The food was fresh, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying from start to finish. The drinks were solid too -- perfectly paired with a lively dinner crowd and good energy throughout the restaurant. Our server absolutely delivered. Even with the place buzzing, he stayed attentive, efficient, and completely on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed or forgotten. We had a reservation and arrived right on time, made even sweeter by the rare miracle of snagging a parking spot directly out front. The hostess greeted us warmly and confirmed our reservation, but then another hostess -- I assume -- stepped in and instructed her to seat us at table #13(that wasn't the actual # but it may as well have been) The tone alone told me everything I needed to know... and unfortunately, my instincts were right. I have a strong aversion to tables near bathrooms, server stations, or high-traffic areas, and of course this table was planted directly across from the silverware replenishment station. UUGGHHH. Constant movement, clanking silverware, staff traffic not exactly the ambiance I had hoped for. I almost asked for the empty table beside it, but for whatever reason, I let it slide this time. Thankfully, the rest of the evening more than redeemed itself. The Caesar salad was crisp and fresh, the sour dough bread is served hot with soft garlic butter, the chicken piccata was rich, bright, and comforting, and the Mizithra cheese pasta coated in brown butter was pure decadence. Then came the spumoni ice cream , combined pistachio, cherry and chocolate flavors the perfect sweet finale to the meal. A full three-course dinner for $30 that actually tastes this good? Practically unheard of these days. Despite my seating disappointment, the service and food absolutely earned another visit from me. Next time, though, I'll definitely convey my seating preferences. read more

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I wouldn't consider The Old Spaghetti Factory a high-end Italian restaurant, but there's a reason it's packed almost every night -- the food is consistently good and the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. I've always loved their lasagna, and my wife is a big fan of the spaghetti with meat sauce. On our last visit, she ordered the Olive Tapenade appetizer, which I had passed over every previous time we visited. Once I tried it, I couldn't stop eating it. It was so good I barely touched my salad. Their spumoni ice cream is also worth mentioning. It's completely different from the typical spumoni you find in stores -- smooth, creamy, and without the nuts. They even sell it in large containers, and whenever we've brought one to a party, it's always been a huge hit. read more

I don't care what anyone says, Old Spaghetti Factory is a great bang for your buck. I've been going here since my teenage years, and it never disappoints. I come here for one dish and one dish alone: the classic Mizithra cheese pasta with brown butter on the side, the crunchy salad with blue cheese, and spumoni ice cream. I've never ordered anything else. It hits every time. I'll keep coming here for as long as they stay in business. I also got a latte-tini, and it had a strong, delicious flavor. Yum. read more

Table for four pleeeease!! The lighting is dim and the chairs are durable and fuzzy in green and purple colors!! Joel was our server today and he is workin" it on this beautiful Sunday. Thank you for coming to work Joel. My chicken Parmigiana was delicious down to the very last bite. I forgot how good this place is. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Chicken Parmigiana with spaghetti and marinara sauce. - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

I love the odd spaghetti factory. My favorite dish there is the garlic and brown butter with Mezera cheese pasta. It's so good. I never get anything else there. I love their fresh bread and butter as well. I had this delivered by DoorDash and there's always something lost and delivery. Plus it was coming from about 20 minutes away. I obviously had to reheat everything and I got a little dry in the reheating. Sometimes deliveries just not as great as dining in. This is one of those situations, but it wasn't their fault that I had to reheat everything. We got two loaves of bread, which was awesome. The salads were pretty skimpy though. My mom had the chicken Parm. She said it was OK. My dad had shrimp fettuccine and except the fact that he kept spilling all over himself he liked it. Lol. I always recommend the spaghetti factory, but maybe not for DoorDash. read more

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Avoid this place. After we finished our meal, I handed my card to the waitress to pay. It took an unusually long time for my card to be returned. Shortly after I got it back, my bank contacted me about suspected fraud on my account. A $500 charge had been made that I did not authorize. I asked to speak with a manager about the situation, but was told they were too busy to speak with me. Given the timing and the lack of concern shown when I raised the issue, I found the situation highly suspicious and very disappointing. Note: I can only speak to my experience and cannot say with certainty where the unauthorized charge originated, but the circumstances were concerning enough that I felt others should be aware. read more

I was in town visiting family and we decided to have dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory. It's been years since I've been to OSF, and wow -- the nostalgia hit instantly! I ordered my longtime favorite, the Chicken Marsala, and it was absolutely delicious. The Marsala sauce was perfectly seasoned, and the noodles with that classic mizithra cheese were pure comfort for both my heart and my tummy. We wrapped up the night with OSF's famous spumoni ice cream -- the perfect ending to a perfect dinner. read more

