Restaurants near Via Bonita Retreat

I am a first generation Italian American and was raised by parents and relatives who truly loved food and were very particular about how it was prepared, and the ingredients used. They have since passed, but I would not have hesitated to take them to this restaurant, knowing they would have been highly impressed. This is a wonderful, upscale Italian restaurant. The various rooms are beautiful, even enchanting, yet the friendly service makes you relax and feel comfortable during your meal. The Italiano is on our list for any visit by family and friends who enjoy delicious authentic Italian food, great service, in an elegant, yet relaxing, environment. This restaurant is another example where the Maggiore family does not disappoint.

Our anniversary dinner at Ocean 44 was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the hostess, whose energy set such a positive tone for the evening. The General Manager made our night even more special with a thoughtful anniversary note—such a personal touch that really meant a lot to us. The food was simply to die for. Every dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and prepared to absolute perfection. Our server was phenomenal, with an impressive depth of knowledge about the menu. No question went unanswered, and their passion for the food and service shone through in every interaction. We couldn’t imagine a more perfect setting to celebrate such a special occasion. Ocean 44 truly made our anniversary unforgettable. We will absolutely be back!

This was our second visit. We had such a wonderful dinner the first time and we brought friends for a Thank you present for caring for our dog while we were out of town. We were keeping our fingers crossed that the second time would be as good and it absolutely was! Maybe even better. The food is terrific. The raw oysters are fabulous. The calamari is SO tender. The grilled oysters were over the top great. Delicious Cioppino! Reports on the grilled fish - Sand Dabs and Trout were fabulous. The service is just right. Friendly, attentive. Not to hurried. Our only issue is the noise level is very high. This is a great value and we'll be back a 3rd, 4th, 5th.... etc time.

I haven’t been to Olive and Ivy for a while for lunch and it’s as good as it’s always been. Great menu delicious food with with fresh ingredients and the right amount of Mediterranean flavors and more! Can’t wait to come back.

We did the first 2 courses family style and that was a good balance to the entrees. Our server also happened to be sommelier which was helpful when selecting a wine that paired well with the different entrees selected. Sydney was our server and she was terrific.