This place is a good find in downtown San Jose. The service was sharp, the food was solid, and the prices were fair for what you get. It has a comfortable setup that works whether you're grabbing dinner with the family or taking someone out for the night. Nothing complicated--good food, good service, and good value. I'd definitely come back. read more

A Classic Italian Experience in the Heart of San Pedro Square! If you're looking for a restaurant with old-school charm, great food, and plenty of character, the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Pedro Square is definitely worth a visit. Located in an old brick building in downtown San Jose, the restaurant has tons of charm and classic styling, with plenty of room for everyone--and then some. There's also a full bar and TVs showing the game, making it a great place to grab a meal while still enjoying some atmosphere and action. There's a parking garage conveniently located across the street, and they also have handicapped-accessible parking and access, which is always a plus. Today, we were helped by the bartender, who was extremely attentive, outgoing, and friendly. They made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal and really added to the overall dining experience. Even though we were there for lunch, we decided to order from the dinner menu because it comes with a fantastic three-course meal. You get complimentary fresh bread with whipped butter, your choice of minestrone soup or house salad, your entrée, and then dessert--spumoni, ice cream, or vanilla ice cream. That's a lot of food for one meal! My friend ordered the spinach and cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, while I went with the white clam spaghetti. Both meals were absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with that fresh, hot bread. One word of caution: you have to cut the bread yourself, and it comes out HOT! So be careful with those fingers. Everything we had was really good, and by the end of the meal, we were thoroughly stuffed and completely satisfied. If you haven't been to the Old Spaghetti Factory, I definitely recommend giving it a try. And if you didn't know, they have locations throughout California and across the United States, so there's a good chance there's one somewhere near you. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - White clam - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Quick Synopsis: Skip this place IF you are in a group of two and actually want some service. IF you are in a party of two, and the place isn't busy (like, say, on a Thursday night, 5:45, i.e. no Sharks Game or concert event at the arena), DO NOT ASSUME YOU WILL RECEIVE SERVICE ONCE a larger party arrives. Also, even when it's NOT busy, don't sit in the cable car. You will be ignored. Spaghetti Factory is fine is you have a large group, i.e. birthday party. IF it's just you and another person, hope that you are seated in a prominent area where they might remember that you are there. We came early on Thursday September 4th. Our server was prompt, at first but, service went out the window as soon the two larger birthday groups arrived. Maybe that tells you all you want to know. When we did catch his attention, he told us to flag him down when we needed him. In other words, you have to do the work IF you want some service. Yeah, that's right. Thank you. There was a reason why the server got a less than stellar tip. My husband and I have both worked as servers. When the server forgets about the customer, this is the result. Other thoughts: I've come here for years, into decades with my family, my friends- there's lots of memories in this place. I may go again, however, it will NOT be my primary option in downtown San Jose. If we go with a larger group, that might provide some insurance that we could receive service. That's just my speculation. I've been to other OSF locations and didn't run in to this issue. read more

Review #2 of 2026: Overall - 1.5 out of 5 Food - 2 out of 5 Service - 1 out of 5 Ambience - 1 out of 5 Value - 2 out of 5 Noise - 1 out of 5 Had a reservation and was stuck in traffic. So we politely called to let them know we would be 10 minutes late. They moved the reservation time for us. However once we arrived they said they were running behind on reservations. There was no need to move the time then. We waited 40 minutes after adjusted time. Got sat at a table in no mans land. No one knew who was suppose to have the table. Not a single waiter stop at our table while 5 kept walking around us. So much for customer service. Wife ordered a glass of wine when we sat down and finally got service, that came not after the soup and salad, but after the meal. Food came out and wasn't even warm. Had to ask for refills from busers as those were the only ones we saw around. Also with many open tables around we got out at a small table of 2 with propane tanks sitting right next to us that we could touch while sitting. Highly disappointed in this establishment. read more

