Excellent service, friendly staff and delicious food at decent prices. Large portions and the menu has something for everybody! Great location too - the patio is really nice! read more

Loved it the customer service is amazing the food is delicious and the whole family friendly environment and the establishment is amazing. I ate here for Valentines day and would def come back again read more

I just moved back to California from Manhattan, NY where it was relatively easy to find real authentic family/homemade style Italian food/wine with great service. Here in Orange County things tend to be more chain restaurants with high school students as waiters. Luna Rossa was not that. This was a great meal, probably the second best gnocchi I have ever had (the first was a Michelin star restaurant in NY). I'm a vegetarian so they had to switch the sauce but it was no big deal for them. Our service was fast without seeming rushed. Our waiter even recommended an excellent wine pairing. I went in with low expectations and left with my new favorite restaurant in the area. The decor was great as well. I only wish they had a flourless chocolate cake on their dessert list, then I would be in heaven. read more

Went here for lunch today and sat outside on the patio with the little guard dog. The sausage panini was pretty good, but that exotic bomba for dessert was, to put it mildly, the bomb! read more

Luna Rossa - Carbonara! - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Absolutely amazing. This restaurant was more than I thought it was. The service was out of this world. My water never reached halfway. The complimentary bread was amazing. And he refilled it without asking !!!! AND packed more to go for me. That has never happened before. He also gave and packed me extra Parmesan cheese. So thoughtful. I had the house salad and the clam pasta. It was so good. Definitely will be back. read more

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I came here for a birthday lunch on the first at my new job. The food was hit and miss. I got spaghetti with shrimp but the way the menu described it I thought it would be a fresh tomato sauce with tomato, garlic, basil and shrimp. It was just spaghetti with tomato sauce (unfortunately not fresh) and only 4 shrimp. For $18 this was ridiculous. My boss is very generous and let us try a bunch of things, so we also got meatballs (so-so, could've been better), caprese salad (pretty good), calamari (okay) and sausage pizza (okay). There were about 9 of us and I will say the service was very good. Our waiter was really great. I'd gladly go again if my boss paid but I definitely would not go if I had to pay. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a restaurant for dinner before we went to see a movie. We saw Luna Rossa and decided to eat there. Well the hostess was nice because I asked for a booth and we got one immediately and so we we looked at the menus. Well we put down the menus and waited, 10 minutes went by 20 minutes went by and no one came to our table. Well the hostess a different one came and she asked did we want something to drink and were we ready to order and she would pass it on to our waiter. A waiter we never saw!!!! No one asked if we needed anything no one came to our table to say anything!. The bill was slammed on our table and NO TIP was left. Let me share my personal feelings I am African American my guy is Caucasian!!!Was their any African Americans none there hmmm maybe they knew something we didn't!!!. The food was definitely nothing to write hone about and overpriced at that!!! I WILL NEVER EVER IN LIFE RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TO ANYONE BECAUSE I FEEL THEY ARE RACIST AGAINST PEOPLE OF COLOR!!! read more

Food is good, but they really short of staff which affected the service (which i deduct a star). I would suggest close off section and provide better quality of service. I will come back may be after 6 months time, hope service improve by then. read more

Come here every Thursday! It's $3 Rose Thursdays (and $5 wine wednesdays!) Their penne vodka pasta and risotto is BOMB!! very flavorful! also,Frank is awesome he knows how to make one good meal a perfect meal with his attitude and customer service!!! read more

My wife and I have walked passed this restaurant hundreds of times and have always said we'll try this place sooner or later. We finally went for New Year's Eve and the food was exceptional. It reminded us of some of the meals that we had while on our trip to Italy. We also received excellent service from Brent. We will definitely return to try more food on the menu. read more

Luna Rossa - Short Rib Mushroom Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

