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    Romano Cucina

    4.5 (872 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROMANO CUCINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Eggplant Parmigiana full tray
    Jenaveve G.

    I found my Italian caterer! The staff, chefs and cooks at Romano Cucina are exceptional. From the moment I ordered to pick up, I was impressed by their attention to detail, kindness and superb service. Wow! And THE FOOD! My party was a hit because of them! All my guests kept complementing the food and everyone went back for seconds! I'm so glad I found them and will be hitting them up to cater many more parties moving forward!

    Garlic cheese bread appetizer $6.95! So good with your pasta dish!
    Kent V.

    One of my favorite local spots for italian. Cozy vibes. Delicious food. Good cocktails. Fair prices. Haven't been here in a while but went last night and food tastes as good as i can remember. Pasta your way is a big portion with a meatball and sausage - always get the ricotta cheese. So delicious! Love how you get a salad with your meal as well. Will be back soon!!

    Shirley H.

    I've finally found my favorite local Italian restaurant! After months of being on the hunt for delicious and affordable Italian food, I finally discovered Romana Cucina, an adorable restaurant in Sunset Beach. We visited on a weekday night for dinner and it was packed with locals. We were greeted by a friendly server who let us know that they offer half priced martinis on Thursdays! We happily ordered an espresso martini while we waited for a table. After being seated, we were served complimentary bread and olive oil. For food, we ordered the pasta Tombrello, which came with a spicy and flavorful bianco sauce. It paired nicely with the tender ground beef and Al dente pasta. We also tried the aglio olio pasta, which was light and flavorful. We also enjoyed the complimentary side salads that came with our entrees. It was perfectly tossed in a delicious olive oil and served with cheese on top. There's absolutely nothing I don't like about this restaurant. I can't wait to come back!

    Chanel K.

    Romano Cucina is located by the Sunset Beach. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Their outdoor seating area has heat lamps to keep you warm. The service was great. Their Rosa pasta sauce is delicious!! One of my new favorites. It's a nice creamy tomato sauce. You can choose your protein and pasta. They have different appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza, lasagna, and even sandwiches. They have a wide variety of different drinks as well. The perfect little dinner spot after a day at the beach.

    Pasta Gianni
    Sharon C.

    Every time we come here, we are pleasantly surprised! From the staff to the food. Everything was 10/10

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    Pasta night was super affordable. Very cleanly environment. The service was amazing thanks to Michael!

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    Ask the Community - Romano Cucina

    Do you still have your buy one and half off on the second one on Tuesday nights?

    Yes we do! Pasta night every Tuesday night. Consists of buy one pasta, get the second one half off

    Yes, for big parties?

    Hello, we accept parties of all sizes. Thank you.

    Are dogs allowed in the outside eating area?

    Yes

    Do you take reservations?

    No they do not.

    Is Romeo Concuna still open?

    We are Romano Cucina. And we are open.

    Do you take reservations?

    Hello, unfortunately we don’t take reservations. But we do take call ahead seating for parties of 6 or more.

    Do kids still eat free on Monday's?

    I hear you are open now with reduced seating. Does that mean we should get a reservation for dinner for 5 or just wait for first available seating?

    Just simply come on in!!

    Do you have gluten free entrees? And pasta? -thanks!

    We sure do!

    Would this be a nice place for a pre-prom dinner for 2?

    Honestly, I wouldn't think so. It tends to be very loud and it's not really a romantic place. Depending on where your prom is I would suggest Tantalum in Long Beach, Spagatini in seal Beach or Captain Jack's in Huntington Beach. On the more… Read more

    Is it like RAY ROMANO? TV star? Show is calling every body enjoys a Raymond?

    Ask for the Ray Romano Special when you are there.

