Celebrated our drive to Medford here with happy hour. The OSF is in an old train depot and it is filled with memories and old train stuff. Unfortunately, this location doesn't have any happy hour specials, but their house wine and appetizers are reasonably priced. It's worth a stop to see the depot. Gotta love Medford! read more

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Slow to be seated Out of bread , out of first two dinner choices Long time waiting for our food Changing to a NO ! read more

I love italian food so 'Porters' becoming an italian restaurant was something I looked forward to. I decided to have my birthday dinner there a couple weeks ago. My spaghetti was fine but the meatballs, although large, were not exactly delectable. They were tough to cut into and lacked flavor I was expecting. My wife ordered lasagna which was worse! She ate very little of it and boxed up the majority of it along with one of the two meatballs I couldn't digest that night. I, later, ate the leftovers and my wife was right....The lasagna tasted as though there was no noodle in it, had no texture like a decent lasagna should & was just dissapointing. Sadly, I doubt I'll be able to get my wife to return there... read more

Food poisoning on April 23, 2026. My wife and I have eaten here at least a dozen times in the past year. Always good food and great service. We've also been to other locations. However, on our last visit to this location we noticed that our salads were drenched in dressing, an unusual amount. My guess is that it was to hide the not so desirable pieces of lettuce which were small and slightly discolored. Much of the pieces of lettuce were small, as if it were the bottom of the batch. My wife and I had different meals but both had salads. Nothing tasted off but it was mostly dressing so we didn't notice...until 2am when both of us came down with food poisoning symptoms. We had not eaten anything after our dining experience. Neither of us could go to work the next day and we were still feeling it two days later. I contacted the manager and after a prompt reply, she assured me that they practice safe food handling, hoped that we would feel better, and that she would look into it. I also contacted the corporate office on 4-26-26 but have not gotten a reply. I don't think our poisoning was intentional. Probably a prep person that was trying to make our salads look better by hiding aged lettuce. What that person did was hide the bacteria instead of throwing it out. It will be difficult for us to return to this location as we have lost all trust in the safety of the guests. read more

We have eaten at the old spaghetti factory in Medford now several times Service has always been outstanding in the ambience of the restaurant which is located in the historic old. Medford train station is wonderful. I would highly recommend this place. I've also attached some current photos of the menu. read more

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Love love love the patio and the bar. We took over a big space today and we were a lot to handle. The servers did a good job, the little blond one was hustling and helping all over and the guy was friendly too. the manager made great drinks. Our food took a few extra minutes then normal to come out but we expected the wait being last minute like we were. Great prices on drinks and food. We got to learn some history on the building and the business. The manager encouraged us to check out other locations as we traveled telling us a little bit about the different things at different locations. The bread was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Would have been nice to have a few extra options for dressings but the ranch was yummy. Thank you for the good visit and a little history lesson on the business and building. It made the experience more fun. read more

17 of us went to The Old Spaghetti Factory for drinks at 5PM and dinner at 6PM. Of course, we had reservations. First of all, the place is beautiful. Formerly, it was known as Porter's at the Depot and was considered a wonderful place to eat for special occasions albeit was quite expensive depending on what you ordered. They went out of business a few years ago and in the past year.The Old Spaghetti Factory moved in. For 17 of us, there was only one server and she did her utmost with grace, but that's a lot of people. It appeared that she was helping the entire bar, not just us which was filled up. She may have been doing the other dining room rooms as well. We were there three hours from 5 PM to 8 PM which is quite a long time. After about two hours everyone received their entrées -- except me. I had ordered a BLT salad. I brought my own orange tomatoes and chopped red onions, so I asked that the red tomatoes plus croutons be omitted from my salad. When it finally came after most of my fellow diners had come very close to finishing their entrées, it had almost NO bacon, NO blue cheese, some avocado -- and a whole lot of Romaine lettuce for $17.95. That was a pretty boring salad. Fortunately, I brought my own orange tomatoes and red onions, which jazzed it up a bit, but not enough. The point of a BLT is the BACON. Perhaps there was the equivalent of one slice of crumbled, bacon, but I doubt it. My husband said his Fettuccine Alfredo was boring without enough sauce. We don't think we will be returning to this place. The only reason I gave two stars instead of one was the valiant service that our server provided under extremely difficult circumstances. They were severely understaffed. read more

