Ospi has become one of my go-to Italian restaurants because every visit feels consistently…read moreexcellent. My regular order is the Chicken Parmigiana served with capellini tossed half in spicy vodka sauce and half in marinara. The combination gives you the best of both worlds, and the thinner pasta pairs perfectly with the crispy chicken. The Meatballs are another must-order. Four generously sized meatballs served with fresh bread, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan make for one of the best appetizers on the menu. One of my absolute favorites, though, is the Roasted Cauliflower appetizer. Whatever they do to it is addictive. It's packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and honestly good enough that I could order two of them along with the chicken parm and leave completely satisfied. For dessert, I never skip the Tableside Tiramisu. Watching it be finished tableside adds to the experience, and it's one of my favorite tiramisus anywhere. If you're someone who doesn't enjoy a pronounced coffee flavor, I'd recommend the Brownie Sundae instead--it won't disappoint. The food is consistently outstanding, the atmosphere is lively without feeling overly formal, and it's one of those restaurants that's easy to recommend whether you're going on a date, celebrating with friends, or just craving really good Italian food.

Have been wanting to try Ospi but overall was disappointed with our experience. We had a…read morereservation on a Thursday evening and were seated immediately, however the service to start was slow. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt hectic where we sat, with staff constantly going back and forth yet service was slow. We were celebrating my birthday but did not feel any sense of celebration. My husband discreetly asked the server if he can bring something out with a candle. To our surprise, we were charged for the cannolis! If that was the case, I would have wanted to choose something myself from the dessert menu. We were not asked if we would like to see the dessert menu at any point either. The only highlight was the Japanese eggplant dish.

The place is cute! We went on a Thursday and there was practically no wait…read more We got empanadas for $3 for their special and they were so good! My fettuccine Alfredo was great, with big portions and a good amount of chicken! Their service is attentive and our server took care of us the whole time (:

One of my favorite local family owned excellent food, restaurants!…read more Breakfast lunch dinner steak pasta, empanadas, fresh handmade pasta!

Sincerely, this was the BEST Grubhub delivery I have ever had. A couple of changes for the item I…read moreordered were caught, and I had a phone call to confirm what I did/did not want. PERFECT! I will be going there directly one day, or simply order once again from Grubhub. The BEST Italian restaurant, in Orange County. Honestly, if you haven't been there before, I highly recommend Al Forno Caffe!

Al Forno continues to be one of my family's favorite Italian restaurants every time we're in the…read morearea. The food less on the heavier, richer side but is excellent quality and tastes just as good a day or two afterwards in case you have leftovers. For takeout: the food takes between 20-40 minutes to come out on average (although we typically have a larger order, so it could be shorter for others) and is still very warm by the time we eat it. The pappardelle funghi is our go to along with the rigatoni buttera. I really enjoy the creaminess of both sauces and the variation in taste. Although I'm not a big fan of sausage, the rigatoni buttera is so good that I'm willing to order it regardless. As for desserts, the rosemary lemon pannacotta here is some of the best I've had and I enjoy getting a cup whenever we order here. Would highly recommend stopping by if you're up for richer flavors.

What a great experience!! I'm from Newport and was looking for something a bit different for my…read moregirlfriend's birthday. Tired of A's, Ocean 48, and the rest of the same o'l restaurants, don't get me wrong they are good places, but wanted something different and boy were we surprised. Domenico the owner runs a very intimate setting and is also a great entertainer, he sings and has two band members playing Sax and the other on the piano, think frank Sinatra, dean Martin, etc. engages the crowd and just a great time. We came in at 7 and shut the place down, it's that entertaining!! Now the food is spectacular, great pasta all made in house, the starters were exceptional: arancini stuffed with braised short rib, carpaccio like you've not had before, we had a 25oz ribeye that was cooked perfectly, what can I say, it was a 10/10 for our party of 5 celebrating an amazing birthday.

Booked a large reservation for a surprise bday dinner which I had to add people to a few times and…read morethey were super accommodating. This place is wonderful and the ambiance is perfect Italian speakeasy vibes. The drinks and food were excellent, and the server accommodated our large group quickly and respectfully. Will definitely be coming back for another celebration ! The music was also great 10/10

Best pizza. Family atmosphere. Friendly service. Accepts…read morecash! Sandwiches and sides are amazing.

The folks here are super friendly! Very chatty. They make you feel like you're guests in their…read morehome. There are 8 big screen TVs in this small establishment! Great place to watch FIFA as they had 2 games on at the same time!! Thank you. I love that they have a build-your-own pasta menu which is what every Italian restaurant should have. You pick your pasta, your sauce (they had many!) and toppings like mushrooms, meatballs, or sausage. Lots of different combinations can be created! They also have cold and hot subs. I got a slice of pepperoni and mushroom. I enjoyed their pizza very much and the crispy thin crust was perfect. My son got the rigatoni with pink sauce (delish and was highly recommended) with meatballs. The rest of the party shared a large Massimo Special. The food didn't all come out at the same time. The pasta came out first, then a few minutes later, the slice. But the whole pizza took a while. I noticed there were a lot of pick up orders. So the pizza must be a neighborhood favorite. Well, they made a fan out of me! Next time I'm in SoCal, I'd stop by here again. I want to order that pink sauce again!

