Italian Cucina - Lakeside

BLUF: the meal was reduced to two by the casino or my three star ratings. I do not recommend this restaurant (there are better places in Barona) and will not return. No very good food for our party of six. While the bread rolls were hot and tasty, no traditional spice plate was presented for the accompanying olive oil and basalm. The Caesar salad probably uses bottles of dressing that was neither good nor authentic. The salmon plate was cold, tasteless and back into the kitchen for a little hot and tasteful. Three fillets were served tepid and accompanied by a mushroom Ravioli that only one of the parties enjoyed. The sole rib was served cool and not properly thought (the fat was not caramelized). Finally, the terrace in which we sat was an echo chamber in which the patrons were beaten in volume with Italian tenors, making the casual conversation difficult if not impossible. On the plus side the margaritas were generous and affordable. The cream brulee was remarkably generous and tasteful and the chocolate cake delights the chocoholics in the group.

Everything's delicious. I love bread and butter. I had the shrimps with angel hair paste. It was amazing. (Btw the pasta comes with vegetables. I just asked.

I have a Blackened Ribeye with Pesto Mashed Potatoes. It was the best steak I ate. Great atmosphere paired with phenomenal service. Will be back.

This place is never dissapoints, the service is always good and the prices are fair. Besides the steakhouse on the Barona, this is probably my favorite place to eat. You also have carafe for about $20 or $25, which is a bargain. Bread basket and olives are also free that my wife and I always up.

It's at Barrona Casino, of course it's great just like every thing else there. Starting with house Olive's to the house made pastas but save some room for dessert. Plus the unbelievable wait staff. There is only one down side they don't open till 5 PM.