We came here for our wedding anniversary. We wanted something casual and Italian…read more We ordered: Caprese - 5/5 - very good. The mozzarella was so fresh and creamy. The tomatoes were hearty and cut a perfect thickness. Could have used more balsamic for me, but my husband liked it fine. Chef special: Swordfish picatta with mashed potatoes, vegetables & tiny salad - 4/5 This was good. The picatta sauce was delicious and the fish cooked perfectly. I would have liked a mix of different vegetables. Lasagna - 5/5 - this was my favorite. It was cheesy, served very hot, the noodles were not mushy. Just deliciousness on a plate. The service at the bar was outstanding. Our server was attentive and offered us as much bread as we wanted. He went over the menu and offered suggestions. We only drank water and the cup was always full. He was great! Seating - there was plenty of seating, so was not sure why we were only offered a choice of 2 tables both basically on top of the party next to you. I feel they can do better in that department. There was seating outside, which was also offered, but it was way too hot and humid that day to dine al fresco. We ending up sitting at the bar. Forced tipping: They add a "kitchen appreciation" fee to your bill, which I did not care for. I feel this is tacky, but if they are doing this, it should be posted somewhere that they are, feels sneaky otherwise. The food was very good & I will likely be back to try other dishes.

I initially wasn't going to write a review but I saw someone gave the restaurant 1 star 20 days ago…read morefor a similar situation that happened to us so I decided to do the same. My husband and I came across the restaurant on a Saturday at 430pm. We had our baby stroller and have been mindful on avoiding dinner rushes while going to restaurants, just in case. The Host asked us if we were a party of "3 and a half" which we laughed and said yes. We waited outside where there is patio seating and only a couple of tables taken. Inside, there were people at the bar and maybe one table occupied. The rest were open. I could see through the windows that the staff made a big deal about the stroller, they were walking around making hand motions as to where the stroller would "fit" mind you we've been to plenty of restaurants where this has NEVER been an issue. They came out to speak to us twice stating they were looking for a spot. I told my husband we should just eat elsewhere but he insisted on waiting. We did not want to sit outside due to it being hot. The host finally returned and said that they have reservations and can seat us at a table but we have an hour limit due to the reservation. My husband obliged b/c he was hungry, and I was annoyed. We got seated in the back which is fine by the big display of wine and our stroller replaced a chair. Which idk why that wasn't suggested or thought of in the first place. Our server was very nice but the other staff just kept side eyeing us. Dinner was rushed, it was tasty yet over priced. Our baby slept the entire time, No fuss thankfully. What were they to do if they had someone in a wheel chair and couldn't accommodate space? I know the comparison is far fetched compared to a stroller however it was the first time I ever encountered this. Since someone else made a comment about them not being seated due to a stroller, I would suggest avoiding this restaurant if you have small children as it seems it's not welcomed. Again, we were mindful and have been going to dinner before 5pm.

We always have great service, food and look forward to our next time eating here…read more Always a great experience when eating at this establishment Celebrated a birthday

Came here for our dinner date on Saturday. We went ahead and made a reservation ahead of time just…read morein case. After hearing so many good things about this place we decided to come and give it a try. This place is not big , it had maybe like 15 tables, it tucked away in the back of a shopping center. We walked in and were seated right away. Our waitress came over and explained the specials and we ordered an appetizer and our drinks. I ordered a mocktail and my husband ordered a Negroni. They just recently got their liquor license so they just started with the cocktails. For our appetizer we went with the carpaccio, it was absolutely delicious.The lemony sauce was so good and it is topped with some arugula and served with some toast. I would order this again. For our entree I ordered the Frutti d mare and my husband ordered the cannelloni Romano. The cannelloni Romano are 3 crepes stuffed with chicken , spinach and cheese and topped with more cheese and a red past sauce. My husband enjoyed them very much. We have actually never seen this served in another Italian restaurant before. My Frutti d Mar was also very delicious, it had scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari.Served with some linguine in a delicious red broth. So delicious. Now I can understand why this place has been around this long. I heard that the same chef has been making those dishes for 36 years or maybe more. That's a great consistency to have. We will definitely be back to try some more delicious food.