Great chicken parm, good capresi in the cold case, nice guys behind counter, fresh food. But they…read moredo not sell any sandwiches for vegetarians. None. Nada. They can't even make on the guy said. Sweetly, nicely, but they couldn't even make a cheese hoagie with lettuce and tomato despite having all those things on the cold case in front of us. Again, fresh food, nice people, but NO sandwiches for sale without meat. Really? Maybe the attached sit down restaurant has those, vut an Italian deli with a cold case full of ingredients to not be able to make a veg sandwich is something to reconsider esp. in OC. I do recommend this place's food.

This is truly a neighborhood spot wedged in between a Wax Salon and a Laundromat…read more You can remove your slacks and have a wax then eat hearty food that's hard to beat and finally launder your Marinara'ed Versace Raw Silk shirt, not that this is a place to wear such a thing. Think of this as a full service night out. Caveat: I got caught in the OC Fair traffic which wasn't fair at all. Once I Wazed to the parking lot I walked in and a Staffer measured my level of angst and suggested I take deep breaths while he lead me to my table in a small cozy dining room. The Decor: An enlarged map of the Autostrada where you can go really fast while dining really slow. Thankfully, there was no blaring loop of Dean Martin telling you what happens when the Moon hits your eye like a big Pizza Pie. Water and wine are offered as soon as you've made your nest. Settle in as the frenetic rush remains outside. You're on Italian time here. This family owned place emphasizes enjoying a leisurely lovely meal of dishes you'll recognize. Filomena's is an O. G. style Red Checkered Table Cloth restaurant with no table cloths. Why should the owners pay for endless laundry even if it is next door. So, when you splash Sunday Gravy (Marinara with meat and plenty of meat drippings) that will never come out of your fancy scoop neck blouse no matter what you try and how much you cry. So, come as casual as you can without being indecent. Who're dining with you? Regulars and those who haven't been regular in years. The Staff: Efficient. My guy took my table's order before going to handle the Girls Night Out party of 22 in the private dining room. "If we don't put your order in now the kitchen will get slammed and you'll wait half an hour for your appetizers and then write a crappy review". The Food: There is an ambitious menu here featuring all things an Italian family would enjoy. In fact, any family would enjoy the classics served here. The large menu offers the usual suspects. All the pasta is house made along with all the Sauces, albeit, most of the Sauces are laced with Cream. Go ahead, show your arteries who's really runnin' the show. The Calamari Fritti was a solid choice. A good sized pile of hands, feet and rings served with Lemon Wedges for the purists and a cup of slightly spicy thick Marinara. The Calamari kept is crackling crispy crunch from the first tubular slice to the last tentacle that reached out. Often Calamari Fritti is good for two bites before it turns into a soggy sponge. Not here as the fry cook knows how to make this just right every night. The added plus is that the portions are heroic and suitable for any Roman Centurion. The Pappardelle with Bolognese consisted of long wide nicely cooked flat noodles with a serious pour of meaty Ragu over the whole works. If you're a giver, there is enough to share with two others. The Wedding Soup came in a bowl you could bathe a German Shepherd in. It began with Carrots, Celery and Onions, floating in a Consomme along with a handful of small light Meat Balls. Forget the wedding night, and just order a second bowl of Soup. The Garlic Bread that came with the Soup was nothing to write home or you about, for that matter. The Bread is outsourced and best for mopping anything you've eaten before the busser shows up to collect the plates. The Linguini Vongole featured Manila Clams in the shell and lots of Clam bits. The Linguini was perfectly cooked and stood up well to the the pleasant Clam chew. This version is what Clam Pasta can be and most often falls short of the mark. The Chicken Parmesan was a Breast pounded thin, breaded, fried and then buried under a chunky Maranara Sauce with a layer of melted Mozz as thick as your favorite flannel shirt. The whole thing was the size of a hub cap. At Filomena's you'll eat like battalions of Italians. I'll be back and I Filomean it.

OH EM GEE!!!! Besides the delicious pizza the waiters were the cherry on top! Ripped and MOG…read morematerial. The outside seating is great but once again, the waiters are better!!!! Single ladies who love Italian food, you know where to go!!! Perfect for a last minute birthday dinner

Great service, atmosphere, and most of all, delicious food! One of our favorite places to eat out.read more

Went to dinner here and already dreaming of going back. The…read morevibe is so cute and romantic, we were greeted warmly and seated quickly from there our server Zaren took over and she was so knowledgeable and attentive. She answered all my questions(even my ridiculous ones) and she gave great recommendations that felt personal like she heard our likes a dislikes and made sure we had the best time. The calamari was the best and I can't wait to go back again to try the clams. With the food so good and the service so amazing we will be back every visit to new port.

Just wanted to leave this review here. Gerson was all around exceptional!! From the moment we…read morewalked in to our food came. I even made a mistake on my order and he corrected it for me! Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a good home cooked Italian food