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62.96000003814697% positive |
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The food is not that good, the atmosphere is lousy and the service was just awful. ”
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have been a patron at Barones in both their past locations for over 30 years but after dinner there last night 7/30/06 I will no longer waste my time and money putting up with the inefficiency and frustration of trying to enjoy a meal at their new locat ”
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Great pizza and salad, good new location ”
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actually like the ambiance, but the staff could be a little bit friendlier! ”
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Great pizza is now only good, and that's when you get the right order, the other food is hospital cafeteria awful and they apparently couldn't affored to remodel the old Hoppe's/Matterhorn Chef, so the Bavarian decor is ludicrous for a red-sauce "joint ”
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Service on the friday night I was there not as good but efficient and they were busy. Exellent comfy yummy italian food including a good variety of vegetarian meals. One of my favorite places in the valley. Tips: Ask for a cozy red vinyl booth. Park on t ”
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believe everyone should get to experience the great ambiance they have there. ”
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Even the Ventura Blvd location was better than this reincarnation, and I wasn't a big fan of that either. ”
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The old Barone's on Ventura had great pizza, mediocre food and interesting decor. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The pizza is a must have but the rest of the menu is is also worth the drive from anywhere, the steaks and broiled shrimp are outstanding and the homemade cheesecake is absolutely the BEST! ”
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We were never asked if we were going to order dessert or drinks later. ”
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| drinks |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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would recommend Barone's only for those who like to sit at bars and drink. ”
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friend of mine was given a dirty spoon and my boyfriend's glass of wine was dirty and kind of questionable. ”
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We were never asked if we were going to order dessert or drinks later. ”
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aweful hostess, great food, drinks, and jazz ”
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Terrible service, overpriced drinks. ”
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The service was awesome, the waiter was on top of refilling drinks and coming around to make sure everything was ok. ”
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| food quality |
75.2899980545044% positive |
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recommend Barone's highly to anyone who wants great italian food and the best Pizza to be found anywhere! ”
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The alfredo sauce is gummy not yummy, the marinara is lackluster. ”
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would reccommend the pepperoni pizza, which is still my favorite. ”
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They have excellent pizza and salad, delicious house dressing. ”
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Yes, this restaurant is big and well-lit, and the service is good, but I really don't like the pizza. ”
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Great pizza and salad, good new location ”
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gave up on dining there - the food is just too bad - but the takeout pizza is still worth the trip. ”
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The waiter came back a few seconds later to inform us we would have to order an appitizer if we wanted to stay because there is a $10.95 minimum per person and no sharing on any meal. ”
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Great pizza is now only good, and that's when you get the right order, the other food is hospital cafeteria awful and they apparently couldn't affored to remodel the old Hoppe's/Matterhorn Chef, so the Bavarian decor is ludicrous for a red-sauce "joint ”
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the pizza is my favorite, it has such great flavor. ”
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best authentic italian food there is ”
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favorite pizza usually. ”
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Sauce: a little zesty, but has a great flavor I've never tasted on any other pizza. ”
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The food is good old fashioned Italian and has never changed. ”
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It's pricey for bad food. ”
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They're known for their fantastic pizza and the ones we shared were superb. ”
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We have celebrated many birthdays at Barone's, the food has been great, but in some occasions the service has been very bad. ”
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This pizza is so delicious! ”
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It was a great backdrop to the delicious pizza! ”
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typically order the plain cheese pizza. ”
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Service on the friday night I was there not as good but efficient and they were busy. Exellent comfy yummy italian food including a good variety of vegetarian meals. One of my favorite places in the valley. Tips: Ask for a cozy red vinyl booth. Park on t ”
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This Restaurant serves up the best pizza anywhere. ”
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it is an older, dingy looking establishment, I was told the food was good. ”
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It is so disappointing that the food is less than mediocre. ”
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The pizza is still yummy but I really don't care for bad service. ”
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My only (slight) complaint about the pizza is that it may contain too much cheese but it is good quality. ”
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Best pizza in town, without a doubt! ”
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The Italian dressing on the salad was fabulous. ”
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We had the highly recommended pizza, which was fantastic. ”
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Everything is fresh and homemade. ”
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$29.00 for their 'famous' steak and the only thing I can think of is gristle, fat and flavorless. ”
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have been a patron at Barones in both their past locations for over 30 years but after dinner there last night 7/30/06 I will no longer waste my time and money putting up with the inefficiency and frustration of trying to enjoy a meal at their new locat ”
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Best square pizza in the world. ”
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I'm new in LA, but Barone's pizza already is my favorite. ”
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Bad Italian food ”
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My advice is get someone who can run the front desk so you don't anger your customers before they get to experience the great food! ”
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always get the Barone's salad, I love the dressing. ”
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the food is amazing quality, and couldn't be prepared any better. ”
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The service was terrible we ordered a large pizza and 45 minutes later the waitress told us it was gonna be a while because they had a big order before us. ”
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Homemade tasting sauce, plenty of cheese and an excellent variety of available toppings. ”
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My family has been going to Barone's for years, the food is excellent and the Pizza is absolutely phenominal! ”
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The pizza is a must have but the rest of the menu is is also worth the drive from anywhere, the steaks and broiled shrimp are outstanding and the homemade cheesecake is absolutely the BEST! ”
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The mushrooms and marsala sauce were tasty, but not the chicken. ”
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Parking is bad, the wait for a table is long, the service is horrible and the food is even worst. ”
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It's really not fair to compare Barone's to other great pizza restaurants (and I've been to them all. ”
