Restaurants near Idlewild Shopping Center

We finally made it to La Pizzeria in Cupertino, and I’m kicking myself for not going sooner! I’d been hesitant in the past, wondering if it could live up to authentic Italian cuisine. Let me tell you, it absolutely does. The owners are from Rome, and it shows in every dish—they’ve brought the essence of Italian (Roman) cooking right to the heart of Cupertino. The Canneloni special was so so good. The waiter recommended it and we were on the fence but OMG it was so good. The flavors were perfectly balanced, my daughter's pizza was fresh, my friend's spaghetti with clams was so so good. We were all impressed by this place. As for the Panna Cotta, it was silky, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness. I am not a dessert type of person and I even loved it! The service was excellent, too. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive without being overbearing. They made the whole dining experience feel effortless and enjoyable. The main owner Mr. Luciano came to talk to us, told us his story of living in the US and being from Rome and we had such a great time talking to him. He was funny and warm. The ambiance is informal and perfect for famlies. If you’re looking for authentic Roman cuisine in the Bay Area, this is the place to go. La Pizzeria delivers on every front, and I can’t wait to go back!. Highly recommend!

Excellent food. Great staff. They allowed me to change my reservation time at the last-minute. My mistake--I also accidentally reserved for the wrong number of people but they accommodated with no issue. Food was awesome. Staff was friendly. We stayed late after they closed and they didn't say a word or do anything to hint that we needed to leave. Great time by all and no one had a single complaint.

The experience was excellent! In the beginning, though, we had to wait for over an hour because it’s Christmas Day! Understandably, nonetheless a bit frustrating. Ty did a good job in serving us! Did not have to wait too long for the beverages. Food was excellent as always! Karina was very very entertaining! Loved every moment! Although I did forget my son’s second refill of Shirley Temple, everything else was just enjoyable!

Incredible service and the quality of meat was equally impressive. The salad bar was tasty and fresh and a wide variety of delicious things

Wonderful dinner! We enjoyed our Xmas eve there.