Fun experience. Flavorful Italian sodas and you get to keep the collector glass. Lobster and shrimp ravioli was just meh, definitely not enough sauce. Spaghetti and meatballs had a good sauce but again needed more sauce. Also tried the new vesuvius sauce that was a nice change. Artichoke dip was very good, you get a very small portion. Garlic cheese bread is always a hit and the fresh hot loaf with butter. Spumoni ice creams ends this experience well. Same decor and chairs for so long make it nostalgic. It was busy so service had us waiting which was to be expected. read more

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This place locates conveniently at the downtown san jose next to the walkable streets, it's roomy and has a decent amount of traffic all day long. This chain shop is notorious for long wait for food and this one is no surprise. However, I find the waiter and waitress friendly and catering to customers' need. The flavor is also decent. This place has a huge trolley for lucky party to dine inside. The ice cream is a bit too sweet. Overall, it's a decent place for family gathering. read more

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Haven't been here in years! To my surprise it wasn't at crowded as I thought it would be especially during graduation time. You can never go wrong with their fresh bread rolls, salads with blue cheese dressing, and pasta with two sauces. Spumoni is always the best part of dessert here. Even though we were seated right away, service could have been better. They didn't come back to refill our drinks or give us napkins. Food was yummy though. read more

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Found a quick bite during the US game on Friday, but service was a bit slow as maybe they didn't track who was there but it took 10 minutes for them to serve me. Food came out decently quick, unlimited bred. Fettuccini is pretty good. But pricy. read more

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This was my first time at the old spaghetti factory. My three daughters loved the interior because it reminded them of being in a castle. They kept saying how fancy the place was. We sat inside the trolley, which I probably wouldn't do again but it was a great experience for the kids. The food was really good but the service was a tad slow. It was most likely because of the Super Bowl crowd. But I wouldn't mind going back. My chicken Parmesan was so good. I was expecting a fried cutlet but it was grilled chicken and it was still so good. The kids meal was a great deal as well - entree, side, drink, and dessert for an affordable price. I'll definitely be back. read more

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I went here for lunch with my co workers and we ended up staying to watch the Mexico game. This is such a great place to celebrate with friends for any occasion! I can't wait to come back read more

Spinach Artichoke Dip(7/10): I wish there were more vegetables in them, but it was still delicious nonetheless! Spinach and Cheese Ravioli(5/10): Originally I wanted the mushroom ravioli, but they ran out at the time so I ordered these instead. This was my fault, but I thought it came with a creamy sauce. It came with red sauce so I asked them if it can be remade. They were very accommodating and switched it out to the creamy one. I prefer the creamy sauce over the tomato one. I do think the ravioli does lack salt and there wasn't much filling. Italian Cream Soda(9/10): I like the glass cup it came in! I do think it's worth the price. It was very creamy and very sweet! Cotton Candy Limeade(7/10): I liked the cotton candy placed on top, but other than that, it was very sweet. I feel like that is to be expected. I didn't really taste the lime, just mainly sparkling water. Spumoni(9/10): I really enjoyed the ice cream! My favorite is the cherry compared to the pistachio and vanilla. I will say it was icy so that's why I had to dock off a point, but other than that, I enjoyed the dessert! Service(10/10): Although the food items were ok, the service was top notch! Our server was very accommodating and very friendly. Even though it was a busy night, they went above and beyond to make sure our experience was going great! I wish I had remembered theirs' and a few other servers' names that had helped our night be a great one! Overall, I enjoyed my experience there and will come again because of their top notch service! read more

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I have a 40 minute lunch and was craving spaghetti factory because I want clam sauce. I called ahead of time to see if there would be a way cause I normally don't eat here for lunch, the manager said that there was no weight. As soon as I got in I let the person at the front desk know that my lunch was only 40 minutes and she assured me that they can get me in and out in 35 minutes. I am so impressed because it hasn't even been 35 minutes and I'm already done and they made my experience much more pleasant. They got me in and out before my lunch was over and the food was good as always!!! Thank you Jen and Nyla!!! read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

