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April 2024 by Mandy F.
The food was amazing. My husband ordered the fried mozzarella app. It was good but the bread and oil dip was really good! My husband got the lasagna and he enjoyed it and finished it. My girls (7 and 9) got the kids butter penne with Parmesan. They liked jt. I got the chicken Marsala over fettuccine noodles. It was outstanding. If you like Marsala.
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March 2024 by Bette B.
without doubt the best restaurant in Cayucos, and one of the best in the area. the only downside is the noise level - if you want a quiet evening with conversation this is not the place. but the food is excellent - my husband loves the lasagna,I love linguini with clams. scallop special is excellent,pizzas too. make reservations - it has limited hours and limited days and is very popular.
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March 2024 by Steve J.
We generally plan our twice a year getaways in Cayucos around the hours of operation of Cafe Della Via. The meals have been some of the best Italian we've experienced, but have noticed over the last few years that there's been a decline in the level of service and attitude. Regardless, we were greeted by the owner Denise and were told there was a 90 minute wait, worse-case two hour wait at 6:15pm ( not knowing that the she resumed reservations after eliminating them in 2020) and were fine with that. Waiting for a call from her until more than two hours, we showed up at the restaurant at 8:30pm to find at least four tables empty and the owner apparently forgetting to call us when tables became available. She was snotty and unapologetic that she neglected us and we felt so disrespected that we got up and walked out. Never again. Cafe Della Via is closed Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays. That's when we're planning our visits to Cayucos from here on out. And maybe other vacationers should do the same.
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March 2024 by Sara Terry
Let me start with this. They are only open 4 hours. So if you want to be guaranteed make a reservation.With that said. Here's what we had.Mediterranean salad ⭐️ (I'd skip it)Shrimp risotto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Chicken marsala ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The Mediterranean salad could be good. The cucumbers were very bitter (those should be checked) and the mint isn't complimentary to the dish. It was overwhelming with the flavor. And I'd do less basil. Also a bit overwhelming. (However I did tell them the dish wasn't great and they didn't charge me which was really sweet)The shrimp risotto is worth getting. Ot could use a bit more flavor. The sauce with the shrimp is really good. The risotto itself seemed a bit firm and could be softer with more broth. But still a good dish and broccoli was cooked well.The chicken marsala has pros and cons. The mushroom sauce is amazing! I'd love a bit more. If you don't get much the noodles are a bit plain in flavor. The chicken wasn't as tender as it should be but the dish is still a good dish.Also. This must be said. The water is really really good! Like. Clean.The reason for 5 stars, water, good food overall and removing my salad that didn't taste good. The bread is warm and delicious!
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February 2024 by Ryan Knight
Amazing service and food.
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February 2024 by JPB
Fantastico! Bellissima! Buono! What else can I say without blubbering all over myself. Okay, it's blubbering time, but only if I can get an Amen. "AMEN". It's quaint and charming, a little moody and needs some Italian music and lighting to set the tone and flavor to give it the "ambiente" of Old Italy.
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February 2024 by Lori Traylor
Delicious pasta & shrimp dish!Pleasant server?
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February 2024 by Brooke Leeman
The Chicken Marsala is to die for!
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February 2024 by Shelley H.
Excellent food!! Never had a bad dish there! Their Eggplant Parmesan is the best!! Chicken Parmesan is also one of the best!! Everything is a winner!!
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February 2024 by Jeremy S.
Delicious food, warm and inviting atmosphere, great service... my wife and I LOVE this place. Try the chicken parmesan! Great wine selection too. And say hi to the owner, Denise while you're there... she's great!
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February 2024 by Morgan Johnson
Never had a bad meal here.
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January 2024 by KARLDABRITZ
This is the best food and service
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January 2024 by Sasha D.
Local owner very hands on. Consistent menu. The only downside I've seen over many years of being a patron of this restaurant is the portions drastically reduced in size and the price has doubled on some menu options such as the Mediterranean salad. the restaurant used to have a five dollar wine by the class special which is no longer. That is understandable... But the cost of wine by the class has drastically gone up in the poor has shortened. Kind of a bummer... Food cost has risen so there is some to be understood but if you're going to raise the prices, keep your portion sizes the same. Otherwise, great restaurant.
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January 2024 by Heidi A.
We heard the food was very good, however, we never got to taste it. We had a party of 14 coming from many different directions, some 3+ hours away. The owner changed our reservations from 6:30 to 5:00, which was OK, due to the fact that it is a small restaurant and we would have to be seated at two different tables. 12 of us were seated at 5:00, with 2 of our party just arriving in town. The owner kept pacing back and forth in front of our larger table tapping her watch, saying "they have 6 minutes to get here". After the 6 minutes, she said, "they have 3 minutes to be at the front door". My niece said, "they're finding a parking place, what do you want us to do?". She said, "GET OUT", whoever made the reservation signed a CONTRACT that you would all be here on time". My question is - who signs a CONTRACT for a dinner reservation?!?. All I can say is this is one really unhappy woman - something has gone terribly wrong in her life to treat people this way. Our party of 14 went across the street to LUNADA Garden Bistro and were met by the most gracious owner who welcomed us in and sat us in the most magical garden setting with twinkling lights and delicious food. Absolutely saved the evening - we were celebrating 2 60th birthdays and one 80th birthday and it couldn't be more perfect!
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January 2024 by Nikita Dube Lemire
Amazing food! The mushroom ravioli was to die for and the extensive wine options are superb. Emma was attentive and friendly even with the whole restaurant packed and us getting here late.Highly recommend.