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.

Roma D'Italia is one of those old school family-owned spots that just feels right. Right in the…read moreheart of Old Town Tustin, with its own parking lot plus plenty of street parking, so already a win. The place is clean, spacious, and has a warm homey vibe. Good for date night, family dinner, or even a bigger group. Restrooms were clean too. We started with the Caesar salad, then shared the chicken marsala, angel hair estiva, and a side of meatballs. Everything was really good and felt like classic comfort Italian food. Linda was friendly and took good care of us the whole meal. Easy 5 stars for a solid local Italian spot. They are closed on Mondays!

I had heard about Roma D Italia growing up in the area…read more This is a Tustin landmark going back to when I was a kid. This is old school all the way, sort of like a living museum of my life in Southern California. I took my son. I told him, this is a living example of the only type of restaurants around when I grew up in Newport Beach in the 1970's. You put your name on a list, and then you speak to a human. You wait in your car for someone to call you. She did. They told us our table was ready. As we walked to the car, I noticed many men wore tyes and dress shirts, even sport coats. The ladies were wearing dresses. We went inside. The inside is covered with Italian paintings and pictures of family member and newspaper reviews and rewards. The owner was there and she was very vocal with her staff. Everyone was running around. The smell of delicious bakery and Italian food. We sat down and boom, they drop some fresh baked dinner rolls and a huge dish of butter. Again, this is the way it used to be: bread and butter were freely given to you. This is my kind of place. We decided to share a caesar salad and clams and linguine. The food quality was five stars. Everything was so good. We decided to get a Pizza Bread for appetizer. We shared our food and took a lot of food home. The food value is a literal "Steal," and we left feeling like we were paying 1980 prices. Oh, this place is amazing. There was so much food for very inexpensive prices. The service was okay. We needed to ask for a lot of things. In summary, the atmosphere was wonderful. The food was incredible, but the prices were legendary. We are going back as soon as possible.

For my 2,500th review I share with you Barolo. Unfortunately, it is also a WhereTF have I been, bc…read moreBarolo has been in biz a long time. The biz associate who invited me said Barolo is where all the financing guys in OC hang out. It is located in a strip mall off Newport & 6th near Old Town Tustin. Barolo is a quaint place w/ indoor & outdoor seating. I believe the owner's name is Giuseppe, who hails fr Genoa. In any case, he was a super nice guy, and let my associate order off the menu. The host's colleague and I had Chilean sea bass in a lemon caper sauce. My biz associate had pasta w/ calamari in white sauce (not pictured). The sea bass was excellent, and it was a big portion. The fish was moist and paired well w/ the sauce. You can get entrees w/ a side of pasta also. I didn't pay, but most of the entrees I saw on the menu were approximately $20. The servers were super friendly and nice. You really feel at home here, similar to a trattoria in Italy. I golf w/ some business colleagues occasionally nearby. I will have to remember Barolo the next time I am in the area for an after golf dinner.

After picking up a few things at Claro's market, I needed to find patio dining nearby so that my…read moredog would be welcomed at dinner. This longstanding Italian place came up on Yelp. My husband, his uncle and I were lucky to get a table when we arrived around 6 as the restaurant was nearly full and they asked if we had reservations. The patio dining area is in the parking lot, but it's sectioned off nicely with some large blinds and the tablecloth covered tables make it feel like an extension of the restaurant. Upon sitting they gave us a basket of focaccia. I liked that the olive oil and balsamic dispenser was on the table and we didn't need to ask. Barolo's menu was not too overwhelming with just two pages and one being solely for wine/drinks. For food, I ordered the angel hair shrimp, my husband ordered the chicken piccata and his uncle got the meat ravioli. I liked that the meals came with a house salad and that the server brought over a bowl of Parmesan. I added a lot of Parmesan to my salad and entree. I liked the shrimp in my dish and my husband liked his chicken and the sauce, but found the red pasta bowl that came with it an odd choice. The pasta and sauce were fine, but the flavors didn't combine right with the plate of chicken. Overall the food was good, but nothing made us feel that we need to return right away, however I can see why this place is such a neighborhood staple. The service was great the entire time. I appreciate that they brought out water for our dog and it seemed that all the waiters were happy working there.

We sat outside on a Sunday and it was beautiful. Service was quick and attentive and there was a…read morelive musician who came on at the end of our lunch. I highly recommend the main courses and appetizers. Everything was hot and fresh and delicious and the flavors were amazing. The sole was perfectly tender and the citrusy flavor was amazing with the capers. The pizza was also great. The crust tasted home made and was baked to perfection. I would skip over dessert next time. The custard in my caramel brûlée was grainy. The chocolate mouse cake slice was ok, and the vanilla ice cream was sugary. We will definitely be returning for the pizza and mains!

