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Fratello’s

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En Fratello’s te damos la bienvenida a un rincón italiano acogedor en Idyllwild, donde la luz tenue y el ambiente relajado invitan a disfrutar de una deliciosa comida. Nuestra carta, con pizzas crujientes, pastas caseras y sabrosos sandwiches, tiene algo para todos los gustos. ¡A...

Fratello’s

Italian · Idyllwild

4.4 · 917 reviews Google
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About Fratello’s

En Fratello’s te damos la bienvenida a un rincón italiano acogedor en Idyllwild, donde la luz tenue y el ambiente relajado invitan a disfrutar de una deliciosa comida. Nuestra carta, con pizzas crujientes, pastas caseras y sabrosos sandwiches, tiene algo para todos los gustos. ¡Además, te invitamos...

En Fratello’s te damos la bienvenida a un rincón italiano acogedor en Idyllwild, donde la luz tenue y el ambiente relajado invitan a disfrutar de una deliciosa comida. Nuestra carta, con pizzas crujientes, pastas caseras y sabrosos sandwiches, tiene algo para todos los gustos. ¡Además, te invitamos a relajarte en nuestra terraza mientras saboreas la auténtica cocina italiana!

What Customers Say About Fratello’s

Fratello's in Idyllwild is a popular spot known for its great Italian food, live music, and friendly staff. Many reviewers highlight the pizza, especially the cuatro carnes, and the lasagna. Expect a wait, but the atmosphere and food are worth it.

Popular Dishes

cuatro Carnes Lasagna Diovolo cheese Pizzas spinach ravioli rack of lamb vegan pizza carbonara

Best For

Families Groups Tourists Casual

Tip: Be prepared for a wait, as they don't take reservations. If you have a dog, they offer patio seating with heaters.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 💕 Romantic Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about Fratello’s

Fratello’s is located at 54295 Ridgeview Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549, Idyllwild.
Fratello’s offers italian cuisine.
Fratello’s has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Fratello’s offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Fratello’s based on customer reviews are: cuatro Carnes, Lasagna, Diovolo, cheese Pizzas, spinach ravioli.
Fratello’s is ideal for families, groups, tourists, casual dining.
Fratello's in Idyllwild is a popular spot known for its great Italian food, live music, and friendly staff. Many reviewers highlight the pizza, especially the cuatro carnes, and the lasagna. Expect a wait, but the atmosphere and food are worth it.
Be prepared for a wait, as they don't take reservations. If you have a dog, they offer patio seating with heaters.
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Angel

First time coming here and the live music with delicious food are very pleasing, a bit expensive but really enjoyed their pizzas.

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Marcee Wheaton

Food was off the charts amazing. We were the only patrons when we arrived. The front patio was under construction and the back patio was rough. We had to request water glasses for the bottled water 😂. And napkins. Again the food was beyond amazing so who cares!! Can’t wait to return!

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AJ Greenberg

Everything is home made and it shows! From the cheesy garlic bread, to the veggie lasagna, and the linguine and clams, all were delicious. The veggie lasagna was loaded with fresh vegetables.

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STRAWBERRY Flower

the tortellinis aka cheese ravioli w 🍅 cream sauce was outrageously satisfying ~ garlic bread is always good but the local hits different

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Jackie Hamer

The seafood pasta was the best I’ve ever had. At least 20 muscles, 6 clams, 3 huge shrimp, calamari In a delicious red sauce. The pasta carbonara was also delicious. Daniel was an excellent server.

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R T

Excellent Italian food. We tried everything from Chicken Picatta to Calzone. Very flavorful, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.

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Sean Lenoci

Called in an order for take out 15 minutes before closing, able to accommodate with really good food.

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A D (AD)

Surprisingly good Italian food in the heart of Idyllwild. Wood fired pizzas are thin and crispy, the spaghetti with carbonera sauce is excellent, the antipasto salad is good and the tapinade is the best I've ever had

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LUPITA Lupita

This place is stunning 😍 ✨️ 💖 Food is just 😋, waiting for 20 minutes or more is nothing for what you are going to taste . 😋

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Karen A

Veggie pizza, add prosciutto! It was amazing!

