This Italian restaurant in the mall honestly gave me a bit of a "mental trip to Italy"--even though I've never actually been to Italy before. But if I had to imagine what Italy feels like, I'd say... this might be it. Everything Marciano-style on the menu was really solid and genuinely enjoyable. The flavors felt comforting but still refined, like something you'd happily eat slowly without thinking too much about anything else. At one point I was even close to ordering their mortadella (or "mortal," as I almost confidently called it before correcting myself mid-thought), just because everything else was hitting that well. Overall, it's the kind of place that makes you forget you're in a mall for a second--and start pretending you're somewhere in Europe instead. read more

Today we ordered the bruschetta and burrata- They each come with small pieces of cardboard like bread and tiny pieces of unseasoned tomatoes. These two Italian dishes are hard to mess up but they have managed to... however the service is quickly and friendly and they fill up the waters quickly. the food is subpar & I won't be returning It is also very loud + overstimulating in their busy restaurant read more

Quattro Caffe - Bruschetta and burrata - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in the South Coast shopping plaza on the first floor across from Balenciaga, it is a restaurant option when needing a respite from shopping without leaving the grounds or resorting to the loud food court. Amazing customer service, 5/5. However, the food quality for the price is where the star got docked. I'm hoping maybe it was a fluke and we just ordered the wrong things. Got the: 1. Truffle fries ($15): 7/10 Unfortunately it arrived drenched in oil and half soggy. Only the top layer of fries were crispy as gravity (even after only 1 minute) drenched the rest of the fries in oil. The seasoning missed the mark for me as the truffle taste was also not remarkable and it arrived with ketchup on the side, as if the kitchen also knew. 2. Burrata pizza (6.5/10): We were so stoked to see that they take pride in their Burrata so you can imagine our surprise when the Burrata was NOT fresh toppings but rather baked in! The best way to appreciate fresh Burrata is uncooked toppings, so we were very disappointed when it arrived. It does not look or taste significantly better than your local chain and therefore I cannot consciously say that it is worth the price tag or the trip. 3. Lobster ravioli (6/10): the lobster flavor is extremely subtle and there are no visible lobster pieces or texture, so at first glance/taste, it is impossible to know if they really used lobster. The sauce is tasty, but with only 4 pieces and almost indistinguishable "lobster", I can't say I'll be ordering this again. TLDR: If you NEED amazing service over all else or want a restaurant option when needing a respite from shopping without leaving the grounds or resorting to the loud food court, this is your option at $$-$$$ price point. If you are a foodie hoping quality to somewhat be related price, a different option away from the mall would be a better choice. read more

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Our server was very disappointing I asked for plain water and she charged me for water, very un-truthful. She wasn't clear whatsoever about what she was meaning. I specifically asked for plain water not bottled and she said can I just bring it in the bottle as if she wasn't going to charge so I said yes. I look on the bill and it says $9.56 for the bottle. I wish that she could have just been honest and told me it would be an up charge for the bottle but she never said anything. I love this place and I am really sad to see poor service. The food is fantastic thank you to the food runners and the chief. You are amazing! read more

Food: good. Service: fast. Casual dinner, in the mall! Fairly quiet ambiance. We split as portions were very large. read more

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If you're at South Coast Plaza doing some shopping, you should stop by this place to have lunch / dinner This place can get pretty busy so either come early or put your name down & walk around the mall. I've come here many times & the food has always been delicious. All the waiters here offer good service and they're very quick. There's a lot of great food options on the menu, they even offer gluten free / vegan options. I ordered the gluten free margaherita pizza with mushrooms and a cocktail, and they were both amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Quattro Caffe - Gluten Free Margherita Pizza with mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We had always seen this little cafe while walking around South Coast Plaza Mall, and we decided to finally try it out during our Saturday visit. We sat at the bar overlooking the mall. Service was quick and friendly. Drinks and food came out in a reasonable time. Truffle fries were on point! Pricey, but worth it. Pizza looked better than it tasted. Overall, we had a good experience and we would definitely come back. read more

