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For two star Italian, try Cucina Paradiso in Petaluma. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features catering and valet parking.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quite fun. On a Tuesday night it was pretty packed at almost 7pm, good thing we had reservations. Came with fellow yelper Tina D and a flock of beautiful people for a small dinner party....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner with out-of-town relatives on a Wednesday. At 6 pm, reservations were definitely needed - the place was hopping. Our four diners had two orders of pasta with sausage and mushrooms in a light...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebration dinner party of 6! We headed up to Petaluma on a Tuesday night. Made reservations on Monday which turned out to be a good idea since the place was pretty full at 6:45. Anyway, the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After shopping at the Petaluma outlets, we were looking for some nearby restaurant recommendations. A salesperson from one of the stores recommended this place & we were pleasantly surprised.Very good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cucina is amazing! They have great food and exceptional service by real Italians! I have never had one bad meal here! The only negative is there's no hard booze, but they have an exceptional wine list...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the special at dinner; mixed seafood with pasta.....OMG gotta go here...I am still craving their food and can't wait to go back. Service was awesome and prices are reasonable too!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time there, I was a little bit apprehensive, as it is a small, "hole in the wall" type place, was a little bit of a challenge to find parking, and it was a bit loud once inside. (well...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a crappy experience here recently. It sucks too because I've had a handful of good meals here in the past. My friend and I sat down for dinner and our server was just the pits, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We don't go out for Italian much but this place made an impression with a winning combination of authentic, fresh flavors, good ambiance, attentive service, and very reasonable pricing. Vegans and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We noticed there were a lot of Italian restaurants on our first trip to Petaluma so knew we needed to try one. Our host, Sean, at Merry Edwards winery recommended Cucina Paradiso. It was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations for a Saturday night... but it actually didn't seem like the wait would've been long. A table was empty right beside us throughout dinner. The polenta was phenomenal. The grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable, great food, excellent service. The best Italian restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here when it was in the old shopping center and thought it was suprisingly good. Decided to try the newest location on the boulevard when on the way back from a business meeting. Surprised the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous place to visit if you're in the North Bay area. Food was really good and the server was super nice and professional. I overheard a few of the employees chatting and they actually spoke...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We held our wedding rehearsal dinner here for 30 people. EVERYTHING was fantastic! The food exceed my expectations - the anti-pasta was amazing, each item on the mini- menu was excellent - the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here on many occassions. Large parties, small parties, alone...etc. I have to say this is a very solid, consistently good Italian restaurant. The service is always been good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight we had one of the specials an heirloom tomato salad with cucumber, red onion, crouton, in a vinagrette. A delicous summertime salad. I had a ricotta gnocchi in tomato basil sauce it was great....
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is IT for Petaluma my friendsCentral Market - blows in all waysThis place - mama mia, yummi a mia !Everything is good from waiter to food and to wine. Ok, La Hostessa could be less vapid, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, Yelp leads us to a gem. In the heart of downtown Petaluma, this intimate, elegant, and tasty affordable sparkler exists. First, a word of advice: ask for a seat in the rear room; it's much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paradiso. Yep, they live up to their name. The food here is is wonderful. Since there are already a bazillion reviews with more stars than the Milky Way, I don't feel too guilty adding some comments....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OM NOM NOM! What a wonderful place to eat at...It would be a great spot for a romantic date or a formal-ish get-together. I came with some of my close friends and we enjoyed the full, wine, dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a yummy nugget that survived in a strip mall location who's claim to fame is Grocery Outlet. Now it lives in a better, prettier house. The food is delicious, I did an "eat half and swap"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since moving to petaluma, i realize i've been very spoiled by my previous surroundings where i could walk within a mile of my house and eat at a really fabulous restaurant.cucina paradiso exceeded my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived at 7.03pm last Friday May 29th for our 7pm reservation for two. We were told to wait, so we waited... and waited and waited... 45 minutes before being seated. both hostesses kept telling us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm originally from the East Coast where Italian is king and have been sorely disappointed by most of the SF Bay area's offerings. This nice little white linen tablecloth restaurant is equal to any...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Cucina Paradiso during a road trip from Portland to San Francisco. I walked in with my date expecting to slip in as a party of two on a Friday night, but they were packed. And for good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievably good. Run, don't walk. Make reservations and expect a wait because, like all amazing things, everyone wants a piece of it and you aren't the first person to indulge in the best Italian in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good considering it one of like 5 Italian restaurants I stayed at. THey changed the location now it is much more nice..... I got the fettuccini alfredo [ which was awesome]. May I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came in with a group of friends right when they opened on a weekend. Everyone ordered pasta dishes and everyone enjoyed their meals. I had a veal ravioli in some sort of buttery/nutty tomato sauce.