I've only gotten to go orders twice from Cortina's, and both times my food was excellent! I got the chicken antipasto salad with extra pepperoncini's. The chicken is so flavorful, the salad is huge, has amazing toppings- mozzarella, olives, an artichoke heart, and a marinated mushroom. Granted those last 2 are my favorites and I'd love to have a few more on the salad! Their Italian and ranch dressings are both great as well. You sure get a lot for your money with these salads. I think in total, I paid $9.95. The only downfall to Cortina's is the parking lot. Super hard to navigate in one way- parking spaces are snug, and if you end up coming the other way, don't park on the other side or you may end up doing an 75 point turn to try and get your car out. But overall, great food and I definitely need to try other items. read more

Great sandwiches for a reasonable price. have also picked up some of their entrées for dinner.

Top notch sandwiches in Orange County. I've tried many of them and all are good but both the Fireball and Rocky Balboa are my favorites. Both are warm and toasty and I think their bread is best this way. The Cortina's Special is the one sandwich I like cold. The meatball and pastrami are also very good. Great staff. Always a long line but they turn out the sandwiches so you are never waiting too long. You won't be disappointed. read more

Cortina's Orange - Fireball - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Excellent lunch spot! Every friendly staff. The Deli onsite is awesome, I recommend shopping there after lunch! read more

I messed up. It's not often I get to eat at Cortina's. The sandwiches are amazing. The wait is long. Because that many people order. We go to a lot of Angels games and the food isn't good. So if I get to stop at Cortina's I stop. So I tried to order online. My clueless self order from the Anaheim store. Think he name is Corio. Let me know that I was at the wrong store but she would fix the problem and just make me the sandwich and call Anaheim to let them know. Customer service has been horrible in general. It's nice to see someone who cares. read more

Cortina's has a plethora of different quality foods. I've only had the sandwiches and pasta before, but both were pretty good. I want to focus on the chicken Alfredo for this review though. I usually get the chicken Alfredo for my lunch break and they never disappointed. The only draw back is that the Alfredo can be a bit thin and not as cheesy, but besides that it is a rather decent rendition of Alfredo that is ample sized and definitely hits the spot. Lastly, for their prices, you can't go wrong!! read more

My first time having Cortina's and had the special. All I'll say is, I don't want to drink my water, and I don't want to eat the chips I bought...because whatever is going on for my tastebuds is pure HAPPINESS and I don't want it to end. AMAZING!!! read more

This place is such a hidden gem in Orange County! I lived in Orange for 3 years before I found it in 2017, and since then, I've been going regularly. It is such a staple in my routine and I talk it up to anyone who will listen. The sandwiches and pasta are amazing; my go-to is the turkey sandwich, which is the best of any around (Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's, Togos, nobody compares to Cortina's!). They use Boar's Head deli meat which I love. The meatball sub is also amazing, and I've heard great things about the Rocky Balboa (although I haven't tried it myself, I love my usual order too much!). The only cons in my opinion: they have off-brand fountain soda which isn't my favorite, and also parking can be tough in the 12-1 o'clock hour. Also, sometimes the food takes a long time when it's busy, so I always order ahead. I also really really wish they were open on weekends and past 3 on weekdays since I crave it all of the time. But on the flip side, it's always a special treat when I'm able to go during the week! read more

I got the chicken sandwich and it didn't disappoint. Meat very fresh and the bun was on point. It was a little dry so I asked for extra mayo. The only drawback is the wait. We waited over 35 minutes to receive our order. I suggest ordering online. Other than that great ex read more

Disclaimer: would have been a 5 star review for quality of food, but the prices are kind of insane for a sandwich!!! Bought a Philly Cheesesteak here. A little bit different of a take on it, which I wasn't a huge fan of, but hot damn was it really good quality food! So much so that I almost didn't mind that it didn't fit what I had in mind for a cheesesteak. Highly recommend you try if you haven't, but make sure to take out a 2nd mortgage on your house before you come here. Definitely a once in a long while purchase. read more