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Located near Macys in South Coast Plaza, the restaurant has a small bar and a lookout area for people watching. When you dine, they give you some bread and olive oil. The bread was a bit tough and not too warm. The server was nice and came to check on me often. The menu described the espresso martini on the sweeter side since it had a mix of Baileys and Kaluhula but I asked for it not to be too sweet which they accommodated. read more

The after Christmas Lunch rush was no joke. Luckily they were able to squeeze my wife and I into the restaurant as other customers were requesting for larger tables. Service was quick and we ate and were on our merry way. The Arancini's were decent but needed more filling. The Spanish octopus was really tender and quite appetizing when drizzled with lemon infused olive oil. However the star of the lunch was the Ravioli di mamma pina. The miniature braised wagyu beef ravioli was amazing and had a lot of meat. The dish was hot and super yummy. The ambiance was loud and busy inside but wouldn't expect anything less in SoCal's best upscale mall! read more

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Busy dining room, smiles on diners faces. A busy kitchen. A great food. What's not to like.

We stopped for lunch today at Quattro at the South Coast Plaza. We were both hungry and started with drinks, bread and appetizers. We both had Don Julio Blanco with club soda and three limes muddled with mint. The drinks were OK but for $21.50 each were not what we expected. Light on tequilla and heavy on club soda. This drink generally is priced around $16-$19 elsewhere. That was the first impression. The minestrone soup, Cesar salad and bread were all excellent. My wife had the Sole al limone with broccoli which she enjoyed. I had the Salmone alla Griglia which was a good cut of salmon yet virtually tasteless. Sergio was very attentive at our table and the other servers helpful as well. The wait time for the meal was a bit excessive for the restaurant not being very busy. Nonetheless the overall effort and attempt to please was appreciated. read more

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We drove down to South Coast Plaza to pick out my birthday present. And of course, we worked up an appetite and walked into Quattro Café. Nikki was our server and she provided wonderful service, was attentive and gave us great recommendations! We had a lovely meal. read more

Quattro Caffe - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Went here for lunch on a Friday and it was perfect. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The service was amazing and staff kept our drinks topped off the entire time and were super attentive. We were sat in the back on the little patio and it was perfect. We started with the focaccia for the table and it's a must-order: warm, fluffy, and delicious. I had the spaghetti con pomodoro for my entrée and loved it. Portion sizes were perfect. I couldn't even finish my plate. I'd definitely come back. Great food, great service, easy lunch win. read more

Quattro Caffe - Spaghetti con pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Quattro is a staple for all the "ladies who lunch" after spending copious amounts of money shopping for luxury goods! It's centered smack in the heart of what I like to call LUX row. Just around the corner from Bvlgari, next to Jimmy Choo. The restaurant is bustling with fun groups of people that are enjoying very good Italian food, glasses of champagne, wine, and everything in between. It's very authentic Italian dining, and I love that it's been there for 20 years. I hope it always remains the same!. The decor is absolutely fantastic with the most beautiful pictures of classic Italian movie stars and stunnning images of Italy. The bar is also really fun and it's so good for people watching as they stroll by. It's a very "see and be seen" type of spot. Food comes out quickly and piping hot, never been disappointed. It does have a high noise level, so it's definitely not a space to have an intimate conversation in, it's more for a good time and great food. The pizzas are delicious. All of the pasta are amazing and they have a really great salad salads, fresh and crisp. It is my go to every time.l I'm at the mall. I highly recommend! read more

