Genovese's Italian Kitchen

Omg…. This is a must! Absolutely hands down best fettuccine Alfredo and cheesy garlic bread, I’ve ever had! Cute little mom and pop feel too it!

Published 2 years ago

The $50 two-person dinner special can feed 3 or 4 people… There are early bird specials, as well. The pastas and pizzas range from no-frills basics done well to more intricate. Nice outdoor area with a few indoor seats. Solid neighborhood gem!

Published 2 years ago

1st of this place was walking distance to the GreenTree Inn. Both Genovese and GreeTree were the cutest, cleanest, best service, best price. Genovese had great clams and angel hair pasta. The serving size was great. The pizza was delicious. The service was so serene and friendly. This place is definitely a come back.

Published 2 years ago

We were staying at a hotel up the street, and was looking for a walkable place to eat when we saw this Italian eatery.
It is a small mom & pop (?) place, where you order at the counter, go sit and they bring your food to you, type place.
Not only was the customer service great, but what we had to eat was outstanding!!
I had the Linguine & clams…👍🏻👍🏻
My wife had the chicken parmigiana sandwich 👍🏻👍🏻
And our 2 vegetarian friends, had a pizza and eggplant parm sandwich 👍🏻👍🏻
They do have limited beer and wine, plus sparkling water.
We will definitely be back next time we are staying in this area!

Published 4 years ago

Great food at great prices. Available parking is limited. At times the speed of service can be slow depending on how busy it gets so give yourself plenty of time to sit back and enjoy. The dining room is very tiny but there is also outdoor seating. Inside there are 3 tables for four, and 3 tables for 2. They also offer the SuperSize, XXXLarge 24" pizza for your parties. Two Thumbs UP!

Published 8 years ago

It wasn't the same as before. I believe there's new owners and there's not that much space inside. It was smaller then before. Looks like they took some tables out. So we ate out side but it was cold they had no heat lampes. The pizza didn't taste the same.

Published 2 years ago

Food absolutely amazing, despite it being on the side of the road, the food tasted great, servers were nice and thoughtful and the atmosphere felt like I was in a small backyard in Italy. 10/10

Published 3 years ago

Had to check out this place and oh my goodness they best pasta I've ever eaten. Their veggie soup is really good. Was going to order their ravioli but, they no longer serve them anymore. Definitely have to try their signature meals, service is very friendly! Love supporting small businesses <3

Published 2 years ago

I haven't been here in a while.
I was craving something different & decided to get garlic shrimp scampi to go. I unknowingly arrived at shift change time. The outgoing wait person was not very friendly & surprisingly overwhelmed as two parties who, finished with their meals, were waiting to pay, & I was waiting to order.
Note: the three parties--a couple with their son; two women; and I--were the only ones in the place.
The incoming wait person came forward to help the flustered wait person & begin their shift. The new person was nice, kind, apologized for the delay, & also took two phone orders, one before & one after helping me, then a couple walked in for a meal and their order was taken quickly. I suggest the first wait person might take some hints from the second wait person, be calm, be nice, be helpful, it will work out. As frustrating as it may seem, sometimes one has to stay a little over ones' shift to help transition. Also management, maybe install another phone line & another electronic check out device.
My past times here, we sat outside; I learned the majority of the seating for this place is outside with only four very small tables inside.
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Food was good.
I might return.

Published 2 years ago

The $50 two-person dinner special can feed 3 or 4 people… There are early bird specials, as well. The pastas and pizzas range from no-frills basics done well to more intricate. Nice outdoor area with a few indoor seats. Solid neighborhood gem!

Published 2 years ago

It wasn't the same as before. I believe there's new owners and there's not that much space inside. It was smaller then before. Looks like they took some tables out. So we ate out side but it was cold they had no heat lampes. The pizza didn't taste the same.

Published 2 years ago

I ordered an Italian sub and picked up my food around 6pm. I was really disappointed. The bread was kind of hard and was stail. Genovese's always has good food, but tonight was not good. I was really bummed out.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious!!!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Love there spaghetti and pizza not to heavy

Published 2 years ago

Richtig gute Pizza, schöner Restaurant-Garten, toller Service! Absolut zu empfehlen, wenn man im GreenTree Inn übernachtet - fussläufig sehr gut gelegen!

Published 2 years ago

The pizza was good , the bartender at the bar named Juan was very welcoming and provided excellent service.