I came to eat at pasta party a few days ago after telling myself to visit for a long time now. I…read morestill remember the old deli that was there prior to this restaurant and I've seen numerous social media ads and posts about the place so I wanted to check it out. I think I was a little hesitant because in my head I was thinking how good could possibly really be? In my head spaghetti/pasta is something I can make it home and almost thought it a waste of money to go out of my way to go out specifically to eat this dish. I ordered the Arrabiata pasta with the sausage. I'll admit I was a little thrown off by added cost of each tolling and also added cost of the Arrabiata sauce and I also did wait until a fair amount before the food was ready for takeout. But the pasta really blew me away. I'm still thinking about how good it tasted. I would definitely come back and I actually wanna bring my dad who loves spicy pasta like this. It was really that good. I can't think of another place that has this level of pasta let alone this price. The only negative I would say in regards to one of the workers. The cashier was manned by wonderful woman who did every and all tasks from taking the orders to putting food items in the oven to answering the phone I'm probably much more than that. I don't know. In contrast there was an Asian man with a black shirt who was also working. He looked lost and completely helpless. There was a moment where this woman was so busy and there was a ringing that I assume was from either a phone call or a delivery order. This man did not offer to help more nor did he help from what I saw. He was utterly helpless and unhelpful. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt with the encouragement "Hey help your team out!" The woman on the other hand was doing so many things simultaneously and yet was really kind at the same time. Anyways, I'm giving my review of a five star because I wanna see this place succeed and I'll definitely come back .

I'm not sure why this place has good reviews. Their prices are unreasonable and their portions are…read moresmall. Their chicken parmigiana was just okay with such small portions. The bread they served while we waited for food was extremely salty and inedible. Their steak Italian sandwich was dry. It needed sauce or something. Even with discounts through inkind, the meal was expensive and not worth it. This is a party I wish I didn't attend.

Love love love!! It…read morewas our first time here. We drove in from Vegas and this place was amazing! I loved how it was resultant quality food with the more fast paced feel. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather under the fire bistro lights. You walk up and order at the counter then find a table. We were able to call ahead and reserve our table for our party of 8. Which was perfect! The hostess was so sweet and kind! The food was so delicious! We tried the fettuccine, the chicken Parmesan (my favorite), the pasta camera and the steak and gnocchi. We also had the fried mozzarella, the chopped salad, Caesar salad and the garlic bread. It was so fresh and flavorful. We will be coming back next time we are in town.

We were told a party of 6 on a Saturday would be easy. It was not easy. It's also not a full…read moreservice restaurant. Basically, you order at the counter and then get seated.. Let me tell you, getting seated was a mess, the high chair took forever, and asking for plates and utensils felt like filing a formal request. Not sure what we tipped for but here we are. Indoor decor gives nonna's house which is cute. Outdoor patio is nice but the flies are a little out of control. You've been warned! Food is good but not great. Skip the spinach dip, calamari, and desserts. Cajun seafood pasta had more seafood than pasta which is honestly a win, pescatore was great value, lobster ravioli was decent. If dining family style, ask for plates and serving spoons before you sit. If you need a high chair, add 15 minutes and a prayer.

when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date…read morehere tonight. we hadn't known at all what to expect, but it was the perfect girl's night simple dinner. when you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order at the register. then they give you a metal number to place on your table for the waiter to bring your dishes to you. none of us waited more than 10 minutes for our food to be ready, and they made sure to bring our appetizers first as well. the calamari was so nicely cooked (the server told us they bread it themselves in house) and the mozzarella sticks had some incredible cheese pulls. you could tell the bread was going to be delicious as well just based on the color and seasoning, and they did not disappoint. i had ordered the clam sauce with linguine, creamy style; this meant they added some alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker in consistency. when i got my dish, the sauce was still fairly thin but i think the alfredo helped a lot for what i was wanting in flavor. the clams were exquisite and, if i hadn't stuffed myself so much on the carb appetizers, i would have polished it off right there. my friends said their dishes were also incredible. the only thing was the pizza; my friend didn't seem to detect any tomato sauce on her dough, only olive oil. she ended up using our dipping sauces to add, but she said it was still delicious. despite being so incredibly full, we still made room for dessert because how could we leave without trying the gelato? the strawberry cheesecake was exactly the perfect sweetness for me to balance out what i had just eaten, though the other flavors were just as good too. overall, it was an incredible dining experience. the staff was all very friendly, happy to provide recommendations or explain what deals came with adding on anything to your order. they were very attentive in checking in with us. the ambiance of the place is also so pretty and so quaint. i definitely intend to come back for another meal!

