I've been here once before, and to say they are busy, is an understatement. There is almost always a 30-40 min wait.Is the wait worth it? absolutely!! I called in a last minute reservation and was put on a waitlist, I was told 30-40 mins. When we showed up we waited at most 10-15 then our party was seated. We were given our menus and now the fun part.. what to order? Calamari- yes! Sautéd Mushrooms-yes! Pepperoni Garlic bread-pass Bruschetta-hard pass Our food was delicious! All of it! I even enjoyed the salad that came with our meal. The drinks were delicious I sipped and a peach martini which was very refreshing. The restaurant is louder than most but I like to think it's because everyone is enjoying themselves. Had such a great time celebrating a birthday and need to make it a habit to come here a bit more. read more

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Cozy and cute Italian spot in the corner at DTF. Plenty of parking in the lot and streets. We came on a Tuesday for dinner right when they opened and most tables were already taken. We had no idea it would be so busy but glad we were seated immediately. Kid friendly - there's a kid's menu, coloring books and crayons (thank you to the kind staff for bringing us a second set since my toddler chucked his crayons on the floor and they were nowhere to be found) There's a special everyday and Tuesday was buy one entree, get one half off!! Such a good deal. The portions are huge so I felt like we got 4 meals total. read more

First time here with my roommate the food was amazing!! Reminds me of my Grandma's cooking she was from Bari Italy. The hostess was nice our waiter was nice everyone was nice. I can't wait to come back!! It's a nice hidden gem that's very popular & the moment you walk through the doors you'll see why. It's great for families of all ages. I highly recommend you come on down and enjoy authentic Italian food!!! read more

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Michael helped us in setting up our reservations. We were 9 guests. The ambiance was great! My 11-month-old nephew was amazed by the chandeliers. The food was good, though the wedding soup was a bit salty for my taste. And the servings for the pasta were huge! We were able to catch the World Series there, which was very convenient for me and my aunt. The servers were excellent. They kept asking to refill my empty glass. I appreciate that. This was my 3rd time dining here, and each time I'm not disappointed. Will definitely come back again and recommend to more friends. read more

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Fresh italian food! What more do you want? It's a good spot in historic Downtown Fullerton to go with friends and family. After you can take a walk around the area to walk off the food. The service is exceptional, prompt, and attentive is how I'd describe it. The ambiance is consistent with the Downtown Fullerton style. I don't know how else I'd describe it. Make a reservation if you have a big party! read more

I went here on a whim from a yelp search when I was in town. The food was soooo good. It's not very big inside but the atmosphere is so cute. Staff is very friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

This place was so delicious. I got the farfalle with garlic and olive oil with sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil paired with Malbec red wine. I will go back to this place. The food, servers, ambiance and wine were incredible. read more

My family and i came on a Thursday night, was a 30 minute wait an hour before closing...we knew this place HAD to be good for it to have that wait at that time. That being said, they offered to sit us at the bar right away. We gladly took the offer and i just have to say...so worth it. The drinks were great, the food was even better and don't get me started on the service...AMAZING! I tend to be a little bit of a picky eater so i changed one thing about my order before hand and apologized for being "picky" and got a little chuckle and a "You are all good, no worries". If you are looking for an Aesthetic Authentic Italian restaurant...this is the one. We will be back!! read more

Food is delicious and consistent. It's our local go to spot when craving Italian. My go to is the lemon shrimp pasta. The green salad is so simple, yet fresh and delicious. Service is always great, the ambiance is welcoming and great for date night or families. read more

We came here for my birthday dinner and had a very nice experience! We ordered the calamari and bruschetta as apps and they were both good. I had the lemon shrimp pasta with fettuccine noodles and it was excellent! It was definitely the best of the bunch, but everyone was satisfied with what they ordered and needed to-go boxes because portions were huge. They also gave me ice cream with a little candle as a birthday treat! Love love love the ambiance and our serve Dylan was very attentive. Looking forward to coming back! read more