Published 2 years ago

Omg…. This is a must! Absolutely hands down best fettuccine Alfredo and cheesy garlic bread, I’ve ever had! Cute little mom and pop feel too it!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Had to check out this place and oh my goodness they best pasta I've ever eaten. Their veggie soup is really good. Was going to order their ravioli but, they no longer serve them anymore. Definitely have to try their signature meals, service is very friendly! Love supporting small businesses <3

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Food was delicious but wait time for pizza too long. Very hot inside restaurant. Need air conditioner. Their online ordering didn't work.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Latest menu
Pizza is very delicious

Published 2 years ago

While there was barely anything I could eat here (I have to be gluten free), I tried the minestrone soup without noodles and it was freaking amazing. I own the place right next door called Free Spirited and I wanted to support a neighbor, and my goodness I'm glad I did 🤤. It's hard to find delicious 10/10 food and this place delivered. Usually the lack of gluten free options would drop a rating from me to a 3 or 4 star review, but the soup was THAT GOOD it deserves 5 stars. I look forward to grabbing the occasional snack when I'm on my way into work :).

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food is tasteful , service is great,I would go back again.

Published 2 years ago

I love there pizza since I was little

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Published 2 years ago

Food, ok
Service ok
Nothing to brag about this time

Published 2 years ago

I've been going to Genoveses for 21 years.
My wife & i have gone there on our first date.
Every year afterwards we've been going every year on our anniversary.
Every time we're gone there the freindly service, atmosphere & the food has been excellent.
I really recommend Genoveses for a date or dinner.
I'm really proud to say this place is the best.
Capt LMF

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

1st of this place was walking distance to the GreenTree Inn. Both Genovese and GreeTree were the cutest, cleanest, best service, best price. Genovese had great clams and angel hair pasta. The serving size was great. The pizza was delicious. The service was so serene and friendly. This place is definitely a come back.

Published 2 years ago

Best Pizza place in Alhambra to go with family, business or friends

Published 2 years ago

Great food but the service is terrible. I stopped by on 02/17/24. Despite the place being empty, my order was not taken for 20 mins. When a party of 6 showed up, they were taken care of first despite arriving second. Absolutely horrible service!

Published 3 years ago

Clean, nice atmosphere.

Published 3 years ago

The food was delicious and loved the staff

Published 3 years ago

Good service by the male waiter

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

This place has an adorable and welcoming vibe that has kept my family and me coming back for years. I'll be straight with you; we've stuck to the same pizza, salad, and wings routine during all those visits, and they've never failed to impress. Recently, I decided to venture into trying their pasta, and it completely caught me off guard—I can't believe I've been missing out on it for so long! If you're a fan of surprises, I highly recommend giving their pasta a try.

Published 3 years ago

This little place is definitely a gem for some Pizza and other Italian food. The environment was also very comfy and the dude working there was very attentive and made sure we had a good time.

Published 3 years ago

Delicious food, nice vibe and great service!

Published 3 years ago

The young man was very courteous and respectful, best service I had in a very long time

Published 3 years ago

It's a small friendly restaurant with great atmosphere and awesome food. We usually order their giant pizza for family events and picnics. Everyone looks forward to it.

Published 3 years ago

The food is great but the service could use some work I called for a pick up order and got put on hold for 15 min!
Then I hung up and called back like 8 times in a row and got sent to voicemail I waited like 15 min before calling again got an answer and was about to be put on hold again

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

Love the vodka penne and garlic bread especially here! Lovely ambiance, great prices. A great gem of Alhambra that has been there since 1980. I love to support small businesses like these that have stood the test of time.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

We love this place, great pizza, fair price and amazing service.

Don’t let the outdoors change your mind, go check and have a great meal.

Published 3 years ago

Pizza was fantastic!

Published 3 years ago

Very homey feeling and the food is delicious! Favorite Italian place.

Published 3 years ago

Cozy restaurant, loved the outdoor seating but on a hot day decided to eat inside with AC. My meal (Penne Vodka) with chicken also included side salad (large portion for a side salad 👍) and the best garlic bread. Pasta was amazing, portion was large enough to take half home. Service was friendly and professional, very clean restaurant, will definitely be back.

Published 3 years ago

Cherchant de quoi dîner dans une zone qui regorge de fast foot, nous avons jeté notre dévolu sur le seul resto qui ne rentrait pas dans cette catégorie, et nous avons bien fait: pizza et pâtes très bonnes, serveur très agréable et efficace. Si vous êtes dans le secteur allez-y sans crainte!

