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    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    3.6 (1.2k reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mizithra and white clam sauce
    Big T.

    Our server Eric was very informative about our menu choices. He was quick with our appetizer and drinks. Our food was amazing. I heard it's Chef Joe Gasque's 25th anniversary. My spaghetti with rich meat sauce was amazing and hit the spot. I heard the Mangers special where you can pick 2 sauces is popular. My wife had the Mizithra cheese and the white clam sauce. She said it was awesome. Two different flavors. Chef Joe G's food was great. This location is a time capsule and easy to find. Salad, spaghetti, spumoni and garlic bread!! Great date place or big party place. Will be back

    After talking with Sydney

    Andy and Sydney are an absolute pleasure to be in the company of. Sydney served with a smile and a positive aura. Shoutout old spaghetti factory.

    We love the balloon guy!!! (I think it was Carlos) he was the best yet. Keep him for sure!
    Shannon B.

    We come here every year for our annual family beach week vacation (63rd annual this year!) and this was one of the best yet!! Our server Tori was AMAZING! There was a big banquet at the other side of the restaurant and we still got great service. She was very attentive and took care of our specific requests with ease. She even took a group picture of us at the end of our meal. Tori was the best! Give her a raise

    Manager special.. ! Great combo!
    Alan V.

    Had family bash, 20 of us.. service great, food great... value for today's standards .. meal comes with bread, salad, ice cream ..

    Spumoni ice cream

    Walked over from the beach. Saturday lunch. Was seated right away. Cleanest location we have been to. Food was delicious!!! Thank you Chef Joe Gosque. Service was awesome, thank you Kerrigan. Ps get the spumoni ice cream!

    Cheesy garlic bread
    Brett B.

    Always great food and great service, our server, Sophie was very friendly and attentive. This restaurant not only has great food but the cocktail prices are the most reasonable in this area. For the price of one drink at other locations. You can have two at OSF.

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    17 days ago

    Our server, Dulce, was fantastic! Thank you for a great meal! Everything was great and just what we were hoping for.

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    August was a wonderful attentive server. The food was great. We will be back. Love the decor in the building.

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    Great service....Sydney was the best!!! Very attentive & on top of everything. The food and service is always good....

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    The food, service and ambiance is great. Our waitress Sydney, was great; super friendly, patient and attentive.

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    Food was lovely and very tasty. We had a lovely family evening. Sydney was very attentive and gave great service.

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    8 days ago

    Spag never disappoints! Ended up in the Newport Beach location and the food was delish! Our server Sydney was fantastic!

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    The garlic mizithra pasta is the best I've had in a long time ,service is fast food came out supper fast we love this place

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    Five stars for the service! I came in by myself, and everyone made me feel so welcome. A big thank…read moreyou to my waiter and to Jay for taking such great care of me. The caramel espresso martini was absolutely perfect--delicious, perfectly sweet, and exactly what I was hoping for. It definitely hit the spot. For dinner, I tried the chef's special: the fettuccine with scallops and mushrooms. Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing for me because it was very bland. I ended up adding salt just to bring out some flavor. The scallops themselves were seasoned well and tasted great, and both the scallops and the pasta were cooked perfectly. The sauce had a wonderful, creamy texture--it just lacked flavor. I think it could have benefited from something cheesy, tangy, peppery, or simply a little more seasoning. Even with that, I'm still giving this place five stars because the service was outstanding. They genuinely listened to my feedback about the meal and went above and beyond to make things right, which says a lot about how much they care about their customers. This was my first visit, and I definitely plan on coming back to try one of their signature dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant overall. I just wouldn't recommend the scallop fettuccine based on my experience. Thank you all for making my solo dinner such a pleasant one!

    Place is always a good spot and been coming here for a while. Great pizza, pasta, calamari…read more The only dish I would avoid are the meatballs. They are not fluffy and moist. Very dense and didn't taste good at all. I felt like it was processed in a machine which over worked the meat causing a cafeteria style meatball.

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    Molo

    Molo

    4.1
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    0.2 mi

    I haven't been doing reviews lately, but I had to come back to share with others how delicious the…read morefood was. From service to food 10/10! The host did a phenomenal job welcoming us! I noticed she also did such a wonderful job at making everyone feel welcome as she was seating them! Service here is top notch 11/10! Roberto our server gave us the best experience. My favorite was the Arancini. I was about to order another one, but got too full from the other wonderful items. Arancini 10/10. Flavor was just beautiful. I loved this dish a lot. Mussels 9/10 we replaced the tomato sauce for a white wine sauce/broth. Very yummy and the bread that it came with was so buttery and delicious. Citrus salad 6/10 I personally was not a fan of this salad. The leaves were bitter not to my liking, but other than that the salad was very fresh with all the citrus fruits Garlic bread 9/10! Good to eat right away and dipped into the cacio e pepe sauce! Pizza caico, pepe & guanciale 8/10. My honey wanted this pizza bc he doesn't like red sauce. Lots of pepper Cacio E Pepe 9/10 the pasta itself was cooked nicely. The sauce was delicious. My experience was wonderful with my honey! Roberto made our evening spectacular! The lighting is dim and he was joking with us and took his phone flashlight out for our picture haha. Thank you very much

    We came to Molo on a Friday night with an 8:30 PM reservation and were excited after hearing so…read moremany great things. Even with a reservation, we waited about 15-20 minutes to be seated, but our waiter was great and recommended ordering everything at once since the kitchen was very busy. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my partner got the penne alla vodka. The chicken parmigiana was definitely the highlight !! perfectly seasoned, fresh, and crispy. The pasta on the side was simple but delicious and paired perfectly with the dish. The calamari appetizer was just okay.. it was a little greasy and soggy. The penne alla vodka also didn't stand out; the sauce lacked flavor and tasted mostly like cream, and some of the noodles were undercooked. The ambience was nice, but with how crowded it was, the space felt a bit tight and overstimulating. We'd definitely like to give Molo another try on a weekday when it's less busy because we really enjoyed the chicken parmigiana and want to experience it in a more relaxed setting!

