Bistro di Bufala - Visalia (CA)

5 /5 Amy Jones: Had the best time for drinks!!! The staff is incredible and the drinks are beyond delicious. I had a cosmo (I know dated) friends had a tea infused cocktail, a lemon martini and we indulged in a bottle of delicious Chardonnay. I know the food is delicious too five stars all the way. Shout out to Derrick the bartender and Nate and David they are the best!

4 /5 Emma J: Stopped by on a Tuesday right at opening—place filled up faster than my plate! Sat outside (thankfully they had fans or I’d have melted like mozzarella). The hand-cut pasta was chef’s kiss and the sauce? Flavor fireworks. Cozy, welcoming vibe with great service and even better food. You can tell they care about the details. Pro tip: sit outside, arrive early, and come hungry. You’ll leave happy, full, and already planning your next visit. Trust me—your taste buds will thank you!

4 /5 Yoan Bourgoin: We had a very nice experience at Bistro di Bufala. Even without a reservation on a Friday night, we were seated quickly, which we really appreciated. The food was very good, with some vegetarian options available. It would be great if the menu clearly identified vegetarian and, if available, vegan and/or gluten-free dishes with a small symbol. Parking is a bit limited, but the upstairs area seems accessible for wheelchairs, which is a positive point. The only real downside for us was the service. Our server was polite and professional, but the experience lacked the attentiveness and personalized touch that make a meal truly memorable. For example, she offered us dessert to take home in the middle of our meal (a thoughtful idea), but then brought the check before we had even finished eating, assumed a single bill without asking, and didn’t check if we wanted dessert, coffee, or separate checks. It wasn’t a bad experience at all, but there is room for improvement in making the service feel more attentive and personalized. Overall, considering that the experience was good, I do recommend this restaurant.

3 /5 Mariah M: My first time at Bistro Di Bufala was on a Sunday afternoon presented a mixed experience. The restaurant was not particularly busy, and seating was readily available. However, the initial seating process was somewhat disorganized. Despite being told we could choose any available table, we were asked to move from a four-person table to a smaller two-person table, even though the larger table was not marked as reserved. This was inconvenient, especially given our intention to sample a variety of dishes. The cleanliness of the smaller table was also a concern. It felt sticky to the touch, and when we asked the server to wipe it down, we were told it had already been cleaned, which did not appear to be the case. The menus layout was confusing, as the drink selection and appetizers were not clearly presented, making it difficult to order beverages. We ordered the Bianco pizza, which, at nearly $20, was underwhelming. The crust was very thin, and the pizza was cut into only six slices. I also ordered the steak sandwich, while my husband chose the burger with sweet potato fries. The steak sandwich was unconventional in its presentation and lacked a substantial amount of steak, making it feel more like a lettuce sandwich. On the other hand, my husband found his burger to be flavorful and enjoyable. Overall, my experience at Bistro Di Bufala was adequate but not exceptional. I might consider returning to try their dinner menu, but I would hope for improvements in service and menu clarity. We spent over $100 on 2 fountain beverages, 1 appetizer, and 2 entrees.

5 /5 tom gorrell: Thank you to whole staff at Bistro Di Bufala in particular Erica and Kai. The food was amazing and the group room allowed our team to stay together. Erica is the general manager and she helped me set everything up during siesta time between lunch and dinner. When the team came in at 7 pm Kai had water on the table and the food came with perfect timing. Our team from Fullerton College hopes to be back to Visalia again and we will make sure we have another team meal here. And in a more general note - thank you to Visalia for your hospitality. From the college of Sequoias, to the Marriott and to everyone we came in contact with- what a friendly and classy city.