You either you like their sauce or you don't, I do. Most expensive beer around - tiny pours. Strawberry shortcake is outstanding, as is the totally casual inside or outside seating and location. Very Ojai.
Great food all fresh from the family garden, such a unique location a true country setting one hour from LA. Service is outstanding, some of the staff has worked there over twenty years. One of a kind.
Made a trip to California last September and landed in Ojai for an afternoon. I did my research on where to eat andthis place came top so we made a visit for lunch. We were surprised that it looked like a very quiet diner so werent honestly expecting amazing food, but what we got, far exceeded my expectations and I give them my own personal congrats on their amazing tomato sauce and their superb meatballs. I loved it so much that I asked them how they made it and tried to recreate it at home without success. The reason is that they use tomatoes from their own garden to make the sauce and there is no competing with that. Everyone should make the small drive to visit this gem to eat the best meatballs and tomato sauce in miles.
Value
Atmosphere
Service
Food
We liked the friendly service and the strawberry shortcake. They also have a tomato salad that is excellent. They have fresh produce from their own farm.
The food at Boccali's is quite good but during my last several visits, their service was terrible.
Now I prefer the Boccali's in Oak View just since the service is so much better.
Value
Atmosphere
Service
FoodIf you own or manage Boccali's, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
