This is their antipasto salad with little to no meat, cheese, or olives this is the second time they give me a pathetic salad for $8.00. Last time I go here for lunch. read more

Cortina's Orange - Antipasto salad $8.00 not worth it. - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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My wife and I came here to eat lunch. She ordered a side of meats balls and a salad and myself a sandwich. Her meat balls came out with my sandwich and were told by the food runner that it works me a few minutes for her salad. Well I finished my sandwich and still no salad. She went to the counter to see where her salad was at and they said they were out of lettuce. So 15 min went by and no one knew they were out of lettuce. She got her money back but cashier and cooks should have know there was no lettuce. So I had lunch while she sat there watching me. Very disappointed with service and staff. read more

I got the turkey sandwich served toasted! The woman who took my order was very genuine and helped me quickly and was able to suggest something. If a little crumbs on the table don't bother you if you are eating in.. This place is a great find. I will be back :) .... Just wana say this bread is toasted perfectly and very fresh bread you can't tell. read more

Cortina's Orange - Turkey sand. Toasted - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing meatball sandwich! Craving it as I write this. Place was super busy for a weekday at 2:30pm and it is worth the wait! read more

Cortina's Orange - Six inch meatball sandwich and cortina's special. - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

The one star is for the food. I had to deduct 4 stars for really bad customer service.

Recently tried this place and I gotta say I was not disappointed at all. I ordered the Italian sub and a chicken salad. Both were absolutely delicious. Staff was patient enough to wait while I decided what to order. Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Great tasting sandwiches. Nice little patio to enjoy your lunch at. The pasta is also delicious!

Amazing sandwiches. Always the best service too. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great deli sandwich at lunch time because they close early. read more

Everything is so fresh and delicious The antipasto chicken salad is the bomb. The tomato's lettuce etc are very good quality and fresh. The chicken isn't processed at all. Very fresh also. The bread is to die for read more

Pros: Very Good food, large parking lot, secluded area. Cons: Wait time is horrible except to wait for at least 20 mins before getting a sandwich. Overall, they are probably a 4.5 stars, but I suggest ordering ahead of time instead of just walking in. read more

This is a satellite location from the main Cortinas in Anaheim. It's about the same size with a cozy, sort of rustic, barn feel to it. I was really enjoying the atmosphere until they turned on the music :-\ I opted for the penne pesto knowing it would probably be their worst because the pesto usually is from my experience, and the pesto was actually pretty, and because of that I'm confident the other pastas are good haha - I know weird logic. This location is open earlier than the main location, which opens at 11, but it closes way earlier, closing at 3. If you want more options and more time, definitely go to the Anaheim location. read more

Cortina's Orange - Small dining room, but there's outside seating with umbrellas too - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

So this is a sorta small place that seems even smaller at noon on a Friday. i think everyone in the OC was there for lunch when I went in and I know why; the pastrami! I really want to try the italian food because the pix online make it all look great, but I went with a friend who insisted we have pastrami. I'm not mad at her...it was delish...not fatty and just the right amount of ankle swelling salt. The bread is awesome (i noticed baguettes for sale). They offer a soda fountain with Stubborn drinks as well as san pelligrino and misc canned sodas. Call your order in, if you plan it right, you won't long wait for it. Im reserving a star for when i go back for lasagna or at least a meatball sandwich! I heard there was a second location, too...im yelping it now so i can bookmark it for the next time im in Orange!!! read more

Small location with great food. I've only been once but had a good experience. You can't go wrong with their meatball sub 10/10.

Sooooooo gooood!!!! Philly cheesteak is amazing and the Italiano Thanks to yelp once again I found this spot! It gets packed though so make sure not to come during rush hour. Only complaint- cashier was a bit rude when we asked her if one of the sandwiches had pork, as we were looking for non pork options. Otherwise, you must try! read more

Really really awesome HUGE sandwiches I don't know how to fit it in my mouth. The meat and the veggies are all very fresh. The only thing was the bread was a bit hard, but then again who wants a soggy sandwich...It was our first time there (lunch) and we had the Cortina's Special and the All American. It was pretty busy still after 1pm on a weekday. Everyone else's food looked amazing too. Will definitely be back to stuff my face and try them all!! read more

Cortina's Orange - Left: Cortina's Special. Right: All American. - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

4.5 stars because it was such a hidden gem! We had lunch here to have some sandwiches and it was way better than I expected! Rocky Balboa- porchetta with broccolini and roasted garlic. I got a 6" and it was more than enough. Came out nice and hot, really tasty, I reccommend it! I also got to try the roast beef tip and ravioli with meatballs (comes with garlic bread). All the food was great and a great deal, very generous portions. The parking lot is very odd, but not too big of an issue. The servers were really friendly and quick. Great find!! read more

