good food more

We had dinner there last nite - this was our third time here. The first time was with the previous owners and the other two with the new owners. The first time was great - the second time when we found out the restaurant was under new management we weren't quite sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised.... more

nice family restaurant more

Ate there last night for the first time. I happpened to be there in time for the early bird dinner (4:00-6:00 p.m.) for $12.95. For that price it was a reasonable deal. Included soup or salad - I had salad. A choice of entrees - quite a few choices - I had chicken marsala. Dessert choice of tiramisu or Italian... more

Had been to an Italian restaurant Scardino's in Torrance, CA on June 1st 2o07 on the occasion of my wife's Birthday. The place has both take out and dine in. We started with wine and ordered Chicken Parmesan and Egg plant Parmesan (ya we are Parmesan lovers). They also provided freshly made garlic bread. The food was real good. Price... more

I reserved on the phone and told them it was our 15 year wedding anniversary that night. We started with a shared large antipasto salad. Downsides were iceberg lettuce, too much dressing (forgot to say 'on the side'), and mortadella a bit bland (could have used salami instead). Our mains were eggplant parmesean with penne arrabiatta and linguini with calamari.... more

I have been of Chef Salvatore at Scardino's for a long time, from his famed Dante days in Redondo Beach. Although the ambiance has changed to a more relaxed family restaurant, the food has remained outstanding. From the moment he brought out his infamous garlic bread to the last bite of my dinner, the experience was pure gastronomical pleasure. His... more

That last reviewer sounds like he could be the owner himself. Nevertheless, this place is a very good candidate for South Bay's Best Pizza if not Best Italian in Torrance. Don't be put off by the strip mall location. The food and service are very good. Intimate location- careful with a large group. I recall the prices to be pretty... more

It's a rare event that you get a good feeling when you enter a restaurant -- that's what you get once you enter Scardino's. It's cozy, totally unpretentious and immediately, you are treated like family -- think of joining an italian family for dinner. The small, intimate setting sets you at ease and immediately, you are prepared for a gastronomical... more