I'm surprised I haven't written a review here yet! My husband and I are becoming quite the regulars…read morehere so this is definitely past due! This is one of our go-to date spot that our friends introduced to us to. From my understanding this is Italian owned business with not only great quality food but also a wonderful assortment of rich olive oil, balsamic vinegar, jam, wine, packaged noodles you can buy straight from Italy. The service is always friendly but they can get very busy. Highly recommend a reservation. They've been so busy before they wouldn't even do take out orders. Ambiance is quaint. I love the beautiful Italian chandeliers they have. I've had a hard time with the chairs if I have a thick coat or a clutch hand back hard to put on the seat My husband orders the carbonara everytime which is our favorite item on the menu. Very authentic to us. I've tried many different pastas and just tried the lasagna last night which is not super heavy if your hesitant on feeling too full, was a great portion amount and wasn't super greasy either. Other items I've tried are the but my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo (not on the menu), the short rib ravioli - super tasty!, and this mozerella crusted Pattie's in balsamic and creamy tomato sauce (seasonal or not on the menu sometime) that we love! I wanted to love the seafood risotto but I've had better. I used to order paccheri alla boscaiola which a popular item but I have to be in the mood for all the red onions which can be overpowering if there's a lot. We have tried some Of the apps which are always super fresh but we tend to order insalata calabrese which has a bit of everything Italian salad and great for sharing. The free bread is a plus too. Highly recommend coming for date night, family night, or even a small special occasion. Thanks for the great food and service!

Came here on our first date since having a baby…read more Wanted to come here last Valentine's Day but it was booked two weeks ahead. Jamie was our server , she was energetic, bright, super friendly and set the tone for the night. Place has a full bar! My wife and i had martinis, had the calamari (tomato sauce without the frying) , carpaccio (super interesting w the celery) - the risotto and i got the cioppino - super delicious! 5 stars, fantastic experience !!

Unbelievable food, decent service, heck, better than decent. Im giving 5 stars despite my standard…read morefor carbonara being unrealistically high due to my family's cooking. I will have to come back to try something else. Atmosphere isn't quite fine dining to me, but is far and above Olive Garden. The table was set with very beautiful water glasses and a very very cute flower vase filled with just the right assortment. This place truly does it for me.

In the area on a business trip and was looking for a long-term local Italian place and stumbled…read moreupon this one. Seem to have good reviews so we tried it out. Not a large dining room but on a Thursday night we were able to get a table for three walking in. We share the mozzarella appetizer and it comes as one large piece and a big plate of sauce. It had good flavor and was full of cheese. We then each got a small Caesar, which was extremely small. We heard about the specials, but decided to order off the menu. The entrée are a good size. I enjoyed the cannelloni, another in our group had she's ravioli in the third had chicken Parmesan with penne. Everything was as ordered. The sauce was not the best we have had but overall a decent experience.

I came to eat at pasta party a few days ago after telling myself to visit for a long time now. I…read morestill remember the old deli that was there prior to this restaurant and I've seen numerous social media ads and posts about the place so I wanted to check it out. I think I was a little hesitant because in my head I was thinking how good could possibly really be? In my head spaghetti/pasta is something I can make it home and almost thought it a waste of money to go out of my way to go out specifically to eat this dish. I ordered the Arrabiata pasta with the sausage. I'll admit I was a little thrown off by added cost of each tolling and also added cost of the Arrabiata sauce and I also did wait until a fair amount before the food was ready for takeout. But the pasta really blew me away. I'm still thinking about how good it tasted. I would definitely come back and I actually wanna bring my dad who loves spicy pasta like this. It was really that good. I can't think of another place that has this level of pasta let alone this price. The only negative I would say in regards to one of the workers. The cashier was manned by wonderful woman who did every and all tasks from taking the orders to putting food items in the oven to answering the phone I'm probably much more than that. I don't know. In contrast there was an Asian man with a black shirt who was also working. He looked lost and completely helpless. There was a moment where this woman was so busy and there was a ringing that I assume was from either a phone call or a delivery order. This man did not offer to help more nor did he help from what I saw. He was utterly helpless and unhelpful. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt with the encouragement "Hey help your team out!" The woman on the other hand was doing so many things simultaneously and yet was really kind at the same time. Anyways, I'm giving my review of a five star because I wanna see this place succeed and I'll definitely come back .

