I'm surprised I haven't written a review here yet! My husband and I are becoming quite the regulars…read morehere so this is definitely past due! This is one of our go-to date spot that our friends introduced to us to. From my understanding this is Italian owned business with not only great quality food but also a wonderful assortment of rich olive oil, balsamic vinegar, jam, wine, packaged noodles you can buy straight from Italy. The service is always friendly but they can get very busy. Highly recommend a reservation. They've been so busy before they wouldn't even do take out orders. Ambiance is quaint. I love the beautiful Italian chandeliers they have. I've had a hard time with the chairs if I have a thick coat or a clutch hand back hard to put on the seat My husband orders the carbonara everytime which is our favorite item on the menu. Very authentic to us. I've tried many different pastas and just tried the lasagna last night which is not super heavy if your hesitant on feeling too full, was a great portion amount and wasn't super greasy either. Other items I've tried are the but my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo (not on the menu), the short rib ravioli - super tasty!, and this mozerella crusted Pattie's in balsamic and creamy tomato sauce (seasonal or not on the menu sometime) that we love! I wanted to love the seafood risotto but I've had better. I used to order paccheri alla boscaiola which a popular item but I have to be in the mood for all the red onions which can be overpowering if there's a lot. We have tried some Of the apps which are always super fresh but we tend to order insalata calabrese which has a bit of everything Italian salad and great for sharing. The free bread is a plus too. Highly recommend coming for date night, family night, or even a small special occasion. Thanks for the great food and service!

Came here on our first date since having a baby…read more Wanted to come here last Valentine's Day but it was booked two weeks ahead. Jamie was our server , she was energetic, bright, super friendly and set the tone for the night. Place has a full bar! My wife and i had martinis, had the calamari (tomato sauce without the frying) , carpaccio (super interesting w the celery) - the risotto and i got the cioppino - super delicious! 5 stars, fantastic experience !!

Unbelievable food, decent service, heck, better than decent. Im giving 5 stars despite my standard…read morefor carbonara being unrealistically high due to my family's cooking. I will have to come back to try something else. Atmosphere isn't quite fine dining to me, but is far and above Olive Garden. The table was set with very beautiful water glasses and a very very cute flower vase filled with just the right assortment. This place truly does it for me.

In the area on a business trip and was looking for a long-term local Italian place and stumbled…read moreupon this one. Seem to have good reviews so we tried it out. Not a large dining room but on a Thursday night we were able to get a table for three walking in. We share the mozzarella appetizer and it comes as one large piece and a big plate of sauce. It had good flavor and was full of cheese. We then each got a small Caesar, which was extremely small. We heard about the specials, but decided to order off the menu. The entrée are a good size. I enjoyed the cannelloni, another in our group had she's ravioli in the third had chicken Parmesan with penne. Everything was as ordered. The sauce was not the best we have had but overall a decent experience.

Had such a fun family dinner at Pasta Party in Orange! This…read moreplace is seriously a hidden gem for pasta lovers. I love that you can customize your own pasta with different noodles and sauces, which made it extra fun for my kids too. The braised beef pasta was flavorful and tender, and the chopped salad was super fresh and delicious. My kids absolutely loved the pink sauce pasta with shrimp and chicken. We also tried the meat lover pizza. It was a little bit salty for my personal taste, but overall still pretty good! The atmosphere felt cozy, casual, and family-friendly. The staff was very patient and kind while explaining the menu, and the service made the whole experience even better. Free parking was also a huge plus!! Friendly service, yummy food, and a great spot for families. If you're looking for comforting Italian food with generous portions and fresh ingredients in Orange, definitely give this spot a try! We will absolutely be back again soon.

I hate to give bad reviews, but I needed to update my previous review of this place. It's been a…read morewhile since I came back from the first time I came here, and I don't know if I'll be coming back. I placed a DoorDash order for ASAP pickup of a 16" pizza. Placed the order at 4:35 pm with an ETA of 15-20 minutes. The app said it should be ready before 5 pm. Keep in mind, I intentionally placed the order early so that my 2 year old would have food at her normal dinner time. When I entered the restaurant, there were a few customers who didn't know what's going on. Neither did I. There wasn't anyone at the cashier's area. I had to flag the lady down to ask about my order. This was around 4:50 ish, so I don't mind waiting 10 minutes for my pizza. However, at 5, they didn't even start making my pizza, let alone put it in the oven. It's not until 5:21 pm that the pizza finally made its way out of the oven. It was disappointingly slow. Good news, though, I was able to write this review while I waited for my pizza and I finally got out of there by 5:23 pm. Also, one more thing to note, it felt like they were definitely short staffed and the person who was taking the orders at the front was also the person who was making the pizza. However, I noticed that she didn't use any gloves when making the pizza after transitioning from taking orders nor did I see her wash her hands. Just for that reason alone I don't know if I'd be coming back or would I recommend this place.

