I started my countdown to this fun-filled Yelp event since I saw it posted -- and the anxiety to get on the list! Massive shoutout to Hayley (aka the bestest of the westest) and Ariana for making the magic happen! Thank you to the gracious Spaghettini Team for hosting & making a girl feel so loved by feeding me! Big love and cheers to Angela our incredible server -- she's so sweet and efficient! The food, vibes and music were bumping! This event is a combo -- food and entertainment which is right up my alley. This may sound odd but this is the first event that truly feels like a real restaurant experience -- nothing pre-set or served family-style. We were given several CHOICES from appetizers to desserts! The portion was large and satisfying. I'm a big eater so it was perfect! We started with drinks. My drinks were amazing as I was lucky to get TWO drinks - passionate fruit and watermelon mint mocktails! What I chose for my 3-course meal: Appetizer: Calamari, of course! It's perfectly fried and delicious without the sauce. Entrée: Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass, obviously! My favorite and finished it all including the buttermilk mashed potatoes. Dessert was a bit hard between Meyer Lemon Cheesecake or Chocolate Cake. At the end, chocolate always win for me. FOBO (fear of better options) moment for real! Luckily toward the end, another Yelper was so full, he offered me his lemon cheesecake. Ha-ha! As the yummy meal was served, the live band kicked into celebrate with the crowd, including tribute to D'Angelo (RIP). They sang hits from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson! The music was fantastic, the band delivered a great performance, and the vocals were truly outstanding. The night nicely topped off with a menu book memorabilia from the co-owner (so unexpected). read more

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My very first Elite Event as an attendee! Thank you Hayley, Ari, and the team at Spaghettini for hosting such a special night. We were truly spoiled with a full-sized three course meal! Starting off with drinks, I mentioned that I wasn't much of a drinker and they graciously whipped up an off-menu mocktail. For courses, I went with the Wedge Salad, Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass, and the Chocolate Cake. Everything was too good and with great portion sizes too! We all went home with leftovers. This dinner party was also accompanied by a show of live music! If you're a fan of R&B and oldies, you'll loveeee it. Be sure to check their schedule to see who's up next. It was definitely a night to remember! read more

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Such a great event! Thank you so much to Hayley, Ari, YelpOC and the entire staff at Spaghettini for making this happen for us. Not only did we get a fabulous dinner with drinks but an amazing live show as well. It was such an incredible Thursday evening with lots of fun. Thank you to the elites at my table as well for great conversation and enjoying the night with me. We all started off the night right with drinks. I went with the Sitting Pretty martini which was such a yummy drink that was definitely pretty. To start they even had some yummy butter and a variety of warm bread for the table. We even got to try their gluten free version which was the best gluten free bread I've had. For dinner I got their delicious wedge salad, seabass, and ended with such a good chocolate cake. I enjoyed everything I ate there. Everything was good but I would have to say the chocolate cake just ended the night right. The live music consist of old school hip hop. I enjoyed listening to it and appreciated that the guitarist played for stevie wonder. They were really good just wish they incorporated a little bit of new hip hop tunes. But honestly I still enjoyed the show and it was nice to just relax, drink, have dinner, with good music and good company. We all left with some Yelp swag including a candle and some Yelp matches. Cute! The nice manager also gave us all a book as well. So cool and I'm going to keep it in my kitchen. Definitely a great dinner experience and very memorable. read more

