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Gourmet Italia

4.4
4.4
1154 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1988. He takes much pride our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials. Dine with us and you could end up in a picture on the website or Facebook page!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (951) 676-9194

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Alessandro Prestifilippo

  • Neighborhood

    Temecula

  • Cross street

    Rancho California Rd and Ynez Rd

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Entertainment

    Thursday nights: Ron Lovely- Piano/Singer Friday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor Saturday: Randy & Associates Sunday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Good for business meals

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for fine wines

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

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  1. MarieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! Our food was delicious, as always. Matthew was our server and he was amazing! Such a nice place to have a fancy dinner out on date night!
  2. KathleenK

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    I was disappointed in the food. The pasta was chewy and minimum sauce. The chicken tasted like it was what I could purchase in the market. Dessert was $10 for a scoop of what tasted like sherbet. Very disappointed.
  3. Cary1247

    Las Vegas

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Gourmet Italia for dinner and it was wonderful. The restaurant owner even stopped by the table to personally welcome us to his establishment. The service was exceptional and the food was wonderful.
  4. JohnC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Friendly service with nice atmosphere.
  5. Love2Dine

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite place to go when we come to Temecula. Some of the best Italian food around
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Will forsure be going back
  7. TeresaN

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wine, food and service was excellent! We had two of the specials that were amazing with a Caesar salad and soup. Topped it all off with tiramisu and espresso martini 😊
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bday dinner was good. Excellent, food, cocktails. Would always go back
  9. Nick

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food but waited over 45 min to be seated and another 45 min for our dinner. They are just short staffed. :( We used to come here a lot but after last time, I think we don’t feel like waiting that long.
  10. Yummy

    Las Vegas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Let’s just start with how accommodating they were, lovely and kind. Our party ballooned from 6 to 11 and the hostess was amazing and got us a sat! Service was on point, and as a bunch of F&B folks, we felt taken care of! Finally the food, was so great.
  11. JimR

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Valentines Day special Food was great; service was great My only complaint was wait time…Valentines Day…go figure!
  12. JoeSailor

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made reservation for Valentine’s Day a month and a half out. I was contacted two weeks later to change my reservation due to a computer glitch. I was given a new time, 6:45. Upon arrival, at 6:30, there was a check in line with approximately 8-9 couples ahead of us. At 6:50, we still hadn’t checked in, we still had about 4 couples ahead of us. We met my niece and her husband there who also had reservations at 6:45. They had checked in but, were at the bar waiting. Close to 7 pm, I overheard a woman go up to the counter complaining about not being seated and she had a 6 pm reservation. At this point, my niece, her husband, my wife, and I made the decision to leave. I somehow figured that a place like Gourmet Italia would have their ducks in a row by now. I really hate making this review, because their food is actually pretty amazing. Double and triple booking might guarantee a full restaurant but, leads loyal customers having to wait hours, and that can be detrimental. Will I go back? Sure, I just won’t make the mistake to make reservations on a special day.
  13. KayP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    I’ve had wonderful experiences at Gourmet Italia but what they did for Valentine’s dinner was horrendous. I received multiple phone calls changing our reservation time and should’ve known those were red flags. They were packed and had multiple lines to wait to check in and then wait more. No approximate wait times, no updates, and it was a total mess. We and several others ended up cancelling and leaving. Never again.
  14. MustangMel

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    We love Gourmet Italia and have been there many times. We decided to go there for a family Valentine’s Day dinner. We had reservations at 6:45 PM and we waited almost an hour to get our table. On top of that there was little room to wait in the bar area and the bartender was so backed up. It took a half an hour to get a drink. Yes it was a busy night but they must have overbooked and were not fully prepared.
  15. KevinR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed a nice Valentines Day dinner. Food was great. Calamari appetizer was memorable. You get what you pay for and this is worth the cost.
  16. Anne

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food at Gourmet Italia is what drives this business!! It's amazing. The service, however, doesn't rank as high. Just because you have a reservation doesn't mean you won't still have to wait! And good luck and f you get stuck in a spit with poor acoustics. It will be LOUD! The owner's response to these issues is a shrug and saying, "Eh... it's a Saturday night." In other words, tough gnocchis. Our server this last time was kind, but not entirely on the ball. Needs more servers, more food and drink runners, and that should help. Not inexpensive, but as I say, amazing food!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food and wine are great. My wife and I love this place.
  18. StefanieK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We finally found our Italian spot in Temecula! Absolutely Delicious!
  19. Fudge

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a pleasure dining at Gourmet Italia. We felt welcome the moment we walked in the door. Staff was courteous and service oriented. They made us feel special. Our food was delicious. Would definitely return.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was not good at all, nothing special about this place. Services was as good as the food Not going back
  21. Eric