Always satisfied with everything i get here. Today I wanted to go different so i asked to top my Lasagna with Fried Jalapeno Peppers such as the ones on the fireball Sandwich. I got Green Bell Peppers instead. It was still very good and added great flavor but i was looking for a little kick of heat added. Overall i was very satisfied and next time i will be more specific on my toppings. I love this place read more

Cortina's Orange - Lasagna Meat Sauce topped with Green Peppers. Deliciousness - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Wow! What a great variety of good choices and flavors. Over the last month or so, we have tried the Rocky Balboa, Meatball, Fireball, Cortina's Special, Lasagna, & Philadelphia Cheese Steak. I would order any of them again, however there are more to try before we do repeats. Next trip may be for their pastrami or the sausage and pepper, or maybe the Caprese sandwich. Whatever it is, I know we will enjoy it. The staff are very friendly. They use excellent quality ingredients. Definitely a place worth checking out. read more

Cortinas has been great for many years . Great food and a pretty reasonable price. Customer service/ friendliness is always a bit marginal. But veered than the Anaheim location. Just wish they were open later and on the weekends read more

We picked up our Christmas Eve dinner and the food was excellent. We got Chicken Parmesan, Bake ziti, Bow tie noodles with broccoli with white sauce, pizza pie and garlic bread. All were amazing and our entire family thought the same. Going here is going to be our new tradition. read more

Had been told about this place by a few people. It didnt disappoint at all. I've been there twice over the last month and have eaten the Fireball and the Meatball sandwiches. Both were great. The bread is perfect. Looking forward to trying the Rocky Balboa when I return. Call ahead because the get pretty busy at lunchtime. read more

Attempted to order online as I wanted the Rocky Balboa, which my coworker introduced me to. But for some odd reason it didn't appear. I should have called but wasn't sure if I could but since I was so close by and was beating the lunch rush thought just walking in and ordering. They still had the Rocky Balboa, which is one of my top favorite sandwiches in OC (though I wish they gave out more jus) and the seasonal lasagna, which they informed me would only take 10 minutes. Sadly, it took longer than that and when I saw a bunch of people after me getting their orders I had to inquire again and sounded like my order got a bit lost. So do take that into account if you're on a time crunch. The seasonal fall lasagna was decent but on the rich side so I've turned it 4 mini meals. read more

Probably my favorite sandwich shop around! I eat here once or twice EVERY WEEK and the quality, service, and taste is consistently superb! Sandwich favorites: Cortina's Special, Fireball, Rocky Balboa Their salads are always fresh and delicious. They are never skimpy or wilty salads. All of them are good and if you can, try their seasonal salads. Special mention: their meatballs! Whether in the meatball sub or spaghetti (or a la carte!), they are tender and delicious! Not a fan of their craft soda machine, but their iced tea has not changed and is always delicious. read more

Ordered 3 sandwiches for pick up the other day. Went to pick them up and drive back to work. Opened up the sandwiches and 2 of them were the wrong sandwich. Called them to let them know they screwed up (it happens, I get it) and reorder the correct sandwiches. I get back about 20 minutes later thinking they would have the new ones ready but they hadn't even started yet. I had to wait another 15 minutes to get the correct sandwiches. When they finally finished, I didn't even get a "hey we're really sorry" or anything. Just a "here are the new sandwiches, have a nice day". Ok, so at the end of the day, the food is great, but still a little upset I had to spend overall about an hour to get the right order without an apology. read more

Best sandwich place around. Every sandwich we gotten has been excellent! Pastrami and rocky balboa are our go to!

If a place is only open for lunch & the firemen are always there you know it's a great place! Everything on the menu is GREAT! Look for their seasonal special. My favorite is the harvest salad (see pic) with seasoned chicken, apples, butternut squash (yum), feta cheese & more. TIPS: -Best to order on-line or call in - your food will be ready in 20-30 minutes. -Best to go before or after 12:00 - 1:00. -Stand in the PHONE ORDER line to pick up your order. Enjoy! read more

Came because of a recommendation from multiple friends who went to Chapman right down the street and am so happy I came. I got the Caprese sandwich and it was super good. The mozzarella was super juicy and fresh and the sauce was delicious! Also extremely filling, was able to eat half for lunch and the other half for dinner. The restaurant is very cute and has a good amount of seating for how small it is. Will definitely be coming back if in the area! read more

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

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Loved it, typically get the beef dip. I've tried most every sandwich and all are good. Chicken sandwich seems always dry but sauce taste excellent. read more

My favorite sandwich place hands down. I have yet to have a sandwich I didn't care for!

