Food was a great delight and meeting the owner Sophia who Greek decent and had connections will my…read morewife Greek family

We went here for a late lunch and had the chicken Marcella and a cold cut sub. It was fabulous. The…read morechicken Marcella was so good that we had it for dinner too. There was plenty. I highly recommend this place. Sophia is amazing and her food is outstanding.

Pizzas - wonderful!!! Pastas - delicious!!!…read moreBeer - cold and tasty!!! Atmosphere- nice!!! Most servers - friendly. Can't win them all...

Lombardis was a mixed experience. The pizza was incredible and the mozzarella sticks were some of…read morethe best ever. The pasta was definitely homemade and was delicious. We were able to get a table right away and were excited, because right when you walked in, the restaurant smelled like an authentic, amazing Italian restaurant. Unfortunately, our pizza came out about 20 minutes before the rest of the entrees. Additionally, the waitress said she did not have time to bring us bread and that it would come with the pastas. When we asked for no onions on the salad, we were told it was premade. And most disappointingly, the chicken we got as a side was not cooked. The waitress did not charge us for it but her attitude was very rude. I would definitely go back for pizza and would maybe consider carryout. Having a waitress or waiter that is hospitable and welcoming really can add to or ruin an experience. I'm confident that my experience is not typical because of how busy the restaurant was and always is.

I came here after a day at the beach when I wanted some pasta. It's a cute little restaurant near…read morethe boardwalk. They give free warm bread. It was so soft and delicious. I loved it with the dipping oil. I wanted to keep eating the bread, but had to save room for the pasta. Their pasta is made fresh in-house. I had the cheese wheel pasta and added chicken. The pasta was so good. Next time, I want to try the mushroom alfredo pasta. There are a few metered parking spaces outside next to the church.

This review is for the dine-in location at 218 Baltimore Ave. I was craving Italian food, and the…read moreidea of fresh pasta made in a cheese wheel sounded amazing. We arrived around 6 PM on a Wednesday, and the place was pretty full. It's a small but nicely decorated spot. Just a heads-up: there aren't any large tables, so they push smaller ones together for bigger groups. The seating along the walls is built-in wooden benches. It works, but it's not the most comfortable. We were a party of three. There were a couple of 2-person tables open, but since one party had just gotten their check, we waited for them to leave instead of making the staff rearrange tables. Once they left, the table was cleaned quickly, and we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly. The menu is small, just two pages for dinner and one for breakfast. They bring a carafe of ice water to the table, which was fine since that's all I wanted. I didn't ask about other drinks, but the only ones listed were coffee options on the breakfast side. They also brought out a bread basket with olive oil and herbs. The oil was a bit bland. A place near my home does a similar thing, but with much more flavor. I assume it comes down to the herbs they use. For dinner, I had the cheese wheel pasta with shrimp, my mom had it with chicken, and my brother went with plain spaghetti and marinara. We all enjoyed our meals with no complaints about the food. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd go back, but I might try the takeout location next time

Got the LA burger. OMG. The service is spot on…read more Near place. It is a liquor store inside of a restaurant? Or is it a restaurant inside a liquor store? The place is great.

Still very much love this place. I think the staff is wonderful and helpful. The food is tasty and…read morethe drinks are well crafted! I truly loved the icecream pumpkin pie!!! Yummmm! Check it out. I don't know how long it'll be around! Soo go!!

Check in as I already reviewed... on Friday nights they apparently have 1/2 price entrees (eat in)…read moreand 1/2 price takeout pizza. We had a party of 5 (1kid) had entrees, salads , drinks , a loaf of garlic bread, and 2 pizzas to go for $125 plus tip. Everything was good... my only criticism was that they were understaffed. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. They could've had another server and a hostess.

Many options peppered throughout OC, Albertino's remain to be a classic and go-to for many…read morefamilies. Arriving at opening and over the course of time during our meal, the amount customers increased. It was telling seeing patrons greeting servers on a first name basis and with open arms. Bright space where time stands still... that's Albertino's in OC. For our visit we tried the calamari and mozzarella appetizers, and for the mains, The Albertino and veggie bianco pies. A true wood fired brick oven crust is charred and toasty, nothing gummy or limpy. The pies were generous in toppings and size, so delicious. Plenty to take home! Ms. Randy was our server and she was as sweet as can be! Attentive from start to finish, she made sure our table was cared for as everything came out to our liking. Albertino's serves up delicious pies and more! I'm looking forward to my return to try out their pile high pastas.

