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    Pastaphony

    4.9 (240 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    IG/TT @eatwkris
    Kris W.

    IG/TT @eatwkris The Fullerton location is family owned and makes their sauces in house! I recommend getting their truffle Alfredo. It's sooo creamy and delicious. I like making mine with fettuccine, shrimp, and spinach. I love that you can build your own and I definitely want to try the pesto next time.

    Sara H.

    They are located in downtown Fullerton. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and he took us through the menu since it was our first visit. Unfortunately, there was no indoor seating, but they offered outdoor seating. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and the portions were generous. Overall, we had an okay experience. I'd go back to try other items on the menu.

    Jeanene ..

    Part of me almost hesitated to leave a review because it feels like one of those hidden gems you want to keep to yourself but they absolutely deserve the recognition. The food tastes genuinely homemade: rich sauces, flavorful dishes, and pasta cooked perfectly. Nothing about it feels mass-produced or overly commercial. If you're expecting chain-restaurant Italian, this is in a completely different lane. One thing I really liked was the build-your-own pasta option being able to customize exactly what you want is such a win. Portions were generous, everything came out fresh, and you can tell care goes into the food.

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    Audrey N.

    Super friendly staff and great service. I like how helpful everyone is, and my order came out very quickly. I'm a little sad though, because I ordered chicken with my pasta and they forgot to add it, but I was already home so it's too late for me to come back and ask about it. They also added parmesan to my order which I didn't request? The quality is great and the flavors are delicious, just a little heartbroken over my add on chicken :(

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    Ann T.

    YES! LATE NIGHT PASTA! Just having a late night place open, that's not a bar or cuisine centered around drinking (think some Korean restaurants, skewers, etc.), is a rarity and greatly appreciated. Pastaphony is a new franchise where you can build your own pasta or order the presets combinations that they already have. This location is open until midnight/1 AM on most nights (aside from Sunday), which is a GOD SEND. There's outdoor seating and indoor seating. I believe they share a space with another restaurant, since the restroom is in between to the right side if need be. All of the drinks are canned/bottled in the small fridge that they have and you can see that they're trying to make it into a hang out spot as they have board games and such here too and it's quite close to Fullerton College. The owner, I believe, Aybek (sorry, if I spelled wrong!) was super friendly and welcoming, shook both of our hands and introduced us and welcomed us into the restaurant. Super courteous and friendly and explained the entire menu to us. Food came out decently quickly and was delicious as well, can't go wrong with some pasta, garlic bread, and carbs. He was nice enough to throw in some complimentary Nutella bomb desserts as well. He also mentioned that his wife made all of the sauces. It's neat that there's a mom and pop shop vibe even for a franchise. For our late night visit, we got the: 1) Build Your Own (BYO) Pasta: -For BYO, you get a pasta and sauce of your choice, unlimited toppings, and you just pay a small extra fee for any premium toppings (the proteins). -We got the penne pasta with pink sauce (mix of the red sauce and Alfredo sauce), garlic, parsley, and basil. For the premium toppings, we got grilled chicken. -Comes out piping hot, very creamy and a generous portion as well. We had to take it to go since it was more than enough for 2 hungry adults in the dead of the mornight. -Grilled chicken was interspersed throughout and the flavoring from our toppings choice tied everything deliciously together. There's also parmesan and crushed red pepper packets if you need to add in more seasoning, but it was perfect the way that we had it. 2) Garlic Breadsticks: -This comes with 4 pieces and served with marinara sauce. -Super garlicky and fragrant. Delicious and a staple you can't do without. Fine on it's own and with the marinara sauce, but super addicting and delicious dipped into our pasta sauce. 3) Nutella Bomb: -Super cute that the owner drew 2 Nutella chocolate hearts on the pastries. It's bomboloni (fried Italian donuts) filled with Nutella. Soft and completely filled to the brim with Nutella. Best eaten fresh as the warmth makes the filling more gooey. Definitely will visit again in the future. If you're hankering for some late night eats and to carb maxxx, this is the place to go!

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    Pearl C.

    Came here late at night the owner was so kind and told us about the menu. Please come support food was awesome!

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    Alex J.

    Great food, really delicious. Portions are great size! Customer service is exceptional, very kind: gave me a free Coke Zero. Very clean and calm place, not too long for the food. Will be back again, the food was honestly very delicious.

