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    Rafael's Kitchen

    4.6 (493 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RAFAEL'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sarah G.

    I love this little spot! the music is always a vibe, the staff is always super friendly. It's a little hidden gem in my eyes! Kenya was so sweet and attentive with the service and recommendations. the drinks were so yummy too! a must visit.

    Mark D.

    Has became a tradition for my wife and I to come here on Sundays after car events and church. Service is always great! Exceptional service today with Isabella!!!!! If you haven't been here, you are missing out!

    Santa Ana burrito
    Ashley U.

    Favorite place to get breakfast in south coast metro area. Always get the Santa Ana burrito and an iced latte. Love that it's both a restaurant and coffee shop so you can just stop by for a coffee. The coffee flavors change seasonally and my favorite was a blueberry one. Service is great they are always so nice and food comes out fast. Coffee can get backed up sometimes. They have a patio and on a sunny day it's so nice to sit out there to enjoy the good weather. Only complaint is that parking can be a little difficult since the validation never seems so work in the lot across the street. Will have to try the lot behind that you pay for.

    Hannah W.

    The owners are very nice! The prices are reasonable too with everything raining between $16-$20. Lots of seatings and very delicious food. Authentic Egyptian food

    Austin E.

    My first experience at Kitchen Rafael, was phenomenal, the service was great, the food was finger licking good. The atmosphere, music made a memorable experience. I was stuck between two entree's that both sounded just as good. I was fortunate that my waitress was Claudia, she helped me decide in minutes which entree I would love. On top of that Claudia made the experience so great, im coming back to bring my other for a great experience. Oh the Tiramisu Latte is 10/10 would order twice and take one home too! Thank you again Claudia, for the amazing first experience.

    Sausage, onion, cheese Omelette. Breakfast potatoes. Sourdough toast. Belgium waffle
    Kevin O.

    We had the chocolate chip pancake combo as well as an omelette and Belgium waffle. The omelette and eggs were cooked very nicely. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of toppings in the omelette. It was large and very filling. The breakfast potatoes were undercooked unfortunately on both dishes. They had potential. The Belgium waffle was below average. Usually Belgium waffles are light, fluffy, and a little crispy on the edges. This waffle was very dense, chewy, and heavy. The flavor was okay, however I wouldn't order it again. I tasted the pancakes as well and it almost had the same heavy texture. I wonder if they use the same batter. Lastly, the butter was served almost frozen. You can't spread it on anything. Our total bill for 2 people after tip was $100. I can't say I think it's worth it. The staff was nice and it was a nice day to sit outside for breakfast, but the food is about as average you can get for breakfast. A decent spot to stop and grab a coffee but I'd limit it to that.

    Very good food and tasty
    Rocio M.

    Ari, our server very pleasant and excellent customer service. I recommend this restaurant the food is so delicious and great quality Thank you

    Adrian L.

    Ordered on the kiosk which was smooth and got my food in like 10-15 min. I got the Santa Ana burrito w/ sausage & bacon and the Belgian Waffle Combo (keyword lol). Got home ready to eat and realized they only gave me the waffle and burrito, no eggs or bacon that come with the combo. Had to call back just to get the rest of what I already paid for. Isaac handled it well, apologized and threw in a pastry so props to him, but it shouldn't have got to that point. Food was good but the prices hit different when you're not getting everything you ordered lol. Burrito is $18 before any add-ons, I added bacon which brought it to $20, and the waffle ended up at $30 after adding Nutella, fruit and choc chips -- each add-on is $3 btw. The wild part is they charge $3 for chocolate chips, same price as banana or strawberries. It was like 10 choc chips I get charging more for add-ons such as the fruit but that one was a stretch. Overall the food was solid but they gotta work on sending out complete orders. Good customer service though, respectful and helpful.

    Chicken piccata, spicy vodka, calamari
    Rose H.