Came here on a very busy Friday for lunch and was hoping for a better experience. I ordered 2 sandwiches, a cortina and a pastrami. I waited outside for about 10 minutes and decided to go inside to see if my order was ready. I waited for probably another 20 minutes and literally was watching people who just ordered get their meal before me..I was very confused to I asked the staff how come these people who ordered 30 minutes after me were getting their meals first. They didn't have an answer and we're not apologetic whatsoever. They said it's most likely taking a longer time because I ordered and hot sandwich and they were working on it. I understand that they were busy but c'mon you guys could have at least said sorry for it taking so long. With the ridiculous wait aside, the sandwiches were pretty good. The bread was fresh and delicious and the meats on the cortina was great. I had higher expectations for the pastrami, it was good but nothing special. If you come here for lunch I highly recommend ordering online or you could be waiting well over 30 minutes if you order 2 sandwiches. read more

The turkey and meatball sandwhichs are our favorites. The pasta salad is the bomb and the dinner salads are delicious. The pricing is very reasonable and the portions are huge, enough for two meals. The food is always consistent. The girls that work at the cash register are very friendly and happy to answer any questions. The whole team works fast to get you and out for lunch. Don't worry the name sounds intimidating but the spice is perfectly balanced and not too overpowering. Will definitely be coming back here to try out their other options! read more

Cortina's Orange - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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The salads and sandwiches at Cortina's were delicious. This is good spot to grab some great food to-go. I could tell right away that this place gets really busy. Luckily, the line moved quickly. The staff seemed friendly. I'm glad we ordered food to-go because there wasn't enough tables inside the restaurant. On an especially hot day, we had no desire to sit outside on the patio. I ordered the anti-pasta salad. All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious. The salad was also a huge portion. My son liked his sandwich as well. He got the Cortina's special, and meat and bread were so good! We'd definitely order both of these again! The pastas look wonderful here too! We look forward to ordering the other delicious items off the menu on our next visit to Cortina's! read more

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We just brought home a tuna salad with no tuna! What does anybody need to know? You stole money out of our pockets.

A staple in Old Town Orange. Traditional Italian deli with delicious food and fast delivery service. Highly recommend!

First thing's first: The sandwiches are phenomenal. Amazing. Always have been. Nothing was lost or compromised in terms of food quality during the pandemic. I have been a Cortina's fan for ages and have recommended many people to visit. Both locations have served up consistently beautiful sandwiches and the hype is well deserved. That being said, I will say that after my last visit, I will no longer be a customer. Mid-pandemic before mask mandate was lifted: No masks in the kitchen. No gloves in the kitchen. Cashiers wear masks but no gloves but they handle both cash and food items without washing hands in between. Most disturbing was I saw someone walk out of the kitchen and he was drinking from an open cup. No mask. No gloves. He went straight to the soda machine and pushed his cup into the tab to refill it and then took another sip from the rim and refilled again before walking back into the kitchen. ................ Pandemic or not, you should never do this. Pandemic or not, you should not handle cash and food. Pandemic or not, you should wear masks and gloves in the kitchen. The owner/manager also had a mask in his hand but walked into the dining room without putting it on. I watched him as I waited for my order. He hesitantly handled the mask, clearly showing he knew he should put it on but didn't want to. He eventually did but immediately pulled it down under his chin. He did not feel he was subject to the sign outside stating "masks required" nor did he feel it was necessary to use the hand sanitizer that was supplied for the customers. Again, the food has always been perfect. I've never ordered anything bad and they've never gotten a single order detail wrong. That is something almost nobody can say about any business. Cortina's has impressed me for years and I'm honestly sad to have witnessed such complete disregard for basic hygiene. They seemed more diligent before the pandemic. Thank you Cortina's for the memories. I'm sad that it ends on such a disappointing and disturbing note. Be safe everyone. read more

I came here to grab lunch with a buddy who had come here before and absolutely loved it. He recommended the meatball sub. I ordered the full size portion, but you can also get 6 inches as well. The bread was beautifully toasted and the sauce and meat was super flavorful. Pricing was fair too for homemade goodness. They also had an amazing soda fountain full of various homemade types of sodas. They even had some bottled beverages as well. Their menu is pretty expansive so I plan to make many more trips to try it all out. I was looking forward to grabbing a cannoli too, but they had already run out for the day unfortunately. Guess I'll have to come back! The only crime is they're not open later or on weekends, oh well. read more