    Bonnie S.

    The moment you walk in, you are greeted with a smile from the owners! You can tell that the passion for PASTA & Italian cooking runs through their veins with the best ingredients that you can literally taste! You can build your own pasta bowl starting at $14.99 or go with any of their signature pasta choices! You pick from 5 different types of pasta, 8 different types of sauces, pick as many FREE veggie toppings and an optional premium toppings such as meatballs, grilled chicken, shrimp, bacon. If pasta is not your thing? They got salads that hit the spot, very cheesy garlic bread and indulgent Italian desserts! What did I eat? - Spaghetti Chicken Parmesan w/ Basil - Fettuccine Truffle Mushroom Chicken w/ Spinach - Cheese Garlic Bread - Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Portions a large! I really appreciate the freshness. With every single bite, you can't help but say this is GOOOOOOOOOOD! Whether you share pasta or take leftovers home, you will love what you order. I did! There is an outdoor patio and small dining area. Support this small family business and give these new pasta experts a chance.

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    Sebastian C.

    I was looking through new restaurants in the area this past Monday and found Pastaphony. There's an Italian spot nearby named Mamma Mia that I love but had to try this place out because they offer a Build-Your-Own (BYO) model of ordering that's very affordable! Here's what we ordered: **Penne with Butter Sauce: For my free toppings, I added basil, black olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and roasted peppers. For my protein, I opted out for their shrimp which costed an extra $5. Amazing. No further words needed. (5/5) **Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce: For my free toppings, I added basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley, and roasted peppers. For my protein, I opted out for their grilled chicken which costed an extra $4. Amazing. No further words needed. (5/5) **Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks: YUMMY! The main thing restaurant lack is good bread but this place nailed it. There was a generous portion of cheese and garlic for this delicious, gooey treat. We had some hot and fresh which was delicious. We also had a piece later that evening when it was colder but it was still moist and so delicious! (5/5) WOW! Amazing food across the board. It was the first time we had pasta this good in a very long time. Not too salty at all and every single ingredient was so fresh. The shrimp was great but the chicken was cooked to perfection - so tender and moist even when cold! For the base price of $15 for a BYO minus the protein, the portions were MASSIVE. I had ordered online through their website via Apple Pay for an estimated pick-up time of 11:55 AM. When I arrived, the man working the shop gave me an ETA of 5 more minutes because they were busy for the lunch rush which was a-okay. The man offered me coffee on the house but I declined only because I had coffee waiting for me in the car already. 5 minutes go by and an additional 5 extra minutes but I was in no rush. Everything was freshly made to order and it was nice seeing him prepare my food right in front of my eyes. There is nothing more to say other than that this is a flawless and spectacular new pasta spot that I'd feel guilty to gatekeep. There are tables in side and a few outside but I think this spot is more designed for takeout orders. I will be returning again in the near future to try out more of their menu. Thank you for the great hospitality. Thank you for the flawless, affordable food. This will be my new go-to for Italian in the area. See you again soon, Pastaphony!

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    Marilyn C.

    By far the best service I have ever received here in socal. The food was delicious and the portions were huge! I loved the cute patio with the connect four. Definitely will come back!

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    Dan D.

    I'm vacationing here in Fullerton and found this place. So glad I did! Absolutely loved the food and hospitality. Would highly recommend

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    Josue N.

    Phastarony absolutely surprised me in the best way. The fettuccine chicken alfredo was a 10/10. The sauce was rich, smooth, and easily one of the best I've had... and that's coming from someone who normally isn't even a fan of fettuccine alfredo. The garlic bread was perfectly toasted and packed with flavor, and the side sauce it came with was just as good. Another 10/10. We also tried the spaghetti chicken parmesan, and yeah... 10/10 again. Flavor was on point, and everything tasted fresh and well made. You can tell they actually care about quality here. Every dish hit. I'm honestly excited to come back and try more of the menu.

    Garlic Breadsticks, Spaghetti Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Truffle Mushroom Cream
    Diana H.

    This place is so yummy we ate it 2 times in a row! On Saturday night we did an online order and picked it up. The cashier was super friendly, the patio area looked like a really cute date night spot too! Their fettuccine truffle mushroom pasta is our favorite! We tried it shrimp & another day with bacon and it's sooo delicious & creamy! Their spaghetti chicken parmesan was also super yummy. Their garlic breadsticks & nutella bombs were also delicious sides! We can't wait to order again such a good staple added to Fullerton!