The better half and I were looking for a place to grab a quick bite on New Year's Eve before catching a movie. After looking around at some of the options, we decided to try Luna Rossa. We looked at the menu outside of the restaurant before entering (failing to realize it was the lunch menu) and decided to go inside. We were greeted by the manager who asked if we had reservations (we did not), but he fortunately had a few tables in the bar area and quickly sat at us at one of the tables. Rohlinism: If you are planning on going out to dinner (or think you might be going out) on New Year's Eve ... make reservations! Our server Michael came over, took our drink orders immediately and made some suggestions regarding the menu. He also brought bread to our table when he returned with our drinks. The bread was fresh and was served with a very good olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. Laina wasn't feeling particularly hungry and I was just looking for something to hold me over so I ordered the Crostini della Tradizione (Toasted Crispy Bread topped with Melted Mozzarella, Italian Prosciutto, Butter and Sage) and Polpette Marinara (Meatballs in Marinara) of the Antipasti menu. We disagreed on both items. My wife didn't really enjoy either of them and if she was writing a review it would have been a lower score. She would have preferred the Prosciutto on the Crostini della Tradizione to be crispy, it wasn't cooked. The Meatballs in the Polpette Marinara had sausage in them, which made them harder than most Meatballs. Laina is not a fan of most types of sausage ... well there is this Swedish, German and Irish hybrid she enjoys ... She did like the Marinara and she wishes other restaurants made theirs the same way. I enjoyed the flavor of the Meatballs and didn't mind they were a little harder than normal because sausage had been added to the recipe. I also wasn't bothered by the consistency of the Prosciutto and ate up the Crostini della Tradizione. Michael brought us a free dessert to top off our meal. It was called Panatotae and it is a light after dinner Italy pastry. It was very simple dessert, just powdered sugar on a flaky pastry, but very good and the one thing the wife and I agreed one. The service was outstanding from beginning to end. Michael and the rest of the staff was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable when it came to the menu. The other than we agreed is we would definitely come back and actually try some of their entrees at some point. There was a 20% Yelp check-in discount when we ate, but it is no longer available. read more

Food was great! I highly recommend the Tortellacci. I'm just visiting Orange County for a short while but it's possible that I will eat here again at least once before I leave. read more

Luna Rossa is probably one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the Irvine area. They have great complimentary bread and butter, and the restaurant itself is quaint and has a lot of room for family, friends and co workers. They have several dishes here that are really tasty and I have been here a few times with friends. My favorite dishes are. APPETIZERS: Warm Eggplant Appetizer - It is baked eggplant with melted cheese and Italian herb infused tomato sauce. It is basically a dip and you eat it with your complimentary bread. It comes out piping out, but its and outstanding dish. I think its called "Melanzane Al Parmigana" on the menu. Its worth buying as an appetizer. ENTREE: Tortelacci - It is a ravioli made with beef short ribs and in a red wine cream sauce. It is very tasty, savory and rich in flavor. This dish is very dense and it will fill you up fast, so be careful. It is all wrapped up in a truffle Alfredo sauce, so make sure you are really hungry when you order this dish. Tortellini Al Pollo- Chicken tortellini pasta with a cream sauce and peas and mushrooms. Again, this is a very good dish, but very rich and very creamy. DESSERT: Tiramisu- Lightly sweetened rum soaked lady fingers with lots of chocolate sauce and dense mascarpone cheese. It is a perfect Italian dessert and not too heavy here at Luna Rossa. This is one of the better Italian restaurants in Irvine/Tustin area, and a nice change of pace from CPK and CheeseCake Factory type chain restaurants. Its worth checking out if you are visiting The District at Tustin ! read more

I love this place, the pasta is cooked to perfection!!! I enjoy the spicy shrimp pasta, because I love me sum heat!!! read more

