2006-10-16 04:46:46 · 12 answers · asked by tinker bell 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
Hey Tinker,
I ate recently at the Torino's in Eastlake. For Eastlake - the food was plausible. It's Olive Garden with better salads and SLIGHTLY better service (Although, the Eastlake location seemed to be pressed to offer much more).
You won't get sick, but you won't rave either. After the long trip to Eastlake - I was just happy to not be in traffic!
James in San Diego
2006-10-17 16:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by jpr_sd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ate at the Covina's Johnny Carino. It's so-so. Service is slow. The chefs looked like students in training.
2006-10-18 00:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've eaten at Carinos in Kanapolis, NC, Lubbock, TX and Bozeman, MT. I like it slightly better than The Olive Garden and a lot better than Carrabas. They have a lot of good appetizers, and their entrees are more original, though you can still find the staple Italian chain entrees too.
2006-10-16 19:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by kerry77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one in Tulsa sucks. Terrible, brain-dead waitress's and not very good food. Can't speak for San Diego. Hopefully its better but I've found that chain restaurants tend to be alike regardless of where located.
2006-10-16 15:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by stevekc43 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are ok for a chain restaurant. They overcook the pasta and over salt most dishes, but it's to the liking of most American palettes. The bread is decent, nothing to rave about. Overall, I prefer the little, authentic, hole-in-the-wall, Mom & Pop shops better.
2006-10-16 20:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by sassysugarchef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've eaten at two different restaurants and I liked both .
2006-10-16 11:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is my favorite italian restaurant. My favorite dish is the 4 cheese tortelloni. They also have incredible minestrone soup.
2006-10-16 11:55:44 · answer #7 · answered by starringsarahas 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i was extremely disappointed. i'd rather go to mimo's, zagarello's, or even fillipe's than back to johnny carino's.
2006-10-20 11:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jenessa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isnt the best italian food, but I thought it was pretty good.
2006-10-16 11:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by Gawain 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Their food is actually better than I thought it would be.
2006-10-16 11:54:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