Purpose of visit: The clam sauce and the mizithra cheese The clam sauce is like clam chowder without the potatoes, plenty of clam flavor. We buy it by the quart ($14 by itself). The mizithra cheese is a uniquely salted aged cheese that turns plain pasta and steamed broccoli into a family favorite dish. The spaghetti factory consistently has both! This location is consistently under staffed. Doesn't matter if you come on a Saturday or a Tuesday, the service is slow due to being understaffed. Makes paying $20 for plain pasta with grated cheese an insult. WinCo had Mizithra cheese once sometime earlier this year. I'm keepingy eyes peeled. The service was terrible, because the servers were way UNDER STAFFED. I actually started checking Pinterest for a copycat clam sauce recipe to save myself the hassle of coming here. I like the idea of the Old Spaghetti Factory, but when iceburg lettuce salad + pasta/cheese + steamed broccoli (never came) takes +2hrs and $25 per person... it's prob not worth the wait. IF they hired more servers, then this place would be great for families. The 2 hour experience was lackluster and not what it used to be. read more

Based on prior reviews, I gathered there were some inconsistencies with this restaurant so I selected OSF with uncertainty. We arrived right at 5pm without reservations. The crowd was mostly older along with some younger families. We had to wait 10-15 minutes so we made our way to the bar, which was comply empty. The bartender was great! He was friendly and attentive in just the right amount to afford privacy but excellent service. I read about the history of the restaurant from some other posts so he helpfully filled in some gaps. The bar is beautiful! We were seated by a pleasant young host and then quickly greeted by a very friendly server who immediately made us comfortable. He did a great job throughout the meal, even with the volume of tables he served simultaneously. We ordered items that others had raved about: the mushroom ravioli and spaghetti and meatballs along with the Sicilian cheese garlic bread. We opted to upgrade our 3-course experience to include the Caesar salad. Our food arrived promptly each time we were ready to move to the next course and everything was well proportioned and delicious. For dessert, they served us sherbet, which was refreshing on a hot June evening. Note that OSF is a traditional restaurant that does basic American- Italian well. It's worth a visit but I do recommend that you make reservations and arrive with some patience. But, if you have to wait, have a drink at the bar and learn some history from the bartender. read more

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We truly enjoyed everything about our dining at the Spaghetti Old Factory. The environment in the old train car was fabulous. Our server was excellent, and we loved, as we always do, our Manager's Favorite of Mizythra cheese and clam sauce. We recommend the restaurant for for anyone and everyone, whether dining alone at the bar or table or bringing a group. (We understand Fridays and Saturday evenings can be very busy.) read more

Founded in 1969 by Guss and Sally Dussin, this iconic restaurant is still family owned and operated. Their first location was in Portland and now they have opened this new restaurant in Medford. They have many other locations and I used to frequent the one in San Diego. Now that I live in Southern Oregon, it's like having an old friend back in town. Last night we went in and dined for their soft opening and it felt like home. It's in the old train station where Porter's used to be. The service was fast and friendly with all of the food coming out hot and delicious as always! I had to have my "go-to" Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with two big meatballs and my wife had their Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a side of Minestrone soup to share. We enjoyed our evening and will be coming back soon. Truth... read more

Our second visit and they were really good Shelby was very nice and very knowledgeable and attentive We had the spaghetti and meatballs and sauce Salad spumoni ice cream All in an old Railroad Station read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Spaghetti and meatballs - Italian Near Me - Medford, Oregon

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Visiting Medford for the first time. I remembered this place from years ago in Sacramento. Hubby had the Meat Treat dinner and I had the white clam sauce. We both enjoyed our dinners very much. Tammy is a wonderful server. Kept us informed about why there was a slight delay in our main courses arriving. Overall a great dinner and the spumoni at the end was the perfect touch! read more

