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Ernesto's Italian

Ernesto's Italian

8544 SW Apple Way, 97225, Portland, United States

Pizza • Cheese • Italian • European


"That was the second time I was with Ernesto. The first time was at the end of 2020, so dine in was no option, but they had takeout that I enjoyed. One big thing is that I can't eat cheese, fortunately there are many ways that don't have cheese. This time I left, I celebrated a milestone with my wife who was great. There is a PLENTY of options from the menu, I would probably say that there are too many. But if you are looking for the classic Italian restaurant with the choice of food, ambience and feeling, this is the place. They are not the big chains like Olive Garden or The Old Spaghetti Factory, but they have to compete with them. Thank you. All you order includes unlimited Focaccia bread. But here there is a dilemma; the hearty bread is simply served. There is no sauce or even butter. Now you probably don't need more fat in the Focaccia, but the bread is still much dry without coming with it. I ordered a bowl of marinara that was delicious, but only for that was an additional $3. Also the prices in the menu are incomplete or incorrect. I ordered Ravioli and Spaghetti while she ordered Chicken Alfredo. After the paper menu, it should cost $19. But the bill came to $20 per... It's a little thing, but as a customer it's not very helpful to bring me back. Even at the price of $19 containing a soup or salad, I think that the price is justified (bread, soup/salad, and duck). The environment is like a classic restaurant, and so many of these chains really do not understand the need for the feeling and ambience that a restaurant offers like this. If you like Italian food, it's worth trying. But it's not cheap. The food was delicious, the service was good, the ambience is unique, and the location is out of the way?. Take this, but you want."

Strings Italian Livermore

Strings Italian Livermore

2205 Las Positas Rd, 94551, Livermore, United States

Pizza • Salads • Cheese • Italian


"I was truly truly impressed with the speed and service of the takeout here. The guy prepping takeout had so much hustle, and had my to go order ready in less time than the online ordering projected, even when I ordered two separate orders because I had forgotten something. It's an incredibly well run shop, with great front and back communication that allows them to work so fast. First, my tiramisu it was excellent. It was already prepped and ready for a last minute add to my order. My ceaser salad was perfectly fine. But the minestrone soup wasn't minestrone. It was a cabbage, zucchini, broth veggie soup that reminded me of the cabbage soup diet recipe. Although I slurped it all up because the broth was that good. The reality is, their food tastes no different than prepacked Italian food you buy in the grocery store frozen section which might explain how they had it ready so fast. My creamy tortellini with ham and mushrooms was yummy, and my meat sauce for my spaghetti was good and tasted like my favorite jarred sauce. But the meatballs were ultra salty and tasted like preservatives, as was my husband's chicken for his chicken parmesan. We couldn't say enough good things as we picked it up super quickly, and their combo was a great deal but once we ate everything, we decided we could make better Italian food ourselves at home. That said, if you are in a huge hurry or never cook yourself, then I do recommend these guys run a tight ship with great prices."