GREAT Happy Hour since it includes weekends. Good was good, drinks were not skimpy. Alan, our bartender/server, was so friendly. Overall great choice for a casual Saturday evening. read more

My partner and I dined on a Friday night, our waitress was Christina who was amazing and took very good care of us and was extremely friendly! The head chef Ugo was also amazing and helped me remember a pasta I once had around Valentine's Day! The food was delicious and we had an amazing time, 10/10. read more

I came here for lunch after working out cause I was craving pasta and the menu looked good and wow I'm glad I came. The short rib pasta was so good and the crispy artichoke was amazing. I would definitely come again. The staff is also very friendly. read more

Probably one of the worst dinners we've had. We came for Mother's Day dinner, the restaurant was not busy at all. Got seated and server did not come to us for 20 minutes so I had to go ask the hostess where the server was. The server didn't even know what food they had and did not have. He didn't even know what was on the menu, he seemed very confused. The service was just horrible. Food was very mediocre, the pasta noodles were too well done. read more

Have been coming here for years. Always soooo good! Chef Ugo sings in Italian for birthdays and the whole restaurant can hear him lol, he's so fun. For our parents' anniversary they gave us the big private room in the back so we could decorate, and for our baby shower we had it in their beautiful patio. Our favorite Italian restaurant! read more

Everything was amazing ! We will be back from pizza to pasta drinks dessert ! From start to finish the staff was absolutely wonderful Kelsey and Taya were absolutely wonderful. So nice and and attentive ! Amazing personality s ! Defiantly a wonderful experience! As I had a tough week and wanted a nice dinner , thankyou we'll be back really soon read more

The food here is delicious! I wish I took more pictures to share. The restaurant has a regular dining area and dining in the bar area too. Came here on a Sunday night. The place was pretty empty, which I'm surprised considering how delicious and authentic their food tastes! I ordered the Seafood Marinara and the pasta was cooked perfect - Al dente and you can tell that their pasta is fresh. We also tried the side of bread (additional $4) but it was worth the price, we ordered more! It's fresh garlic bread with cheese on top served with a marinara dipping sauce. Service was great, even though our waiter was a little confused and there was miscommunication about still wanting our appetizer. read more

Prego Restaurant - Burrata E Prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Food was fantastic! We had the braised short ribs, lobster ravioli, and garlic bread. This place also had windows that let you see what's going on in the kitchen. Our server was very attentive and always came back to check in on us, shout out to him for refilling my water over and over again. The restaurant is located at the Tustin District so it was close to a lot of places that we wanted to check out after as well. read more

Prego Restaurant - Ravioli Di Aragosta - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

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Another one falls through the cracks :( I expected so much from this place knowing that it holds a high standard of taste and the reviews were so good. But I was wrong!! I even had a reservation for a prime time dinner. The restaurant seemed barely occupied with one host at the front. We got seated immediately at a booth. No trouble there. The server came over a bit later and got our food orders. The food took a while but we didn't complain-- then came the weird beef carpaccio. The sauce was all over the what seemed to be canned/deli ham that was slabbed onto the plate. Smelled pretty bad. Plus the tuna sauce on top smelled like cat food :( so sad.. When we had raised concerns about the quality of the carpaccio the server came over and argued that this is what it's supposed to be like and asked us if we ever had beef carpaccio. And how many times we had it before. It was quite rude how he handled the situation as to questioning us about the menu item. It wasn't what we expected and the taste was completely disappointing. There was also no pictures of this type of beef carpaccio anywhere on yelp. Bad communications in service and disappointing in the ways that they handle complaints here. Two stars for the Short rib pasta -- it was the best thing here. The meat inside the pasta was soft and hot. read more

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Me and my wife came home from a trip to Italy and made it a mission to find great authentic Italian food. Look no further! Also, our service was amazing. Kelsey really went above and beyond. read more

