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4.3 (977 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Soohyun K.

I've been here numerous times for family events and gatherings with friends. Unfortunately, I've noticed that the food quality has become increasingly inconsistent over time. Some dishes are overly salty, while others are undercooked. The restaurant is always busy, so that might be one of the reasons for the inconsistency. On the positive side, the staff are friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant is a good option for private events or group gatherings. They also have a semi-private dining area within the main dining room. Although it doesn't have a separate door, it still offers a nice space for group celebrations. Overall, it's a convenient place for gatherings, but I really hope they improve the consistency and quality of their food.

Octopus & Shrimp Ceviche
Ernest C.

Not sure what all the fuss is about. If you're craving traditional Italian food, you may want to look elsewhere. This place puts a unique spin on Italian cuisine, so if you're into fusion and creative dishes, it might be right up your alley. Unfortunately, the execution didn't quite hit the mark for me. The biggest issue? Everything was too sweet. The Octopus and Shrimp Ceviche were both overpowered by sugar-glazed cashews and strawberries that appeared to be soaking in a syrupy, pickled sauce. The sweetness overwhelmed the seafood rather than complementing it. The cocktails didn't fare much better. We tried the lychee and peach drinks and specifically requested the least amount of sugar possible. Despite that, both were still far too sweet for my liking, and I could barely taste the alcohol. Between the appetizers and cocktails, my palate was pretty much coated in sweetness. By the time the main courses arrived, it felt like everything was leaning in the same direction flavor-wise. Thankfully, the mains were much better. The Chimichurri Steak was cooked well, with a nice fat cap that added plenty of flavor. The accompanying potatoes were fantastic and ended up being one of my favorite things on the table. The Carbonara was rich, creamy, and satisfying. I also enjoyed the raw egg, which added to the dish's richness and overall experience. Service & Ambiance Service was excellent. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the decor was attractive. We also appreciated the privacy of our booth, which made for a comfortable dining experience. Final Thoughts I appreciate creativity and don't mind a fusion concept, but there's a fine line between inventive and overcomplicated. For me, the sweetness across the appetizers and cocktails overshadowed the more interesting flavors. The main courses showed promise, but not enough to make me want to return. And given the experience, I certainly wouldn't stand in line waiting for a table.

Fried calamari
Ashley K.

I usually Iike to check out a place before going in to a new restaurant, and dPlace is spacious, clean, with a good vibe when you walk in. We ordered the Galbi Korean plate. The meat was so tender and flavorful with that natural smoked flavor. It comes with salad, and sides of one small bowl of rice, bean sprouts, kimchi, and a small plate of pickled jalapeno & celery, which were all delicious! We also ordered the fried calamari, and I really liked it, but my sis thought it was a bit chewy. We all really liked the pickled jalapeño and kimchi that came with it, which was the same side dish that came with galbi. This visit was very enjoyable, and we will visit again soon.

Julie N.

Had lunch here recently - stopped by at 2 on a sat. Lots of parking - restaurant wasnt busy but we had to wait about 10 min to get seated. Loved that we could order using the tablet on the table. Got the rose shrimp pasta, the fried squid, and the picanha steak. Shrimp pasta was delicious - big portion, the sauce was perfect so creamy. Fried squid was the star - huge and crispy not oily and i loved the sauces included. Picanha was not that great - hard and chewy even though it was cooked perfectly medium- i would not order tjat again. Service was good and i would def come back

Myung Ran Nori cream pasta (SEAFOOD PASTA in white sauce  ) , CARBONARA PASTA , TRUFFLE PASTA w/ GRILLED SALMON
Marilyn G.