Cortina's Orange - Love it! - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Food is delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more items. The prices were also very reasonable. It can get busy so I can see why so many people place phone and online orders. Love a good sandwich. read more

Cortina's Orange - Cortina's Special! So good. Highly recommend. - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Came here because I love the market in Anaheim. Stood at the counter for several minutes and was completely ignored. Left without placing an order. read more

The absolute best Italian deli in all of Orange County perhaps So Cal. We love the pastrami, eggplant, Cortina's special, pasta salad, pesto pasta...to name a few. I'd eat here everyday if I could. read more

Unbelievable sandwiches lots of other things great pasta could actually eat the same sandwich two days in a row. It was that good I would say definitely worth your time for sure order it go there have it sent to you whatever just go try it. read more

Love to check out little delis wherever I'm at. They have a nice sized parking lot which is always a plus anywhere you go. The inside esthetically hits the eye. Got service right away; the guy recommended the Cortinas special. Sat outside and 7/8 min later I had my sandwich with a bottled coke. The sandwich was good and I can see why it's a local fav. Lots of meat,fresh onions and lettuce. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be sure to stop by and grab another sandwich. read more

Cortina's Orange - Nice view of the street topped off with a coke - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

One of the best sandwich shops hands down. Every time I come here I've tried a different sub and have not been disappointed by any of them. At the moment my favorite has been the fireball. The spicy cured capicola and calabrase salame is simply delicious on the sandwich and they top off with a mix of lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncinis and italian dressing. This place will quickly get busy, especially during lunch hours, but they do offer phone in orders for the people that are in a hurry. The service here is great and staff are super friendly, clean environment. A must for all you sandwich lovers! read more

Cortina's Orange - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

I've been to this place several times and I've noticed every single time the same thing over and over, the staff don't seem to be happy, you can sense the negative energy from the time that you order till they hand you the food. I happened to be in the hospitality industry and I hate being harsh, and what really amazes me is that their food is not bad, I hope management does something about it Sorry guys but change your attitude read more

I had a doctors appointment nearby and decided to check this place out for lunch. I ordered the meatball sandwich and it was really good. It reminded me of Bay Cities in Santa Monica except the meatballs were a little on the cold side. I ordered the smaller of the two sizes and it was a still a very good sized sandwich. I will have to stop by again to check out some of their other sandwiches. Only issue is parking. I parked in the back where there is more space but it is pretty far from the entrance and I got parked in by another car for a couple minutes while I was trying to leave. read more

Cortina's Orange - Meatball sandwich - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Awesome sandwiches! The meatball sub is my favorite and definitely filling! I love the set up and vibe here. This is definitely a locals favorite. Will be coming here at least a couple times a month. read more

Best subs around and it's not even close. The quality of the meats and cheeses are great, and the bread is perfectly chewy. You can't go wrong with a classic like the Cortina's special, but the rocky balboa is amazing and definitely unlike anything I've had anywhere else. The sandwiches are very filling so don't get the large unless you don't want to move the rest of the day. read more

Cortina's Orange - Rocky Balboa - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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Great sandwiches. I've had the Prosciutto Di Parma (bomb!) and most recently the Rocky Balboa. Both were delicious. But the review will be for the latter since I ate it today. -The R.B. is very flavorful and the touch of chili oil adds a tiny bit of spice. (It comes with a side of au jus as well) The brocollini ads a nice texture contrast and compliments the pork well. The bread here is really good too, good crust on the outside. It is however, a very rich sandwich. I found myself squeezing just a bit of lemon juice to cut through the fat of the pork & chili oil. I personally thought it was better this way. I went in right at lunch around noon, it was packed! I figured it would be. From the line to order, to receiving my order, I maybe waited 20 minutes. The two young ladies and the register were hauling ass and were doing a great job. 2 guys were taking phone orders and food running/calling out to go orders. Organized chaos. Props to the kitchen as well. Call ahead if you don't want to wait, but the food is worth a small wait for the quality sandwiches. read more

