03/25/09

Best restaurant in the Valley

by GGeist

The ambience is charming and you can count on an excellent meal whether you're eating light and having a chopped salad or eating hearty and having the chicken milanese! Four of us ate out last night and ALL of us had fantastic dinners. Oh, and the service is outstanding. We ALWAYS enjoy eating at Emilio's...

even in the summer out on the airconditioned patio.

It's like being in Europe.

• Pros: Food is consistently good
• Cons: none

02/01/09

NO PORK?

by MrStomach

I've been eating at Emelio's for years. I began eating there when Emilio opened the La Scala Presto Trattoria branches for La Scala owner Jean Leone. After all of the La Scala Presto branches were opened Emilio became the manager and host of the Encino La Scala Presto. He was a very affable and attentive host, and he and head chef Juan had a wonderful menu of Northern Italian dishes. Emilio eventually bought the restaurant from Mr. Leone and re-named it Emilio's Presto Trattoria. About three years ago Emilio decided to retire. He sold the restaurant, and in my opinion a slow deterioration of the service and the quality of the food began. The last two or three times I've been to Emelio's I've come away with the opinion that the deterioration is now almost complete. If you feel you must go to Emilio's avoid going on any evening when there is a Laker's game on T.V. The host and the wait people are very ardent Lakers fans and the service and food quality suffers most while they try to catch-up on the game score and replays. Another point, I believe the new owner has modified many of the recipes. He mentioned to me that the meatballs no longer have pork in them. Why would anyone reformulate a successful meatball recipe by removing the pork?

• Cons: Deterioration almost complete

06/24/08

Simple and Simply Delicious Italian

by janaschreiber8

This is my go-to place when I am not sure what kind of food I crave or where I want to eat. Their simple italian dishes can appeal to anyones tastebuds and their fresh salads are light yet satisfying. The chopped Turkey or Salami is great for those who are watching themselves for the summer and their Chicken Parmesean is a substantial, flavorful staple. They've got great pasta, great pizza and all the fixings to make a great Italian restaurant.

• Pros: Simple and Delicious