19 Seventy Lascari's Italian

In this case, new is not better! They have taken a uniquely authentic Italian legacy and ripped it to shreds. What used to be a superb family restaurant with excellent food, dining and atmosphere is now an unappealing, uninviting, pretentious, hallow-feeling place. From the moment I walked into the revised, albeit upscale, building I was met with snobby staff and equally unfriendly management who are cold and impersonal. The new menu promises some of our old dishes but falls short of delivering authentic, flavorful, traditional Italian cuisine. This faithful customer of 25+ years and an extended family of followers will not be returning! The La Habra location food comes closest to the old menu and legacy but I sincerely miss the excellent service that the main Whittier Blvd location used to provide. I patroned the original Lascaris in the 80-90’s but will not return to the 19 Seventy location ever again! I am sorry to see yet another great restaurant go away. Kid-friendliness: I was single when I became a Lascaris customer and am now a grandma. I walked my multi generational family of 4 with 2 grandsons and the staff treated us with distain as if we were not welcome. I saw staff giving each other looks when my grandsons asked for things and they addressed the adults slightly better than my boys. I will spend my dollars at the Cheesecake Factory for better service.

I came here for the first time with no expectations as it was my first time at any of the Lascari's locations. The experience was wonderful! I feel like there's finally an upscale Italian restaurant in whittier. Service was very good and the waitress paid attention to detail. The wine selection is excellent - Cabernet Sauvignon is my favorite. The food was delicious and I was impressed with everything. We had calamari and a basic salad to start. Both were very tasty. I would recommend they provide more choices on the salad dressing. Our main entree was 1970 lasagna which was probably the best restaurant lasagna I've had. We also shared a cheese pizza which had plenty of cheese and the crust had herb flavor but overall very good. If you are local to this place I highly recommend it in good taste.

Loved the table side made pasta dish. Great presentation. Noodles a little cold. Janee was a great server and knew the menu well. Would appreciate some Christmas decorations.

I use to be a frequent visitor for Lascari’s but it is not the same. Portions for the price are way too small, there is no bread unless you ask. The tables are too close and too open to the next customer- too loud, can’t carry a conversation unless the next table can join.

Loved the reopening party a bit loud but overall good.