We celebrated a birthday at Roman Cucina and we had an absolutely wonderful time! The food was excellent from start to finish and the service was outstanding! The ambiance is warm and cozy, it's perfect for date nights, family gatherings or anytime you're craving amazing Italian food! We'll definitely be back soon! Highly recommend! read more

My boyfriend and I went here yesterday. They provided complimentary bread and butter that was perfectly fresh and warm. We ordered the pesto pasta with penne and the pasta gianni with penne. The pastas also came with a side salad. The red wine vinaigrette was great. The pastas were amazing as well. We also ordered tiramisu for dessert. It was the best tiramisu we've ever had. I loved the crunchy chocolate bits in it. I would visit again to try other items on the menu. read more

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All of the above! Food was great. Generous portion enough to take some home and tasted good, too. The service was excellent. The young serve was upbeat, attentive and friendly. The ambiance is quite charming. Perfect for a date. read more

Roman Cucina - Eggplant parmesan. - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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When we arrived, as a party of 10, I was surprised to be seated within 15 min at 5pm. Wow... Then Dylan, our server, greeted us and took our drink orders. (Can this be? Within 20 min upon arriving, our drinks were on the way.) The restaurant is Beautiful. Service is on Point. Kudos to the Owners/Management. My family was impressed. We all ordered a few minutes later to include appetizers. Everything tasted fresh and HOT! Party of 10 is always a challenge to serve this kind of service. Dylan and the Team rocked it out! We will be back and have to tell my OC friends. Yes, my first time here and may be back tomorrow! This Industry is very competitive and this Restaurant does it right! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, the service was warm and friendly, and the restaurant had such a cozy vibe--perfect for a relaxing family outing read more

We have four generations who love coming here for dinner! The food is delicious we love the fettuccini, pasta strappato cannolis and tiramisu! The service is always excellent. They are friendly, efficient and attentive. The ambiance is wonderful the decorations, music, and lighting is such a fun setting for dinner. Get there early they open at 5:00. The line to get in starts around 4:30/4:45 depending on the night read more

Look, I love olive garden but sometimes i want an elevated Italian meal, and I think I found it! FOOD-- I have to say, everything we ordered was good and some really good! And portions were great! We even got complimentary salad and bread. LEMON CREAM PASTA-- This was so good, very lemony. If lemon is your vibe, get this. MEATBALL SANDWICH-- This was humongous and very filling. The meatballs are huge and the bread was fresh. SAUSAGE PASTA-- The ricotta in the pasta made it so good and creamy, it was honestly very flavorful. BRUSCHETTA-- This was super good but beware very garlicky. I like it but i know people are sensitive to garlic. I was a little apprehensive about the whole plate being thrown in the oven and having warm tomatoes but it was good. BANANA SPLIT COCKTAIL-- This was good! A little sweet but good. SERVICE-- I have to say, the reason why I knocked off one star was because of how we got seated. Let me start by saying everyone was very nice. We waited 30 minutes before getting a text our table was ready. We entered from the back of the restaurant where servers are coming in and out with dishes. We waited an additional 10 minutes in the small hallway which was very uncomfortable. I wish they would have just texted me when the table was truly ready because we were smushed in the hallway being bumped into by other guests and servers. Not the best way to start dinner. AMBIANCE-- It is cool and dark in the restaurant. Really enjoyed the vibes. WORTH IT????--- Yes! For 3 people we spent 90$ without tip and got a ton of food. Definitely coming back read more