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Abner Torres

This place is small and delightful. Though the weight to be seated is a little more than anyone would probably like, the food was delicious, the salad was outstanding, and the pizza is so tasty that it was worth it. Will definitely return! Update: we have returned four times to this restaurant. My family insisted! But I love it too!

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ama berg

Great Italian food with all my favorite dishes! It was hard to choose what to order. They also have lots of dessert options (16 to be exact!). The homemade spinach manicotti is excellent, filled with lots of fresh spinach, which typically isn’t the case at other restaurants (usually there’s far more cheese, but here was the perfect balance). And they use tomato-cream sauce (my fav)! The chocolate cake was like none I’ve ever had (it was more like a pie without top crust and so scrumptious). Good wines too. Unlike the other Italian place here, Fratello’s is open for lunch, which is why we went here. So glad we did. I look forward to returning and trying the pizza and vegetable lasagna, also with tomato-cream sauce. 😊

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Reyna Sund

The food is delish!! We ordered prosciutto pizza(yum!), 2-3 different kinds of pasta (also yum) and took it to go. Highly recommend!

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Audrey Burrows

Food was delicious, live music on patio was pleasant, prices are fair. We will be back.

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Yajaira Ruiz

This place is a must if you visit Idyllwild! The food was great and also the customer service !

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Tony Mata

Great food, service is great, Dog friendly!!! Weather was perfect. Lots of shops/restaurants in area. Live music!!! Nice little drive to relax and enjoy the ride getting their!!!

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Daryl Riley

We loved the food and service. Will be returning next time we are in town.

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Ma Gen

It was a good visit in this little town, the food so delectable, nice weather definitely go back again. Thanks for your help today appreciated. We just shop and dine

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Gerardo Ramirez

It's the 1st time that they took for ever to take our order waited about 45 to 1 hour to get our food. Not satisfied with the service that day.

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Jenni Ellsworth

Pet friendly patio brought us in. We were impressed with the menu options and drink selections. We opted for a limoncello spritz, caprice salad, and a four cheese pizza. All were excellent and service was great.

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Jonathan Adams

By far the best Italian food I have ever had since I was young and my grandparents cooked. Would like to have more time in Idyllwild but it's only weekend getaways.

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Nicole Duddleston

Best gluten free crust I have ever had! I have been GF for 10+ years and tried numerous pizza crusts and this by far was the best plus they actually offer a vegetarian pizza that has actual vegetables! My husband had the Hawaiian pizza and said us was fantastic as well so GF or not, this place gets the pizza right!

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Kathleen Fernandez

Wow..such great tasting food and wonderful service. The place is beautiful. You will probably have to take part of it home. We went for lunch and the meals averaged around $18.00 But like I said you wont feel cheated at all.

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susan rubi (susan)

I had the most wonderful lunch here!!! The food is world class, and they bake the bread on the premises. Talk about delicious with their house made tapenade!! What a wonderful surprise!! I’ll be back 100% for sure. I want to try their entire menu. I had a pasta primavera and choc cake and dined on a lovely outdoor patio.

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Ramon Saucedo

Wasn't really wanting pizza but my wife suggested it... pizza and cheese bread was phenomenal... we also ordered bbq boneless wings, however what we got was chicken tenders drizzled with bbq sauce... now they were good but not boneless wings

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Scarlet Nowlin

They had AMAZING customer service and they’re food was excellent. 10/10 would def recommend

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Kenneth Ames

Had nothing but great experiences while we've been dining here for the past few months the little blonde waitress is the most funniest and positive by the person I met so far there but then again she's more talkative than the rest she makes it feel like a good place to dine in.

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Cris Spenner

Wonderful restaurant in Idyllwild! Picturesque scenery and delicious Italian food, music, people enjoying a good time! 👏💯🥰💕😍

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Gregory Duncan

Great place for a bite to eat in Idyllwild!

