An amazing experience here! Easy online ordering, absolutely the best sandwich selection and freshest ingredients in all of Irvine. The restaurant is newly decorated and clean. The staff makes you feel like a valued, regular customer from the get go, calling you by name. The staff is professional, friendly and customer centric . The only place to go for authentic, fresh, Italian food. read more

The scrumptious, warm, crunchy focaccia was the ideal bread for a memorable caprese sandwich. The focaccia inside was soft and chewy. The focaccia was the perfect size; not too thick or too thin. It firmly held the mozzarella, fresh, peppery arugula and flavorful tomato slices so nothing escaped. The mozzarella was creamy, silky and oh-so delicious. Pesto was the only other ingredient in the sandwich and we appreciated the simple tastiness of each ingredient. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Ask for Alex if you want an Italian's recommendations. The space is bright, clean and welcoming. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Caprese sandwich on focaccia. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

I have passed by this place several times and was craving pasta, so I decided to try it with my daughter. It was all right. The price point was high for what you get. I got the pasta with pink sauce, and it was tasty, but the portion was small. It came with two small slices of focaccia bread pieces. My daughter got the Californian sandwich, and it was all right. It was deli meat inside, not particularly quality type of meat. Service was the nice. The two guys working were kind and accommodating. No one else was inside, but it was around 3:30 p.m. Ambiance inside was cute and clean. I'm not dying to go back. read more

This used to be a Piadina, and even though they've kept some of Piadina sandwiches they have added a lot more diverse menu options like pastas, pizzas and focaccia sandwiches. I have never tried the pastas but personally love the mortadella focaccia sandwich and the Sole Toscano pizza. Good flavor, nice chewiness in the pizza crust. The balsamic glaze was a little heavy handed so next time I'd tell them to go easy on that. Quality of the focaccia is great and it is a large portion for sure. They supposedly have an app with rewards points you can earn the but the employees didn't really know about it so I don't think it actually exists. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Mehhhhh. It's good. Definitely not authentic pasta. Definitely authentic Irvine over-priced pasta it's funny Italian has become the elevated food around here. Since this location is really more of a lunch time crowd, they'd do better to figure out a way to bring Italian lunch time value. I hope the owners are listening. Food- Salty pasta. I was disappointed with the amount of salt in each bit. I ordered the Carbanara and Fettuccine Al Funghi (con pollo). And 2 connolis. All this for an insane $61 including tax. This is lunch for two! 2 things for me to come back again and provide more stars- less salt (let the ingredients shine!), a little more yoke in the carbanara, and of course price. The value just lacks and for a lunch time spot, we have so many other good options for half the price in the same shopping center. No one comes here for dinner. Perhaps they're getting to-go orders?? Anyways. Fun times, excellent and supper friendly staff. read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Badly bruised avocados used in California Piadina. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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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! read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - CHEF SPECIAL - Spaghetti all'Amatriciana and CHEF SPECIAL - Fettucine Al Funghi - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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! read more

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

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Caprese with Prosciutto added on - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Walked by many times and decided to try it with family. The place is nice and clean | 4 star The stuffs are friendly | 4 star We ordered chicken Alfredo, lasagne & meatball pasta. The taste is ok, but little bit too salty, no presentation | it came with plastic bowls for all orders. The price is too high for the ok taste, no presentation and portion is super small ...... We normally would take pictures to share with our friends and family, we didn't even bother to that this time. My son is the only trooper who gave this place a break, so we decided to give 3 STARS read more

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 read more

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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 read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - New name: Sole Toscano Italian Cafe. Old name: Piadina. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - CHEF SPECIAL - Fettucine Al Funghi - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

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Delicious, freshly made and affordable Italian food. We love the Caesar salad, caprese sandwich and fettuccine Al Ragu. The staff were friendly and attentive. The ambiance is bright, airy and cozy. Outdoor seatings by the fountain is also an option. Highly recommended! read more

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Very tasty foods and a good dining experience. Edging more towards a 4.5. Was looking for a coffee shop for her caffeine fix. Hobbled in and she asked if they made coffee, yes. Hard to not see the tasty pastas which brought the realization we can eat. The special was a creamy penne with sausage which was my focus and she had the meatballs. Yes, she ordered an iced Americano too. Food was at the table quickly and very tasty. A bit salty for us yet overall a hearty dish that was not a skimpy portion. Butter in that creamy sauce, sure thing. She loved the meatballs and found the sauce and meat texture excellent. Reasonable prices at ~$16 plate. The dark chocolate croissant for dessert excellent! She enjoyed their coffee drink as well. Service friendly and courteous. Shop clean and inviting. We'd come back when in the area. read more