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    The pasta is not bad but it doesn't taste on par with the price. The garlic bread is pretty good I'll give them that.

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    Roman Cucina

    Roman Cucina

    4.4
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Had a great meal!! Our waiter was super friendly, welcoming, and very informative about the menu…read moreand customization options. We loved being able to get a combo of the sausage and meatball mozzarella appetizer to try both. The mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta paired nicely with the meats. The Rosa pasta was creamy and flavorful, though the pasta was slightly overcooked for our preference. The Pasta Gianni had a well-balanced oil-based sauce, and the shrimp and mushrooms added great flavor. Generous portions, great service, and plenty of menu options. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    This place is a hidden gem of the city. It's a small hole in the way that opens at 5 pm daily and…read morecan have a wait-list. Here are the cons of this place: 1. Small spacing Pros: 1. It's very intimate, great for a date 2. The menu has a little of everything. 3. The staff is knowledgeable and can tell you what they recommend as in if anything you usually gets changes from ingredients to how it's made. 4. They got a killer offer on week days. **Tuesdays: Half off pasta on the second order! Look try this place out. Impress your partner. Pro move: leave your card with the server without them knowing so the bill is paid before they try to fight you to pay the bill. I always getting the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken but my wife won't budge from their lasagna.

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    Brunos Italian Kitchen

    Brunos Italian Kitchen

    4.4
    (2.9k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Made reservations for my family and I here on a whim having us be out-of-towners! We were so…read morepleasantly surprised by the wonderful service by our server John R. He was so attentive and made sure we had a wonderful experience by getting us refills, extra bread, etc. Our food even came out within 10 minutes even though it was extremely busy. He even gave me and my family extra desserts because of my graduation this morning. Definitely will be back whenever we are in town. Thank you for the great experience!

    My daughter and I made a reservation at Brunos Italian Kitchen to celebrate our Father's Day. As a…read moresingle parent, I am her mom AND dad so I am lucky I get to celebrate an additional holiday. I remember how I used to come right after work before covid hit and even celebrated a few birthdays here - those were fun times! The food was good! I don't come as often anymore after I started working remotely. Glad I was able to bring my daughter here. We were quickly seated right upon check in, which was awesome because when I came here a few months ago, I had to wait over 30 minutes on a week night. The hostess who checked me in was very friendly and welcoming. Our server was friendly and checked in on our table often. However, both my daughter and I were out of iced tea but she didn't offer to assist us with getting refills. Instead, she just asked me if I needed a box, so I was thinking most likely, she was in a hurry for us to leave - I honestly think we were there for about an hour. But, I wasn't too bothered by this. I just quickly paid the bill and went next door for dessert. My daughter and I ordered the following: Carpaccio - I love Carpaccio, but unfortunately what was served to me tonight was a HUGE disappointment. The beef came stuck together and the color was a weird shade of brown. It also smelled funny. I've ordered this dish multiple times before (I've even posted a picture of this from a previous visit) so I know it shouldn't look and smell this way. Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0 - (added Chicken) - This was very good. My daughter liked this a lot. She finished everything. Pappardelle Bruno - The braised short ribs were very tender. However, the pasta tasted pretty bland. Overall, my visit today was a 6/10.

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    Luigi's D' Italia

    Luigi's D' Italia

    4.4
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    Had to make the 50 mile drive from south country…read more We used to love the old location on Lincoln in Anaheim many years ago. The food was pretty close to the old location, but the menu was not so extensive which is not unusual for small place. We miss Dominick who used to walk around with his wine glass ,half loaded and yelling . The waitress at the new place took our order and really showed no personality. She is an inland if I understand correctly. It's a shame if you want to remember the vibe of the old place, but the food helped to make up for her lack.

