Genovese's Italian Kitchen

2900 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States

Genovese's Italian Kitchen
About the Company

Classic neighborhood pizzeria also offering pasta, subs & take-out service in casual environs.

Reviews
Review №1

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. Genoveses always has good food, but tonight was not good. I was really bummed out.

Published 2 months ago

Review №2

Delicious!!!

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Review №4

Love there spaghetti and pizza not to heavy

Published 3 months ago

Review №5

Really good pizza, beautiful restaurant garden, great service! Absolutely recommended if you stay at the GreenTree Inn - very well located within walking distance!

Published 3 months ago

Review №6

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

Published 3 months ago

Review №7

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 4 months ago

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Review №9

Had to check out this place and oh my goodness they best pasta Ive 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 4 months ago

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Review №11

Food was delicious but wait time for pizza too long. Very hot inside restaurant. Need air conditioner. Their online ordering didnt work.

Published 6 months ago

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Review №13

Latest menu Pizza is very delicious Food

Published 8 months ago

Review №14

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 Im glad I did . Its 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 Im on my way into work :).

Published 8 months ago

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Review №16

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

Published 8 months ago

Review №17

I love there pizza since I was little

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Review №20

Food, ok Service ok Nothing to brag about this time Food : 4/5

Published 9 months ago

Review №21

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

Published 9 months ago

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Review №23

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 10 months ago

Review №24

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

Published 10 months ago

Review №25

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 a year ago

Review №26

Clean, nice atmosphere.

Published a year ago

Review №27

The food was delicious and loved the staff

Published a year ago

Review №28

Good service by the male waiter

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Review №32

This place has an adorable and welcoming vibe that has kept my family and me coming back for years. Ill be straight with you; weve stuck to the same pizza, salad, and wings routine during all those visits, and theyve never failed to impress. Recently, I decided to venture into trying their pasta, and it completely caught me off guard I cant believe Ive been missing out on it for so long! If youre a fan of surprises, I highly recommend giving their pasta a try.

Published a year ago

Review №33

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 a year ago

Review №34

Delicious food, nice vibe and great service!

Published a year ago

Review №35

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

Published a year ago

Review №36

Its 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 a year ago

Review №37

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 Food

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Review №40

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 a year ago

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Review №42

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. Parking: Free parking on the street in both sides

Published a year ago

Review №43

Pizza was fantastic!

Published a year ago

Review №44

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

Published a year ago

Review №45

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 a year ago

Review №46

Looking for something to dine in an area full of fast football, we set our sights on the only restaurant that did not fall into this category, and we did well: very good pizza and pasta, very pleasant and efficient waiter. If you are in the area, go there without fear!

Published a year ago

Review №47

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

Published a year ago

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Review №50

Italian sub, used to be delicious, now its too expensive and tasteless. Pizza is still very tasty

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Review №51

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

Published a year ago

Review №52

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

Published a year ago

Review №53

Quantity and quality Good welcome

Published a year ago

Review №54

Im guessing its under new ownership because that did not taste like the classic Genoveses 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 a year ago

Review №55

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 a year ago

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Review №57

Their French Toast is too DIE for!!!

Published a year ago

Review №58

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 a year ago

Review №59

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 a year ago

Review №60

Was searching for something to eat and came across this what a wonderful find. Atmosphere was pleasant as well as the servers. Parking: Its a small area but I had no problem finding parking

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Review №62

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 a year ago

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Review №64

Better!

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Review №65

Pretty good

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Review №66

Ordered take out. The pizza is pretty good.

Published a year ago

Review №67

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

Published a year ago

Review №68

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

Published a year ago

Review №69

Wonderful service and delicious food!

Published a year ago

Review №70

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

Published a year ago

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Review №73

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 a year ago

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Review №75

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

Published a year ago

Review №76

Genoveses 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 a year ago

Review №77

Amazing service, delicious food, cant say enough about this little gem on the edge of Alhambra!

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Review №80

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 Charlies Trio.

Published a year ago

Review №81

The Family meal is delicious and great value.

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Review №83

Great food and service. Restaurants dont operate like this anymore...

Published a year ago

Review №84

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 a year ago

Review №85

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

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Review №87

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 a year ago

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Review №90

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 2 years ago

Review №91

Growing up in alhambra its the place to be.....nice and cozy its 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 its awsome..... louie....SOLOE ELECTRIC

Published 2 years ago

Review №92

The service felt very personal,

Published 2 years ago

Review №93

This is my favorite place I like pasta and pizza, I highly recommend it for food lovers.

