I had a wonderful experience dining here and was especially impressed by the quality of the Italian…read morecuisine. The dishes were rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the well-balanced sauces, every bite felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. What truly elevated the evening, however, was the exceptional service. Our waiter, Caesar, was kind, attentive, and highly professional throughout the meal. He made excellent recommendations, checked in at just the right moments, and created a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere without ever feeling intrusive. Overall, this was a memorable dining experience. Between the delicious Italian food and Caesar's outstanding service, I would happily return and highly recommend this restaurant to others.

I had the most delicious lunch at 19Seventy the other day. The staff were amazing and sweet. I love…read morethat parking was easy. Melontini (4/5) - This drink was spirit forward and came with a cute melon ball on the side. I slightly wish it was a little fruitier. Wagyu meatballs (5/5) - the appetizer came with three medium-sized Wagyu meatballs on pieces of garlic toast. The meatballs were delicious and a great starter to our meal. Caesar salad (4/5) - this was your classic Caesar salad that accompanied our pasta perfectly. Fried zucchini (5/5) - I love that the zucchini was sliced and crispy. The breading to zucchini ratio was perfect and paired perfect perfectly with a marinara sauce. Short rib pappardelle (5/5) - this pasta dish was the absolute highlight of our meal. In order comes with two servings, which is more than enough pasta for a second meal for two people. The short rib was flavorful and tender, and the Alfredo sauce and fresh pasta were amazing. Cannoli (4/5) - the cannoli was a simple way to top off our delicious Italian meal. I like that on one end there were chocolate chips and the other end there was pistachio.

I've eyeballed this beautifully nestled restaurant several times over the last few months…read more Time and time again I said "I've really got to check that place out". Well, that time FINALLY came! My sister and I were hanging out reminiscing over our late mother together, on her birthday and decided to get Italian food (her favorite). We both agreed Four Bricks would be THE SPOT! Needless to say, we were so right! We were greeted and sat with no reservation at around 4:30pm, thankfully there was no wait at that time. However, the restaurant quickly filled up. Our server was very attentive but not over bearing. For our appetizer, we chose bruschetta. 12/10 The perfectly dressed tomatoes and basil sat on a pillowy burrata cloud and melted in your mouth. YUMMMM!! I opted for the penne ala vodka, while she chose the bolognese. 10/10 The penne w/vodka sauce had a surprising hint of spice that was decadent and savory. The bolognese had a slightly creamier taste without the spice and was equally as flavorful. Finally, we ordered the lemon butter cake. 10/10 When I tell you this cake was delicious ... woahhh!! It was a nice crisp butter cake but the lemon zest paired with the coulis and fruit gave the perfect balance. We were told the restaurant would be closing and that it was the final day of service. Made us both bummed to hear since the hospitality and true Italian food with homemade pasta was such a delight. Impeccable place overall! Side note: There's a fast food style concept this place operates at also in Whittier, I hope they remain in business so I can get my pizza and panini fix there!

This is a great local Italian restaurant with amazingly great taste and service…read more Sit outside in the patio on a nice sunny afternoon.

Yelp reviews were spot on…read more A little tricky to find as it's in an outdoor shopping mall, top floor. Went early(5:30ish) since I've been traveling all day. Bread w/ oil & vinegar... light and very tasty Had the Shrimp Rose which was absolutely delicious. Had a strawberry lemonade to drink. Probably the best I've had anywhere... refilled for free. Really didn't have room for dessert, but the strawberry sorbet was just too good to pass up. Service was excellent as well. Attentive, but not intrusive... Korean Italian is an interesting take, but it absolutely works.

Came here for Mother's Day and was really hoping to be seated on the main patio, but we were placed…read morein the secondary patio because they said dogs weren't allowed on the main patio -- even though our dog was in a covered stroller, and their Yelp page states that pets are allowed. Unfortunately, the secondary patio only had one umbrella, so it became pretty hot and uncomfortable during the meal. The food was decent and reasonably priced, but overall pretty average. The servers were friendly, though service felt a bit slow and unorganized. After our food came out, no one checked on us for the rest of the meal. Overall, the experience was just okay. I'd consider giving it another try on a different day without the dog, but it's not at the top of my list to revisit.

