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    Renata's Cafe Italiano

    3.8 (380 reviews)
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    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Lobster and spinach ravioli with mushroom cream sauce with mixed vegetables.
    Scott Z.

    Absolutely delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere. Large menu and the staff are knowledgeable about everything and friendly. The sauce on the lobster and spinach ravioli was insanely good. This will be my #1 Italian restaurant. And the tres leches dessert was the best I've ever had.

    Spaghetti with meat sauce
    Dan W.

    So, this whole experience is almost like a tribute to the older American Italian restaurants from the 1980s. There was a singular gentleman who sat us, took our order, and served us as well. Very friendly gentleman (the owner?), who made sure we were well taken care of. The spaghetti was not necessarily groundbreaking, but quite delicious, and the portion was perfect. My mom ordered the lasagna, and while I enjoyed the spaghetti, I was envious.....as good as their spaghetti was, lasagne is the way to go. The prices were more than reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Enjoy....and talk to the nice gentleman

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    Ben was an amazing server... We haven't had service like this in years. He is so caring and warm and upbeat and generous. The food is awesome... Don't miss this restaurant

    Garlic bread
    Izzy O.

    We had a great experience at Renata's last night. It was nostalgic and felt like we ate a delicious home-cooked meal from Italy.

    Limoncello mascarpone cake
    James C.

    Amazing host and server! Everything was homemade with fresh tastes. Felt like we were brought back to Italy! Can't recommend enough. Went here with the wife around 6 for dinner, our new favorite spot!

    So good beat me to the photo

    Service was attentive,, came with a smile, happy to give advice on the menu and daily specials. Food more than hit the spot satisfied and then some for our party it hurts our heart to see that this place has a bad review at all

    Limoncello cake
    Sylvia W.

    Stopped in here with my kiddo to get a slice of their Limoncello cake. Did not disappoint. The gentleman who helped us was very friendly and the establishment was super cozy. We had the most delicious cake while there and I very much enjoyed how soft and lemony it was.

    Linguini Carbonara
    Dan T.

    Great atmosphere. Amazing food. Reminds me of Italy. Best Italian place in Orange. Prices are reasonable. The Carbonara was terrific and they don't skimp on the pork portions. The only disappointment was they didn't have fresh Parmesan cheese. Will definitely be back.

    Jumbo Italian Sub - delicious!

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    My god the food is absolutely authentic in every way. I can't endorse Renata's enough. DELICIOUS!!!! Craving Italian? This is the spot!!!!

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    7 months ago

    The gnocchi was amazing ! The proprietor was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was quaint.

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    Recently went there for lunch! Great food, great price and great service!! What more could you ask for?

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    My go to for a delicious salad, pasta and vino. Lovely patio ambiance plus great service keeps me coming back.

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    Francoli Gourmet

    4.0
    (996 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I'm surprised I haven't written a review here yet! My husband and I are becoming quite the regulars…read morehere so this is definitely past due! This is one of our go-to date spot that our friends introduced to us to. From my understanding this is Italian owned business with not only great quality food but also a wonderful assortment of rich olive oil, balsamic vinegar, jam, wine, packaged noodles you can buy straight from Italy. The service is always friendly but they can get very busy. Highly recommend a reservation. They've been so busy before they wouldn't even do take out orders. Ambiance is quaint. I love the beautiful Italian chandeliers they have. I've had a hard time with the chairs if I have a thick coat or a clutch hand back hard to put on the seat My husband orders the carbonara everytime which is our favorite item on the menu. Very authentic to us. I've tried many different pastas and just tried the lasagna last night which is not super heavy if your hesitant on feeling too full, was a great portion amount and wasn't super greasy either. Other items I've tried are the but my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo (not on the menu), the short rib ravioli - super tasty!, and this mozerella crusted Pattie's in balsamic and creamy tomato sauce (seasonal or not on the menu sometime) that we love! I wanted to love the seafood risotto but I've had better. I used to order paccheri alla boscaiola which a popular item but I have to be in the mood for all the red onions which can be overpowering if there's a lot. We have tried some Of the apps which are always super fresh but we tend to order insalata calabrese which has a bit of everything Italian salad and great for sharing. The free bread is a plus too. Highly recommend coming for date night, family night, or even a small special occasion. Thanks for the great food and service!

    Came here on our first date since having a baby…read more Wanted to come here last Valentine's Day but it was booked two weeks ahead. Jamie was our server , she was energetic, bright, super friendly and set the tone for the night. Place has a full bar! My wife and i had martinis, had the calamari (tomato sauce without the frying) , carpaccio (super interesting w the celery) - the risotto and i got the cioppino - super delicious! 5 stars, fantastic experience !!

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    Pasta Party

    Pasta Party

    4.5
    (797 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Catering service
    Family-owned & operated

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

    You can tell there's a change of leadership and management. I came in and there was no greeting and…read moreleft to wait there for someone to say hello. Even though the new owner already saw. My first review was that I complained about how expensive the pasta was but it was still good so it didn't bother me. I ordered a salad this time. And the Togo container was practically empty. Pasta is just ok now. Service is bad. Salad is worse. Not worth your time -

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    Our short rib pasta sells out fast!!!
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    Parpadelle bolognese with a meatball
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    Fratellino's Italian Kitchen

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    4.3
    (147 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Established in 2000
    Kid friendly

    Delicious sausages and meatballs! The paninis are huge and delicious! Perfect amount of…read moreeverything! Thank you!

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

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    Garlic bread with every entree is delicious
    Garlic bread with every entree is delicious
    Very cute interior, romantic music playing, smells of great ingredients.

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    Roman Cucina

    Roman Cucina

    4.4
    (2.2k reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    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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