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Joe's Italian Restaurant: Restaurant Reviews

22308 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553-8301
951-653-3093
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Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
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- Oct 29, 2012
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Moreno Valley, California
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“Don't leave town! Joe's is the best Italian restaurant in Moreno Valley”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

If you want Italian with a Sicilian bite, you don't need to leave Moreno Valley. This restaurant is probably the best in town and has a huge menu and is reasonably priced. Operating since 1979, Joe's is kind of challenging to access off Alessandro and the parking lot is essentially one-way, so you must turn around at the rear. The immediate lobby area was inviting and the waitresses seated us as soon as possible. The rest rooms were clean and adequate. A few large screen TVs showing sports decorate the walls.

We had lasagna and meat dishes. The minestrone soup was surprisingly good. I recommend the fairly mild meatballs that go well with anything. There was plenty of leftover spaghetti to take home for tomorrow's lunch. All was tasty and satisfying. Joe's was well patronized by the March ARB military base crowd sprinkled with a healthy mix of construction workers, families with kids and couples seeking a little romance. Bottom line: Its the best in town and unless you are a gourmet (No "Tuscan cuisine" here!) or very picky; you should be happy to Eat at Joe's.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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Perris, California, United States
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“Luis G”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

It was a special visit, my dougther wedding diner was cosen in your place and I like the food and service exelent

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Moreno Valley, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

nasty food. its like chef boyardee italian food. all they do is put a bunch of tomato sauce on every thing and call it italian food. it cost a lot and yes u get a lot but its bad. sooo its not a good italian restaurant.

  • Visited April 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Food
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“Fresh, Homemade and Delicious!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

I just had the most amazing lunch here! The minestrone soup was amazing! You can tell it is from scratch. Fresh broccoli, celery and cheese tortellini in a clear broth. Huge bowl came with my lunch special (not a little cup). I had the spaghetti with mushrooms for my entree. HUGE lunch special portion. The mushrooms in the sauce were fresh - not canned. The sauce was like someone's Italian grandmother had been cooking it for hours. The garlic bread arrived piping hot, too. This is the best value and best quality I have had in years! It may not be Il Fornaio in atmosphere or attitude, but I was blown away by how amazingly good it was in every way. And I am VERY picky!

  • Visited September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Great Food!!! Great Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

Food tasted fresh and seasoned to perfection. Ate way too much because it tasted so good.
Lasagna was amazing. Lots of choices on menu so perfect when eating with large groups... something for everyone.

Visited July 2012
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