Open List Home >> Livermore, CA >> Restaurants & Food >> Restaurants >> Terra MIA
The best pizza west of New York - Ralph Barbieri, KNBR

Traditional and Contemporary Ethiopian dishes


3.0 of 5 stars.
Terra Mia? Momma Mia! lol... (read on)Okay- I'm Yelping like a madman, trying to find a good itinerary for our Livermore wine tasting experience. After finding a few top-rated Yelp approved places,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood Italian restaraunt. Its quaint, cozy, and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive. I brought my two small children and the staff brought crayons and paper to draw...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of this wonderful, warm, friendly place!! The wait staff are always so friendly with hugs when greeted... The hostess, Roberta, is the BEST!! I can't say enough great things about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Terra Mia is one of those restaurants located in a suburban strip mall with a lot of other eateries in the same mall -- Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and maybe something else as well. I chose Terra Mia...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst Dinner place ever. Friends had told me the people there were rude but I had to see for myself. Hoping I would get an okay meal out of it at least...Service: Horrible! The hostess looked at us in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy!!! My husband and I had dinner there last night. It was a beautiful, warm summer night and we were the only diners who took advantage of the patio dining. Our server was awesome! The food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I just came back from an excellent dinner at Terra Mia. The customer service is amazing, but as Dawn S mentioned earlier, food takes a while to come out. Once it does, prepare for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the second time and had a horrible experience. Food took forever to prepare and some of the pastas I tasted were nothing extraordinary, definitely not worth the price.Paying the bill...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reading through these other reviews for this restaurant, and I can't believe it. Just got back from lunch at this place, and I can't think of many positive things to say, but I'll try. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and always enjoyed the food. Good variety, fresh ingredients, nice decor, good service. I recently booked a group dinner for 11 and everyone agreed it was a wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a rough week with my teething baby who constantly woke up every 5-10 minutes for me to rock her back to sleep 24/7. My hubby decided to take us out for a nice dinner where he went to meet his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to write a review for this place....The restaurant (also Italian) that USED to be at this location was MUCH better. The building's general appearance has been maintained, but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Livermore and have eaten here at least a dozen times and I love it. The food is almost always fantastic and the atmosphere really makes you forget that you are in a strip mall in Livermore....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Good job Terramia, you deserves 5 stars: great food and friendly staff. Here some of the courses: seafood salad, bruschetta, seafood spaghetti, gorgonzola gnocchi, pizza, caprese salad. My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! I had my rehearsal lunch at Terra Mia and they were amazing! They totally worked with us on the menu and the service was incredible! It is so refreshing to have proper service!!! The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying I am a Strizzi's girl. Go there at least once a month but Terra Mia has changed me. Funny thing is I live off East Ave. and had never been there until recently. My boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing Gnocchi's. Easily the best restaurant in Livermore.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The evidence is on Yelp! Nearly two years ago I called Livermore "an SUV-choked suburban hell hole". Read it. I wrote it. Now I'm moving here. Ah, well at least there's ONE good Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally returned to Terra Mia! Why such a long absence, I do not know. Maybe because it is off East Avenue and I never go that way.Anyway, my parents invited me and my brother to a prix fixe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has amazingly good food. I usually feel over-stuffed after having Italian food. Not the case here.I've been here only twice so far, and both times I've been graced with amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice italian restaurant, good food and a little out of place in it's location. I was surprised when I walked in because the little strip mall it is in is more the place for pizza joints, hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! Its hard finding great food in Livermore, but I think I've found a new favorite. I had their torelini, and boy was it tasty. My friends also really enjoyed their dishes too.The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this 5 stars if I had gotten something else. I got the Ravioli Anna, which was cheese and spinach stuffed ravioli, supposedly with a sun dried tomato sauce. Well, mine had hardly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Their service is really good, but the food just wasn't going for me.I had the pesto dish with chicken and I'm not sure if they thought I wanted a half size or what, but the portion was rather small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
Full Review »
My fiance and LOVE this place! They have such great tasting food and great service! The ambiance is wonderful. Prices are not too bad for some good Italian food... one tip, if you want to share a dish ask them...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Another trip to Terra Mia with a group of us... I was worried. However, pleasantly surprised. I had their 1/2 gnocchi... YUM!!!!! Everyone was trying eachothers plates and the food was good!Up a star...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not feeling it anymore. I think it's because since my original review, I've had Italian food and pizza at some of the best places in the country and Terra Mia doesn't even come close.Last time I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Anthony Bourdain always says, "Never trust a vegetarian". After last night's experience at Terra Mia, I have no choice but to agree with him.A bunch of us were originally planning on eating at Star...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I go here I ALWAYS have a great time. I request we be seated in the back room and the noise isn't so loud and the servers are always friendly, good looking, and knowledgeable. Junior, one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best Italian food that I've eaten! We celebrated my mom's birthday at this restaurant and the food was awesome!! Every dish had fresh flavors and delicious pasta sauces. FREE BREAD:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was OK.- some dishes are way better than othersThe portions were large - except for the personal pizza which is like 10 bucks - that's over priced.The ambiance was good - excpt for some...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried...and I tried to bump this up to a 3 star..."So-So" rating...but Yes I have experienced better. Even at a Macaroni Grill ...it's better. First of all, I was struck with a odd smell when I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I love Italian food! That said, I am also a huge critic of Italian food in the US! The heart burn, the lack of real taste and wow how expensive???? Terra Mia is one of the few places in the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in a close family I have grown accustomed to enjoying frequent family dinners where you cook with love and enjoy the food and each other's company. I can remember times where my family...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice Italian dishes. Good service.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Located in strip mall off the beaten path in Livermore, Terra Mia is a nice mid-upper range Italian restaurant. I came here to celebrate the Fiance's & my Birthday with my family. The decor here is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually more of a 3.5. I'll explain why i bumped them to a 4 at the end of this review.We were having dinner with some friends who live in Livermore. My fiance had found this place on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great food, great wine. Thank God for this place! There aren't very many nice places to dine in Livermore, this one is definitely up in the Top 5.The location leaves a little to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome italian eats! I've been coming here off and on for awhile now and I haven't had something i didn't like. The quality of their red sauce is top notch. The place can get a bit loud and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