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Brian Suarez

Such an amazing experience at this place food is just wonderful the best in SoCal they have live music highly recommend this place I’m definitely coming back here

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aksel Walsten

Split pea soup was on point with an Italian twist. Tapenade was mild and subtle, but a lot of flavors that lingered - it was lovely, I ordered a second round to take home. The bread tasted freshly baked. Panettone creamy pasta was tender and delightful. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant. My only disagreement was the ambiance inside and seating. Unfortunately, i was sat next to the door and a window where there was a winter storm breeze filtering through making. My food got cold really fast and i wanted to savor each bite - it was that good. Out door patio seating looked much more intimate but was too cold for dining outside. Every staff member i encountered was exceptionally kind and attentive. Great service 👏 I highly recommend it. Thank you for a nice evening 😊

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Nathan Nielsen

My family of 9 came in 20 minutes before they closed and they accommodated us. I’m not a fan of Italian food but love pizza. This was not only some of the best pizza I’ve had the main entrees were incredible. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

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Dave Sanders

Only one other table occupied on a mid-week evening in mid-Nov, right next to us, felt like it was a little hard to have a private conversation, not like our previous visits when it was crowded and a little noisy. Wife didn't like facing straight into kitchen. Our small pizza was very good, had leftovers, cheese bread also very good, but a large order, so we got 2 meals out of this. Next trip will try pasta, which I recall from several years ago was also very good.

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Julia Groff

Delicious! We had the Chilean Sea Bass and a Calzone. By far one of the best meals we've had in a long time. A bit pricey but worth it. We listened to live music on the patio while eating. An awesome experience. We'll definitely be back!

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Daniel Speer

My crew and I tried multiple restaurants well on assignment here and this place was one of our favorites. Services great everybody takes good care of you here. We tried multiple different pizzas but I have to say I've actually tried one of the best pizzas in my entire life here which was the FORMAGGI MISTI. I have to be honest with you I'm not usually a cheese pizza kind of guy this pizza was amazing. We tried a couple different pasta dishes as well as some of the desserts. All the food was delicious The only thing we never got to try was the tiramisu they were out of every time we went. It is definitely worth stopping by and giving this place a try. Also on the weekends they have a band that comes in very entertaining live entertainment. Be sure to bring some cash for tips for these guys cuz they do a great job of entertaining while you were there.

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Kolton Lequieu

Me and my fiancé came in for dinner after exploring the town. Happened to have a lamb chop special and it was absolutely fantastic! Best red wine sauce I’ve had to date. And the meat was melting in our mouths. We will have to make a point to come here the next time we visit California. Great experience

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Kari Williams

Best pizza I've ever had in my life (see pic). And it was vegan! Son got calzone and he is super finicky, but he ate the entire thing and it was HUGE. Husband got Caesar salad with shrimp, and he says the shrimp is hands-down the best he's ever had. We sat outside and enjoyed the jazz duo, they are AWESOME! Highly, highly recommend. Give them a break on the service, it's hard during a pandemic and they are doing their best.

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Alex Barone

Such a great place to refuel after a day in the mountains! The patio seating is great and servers are friendly. They wasted no time getting our heat lamp to work so we could warm up during chilly weather. For lunch, we had the antipasto platter and the Fratello’s pie, both of which came with tons of flavorful ingredients and meats. We left satisfied and with leftovers, perfect for a day trip when you don’t want to cook later. The bread served before the meal was also excellent. I’ll certainly be back for future visits!

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Jeannie Hanes Wright

Must go for lunch or dinner when In Idyllwild The food is super good, delicious authentic Italian. The service was super attentive and our lunch was served quickly. Nice wine list as well. Will definitely return soon.

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Megan

The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. I live in los Angeles but this is my favorite Italian restaurant. Worth the trip for a weekend getaway to go to idyllwild and eat here! Some of the pictures have food already taken out because it was so yummy my family dug into it before I could snag a picture. 3 of us shared a pizza, manicotti and the eggplant parm

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Kim James

Lasagna and Spaghetti was excellent!! Best Italian food we have ever had! Service awesome and jazz music nice. We had pizza this time and it was great. The waiter gave me cheese cake for my birthday 🎂

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Michelle Clyde, Realtor

Delicious! Setting was perfect. We sat out on the deck in early October. The heaters kept us warm and we were served wine and bread to start. Service was good. Calamari was spot on. Salad and fettuccine was delicious. #Clydeafornia. Will be back. Yummy!