I wish I could give a review about the food but, unfortunately, that's not possible. You see, today was my 2nd attempt to dine here. And it is also the 2nd time that I waited....and waited...and waited to even by greeted, let alone seated at a table. Twice this has happened. TWICE. The last time was months ago and I figured they were just having an off night. I believe in 2nd chances though, so I tried again today. Once again, I am ignored by restaurant staff as I stand aimlessly at the host stand. It's pretty awkward to just stand at a host stand and wait to even be greeted, right? It's even more awkward when restaurant staff actually looks at you and doesn't even acknowledge your presence. I'm ready to leave at that point but my sweet Mom perseveres. She goes up to the bartender and asks about getting a table. In an annoyed voice, he asks if she has a reservation. It's 2:00 in the afternoon. I look around and count 3 tables that are filled. Yes, 3 tables. There are countless others that are empty, just waiting for us to be seated and enjoy ridiculous amounts of food and wine. But the tables remained empty, as well as my stomach. The only thing full today was my wallet...which will continue to be full every time I pass Luna Rossa on my way to another restaurant. A restaurant where the staff will greet me, treat me like the nice (and generous) customer that I am, and will happily feed me and take my money. read more

What a wonderful evening. Great food and great service. Cocktails were amazing. The place was packed and had a real buzz about it. As a European, it felt like being on the continent, you will be well fed, well watered and you will feel very at home here. read more

We were deciding what to eat one night, and came to the conclusion that we both wanted to eat Italian food. Yelped few places, called to see if I needed to make reservations since it was a Friday night. Thu told me the wait time was about 30-45 minutes so we went there. Found it in a nice shopping plaza, lots of stores and restaurants. We put down table for 2, told us 30-45 minutes wait. Wrong!!!!!! Hour and 15 minutes later, we went back to find out they completely forgot about us. People before us was seated, so when we spoke up, they have us a table right away. When we got to the table, it was another wait trying to get our waters and utensils. I don't know what it was but the waitress and waiter kept looking at us but did not help us. After I flagged down the waitress, i was able to finally get water and some bread. No utensils. Smh Finally after a bunch of apologies, we ordered some food. It was whatever, not anything to recommend or talk about. They have us free dessert and some drink of some sort. And I was out the door. It's not just the waitresses fault, it was the hostess and the other waiters but seriously, your job is to wait on customers!!! I definitely will not return. If your gonna go there, I hope your experience is wayyyyyy better than ours. read more

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Luna Rossa was a pleasant surprise. We had just switched out our movie ticket for a later time so dinner was the best way to pass up 3 hours of our time. I had passed by this little restaurant many times before but never had the urge to try it out. They have a nice patio out front with fairy lights and sometimes live music where couples danced. We visited on a Friday night around 8pm and the patio was packed full. The inside dining room was simple but classic with both booths and tables. My first impressions of this place (and the only negative comments I have) is that their hosts and servers looked very young and inexperienced. For example, our host was on her cellphone when we walked up to her and our server did not know anything about the wine selection. I also had to ask three different people four times to finally get a glass of water. Ok now that I have gotten all the negatives out of the way, the rest of our meal is more than enough to leave me with a good impression. Sam is the bartender (I'm guessing also the owner?) he is one busy guy but once he comes to your table, his attention is on you. We were able to sample a few wines that he thought we would like and finally picked a bottle to buy. He gave us a few suggestions on what to order and this is what we ended up with: Crostini Della Tradizione: toasted crispy bread topped with melted mozzarella, Italian prosciutto, butter and sage Cured meat sampler (complementary): assorted salami, bologna, Italian sausage, artichoke heart and olives Short rib polenta (complementary): creamy polenta topped with slow roasted short rib Risotto alla pescatora: Italian arborio rice, clams, mussels, shrimp, prawn and calamari with lightly spiced tomato sauce (SOO good that I could not stop eating it) Capellini con calamari: angel hair pasta with calamari, garlic and mild spicy tomato sauce (Mild is an understatement because that sauce had a kick!) Same came by many times to see if we were doing ok. He asked if we wants desserts but as much as it killed me to say it, we were more than full. To our surprise, the server brought out a plate of fried dough topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar along with two small glasses of moscato. All in all, I cannot think of a restaurant that made me feel as at home as Luna Rossa. Great ambiance, romantic live music and great food. Plus how can anyone resist free (great tasting) food! read more

