Another fabulous dining experience at Quattro Caffe. This place has been a favorite Italian restaurant for my family since last century ( From Armani Cafe time). The dishes are tasty and drinks are nice. On top of all is the welcome feelings from the staffs who have been working there for decades. My favorite waiter is Pascual who provides such courteous attentive friendly service and full with knowledge of the food and drink he served. Through the years I noticed that so many long time customers who request to be wait on by him. He always can tell we are in good mood or are troublesome or sad and be there for us to be comforted by his service and delicious food, then find the right moment to celebrate or comfort his old customers. With so many new restaurants open in Orange County the past few years. Having Pascual taking care of us is the key reasons for many of us keep on coming back to Quattro Caffe for years. We are very grateful having a pleasant relaxed small gathering to celebrating Spring again at Quattro as always! read more

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Such a great place, such a great vibe. Our host was the owner, 1st class gent. Staff is impeccably dressed, highly attentive. Food is generous and delicious. Energy, class, ambience. read more

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Great service and amazing food! Will come again I love it!! we come here every year for family, birthdays and we always have such an amazing experience! So clean and beautiful. read more

Hosted our office Christmas dinner here and it was absolutely amazing. Thank you to all the wonderful staff, especially Boo-boo for going above and beyond to make our dinner so amazing. We were a group of 10 and fit comfortably in their patio area. The food was delicious. I had their chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and requested some pesto. We ordered bruschetta and calamari for the table, so very good! They also had afternoon music. Look forward to coming here again! read more

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I love this restaurant. There's nothing better than going shopping and then able to sit down to a delicious Italian meal! I came here once a year ago and ordered the eggplant Parmesan which genuinely melted in my mouth. Last night my husband and I sat down at 7:30. He ordered the famous seafood pasta which was delicious. The calamari was some of the most tender I've ever had before. I am on a strict anti inflammatory diet so I just ordered the gluten free salad and added blackened chicken. The portion for this salad was insane and the additional chicken was to do for. I will say sometimes the service is slow but the food is honestly quite worth it especially for the price, quality, and portion! read more

Quattro Caffe - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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So delicious and great service. I really enjoyed the food, especially the eggplant parm. It wasn't super cheesy but super delicious. My mom got the seafood pasta and it was gigantic. We ended up eating everything for the next couple of days. The location is cute with the pictures and it feels pretty tight knit. I would definitely return. read more

Quattro Caffe - Seafood pasta, eggplant parm, spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Every time we go to the mall south Coast Plaza I never really think about this café. However, we decided as we were Christmas shopping to stop in and have lunch.. this is a full service restaurant you can have fish, pasta, soup, sandwiches, salad, a glass of red or white wine , beer. We were pleasantly surprised . It was very crowded. All the seats were filled. We only had to wait five minutes for a table. I was starving after shopping for two hours, and I decided to have the spaghetti Bolognese with ground beef.. and super large shavings of Parmesan cheese fresh... The staff were unbelievably kind and attentive. Everyone telling us as we were walking out the door. Ciao have a great day. Ciao have a great day. This is a restaurant that I think a lot of people don't think about because it's not next to any other restaurants. It's right in the middle of the mall we would definitely come back here. The food is delicious and the service is even better than you can imagine. read more

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Everything here was 5 stars. Jose was our waiter and he was absolutely amazing with his service, he was very attentive and kind. Amazing food and atmosphere! read more

I've been coming here for years. It's a nice place to stop by for italian food. It's located on the first floor of South Coast Plaza and super easy to find. Their service is always very good and their food comes out fast. On my recent visit, I ordered the beef carppacio topped with arugula and shaved parmesan, chicken piccata and short rib ravioli with marinara sauce. Everything was amazing especially the ravioli. I love the consistency of the flavors and can't wait to go back! read more

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It's great. In my opinion ordering off the menu is much better. Not authentic but good and the staff is amazing

The food was absolutely delicious. A little expensive but not bad at all for the area. The waiters were very nice and polite. I LOVED the focaccia they put on the table and they even gave us extras. The drinks looked delicious. The bread was the best about this place and I would go back just for that. The waiters and staff was super helpful with my boyfriend being lactose intolerant and it felt like one of the owners was Italian himself. They also had a musician start to play and it all sounded very nice. It is in a mall so it is not super classy or quiet but great atmosphere and great food. I would give a solid 4 on the vegan scale, but as an overall restaruant, a 4.5 read more

