Best Italian Restaurant Glendale Near Me

4worldlovers:
Trattoria Amici is your delicious destination for authentic Italian cuisine at The Americana at Brand in Glendale. Relax at the wine bar. Savor a menu of classic Italian dishes. Enjoy the sights, sun and stars on our outdoor patios. Trattoria Amici brings an Italian flair to The Americana at Brand.


Trattoria Amici is your delicious destination for authentic Italian cuisine at The Americana at Brand in Glendale. At Trattoria Amici we do things differently! Our authentic menu offers freshly prepared Italian with something unique for everyone. Chef Ezio Puccioni offers a taste of Italy that displays truly authentic Italian cuisine. All our pastas are made in house every day using traditional recipes that have stood the test of time.

4worldlovers: Loved the food and service! The owner was very kind and answered all my questions and multiples calls. I had my daughters 16th bday party there. The hot plates were amazing! Especially mushroom pasta and the meats! Will defiantly go again.

I’ve eaten at Fresco at least 3 times that I recall and they were all for either private parties or banquet-style events. In each case, the food and service was excellent. If you attend a banquet here, just expect LOTS of food. Even when you think you’ve eaten everything you can, they will still bring more food. And all of it is good!

I love the pastas here, especially the farfalle wish mushrooms. I love the ceviche we tried recently as well as a passed hors d’oeuvres (not sure if it’s on the regular menu or not). The banquets I’ve attended here have been Armenian ones (the owners are Armenian), and so the food has walked a line between Italian and Armenian dishes. I appreciated and enjoyed everything I was served.

Honestly, even if I hadn’t been here for group events, weddings, etc, I would happily return for the food. I know that most of their business does come from banquets, and the space is perfect for it, but I would definitely enjoy coming here on any given evening for a nice Italian meal. I hope you’ll consider it in the future!

Maybe this place is not the largest or most fancy decor, but can you try the food and see what amazing service you’ll get before judging them?

After reading a few of the other reviews, it amazes me how picky people get.

I’ve come here multiple times, and every single time the food is fresh, delicious. Literally, every appetizer is the most tastiest I’ve had. The service is also great. Hint, if you tip them before they start serving. (just a little something to get them energized and motivated) you will have extra attention, care, and service.

Fresco has been a landmark restaurant on south Brand for many years. I have been here many times though not for 10 years until last week.

Fresco is of another time in many ways: traditional in many ways. Yet since i am of another time and used to traditional ways i love it here.

In the 70’s this space was Mauro’s and it was THE place to go for primo, upscale Italian food and exceptional service. Mauro’s was owned by Mauro Vicente and he moved to the Oviatt building in DTLA in the 80’s. If memory serves, this space was left to his partner and carried on under the Fresco name under which it operates today.

I have not darkened these doors for 10 years and since a friend from NYC was visiting i thought it was the perfect time to check Fresco out anew.

Reading the current reviews i note that the current owners have adapted to the times in Glendale and the ever increasing population of Armenians that have moved here. Smart move as far as i am concerned.

If you want to stay in business you move forward but always with a glance backward at what made you famous.

The Caprese was beautifully presented: all the components are fresh,tomatoes sweet and ripe, basil so fresh it seems to have been picked seconds before serving. Olive oil is fruity and lusciously nutty. The buffalo mozz is maybe cut too thick though it is milky and cheesey: very much unlike other mozzerellas.

A great Caesar salad is all about two things: the freshness and chill of the romaine and the dressing. The romaine was crisp and fresh but the dressing was a little two strong on the fish side though there are also high notes of lemon and parmesan and good olive oil as well.

The real winner was the grilled pork chop which was cooked to perfection as it is not always easy to do with a basically fat less piece of meat. The veggie salsa is delicious. A winner. Good Stuff!

As has always been for years: the service here is beyond reproach. The physical plant beautifully cared for.

It makes my heart feel good that this old world style restaurant has survived with class with its basic great standards intact.