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Thank you Hayley, Ariana, and Yelp OC for this incredible experience! I am so glad I got to partake in this lovely event and got to meet some cool fellow Yelpers! The hospitality at Spaghettini was awesome. Before anything even started, we were all gifted "Spaghettini At Home" cookbooks filled with various cocktail, food, and dessert recipes straight from their menu (I am so excited to make the Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass by the way... mmm)! I started off with their Perfect Pear Martini, which was quite tasty. It had a nice, strong punch while still tasting of pear puree and lemon notes. It was garnished with a sage leaf. I've had most of the choices on the Spaghettini menu we were given, so I knew exactly what I wanted for the night :) Next, I got the Calamari, Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass, and the Chocolate Cake for dessert. The calamari wasn't the best as I prefer the batter to be slightly less thick, but the sauces were on point. They gave us some aioli and cocktail sauce to dip in. My favorite dish was the Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass. Once you get past the crust of parmesan, you are left with thick pieces of melt-in-your-mouth buttery Chilean sea bass, a perfect pairing with the mashed potatoes, and grilled veggies. Everyone at our table ordered this dish... and they all appeared pleased. During our meal, we were also treated to a captivating performance by the DW3 band. The trio meshed well together and they had some amazing vocals! They usually perform for Spaghettini's Sunday Brunch and on Thursday nights, and I've always wanted to see what they were about. Their music had an R&B, old school funk, and jazzy feel and I loved it! I recognized a lot of their hits. For dessert, the chocolate cake was a nice ending to the meal. It wasn't too sweet and had a nice bittersweet taste... which reflected my feelings on the night. I did not want the night to end! read more

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An evening of fine dining & vibrant music Lucky Elites were given the opportunity to experience dinner & live music, courtesy of Spaghettini in Seal Beach. We had our choice of- Cocktail- Barrel Aged Old Fashioned, Sitting Pretty Martini, Perfect Pear Martini, or Pineapple Habanero Margarita. An Old Fashioned is my usual go-to, so I was debating whether to differentiate and choose one of the martinis. After some thought, I capitulated and went for the tried & true Old Fashioned. Spaghettini's was cold & stiff, making me feel groovy the whole night. Appetizer- Calamari, Tomato Bruschetta, Wedge Salad. Calamari was my pick, and it was good. The slices were a bit on the small side, but tasted good, dipped in either of the two accompanying bowls of sauce. Had the chance to try the Tomato Bruschetta, and that was really good. Bright & crisp, I should've ordered that, over the Calamari. Entree- Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass, Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom & Chicken Penne, or Tagliatelle al Funghi. I've had & enjoyed the Short Ribs during one of my previous visits to Spaghettini, so what better way to try the Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass, then for free at this event. Plus, it's the most expensive entree of the four. The Parmesan Crusted Sea Bass had a creamy, crusty, salty crust of parmesan cheese, on top of fork tender Chilean sea bass. I immensely enjoyed the fish, served over mashed potatoes & vegetables. Dessert- Meyer Lemon Cheesecake, or Chocolate Cake. I went with the cheesecake, and found it wonderful. A great way to cap the night off, the cheesecake was silky smooth, and the dehydrated lemon slice provided contrast to a delectable dessert treat. Schwag consisted of Yelp candles & matchbox. Spaghettini generously provided everyone their hardcover cookbook. I know I'll be attempting these recipes at home, soon. Gratitude to Hayley & the staff at Spaghettini. Fun times were had, and we Elites were spoiled with great food, fantastic entertainment, & friendly hospitality. It was great seeing a few familiar faces, and many new ones who were strangers to start the night, now Yelp friends at the end. One of the best events I've attended during my 16 years of being Elite. read more

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Amazing yelp event! I was impressed with the service, cuisine, and ambiance. Truly memorable. The band was unexpected-- I loved the live music! Our yelp memorabilia and book from spaghettini was greatly appreciated as well. Thank you so much! (80/100) read more