OSF is an absolute institution, perfect for a cozy dinner during the holiday season, and a must-try in the downtown SJ area!! The moment you step in, it feels like you're entering a bustling dining room inside a medieval castle or manor. The seating areas are cutely decorated and warmly lit, not to mention the adorable exterior leading to the restaurant. On to the food!~ Stand-out dishes: Rich Meat Sauce (9.5/10): I got the rich meat sauce and ended up clearing my plate. The sauce was perfectly seasoned and the pasta was bouncy. Spinach artichoke dip (10/10): Other stand-outs for our table were the Spinach artichoke dip--soo buttery and generously topped with parmesean! Brown butter pasta + lasagna (10/10): The brown butter pasta had an addicting toffee-like taste & their lasagna was also spot-on! I also recommend their Watermelon cocktail, sweet & not too strong! We all loved the creamy and decadent vanilla ice cream at the end!! The service was alright and it's important that you double check the receipt before paying. Parking can be found in a garage next door (I think we paid $10) and you can walk through the back entrance/OSF parking lot into their cute alley to get to the door. read more

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I've been eating at the Old Spaghetti Factory since I moved to the area in 1975. The Old Spaghetti Factory is, in fact, in an old factory building. The walls are brick, and the place is filled with antiques. There's even an old streetcar in the main dining room. The kitschy decor is fun! It's a big place, but the service is usually pretty fast. They can be busy, so reservations are recommended. The food is good, portions are generous, and prices are very reasonable. It's the kind of place you can bring your family; you'll have a good meal, there will be something your kids will like, and it won't break the bank. They also have some unique cocktails for the adults in your party. Because The Old Spaghetti Factory has been around so long, and it's so big, it sometimes feels a little "institutional" - but I always enjoy it. I've you haven't been there, it's a good experience. read more

Located in downtown San Jose , in the San Pedro Market Square . Garage parking and street parking available. Attended my cousins rehearsal dinner with the Bride/ Groom and their out of town family/ friends and their wedding party. A pre fixed menu of garlic bread, salads, Chicken Marcela, lasagna , spaghetti meat balls / sausage and fettuccine, ice cream for dessert . Service was great , attentive with drinks refills, the staff were effortlessly accommodating adding more seatings to a last minute guests arrival . read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory, located in San Pedro Square, is a charming Italian restaurant. This place has been around for as long as I can remember. When you first enter, there are massive large sitting chairs spread around. There is also a sitting area on the top floor. You are greeting by warm friendly faces,who are ready to seat you. A historic trolley is in the dining room and we have been able to be seated in the trolley after asking. The waiters and waitresses are just as friendly and accommodating as the hosts. I love the antique vibe of this place! The food is always delicious! I always ask for a hearty portion when I order lunch here because I will have dinner too!! You meal comes with a soup or salad and you get a scoop of spumoni ice cream too!! If you haven't been, try it the next time you go to San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose!! read more

