when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date here 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! read more

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First off, the restaurant is very nice, clean, and has a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food was a disappointment. The pasta sauce tasted very sour, and the meatball on top wasn't even warm. It seemed like it was simply taken from a tray and placed on top of the pasta. The antipasto salad was mostly lettuce with very little meat or toppings. The penne with pink sauce was good, so that was the highlight of the meal. Overall, I felt the food was overpriced for what we received. Honestly, I've had better food and a better value at Olive Garden. Sorry to say, but I expected more. Service was great! Very kind read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

So I've had 2 experiences here, one in person and one to-go. It's a nice place, plenty of table and you order at the counter. The Ceasar salad was decent, my husband liked his chicken parm and I liked the linguini I had. Everything was a little bland. My favorite was their garlic bread, I would have many more pieces of it. Now the to-go order I had was NOT at all acceptable. I ordered the stuffed manicotti and it simply tasted off. The sauce was great but the stuffing tasted a bit bitter. I only had a few bites and threw it away. I don't see myself ordering from here again. read more

This evening was our first time ordering from Fratellino's. We ordered the eggplant parmigiana and was offered a slice of pizza, so i said yes. By the time the eggplant was nearly ready I was told they were out of cheese pizza slices and I would have to get a whole pizza. Problem #1. Unprofessional, we get the whole pizza and eggplant, the pizza was hot, but the cheese on the eggplant looked melted but was hard as if it had been saved in the container then refrigerated. I'm not sure. Problem #2 The sauce on both the pizza and eggplant as It was too much sauce and loaded with salt. I couldn't taste anything except the salty sauce. In hindsight, I would have said no added salt and 1/4 sauce is plenty and then ask if you don't have fresh cheese, then no cheese. read more

I came back for lunch w a coworker and had a great time! So excited for all of us beer and wine lovers.. they finally got their liquor license (happy face) lol I added a picture of their wine list and their beer selection. they do offer a corkage fee in case you want to bring your own bottle of wine. It's so lively here with Italian music playing in the background. And lunchtime was pretty busy. Everyone was attentive and friendly with us. I had their fettuccine Alfredo again but this time with a meatball along with a glass of their Broadside cab. We tried their slice of pizza that's sold for their lunch special. It was so good we decided to order an all meat medium to give it a try with other toppings. Crust and dough is so delicious .. I loved it.. all prices are very reasonable. We're taking a margherita pizza to go! I didn't have room for dessert but I'll be back for their house made tiramisu and some gelato read more

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Fairly decent Italian food and this is coming from an Italian ;) We ordered delivery and the food was promptly and still hot when it arrived. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, beef ravioli with meat sauce, and the antipasto salad. Each came with garlic bread which was AMAZING! The entrees were filling and it was enough to share or have leftovers. I highly enjoyed the salad and my ravioli. We will definitely be back for a quick service style Italian food! read more

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The pasta with the Alfredo sauce was very good, the chicken parmigiana, at first I thought the sauce was too sweet for me but as I ate it more it was pretty good. I wasn't a big fan of the meatballs, not sure what kind of meat it was pork or veal but it wasn't beef and it wasn't my thing. Overall still good food. read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana with a side of meatballs - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

We picked up some food for Mother's Day from this place. They offer family style meal including salad, 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! read more

Wanted to try something new so we choose here. The atmosphere reminded me a lot of tuttu fresco when you walk in, made to order meals, self seating but yet they serve you which was nice For the food: I got the chicken parm and hubby got the garlic gnocchi. Husband loved his plate! My chicken parm wasn't what I expected, it was on the dryer side and no sauce on it. It didn't have a crunchy crust on it either which I was expecting. Not the best for me but I think if we go back I'll have to try something else Staff was friendly read more

I live closer to the Fullerton/Brea location, but this location is closer to my work and they have great lunch specials! My favorite item is the Baked Shells - I equally like the regular meat sauce version or Christian Style. Their meat sauce reminds me of my Grandpa's (who was from Sicily)- it is sort of sweet and savory. Their pink sauce is great and meatballs also remind me of my Grandpa's. There has been nothing here I did not like, but there are a few things I love which I go back to. The thin pizza is more authentic to me vs. the regular crust. read more

I have visited Fratellino's several times in the past month. It is a cozy family-run Italian restaurant in a large strip mall. The interior is fairly spacious and comfortable, so the diners aren't crammed too close to each other. You order at the register and you are served at the table of your choosing. The menu is full of classic Italian dishes. I have had the chicken Parmesan and ziti with meat sauce. Both were very good, partly due to the great marinara sauce and a great garlic bread. For and extra $4 you can add a nice side salad and ice cream for dessert, which is a great value when compared to many comparable restaurants. And to top it off, the staff were friendly and efficient. Fratellino's is definitely a place to try for fast casual Italian food in central Orange County. read more

Staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is spacious, brightly lit, and clean. The portions were a good size at great prices. Menu had many selections. Definitely save room for gelato! This was our first visit but won't be our last. read more

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Didn't like the pizza at all. It took 30 minutes to make a pizza with dark meat. Use chicken breast on the pizza not dark meat. We live very close by , but won't come back. Thick crust pizza with low quality ingredients. You use chicken thighs and not chicken breast. read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

The Pizzas are so good like a home made ones...Their pastas are good too...I think their marinara base is smth that it talks for the taste...Today, as usual we ordered The vegetarian pizza and the crust was delicious...There werent so many toppings but overall it tastes great...Gabriella helped us and she was so sweet...Today, we decided to go option...But i dined here before and there is patio and inside dining...Ambiance is chill and you smell the garlic and cheese so close to your nose just like legit local Italian pizzeria...it depends on when you walk in but before 4 they have also slide pizzas and so many other discounted options. Also, dont forget to scan the %15 barcode in front of the door for first time customers...There are also plenty of parking lots outside... read more

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The food here is amazing!!!! Everything is so delicious and cooked perfectly. The server was friendly and our food came out quickly. And the value is amazing!!! The prices are so much better than most Italian restaurants, with most dishes less than $20! - Clam sauce over linguine: Tastes amazing!!! Seasoned with lemon, garlic, and parsley, and filled with SO MUCH clams. The linguine was perfectly cooked al dente as well. - Penne pasta with pink sauce and chicken: The pink sauce was so good! It was on the creamier side, which would be good for people who prefer cream sauces over marinara. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Super soft, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. Highly recommend adding chicken. - Garlic bread: Perfectly crispy yet chewy. Great for dipping in the pasta sauces! - Minestrone: I loved the flavor of the soup and enjoyed how the veggies were cooked soft which made them easy to eat. - Spumoni ice cream: AMAZING. The texture is so creamy and almost gelato-like in texture. The combo of the chocolate, cherry, and pistachio tastes so good, and I really enjoyed the pieces of cherry in the ice cream. This place is a 12/10 and everybody needs to try out this restaurant if you want Italian! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

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Atmosphere is clean and pleasant. Staff is friendly. Pricing is reasonable. Food is fantastic. I highly recommend. read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Menu - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Very fresh ingredients, so much authentic taste, and amazing service. I like that they have a daily lunch special especially, I'm often super busy, and it hits the spot and it's a great value. The decor is very nice, very cute, I would absolutely sit down and have a nice dinner with somebody. A lot of love goes into their food, welcome to Orange! read more

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I ordered 2 salads yesterday to be delivered and did not include the salad dressing. No response yet fro the restaurant after an email yesterday! read more

Cool place you order and grab a table and they bring the food to you phenomenal old style Italian food. The best raviolis I've ever had in my life old school with ground beef not with paste, beef, unbelievable gravy, meat gravy was unbelievable. My brother had chicken marsala, and my sister-in-law had veal Parmesan. read more

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All the convenience of fast ordering your meal with receiving high quality, tasty Italian cuisine. I usually get the chicken Parmesan. My last visit included pizzas that were equally enjoyed. The owners were at the next table and introduced themselves. There were genuinely interested in my experiences at their restaurant. Definitely worth your checking it out. Good food from a caring small business. Quality food and service is not compromised read more

Ok we just had them for lunch. First time. Saw their advert. A little Commercial on social media. And thought let's try it out! Besides being 12 minutes late on the order. When we got to the restaurant it had a nice appearance. What I thought would be full due to the parking lot. Turned out to be two tables. Sooo why was my food late? Ah yes the speed of molasses. When I asked about my order. They had just begun. No urgency. No moving quickly. Just kinda yea let's just move around slowly and get this over here and that over there. Yea. Now onto the food. We Yelpers will always judge, presentation, flavors, and value for what you get. Looking at the food as you will see from the pics, looks good. (Except for the packaged croutons, seriously if you can't cut up leftover bread and make your own you don't deserve to make Ceaser's salad.) Then came the test, flavors. Veggie lasagna just ok. No big bang wow. The wife said a little salty. The minestrone soup out of a can. Looked good. But flavor was dead. Garlic bread was the same. No pizazz. Where's the greasy dripping butter spread and heavy garlic flavor? The pizza looked good. But again the flavor was bland. The dough had no wow factor and the food literally tasted like it came out of the back, premade and heated up. The Ceaser's salad was fresh, very little Parmesan cheese (packaged) croutons (worse package with all kinds of preservatives) the dressing was fine and the chicken was a warmed up sliced something. At 54.00 I would not waste my monies again. Sorry for hay I was going for a great new Italian spot turned into a premade back room heated up frozen venue. Not for me. Only people who don't know Italian food can give this spot 5 stars. Two stars for their presentation. And not one more. Nonna is rolling over in her grave for eating here. Smh. read more