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Quattro Caffè is my automatic stop anytime I'm shopping at South Coast Plaza. If I'm already over there, this is exactly where I go it's the perfect way to slow down and reset after shopping. I love sitting at the small bar that faces the mall. There are only a handful of seats, which makes it feel intimate and ideal for people-watching. It does get busy, but I somehow always end up finding a spot. The bartenders are cool, friendly, and make you feel comfortable right away. The food is consistently excellent. The bread with olive oil and vinegar is simple but always done right. I usually order the prawns and the Wise Guy salad, and both are reliably delicious. Domenico, the manager, really makes this place special. He's amazing and always makes me feel welcome, often helping me find seating even when it's packed. That level of hospitality is rare and keeps me coming back. Polished but relaxed, understated, and dependable one of those places that quietly becomes part of your routine. If you know, you know. read more

Really enjoyed my whole experience. Boubou was so memorable and all her recommendations were great. I'll definitely be back to visit her and try some new items. read more

I was still hungry after brunch time this morning....I had french toast w strawberries, pistachios. My wife needed to buy new pair of On sneakers at Nordtrom's in South Coast Plaza so we went to the mall 2 miles away from brunch restaurant. My wife kept saying, we need to go to italian for pasta, wine, and etc. After she tried some sneakers, some clothing, we went to Quattro right near CHANEL. Quattro cafe was her one of lunch restaurants all the time. My wife always shopped the new clothings on the weekend. She retired as a fashion designer right before pandemic. Today we both got shocked about slow and empty restaurant, not many shoppers inside mall. Well, I was hungry so I ordered lasagna w meats, my wife got only calamari as an appetizer. We had 2 glasses of red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. Quality, service: 5 stars Ambiance: casual classic Price: $25 and up for pasta I loved the red wine. My wife loved calamari w spicy dipping sauce. As my entrée, lasagna was good w lots of cheese, meats but no ricotta cheese. Overall, we had a great memory back eating, drinking some wine, and relaxing. read more

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I stopped by South Coast Plaza after Yelp event. First, I got shocked about the empty parking lots in front of Nordstrom's and not many people at the restaurants and even inside mall after 12 on Sat. Wow!!!! Empty!!! I tried some new sneakers at the Nordstrom's and I said, let's eat some pasta at Quattro café. It's been a while. My hubby was not full after brunch. Haha... It was almost empty inside restaurant around 12:45. I'd never seen that empty in this restaurant. I felt so sad about the economy in CA. My hubby ordered lasagna w meats and I only had an appetizer Calamaris w 2 glasses of cabernet sauvignon from Napa. The complementary toasted breads were so good. The wine I picked was merrow, exactly my fave. Loved it! As my appetizer, calamari, so crunchy, flavorful, fresh fried as soon as I ordered. I give 5 stars for the dipping sauce and crunchy squids. Really tasty. I tasted little lasagna. Lots of cheese melted, lots of meats, but something was missing for my taste. Might be ricotta cheese....missing. Overall, the ambiance, quality, and service were good. I always had lunch break here after my 1st round research for my design for over 17 years. I missed here always packed, waiting for the tables during lunch time before pandemic. I had a good time to relax having Italian foods, great cabernet sauvignon Napa. Hope more customers come and enjoy the Italian vibe and foods just like before pandemic. read more

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i always walked past this caffe on my shopping sprees at south coast and thought it looked so cute and warm, and wondered if the food taste would match their interior superiority. after finally giving in, i'm sad to say i should've just admired the restaurant from the outside. we ordered the seasonal vodka pasta and the margherita pizza. both were exceptionally bland and tasted almost entirely of cream and cheese. the bill was not pretty either. can you believe it came out to be 68... yea...me neither. our waiter was a nice man but i just wished they invested a little more R&D into their recipes. read more

Quattro Caffe - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love this place! Been coming here for years and the food and service is always A1!! Elite Italian food and reasonable prices!! I order the penne al salmone spicy and Caesar salad that is always on point!! Soo good and filling! The service is good and they help you out pretty fast!!! Everyone is really nice here!! The ambiance is perfect! And located inside my favorite mall South Coast Plaza! They also have really good wine selections too !! I highly recommend here!! read more