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2nd time eating here and happy it's around! Not the best Italian food, but I appreciate the quality and the prices that they offer. ALL of their meals come with the following - hot bread with butter - minestrone soup OR salad - spumoni OR vanilla ice cream That alone already makes it worth your money to come here. The service is ok, can be slow at times and you might find yourself looking around for your server. Their bread is always hot and melts the butter, the salad is not the best and would pass and maybe try their soup. Alcohol leaves you wondering if they added any to your drinks. Chicken Marsala is epic and makes me come Back just for that! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

From the moment you walk in, the vintage décor and cozy atmosphere give it such a nostalgic, family-friendly vibe that's perfect for both group dinners and casual date nights. Your entrée comes with salad or soup. Table gets warm bread before the food arrives. Their mizithra cheese and brown butter pasta is truly unique. There's a picture of their updated menu, I'm posting a picture of the kids menu :-) read more

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I remember The Old Spaghetti Factory when I was in college back in the 90's in Sacramento. Back then it was so busy you had to make reservations to get in and there were also lines of people waiting. I was hesitant to go to this one because I recently was at the San Jose branch and it wasn't a good experience. Well, Concord certainly changed my mind! The ambiance, look and feel of this restaurant is just how I remembered my Sac experience with the train and seating inside. The service was very good. He always checked on us. The menu still looks the same, except that prices are higher. Lol. We ordered: The Manager's Favorite with mushroom sauce and mizithra cheese & brown butter (and a side of meatballs): YUM! Just like how I remembered! I always ordered these 2 sauce combinations! How they kept the same classic flavors is incredible! Angel Hair with Clam Sauce: Hubby thoroughly enjoyed this. He said it was just like how it was back then too! Except he misses the linguini option. Garlic Shrimp Fettuccini: My son's plate was devoured so it must've been good. The minestrone, the house dressing, and the spumoni ice cream (at the end of our meal) were also just like how it was. All very good! Thank you for keeping the recipe the same and the classic flavors. read more

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This restaurant has been around forever! I remember going when I was a kid and then at another occasion for a birthday party. Vibe is classic old school Italian American family friendly with unique lighting and decor, including a trolley in the middle of the restaurant you can dine in! Highlights are their homemade marinara, tasty meatballs, sourdough bread, creamy garlic buttery shrimp fettuccine, and high quality pasta. Meals come with freshly baked sourdough bread, salad/soup, and a scoop of ice cream (get spumoni!). Our server was great- attentive prompt and friendly. When we were there I saw 3 large party birthday celebrations so it's highly regarded as a place for special occasions with family. Prices are worth it for all the food you get- recommend visiting if you like classic homey meals! read more

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Great time at the Monday Special. Spaghetti comes with either marinara or meat sauce which we got. The meal also included four huge meatballs, nice side salads, delicious bread & butter, wine and spumoni or vanilla ice cream for dessert. All for $25 for 2 of us! A fantastic value. Our server Anthony was friendly and knowledgeable and made very good suggestions. Decor is retro and fun. We're definitely going back on a regular basis. read more

We had a spectacular lunch here while on a roadtrip. We got the Meatball Monday special, which is a great deal, as well as mizithra broccoli and garlic cheese bread. Everything was so great the mizithra is worth a trip alone, as you can't get at any other restaurant I've ever seen. The decor was relaxing and beautiful, as are all Old Spaghetti Factories. The service was really great as well. Street parking was easy to find even at lunchtime. read more

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I'm still full just thinking about this place. One of the rare restaurant chains left that consistently delivers great service, great food, and a truly authentic family-restaurant ambiance. The staff are always so kind. I usually mention that my son is autistic and ask, if possible, for a corner or quieter area of the restaurant. When they're able to accommodate us, it means so much, and it's always handled with genuine care and understanding. It's deeply appreciated. The manager's favorite with meat sauce and brown butter mizithra is sooo good. I pair it with a glass of the house red wine, enjoy the included salad and bread, and just soak in the cozy, happy, family-friendly vibes. This location is in Concord. Parking can be a little tricky, but there's a nearby parking garage that makes it manageable. We'll keep coming back. read more