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Jen Kim

This place was an amazing find. They have a great live jazz band that place on their outdoor patio. We were able to enjoy our lovely meal with our dogs while listen to great music.

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Juventino Gutierrez

Weekday wonderful. Came on a Tuesday with a party of 9 and a large dog. Dog friendly like most of Idylwild. Great food friendly service.

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Kimberly Ozenghar

Husband and I went on Saturday evening. Sat on the patio so we could enjoy the live music. The food and the entertainment were just perfect. The band set the mood and the food filled the bellies. Delicious food, great service and Love to the band.

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Julie Bakerville

David was friendly, attentive & busy. We split the Caesar salad ( homemade dressing) LOVED my Cauliflower Crust Margarita pizza! Husband had Spaghetti & Meatballs and said he enjoyed his meal. We sat outside & thoroughly enjoyed everything we will be back for sure😃

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Monica R S

The lasagna was SO good! Creamy and flavorful. The hazelnut gelato and cappucinno was a wonderful dessert. Highly recommend

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K “Citizen K”

It's a cool atmosphere, live music and oh so delicious. Especially the divine tiramisu. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Nicholas Scurti

While waiting to order, we were given bread & a tampanad, which were very good. We had a calzone, that came with a salad, which were both great. Even the salad dressing was special. I asked if they had Italian wines & they responded in the affirmative, however, I deferred, since we were riding motorcycles. However, I'm going back with my wife, so we can sit outside & enjoy everything alfresco. 👍😉

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Dino Cobian

You cwn get a bottle of wine for around 35 buks and a pizza large for 28 so good worthbit

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George Padilla

We enjoyed the food oh, it was delicious and plentiful. They adhere to every requirement relative to covid-19, we were glad to see people wearing face covers and distancing but having a very good time. Definitely would recommend this restaurant again it is surrounded by a majestic Forest and beautiful little shops. Oh and did I say they are pet friendly, yes they are!

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Jose Alonzo

Food was very delicious, our server was very nice and attentive to our group and the scenery outside was amazing! Will definitely be returning to this restaurant next time we're in the area.

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Roman Rios

This place was really, really good. The food was amazing. The service was great, outdoor seating. Live music on the weekend, all good. Also, awesome cocktails, excellent place to do some people watching. Right in the heart of downtown Wild great location right next to everything.

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Brennan Bowen

I ordered catering from Fratello’s for a group trip in Idyllwild for 30 people. The restaurant management was incredibly helpful in giving food suggestions, working around dietary restrictions and even delivered for us. As a nonprofit group with a tight budget, they were also able to work with what we could do. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting, especially large groups!

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Robyn Spaulding

Group of six had chicken piccata, gnocchi, veggie lasagna, pasta primavera, and manicotti. Had the Fratellos Ensalata very good and very nice presentation. Tried some Tiramasu also very good, they have good reviews and are well deserved

Joe Nichols
Joe Nichols

We’ve been here about 3 times, food is always next level. They don’t take reservations, had a 45 minute wait. Dog friendly place, they sit you on the patio, the patio has heaters. I ordered the ribeye, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Also, had the tiramisu martini, which is absolutely delicious. Pictures provided for reference. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Also, a highlight when we visit. Go check them out!

Mandy Ungersma
Mandy Ungersma

Great place for small or large parties. We had 14 people at 12pm on a Saturday and were seated right away. Their service was quick and reactive and food was delicious. I got the spinach ravioli.

Voice That carry
Voice That carry

Try the Diovolo and the Lasagna. Great folks working, even better cheese Pizzas.

Jerrod Watson
Jerrod Watson

The food here was great! My wife had the spinach ravioli and I had the rack of lamb. Both plates were delicious and I can’t get the lamb out of my mind. Damn it was good. If it’s busy, have patience I almost lost mine and would have missed out on the best plate of food I have had in a looong time maybe ever. The atmosphere was active with live music and the staff was awesome. Great experience

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dasschultz3

Diego was a great server. We even had a power outage at the end of meal. Everything was handled smoothly.

Pamela Flinn Schanuel
Pamela Flinn Schanuel

In the center circle of downtown central Idyllwild, everything about this place is excellent. Live music. Tasty food made to perfection. Great friendly staff. A great choice to dine when visiting Idyllwild. Dog friendly, service dogs allowed of course. Reasonable pricing and worth it regardless. Check hours of operation. Enjoy!

