continuing exploration of downtown Los Altos, the wifey and I tried this place for Italian for a late July lunch. Los Altos has lots of free city parking so we parked at an adjacent lot. This place has a nice setup for patio dining with tables on the corners and ample inside tables. We sat inside and service was fast and good. We ordered the Calamari Fritti, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Steak Panini. The Calamari was a bit overdone so a little tough, chewy and crispy but this place uses real Cocktail Sauce (with horse radish) instead of the Plain Jane Marinara that most other places use, be sure to ask for at least two ramekins. The wife's spaghetti was a little salty and had nice flavor with generous size meatballs. I was happy with my Panini sandwich though the edges of the steak were tough and chewy. I guess they could do a better job with trimming the meat, but I can handle gristle and fat, so it's OK with me. This was a nice find for our exploration. Good food, service and value. Definitely repeatable.

Terrible!!! Zero Stars!!! Placed an online order and paid extra $$$ to add meatballs to my pasta. Got back home, no meatballs. Went back, told them they didn't add the meatballs, they had no clue what was being said, until the receipt was shown to them. Got the meatballs, came back home, and they were pink on the outside and inside. WTH?!? Not even fully cooked!! The pasta had no flavor either and was very bland. Tossed everything because it was unpalatable. Total waste of $35!!! AVOID THIS PLACE!!

pizza toppings not so great like the margherita needs better basil and tomatoes. pastas are ok, seafood not the best taste but large portion and red sauce good. salads ok can add grilled salmon. calamari fine

I had the pasta puttanesca. I measure this dish against my own, and it passed the test. Others in my party were very happy with their dishes--all pasta with seafood. Good portions. My only tiny complaint was a very watered down iced tea. When I asked for another one, it was just as watered down. Less ice!

*First Time Review - Dined Indoors* Came here yesterday with my family. They've been here a few times prior and loved it, so they brought me here when I said I was craving pasta. What we ordered: Bread - it comes when you sit down. The garlic roasted tomato oil is amazing! Bread was good too Bruschetta- we loved this too! The bread was toasted nicely so the tomatoes didn't soak into the bread making it soggy. Nice amount of basil, oil and tomatoes. Calzone - ordered by my step mom. She said it was amazing. Huge! She took 60% of it for lunch the next day. She said next time she might say "light cheese" but she knows that's her preference and not a true calzone Shrimp linguini - ok this was my dish. It was a bit bland... I had to add lemon, red pepper flakes and a lot of black pepper. One I did, it was a nice dish. Next time I'll order what my dad had Seafood pasta - my dad said it was loaded with seafood! Little bay scallops, clams, muscles, shrimp and the sauce had a zing. He actually said it was a bit too spicy for him but I like spice so I'll probably order that. Bread pudding - it was great until I realized it had chocolate chips in it. Doesn't quite go. Overall, love the portions, quality ingredients and flavors! Do note, this isn't the place to go if you're in a hurry. It's more of a slow pace and we personally loved it so we could catch up.

I adore this restaurant (: the food was so scrumptious, having so much flavor and volume to it (I personally ordered the gnocchi gorgonzola, yum!) I also greatly appreciated how the servers who helped my table were very attentive and friendly, making sure that we were enjoying our food and asking if we needed anything! And lastly, the overall quiet and intimate setting of the restaurant was a pleasant place to consume some yummy pasta in! Would highly recommend this restaurant (:

This small, family-own place was a gem in my eyes for many years, but I was quite disappointed by my last visit. One caveat, I did not have their pizza, only pasta and salad. The Cesar salad was too heavy on the dressing and the romaine not as crisp as should be. The croutons were from a package and of average quality. The pasta dish was just ok. It missed a little spark. Maybe a bit of parsley on top? Not sure what. The service remained excellent, so I'll still give it 4 stars. I would give only 3 stars were it for the food only.

The staff was amazing and very attentive. The food was delicious and I would definitely recommend for anyone craving an Italian meal!

Absolutely delicious. This place... every time we have gone, I've fallen in love with their food over and over again. We initially tried it because we thought it'd be a good place to find both delicious and low carb / keto options. They have delicious salads and steamed veggies that you can pair with fish or meat for the carb-conscious and amazing pasta and more for everyone else. Our favorite things to order there are the braised short ribs and salmon picatta but nearly everything is amazing. Kudos to Gabriel. We've done take-out and dine-in with both being of excellent quality. There's clearly a reason this lil gem has been a Los Altos presence for so long! Definitely see ya there!

I submitted an online order at 4:50pm to be picked up "as soon as possible" and then they tell me it won't be ready until 7pm. There was no notice of this at all. Totally sucks.

