La Collina

Don’t miss out in checking out this great gem, it has it all

Loved our meal and great service!

This was our second time there in a week, this time with another couple. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, the cocktails, and the exceptional service. Parking can be an issue in downtown Millbrae, but this was a Wednesday night and we found nearby parking quickly. We will be returning to La Collina very soon.

Wonderful atmosphere great food and great service. Look forward to going again!

Really disappointed that the prices shown on Open Table were generally around 20% less than on the real menu. While still good value, it feels like they artificially made their prices look better than they are.

Service was slow cause had only one cook.

What a gem of a local restaurant, with good food AND cozy ambiance! So pretty inside. We had to go back for Valentines Day dinner since it was our 1st restaurant date 16 years ago💖

Always good food and service. Rose is always pleasant and cordial. Excellent and tasty menu.

We were greeted by the hostess/waitress with a sour look and disposition. We had reservations and she just pointed to the table where we were to sit. She was rude and not friendly. She took our drink order but kept making us repeat it. She left us alone after the drinks, water and bread came for half an hour and finally came back to take our order. We asked about the specials but her answers were vague and hard to understand. We tried to make her smile but she was just a miserable representative for this restaurant. We waited almost an hour for our food. No one came over to see how we were doing, if we needed more drinks, water or bread. When we finally got our food she said she was sorry for it being late but never once had she advised us that it would be late! We never saw her! The food was mediocre and were small portions for the price. We paid the bill and when we left no one acknowledged us at all. Overall, we were extremely disappointed in this restaurant from the awful service to the mediocre food.

I took my family here.. the food and service were great!!! I would definitely recommend this restaurant..

For the first time we had very slow service. I think they were understaffed that night.

The cocktails were delicious.
I love the pomodora cappellini

My friends and I come to La Collina’s every month. We love our waiter and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend.

Had a great dinner and could easily hear our dinner companions talk. A delight from Lp the noisy restaurants

Great food and service, go early before the alcohol makes everybody loud.

The restaurant appeared to an old-school Italian venue, based on photos on Opentable and on the menu, which included all the standards such as veal scallopine, veal piccata, spaghetti etc. We were not surprised. Carpet on the floor, a mural of an Italian coastal scene. I suspect it is something of a local institution. The clientele were on the older side and were probably regulars. The bruschetta (mis pronounced by the non Italian waiter) was more like a bread salad, loads of chopped tomato, capers, lettuce and cheese on top of the soggy bread. My wife had a special order of chicken picatta, not on the menu. I had the special salmon. Both came in a heavy cream sauce which did nothing for the salmon. We both had a dollop of mashed potatoes and a dollop of polenta with steamed broccoli on the side. Mashed potatoes in an Italian restaurant seems a little incongruous. "Comfort food" my wife said but $100 with 2 glasses of wine. Close to the airport.

If I lived closer I'd eat here all the time. One of our party thought his linguini and clams was unremarkable, and hence the 4 stars. But my lasagna bolognese was the best I've ever had. Nice people too. Definitely recommended.

This place used to be amazing. About a year or so ago it got really bad as far as wait staff and quality if food. I'm happy to report that it's gotten better again.
Service is still a bit slow and the Polenta was like a rock.

Very crowded. Slow service.

Our table was ready when we arrived a few minutes early. Our waiter was especially nice, even though he had many tables to cover. Food was good! We enjoyed our visit.

Food continues to be good, service continues to deteriorate. Two waiters are not enough

Always tasty with warm and friendly service.

Birthday Celebration

One of my mother's favorite places. Proprietors & staff are really friendly. Large menu. We visit often when in the area

Neighborhood place & close to the airport. They let us put our suitcase in the restaurant, which was really nice. We only had appetizers & were really impressed with what we got. Only bad part was if we had Not been paying Very Close attention to our change ... we would have been SHORTED $20.00! That wasn’t cool but they made it right when we called them on it.

A FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN SAN MATEO COUNTY. THE CALAMARI STEAK IS OUR FAVORITE!

The BEST garlic dipping sauce I have ever had! It is quiet because we go so early. It can get a bit louder as the restaurant fills. It is a locals favorite.

This evening I dined with my parents and boyfriend, we hadn’t been to this restaurant in a while and had always had good experiences previously. But tonight my boyfriend got sick even before leaving the restaurant. He had the ceasar salad, spaghetti with shrimp and some of my capellini pomadora. Unsure of the source but wanted to inform the restaurant of the incident and unfortunately it’ll probably be the last time we dine there.

Prices are about right for the quality of food and service. Food is average. Nothing special. Caesar salad was unusual in that there were think strips of mozzarella cheese, otherwise, it was the usual salad expected. Desserts were large, good, and fairly priced. Zabaglione prepared earlier in the day. Lasagna was disappointing to me; another diner loved it. It's a matter of taste. Portion was average to small. Salmon was well prepared and the best dish. Asparagus cream soup was tasty. Decor probably hasn't changed in fifty years or at least looks that way. Service was appropriate for the number of waiters who seemed rushed. Difficult parking in this neighborhood.

Great food and a nice family-owned restaurant feeling. Family friendly and would be good for a large group as well. We had not eaten there before and were very pleased.

Best Italian restaurant in the Bay area.
Can't be beat by any other restaurants in a 30 mile radius.

Always an enjoyable meal!

Music was a little loud but everything else wAs fantastic!

We come back here again and again. A true neighborhood gem with delicious, reliable, homey cooking. We enjoy the staff here.

Not such a secret anymore so be sure to reserve ahead.

Very good food and great service. love the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes

Love this place! We go for “ Girls night” monthly. Great service, ambience and food. Prices are extremely reasonable. See you next month!

Great staff!!! Great food! Prices are affordable. I can’t wait to go back

A really nice Italian place and the ambiance is great and the food great!

The perfect place to meet a colleague for dinner. We were able to discuss business without all the noise as in other restaurants. Waiter knew we were trying to have a meeting so stayed away unless he thought we needed something. Food was superb.

Good service despite being busy. Food good as usual.

Great service great food