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E H

Absolutely amazing all around, their calzone has replaced my previous favorite restaurants. I will definitely be eating here again next time I am in town!

Paulina Stanczak
Paulina Stanczak

Faratello's is a slice of Italy in Idyllwild. Located in the heart of town , this restaurant serves the best Italian food I've ever tasted on this side of the country! No exaggeration! We ordered the vegan pizza on homemade dough and paired it with Faratello's Insalata -- what a fantastic combination! First off, the service was quick and attentive. We were seated right away, and a very polite waiter brought out our drinks and food within 20 minutes. The dishes were fresh and bursting with flavor. The pizza was absolutely mouthwatering ... The fluffy dough was perfect -- it held up well under the medley of grilled veggies and cheese. It didn't take much effort to eat; the moment you sank your teeth into it, you could immediately savor the rich vegetarian flavors and spices. The crust was thick and soft, almost sponge-like. It was simply fantastic -- I've never had such great pizza anywhere before! It came out piping hot and didn't have time to cool since we scarfed it down right away. Faratello's Insalata featured a tangy, flavorful combination of oranges, beets, cheese and arugula. It complemented the pizza beautifully. Faratello's offers a wide selection of drinks. We opted for tea, and they brought out a tasteful arrangement of amazing herbal blends Everything was beautifully presented. From the outdoor music to the cozy covered patio, the atmosphere was heavenly. After a breathtaking hike in Idyllwild, we enjoyed a glorious and uplifting dinner. We're already looking forward to returning and trying more of the menu. Please, try Faratello's -- you won't be disappointed. This restaurant will make you appreciate the simple joys of life: good food, great company, and the beauty of nature.

Elizabeth Bodin
Elizabeth Bodin

Having grown up in Europe, I've had ample exposure to quality Italian restaurants. I've been hard pressed to find a worthy equivalent here in SoCal, and I'm pleased to say Fratello's fits that bill. The food was phenomenal. We tried their carbonara, risotto, bruschetta, and the kid's pizza. Everything gets top marks. The quality, the flavours, and the presentation are exactly what they should be. Our server was very friendly and gave excellent suggestions. The seating was comfortable. The restrooms were clean. There is a kid's menu. The outdoor seating is dog-friendly. I highly recommend coming here if you want a proper authentic Italian dinner!

Mark Steiger
Mark Steiger

We were just exploring town for my birthday weekend and stopped to listen to the live music for a minute. The gentleman playing the piano suggested we have a seat which we did. We hadn't planned on eating but decided to anyways. Let me say this was the best and most relaxing dinner that we've ever had. The service was great(Kevin). The food was fantastic. None of this would have happened if it were not for the band Flavor Unlimited suggesting we have a seat and enjoy their music. They were truly a highlight to our evening even playing a Louis Armstrong song after asking me who I liked. I might also add that our small dog was welcome. Certainly cannot wait for another trip up the mountain! (Forgot to mention our small dog was welcome!)

Rita Figueroa
Rita Figueroa

Amazing Pizza experience!!! I ordered the cuatro Carnes, 4 meat Pizza , homemade meats, meatball and sausage and I asked for the pesto sauce instead of red sauce...to my surprise my Pizza was covered with a DELISHIOUS buttery pesto sauce that was sooo good, I used my crust and dipped it into that delicious pesto poured on top. I feel like the bar has been raised for any other future Pizza places I may visit. On the weekends, you can sit on the patio (weather permitting) and listen to live music from gentlemen who have been singing here for 10 years.

Nick Godbey
Nick Godbey

I really enjoyed this place. The service was great we didn’t have to wait to long to get a seat and the food was pretty good to. We kept dinner pretty simple tonight with pizza and cheese bread and enjoyed the live music. This was my first time in idlewild and this place diffidently helped make it a memorable one. If your ever in the area come by and enjoy some excellent wood fired. Parking was great and they were pet friendly. There was plenty of out door stealing and indoor as well. If I’m ever in the area I will definitely be back!

