D’Aurelios | Pizza & Dinners

Huge pasta portions — get a half order. Their bread and garlic bread are amazing. Salad was good too; it comes with a lot of tiny croutons by default, so ask to omit them if you don’t like them. Friendly and attentive servers. I was glad to find this place just steps away from Motel 6 after a long day on the road.

They brought fresh homemade bread to the table as soon as we were seated.
You should plan your trip here for a Thursday or Friday just for the clam chowder! It is the best I’ve had since Pismo beach.
We shared a pizza. They offer a bunch of sizes and three different sauces to choose from. We had the Alfredo sauce with sausage, mushroom, and artichoke hearts. I was skeptical before we got it, but the flavors went super well together. On homemade crust that was delicious. Highly recommend.

We visited this restaurant on two consecutive evenings, and the experiences were very different. The first night was excellent, with attentive service and good food, which is why we returned.

Unfortunately, the second visit felt rushed and disappointing. There was a long wait for a table, no guidance on portion sizes when ordering, and we felt pushed to leave. To-go boxes and the bill were brought while we had barely eaten, and no one asked if we wanted dessert.

With more consistent service, this place could be great!