Home style lasagna. The bread appetizer was not very enjoyable but the lasagna, especially after our server helped us add some extra Parmesan cheese on top, was super delicious. The minced meat was a little bit burnt and dried that added extra texture to the lasagna. The Mariana sauce was legit.

Clam linguine is so good! Clams are very fresh and juicy! Seafood risotto is yum too. The staffs are friendly and responsive too.

Had the Puttanesca with shrimp. It is delicious! The penne swam in a sea of puttanesca sauce, balanced in sweetness and spiciness. There is a hint of smoke that tantalizes which I love.

Molto Bene Tutti! We just hosted a celebration of life lunch for 12 and were delighted by Francisco and team's gracious and prompt service, not to mention the delicious appetizers, entrees, wine, coffees, and desserts that family and friends enjoyed while re-connecting after many months of in-person separation. Thank you, again, Francisco and Team, for your attention to detail from the advance reservation planning to the seating set-up, and prompt and gracious service for this lunch in honor of my mom ( who would have raved about it if she were here to share it with us, too : )

Quaint restaurant with parking lots next to it. We were looking for good italian food and Pompeii didn't disappoint. The service was great and the chef even came out to thank us for our patronage. Love that.

seafood pasta delish...complimentary warm bread with olive oil dip nice....freindly and attentive waiter....nice outside seating

I had an amazing dinner here last night. Extremely flavorful cheesy chicken parmigiana. Also amazing service. Trust me, all the food on the surrounding tables looked and smelled like heaven. I'll be back to try the risotto.

Small corner spot with some outside dining, seafood pasta is amazing, shrimp scampi great too.... and the tiramisu... wow

This is the first time at this restaurant. I thought the menu was extensive and considered the high Yelp stars...sigh...I was disappointed with the food, the service was fine. First, the complementary bread was horrible. It was a warmed dense sliced roll. You would think that an Italian restaurant should serve sourdough! For the entree, I ordered the Fettuccine Frutti di Mare. A seafood pasta with mussels, clams, shrimp and squid. As the waiter was bringing me the dish, I could smell it 10 feet away! It was not a good smell! I don't understand how the kitchen/chef allowed this to be served! The only good thing about the dish was that the pasta was perfectly cooked al dente.

I've been meaning to write a strong review about this wonderful hidden gem at State Street off Main in Los Altos. I am more compelled to write after reading such a negative review written by John F. in October. I'm wondering if he is the writing about the same restaurant we've come to love as well as any guests or friends that have dined with us. Sure it is a small restaurant on the scale of others in Town but it has a casual atmosphere and the staff are so very friendly and attentive, especially Francisco - always with a smile and open to suggestions. As for the food: there bread and olive oil-base for dipping is always a big hit. Their calamari is tender and just the perfectly breaded. The seafood pasta was loaded with tender scallops, clams, muscles and shrimp and the sauce was perfect - I've ordered seafood pasta at other high-end restaurants and I had to search for the seafood so hidden and skimpy. The calzone is amazing and generous - had to take half of it home. My absolute favorite is their grilled salmon done to perfection. As well as their daily fish selection. We have found their offered wine selections for this size restaurant to be very good selections. Cannot end this review without commenting on their fantastic pizza.

Probably the only place where you can get angel hair pomodoro and eggplant Parmigiano. Tucked awaybin quiet Los Altos, this place.is a respite from crowded Santana Row. When you can't get into Maggiano's or Pizza Antica, come here! We will definitely be back. The calamari is average, the eggplant and lasagna are excellent!

The hubby and I were walking in downtown Los Altos when we saw this restaurant. We do love Italian food so decided to stop in. The staff where's masks but the dinners are not required to. I opted to try their chicken Parmesan with spaghetti and marinara. This dish came with veggies. The hubby opted to try their spaghetti bolognese. No veggies with his dish. You do get bread with either dipping sauce or butter. The staff was amazing and so friendly. There is outdoor dining if you want. Remember to shop, dine and eat local.

Our friends took us here for a reunion party. The foods were fabulous. The restaurant has been around in this high end neighborhood for a long time.it goes without saying it's very hospital for the local residents as well as the visitors. We had a Cesar Salad, Vino Rosso, and Capellini with Tomato sauce. I would have taken some pictures except the aroma was too tempting. The Vino Rosso was juicy and tender. The Capellini was prepared in such a way that the flavors of tomato/spice/garlic were so balanced and rich. It definitely deserved a 6-star. So we jus swallowed up everything. The restaurant allowed us to bring two bottles of the wine. They would also split the dishes for you because the quantity is always more than enough for one person. I like the friendly staff as well as the family-run atmosphere. This is one of the best Italian restaurant I have ever visited in Bay Area.

