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    Centro & Storico Cafe

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    DESSERT MENU as of MAY 2026
    Lisa T.

    AMBIANCE (4/5): Indoor seating and outdoor patio with heaters gives great date night vibes or just a girls night! SERVICE (5/5): We had a group of 5 and service was top notch! FOOD (4/5): So glad I tried this place, they really impressed me with their food. Will definitely be back! $4 BREAD: soft and fluffy and perfectly salted with an herby sauce. LOVED! $6 ITALIAN SODA (STRAWBERRY): I'm not much of a soda drinker but I tried this and it was PHENOMENAL! It's mixed with milk, still has bubbles and the taste is in-between a soda and a milkshake. SO GOOD! If you've never had it like me, JUST TRY IT. $21 PEAR & GORGONZOLA SALAD: the full salads are HUGE! Definitely for sharing between 3-4 people. Was amazing! Light and perfectly dressed. $30 PASTA VONGOLE: White Sauce was delicious! Didn't feel like a heavy red sauce. Tons of clams. Split between 2 people. $27 COLETTA (thin fried chicken breast): so flavorful! Doesn't need a sauce, got this with our pasta for more protein. $6 GELATO (small): ALL THE FLAVORS ARE AMAZING! If you go to the counter they let you sample any and every flavor you want! And it's hard to decide because they are all DELICIOUS! $12 LIMONCELLO FLUTE: big portion of lemon gelato sorbet with a splash of limoncello.

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    Nisha M.

    The food was good but not great. I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars. We had the vegetarian pizza, kids butter and parmigiana pasta, and margarita pizza. I would definitely consider eating here again. The customer service was closer to 3 out of 5 stars, but not bad!

    Carla Catalina L.

    Centro is such a solid spot in Old Towne Orange for a chill Italian dinner night. The ambiance is relaxed and cozy, the food came out super fast, and the outdoor seating was perfect since we brought our dog We ordered the calamari, pizza, and cannoli... everything was delicious and hit the spot. Simple, good food with a great vibe. Definitely coming back.

    Cappuccino and Cannolis
    Courtney B.

    The food was soooooo yummy. The service was great! I'm craving the pasta again just hours later. We will definitely be back!

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    Nick E.

    The food was honestly amazing the fettuccine was great, compliments to the chef. Our waiter was also incredible: super attentive, kind, and genuinely made the experience enjoyable Now an even bigger shoutout to the manager for his outstanding counter terrorism and anti-pasta theft operations throughout the evening The way he monitored our table from a distance with the awareness of a hawk was truly inspiring I especially appreciated the repeated receipt inspections and the dedication to making absolutely certain nobody escaped the premises without paying for their Alfredo . It was comforting knowing we were under such elite surveillance during dinner Also impressive was the ability to question payments while not fully knowing what our order even was. That takes talent ‍‍‍ We would NOT want a criminal in our group Thankfully he was there to protect the establishment from organized fettuccine crime. Came for the pasta , stayed for the surprise police interrogation experience Thank you for keeping the Tustin streets safe manager. Overall: amazing waiter, amazing food, and a manager with a very promising future in homeland security, TSA, or private investigatio

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    Megan Y.

    This isn't my first time here and that's exactly why I came back. I had to try more things on the menu, and once again, everything was incredible. The pear Gorgonzola salad was amazing, and I absolutely love that they serve it on a chilled salad plate. I know that sounds small, but a chilled plate makes such a difference and just feels right. Our pastas came out piping hot and steamy (I'm adding a video because you need to see it), and they tasted just as good as they looked. There genuinely hasn't been a single thing I've ordered here that I didn't love. I've also stopped by for breakfast before and had the breakfast burrito, which was delicious, and I tried their new latte special the blueberry chai latte and it was so good. At this point, I know I can come here for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and leave completely satisfied. The prices are also very reasonable, which makes it even better. Even though we were FULL, we still had to try dessert, because how could we not. We ordered the chocolate-covered gelato (I forgot the exact name, but trust me), and it was SO good. Rich, creamy, and absolutely worth it. Honestly, it was so filling that next time I think I need to plan better like sharing a salad and a pasta or pizza just so I can save room for dessert. I already know I need to come back just to try more desserts, especially the Nutella one with the fried pizza dough and Nutella gelato. That is definitely happening.The only downside and this isn't the restaurant's fault at all is parking. During the day you do have to pay for metered parking through an app. It's not expensive, just something to be aware of if you're visiting. Overall, consistently amazing food, great drinks, and a place I'll happily keep coming back to. Worth it every single

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    Dan W.

    We were driving by and decided to try out this location. Centro is a tucked away behind a large building. Easy parking in the rear too. The service is great. Always making sure you have everything. The turkey panini was great. Very tasty. Big enough to share that for sure. The picture was half the panini. You will love it here. Great for relaxing and enjoying the day with great food.

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    Julianna M.

    Food was delicious and fresh. Seating on the balcony outside was cozy and relaxing with italian music playing in the background. Lovely little gem in Old Towne Orange. We also had an appetizer of Focaccia bread with a salsa verde sauce. Yum!

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    Claire L.

