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Cafe Fiore

4.5
4.5
983 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Located in historic downtown Ventura, just blocks from the beach. Our comfortable booths have loose pillow seating which gives the restaurant a warm and delightful atmosphere. Come sit by the warm fireplace or have a seat at our fully stocked bar and sip some of our most innovative cocktails or some of our 40 martinis. Our traditional Southern Italian cooking is made with old world recipes. We take pride in giving our utmost service to our diners and to make everyone feel like family. If patio dining is what you are looking for, try our covered heated patio that feels like you are in a Tuscan villa or try our expanded patio and sit in our private cabanas and enjoy the fireplace and the spinning sounds of the hottest DJ's. Look on our website for fun events, like our summer cigar dinners, wine tasting events and our annual picnic and movie in the park. We look forward to serving you! Cheers and Bon Appeti

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 am–9:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (805) 653-1266

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Matt Palmer

  • Catering

    Cater your office or house party with full service catering with our party planner, MaryJane Fendler. We can set up from the smallest of affairs to larger events with full service catering, including on site chef, servers and bartenders. Our menu is made to accommodate any type of cuisine desired. <br />We can set up all the small details, from the florist to the band. Our website displays preset menus that can be added to or changed at your discretion.

  • Private party facilities

    Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Mary Jane Felder: (818) 399-3113

  • Neighborhood

    Ventura

  • Cross street

    Santa Clara

  • Parking details

    Located directly behind Cafe Fiore is a 4 story parking lot, free of charge.

  • Entertainment

    Cafe Fiore brings back the old standards every Tuesday night with our famous Jazz nite. We display an eclectic play list of bands, ranging from Latin guitarist, reggae, and top 40 bands so you can dance the night away.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. RevMaddie

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hadn't been here for several years (BC- Before Covid) and I am not sure why! My friend and I had a marvelous time, our drinks and dinner were outstanding, the service attentive even though they were busy and the atmosphere was charming. I will be back soon.
  2. notafoodiebutlikegoodfood

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    This was our first time here in awhile and friends from the SFV came out to join us or dinner. Service was horrendous, food was ok and drinks were poor too. Very surprising as this is usually one of our go-to restaurants. It was a Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend. We had made a res on Open Table for Sat night and they immediately called to say they couldn't seat us until after 8, so I agreed to change the res to Sunday night. The service was impossibly slow, from getting seated to getting drinks, to being served dinner. We ordered a bottle of Pellegrino and had to remind him to bring it to the table. One person ordered an iced tea that took 45 minutes and a reminder. One person ordered a salad and an entree, and the salad came at the same time as the other entrees. And he specifically asked to have the salad first. The glass of wine I ordered was undrinkable (had a metallic taste per 3 people) so I requested a different one which was brought reasonably quickly. The food was pretty good, although the lasagna was not as good as in past visits and the salmon salad was drowning in dressing. Very disappointing. It will probably be awhile before we return.
  3. Ryannh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service was awful. The bbq chicken pizza was terrible. Sadly our favorite restaurant has gone down hill
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food took at least 30 minutes. The first 2 plates arrived hit. The last 2 plates took another 10 minutes to arrive but were not hot. Customer traffic was slow but started to increase as the scenario transitioned to the dinner crowd. But overall flavor was good.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The prosciutto wrapped shrimp were surprisingly tasteless and rubbery texture but the polenta base was great. The service was awful (slow), possibly because I dined alone. It took about 15 mins just to get a glass of water and have my drink order taken. The waitress kept forgetting me. The lasagna was mediocre. Mostly it was just annoying to have such slow bad service. I asked for butter for the (plain) bread offered and that finally came after the focaccia was cold. I have never been to an Italian restaurant that doesn’t have olive oil for dipping at the table. Wouldn’t try again.
  6. DaveM

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food (prefer less salty), pleasant atmosphere, attentive service.
  7. Overpriced

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We love this restaurant, however on this visit the service missed the mark. Great food every time!
  8. Kimberleeeeet

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian in Ventura County !!! Highly recommend!!!
  9. JohnU

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Patron of this restaurant for decades. Old school delicious Italian food.
  10. RYANG

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding!! The lasagna is to died for.
  11. RoyB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The food could be a little bit better to be honest. and the service was ok at best. She very rarely came to the table to check. I’d recommend the place for the comfort and ambience , but not for the food or service.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal in an amazing atmosphere.reservation made and on time service was quick.
  13. jens

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food and music! Was a surprisingly great chef and easy free parking on the structure behind it.
  14. Peter

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    One of my go-to restaurants in Ventura. The Margherita Pizza is really tasty and one of my favorite dishes is the Risotto Con Pollo E Funghi (Risotto with chicken & porcini mushrooms). Service is good and prices are reasonable. We bring our own favorite wines and are happy to pay their corkage charges. Only thing that marred another great experience was that the Tree House Room was booked out for a private party, as well as the outdoor patio. We sat in the main dining room which I really don't like as it is somewhat dark and dingy. As long as you are not in the main room, the experience is usually a very good one.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The food is to die for. I cannot believe that many Italian restaurants don’t offer Osso Buco with risotto – CF does, and it is divine. Pretty much everything on their menu is amazing as I’ve dined there for several years. They have probably one of the best wine lists for an Italian restaurant that I’ve seen in a long time. Craft cocktails and just good high quality straight up booze as well is a bonus. Service is always amazing – they are well staffed almost all of the time. Dessert menu is heavenly to say the least. Also, many restaurants really drop the ball on the coffee at the end. I particularly like this restaurant that I can get a second or 3rd cup-many places abandon ship once the check is paid -not at Café Fiore. it is evident that CF is lovingly and professionally managed. It’s a good sign to see many of the wait staff still there years on end. It’s not a cheap night out, but it’s worth every penny. I would eat there three times a day if I could.
  16. Vickie