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3.5 stars. It's been many, many years since I ate at an Old Spaghetti Factory, so I was pretty jazzed to finally be back at one. The interior and exterior of this restaurant is utterly charming and welcoming, and we were seated right away on a mid-afternoon on a Saturday. It's also a pretty huge restaurant, so there's ample seating (although the booths are a little on the narrow side). However, while we got a table immediately, our waitress was stretched way too thin, frazzled, and apologized for keeping us waiting when she finally came around to take our order. We got fried calamari for the table to share and I ordered the chicken Marsala, which comes with a side of their signature Mizithra cheese and browned butter spaghetti. I also got their mocktail made from blackberry puree, sprite, club soda, and sweet and sour mix. The house bread came out first and was delicious: warm, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I don't love garlic butter and wish salted butter was served with it instead, but it was darn good bread and we got two loaves to share between the four of us. The calamari was good too, but I do feel it was a bit of a small portion and especially for four very hungry people. All entrees here come with a choice of soup or salad for a starter and either vanilla or spumoni ice cream for dessert, which is a heck of a deal these days and especially in the exorbitantly-priced Bay Area. All that food was $24.50, and it was delicious. I'd never had Mizithra cheese before but loved the toasty, nutty flavor. I just wish the spaghetti was a little less oily. The chicken was tender and juicy and the mushroom sauce was rich in flavor. Great dish. The minestrone had a ton of vegetables and a pleasant flavor. And if you want a fruity, refreshing mocktail that's not too sweet, go with the blackberry one. The meal ended on a nice note with everyone enjoying their scoop of ice cream, but when our waitress came back to clear dishes, she knocked over a half-full glass of ice water and ice that spilled onto two of us. She was apologetic, but she also seemed like she wasn't too concerned overall. Just a strange interaction and a strange meal with her throughout the visit. Overall I'd recommend giving The Old Spaghetti Factory a shot, especially if it's been decades since the last time you were at one. I suspect service was just having an off day on this afternoon, but it did make the meal feel a little weird toward the end, which impacted my overall enjoyment of this visit. But at least the food was pretty good. read more

Parking was easy at the near by parking garage. They offer 90min free and it's $1 for every 15min after. It's pretty easy to get a table as it's pretty big and they can easily accommodate large groups Their menu is pretty small. I ordered the chicken Alfredo with broccoli. All their dishes come with bread, soup or salad, and ice cream for dessert. The noodle and chicken were on the dry side. All the food also came out pretty slow but the server was super nice. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Old spaghetti factory in downtown San Jose is a staple. If you have not experienced an old spaghetti factory, I would recommend that you visit this one. It's everything that an Old spaghetti factory should be. We ordered lasagna, Chicken parmigiana, and wild mushroom ravioli. Ravioli. The deal at Old spaghetti factory is that meals are served "complete ". This means they come with either a soup or salad, bread, and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. This is a nice touch, and it allows for your meal to feel special. Our food was nothing to write home about, but it was tasty, and there were large portions of each item delivered to the table. We had good service, and the bread was warm. Whenever we're looking for something kind of retro, we head to Old spaghetti factory. You owe it to yourself to try this place at least once. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Inside the cable car - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

The Spumoni! That is why I come here! It comes with your mean unless you order fancy, and it is my true love... read more

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We made reservations, arrived 30 minutes early. The host was very nice and we were seated immediately. Our waiter Mohamed was very attentive and personable. Food... Bread 10/10 (hot/fresh out the oven) Calamari appetizers 9/10 Salad (pesto ranch) 8/10 Lasagna 9/10 Chicken parm 2/10 (no breading, bland, overcooked) Chicken picatta 9/10 Moscow mule 6/10 Lemonade 7/10 Spumoni 10/10 Definitely will be back. read more

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Came here for lunch because it's the best time for parking and the place was pretty quiet. We got sat upstairs by ourselves, which worked since my sisters kids were with us. The vibe was very calm and a bit dark for my liking. Gave more of a date night lighting rather than a family lunch. The food was good. But I will say I've had better lasagna. The flavors were there but the pasta sheets were a bit over cooked and a little tough to chew. But I loved their bread as usual. And the spimoni (not sure if spelled correctly) ice cream was a great ending and tasty at that. read more

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The venue itself is so cute - love the lit walkway to get to the restaurant and the cable car inside. Outside of that, the service and food were lacking, hence the lower rating. We had a reservation for 11 at 5:30pm on New Years Eve and the table still took time before we were able to be seated. We asked for 2 high chairs, received one, asked another couple times, and ended up grabbing the second one ourselves. Upon asking for ginger beer, our server informed us that no one's ever asked him for that before. He also didn't provide straws, nor did the drinks come with ice. We had sat for quite some time before finally he introduced us to his coworker who would be taking over because he felt sick(!!!). She did an amazing job communicating, grabbing items we needed, and enduring the rest of the experience was great. We didn't get waters until she stepped in. On to the food... I ordered the gluten free mushroom sauce. It was ok at best, I could've whipped something up myself at home with more flavor and depth. The meals all supposedly come with vanilla ice cream or spumoni, neither of which we received. Based on this experience I more than likely would not be back. read more

Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory in the San Pedro Market area is always a pleasant experience. On this visit, my friends and I not only enjoyed our meal, service, and environment, but the monthly Mystery Dinner Theatre makes it extra special. as the performance plays out, our meal of break, salad, entree (spaghetti with mushroom sauce for me) are so enjoyable. We ate on the second floor is the private dining area. The seating on that floor waiting area and the decor in general is almost vintage and teleports you to a simple and refined time. A lot of fun. Well place in the Market with easy access from the parking garage across the closed street. So much to explore in the area, this is a great way to cap the day. read more

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The food here is amazing we came here to get some Italian my friend and I because I was craving Italian The Italian food here Is like what good food used to taste like! It's yummy homemade goodness! We walked in and we're immediately greeted by a polite friendly lady and surrounded by the old gorgeous furniture that looked like something from an Italian castle in a fairytale book we asked for a table for 2 she led us to a trolley in the middle of the restaurant which was surprising and sat us at a table inside a trolley! The trolley was lit up with colorful lights inside there were awesome pictures on the walls. I ordered the minestrone, the shrimp Alfredo, spumoni ice cream and a cherry Italian soda. And my friend ordered the spinach tortellini and salad and vanilla ice cream and a unsweetened iced tea. In the end it was a wonderful dinner the service was attentive. I found out after the dinner from a friend that most people don't get to sit in the trolley so it was a fun time and special. Thank old spaghetti factory for a wonderful experience! Needless to say we will be back. It was fabulous. read more

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I haven't been inside one for over 20 years. There used to be a location at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA long time ago. This Old Spaghetti Factory is excellent and convenient at location across the street from Park SJ parking garage. It still has its old traditional touch and historic charms. Dark and dim lighting inside. Unique and beautiful. Old fashioned rusty dusty feeling. Staffs were helpful. Not many customers are there during weekday lunchtime. I actually enjoyed dining inside quietly today. By the way, their lunch menu options, especially the pasta classics course meal set is still very much cheaper than dinner menu prices. Save a few more bucks by visiting at lunchtime instead. Military/veterans/first responders 10% discount available. I like it here, especially looking at those old architectural features and windows. My pasta mizithra lunch pasta was only $16.25. Yes, what a good fat wallet deal. Cheesy pasta just the way I like it. Portions were still generous too. Comes with the best warm fluffy soft sourdough bread and butter, plus your choice of minestrone soup or Caesars salad with dressing. Very good. Spumoni ice cream comes with the meal only at dinner, so expect to pay another $1.99 for ice cream if you want to add it to your pasta classics lunch meal. My hot green tea was $3.50. Overall, good value, good service as needed, and great first impression so far. Peaceful and relaxing inside. $23.78 after taxes and before tips. Not bad for a good portion of great tasting foods. I'm glad I stopped by. Beautiful landscape and beautiful benches outside. Good feeling. I hope they gain more customers. I will be revisiting in future. Note, most menus you see posted on Yelp are dinner menu prices. Expect a good lunch around a good $20 average. Music in the background was calming. No crowds or long lines. Unbeatable. They definitely need to dust off the dining areas. It's really old and dusty inside. Original, but can be improved. Loving it so far. read more