    My new go-to coffee spot in Orange Circle I've already been here 4 times and keep coming back to try different coffee and matcha flavors. Everything I've had so far has been really good, the vibe is cozy, and the staff is always super nice. Definitely one of those spots you end up craving randomly throughout the week

    So pleased with the service here old town vibes in old town Orange!! Drop coffee and a warm oatmeal cookie!
    Shalan S.

    Service is amazing and warm cozy vibes!! Perfect place to walk to. After picking your son up from school. Best gelato!!! Don't forget you r coffee and a cookie.

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    Francoli Gourmet

    4.0
    (996 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    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 !!

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    Mozzarella
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    Pasta Party

    Pasta Party

    4.5
    (803 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Family-owned & operated

    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 .

    I'm not sure why this place has good reviews. Their prices are unreasonable and their portions are…read moresmall. Their chicken parmigiana was just okay with such small portions. The bread they served while we waited for food was extremely salty and inedible. Their steak Italian sandwich was dry. It needed sauce or something. Even with discounts through inkind, the meal was expensive and not worth it. This is a party I wish I didn't attend.

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    Our short rib pasta sells out fast!!!
    Our short rib pasta sells out fast!!!
    Parpadelle bolognese with a meatball
    Parpadelle bolognese with a meatball
    Our lasagna made from scratch

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    Our lasagna made from scratch
    Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

    Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

    4.3
    (146 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$
    Established in 2000
    Kid friendly

    Delicious sausages and meatballs! The paninis are huge and delicious! Perfect amount of…read moreeverything! Thank you!

    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!

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    Garlic bread with every entree is delicious
    Garlic bread with every entree is delicious
    Very cute interior, romantic music playing, smells of great ingredients.

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    Very cute interior, romantic music playing, smells of great ingredients.
    Roman Cucina

    Roman Cucina

    4.4
    (2.2k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Had a great meal!! Our waiter was super friendly, welcoming, and very informative about the menu…read moreand customization options. We loved being able to get a combo of the sausage and meatball mozzarella appetizer to try both. The mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta paired nicely with the meats. The Rosa pasta was creamy and flavorful, though the pasta was slightly overcooked for our preference. The Pasta Gianni had a well-balanced oil-based sauce, and the shrimp and mushrooms added great flavor. Generous portions, great service, and plenty of menu options. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    This place is a hidden gem of the city. It's a small hole in the way that opens at 5 pm daily and…read morecan have a wait-list. Here are the cons of this place: 1. Small spacing Pros: 1. It's very intimate, great for a date 2. The menu has a little of everything. 3. The staff is knowledgeable and can tell you what they recommend as in if anything you usually gets changes from ingredients to how it's made. 4. They got a killer offer on week days. **Tuesdays: Half off pasta on the second order! Look try this place out. Impress your partner. Pro move: leave your card with the server without them knowing so the bill is paid before they try to fight you to pay the bill. I always getting the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken but my wife won't budge from their lasagna.

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    Interior
    Shrimp Scampi7t
    Shrimp Scampi7t
    Raspberry Martini

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    Raspberry Martini
    North Italia

    North Italia

    4.2
    (5.9k reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$

    Great place to host a celebration with a modern sleek interior. We were quickly sat on the patio…read moreMonday afternoon. Waiter was friendly and knowledgeable of the various dishes and provided good variety of recommendations. The table started with a white truffle garlic bread dish and it was delicious!! This summer they are offering a summer selection menu of a small plate and entree for $25. I opted for the arancini and roasted salmon (extra $5). Everything was very yummy and I would order it again. The arancini had good depth of cheese. The one thing that was slightly annoying was the arancini would not hold shape when dipped in the sauce on the side.

    We decided to come here for lunch totally unplanned. I've been here several times, but it was more…read morethan four years since I dined there. I expected it to be crowded as usual and that parking would be insane. Fortunately, and surprisingly, there was plenty of parking. As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by a hostess. When I observed the dining area of the restaurant, it was approximately thirty percent full. The bar contained about the same amount of occupants. We waited two minutes and the hostess took us to our table. Once we were seated, our server immediately came to our table to greet us and take our beverage order. When she came back with our waters, we both ordered the parmesean chicken sandwich. Our orders arrived and I realized I made a huge mistake as I didn't read what was included in the sandwich. I don't eat pork and prosciutto is included. I apologized to our server and told her about my error. She said it would not be an issue at all to make me a new sandwich without the prosciutto. Once my sandwich arrived, I dove in, and it was good! I wish the chicken was a little meatier and juicy, though. I also didn't really taste too much of the mozzarella and provolone. I love that melted cheese you get with the bite, but it sort of was lacking. The sauces were prevalent and tasty. It wasn't the best I've had, but still good, nonetheless. I had a side of salad and it was just a regular mixed green salad. The service was fantastic! Our server was extremely attentive and friendly. I didn't catch her name, but she had her long, blondish-brown hair in a ponytail braid. I love the ambiance with how open, bright, and airy it feels. Here's the breakdown: Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 I would definitely recommend this place for drinks and appetizers with a really nice ambiance and great service!

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    NORTH ITALIA - IRVINE
    North Italia
    North Italia

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