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We stopped by for a late lunch and I loved that they had diverse options on their menu (rather than just pizza and pasta). I loved that I could choose the sauce and stuffing for my ravioli, and it was light and delicious. They also gave a generous amount of garlic bread slices with the spaghetti. They also had gelato, that I'd love to try next time. read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - spinach ravioli with pink sauce, Friday lunch special (spaghetti with garlic bread), 8 PIece Mozzarella Sticks - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

This place is absolutely amazing! Me and My Husband and my mom were looking for a nice Italian place to go to for Mother's Day and have been wanting to try this place since it's so close to my house.... So we decided to go in there on Mother's Day and Boy were we pleasantly surprised!! The food was outstanding. The customer service was really great. It was super cute in there decorated for Mother's Day.!!! honestly this place reminded me of my grandmother's house!! definitely will come back here multiple times! read more

Ordered takeout the dining room ambiance was nicely designed felt like a full service restaurant. Phone order was easy quick chicken picatta $19 and side salad $2.50. Any restaurant would easily charge $5 for this salad a mini-antipasto pepperoni provolone olive tomato peperoncini Parmesan tasty dressing and croutons. The picatta was a classic preparation chicken cutlet pounded evenly dredged in flour and sauté to perfection shallots white wine and capers great. The only reason it didn't get five stars needed a bit more seasoning garlic lemon S&P. A generous portion of angel hair also perfect. A restaurant quality preparation with true value. read more

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Just visited for the first time yesterday with my family and we were in shock! The prices are amazing and the food is great. The workers were kind as well. We ate there and the place was roomy and clean. We will definitely be back! read more

Delicious I like the decorations it gives me an Italy vibe. I would go back there again . I like Italian food. next time I'm going to try something else. read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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Such a great choice for dinner! Chicken Picatta was amazing and the eggplant Parmesan equally as amazing! The bread... a huge basket of garlic bread oh yes! So so good! read more

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New Italian restaurant in our neighborhood. I liked the design of things. No servers. You just walk up and order. So that's different. We ordered a pizza, chicken piccata and a small salad. It was a lot of food. Big portions. The Chicken Piccata was very tasty, especially if you love capers. Even the small salad was very good and had that Italian feel to it. Like a mini antipasto. The pizza was their basic Marguerita pizza. It was just ok. Maybe not quite cooked enough for us. Not sure. We will just have to try something different to see how it turns out. But it definitely looked like the pictures. One funny thing we noticed is the ice comes crushed, not block. A small detail but we liked the difference. The inside of the store is very comfortable with lots of room. So very nice setting. We will be back to keep testing things out. read more

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This was our first time here. The staff were super helpful and sweet. We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. It's like a restaurant with no waiters. You order everything at the front and they give you a number. We ordered two dinner combos. One chicken parm with a salad and you get an ice cream (not gelato) and one baked pasta Christian with shells with minestrone. The minestrone soup was yummy. The baked pasta Christian was delicious. I would definitely get it again. Could easily feed two people. Took half of it home. The cappuccino ice cream was really good too. Overall a great first experience. Definitely want to try the gelato next time. read more

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Tried Fratellino's Italian kitchen for the first time on 4/11. It was fantastic. The service was friendly, the location was clean, and the food was mouthwatering. We tried their baked pastas and will definitely be back soon to try more of their menu. Definitely trying the gelato next time as well. My only disappointment is that we haven't discovered this place sooner read more

This is the newest addition to a string of Italian restaurants across Southern California owned by the same family. I started going to Lomelli's in Gardena 30 years ago. They all are amazing values in Italian cuisine. I am pleased to find the newest addition which is the closest one to my house is no exception. I have had the lunch special three times. Two paninis and soup and one eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti. All were excellent. read more