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I don't even care for sandwiches but I find myself craving this place time to time. The best way to describe this place is they add ingredients to enhance every bite. It's not just stuffing meat and veggies into a bun (that's what she said). Food 5/5: I started out with a french dip, then tried the russo's special. Both are so damn bomb. I heard the meatball sub is good too. The russo's is good because it's a warm sandwich but there are some ingredients that are not warm so the texture is really good. Price 5/5: Portions are decent so getting the small for their price is good. I can't imagine getting the larger size. Service 5/5: Super nice, super quick. Ambiance 5/5: Cute! It's got like a Colorado feel to it or something lol read more

Cortina's Orange - French dip - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Found this place just looking for a sandwich place. We both had beef dips they were awesome I recommend this place We can't wait to come back and try more they are very nice and helpful only drawback they are only open Monday thur Friday I wish the were open Saturday also great place to pick up sandwiches for an Angel game we will be back worth the drive from Rancho Santa Margarita read more

Cortina's Orange - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Solid sub sandwiches. The Rocky and Italian subs are legit. Wish the Orange location did Pizza.

Yelp Reviews: Quarantine Edition #84 Let them eat sammiches! When Capitol Hill is breached and the foundations of American Democracy are being challenged, sometimes all you can do is find something delicious to eat. I had heard about Cortina's for a while from a few sandwich aficionado friends of mine, and while I wouldn't describe myself as a sammich fiend, I've had my fair share of phenomenal subs, heroes, hoagies, and grinders. If there's a great sandwich to be found, count me in! While there are tables open outside if you absolutely had to stay to eat, the restaurant itself was pickup only, with people quietly lining up for lunch... as if everyone had something on their minds. Perhaps we were all preoccupied with the precarious position of our Republic? Anyways, you can't go all the way to Orange without making most of your time there, so I got 2 sandwiches: a hot one and a cold one. Most sandwiches range from $7-8 for 6 inchers and $11-13 for 10 inchers. I ended up getting two of the 6 inchers for a total of $19 including tax and tip. The specific sandwich I was recommended to get by my friend was the Rocky Balboa. Made of sliced, house-made Porchetta with Broccolini, melted Provolone, Pecorino Romano, Garlic Chili Oil, and a really amazing Pork Au Jus, it definitely surprised me. If you recall about 6-8 years ago, Porchetta had its time under the culinary sun, so much so that I ended up having quite a few very DRY Porchetta sandwiches from Coast to Coast. Once bitten, twice shy, I wasn't sure about the recommendation... but boy was I wrong. The sliced Porchetta was flavorful, tender, and JUICY, with the fatty layers combining with the melted Provolone to create tremendous mouth feel. The Broccolini drenched in Garlic Chili Oil added a peppery component to the meal, but what really tied it all together was the hot, savory Pork Au Jus! So delicious, yet balanced, and definitely not too salty, I drank it by itself after I finished the sandwich. But what about sammich #2? As my friend mentioned, "This place is a hot sub place. Don't bother with the cold ones." I'd have to agree. The Cortina's Special looks GOOD on paper: Italian cold cuts, Capicola, Mortadella, Cotto Salami, Dry Salami, and Provolone Cheese? FUHGEDDABOUDIT! Doesn't that sound like The Sopranos in sandwich form? Unfortunately, the sandwich itself is missing some pizzaz, some hard to quantify "it" factor. And it's not because it's plain-tasting; the sandwich also has fresh onions, sliced tomato, pepperoncinis, and a house Italian dressing... yet it just didn't tie together as well as other "Italian" cold cut sandwiches I've had. Overall, as far as sandwich places go, Cortina's is a solid option, especially in Orange. Definitely would love to come back to try their Pastrami and Reuben... hopefully without terrifying news headlines in the background next time. read more

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Found this little gem accidentally yesterday for lunch, it was so delicious we made the drive all the way from Ontario again today. Yesterday we had the Rocky Balboa sandwich and the eggplant Parmesan both were perfect. Today we had the Caprice & Fireball sandwich's both were amazing. Plenty of parking , cute patio in front to dine in. Definitely worth the drive , great customer service. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. read more

Cortina's Orange - Caprese Sandwich & Dinner Salad - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

BEST SANDWICHES EVER. I absolutely love this place and get it every chance I have. The meat they have is great quality and tastes great

Sooooo delicious! If you want an incredible sandwich and you're picky and hate the chain sandwich places like me, you'll love this. They do get packed so plan ahead. read more