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Super fun OC event! Thanks so much to Yelp ‐ Hayley, Ari and the entire Spaghettini staff, especially our server who is also the private events manager, Angelina -- she was amazing, making sure us yelp eliters were well taken care of!! So sweet of her and very accommodating! The 3 course dinner was all pretty delicious! I chose the calamari (delectable sauces, crispy perfection), parmesan crusted chilean sea bass (tender, melt in your mouth, juicy fish with tasty veggies & buttery mashed potatoes!), and the limoncello cheesecake (good but lemon essence was kind of lacking or very subtle). I was just a little bummed my fish was smaller than others, and I think mine lacked the citrus butter sauce unfortunately.....but I was still super grateful to have this opportunity to taste otherwise yummy food! The breads came out warm with butter. I think I liked the white bread more than the brown bread. I also got 2 mocktails -- a passionfruit one they whipped up just for us (my fav!) and a watermelon fizzy! The co-owner went around our tables, talking to us! She is also very nice! DW3 is the cool band, playing jazzy r&b jams! Loved them! The perfect gift of the night: they gave us special cookbooks with recipes which also shared their restaurant & team's history! Super cool! Just a couple of other things that were slightly amiss, like the very loud background stereo music on top of the live band. It was already loud in there, so it was super hard to hear everyone. And the parking was a bit difficult...not much spots available directly in front of the restaurant. I even got there early. Only other options were to valet for $12 or to park across the street at the Ranch. I was afraid the gate might close at the Ranch parking lot but was told they don't. Wish there was more clarification on that since I sort of worried about parking. Overall, I really enjoyed my first OC yelp elite event!! This is definitely one of my top favorite events! read more

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This was my first yelp elite event & I had such an amazing time!!!! The hosts were so welcoming and so were the people I was seated with. Everyone was so kind & friendly :) The food selection was amazing, service was sooo attentive and sweet and on top of that there was an amazing live band playing for r&b night. I absolutely would do this again! read more

Yelp Elite Dinner Party: Spaghettini - Yelp Events Near Me - Seal Beach, California

The food, the service and show were great! I've always heard of Spaghettini and seen it, but never been before! This was a great event put on by Yelp OC! To eat, i picked the bruschetta, chicken and mushroom penne pasta and limoncello cheesecake. To drink i had their old fashioned! The bruschetta was different than the traditional kind. This one had large tomatoes in a bowl with feta cheese and oil/vinegar. You had to scoop the toppings onto your bread. It was pretty good, but i think i like the traditional bruschetta better. My pasta dish was delicious! Nice and creamy and a huge portion! I had to take half to go. The dessert was a circular cheesecake that was rich with a hint of lemon. I liked it a lot. The music performance had songs from all different genres which was nice. A little bit for everyone. All the servers I encountered were friendly here. The restaurant manager even came out to greet us and give us a cook book from the restaurant. Overall, this was a great event and glad i was included. I've already told family about Spaghettini since attending the event and to take them here for a dinner and a show! Something different to do! I will definitely be back :) read more

Such an awesome event- dinner and a show! 3 course meal with a cocktail. I chose the pineapple habanero margarita (forgot to snap a pic) Calamari Sea Bass Meyer Lemon Cheesecake First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! The staff took care of the full group and were very welcoming! We got an awesome cookbook with drinks and cocktails to make from the restaurant. The band was great and entertaining! Also, shout out to our table- we had some cool people to chat with the whole night- hope to see them again at another event. Thanks so much OC yelp and Hayley! read more

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Incredible first Yelp Elite event in California! The night was full of pleasant surprises. Haley and Ari planned every detail with care. A night of great food and smooth tunes. From the moment you walk up, Spaghettini feels magical. The twinkling lights, lush greenery climbing the brick arches, and a warm autumn touch with pumpkins and cozy outdoor heaters welcoming you in. Even if you have to wait for a table, you will have a pleasant experience enjoying their outdoor space. Inside, the energy shifts from elegant dining to lively entertainment. I enjoyed the tomato bruschetta appetizer, Chilean Seabass, sitting pretty cocktail, and the chocolate ganache cake. The tomatoes were perfectly marinated. The Parmesan crust on the seabass with the citrus provided a salty and bright balance. The delectable ganache was rich but an excuse to take home and enjoy a sweet treat later. DW3 was the band of the night. They brought smooth tunes to keep us dancing all night. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Dinner and a show OC style! Shout out to Hayley, Spaghetti and the Yelp team for putting on such a great event to show case another wonderful restaurant in OC. The late staff were so kind and attentive. The vibe was definitely there with a live performance from a very talented band called DW3. I selected the wedge salad the Seabass and the chocolate cake and all of the flavors were so delicious not to mention the perfect pair Martini that added the perfect touch to an amazing meal. The manager, I believe was so kind to give all of us yelper's a spaghettini cookbook with all of their delicious recipes in it. I'm so grateful I got to participate in this event that was full of so much positive energy, good food, and great yelp friends. read more