    What a cute little casual lunch spot! I love a sit down that's laid back and this spot is exactly that. We sat outside for a couple of hours in their comfy couches and had a delicious meal. I got the chicken piccata (12/10) and my friend had the spicy vodka (9/10). I just wish the spicy vodka was more spicy. Calamari was also delicious ! It's very affordable for a sit down lunch place, pasta dish was $20? And came with delicious garlic bread. My ube matcha was also really yummy and I love that it's connected to Mad Coffee. Parking is validated in the area across the street, just know your plate!

    Our daughters turned my wife on to this spot heading home from Newport we decided to stop in and grab a coffee and some match no expecting Rafael's kitchen to be attached the coffee was amazing and the breakfast was 10/10 I had been wanting a good breakfast sandwich and they definitely delivered with the oosha sandwich so good John are server was awesome made great recommendations and provided excellent service looking forward to coming back

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    2 months ago

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    1 month ago

    Food was delicious; service was great! Our server, Claudia, was friendly and treated us well. Definitely recommend!

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    29 days ago

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    25 days ago

    Carnitas omelet was tasty! Food came out quickly. The patio is a nice place to enjoy a meal. Ari took great care of us

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    30 days ago

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    1 month ago

    6th time here Fast service and great food and great location and ambiance Ari was great server and wonderful personality.

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    8 months ago

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    6 days ago

    Service was great, very accommodating. The patio area was comfortable and very quiet, loved the atmospher.

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    2 months ago

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    1 month ago

    Very good food and coffee. Ari was so pleasant to work with. Highly recommend this place

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    3 days ago

    Ari is great with service. unfortunately food sucks Chilaquiles not good at all. Hot coffee Not hot at all

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    8 days ago

    Delicious food and great service. The breakfast burrito is delicious and it's a great spot

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    1 month ago

    Ari was helpful and food was amazing! Will definitely come back. Cesar salad was amazing

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    26 days ago

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    15 days ago

    The food was amazing and portions were generous. Our server Ari was friendly and took great care of us. Definitely recommend!!!

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    2 months ago

    Kenya was very kind. I was especially impressed by how thoughtfully she looked after even the little guests.

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    1 month ago

    Incredible breakfast--the chilaquiles are superb. Kenya was the sweetest server. Sit outside for the nice breeze.

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    2 months ago

    Claudia was amazing. Checked on us constantly and food came out fast and was delicious. Love coming here.

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    13 days ago

    Ari was great! Awesome service. I got the Spanish Latte and it was really good (iced).

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    2 months ago

    Claudia is wonderful!!! The food was delicious ! Service was great ! Loved the decor !

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    2 months ago

    Had the best experience with Ari! I love this restaurant, it never misses! Quality is always on point!

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    14 days ago

    Great find. Excellent customer service. Amazing food. Very happy to find this place. Highly recommended.

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    2 months ago

    Great breakfast! The carnitas was really yummy. Coffee was good as well. Ari was a good server.

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    1 month ago

    Service was friendly and speedy. I had the crab cake Benedict and it was delicious! Great patio dining area as well.

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    What lot do you validate parking for?

    Yes we do

    Is bottomless mimosas all day?

    Yes all day everyday

    Is there a bar with tvs?

    It's more of a café situation with a coffee bar inside. They serve mimosas at brunch and wine, I think.

    Is there bottomless mimosas?

    YES! I think it's about $22 for bottomless mimosas! My fave food items are the eggs benedict, waffle and buffalo wings. :)

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    Antonello Ristorante

    Antonello Ristorante

    4.3
    (986 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    We were in a group of 7. We made reservations a few hours prior and were ecstatic they were able to…read moreaccommodate our large group. Restaurant was very cozy and romantic. Entrance/host lobby area is a little snug. We were sat at a large round table. They had kids menus for my girls. We ordered Pellegrino and a bottle of wine. Table bread and a delicious pesto butter was given to the table. I'm not a pesto gal, but boy, I'll tell ya. That butter was delectable. We ordered a caprese salad and a beef carpaccio to start. The caprese was really nice and refreshing. Served with arugula on top. They also added I think fried crispy capers on top omg. So good. The carpaccio was. DELICIOUS! Thinly sliced beef, fresh parmigiana, topped with arugula and capers. Probably one of the best I've had. For entrees, my girls both ordered the hello kitty pasta with bolognese sauce, husband ordered fettuccini bolognese, brothers ordered porcini risotto, linguini vongole, and mamas lasagna. I ordered rigatoni with vodka sauce. Everyone enjoyed their dinners. They brought out the giant cheese block for my brother's risotto!! My pasta with vodka sauce was very good. I could've sworn on the description that it was served table side, but it wasn't =0(. Dessert was something else. We shared the cheesecake and tiramisu. Top notch. Service was immaculate. Our server was present without being too overbearing. Our waters were filled and wine glasses stayed full. Very accommodating to our children. Definitely recommend for any occasion.

