We came here for our wedding anniversary. We wanted something casual and Italian. We ordered: Caprese - 5/5 - very good. The mozzarella was so fresh and creamy. The tomatoes were hearty and cut a perfect thickness. Could have used more balsamic for me, but my husband liked it fine. Chef special: Swordfish picatta with mashed potatoes, vegetables & tiny salad - 4/5 This was good. The picatta sauce was delicious and the fish cooked perfectly. I would have liked a mix of different vegetables. Lasagna - 5/5 - this was my favorite. It was cheesy, served very hot, the noodles were not mushy. Just deliciousness on a plate. The service at the bar was outstanding. Our server was attentive and offered us as much bread as we wanted. He went over the menu and offered suggestions. We only drank water and the cup was always full. He was great! Seating - there was plenty of seating, so was not sure why we were only offered a choice of 2 tables both basically on top of the party next to you. I feel they can do better in that department. There was seating outside, which was also offered, but it was way too hot and humid that day to dine al fresco. We ending up sitting at the bar. Forced tipping: They add a "kitchen appreciation" fee to your bill, which I did not care for. I feel this is tacky, but if they are doing this, it should be posted somewhere that they are, feels sneaky otherwise. The food was very good & I will likely be back to try other dishes. read more

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I initially wasn't going to write a review but I saw someone gave the restaurant 1 star 20 days ago for a similar situation that happened to us so I decided to do the same. My husband and I came across the restaurant on a Saturday at 430pm. We had our baby stroller and have been mindful on avoiding dinner rushes while going to restaurants, just in case. The Host asked us if we were a party of "3 and a half" which we laughed and said yes. We waited outside where there is patio seating and only a couple of tables taken. Inside, there were people at the bar and maybe one table occupied. The rest were open. I could see through the windows that the staff made a big deal about the stroller, they were walking around making hand motions as to where the stroller would "fit" mind you we've been to plenty of restaurants where this has NEVER been an issue. They came out to speak to us twice stating they were looking for a spot. I told my husband we should just eat elsewhere but he insisted on waiting. We did not want to sit outside due to it being hot. The host finally returned and said that they have reservations and can seat us at a table but we have an hour limit due to the reservation. My husband obliged b/c he was hungry, and I was annoyed. We got seated in the back which is fine by the big display of wine and our stroller replaced a chair. Which idk why that wasn't suggested or thought of in the first place. Our server was very nice but the other staff just kept side eyeing us. Dinner was rushed, it was tasty yet over priced. Our baby slept the entire time, No fuss thankfully. What were they to do if they had someone in a wheel chair and couldn't accommodate space? I know the comparison is far fetched compared to a stroller however it was the first time I ever encountered this. Since someone else made a comment about them not being seated due to a stroller, I would suggest avoiding this restaurant if you have small children as it seems it's not welcomed. Again, we were mindful and have been going to dinner before 5pm. read more

Recently went for my mom's birthday. I got some lamb shank pasta dish with gluten free noodles in some tomato sauce and it had the most delicious chunks of tomato. I really enjoyed it. So perfectly flavorful. Gluten free pasta was perfectly al dente. Like what. read more

Cute surrounding area what places to walk around after! I was initially drawn to this place since many of their pasta options reminded me of Italy. The Paccheri is imported from Italy! Everything was delicious and the service was great. They are definitely plentiful in the seafood. I was able to get some in every bite. The buccatani had a fresh and sweet tomato flavor thanks to the onions. It was very reminiscent of homemade sauce. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly too. read more

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Came here on our first date since having a baby 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 !! read more

Francoli Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

I visited Francoli Gourmet on a Sunday for Mother's Day dinner with my family. We got the calamari alla fra diavola to share with the table, & I ordered the salmone all'arancia as my main. I also got to try a few bites of my family members' dishes & liked everything across the board, but wouldn't necessarily say anything was anything to write home about. The live music was a lovely addition to the ambiance. The one downside was that the service was a bit slow, which was slightly stressful since my sister had somewhere to be & had to leave a little early. Would be open to visiting again, but I would most likely consider other options beforehand. read more