Came here for Easter brunch with my family. I had been to their Irvine location for lunch many moons ago, but this was my first time at their Tustin location. They're located at The District Tustin Legacy near the Guest Services/Valet area. Plenty of parking is available in the shared lot. I made reservations online and called to confirm. We arrived at our designated time at 11am and people were still waiting outside to get in as they hadn't opened the doors quite yet. When they finally let us inside, it took a few minutes before they seated us. They definitely weren't ready yet. They offered everyone a complimentary glass of champagne as they waited. The Easter brunch was a buffet for $62 pp. As soon as we were seated, we were told we could get our food. There were three buffet areas - one with the salads, pastas, pizzas and seafood dishes, and another area with a prime rib station, omelet station and eggs benedict. When we got to the first station, some of the food wasn't out yet. There also weren't any labels to indicate what the dishes were. This is very important as some people may be allergic to certain foods. The third buffet area included finger-sized desserts and fruit. In a nutshell, the food was tasty. I wish there were more choices though. It seemed like a limited buffet for an Easter brunch and I definitely didn't think it was worth $62! It's more of a $40 buffet, if that. For the price, it definitely should've included unlimited mimosas. Service was okay - they cleared our plates quickly but they weren't overly friendly or responsive. The restaurant is spacious and elegant. I think it would've been better if they had all of the buffet items in the bar area, instead of three different parts of the restaurant, as they weren't seating anyone in that area. Instead, people were coming into the restaurant as others were walking towards them to get to the buffet lines and it created unnecessary crowds. I would not return for Easter brunch again, but may give them a try for lunch or dinner. read more

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This restaurant should be packed. The food is delicious. I have had lunches and dinners here and it is usually fairly quiet. I try and recommend it to as many people as I can. It not only has delicious food the restaurant itself is beautiful. I hope it stays around. There are so very few elegant places left. read more

Came in on Tequila Thursday and got helped by Kelsey!! Aka our kickass waitress! My best friend and I got: -short rib pasta -Parmesan broccolini -calamari Calamari was super fresh with just the right crunch on the outside and wasn't too oily! Short rib pasta was extremely flavorful- would recommend. Parmesan broccolini was to be expected and a nice, healthy side dish. We loved our Cadillac margaritas ($10!). Would forsure come back again! read more

So the reason this got a 3 is due to service kinda. So u made a reservation for last night and we still had to wait at least 10 minutes. The menu for v fat was limited and I wish they had put it online. There was no option to order bread as my friend is vegetarian. The food also took awhile to come out. The braised pork ribbon pasta was good but u got the noodles could have been thinner. I would come back again but probably ask for thinner noodles. read more

My coworkers and I went to Prego for dinner and our server Kelsey was so fun and absolutely amazing! She gave us the best recommendations and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! We went on a Wednesday night and it was hospitality night which was special pricing! It was reasonably priced especially for the quality and taste! The short rib pappardelle and the carbonara were AMAZING! The caesar salad was also one of my favorites i've ever had and I have had many caesar salads! Taylor was also very very kind and accommodating and made us feel very welcomed! I definitely recommend Prego to everyone and especially on a wednesday night! read more

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This place has great pasta and great service. We had a large group and the staff took care of throughout the entire time we were there. The food was very tasty and came out fairly quickly. The owner is very nice and also spoke to us towards the end of the night. We had a good conversation with him as he gave us a drink on the house. read more

This was a great dinner and frankly everything was delicious. You're obviously paying a little more for the quality and ambiance but it's definitely a place you'll be sitting at, chatting, drinking and waiting for a while for your mains. Everything was delicious though and the shrimps were my absolute fav. The oysters were also very fresh. read more

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we went here for our winter formal dinner. Had an arranged reservation of 25 people and they made it so easy and handled a bunch of crazy routy 17-18 year olds so well. Food was so good and staff was so sweet. Service was amazing and quick with all of our needs. Thank you prego for helping out with our amazing night! read more

Everything about this place it's excellent! A friend of ours works here and it's our second time around coming here, this time to celebrate our friend's 26th anniversary. They really enjoyed their time there and the food was fantastic!!. Mia was our server tonight but everyone treated us splendidly, Edgar and Kelsey you guys also rock!! Thank you for making us feel welcome and in casa. And thank you for the desserts we absolutely loved them not extremely sweet they weee just perfect. read more

