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    Wow Spaghetti

    4.6 (389 reviews)
    ModerateFast Food, Italian, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    WOW SPAGHETTI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Tracy N.

    Price was fair and the food was actually really good. The restaurant was clean, modern, and had a nice casual atmosphere. Staff was friendly and service was fast. I ordered the Creamy Dreamy with shrimp and mushroom, which was really good and flavorful. The baked pasta with pepperoni was definitely the best thing we tried here. The portions were filling and the menu had a lot of unique options to choose from. If you are in the area and craving pasta or Korean style fusion food, definitely come support them!

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    Angela B.

    Still tasty after all these years two pastas togo $26 Could be 2-4 meals depending how you eat fettuccine bolognese (added meatballs) $15?? Bae ate it in one sitting. I found it flavorful and well worth the price, not my fav rendition, but easy to eat. Creamy dreamy sauce with fettuccine on side $10?? I go home and add veggies + protein and I have a couple meals since I break up the pasta into portions. I like how if you ask for pasta on the side, the pasta still has a bit of chew days after! Service Very pleasant and courteous! Placed an order online and got my food after my 15 min drive

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    Travis P.

    I saw this spot on Instagram months ago and finally got a chance to check it out while passing through Westminster. They were running a 50% off corndog sale, which meant you could get a coated corndog for $3.50, and it was totally worth it. For pasta, I tried a few of the premade options since I typically don't like making my own. Here are my thoughts: Rosé with Shrimp - Very tasty and not overly sauced. The shrimp were fresh, and the noodles tasted freshly made. I added mushrooms for an extra $1, which was a nice touch. Solid noods. (4.5/5) Bulgogi Cream Pasta - I really liked this one. It has a medium level of spice, but it's not too overwhelming. Not overly creamy, yet very flavorful. Fresh pasta as well. Absolute banger. (5/5) Korean Corndogs - They were freshly made. I tried both the ramen coating and the blue Takis coating. I loved the Takis one; the ramen one was okay. Takis: (4.5/5) Ramen: (4/5) Overall, the hype is real, this place is delicious. It's a small spot with a few tables inside, but they serve up a great fusion of Asian-inspired pastas.

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    David A.

    This place was so delicious! Came in here 10mins before closing and they were so busy. Customer service was great and the vibe was amazing. I ordered the dreamy creamy pasta. It was so good. Definitely recommended if you want pasta on the go. I will come back and try more things. Thank you! Keep it up!

    Wow spaghetti and garlic toast
    Shirley H.

    This was my second time visiting Wow Spaghetti, and I'm shocked that they've kept prices so low. The build your own pasta starts at $9.99 and you can add meat and vegetables at an additional cost. I tried the bolognese pasta (comes with meat) and added spinach and mushrooms for an extra $1. Their garlic ciabatta bread is also $1. Unheard of in this economy! The bolognese sauce had plenty of ground beef and was slightly sweet. I liked the consistency of the pasta too. Flavor wise, it's not the best pasta I've ever had, but it's one of the most affordable.

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    Tram B.

    This place is truly a hole-in-the-wall, you'll miss it if you don't know it, kind of place, but if you can find it, it's a treasure. It's also pretty heavy on Korean fusion with pasta, so love it. Not gonna lie, the prices did scare me a bit at first because they were pretty high and the pictures on Yelp had me fooled into thinking it was small. But when it came out, boy were we wrong. The bowl was packed and it was a pretty large portion. We ordered 3 different things to try, but one bowl was enough to feed all 3 of us, so obviously we didn't finish and brought the remainder home. This place has a nice casual diner vibe, not too loud, so easy for a casual hang out. Drinks are also self-serve so I like the ease of it. Bulgogi Pasta - I'm simple, I see bulgogi and I order it. They did not skimp on the meat, in fact they were super generous with it that I was able to get some with every bite until the end. They made it super creamy as well so it's pretty filling. If your group isn't too hungry, this bowl can easily feed 2-3 people by itself Corn Cheese Buldak Sauce - Too unique to pass up. This once was the winner in our group. It's creamy, had a great kick (medium-spice), and the corn added a great texture to the creamy noodles. We're coming back to try the creamy dreamy shrimp for sure. And I might have to order that corn cheese buldak pasta again

    Megan D.