Published 3 years ago

The fettuccine Alfredo sauce was really watery, especially for an Italian place but everyone else’s food was good.

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Published 3 years ago

Italian sub, used to be delicious, now it's too expensive and tasteless. Pizza is still very tasty 😋

Published 3 years ago

Great customer service. Mark was amazing! Delicious .... delicious...delicious!

Published 3 years ago

Pleasant outdoor dining. Well-priced. They were out of their specialty dish. The suggested wine was a poor selection.

Published 3 years ago

Quantité et qualité
Bon accueil

Published 3 years ago

I'm guessing it's under new ownership because that did not taste like the classic Genovese's pizza I remember from a few years ago, where the crust is thick yet soft with a slight tiny bit of sweetness. The dough was thin and hard and tasted like they added too much expired yeast.

Published 3 years ago

Amazing service and food! Mark was our waiter he was new but that didn’t stop him from helping us he was friendly and welcoming. Moe (the owners daughter? jumped in to help answer my questions and gave me some recommendations for my restrictions. PIZZA 🍕 was amazing and the different sizes help you choose for any activity. My wife loved the calamari was better that any place around. We will definitely be returning.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Their French Toast is too DIE for!!!

Published 3 years ago

Cute Italian eatery in Alhambra. The pizza is not my favorite (it has a thin crust), but the pastas and salads are delicious. The main seating area is outside. Definitely enough space to maneuver a wheelchair or walker if you use one. If you have a large party make sure to call ahead because there’s only one large table. There is parking in the back.

Published 3 years ago

Their pizza was simply horrible. I went there for years and I don’t know if it’s the management, but the pizza that they serve now is disgusting overpriced it tastes like frozen pizza. Spoke to the manager or whoever was in charged and he said he didn’t care.

Published 3 years ago

Was searching for something to eat and came across this what a wonderful find. Atmosphere was pleasant as well as the servers.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Food absolutely amazing, despite it being on the side of the road, the food tasted great, servers were nice and thoughtful and the atmosphere felt like I was in a small backyard in Italy. 10/10

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Better!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Published 3 years ago

Pretty good

Published 3 years ago

Ordered take out. The pizza is pretty good.

Published 3 years ago

Delicious Pasta, Shrimp scampi and pizza. Good service friendly staff.

Published 3 years ago

Excellent food, well prepared and the presentation is great. Worth coming back

Published 4 years ago

Wonderful service and delicious food!

Published 4 years ago

Great place to enjoy your food and 805..;)

Published 4 years ago

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Published 4 years ago

I moved here from east coast and I spend awhile trying to find the same style pizza just like back home and today, I finally found my new pizza spot!!! Genovese is delicious and customer service was fantastic as well!!! Will be coming back again!!! Hats off to the chef for making a great pizza pie!!!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Quaint and picturesque restaurant.
Great food, affordable prices, and excellent service. Our server was amazing, great customer service!

Published 4 years ago

Genovese's is a very modest restaurant, without any fancy frills, but it has wonderful Southern Italian food. The service is friendly and helpful. You should note that most of the seating is outside in a well-covered patio.

Published 4 years ago

Amazing service, delicious food, can't say enough about this little gem on the edge of Alhambra!

Published 4 years ago

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Published 4 years ago

Horrible customer service. They answer phone and place you on hold and you hear them having personal conversations. I was on hold for about 6 minutes and I got tired of waiting and listening to their gossip so I hung up and ordered from Charlie's Trio.

Published 4 years ago

The Family meal is delicious and great value.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Great food and service. Restaurants don't operate like this anymore...

Published 4 years ago

This place is sooo yummy and cozy! I love ordering pizza and chicken wings and relaxing after a long day at work. The perfect spot.

Published 4 years ago

This tiny place is very delicious, happy hour was fun, sat outside, will do it again.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

I went by this place so many times without thinking about it. My friend wanted lasagna and this place came up on the search. They were out of lasagna by the time we got here,but we were not disappointed. He had the Italian sausage sandwich and I had the chicken parm. It was delicious and the service was just amazing.

Published 4 years ago

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This place is awesome its just a nice place to hang out and eat some AMAZING pizza. I always used to come here when I was a kid.

Published 4 years ago

Growing up in alhambra it's the place to be.....nice and cozy it's our favorite place to dine....Mr. and Mrs. Chef are the best ....friendly and welcoming......and the girls always nice and friendly in and out of GENEVESES.....not to mention kitchen staff.....good job guys.....My favorite thing to order is.....well anything on the menu....I just say surprise ME.....try it it's awsome..... louie....SOLOE ELECTRIC

Published 4 years ago

The service felt very personal,

Published 4 years ago

Este es mi lugar favorito me gusta la pasta y la pizza, lo recomiendo mucho para los amantes de la comida.