We saw online that they have daily lunch specials but it's not advertised in the restaurant. The…read morestaff had to dig around for a while to find the lunch menu. It's basically $2-$3 off select dishes. We ended up ordering the chicken parm and the 12in short rib sandwich. Total was about $47 for both. Pretty pricey. The chicken parm barely had any pasta. We thought there'll be more pasta under the chicken, but sadly no. Short rib sandwich was dry and lacked flavor. We dipped it in the chicken parm sauce which made it better.

The ambiance is great, very nice inside. Italian decor and gives you that restaurant feel when it's…read morenot a true restaurant. All windows have bushes so it gives you that privacy, including the patio. You order and pay first, then grab a table. There are bus staff which you can ask for utensils, boxes, etc. but you can also walk up and grab them yourselves. Olive oil has mixed herbs which is nice touch and focaccia bread is soft and chewy. Calamari is good but not crunchy, and provided with ranch and marinara sauce. Eggplant Parmigiana is great portion and had two meals with it. Eggplant cooked well, and marinara was not too acidic and had great flavor with a little zing to it. Eggplant Parmigiana 5/5 Calamari 3/5

We normally go to the one on 17th and Tustin. We LOVE tutto and this location is a little closer to…read moreus. We sat outside and it was very clean and peaceful. Possible negative to sitting outside, we didn't get the normal bread and oil until we were served our food because no one saw us outside, but that was okay. We didn't mind, if you mind then maybe let them know you're going to be sitting outside. We ordered the turkey bacon sandwich that came with avocado, pesto, and I think mozzarella. It was delicious! I had a Caesar salad on the side. My options were salad, fries, or chips. My husband is kind of picky so he got the safe bet of chicken Alfredo with broccoli. He cleaned his plate. A star was taken off only because the tables were really sticky.

when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date…read morehere tonight. we hadn't known at all what to expect, but it was the perfect girl's night simple dinner. when you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order at the register. then they give you a metal number to place on your table for the waiter to bring your dishes to you. none of us waited more than 10 minutes for our food to be ready, and they made sure to bring our appetizers first as well. the calamari was so nicely cooked (the server told us they bread it themselves in house) and the mozzarella sticks had some incredible cheese pulls. you could tell the bread was going to be delicious as well just based on the color and seasoning, and they did not disappoint. i had ordered the clam sauce with linguine, creamy style; this meant they added some alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker in consistency. when i got my dish, the sauce was still fairly thin but i think the alfredo helped a lot for what i was wanting in flavor. the clams were exquisite and, if i hadn't stuffed myself so much on the carb appetizers, i would have polished it off right there. my friends said their dishes were also incredible. the only thing was the pizza; my friend didn't seem to detect any tomato sauce on her dough, only olive oil. she ended up using our dipping sauces to add, but she said it was still delicious. despite being so incredibly full, we still made room for dessert because how could we leave without trying the gelato? the strawberry cheesecake was exactly the perfect sweetness for me to balance out what i had just eaten, though the other flavors were just as good too. overall, it was an incredible dining experience. the staff was all very friendly, happy to provide recommendations or explain what deals came with adding on anything to your order. they were very attentive in checking in with us. the ambiance of the place is also so pretty and so quaint. i definitely intend to come back for another meal!

We picked up some food for Mother's Day from this place. They offer family style meal including…read moresalad, pasta and pizza. We called to place an order and it's ready within 30 mins. Everything was nicely packed and the staff helped us to load the food in the car. Everything was so tasty and portion was huge. Recommend this place in orange!

This has easily become one of my go-to italian spots. The food is consistently good, the portions…read moreare generous, and the atmopshere always feels warm and welcoming. It's the kind of place that's perfect for both casual dinners with friends as well as for special occasions. Everything we have tried has been flavorful, drinks are amazing and the service has always made us feel taken care of. P.S. There is limited seating and they don't take reservations so expect to wait alittle.

Our family spotted this place and its stellar Yelp reviews and reeeeeally wanted to love it, but…read morethe prices were high -- even in a post-COVID world where everything is expensive -- they're charging a whopping $15 for a (meatless) dinner salad, a bowl of romaine with a forgettable house dressing. Come ON. Also, we all ordered different entrees (we're vegetarian) and all of them across the board were bland and average. Like they'd cracked a jar of Ragu, poured it over pasta, and expected us to be happy. Fun ambiance, but not enough to lure us back. Food was expensive and just meh. We don't recommend this place.

Been here a few times and this place is a star for epicurean delights!…read moreHere's why I come back... Consistently friendly service. All the dishes are flavorful and well prepared. The sangria is refreshing and light My favorites dishes- steamed mussels, short rib pasta, lamb chops, and grilled octopus and truffle fries! I love that I can bring a few friends and taste so many dishes! If you enjoy sharing food, folk and fun....this is worth a stop!