    8/10 Build your own: I ordered the pappardelle pasta with smoked sausage and chose the rose sauce. I also requested extra sauce, since on my previous visit I felt the pasta was a bit dry, pasta should be drenched in sauce! This time, the portion of sauce was much better, and I appreciated that. However, I felt it lacked cheese, if there was any, it wasn't noticeable. That aside, the overall flavor was good. Next time, I'd probably try a different sauce, as the rose sauce tasted more like a standard marinara than a true cream-based rose. Cost: $15.00 before tax.

    Johnny N.

    Probably one of the more unique places I've been to, and one I wouldn't expect in Westminster! It's on Westminster Blvd, and is a pretty small shop with a good amount of seating. Not that busy for a weekend night, however. It's a build-your-own pasta spot, which I think makes it stand out, with different pasta types, sauces, and proteins. I got my pasta pretty barebones with meatballs, which were great!

    Nikol P.

    We actually stumbled upon Wow Spaghetti by accident, we were originally looking for the old donut shop that used to be here (one of my boyfriend's favorites). What a happy surprise though, because I absolutely love both Asian and Italian food, and this place is the perfect fusion of the two! While ordering, I asked about the wontons I had seen mentioned in older Yelp reviews. The owner kindly let me know they no longer serve them but then surprised me with a dumpling to try. That gesture alone showed how amazing the service is truly 10/10 hospitality. As for the food : also a 10/10. Everything we tried was delicious, and I'm already excited to come back and experiment with different combos on the menu. The inside was nice and cool with the AC running, super clean, and it even smelled great. Next time I'll definitely plan to dine in. This spot feels like such a hidden gem, and I'm so glad we found it. Highly recommend!

    Rose Sauce with Bacon + Spinach/Mushrooms
    Jennifer D.

    I really love the pasta here and how customizable it is! I've tried both the Rose and the Creamy Dreamy sauces, and I definitely prefer the Creamy Dreamy since it has a richer white sauce base. I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because I was disappointed to learn that they permanently switched the Bulgogi from ribeye to ground beef recently. I was told it's because ground beef soaks up the sauce better, but for me, the texture just isn't the same. Ribeye had a much better bite and felt like a higher-quality option. While the flavor is still there and some people may enjoy the change, I wish they had kept both choices available. It also seems like the switch to ground beef is more about cutting costs than maintaining quality for the customer, especially since the meal price appears to have stayed the same despite the use of a cheaper protein.

    creamy dreamy with bacon, creamy corn cheese pasta, mentaiko, bulgogi pasta
    Kristina N.

    the fettuccine has such a good chew to it. I love the unique flavors. I wish there were a little more noodles for the price but the customer service was great, they were so helpful. I would definitely come again if I wanted good pasta.

    Pappadelle with bacon in creamy dreamy sauce
    Denise T.

    I saw them advertised on social media and they are right by my parents house so I couldn't resist. Don't be alarmed by the unassuming parking lot and surrounding area! just go inside and give it a chance. You will not regret it! Their portions are quite large, with one bowl, lasting me two meals. Everything is fairly priced. You can expect to pay much more for pasta dishes at other establishments. I went for the creamy dreamy with bacon and pappadelle pasta. My dad loves spicy food so I also ordered him a spicy garlic spaghetti with two beef Mandus (Korean dumplings). The cashier was extremely friendly and welcoming. She was also informative of the menu. She warned me that they spicy garlic is not for the faint of heart. I went for it anyways because we love spicy food in my family. I got everything as takeout, but they do have 5 or so tables if you want to eat there. Came home and chowed down. My dad really loved his noodles, but he did say that they were quite spicy! I saw a sweat or two. Anyway, I am looking forward to coming back given that everything was well made, and generously priced.

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    Patricia L.