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Location / It's located in downtown Fullerton and while there is no designated restaurant parking, there are street parking or public parking lots available nearby. The restaurant itself is so beautiful and gives off cozy vibes. I really love the decor they used especially the luminous chandeliers. It's cute for a date night or a special occasion to celebrate something with good food! Service / Amazing! Our waiter was awesome and came to check up on us periodically. Food came out in a good timely manner. Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming. Food / We ordered the bruschetta, pasta Gianni, and bolognese pasta. The bruschetta is a huge appetizer and it's great to share with a friend or two! The tomatoes were so fresh and cheesy as well. Honestly my favorite dish for that night! We both got pastas that also came with complimentary bread basket and house salad. The bread basket came out so warm & paired so well with their whipped butter. The house salad was pretty simple and nothing much to brag, but it was nice that they ask you if you would like cracked black pepper on your salad. I had the pasta Gianni which was their lobster and shrimp pasta tossed with mushrooms in a spicy olive oil sauce. I got fettuccine for my choice of pasta (you can either get spaghetti, fettuccine or penne). It's a huge portion and plenty of shrimp and lobster in my dish! The noodles were cooked perfectly al dente and every part of the dish was so delicious and flavorful! My friend got the pasta bolognese and he said it was one of the best he's had! Overall, a great place for Italian pasta! read more

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10s across the board! Delicious food and excellent service. The restaurant itself was vibrant, cozy and romantic. The raised booths were really nice too. Makes you feel like a VIP. read more

We love this place, I enjoyed the pasta with a meatball and sausage. They also offer gluten free pasta.

Pasta fans unite at Roman Cucina! Great Italian spot in Fullerton to try with a whole page dedicated to pasta dishes. Nick, our server was great! I came here for a team dinner and although we did have a reservation, we waited still about 40 minutes. The reservation system is a little interesting where you basically cut the line for the next available table but you aren't guaranteed a table at the time you make the reservation. We sat in the alley entry area which gets pretty packed. The chairs are strangely shorter than the and ordered espresso martinis (delicious) and a bottle of wine since it's half off Wine Wednesdays! Although the business was very packed, all the staff we interacted with were friendly and welcoming. The decor is very vibey for those intimate dinners and hang outs with hanging lights and dim lit chandeliers. For appetizers we started with the pizza bread actually called the pepperoni garlic bread, calamari, and bruschetta. My favorite was the pizza bread - it's got fresh grated garlic and who doesn't love melty cheese and pepperoni. For pasta, I got the Rosa with fettuccine and langostino lobster as protein (total $25). Great amount of sauce but higher ratio of red than white sauce. I wish it was a bit spicier too for an extra kick. Because I'm a complicated human for the already busy staff (I'm sorry), I also ordered a side of the lemon cream sauce because I was torn between the two. Then I mixed is all together and loved it. Would do it again! Ended the night with the pumpkin cheesecake (the star - the crust was so good with the cheesecake blend) and the tiramisu (also solid). read more

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My friends and I have been coming here for over 15 years and I've never had a bad meal at this restaurant. 10/10 always.

*Updated Review* A great Italian dinner spot in Downtown Fullerton with excellent service and delicious pasta. When I heard my co-workers picked Roman Cucina for our team dinner, I was stoked! They accommodated our group, and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Our server Nick was spectacular; he answered all of our questions and was very attentive to our table. My co-workers and I were ordering a lot of entrees, drinks, and desserts, so shoutout to Nick for getting the job done. The busser Luke and bartender James were also helping us out! I once again got the Lemon Cream Sauce and Shrimp for the food! I loved the lemon flavor, but it was a little oily this time. For our appetizers, we got pizza bread, bruschetta, and calamari. The pizza bread/bruschetta was cheesy and delicious, just very filling before our meal. read more

Roman Cucina - Lemon Cream & Milanese Chicken ($20) - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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My family wanted to take me here as I've never tried this place, and it's recently become one of their favorites. We made a reservation for 6:30 PM, and there was still about a 30 minute wait to get seated (but I don't blame them - it was super busy, even on a weeknight). The music was pretty loud, and given the restaurant was full, it got a little hard to hear each other and the servers at times. We got seated and were shortly served some bread and butter and a salad. We dug into those while we waited for the food we ordered, which didn't take super long to come out (maybe 10 minutes?). I played it safe and ordered my favorite pa - chicken fettuccine Alfredo. I really enjoyed the pasta, and I also really like the calamari and bruschetta (which we had ordered to share). Make sure you don't drop any tomatoes or cheese if you get the bruschetta! Our server was John, and he was super attentive and quick to bring out whatever we needed. He noticed our glasses running low and would refill our water promptly, and he'd often check in to see if we needed anything else or if there were any plates to be cleared. I can see why my family likes this place so much, and I'd definitely want to come back again (if not for the pasta, for the bruschetta)! read more

