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Welcome to Puglia Italian restaurant page. Our goal is the freshness and the authenticity of the Italian cuisine. Everything it’s made at the moment and none of our dishes/sauces are frozen nor pre made. In the weekends the waiting time could be longer but definitely worth it. We recommend reservations. Grazie mille!
Intimate Italian eatery serving traditional pasta & meat dishes in warm environs with a fireplace.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 26848 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA 92317
Phone: (909) 744-8859
Website: http://www.pugliaitalianrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Matt Cheng
My fiancé and I had the pleasure of celebrating our post-engagement dinner here. I worked closely with Davide and he helped give us a private area of the restaurant for the celebration, provided flowers, printed out congratulatory messages, and set up a nice tablecloth for the occasion. He made sure we all had a fun and special evening.
Not only was the service impeccable, but the food was just as amazing! We shared the Wagyu ribeye, meatballs, and caprese. The guests ordered different pastas which were all delicious. My personal favorite was the lobster ravioli.
Big thanks to Davide and the team at Puglia for making our experience so special!
… moreNot only was the service impeccable, but the food was just as amazing! We shared the Wagyu ribeye, meatballs, and caprese. The guests ordered different pastas which were all delicious. My personal favorite was the lobster ravioli.
Big thanks to Davide and the team at Puglia for making our experience so special!
Celeste Abbott
Pagliuso (Lake Arrowhead)
If you’re in Arrowhead and want an unforgettable dining experience ans Italian escape in the mountains, this is your spot!
We made reservations and recommend you do the same!
First, the atmosphere is made with love and you will be greeted with genuine hospitality.
Chef Antonello Zito is a Gran Champion of Chopped Battle Italiano, and the menu reflects it—tradition, technique, and authentic ingredients.
We started with the Insalata Mista: organic spring mix + arugula topped with tomatoes, olives, balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil. We added the burrata—fresh, clean, and the perfect way to open the palate.
For mains:
• Braciole Pasta — thin-sliced braciole beef rolled with garlic, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian parsley, and herbs, then slow-cooked for over 6 hours in house-made tomato sauce and poured over rigatoni. Pure comfort, done the old-school way.
• Carbonara — linguine with fresh egg yolk, pecorino, and imported guanciale (pork cheek). Simple, rich, and properly executed—no shortcuts.
We enjoyed a glass of red wine with dinner, and then finished with espresso and the homemade tiramisu—absolutely divine. That combo alone is worth the visit.
… moreIf you’re in Arrowhead and want an unforgettable dining experience ans Italian escape in the mountains, this is your spot!
We made reservations and recommend you do the same!
First, the atmosphere is made with love and you will be greeted with genuine hospitality.
Chef Antonello Zito is a Gran Champion of Chopped Battle Italiano, and the menu reflects it—tradition, technique, and authentic ingredients.
We started with the Insalata Mista: organic spring mix + arugula topped with tomatoes, olives, balsamic glaze, and extra virgin olive oil. We added the burrata—fresh, clean, and the perfect way to open the palate.
For mains:
• Braciole Pasta — thin-sliced braciole beef rolled with garlic, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian parsley, and herbs, then slow-cooked for over 6 hours in house-made tomato sauce and poured over rigatoni. Pure comfort, done the old-school way.
• Carbonara — linguine with fresh egg yolk, pecorino, and imported guanciale (pork cheek). Simple, rich, and properly executed—no shortcuts.
We enjoyed a glass of red wine with dinner, and then finished with espresso and the homemade tiramisu—absolutely divine. That combo alone is worth the visit.
Michael Olivieri
If you’re looking for an authentic Italian dining experience near Lake Arrowhead, Puglia Italian Restaurant is an absolute must-visit! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with warm hospitality and an ambiance that transported me straight to Southern Italy.
The food was outstanding. The flavors were rich, authentic, and clearly made with love.
The service was exceptional. My server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations.
Puglia Italian Restaurant is a true hidden gem, and I can’t wait to return for another incredible meal. Highly recommend!
… moreThe food was outstanding. The flavors were rich, authentic, and clearly made with love.
The service was exceptional. My server was attentive, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations.
Puglia Italian Restaurant is a true hidden gem, and I can’t wait to return for another incredible meal. Highly recommend!
Leo
I’ve genuinely never written a negative review before, but this experience left me no choice.
I was visiting from out of town and was really excited to try this place after seeing the menu and photos online. It looked charming and upscale, and I was intentionally searching for a nice restaurant to enjoy during my trip. I’m used to dining in Los Angeles, where service standards are high, but this went far beyond “not great service.” This was something else entirely.
The restaurant itself is extremely small, it can fit maybe 20 people at most, and the parking situation is very limited (around four spots, all taken). Despite the size and the fact that we were the only group inside at the time, we were not greeted warmly upon entering.
