5 /5 Marcelo Bermudez: We had dinner at Pulcinella Ristorante in Newbury Park last night, the new spot that took over the former Cedros location. It was a great experience from start to finish.
The service was excellent. Attentive, warm, and well-paced without being intrusive. You could tell the staff cared about getting things right, which goes a long way.
The food was outstanding. I had the mushroom risotto, rich and well-balanced. My wife ordered the veal scaloppini, which was tender and beautifully prepared. Our kids had the chicken piccata and a seafood pasta dish, and both cleaned their plates, which says everything.
What stood out to me is that we’re in a relatively sleepy part of Thousand Oaks, where high-quality restaurants aren’t always easy to find. Pulcinella hits the mark. The menu, execution, and overall experience feel intentional and elevated, without being pretentious.
We went as a family this time, but we’ll definitely be back for date night. It’s the kind of neighborhood restaurant you want to support because it raises the bar for what dining out here can be.
Highly recommend giving it a visit and supporting a local business that’s clearly doing things right.