Francoli Gourmet - calamari alla fra diavola - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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We are back in old Orange to have another superior dinner. Our waiter Was Brian, a patient and calm waiter. They have so many choices. We had the Lasagna and the seafood with linguine. Lobster, mussels , shrimp, calimari and scallops , all in one great dish with small garlic toast. It was almost too big. But not quite. Always a treat to come to old orange and have our great italian dinner here. read more

Francoli Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Loved the short rib ravioli! The sauce was to die for. They also gave us a strawberry panna cotta because we were celebrating a birthday. It's located in the orange circle so arrive early to find parking. read more

Francoli Gourmet - Ravioli di Brasato - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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I'm surprised I haven't written a review here yet! My husband and I are becoming quite the regulars here 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! read more

Francoli Gourmet - Lasagna alla Piemontese and Bucatini alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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Highly recommend! The service, ambiance and culinary experience are amazing. From the moment you step into the restaurant I was welcomed with incredible service, the waiters and management are extremely professional. In addition the ambiance brought me to a beautiful memory of Italy. I will definitely be a regular and encourage you to bring your family and friends!! read more

After some time of seeing this cozy authentic Northern Italian restaurant full of happy customers, we decided to finally give the restaurant a try. To no real surprise, the ambiance felt like we had stopped inside a street restaurant in Genoa or Parma or Modena. We ordered the Ravioli di Brasato, which were stuffed full of delicious short rib. While we enjoyed this take on the dish, we do prefer a less tomato-forward sauce. We had to try their take on Tiramisu, and they've definitely got one of the best Tiramisus I've had, better than all of the ones I've had in Italy and Vegas. The service was great too, likely a team that have worked together for many years. read more

Francoli's is a small, quaint corner restaurant right in the heart of Orange Circle--so convenient that it feels like it's in our own backyard. The pasta quality is consistently excellent, and you can really taste the homemade care in every bite. I ordered the wide tube sausage pasta and it was so, so, so good, while my husband loved his seafood pasta. The rest of the food was just as delicious. Service was wonderful--attentive, kind, and knowledgeable staff made the whole experience even better. If I had one critique, it's that the special mozzarella felt a bit pricey for only two pieces. But honestly, it's a small drawback compared to everything else they do so well. We'll continue to support this local business--great food, great vibe, and a staple in the Orange Circle dining scene! read more

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Got this for lunch and I devoured their pasta immediately. It's def made the Italian way with basic ingridents but that's what made it so good! read more

Francoli Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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I went there yesterday with my wife. I ordered the clams linguine. It was so salty. I could not finish it. All the waitress didn't even offer us Parmesan cheese in an Italian restaurant. Take it for what it is. read more

I really enjoyed the food! Started with a calamari, and I really enjoyed the texture. It was perfectly chewy and drenched in marinara sauce. The sauce was beautifully seasoned, and it wasn't missing a thing. Order the cacio e pepe and it was so delicious and not overwhelmingly creamy. The noodles were cooked al dente which i prefer. Topped with fresh graded parmesan on cheese. Ordered a specialty dish, which came with lamb and fettuccine noodles. The meat was delicious and it fell off the bone! The sauce came with a marinara style sauce with chunks of meat in it. Our least favorite thing was the bread, as it came cold and It wasn't too soft. Our server was polite and attentive. He provided some suggestions and things that were off the menu. The restaurant was a cute little cafe; we sat outside and it was a nice little view into the orange circle. read more

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Came here for dinner while in town. Did not have to wait for a table. Nice ambiance. Bread served and we ordered a simple Salad and burata. Both pretty good. We ordred 4 pasta dishes. The lasagna was decent. The vegan pasta was ok as needed more flavor. The 2 seafood Pasta dishes were very good. Service was good. Prices decent. read more

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- This place is RUDE. You will be pressured to eat and get out as soon as possible. The waiters will come by every 5m to clear a plate as soon as they see one to grab, and they will stare you down when they're not hovering - Our waiter kept reaching around our shoulders and heads to grab dishes. At some point, he nearly elbowed me in my ear. It's tight quarters, but he could have just waited until the meal was over to clean - The tortelloni al limoncello was god-awful. The sauce was oddly sweet and had no balance. I will say the tortelloni itself was delicious, but that sauce...there was no saving it - The hazelnut Italian soda was good! Not too sweet - The panna cotta was unfortunately very bland - The bread basket was dry and felt like it had been left out for days - I will say that my friend's cacio e pepe gnocchi was delicious though read more

