Best Seasonal Restaurants in Pomona

Another amazing visit to our favorite neighborhood gem, Pizzaioli, where we’ve visited for nearly 30 years. It’s great to see them back on Open Table. My husband had one of the weekly specials, a scrumptious homemade Italian meatloaf accompanied by a delicious rigatoni. I had one of my classic favorites off the regular menu, the petite filet with roasted brussel sprouts. Both dinners were fresh, flavorful, and the perfect meal to cap off the week. The weekly specials continue to surprise and delight us here. Our favorites are the homemade pastas like the pappardelle and the unique seafood varieties such as the Corvina Sea Bass and the soft-shell crabs. The regular menu is pretty awesome too with USDA Prime Certified steaks, a variety of seafood dishes, homemade soups and pizzas. Their desserts are special too. We especially love the crème brulee! We’ve also come to know and appreciate a number of the servers here. Tonight, we had Paris and she is one of those that always gives 5-star service. Make no mistake, this is not like the Italian chain restaurants around town with their one size fits all menus. You can see and taste the difference. This is family owned and operated and they take great pride in everything they do. I have to say that we do hope they will consider bringing back their weekly free corkage nights that tempted us to return mid-week. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that Pizzaioli will continue to be one of favorites for a weekend meal or a celebration dinner.

Jessica Rivera was incredibly nice and sweet. She was patient and professional on a busy Thanksgiving. We had a big party of 9 with kids and I couldn’t have had a better waitress. I hope she has lovely Thanksgiving when her shift ends.

Our waiter Alex was fantastic as always. 5 star service!!!

Food and service were outstanding. Our server Nicole was excellent. My wife ordered the al pastor marinated pork chop, and I ordered the herb-marinated chicken. Both meals were cooked to perfection and paired well with Vintner's Reserve Bordeaux. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Vintner's Tavern. In celebration of my wife's birthday, Nicole surprised us with a serving of strawberry and mango sorbet. Birthday candle also provided. Thank you for a wonderful experience, and we will certainly return.

One of my favorite restaurants, food is always good and consistent. The presentation of the dumplings has changed they used to pour soy sauce over the dumplings on a cast iron plate and it would sizzle, they no longer do that. The BBQ ribs were chewy and not drop off the bone tender as in the past. They also got rid of their coleslaw with the ribs which was so good, I really missed it. These are just small changes but they really made a difference, at least to me they did. The place was virtually empty on a Friday evening. Overall I enjoy their food, I just hope they don't change more things to established favorites.