Ricardo Gallegos
Ricardo Gallegos

Had the whole experience Sunday. Had three guys up on stage playing good music. Third person wad D'Jarr. Bathroom here super clean. Con is there is only one restroom. Food came fast. Everything tasted great. Problem was the gnats that where there, but there was no way around that.

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HAUSER VonSnauzer

Nice cozy Italian dining... Great flavor and presentation !!

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Lauren B

A little pricey, but the lunch menu has prices that are more reasonable. The live music was really entertaining.

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Marilyn Ritter

Lovely local restaurant. Arrived mid afternoon & received friendly prompt service. Capplellini Alla Checca and a Cesare Salad were nicely presented and most welcome after a lengthy drive from LA.

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Ernesto Aguilera

Food was delicious prices are fair. Love the scenery when you sit outside.

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Sean Reyes

Food is great, the bruchetta pizza is probably the best thing on the menu, but everything so far has been yumtastic. The service is usually great, but this is now the second time it's been frustratingly slow.

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Phillip Castillo

Great pizza, cold beer and salads. The jazzy music is 😎. Only bad thing is these guys Welch out and stick it to you hard. They didn't allow us to order the large pizza because it was" lador day" weekend. You can only order the small For a family of 4 that's four pizzas! They socket to the American consumer big time. Just don't go during a declared holiday socket to you!

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Eddie Gonzalez

Went during high peak season seems to be a bit understaffed but the food was delicious and the service was decent even though they were short staffed

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Daniel S.

The food is pretty good here and I eat a lot of Italian. Better than it deserves to be for a town I can walk from one end to the other in 5 minutes. The appeal for me is the live music though. I've been here twice, once in the winter and once in the summer on the weekend and they had live music both times. Some cool old timers doing jazz and blues mixed with some modern interpretations of new songs. I dig this place

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Cindy Gutierrez

The food is authentic freshly made and always delicious. The bread with tapenade that they give you while you wait for your food is really tasty. Prices are a bit high. But I guess if the food is good then it's worth it.

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Captain jack

Really great place to eat! Italian food, live bad to listen too.. awesome setting outside in the mountains.

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Peter Munn

Food is excellent, great vegan pizza, gluten free options, vegan options, and so on. The music can be too loud if sitting near it, especially the saxophone. My ears actually hurt.

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Samone Sinclair

Cute little restaurant with a cozy seating arrangement. My first time in Idyllwild and decided to eat here. Walls were painted a mellow, light silver and purple shade, which made for an understated ambiance. Had pasta and meatballs and some bread. Food was pretty good, but did not get salad or soup with dinner. Bread came in small baskets with oil and spices. Saw a diverse crowd in here from children in pajamas, to couples to families. Bathrooms were clean and modern. Service was pretty good. Parked on the street in front of the restaurant. Had a small band playing music on the patio, which did not overpower my eating experience inside. Overall a relaxed and intimate dining experience with comfort food. I recommend the patio if you want to really kick back and soak up that beautiful, crisp air. Friendly staff. My only suggestion would be the speed of service. Took a long time to get dishes for our bread, which we had to ask for, and our server was slow to get to the table. Since we were not in a hurry it was fine. My friend had pasta and it was pretty good too. Wish they had the mousse dessert or cheesecake, but both were out.

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Matthew Antinarelli

Excellent pizza, salad, and desserts. Can get crowded as the dinner area is rather cozy. Will be back next trip through town.

E. Mayo
E. Mayo

The food was good, the service was a little slow but everyone was nice, and the live music was great!

Jessica Yih
Jessica Yih

Long frustrating wait time almost ruined the experience. No hostess. Large group in front of us. Another group tried to cut ahead of us. Finally we were seated after much stress and anxiety. Food was good. Service was friendly but lacking, as they forgot things, for us as well as table next to us, basics like had to ask for water, also not just us. Forgot a side that we ordered. Forgot ranch for the table next to us. Took a long time for anything as servers would disappear for long periods of time. Other tables servers would actively avoid your attempt to get their attention since they didn't want to be bothered with tables that weren't theirs. Food is was very good although again had to wait and it showed. Got a Caesar salad and Margherita pizza. Pizza was on the lukewarm side by the time it made it to our table as well as slightly more soft than one of would expect for out of the oven, clearly had been sitting on the counter. Despite that, still tasty. Live music was pretty good, ambiance minus the service was good. Next time we'll skip all the wait and order take out unless mentally ready to spent two hours here between waiting and finally paying the check to leave.