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I recently came here with my wonderful girlfriend on July 10th and I've been waiting to rave about this place. First off our server kelsey was an amazing server, she was extremely attentive and made sure we were always happy, and very full by the end. The service was beyond amazing and I thank her for that. Second the food was amazing we got a charcuterie board, the pasta bolognse (off the menu but amazing) and the pasta carbonara. All the dishes were delicious and I absolutely loved it. Looking forward to coming here again and enjoying the wonderful service and amazing food here at Prego. (PS come on Wednesdays they have a hospitality night and most dishes are 50% off) read more

Prego Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here for Valentine's Day and it was so amazing. The food was so delicious and it's such a great place for a date night. read more

Prego Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

I was very pleasantly surprised on how on point every dish was made! Crispy Fried Asparagus with Chipotle Aioli Just enough breading, prepared crisp and fresh, and not too oily with chipotle aioli to give it a nice creamy texture to dish. Personally, I would prefer to have a little more chipotle to give it more of a kick but I guess the milder version would accommodate a broader crowd. The Refresher Martini Just like it's name, it's a nice refreshing but still strong drink, with subtle hints of basil and st Germaine for a nice aroma. I'm glad this wasn't too sweet a drink. This goes well with the Fried Asparagus. Carbonara with Fresh Yolk Wow. Never seen this dish presented this way--the pasta came with a fresh egg yolk--but it definitely elevates the dish. The egg yolk is meant to be stirred into the hot pasta right before consumption to give the dish the fresh silky yolkiness to the Al dente pasta. This is a beautiful dish. Tagliatelle Verde It's rich and creamy-- a very satisfying, simple but elegant, mushroom spinach pasta dish. Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Gelato Very chocolaty and denser chocolate cake that is not too sweet and pairs well with vanilla gelato that's atop of some kind of crumbs. Well presented and delicious. Chocolate Ganache Delight Was a little hesitant on ordering this dessert because not a lot of places make the chocolate mousse correctly but this chocolate ganache is so velvety smooth chocolaty with right amount of richness pairs with soft blankets of chocolate cake--it reminds me of Black Forest cake and it's married with rich creamy chocolaty mouse. A very sumptuous dessert. Our server Efren was very courteous, check on us often and provided great service. It was after the meal, we saw these awards and history of the chef. No wonder the food was so good. read more

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Prego Restaurant offered us an excellent experience for our anniversary with excellent service by waiter Delfino, delicious food and a cozy ambiance. read more

The district has so many great dining options. It's hard to chose just 1. I was in the mood for Italians is looking at Prego or Luna Rosso. Both have similar rating and menu options. In the end, the Tiger Shrimp Pasta just seemed to good to pasta on. Who doesn't love lobster meat, tiger shrimp, crab? read more

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We came here for a retirement luncheon with my office. We sat outside in a really nice area for large parties. I have to say that the best part of our meal was our waiter. I wish I'd gotten his name. I can't remember when we have had such good service. He was attentive, and anything we asked for he said "for you we can do that." And we asked him a lot of questions. Everything that we ordered looked delicious. We had appetizers of baratta, and prosciutto on toast, cheese bread and garlic bread. Everybody got various dishes for lunch and everything looked really wonderful and the portions were huge! I had the seafood special and I took a picture of it because it was just a beautiful plate of food and so much! I took most of it home and had it for dinner. It was ahi tuna, scallops, shrimp, salmon, and whitefish, roasted baby potatoes, carrots and green beans. I'm not sure what the sauce was but it went perfectly with the dish. For dessert, some of us shared crème brûlée and I couldn't get a picture because people started eating it before I could get my camera ready lol. There was also flourless chocolate cake, some sort of espresso drink that looked yummy, Panna cotta, spumoni, and I'm sure there was more. Next time I get the pasta. I got something lighter because I didn't want to go back to work and fall asleep at my desk lol. I believe our office is thinking of having our Christmas lunch there this year. No one disagreed with that suggestion. Looking forward to more great food and great service. read more

