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Sole Toscano Italian Cafe

4.5 (74 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Hope J.

This was a nice, quick, and casual pasta place! I would definitely come here for a quick bite of good food. Simple but tasty. Inside was very clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The fusilli arrabbiata was very flavorful. I'm very partial to fresh pasta (not dried/stored), and though I don't think this was freshly made, I still enjoyed it. It didn't have the same bounce and chew of fresh pasta, but the quality and texture was still good. The arrabbiata was spicier than I expected. The focaccia that came with this dish was delicious with the olive oil that was drizzled on it. I think the focaccia sandwich came together a bit less than the pasta did. It was a bit dry, and the ingredients weren't really coming together as much. I think, possibly, the arrabbiata flavor was stronger and lingered longer and made the sandwich less flavorful in comparison. The focaccia bread was light and enjoyable though. I would definitely come here again to try other pastas but might pass on the focaccia sandwich.

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Patricia B.

This is the perfect spot to go if you're ever craving Italian sandwiches. I got the Prosciutto Focaccia Sandwich ($15) and Piccante Focaccia Sandwich ($15) -- they were super delicious, filling, and not dry at all. The service was great; they greet you when you enter and are super friendly. You order at the register and they bring you your food. I will note that you have to wait about 15 minutes for your food (depending on how many people are ahead of you), but because they make your order fresh. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. Can't wait to come back and also try their pasta and pizza.

Ashley S.

Overall: SOOO good! I would definitely come back here. It's a great Italian placed tucked away in the heart of Irvine. Got the margarita pizza and 2 pastas (fettucine and chef's special) -- all really good portions. Service: You order up front and they bring it to you, food does take a little bit but it's all freshly made so I didn't mind. Ambiance: Modern and bright inside! Small, but they offer both indoor and outdoor seating.

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Hanna L.

My new favorite local pasta place! So underrated and hidden. It is such a clean and cute place to eat. The food was also super good. I recommend trying their soups and pasta! Each comes with bread! Usually the pesto comes with gnocchi, but they let you switch it out for fusilli! So good. Also, I had the super greens soup, and it was so amazing. I RECOMMEND: -pesto pasta (you can swap the gnocchi out) -super greens soup The service was amazing as well!!

Jessica L.

Sole Toscano was a nice little Italian restaurant - the store felt clean and new. We got the picante and turkey pesto focaccia sandwiches and they were so good ! The portions were a good size and shareable among friends/family. The staff were friendly and the bread was freshly made. Definitely will be coming back

Badly bruised avocados used in California Piadina.
Dnb J.

Nice staff, nice restaurant. I'm just not impressed with the quality of ingredients used. A $15 sandwich shouldn't include heavily browned avocados. I noticed the large brown spots in the avocado that was being used, and you can easily see them in my photo. It wasn't bad enough for me to call out in the establishment, but it is enough for me to not want to come back.

CHEF SPECIAL - Spaghetti all'Amatriciana and CHEF SPECIAL - Fettucine Al Funghi
Tess U.

I ordered their CHEF SPECIAL - Fettucine Al Funghi and CHEF SPECIAL - Spaghetti all'Amatriciana and they were both very delicious. The pasta was fresh and the sauces were so flavorful. The service was great and the cafe was clean. I would 100% return!

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Vanessa R.

Just got back from our trip to Italy 2 weeks ago and we were craving quality Italian coffee and food and this place did not disappoint. We ordered an espresso, cappuccino and cannolis and loved it so much we had to try their mortadella on fresh focaccia bread. Appreciated glassware for our coffees, freshness of the food and helpfulness of the staff. We even had a great convo (maybe the owner) about our trip to Italy. Seriously can't wait to come back!

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Keira C.

Really great service and sandwiches are great for take out as well. I would definitely recommend.

Prosciutto sandwich
Roben B.

F: The food here is delicious for the value. The home made Focaccia bread was crisp (slightly dry), light and a good flavor. The bread complimented the pasta / sandwich well. The pasta sauce had nice depth and complexity, but the home made pasta missed Al Dente by about a minute. Overall I would definitely recommend the food. They also sell an assortment of pastries and pizza. S: Everyone was welcoming and friendly. The person taking our order had a smile on their face and brought out the food to our table which I appreciated. I saw them preparing the food and they really took their time assembling the dishes with care. A: The place gives a modern and upscale vibe. It was fairly empty for lunch so it was quiet and felt pretty upscale for the type of food and service. There's a decent amount of seating inside and plenty of seating outside. Overall, I'd give Sole a 85/100 - 4 stars

New name: Sole Toscano Italian Cafe. Old name: Piadina.
Quinn N.

Likes: + Yummy food. Not too filling. I like their use of thin bread so you can enjoy everything else more and not get distracted by getting full too fast. + Polite, helpful staff. + Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. . Ample but often crowded parking. Non-likes: - Not a wide selection of meats. - So, adding meat just to meet a decent amount cost extra for me :/ - I think Piadina used to have a water machine. They removed it since change of ownership. I had: $12.45 #8 California + $2.25 extra meat + tax = $15.84

CHEF SPECIAL - Fettucine Al Funghi
Anthony P.

Solo Toscano Italian Café is a new spot in Irvine with a beautiful interior that brings back the feeling of being in Italy. Warm, cozy, and authentic atmosphere. The chef or service recommended the Fettuccine ai Funghi, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The mushrooms are flavorful and fresh, and the white creamy sauce is rich, tasty, and perfectly balanced. A dish that goes fast because it's so good. Service is friendly. A great place worth visiting.

Prosciutto Focaccia Sandwich
Alyssa T.

A very fairly priced Italian spot with a modern interior. There's a decent amount of indoor seating and outdoor seating is also available. We were greeted when we entered walked by all of the food on display before placing our order at the register at the end of the counter. They recommended their homemade focaccia bread as well as the homemade pasta. The Prosciutto sandwich had a decent amount of prosciutto and other toppings in it. The focaccia bread was fluffy and had a crispy exterior. The ingredients were really fresh and it was a decent portion size. The Tagliatelle al Ragu had a lot of flavor in the sauce but the pasta was slightly overcooked. The tagliatelle was very soft and the dish could've been elevated more by having the pasta cooked closer to al dente, but it was still a very tasty dish. The amount of pasta is fair and the focaccia that they give on the side makes the dish more substantial. However, the focaccia that came with the pasta was a little bit more dried out and stale compared to that of the prosciutto sandwich.

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Ask the Community - Sole Toscano Italian Cafe

Does the restaurant serve alcohol?

Yeah, they have alcohol.

Is this where Piadina used to be? Is it the same ownership?

Hello Joshua. Yes, Sole Toscano is a rebranding of PIADINA with an expanded menu

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