Reviews for Bistro 13 in Camarillo, CA

It’s great real food one of the better places in Camarillo. Only downside is the hours but worth making it happen! Order Togo... or dine in! Read more

I'm really disappointed with this restaurant. My parent-in-laws and husband have been going here for years! Even though the food... is just okay ????and over-priced, my father-in-law always gave business here. The tiramisu tasted horrible ???????? and thewaiter, who is the right hand of the owner, says it's " home made". that was the first and the last time I ate that disgustingtiramisu. when my father-in-law wants to buy this for me, i always have to tell him im full because the truth is, it will endit up in the trash. The rest of the food is so oily, no matter what I ordered. Even though my husband's father has known theowner for years , he couldnt even joke to his employees, who have been working there for 20 years. The waiter gossips like ahigh school girl and changes the whole context of what happened to maje himself look good. The owner will then insult you as hedid my father-in-law through text. THANK YOU, FOR DOING THIS! It's a relief not to come here and face the horrible food!!! IDON'T NEED TO TASTE THE GROSS , OILY FOOD AND THE HORRIBLE DRINKS YOU MAKE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Read more

Waiter was pleasant. Air conditioning was ineffective. We were indoors, but slapping flies throughout dinner. My glass of red... wine was served much higher than room temperature. Salad greens weren't fresh. Bread not bad but was unheated. Butter servedcold. I had the Calabrian risotto which was mediocre at best. My wife had the mushroom and filet mignon risotto. I tried it The steak was bland and gristly and we had to ask for more mushrooms. Staff were standing 3 feet from our table, speaking loudlyin Spanish. Neither of us finished more than half of our expensive dinners. Finally, the hostess came to ask how we liked ourmeals. I told her the staff was pleasant, but we were terribly disappointed in the food and the uncomfortably warm atmosphere.She asked if she could get us some desert. I asked if she was offering a complimentary dessert or asking us to order.. She saidshe was asking if we wanted to order dessert. I asked why she had bothered to ask how everything was if she didn't intend toaddress the issues. "I guess it's just our tough luck, then?" "Yeah, I guess so," she replied. I asked to speak to the manager. She ignored this request and told the waiter. He also asked if we wanted to order dessert and finally offered it gratis. Itwas house-made tiramisu, and it was indifferent at best, garnished with artificial whipped cream. Finally, the restaurant wasdirty, windows not clean. I lived in San Francisco for 30 years, where there are many fine Italian restaurants, and I havevisited Italy. I've cooked in a restaurant. I've lived in Camarillo for 8 years. The least expensive, least pretentious Italianrestaurants in Camarillo are superior to this inexplicably highly overrated, overpriced place. We won't be returning. Read more

Can not say enough about this restaurant and it's owner Giovanni! Held my son's rehearsal dinner here and everyone raved about... the food and the service! The wine parings, appetizers, salads, entrees and dessert were superb! All surprisingly reasonablypriced as well. We had a private room by the bar that easily accommodated 20+ people. Thank you so much Giovanni and Bistro 13for an amazing evening! Read more

Afterworking all day I was dog tired. I stopped in the Bistro 13 for a little chicken piccata. They included a dinner salad.I... was full after the chicken piccata and took the salad home. I just open the salad up for lunch and was astounded. That was themost fresh salad I have ever had. Good job Geo. Read more

Food was delicious! The fish and pasta was cooked perfectly and the desserts were decadent. Good portion sizes too. The only... reason I can't give a full five stars is that the service was a little slow. Read more

No tap water. Bottled water very pricey. Prawns in rice in risotto still had skin and tails on them . When mentioned to staff... shells still on prawns was told they are supposed to be like that!!! Risotto not very hot and plate not even lukewarm.Food justlike my Momma used to cook and she couldn’t cook either. Service not great. Had to seek out somebody to have companions plateheated. Overall, a terrible experience. Avoid. Read more

Wonderful restaurant Food was delicious. The wine list very good too. House-made bread and really high quality butter. We had... an appetizer (meatballs), two main courses (gnocchi and Australian barramundi), and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was great.I can see why this place has been here for 20 years - it is awesome and very much loved by the locals. Megan (hostess/server)was great. We got to meet with and talk to Giovanni, the owner. Loved it all here. Wished we lived closer! I'd be a regular ? Read more