Incredible Italian Food! My family and I have been going there for years. The seafood Chapino is very delicious with large portions of shrimp, scallops and muscles. Pasta with the homemade arrabiata sauce is one of my favorites. Also, the best cocktails in North County..Larry the bartender packs a punch with every drink. A must for Italian food lovers. more

Wow, shame about the location. Stuck behind a Kragen is an unfortunate situation for this little gem of a restaurant. I’m not even going to say it was SOME OF the best food I’ve ever had, it is THE BEST food I’ve ever had. The head chef, Emilio, always comes out into the dining room to shake hands with guests... more

Absolute authentic Italian cuisine in a elegantly casual environment. Fabulous food...fabulous wine...a family favorite. The lounge attached to the restaurant is always a fun place to go if you want an even more casual dining experience. We've even gone there late night for karaoke a time or two. I'm sorry the other reviewer had a poor experience but I would... more

I am not sure what to think of a restaurant that is run this badly. We were seated by a rude hostess, served by a surly waitress, and then greeted by an obviously drunk chef/owner. Honestly, my wife was blown away and I was embarassed. I thought we were going to have romantic Italian dinner, really, a big mess. Someone... more