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My favorite is the bacon and mushroom. ”
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aweful hostess, great food, drinks, and jazz ”
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The only reason I would eat Barone's again is ordering pizza to go, which my boyfriend claims is delicious. ”
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The food is not that good, the atmosphere is lousy and the service was just awful. ”
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Barone's in Sherman Oaks is far and away the best pizza in the San Fernando Valley. ”
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we sometimes eat there Friday evening and go for the pizza, which is the best. ”
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Great pizza, horrible service. ”
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won't lie to you, Barone's has excellent pizza. ”
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The food was mediocre and the service was awful. ”
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Toppings: I recommend meatball and bacon if you're looking for an atery clogging treat! ”
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Bad service, not so great food and a not so great experience ”
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The old Barone's on Ventura had great pizza, mediocre food and interesting decor. ”
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| menu variety |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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The waitress was very good, but the Veal Marsala which was on the menu (but not on their website menu) was not delivered. ”
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Of course, if you don't like thin crust, and judicious use of a variety of cheese, then this is not for you. ”
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Homemade tasting sauce, plenty of cheese and an excellent variety of available toppings. ”
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The pizza is a must have but the rest of the menu is is also worth the drive from anywhere, the steaks and broiled shrimp are outstanding and the homemade cheesecake is absolutely the BEST! ”
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Service on the friday night I was there not as good but efficient and they were busy. Exellent comfy yummy italian food including a good variety of vegetarian meals. One of my favorite places in the valley. Tips: Ask for a cozy red vinyl booth. Park on t ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This is a great place for couples and groups! ”
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| service |
38.80000114440918% positive |
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Tonight I was excited to take my son there for Mother's Day and was thoroughly disappointed by the bad service. ”
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We have celebrated many birthdays at Barone's, the food has been great, but in some occasions the service has been very bad. ”
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The food is not that good, the atmosphere is lousy and the service was just awful. ”
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Bad service, not so great food and a not so great experience ”
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The waiter came back a few seconds later to inform us we would have to order an appitizer if we wanted to stay because there is a $10.95 minimum per person and no sharing on any meal. ”
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We requested to talk to the owner who actually brought her to talk to us and instead of apologizing for the bad service, she just argued like a spoiled teenager. ”
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She had a cold and rude manner. ”
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The staff was rude thoughout the lunch and seemed glad to be rid of them. ”
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The service was not great. ”
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The pizza is still yummy but I really don't care for bad service. ”
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Yes, this restaurant is big and well-lit, and the service is good, but I really don't like the pizza. ”
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Great pizza, horrible service. ”
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Parking is bad, the wait for a table is long, the service is horrible and the food is even worst. ”
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The waitress was so rude to the children as they were sitting down that she made one of them cry. ”
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Our server was very nice. ”
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would not recommend this place they are not honest people. ”
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The service was awesome, the waiter was on top of refilling drinks and coming around to make sure everything was ok. ”
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The staff was friendly and it was overall a great experience. ”
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the rush hour--I understand that sometimes accomodating special needs customers might be a pain, but these people didn't deserve to be treated in such a rude manner. ”
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aweful hostess, great food, drinks, and jazz ”
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told him that I used to be a waiter at a very nice country club and that I thought his conduct was not only unprofessional, but 'cheap'. ”
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when we walked in one of the other people in our party asked if it was karaoke night (and he wasn't joking) the entertainment was that bad. ”
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Everything was great except for that horrible, rude hostess. ”
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Terrible service, overpriced drinks. ”
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When the rest of our party arrived at the restaurant, the children in our group who entered quietly and were well behaved, were instantly discriminated against merely for being children by both the manager and the older, very rude, most unpleasant waitres ”
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The food was mediocre and the service was awful. ”
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actually like the ambiance, but the staff could be a little bit friendlier! ”
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Though the horrible service and outrageous prices make it seem worse than it really is. ”
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Service on the friday night I was there not as good but efficient and they were busy. Exellent comfy yummy italian food including a good variety of vegetarian meals. One of my favorite places in the valley. Tips: Ask for a cozy red vinyl booth. Park on t ”
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The waitress was very good, but the Veal Marsala which was on the menu (but not on their website menu) was not delivered. ”
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Their service has always been good. ”
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The service was terrible we ordered a large pizza and 45 minutes later the waitress told us it was gonna be a while because they had a big order before us. ”
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| value |
50.0% positive |
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told him that I used to be a waiter at a very nice country club and that I thought his conduct was not only unprofessional, but 'cheap'. ”
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The pizza is a must have but the rest of the menu is is also worth the drive from anywhere, the steaks and broiled shrimp are outstanding and the homemade cheesecake is absolutely the BEST! ”
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I'd suggest some ink in their print machine (or are they tring to hide some prices). ”
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It's pricey for bad food. ”
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Terrible service, overpriced drinks. ”
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gave up on dining there - the food is just too bad - but the takeout pizza is still worth the trip. ”
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Though the horrible service and outrageous prices make it seem worse than it really is. ”
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have been a patron at Barones in both their past locations for over 30 years but after dinner there last night 7/30/06 I will no longer waste my time and money putting up with the inefficiency and frustration of trying to enjoy a meal at their new locat ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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The service was terrible we ordered a large pizza and 45 minutes later the waitress told us it was gonna be a while because they had a big order before us. ”
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Parking is bad, the wait for a table is long, the service is horrible and the food is even worst. ”
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