About Al Forno Caffe
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Our first time here and very pleased with the whole meal and service. We had Eggplant Parmesan, Pasta al forno, Pappardelle Funghi, Fettuccine Florentine, Bruschetta and an awesome Poached pear salad. Looking forward to trying more items.
Ok experience overall, except for odd behavior from our waiter. He liked to joke around a lot but it was kind of obnoxious as we were just trying to enjoy a date night. Strangest moment was when he was taking our plates, and bent down to pick up a small piece of Parmesan cheese on the floor with his bare hands, then made a joke about needing to do it himself because they don’t have a cleaning crew, implying with hand gestures that by “cleaning crew” he meant insects or vermin (imitating a crawling bug with his hand gestures as he spoke). The chicken piccata was very good, the bianco pizza ok, kale salad ok, wine tasted like the bottle had been open for a day or two. Overall decent food wasn’t enough to overcome the uncomfortable waiter interactions. I’d pass on this restaurant in the future.
Absolutely phenomenal experience! This is hands-down the best Italian restaurant in all of Southern California. The food is completely made from scratch with fresh, organic ingredients — you can taste the quality in every bite. The ambience is warm, inviting, and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a date night or a family dinner. What truly set this place apart was the service. Our manager, Pari, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our table — genuinely one of the most accommodating managers I’ve ever met. If you’re looking for authentic, organic Italian food with outstanding service and an incredible atmosphere, look no further. This place is a must-try!
came here to celebrate my 1st year wedding anniversary. this place had a romantic vibe and the food was delicious, more authentic, not your olive garden/macaroni grill style italian but more from mother Italy herself. The hostess and the server were both kind and we had a great time. charming decor and a good energy.
Fantastic local Italian restaurant. Found on a trip through town, food was amazing, service even better. Staff were attentive and fun to speak with. Could not have asked for a better vacation dinner. Highly recommended, will be back next time in the area.