Published 2 years ago

Review №94

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 restaurants location was very nice and our waitress was very kind and helpful. Would definitely come back again!

Published 2 years ago

Review №95

Love this place but wont go if my favorite waitress isnt there ..

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Review №97

Parking: Parking lot in the back of the restaurant and street parking.

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Review №98

Always great food, awesome staff!

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Review №99

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

Published 2 years ago

Review №100

Great local restaurant!

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Review №101

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

Published 2 years ago

Review №102

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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Review №107

Super friendly & great service! Will be coming back !

Published 2 years ago

Review №108

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 2 years ago

Review №109

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Review №110

Excellent food, great service

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Review №111

Delicious little place

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Review №112

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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Review №119

The BEST linguini & clams Ive 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 2 years ago

Review №120

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Review №121

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

Published 2 years ago

Review №122

Great food. Great service and great prices.

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Review №123

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

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Review №129

The food is great better than that other Italian place that is up the road a bit. Lasagna or spaghetti you cant go wrong.

Published 2 years ago

Review №130

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.

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Review №132

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

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Review №134

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

Published 3 years ago

Review №135

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

Published 3 years ago

Review №136

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

Published 3 years ago

Review №137

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.

Published 3 years ago

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Review №141

very good place and good Italian food I recommend it very good customer service and economical.

Published 3 years ago

Review №142

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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Review №144

Dont add cheese to your pizza, thay put enough on it. Very good as well.

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Review №149

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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Review №151

Lunch special is so good! Mon-Thur.

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Review №152

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

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Review №154

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

Published 3 years ago

Review №155

Great pizzA

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Review №156

Havent 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 wasnt the same any more. The bread was soggy. Wont recommend that place ever.

Published 3 years ago

Review №157

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 3 years ago

Review №158

Good

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Review №159

As a child, genoveses 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 its 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 didnt 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 3 years ago

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Review №161

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

Published 3 years ago

Review №162

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 3 years ago

Review №163

The best food.

Published 3 years ago

Review №164

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. Its like taking a step into Italy. Thank you Chef Molina and Chef Aricia for this wonderful experience, I will definetely be back.

Published 3 years ago

Review №165

Good

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Review №166

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 3 years ago

Review №167

We had a great meal and service was good

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Review №170

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 3 years ago

Review №171

Service & Food is on point

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Review №172

Great Food, and Customer Service is Great.

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Review №173

Simply delicious!! I had the Penne Vodka. Im 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 4 years ago

Review №174

Its ok

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Review №175

Delicious!! Good and fast service.

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Review №176

Delicious pizza

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Review №177

Great service. Delicious food

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Review №178

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

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Review №180

Best pizza ever! Always excellent service!

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Review №181

Great friendly service. Awesome good tasting food.

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Review №182

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

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Review №184

Excellent Italian food

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Review №185

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

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Great food ...

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Review №188

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!

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Review №189

Love this place!

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Review №190

Great spot, before the pandemic there was a cute outdoor patio as well as a few tables inside. Now its 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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Review №193

OMG the best pizza on town

Published 4 years ago

Review №194

Great friendly place to eat. Never been disappointed

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Review №195

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

Published 4 years ago

Review №196

We LIVE this place. The pizza is excellent, andthats 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...

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Review №197

They were very friendly and open on easter

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Review №199

Awesome pizza, outdoor seating!

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Review №200

The salad does not taste fresh. Im not sure if its made there or if its store bought. The pizza is hand made in their pizza oven. There is some seating inside, but that gets full quick.

Published 4 years ago

Company information
  • 11 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.5 rating
  • Phone: +1 626-507-3551
  • Website: https://www.genovesesitaliankitchen.com/?utm_source=gbp
  • Address: 2900 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, United States
  • Coordinates: 34.094940699999995, -118.1554027
Categories
  • Italian restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–7 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–7 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–8 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–7 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Yes
  • No-contact delivery: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Takeaway: Yes
  • Dine-in: Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service: Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Solo dining: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Yes
  • Beer: Yes
  • Coffee: Yes
  • Comfort food: Yes
  • Quick bite: Yes
  • Small plates: Yes
  • Vegetarian options: Yes
  • Wine: Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast: Yes
  • Brunch: Yes
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Catering: Yes
  • Dessert: Yes
  • Seating: Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets: Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Yes
  • Cosy: Yes
  • Romantic: Yes
  • Trendy: Yes
Crowd
  • Groups: Yes
  • University students: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
Children
  • Good for kids: Yes
  • High chairs: Yes
  • Kids' menu: Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Yes
  • Free parking lot: Yes
  • Parking: Yes