Yen B
Yen B

The food was not bad, it was decent. The live bands was nice with a little bit of saxophone but I couldn’t make out what he was singing. I enjoyed the music.

Maria Fernanda Ortega
Maria Fernanda Ortega

We didn’t have a reservation but got a table anyway after a 10 min wait, on a beautiful Saturday. The food service was fast and good. We sat outside because it was full inside, but they had heaters, so everything was great.

Pelumi Olaleye
Pelumi Olaleye

First time visiting. That atmosphere was very inviting and they had live music playing which the kids loved. The food was good but nothing exciting. I had their variation of cheese bread & it was more dry than edible. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza with pineapples & the kids enjoyed it. Overall a good experience especially for families with young children.

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avalon zumaeta

Looks like they updated it but came last Friday the 27th at 8pm and they said they stopped serving when their hours said 9pm, seemed like an afterthought and they just wanted to close early. 3 staff members were close by but didn't acknowledge us or the other couple waiting to be seated. One of the servers did come help, was nice and let us do a takeout order. Spent about $20 on a large cheese pizza and $20 on Melanzana parmiggiano. Cheese pizza was surprisingly very good, crust, sauce, and cheese had great flavor, didn’t expect that for idyllwild. Melanzana parmiggiano was not good, it was the same price as the pizza and half the amount of food, you can tell the quality of ingredients was good but eggplant was swimming in oil and bitter, and the pasta was overcooked. Came with bread and oil/basamic dressing that was also good.

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Patrick Gilligan

Funny thing is, usually when I rank a restaurant lower than a four it’s because the food is not that good, and in this case the food was actually good, but the atmosphere and service were less than desirable. Most of the staff in this restaurant from the moment I showed up, until I left acted as if they were doing me a favor, and really didn’t want to be bothered waiting on me. From hostess to waiter, it just wasn’t that good. Not to mention the gentleman who kept going over the back of my head to adjust the light switch, it was just a poor experience with service. I probably left my table to ask for assistance a half a dozen times, just for basic items, and then continue to wait while they sat behind the counter talking about who knows what? Had the Caprese Salad and the Meatballs, and both were delicious. I highly recommend each if you decide to try this. The building itself was not much to write home about, and the layout inside left a lot to be desired. There just wasn’t a lot of care taken. The menu was uninspiring, but again it wasn’t the worst place I’ve ever been to either 🍀🍀🍀

Skye White
Skye White

Vegan pizza tends to be disappointing, and unfortunately this was no exception. Somehow the crust was burnt but the rest was soggy. Was excited to see they offer vegan menu items but I will not be ordering this again :(

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Ram Sanchez

This is the second time going to this place. I don’t know where the server go but if u charging 18% tip on my bill, I deserve a better serves. They bring water instead of my lemonade or sprite. They only check on you once. A family next to us, had to take their own pizza to ask about the ingredients n came back, becuz he couldn’t find anyone, they saw a server a few minutes later, about the ingredients. Plus, I had to ask for my bill 3 times, I almost went inside looking for someone.. there’s only a few tables inside for them not to check on you. While I was eating, this is what I observe the 2 times I was there.. I tip all the time, unless I don’t get the correct serve I deserve. This ppl don’t work hard, knowing they will charge a party of 6, the 18%..don’t get me wrong, the food is good but serves, is bad..

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albert h

The restaurant has a great atmosphere, featuring live jazz music, which adds to the entertainment. We ordered the Pollo Parmigiano and a large Quattro Carne Pizza for lunch, and while the food was decent, it didn’t stand out. Unfortunately, the service was quite slow, and the servers were not very attentive.

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Gadget Murchadh

edit: they deleted my friends review that shared this experience. avoid. this. restaurant. the long made short: they kept us waiting 30 minutes for our drinks, 45 minutes for food, and while serving it, fumbled a used napkin into one person's plate and kitchen served an incomplete spaghetti with meatballs. the live music was amazing, and we got there before their set began. it took till the end of their set for us to get our food. don't eat here.