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I always enjoy eating here. I like to try their different pasta dishes and my wife loves their seafood/shellfish pasta. The pizza is good, too. I'm always happy with their service and I'll keep coming back here. read more

We have tried dozens of Italian restaurants in Orange County. This one is our hands-down favorite. Always delicious and we've never been disappointed with any order. Waitstaff is friendly, attentive, and efficient. Crazy our favorite Italian restaurant is in a shopping mall, but then again, it is South Coast Plaza. read more

Great food and great prices!!!! The portion sizes are very big, and you will definitely get full off of what you pay for. We went and ordered our usual standards when it came to Italian appetizers; bruschetta, carpaccio, and calamari, and we were expecting to move on and order their famous pasta/ risotto, but we actually got so full that we decided not to go on. The quality was very high and I could taste the freshness in all of their ingredients. I heard many great things about their pasta so I guess I will have to return to see what they are really famous for. Service was surprisingly very on point considering how many people were dining on a busy Saturday, and I definitely understand why I have heard so much hype surrounding this establishment. Definitely worth a try. read more

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One of my favorite lunch spots at south coast. Always fresh ingredients and just all around great flavor. My order is the same every visit. Arugula salad with extra parm and the roasted salmon entree. The salad is great because it's light and not weighed down with a heavy dressing. What makes the salmon amazing is the checca sauce. Think tomato bruschetta but cooked with garlic. It's so good, my husband always order a side to go with the complementary bread. Service is always attentive and pleasant. I've eaten here many, many times-food and service always consist. read more

Our group came for dinner on a weekday, and after trying out everything people have ordered, I can only recommend two things: the calamari appetizer and the seafood pasta. The calamari were soft, well seasoned and freshly fried. The seafood pasta had sufficient seafood and seasoning to justify the price, but these are the only two things that I will eat again here. The group ordered all different types of pasta dishes, which were all humongous in portion, but all carbs. We were lacking the proteins or other ingredients that were promised on the menu. The lobster ravioli tasted like something pre-made, the fusilli was bland, risotto had barely any scallops and shrimp, and vongole was bland and did not have enough clams. The dessert was also giant in portion, but nothing to write home about. The service was average. When we were getting seated, the man who escorted us pushed in the tables together using the frontal part of his body instead of his hands, which was a bit weird. The wait staff were eager to take our plates away, but not as quick as to offer our water and drink refills. There are other great places to eat in the mall, but if I must come back here, I will definitely stick with the calamari. read more

Niki was our was our waitress and absolutely amazing. We have dietary needs and she was so accommodating. She not only helped us have an amazing experience, but she also was amazing herself! She made us feel so welcome and she made our stay an overall great experience! read more

It's okay... Maybe I'm spoiled, but I'm kind of confused how so many love this place. The food is fair. Not spectacular, not bad. I like that they have pepperoni chips, something I had been making at home to have protein and a crunch. The ambiance is busy and loud. I liked sitting at the coliseum(?) I think they called it. Or that second level dining area looking outward to the dining room on the left side. I found it odd that they have a TV playing photos of their other events. It might be marketing but it just...looked like random photos for a while. The service was quite normal, everyone being nice enough but not really spectacular. Overall, I'd eat it again, but compared to other restaurants at South Coast Plaza, I'm still a bit perplexed where it fits. read more

This Italian restaurant is so conveniently located in the mall. There is quite a selection and the service is great. The food is so delicious. Come early to avoid waiting. After eating, you can take a stroll in the mall. read more

Quattro Caffe - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Just stood up and left the restaurant. We were waiting over an hour for our food, asked our server multiple times where the food was, he said it was on the way. Asked the manager after an hour plus, he went to the kitchen and came back to report that their order printer ran out of ink and didnt print out order out. The lack of professionalism in this kitchen and the stupidity of the servers will surely bite them in the ass one day. Good luck eating here read more

The calamari is outstanding. 5/5. The seasonal cocktail menu is good. Would suggest sitting at the bar and eating calamari all night. The spaghetti bolognese is legit. The ravioli with short rib and mushrooms was another good item. read more

The WORST customer service experience I've ever had. It was my first time trying this place, and it'll definitely be the last. They wrapped my food to go without even asking or informing me -- then told me I couldn't eat inside because it was already boxed. Absolutely ridiculous!! I asked for the manager, who was completely unprofessional and rude! He didn't come to me -- I had to go find him. And instead of apologizing or offering any kind of solution, he just said the food was already made and refused to refund me. No accountability whatsoever. I asked for owner or somebody else in charge and he said he is the one! UNBELIEVABLE! I ended up telling them to keep the food and the money. It's not about $10 -- it's about the attitude, the disrespect, and the TOTAL LACK of basic customer service. I'll make sure everyone I know avoids this low level, awful and unprofessional place. Running a business this poorly is how you lose customers for good. read more

Niki was great! Loved the hospitality and food was served with care. Also delicious food.