First impression walking in, it smells. The building is old so possibly that is why. The furnishings are lovely. The food is overpriced. We went at lunch time. First time there. The cheese bread is just Walmarts bread with cheese on it. The soup was cold and definitely not minestrone, weird flavor. Will never need to return here. We looked forward to trying it out but will not return. Service was okay. They were training and the red headed older lady was rude to the new front hostess read more

Our group of 6 went in last night for their Monday special. The place was packed! Kiva, our server, was a true rock star. She informed us that they were short two servers and a bus person. In spite of that, she catered to our needs with a smile and grace. Admittedly, some in our party got pretty demanding and Kiva continued to serve our group with an efficiency and a smile. Thank you Kiva! As for the food - it was on par for the restaurant chain. Simple and reliable - The 5 stars rating is for the Kiva and the rest of the great, hard working staff read more

I have great memories of dining at Old Spag Factory in California so was opening it was still tasty I don't eat pasta and there was 0 as in nothing on the entire menu I could eat! waiter said they no longer make zoodles as people were not requesting them so most got thrown out. waiter suggested an italian sausage ala carte so that was what I ate. it was ok pretty bummed no reason to go back read more

Does not disappoint. Food was delicious and definitely not reheated from a can. Service was friendly and prompt! Will return and try other menu items! read more

Good food. Good service. Crowded somewhat. I thought having to cut my bread at the table was so tacky and lazy. What are you going to do when someone's their finger off ? Cut the damn bread in the kitchen and then butter it! I do not like the bread whole like you serve it ! read more

I have loved The Old Spaghetti Factory since 1970 when we ate there in Portland, Oregon!!! It is a place where I get the mizithra cheese and browned butter spaghetti and it reminds me of days long ago. My husband likes the manager's special where he gets to choose two different toppings on his noodles. The bread is always nice and warm and the salads are delightful. Service in Medford, Or location has always been great and the spaghetti is so good and just what I have been craving. No place like this!!! It's wonderful. read more

The food was OK, nothing special. It is a chain restaurant. The service was OK. Pleasant, but not efficient. The tables were close together and the chairs were not comfortable. If you have any kind of hip or back problems, bring a seat cushion. We will not be returning. read more

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we have been there 11 times. The service just keeps getting worse and worse. It's clear that the management is understaffing the restaurant and it takes forever to get your food. read more

Wonderful service, tasty food, great looking restaurant! We had an amazing waiter who accommodated our requests for our two boys. The food was very tasty (though I would've preferred my chicken parm a little more browned) and service was super amazing! This is a great new location. The inside seems much smaller than our Seattle area location, but the restaurant definitely lived up to the Old Spaghetti Factory name! I was a bit hesitant since review ratings were low, but this is a brand new location, so there aren't many reviews yet. Do yourself a favor and stop on it! Go for the creamy pesto dressing and pasta but stay for the spumoni ice cream!! (I did take a few pics, but only of my kids eating their tropical sorbet, so I won't include those!) read more

The only thing good about this place was the service.... Food was microwave style food at best, had ravioli and the taste was mute, white sauce was excessive and no flavor pretty bad in general.. I won't return at $19-$22 a plate.... Middle School cafeteria food is better. read more

I have always loved The Old Spaghetti Factory and was very excited one was opening in Medford. However, I will not be coming back. A friend was visiting from out of town and our service was terrible. Our original server never came back, even the manager walked by our table ten times and never made any kind of eye contact- she just kept walking past. Once we got her attention for a tea refill, she was dismissive and never returned. This experience was so disappointing- the building itself is beautiful read more

The food sucksMe and my friend were both sickened by it. Not to mentionThe waiter was never attentive.Spent more time with other tables and hardly any time.What at my table. So upset, didn't even finish the dinner. Or waited for dessert. You're better off going to olive garden. read more

The delivery driver ask if I placed 2 orders. I said "one order with the 2 entries". I ordered mizithra pasta and gluten free mizithra pasta. I received 2 mushy pastas with meat sauce. I called and talked to the manager Nathan and he had to find another driver. They can't reimburse my payment so I have to cancel through my credit card. WORST service and no respect from the manager. I will not trust online ordering from OSF Medford again. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - Medford, Oregon

The food is overpriced and not very good. The service is subpar also. I've given them 3 tries to get it right and it was lousy each time. I won't be back. It's your typical chain pasta place expect worse. read more

