For fine Italian dining in a casual setting look no further than Sisley Italian Kitchen. Serving Valencia since 1997 Sisley Italian Kitchen offers top notch Italian fare that everyone will enjoy. For starters one could do worse than a Caprese salad, comprised of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Other appetizers include bruschetta, calamari fritte, and the Italian quesadilla, a sumptuous concoction of roasted chicken, pine nuts, and mozzarella in a thin pasta shell. The Italian excellence doesn’t stop there. The main courses are just as impressive, with selections like chicken parmesan panini, family style pasta dinners, even brick oven pizza in a variety of preparations, including goat cheese and pepperoni con funghi. Saturday and Sundays offer a decadent country brunch that can’t be beat. Items include bagel and lox, Tuscan omelet, and potato and egg pizza. 

Sisley Italian Kitchen
24201 Valencia Boulevard
Suite 101
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 287-4444
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sisley-italian-kitchen-valencia

In 1995, a new face in the family entertainment business opened up in Santa Clarita to the deafening cheers of young children. Mountasia Family Fun Center boasts a gigantic array of activities for kids of all ages—from a massive enclosed Lazer Tag playfield to a huge go-kart track. If you’re looking for something slower, two themed 18-hole miniature golf courses are ready to challenge. Throw in batting cages, a climbing wall, and a video arcade and you’ve got the total package. Admission is free as each attraction requires a charge, and you can purchase unlimited-play passes to save money. A visit to Mountasia can get expensive with a lot of kids, so be forewarned. In 2001, a Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor was added to the premises, and if you have fond memories of this old-school chain, you’ll find all of your favorites still on the menu.

Mountasia Family Fun Center
21516 Golden Triangle Road
Santa Clarita, California 91350
(661) 253-4386
www.mountasiafuncenter.com

If you’ve never tried Peruvian cuisine, your palate is in for a treat. Santa Clarita's Lima Limon creates amazing dishes inspired by the diverse cultures of the South American country. Widely acclaimed by eaters and the media alike, this restaurant offers authentic dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. Start off with one of their trademark ceviches, which are amazingly fresh raw fish dishes marinated in lime juice and hot pepper—one bite will make you think about fish in a whole new way. From there, the menu has dozens of popular options, although regulars rave about the lomo saltado, a delicious mélange of sautéed beef and tomatoes served over French fries. Other popular choices include the daily lunch specials—Thursdays in particular offer a specially seasoned rotisserie chicken that is one of Peru’s most famous foods.

Lima Limon
26845 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 297-6714
www.limalimonperuviancuisine.com