Gourmet Italia

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1. MC

   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!

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2. KK

   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.

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3. C

   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.

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4. JC

   JohnC

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was excellent. Friendly service with nice atmosphere.

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5. LD

   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

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food! Will forsure be going back

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   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 😊

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8. OT

   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

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   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.

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    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.

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11. JR

    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!

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12. JS

    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.

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13. KP

    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.

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14. MM

    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.

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15. KR

    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.

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    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!

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17. OT

    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.

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18. SK

    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!

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    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.

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20. OT

    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

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    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!!!

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22. LP

    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!

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    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!

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24. LL

    LornaL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food and good service

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    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.

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26. KF

    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!

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    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

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28. OT

    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!

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    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....

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30. OT

    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!

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31. VH

    ValerieH

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    3 birthdays—made us feel special!

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32. DO

    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.

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33. OT

    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.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent - outstanding dinners/sevice

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35. S

    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.

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36. OT

    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!

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    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

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38. MF

    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

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39. RR

    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.

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40. OT

    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.

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