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OSF has been one of my favorite restaurants since I was young. I grew up going to the one in Southern California and have been to quite a few in this area now that I have moved. They were very accommodating, we had a LARGE party of 13; and they were able to get us a table within half hour of us calling them. This location is 2 stories & has outdoor dining available. We were seated upstairs; near another large party who also had younger children. I think this was a great use of the space as both parties knew and had children of their own. I am a sucker for the browned butter with mizithra cheese and is my go to. But there were so many different dishes ordered by our party, and there were nearly no complaints. We had one order that came out that had to be remade as there was an allergen we did not know about. For the amount of people we had the waitstaff did incredible. We were treated well and rarely had a low or empty drink. The food was all great quality and the service was wonderful. read more

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My wife and I had lunch there today and the service and food sucked. No staff anywhere to refill drinks or provide the bill. I had to go to the lobby to pay the bill and wait 10 minutes for my change. read more

Absolutely worst! Food is cheap and place is dirty. Overpriced. I been several times to give it a fair chance and me and my friends have always been disappointed. read more

Was in the area for Christmas in the Park. We were craving pasta so decided to swing by here! We were happy to be seated right away. Unfortunately, they didn't see us so it took a while for the waiter to come. After that, the service was fine. Spinach & Artichoke Dip (4/5) - The dip was fresh and hot! The cheese on top made it a nice accompaniment for texture. The dip it self wasn't too heavy, which I found very nice. I, however, though the dip it self was a bit salty as it can't be eaten by itself. The bread was nice and crispy with it being thin. Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter (3.2/5) - This was a new flavor for me. The spaghetti was perfectly cooked for my preference. There was a lot of cheese, so I didn't need to add more. I think that it was a bit more sweet than I would have liked with the brown butter. In addition, the cheese didn't really melt and felt like it was just sticked on. I was have it melted a bit so it suited with the soft pasta and brown butter feel. Spicy Spaghetti Vesuvius (4.2/5) - This was my favorite dish of the night. The spiciness had a nice kick to it. I also added additional peppers to give it more of a kick. Bell peppers weren't for me, but it was my fault to ask for it to not be included. The chicken sausage was delicious and had a small snap to it which was nice. Spumoni (4.5/5)- It was a nice mix of chocolate, pistachio and cherry. When eaten all together, it had a very nice harmony of flavor. I was unlucky that the scoop I had was mostly chocolate but can't really make ice cream fully even. Overall, it was a great dinner and a nice good San Jose spot to check out. I will definitely come back again! read more

Service is absolutely terrible. Haven't been here in about 10 years, and today I was reminded why. Me and my partner sat down at 3:59pm at the bar, a new shift was starting since the bartender that greeted us said to us "hi guys, I'm leaving now but Kayla will take take care of you". It seemed like Kayla hated us from the beginning, we asked for the Happy Hour menu, she tapped the menu with an attitude, not even making eye contact, we asked another question related to the menu, we received the same or worst attitude from the same person, , I really don't understand why if someone is so miserable at their job they decide to stay there and make everyone's experience as terrible as them. I wish I could say I tried the food but if I am being treated with such disrespect from the moment I sit down, I rather not stay there. read more

I love the interior and that may only be it. This was a sad experience. My husband made reservation for my birthday on Wednesday night and I chose here to celebrate since it was where I came as a child. I wanted my kids to experience the fun place this one was. Guess I was wrong. We were seated right away since there was no line. Restaurant was not even half full but remind you it is a Wednesday night. The host sat us down in a four seater but it felt cramped so we asked to be moved to a bigger table since it didn't seem busy. They moved us to a six seater booth, asked if we wanted a booster but brought a high chair. I asked if we could get a booster so that the high chair wouldn't be in the way of the walk way. Host never came back with the booster. Didn't think nothing of it just weird. She looked young so maybe she didn't know the difference between a high chair and booster. Idk. The server came right away seconds after we sat down and asked if we would like to order drinks. This felt rushed since we didn't even open the menu. I asked for some time, Greg our server didn't offer water said ok take your time and just zoomed away. We had two kids underage of 6 it was slightly chaos. Greg came back and took our drink orders and appetizer. I ordered a mocktail my husband a IPA. The berry mocktail was not delicious just syrup at the bottom with no straw to be offered to drink out of. Food was mediocre nothing special. Husband order shrimp fettuccine which had no taste. I had a lobster ravioli which was delicious. Kids had Mac and cheese and meat sauce spaghetti. Couldn't tell if there was meat in it but they enjoyed it. The salad was over dressed so it was way too spicy. Then ice cream dessert came along, unfortunately no candle no complementary dessert no song. There were two other tables celebrating birthdays. Over all I wasn't fascinated with our servers service. The only reason I tipped 18% was the two servers who covered for him during his break. The gal was super sweet and nice and the other gentlemen who was helping out the table adjacent was sweet and helped out the other table very well. Too bad we didn't get him as our server. After I went to the restroom it needed to be attended. We won't be coming back. read more