My husband and I visited Luna Rossa based on previous Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. He ordered his standard Lasagna and I tried something different - Shrimp risotto, both were delicious. We also ordered the strawberry tiramisu and regular one - heavenly. The restaurant was pretty quiet at 8:30pm but that was a-ok for us because it's a great change from noisy restaurants with kids. I would definitely come here again. read more

Great restaurant! I went there with my sister and a friend and we were all really happy with our meals. We had a Cesear Salad which was great - croutons were to die for - that's from my sister. My other friend had the small Ortolana salad and it was beautiful looking and had marinated vegies as well as the fresh greens. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara, lots of pancetta and wonderful flavor. I couldn't eat the whole plate and my friends finished it - it was that good! My sis had the Spaghetti with Meatballs and loved it and the other friend had the Spaghetti Pescatora with mussels, clams, calamari and prawns. She loved hers too! Loved the bread - delicious - and they give you your own bottle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The service was great, the owner was there and she made me a special drink as I wanted a fun drink that was non-alcoholic. She and the wait staff were very attentive to everyone and they truly try to make your dining experience a happy one. The price is very reasonable for what you get. We sat outside on the patio and they had a guy playing an acoustic guitar and singing. All in all a great dining experience. read more

We came for dinner on Saturday and were met with a lively atmosphere. The outdoor dining area was inviting; heat lamps made us comfortable on a cool night. Our salads and entrees were well enjoyed, as were the cocktails. Good portion size, reasonable prices. Highly recommended! read more

Luna Rossa - Outdoor seating - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Took my mom and sister here for dinner. Chef came out, greeted us and gave us a ravioli dessert. Very good vibes, 10/10 would come again. read more

Really yummy pizza .... good bread w/good olive oil & balsamic.... pretty good prices.... so many positives, I'd actually go back, but, must say that their ambiance is a bit off. So, they have this awesome rustic travertine floor that makes you think rustic Italian; but, then they have white linens & fancy pants table set-ups that feel more up-scaley steakhouse-restaurant-ish. So, I walked in thinking it was a rustic, casual dress friendly restaurant and then felt a bit underdressed once inside the restaurant seating area. Oh, well, it's California, so I'd go back in casual dress anyway if I was at the District and wanted some good pizza or pasta. Also, their prices reflect a more casual atmosphere as well. I sat down and thought, yikes, what are the prices gonna look like, now that it's all fancy-schmancy in here?? And, actually, they weren't bad. Can get a glass of Chianti for $7-$12 and a pizza from $10-16 -- and it's totally shareable; really good size :) Best thing they could do is go with the rustic and ditch the fancy-pants and I'd be totally sold on this place. Service was pretty good too. read more

We went on 10-28-12 and it was great. We ordered the caprese salad to share and I was hesitant thinking it wasn't going to be substantial. I was wrong, the tomato slices and cuts of mozzarella were huge. I had the lasagna and it was great. Something cool was that the lady wanted to order some special gnocci that the Huntington Beach Luna Rossa has that she saw on the website. They don't have it on the menu at this new Tustin location yet but when she brought it up to our waiter THEY MADE IT FOR HER ANYWAYS. Very cool. At the end the waiter brought us free shots of Limoncello and surprised us with a smaller sample of a dessert I was asking about that I saw on someone else's table, free of charge. Now that's service. This is the first review I've written after being registered on Yelp for over a year. I just had to since I want this place to stick around for awhile and after reading these other whiny loser's reviews. Yeah I said it. read more

