We had the most lovely dinner at Pinafini the other night. This place has been on my list for so…read morelong and I finally stopped in for dinner and now I already want to return soon! I loved the seafood risotto - it was so flavorful & fresh- and my friend Alexis loved her filet mignon kebabs! The tiramisu was such a treat and so were the ocean views. Our waitress was kind, helpful, and attentive! It has been hard to find places to eat during this heat wave that aren't too hot, but sitting by the open window made for a lovely experience!

First time visiting Pinafini. The vibe and atmosphere seemed nice and classy. The host at the front…read morewas able to accommodate us arriving early for the reservation we had set and we appreciated our server who was very polite and attentive. We also ordered Spicy Tuna tar tar app, Mediterranean fries which included feta cheese, zaatar and garlic, so yummy. For an entree I had ordered the chicken kebab plate with subbing in chicken breast instead of chicken thigh. All the food tasted great. So why 4 stars? It could have been five starts however because I felt the portion for the chicken was much too little and the drinks for me was mediocre at best as far as margaritas goes. Otherwise definitely recommend trying this place and trying out the items on the expansive menu.

Delicious food, friendly staff & good prices! Flavors & freshness were spot on. We'll be back to…read moretry their breakfast soon. Update: Came back the next day for breakfast ! Love the Turkish style breakfast.

I am huge into this kind of food, as I am Greek…read more Hummus is not really Greek but the hummus here was way too garlicky. Like so bad. Not enjoyable at all. Kalamata was decent and Jalapeno was ok too. Not sure why there was no olive on the hummus. Who serves celery with hummus? I have never had that with hummus anywhere. Cucumbers, sure, Carrots sure, but celery? Weird. Service was OK and weird at the same time. I asked if they had Olive Oil. She said, yes and stood there. I was like, lady, go grab it for me. I was not taking stock on the kitchen. Overall a very odd experience and the food was just OK. Rice pilaf was good, Hummus was not at all.

My son who lives in Colorado heard about this restaurant and wanted to eat there when the family…read moretraveled to OC to visit. I have to say BRAVO!! What a nice place, clean and fresh and staff was very pleasant. The pasta selections were amazing and delicious. I had the No Regret's (chicken, pasta and alfredo) and enjoyed every bite! My son (professional chef) had a pasta flight snd raved!! We will return and enjoy mor

We grabbed food to-go on a lazy Sunday night…read more The menu is not as Middle Eastern as I thought it was. It is more mediterranean with pasta as well. It's essentially a casual pasta, salad, sandie joint. PESTO CHICKEN SUNDRIED TOMATO WRAP: -- small portion but probably fair for current inflation -- a good wrap with nice balance of ingredients -- I would get it again as a healthy choice -- more pesto would never earn a complaint here RATING = A The wife got a pasta dish and thought it was fairly good. To-go service was efficient. We lounged on a sofa while we waited.

Here's a polished Yelp review you could post:…read more We had a great experience at Rumari! Their Sunday happy hour is fantastic with awesome deals and a chill atmosphere. My husband had the spaghetti and meatballs, and I had the bruschetta--both were absolutely delicious. The martinis were also excellent! What really stood out was the customer service. My cell phone died while we were there, and the staff happily charged it for me without hesitation. It's those little gestures that make a place memorable. Great food, great drinks, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back!

I came here for happy hour on a Sunday!…read more They have great deals and a huge happy hour menu. Their Greek salad was delicious and the highlight. My friend got the soup and she loved it. We got the pasta Arrabiata, which was so flavorful and a huge portion. The only thing we didn't like was the chicken souvlaki. It had no flavor and no sauce. I wouldn't order that again. It's a cute little restaurant right on PCH. Unfortunately, they don't have AC or maybe it just wasn't working that day.

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and all I can say was everything was a…read more10/10!! Sunny was our server and from the moment we sat down he was so attentive and pleasant to talk to! He gave such amazing food and drink recommendations and he even brought out a little cake for us to celebrate our anniversary with. If you ever are in Laguna, ask for Sunny! You won't regret it!

I was looking for a restaurant with a great view and came across this place. When I called to make…read morea reservation, they told me the upstairs area was already booked for a private party, so unfortunately, the view wasn't going to be available. I decided to go anyway, and I'm honestly so glad I did! When you first arrive, they have valet parking, which was okay. The parking lot is pretty small. Walking in, there are these beautiful exotic birds that immediately caught my attention. They were so gorgeous! We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was super nice, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. The restaurant was also very clean. Now, the food was SO good! I tried a little bit of everything, and honestly, I had no complaints. The sangria I ordered was phenomenal. You could tell it was made correctly because it didn't have that harsh alcohol taste. It was smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The burger was juicy and delicious, the calamari was fresh and so good, and the mac & cheese was also really tasty. Everything we tried was delicious. Even though I didn't get to experience the upstairs view, I'm so glad I still decided to come. I had such a great experience and definitely can't wait to come back and try more!

New location is larger and lovely. Service was good. Server was very pleasant and fairly attentive…read more Food was very good. Filet mignon kebabs with vegetables and rice were so good. Lots of veggies and they were very tasty. Lamb shank and basmati rice was really good. Very generous serving. Leftovers were delicious. This was a really nice outing and we will be back.