Cozy restaurant with large portions and great prices. Our…read morewaitress, Pamela, went above and beyond in her service. It was my first time eating there and I will definitely return. Pamela made us feel like we have been eating there for years. Refreshing to have such great service,

This review of Vinny's Italian Restaurant is long overdue. I've eating there about twice a week…read morefor the last 7 months and I've never been disappointed. The food is consistently tasty and plentiful. I've tried the pastas but my go to meal is a big bowl of Minestrone soup, salad with Italian dressing and to die for garlic bread. I try to eat more plant based, and the soup is chock full of delicious vegetables - I think Vinny said eighteen different kinds - and just enough ditalini pasta to satisfy my pasta craving without blowing my diet. There's a hint of hotness to it, just enough to set it apart from the chain restaurants. I don't like vegetables very much, but I know they are really good for me, so Vinny's Minestrone was a terrific find. For my cheat day, about once a month I splurge on Patsy's Tiramisu. I think she said the recipe came from Vinny's Mom. It is worth every decadent calorie. The fluffy whipped cream is light yet rich, sweet but not too sweet, just the perfect amount of wonderfulness that dessert should be, and sadly, often isn't. Finally, I have to mention the people that work there. I don't know exactly what goes on in the kitchen, but my food is always fast, abundant, and hot - unless it's supposed to be cold. I'll repeat the word delicious here, because it is. So Vinny and his kitchen team are A+. The servers are great. Leti and Laurie greet me by name, with big smiles. They remember my preferences. They are never too busy to call out thank-you and have a great day when I leave. Patsy, the owner, is often on the floor serving, too, and she has gone out of her way to check-in with me and ask after my well-being. I appreciate their kindness, which is ever-present during slow, and busy times of the day. Vinny's is not fancy, but it's warm and homey, and yes, here's that word again: delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Never had shrimp that was in a spiral before it was delicious I did have to add minced garlic and…read moresalt and pepper the sauce was a little bland. Marie had the Manicotti it was delicious too. I forgot to take pictures of the Calamari it was seasoned perfectly. We didn't care for the Caesar salads. The service was good too. It's a nice sized restaurant and very clean restroom thank you for that. Nice windows too look out into parking lot.

Food is consistently good. Pizza is not greasy, which is what I like. I always get the vegetarian…read morewhich has black olives. If you don't like black olives, you should customize your pizza. The gluten free pasta is good too. It's not too chalky like many places. We get it with the meat sauce; there were a couple of times when they skimped on the sauce and it wasn't enough to eat the entire serving. We had to use our own. Please put more sauce on your to go orders Overall we enjoy eating there even though the price is a bit higher than other places in the area. Support the small businesses!

This restaurant has the most amazing food I have ever eaten in my entire life. The service was…read moreamazing, the ambiance was amazing, I will 100000% recommend this to anyone wanting to try a new food spot in California.

10/10 Calamari Fritti - I really loved this calamari! It's such a great mix of different pieces,…read moreand it's clearly high quality. I'm definitely ordering this again next time. It also comes with two different sauces that are both incredibly flavorful and compliment the calamari perfectly. 10/10 Papardelle Vodka -This is truly the best pasta in all of the land! It's rare to find a dish where the sauce, the pasta, and the protein are all this high quality. Everything is literally perfect. 10/10 Complimentary Bread -I love that this restaurant serves complimentary bread! It's so freaking good and the quality is amazing. It comes with an oil and vinegar dip that pairs perfectly. Honestly, it's hard to stop eating it. Don't fill up too much before the main course! Cost - Calamari $17.00, Pappardelle Vodka $22.00 (Before taxes and tip).

Outstanding. The sauce for the pasta is the real deal…read more Great service Don't go - I like it when low traffic

We hosted a memorial luncheon for 36 people in A'Roma's private event room. Everything about the…read moreday was absolutely magical. From my first outreach, Adriana was very responsive and helpful. We reserved the date and time, and then Adriana helped us decide on a menu which included appetizers, pasta dishes, salad, meatballs, dessert and more. They also offered a full bar for the luncheon. We were able to do all the planning, etc. over the phone. The day of the luncheon, we arrived early and were greeted by Christian who was our main contact. He brought two extra tables into the room so we could set up photo displays, and quickly and seamlessly reacted when our headcount went from 30 people to 36 just minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive. In addition to Christian, Benji and Alondra ensured the comfort of our guests by offering drinks, refills, quick clean-up of table settings as we moved to the next meal offering, and many other kindnesses. Our guests commented not only on the beautiful room and the food, but on the friendliness and professionalism of the crew. A'Roma's private room is beautiful, and the afternoon was truly amazing. What a great place and a great way to celebrate the life of our mother. A BIG "thank you!" from my family to Adriana, Christian, Benji, Alondra, and the entire kitchen team.