Surprisingly this little cafe has a bunch of food options and it's pretty good! Staff were super fast and always ready to help! read more

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Loved it! The wait wasn't too long for lunch time during the week. Their pizzas are perfect for two! The arugula salad was a great portion too and had an amazing light vinaigrette. The staff was very attentive on refilling our drinks and making sure we had a lovely time. Can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu. read more

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If you are looking for a solid Italian restaurant, look no further. Their food is delicious, flavorful and authentic. The calamari is one of the best calamaris I had ever have. Their pasta with meat sauce was amazing and it is coming from a person who is soooo picky about pasta dishes! The service was friendly and attentive. They are always busy which is says alot about their level of service and quality of food. Considering that the food option is very limited in South Coast Plaza, from now on I look forward to dining here after a day of shopping! read more

Niki is amazing! She's always so friendly, welcoming, and makes every visit to Quattro Cafe such a great experience. Her positive energy and genuine care for customers really stand out. You can tell she loves what she does. she's a big reason I keep coming back! read more

Food is absolutely delicious. I had an amazing chicken salad and my husband had the linguine and clams. Went back the following week and had the pasta and pizza, also delicious. It is a little pricey but the convenience of stopping to have a nice lunch while out shopping was so nice. It's our go to restaurant when we visit the south coast plaza. Oh, the cappuccino was so good too. read more

It's located in a great spot in the mall. The staff were nice and friendly and the atmosphere was good. We tried bruschetta and Wiseman salad for appetizers and those were good choices. We had wonderful beef ravioli and one of the pizzas which I can't remember the name but it was delicious. Will back to try the other menu items. read more

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Food was subpar. Why say filet mignon.. if it's a steak with lots of fat. Service slow rude and inconsistent. read more

It was really disappointing after we've been patronizing here for so many years. My husband ordered the fish and chips, fries were tiny and lukewarm, almost shoe strings size. The fish pieces looked as if they came out of a box from the frozen food isle of a supermarket! My $20+ chicken cacciatore was mediocre at best, the sauce was watery, chicken was thinly sliced and tender but again, they were small strips of leftover breast meat. The waitress and the manger were polite and didn't charge for the toddler sized fish and chips. That was the last time we will visit there. read more

Quattro Caffe - Disappointing quality and quantity... - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Me and my friend came to have lunch. Food is amazing. Niki helped us and she was very sweet and helpful.

Nicki was amazing!! We come here all the time!! She's fantastic! We've been coming here for so long. The food is always fantastic and the service is always amazing. read more

The service from BouBou was absolutely wonderful! You can tell when you have a true professional and experienced server, and BouBou was exactly that! She took charge in a massively busy room, but our food and drinks were exactly as ordered and delicious! We will definitely return. Such professional service I personally haven't experienced since Europe. read more

Very good food all around it looked to me. However, since I am a senior citizen, smallish female eater would have liked to been able to get a half order of pasta and or some 1/2 sandwiches. As it was I took home half of my chicken, pesto panini. I will also say I don't typically like to dine two feet from others. This restaurant is "tight". There are tons of service people (too many if you ask me; water does not need to be filled after every sip) and wait staff milling around very close which I did not like. May or may not return. If I want good Italian food, Maggianos is very nearby as well. Food priced okay; but desserts are mostly $18!!! too much unless you are sharing and both want the same thing. read more

Always such a wonderful experience at Quattro Cafe! Italian food at its finest! Great Food, service and ambiance! Our server Boo Boo is a gem! Excellent service! She's the best! Would 10/10 recommend! read more

The food was delicious and fresh. We loved our very attentive and thoughtful server, Niki. She took amazing care of us!

Niki was an excellent server! The food was amazing and the ambiance was very relaxing!

Nicky our server was wonderful. We arrived right before closing but she was very patient and helpful and sweet. Best service!

Nicki was an amazing waitress. She was kind, attentive, and very charismatic, and she really took great care of us. The service was excellent, both from Nicki and the rest of the waitstaff. The food was amazing and came out in a timely manner. read more