"I don't understand why so many people like this place or deem it as amazing" quoted by another yelp junkie. =) Well first of all this yelp review site is based on everyone's own experience and to write about why you liked or disliked their food, products, customer service, décor and entire experience not to ask why people like it. So lets get to the point... I loved my over all experience from the staff to the food and the live band playing outside. This place is great to go on a date or a big group of friends and family. The wait staff don't let you down neither do the drinks. I liked how I wanted something specific on my pasta and they said sure add whatever you like or take away whatever you like we accommodate to your needs and that right there was the cherry on top. If you haven't been here at least try it and then judge it for yourself you might hate it or absolutely love it. Nom Nom Nom I am so hungry now!!!! I loved my pasta and my cocktail I definitely look forward to going again and taking my mamma. =) read more

I have to agree with the lovely LuCy T... this is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Orange County (as of tonight). Our server, Patrick... Server of the Year. Attentive, nice, knowledgeable. Great service all around. We ordered a couple of appetizers (calamari, crostini). They comp a short rib polenta thing that is just... delicious. It was not only better than the appetizers we ordered, but I'd order it as a meal. I mean... really good. I got the lasagna (Patrick suggested it). I'm not exaggerating when I say... it was unlike any lasagna I've ever had. One of the best dishes I've eaten in ages. Maybe it was the sauce. Don't know, kids. Crazy good, though (and I'm not even a huge lasagna fan). My friend got the spaghetti and clams with white sauce. She said "the clams were so fresh and soft... and the broth was super light." They stagger the meals so that it all comes out at the right time. Has a nice bar area, too. Yeah... I will definitely be back. A suggestion to management... dim the lights. It should be a lot darker in there. They offer 20% off if you check in. Great deal. Great meal. Great everything. If you have a taste for Italian... you won't regret it. I was beyond surprised. Oh... ask for Patrick. read more

Was at Whole Foods this past wknd with a few friends and our mood was Italian, after a quick search on yelp, we found Luna Rossa and here is the review for that: Environment: 3.5/5 Clean, Good Decor, Good Lighting and Tables are spaced well. The only downside was the rickety tables. Service: 5/5 We had an excellent server. Very Friendly and Knowledgeable on the food. Apparently a good portion of the staff is from Rome. Which definitely adds not only to the authenticity but to the enthusiasm they bring to the experience. Food: 4.5/5 I ordered the one of the italian pizza dishes and it was quite tasty. My friends got two of their pasta dishes and they were also excellent. The servers boxed our dinners for us, but because it took awhile, they gave us free small desserts and a moscato. That pretty much sealed the deal. We are coming back. read more

I'm sad to say that I need to give out a warning: Check your credit card statements because they overcharged me by $20! Luckily I kept my receipt and noticed it a month later when my cc bill came. I attempted to call them 3x about it and also left a message and never received a phone call back. My cc company also attempted to call them and did not reach management. Glad my cc credited me, but beware! This is not cool! UPDATE: I really appreciate it when managers/owners take the time out to read yelp comments. With that said, I'm glad that the owner immediately reached out to me and apologized for this situation and offered to have me come back with a food credit. I understand how these things can happen - sometimes a slip of a finger to the wrong number key and such, so it's forgivable especially when management takes responsibility for it. She also offered her cell phone number in case my credit card didn't get it taken care of. Good save Valentina! read more

My husband and I had a gift card so we decided to scope it out and it was so delicious!!! We sat out on the patio, there was live music and our server was great. (I don't remember his name but he was also the bartender) we tried the Luna Rossa pizza, and the pasta that had broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes. We will definitely be returning! read more

Their balsamic salmon and spaghetti pescatora dish was delicious! It's a quite atmosphere, but nice. I didn't have any service problems or trouble finding a table, but I did make a reservation a head of time. read more

Came here on Wine Wednesday and the California Chardonnay was good! We sat outside right by the fire and they had really pretty lighting. Our food was tasty and the staff was really friendly. Overall it was a great experience! read more

Great food and service! Pizza and the Spaghetti were amazing! The food is very authentic and delicious

