La Nostra Cucina — Restaurant in Danville

We went there today, because Trip Advisor rated it as #2 for Italian and Pizza.

They were right. We got the Veggie Pizza, and it was very good.

One of the things, and this might seem a minor thing to most readers, but, the Grated Cheese glass jar was cold to the touch.

Just like it should be. Once that Cheese is opened, it needs to be refrigerated and not left out. So great job keeping/serving the Parmasean Cheese as it is supposed to be - Cold.

The only thing we were a little disappointed in was that when we first entered, it was not busy, and the only person seeming to be on duty, was on the phone with a Customer and our prescence was seemingly ignored. Usually at that point we would have left, but decided to give them a chance.

Also, it was a bit dark in there, and it would have been neat if Italian Music had been playing, instead of the 80's music, but the music as it was, was a good choice.

This restaurant is Handicapped Accessible.

Our Server was Lacy. She was very attentive and she really seemed to like being there.

As I said in the beginning we got the Pizza, and we also got the Salad Bar, which was very fresh. For dessert, we got the Cannoli and the Honey Graham Cheesecake. The only criticism I have, is that although good, the Ricotta Cheese in the Cannoli was not as cheesy tasting or heavy as one would expect a homemade Cannoli to be like.

For an owner who is seemingly originally not of Italian heritage, he does know how to make Italian Food, and I'd highly recommend going there to

Our Cuisine. Translation of La Nostra...

Our waitress was kind, knowledgeable about their offerings as well as which items were freshly prepared (everything there, except the pasta, is made from scratch. Food was fast and delicious and generous portions. The atmosphere was a bit casual & could really use some decorative updates, but with the food and service being so delicious and fast and friendly, we found we focused on our conversation and not the decor. It was a birthday celebration and I was not disappointed!! They were even accomodating in allowing us to bring in the homemade cupcakes a friend had made for me without a word or a side eye… something I was fully expecting but no! They were only too happy to provide extra plates and wish me a happy bday. When your waitress says she got the job after coming to eat once, so she could slowly work her way down the menu, you know the food is pretty tasty. We will go back again next time we are in the mood for Italian and...

I had the special, spaghetti carbonara with chicken. This was perhaps the best pasta I have ever had. The creaminess of the egg and the richness of the cheese and the fatty, smoky hit from the bacon was absolutely delicious. The sauteed chicken that was spread on top, while beautifully browned, was completely unnecessary and was virtually unseasoned. I'm guessing it's included as a nod to those diners who reflexively look for meat in their entree. The pasta was so good that it didn't matter. I threw some salt on the chicken and it was fine. The tiramisu my family ordered was also quite good, sweet and light with nice coffee flavor.

Service was great, the beer and wine selection was good. Prices were totally fair.

The atmosphere wasn't much; the restaurant is clean and fittings are new, but there is nothing fancy here. The layout is odd, compromised by the need to accommodate a buffet in the middle...