I brought my Son and his friends here at DPLACE STEAK & PASTA in Fullerton with (Italian / Korean cuisine). I've been wanting to go here ever since I saw a yelp friend post here. Whenever my Son goes out with his friends and I'm with them I'm 100% always Paying for everything so sometimes I'm the one to choose where for us to dine and this time I chose to go here at DPLACE restaurant. There's so many selections on their menu, all of us ordered our own Pasta and I ordered their sharable Big Meats. I chose for all of us to share since they are big plates of meats, so here is what we ordered: *OC GALBI KOREAN - Korean marinated bone-in SHORT RIBS, this came with Veggies, Salad, and Rice. *OC GALBI AMERICAN - Korean marinated bbq bone-in SHORT RIBS, this came with mexican street corn, french fries, kale slaw, and dinner rolls. *GRILLED MISO BOSSAM - (Marinated pork) *OCTOPUS SHRIMP CEVICHE *STREET EQUITES - mexican street corn *PITA BREAD *CARBONARA PASTA *PESCATORE PASTA -(Seafood pasta in red sauce) *MYUNG RAN NORI CREAM PASTA - (Seafood Pasta in white sauce) *LA CARNE PORK BELLY CREAM PASTA *MUSHROOM CREAM PASTA *SPICY GOCHUJANG RIGATONI *SALMON PASTA *LYCEE MOJITO Before my Son and his friends touched their food I sent one plate and passed it on to them so that they can put a small pasta on my plate so that I could taste each of them for my review. So far with all the Pastas I tried, everything is Delicious! The plating was big and a good portion for the price too. Most of the Pasta had a good amount of protein and it had a Toast bread too. Now for the Meat, that's the reason I came here, when I saw that they had these big plates of marinated meats I couldn't wait to go here. I ordered their sharable GALBI KOREAN, GALBI AMERICAN, and GRILLED MISO BOSSAM, these 3 PLATES full of MARINATED MEATS are a lot, like a really good portion, these plates of meats are delightful, delicious, and very tasty! I told my Son that we will be coming back here to this restaurant if we are in the area, which we for sure will be 'coz the Theme Park (Knott's Berry Farm) that we go is not that far of a drive from here. Whenever they want to dine here my answer will always be YES! My drink, the LYCHEE MOJITO, was so delicious and refreshing. Our APPETIZERS, the OCTOPUS SHRIMP CEVICHE & the order of MEXICAN STREET CORN, were both good too. We didn't make it to dessert, even though we wanted to 'coz our Stomach was so packed already :) Our original server came often when she was waiting to see if we already put our orders, but after that we barely saw her and needed to flag her often for our drink refills or what else we might need in the table , gladly another server ARIAH (I hope I got your name right) She became the one that always assisted us on what we might need after she saw us having to find our server. Server ARIAH had eyeglasses and an earring on her lips, so I hope I really got her name correct 'coz Ariah shes Super nice and very helpful to our table For Parking, even though there are a lot of small restaurants nearby and a Starbucks across, there's still plenty of Parking around. We really enjoyed dining here. It's definitely going to be our spot to dine in when we are in the area again.

Christine T.

The Korean style OC Galbi is a MUST TRY! The meat is so tender and flavorful. It's a big portion, enough for 2-3 people. We like to get it with the ssam. We also got the rose pasta with shrimp and the mushroom cream pasta with salmon. Both are really good! Though I think the OC Galbi stole the show. Cocktails here are also really good. They're big cocktails, not like the bars that charge for mostly ice. Service is good and the restaurant is big, great for groups!

Rachel C P.

Made the treck down to Fullerton from mid city on a Friday. I don't care if I have to drive far for food as long as the food is worth it. And this place was very very worth it. Since it's just a two of us I was not able to get that much items to try. We had to obviously get the short ribs, rose pasta dish and a steak tartare. The steak portion was big and I think this was worth it. It was cooked a little well but still very tender. The pasta was also very good, felt like eating the sauce from boiling crab but with cream and they had plenty of shrimp. The steak tartare was also on point I wish it came with more chips. The inside of the restaurant was a little dim but it had nice vibe. I think because everything is ordered on the iPad and the food is delivered by the robot there wasn't much human interaction

Miso pork belly plate/Galbi plate
Kristin L.

Come here regularly and they are consistently so good, great quality always! The service is always friendly and prompt and the manager Rueben I believe his name was , always attentive and checks in! We love the Galbi plate(Korean style), and miso pork belly plate, potato truffle jeon goes crazy 10/10 recommend and always get these three plates! Flavors are soo good so many good side dipping sauces, and we always add Ssam! Also kids menu is super fair priced, they loved the pasta with tomato sauce. Comes with a little juice box. Dessert wise the lava cake and churros is the only things I've tried so far both are good!!

Shrimp Rose Pasta
Jennie H.

