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    Cortina's

    4.4 (848 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    CORTINA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Melody C.

    Went for a team luncheon. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The sandwich portions were great. The reason for my 3 stars is that I ordered a sandwich with no cheese, due to being allergic to cheese I specifically told them. However, they gave me a sandwich with cheese in it. The server who brought it out said that it was no cheese. They should have been more aware of that. They did remake my sandwich pretty quickly. Other than that, my remade sandwich was great!

    Robert M.

    I'm not sure when this location opened, but it looks new. Truly great sandwiches and salads here and you can purchase deli meat for your home cooking needs also.

    10 inch 10" Rocky Balboa Sandwich soooooo good
    Tim B.

    Just like the Anaheim location (which I love), this place has amazing food and great service. Today he had a friend ordered the 10" Rocky Balboa and the cheesesteak sandwiches (We both take a half of each so we have some variety). As always, the Rocky Balboa is the champion (pun intended), you just can't beat the flavor. The cheesesteak was also excellent. Not only are the sandwich ingredients amazing, but the bread is just to die for. So good! I wore my Smiths band shirt today. Imagine while we're eating three Smith songs came on in the restaurant. Nice touch! This is one of my favorite places to eat in the OC and I highly recommend it.

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    Frank P.

    I'm surprised I've never seen this place before, but it is in an industrial area. They are only open weekdays for lunch. I ordered the Cortina's special sandwich which is basically an Italian. I also had spaghetti and meatballs. I was surprised with the sandwich. Most places skimp and give you mostly bread. The sandwichis here are loaded and very good. The spaghetti and meatballs was also very good. The meatballs were moist. Some places they are dry. You also get garlic bread. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Sodas are from Stubborn, meats and cheeses are Boarshead. I feel you get your money's worth here. To bad they aren't open evenings and weekends.

    Meatball & 10" Rocky Balboa Sandwich
    Jason L.

    Ambiance: only open til 3 so perfect lunch spot with an outdoor patio (mix of high tops and regular tables) Service: quick and easy after you order, they give you a number and they'll bring it out to you Food: delicious. We got the rocky balboa (pork and broccoli rabe) and meatball sandwich. The rocky balboa comes with Au jus and the bread soaked it up so well, still crunchy and juicy inside

    Myra V.

    i ordered cannoli for our christmas eve family gathering and they were ready in no time. they ran out of chocolate but they replaced it The people are really nice. Surprisingly, not too busy on Christmas eve. My boss recommended this place for their canolis

    10" Rocky Balboa Sandwich with Au jus
    Neil E.

    I've been coming here for over a decade so why the eff am i barely doing this long over due review, because I just love to eat and writing a review takes too damn long and too much effort. Honestly I've tried their Philly cheese, meatball sub, roast beef dip, sausage, I think all their hot sandwiches but hands down my favorite is the Rocky Balboa! For over a decade I've been eating the rocky balboa and dipping it in the au jus and it hasn't changed one bit. It's still a 5/5 amazing and hits the spot. Their bread is just outta this world perfect: fresh, crisp, chewy perfect for a a hot sandwhich that's gonna be dunked in au jus cuz this bread doesn't sog up and flop. The pork is succulent, the broccoli rab is perfectly cooked still holds a crisp and not soggy at all, the provolone adds a nice ooweegooeiness. They got some garlic and red pepper flakes to kick up the flavor. And all that happens from the first bite to the last bite. Au Jus doesn't have to be there cuz it's already juicy but if you want some extra juiciness don't stop dipping, the jus is amazing! New York has Katz and Los Angeles has Philippe's/Langers/etc and representing Orange county is Cortina's solid 4.5 but I'm rounding up cuz they are consistent with flavor, quality, and serving size.

    Caprese Salad, 6" Caprese Sandwich and 6" Cortina's Special Sandwich! ‍
    Desiree L.

    I absolutely love Cortina's! They have one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. My favorite sandwich is the Cortina's special. They provide great and friendly service. There is plenty of seating at this location and it's always clean. I tried their salad caprese which was very fresh but I personally prefer their caprese sandwich which is also top notch. I recommend popping in whenever you get a chance.

    10" Cortina's Special Sandwich & The 10" Russo Special Sandwich
    Kelsey R.

