Came here for our dinner date on Saturday. We went ahead and made a reservation ahead of time just…read morein case. After hearing so many good things about this place we decided to come and give it a try. This place is not big , it had maybe like 15 tables, it tucked away in the back of a shopping center. We walked in and were seated right away. Our waitress came over and explained the specials and we ordered an appetizer and our drinks. I ordered a mocktail and my husband ordered a Negroni. They just recently got their liquor license so they just started with the cocktails. For our appetizer we went with the carpaccio, it was absolutely delicious.The lemony sauce was so good and it is topped with some arugula and served with some toast. I would order this again. For our entree I ordered the Frutti d mare and my husband ordered the cannelloni Romano. The cannelloni Romano are 3 crepes stuffed with chicken , spinach and cheese and topped with more cheese and a red past sauce. My husband enjoyed them very much. We have actually never seen this served in another Italian restaurant before. My Frutti d Mar was also very delicious, it had scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari.Served with some linguine in a delicious red broth. So delicious. Now I can understand why this place has been around this long. I heard that the same chef has been making those dishes for 36 years or maybe more. That's a great consistency to have. We will definitely be back to try some more delicious food.

So they're supposedly voted the number one Italian restaurant in Orange, which is very sad. Here's…read moreour experience for the first time: 1.excited to order calamari Nope the fryer is broken. 2. OK well I would like to order a Brunello to drink. Nope we are out of Brunello 3. Well, then onto the food I'll have the Bolognese. Well, we can make it sort of... We ran out of spaghetti! 4. Ordered gnocchi it was gummy. ***We will not be returning nor recommending this restaurant. What kind of Italian restaurant runs out of spaghetti? Terrible experience ! Bonus points for the warm welcome by hostess

I came to eat at pasta party a few days ago after telling myself to visit for a long time now. I…read morestill remember the old deli that was there prior to this restaurant and I've seen numerous social media ads and posts about the place so I wanted to check it out. I think I was a little hesitant because in my head I was thinking how good could possibly really be? In my head spaghetti/pasta is something I can make it home and almost thought it a waste of money to go out of my way to go out specifically to eat this dish. I ordered the Arrabiata pasta with the sausage. I'll admit I was a little thrown off by added cost of each tolling and also added cost of the Arrabiata sauce and I also did wait until a fair amount before the food was ready for takeout. But the pasta really blew me away. I'm still thinking about how good it tasted. I would definitely come back and I actually wanna bring my dad who loves spicy pasta like this. It was really that good. I can't think of another place that has this level of pasta let alone this price. The only negative I would say in regards to one of the workers. The cashier was manned by wonderful woman who did every and all tasks from taking the orders to putting food items in the oven to answering the phone I'm probably much more than that. I don't know. In contrast there was an Asian man with a black shirt who was also working. He looked lost and completely helpless. There was a moment where this woman was so busy and there was a ringing that I assume was from either a phone call or a delivery order. This man did not offer to help more nor did he help from what I saw. He was utterly helpless and unhelpful. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt with the encouragement "Hey help your team out!" The woman on the other hand was doing so many things simultaneously and yet was really kind at the same time. Anyways, I'm giving my review of a five star because I wanna see this place succeed and I'll definitely come back .

I'm not sure why this place has good reviews. Their prices are unreasonable and their portions are…read moresmall. Their chicken parmigiana was just okay with such small portions. The bread they served while we waited for food was extremely salty and inedible. Their steak Italian sandwich was dry. It needed sauce or something. Even with discounts through inkind, the meal was expensive and not worth it. This is a party I wish I didn't attend.

Love love love!! It…read morewas our first time here. We drove in from Vegas and this place was amazing! I loved how it was resultant quality food with the more fast paced feel. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather under the fire bistro lights. You walk up and order at the counter then find a table. We were able to call ahead and reserve our table for our party of 8. Which was perfect! The hostess was so sweet and kind! The food was so delicious! We tried the fettuccine, the chicken Parmesan (my favorite), the pasta camera and the steak and gnocchi. We also had the fried mozzarella, the chopped salad, Caesar salad and the garlic bread. It was so fresh and flavorful. We will be coming back next time we are in town.