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Great food. I love this place. Always nice waitresses and great service. Really good for a shopping day break. read more

Quattro Caffe - Best panini chicken pesto. And lasagna. Fries so yummy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Spur of the moment idea to get Italian for dinner while shopping at south coast, the food here was good but I left "wanting more" in terms of ambiance etc...i'd definitely say this is a lunch stop in spot and far from date night intimate eating. Feeling a 3.5/5 rounded down. Food (4/5) - Didn't know there was house bread (which ended up being really bland when we asked to try) so we ordered the Focaccia bread which had good texture. Flakey/crispy outside with a chewy inside that lacked flavor alone but paired great with the classic flavors of olive oil and balsamic, but overall not worth $15. Fusilli pasta was just ok. Large portion size, the sausage they use is great but the sauce didn't impress, just needed some crushed peppers and cheese I guess. The lemon sole was phenomenal, very soft and flavorful and the sides offered were cooked well. Service (4/5) - Service was fine as plates were cleared and waters refilled timely. Lot of good humored folks working here, just bothered the staff needs to get real close as mentioned below because it's a small restaurant. Ambiance (2/5) - I was sold on the food but not on the atmosphere. No music playing but the "ambiance" of the mall trickling in definitely reminds you where you are eating when you are nearly dining with your table neighbors, as the place is incredibly cramped. We sat on an end of an aisle table where I was bumped into more than a handful of times by servers walking past. Got to a point I awkwardly needed to scoot my chair even closer to the person dining next to us to avoid being touched by every single person that walked near me. Decor nails "Italian" just fine along with the menu. read more

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What can I say but the best Italian food- ask for BooBoo she is the best! I look for food quality Service And how I feel when leaving ! Boo Boo makes everything 5star worthy, I have never been to a place where I'm having a bad day and after a meal walk out relaxed and refreshed! read more

Quattro Caffe - Raviolis with goat cheese!!!! Chefs kiss - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

For the past decade I have always stopped here for my coffee breaks while shopping at South Coast. I love the bar area as it is quiet and quaint. Service is always personable and enjoyable. Their espresso hits all the right notes each and every time. The desserts are on the larger side and more American vs. Italian portions. Next tiem I would like to try their food... but the coffee is a must! read more

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It is hard to believe that the best Italian restaurant in Orange County is in the center of a mall, albeit South Coast Plaza. We have been going for years to Quattro and it never disappoints. The service is impeccable and the food reminds me of what we get in Italy. It's become a destination restaurant rather than food to get when shopping. Quattro is consistency excellent. read more

Every time I stop in, I always have such wonderful service and simply great food. The carpaccio with arugula is so fabulous as well as the vegetable soup!! I've had Denny a few times as my server and she is absolutely spectacular. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you again. read more

Quattro Caffe - Carpaccio with arugula. So fantastic. - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great service. Our server answered all my questions ( I wanted something vegan) and he helped me decide. The food was delicious. I got the vegan rigatoni and it was flavorful and just the right amount of sauce to pasta ratio. Appreciate the veggie and vegan options. My husband and got the lemon sole which looked delicious. Came with crispy potatoes. All tasted fresh! Would come back! read more

Quattro Caffe - Lemon sole - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Quattro cafe is amazing. I walk past this spot every time I'm at south coast and think of it as a small coffee shop. Boy was I wrong! We stopped in today and had an incredible meal! My wife and I split the steak panini and it was unlike any hot sandwich I've ever had. The fries were incredible for one thin and hot and crispy just wonderful with a very good ketchup. The steak panini we got medium rare steak and this was just wonderful! The first thing you notice is the un uniform bread with holes on the top slice that you can tell was fresh baked and made in house. The steak was perfect tender juicy and the Brie cheese was so good just an incredible sandwich. The bread with olive oil and vinegar was also wonderful that came out as a starter. I am so eager to go back and enjoy their pasta dishes the service and ambiance was just amazing. WE WILL BE BACK! read more

