Puglia - Blue Jay

The prices are high and the portions are outrageously small. We ordered the black truffle gnocchi $33) and it came to more than $1 per individual gnocchi piece for how little we received. The spaghetti with meatballs $24) was a tiny portion of spaghetti with 4 tiny meatballs. The spaghetti caprese $23) is supposed to come with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls, but there was scant diced tomatoes and itty bitty pieces of mozzarella. At half the price, I would have been disappointed. At the prices we paid, I'm outraged.Vegetarian options: There are a lot of vegetarian and vegan options marked on the menu.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free items mentioned on the menu, which is very nice.

When you live on the mountain, you know your dinner options don’t change much but this is one of those places I know we won’t get tired of!Food was great, staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. They even had live music the day we went. (Thursday)Reservations seem to be needed. We made one and were seated quickly but by the time we were done eating the whole place was packed.The bruschetta is a must, and I’m not usually a fan of Olives but these were perfect for the plate.We also ordered the Prosciutto Cotto pizza and the Braciole Pasta. Both were very enjoyable but the Pizza was our favorite. (chefs kiss)We had the wine special (red and white wines) and they were perfect for our dinner.Oh and the olive oil they use for their meals and bread appetizer is as good as the oils we tried in Italy. They even sell it there!We finished our meal with the Tiramisu which has some extra layers of flavors added than a traditional tiramisu but it was still very good!The one thing that might turn people away from coming back are the prices (as mentioned in other reviews) but the quality of ingredients and cuisine wisdom is there, and when you live on the mountain, you won’t be finding that elsewhere. I’m sure it’s not easy to maintain the standard of quality they have when located in Blue Jay but we appreciated it and would go back again.If you don’t live on the mountain, you might have your own favorite Italian place down the hill or in LA that might be hard to compare it to but I promise you won’t be disappointed.We look forward to going back and trying different things. They even have a rotating menu and weekend specials.

I recently had dinner at Puglia Italian restaurant in Blue Jay, California. I was looking for a casual Italian place with good food and service, and Puglia definitely delivered.I started with the bruschetta, which was perfectly toasted and topped with tomatoes, basil, and garlic. For my main course, we shared a small pizza and eggplant parmigiana – both cooked to perfection and flavorful.The service was friendly and attentive. Our waiter was happy to answer any questions we had about the menu, and he made sure that our glasses were always full.The atmosphere at Puglia is casual and relaxed. The restaurant is small and intimate, with warm lighting and exposed brick walls. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends.I had a great experience at Puglia Italian restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good Italian meal.

This place was a huge disappointment. It’s a shame because the staff seems so nice and attentive and the restaurant is so romantic. We really wanted it to be good. Unfortunately our party left with stomach aches. Spending $50 per person, there’s no excuse for the poor quality food we just consumed. The pasta tasted old and store bought. The octopus pasta dish was almost inedible because of the saltiness. The chicken piccata was dry and came with a side of cold vegetables including baby-cut carrots (the kind you get from a bag). The meatballs were overcooked. Even the coke was flat. We won’t be returning.

We live in Lake Arrowhead and really try to support all the businesses in the area. We’ve been to Puglia several times. Each time, we swear it’s our last, and yet we decided to try their “pizza day.” This time, it is THE LAST TIME. The “manager” was a complete j when I mentioned that my Prosecco was flat and warm. He made a sarcastic remark about being able to still see bubbles, and then he brought out a bottle to the table and said, “I personally opened this bottle in the morning.” He poured it and asked me to confirm that I could see bubbles and said “feel the glass- it’s cold, and you can see the bubbles, right? Now taste it so you can see it’s not flat.” At some point, I had to laugh. What was happening!? The worst part is that he was making the customers at the table close to us very uncomfortable. Antonello really needs to examine who he hires. Further, the food is okay. Read the other reviews. NOT worth the price. Just wait til you’re back down the hill to eat Italian food.