Italian Sensation

We have been to Italian Sensations in Bel Air many times in the past and stopped going a few years ago because the small dinning room had dirty floors and un-bussed tables. Since the dinning room is small, it is not very appetizing to have to sit at a table just a few feet from an empty table of half eaten food that remains there for up to 15 minutes after someone leaves. They do not have a bus person specifically assigned to the dinning room. A few months ago, we decided to give this place one more try. We arrived at 9:30 p.m. for a sit in meal. Since it was late, all of the tables were clear but the dinning room floor was filthy as usual. As I was paying for our order, the cashier (at approx. 9:35 p.m.) with what appeared to be the manager standing nearby tells me that the restaurant closes at 10:00 and that they expected us to complete our meal and be out of the restaurant by then! We eat out at many different restaurants at many different times and have never been told that I need to hurry up an finish my food! Since it appears that our business is not appreciated nor respected, this was our last visit to Italian Sensations. more

When you seen a restaurant next to a Safeway grocery you might be a skeptic. Well, I was! But once you walk into Italian Sensations you can SMELL why people make a return visit. Besides, it's not terrible commercial inside-- it's pretty cute! Tempting pizzas, calzones, stromboli are just the start. They also offer hot dishes such as lasagna and other traditional Italian American fare. The prices are pretty reasonable and this does NOT feel like fast food! The quality is better than some national chains that charge similar prices. They also offer beer and wine, which is nice for this type of joint. Service is fast and friendly and you can pocket tip money or use it to get a beverage! bonus! more

From the outside, it looks just like any other strip mall pizza joint. But the second you step inside, you realize that is not the case. Italian Sensation is much more than your average pizza joint. The owner greets you with a heavy Italian accent. The restaurant offers everything from pizza to panini to sandwiches and salads. The portions are huge and the quality of the food is outstanding. Eat in or carry out. more