Great food on Mother's Day, not cheap, some misses on service…read more A wall makes it hard for the host to see people waiting for a table. If the host is not at the front, then ring the bell. A potential customer rang the bell to attract attention, no one appeared, and she left. Liked the food: fettuccine ai funghi porcini, seven lobster ravioli, and panine or sandwich with meatballs and fries! The lobster was finely ground but might have had more flavor if it was coarse ground. Host seemed upset that we had no reservations, even though there were several unreserved tables. The waiters were friendly. Our breadbasket was not refilled. Plates were cleared quickly. We were not asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. So, we did not ask for the dessert menu and left.

We just chanced upon this restaurant when we found out how crowded all the other places could be in…read morethis area. We were celebrating a birthday and the food and service were top notch! We ordered the eggplant pizza, Mediterranean salad and they were 100/10! We weren't all that hungry but man did we finish it up in no time! All the food was just so good! The guys got 3 salads and the Nutella pizza for dessert and there were absolutely no leftovers! Our whole party really enjoyed it. We did have to split up our party of 7 into 2 tables outside but that totally worked out since the husbands and wives wanted their space too! Anyways, amazing restaurant and service! Thank you!

pizza a bit salty but still pretty delicious. the dough is crispy but soft! would want to try out a…read morenew flavor next time i did not get to experience the service or the inside of the place since we ordered the pizza take-out and had it at centro storico (their pasta counterpart) which is also allowed! its so nice that you can order from all three places and have it out on the outdoor dining area. for example, we got a coffee from the cafe and the pizza from centro! if i wanted to, i could also get a pasta from storico as well :p

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

Service and ambience are amazing Food is scrumptious…read moreespecially the grilled bread with great aromatic of cheese and olive oil, great combination The squid ink is very intense but delicious. The steak was grilled to perfection and tender Dishes are on a smaller portion but enough to share Definitely will go back

A very cute warehouse kinda place close by just to hang out have good food and great coffee. Tried…read morea few things in the past and all pretty fresh. Had pasta rigatoni which hit the spot. Their ingredients are so fresh. If you are looking for something quick and less crowded then this is it!

My friend had heard about this place. I don't know what to expect, but it had great Yelp reviews…read more It's a small restaurant, 2 small tables inside, but plentiful seating in the common area. There were 4 of us , we ate family style. The pizza was good but I thought the pasta was even better. The salads were very good as well. I brought the salads home, my husband said it was 10/10. We ordered the green goddess, Caesar and the parlor salads. The service was great- order at the counter and the food is brought out to you. Definitely plan to go back, I would order the salads and pasta. BTW, next to them is a great sourdough bakery. I just didn't have enough space.

Best way to spend our Mother's Day morning, the buffet was delicious with many options to choose…read morefrom. The servers were excellent, attentive, and all very kind! Prego's presentation never fails, the decorations provided many fun photo opportunities! Thank you all Prego staff for having us this Mother's Day!

We popped in here after a movie and sat at the bar. The…read morebartender was super engaged and helpful. He told his name was Izzy. By the end of our dinner, we were chatting with size, and we decided he is one of the main reasons we will come back. He made our whole dinner fun and inviting. The restaurant itself wants to be really nice. It's just regular nice. The furniture and walls are a dark wood. It feels slightly dated. Like something from the 90's. The lighting is a little too bright for the dark steakhouse vibes they are going for. But, we enjoyed it regardless. The food was good for what it is. Nothing blew us away. But it was solid, and the flavors were right. The Caesar dressing on the salad was quality. It had just the right blend of flavors and lots of Parmesan. We got the filet of sole and it was nice and light. The sauce was good. I've had better. But, I liked it. The meatballs were in a great vodka sauce. They were tender. I am really picky about meatballs, and these stood up. We loved meeting some regulars at the bar. Izzy was extremely accommodating, helping us get the channel on the TV for opening night of baseball. This is a good spot. We would definitely come back.

The best food and the best service!! Chris was so friendly and helpful! He made the experience!!read more

Food is so good and service is so good. Aubrey was our server and she was so sweet and easy to talk…read moreto, she made my night!

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What a fantastic spot! In February on my trip home my friends booked a dinner for us at Trenta. We…read morewalked over and had a wonderful dinner! The owner came over to check how everything was going with genuine care. It was my first visit here and the server explained the menu and offered some fantastic suggestions. Food quality was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. As we were leaving a DJ was setting up for his set. We were there on a Saturday. This is definitely a fantastic neighborhood spot.