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    3.9
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    We had a wonderful dining experience here! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, with thoughtful…read moredetails everywhere. The wine wall, artwork, lighting, and greenery create a warm, elegant, and artistic atmosphere. The outdoor patio is especially charming--perfect for a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends and family. Everything we ordered was delicious: Baby Beet + Pickled Kohlrabi Fresh, colorful, and refreshing. A great way to start the meal. Margherita Pizza Simple but perfectly executed. The crust was thin and crispy, and the fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil were well balanced. Shrimp Puttanesca Linguine The shrimp were fresh, and the sauce was rich and flavorful with olives and capers. Every bite was satisfying. Wagyu Braised Short Rib Incredibly tender and full of flavor. It practically melted in my mouth and paired perfectly with the creamy mashed potatoes. Burnt Brussels Sprouts A pleasant surprise! Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with smoky flavor. Definitely worth ordering even if you're not usually a Brussels sprouts fan. Tiramisu A perfect ending to the meal--light, creamy, and not overly sweet, with just the right balance of coffee and cocoa flavors. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were all outstanding. This is the kind of restaurant you'll want to come back to. Highly recommend if you're visiting Newport Beach or looking for a beautiful spot for date night, family dinners, or celebrations.

    Came here at a Thursday at 3 pm. The atmosphere was nice, cool on a hot day, and not too…read moreparticularly busy. I got the Rigatoni with the poached egg. Pretty decent, but not mind blowingly good. One of my friends was told because they were transitioning to dinner, that the kitchen said they couldn't make their order. I wish from the start we were given the dinner menu then, there were so many options I wanted to try that weren't on the lunch menu.

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    Romano Cucina

    Romano Cucina

    4.9
    (71 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I am late to write this review but we have been coming to romano since it opened on the peninsula…read more They have die hard staff who have stayed since they opened and I love that when we dine here, we recognize the staff. Here are some of the dishes that we just can't get enough of. Our usual go to's are: sauteed mushrooms appetizer, pesto fettucine with shrimp and the chicken parmesan with rosa sauce. Please do not skip dessert. Their cheesecake is one of the best I've ever had (including NYC cheesecake). Each month they have a different flavor cheesecake and literally every flavor we have tried has been phenomenal. We even ordered a full pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving ($90) and it was the star of the dinner. Our entire dinner party LOVED the cheesecake. Once we tell our daughter we are going to Romano for dinner, she will immediately say "If I eat my dinner, can I have cheesecake?" Romano is incredible italian food on the peninsula (psssst, it's 1000% better than Mama D's!)

    Was in the area with my friend and chose to have an early dinner here. Definitely wasn't…read moredisappointed! The place has a very cozy and homey vibe with many pictures showcasing its beautiful Italian history. I ordered the chicken alfredo, and it was splendid. Pasta was al dente, the sauce was rich and creamy, there was nothing to complain about. We were also given complimentary bread and butter plus a salad. Our waitress was so nice, checking up on us if we needed anything throughout our time there. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant!

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    Il Farro

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    4.2
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    0.1 mi
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    30 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    i celebrated my birthday here and it was such a sweet time!…read more came on a weekday evening and had a reservation but the place was pretty empty. parking is free at the pier after 6 too! the staff were all so nice and kind! i really felt welcomed and appreciated there. it feels cozy with mom&pop vibes. i really am rooting for their success besides the friendly service, the food was amazing! i got the fusilli which had a pink sauce + chicken and mushrooms. it was so good - i ate everything! the clams and mussels appetizer was also the best ive had. i rarely like mussels but these tasted delish. all my family members enjoyed their dishes! we've found a new favorite italian spot :)

    I have always been a big fan of Il Farro. I wrote them a glowing review on DoorDash. When they…read moreclosed for a revamp recently, initially I was worried they had closed. When they reopened, I couldn't wait to order. Things have changed, though. It reminds me of when Gordon Ramsey comes into a restaurant and slims down the menu... tells the owner they need to change some things. Yes, I order through DoorDash, but the menu is the same. Looking back on my past orders, my daughter used to get spaghetti with marinara, and I would get the pappardelle boscaiola. I was thrilled to find a place that serves boscaiola, as I used to get the dish in Colorado, and I missed it. And then the bread! A whole loaf of bread with olive oil/balsamic to dip in. I freaked out the first time I got that loaf! The menu has been streamlined... I guess that's the right word. Neither of these dishes exist anymore, and we received slices of bread in a bag with no olive oil. And the bread doesn't seem as rustic, but maybe it was just because it was sliced thin. I had to settle for pappardelle ragu, which is them essentially using the base of their bolognese. (Which has ground beef.) Since my daughter isn't a fan of bolognese, she opted for lasagna. Don't get me wrong. The pasta is still homemade (thus 3 stars) but the portions are smaller. I'm on the hunt for my boscaiola now, and I'm sad Il Farro won't likely be my go-to anymore.

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