    Haven't been here in years just due to my schedule and their hours, but finally had the chance to come back last week and now I'm sad again because it'll be a while before I can come back!! This place is seriously just top tier sandwiches. It's only gotten better over the years and worth the price. Inside is pretty tight and cozy and there are tables outside. We got there around 2ish so we came after the lunch rush thankfully as this place gets packed. I ordered the Cortina's Special which was phenomenal and my husband ordered the Russo which I actually preferred and will probably order next time! Both were filled with toppings and the flavors are just to die for. Don't sleep on stopping by if you're in the area!

    10" Caprese Sandwich 10" Rocky Balboa Sandwich
    Belle L.

    Italian sandwiches close to work?? Dangerous. Lol but just tried Cortina's for the first time after a coworker said he's been going there since high school. Now these weren't the same kind sandwiches I had in Italy (I'd say the main difference was the bread - they use more baguette style loaves), but they were so good. I tried the caprese and Rocky Balboa - these 10 inch sandwiches are huge, only half is plenty for me for lunch. The caprese was amazing, the pesto mayo is really what sold me. The Rocky was good as well, never heard of broccolini in a sandwich! The pork was a little fatty for me so it was a heavier sandwich to eat for lunch but to each their own. My only complaint is the price - we ordered on Yelp and each sandwich came out to about $20 after tax and tip which is kinda absurd to me. Regardless, Cortina's definitely knows how to make a good sandwich and the work crew will be getting lunch from here in the near future. We were all very satisfied with our meal. If you choose to eat there, there's a few tables inside but also a decent sized outdoor area!

    6" Cortina's Special Sandwich
    Madison C.

    6 inch Cortina special 8/10 $10.99. A little on the drier end but such a filling sand which. The bread was nice and soft with a crispy outer shell. Generous meat and cheese portions that paired with the banana peppers. I wish they added a little bit more dressing. Went in around 12:30pm on a Thursday and they were super busy but they got our order out quick. Definitely worth the price for the amount u get, such a steal !

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    Food is great! Sometimes we have a long wait but that gives us a chance to go to the deli! People were generally friendly.

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    Great food and great staff! We always order for pickup and quality is always there! Highly recommend their meat balls!

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    This place is so good, they can even make Boar's Head meat tolerable. The Fireball sandwich is, well, fire.

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    The eggplant parmesan sandwich is literally the best in the area. Been going here for years and the quality has never faltered.

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    Ask the Community - Cortina's

    Can you make any sandwich into a wrap instead?

    How do I order a Moe sandwich Online?

    Will they be open on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

    Does this location offer the "Veggie Sub"?

    Yes they do at both the Anaheim and Orange locations.

    Does this location do catering?

    https://cortinasitalianfood.com/anaheim We can only run catering out of our Anaheim location. We offer delivery with 3 day advance notice. Feel free to call us if you have any… Read more

    Do their sandwich breads contain dairy?

    Yes

    Is the Cortina's in Orange as good as the one in Anaheim?

    I think it's the Same

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    I was craving lasagna, so a quick Yelp search led me here. The moment I walked in, the restaurant…read moregave off an upscale vibe--maybe it was the tablecloths, the wine racks, or the waitstaff in uniform, but it immediately felt like a nice place to settle in. It was a late night, so we didn't want to eat too much. We asked to split the lasagna, and it ended up being the perfect portion for two. The lasagna itself was meaty, rich, and really satisfying. We also ordered the garlic cheese bread. It wasn't as crunchy as we had hoped at first, but the staff was more than happy to remake it for us, which we really appreciated. It definitely tasted better after. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with good food and attentive service. We'll definitely be back.

    $58 for a tiny portion of chicken parm and chicken Alfredo. Mind you this was dinner for two…read morefemales who don't eat much as it is. The price did not bother me as much as the taste though - if the food was amazing it would make sense. This was one of the worst chicken parm experiences I've ever had. Taste was plain, chicken itself was poor quality you could tell, and the too soft pasta that came with it was mid. Not even freshly made pasta I can tell the difference. I did not taste the chicken Alfredo but why it came with just pasta and no fresh herbs was weird. Tase of that I was told was also not good. Oh also the food came with mediocre bread that tasted like it was some baguette cut from Costco. Mind you I've been to Italy, spent years on the east coast, and recently moved here looking for some good Italian food. Extremely disappointed not sure how this place has such a high rating but won't be coming here again. People here must have low expectations. Honestly Olive Gardens beats this place which says a lot.

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