Jessica Mahani
I wish I could give Locanda Ischia more than five stars, based on the 40th birthday party my husband recently organized there, and from start to finish, the experience was nothing short of perfection. From the moment we walked in, guests were struck by the beautiful, inviting ambiance. It felt both upscale and incredibly cozy—the perfect vibe for a milestone celebration with close friends and family. There was a welcome prosecco station for guests upon arrival, which was a perfect start to the party. To say the food was “delicious” would be an understatement. Every dish felt authentic, fresh, and prepared with so much care. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was. We opted not to do a seated lunch since there were 50 people, and requested to do lunch in the form of heavy, heavy apps and small plates. There was so much to choose from, and it was so easy to work with Shannon on both the food and drink menus. This is where Locanda Ischia truly shines. Shannon and the rest of the Locanda staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was handled. They were attentive without being intrusive, and were so helpful in the moment, to even move the standing tables to create space for dancing. A huge thank you to Shannon and the team for being so accommodating with our group! If you are looking for a place to host a special event (or even just a romantic dinner), look no further than Locanda Ischia. My 40th birthday party was one I’ll never forget, and I owe so much of that to Locanda Ischia, Shannon, the team, and the entire vibe they created to make it so incredibly special. We will definitely be back!
… moreAngie B
We had such a great experience at this beautiful new restaurant! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the ambiance and thoughtful decor, everything feels warm, inviting, and stylish.
The entire team was amazing, you could genuinely tell everyone enjoys working there. From the friendly hostess to the attentive servers and bartender, the energy was great. We were warmly welcomed by Lisa, and received excellent service from Roy, who was super knowledgeable about the menu and offered great suggestions, as you can see we ordered a lot. Alberto, the bartender, also stood out with his friendly vibe and attention to detail.
We found easy parking in the back, and even though the restaurant has only been open for a month, it was already bustling! Thankfully we had a reservation.
… moreVJ Sandoval
My first time, at this restaurant. The food was really good. I had the lasagna, and my wife had the fettuccine, and we shared a caesar salad. The service was excellent they constantly refilled our water, and made sure and check to see if we need anything else. I was impressed. I highly recommend it.
… moreMartin Stein
I had a birthday dinner there. The food was good. Lasagna was not as meaty and cheesey as I would have liked heavy on the tomato sauce, but eatable. They gave us the birthday dessert for free which was a nice touch. The atmosphere felt lively like an Italian restaurant should. For some reason we had to wait what felt like a long time for the $5 focaccia bread. But all was great in the end.
… moreM Tai
The decor, the music they play, the staff, five stars! It makes you feel like you’re right near the Amalfi coast. I got the cacio de Pepe, the salad. The homemade limoncello is such a great note to end with. The panna cotta is super milky and creamy. Solid neighborhood restaurant. Would love to be back!!!!
… moreIsandra De La Cruz
I stopped by for dinner with my partner a few nights ago and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was great thanks to our server Shannon. She recommended that I pair the Brunello with the carbonara and it did not disappoint. Overall a great experience, and this place is now one of our favorites. We can’t wait for our next visit. Highly recommend Locanda Ischia!
… moreNick Renna
On the plus side, our food was delicious. On the negative side, we felt rushed to order and were limited to a one and a half hour time frame to occupy the table.
We were a party of four, and right when we sat down, the pressure was on to order. So, we ordered a bottle of wine and a couple of beers, and asked to wait a few minutes to enjoy our drinks before ordering our meal. Our waiter, who was very nice, but persistent came to our table several times over 15 minutes to ask if we were ready to order. Once we ordered, the food came promptly and we began eating. The staff was efficient and quick to clean the table of each individual persons plate when they finished. (would prefere not removing plates while others are still eating) After dinner we ordered dessert drinks and Gelato. This is where we felt unwelcome; we were not finished with our dessert when the hostess informed us that there were people waiting for our table and we needed to finish up. We all finished up and left without saying anything, but agreed to not eat there again. It was a very uncomfortable end to an otherwise good evening with friends.
… moreLucinda Layton
Outstanding service and food. I had eggplant Parmesan and it was outstanding. The lemon cello was delightful. Service- amazing!!
… moreLorenzo Andriesse
Came in for dinner and had a really solid experience. Service was friendly and attentive, and the food was good. I ordered the scarpariello and really enjoyed it, well cooked and full of flavor without being too heavy. Overall a comfortable spot with good Italian food. Would come back.
… moreJ S (JayS)
We visited their another location- Sorrento in Campbell. Awesome people- awesome food and great atmosphere. So we came here on a Christmas eve. Very warm welcome- true festive atmosphere. We loved everything just like Sorrento location. I understand that it was Christmas eve but rushing us out at the end was perfectly professional. Just a kind note. Other than that, we want to visit all the locations in Bay Area. Very Merry Christmas to all the staff.
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