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Thank you so much, Yelp OC and Hayley!! What a fun night! Delicious food, great company, and amazing entertainment! I ordered the calamari for apps, the parmesan crusted sea bass for my entree, the pear martini, and lemon cheesecake for dessert. First off, that sea bass was expertly prepared. It was so soft and flaky it reminded me of crab almost. That dish was superb! It was served atop of the smoothest and most flavorful mashed potatoes.. omg The calamari was very good as well. I prefer my calamari to be a little meatier but that's just me. It was a great app choice. I was pleased with the pear martini. It was sweet and strong just like I like it. lol aka dangerous drinks. And last but not least- the lemon cheesecake. I should stay far away from this bc I shouldn't be having dairy at all, but omg, this was so light and yummy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't so full. It was such a fun experience and great night. We got to take home some Yelp goodies too! The Spaghettini cookbook was an unexpected bonus and so nice to have on hand. Love the candles and matches too. So cute and the scent is perfectly fresh and light. The band was amazing!! We sang, danced a little and just vibed the whole night. Loved the ladies at my table! Thanks so much again, Yelp OC, Spaghettini and Hayley for a memorable night and fun experience! read more

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My, oh my, how do I begin. I always sauntered pass by this place on Seal Beach on my way back and forth on Seal Beach on the way to Los Alamitos when I was a kid from Huntington Beach. "This place must be for the wealthy" I thought. Who would've thought, that years later, I got my wish in the form of a Yelp Elite Event. I got a gratuitous RSVP from the Manager Hayley with the intern Ari and Allison. "Boy, this must be my lucky day!" I said to myself. Sauntering over at 6pm sharp, I elected to be seated at two of the YELP greatest to ever live -- one of which was Cat N., the other being Kent. Both of them have over 10+ years of Yelp Elite status (black level). In my past 5 years of being a Yelp Elite, I never thought I could meet my IDOLS. I finally got a chance to sit and dine with them -- a great honor if I can say so myself. On location, a band performed on stage, and we were served three dishes and a drink. Before we could choose our dishes, the owners came out to give us each a unique cookbook celebrating the years at Spaghettini. Wow, they're so generous. Sad to say, my experience of the culinary delights never reached the same level of anticipation. I elected to choose the Tomato Bruschetta, Short Rib, and Lemoncello Cheesecake. I also ordered an old fashioned drink. The old-fashioned drink was so good, I ordered a second one. The band was playing music but I guess it was catered towards the older generation as the only song I recognized was Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to theMoon." Speaking of which, the music was pretty loud so it was difficult to hold a conversation with my fellow new friends that I have made. I guess I am an extrovert and love meeting new people. I told Ari and Hayley I thought this was going to be MAGIC SHOW or something like Medieval Times with a dinner and a show due to way it was explained. It was silly of me. The Tomato Bruschetta came out with whole cherry tomato pieces, I thought it would be crushed and on top of the oven baked baguette. I was disappointed as it was okay. The short rib was a disappointing dish as it was extremely high in sodium (possibly give me Hypernatremia in my bloodstream if I kept eating). I tried 3 bites but unfortunately, it was rendered inedible due to the high amount of sodium. It was also dry and tasted like the Sahara desert as you eagerly search for an oasis amidst the expansive restaurant. (I was able to taste the penne chicken from Kent and that one was 5/5 help stars. Grudgingly, I should've ordered that because I am in a Pasta place with the name 'Spaghetinni') Thankfully, the oasis came in the form of a lemoncello cheesecake, which was good as it was not too sweet. It was not the best cheesecake I ever had, but it was better than the first two items I ordered. I shared my thoughts with the fellow yelpers around me and they concurred. I had bites of calamari and the chocolate cheesecake from Cat. N. and those were delicious. Overall, I felt like this place needed a dance floor and a disco ball. The crowd was into it, so maybe it was just me with these thoughts. I was able to exchange my chicken penne instead of the salty short ribs so they have great customer service. In terms of the atmosphere, I enjoyed connecting with old and new friends as I had a great talk with Ari (I will watch demon hunters-- thanks for the recommendation ari!) , and then Hayley towards the end of night -- even meeting my former student 10-15 years ago, Allison as an intern! I think I enjoyed that the most! Our table had 4 Huntington Beach Residents living within a block of each other so that was pretty rare! read more