Don't let the outside deceive you. First time in OC and came here for Italian. The whole…read moreexperience was great. We sat at the bar. Good sized bar, full service, TV's (NHL Playoffs were on) Staff were great. Side note, whomever was in charge of the playlist knew his or her assignment- well done. Very much an old Italian restaurant feel. Staff was extremely nice and attentive. And heads up the meal will arrive quickly. So do what we did. Order a drink and an appetizer then main course when ready. Portions are very generous. We had ample leftovers- see the pictures- for dinner tomorrow when we get back home.and the pricing were reasonable. The bread is crispy, fresh and warm. So to the food. All the portions are large. Calamari as an appetizer- ohhhh So good. Very light and crispy, not dense or big clumps of calamari. Sauce was spot on. Slight pepper taste to it. They had a special tonight- ossobuco (pork shank) tomato sauce and gnocchi which the mrs had- and so did four others near us. The pork was so tender and fell off the bone, very very good. I was highly encouraged to have the chicken parm. Not sure how the hell they found a chicken that big for the portion I received. Outstanding. Lightly breaded, juicy, very nice sauce and goobs of cheesy goodness.. how any human could eat this in one sitting is beyond me. We have amble leftovers for tomorrow. Mrs got cannolis to go. Pizza made on the spot.. we will be back and this spot is highly recommended.. I found the prices reasonable and better than other offerings in the area. They close at 9 so keep that in mind..

Looking for a good Italian dinner or a tasty oven fired pizza? This is a very good option. I had…read morethe chicken parmesan and not only was it tasty but the portion was tremendous easily allowing for next day left overs. Service was very attentive and the ambiance was comfortable. Try and leave room to at least share a dessert.

Magic, really. And I was NOT drinking…read more Food elevated to art. Pasta/meatballs anything but mundane born together united in purpose. They worked their magic on me!

Booked a dinner here for 10 at 7pm on Tuesday night…read more TIP 1: PARKING - You can park at the Plaza parking garage, BUT PARK FACING WALL FACING COASTAL HIGHWAY. Once inside, visit the security desk to get a pass to display in the car front windshield. TIP 2: Elevator to LEVEL 1 - exit elevator and down hall to the left. Not a large place - a couple tables and a bar area. The good thing is you can also order from the adjacent jellyfish place for kids and those young at palette and heart. We were sat and put in a drink order. With only having one person waiting tables and tending the bar, things were slow out of the gate. Our waiter Sam was making the drinks, and it probably would have been helpful to put in appetizer orders while he did that. For appetizers, we shared the meatballs, as well as the burrata. The meatballs were good - sauce had a rich but tangy sauce on them. The burrata was good as well - the sauce/oil was a good flavor and added to it. For my entree, I went with the chicken parm. The sauce had quite the kick to it - and sent a jolt on some bites, the spaghetti was just tossed with sauce, not with sauce on top which would have been better. The chicken had a half burrata ball on it which provided a cool milk addition to the heat of the sauce and the temp of the chicken. As my dessert choice a tiramisu was the choice. Really liked it - with limited choices for dessert I was pleased with my choice. A nice touch was when leaving asking Sam of I could take the jellyfish pen for the children who were part of our party. He offered an additional one as well and let me choose. That was greatly appreciated. Give this place a try.

I spend time at the beach several times a year for STR interior design projects, and consistently…read morestruggle to find clean, high-quality food options. This was a notable exception. While not positioned as organic, the food reflects authentic Italian execution. The pizza stands out: a light, well-fermented airy crust, balanced and refined sauce, and thoughtfully curated toppings. The menu offers elevated, gourmet combinations without being overworked. Desserts are made in-house and well executed. The flourless cake, in particular, is rich without being heavy. A excellent pizzeria in an area where clean gourmet food is inconsistent. this is Worth returning to.. Mangia Bene !!!!

Welcome to OC. Dinner happens every day even on vacation. Wanted a salad close to our hotel…read more We initially started out to just get a bite at McD's, but saw the menu for Ripieno's. We ordered our food and sat at a table waiting. It's a busy place with a lot of food options. Orders are placed, paid for and picked up at the register. Ordered an antipasto which was large enough for 2 (or eat it for 2 meals). Dressing was a herbaceous fresh vinegrette with fresh greens, red and green peppers, olives beautiful swirls of meats and cheese all piled high. SO ordered a steak sandwich which also was enjoyed as a second meal. Parking can be problematic, staff were very good, food was very good. Venue is a quick pick up place with no actual Italian ambiance other than pictures of the food. Ambiance is outside with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other. Pizza can also be ordered with different size options. Staff will even give you paper plates and plastic utensils if you need then.

Devito's Subs are amazing! They are served on freshly-made bread that is delicious. When they run…read moreout of their homemade sub rolls, they close for the day. How's that for maintaining quality???!!! I highly recommend Devito's!

I loved the steak and cheese. It had a lot of flavor and the bread was fresh. I will definitely go…read morehere again but wish they were open later!

Things that were incredible:…read more The hostess The food The.drinks The ambiance The desserts Seriously, I had THE BEST meal there this last Sunday. It was off season so it was easy to get a table. Not sure what it's like in the summer but I'll update then.

The best burger in the region! Bravo! We will be back!…read more Thank you for making the Station a landmark of cuisine! The restaurant is clean. Beautifully decorated. Can't say enough about the experience!