    I made a reservation at Antonello to celebrate my Dad's birthday. I am in awe of the hospitality…read moreand would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an event space. I made the reservation a couple weeks out, I mentioned we had an infant with us and they recommended booking one of the rooms they had. The catalog they provided showed really great room options and we chose one that was private with beautiful paintings around us. We ordered the lamb chops, the special cheese block pasta, calamari, etc. Honestly, everything was so good there wasn't anything I wouldn't recommend. I would suggest adding a protein to the famous cheese block though. We also ordered one of every dessert and were very happy with everything. The food came out timely, the room was cozy and great photo op opportunity, and the servers were so attendant. Overall, would come back again for an event.

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    Bari Pasta & Pizza

    Bari Pasta & Pizza

    4.2
    (969 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    This place is discount friendly for Chapman students. I was able to get a handful of discounts from…read morethis location. I was able to get my food in a short period of time. I'm glad that this place doesn't take their customers'orders too long. The food here tastes like the meals from Zito's pizza in the Orange Circle. This place is kind of small and I don't mind it. The workers are kind and I even asked if I could get a bag so that I could give my pizza bunnies to my younger brother. My brother absolutely loves the taste of the pizza bunnies I offered him. I'm also excited to be going to the Fullerton location shortly after that location opens. I can't wait to try out the food there next to the Barnes and Nobles.

    We typically order from Bari at least twice a month if not more. It's really our go to for…read moregatherings, pasta nights, and have referred to so many friends. We placed a catering order for a birthday celebration. One dish, pasta primavera, is described as "angel hair, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, basil, olive oil, garlic. This dish we have ordered many many times, specifically because we have people with tomato acidity concerns. This dish came doused in marinara sauce. When we called Bari, they claimed it's because we ordered a side of meatballs. The meatball was a side dish! Why would you change our entire order for a side dish? What if my order was fettuccine Alfredo with a side of meatballs?! Also maybe call us to explain? Bari offered a $25 store credit. Would you order again if a restaurant handles your food order as such, never acknowledging the error? So no I don't want a store credit. We asked for a credit card chargeback, they denied it. We asked for the credit in cash, denied. Basically said too bad take it or leave it. Look. The dish was made wrong. I'm not even requesting a full refund on a $150 order. We accepted a tiny $25 for a totally wrong dish. You can't just pull $25 out of your pocket to fix the error? Oh and they blamed that it was our fault to not deal with it the day of. When we had 100+ people at the event. Not cool guys.

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    INI Ristorante

    INI Ristorante

    4.5
    (4k reviews)
    5.5 mi

    This is a little late, but had to post and share especially since I was able to get some good food…read morephotos. Our daughter wanted to return to her birthday meal. It's been a year + since our last visit and we noticed some summer items that needed trying. Service was awesome as always from beginning to end. Our server was attentive and has great recommendations. The restaurant was busy, but contained and we were seated in an area where we could still hear each other so that was good. Ambiance was perfect for an early dinner. The food was really good, all dishes were delicious. See photos to make you drool.

    Finally had a chance to check this place out & it was pretty good. Its been on my list for so long…read morebut something always comes up or its just always really crowded. We came around 11:45am today (july 3) and was originally told it'd be a 45-1 hour wait, which was fine. After waiting around for about maybe less then 10 mins, i got a text that our table was ready. Lucky for us, a group of 6 cancelled so we got seated right away. Its beautiful inside & very spacious. However the bathrooms could use a little fixing. Our table got a few different items to share: Calamari Fritti Garlic parm fries Truffle cheese bread Margherita pizza Mala lamb pizza Crab roe spaghetti Chicken Alfredo Everyone really enjoyed their food & the service was great, can't wait to be back to try out other items on the menu!