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent as always. Love the house wine. Service was very attentive. Thank you Gourmet Italia!!!
  22. LaurentP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most consistent quality dining in the Temecula area. Still our go-to place for special occasions!
  23. CheriC

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional restaurant in every way!! Our servers were outstanding!! Can’t wait to go back!
  24. LornaL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and good service
  25. Trudy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. Our table was ready when we arrived. Had the peacatore special high was loaded with mussels, clams and calamari. So good! Also had the carbonara which was excellent. Could also hear the conversation at our table as the noise level is low. Our server, Ana, took great care of us and accommodated our special requests for the teens in our group. Would definitely go there again.
  26. KimF

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an extremely busy night. Sat 45 minutes after reservation time and our meal was delayed, but the ambiance and the meal was worth the wait. Our waitress was fantastic! We had an enjoyable evening!
  27. courtneyc

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My only complaint would be the noice factor. Other than that, everything was great
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food in Temecula! Service, and food over the top! I highly recommend dining here!
  29. KerrieSundbeck

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it's a great place. love this We'll try again, Alex....
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whenever in Temecula we make it a point to dine here! Great service and utterly delicious and authentic Italian fare!
  31. ValerieH

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3 birthdays—made us feel special!
  32. DaleOliver

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My husband and I have been to Gourmet Italia several times. Last night we brought my brother and his wife to join us for dinner. Two of us ordered one of the specials but were disappointed that at 7:00 pm they were already sold out of the special. Our replacement meals were mediocre at best. When we decided to order dessert we were told our choice was out of stock also. The server tried to save the day by bringing us complimentary desserts. For $230 I would expect to it to have been a great meal with ample supply to the selections offered in the menu. There are many Italian restaurants to choose from closer to our home (we drive an hour to visit your restaurant) and will probably choose to stay closer to home next time. Also, although your entertainment is good it is quite loud and almost impossible to hold a conversation which is what most dining groups do during a meal out.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Waitress was very nice. Took 45 minutes for dinner to arrive.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent - outstanding dinners/sevice
  35. Solvang

    Palm Springs

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is always great. Place is crowded and noisy this time of year as it was busy. The food is so good it’s more than worth it.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful italian food, ambiance and service! Very tasty as well as attentive service!
  37. oakparker

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Wouldn’t recommend. Maybe because it was at the holidays but it was very crowded/busy/noisy. Food was ok but overpriced. Drinks were good but overpriced. Would not return
  38. MichaelF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was and always seems to be great. Unfortunately it wasn't a good experience from checkin to seating. We showed 10 minutes early for our reservation and kept getting strung along for seating. Asked by hostess to find a seat/grab a drink at the bar "but come back and bug me every 10-15 minutes so I can keep track". How about text me when you have a table ready for us?? Bar had only one hard-working bartender (not her fault) We found seats on couch on edge of the nicer dining area that places you awkwardly close /in the way of patrons and wait staff. We were finally seated 50 minutes after our reservation time. Table wasn't set. Server rushed/threw the silverware on the table. There were only two water glasses available (cleaned) for our table of four (dish shortage). I'll rack it up to the Christmas Eve rush I guess, but it seemed like they may have bit off on more than they could chew that night. Prior visits over the years we haven't experienced such service. I'll leave my recommendation as a yes for food, but maybe plan somewhere else next year for a holiday dinner...No for us next Christmas Eve
  39. RunninRB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    We had a 6:00 reservation for 3, arrived at 5:55 and were told it'd be about 20 minutes. It wasn't 20 minutes. At 6:30, I asked the hostess about my reservation after seeing everyone else in the waiting area get a table. She asked my name again, then said there was a table of 3 just getting dessert. At 6:45, my family discussed going to In-N-Out while we waited but chose to indulge on Christmas Eve with the best Italian food in Temecula. Ten minutes later, another patron with whom we'd shared our plight went up to the hostess stand, and I saw her point to us. Moments later, the hostess called us up for a table of 3. The food was worth the wait. The moral of the story is that it seems we need to be assertive to get people to notice us, when in reality we didn't want to be noticed. We just wanted to enjoy a peaceful family meal with good food and service. Oh, and while they were indeed short-staffed, we didn't have any problems with the wait staff once we found our table.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always. We had a lovely family dinner.

FAQs

Gourmet Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 676-9194.

Gourmet Italia is rated 4.4 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Gourmet Italia

27499 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Rancho California Rd and Ynez Rd

  • Neighborhood

    Temecula

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Alessandro Prestifilippo

  • Entertainment

    Thursday nights: Ron Lovely- Piano/Singer Friday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor Saturday: Randy & Associates Sunday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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