Excellent service. The team here cares about customers. It's always clean. The food is very well done. The best seafood pastas and Italian in Los Altos!

We arrived an hour early for our reservation on Fathers day with 2 young kids in tow and five adults....no problem, we can seat you! Cordial, accommodating, and a choice of inside or out! The waiters were plentiful, warm and friendly and treated us like real dinner guests! Service was attentive and we had a late comer to the dinner, and he was actually served when we were served! The pizza, delicious, chicken marsala, chicken piccata, fettuccini alfredo, EVERYTHING was superb, so much so I congratulated the waiters and the manager (or owner) about our delight. It has been a while since I felt that the food and service were worth the money spent. This certainly was. A+++

This was the single worst food experience of my life. Pompeii is located on a small corner in downtown Los Altos, and much like its namesake, is a catastrophic disaster. Parking is plentiful and close, but why you would actually choose to go there is beyond me. In order to give some perspective on the ambience, let me start by saying almost every guest there either didn't exist two years ago, or won't exist in two years. That is to say, almost nonexistent. The restaurant is separated into two shabby dining rooms that leave much to be desired in terms of decoration. The whole restaurant feels like it's stuck in the 1980's, and not in a good way. The cheap-looking paintings hanging on the wall only detract from the experience. Food. The one core tenet that binds all restaurants together is sadly not executed well here. We started with a crusty, biscuit-like bread that had none of a good biscuit's fine qualities. It tasted obviously stale and seemed to be at a similar age to the olive oil tomato mush that accompanied it. This miserable excuse for a bread course was not helped by the fact that the tomato mush looked like things were growing in it. The garlic bread, the best tasting part of the meal, was burnt on the top, leaving very little actual garlic flavor. I then ordered the "Butternut Squash Ravioli Special", which tasted like it had been sitting in the freezer section at Safeway for goodness knows how long. This was worsened by the soggy fried sage topping it. Needless to say, we skipped dessert. Their wine selection alone made this experience a miserable excuse for an Italian restaurant. Few options, disgusting options, you know the drill. The service left plenty to be desired as well. Apart from the inattentive servers, our plates did not properly accommodate our dietary preferences. One of the people dining with me asked for no capers with their fish dish. This, of course, didn't happen. She had to send the plate back, which was embarrassing for us as well as the staff. Seriously, don't waste your time here. If you want good Italian food, please for the love of god do not go anywhere near this restaurant, which serves pineapple pizza. If you want good Italian food, Napoletana Pizzeria near World Market is the place to go.

We came here before catching an evening play at the Bus Barn Theater. We ordered only two dishes; The Penne alla Puttanesca was absolutely perfect, and the Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola was creamy and delicious. The only thing that was unimpressive was their complimentary wonder-like table bread and oily anchovy dipping sauce. For a neighborhood joint, Pompeii is a perfect place to enjoy a cozy family meal and an abundant selection of dishes that'll whisk you to a small town diner in Italia.

A family favorite! Great food , casual atmosphere, service is incredible and everyone is so friendly and attentive. We love Pompeii.

Good family restaurant . Italian: pizza, pasta. The pozza for take out: excellent, well cooked savory sauce. Pasta? Any pasta is great, al dente with nice well made Sahar with or without meat. The sea food dishes? Or friend devoured everything up to the last sauce bit.. go there all the time Reasonable prices. Wine if it's good is going to be pricey.. so order soda or water.. we order the wine. Goes perfect with the meal Bone appetite !

The food here was great! My family and I ordered the bruschetta, large veggie pizza, and the pesto pasta which as also vegetarian. We enjoyed the pasta the most! The bruschetta was a little on the crunchy side but their house bread that was complimentary made up for that. The service was super great as well. We sat outside and the ambiance was amazing as it is right in the heart of Los Altos!

Had dinner here and watched in awe of all the different foods that they served up. Lots of pizzas to go... must be good! Any pasta dish would not disappoint. My dinner companion had the tortellini. I had the most delicious melt-in-your-mouth petrale sole ever. Perfectly cooked and seasoned with lemon and butter and spices... no capers, to boot (I hate capers). It was tonight's special. The dipping sauce and complimentary bread served warm with a light crust was excellent! Had to ask for seconds. Service was a tad slow given the Saturday night crowd but managed well. Will definitely return in spite of the relative high prices.

Delicious food and staff are so attentive! Espresso and tiramisu were also great as after dinner treat!

This is a quiet restaurant with tables a bit crammed together. The service was a bit slow. Food lacked flavor for both our pasta and pizza. Our primavera pasta didn't have any sauce. We probably wouldn't come back here as there's many other Italian places nearby that are better.