Francoli Gourmet - tortelloni al limoncello - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

It had been a while since we have been here. We stopped in last weekend and enjoyed a wonderful early dinner for 4 people. The short rib ravioli was fantastic as well as the pasta bolognese. The olives were the perfect starter as well as the carpacio. The prosciutto and melon was yummy. We also enjoyed the coconut sorbet. My inlaws had steak entrees and they enjoyed them. It was busy, but I had made a reservation earlier that morning. We really enjoyed our meal. read more

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To start with, our server's shirt was filthy and splattered with red sauce. I don't know what the situation was, but this seemed like an appropriate time to wear aprons to avoid that. He kept reaching around me and bumping up against me when there was ample space to maneuver around me. It's always a trade off between handing the food directly to the person furthest away from you, or just place the plate down and have people pass it down to whoever ordered the dish. Getting elbowed in the face and trying to dodge him every time he came around was not a pleasant experience. For what seems to be a fancy restaurant, they didn't have any salt or pepper on the table. I had to ask for some, and was handed a thimble-sized shaker. It's possible that they grind the pepper fresh in the back and refill these shakers, but... it didn't taste like fresh ground pepper. The bread basket that came out had maybe 3 varieties of bread. One type was fluffy and great, and the others tasted stale and dry. I ordered the pasta carbonara, and the flavor was fine if not a little heavy. It was made with bucatini, which was an interesting choice because that's not what I would've chosen to use for this dish. Due to the thickness of the bucatini, the balance of pasta/sauce was off and it was too pasta heavy. Changing the type of pasta used could help with the balance. My sister ordered some type of tortelloni with a red limoncello sauce since it was one of the few vegetarian items on the menu. The tortelloni was great, but the sauce was NOT. To me, it was a deterrent from finishing the dish and we ended up trying to wipe off as much sauce off the tortelloni as possible, just to finish the meal. I wish we could have rinsed it. My other friends both got the gnocchi dish, which was also delicious. It seems to be a crowd favorite for a reason, and maybe worth keeping if they decide to pare down the menu in the future. Overall, I would not come back. The service wasn't great and the dishes were such a hit or miss that it isn't worth the gamble. read more

Francoli Gourmet - Pasta carbonara - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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We stopped in around the middle of lunch on Sunday because we were craving Italian food. The restaurants in the immediate vicinity were quite busy, while this restaurant appeared almost empty. We should have taken that as our first red flag. We had our baby with us in a stroller. The host initially said we might be able to sit in this one area with the stroller beside us, but an older dude who seemed like the owner or manger came over and told us there was no room for the stroller. The patio in front was completely empty and that wasn't even offered to us. And remember how the restaurant inside was basically empty. So that fact, along with this interaction, we decided we were not wanted so we decided to take our business elsewhere. It was a disappointing experience before we even had the chance to sit down but thank you for saving us from wasting money on overpriced Italian food. read more

Quaint little restaurant in the heart of the town plaza. Good location but parking can be a bit challenging on a weekend night. We met up with a couple of friends on a Saturday evening for an early dinner. The restaurant was packed. Note: Reservation is highly recommended. It took a good 15 minutes after we got seated to get the menus. Was trying to flag a server down but they were unfortunately avoiding eye contact. But once our server approached us, it was good after that. Our server was friendly and appropriately attentive. Food was passable. The beef special was the favorite of the meal. The PENNE AL SALMONE and RAVIOLI DI BRASATO came in second. My go-to entree is the LINGUINE CON VONGOLE. I was excited to see the dish on the menu but sad to say, this was the disappointing, unimpressive dish of the evening. Presentation was good but wasn't tasty (a bit bland and gummy). I may be wrong but I thought I had fettuccine instead of linguine pasta as well. Glad to have tried this place at least once though. read more

