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    Italian Express

    4.0 (363 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Pizza, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Italian Express Takeout or Delivery

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    ITALIAN EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    P16. Cheese Tortellini with Ham, Mushrooms and Peas
    Dan J.

    I had first tried this place 25 years ago. They used to deliver to my apartment down the street from them. I moved away but moved back to the area and was happy to see that they're still around. Though not a fancy place, the food is 5 stars. Pasta dishes are unique, and their garlic bread is fantastically toasty! Glad I came back!

    P6. Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken
    Timothy Spencer T.

    This place was a bit disappointing with its portion size. The taste of the pasta was good, but I just wish it was bigger for the price point. I was hoping the bread would be better too.

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    Lynnann W.

    Ordered via delivery, appreciated their accuracy. Perfectly adequate Italian food. Pizza toppings were scarce and definitely cooked on a conveyor belt. Not our favorite by far. The Mama Mia special was dry; definitely needed more sauce. The Greek salad was fine. Overall, okay but we would try elsewhere in the future.

    P4. Chicken Pesto Pasta
    Jhovany S.

    I can see why Italian Express has been a staple of the community for so long. Their food is great. We ordered the pesto chicken pasta for pick up, and when we got it home, the past was still piping hot. The portions were quite big and was enough to feed two of us and then some. With large chunks of chicken and a tasty pesto sauce, what's not to like. The workers are friendly and welcoming. Plenty of seating if you come and dine in, with a robust menu of different items like pasta, sandwiches, and pizzas. We will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu

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    Our favorite pizza place near us. High quality, surprised it's not as busy as it should be considering how good it is. Price is great too.

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    Very bad place quality is horrible. Food is so bland! Got the angel hair pasta and that was horrible. Want my money back!

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    I had a pizza baking incident and chose Italian Express to come to my rescue. The pizza was good and all were happy with the results.

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    2 years ago

    I've never ever had a better pasta salad, pizza and pastas are also good. Love the cheese bread rolls and mamma Mia dish

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    Always friendly and consistent in what they offer. Reasonably priced for what you get. It is one my regular stops.

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    4.1
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    One of my new favorite pasta restaurants…read more There is something special about pasta dishes that know when to keep things simple. The Cacio e Pepe and Gamberi e Prosciutto were both beautifully balanced and a strong example of how important restraint is when it comes to saucing pasta. In both cases, the pasta itself was the highlight and was cooked exactly as it should be. Paired with high-quality ingredients imported from Italy, the result is a combination that produces truly memorable dishes. The sauces complemented the pasta rather than overwhelming it, making both plates especially well executed. I also had the Chopped Salad for a lighter option. It was fresh and well-prepared, though fairly straightforward in nature. The Hugo Cocktail was an excellent choice for a warm day--light, refreshing, and not overly sweet, which made it particularly enjoyable. Service throughout the meal was excellent: attentive, professional, and welcoming. With pasta of this quality, this restaurant is well on its way to becoming a regular destination. I look forward to returning and exploring more of the menu.

    I absolutely love this place!…read more Although I wish you could order both the pasta from here and pizza from Centro next door, I always have to come here when I'm craving pasta. The Salsiccia Rigatoni is one of my favorite dishes, but everything I've tried has been delicious and the pasta is always cooked perfectly! This place can get packed so make sure to plan in advance. I will say the service has been a bit slow the last few times we went, but when the service is great, this place is a 5/5.

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    Eating the food at Barolo Cafe is like being transported back to eating in Italy; delicious,…read moreauthentic, amazing! We've been here twice now (thanks Patrick from Orange Toyota for recommending!) and I had the generously portioned lasagna and my husband had the giant platter of risotto with calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, etc. Both were outstanding. The dessert choices are more than Ive seen anywhere before--we had the vanilla gelato with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce. The prices are very reasonable, the server was efficient, friendly and humorous (true Italiano). We will be back soon--with friends...all the way from Carlsbad! It's worth the drive.

    I came here with a couple of friends for the very first time a while ago, and it was very homey and…read moredelicious. Our waiter was super friendly, treated us very well. Appetizers: - mozzarella caprese: nice and fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes! - scampi al vino bianco: slightly overcooked when we got it, but the sauce was amazing! Mains: - fettuccine bolognese: the sauce was one of my favorite bolognese sauces i've ever had, rich and hearty like they said. the pasta had a nice texture to it, and will definitely be getting it again. - cioppino kind of pasta: we weren't able to catch the name of it, but it was one of the specials! it had mussels, clams, salmon, sea bass, and was in a nice light and seafood-flavor filled sauce with spaghetti noodles. would definitely recommend asking for it! Dessert: - house made tiramisu: nice and light, a nice balanced coffee and sweetness

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    The Parlor

    4.5
    (451 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Best Margherita Pizza in Orange County!…read more I have been ordering pizzas from The Parlor for a long time. Although they serve other food, I have always ordered margherita pizzas. In my humble opinion, they make the best pizza in Orange County! MARGHERITA PIZZA IS DELICIOUS. Each hand-made pizza features premium fior di latte mozzarella cheese layered on top of fresh red tomato sauce. The crust is thin and chewy, with just the right amount of char characteristic of a true Neoplitan pizza. All pizzas are cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven; and all of my pizza orders have been flawless. Thank you very much to Jimmy and his hard-working kitchen crew. My pizzas have been absolutely delicious! GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The front counter staff is very friendly and makes every customer feel genuinely welcome. They are personable and efficient, and work really hard to deliver meals to their customers as quickly as possible, even when there is a long line of customers. Everything is clean and pristine and the menu is easy to read. Thank you very much to Megan and her amazing counter crew! TL/DR: the pizzas from The Parlor are delicious and worth the wait!

    Always good. First…read morethe staff is outstanding. They all deserve a raise Second the food is amazing. The quality and variety. The specials are outstanding and you have to eat it fresh. Pasta, pizza and salads are excellent. The desserts are good. It's a solid tiramisu. One of two or three places that make a great Arnold Palmer. The atmosphere is not pretentious. It's a big open space. Easy to meet up

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    4.2
    (674 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Prego is an upscale Italian restaurant located at The District at Tustin Legacy. The interior is…read morespacious and classy, but I love eating on their their outdoor patio space! They offer brunch on weekends. We got the Braised Short Rib Hash and the Italian Benedict. The Braised Short Rib Hash has eggs, short rib, breakfast potatoes, and toasted focaccia. The Italian Benedict was unique in that it has San Daniele prosciutto and parmesan hollandaise, on toasted focaccia. Both were tasty, and I would get them again! They also offer an All Day Menu available daily. We got the Cacrciofi Blossoms which are crispy artichokes. It's served with a sriracha aioli. I really enjoyed these! They're battered and fried giving them a nice crunch on the outside, and the artichokes inside are soft and tender. We also got the Rigatoni Carbonara, and it was delicious! It has pancetta, tossed egg yolks, and pecorino with a touch of cream. Highly recommend this dish! Service was great. Everyone was welcoming and attentive.

    This was our first visit here. I called and spoke with Christina, who was so very nice. I asked for…read morea seating accommodation and Christine made it happen! When we arrived, I had the pleasure of meeting her and she was so nice. Our server, was Jose and he was excellent! Such a nice man. His timing was perfect. He checked on us frequently, but, was never intrusive. We ordered several items and everything was so delicious. We enjoyed the Meatball appetizer, shrimp salad. lasagna, tiger shrimp gigante and the tres leches cake. We loved everything! Christina and Jose made this a very special evening and we are so grateful!

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