The ambiance is great, very nice inside. Italian decor and gives you that restaurant feel when it's…read morenot a true restaurant. All windows have bushes so it gives you that privacy, including the patio. You order and pay first, then grab a table. There are bus staff which you can ask for utensils, boxes, etc. but you can also walk up and grab them yourselves. Olive oil has mixed herbs which is nice touch and focaccia bread is soft and chewy. Calamari is good but not crunchy, and provided with ranch and marinara sauce. Eggplant Parmigiana is great portion and had two meals with it. Eggplant cooked well, and marinara was not too acidic and had great flavor with a little zing to it. Eggplant Parmigiana 5/5 Calamari 3/5

We normally go to the one on 17th and Tustin. We LOVE tutto and this location is a little closer to…read moreus. We sat outside and it was very clean and peaceful. Possible negative to sitting outside, we didn't get the normal bread and oil until we were served our food because no one saw us outside, but that was okay. We didn't mind, if you mind then maybe let them know you're going to be sitting outside. We ordered the turkey bacon sandwich that came with avocado, pesto, and I think mozzarella. It was delicious! I had a Caesar salad on the side. My options were salad, fries, or chips. My husband is kind of picky so he got the safe bet of chicken Alfredo with broccoli. He cleaned his plate. A star was taken off only because the tables were really sticky.

when my friends and i decided on a craving for some italian, we had planned a little dinner date…read morehere tonight. we hadn't known at all what to expect, but it was the perfect girl's night simple dinner. when you enter, you go up to the counter to place your order at the register. then they give you a metal number to place on your table for the waiter to bring your dishes to you. none of us waited more than 10 minutes for our food to be ready, and they made sure to bring our appetizers first as well. the calamari was so nicely cooked (the server told us they bread it themselves in house) and the mozzarella sticks had some incredible cheese pulls. you could tell the bread was going to be delicious as well just based on the color and seasoning, and they did not disappoint. i had ordered the clam sauce with linguine, creamy style; this meant they added some alfredo sauce to the sauce to make it a little thicker in consistency. when i got my dish, the sauce was still fairly thin but i think the alfredo helped a lot for what i was wanting in flavor. the clams were exquisite and, if i hadn't stuffed myself so much on the carb appetizers, i would have polished it off right there. my friends said their dishes were also incredible. the only thing was the pizza; my friend didn't seem to detect any tomato sauce on her dough, only olive oil. she ended up using our dipping sauces to add, but she said it was still delicious. despite being so incredibly full, we still made room for dessert because how could we leave without trying the gelato? the strawberry cheesecake was exactly the perfect sweetness for me to balance out what i had just eaten, though the other flavors were just as good too. overall, it was an incredible dining experience. the staff was all very friendly, happy to provide recommendations or explain what deals came with adding on anything to your order. they were very attentive in checking in with us. the ambiance of the place is also so pretty and so quaint. i definitely intend to come back for another meal!

We picked up some food for Mother's Day from this place. They offer family style meal including…read moresalad, pasta and pizza. We called to place an order and it's ready within 30 mins. Everything was nicely packed and the staff helped us to load the food in the car. Everything was so tasty and portion was huge. Recommend this place in orange!

This has easily become one of my go-to italian spots. The food is consistently good, the portions…read moreare generous, and the atmopshere always feels warm and welcoming. It's the kind of place that's perfect for both casual dinners with friends as well as for special occasions. Everything we have tried has been flavorful, drinks are amazing and the service has always made us feel taken care of. P.S. There is limited seating and they don't take reservations so expect to wait alittle.

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.

Been here a few times and this place is a star for epicurean delights!…read moreHere's why I come back... Consistently friendly service. All the dishes are flavorful and well prepared. The sangria is refreshing and light My favorites dishes- steamed mussels, short rib pasta, lamb chops, and grilled octopus and truffle fries! I love that I can bring a few friends and taste so many dishes! If you enjoy sharing food, folk and fun....this is worth a stop!

This was a small cute restaurant. Staff were really friendly and gave their opinions on food…read moreoptions. Service was great, we never ran out of water. The restaurant is very much open concept so you can see the kitchen from all angles. I LOVED the way they presented their deserts for us to choose. They brought out the deserts on a tray for us to visually see what each looked like. Super cute, never saw a restaurant do it that way before.

