Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro — Restaurant in Modesto

We went on Valentine’s Day. They had the staff but seemed overwhelmed with the crowd. They lost our reservation I booked online and called to verify my reservation the day before. They verified I had a reservation. I ended talking to the maitre’d and he said no reservations no problem seat you in back. I had a bad feeling. I told them that I verified my reservations but they said they couldn’t find it multiple times. Next time I’ll just call in ask who I talked to etc. anyways no appetizer they changed menu to a valentines menu with no bruschetta at all Italian restaurant shocker. We ordered it took over 45 mins to get food. I asked the waitress why she said we’re packed full in front. I have a feeling the front where I had a reservation was tended to first. The back was secondary. The food came the food was fantastic but no reason to be in a restaurant over 1 hour and a half . I understand it’s Valentine’s Day. They overbooked. After I paid I spoke to the maitre’d he apologized for the service and asked about the food I told him the food was great but I vented about the service. I worked for an upscale restaurant in the central coast and my brother a chef in an upscale restaurant in the Midwest. My concern don’t over book on a holiday. The food here is great one of the best in Modesto but service is spotty. My concern you gotta get the service back up to speed. I gotta thank Dave and the chef Jose for some great...

(Long review) Very cute place, my first time here. I did google searches for somewhere nice to take my boyfriend to for his 40th birthday near his house that had a lot of options for him to eat. I don’t know Modesto well, so google and yelp were my friends. Searched for days and kept coming back to this place based on the menu, reviews and photos from reviews. I was worried at first because it looked a little sketch in the parking lot and it was very empty inside when we arrived (lunch time), but I did appreciate that it was quiet. More people showed up during our meal and you can tell it probably gets very busy in the evening. Nice atmosphere, food isn’t too expensive and everything we ordered tasted great and was fresh. My boyfriend kept asking me how I found this place. There was complimentary bread and we ordered 2 appetizers along with our meals and wine. This guy ate everything put in front of him…cleaned his plate. He’s a picky guy and watches what he eats…but not this time!...

The vegetables were the test and they past with flavor and cooked throughly. Veggies were not hard or too soft, but perfectly seasoned and soft for kids to enjoy. They had a cute table top lamp that shead just enough light to see your plate and admirer. The service was not that good as we were not checked on for a refill of water which we needed, were not anywhere to be seen (left alone), forgot our bread and didn't sing any birthday song when it came to my admirers birthday dessert surprise. Any guest should never be left alone nor treated like the last and left to just manage on their own. Even with that I would go back because the food was beyond the taste of seasons. I had the best delicate, flaky,layered, crust that stayed in tact Spanokopita. Might not be spelled...