We were never offered menus. We were never asked if we had questions. There was no standard introduction or hospitality. Instead, one staff member briefly addressed only two people in our group with a curt “Do you want sparkling water?” and that was the extent of the interaction. The rest of us were not acknowledged directly and had to rely on those two individuals to relay what was being said. It felt dismissive and uncomfortable from the start.
What truly crossed the line was the way the manager spoke to me when the situation escalated. The tone was hostile and unprofessional to a degree I’ve never experienced in a restaurant. There is a clear line between professionalism and aggression, and that line was violated. I have never felt moved to leave a restaurant abruptly before, but in that moment, I did. We left before even receiving menus.
With menu prices starting at $30+ per plate — which I was fully willing and prepared to spend the level of treatment we received was completely unacceptable. When you charge those prices, a baseline level of courtesy and hospitality should be expected.
Please don’t be fooled by the online appearance the way I was. The presentation does not match the reality of the experience.
… moreI was visiting from out of town and was really excited to try this place after seeing the menu and photos online. It looked charming and upscale, and I was intentionally searching for a nice restaurant to enjoy during my trip. I’m used to dining in Los Angeles, where service standards are high, but this went far beyond “not great service.” This was something else entirely.
The restaurant itself is extremely small, it can fit maybe 20 people at most, and the parking situation is very limited (around four spots, all taken). Despite the size and the fact that we were the only group inside at the time, we were not greeted warmly upon entering.
We were never offered menus. We were never asked if we had questions. There was no standard introduction or hospitality. Instead, one staff member briefly addressed only two people in our group with a curt “Do you want sparkling water?” and that was the extent of the interaction. The rest of us were not acknowledged directly and had to rely on those two individuals to relay what was being said. It felt dismissive and uncomfortable from the start.
What truly crossed the line was the way the manager spoke to me when the situation escalated. The tone was hostile and unprofessional to a degree I’ve never experienced in a restaurant. There is a clear line between professionalism and aggression, and that line was violated. I have never felt moved to leave a restaurant abruptly before, but in that moment, I did. We left before even receiving menus.
With menu prices starting at $30+ per plate — which I was fully willing and prepared to spend the level of treatment we received was completely unacceptable. When you charge those prices, a baseline level of courtesy and hospitality should be expected.
Please don’t be fooled by the online appearance the way I was. The presentation does not match the reality of the experience.
James Powell
I was not impressed. Generally, the food came off as cheap. The bolognese was done cheaply and had not been reduced to the rich flavor it should be when a proper passata, wine and olive oil is used. There was a good bit of water at the bottom of the plate and all pasta was quite salty. The shrimp was not good quality and spongy like they tossed frozen cheap shrimp in the pan with the sauce. The white sauce was appropriately made with fresh herbs. The sparkling water was 10.75 and labeled lauretana when pelligrino was served. $15 for a slice of cake that was good. In my opinion, the quality was not worth the price. I don’t mind spending $33 on a plate of pasta but it needs to be perfect. Across the board markup was about 500%. This markup absolutely needs to be offset by quality of ingredients, skill and experience in the kitchen for it to be worth it.
… moreAce Castro
Make sure to have a reservation the restaurant is small and sitting is limited.
Waiting time for walk-ins can be over an hour if they get lucky.
Super friendly. 5/5
Food 4/5
Cacio e pepe had a very mild flavor.
The Gnocchi alla Sorrentina was in the sweet side for our liking.
Atmosphere was good, small cabin house made into a restaurant
… moreWaiting time for walk-ins can be over an hour if they get lucky.
Super friendly. 5/5
Food 4/5
Cacio e pepe had a very mild flavor.
The Gnocchi alla Sorrentina was in the sweet side for our liking.
Atmosphere was good, small cabin house made into a restaurant
Alysse Alcroft
I really hate writing negative reviews, especially when the people working there were perfectly nice/attentive, but this was the worst food at the most insane prices I have ever had. My friends and I came with our kids, and we all chose something different. Every single dish was almost inedible and unbelievably bad for the price of each dish. To top it all off, my daughter got food poisoning from their pasta bolognese. Needless to say, even though it was a quaint spot with kind staff, we will never be going back.
… moreZuleyma Valera
There is a 15% service fee, so consider that before you go. But don’t let that scare you, the food is truly delicious. Very much worth the price. If I had a bigger stomach, I would have ordered more. The crust of their pizza, I don’t know how they do it!
… moreIrina Bogdanova
The staff talks loudly about their personal issues in the back. We could hear them from our table. Thought that was very unprofessional. The owner rolled his eyes when we asked for a larger table. The food was ok but outrageously expensive. What I did not like ESPECIALLY was the 6% service charge they stick you at the end and don’t even give you any kind of notice before him. WON’T GO BACK !
… moreCandice Rowe
Food was good with large portions, but took an hour to receive. It was busy for a Monday night. They were sweet though and gifted me a dessert for my birthday! The tiramisu was amazing. Good, kind service as well. Very small and cozy seating indoors.
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