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    Piccolo Stivale

    4.6 (343 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Laura P.

    I was greeted by Georgina and she went out of her way to just be pleasant and accommodating. Then the owner Abraham came out to personally take my order. I couldn't ask for better service. I highly recommend you take time out of your day to eat at this place is beautiful inside and outside they have expanded to NextDoor. They have even more seating room. I ask questions about the menu and he was so helpful. He asked me about my preferences and the dining experience between the two of them was above and beyond I could've asked for. I started with the garlic bread with marinara sauce and I ordered pasta with spicy sausage in a vodka sauce. It came with a house salad. I couldn't tell you how much I appreciated how wonderful the food was then they kept asking me what I wanted for dessert and they didn't charge me for it saying it's complementary to everybody. I can't wait to come back here again and I'm still here. I didn't finish my food and they packed all of it to go and they welcome my little dog with open arms to sit outside. This is the best little gem in Huntington Beach. Be prepared because on the weekends this place gets so busy that is why they expanded. I waited a while to come back because of the heat to sit outside because I enjoy sitting outside and I like to take my little dog with me when I can, I took her for a groom today, right down the way, and then came here for dinner. I can't begin to tell you how full and satisfied I am with so much left over. It's amazing.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Peter T.

    This place should get more recognition, the food here absolutely blew my mind. First the side salad was delicious with the house made dressing, the salad to me was a little over dressed but I personally did not mind that. The cheeses garlic bread was delicious, packed full of cheese and underneath the cheese you can see loads of garlic, very delicious, I wished the bread itself was just a bit more crispy In texture but otherwise very delicious. The chicken parmigiana was also amazing. I've had a lot of chicken parmigiana in OC but this one is right up there. Juicy, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, opted for angel hair pasta and it was delicious. They gave me a free dessert and I chose the house made bread pudding and again the best bread pudding I had in OC. Makes me want to come again for dinner tonight. And the waiter that day was on point. Great service.

    Cavatelli and broccoli Milanese
    Jim E.

    Very friendly and attentive staff, delicious food at a reasonable price. Food came fast and hot on a Saturday evening. Dinner for 3 just over $100 with tax and tip. Perfectly cooked lasagna, spicy sausage and pasta, along with Cavatelli & Broccoli Milanese. Everything was delicious, portion sizes were just right, good sized but not too large. Very nice, cozy indoor seating and outdoor patio for nice days or evenings. Highly recommend, we will be back.

    Chicken Marsala

    The best Italian food in Orange County. Everything under 30.00 huge portions Chicken parm great Chicken Marsala incredible. Owner is waiter and cook real good . And real nice .

    Linguine and scallops
    Tracy W.

    Always great food and service! Highly recommend this restaurant. Complementary dessert with every meal is nice as well.

    The Christmas Italian vibes were it too!

    Hidden gem! Amazing service!! fast, friendly, and welcoming. The food was incredible! We started with the calamari and it was to die for, especially the flavorful marinara sauce. We also had Doc's Favorite and the Scallop Linguine, and every bite was packed with flavor. Perfect spot for a girls' night, date night, or a last-minute dinner. We stumbled upon this place after the wait next door was crazy, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We will definitely come back. This is a must-go!

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    Simon K.

    Amazing Steak Milanese! Super thin and cooked perfectly. The Chicken Parmesan was good. The garlic bread could have been more flavorful but the bread was incredibly fresh and light. They seem to be short staffed so the service is slow. It's an unassuming place but the food is impressive.

    Bruschetta
    Talia S.

    Everything was great. The owner is incredibly thoughtful and made the experience amazing. Food was delicious. The owner heard us talking about wanting bruschetta even though it wasn't on the menu and he stepped in and told us he can make it and it ended up being the best bruschetta ever. Ambiance was peaceful and calm. Overall our experience was so great. Will definitely be going back.

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    1 month ago

    Great food. Terrific service. Nice atmosphere and we love the dessert especially the cheesecake.

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    Thank you Colleen!

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    Thank you Colleen. See you again soon we hope!

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    5 months ago

    Italian restaurant with no flavor. Ordered lasagna and a salad. No flavor on anything. No garlic on the lasagna or garlic bread! Terrible.

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    1 year ago

    Husband said it was the best chicken parmigiana! I loved my seafood pasta! A hidden gem!

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    6 months ago

    Food tastes great. Service first-rate and helpful with their suggestions. Semi-formal vibe. Abe available and friendly.

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    Is there a corkage fee?

    $15

    Would you be willing to make a special order? I really want to try authentic sfincione, would this be possible if I ordered a week ahead of time?

    Do they do caccio e pepe or spaghetti carbonara?

    Hi, DJ! If you've got a craving for something you don't see on our menu, ask your server and we will do our best! We are always happy to accommodate our guests.

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    Capones Italian Cucina

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    We were on the hunt for a great Italian restaurant nearby and we're so happy to stumble upon this…read morecozy gem! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the warm ambiance, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service. Our server, Alex, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and the daily specials, taking the time to explain each dish and thoughtfully recommend the best pairings. We ordered the Ravioli Zucca, featuring house-made butternut squash ravioli; the Ravioli Breve Costola, house-made short rib-filled ravioli served with a rosemary mushroom sauce; and a side of Spaghetti Messina. Every dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced, and everything tasted fresh and beautifully prepared. This restaurant truly did not disappoint, and Alex made our dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend both the restaurant and her excellent service. I would definitely love to bring my kids here someday. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant with a beautiful ambiance, delicious food, and friendly, attentive service, this is definitely a place worth trying. You won't be disappointed!