    Love the concept of this build your own pasta! I've been wanting to try this place. We came on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty but after walking in, they got busy. They have plenty of tables inside if you choose to dine in. We were greeted by their friendly staff. We got the Creamy Dreamy with Shrimp (9/10) and Spaghetti Bolognese (8/10) It was very delicious. You can customize your order and choose from a variety of noodles and add toppings. All of their pastas are made fresh to order so there's a little bit of a wait but its worth it! Portion was good for the price. Overall, the food is delicious, staff is friendly, cant wait to go back!

    Bolognese, Creamy Dreamy, & Cibatta Garlic Bread (ig: @cravingswithcat)

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    don't hesitate, go inside and give it a try! actually interesting fusion food and their price is pretty decent

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    Every thing was excellent...service..food... it was a great mix of Italian and Korean...could use a little more ambiance...

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    Wow Spaghetti is honestly a hidden gem. Great food that warms your soul. Go here, and be happy.

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    Ask the Community - Wow Spaghetti

    Have they brought back their corn dogs yet? Last visit we were told they are coming back and handed a sample menu. Hoping to go by tomorrow after a tournament!

    Yes we did For this weekend it’s 50% off

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes

    Are meatballs beef only or beef/pork? What is in the wontons?

    Our meatballs are beef/chicken Wonton is chicken and cilantro

    When is the planned opening? I drive by every day and can't wait.

    Open now!!

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    INI Ristorante - Crab Roe Spaghetti. Part of our new Summer Menu.

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    4.5(4k reviews)
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    I love this place a lot for the ambiance and the service. It has bright, clean, energy. I wish I…read morecould remember our server's name, because she was super attentive at the right times. She updated us on when food was coming, was not confused about any orders, even if they were off the beaten path, and she boxed up the food, and ran our card when we had to leave, in such an efficient manner. Even though I could see she was busy with other, larger tables. And she reminded me since my items were raw, I should refrigerate them asap. That was so sweet, she didn't have to care what happened after we left lol and I know people want to hear about food in a review, but great service makes such a difference! The thing about the ambiance, everyone was there celebrating, and happy, it made it such a happy dinner. There were birthdays, and friends sharing plates, family style. It was just heart warming. Now food and drinks: I ordered a lychee martini, not on the menu, and then another martini, both were perfectly balanced. We had the infamous bread and honey appetizer, which was phenomenal! The meatballs. Which, my only qualm was, I wish they brought a cheese grater, but that's me, I love too much cheese lol I had the carpaccio, which was amazingly balanced. I loved the quality of the meat, the sauce, and arugula. I also had the salmon crudo, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. I liked the sauce, but it was a little fishy and cut thick, so chewy, and personally, I'm not a big fan of pickles. I would have liked pickled cucumbers, more. My friend had the katsu, which was a little spicy. So pay attention when the menu has a jalepeno next to it! lol All in all, it was a great experience! My only warning is that menu items change, so don't go in set on something specific. Because I really wanted the lamb. but again, I left very happy!

    I've been to Ini numerous times and my friend and I recently stopped by to try their summer menu…read more The ambiance is modern, stylish, and always a great place for a date night or dinner with friends. We ordered the calamari, crab roe spaghetti, short rib gnocchi, and a yuzu rita. The calamari was crispy and packed with flavor. The marinara sauce wasn't anything special but our server recommended their house calabrian chili sauce and it was so good. The short rib gnocchi was probably my favorite dish of the night. The short rib was incredibly tender and the sauce was rich without feeling too heavy. The crab roe spaghetti was also a hit. The sauce was creamy, packed with crab flavor, and they were pretty generous with the crab meat. My only complaint was finding a piece of crab shell in the pasta which was a little unpleasant. The yuzu rita was refreshing and helped cut through the richness of the heavier dishes perfectly. Shoutout to Anthony for being so sweet and helpful throughout our meal!! I've always loved Ini for its creative menu and consistency. Can't wait to come back and see what they come up with next!