Roman Cucina - Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

I used to come here often several years ago and recently revisited just for the nostalgia, and I'm glad to see that some things stay the same. Roman Cucina has some of the best service you'll ever have in the restaurant field. Servers are attentive and the hostesses are beyond friendly, making sure that all your needs and wants are met (they might be checking in on you a little TOO much sometimes). It gets pretty packed here no matter what day you go. I came here on a Tuesday right at opening time and there was already a queue of people waiting outside for the doors to open. It gets pretty packed real fast! As for the food, it's good, but I wish the pasta was cooked al dente because both mine and my friend's dishes came out a bit overcooked and mushy. It was also personally a bit too salty for my taste too, but the portions are huge and generous. They definitely don't skimp on the pasta here, and that's generally what you wanna see in this economy as a consumer. All in all, phenomenal service, low-light (romantic?) ambience, and good portions of pasta for the price! read more

This place is exceptional on all levels. Michael was our server and he didn't disappoint. He made sure everything was brought out fresh and our drinks stayed full. The rest of staff helping was also very nice and helpful. The portions are huge and everything was cooked to perfection. You can't hate on the amazing ambience the restaurant has to offer either. 10/10 read more

This is our 4th visit and each and every time is better than the previous visit. This is hands down some of the best Italian food we've ever eaten. The lobster ravioli was recommended by our server Emily and it was perfect. My wife's meal was also amazing and the drink she ordered was also made well. Thank you Romans...we will be back!! read more

The pesto pasta with chicken is delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is beautiful and the location is great. Parking can be difficult. read more

The rosa sauce is top tier, some of the best sauce ever!!! You will not be disappointed with their pesto sauce. The meatballs appetizer is phenomenal! read more

I've been coming here for years. I have gotten the lemon cream shrimp pasta each time and have celebrated soo many birthdays here. The inside is small and intimate but still casual. Great for a girls night on wine Wednesday or Tuesday for the buy one get one entree half. Literally the best place ever. read more

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The food and the service was really good, all there workers were really friendly,the place had a real good vibe to it,great location also

Food was amazing! Service was amazing! Loved the way everyone worked together to bring excellent service. Dining area was very nice. I loved my food. Portions were on the huge side for me. read more

Hello Michael*John*David*Dillon*Jessica** to name a few of the EXCELLENT PEOPLE & the FOODS they prepare & serve*" This is our absolute FAVORITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT (and I am Italian!!). My husband and Ihave enjoyed EVERY SINGLE VISIT for the past 14+years. Sooo enjoy the MUSIC the Owner(s) play and ALL THE SPORTS on the Television YUMMMMY YYYUUUUMMMYYY... (no I am not getting paid to say all of this!) We are Just totally satisfied customers. Many Thanks. Sheila & Alfred . read more

I actually went here partly by mistake because I thought this was a restaurant owned by people my wife knew, but it turns out it was another restaurant nearby... Anyway, I know this location has been here for many years and I'm pretty sure I ate here like 20 years ago, but didn't remember Anything at all. So here's my new review for my most recent visit... The environment is very friendly and fun and definitely the kind of place where you could feel relaxed and enjoy your time with friends or family, eating good food and drinking some wine... There is a lot of seating although I would imagine on a Friday night or Saturday night The line and waiting to get pretty long. The staff was really friendly and attentive and has mostly young people who seem relatively eager to work and serve, which was nice to see. The food was pretty large portions and reasonable price, and was presented nicely. In fact, it felt like a massive amount of food For each of us and there were four of us and we ordered four dishes, but honestly could've shared two and made all of us full... But I can never be mad about a restaurant giving you extra! I will say all four of us had a little stomach pain later in the evening that I don't think was from bad food, but probably just too much food... Lol. Anyway, if you want some local Italian food that doesn't necessarily Taste and feel like true Italian authentic but definitely feels like American Italian experience, then this is your place to try. read more