I love tapas! My friend and I stopped by for an early dinner and got a few dishes to try. They were…read moreable to seat us despite no reservation. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept where the owner is also the head chef. They were able to accommodate allergy concerns (balsamic on the side for the sprouts). The duck breast was slightly overcooked but the flavor was so good it didn't really matter. The gnocchi were pillowy and the short rib was super tender. The calamari steak was unique, and I enjoyed it! I'd come back the next time I'm in the area, and get someone else to drive so I can try some of their cocktails.

We were here for happy hour 3:00-6:00 Monday - Friday. I had the Sicilian Margarita el Mayor…read morereposado, Grand Marnier italicus which is more properly known as italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto a premium Italian liquor created in 2016, agave and lemon, a spectacular drink and a great value at $13.00!

Pasta was amazing! Service was really fast…read more Waiter was named Mando, probably one of the best waiters I've ever had in a restaurant. Super friendly, fast responses on inquiries, and all around superb service! Might come back just to get Mando as our server.

Came across Pizza Irene while searching for restaurants near by…read more Since I grew up with wood fired pizza as a child and young adult I always crave myself a good pizza. Ended up getting the Margarita pizza from the menu with added prosciutto and here are my thoughts. First off the pizza arrived at my table in no time hot and fresh. Regarding the restaurant itself it's beautifully designed and decorated and on top very clean. While the restaurant itself is rather small it's highly recommended to make reservations because it seats less than 30 people. Service was nice and friendly The pizza itself had a nice crust and it tasted exactly like I was hoping for. Everything was just perfect and this be my go to restaurant whenever I crave pizza. 5 stars! I'll be back!

Pizzeria Irene is one of the City of Oranges hidden gems. Located on Olive street and just off of…read moreChapman. Cool casual vibe. Old school music playing softly in the background. And the Pizza is cooked , slightly burnt to perfection. brick oven. Place is small and they do offer reservations. Cool thing is if you try your luck and the wait too long. Just order your food to go. Take a 20 minute stroll around the plaza and head back. Food will be out shortly. Then enjoy a picnic in the circle near the fountain Started off with the Caesar Salad. Next we Ordered the Bianca Pizza "Love the fresh garlic " .... The crust is soft and burnt for that perfect Napolitano style pizza firewood heated oven. Add a side of sliced prosciutto ham. Will try the broccolini appetizer the next time we dine in.

A great little local spot in the old town Tustin area. If you love Italian food you must drop in…read morefor dinner. My wife had been wanting to try this place for sometime and we finally went on a Friday night, it is small so make a reservation. Between us we ordered 3 plates of pasta. You can get a full size and half size. We got two full size and a half size so we could share a little bit of everything. My advice order the full size because who doesn't love left over pasta. In order by our favorite dish... Carbonara - rich and creamy, one of the best I have had (my wife didn't like it as much as me) Ragu fettuccine - my wife loved this plate Gambrei pappardelle - this was so so but the shrimp was good We also ordered the house bread which was worth it. There are so many different pasta dishes that we plan to comeback

I came to Storico for an early Mother's day lunch. It was around 12:30 on Saturday…read more I called the day before to ask if I could get a reservation but the nice gentleman on the phone said they don't do reservations for that time but I should be good to get seated right away with 7 people. He assured me I shouldn't have any issues. I will assume he forgot it was Mother's day weekend lol. When we arrived the hostess told us all of the big tables were full and it would be a 30 minute wait. She also said the kitchen closes down at 1:45 so.... In other words my chances of dining in were slim to none? Or we would not be able to order any food once we are seated?? I really am not sure where she was going with that. My daughter stepped in and asked if there were tables available outside. She said there was but it was probably too small for us, we asked to go see and thought the table was actually perfect for us. So we asked to be seated there. We had plenty of elbow room and the table fit our food perfectly so I am not sure why she thought it was too small. Overall we did not feel like she was taking much initiative to be accomadating on a holiday weekend. The food was so authentic and amazing that I didn't even care. My pesto was so fresh and flavorful, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Everyone in my family ordered something different and everyone loved their dish! Service was friendly but not very attentive. They add a 20% gratuity for parties 6 and up. The restaurant inside and outside is super duper cute and charming. I would definitely come back again as the food was just so good, I would hope to have a better experience with service next time though. I am always very aware and forgiving when going out Mother's day weekend.