So I've had 2 experiences here, one in person and one to-go…read more It's a nice place, plenty of table and you order at the counter. The Ceasar salad was decent, my husband liked his chicken parm and I liked the linguini I had. Everything was a little bland. My favorite was their garlic bread, I would have many more pieces of it. Now the to-go order I had was NOT at all acceptable. I ordered the stuffed manicotti and it simply tasted off. The sauce was great but the stuffing tasted a bit bitter. I only had a few bites and threw it away. I don't see myself ordering from here again.

I love how the atmosphere of this place is always alive. The lighting isn't too bold which I also…read moreappreciate. They aren't stingy with the servings of food. There is good service back to back. Empty dishes being taken off the table. Constant refills. That sort of thing. I appreciate that in the back there is a more quiet area of tables as well. As a tiramisu lover, I highly recommend it at this spot:)

great Caprice salad and relaxin ol time feel too! opens at 5 pm........get there early!read more

Very cozy and intimate Italian restaurant in a strip mall on Tustin. Unassuming on the outside,…read morebut warmly decorated inside. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The menu has tapas, salads, and entrees. This was our first visit and we elected for tapas dining. I love tapas...there are not too many tapas places locally. The Greek salad was fresh, brightly critrousy. Love the copious arugula and feta cheese. The artichoke was perfectly cooked. The bit of spice was a nice touch. Our favorite was the stuffed mushroom. Delicious! The filing was salty which balanced out the mushroom. Compliments to the chef! Great food, great service, great ambiance. Highly recommended!

Been here a few times and this place is a star for epicurean delights!…read moreHere's why I come back... Consistently friendly service. All the dishes are flavorful and well prepared. The sangria is refreshing and light My favorites dishes- steamed mussels, short rib pasta, lamb chops, and grilled octopus and truffle fries! I love that I can bring a few friends and taste so many dishes! If you enjoy sharing food, folk and fun....this is worth a stop!

Great pizza, my Kids and I absolutely love this place. They get the cheese Pizza while I get a…read morepepperoni mushroom onion pizza which is fabulous.

The staff was friendly, and I do appreciate that, but unfortunately the food was really…read moredisappointing. I ordered a margherita pizza and an Italian meatball sub. The pizza did not resemble a traditional margherita at all. It was overloaded with cheese, had barely any sauce, and was covered with large tomato pieces and basil. It honestly just didn't look appetizing or balanced. I respectfully brought it up to the front at the end when no one was around because I simply wanted to provide feedback. I was told that this is "how all margherita pizzas are made," which I found a little insulting and dismissive considering a traditional margherita is actually very simple and sauce-forward. At first it sounded like they might offer a refund, but then I was told they could only offer a gift card because "if they refunded me, they'd have to do it for everyone." That response didn't make much sense to me. I wasn't looking to argue or make a scene, so I just left the pizza there and moved on. Friendly staff, but the food quality and how the feedback was handled left me disappointed enough that I won't be returning.

This place never disappoints The food was excellent…read moreThe ambiance is always fun and exciting Our server, Xavier was courteous, attentive and very polite. This is another reason to come back here.

Food was ok, service not to good server not introduced her self, she not offering any other drink,…read moreappetizer plate still on the table whit the entres plates never removed poor service. Ambiance was placed.

Omg i'm so glad we stumbled upon the spot! Really good Neapolitan style pizza that is very fresh…read morewith wonderful ingredients. The crust it's perfect as well. One pizza is enough for two people, though we see a lot of people ordering one pizza per person and took the rest to go. The wine list is extensive and staff is very good at offering, tastings and recommendations. This is a slightly fancy restaurant which we were not prepared for and was a little underdressed. Seems like a lot of people are going here for a date nights or for a nice dinner. We will be sure to dress up next time!

Parking is on the street but there were spots plus lots nearby! You can make reservations on Yelp,…read moremake sure you do because it can fill up. Inside it was cozy, modern, & nicely decorated. We sat at the bar. Our server was friendly & we got our food fast. I had the mushroom & onion pizza which was delicious. My friend got a margarita pizza which she loved. Prices were decent and I had one slice leftover. Definitely want to come back & try their Cesar salad!