In a nondescript strip mall in Laguna Hills they are serving up authentic Persian food that is…read moreworth a trip. After being greeted by Isla at the hostess stand and being served by Faraz who walked us through the menu and made fabulous recommendations. Highly recommended for something different that typical OC fare.

Food is good, service was okay, speed was disappointingly slow…read more I get that these places make their food to order so I expected a wait, but they have the word "express" in their business name so I had a false expectation. Needless to say I sat there waiting for my two to-go orders for what felt like an eternity. A lot of people flowed in after me and they were all just waiting, it was weird since it was empty when I walked in and then seeing 6 tables of people with no food. I thought I ordered the cheaper lunch special of chicken koobideh and beef koobideh, but he punched in the full portion instead. I didn't really mind as it just became extra food for dinner. But I feel like if someone is going in at the beginning of lunch time, they would be looking to order lunch menu stuff? I guess I can't expect people to do what I my logic would do. The two koobidehs is pretty much the same thing I order at any of these places because I prefer ground meat that's tender and juicy and this place did not disappoint. They were cooked to perfections with just a little crisp on the meats. Not much else to say since I only had a basic meal....meals

We had it to go, so I can't speak much about the dine-in experience, but I will say the service…read morewasn't the friendliest. We ordered the combo beef and chicken plate, the beef gyro plate, and two falafel on the side. The falafel didn't look impressive, but they were surprisingly excellent--moist, flavorful, and honestly better than Sababa's. I'll definitely order six next time. The gyro plate was solid, not overly greasy or heavy, and the seasoning was just right. I wasn't a fan of the hummus, which had a bitter aftertaste, but my partner liked the tanginess, so that may come down to personal preference. On the combo plate, the chicken stood out: juicy and tender. The beef seemed to be a leaner cut and was a bit dry. I'd probably skip this particular beef kebab next time and try a different one. The saffron rice and grilled tomato were a nice complement. The plate also came with jumbo naan, served warm and smelling amazing, definitely a highlight.

We picked up dinner for our extended family at the CDM location. Ordering online was such a…read morepleasure. I really got the guidance that I needed. Rico told me that I was ordering too much---and it was great advice!! I ended up ordering the hummus appetizer platter, tofu, salmon, chicken and salad. I didn't even think I liked tofu, but everyone raved so I tried it. YUMMY!!!! The hummus was among the best I've ever eaten. The proteins, veggie and salad were also great. The food was ready when promised, organized family style, and so delicious. I will definitely be ordering again.

I've been coming to Panini Kabob for years, and it used to be one of my go to spots. The food was…read morealways good, especially the chicken. Yesterday, my stepdad picked up an order for a birthday lunch. We ordered 3 different dishes, including chicken, ground beef and falafel. Unfortunately, all 3 meals were equally disappointing. The chicken was raw in some areas, chewy, and full of tendons. The ground beef wasn't good either. It tasted off. None of us finished our meals because the quality of the meat was so poor. We called the manager and were told we could bring the food back and to send pictures over to their customer service. I appreciate that they offered to make it right, but when all 3 people eating the meal have the same complaint, it doesn't seem like it was just a one time issue. On top of that, it was too far out of the way to drive back and get another meal. This isn't the first time I've noticed the quality going downhill. I kept giving them another chance because I used to really like this place, but after this experience, I won't be back.

We had such a wonderful experience at Hafez Cafe for my birthday. The ambiance was warm and…read moreinviting, the stews were delicious, and the tahdig was absolutely amazing! But what truly stood out was the exceptional service. The warmth and hospitality really made us feel the beautiful spirit of Persian culture. Everything came together to make my birthday dinner very special. I highly recommend Hafez Cafe and will definitely be back!

Food was exceptional. This is on my top 10 list of favorite restaurants. It's always a good sign…read morewhen you watch the amount of food being served and Nothing ever returned.

I was with my daughters at Fashion Island when we decided to get some refreshments at the food…read morecourt. Mandana (one of the chef owners) lured me in with a sample of their Falafel which I shared with my daughters. Let's just say you could taste the love in it (three days worth!) and I finally had truly delicious Falafel. We all ended up having some along with two Mazzeh samplers. Everything was so hot, fresh, and delicious. Don't even get any of us started on the absolutely delicious hummus. I'm pretty sure we would have taken a vat of it home if we could. Mandana also gave us samples of the pomegranate soft serve and baklava ice cream. Both were delicious and light and the baklava ice cream wasn't cloyingly sweet. We ended up having the pomegranate soft serve to top off the meal since it was a relatively warm day...and we couldn't resist. It was the perfect ending-- a little sweet, a little tart, and all delicious. Mandana also gave me a cookbook recommendation so I could try making some Persian dishes at home and I bought it right away. She was so warm, welcoming, and happy to share with us. We left the food court in near food coma states. The food court itself is light and bright overall, but what you'd expect from a food court. We felt for those who bought other fast-food types of offerings at the food court versus the delightfully fresh and delicious food Zood has. It was worth the price (and you get so much!) We look forward to eating there again the next time we're there and hopefully seeing Mandana again.

We tried Zood today. The owner was there and we order 2 meals the chicken and Blam dinners with…read morerice. They came with 2 sides and dressing each. My wife said the hummus was the best she has ever had and she eats a lot of hummus. Each side and dressing seemed to be made at the location fresh and were good. She gave us a sample of the baklava ice cream and pomegranate ice cream. They were both awesome When we are in the mall again, we stop here again.