That’s Amore! 14 Valentine’s Day Restaurants in the Conejo Valley and Beyond
An Italian Restaurant for Everyone!
I’ve put together a list of Italian restaurants that serve lunch, dinner or dessert.
Not everyone is a dinner person. I for one prefer going out to lunch, and maybe you’re that sort of person, too.
As for the rest of you, some people have little ones who don’t do well in a formal dinner setting. Others have school-aged children who face homework demands and have to get up early for school the next day.
Some prefer to order only dessert to go and create a romantic home-cooked meal for the main course.
Whatever your preference, there’s something here for everybody!
Carrara’s Pastries
2 locations: 28914 Roadside Dr #107, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 and 144 Los Angeles Ave Ste 107B, Moorpark, CA 93021
(The Moorpark location has been remodeled and expanded and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.)
The pastries are spectacular whether you choose dine in (with a cup of coffee) or order a box of pastries to go. I especially love the bite-sized ones (one or two bites).
Be sure to try the Frittelle, a ball-shaped, donut-like, sugar-coated pastry with unbelievable Chantilly cream filling (DO NOT miss this one!). Rum Baba, Cannoli and mini-cheesecakes are also favorites. And don’t forget the gelato!
Al Mulino
3709 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362 (By Stonefire)
Nonna’s
951 S. Westlake Blvd. #102, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Boccaccio’s
32123 Lindero Canyon Blvd., #110, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Beautiful setting overlooking Westlake Lake. If you go during the day you can see sailboats and electric boats and watch the ducks and geese wander by.
Boccaccio’s and other restaurants at the Landing have a lakeside view of Westlake Lake.
Marcello Ristorante
140 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Beto’s Italian Bistro
2325 Kuehner Dr., #128, Simi Valley, CA 93063
They have Monday night specials!
Viva La Pasta
525 Country Club Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93063
Be sure to check online for their coupon for a romantic dinner for two that includes a bottle of wine.
Olivios Trattoria
585 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Topper’s Pizza
1416 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
There are 3 locations (Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita and Oxnard). I first tasted their pizza in Santa Clarita, but fortunately we also have one here in the Conejo Valley off Moorpark Rd. and Janss.
Cafe Firenze
563 West Los Angeles Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021
I love their tapas menu. They also have cooking classes!
Italia Deli & Bakery
5657 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (next to Von’s)
Great sandwiches to take to a romantic picnic in the park. They bake their rolls fresh daily, and the sandwiches with Boar’s Head deli meats are delicious. Don’t miss the pastries and salads.
Tuscany Ristorante
1125 Lindero Canyon Blvd., Ste. A1, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Tuscany is the sister restaurant to Rustico in Westlake Village.
Fresh Brothers Pizza
180 Promenade Way, Westlake Village, CA 91362
I recently tried their pizza while listening to summer outdoor concerts by the outside Promenade fountain. If you have little tikes or youngsters in school and can’t get out for dinner alone, then grab a pizza and celebrate the love with the whole family!
Barone’s Pizzeria
30990 Russell Ranch Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362
I first tried their famous square pizza years ago, in the North Hollywood area. I immediately recognized the name when I saw it again in Woodland Hills and then again here in Westlake Village. It’s located right next to Cici’s and Aroha.
When you walk in the front door, you see printed on their pizza boxes that they’ve been around since 1945.
In case shape matters, on Valentine’s Day they also have heart-shaped pizzas.
Dine in or get it to go, they also have delicious salads and pasta.
Wrap Up
These are just 14 possible choices among many Italian restaurants in our Greater Conejo Valley area. They are good all year round, so if you miss them on Valentine’s Day, save them for another time.
Enjoy your dining adventure!
