La Barra - Riverside

Will add more photos next time around because we will be back but a great place for dinner, I can imagine the same for lunch and other times of the day! Reservations encouraged….

First time diner here, came in on Sunday. The menu was a little different than what I found online because this is independent of the chain, but I would highly reccomend coming to this specific location.
Service was wonderful from the moment we walked in. Staff was attentive, friendly and welcoming. Our server was patient and honest as she helped us decide what to get. (props to her as we were hungry and fickle) Everyone helped each other out, showing they were a solid team, which made our experience all the better.
Fried calamari was great, but the grilled octopus was absolutely incredible. Presentation was beautiful as well. We had the Salsiccia pizza; sauce was savory and the dough perfect. For drinks we had the Joe-La Espresso Martini, Mediterranean Spa-tini, and the Shady Lady (favorites listed in that order, would order them all again!) For dessert we had The Oreo Cake (delicious but a little on the drier side) and the Pistachio Gelato (partner says it wowed his taste buds). We were in bliss. Despite being busy, the host and manager both came over to check on us several times throughout the evening. Loved the food, the service and the ambience. I'll be coming back again several times; excited to try the rest of the menu.

The food is amazing- authentic, attention to detail, quality ingredients... the atmosphere is family friendly but great for a date night and the bar is lovely. The staff is friendly and genuine, and the manager Cesear makes us feel like family. It's with the drive ... however I live 5 minutes away so this place is my go to for dinner and drinks.

Bartenders recommend a pizza to go last night. Italian beef - Giardiniera & Sausage. This should go on be on the menu. Outstanding pizza thanks for the idea Tony.

Now serving lunch on Saturday and Sunday!! Great spot to watch NCAA football or other cities football teams on Sunday.

Great pizza and staff. Old school pan pizza cooked in seasoned pans. If you like to sit at the bar and eat then this is the spot. Awesome friendly neighborhood pizza place with fantastic food.
Ask for Caesar tell him Ray Donovan sent you in.

We went to La Barra for the first time and it was a pretty cool experience. My main goal was to sit outside and enjoy the view, which was lovely. However, the noise from the traffic was a bit distracting. I was pretty excited to find out that the bottles of wine were half off, and it was awesome because it made the night even better.

We started with the Mozzarella Croccante, and let me tell you, it was delicious! My only complaint is that it was a bit on the small side for $8, but then again, maybe I was just super hungry. We split a 12-inch deep-dish pizza and it was really good, plus we had enough left over to take home. The service was great too, the staff was friendly and attentive.

All in all, I really enjoyed my time at La Barra. While the traffic noise and small portion size were a bit of a bummer, the food and service were on point. I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a nice spot to grab a bite and unwind.

The food here is amazing! We sat on the patio by the river and it was such a serene atmosphere. We tried the Brussel sprouts, which were just the perfect amount of crispy! We also tried the fried zucchini and it was so tasty! We also ordered a thin crust pizza with veggies and it was so good! They have a nice selection of wine too! Definitely going back!

Love the pizza here! FIL was in town and specifically asked to come here again - we brought him here back in the summer and he hasn't stopped thinking about it since! Great food and friendly staff. We will obviously be back again 😀

They have lots of delish menu items, especially the pastas & pizzas. Their carrot cake is one of the best I’ve had. I love that the frosting is not very sweet. The buy one get one pizza on Tuesdays is a great deal! Also, definitely get the calamari! It’s so tender and the batter is super crispy. Thin crust pepperoni pizza is simple & sooo good!

The food here is unreal, so much to choose from and tastes really authentic. Special shout-out to Tony for looking after us, I hope to be back soon!

What an extraordinary experience ✨ A memorable Regional Ethnic Wine Dinner were quality ingredients met chef imagination . ..thank you, La Barra family ...

La Barra not only serves up a great thin crust pizza, but also a deep dish that is just as good. Fantastic date night spot as well. If you are a pizza lover, La Barra Is definitely a spot to check out!

10/2020 I recently had the garlic knot which was excellent and the arugula but the Lemon Chicken (with potatoes) was definitively out of this world (highly recommended).

Excellent service, went in at a 6pm on a Saturday they had the table already reserved. The Zucchini fritters were great. I would recommend the Bruschetta, Mussels, and The Spaghetti.

We dine in and get take out from La Barra often and the service and food is always excellent. The one time our take out pizzas were very burned, I called to give feedback and a manager apologized and took care of us the next time we ordered there. This is a great local Italian place with great servers and a varied menu!

Such a great Italian restaurant. The food was amazing! They have a fantastic outdoor patio that is very clean and well lit. The service was very attentive at the same time reserved. Then exactly when to stop by the table. Fantastic place.

The Danny special skinny deep dish is delicious!
The sausage and peppers for appetizers were also amazing 😋

From hostess (I apologize I forgot her name) to table service from Angela, to the wonderful waitress Zulia, customer service was the best. our dinner was amazing. We ate calamari, minestrone soup, and fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken / shrimp. We ordered carrots cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. I also ordered the shady lady, it was good. Thank you for everything.

We will be back!

The food was absolutely delicious - the best restaurant food I've had in a while. Outdoor dining promotes social distancing and 1/2 price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. I'll definitely re-visit to try other menu choices. This is my new favorite restaurant!

Beautiful place. Great service. Love coming back to the old neighborhood and finding such a warm spot.

The food was delicious.. impeccable service from my favorite bartender Sabrina... This is one of my favorite places to grab dinner during the week

Awesome place! Everyone is amazing! Food, drinks, bartenders are top notch!