    I would like to start my review and say that I was hungry when I arrived, so my hungriness' was up…read more When we arrived, there was only one table seated. The one waitress was on her phone when we walked in and seemed kind of bothered that we were interrupting. The location is kind of small so parties of 4+ might have an issue with seating. They didn't have a sampler "TOUR" like other restaurants, and I decided to go with the Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken, Side Meatballs and side salad. This is when the restaurant started getting busy. The salad arrived was less than to be desired and there was barely any dressing. She then dropped off the Meatballs that were cold and I asked to please send them back. Needless to say I was becoming slightly agitated due to being hungry. Then my main dish ordered was not Chicken Alfredo. The other people at my table said that their dishes were amazing. I was like, ill believe it when it comes. I am happy to say that when the dish arrived it was everything that I wanted, and she brought back the meatballs that were warm and her attitude seemed to improve as things got busier and the experience finished very well. Skip the salad and go straight for the main entree and you will not lose.

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    Alza Osteria

    Alza Osteria

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    My son and I had dinner here for the first time tonight. We had to wait about 15-20min to be…read moreseated but I don't mind waiting for good food. The food was amazing. My son and I both ordered seafood pastas. He and I both ordered the clams with linguine. He got the parma rosa sauce will I got the traditional wine sauce. The meal also came with a soup or salad. Since it was a hot day, we both picked salad. One of our favorite parts of the meal was the bread. Not sure if it was on purposes but the bread basket came with both thin slices and thick slices. And don't forget the garlic infused butter. So yumm! As for parking, the restaurant is in a small strip center and only a few stores were open when we arrived so there was plenty of parking.

    We were quickly seated. Server was super friendly. I asked for a beer recommendation and it was…read morenice and crisp. Fresh bread arrived at the table with garlic butter. Nice touch. The bread was not heavy as typical bread seemed as if it was the flour but lighter than normal. We ordered brushetta. The topping was a fair amount but the balsamic was a bit too sweet for me. We ordered chicken piccata came with angel hair pasta and good amount of capers with a lemon wedge. The pasta and chicken complimented each other well. The sauce seemed a light lemon flavor the fresh squeezed elevated the flavor. Great dish to order. It also came with soup or salad I chose minestrone but not to my liking way too much tomato taste for My taste buds. We also had a pizza it was mozzarella and basil, tomatoes (Margarite) good pizza the crust was hand tossed. Nice place to enjoy a meal not too loud but it was Monday.

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    19seventy

    19seventy

    4.5
    (1.7k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Had a great experience at 19Seventy!! Went here to celebrate my mom's birthday with a party of 8…read more Right from the beginning, the service was excellent! Our server was Ashley and she was so friendly and sweet! She answered all our questions and was very attentive to us throughout the dinner! She even refilled my hot water multiple times, which is SO RARE in a restaurant!!!! The food itself was delicious and had great portion sizes! The appetizers were great (calamari and caprese salad)! Good shareable portions for the table! For dinner, we ordered the short rib pappardelle, which was DELICIOUS and was a hit!!! There was more than enough to split among three people! I had the grilled salmon salad which had a good hefty portion of salmon that was perfectly grilled, on a huge bowl of greens! The restaurant gave my mom a complimentary canoli for her birthday too, which was awesome! Thank you so much for the great food and excellent service! My parents loved it and everyone had a great time.

    Unfortunately we had a very unpleasant experience with the lady at the front. My entire group felt…read moreshe had a rude tone when we were asking regular questions. We didn't get her name but she had glasses and septum nose piercing. She was more accommodating at then end but we were very off put at the beginning and it left a bad taste in our mouths. Our server at our table was the complete opposite. Very attentive and made the group less angry with our initial treatment. Wish I got her name to share. The desert and cocktails were nice but due to the service it did not make up for the overall experience. Desert: Tiramisu 4/5 - great flavor, ratio of cream was too much compared to cake portion Canolli 4/5 - duo flavors were nice and had a good shell with crunch Crème brûlée 2/5 - pistachio flavor was light and it's was almost too warm and liquidy. Cocktails overall some major hits and other misses. Sgroppino 5/5 - strong but with a great flavor profile Dragon fruit cocktail 2/5 - too light tasting, not much flavor or alcohol? Gave more juice Peach Bellini 4.5/5 - table side pour is nice touch and rest of bottle was nice. Syrup has a sourness but mixed in with Bellini and gelato and tasted just right. Melontini - 2.5/5 light, somewhat good flavor but nothing memorable. Ambience seems nice but it can be loud inside with open floor plan.

