Dinapoli's Firehouse - Barstow

However, when my food arrived, I ordered the chicken parmesan. The noodles and sauce were cooked to perfection, but sadly, the chicken was extremely tough. I had to struggle with my knife just to cut it, and it felt like I was fighting a losing battle the entire time. Considering this was my entrée and my first visit, I can chalk it up to a one-off experience. I would absolutely be willing to give this place another shot with a different dish. Everything was wonderful right up until my meal came. I really want to like this restaurant!

The ambiance is delightful, the food is excellent, and the staff is incredibly friendly.

With that said, this restaurant represents Italian-American cuisine in one of its many forms. It’s important to remember that the United States is a vast and diverse place—Louisiana is not Nevada, and California is not West Virginia. For an ITALIAN-AMERICAN restaurant, and for anyone hoping to escape traditional Italian monotony, I would say this spot is EXCELLENT. The pizza features a fantastic crust and well-balanced toppings (it’s not Neapolitan or from Sorbillo, it’s distinctly AMERICAN), along with a very good Caesar salad and tasty appetizers. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is delightful. It's a perfect stop if you’re traveling between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Pizza was good but the salad wasn't as good as it use to be.

Very pleasant atmosphere and nice service. The food was plentiful and easy to share. The shrimp diavola was excellent