Love everything about this place! Just thought I'd come for a lunch but I was amazed at how good the food was. Parking: On the sides behind the restaurant and shouldn't be too hard to find a space Interior: Love the chill vibe with a plenty of spaces to just talk chill or study even. Outdoor seating is great as well. Food: Cortina Special: Have this as your first try! The bread is perfect and not too hard or soft. The meats are fresh and the spice is perfect. I love a good deli sandwich like this one. Overall: Just a great spot you have to try! I'd say this is one of the best deli sandwiches in SoCal ! read more

Cortina's Orange - Cortina Special - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Cortina's is an institution in Orange. I don't know how long they have been in business, but it is a long time. The sammies are very good. Nice portions, decent prices. I have absolutely no complaints about the food. I would eat here once or twice a week if I was closer and my waistline allowed it. My only complaint is that they are closed on weekends. Realistically, I can only get over here on Saturdays and Sundays. If anyone at Cortina's reads this, please open on Saturday. Of course, I am sure they have been asked that before. Anyway, I will come when I can. read more

Dave G. sent me a message a few days ago about Cortina's. He ordered "The Fireball" and told me " If you were to name a sandwich after you this would be it.". He then asked to meet him there for lunch sometime during work in which I sadly informed him it's too far away from my work. Well today my friend and I head on over to Doner G and find the doors locked. The staff ignored us as my friend banged on the door over and over and over. Finally a lady opens the door and says "Closed... nobody here". Fate was on our side since we ended up at Cortina's for lunch. Unlike Anaheim Cortina's this place takes credit/debit card and has a really nice vibe to it. Lots of exposed wood and even a koi pond on the patio. I ordered the "Fireball" as did my friend and this amazing sandwich was brought out... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jWzqKKtBXw4yyq-O1ZYr4g?select=oHnm8nzV3lVf9Af7sm60yg#wRk6bHzTEQr02jsofLDt2A The fireball is only served at this location. It is not served at the Anaheim location. I can honestly say this is probably the best sandwich I've ever had. Dave is correct, I'd proudly name this sandwich after me since it has all the things I love. Spicy Italian deli meats and pickled stuff. They stuff freshly baked bread with spicy capicola, spicy calabrese salami, provolone cheese, roasted green bell peppers, roasted red bell peppers, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, and the wonderful pickled spicy giardiniera mix which had olives, carrots, celery, cauliflower, and spicy green peppers. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jWzqKKtBXw4yyq-O1ZYr4g?select=oHnm8nzV3lVf9Af7sm60yg#uMMJpSp5b0WpANRrcbo0uA This sandwich was massive in both length and girth. My jaw felt like Jenna Jamison on her first week on the job....had to take a few bites before I could accommodate it. Every single effing ingredient worked together in perfect harmony and no flavors were covered up, you could taste each and every ingredient in every bite. Even the lettuce was delicious since it appeared to be drenched in Italian dressing. The sandwich brought a tear to my eye.... literally due to the spiciness. It's not spicy enough to make your mouth on fire but it's enough to get the nose running, throat itching, and eyes tearing. My friend and I both agreed this was truly a masterpiece of a sandwich. If I died today I'd be happy that is was my last meal on Earth. FYI.... only open Monday-Friday from 10am to 3pm. read more

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Ravioli are delicious from here but the parm cheese must be coming out of the employee's paycheck . read more

Cortina's Orange - Parm cheese - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Everything at cortinas is super delicious and flavorful! I've only been to the other location until today when I went here the good thing about this location is it seems like it's more of a lunch spot as to where the other location is a anytime kinda place. The only thing I didn't like about this location is that they are only open tell 3pm and closed on the weekends that's a bummer because I would totally come here before Ducks games as it's super close to Honda Center! This time I ordered a roast beef sandwich it was super delicious filling and came with a pickle I really did enjoy the flavor of this sandWhich I think next time around I'm going to go for the Cortinas special sandwich as it sounded super good! One of my other favorites is the pesto pasta it's just unbelievably good from the sauce to the chicken it's bomb and totally fills you up! I'm sure it won't be long before I visit this location or their other one for some delicious food that never disappoints! read more

Cortina's Orange - To the Sky! - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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