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    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
    Pork Tomahawk (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
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    Miso Glazed Black Cod (dinner only). Part of our new Summer Menu.
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    Storico Spaghetteria

    Storico Spaghetteria

    4.1
    (542 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    pasta always feels like one of those things you can make at home just as well as the restaurant but…read morestorico proves me wrong. their vodka pasta (with pork) was loved by me as well as everyone else at my table and is complemented by some wine on the side. the restaurant can be a little noisy and cramped, hopefully you can get the table in the side room or some outside seating. however maybe skip the italian soda, the flavor is verrryyy subtle unless you're down to just have sparkling water

    Dined here last night with my nephew who was visiting from Tucson. The food was utterly amazing…read more Talk about a varied menu, the only challenging thing was deciding what to order! We started with the Coccoli Prosciutto e Stracchino (make sure to ask for a side of olive oil to dip the dough dumplings in!)...OMG! Truly Heaven sent - paired with a glass of their house cab (PW Rosso). And when you thought it couldn't get any better, my nephew and I split the full-size Genovese Ziti entree. The freshly made ziti was extra long, cooked to perfection; the simmered beef and onions, simply melted in your mouth!! As far as service, the Hostess did wonderful job finding us a table in the full house there. I had called too late to get a reservation, but she recommended to simply walk in and see what's what... we were seated within 10 minutes despite the line. She was an absolute professional pro and, while I unfortunately didn't get her name, our waiter, Israel, took over from there. He was so pleasant, excited but low-key... seemed so happy to be a part of the Team there and wonderfully attentive, timely as well as patient in answering our many questions. All in all, it was a true 5-Star dining experience in a wonderful atmosphere. We were blessed enough to get a table outside where it was much quieter. Noisy inside? Let's just say people were all having a really awesome time with many various celebrations being enjoyed. A TRULY SPECIAL PLACE for any kind of taste!!

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    Vongole (linguine w/red sauce) Full: $30
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    Trenta Pizza & Cucina

    Trenta Pizza & Cucina

    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Gluten-free friendly

    Oh wow.....we have lived in OC since 2014 from NYC.... HUGE change…read moreTRENTA!! not sure why we haven't found this hidden GEM earlier especially since I'm always looking for TRUE Italian food in LA and all over OC sadly to be really disappointed. Well no more! My husband and I last Saturday found it, went as it opened , sat at bar w Brooke the bartender who gave us THE ABSOLUTE BEST ADVICE on every entree... the pistachio shroom homemade pasta dish-??! Crazy amazing! My husband said same for his brown butter sage mushroom ravioli....Also, there was another bartender (I'm so sorry I can't remember her name at moment) but she TRULY made the best espresso martini we've ever had... Not kidding:)) It was! My husband ordered the fresh burrata app and at first I said really? but thank god he did, again, one of the finest burratas we've had with the amazing bread and marinated tomatoes to go on topevery single bite was so ridiculous full of fresh creative flavor.... the margarita pizza was melt in my mouth! not NY and I wasn't expecting it to be- but the SAUCE! or lack of sauce and just pure fresh delish Italian San Marzano tomatoes and a light crust... Il migliore in assoluto! Ottimo! Trenta we are coming for you again this Friday after a show. And we cannot WAIT!

    An amazing authentic spot with all the good eats…read more Came here with my besties to celebrate my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. We had a great waiver who spoke Italian and Spanish which so so cool. The food, drinks and desserts were very good. Very authentically Italian Will definitely be going back soon to try some other things on the menu.

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    Maggiano's Little Italy

    Maggiano's Little Italy

    3.9
    (4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Forgot to take pictures because we started eating right away. The food was really good!…read more They recently remodeled the restaurant and it looks so much nicer. The new booths, hardwood floors, and updated look make the whole place feel fresh without losing its cozy vibe. I had the Rigatoni D and it was delicious. The Chicken Marsala was also really good. They brought out their new honey bread with sea salt butter, and honestly, that was so good too. We came here on the Fourth of July and had a great experience. Everything from the food to the atmosphere was enjoyable, and we'll definitely be coming back.

