Valencia Pizza & Pasta

The staff is great but the chef does not prioritize food correctly. He put DoorDash and to go orders ahead of customers that were in person and prioritized people they knew. People were waiting 40 minutes for food because the cooks were ignoring the people in the restaurant. They got food out to a regularly that showed up after seven other people who were waiting. People that came after were given free food to hold them over but those who’d been waiting were given nothing.

I have been frequenting this place for almost 20 years. The chef is consistent and kind. The wait staff has always been polite and efficient. The menu has changed quite a bit over the years, but was told by staff that you can order whatever you want, and as long as they have the ingredients, they will make it. I have always loved their chicken Piccata. It is a huge portion with two large pieces of chicken, perfectly cooked veggies, and your choice of pasta, or potato, served with a generous and ingredient packed salad. The prices are extremely fair, especially considering the hip location. Their breakfasts are also fantastic. They have done some remodeling, but kept it simple. They have an updated and clean more spacious bathroom. I definitely recommend supporting this old school long standing small business.