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    Renato's - Spaghetti

    Renato's

    4.3(752 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    We were pleasantly surprised by Renato's. The places kind of feels like a hole in the wall, walking…read moreup I wasn't sure what to expect. We visited Renato's on Saturday's for a late lunch. The restaurant was fairly quiet with maybe a few patrons inside. The patio had lawn chairs and bolted down tables. Not really a place I would've chosen but once we received the food and took a bite i didn't care about the chairs. The cheese pizza was so tasty, the mozzarella cheese pull looked like a commercial cheese pull. I don't usually care for cheese pizza but I loved it. We also tried the fried mozzarella sticks on a second visit, and those were just as good. It feels like they make their own fresh mozzarella. A friend of ours tried their chicken parmesan and devoured the whole plate. All in all, the food would definitely get me to come back. Also, they do allow dogs in the patio. This was a plus because we got to have lunch with our pup. We will definitely be back to try other things on their menu.

    What a great spot this is. I was craving Italian food and after reading the reviews I decided to…read moregive this place a try. Lots of parking in front of the restaurant. Very friendly and efficient waiters and the food was reasonably priced and delicious. I had the friend mushrooms which were huge. And rigatoni Renato for dinner. I brought half of it home because it was so filling. Lots of chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a creamy sauce. Average entree is $17-$25 which is great considering the portion size is enough for 2 meals.

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    Marri's Pizza & Pasta - Dinner for 2!

    Marri's Pizza & Pasta

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    If you want to feel like you've stepped back in time--in the best possible way--Marri's Pizza &…read morePasta is the place. From the moment we walked in, I felt like I had time-traveled straight to 1972... almost like dining on the set of The Godfather. The atmosphere is classic, warm, and authentic, and the customer service was outstanding--attentive without being overbearing. We started with a Caesar salad to share, and it was the real deal. You could actually taste the anchovy--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Easily enough for two. My wife ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce and said it was some of the best she's ever had. That's saying something. I had the chicken parmigiana, and it was spot on--perfectly cooked, tender, and absolutely mouthwatering. The side of spaghetti marinara paired with it couldn't have been better. The meal came with hot rolls served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar--simple and excellent. We also ordered the garlic cheese bread, and it was fantastic--fresh garlic, plenty of parmesan, perfectly done. Fair warning: it's a lot for two people, but it takes home beautifully. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian comfort food with a nostalgic, old-school vibe, this place delivers. We'll definitely be back.

    Good hole-in-the wall comfort Italian food. Heavy on the sauces but large portions that came out…read morepiping hot. Pizza was excellent. Great for families. Nice service. Perfect to get away from overpriced chain restauranta near them park.

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    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano - Linguini with clams

    Dominic's Ristorante Italiano

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    If I could I would give this place 100/10…read more Mike is the owners son and one of the best waiters. He is a wealth of knowledge about all the food and drinks. Must try - the appetizer platter, fettuccine Alfredo, calzone and anything with the marinara sauce. I like the artichokes as well. Great value for the portion of food they serve All the staff work together as a team. The decorations and seating area are very nice. Remember to do random acts of kindness as it will make everyone feel wonderful Happy Yelping, please follow me for more awesome reviews