Quattro Caffe - Steak panini - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Beautiful restaurant inside south coast plaza with white table linens and warm tones throughout. Staff were great and attentive and they were very accommodating to my little one. Menu had a great variety of options and it was hard to choose. We ended up split g a sandwich and a pizza, both were delicious. Great spot to dine. read more

Quattro Caffe - Rustica sandwich and pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Outstanding lunch w Fettuccini Alfredo and Wagyu Ravioli w delicious Arugula salad and amazing Tiramisu. Oswaldo provided excellent service. Restaurant has nice music playing too. Highly recommend Quattro Cafe!!! read more

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4.5 stars Great prices kids menu with good options. Had the linguine vongole and changed from white to red sauce. Absolutely delicious. Clams were mostly fresh and the sauce was good. Pasta noodles didn't taste homemade but we're still very good read more

Nikki was an incredibly attentive server who was helpful and accommodating. The Black Forest cake was delicious and we enjoyed the Black Forest cake. The martinis are amazing. The people watching us 10/10 read more

Out of all the good restaurants inside South Coast Plaza, my friends and I decided to try Quattro Cafe based on the high Yelp reviews. The place was buzzin'. We didn't have a reservation (highly recommend that you do) but we did not wait for long to be seated after we put our name down. We were seated at the back patio. The place is pretty cramped. Hard to get in-and-out of the table. Once seated, our server took our drink orders first while we decide what to eat. They gave us fetcha bread (yummm) to munch on. Our server made me feel rushed with our orders. She wasn't friendly either, just pure business approach. When we're ready, we ordered: 1) Arugula Salad $24 2) Farfalle Salmon Fresco $35 3) Pasta del Giorno $45 4) Pizza Margherita $ 23 Everything tasted good, nothing extraordinary. Serving size is just right. Prices are a bit on the high end (but it's scp). The pasta del Giorno is not bad either but could be better. Server never offered if we wanted some mozzarella cheese on our pasta. She rarely check our table if we needed anything. We have to keep flagging another person (who btw was awesome - I forgot to ask her name), I believe she helped the main servers. My first experience with Quattro Cafe was just mediocre. PS: pls be aware that this place charges 3% surcharge if you opt to pay with credit card! read more

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Did the owner changed? Or the chief ? Today i got my fav salad but chicken breast was raw, and bread changed too.... Over all does not taste the same anymore..... read more

Quattro Caffe - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The best when you shopped to death. My go to spot in south coast Never disappoints and super friendly read more

Amazing food! Very clean, however our server, (on May 12th, Tuesday night), waitress thought I was cross eyed and charged me $10 for water!! read more

It's a cute restaurant inside south coast mall. Service was really good. Our server checked on us quite often. We ordered Frutti Di Mare and Linguine Vongole to share between my sister and I. Frutti di mare was refreshing and delicious. Linguine Vongole was good. Clams were plump and juicy. Overall a good meal. read more

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The was a dream come true, 20 years ago I promised my friend that one day I would take him and his wife to dine here on a splurge day. 20 years later I have fulfilled my promise. The calamari was excellent, both the pasta dishes we had were just ok, I would come back for it. Great service though. read more

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Niki was great. Super busy yet we felt like we were a priority. My salad was delicious and my daughter loved her pasta. It was cooked just right! A lot of people here but the well trained staff kept the experience tuned to create a great mood. Bright and clean we felt comfortable here. read more

I have been coming to this Restaurant for years and my favor is the seafood pasta- or in Italian we call it Fruta de Mare. Sad to say - the quality of food is not as good as before. The price went up- $52.. and for a seafood - the clams, scallops are missing. Too many fish meat were added that it tastes like I am eating "SARDINES"in tomato sauce .- something u get from the grocery store. Sardines in a can. It so fishy.. inspite of my attempt to add lemon, Parmesan and red pepper flakes. 2/10- just because the service has not changed- very nice servers read more