Cara Mia in Rancho Cucamonga

Review №1

2024-02-26 22:45:25

I made a reservation for 3 people. Theyre not needed, but probably a good idea on Friday night. At first, I was a bit disappointed by the service. They seemed to be going through some transition and things felt disorganized. One table was reserved and set for another party, but no table was reserved or set for my party. There was a table available, so it wasnt a huge deal, but it could have been unpleasant if the restaurant had been full. We also had to ask for menus, which felt off. However, as the night went on, the servers were very attentive and friendly. The food was flavorful and didnt taste overly salty. My party had the Seafood Risotto (special), Ciopinno, and Salmon Linguine. The price was fairly reasonable compared to other eateries. My only real disappointment with the food was the lack of vegetables. We did get a large salad to share, so that somewhat made up for it, but it would have been nice to have some veggies with the entrees. Overall, it was a pretty good experience. Ill try it again and hope for an even better one.

Review №2

2024-03-09 20:16:42

We live in Upland and we love to support our local businesses:FOODS:- Burrata and Arugula Appetizer: delicious. Recommend- Green Salad: Ranch is not that great and it’s a huge salad for $8. Recommend- Main course: Penne Alla vodka added Chicken: DELICIOUS . RecommendSERVICE:- We arrived 8 pm Friday night, with reservations. Quickly sat down. Staffs were friendly

Review №3

2024-05-13 23:55:30

Dining at this Italian restaurant is always a pleasure. The cleanliness and friendly service set the stage for a delightful meal every time. The waitresses are consistently attentive and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience.While the food is generally good, there was one instance where I received the wrong dish. However, the staff quickly and graciously corrected the mistake, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction.One of the highlights of dining here on weekend evenings is the live music, which adds to the charming ambiance and enhances the dining experience.Overall, my experiences at this Italian restaurant have always been positive. From the friendly service to the enjoyable atmosphere, its a place Im happy to return to time and time again.

Review №4

2023-11-13 15:43:11

My family came here on a Sunday evening for a birthday dinner. It was a chill night for us. However, we were surprised that there was live music! It was a nice touch.Food ordered:- crab cake = not bad- bruschetta = a bit salty for my taste 🧂- bacon wrapped dates = 👍- tortellini = 👍- salmon linguine = alright, something was missing but couldnt figure out what- house lasagna = nothing special 😔- spaghetti and meatballs = 👍- chicken parmigiana = 👍Unfortunately, we felt a bit rushed. They checked on us once if we liked our food. Next thing you know they were asking us if we needed a box. We packed our stuff and just paid. It wasnt a busy night either.I will come back to try other meals before I wrote them off. Im hopeful but not optimistic.Atmosphere = 🙌Service = nice people, not rude, just felt rushed outFood = some were salty, some were missing something, will try others

Review №5

2024-01-08 19:39:39

We decided to check out this place the other night. Weve been meaning to do so since earlier in the year. First, impression, the location wasnt the most ideal. A bit dark and tucked away towards the very back of the strip mall we used to frequent for the now-closed salad place. We waited a few minutes to be greeted and shown to a table. We then waited quite a while to flag down a waiter to take our order but he failed to mention the specials of the night. One staff member was memorable, their busboy! He was friendly and attentive and the first one to really address us and our needs. Prices are a bit high for pasta that was below par, in my opinion. My penne was overcooked, way more than my preferred al dente. The alla vodka sauce on mine lacked the depth of flavor other restaurants versions had. My husbands angel hair was, you guessed it, over-cooked. His dish overall was under whelming. The positives: the calamari was good, and so was the Marinara dipping sauce it was served with. The ciabatta dinner rolls were served warm and toasty and had the perfect chewiness I expected. Based on our experience that night, we are not inclined to return. There are other mom-and-pop pasta places in the area that are worth our patronage.

Review №6

2024-02-23 04:01:41

We went on a Thursday. The food is excellent. I had the manager special shrimp and scallop with angel hair. I have to say it’s one of the best pastas I’ve had in a long time!

Review №7

2024-06-17 04:03:29

First time here and everything was amazing! They had beautiful live music in the bar area, Veronica the manager who was our server was super attentive, her service was fenomenal! And the food was so delicious! Flavor everywhere! And great wine too! Will be back for more 🤩🤩🤩

Review №8

2023-10-31 14:18:50

Do not order the calamari looks good, but its old, dry, and weird texture. Worst calamari I have ever had. Specials were good, great bread. Just wish they had fresh greated parmesan.

Review №9

2024-05-18 05:04:01

We found the place by driving around. The food was great. The place was clean. The staff was very nice and very welcoming. Felt very relaxed and could just hang out there. Live music on Fridays. Its most definitely a favorite.

Review №10

2023-07-14 11:41:55

The service is a bit strange. The older hostess is kind of overly familiar with customers. Shes friendly, but too friendly in a rude kind of way.The food is good, priced really well for the portion that you get. The food tastes great initially but... my family got diarrhea and sick about two hours later after we left the restaurant. We had diarrhea for several hours. The only family member that didnt get diarrhea was my dad and thats because he didnt eat with us at the restaurant. But everyone who did eat there (my mom, my younger sibling, and myself) all got upset stomachs.That is a little bit suspicious considering we all ordered a type of pasta dish, which I hope the restaurant isnt serving old pasta. Expired pasta carries extremely dangerous types of bacteria and mold. Moreso than typical expired foods like fruits and cheeses. So its concerning that this restaurant could possibly be serving expired pasta.