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Thank you Yelp OC and Hayley for a delicious dinner tonight. I ordered the fried calamari, sea bass and chocolate cake. Every thing was well prepared and delicious. It was nice to meet other fellow yelpers tonight. read more

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This event was so much fun! It doesn't get much better than a dinner and a show especially when both things are top notch. First of all the restaurant itself is nice it has a very nice atmosphere and the service was great which is saying something since it was a large event for them. The food was so tasty I got the calamari for an appetizer and the crunch on the calamari was next level I throughly enjoyed those. The catfish was cooked perfectly and of course the cheesecake was on point. The show was great I was able to be seated pretty up and center with the band and I couldn't help but bop my head you could really feel them bring up the energy in the restaurant. Overall everything was great no complaints on anything and most importantly had a lot of fun! Thanks Spaghettini and Hailey for making this awesome event happen! read more

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WOW! Hayley hosted a once again AMAZING event. Let's start with the atmosphere. Spaghetti is known for its live music and is a popular space in Orange County. Upon entering, we were greeted and shown to our table which was located off to the right of the stage. At 7, the music began which was a well known R&B group. They played a variety of songs and eras. Let's move on to the food. We were given be choice of an appetizer, I happened to choose the bruschetta. The bruschetta was AMAZING! A combination of basalmic, olive oil, goat cheese and tomatoes with some toasted bread. I ordered the short ribs. At first, I was a little hesitant because of the corn orzo. However, the short ribs were super tender and the orzo was DELICIOUS. The one thing that threw me off about the short ribs was the fresh horse radish. For dessert I got a lemon cheesecake and WOW. It was a combination of tart and sweet and perfection. This event was definitely a great time, with great company, and great food! I can't wait to come back to spaghettini read more

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This is my first Yelp event that included a dinner and show which made for a fun and lively evening. The food was excellent. Since I was able to share appetizer and dessert with a fellow Yelper, I got to try the Calamari and Tomato Bruschetta. Between the two, I enjoyed the fresh tasting bruschetta more. The sea bass was rich in buttery flavor and paired nicely with squash vegetables that was cooked to perfection. Both desserts albeit tasty were a bit heavy for me especially the chocolate cake. To commemorate the night, we were gifted a book featuring the restaurant, their music entertainers, along with different food and drink recipes. Thanks Hayley, Ari and team for another amazing Yelp event. I was a last minute invite and didn't know what to expect but was happy for the opportunity to attend. read more

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This event, was just so beautiful!! The vibes were amazing, and the community was so friendly and alive! :-) Spaghettini treated us so graciously, accommodate us so nicely, and even gave each and everyone a cook book! The food and show was so joyful, and i'm so glad to of been invited. The Calamari was so tasty, not chewy once. Short Rib was so tender, and the corn risotto complimented it so well. Lemon cheesecake definitely was the cherry on top of this whole experience. Definitely coming back, and inviting people! Great job Spaghettini, and thank you Yelp OC for correlating this with the establishment. read more