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The Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown San Jose's San Pedro Square is a favorite celebration restaurant for our family. We have had our wedding rehearsal dinner here, baptism receptions, birthdays, and other special occasions. We are never disappointed with the food and the servers are always friendly and courteous! The ambiance always kindles fond happy memories for our family over the 15 years that we have patronized this restaurant. read more

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An old childhood favorite. Glad the see it's still family owned. I ate solo at the bar. Food was very good. Loved the warm bread! good prices. Overall very pleased. read more

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Spaghetti and Mushroom. No cheese. With salad and bread on the side - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

The ambiance is always a vibe. The food is very good. Fresh and authentic flavors come though each dish. The service is always top notch. read more

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I would absolutely give five stars for the service alone. It was fantastic--attentive without being overbearing, made sure our drinks were never empty, and checked in at just the right times. Truly top-notch service. We made a reservation for a Friday night before a play. This place has been a longtime staple in the area, and I was excited for my granddaughter to experience it. That said...the food was underwhelming. My granddaughter enjoyed her meal--she had plain buttered noodles and a bowl of minestrone soup, which kept things simple and satisfying for her. I ordered a salad that tasted like straight-from-the-bag iceberg lettuce that hadn't even been rinsed, tossed with a few croutons and ranch. The bread, as always, was a highlight--warm and delicious with garlic butter. Unfortunately, my pasta dish arrived only lukewarm, so the cheese hadn't melted and instead turned into a congealed salty mess. To their credit, they did remove it from the bill without issue. Overall, I'd say come for the ambiance and nostalgia--but set your expectations low when it comes to the food. It honestly pains me to say this, but even Olive Garden does it better. read more

Update 12/16/25: No word back from Old Spaghetti Factory after contacting them via their website. We still gotta hit up Round Table and Red Robin to make up for the bull we went thru. TL:DR version: This place ruined my wife's birthday dinner. Olive Garden has not done me dirty like this, ever; we'll be going there moving forward, or to San Pedro Square Market if we want to eat downtown. Full version: This place has usually had a nice ambience even if they always seat us next to the kitchen where it's loud. But it's gone downhill since I was a kid coming here with big groups for birthdays. The service was terrible, and the food was just barely warm and mediocre, wayyyyy overpriced for what I got. I requested seating for 2 over a week ago for my wife's birthday (12/10/25) and requested trolley/cable car seating. Again, I specifically stated it's my wife's birthday and requested trolley seating on the reservation notes. I figured since it landed on a Wednesday and was late, it would be less busy, and we would get the seating we requested. The front lobby staff who sat us said simply, "It's closed," when I asked in-person to be seated there. There were multiple groups of patrons and multiple empty tables visible from where I was standing inside of the trolley seating area... it was far from closed, full, or reserved for one party. What a lazy lie! Then the salad they brought was limp and lifeless, like from the bottom of an old bag of salad mix. I finished as much as I could of it and put it at the edge of the table where it sat for 10 minutes before any server could be bothered to stoop to the level of taking an empty plate from a patron's table, despite being seated by the kitchen and many servers coming and going, passing our table. The entrees were barely warm and mediocre, all around, both mine and my wife's plates (classic lasagna and gluten free fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp). We were not offered more napkins, and no refill for my water. To top it off, the staff was using the floor close to our table as an unofficial break room. It was an uncomfortable and terrible experience, and neither of us will be back for date nights or to accompany/bring a group of friends. As a matter of fact, I will make it a point to dissuade everyone who mentions this place from going. read more