    I've come to this place fairly regularly and each experience was wonderful. 4-5 stars every time…read more Today, it was different. And I'm writing this review in hopes that the menu will return to the quality it used to be bc this experience was genuinely so disappointing. My in laws came down to go out and celebrate our birthday dinners. 7 ppl in the party (5 adults, 1 child and 1 infant) with high expectations. Ordered Bruschetta and Calamari for appetizers. Don't like Calamari but my father in law and hubby loved it, said it was bomb. The bruschetta is my absolute favorite almost inedible bc the slices of bread were SO HARD and burnt, it was impossible to bite through. Breadsticks were also burnt (never happened before), which also sucked since they're the one things I was hoping my to impress my in laws with. I wonder if it's just bc we got there early, like right after they opened? Idk but ugh what a bust, man! Especially since I saw the standard beautiful golden buttery sticks being served to other tables later! And I was just sooooo bummed. Look, the rest of my family enjoyed their food but I genuinely hated mine. Here's what I did wrong: I should have just ordered penne with marinara or Alfredo. Instead, I opted for penne with Caruso sauce (meat sauce with cream+romano cheese?) and added meatball+italian sausage for an extra $8. Came with a choice of soup or salad so i ordered regular dinner salad with ranch. Everyone else upgraded to either a Caesar salad or to clam chowder. SIL like her Caesar salad while hubby and in laws raved about their chowder. Normally, the dinner salad has a little bit of heft, it's not massive but it's still pretty solid portion. This time....my salad was just...so...small. And the toppings? One cherry tomato, one slice of cucumber (cut in half) and one peppercini -- didn't even offer shredded cheese. Turns out, ALL of the cheese graters were broken so then I had to specifically ask for cheese shavings which came out in thick slices? I appreciate the effort though but still...what? There's not some kind of mandolin or box grater ANYWHERE? come on guys, I know times are tough but don't bother adding toppings to the salad if you're gonna be so skimpy. maybe if you added the arugula that lined the bruschetta to my dinner salad, it would been more satisfying? I was just so confused and frustrated bc this was so unusual. Which brings to my entree: penne with caruso sauce with 1 meatball and 1 sausage. honestly, it was absolutely disgusting. First of all, the sauce just tasted gross. The sweetness is extremely overpowering and overwhelming. Second, the sauce was COLD; the penne itself was hot but the sauce clearly was reused leftovers that had obviously just been kept in the fridge. Third, the color of the sauce is unappetizing and the overall "look" of the dish was just gross. there's a bunch of bits of meat sprinkled throughout which kinda made it look like barf. It also tasted like barf too so I mean... ya. Just avoid this sauce. It's disgusting. As far as service is concerned, my son's kids meal was wrong so he didn't eat his either (ordered chicken strips with spaghetti with marinara plus 1 meatball but he got penne pasta soooo ya that was pretty annoying and a waste). Pink haired waitress came to check on us once, while most of the refill duty was handled by the young runners. Place was very, very busy and I didn't see any other servers so idk. Overall, it's just such a bummer. I'm beyond disappointed bc this place is normally sooooo yummy. I just dont know what happened? TLDR; avoid caruso sauce, order soup over the dinner salad

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    Mangia Mangia - Meat Lasagna

    Mangia Mangia

    4.2(996 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Absolutely phenomenal!! I was in the LA area visiting friends and family and stopped by Mangia…read moreMangia for dinner on my last night. I came in very hungry and was greeted with so many good smells. Everything on the menu looked good and I couldn't narrow it down, so I asked my server, Elwin, if he had any favorites. He was excited to walk me through his favorites on the menu which helped my table decide what we wanted to get. We started with calamari which was easily the best calamari I've had. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. 4 of us shared the fetuccine gabriella, pappardelle veal ragu, scampi cefalu, and 2 stracciatella soups. Everything was delicious and we had a great variety of flavors to try from. I really appreciated Elwin's patience, excitement, and insight helping us select dishes and it made for a fun and memorable night. We topped it off with some gelato which was absolutely to die for. I can't wait to visit again next time I'm in the LA area.

    Dining with Diane and my son and daughter-in-law, we began with Carciofo Alla Griglia, Mozzarella…read moreMarinara, and complimentary Garlic Bread, which was replenished once upon request, and without charge. The bread was light and addictive, as usual. And breaded batons of Mozzarella Marinara were superb with a mild Marinara Sauce draped over them. Only the artichokes were wanting, with little vegetative meat on the leaves. For me a piping hot bowl of Stracciatella, with egg yolk and spinach circling on top, was next, followed by a pretty good House Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing. And Sausage & Peppers nicely covered by a saucy Red Sauce, featuring small tubular hunks of mild sausage and bell peppers cooked al dente, nicely filled out my memorable repast. Others in my party very much liked their Lobster Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Beef Ravioli with Penne Pasta, and Veal Piccata with Bowtie Pasta. Service by Rachel C. was excellent. And we liked our table placement in a corner of the restaurant, which promoted private conversation. For me, Mangia Mangia remains the premier Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach. As it advertises, it truly serves authentic Italian cuisine.

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