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    Vinny's Italian Restaurant

    Vinny's Italian Restaurant

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Cozy restaurant with large portions and great prices. Our…read morewaitress, Pamela, went above and beyond in her service. It was my first time eating there and I will definitely return. Pamela made us feel like we have been eating there for years. Refreshing to have such great service,

    This review of Vinny's Italian Restaurant is long overdue. I've eating there about twice a week…read morefor the last 7 months and I've never been disappointed. The food is consistently tasty and plentiful. I've tried the pastas but my go to meal is a big bowl of Minestrone soup, salad with Italian dressing and to die for garlic bread. I try to eat more plant based, and the soup is chock full of delicious vegetables - I think Vinny said eighteen different kinds - and just enough ditalini pasta to satisfy my pasta craving without blowing my diet. There's a hint of hotness to it, just enough to set it apart from the chain restaurants. I don't like vegetables very much, but I know they are really good for me, so Vinny's Minestrone was a terrific find. For my cheat day, about once a month I splurge on Patsy's Tiramisu. I think she said the recipe came from Vinny's Mom. It is worth every decadent calorie. The fluffy whipped cream is light yet rich, sweet but not too sweet, just the perfect amount of wonderfulness that dessert should be, and sadly, often isn't. Finally, I have to mention the people that work there. I don't know exactly what goes on in the kitchen, but my food is always fast, abundant, and hot - unless it's supposed to be cold. I'll repeat the word delicious here, because it is. So Vinny and his kitchen team are A+. The servers are great. Leti and Laurie greet me by name, with big smiles. They remember my preferences. They are never too busy to call out thank-you and have a great day when I leave. Patsy, the owner, is often on the floor serving, too, and she has gone out of her way to check-in with me and ask after my well-being. I appreciate their kindness, which is ever-present during slow, and busy times of the day. Vinny's is not fancy, but it's warm and homey, and yes, here's that word again: delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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    Vinny's Italian Restaurant
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    INI Ristorante

    INI Ristorante

    4.5
    (4k reviews)
    10.1 mi

    To start off, the service here is AMAZING! I had the pleasure of getting a great waiter named…read moreAndrew. The restaurant itself was very cute too and had a good amount of seating. - The drinks were both pretty good and strong, they're not skipping on the alcohol. The lychee spritz was nice and refreshing. 4.5/5 - The pizza was definitely fresh and I love a thin crust. I know margherita pizzas are usually wet but this was almost too wet. Still it was good and will probably be better after crisping in the oven to heat up. 4/5 -The truffle fries were sooooo good! Very crispy which I love and the parm was nice on top. The Calabrian chile sauce was tasty and went well with the fries. 5/5 - the crudo was nice and fresh too, only 5 pieces but they were cut thick so I didn't mind. They had a good sauce 5/5 -The star for most people, the miso carbonara, wasn't my favorite. If you've ever had the instant ramen buldak, it tasted like their carbonara sauce so that threw me off a little bit. Still pretty presentation and good texture on the noodles 2.5/5 -yuzu sobert was very good! the orange slice at the bottom was a nice touch. 5/5 - complimentary chocolate cake! so nice of him to do that, we had a conversation about me visiting from out of state. It was a good chocolate cake too, moist but still rich. not sure what it is in the menu but 5/5 Overall it was still a 5 star experience that was fun and has great drinks + service !

    Hands-down our go-to restaurant for when we visit in Southern California! From the top-notch…read morecustomer service when you are greeted by the hostess to the server or barista helping you out. You can tell the quality and intention behind the flavors put into each dish, I am drooling all over again just writing this review! A favorite for every time we go would have to be the beef carpaccio. If you are willing to try it, this would be the place to because they know exactly what they're doing, serving something so yummy! I love the balance of the dressing with the arugula salad and sliced apple in it, for some crunch. Very well balanced appetizer in flavor and textures. Another runner-up would be the truffle funghi pizza. I know it doesn't look like much, but it sure packs a punch! Again, the arugula eases the savory flavor of the pizza and truffle oil. I love the light and thin crust, serves 2 people perfectly. We also decided to try the crab roe spaghetti, a summer special they're offering. The crab flavor throughout the decadent sauce is rich, but in the best way! I couldn't get enough of it. *Also very random, but very considerate is how the bathrooms offer a free mouth wash station. Love how even the smallest detail of taking care of their customers is on their mind! Definitely unique to this restaurant.

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    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
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    Pastaphony - italian - Updated June 2026

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