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5 Stars - A Fantastic Vintage Dining Experience! I recently dined at The Old Spaghetti Factory with my sister, and it was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences we've had! From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the vintage train-themed decor, which gave the whole place a charming and nostalgic atmosphere. What really caught our attention was the Murder Mystery Night--we're definitely coming back for that! Our server, Anthony, was outstanding--attentive, patient, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The service was top-notch from start to finish. We started with warm bread served with whipped butter, vinegar, and oil, which was a great way to begin the meal. We decided to share a three-course meal, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that we could each get our own starter and dessert! My sister chose the minestrone soup, which she said was her favorite thing on the menu. I went with the green salad with creamy ranch, and it was just as delicious as it was creamy. For the entrée, we ordered the White Clam Pasta, and it was packed with flavor. We only made it through half before we were full because the portions were huge.The big portions were absolutely worth it for the price--we got so much food for what we paid, making it a fantastic value. To finish off the meal, I had the Neapolitan ice cream with cherry, pistachio, and chocolate--the perfect sweet treat to end an already fantastic dining experience. Overall, this visit exceeded my expectations. Between the amazing food, excellent service, and the exciting events like Murder Mystery Night and wine tastings, I can't wait to come back! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and delicious dining experience with generous portions. read more

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The restaurant is located in San Pedro Square; a mall of many restaurants. Street metered parking is pretty good. The restaurant is directly across a parking garage. The atmosphere reminds me of a church with stain glass windows, booths, high ceilings and antique light fixtures. Atmosphere is welcoming. We had our own dining room (group of 20) that was spacious and relaxing. The only complaint was that the room was dark where a majority of us had to use our phone's flashlights to read the menu. The menu's print was hard to see and there was too much going on. It seems they wanted to squeeze all menu items onto a two sided menu. We had one server/waiter that was friendly, helpful, patience and efficient. He took our orders quickly with graciousness. I specially told him that I don't want any garnishing like the flakes that they put on entrees because I don't eat onions nor parsley/cilantro. When my order came, the meat did not have any flakes but the pasta was loaded with flakes. This is so illogical to me that I showed my plate to the server/waiter and he knew immediately what was wrong with my plate. He later came back with a new non-flake plate. My complaint is that the food was not temperature hot, the way I like it. Instead it was luke warm. I don't like seeing melted cheese looking like a slab. - to me, it's like it was sitting somewhere. My table mates were in agreement that the food was luke warm, even the soup, and was too salty. The best were the cotton candy lemonade and spumoni ice cream. This spumoni ice cream looked what I was accustomed to but it was missing the candied fruits. I am giving it a three star rating because the food was so so. Service and ambiance are five stars. read more

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Still thriving from the looks of it. We've been taking advantage of their $25 meatball Monday deal once in awhile. Deal comes with 2 salad or soups, bread, spaghetti and meatballs (4) for 2, choice of 2 beverages or a half carafe of house wine (about 2 full wine classes) and 2 ice creams. We usually get full off of the bread, salad, wine and ice cream with another meal of spaghetti for lunch the next day. Service can be hit or miss. The last two times we've gone, they sat us in the trolley. How fun! I'm viewing others orders, we're surprised more people do not take advantage of the deal considering one entree is about $20 already. For a few dollars more, you get drinks plus another entree worth. It's not the best quality pasta but it's still pretty tasty and a great deal! read more

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