So good! Cant believe I've missed this place after driving past it for so many years. Our plates…read morewere delicious! Sometimes they make carbonara if they have ingredients They also have jazz on Thursdays nights!! Perfect date night spot! Parking is a bit tough!

BEST. PASTA. HANDS. DOWN. I have been LOOKING for a great Italian spot. So many places get the…read morepasta sauce weird, bland, or watery. Or use Ragu/Prego. Not this place. TRUE tomato sauce. Grew up with Italian grandma so it has been nearly impossible for me to find good pasta even close to it. Then Il Gatto blew me away. Me and my husband ordered Short Rib Papardelle and Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meatballs. The pappardelle had such a savory sauce that tasted like marsala and the shredded short ribs were so tender. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the meat sauce chef's kiss. They also provided some complimentary warm French bread which me and my husband shamelessly devoured 2 baskets before our meal. Ambiance was gorgeous! Was nice and dimly lit with a nice warm fireplace. Very romantic date spot. Definitely a spot to take pictures. I adored the exterior of the restaurant as well!! They have outdoor seating with a small fountain and flowers by the entrance. It was beautiful. Service was..good..but not great. Now let me tell you why. Hostess and server were very kind. HOWEVER. It took our server 30 min to get our drinks. The restaurant only had 1 big party, a couple, and us. Was not packed at all. (I have personal experience with restaurant management so I completely understand how chaotic restauarants can get.) So here is my complaint.. our server came back 3 times to ask what we ordered even though I saw her write stuff down. Then she forgot our drinks at the bar and we saw them standing there. She grabbed them 30 minutes later explaining she has a big party but served us warm alcohol. At least offer to get us new ones for waiting 30 min and not the old ones you left sitting out. You know? Who likes warm champagne?! I still took a deep breath and tried to give her patience because she was an older server and was very kind. I just wish she didn't spend her whole shift coming back to us to explain why she's taking so long instead of taking that time she's talking to us, to grab what we ordered. When we try to flag her down for something she forgets, she's standing around talking to another server for a good 10 min. Just came off unprofessional and turned me off a bit..to complain to a couple trying to celebrate their anniversary. Will come back for the food and ambiance. I shall ask for a different server next time. (Sorry).

I've been to Roman Cucina many times, and there's so much about this spot that keeps me coming…read moreback. Located in the middle of downtown Fullerton, it's a charming and cozy space that's perfect for a date night or celebration. Come early, or plan to walk around a bit because they are walk up only, and your wait could be a while depending on where you want to be sat. Still, it's worth it for the great atmosphere and delicious pasta. Certain days of the week have different specials. For example, Thursdays they have discounted martinis (they have some GREAT drinks), and Wednesdays discounted wine bottles (and no corkage fees if your whole party orders an entree) so definitely make sure to check out if they're offering anything the day you come in. They have a pretty large menu of pasta dishes, and other entrees. Everything I've had off the menu has been delicious, including the special pasta of the day I ordered on my last visit. Plates range from $20 and up if you add proteins, but the portions are large and you definitely won't leave hungry. The service is very solid, but our last server Jessica really wowed us! She was personable, and had many great recommendations about the menu. Aside from checking in on us frequently and making sure our wine glasses were never empty, she really made our recent visit a standout one. Definitely stop by here if you're looking for a nice Italian dinner in Fullerton.

Our family spotted this place and its stellar Yelp reviews and reeeeeally wanted to love it, but…read morethe prices were high -- even in a post-COVID world where everything is expensive -- they're charging a whopping $15 for a (meatless) dinner salad, a bowl of romaine with a forgettable house dressing. Come ON. Also, we all ordered different entrees (we're vegetarian) and all of them across the board were bland and average. Like they'd cracked a jar of Ragu, poured it over pasta, and expected us to be happy. Fun ambiance, but not enough to lure us back. Food was expensive and just meh. We don't recommend this place.

We came for an early dinner and I got the squid ink tomato sauce pasta…read more It was a cozy little spot with good service and the meal came with salad and a roll. Salad was refreshing, roll was nice and warm, and pasta was bomb. Would definitely come back.

Really cute and neat Japanese flavored Italian restaurant - small place with really dimmed light…read moreduring the night. Inside looks like maximum occupancy about 20. And service was really fast , order taken and food served within 5 minutes. The restaurant provided its in house bread, fresh and yummy. Tried both red and Japanese style white sauce, personally really liked the white Japanese style sauce. The red sauce lacks flavor and blandly tomato, also the spinach inside didn't seem to mix well with the sauce. The price is reasonable and overall 4 stars. Recommended for friends and family , also family with carb / pasta cravings.