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I love Italian food so I am always excited when I can find a good Italian restaurant. Cucina Paradiso has been a fave of mine for a while. They recently moved locations to a larger store and it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to stand out amongst all the rave reviews, but I was not that impressed. I was greeted with a confused "Can I help you?" We waited 25 minutes for our table (although we did show up a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've gone back to this place for 3 weeks straight now... haha... everytime I still order the homemade pasta dish with asparagus and tomatoes. Don't get me wrong, I've nabbed bits of my coworkers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Shana. I'm new to town and came to Cucina with a friend who was visiting from Seattle. My expectations were HIGH because of Yelp. Probably too high.Get ready...I'm going to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! I've read some below 5 star reviews and yes, I'm sure it's not perfect for everyone....but it's my new fave. Home made pasta puttanesca for $14?? A beautiful antipasto...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not a huge italian person. but this is my family's favorite place to go to. and i have to agree, every time i go i'm not disappointed. i'm always always pleased with the service and the delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since they opened at the old location. With the move it is a great improvement. It is nice to see Franco here too. I remember him from Fino's way back when....It was the wife's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since they opened, and have never been disappointed. Whether it's just me alone, or parties of 20 , they're always attentive and courteous. The food is consistently great, always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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By far the best Italian restaurant in town their weekly specials are always something to look forward too. In kind of an odd location buy don't let that throw you. The service is wonderful, great people,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here and had a reservation for 9:00pm. Our party was running a little late so we called ahead to let them know. They said no problem. When we got there, we waited half an hour, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first visit to Cucina since theIy remodeled. To start with the new place is a significant improvement over what they had. It is now a beautiful restaurant. Very evident that they put a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for Valentine's Day with my boyfriend. The atmosphere is great and the staff is very friendly. Nothing was amazing or anything I hadn't had before, but it was very enjoyable. The one dish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Popped in here on a whim last Friday around 8:00, place was packed but we were lucky and got a nice seat in the back, much quieter than the main room. The entire dinner from start to finish was really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I was a little let down. Reservations were made for 8:30 and we didn't get seated till close to 9. They also stuck us right in the center of the room which took away from the intimate and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I welcome the change to the new location! the menu got smaller, which is a good sign for this restaurant. The old Menu in the old location had many more variations on the same dishes. I feel the new...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy for this little former strip mall joint that they have finally moved!!!!!!!! Cucina has been on my list of favs for almost 10 years now and the new location on Petaluma Blvd is perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loving the new location on Petaluma Blvd.! More tables and more elbow room in general. The food is still epic!
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best Italian in Petaluma...perhaps Sonoma County. New location is wonderful. Thoughtful and technically accurate service night in and night out. Great food quality and execution. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cucina has officially completed it's move -- no longer in the Golden Eagle Shopping Center (AKA nasty strip mall), it's across the river on Petaluma Blvd. You can still park right by the old location,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homemade ravioli filled with roasted duck in a sun dried tomato, pine nut, and basil sauce, mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another unexpected find in Petaluma. Went here one night w/ the bf, expecting good, simple Italian food. We got good, simple Italian food... Ingredients and menu are def not too complicated, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of contenders in the north bay for good Italian food and this place packs its own punch. Any of the traditional Italian delights(fettuccine , parmigiana, etc) are solid dishes here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT Stuff.We had the Calamari salad and house salad to start. House salad was okay but the Calamari salad was EXCELLENT. Dinner we had the mussels and calms spaghetti. Nothing exotic, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. After reading the yelp reviews I had high expectations. Maybe it's because I grew up in the bay area but I've had much better Italian food. No offense to the people of Petaluma, but maybe this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We brought the whole family here recently for dinner, including in-laws from overseas, and everyone ordered something delicious. I had the fresh grilled calamari salad with white cannellini beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came back for dinner on Saturday night.Usually I get the lamb, but we decided to make this a duck exploration, and had the roasted duck as well as the duck ravioli's.to start we had the carpaccio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian food (at the best prices) in Petaluma (which has many good Italian restaurants). Owners & waiters are great. Bar is a bit small. Make sure to make a reservation Fri-Sat. nights as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I went to Cucina after reading the reviews. Needless to say, we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and service was great. We couldn't believe that such a gem was hidden in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was all right, the service inexcusable. Our group of women was rushed through and treated poorly by waitstaff. Fine dining should be a combination of delectable dishes, great atmosphere and fun...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it, I was pretty skeptical turning into a strip mall and seeing a fairly tacky sign indicating this was the place of the famed Cucina Paradiso. Everything was perfect though - down to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
