Carino Riserva - Full Menu

Had a great dinner here on a busy Saturday night, however felt like we were in a Felini Movie. The room was full of odd couples and blue haired folks, not the u... read more Had a great dinner here on a busy Saturday night, however felt like we were in a Felini Movie. The room was full of odd couples and blue haired folks, not the usual Mission crowd. On the TV was the music station "Romantic Dinner." One person had a birthday and the staff ran from all over to sing happy birthday, seems like they forgot to tell the staff.The food was amazing, a great combination I give the food a full 5. . . .Wine was reasonably priced a great value.When we went to leave the Owner/Chef and our waiter rushed ahead of us to open the door. When we exited they bowed graciously over and over again and thanked us over and over again on the sidewalk outside the restaurant, My friend commented What if we were shy?But do try it out, amazing food combinations, loved it, will go again.

We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door on a recent Friday evening. A nice change from so many other places.Our server was great -- offering up a heat... read more We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door on a recent Friday evening. A nice change from so many other places.Our server was great -- offering up a heater as the window area was very cold on this particular night. She also provided info on the dishes - as this was our first visit.Generally the food was good -- with a few opportunities to improve. The salmon gravlax salad would have been enjoyable - except the dressing was so overpowering with citrus. A touch less would have improved the overall flavours.The lamb shank was good and the Pescatore okay. A few less clams would have been better -- ie more scallops, shrimp, etc. There was one prawn and one scallop. The calamari was very tough -- but overall the flavor was nice.I think we would give it another try.