Excellent Italian spot from an established chain. Food and service are excellent. Definitely try to…read moreget reservations on peak hours. It's valet parking in the front, and it can be difficult to get parking nearby (but plenty of parking in the parking structure behind the gym). Food- 5 stars wild shrimp scampi- standard but delicious squid ink tonnarelli- perfectly cooked and bright. I would recommend sharing the pasta dishes, especially with contrasting heavy and bright dishes. the squid ink and braised short rib were excellent going back and forth between them braised short rib marsala- buttery, fatty, goodness. salted caramel budino- I couldn't get enough of the dessert. Well balanced and delicious Service- 5 stars Food came out quickly and the servers and bartenders were really attentive. Bottom Line Excellent Italian restaurant from an established chain. Great food and service and always consistent

The Irvine North Italia is by far the best location!!!! It's just a classic. I will never get over…read morethe White Truffle Bread Appetizer, it is seriously delicious & is served hot & perfect in a skillet. The Yellowtail crisp is a delicious appetizer option too!!!! So many flavors are put on one plate & rly compliment one another. They put lime, pistachios, & pineapple with the fish & it's soooo yum. OFCCCC U HAVE TO GET THE SPICY RIGATONI VIDKA PASTA. Like it's just that freaking good make sure at least one person in your party orders it. I always replace the sausage with meatballs though. For dessert we grabbed some dirty almond chai coffees that were soooo good & give u a nice kick of caffeine. We also got the banana caramel butter cake that was too insane. So warm with crispy edges & paired with a vanilla bean ice cream.

Pizzeria Irene is one of the City of Oranges hidden gems. Located on Olive street and just off of…read moreChapman. Cool casual vibe. Old school music playing softly in the background. And the Pizza is cooked , slightly burnt to perfection. brick oven. Place is small and they do offer reservations. Cool thing is if you try your luck and the wait too long. Just order your food to go. Take a 20 minute stroll around the plaza and head back. Food will be out shortly. Then enjoy a picnic in the circle near the fountain Started off with the Caesar Salad. Next we Ordered the Bianca Pizza "Love the fresh garlic " .... The crust is soft and burnt for that perfect Napolitano style pizza firewood heated oven. Add a side of sliced prosciutto ham. Will try the broccolini appetizer the next time we dine in.

Solid, gourmet pizza that's just a bit overhyped…read more Gourmet is no hyperbole - everything here is as clean and fresh as can be. People raved about the Caesar salad - which was really good. But the big item here is the pizza and...it was really good. Just not maybe to the level others praised it to be. Good portions, flavorful, fresh, but something was a bit off. Not sure if the marinara was just okay, or what, but it tasted a bit more like paste than what I'm used to. Forgive my uncultured taste buds. Service rocked - we were taken care of wonderfully and the small space makes it feel pretty special. Incredibly charming and a perfect spot for a romantic night out or just a more chill space. While I'll definitely come back - it's not my first choice for food (or even pizza) in downtown Orange...but given everyone else's high praise you really should try it at least once.

I ordered a full bowl of the Salsiccia pasta. Plenty of free parking behind l…read more The pasta was really well done. Perfectly cooked and coated in a rich, flavorful sauce with the sausage bringing a nice savory depth to the whole dish. It felt hearty without being too heavy, and every bite was consistent. The place has a clean, modern feel but still feels comfortable enough to sit and enjoy your meal. Staff was friendly and service was quick and smooth from start to finish. Simple order, but everything was done right. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in the mood for a solid pasta.

I came to Storico for an early Mother's day lunch. It was around 12:30 on Saturday…read more I called the day before to ask if I could get a reservation but the nice gentleman on the phone said they don't do reservations for that time but I should be good to get seated right away with 7 people. He assured me I shouldn't have any issues. I will assume he forgot it was Mother's day weekend lol. When we arrived the hostess told us all of the big tables were full and it would be a 30 minute wait. She also said the kitchen closes down at 1:45 so.... In other words my chances of dining in were slim to none? Or we would not be able to order any food once we are seated?? I really am not sure where she was going with that. My daughter stepped in and asked if there were tables available outside. She said there was but it was probably too small for us, we asked to go see and thought the table was actually perfect for us. So we asked to be seated there. We had plenty of elbow room and the table fit our food perfectly so I am not sure why she thought it was too small. Overall we did not feel like she was taking much initiative to be accomadating on a holiday weekend. The food was so authentic and amazing that I didn't even care. My pesto was so fresh and flavorful, the pasta was cooked perfectly. Everyone in my family ordered something different and everyone loved their dish! Service was friendly but not very attentive. They add a 20% gratuity for parties 6 and up. The restaurant inside and outside is super duper cute and charming. I would definitely come back again as the food was just so good, I would hope to have a better experience with service next time though. I am always very aware and forgiving when going out Mother's day weekend.