Food was mediocre. Service was incredibly slow. Ambiance is great. I blame management. Insufficient staff and/or lack of proper training. We told our server that we were ready to order and rather than take our order, she said, "I'll be right back." It was 10-15 minutes later that she returned to take our order. We will not be going back. read more

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. My favorite dish is the Mizithra, I cant find this anywhere else. Cant wait for my next trip to Medford to go back:) read more

Had reservations, and still waited for 30min to be sat at a high top in the bar(could had/should had asked if we had preferences. Thumbs Down) the tables seem on top of each other were we sat there was way to much traffic. Side dishes came before entrees and or salads. Got our salad and soup then entrees came we weren't done with the first course. We asked for the entrees to be fresh and not to be served what was had been brought out. (Thumbs Down) Waited a LARGE amount of time in between the salad course and entree course. Server was MIA and AVOIDING the table (Thumbs Down) When entrees was delivered the ORIGINAL dinner entrees was severed to us. Food was had been sitting in hot window. Sad thing is that since our server was MIA and avoiding us we had to settled for the dinner there was NEVER a 2 bite check back (Thumbs Down) Management did make it up after they noticed the dissatisfaction on our faces and the 3hrs we were there. Not once did our server apologized or accepted any responsibility. The manager kept apologizing on the servers behalf.(which is weak on the server part lack of professionalism) Not only do they get 1 STAR they also get 4 Thumbs Down. read more

1. Strong smell of mold at the entrance, we should have stopped there. A bunch of teenagers learning the food industry on a Friday dinner service...not smart. Staff was untrained, and more interested in their own conversations about workplace than attending to paying customers. After nearly an hour of sipping the one and only drink we were offered, trying to choke down a horrific excuse for spinach artichoke dip, with toast...it became blatantly obvious nothing was going to improve. We observed other's plates of pathetic likely frozen then likey microwaved Sysco style trash. We decided to pay, not sure why. The exit couldn't have come too soon. Stay away from this disaster. My hope is this historic beautiful building would have better tenants than this hack of a restaurant. A serious disgrace to the food industry. Downtown Medford Association needs to take this type of thing to City Council after calling the health department. Get out of this town Spaghetti Disaster! read more

OMG. I love this place! I have never seen such wonderful outside dining in Medford! This establishment has that down to a Perfect T! Beauty beyond words for decorating throughout. The food is to die for. The service is amazing. Friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to go back. Reservations recommended. read more

At first I was thinking this was going to be bad from the start because I don't think they have a host/hostest, but the day manager I can't remember his name, he is hispanic with dark hair, slicked back. He is super cool and made the diffence with his amazing attitude. Our server was super cool too and very attentive, his name was Philip but in Spanish or Felix I can't remember but he had dark hair and braids! Didn't even need to ask for refills. Moreover the food was awesome! We went around 11am and have been back a few time with the same outcome. I very much recommend this spot read more

Riley did a fantastic job taking care of our large group . I will definitely book a party here again!

Didn't have high expectations of this old chain, so wasn't surprised by mediocre food and quality. Clearly using cheap produce and meat products. What was really annoying was the AWEFUL service in the bar. We were unlucky to have the only bartender be our server. Multiple requests for water and napkins with trips up to the bar to retrieve after neither came. Then no desert...then no spoons... Well...I tried it, not going back read more

Went for my daughters bday. Great atmosphere inside and outside. Italian food was good. Service was good.

We were first-time visitors tonight and had a great time. Friendly staff, fantastic food, and great value. Olivia, who helped us at our table, was wonderful. What a fun night - we'll be back! read more

The place was really hopping! We had a small wait past our reservation time. We had Calamari appetizer and I had Roasted Mushroom Ravioli and my husband had Clams in white sauce. The only thing was that the service was a little slow and the table next to us wasn't bussed for over a half hour. read more

Poor service, untrained servers, food took forever, wasn't even hot. I had to return mine. Hire more employees and train your staff.

Food was good. The decor is stunning. Staff is friendly and helpful. we all enjoyed our meals and the mushroom ravioli that I had was great.