I went here for lunch on a weekday. We sat on the patio and it was very nice. You can see into the mall but not so much that people walking by stare. The tables have nice white linen table clothes. We asked for bread with olive oil and vinegar. The bread was fresh and tasty. They have lunch specials for $9.95. I got the chicken piccata with a Cesar salad and iced tea. The Cesar was really good with delicious croutons. The chicken had a really good flavor but honestly was a little small. It came with some fried potatoes and garden vegetables. Everything was really tasty and the staff was great! read more

Luna Rossa - Garlic lemon chicken lunch special - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

A recent addition to the uber crowded District, I dropped in for a lite meal before going to a performance at Segerstrom Hall. The waiter Taylor was super attentive in recommending dining choices to match our need to leave. The carpaccio, the fettuccine, the fish and soup were all first rate, reasonably priced at 10 to 13 a serving. The space feels like Lower New York with all the exposed brick. read more

I've been coming here for five years now and the staff has been wonderful each and every time I go. The food is a tad pricy but the quality is outstanding and well worth it. If you sign up for their mailing list they will send a coupon on occasion for a certain percent off your whole meal. We use it once a month in order to dine on a delicious meal. My favorite is their lobster ravioli and the fettuccine Alfredo. Everything is amazing and I'll keep coming here for many years to come. (FYI they throw some of the best birthday parties) read more

So incredibly delicious and our waiter was FANTASTIC! We were a small party of 3 celebrating some pre-wedding planning events and had such a wonderful time. We asked our server for recommendations and he did not disappoint! We started with the buttered crostini ... do it --- you'll thank yourself tomorrow. Topped with melted mozzarella and prosciutto, you cannot go wrong here. All pastas are made to order and they were cooked beautifully. One girlfriend had a clam pasta (delicious), and the other also had a SPICY spaghetti pescatora --- to die for. Lots of fresh seafood, and amazingly seasoned sauce. I had the braised short rib stuffed pasta and it was just alright for my liking. I enjoyed that they used shaved black truffle, but I found the alfredo/garlic sauce a bit too sweet when I was craving something savory. The bread is also fabulous -- but don't fill up. We of course did not head the warning, but finished most of the pasta anyways (go us!). Did not have room for dessert here, but will definitely try it on our return! read more

We had reservations here for graduation dinner. We did not know the reservation would be outdoors, and it was quite cold .. Also they only had round tables so they had to put together lots of round tables which made seating kind of strange for our huge party .. Food was DELICIOUS!! I had like a $20 dollar pasta with handmade egg noodles called fettucini porcini funghi or something. The noodles were soo good and had the perfect amount of bounce in them! So QQ. Also the mushrooms smelled very earthy (expensive?) and the sauce had some kind of alcoholic (expensive) taste to it .. BASICALLY, my food was delicious and I did not feel cheated even though I paid $20 for pasta. Plus the atmosphere was fancy. Yay!! Also they had a coupon here for if you pay in cash you can get 20% off or something with a maximum discount of like $50 (or was it $30??). But anyway, coupon!! read more

Ordered delivery during covid. Found a giant hair mixed in with the cheese on the Caesar salad. Don't trust that proper food handling is happening read more

They have a nice little location opposite the movie theatre at the District. We sat outdoors which has some nice modern heat lamps and a pleasant fire place. It wasn't very busy but I could see this place really humming on a cool summer night when they manage to pack the place. Our server was enthusiastic and personable and gave us some great recommendations. We started with the caser salad - which was great, and the calamari. The calamari was a little bit underdone for my taste. I like it with a bit more crunch. My wife and I initially planned to share the penne with smoked salmon in a pink vodka sauce. It was so delicious we ended up ordering a second one. This is one of the best pasta dishes I've ordered in a restaurant. I highly recommend it! read more

We have been coming here for years and always have a good time. The staff, ambiance, and food are all great. We have had multiple servers throughout the years, but I wanted to give a shoutout to Gianluca. He's super friendly, has a great personality, and is very polite. Tonight we had the margherita pizza and lasagna and they were both outstanding. If you want some delicious, mom and pop authentic Italian food, Luna Rossa is the place to go. read more

Luna Rossa - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

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