Papi's - Martinez

Great service!!! They took us in 15 min. before closing and they were very nice. Offer us desert way after closing time. Super impressed with the food and servi... read more Great service!!! They took us in 15 min. before closing and they were very nice. Offer us desert way after closing time. Super impressed with the food and service.

I want to give this place 5 stars. I really do. It's so cute! The service is so friendly! The food is mostly amazing! The weird thing is, the press their meat i... read more I want to give this place 5 stars. I really do. It's so cute! The service is so friendly! The food is mostly amazing! The weird thing is, the press their meat into shapes (see pic). Makes you think it's a can of tuna. And it ruins the texture. Take the chicken in this pic, it's not grilled, it seems like it was boiled, formed into a can of tuna shape, and covered in a sauce to make it brown. And the wine pours are teensy. Otherwise, amazing date spot, super cute interior and the short ribs, food presentation and service are spot on! Update: the chicken also tastes terrible. Papis, I love you, I know you can do better!

This restaurant is a charming spot located in downtown Martinez. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. Although some menu items seemed a bit price... read more This restaurant is a charming spot located in downtown Martinez. The service is excellent and the food is delicious. Although some menu items seemed a bit pricey, the overall experience was positive. The small space can make it feel crowded, especially when it's time to leave as people are sitting close together. Outdoor seating is available, but it was too cold during our visit. The Unicorn Cauliflower appetizer, priced at $13, was flavorful and visually appealing with different colored cauliflower. I enjoyed the Winter Ravioli for $20, which was satisfying. My niece ordered the Local Black Cod for $28, although it was on the smaller side, it was tasty. Despite the minor inconveniences, I would definitely dine here again.

Thursday night is a fantastic time to dine at this restaurant. We decided to sit at the bar and our waitress was exceptionally friendly. She suggested a wonderf... read more Thursday night is a fantastic time to dine at this restaurant. We decided to sit at the bar and our waitress was exceptionally friendly. She suggested a wonderful Cabernet for me and a Pilsner from Italy for him. For our appetizers, we ordered the burrata cheese, Brussels sprouts with bacon, and a bread board. I opted for the ravioli and my companion chose the braised pork for our main dishes. The ravioli was delicious, but I got distracted by the amazing bread board and couldn't finish it all. My husband enjoyed the braised pork, though he thought it could use a bit more seasoning. I tried it and found it to be very tender and tasty. The restaurant wasn't too busy and the service was excellent. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, creating a cozy atmosphere. We definitely plan on returning to sit at the bar, enjoy some cheese, and chat with the wonderful waitress.

Found this place exploring downtown Martinez. It turned out to be a great choice for a nice night out. The staff was very attentive and the food quality was gre... read more Found this place exploring downtown Martinez. It turned out to be a great choice for a nice night out. The staff was very attentive and the food quality was great. I would definitely go back for another dinner date. The ambience of the entire restaurant was on point and very relaxing.