Heard from a friend that this place was pretty bomb so decided to try it for my bday dinner with my fam *** ORDERED Fried Calamari $18 Loved the fried calamari! Very crunchy and a perfect mix with both mayo and the marinara sauce. They fry the entire squid together and so they provide scissors for you to cut it :)) Truffle Pasta w/grilled salmon $28 (Forgot to take a picture) Very VERY creamy and thick I will say, it's better to just finish it there at the restaurant because they use A LOT of butter OC Galbi Korean $62 Comes with some banchan (sides) and a bowl of rice. It's a sweet savory cut up cow but I'm not sure if it's well worth the pricing Pescatore $19 A fairly basic seafood red sauced spaghetti Shrimp Rosè pasta $18 Brother had ordered this and said it was a bit on the watery side. I couldn't really taste the rosè in the pasta *** VIBES It's actually fairly loud in the restaurant as there is music and it's a big place. But it is a Korean family friendly place with fancy cutlery *** PEOPLE We had a reservation and were seated fairly fast and on time :) efficient and friendly staff *** OVERAL I think I liked this place but I somewhat feel that there are better places for Asian fusion with better price ranges. Don't get me wrong tho: I do think trying it once is always a good idea

Johnathan H.

Been here plenty of times and have gotten ALMOST everything on the menu. Front of house staff are amazing from A to Z, but the back of house needs to do better QC. We got served multiple closed mussels and were told they come from a vendor who boils/steams them before they get delivered. Nevertheless, the risk of eating a mussel that's died prior to cooking is high enough for Vibrio contamination that it should be weeded out BEFORE serving to customers. One of the managers said it was safe, but my dad is immunocompromised so he skipped all the seafood we ordered. But that's quite literally the only issue we've had in the 5+ times we've visited. Highlights: OC Galbi Korean Truffle pasta w/ grilled salmon Pescatore pasta Rosé pasta La Carne pasta Fried calamari (you MUST order this every time) Jjamppong Lowlights: Skip all the risottos. Tried all 3 of them and they don't make them very well here. Also check your mussels!

OC Galbi Korean
Marian X.

First visiting this place and absolutely had a great experience here. Highly recommend to make a reservation because they can be very busy especially on the weekends. Jjamppong Pasta: the pasta is chewy and well seasoned. It is not overly spicy and it comes with a good amount of seafood. Definitely recommend this if you want a different kind of pasta. OC Galbi Korean: Absolutely loved this dish. Must order and try this! The galbi is cooked just right, tender and juicy. The seasoning is on point as well. The arugula salad is a great match to the galbi, add a bit of refreshing taste to it. FYI, you can ask for more arugula salad for additional costs. I hope they're able to keep this. This is a great place of to hang out with friends. Lots of drink offered. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is modern and cozy. One suggestion is that their ordering system definitely needs some improvement. It often lags or freezes. Also, maybe consider adding an alert system because it might be difficult to get a staff's attention. Overall, highly recommended. And I would definitely come back.

Mentai cream pasta
Shirley B.

Food: We came here to celebrate one of my parents' birthdays. The food reminded me a bit of Kei Concepts restaurants, with stylish presentations and Korean-inspired influences, but with much bolder flavors. Honestly, almost every dish could dial the seasoning back just a notch and still be excellent. The Myungran (mentai) cream pasta was delicious, creamy, and rich, but wow, it was much spicier than I expected when I ordered the spicy version. Not a complaint, just something to be aware of if you're expecting a mild kick. The beef tartare was well presented and flavorful, while the OC Galbi was probably the star of the meal, tender and packed with flavor. The prosciutto grapefruit burrata salad was the only dish that didn't fully land for me. The grapefruit and dressing combination leaned a little too tangy and acidic, with what felt like slightly too much vinegar for my taste. Price: Pricing lands in the upscale-casual range. Pastas generally run about $18-25, appetizers are mostly $15-20, steaks range from roughly $35-55, and signature dishes like the OC Galbi are around $60-65. For a meal with appetizers, entrées, and drinks, expect around $40-80 ish per person depending on what you order. Considering the presentation, portions, and quality of ingredients, I thought the pricing was fair for a birthday dinner. Ambiance: The restaurant strikes a nice balance between trendy and comfortable. It feels elevated enough for birthdays, anniversaries, or date nights, but not so formal that you feel out of place. The atmosphere is warm, modern, and has that polished Korean-fusion dining vibe that encourages you to order several dishes to share. Service: Service was attentive and professional throughout our visit. Food arrived in a reasonable timeframe, staff was friendly, and the overall experience felt well coordinated, which is especially appreciated when dining for a special occasion. They also have cute server robots going around from time to time! Parking: Parking was relatively easy thanks to the plaza location and dedicated lot. Much less stressful than fighting for street parking elsewhere in Orange County.

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Trinity T.