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    Buon Gusto

    Buon Gusto

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    What a fantastic dining experience we had here Mother's Day weekend! My mom and I went to visit an…read moreold friend of hers on the Saturday of that weekend; my daughter was with us. After our visit, we wanted to pick a nice place to eat dinner, and because my kiddo said she wanted pesto, I went to faithful Yelp to look for a new Italian spot to check out. I will admit that I was a bit hesitant to try Buon Gusto out at first, not being from or too familiar with the area, and then there was the wait, but I am so glad we held our spot in line for a table. We were sat in the line of view of those who are waiting to be seated. I thought this would make me uncomfortable at first, but I hardly noticed them. Our server John was super friendly and attentive, very personable. One of the owners that we talked to also was social with us when I asked him about his restaurant and the influence for the menu items. I did not get his name, but he let me know he has Greek and Italian roots, which makes sense seeing that there are a lot of Greek/Mediterranean items on the menu as well. I believe he said his Italian ancestry is from Sicily, which was nostalgic for me because Sicily was one of my favorite weekend trips back when I spent a summer in Italy. Anyway, on to the food. I ordered the Penne Marco Polo which came with a delicious cream sauce and served with shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms and artichokes mixed in. It was one of the best pastas I have ever had! My mom ordered the chicken piccata - it was good, but she did have a complaint. Her plate arrived drowned in the wine sauce. I do not think it was supposed to be that wet. My daughter ordered the kids fettuccini, and our server was able to modify it so that it would come with pesto instead of the alfredo or pomodoro sauce. My mom and I each enjoyed a glass of the sauvignon blanc with our meal; thank you for the wine rec, John! I would definitely return if meeting friends in the area.

    Have always loved this place, used to live close, since moved and can't find an Italian place that…read morefeels like this one. Every server is a dream, tonight John served us and went above and beyond with service. Bread came out, (delicious and full of garlic) but our little ones aren't huge on garlic. We asked if it was possible to get it without and he said he would see what he could do. Not 5 min later, we had fresh baked bread without the garlic. Food was exceptional as always!

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    Abbratta in penne and added sausage $13
    Abbratta in penne and added sausage $13
    Scampi, mushroom and scallop linguini
    Scampi, mushroom and scallop linguini
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    Osteria Mare Blu

    Osteria Mare Blu

    4.6
    (101 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I feel like this weekend we've hit the jackpot with restaurants. We took note of the menu in the…read morewindow as we walked by a few nights ago decided to return. This Italian restaurant was a great find. The decor simple but perfect for this coastal restaurant. It's all shades of blue and white and aqua, with photos of coastal Italy. There is a bar with some wine and beer, but I'm not sure if I noticed any other alcohol. A great special that they have on tuesdays, wednesdays, and Thursdays. For $50 for a couple, you get your choice of appetizer, two entrees, and gelato for dessert. For appetizer, there were two choices: mixed salad or fried zucchini and mozzarella with spicy tomato sauce. We chose the mixed salad, and it was perfectly dressed and very good. There were several options for entrees. I choose the caccio e pepe, and hubby choose Salmon Piccata with potatoes and vegetables. Both were delicious! We finished the meal with two scoops each of gelato. There were several flavors to choose from, but we are a little boring--I got chocolate and strawberry, hubby got chocolate and vanilla. I think our server may have been the daughter of the chef, as I heard them talking and laughing together in Italian. She was great, attentive and very sweet. I am sure we will be back. This is just the kind of place thats right up our alley.

    I was taken here on a date with my significant other, and it ended up being such a lovely…read moreexperience. It's an intimate Italian restaurant inspired by the waterfront. The decor is minimal and calming, mimicking the movement and tones of the water, almost like dining on a boat. We sat at the bar top and were warmly greeted by who I believe was the owner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù bianco, served with a pink sauce, and my significant other got the ravioli. The ingredients tasted fresh and rich, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared without being heavy. We paired our meal with two glasses of wine, which complemented the dishes perfectly. Overall, the food was great. Compliments to the young chef and our waiter as well, both really added to the experience.

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    Capones Italian Cucina

    Capones Italian Cucina

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Remarkable, Ale you're the greatest. Cioppino, meatballs,…read moretiramisu. All homemade. We come from out of state for this restaurant. Will be back Friday before we have to go home.