Prego Restaurant - Seafood Special - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Yesterday was our first time in Prego Restaurant, the Restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside and we had an outstanding dining experience there. Thanks in large part to our amazing server, Taya. From the moment we were seated, she made us feel welcome and completely taken care of. Her knowledge of the menu, thoughtful recommendations, and warm, attentive service truly elevated the evening. Taya struck the perfect balance with her friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was just right. The food was incredible, however Taya's service made the night unforgettable. Can't wait to return and Prego Restaurant in Tustin is lucky to have her! read more

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This is now my favorite Italian restaurant. I LOOOOOVE Italian food, and it's so hard to find a really good Italian restaurant with good eats and great service. This place has both. I highly recommend ordering the Ciao Bread for your starter, because it's delish! Everything on the menu is amazing, so you honestly can't go wrong. When you're done with dinner, try the Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. MMM-MMM-Good! Love this spot, for sure! read more

We recently came here for date night. RSVP process was super straight forward and easy on opentable. There is plenty of parking near the AMC side of the district or you can valet if you really want. Just note the main entrance is in towards the center not at the valet drop off zone which just goes directly into the bar. They do have happy hours daily 3-6pm for those looking with some small bites, cocktails and wines. But you must sit in the bar area! The checkin process was super smooth and they were very busy for a Saturday night so we got seated immediately. The decor is semi upscale but dark lit with candles on every table. There is a mix of booths and traditional tables especially for larger parties. The dress code is pretty casual but some people do dress to impress if you're bringing someone special. The menu has a mix of usual Item items starting with apps, salads, pasta and specialties. They do have daily specials usually with a premium protein that the waiter will tell you about when ordering. They do have a small wine list either by bottle or glass. If you want more higher end selection they have a separate wine list too. We started off with a bottle of Daou cab. Highly recommended in all vintages and great pairing for all proteins and easy to drink. Our waitress was in training so they went through the table service routine. Yeah all of that have worked in food services should know the routine of opening a bottle and presenting, tasting to patrons. A+ on service and technique for both trainer and trainee. For apps we started with calamari. It's served with a garlic aioli and spicy marinara. It's fried to perfection and well seasoned. Definitely a great choice for a classic starter. Mains: Tiger Shrimp Pasta: Flat pasta, lobster meat, tiger shrimp, crab. The portion sizes here are HUGE and probably enough to share one bowl with 2 people. This tiger shrimp pasta had a strong garlic seafood base sauce. The flat fettuccine pasta was slightly overcooked so more limp then ale dente chewy but overall a tasty seafood pasta with large whole shrimp. Short Rib pasta: Ribbon pasta, short rib ragout, mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic. Again a super large portion size for one person! This again had the same fettuccine pasta that was slightly over. Again no its not fresh made as you can taste its from the chewiness. This has a great tender short rib sauce like from a beef stew. The flavor does get slightly mundane after eating a few bites though its just savory beef. The service overall a great! Our waitress was super attentive almost too attentive asking if we needed anything maybe every 15 minutes lol. But we understood since she's in training with the boss watching. Still a great place for a night out for some tasty eats for a date night or family night out. Alot of post dinner options available in walking distance to walk off that meal too! read more

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This Italian restaurant is in The District at Tustin. The atmosphere is wonderful (we sat outside) and I got the steak salad, perfectly cooked to medium rare. The pears and candied nuts pair well with the balsamic dressing. I also got the garlic bread with marinara, which was freshly baked and quite good (not super garlicky though). My friend got the salmon, and I tried a piece -- it was very well made. The service was wonderful -- they were very attentive but also gave us space to chat. Overall, I'd come again! read more

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WOW. The lasagna was absolutely amazing!! I'm not a fan of marinara sauce & this was the perfect amount of taste and sauce to pasta & cheese ratio! I don't eat pork & this lasagna was beef only!! I was so excited and I finished it ALL!! It's very hard for me to finish my food lol, but I finished it all. Definitely would go back and get it again & again The servers were so sweet & attentive as well. The restaurant has a very nice elegant atmosphere. This place is a bit pricey so be aware of the prices, other than that 10/10 ‍ read more

Prego Restaurant - Lasagna & Short Rib Pasta - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Nice Happy Hour experience! Met my friend here last night and wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews seem to be very mixed, but we had a great time! Beautiful restaurant and the food was great. We shared the bread (with marinara) and the filet sliders - delicious! Prices were appropriate. The server was kind and attentive, and admitted he was new. Even came up at the end of our meal and asked for feedback on his service. Good job, Prego! Will be back! read more