Ambiance - This cozy Italian American restaurant is nestled in the heart of downtown Concord and could be a romantic dinner spot option. The furniture looked vintage, and the overall feel it created was welcoming. Though the restaurant was full, the noise level remained moderate, allowing for easy conversation. This place had two cable cars positioned at the center of the restaurant as its unique features - I believe the one in San Jose also has this feature. Service - Our wait staff was friendly and attentive. The service was also fast. I was quite impressed. Food - In general, the food was good, but my cousin said her 'Breast of Chicken Fettuccine' was too salty. I got 'Chicken Piccata' which came with Angel Hair Pasta with Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter. This dish was delicious and much better than their 'Garlic Mizithra' which comes with Spaghetti - somehow in my opinion the Angel Hair Pasta works better with their signature Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter. The chicken was tender but I was expecting it to have a little crunchier exterior. The sauce made with a medley of butter, lemon, capers, shallots, and tomatoes was good and went harmoniously with the flavors of their Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter. Also, just FYI, every entrée is served with sourdough bread, either minestrone soup or green salad, and a scoop of either spumoni or vanilla ice cream. I like their creamy pesto ranch dressing. For an appetizer, we also ordered Sicilian Garlic Cheese Bread, which was topped with a savory blend of garlic and melted cheeses and served with a side of their Marinara Sauce. I liked their cheesy bread as well. read more

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Excellent service, spectacular food, I love the atmosphere, it's so pleasant! The waiter was very efficient and always attentive! read more

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The Old Spaghetti Factory has been a family favorite for years! From the moment you walk in, the vintage decor, dim lighting, and that iconic trolley car in the middle of the dining room make it feel like you've stepped back in time. The atmosphere is cozy, nostalgic, and perfect for a great meal with family. My go-to is the White Clam Sauce with Meat Lovers--loaded with flavor and always hits the spot. Another favorite is the Chicken Marsala, perfectly cooked with that rich, savory sauce. Portions are solid, prices are reasonable, and the service is always welcoming. If you're looking for a place with character, great pasta, and a bit of old-school charm, The Old Spaghetti Factory never disappoints! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Sausage With Meat Sauce W/ side Meatball : P - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Was invited for a birthday celebration and our big party was seated at a long table put together in the back near the kitchen area and also near the bathroom. There was another big party like us the sat closer to the bathroom against the wall. I only took photos of the entrees next to me but everyone seems to have a different selection. All the entrees came with a choice of soup or salad and ice cream after. Wait wasn't long and they would always bring out bread if needed. Employees were friendly and accommodating Some of us had leftovers and we were able to box them up with the extra bread and they provided a bread bag. The others in my party that had cream sodas were able to keep a keepsake glass and instead of bringing the used up glass that had the drink our server changed them out for clean glasses to take instead. I like the cable car in the center of the restaurant which also had tables for guest to dine in as well. Probably would like to return with just one other person to experience that someday. Parking is pretty difficult street parking is available but not always available. There is a walking by parking lot though The cotton candy drink was something the kids enjoyed but I think the drink was way too sweet and carbonated. I would hope they change it to a lemonade with blueberry syrup and top that off with the cotton candy which would be a better choice. They barely drank it but for sure finished the cotton candy Great place for everyone and anyone for lunch and dinner Close to so many other places to check out. We came when there was a festival or of some sort, going on across the street I believe my party made a reservation especially for the number of people we had so I'm unsure if walk ins are for sure accepted but I would believe for 2 for sure is read more

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We were in the mood for some grub and hub suggested the OSF. Can't go wrong with that. Came on a rainy Saturday around noon and luckily the trolley had available seating. Less than a minute, Kassandra appears attentive and very welcoming. She asked what we were in the mood and took our order. Throughout the interaction she went above and beyond. I even engaged with a party of 10 and another party with 4 little boys and their parents. Food is point on and so is she. Kudos to Kassandra read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - The aftermath - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

Still our favorite spot even better than before. My wife and I went to The Old Spaghetti Factory in Concord for our Friday night date night. It's always been one of our favorites and was my late mother-in-law's go-to place too, so we sat in the same spot we used to share with her lots of great memories. We were pleasantly surprised to see a new menu, and everything was delicious. The food and service were outstanding, and the atmosphere is still just as cozy and welcoming as ever. It's still our go-to spot for great food, great service, and great memories. read more