Full Review »
There is nothing comparable to being greeted by an Italian family who owns and runs an authentic Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is lovely with 2 banquet rooms, a large dining area, bar, and romantic...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This use to be a better Itialian restaurant (From the Entertainment book)... I mean before Terra Mia bought it out... The place has always looked nice and I'm glad that they kept it that way. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
Full Review »
After reading reviews, I visited Terra Mia for the first time today (Sunday night) It has a nice abience. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is really good. My wife is very picky on what she likes...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp comes through again. Service was excellent and attentive. We had a medium size group (6 people) and were accommodated very well. The corkage fee is very reasonable at $10/bottle. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
What a find!Either I've lived in a bubble for my year in Livermore or no one is sharing the down low on this place.Yes-it's in a strip mall on East Avenue. (Right by Tiffany's Dance Academy for those...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is fine, ambiance is nice but I have to say, not very child friendly and the last time I went to eat there I was treated so poorly I left. Literally, upon my entrance a manager type person...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was good, but the waiter a bit pushy (was pushing the more expensive wine and daily special) and he mis-took my fiance's order. The ambiance was very comfortable. The restaurant had a very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
just ate there last night, for the first time. it's close to home but have been hesitant because the last 2 restaurants that were there, weren't very good. so after reading reviews, decided I'd give...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate at Terra Mia for dinner on a Saturday night. The food was very yummy and atmosphere was nice, but its the service that really sets Terra Mia apart from others in the area. Pros: - Service,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually be 3 1/2 stars...This is a very pretty restaurant. Very open and airy, great colors, interesting decor and art. They lighting is good, the fireplace and windows are gorgeous...the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Italian food in the Livermore valley. Im full blooded italian and cal tell you this place is about as close to Nona's home cooking. Its in an unassuming shopping center, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
Full Review »
I went on a Friday night with my girlfriend and had a great time. Super friendly staff whom all speak italian. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was warm, friendly and they encouraged us to stay as...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to make this an anniversary dinner date after attending our friend's concert out on First Street back in August. Unfortunately we brought a bottle of wine and finished it at the concert and I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
How I ended up at Terra Mia...well it was an accident...a little twist of fate...see I was trying to get me some cheapy chinese take out at the joint next door. Alas, the line was almost out the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Italian restaurant in Livermore, more on the authentic not Olive Garden style. Off the beaten path in an older part of Livermore - but you will find plenty of parking in this mini strip mall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't love it at all.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm basing this review on about a half dozen visits over the past year, so forgive me for not remembering the exact names of dishes. My husband & I love this restaurant as it saved us from eating at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 10/08/07I have been back several times since. Everything I have ordered has been delicious. Many of the pastas' come in 1/2 orders too! All of the servers have been superb! The best place to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
Full Review »
After reading the reviews for this restaurant, I decided that I would take my husband here for his birthday. I'll write a reveiw when I try it out.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
Full Review »
Finally we have a true italian restaurant. Livermore had lacked in quality dining and food until Terra Mia came along last spring. This is not a wannabe. This is not a fast food joint. This is for real. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with a friend the other day. Waiters and waitresses had heavy Italian accent. While that added some authenticity, a waiter misheard salad as soup. Oh well, at least the soup was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food at reasonable prices, and impressively authentic! Most of the staff speak Italian. The atmosphere is pleasant inside, though I prefer to sit outside when the weather permits. The gnocci is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
Full Review »
We went to Terra Mia for a family get together and boy were we all impressed! You only need to travel to Livermore to get a cafe' seat on the Via Veneto in Rome. My appetizer came in a rich creamy blend of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
Full Review »
Terra Mia is numero uno, the best bread and the best homemade pasta I had ever had, I am Italian and I can tell you that it is very authentic and the servers make you think that you are right there in Italy,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
Full Review »
Terra Mia was like finding a diamond in the ruff. We had no idea what to expect walking into this newly opened restaurant. Unlike most of the Italian restaurants we usually stumble upon, this one was in fact...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone has finally brought some slightly more upscale dining (and Italian to boot) to Livermore. The menu is fairly sizable, and portions are hearty, but not excessive. The food is delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
Full Review »
Since they opened this year, we have become addicted to their food! Having the pleasure of traveling throughout Italy over the years, it's a joy to finally have authentic Italian cuisine in our area!!! We love...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Terra Mia Cucina Italiana is a real gem of a restaurant, and thoroughly authentic! From its appetizers, soups and salads, through its pastas, fish and meats, every dish is as Italian as a good number...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
What a surprise and a treat! The room is beautiful and modern (though I must say I'm looking forward to warm weather to sit outside!) A quiet room for couples and a loud one for us family types!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
Full Review »
At Terra Mia Restaurant ("my land" in Italian) we carefully prepare our dishes using only the freshest ingredients. Our food is made from scratch, like the trattorias and ristorantes in the South of Italy. We...
opentable.com - user review
Full Review »