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Very cute restaurant in the downtown Orange area with excellent service and delicious food. They had patio seating and indoor seating. They also have half bottles of wine and complementary bread. We would definitely return. read more

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Francoli Gourmet at the Circle in "fun" Old Town Orange, is a gourmet trattoria (restaurant) with authentic Northern Italian cuisine and high-quality, traditional dishes. The interior of the restaurant is elegant, Artsy, warm and inviting. Adjacent to the open bar is a large library type, wall to wall and wall to ceiling wine cabinet with hundreds of wine bottles on display. The restaurant lighting is very comfortable and the interior overall really beautiful. It is Cozy and Perfect for a date night, a celebration or any occasion. I could not find a dress code posted on their website but depending on the occasion, it can range from formal to business or smart casual. I was invited for my birthday and i really enjoyed my dinner with good friends and good food. The Menu has plenty of options to choose from. Each one more attractive than the next. Right off the bat, They brought out some house made bread for dipping in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For appetizers, we ordered the Caprese and the Calamari. The Caprese tasted super fresh and the calamari was not fried but rather seemed to be cooked in a tomato based broth. The Calamari was good but a little too chewy for my taste. As a main course, I ordered one of my all time favorites. A traditional Roman dish. The "Cacio e pepe". It is one very simple pasta dish that, if not made with attention and knowledge, can go very wrong. It is basically made with freshly grated pecorino Cheese and freshly ground pepper. It was creamy with just the right amount of Pecorino cheese and the perfect amount of saltiness. and so incredibly satisfying. My friends ordered the Pork Chop ai Funghi Porcini and the Linguini con vongole (clams). I don't personally eat Pork. But The Pork chop was a huge portion and looked as though it was cooked to perfection. It came with mushrooms, other veggies and butter like mashed potatoes. Everything looked and tasted amazing. For dessert, we got the tiramisu which was the best one I've ever had and we got a strawberry Pana cota on the house for my birthday. The Pana Cota was so light that it melted in your mouth. It was better than the one i had in Italy. Overall, this was an amazing experience and The service was nothing short of excellent. Great spot. Great food. Great ambiance. I highly recommend Francoli Gourmet read more

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This has to be my favorite Italian place in Orange County! It's hard to find an Italian restaurant that serves good quality sauce and perfectly cooked pasta texture. This is one of those restaurants where I do not mind paying the price to experience made from scratch dishes that are curated by an experienced chef. Service can be a bit snobby and cold. Parking is a headache, especially on the weekends because downtown Orange gets quite busy. Make a reservation. read more

I almost hate to share this place but I saw the 4 stars and realized they need a bump up in ratings. I got tired of Italian food but my family loves it so I took them out to this new spot. I've got little kids, who are picky eaters. They loved all of it! We ordered the special lamb ossobuco, a kids size spaghetti bolognese, and a pasta I can't remember. I thought the kids would not like the ossobuco, but they tried it once, twice, three times, and eventually ate it all. The ossobuco also came with pappardelle noodles, and the kids enjoyed those too! I found a new love for Italian food again. Places like North Italia do not compare to this spot! read more

I came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. It was quite busy, the only seats available were at the bar. The menu had a lot of variety- so many dishes to choose from ! It was quite loud but we were there at the dinner rush. The food was delicious, we were also given bread with olive oil and basalmic vinegar as an appetizer. read more

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This place is such a gem! I had been trying to go and finally did and let me tell you, it is such an amazing experience! We sat at the bar and had some Italian beer and wine. The bartenders were so nice, and they work so hard behind there! This is an authentic Italian restaurant, very vintage and old school. We got branzino and pasta, delicious!!! We got a wonderful dessert and finished with some chocolate liquor drinks. It was more than a dinner, it was an event! Small place with big flavor and charm!!!!! Give it a try when in the orange circle! read more