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you! We had a very nice anniversary. The food was delicious and your focaccia starter was difficult not to devour
  17. Kahunaval

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was our third time here. The food was hot and homemade. Great service
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Honestly was pretty disappointed in the food. I know a lot of people who recommended this place but I am pretty let down. Maybe the quality went downhill since Covid, not sure, but probably won’t return. No complaints about the server/service she was good
  19. MaxRainet

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the meal and so did my friend. I has special requests for a heart healthy diet, and they were able to accommodate my complicated needs. Was enough food for 2-3 servings, so well worth the value. It was a little chilly inside, so we switched tables. I made online reservations, so no waiting, overall would highly recommend. I had the Bianca pizza without cheese, quite delicious. And a side salad, which was beautiful with a lot of variety including avocado and olives. Overall very nice. I would easily recommend it to friends. Would be great for a special occasion. Split a the creme brulee, and it too was yummy. Only downside (it was an early diner Saturday, 5:45 reservations) was that our waitress was very busy, so it took a while for her to do her rounds back to our table now and then. While there were 3 people at reservation desk, perhaps they could have been better having another wait person. Still overall enjoyable. Worth putting on regular rotation for meals out.
  20. MnMnMnMnM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we love Cafe Fiore. The food and atmosphere are great. The main room can be quite loud, but we were seated in the back patio...it's kind of an enclosed patio space that's more open, less crowded, quiet, but still inside and warm on a cold night. Great food as always, and the service is exceptional. Definitely a good experience. We weren't drinking last night, but the bar looked great...lots of beautiful cocktails coming out quickly.
  21. Itsallgood

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food here is fantastic! The portions are good size, and easy to share family style. Our service was wonderful and music was playing by the time we finished our meal, so we even got to enjoy some live local music - a bonus
  22. JackB

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The ambiance is warm industrial decor. The food is excellent and generous. The waitstaff, especially ours the last time we were there, is friendly and attentive. With a fun bar in front, best dining toward the back of the restaurant, particularly Saturday evening.
  23. robertg

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice evening with family good food and good service
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    EXCELLENT food and service!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely birthday lunch for a dear friend. Excellent food and service. Many thanks!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent dinner with was made more special by the live music!
  27. Lola329

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, very accommodating service, homey comfortable atmosphere. Fun place to take out-of-town guests!
  28. SJGBOC

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All was great except food took a very long time.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday party for my friend the drinks are amazing
  30. Kahunaval

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Phoenix, our server was great. Food was as tasty as ever. The osso bucco was very tender. Poached pear salad was amazing!
  31. MJMJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Definitely busy for a Thursday night. Service was quite slow and the server was not friendly or helpful. Not the place for quick meal and by quick I mean less thank 2.5 hours.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    It was our 13 yr wedding anniversary. Food was great!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Switzerland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have a family lunch there and it is awesome- food, ambience, staff..a must visit for Ventura!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good and service great. Very noisy when busy.
  35. Steve

    Los Angeles

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, absolutely delicious food with great service. Would love to come by for cocktails to hear a live band...
  36. Overpriced

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food! Service with a smile but super busy so kind of slow. Always a good experience overall
  37. dkla

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    second time here and we loved it as much as the first!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I thought that the food this time at Cafe Fiore was good. I think all those young chefs they have in the kitchen are very talented. As for service, I felt like I was at a Denny's or something. Very rushed, and felt like server was annoyed. The wine I ordered was not the correct wine and instead of letting me know that they didn't have it, they just poured something different instead as shown by the check. I'll go back, but I'll hope for better service.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got the private dining room and it was so peaceful. We could even let our 18 month old crawl around when he got fussy. The food and service was superb as always. Our new favorite local spot!
  40. ConnieV

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They serve a great Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. I order it every time! They do have a great wine list too. The menu is mind blowing and it is difficult to decide what to order, but it never disappoints. Wonderful booth seating, live music and courteous staff make this a favorite restaurant in Ventura County!

FAQs

Cafe Fiore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 653-1266.

Cafe Fiore is rated 4.5 stars by 983 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 9 times today
Google Map for Cafe Fiore

66 California Street, Ventura, CA 93001

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Santa Clara

  • Neighborhood

    Ventura

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 am–9:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Californian

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Located directly behind Cafe Fiore is a 4 story parking lot, free of charge.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Matt Palmer

  • Entertainment

    Cafe Fiore brings back the old standards every Tuesday night with our famous Jazz nite. We display an eclectic play list of bands, ranging from Latin guitarist, reggae, and top 40 bands so you can dance the night away.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (805) 653-1266

  • Catering

    Cater your office or house party with full service catering with our party planner, MaryJane Fendler. We can set up from the smallest of affairs to larger events with full service catering, including on site chef, servers and bartenders. Our menu is made to accommodate any type of cuisine desired. <br />We can set up all the small details, from the florist to the band. Our website displays preset menus that can be added to or changed at your discretion.

  • Private party facilities

    Please call for details.

  • Private party contact

    Mary Jane Felder: (818) 399-3113

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