Meta - Oceanside

The restaurant has changed for the worst! We have been going to Sol'e Meta since early 2000's we have ordered the famous Veal Chop forever! Well this time somet... read more The restaurant has changed for the worst! We have been going to Sol'e Meta since early 2000's we have ordered the famous Veal Chop forever! Well this time something was off so the waiter asked if everything was okay? I never send food back or complain but this needed to be addressed since it has never occurred before. The owner came over and said to my wife if you don't like it, just wrap it up give it to your husband. I'm sure he'll eat it.! I was thinking about making this A-Hole wear that plate of food but I held my composure and let it go the owner then the A-Hole went on to saying they had sold over 30 of those meals tonight and no complaints and told us he will send out sauce from the Kitchen to taste . I told him OK taste it with me and let me see your reaction he put it on the table and simply walked away, I did taste it and it was gross. The owner did not come back to ask what I thought of it We asked for the check and the way they brought the check back to the table. He was also upset that the owner was still charging, us for this disgusting meal asked if I would like to speak to the owner about the charge, I simply told the waiter no, that's not necessary. We paid the bill tipped the waiter as we always do The waiter the apologized for the owners actions and said I hope it's better next time I said to the waiter on the way out sorry this is the last time that I will be coming to meta Good luck new owner! You are not going to make it with your disgusting attitude and food that you let out of your kitchen without listening to the customers that are coming to your restaurant!

Great food , great service by our waiter Willie. I had the Nana's ragu which was excellent along with a taste of the chicken cutlet parm, delicious. read more Great food , great service by our waiter Willie. I had the Nana's ragu which was excellent along with a taste of the chicken cutlet parm, delicious.

I have been living in the area for over 10 years and have passed by this restaurant many times. Recently, I decided to meet up with some friends from Long Beach... read more I have been living in the area for over 10 years and have passed by this restaurant many times. Recently, I decided to meet up with some friends from Long Beach who had also never dined here. The atmosphere was cozy and charming, and the staff was friendly. We ordered two delicious salads (watermelon and pear) and had some issues with ordering and transparency. When my friend asked the waiter about the thickness of the chicken parm, the waiter offered to have the kitchen pound the cutlet down. We were pleased with this offer, but were surprised to find out there was an extra $3 charge for this service. We had also ordered two bottles of wine and a tasty dessert (the pistachio tartufo was excellent), so cost wasn't a major concern for us. It would have been better if the waiter had been upfront about the additional charge, as we felt misled. The food was okay overall, besides the salads. We probably won't be returning to this restaurant soon, which is a shame because it's a charming local spot.

Wonderful local upscale Italian food with big portions. Great pear brulee salad, chicken scarpiello, shrimp risotto among others. read more Wonderful local upscale Italian food with big portions. Great pear brulee salad, chicken scarpiello, shrimp risotto among others.

This restaurant is excellent. Ordered the chicken parmigiana dinner it was great. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. read more This restaurant is excellent. Ordered the chicken parmigiana dinner it was great. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. You will not be disappointed.