Last night was my first time visiting Roman Cucina and it became an instant favorite. The wait was an hour long but it was worth it! Helpful tip: show up when the doors open to avoid the long wait. If you have to wait, put your name down and they will text you when your table is ready--plenty of time at that point to wander downtown. I was very impressed with the service we received. They were attentive, fast and polite. I ordered the Pasta Tombrello with the gluten free pasta and it was delicious {might have taken the rest home and ate it that night!}. The Pepperoni Garlic Bread was tasty too--especially with the marinara that they give you. Next time I'll have to try another pasta dish and finish off the evening with a cannoli! The only negative I will say--is the bathroom. And yes I know it's a bathroom --and although it was clean--it smelled really bad, almost like sewage. Please put a plug in or a candle in there. read more

Roman Cucina - Pepperoni Garlic Bread - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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First time going to this restaurant. Happened to find it by chance. Was met at the front door by the owner who was very gracious and professional. Explain the menu to us. Thoroughly enjoyed our food. read more

The service, food and over all dining & drinking experience is phenomenal! The martinis are well made and flavorful. Great place to eat authentic Italian food with a cool atmosphere! read more

Sunday dinner for three at 6:00 pm, only a 20 minute wait. We had a chance to discover a nice used book shop nearby. A text brought us back and we were seated in a nice booth. The decor has photos or paintings depicting Italians, football jerseys, nice lights very inviting. The waitress described the special, lobster ravioli So that's what my wife wanted. My son got eggplant parmigiana and I had the pasta Gianni. All entrees came with a nice lettuce salad and some delicious bread to share. The dishes came out and we all remarked at the flavors which were remarkable! Each dish was delicious but the star was the lobster ravioli. Really flavorful and unique. The service was top notch, I am glad we tried this restaurant and I found it on Yelp! read more

Roman Cucina - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I love everything about this restaurant! My boyfriend and I came by on a Thursday evening around 7:00 for his birthday. We were told the wait would be close to an hour, so we killed time around DTF. I got a text that our table was ready within 30 minutes. They are VERY serious about that 5 minute time window to get back to the restaurant, because on the exact 6th minute we got back to the hostess table and they had already given our table away :,). Luckily we were told we would get the next open seat. I ordered the bolognese spaghetti with a meatball and my boyfriend had shrimp scampi. For drinks, we took advantage of the Thursday $6 martini deal! They start off with yummy bread rolls, a salad which had AMAZING dressing, and finally the delicious pasta! They are so generous with their portions, so I had a lot of leftovers for the next day which I always appreciate! They also give a cute ice cream dessert with a candle for birthdays! Shout out to our fantastic server Ethan! It was all in all great experience :) read more

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My husband and I came here for our anniversary. I really loved the ambience inside this restaurant. It was a little bit crowded, but we got to sit at the bar and order a couple of drinks while we waited. The wait didn't end up being too long, we were at the bar for about 25 minutes after we were seated we were greeted by our server named Daniel. He recommended some dishes for us and put in our appetizer order right away. After we received and tried our main dishes, I realize that the spicy rose cream sauce that I ordered was a little bit too spicy. I didn't wanna say anything, but my husband mentioned it to Daniel and without a beat he immediately asked if I wanted a replacement. I didn't wanna be a hassle so I refused, but he came up with a great idea to give me extra sauce to balance out the spiciness. He even suggested the ricotta cheese to help as well. Daniel was very helpful and patient. He provided really great service which made my husband and I want to come back more often and make this our regular date night spot. My husband ordered the chicken Parm and we also got the mozzarella garlic bread, which were both delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more