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Ashley Arellano

DO NOT ORDER THE VEAL DISHES. We ordered Calamari Butternut soup Rigatoni veal with mushrooms They had a crazy sweet sauce that almost tasted like maple syrup with the veal. Veal was thinly cut or sounded, breaded and served with a brown gravy that was sooo sweet. Also found a hair in it. Not one to complain or send food back but the waiter didn't even ask why we didn't touch it or if everything was okay.

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Michele McRae

I found the prices very high. The food I ordered was bitter. The service was great.

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Daniele Gualeni

The pizza is ok, and I’m saying that as an Italian. It’s not bad at all. But I paid $72 for two small pizzas and a canned beer. With all due respect, there’s another pizzeria right behind them that serves great pizza at way better prices. Honestly, never again here.

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Norma Barton

On our first visit my family and I wanted to eat pizza. We figured we could try their restaurant. One of the owners started arguing with my daughter about the seating. He was so unprofessional and arrogant. No customers service and class whatsoever. It was our first and last time. We’re definitely going to take this restaurant out of the equation on our next visit to Idywilld. After that awful experience, we decided to try FERRO and Italian restaurant. Very nice restaurant with amazing food and amazing customer service.

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jose sanchez

I have never been treated with such disregard and disrespect. If you happen to be Latino in appearance and visiting from another region don’t come here. I will not say they discriminated against me and my son due to complexion alone but more our culture which happens from eye sight alone be from Los Angeles most likely our dodger hats paired with complexion contributed to the terrible treatment/discrimination. I waited 20 minutes to be simply asked if I had been attended all while observing the empty tables and had to wait an additional 15 minutes for my son to receive a coke we ordered and only received when I inquired about said coke. I had to watch while everyone arriving was attended correctly and promptly. We were treaty poorly to say the least I witnessed all tables complemented with bread at minimal while being the only table with not so much as a hello. This is my first yelp review ever 💯 that’s how insulted I was,. I have never been treated this way anywhere and me and family are major foodies to say the least. I will say the city seemed very discriminatory in general so don’t be brown and god forbid dress a way that can be misinterpreted. Discrimination is discrimination anywhere you go whether it’s because they think you might not leave a tip or where you come from. DONT go here, if you want to get treated poorly and pay a good amount for it just get married 🤣

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David Lim

I stopped by for a quick lunch after hiking in the mountains, but the experience was disappointing. The food was mediocre at best and clearly overpriced for what you get. Service was also lacking--especially from the tall, oily-haired Italian server, who came off as snobbish and rude, seemingly judging me for looking a bit worn out from the trail—and perhaps also because I’m Asian. He pushed the daily specials, and when I declined due to the steep prices, he gave me attitude and handed me off to one of his coworkers. Definitely not a place I'd return to.

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Del Austin

Their posted hours are a lie. The sign in the window says they open at 11:00. Their website says they open at 11:00. Even a Google search shows their hours as opening at 11:00. We selected this restaurant partially due to their hours as we have an event to be at. We arrived a few minutes before 11:00 so we hung out in front of the restaurant. After several minutes had passed and they still weren't open we decided to call only to find out that they opened at 11:30! Once finally at a table we reviewed the menu and ordered drinks only to be told that they do not have one of the drinks that is listed on the menu. Once the drinks were resolved we ordered our food. I ordered the meat lasagna and my wife ordered the vegetable lasagna. Mine was bland and burnt on the bottom while hers had under cooked pasta. The prices are that of a nice restaurant, but the quality is mediocre at best. The decor looks more like a fast food establishment. At least the view was good.

Andre Bernal
Andre Bernal

Was waiting outside for 20mins near a sign where it clearly says WAIT TO BE SEATED, a couple then walks past us and goes inside and they get helped right away, we walk inside and the waitress, as well as other staff just stared at us like what are you doing here, never was greeted or even acknowledged, so many empty tables, perhaps short staffed, but definitely really bad first impression, ended up walking out and going down the street to Gastrognomes where I've been many times before and was greeted right away with a smile and was told they'd be with me in a minute. I decided to try something different but definitely regretted it right away .

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