    Came during happy hour and ordered the farfalle and bruschetta. The food was good, also ordered a…read moremule and the first one was good. Tried to get a 2nd one, but the bartender was nowhere to be found. Another person named Hailey, who I think was doing inventory saw me waiting to order another and decided to make me another. This was fine visit as it was, the service could have been better since the bartender straight up disappeared until I had to pay. This isn't the end however, as I checked my bank and found they nearly doubled the amount my meal was. Calling the restaurant, I ended up talking to Hailey again and she helped me find the receipt for that transaction and whoever punched in the amount punched in the wrong number. Hailey thankfully helped me get a copy of the receipt. Make sure to double check your account in case they mess up.

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    Mona Lisa Cucina

    Mona Lisa Cucina

    4.6(1.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We had hoped to have dinner at 6:30 PM last night as family from out of town would be driving home…read moretoday. Our timing was not good as the restaurant had experienced a rush of diners and it would be a 45 minutes wait until our party of 6 could be seated. We would wait knowing the food quality is good. We were joined outside by 2 other parties that also were repeat customers. Both parties of 6 and 5 were seated back to back so it was a little tight in terms of spacing between the tables. However, since the acquisition of another storefront, the restaurant is double in size we told our out-of-town family members whom we were introducing to our favorite local family Italian restaurant. Veronica was our server again. She was our server the last time we were here for my husband's birthday dinner. We were happy to see her. Veronica took our drink orders and gave us time to look at the menu. Daughter had strawberry puree with sparkling water and lemon. Veronica was up front in letting her know that it was from a can. Brother-in-law had a Philadelphia root beer--Hank's in a bottle. Niece ordered Calamari Fritti and Spaghetti Bolognese with gluten-free pasta. Brother-in-law went with Veronica's suggestion of the Insalata Mona Lisa small after finding out how large the salad would be. He also ordered the Margherita Pizza to share with his niece. Daughter upon hearing that the Salmon Limone was not dairy-free opted for the Spaghetti alla Checca with a salmon fillet. The rest of the family had the day's specials of Salmon Limone, Linguine Pesto with smoked salmon and asparagus, and Bistecca done medium rare with pan sauce. Everybody had had small lunches and so were really hungry. Bread was warm and balsamic vinegar olive oil combo in dipping saucers was soaked up by the sliced bread prompting a request for another basket of bread while we waited for our entrees. Calamari Fritti is niece's favorite appetizer and did not fail to please. Brother-in-law's salad looked good with greens, red beets, tomatoes, and candied walnuts. Margherita pizza was simple with mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and fresh basil. Daughter was delighted with her salmon fillet. Other daughter enjoyed her linguine pesto, but it was so rich that she was only able to finish a quarter of her dish taking the rest home for another meal or two. She wasn't done with the sauce in her dish and let the assistant server wanting to clear dishes know that she wanted to enjoy the remaining sauce a bit longer . I enjoyed my salmon with lemon capers that cut into the richness of the creamy angel hair pasta. The cherry/grape tomatoes were fresh. Husband's Bistecca was a big boy's portion. He enjoyed it tremendously, but was only able to finish half of the 16 oz. steak. We passed on desserts this time, but my family remembered how on our 1st visit to the restaurant about 15+ years ago I ordered one of every dessert on the platter. They were all very good. My husband's favorite is the cannoli. I prefer the limoncello cake. Dinner here is always worth the wait and the food and service are excellent.

    We recently visited for a Birthday, the Bday girl had a choice from 4-5 different free desserts…read more Quiet, calm, dim lit, clean environment. Team members were friendly from front of house to back of house. Honestly impressed with the friendliness of all team members we came in contact with. We sat at the bar to eat, Jake was our server/bartender. He had excellent customer service and filled us in on all of the nightly plate specials as well as the weekly specials (Tuesday corkage fee and Wed wine by the glass specials). Price for the spaghetti bolognese was average at $19 I believe. But a bit high for the seafood linguine at $35, we felt that for the price point it could have included more seafood however, the flavor profile was tasty. I was a bit disappointed that lasagna is not a permanent fixture on the menu considering it's an Italian restaurant, looking forward to catching it on special. ADA accessible, pets allowed in patio, free parking, large lot and clean restrooms. Don't let the strip mall look from the outside fool you overall, this place is a gem.

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    4.2(1k reviews)
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    I've been here one time and I legit have not stopped thinking about my meal since. Not just…read morethinking, but actually speaking about it to annoying extent (practically daily) to my wife and comparing everything similar I've eaten since to it. I ordered something pretty simple, the sausage with peppers and onions, and I can't describe to you exactly how impressed I was. It felt like I was eating the most amazing homecooked meal. Everything was cooked to such perfection that I can only assume the hands that made it were both skilled and loving. It isn't boogie and it isn't grimy. It feels like I'm eating at my grandma's house and that is probably the greatest compliment I could give anyone. Everything else I ate was also shockingly perfect.

    I came here on a Monday night, it was my first time here and I loved it. It was a little bit busy…read morebut the hostess managed to get us in even without a reservation! The service was amazing, the young lady that sat us was so sweet. Our server Christy was also amazing! She would check up on us constantly and explain any questions I had about the food. I got the chicken Pappagallo, my daughter got the chicken piccata, and my other two daughters shared a chicken fettuccine Alfredo. I had a few bites of my daughter's food and it was delicious! I really liked the chicken pappgallo with the vegetables, the soup is also very good! The garlic bread is delicious and addicting! For dessert, we had the vanilla soufflé and it was fantastic! We also had tiramisu and it was the best tiramisu we had ever had! I really like and recommend this place to whoever is looking for a romantic date or to just be somewhere that makes you feel like at home, with all the plants and decorations! Everything was amazing and I would come back here!

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