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In Poway go to Domenic's Ristorante for a four star meal. Here's a place to get good food. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat out at a minimum of four nights a week so I have plenty of other places to compare this one to. This is a smaller family style place with excellent service and even better food. Domenic himself...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we go here every year on our anniversairy. Over 20 years now, and their bread rolls are my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Domenic's is a little Italian place in Poway. I go there for lunch since I work nearby. It's a small family type of restaurant where the service and food are both enjoyable. Carlos is always pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that this place is a small family type of Italian resturant. The food is amazing! I especially love the bread they give you. The service is good. Sometimes it can be a little slow...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian Report Card Pinot Noir......................A- Brut Rotari.....................A Garlic Bread..................A Focaccia.........................A Seafood Chowder........A Caesar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since we were from out of town visiting the area for a family wedding, we looked to Yelp for some ideas and saw Domenic's and decided to give it a try. It was a Sunday night and from Sunday to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here on a recommendation from a friend who is amazing in the kitchen and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to baking or desserts. when it comes to food i always trust his judgment. if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food!This is our favorite restaurant in Poway. It's a family style restaurant that we visit regularly for lunch, dinner and take-out, because it has the best quality Italian food at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars for this Italian place tucked away in Poway.Tasty garlic bread bites, house wine (just tell the wait(er/ress) how many glasses you've had, and you are set.Their gnocchi and spaghetti...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Domenic's is a great find in the midst of Poway. I've been here several times now and each time it has been great. Definitely not the best Italian food I've ever had, but for this area of San Diego...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian I have ever had! My now husband and I went there on a first date and have been loyal customers ever since. The atmosphere is so cute with Dean Martin playing in the background. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO last night I went there for the very first time and all I can say is WOOT! What a great gem in Poway. It's like a piece of Italy, the waiters, the food, and the atmosphere! So good!I LOVED the old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Domenic's is one of those family run, neighborhood restaurants that can really become an addiction.We've eaten here several times, and our experiences have always been good. One interesting feature...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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We've eaten here many times and not once have we been disappointed. The lunch sandwiches are great, their dinner specials always tasty, and their prices are decent considering the quality of the food. A great...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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Dominic's has an excellent choice of Italian cuisine as well as ambiance, perfect for a romantic dinner or lunch with friends. It's family-owned/operated and the service is superb.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Italian cuisine is my favorite cuisine and I have to say that when I visited Dominic's and I ate the food, my heart melted. I fell in love with the whole theme and the nicely and wonderful tasting food that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Authentic Italian food that is AMAZING... Everything I have tried here is delicious. The staff is very friendly and the service is always prompt.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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I agree with the other reviewer that the best thing going for this restaurant is their bread. And, we also don't like the teeny tiny tables. The entrees are average.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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I don't think we've ever been to Domenic's and not come home with leftovers...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was just ok. I do like the garlic carrots and bread and the service was good but atmosphere needs serious help. It's too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. They have ceiling fans...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian cuisine is my favorite cuisine and I have to say that when I visited San Diego and I ate the food from this place, my heart melted. I fell in love with the whole theme and the nicely and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has been eating at Domenics since we moved to Poway in like 1999. I kid you not.They have the BEST pizza. The cheese has like 7 different kinds of cheese on it. So delicious for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Its pretty average Italian food. The tables are really too small and cramped. The best thing is their garlic bread. We ate there for our anniversary, but we won't need to go again.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Yes, it is not your flashy-downtown hip place, but that is a good thing sometimes! It is a family run place, but is nice and not Olive Gardenish. I've had some great food here and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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In fact thier servers must be able to speak Italian. Very cool. Food is good and atmosphere is good, too.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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This restaurant is really good with fast service and great food. I really like their spaghetti with lots of cheese.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok...no. First of all, the place is a dank, ill-decorated and somewhat dirty looking joint. It's like country kitchen meets the Olive Garden meets Luigi's deli or something.Maybe I'm biased because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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We used to live in Poway, but even when we moved to Ramona we found ourselves coming here to eat. The food is always great, the service is dependable, and it's a good value for the dollar spent. You have to...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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The four cheese ravioli is excellent. The menu is varied and delicious. Great home made Italian fare. The weekends are always busy so get there early.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place for lunch after getting tired of going to the same places. When you first sit down they give you a large basket of piping hot bread holes--not sure how to best describe these but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Domenic's is one of my favorite Italian places in San Diego county, and definitely my favorite restaurant in Poway - the only restaurant I think worth going to in Poway (other than maybe the "Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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This place has AMAZING food! The best italian Restaraunt I have ever been to. The food is always delicious, the service is always awesome. I don't know what else to say!! :o)
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we went to this restaurant based on the reviews and I was disappointed. The service was excellent but the food was average at best. I got one of the nightly specials and it was pretty bland and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the one in Poway. When I ever I think about Domenic's I think about the delicious bread and garlic carrots that they given everyone as a starter. The also let you serve yourself to a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Dominic's is one of those local town restaurants that provide consistent service and meals that you can count on. It's a smaller restaurant and very popular with the local folks. The only thing to watch out...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Gnocchi is the bomb!!! I've been here on several occasions and the service is excellent. It's a smaller place so the wait could be awhile but well worth it! The servers all seem to be fluent in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It turns out that one of my friend's coworker's husband owns the place. Our waiter was a pretty funny guy that kept us entertained and laughing the whole night. The bread they give out in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Great wine list and fantastic food. Very attentive staff and owner. Friday night 10 minute wait , I had no reservations. The delicious bread was made and cooked on site. The best chicken ravioli marcelo I have...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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I visited Domenic's ristorante both on a Friday and Saturday night to find an atmosphere a buzz with frindly chatter from people enjoying a variety of entrees. Since I left the tri state area
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providing large portions, low prices and a casual atmosphere, this spot is frequently crowded with families. it is the ideal restaurant for all because the menu items are relatively mild and the atmosphere is...
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