I want to start off by saying that I don't like sandwiches since I generally find them boring and I like my food deconstructed. Cortina's has definitely changed my mind about sandwiches but only if I get it there. Visiting this particular location is not easy since they only open on weekdays and for only a short time span but I finally got the opportunity to do so since I was "working from home" yesterday. Located in an industrial-looking area, Cortina's serves up some great Italian lunch options for employees nearby and anyone in the area in the mood for some mind-blowing zesty food. For my first visit, I decided on a hot sandwich, the Fireball 6", and an order of one meatball (had to try it since they claimed to be "world famous" and I had to be the judge of that). The various spicy Italian meats in there were great and their bread was perfectly toasted and chewy but, the star of that sandwich for me were their homemade spicy hot giardiniera mix. I don't have much experience with Italian meatballs but of all the Italian meatballs I've tasted, Cortina's was definitely the best. Perfect in size, texture and marinara. Their sandwich was also substantial in size that I could only eat half of it and had to pack the other half to-go. Can't wait to come back and try their other offerings especially, the eggplant parmigiana. I may need to pay a visit to their Anaheim location since there is a market within and they are open on weekends. read more

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It's almost perfect. The only problem with this place is the size. It can't fit a lot of people inside or outside and parking can be an issue. Also expect a line because a lot of people like it. Other than that, it's wonderful! The staff is nice and hardworking, the air conditioner works (very important to me), clean bathrooms, the food looks great and tastes even better. May very well be the best meatball sandwich I've ever had. The bread was soft and sauce was tasty. I'm definitely going back soon. read more

Delicious!!!! Had the fireball, my friend had the turkey. The protein is fresh, you can taste the quality. The veggies are equally great and fresh, the bread? What do you think? They spent all this time for quality! This place is 5 stars, just look at the crowd out front, just make sure to phone order ahead! Will be back for more! read more

Cortina's is such a great lunch time option if you want something fresh and still quick if you use order online! I usually get the roast beef sandwich but I've also had their rocky balboa. It was too many things in a sandwich for me but I can definitely see why people enjoy it. I'm partial to the roast beef and I'll usually sub mayo for their Italian dressing. It's so good to dip your sandwich bread in. I wish this location had a market like the one in Anaheim but it's a tiny location so I understand why. With that said, even this location had difficult parking during busy hours but it's not quite as bad as the Anaheim location. read more

This review is not about the food. Their sandwiches are good, which is why we went. This review is about their service. We called ahead to inquire about their food handling practices in light of COVID-19 and the fact that we live with two young babies and an elderly person. We were told that all of the workers wear masks and gloves. Relying on this statement, we placed an order online and went to pick it up, only to find out that the statement was untrue. One of the food handlers and the clerk at the front were both not wearing any form of face coverings. Note that this is no longer a recommendation but a County-wide requirement as of tomorrow: https://www.ocregister.com/2020/04/09/oc-coronavirus-health-order-workers-dealing-with-public-should-cover-faces/amp/ We also received a text, telling us to come inside because our food was ready. When we proceeded to do so, they stopped us and made us wait outside, saying that the food was not ready. The foregoing has soured our experience with Cortina's and we will likely not return. It's too bad that the quality of their business practices is inconsistent with the quality of their food. read more

Tried this for the first time, they wowed me!!! I'm Gluten free because I have to be! I had the Russo Special,,, hot sandwich. But my sandwich was so cozy! It had an herbal wrap that was so delicious, and with Boars meat,cheese tomatoes, lettuce ,pickles, sauteed peppers and onion,I will be back! read more

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

This place definitely lived up to expectations. The sandwiches are amazing and the price is reasonable, a solid value. My only comment is that the place looks newly renovated, and I question why they went with such a tiny space given there is an entire massive warehouse to use? They should be 3-4 times bigger to handle the demand, especially since they close at 3pm. read more

Foods great'. Staff is friendly. I always enjoy my meals from this place. My only issue is with the parking. I guess that's the price to pay when a place is popular. read more

The sandwiches here are by far the best I have had anywhere in the area. I'll drive an hour out of my way to come. Here whenever I get the chance. I love this place. I tell everyone I know about them. read more

I'm obsessed with their Caprese Sandwich! The bread is soft and chewy, and the sauce is the absolute best. I usually phone in the order and pick it up, because they are extremely busy. But they function like a well oiled machine, so I've yet to see them mess up an order. And I work near by so sometimes we order up to seven sandwiches at a time. They've got good pasta salads too, but go early because they sell out fast. read more

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

Book mark it because its 5 stars. The lines are long because its so delicious. I got (2) 6inch Philly cheese steak, and a meatball sub for myself and coworkers. They did not disappoint! Enough to fill me up and bomb tasting!! My new fav spot read more

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