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Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria
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1580 S Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92825
(407) 939-6244
Anaheim, CA 92825
(407) 939-6244
5 reviews for Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria
Wow, this is a Patina group restaurant? I would of never guessed.
We only came here because it was 11AM and had a full bar so we can get our drink on before heading back into Disneyland.
We sat at the bar since apparently we weren't allowed to sit at a big table in the outside patio. It wasn't busy but apparently the hostess didn't wanna seat us there since she said it was only 2 of us. Dude..its 11AM on a Thursday, gimme a break. There was already a table seated out there.
Staff is pretty much useless imo but the bartender was a peach.
Bartender: "So what'll it be ladies."
Me: "Can we have 2 liquid cocaines please?"
Bartender: "Uh, it's 11:15 AM."
Me: "Yeah I know, we're a little late but Sephora was doing makeovers!"
B: "Umm...Sorry we don't have Goldschlagger."
Me: "Darn..hmm do you have Jim...and Jack..and Jose?"
B: "Are you thinking what I think your going to order?"
Me: "Yes please =) "
So the bartender shook his head but obliged and made us our GIGANTIC HUMUNGO 3wisemen shots. We also ordered a Pancetta and Pineapple pizza. Thin crisp crust, pancetta was small slices and pineapple was nice and firm. Cheese was an overall nice texture. The flavor of the pizza itself wasn't the best, but it wasn't bad either. Overall the pizza was AIGHT for about $18 for the smallest size.
Since no real people come to this place and order a 3wisemen, the bartender rung up my shots as a Long Island ($9) - the most expensive drink on the menu. FINE BY ME! =D
In conclusion, I'd come here for the bartender.
The rest of the staff can kiss my 3wisemen drinking arse =D
Typically, I'm not a fan of Italian restaurants. I often feel the food is bland and water down, when really it's just not made with love. When you grow up with a Sicilian Grandmother who used to slave all day in the kitchen to make the best Lasagna, pasta, sauce (called gravy), homemade Pizza on homemade dough it changes your opinion of Italian food. Everything she made was made homemade and her whole heart was put into to. I inherited these skills, so it's tough for me to really enjoy an Italian restaurant when I feel I can make anything they can, but better.
However, when dinning at Downtown Disney the restaurant options aren't great. There is ESPN Zone (sucky bar food), House of Blues (good for a show, but not for just dinner), La Brea Bakery (great bread, didn't really want a sandwich or soup), Rainforest Cafe (I'm not 9 years old with a monkey obsession) and Tortilla Joe's, which looks like it was designed and colored by retard 6-year old children. So we went with Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria. The menu looked good and even bad pizza can be somewhat enjoyable.
We sat at the bar and our bartender was stocking wines. He quickly got us our drinks and then went back to stocking wines. We decided we'd start with a bowl of the Minestrone then have the Short Rib and the Pancetta E Ananas (Pineapple, pancetta, tomato sauce and mozzarella pizza); the bartender had other plans, he never came back. He continued to stock wine. We nicely said to him as he passed, "We're ready when you are". He acknoledged then contintued stocking wines. We thought this was odd, his hands weren't full when we told him we were ready. He should have stopped right there and taken our order. That's what a good bartender would have done.
The Minestrone was good. Typical Minestrone, but nothing special. And this bartender was now also creapin me out a bit. He was just an odd cat, his social skills were off, he smiled odd and he looked at me odd. He was just one of those weird people.
The Short Rib and the Pizza came out and to our surprise they were both delicious, scrumptions and flavorful. The short rib fell apart as soon as the fork touched it. It was so tender, flavorful and it sat atop a bed of creamy and really tasty Polenta. Both were prepared perfectly and tasted great so sharing felt like we were reenacting a Civil War Battle. I think I won. The Pizza was thin crust, but not paper thin. It was cooked just right, with a crispy crust and gooey cheese; the pancetta was a little over cooked but it didn't matter it was so good. I think Pancetta should be on everything, it should be a law.
Overall, the food was shockingly good, especially for a cheesy Italian Restaurant. We were both happily surprised. I wanted it to suck, cause I can write a much funnier review if the restaurant is bad, but it didn't. I'd totally go back for these dishes. I wouldn't however sit at the bar.
LAFoodGod
I'm not a big fan of pizza. I love a thin Italian pizza. This pizza actually tasted all right. Not bad. But definitely not cheap pizza - after all, it's a Patina group restaurant.....
I finally signed up on Yelp to warn you all not to eat here!!!
My husband and I had a horrible experience eating at Naples in 2009.
I don't have exact figures... but I can tell you our dinner was around $100 w/ tip for a calamari appetizer, pizza we shared, two beers and a glass of wine....
The calamari was rubbery and lacked flavor... the pizza... ugh.. could have gotten better pizza at Little Caesars. Wine.. well I can't ever complain about wine :)
For the price, the service and the food... we were hugely disappointed especially considering this restaurant is a reflection of Disney. Come on Mickey... put in a Bucca Di Beppo instead!!!
All I have to say is $40 pizza.