Published 4 years ago

Stopped by for dinner with friends of mine. The pizza was delicious! I ordered fried calimari and the minestrone soup as appetizers.

The outside seating was lovely. The restaurant's location was very nice and our waitress was very kind and helpful. Would definitely come back again!

Published 4 years ago

Love this place but won't go if my favorite waitress isn't there ..

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Published 4 years ago

Always great food, awesome staff!

Published 4 years ago

Great sandwich es great pasta, great service best meatball sandwich and service..great wine great pizza, and beer

Published 4 years ago

Great local restaurant!

Published 4 years ago

Refreshing on a sunny day, while complimenting life all by being serenaded.

Published 4 years ago

CAN NOT say enough good things about this place. Our go-to low key neighborhood Italian spot. NEVER disappoints! The whole menu is authentically amazing, but my heart is all about the Tuscan salad (with shrimp). When food and service is like family, you can’t lose.

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Super friendly & great service! Will be coming back !

Published 4 years ago

We were staying at a hotel up the street, and was looking for a walkable place to eat when we saw this Italian eatery.
It is a small mom & pop (?) place, where you order at the counter, go sit and they bring your food to you, type place.
Not only was the customer service great, but what we had to eat was outstanding!!
I had the Linguine & clams…👍🏻👍🏻
My wife had the chicken parmigiana sandwich 👍🏻👍🏻
And our 2 vegetarian friends, had a pizza and eggplant parm sandwich 👍🏻👍🏻
They do have limited beer and wine, plus sparkling water.
We will definitely be back next time we are staying in this area!

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Excellent food, great service

Published 4 years ago

Delicious little place

Published 4 years ago

Great accommodations, staff went out of their way to make large group feel right at home, great food, nice little patio area with plenty of outdoor heaters, will be back

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The BEST linguini & clams I've ever had! Prefer it with the red sauce, but the white sauce is perty dang good, too! The pizzas are reaaally good, though a friend of mine thinks they put too much cheese on their pizzas. How the #@$&!! can you put too much cheese on pizza??!! Ravioli also good. Finally have their indoor dining back. Nice little mom & pop kinda place.

Published 4 years ago

Published 4 years ago

Very friendly owner can out to talk to us very nice man. Food is delicious.

Published 5 years ago

Great food. Great service and great prices.

Published 5 years ago

Great pizza and pasta dishes. Try taking home one of there pizza kits. Good family fun...

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The food is great better than that other Italian place that is up the road a bit. Lasagna or spaghetti you can't go wrong.

Published 5 years ago

So good. So full. Came in late and the staff were super cool. The minestrone soup was really good, as was my red wine and the gnocchi.

Published 5 years ago

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Absolutely delicious. The outdoor seating is comfortable and the environment very stylish and welcoming.

Published 5 years ago

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The pizza was sooo good. The chain pizza places usually make my stomach hurt because they're quite greasy, but this one was just perfect

Published 5 years ago

Customer service Was up and beyond excellent and the food was really good

Published 5 years ago

The food is good and the place is cute to eat there

Published 5 years ago

Great little place on the edge of Alhambra. Service was really friendly and all the food we tried was good.
The pizza was super good. The dough had good flavor and the pizza was cooked perfectly. The minestrone soup was really good too.

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muy buen lugar y buena comida italiana lo recomiendo 👌muy buena atención al cliente y económico.

Published 5 years ago

I have not been here in few years. My sister invited us for dinner and we ordered a margarita pizza and had some wine. It was delicious and loved the new outdoor patio. Request to get some draft beers.

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Don't add cheese to your pizza, thay put enough on it. Very good as well.

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Visiting from Nor-cal, and they certainly didn’t disappoint after a long day of walking. Very nice people which is a plus as well.

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Lunch special is so good! Mon-Thur.

Published 5 years ago

The food was great and the waitress was very friendly and nice.

Published 5 years ago

Published 5 years ago

The food is okay but a bit on the expensive side for what it is.

Published 5 years ago

Great pizzA

Published 5 years ago

Haven't been there for a good 6 years cause we moved out of the area went today cause I was in Alhambra ordered a large pizza and a meatball sandwich. By the time I got home I noticed the pizza was burnt. The prices for what we got was to high. There was very little toppings on the pizza the meatball sandwich wasn't the same any more. The bread was soggy. Won't recommend that place ever.

