Pompeii Ristorante

I can't say enough good things about Pompeii. This charming family neighborhood restaurant has been a staple in Los Altos for about 20 years. The interior is simple but nice.During my recent visit, I had the ZUPPA DI COZZE which was steamed mussels with tomatoes, basil, white wine & light marinara and the minestrone soup, both of which were great! The mussels were perfectly cooked, and the broth was full of flavor. The minestrone was hearty and comforting--the perfect start to the meal.We usually stick to our favorites: their pizza, Insalata Pompeii, and pasta with Bolognese sauce, and they never disappoint. The pizza is freshly made, the salad is a nice mix of crisp greens and tangy dressing, and the Bolognese is rich and satisfying. The service here is consistently attentive, making you feel like part of the family. Whether you're dining in or picking up takeout, you can always expect a warm welcome and delicious food.

This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Simple, delicious Italian food. The lamb shank was very tender and the polenta was not perfectly creamy but still good. The spaghetti carbonara had a good flavor and texture. I had the best carbonara in Florida years ago, 3 nights in a row and I have not found a place that has made it as well. The gnocchi was pretty light and fluffy then drowned in a heavy Gorgonzola sauce which is a good thing. I enjoyed it. My favorite here has been the capellini pomodoro. We had the chocolate desserts with mochas and cappuccino. One was a chocolate tartufolo and the other a molten chocolate cake. They were not huge and super sweet. It was nice to try. The service is nice and prompt. The restaurant is clean and nice. Pictures on the wall. No tv. Indoor & outdoor seating. There was a steady stream of couples in and out. I would come back if I had a craving for Italian food. The flavors and taste to me is very authentic.

Just went to a birthday party in the small room on the left. The food and service was impressive. They came out with appetizers very quickly--calamari and bruschetta, while we were looking at the menu. I ordered the mani mani special--grilled over artichokes and capers, polenta and veggies. It came out hot and was so delicious. Everyone else loved their choices too. The fusilli primavera was real pretty and tasty. The desserts were equally as wonderful. Ire o. End the Limoncello and decaf coffee. Can't wait to go back.

Amazing service, delicious food and lovely ambiance.The complimentary bread (and the dip that comes with it) is so good that we asked for a second helping. The spaghetti aglio olio was the perfect amount of al dente, and the risotto was one of the best I've had in a while. We were eating past the close time and they couldn't have been more accommodating.

Great location in downtown Los Altos. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Nice efficient service. Easy street parking.Veal parm is one of my favorite eats. so that's what I ordered. Table also had the calamari appetizer, pizza and gnocchi. Everything was very good, not great, but good. Calamari was lightly breaded and very tasty. Best dish of the night. The veal was a little tough and lacking flavor. 4*. Gnocci was OK 4*.For the price we paid, not a great value. A fun night out with decent food.

The service is very good however the food is very average. We ordered the linguine vongole (clams) which were not made with the classic ingredients of white wine, olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, butter and pepper flakes but was essentially a cheesy creamy fettuccine alfredo with some clams. I don't like cheese and clams (or cheese on any seafood) so I didn't like this dish & neither did my partner. The fettuccine was legit but not what we ordered. So disappointed a simple dish was wrong. Eggplant Parmesan was about diner quality, so very average as well nothing special. Polenta and. steamed vegetable sides were unremarkable. Might try the pizza next time for possible redemption. Nice vibe that exceeds the cuisine

We came here last night to meet up with my wife's cousin, who happened to be in town for the weekend for a business trip. Reservations are accepted, but need to be made via the phone. We were seated pretty promptly after arriving thanks to our reservation, and service was very attentive and friendly. We never had to ask for water refills as they were very diligent about filling water cups throughout the meal, as well as taking away empty plates. The food overall was pretty good, however the bread was served cold and was barely touched. It would have been significantly better and more appreciated had it been served warm. Located on a corner lot, parking is available both at the street level, as well as two public parking lots located out back on 4th St.

We came here after a market fair down the street with our pup. We were greeted with friendly service and the food was amazing. Calamari, mussels and carpaccio were all delicious and great starters with our red wine. I really liked my spaghetti bolognese but I was food envy of my bf's- he got the penne alla puttanesca which was really delicious. We finished all of our food and left no crumbs.

Short Story: A good Italian restaurant amongst others.Long Story: I came here for dinner on a Saturday with a reservation. We were promptly seated and given menus. We ordered the calamari, meat lovers pizza, and linguine scampi. The place is a bit small but very cozy. The service and ambiance are nice. There's a small selection of wine but we didn't get a chance to try.Verdict: I'll go back some time.

When I crave for Italian, I always think of Pompeii. I ordered a linguine Alle vongoe , I really like it. The sauce is not too watery and it's flavorful. The linguine was relative Al dente. We also ordered the fried calamari and it was really good. Some place made them where battered came loose, some place made it too oily. This place get it done right. It's still my go to Italian restaurant.