VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — Bistro di Bufala on Main Street in downtown Visalia prides itself on consistency and authentic Italian cuisine in a rustic setting.<\/p>\n
“Definitely got re-visits, families,” says chef Tristan Lambert. “We have a lot of regulars who come, sometimes two times a day.”<\/p>\n
We started with the chicken marsala dish, which starts in a pan with olive oil and butter. It’s a lightly-breaded chicken breast. It gets mushrooms, slices of lemon and garlic and then white wine and marsala wine.<\/p>\n
The chicken marsala is memorable and comes with sauteed veggies.<\/p>\n
Orders constantly come out the wood-fired pizza oven.<\/p>\n
“This is our white devil pizza — it’s a no-sauce cheese,” Lambert said. “It just got mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, jalapenos, shaved garlic and red chili flakes.”<\/p>\n
Flat bread sandwiches start with the same pizza dough.<\/p>\n
Some guests prefer the basement.<\/p>\n
“It’s a little darker, a little more relaxed,” Lambert said.<\/p>\n
There’s a full bar featuring savory cocktails.<\/p>\n
“Today, we’re making a caprese martini featuring St. George’s basil-infused brandy,” says manager Erica Enos.<\/p>\n
The Valley gin fizz features citrus from Lindcove. Egg white was used to get that fizz.<\/p>\n
I recognized the tables downstairs. They came from my high school wood shop at Edison of Stockton.<\/p>\n
The bruschetta with fresh cherry tomatoes is carefully plated and presented.<\/p>\n
Desserts include the popular pistachio cake.<\/p>\n
“We love good food, good vibes,” Lambert said. “We stay busy.”<\/p>\n
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