The food here is amazing, the quality and flavors were truly as it showed on social media. From the Mala Rose Tteokbokki that was soft, chewy and full of creamy yet umami flavor to the tender galbi with banchan pairings such as kimchi and marinated bean sprout. It is a bit different, you order on a tablet that's at each table. We would prefer for their entree price points to have a full service experience as when we used the request for staff button on the tablet there was either a bit of a wait or they did not come. Service overall was eh. The food made up for it.

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Do they require a prefixe menu for tables of 7?

No. You can order using their regular menu.

Is there patio seating so I can bring my dog?

No there is just indoor seating.

This place is listed as having heated outdoor seating. I don't see any photos of it, is it still available?

No outdoor seating!

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Corkage fee $30 and only beer , sake and wine!

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Tiramisù

Luigi's D' Italia - Complimentary bread & half order of calamari

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Alza Osteria

Alza Osteria

4.4(1.2k reviews)
6.3 mi
•$$

This is truly one of Orange County's hidden gems. An amazing Italian restaurant with family roots…read morethat has a wonderful and cozy atmosphere, delicious food and top notch dining staff. The Minestrone soup made by the owner's mother is best in class...one of the greatest dishes served at any restaurant in Orange County (I very highly recommend!!). The cuisine from the kitchen is consistently delicious. What is equally as delighting is the friendly service staff. I just left there for my third time and have had three different servers and they have all been absolutely fantastic. Each time I leave this restaurant, I immediately think about when I'm going back. I suggest this place to anyone who wants to eat tasty food served by amazing people.

Date of visit: Sep 8, 2026…read more What a disappointing birthday dinner. I came here with high hopes of finding one of those hidden-gem, hole-in-the-wall Italian places, but unfortunately, it all ended up blowing up in my face. The biggest problem was simple: everything--from the soup to the main dishes--was way too salty. We were a party of six, and three of us ordered pasta with the garlic cream sauce: the Pescatore, Shrimp & Scallop, and Clam. The sauce wasn't thickened enough, so it was much too soupy for a pasta dish, and the taste of white wine was very prominent. The garlic cream sauce was salty too, although nowhere near as crazy salty as the Chicken Piccata, Tortellini Giovanni, and Minestrone. Chicken Piccata: Like everything else we tried, this dish was just way too salty. The lemon-butter sauce was completely overwhelmed by the capers, and eating it honestly felt like shoveling forkfuls of salt into my mouth. The only saving grace was the chicken itself, which was cooked well and had a nice golden-brown exterior. Tortellini Giovanni: Just okay. I've definitely had better. The cheese filling inside the tortellini wasn't particularly good, although the Italian sausage was pretty tasty. The more I ate, though, the saltier, heavier, and oilier the dish seemed to get. Overall, there was really nothing special about it. Minestrone: SO salty that I couldn't even finish it. I'm not sure if this is simply their recipe or if the soup had been refrigerated and reheated to the point where some of the water had evaporated, leaving the salt increasingly concentrated. It's too bad because the underlying flavor was actually there--it was just completely ruined by the amount of salt. Pizza: Just okay. The dough wasn't bad, and I actually liked that it had some chewiness to it. But for the price, I'd rather go somewhere else. I really wanted to love this place, especially since this was my birthday dinner. I wasn't expecting fancy or perfect--I was hoping for a charming little hole-in-the-wall with really good, comforting Italian food. Unfortunately, we left super disappointed.

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Alza Osteria - Dining area

Dining area

Alza Osteria - Fried Zucchini

Fried Zucchini

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19seventy - Cesar salad

19seventy

4.5(1.8k reviews)
4.5 mi
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Full bar

We had a family gathering over dinner here and we had a wonderful experience!…read more Making a reservation was easy, and the restaurant was easy to find with plenty of parking. The ambiance was simple yet elegant, with lovely lighting that made the space feel warm and intimate. There was a big event happening in another room, but we could still comfortably hear one another at our table. The sound insulation must be pretty good! We requested to have our food ready when we arrived, and everything was hot and served right on time. The portions were generous, so you definitely get a lot of food for what you order. Their pizzas are a must-try! We ordered the Pepperoni, and I loved the addition of hot honey. We also tried the 19Seventy and Farmers Garden pizzas, and they were great. The pastas were cooked just right, and my personal favorite was the baked rigatoni. Overall, it was a great spot for a big family dinner. We had a lovely time and would definitely come back to try their Parmesan wheel pasta and steaks next time!