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I've been having a serious taste for pasta lately and spaghetti factory was my first choice and I'm glad I came here. The beautiful ambience classic Italian feel with delicious Italian cuisine on top of peaceful scenery. The spaghetti factory should be your first choice when you have a hankering for Italian the service here is always wonderful kind hearted. I love it here read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Pasta anyone? - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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Truly abominable. Upon entering, I noticed the decor was dark and vampiric, but it had a sort've kitsch charm. Little did I know there were terrors to come. My first red flag should've been the flavorless bread and the god awful "butter". That "butter" tasted waxy and slightly rancid. It was an imposter. This wasn't real butter. But I hadn't eaten all day so I kept eating the plain, unappetizing bread. And good thing I did, because the entree that followed was unparalleled horror. That mushroom ravioli...where to begin. Each bite was a molestation of the senses, ghastly and ghoulish. The cream sauce was flavorless at first, but on the back end was that rancid aftertaste that made each bite more and more despicable. The sauce was thick like papier-mâché and the mushrooms were shriveled, like they too recoiled in retreat of the vile sauce. I tried my friend's "lobster ravioli". I hadn't realized that lobster meant mysterious nasty fish. Silly me. Similar to the other ravioli, there was a freezer burned flavor present. Ratatouille and his legion of rats could've mustered up a more palatable meal with the $25 that ravioli cost. I mustn't forget that lukewarm boiled broccoli with weird cheese thrown on top. Heinous! Anyways, I sent it back and got a panini. It was aight at best. My appetite was lost at that point. The server was nice, the only redeeming quality in this hellscape. I guess if you have to come here, first of all, don't, but if you must, stick to the plain spaghetti or something that can't be messed up. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Awful broccoli - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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I've been to this location a few times. What's not to like about the place. You get a 3 course meal, it's pretty affordable. If feels like a fancy place. We came in wanting the chicken Marsala. It hits every time. The issue for me is the service is never that great. Every time we need something we have to get up and find someone to get water, the check, boxes. Once the food gets delivered they never check up on you. Trying to make eye contact with other servers doesn't work either. We've had to go to the hostess stand to have them find our server. read more

I almost want to give it 3 stars for the prices now, but I will keep it at 4. Managers Favorite with half meat saice and half Mizithra is pretty darn good. Love the soup and bread and Ice cream with your dinner. Really good for larger parties, just call ahead. read more

I've eaten at this Old Spaghetti Factory over a dozen times, and I want to say 95% of the time we have above average service. Today our food was on point as always, everything was delicious (hats off to the chef!) but the service from our waitress Katrina was lacking. Asides from today, our other visits have always been wonderful! Most staff are attentive and efficient. This is one of my son's favorite restaurants and we love to stop in for a hearty meal. The ambiance is family friendly, cozy, casual. The service and food is consistent. Great value for the meal. One of the best parts of the meal is the sourdough bread! They bring it out fresh and piping hot from the oven! Today's visit I was disappointed that our waitress walked by our table a few times and didn't offer to bring more bread, although the cutting board had been empty except for crumbs. After our meal (which was amazing) We ordered dessert and I requested for to go boxes for the dessert, specifying we would eat our dessert in the restaurant, but take the rest to go. Instead, she packed the desserts in the to go containers. It made me feel like we were being rushed to leave. Then she brought the check, and although I had mentioned wanting to use my trolley points for a $15 discount, she instead charged the full amount. I had to remind her that I wanted to use the discount offer. Once I expressed my frustration at her inattentiveness to our requests, she did apologize and seem sincere. Asides from today, all our other visits have been excellent. Usually staff is very attentive without hovering, small requests are accommodated without problem. The meals were delicious and satisfying, we ordered the chicken piccata with soup and the lobster and crab ravioli. Spumoni, vanilla ice cream for dessert plus tiramisu and chocolate cake. All in all, this is a solid restaurant, good for the whole family. Your tummy will be happy here! read more

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I had lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory on a Friday afternoon and the place was pretty empty around noon. Despite getting seated immediately, service was quite slow throughout. It took about 20 minutes before we were able to place our order, and close to another 30 minutes before our food was ready. In our party of four, every member ordered the lunch special with a variety of different sauces so I couldn't imagine why boiling some pasta and re-heating up some sauce would take so long. One person in my party ordered the special October beverage which was a dressed-up cream soda, and unfortunately even that took about 30 minutes to arrive after we had placed the order for it. The food itself is filling -- especially with the included soup or salad and loaf of sourdough bread, but overall, the food is nothing remarkable: sauces are on the salty side, and the pasta itself is cooked past al dente. I got the Pot Pourri -- a sampler of Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter, Meat, Clam and Marinara Sauces. Of the four sauces, I would probably go with a single one next time: the Mizithra was the best tasting, albeit the most calorie dense sauce of the four. Would I come by again? Only if I'm craving a specific item, or am looking for the novelty of dining in a train. Definitely plan on having a extended lunch if you choose to dine here as service and food out of the kitchen is quite slow. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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I go into a restaurant maybe 35% full. Friday at noon. The the hostess sits me down all by myself in an empty room??? There was plenty of open tables in the main area with people. She did an excellent job of making me feel worthless. Truck you too! read more