We were told a party of 6 on a Saturday would be easy. It was not easy. It's also not a full…read moreservice restaurant. Basically, you order at the counter and then get seated.. Let me tell you, getting seated was a mess, the high chair took forever, and asking for plates and utensils felt like filing a formal request. Not sure what we tipped for but here we are. Indoor decor gives nonna's house which is cute. Outdoor patio is nice but the flies are a little out of control. You've been warned! Food is good but not great. Skip the spinach dip, calamari, and desserts. Cajun seafood pasta had more seafood than pasta which is honestly a win, pescatore was great value, lobster ravioli was decent. If dining family style, ask for plates and serving spoons before you sit. If you need a high chair, add 15 minutes and a prayer.

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!

Wanted to try something new so we choose here. The atmosphere reminded me a lot of tuttu fresco…read morewhen you walk in, made to order meals, self seating but yet they serve you which was nice For the food: I got the chicken parm and hubby got the garlic gnocchi. Husband loved his plate! My chicken parm wasn't what I expected, it was on the dryer side and no sauce on it. It didn't have a crunchy crust on it either which I was expecting. Not the best for me but I think if we go back I'll have to try something else Staff was friendly

I love how the atmosphere of this place is always alive. The lighting isn't too bold which I also…read moreappreciate. They aren't stingy with the servings of food. There is good service back to back. Empty dishes being taken off the table. Constant refills. That sort of thing. I appreciate that in the back there is a more quiet area of tables as well. As a tiramisu lover, I highly recommend it at this spot:)

Had a great meal!! Our waiter was super friendly, welcoming, and very informative about the menu…read moreand customization options. We loved being able to get a combo of the sausage and meatball mozzarella appetizer to try both. The mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta paired nicely with the meats. The Rosa pasta was creamy and flavorful, though the pasta was slightly overcooked for our preference. The Pasta Gianni had a well-balanced oil-based sauce, and the shrimp and mushrooms added great flavor. Generous portions, great service, and plenty of menu options. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

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!

We were in the mood for Tapas and this place caught our eye. The owner/chef is from Portugal and…read moremade some amazing food. We had short rib empanadas, fried calamari, Spanish sausages, Mussels with chorizo in tomato broth, and of course Sangria. The food was fresh, flavorful and perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and pleasant. The location is in a strip mall which can be deceptive, but inside the feeling is warm and welcoming.

Great pizza, my Kids and I absolutely love this place. They get the cheese Pizza while I get a…read morepepperoni mushroom onion pizza which is fabulous.

The staff was friendly, and I do appreciate that, but unfortunately the food was really…read moredisappointing. I ordered a margherita pizza and an Italian meatball sub. The pizza did not resemble a traditional margherita at all. It was overloaded with cheese, had barely any sauce, and was covered with large tomato pieces and basil. It honestly just didn't look appetizing or balanced. I respectfully brought it up to the front at the end when no one was around because I simply wanted to provide feedback. I was told that this is "how all margherita pizzas are made," which I found a little insulting and dismissive considering a traditional margherita is actually very simple and sauce-forward. At first it sounded like they might offer a refund, but then I was told they could only offer a gift card because "if they refunded me, they'd have to do it for everyone." That response didn't make much sense to me. I wasn't looking to argue or make a scene, so I just left the pizza there and moved on. Friendly staff, but the food quality and how the feedback was handled left me disappointed enough that I won't be returning.

Food was ok, service not to good server not introduced her self, she not offering any other drink,…read moreappetizer plate still on the table whit the entres plates never removed poor service. Ambiance was placed.

It had been some time since my last visit, but this unplanned lunch did not disappoint. Parking was…read moresurprisingly easy, and we were seated in under two minutes. The service here is truly top-tier. I accidentally ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich without realizing it contained prosciutto. Our fantastic server Loraine, immediately had a new one made for me without any fuss. She was attentive and friendly throughout our entire meal. As for the food, the sandwich was good but not perfect. The chicken could be juicier but the sauces were delicious. The side salad was basic but fresh. The restaurant itself has a beautiful and bright atmosphere. It is a perfect spot for drinks, appetizers, and great hospitality.