    Back again after a long break, for Father's Day, my party of six started with golden Calamari…read moreFritti and Carciofi Fritti (artichoke) that was singed on the outside but tender on the inside. Next up for me was a really large bowl of Pasta Fagioli, followed by a large classic Insalata Cesare and a small Insalata Verde. We also shared Garlic Bread that was juicy from Garlic Butter, the contents of a complimentary Bread Basket, and a cheesy Pizza Margherita baked in a wood-fired oven and topped with a light sheen of Tomato Sauce. For mains I ordered Vitello Marsala with an included side of Spaghetti mixed with Bolognese Sauce. The lean scallops of veal were very well pounded and tender, and the Marsala Sauce with Mushrooms delicious. Other diners in my party ordered and were pleased with Vitello Picatta, Tortellini Veneto with Grilled Shrimp, Penne Con Petit De Pollo (chicken), and Ravioli Breve Costola (short rib). Our group had a large table to ourselves, and service was responsive and excellent. The dining room was opulently furnished, with color drawings of Chicago mobster Al Capone, Marlon Brando as "The Godfather," and Al Pacino as Miami drug lord Tony Montana AKA "Scarface" adorning walls. This restaurant definitely deserves its high culinary reputation.

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    Colorful Paintings of Mobsters on a Wall
    Colorful Paintings of Mobsters on a Wall
    Spaghetti Bolognese
    Spaghetti Bolognese
    We are open for Memorial day from 4pm-9pm!

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    We are open for Memorial day from 4pm-9pm!
    Mangia Mangia

    Mangia Mangia

    4.2
    (999 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Dining with Diane and my son and daughter-in-law, we began with Carciofo Alla Griglia, Mozzarella…read moreMarinara, and complimentary Garlic Bread, which was replenished once upon request, and without charge. The bread was light and addictive, as usual. And breaded batons of Mozzarella Marinara were superb with a mild Marinara Sauce draped over them. Only the artichokes were wanting, with little vegetative meat on the leaves. For me a piping hot bowl of Stracciatella, with egg yolk and spinach circling on top, was next, followed by a pretty good House Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing. And Sausage & Peppers nicely covered by a saucy Red Sauce, featuring small tubular hunks of mild sausage and bell peppers cooked al dente, nicely filled out my memorable repast. Others in my party very much liked their Lobster Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Beef Ravioli with Penne Pasta, and Veal Piccata with Bowtie Pasta. Service by Rachel C. was excellent. And we liked our table placement in a corner of the restaurant, which promoted private conversation. For me, Mangia Mangia remains the premier Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach. As it advertises, it truly serves authentic Italian cuisine.

    We've been coming here for 20+ years and went Saturday night looking to celebrate my…read moremother-in-law's birthday. The place was packed and we waited about 20 minutes for a table of 7 (5 adults and 2 kids). As the waitress took our order, she proceeded to ask each one of us soup/salad whether it came with our dish or not. Pay attention otherwise you may unknowingly be ordering a soup/salad thinking it is included with your meal to later find out it is not. The garlic bread which is complimentary was delicious and the calamari appetizer we ordered was good, better than most places, but those were unfortunately the highlights of the dinner for me personally. My brother-in-law had to send back his silverware and appetizer plate that was set out for him were really dirty. Mine were questionable but I just went with it. I ordered the Linguine Frutti Di Mare at the recommendation of the waitress. Once it arrived it had an extremely watery sauce and looked more like a Cioppino (seafood stew} then any type of pasta entree dish with a sauce. The flavors were okay at best, but I was shocked at how watery the sauce was. I even asked the waitress if it was supposed to be so watery to which she had no response. I don't know if they are watering down all the sauces to stretch ingredients or if they don't drain the water from the pasta before they mix them - either way it was way too watery. My 5-year-old son had spaghetti with marinara sauce that was extremely watery as well and he refused to eat it after a couple of bites. My son always eats spaghetti with red sauce everywhere we go so we were shocked to see that he wasn't going to. We asked the waitress if we could get something else since he didn't like it to which she stated she would have to check with management. She came back and said unfortunately we could not nor would they remove it from the bill, but she did say she could get us some Alfredo sauce that we could mix in to the spaghetti and red sauce pasta. My 8-year-old ordered Fettuccini Alfredo which had good flavors but was extremely watery as well. It was more of a scampi sauce (water/butter sauce} then anything remotely close to a creamy alfredo sauce. My wife and brother-in-law who also ordered pasta dishes agreed their sauces were extremely watery as well. Lastly, when the bill came, we were shocked to see a $6 fee for tiny little dish of Alfredo Sauce that the waitress went out of her way and offered to bring my 5-year-old son so he would eat his dish. She should have at least let us know there was a charge for it if it wasn't going to be free. I do not plan on going back and would much rather eat at Renato's in Westminster.

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    Mangia Mangia
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    Garlic bread
    Stracciatella (bowl)

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