We went to Concord to go to one of the auto dealerships and decided to go to Old Spaghetti Factory as well. ! I still love going here and it's too bad the Jack London Square one closedclosed down so many years ago. I don't know what you think but we like the food and know what we are getting when we go. That's the point. The service was prompt, courteous, and friendly. I have a thing for history, buildings in particular so old spaghetti factory is always fun to eat at. read more

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What a great place to eat. A place that really gets it! The atmosphere screams 90's in the best possible way (minus the lamps need a refresh). All the food is fresh the refills were on point. Bring the family down and grab a spumoni. Anthony was great with the service. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine and Breast of Chicken Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

The food was good and they have a gluten friendly menu!! The service was amazing for my to go order, I think her name was Jennifer or the name started with a J and she was doing the pick up orders. She was very nice and helpful. The ambiance feels upscale but very casual attire throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be back with the family to sit on the train! read more

A small confusion on my meal, but was corrected quickly. Food also consistently good. Great atmosphere for a visit with my friend.

Service was excellent, food is what you'd expect from the spaghetti factory, a plate of noodle and some sauce. Nothing mind blowing but never bad. You come to "The Factory" for a nice meal, not ever rushed, Enjoy your time, this was with an old colleague of mine. Enjoy your lunch and have Spumoni ice cream at the end. My four stars is for the service/food/price and what to expect. read more

We stopped by for lunch today after our movie & were seated in a booth near the back. The $25 Monday deal of spaghetti & meatballs, salad, beverage, bread & spumoni is a great value so we thought we'd try it. The sourdough bread & iced tea was outstanding, the salad with PestonRanch dressing crisp with crunchy croutons. We didn't care for the spice flavor in the meatballs. Service was spotty, seemed miffed when we asked for one refill of our drinks-think she was having a bad day. The atmosphere however is fabulous, the chandeliers, wood floors, high ceilings & booths create an elegant old-fashioned ambiance. read more

Friends wanted to eat at the .The Old Spaghetti Factory. Their Chicken Breast with Fettuccine and the Chicken Masala were actually delicious dishes. I looked for dishes without marinara sauce because that sauce is bland. The alternative dishes to look for are ones with either butter or cream sauces. The Chicken Breast with Fettuccine and the Chicken Marsala are worth trying. Another nice aspect of The Old Spaghetti Factory is if you order their Italian soda, they give you another Italian soda glass to take home. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Breast Of Chicken Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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We always go here once in a while especially when the bookstore beside this restaurant was still open. This is a typical good old spaghetti factory that serves delicious spaghetti and others. We will visit here once again. The kids oove this place and the service is good. read more

We've been coming here for years and it's always been consistently decent. They've changed the menu in recent years to make it more elegant, but the prices have gone up along with it. It's still a good value for a 3 course meal (soup/salad, entree, dessert). We like it for large parties as there's plenty of room and it's loud enough to not feel like everyone is in each other's ear while dining. The service is typically good, with a few misses over the years. If you're looking for good Italian-American food, I prefer this over Olive Garden any day. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - The Managers Favorite - Italian Near Me - Concord, California

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Nancy is the best! Very friendly and funny We love coming here for all occasions. Highly recommended!

Went on a Thursday at 5:00pm, no waiting, Food was great and sevice was even better! We had the same server (Nancy) as the last time I was here a few years ago, She is the best! I would visit here more but don't live nearby read more

This restaurant chain has been part of my life from the ones in Seattle to the one in Oakland's Jack London, many fond family memories and so when hubby and I knew we were going to be in Concord on Valentine's Day I made a reservation online. Parking can be a problem in the Todos Santos Plaza area but hubby managed to find a parking spot 2 blocks away. We ordered the meat lover's treat and I had the Italian sausage meat sausage. Both were served with freshly hot baked bread and butter. We loved our entrees and I got to try the meatball from hubby's entree. It was very tasty and comforting. Soup or salad comes with each entree and Hubby had the minestone soup while I had the salad. We ordered spumoni ice cream for dessert. read more

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Really difficult time sitting with the bartender jasmine who trudged back and forth to the kitchen very slowly, possibly in pain She really doesn't listen and is very slow and needs some help. Drinks tasted diluted, almost watered down. Don't carelessly scoop melted ice. read more