Five Stars - Because six would disrupt the cosmos. Some meals fade into the background--forgettable bites chased with mild disappointment. But then there are places like Fratellino's in Orange, where the food hits so right, it scrambles your sense of time and place. For a moment, I considered ditching modern life altogether to take up permanent residence behind their kitchen. I had the Clam Sauce Over Linguine, a dish that didn't just arrive--it announced itself, hot and perfumed with the ghost of Neptune himself. It came crowned with a lemon slice like a golden halo over a saint. The sauce was a briny, buttery masterpiece--each clam a tiny siren luring you deeper into the plate. Linguine cooked perfectly, with just enough chew to remind you that life is short and pasta should never be soft. My wife ordered the Baked Pasta Christian (Big Brother Style), and it came out looking like it had been forged in some sacred oven deep beneath the Amalfi Coast. A hefty layer of meat sauce and melted cheese gave way to a rich layer of Alfredo--creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced. It was the kind of combination that didn't scream for attention but quietly earned respect with every bite. She offered me one forkful, and I briefly reconsidered my own order. The garlic bread was no afterthought--thick-cut, golden, with a crisp edge that gave way to a warm, buttery center. Just enough garlic and herbs to wake up your taste buds without hijacking the whole show. To close it out, we shared a slice of cheesecake with chocolate drizzle. Smooth, cool, and unapologetically rich, it didn't try to reinvent the wheel--just delivered a clean, satisfying finish with a touch of chocolate that tied the meal together like a well-placed period at the end of a damn good sentence. The vibe inside is warm and unpretentious--the kind of place that knows exactly what it's doing and doesn't need to prove it. It quietly says, "Yeah... you've found the spot." If you're near Orange and craving Italian done right--no theatrics, no pandering--Fratellino's delivers. It's honest food, made with intention and a steady hand. No gimmicks, no shortcuts--just the kind of meal that sticks with you long after the plates are cleared. read more

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Definitely wanted to like this place since it is so close to our home but it wasn't that good at all. Got the chicken parm and meatball sandwich. Both were bland and just boring. I was looking around at other peoples dishes and they didn't look to appealing. They didn't have music playing and then they played music but it was like crazy loud. Even the staff kept telling the other staff members that it was still too loud. Then it started to play a commercial for like 3-4 mins. It was really strange and I just kept looking around wondering if anyone was going to change the station lol. I wouldn't go back or recommend this place. Definitely way better Italian places out there. read more

We got takeout and it was fantastic! We've been looking for a good bbq chicken pizza and this one is perfect- not too thin or thick crust, sweet but zingy bbq sauce, great chicken Wow the gelato is worth trying! We got the Oreo and it was amazing texture and flavor! We are really happy this place opened- just what the area needed! read more

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I have been here a couple of times now and with the loss of Conca D' Oro and Genovese restaurants in my area this quick serve location of Fratellino's Italian Kitchen has surpassed my expectations! The minestrone soup is probably some of the best that I have enjoyed and what a deal with the lunch specials!! I will be returning this week to try some of their soup with a chicken meatball, I heard amazing! Will be trying most of their menu over time, I'm sold. read more

This was my second visit, and just like the first time, it was excellent. On my first visit, we ordered pasta, pizza, and wings--the kids loved everything. I was reminded about the restaurant after seeing their coupon at the Stater Brothers grocery store across the street, so I decided to stop by for lunch on my own this time. As before, the service was fast and welcoming, the restaurant was clean with a delicious aroma, and there was plenty of parking. I ordered a pepperoni pizza, and it was easily one of the best pies I've had in Orange. I definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

Fratellino's Italian Kitchen - Pep pizza - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing food and service! My bf and I are big fans of the Brea location and this one is great too! Just had the yummiest whole grains spaghetti with chicken and my bf had chicken penne pasta. Yum!!! Garlic bread is too delicious! read more

What a hidden gem! I feel like finding Italian food is so hard to come by and this delivered! Staff were friendly, service was quick, and the ambiance was fantastic! I ordered a side Caesar salad which was a plentiful amount with little croutons, garlic bread, and their lasagna. Lasagna was pipping hot out of the oven and was one of the best lasagnas I've had locally! The server brought out small slices of pizza to try and that was a delicious surprise! Give them a try and support small businesses! I can't wait to come back! read more

Decided to check on this new Italian spot. So glad we did! Exceptional service - friendly and attentive. We ordered the chicken marsala and the beef ravioli. Portions were generous, good value. Cute decor with Italian music to add to the ambiance. If we weren't so full, we would have tried the dessert: Next time!!!! Side note - they don't have their beer/wine license yet, so no Chianti for a few months. read more

First time visiting. First impression was positive. Restaurant was clean. Greeted nicely. Ordered eggplant Parmigiano and chicken marsala. Orders come with tasty garlic bread. Salad is optional for $2.50. Food was very tasty and portions were plentiful. We will definitely return to try other items on menu. read more

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