forget baskin robbins and flippers, this place anchors the golden eagle shopping center.charming, older italian waiters set the mood. i love the intimacy of the low-lit, close-set tables. this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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We had lunch here and it was crowded but still the service was good. The food was great and the portions were more than plenty. The lunch crowd was lively and it was a nice place to be to take that time out of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic little place with great service. Very noisy though, but well worth dealing with given the great food that will arrive at your table. Standing room only most of the time. Make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, great, great Italian food. Yes, I always felt as other reviewers correctly note the restaurant is small, especially since there is little space to wait for a table. ( I always make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Minus one star for an awkward bar set up. I think there might be 5 chairs. If it's too crowded, you have to stand. You can be in the server's way, and with a glass of red wine and a monster purse,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't care for Italian food, even though I am Italian myself. However, this place made me fall in love with pasta all over again. The food is flavorful and you have to try the gnocchi with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Girlfriend ordered the gnocchi. Came to the table and looked very plain. A pile of white balls. My hopes and dreams were crushed for her. I was happy I didn't order that.Then I stabbed one, put it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Petaluma about a month ago, and a local recommended Cucina Paradiso for dinner. It was a little hard to find, since it is tucked away in the back of a strip mall, but it was totally worth...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service and food. Also a great place to take Italian guests/clients for business dinners.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So apparently the gnocchi is good, judging by all the other reviews, but i honestly thought the food there was not. If you judge a book by its cover and it price, then this place is quite nice. but my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When ever I'm in Petaluma around lunch, this is always my goto spot. One of those locations that's hidden for only locals to know of.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
by far the best Italian in the area for the money. i've been here 3 times now and each time i'm never let down. the gnochhi is perfect and they'll do it with any sauce you ask for. last time i got...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC food! We loved this place. We had reservation for eight people but unfortunately because the place was packed (I hear this is normal for Cucina Paradiso), we still had to wait a while....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally agree with the gnochhi thing. They are fluffy and the sauce they put on it is something special!I have had a lot of gnocchi in my time. A lot with the Gorgonzola sauce as well...but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last night after reading so many rave reviews here on Yelp and wasn't disappointed. Our waiter was alot of fun and made us smile almost as much as the food. Overall the service was quick...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Be honest with yourself, drop the expensive price and take away the fancy table covers, and what do you have?If your idea of good food is fancy place, atmosphere and expensive prices, then you'll like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree that this is a hidden treasure. Why won't they get rid of the weird sign that makes it look like a bargain basement taqueria? I don't know, but if that keeps it from becoming even more popular,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian food I've ever had in all of the Bay Area.That's right. This tiny hole in the wall run by a 1st generation Italian family beats North Beach. Don't let the location fool you. At first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Italian restaurant staffed throughout by 1st generation Italians. The young-ish Chef has solid kitchen credibility from 10 years in prestigious SF restaurants. This 44 seat unpretentious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried this place recently for the first time. It seems whenever I'm this close to Golden Eagle Shopping Center, I end up at Dempsey's. But I ended up there for lunch a few weeks ago. I opted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This really is some of the best Italian food in the Bay Area. If I still lived in the city, I would drive here just to eat the Gnocchi and the Veal Scallopini (and make a day trip of it by walking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this restaurant. A diamond in the rough, tucked away conspicuously in the corner of a dismal strip mall, Cucina Paradiso stands out as one of the best restaurants in our little village.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I ordered the shrimp fettucine with a tomato cream sauce. Lots of shrimp. My boyfriend ordered the chicken pasta--I can't remember the name. I had a bite of his and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Italian Delight is hidden, located in a place you'd never guess you'd find a good Ristorante Italiano.The food is traditional Northern style cooking, Some food is grilled, other is baked or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, without question, the absolute best restaurant in Petaluma. I have probably dined here over 500 times in the past 9 years and am rarely disappoined.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"This certainly isn't Pasta Pomodoro."That's what my husband said to me as we spooned some tasty grilled calamari antipasti onto our plates. Calamari can so often be overdone, however this was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You think you know gnocci? Honey, think again. I know and love Volpi's, it is near and dear to my heart. But when it comes to some mackin gnocci, you got to take off the loyalty hat and come to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: A hidden gem Food: AwesomeDishes eaten: deluxe antipasti plate, rack of lamb, scallops, blueberry panna cotta Service: very goodKitchen Speed: just right for socializingDecor: strip-mall...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really really good Italian food. We were in Italy last summer and this is as good as anything we ate there. It's a classy place with excellent service, good to take a date or family. Not cheap, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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known for exquisite desserts and homemade pasta dishes that incorporate fresh local ingredients, cucina paradiso bills itself as a "ristorante italiano with the true italian flavor," and few would dispute the...
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excellent service paired with great pastas and appetizers make this a heavenly hideaway in petaluma. limited wine list...
sfgate.com - user review
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this is northern italian at it's best. wonderful sauces, selections, service. i'd ask the waiter for.....
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