Mouthwatering pastas!!! The food was so insanely delicious. The pasta sauce has so much depth that you need to close your eyes, sit back, & enjoy every single bite. I was so impressed by the food but that isn't even the lengths of it. The service is really what made you feel like you are at a gourmet Italian restaurant. The waiters, busser, host, & chefs were all Italians. You can tell the owners put real love into this establishment. Our waiter was very passionate about the menu & knew exactly how to make recommendations. The ambiance was classy, dimly lit, happy space. While I am a 21 year old girl, the rest of the customers were all old men haha. But that was just another indicator that this was THE spot. read more

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Had a work event here. Its a small cozy restaurant with limited seating inside and some more tables outside. Its dark in here but romantically lit. I love e their wall of wines and alcohol along the long wall of the building. On one side they have the kitchen and on the other side a small bar. It gets pretty loud in here. Probably because our table of 11 was the loudest in here!! Our waiter was ok. Seemed kind of rushed and rocky. But that's OK, because he really knew the menu well and even memorized what all 11 of us ordered, appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks!! Service does take some time here as we had to wait for our waiter to come back and either get us the dessert menu or the bill or get our orders. But we were talking a lot so that wasn't too bad either. My wife and I ordered the following: 1. Beef carpacio- thin slices of raw beef. It was really delicate and fresh. Great taste. It was really good 2. Calamari- they tell you from the get go its not the breaded or fried type that many are accustomed too. Lots of peices from the rings to the tentacles in a creamy tomato type sauce/soup. Which there was more bread to soak up the sauce. 3. Furmaggi misti- like a charcuterie plate. The jams are really good. Nice medley of finger foods. 4. Bruschetta- this was ok. It was missing some sort of vinaigrette. But each peice of bread was packed to the brim with toppings. 5. Cioppino- this was a really large entree with large amounts of clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari. The sauce was really hot temp wise. And they had 2 nice and succulent baby lobster tail on top. Some pasta in the bottom. Could've used some more bread to soak up the sauce. 6. Panna cotta- it was very light, so light that it had no flavor. I wish I ordered some other dessert to close out my dinner. 7. Aperol spritz- was very light. Reminded me of a mild monitor. Refreshing. But I think next time I would stick to a heavier liquor. Overall a beautiful and intimate place to have some real Italian food. Portion sizes are good. And if your into wines (which I'm not), then you will really wnjoy this place . read more

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really good italian food, fixes the craving. The waitstaff is really nice and it's in the circle so it's super cute.

A local genuine authentic northern Italian cozy restaurant where they make you feel at home. Everything was delicious and tasty. I felt very comfortable asking questions and getting recommendations. There were four of us and we each took a bite off of each other's plate. So glad I did, now I'm going back next weekend to try more tasty dishes. read more

We had a beautiful celebratory dinner date night at Francolis. I have always wanted to dine here and just never gotten around to it. I'm so glad we finally did. Fresh handmade pasta and delicious calamari. I can't wait to come back! read more

Francoli Gourmet - Spritz - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

What can I say more? It's one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Every dish is so good, especially their pasta dishes. And their service is phenomenal. The carbonara is made just perfectly every time. Most restaurants served it wet, but this restaurant serves it on the drier side, making it deliciously perfect, especially for someone who's lactose intolerant. Yes, my stomach hurts after eating it and I still suffer from the lactose, but at least I suffer less because it has less cream. And the bolognese is so good. Rich tomato sauce and meat. Yummy. I also like their beet salad and steak. The osso buco is good, but it's not my favorite. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. There's enough green light, Thinsulin approved dishes, but the pastas are so good here that I end up eating red light dishes. read more

Francoli Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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Delicious pasta and so many options here! Parking can be a bit challenging in the Orange Circle area but there were some parking lots and parking structures available (free parking for 3 hours in the parking lots) and just 1-2 minute walk to restaurant. Service was good and food came out quickly. I ordered the salmon Monte Rosa, the salmon was super flavorful and tender and portions are large. They actually initially gave me the wrong pasta at first, but let me keep it free of charge since it was a mistake so I had two entrees for the price of one. Not sure which pasta they gave me but I think it was some cheese tortellini with spinach and sauce itself was super creamy and delicious! read more