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Wow! Top notch event... hard to top this. The food was impeccable and the service was great. I mentioned being gluten free and the staff was so accommodating - brought out gluten free bread and swapped my dessert. I LOVED the Parmesan crusted sea bass - moist and delicious!!! Portions were massive and service was over the top - boxing our to go and asking us how we were the whole time. The vibes were immaculate - the band got the crowd going. read more

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Super fun dinner party! Food was great except I would've preferred the Sea Bass in a citrus or lighter marinade as the Parmesan crust overpowered a delicate fish. Love the live music. Will be coming back for happy hour And corkage fee is $30 read more

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**October 2025: Thursday Evening Visit** Dinner AND a show! What a treat! When I saw this elite event listed I knew that I wanted to check it out since it's so close to work for me. When I found out that I was "IN" I was ecstatic. On the day of the event all Yelpers were free to sit as they liked, and I saw one of my old Yelper friend who I hadn't seen in ages - Rodney, and also made some new Yelper friends, Jenny and Christine. As I got seated one of the staff members gave us all a Spaghettini Book, which I thought was such a wonderful gift. Yelp also had a beautiful candle and matches at each seat as well as a lovely menu of the evening's noms, and an abundant bread bowl. Our waitress took our order and soon afterwards the musicians came on stage to perform a range of iconic songs from Frank Sinatra, Duke of Earl and more. We had an alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverage and a three-course meal (appetizer, entree, and dessert) and everything was delicious. The venue is very swanky and the entire evening kind of gave me a fun cruise-line experience. I felt like I was on vacation! :) Thank you Haley, Ari, Spaghettini staff, and yelpers for such a wonderful evening! It was well-organized and I felt the soul and love from everyone that night. read more

This truly was the best sea bass I have ever had. Melted in your mouth. Each bite was Devine. The staff was very attentive and the music was very good! I will be back for sure. read more

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Had the best experience. The food was amazing. I chose the calamari, pear martini, parmesan crusted sea bass and the lemon cheesecake everything was so delicious. The ambiance and everything about this restaurant is so beautiful. Would def be back to dine here with my family. Service was so on point as well. read more

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Good times at Spaghettini. Thanks to Hayley and Yelp OC for this wonderful event and chance to enjoy a great meal at a restaurant I've never been and meet new fellow yelpers. Favorite dishes included the Sea Bass (so flaky and tender it tasted like crab - you didnt even need the parmesan crust) and the pear martini (sweet and strong). The calamari and chocolate cake/cheesecake desserts were ok. The music from DW3 kept the energy going and was very entertaining. Service was on point and friendly. Definitely going to come back in the future for dinner and a show. Great place for date night or to celebrate that special occasion. read more

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This was my first yelp elite event and I must say we were spoiled and treated like royalty! Spaghettini has all the feels, great live lusic, lively and classy atmosphere, and delicious and well prepared meals. Haley of OC Yelp greeted us and provided us with some lovely gifts i.e scented candles and a Spaghettini Cookbook. I ordered the tickly pear Martini, Parmesan crusted Chilean sea bass with seasoned vegetables, wedge salad, and lemon cheesecake. The sea bass was smooth like butter. They served some warm bread with butter. DW3 performed some funk and R&B classics that kept the crowd going. I had the chance to dine with other cool yelpers and destress after a long work day. Very memorable experience and I plan to return! Thanks Haley and Yelp OC for taking good care of us. read more

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Thank you Hayley for organizing such a special night! The team at Spaghettini surely knows how to wine and dine you. The service was impeccable- attentive and friendly, while the food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed but the band made it so lively! Thank you again to Angelina and the rest of the staff at Spaghettini for hosting us. read more

Yelp Elite Dinner Party: Spaghettini - Yelp Dinner Party! - Yelp Events Near Me - Seal Beach, California

this was an amazing event! everyone was so friendly and the music and food were so awesome. really made me feel elite ! read more

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