Service at prego is good. Waiters are nice and helpful to accommodate seating requests. The ambiance is also good. The food is a hit and miss. On a previous occasion i was satisfied w the salmon- mashed potatoes dish. On my recent visit I was underwhelmed with the lasagne. For a dish predicated on tomato sauce i stayed away from it and its acidic taste closely resembling canned tomato sauce. The lasagne tasted bland too n a poor pairing to the acidic sauce. The flourless chocolate cake was good though the portion tiny. The tiramisu was lacking tiramisu flavor but indulgent in mascarpone. read more

Amazing place, delicious food and super clean! Definitely would recommend. Perfect for date night.

Came here for lunch on June 7, 2023 to celebrate a girl friend's birthday. I made reservations but not necessary for lunch on a weekday. It was our first time here and we were both craving Italian. Prego's is located at The District at Tustin Legacy. You can self park or valet. Inside, you'll immediately notice Prego's ambiance. It blends the warmth & rustic charm of old-world Italy with the trendiness and vibrancy of a cosmopolitan restaurant. Definitely a great spot for a date night or a business luncheon. We ordered calamari, a Caesar salad and lasagna to share. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The calamari wasn't fishy at all (something I always worry about). The service was amazing! Our server EFREN was phenomenal... incredibly attentive, friendly and professional. If you're craving Italian or Mediterranean, I highly recommend checking out Prego's! read more

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I was there today before the dinner rush. Only two other tables had guests (one inside and one outside). You would think that the staff would spend some time with guest #3, but no. It started with the Happy Hour menu being quickly deposited on my table without even asking what I wanted there. The second time the waiter walzed by he tried to make sure I wanted the "Happy hour" and that's when he realized I was there to eat from the dinner menu. After a while it appeared. All interactions with the staff were in a "run-by" mode, never once did someone stop and ask a question. The food tasted good but the service was way below what can be expected. Needless to say I can not recommend this place. read more

First time dining at Prego, and everything was wonderful! Kelsey, our server was beyond excellent. She was very attentive, personable, and professional. Kelsey made a wonderful wine recommendation, along with details on the menu items. The vegetarian pasta dish was exceptional and yummy! So good, I didn't have any leftovers to take home. The ambiance was lovely. Easy to carry on a conversation and the place was beautifully decorated for the holidays. I certainly plan to return! Thanks for a stellar experience! read more

If I could give a 100 stars I would. Thank you so so much to Prego for hosting me and my party! I hosted a murder mystery dinner party here in the private room with 44 attendees. It was an amazing night. The restaurant staff here were very accommodating. I had people with dietary restrictions attending and the restaurant bent! over! backwards! to accommodate them. We were still communicating the midnight before the event!! The food was amazing as well! Everyone enjoyed it and had a wonderful time! I added an additional hour to the room and even had the tables moved to the side to make room for ballroom dancing at the end of the night. Just an amazing time here, and I'm so glad to choose Prego as the location to host my party. read more

Prego Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Tustin, California

Came here on a thanks giving night, just looking for a place that was open. I asked the host if they were still serving since it was kind of late and said they weren't which was no big deal I was just going to check for another place. As I was outside looking up places to eat at, a man who I'm assuming is the head chef said he would gladly take us in and serve us. It was much appreciated and the service was amazing. The head chef was very welcoming along with the waitress as well. The food was amazing. Overall it was great. I would definitely come again. read more

Food was great. Both appetizers and meal. Service was on mark. Ambiance is very nice. Would be 5 stars but as we were seated in the back close to bathroom there was a crazy soapy odor that was so strong it actually permeated and you could "taste it while eating. And made the evening far less fun Will for sure go back again but will never accept accept a seat in the back of the restaurant read more

The food was wonderful! The service was great! The calamari and pastas were amazing. The margarita pizza was fantastic. We also ordered salads, but I'd skip those next time. The pear Gorgonzola and the Caesar were good, but nothing special. read more