    I just had to write a review because our experience was too funny! The family meal was epic-…read more My friends and I use to celebrate every occasion here as a silly tradition but stopped coming after they got rid of the buy one take one home deal. We reunited with Maggiano's last Sat, the first time in over two years! We were planning on ordering normally, but someone recommended we do the Family Meal for just a couple of more dollars to get salad, appetizers AND dessert. $53.99/pp When we ordered, we were deciding between which items to choose and the waiter mentioned it was actually free refills on the items you order. That was when everything went crazy... For context, you can order 2 salads, 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 3 desserts. It seemed super doable until the food came out. TWO OF EACH ITEM CAME OUT!!! We could not stop laughing because everyone was starring at how much food was on our table. Even the dessert was a crazy amount. MVP of the meal was certainly the Chocolate Lava Cake! Anyway, the food was delicious and we left with 15+ to-go containers, enough leftovers for the week for all of us. This is an amazing deal, we have no idea how they made money but glad we got to experience it. Our waiter (didn't get his name) was also our favorite one out of all our visits! Excellent service.

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    Inside dining area - very welcoming and warm.
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    Tutto  Fresco

    Tutto Fresco

    4.2
    (808 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    I love this place... have been coming to this location and the one in orange and both locations…read morehave delicious dishes. It's mainly Italian but you do have other variations. The hubby's favorite and he will not change it ever, is the chipotle chicken pasta. I've tried many, the steak salad, omg so good! The parmigiana chicken sandwich, the tomato bisque soup are my favorite, but they also have a healthy squash spaghetti entree that I go to when wanting to go lighter. It really covers anything you're looking for. It never disappoints...oh and don't forget the bread to start, super soft and yummy!

    The date of my visit was 1/11/26. My sister in law's family are regulars of this business and have…read moreencouraged me to try it for myself. I was in the mood of italian food so I suggest to my friend we give Tutto Fresco a try. There are hand held menus and a menu board by the registers. Once your ready you place your order with the cashier and take a seat. I find it odd that they have employees running around conducting duties as wait staff and not have them be official servers taking orders. It apparently works. My sister in law recommended the baby lamb chops which comes with rosemary potatoes and soup/or salad. My friend got that with the salad option. I chose the Spicy Cajun Pasta. And we both ordered glasses of Sangria to drink. While we were waiting we were offered bread and oil by staff. We got our food in fifteen to twenty minutes and it was worth the wait. The baby lamb chops were moist, tender and flavorful. While the Spicy Cajun Pasta was nice and spicy with the seafood. I would order this again. The serve was good and I really like the vibe of the place. It seem like all the patrons really enjoyed their time there. My family usually goes to another Italian place but I'll have them come here instead. Would definitely return and recommend.

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    Roman Cucina

    Roman Cucina

    4.4
    (2.2k reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    Had a great meal!! Our waiter was super friendly, welcoming, and very informative about the menu…read moreand customization options. We loved being able to get a combo of the sausage and meatball mozzarella appetizer to try both. The mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta paired nicely with the meats. The Rosa pasta was creamy and flavorful, though the pasta was slightly overcooked for our preference. The Pasta Gianni had a well-balanced oil-based sauce, and the shrimp and mushrooms added great flavor. Generous portions, great service, and plenty of menu options. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    This place is a hidden gem of the city. It's a small hole in the way that opens at 5 pm daily and…read morecan have a wait-list. Here are the cons of this place: 1. Small spacing Pros: 1. It's very intimate, great for a date 2. The menu has a little of everything. 3. The staff is knowledgeable and can tell you what they recommend as in if anything you usually gets changes from ingredients to how it's made. 4. They got a killer offer on week days. **Tuesdays: Half off pasta on the second order! Look try this place out. Impress your partner. Pro move: leave your card with the server without them knowing so the bill is paid before they try to fight you to pay the bill. I always getting the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken but my wife won't budge from their lasagna.

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