We came for lunch, and the food was delicious! The caprese salad was the best I've ever had, and…read moreyou can tell the pesto is homemade. I ordered the jumbo shrimp linguine, and the butter sauce was so good I couldn't resist dipping my bread in it. I love a restaurant that serves warm bread and soft butter!! The service was great, the atmosphere was lovely, and the prices were very reasonable. Such a wonderful lunch--we'll definitely be back!

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19seventy - Inside upon walking in

Inside upon walking in

19seventy - Caprese salad

Caprese salad

19seventy - Stuffed mushrooms

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Stuffed mushrooms

Vinny's Italian Restaurant

Vinny's Italian Restaurant

4.3(1.4k reviews)
4.0 mi
•$$

This review is long overdue. Our #1 go to spot for call in…read moreand pick up! We absolutely love it!! The food always comes piping hot when we pick it up and is delicious as always. It's consistently good every single time, which is honestly hard to find. It's family-owned, and the service is amazing. They're just straight to the point, not trying to impress anyone, just serving great food. My type of people and my type of food. I love their cheese ravioli with pink sauce, the minestrone soup, the Italian wedding soup, and the spaghetti and meatballs with their meat sauce. it's AMAZING. And their garlic bread is an absolute must. Be warned... you'll probably knock out right after. The portions are hearty, the food is comforting, and it gives the best food coma every time.

I happened to try Vinny's on a whim after seeing all of the stellar reviews. Unfortunately, our…read moreexperience didn't come close to matching them. This is a tough review to write because it appears to be a family-run business, but hopefully the criticism is taken constructively. From the moment we walked in, the experience felt unwelcoming. There didn't seem to be a host or anyone greeting customers. We stood there somewhat aimlessly while employees behind the counter looked over at us without really acknowledging us or explaining where to go. One particularly strange thing we noticed was customers being turned away at the door and told there would be a wait, despite several tables appearing to be open. Then, about five minutes later, another couple walked in and was seated without any issue. Maybe there was an explanation for it, but from a customer's perspective, it was confusing and came across as very inconsistent. Unfortunately, the meal didn't improve things. The food was very bland and lacked the flavor I would expect from a good Italian restaurant. The bread we received tasted stale and was noticeably burnt. For comparison, I would honestly put the overall food quality below what you would expect from Olive Garden. Table service was almost nonexistent. Getting assistance throughout the meal was difficult, and even trying to pay the bill and leave felt like a journey. What concerned me even more was seeing several other customers spoken to in a way that came across as unnecessarily rude. I really wanted to understand why this place has such strong reviews, but based on our experience, I simply can't recommend it. Better hospitality, more consistent treatment of customers, more attentive service, and improvements to the food would go a long way.

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Vinny's Italian Restaurant - Salad

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Vinny's Italian Restaurant - Merlot to celebrate TGIF !  And after today damn if this doesn't hit the spot

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Merlot to celebrate TGIF ! And after today damn if this doesn't hit the spot

INI Ristorante - Truffle Cheese Bread

INI Ristorante

4.5(4.1k reviews)
10.3 mi
Romantic vibe
Full bar

Second time eating here, this time for my Mom's birthday yesterday (10/04). Been showing my family…read morearound the KEI concept restaurants and they absolutely loved it! Everything we ordered was a hit - I personally loved the duck ragu despite some negative reviews I read. Truffle cheese bread: insane. Spicy miso carbonara: chef's kiss. Everyone else's orders were enjoyed too. Will be back for more celebrations in the future! I didn't get the name of our server, but we were seated in the back room with a party of 8, reservation for 11am. Tall, Vietnamese guy served us and made sure we were taken care of; service was wonderful and professional. So thank you to him!

This spot has an innovative menu and some really good pizza…read more -Mentaiko Pizza: This might be one of my favorite pizzas of all time. Seafood lovers would probably really like this. The mentaiko flavor was just right and went so well with the corn. The octopus pieces were delicious. Imo, the crust was perfect as it was thin and had a nice chewiness. -Truffle Cheese Bread: This was tasty and the honey on the side went well with the bread. -Spicy Miso Carbonara: Noodles had a nice thickness with a perfect al dente texture. Sauce had a classic ham and cheese flavor. Pieces of ham were delicious. -Squid Ink Uni Pasta: The uni is great. Noodles were on the softer side when I had this. -Chocolate Hazelnut Cake: This cake had great texture. The creamy vanilla ice cream on the side was delicious.

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INI Ristorante - Calamari Fritti

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INI Ristorante - Spicy Miso Carbonara

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