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I had heard of this spot for a while and wanted to check it out! I went there around 7 pm and got the Caprese Sandwich. I thought that it was delicious and the portion was also big for a good price! I loved the focaccia and all the ingredients tasted fresh! I noticed that other than the sandwich, they had a lot of other vegetarian options, which I appreciate! Definitely want to go again and try one of their pasta dishes! The ambiance inside was nice and the staff were inviting and helpful! read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Caprese Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

The piadina sandwich is incredible. Very fresh ingredients and the bread which is peta like is delicious. I had to California which includes chicken and avocado and pesto and I wish I lived close enough to eat here every week. They have a kids pasta as well as a kid sandwich too read more

my bf and i found this pasta spot on a whim and i'm glad we decided to give it a try! i believe they opened pretty recently and i think i've found my go-to pasta spot in irvine. although they have preset pasta options available on the menu, they are flexible with customization. i got the fettuccine pesto and it was amazinggg. it comes with bits of diced tomatoes which tastes so good with the pesto sauce + oil drizzle. the bread it comes with also tastes great (coat it with some of the sauce + tomatoes)!! in general, many pasta places leave me uncomfortably stuffed and send me into a food coma. however, i left here feeling comfortably full. the pasta here tastes fresh, authentic, and has rich flavors while not being overwhelming. the interior is simple & chic and they have a good amount of seating. the employees are also super nice and knowledgeable about the pasta! read more

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Went to try their family meal. It fed 4 of us easily. Good variety of food. Great for an easy family meal. Customer service was friendly and was super simple to call the order in and pick it up. Would definitely go back to try other foods. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Family meal - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

This place got on my radar from a fellow Yelper who mentioned the avocado toast they had here. Always a sucker for advertising I had to give it a try... Let me tell you what... this place is full of great options. Fresh focaccia is used throughout for sandwiches, a loaf by itself or for the avocado toast. Salads are available as well with a great variety of Italian dishes. Service was superb with a nice young man taking our order and delivering our food to the table outside. Coffee was great as was the cappuccino. Now, for the avocado toast.. I didn't see it on the menu so I asked if it was available and the answer was yes. It's pesto spread on warm focaccia topped with avocado, olive oil, tomatoes and sprinkled with pistachios.. Epic! Highly recommended. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Avocado toast - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Nice casual Italian restaurant. The food is really good. The penne al fungi was very tasty. The cheesy garlic bread and Greca salad with chicken were good, too. This place is great if your'e craving pasta, but want a relaxed vibe. The employees were very nice, and our food was ready fairly quickly. read more

The food is absolutely scrummy here! The pastas & sauces taste authentic and freshly home-made, and the portions are gigantic. The sandwiches and focaccia bread are similarly flavorful and authentic. One day I hope to make focaccia as beautifully as they do here! They have an incredibly thoughtful staff, who bust a gut to provide amazing service that straddles the line between a quick-service and sit down experience. All of this in super aesthetic and clean surroundings. I have distinct memories of cleanliness protocols used at Piadina (their sister restaurant) that were impressive well before Covid. Sole Toscano feels like an undiscovered gem, but I have a feeling it won't stay that way for long! read more

The food was so good, made fresh right in front of you. There was only one person working but he was very quick, kind, and attentive! Would definitely recommend and come again. The focaccia was so good too, I bought more slices to go. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Food, Ambience & service are great ! Everything tasted fresh and homemade, definitely will be coming back. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - California & Newport sandwiches on focaccia - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Quick authentic Italian cuisine in a take out and small seated type environment. Got the caprese which was a great size and great pesto flavor and spaghetti which was also a great size. Very clean inside likely because it's new. Solid recommend if you're driving past the area. read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Caprese - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Warm and welcoming staff serving up some really impressive authentic Italian food!! We loved the Roman style pizza, especially after our recent trip to Italy. The sauce tasted fresh and the crust has just the right crunch. The bolognese was great and the homemade pasta was just the right amount of chew. Loved the romana salad and the portion (including chicken) was perfect to share. Loved that they offer affordable and tasty options for our kiddos, too! Already excited to return and now hoping they expand to south county!! read more