Published 5 years ago

Food wasnt like before , disappointing
Service was not good had to keep reminding the host witch was our server of items that was missing on out lunch specials
Very disappointing would I recommend to come to this place no no no no save your money

Published 5 years ago

Good

Published 5 years ago

As a child, genovese's was my 5 star to rate everything by. To me they had the most flavorful recipes and amazing food. I came to check, and did not have the 5 star I remember. Not that it was a horrible experience, but it's different. The meatball sandwich half is 2 meatballs in bread, with sauce and mozzarella but the meatballs lacked enough herbs to carry me to a 4. The cheese was fine, but the sauce also was not,, chunky, for lack of a better word,, it didn't feel like authentic or tase like a lot of love was used to make it.. I do make my own meatballs and sauce at home to this day and its just not enough to push it to a 4. The garlic bread was garlic laden, but the bread was really thin.

Published 5 years ago

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My favorite authentic Italian restaurant! Everything here is fabulous! And they treat you like family! Always a pleasure to feast here!

Published 5 years ago

It use to be a very good food and very good customer service but now everything has change food its not the same anymore, and the new lady working there its the worse person to treat customers. Very bad customer service and food its not the same anymore

Published 5 years ago

The best food.

Published 5 years ago

The best veggie pizza ever!! So I have a very sensitive stomach and have very limited options when eating out. I know first hand this place uses market fresh ingredients, none of the canned, processed, greasy, frozen food that irritates my stomach, so I am thrilled to have found this place where I can enjoy my favorite Italian food. It's like taking a step into Italy. Thank you Chef Molina and Chef Aricia for this wonderful experience, I will definetely be back.

Published 5 years ago

Good

Published 5 years ago

The service mediocre. The waitress seemed like she was just going through the paces. I was asked if it was to go or to eat in their patio. I chose to eat in the patio. When I received the food, it was given to me like it was to go. So why was I asked if I wanted it "to go" or not.

Published 6 years ago

We had a great meal and service was good

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My mom & stepdad like ordering from local restaurants. I do the pick up & delivery & ordered the fettuccine with alfredo sauce & shrimp. The sauce tasted great but sadly, there were only 4 shrimp in the order.

Published 6 years ago

Service & Food is on point 🥰

Published 6 years ago

Great Food, and Customer Service is Great.

Published 6 years ago

Simply delicious!!
I had the Penne Vodka. I'm very picky but took a chance on this dish and it was soooo good!! 😋😋😋
It was very nice to see the chef and his wife greet their guests and ensure everything was tasting good.
A very special place for sure!! Well deserved 5 stars!
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Published 6 years ago

It's ok

Published 6 years ago

Delicious!! Good and fast service.

Published 6 years ago

Deliciosa la pizza

Published 6 years ago

Great service. Delicious food

Published 6 years ago

Love the food. They are also great at informing you of delivery times and updates.

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Published 6 years ago

Best pizza ever! Always excellent service!

Published 6 years ago

Great friendly service. Awesome good tasting food.

Published 6 years ago

Awesome service
Lemon cake was delicious
But this covid sucks. Because eating out of a cardboard box.. killed the usually great taste

Published 6 years ago

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Excellent Italian food

Published 6 years ago

Great little spot for Italian food. I had the linguine with clams. Very good

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Great food ...

Published 6 years ago

We had there lunxh special cup of minnestrone & 1/2 italian sandwich and was quite surprised at how delicious the soup & sandwich were. Will definitely tell others to have lunch in there patio!

Published 6 years ago

Love this place!

Published 6 years ago

Great spot, before the pandemic there was a cute outdoor patio as well as a few tables inside.

Now it's only take out but the service, staff and food is just as good!

I phoned my order in, got there within a couple minutes of when they said it would be ready and the timing was perfect!

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OMG the best pizza on town

Published 6 years ago

Great friendly place to eat. Never been disappointed

Published 6 years ago

Can we talk about that curry chicken and apple salad? How delicious! We ordered from Genovese's last night and this salad was a winner. Very shareable portion for 2 or even 3 adults. I woke up wanting more salad!

Published 6 years ago

We LIVE this place. The pizza is excellent, andthat's by Easy Coast standards.
We LOVE TUSCAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA.
And the chef cake out and talked to me and shared the recipe. Hidden Jewel...

Published 6 years ago

They were very friendly and open on easter

Published 6 years ago