mmm-yoso!!! is being written by Cathy for the next few days, while Kirk and His Missus enjoy some well deserved time off.
Apparently, I write a post about Lido's once a year, so it's time for this third chapter (which look like my previous posts, other than the prices).
Since 1955, Lido's has been a mainstay on Broadway in Lemon Grove. This family run restaurant has been a gathering place for families, co-workers and various school sports teams as well as other community events. The take out business has been doing well, especially during Covid-19.
The antipasto salad for two ($11.95) is easily shared. Greens, crisp pickled vegetables (carrots, celery and cauliflower), olives, fresh tomatoes and wedges of stacked salami, mortadella and mozzarella, all topped with a house made Italian dressing make this shared salad a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.
The minestrone soup bowl ($5.25) is my usual order; the daily made rich, herby stock with chunky, slightly crisp celery and carrots along with onions, tomatoes, chickpeas and pasta is consistently flavored and traditional.
Of course we ordered a large sausage and mushroom pizza ($21.95). It's a throwback to our first date. Fresh, thinly sliced mushrooms, chunks of a mild and wonderful Italian sausage; all on a thin crust with a mild sauce.
We will return, and probably order the same things.
Lido's Italian Foods 7252 Broadway Lemon Grove 91945 Website Open daily 11-8:30 (619) 469-9901
Every large pizza includes 'Hors d' Oeuvres', or you can.purchase one (or additional plates) for $3.95.
looked delicious!
This makes for a nice couple of meals, kat.
Good price for that large pizza with all the stuff AND the “hor d’ oeuvres” — seems like large pizzas with lots of toppings have been creeping up to the $30 mark lately.
The prices here are fair, Peter. We try to support local more than chains (although I have been the recipient of a few chain restaurant gift cards lately and since I don’t regift…there will be posts). For a quick meal, a slice of cheese pizza from Costo is very satisfying; it’s heavy with cheese.
The price of the pizza is good and it looks tasty
Lido’s is a great place, ST. The people, food quality and prices keep it a part of our ‘rotation’ in this post-Covid time.