The 3 oz of eggplant parm for $18 is ridiculously priced. The sizes are very small. The pasta was just ok. A lot of $$$ for pasta. read more

Friendly staff, delicious pasta, and cute (and clean) interior. My toddler and I could've easily shared an adult meal, but glad we didn't because instead we tried the fettuccine ragu and the bianco. Both were wonderful. Looking forward to trying other menu items soon. read more

Sole Toscano is my favorite Italian cafe ever! The owner is clearly a pioneer, importing the finest Italian ingredients, even the fresh cheeses, for the many different menu items available at this impressively unique cafe. One of the most unique features is their commitment to a relaxing and authentic Italian experience, from the food to the music playing, combined with an "upscale" sense of great service. I've found that the real Italian staff from Italy are much better at catering to each party with this above and beyond "experience," but all of the staff are always very attentive and helpful. The authentic Italian coffee here is second to none with the best machine and the best coffee beans they harmonize with true skill and attentiveness. The California piadina is super healthy, gourmet-tasting, and a staple in our household, as is the Margherita pinsa romana (flatbread pizza), which tastes like perfection down to the herb seasoning and quality of the cheese. I plan to buy a piadina sandwich every week and freeze it to take to work because it's that good! Dining in here is a super great experience as is taking food to-go to eat at home, as there's plenty of parking at the Crossroads in Westpark. read more

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This place opening snuck up on me, but I am never ever going to turn down a new quick-service pasta place! If this seems very similar to the previous tenant, Piadina, I heard that it has the same owners so it seems to just be a rebrand, but one I am grateful for. I do love piadinas every once in a while, but Sole Toscano has piadinas, focaccia, pizza, pasta, and more! They even have an all-day breakfast menu, meaning there is something for everyone. The first thing I noticed about the menu, besides being quite expansive, was that everything seemed fairly priced. I don't think there was a single menu item over $18! That is truly a rarity for a place that uses high quality ingredients, especially in Irvine. In my order I got a tagliatelle al ragu and a Caesar salad with chicken added. The pasta was made fresh at the location and you can tell. The meat sauce was flavorful, and the dish as a whole was super filling. It also came with two little pieces of focaccia. I was easily able to take half of my dish for leftovers. I am planning on trying their cream sauce next, especially since it's only $10! I would like to see them come out with other sauces for their pasta dishes in the future. There is a lasagna option, but when you have fresh made pasta, there needs to be more options so I can come back several times and try something new each time! The presentation of the restaurant is nice, and I loved how they had an example of many things they sold right at the counter under glass. This tactic clearly worked on me as I saw they had Nutella muffins. I am a huge fan of Nutella so I had no choice but to buy one. The muffin was okay- the muffin part was too dense for me and it did not have enough filling. However it was super kind of the place to throw in a cream filled croissant with my muffin order! I was already planning on coming back but this sealed the deal. If you're looking for some quick and high quality Italian food that is not a sit-down restaurant, this is a great spot! read more

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Good Italian food at a good price. Tried a focaccia sandwich and the lasagna and both were good. Bread was a little dry and the lasagna was a little cold inside so I might opt for the past next time. read more

Really liked it. Can eat on repeat. Easy and fresh and Italian. The outside doesn't look like much but inside is upscale and the ordering is easy and food is authentic read more

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Super good Italian food. Love the pasta, the piadina and the eggplant parmigiana too! The place looks also very nice inside. Good for a date or for lunch with a friend. Service is good too (Italian). read more

Sole Toscano Italian Cafe - Eggplant parmigiana and estaté (sweet lemon tea) - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

I ate in during the late afternoon, as I had a craving for pasta with red sauce. They done offer a lot of sides or small plates, so I just had the pasta. It was very filling, and came with two small slices of bread that were just enough. Also had a latte that was nice. I returned to takeout a dinner--the chef's special of mushroom-Alfredo sounded great--and it was! Very tasty meat sauce with mushrooms. Their noodles aren't overcooked and didn't get mushy even after re-heating as leftovers. They seem handmade and tasty. I LOVED this dish. And the two slices of bread were just right--crispy! I also had the salad with salami. I liked that the salami was rolled up and not chopped up. All the greens were fresh and crisp. I'm looking forward to trying their other dishes and the sandwiches! It's a very low-key place. Nice enough but not fancy. Service was good. Takeout was easy. In a shopping center with plenty of parking. read more