Francoli Gourmet - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

A very fine and pleasant experience. During my visit, it was at the time of my anniversary with my girlfriend and I wanted to make reservations for September 7th around late afternoon (3pm) as we had a couple events before and it's actually a perfect time to go since it seems night time is usually crowded. Parking can be a bit crazy but that's out of their hands and the establishment had indoor and outdoor seating with a full on bar with plenty of drink choices! But onto the entrees we ordered. FOOD Neapaliton Tube Pasta This was my dish and I'll just say it was quite delicious. I don't normally finish my plate when it comes to pasta but it was the right portion with the perfect quality. Real fine ingredients that left me wanting more (if my stomach allowed haha!) Cioppino alla Livornese My girlfriend's dish that she absolutely enjoyed! I had a sample as she also had a bit of my food but that sample alone was just enough for me to order it the next time we visit! And again, the portion was just perfect, content was just enough and left her smiling! Bread (side-dish) It may seem like bread but there was something about it that was so different and addicting. We asked for seconds and couldn't stop eating it. I actually had to put my foot down and say "hey we should leave some room for our main dishes lol" Don't leave this one hanging, may look like just bread but there's something about it! OVERALL We had a great visit. I wouldn't mind coming back again, just have to come by a little earlier or a little later during the rush hours as we like to take our time and enjoy our food. We had a very informative server and catered to our every needs and answered all of our questions. They were working during the times of 3:00pm and 4:00pm on September 7th, 2024. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

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SO YUMMY AND VAL IS MY HERO thank you Val Xo you rock Best beet salad of my life and pasta amazing Val recommended the best of best read more

My hubby and I had a great lunch here. Big surprise for us to find such an authentic Northern Italian cuisine in the old Town Orange. Pros Wine selections: 5 stars A variety of white, red, and sparkling wine selections Food, Service, Quality: 5 stars Friendly, high quality, delicious Ambiance, Price: 5 stars Italian antique style, not too big but very cozy I ordered Tagliatelle Ragu w lamb, white wine and my hubby got Lasagna. The pasta noodles are perfect, soft, chewy, the ragu is so flavorful. The meats are so tender. For Lasagna, great authentic flavor too. The bread was served with wheat, regular Italian bread, dipping sauce w olive oils, balsamic vinegar. Great!!! For wines, we had 4 different glasses of sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Cab. It was so good w foods and wines. Cons AC: not strong today. Hot day!! I sweated a lot during lunch. So hot and humid. Parking: 5 stars in the huge parking structure at Lemon and Maple. You need to walk at least 3 blocks to get there. Overall we really enjoyed our lunch. My hubby's b day is coming in Oct and we already decided to come again to celebrate the special day. I loved the Tagliatelle a lot. C'est très bon. read more

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Food was simply delicious. My man took me here for the first time last night and I'm so grateful that he did. We sat at the bar to wait for our table but ended up staying because we thought our bartender, Destiny, was super adorable and sweet. I ordered the lasagna and it was top-tier, of course. Pomegranate martini was super. Can't wait to come back! read more

I've been once, to celebrate the 19th birthday dinner for my kid starting school at Chapman. The food and drinks were delicious, and we all had trouble picking just one thing from the extensive menu. One star off for service that was slow and a little inattentive, but I'd go back again. read more

Francoli Gourmet - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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I found the real authentic Northern Italian cuisine in the old town Orange. I liked here old town in the past. Luckily I found a new Italian restaurant. First, they have a large selection of wines. They also have so many pasta options, chicken, seafoods. I chose lasagna, my wife got tagliatelle w ragu, lamb. We chose red and white wines per glass. The bread is served w olive oil and valsamic vinegar. I tasted my lasagna and said, ummmm.....so good. My wife loved her tagliatelle, perfect balance w tomato sauce, tender lamb. She loved her noodles, cooked perfect! She gave 5 stars for the pasta. The ambiance is classic. You can enjoy the wine and Northern Italian cuisine. Authentic!! Price, quality, service: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Parking: 4 stars. You need to park in the parking structure 3 blocks away. 3 hours Free!!! It's been a while since we had a great Italian lunch. Definitely come back for the other menus. You can hang out and shop at the vintage stores as well. That is big advantage why we go and hang out in the old town Orange. read more

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