This is honestly my favorite restaurant, and being so close to my office makes it even better. We regularly come here for lunch appointments, and it's always a great experience. I especially love the chef's specials. I tried one recently (pictured) with saffron I wish I remembered the name but it was absolutely wonderful. You can really tell there's care and creativity behind the dishes. The pizzas and pastas are consistently great too. Everything feels fresh, well prepared, and reliable, which is exactly what you want when you're bringing clients or colleagues. Definitely a go to spot for both casual meals and professional lunches. read more

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Food quality - 5/5 Value - 1/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Overall - 4/5 Portions are small, and therefore overpriced, and I didn't appreciate the 20% auto gratuity for our table of 4 adults and 2 kids. $210 worth of food was just enough with no leftovers. I will not be going back anytime soon. read more

Love this place. The atmosphere is great, and I love the Italian waiters. The focaccia starter bread is fantastic, and the olive tapenade is really good too. The salad was one of the best parts. The margarita pizza is a great size and cooked perfectly. I didn't really care for the lemon cream pasta, but the spaghetti pomodoro is definitely the better option. Everything tastes fresh and makes you feel like you're back in Italy. It does get busy, so I'd recommend a reservation. Mondays are slower, so lunch is your best bet if you don't want to deal with the crowd. read more

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I've only tried their pizza and salad. The salads are not my favorite. The pizza is delicious. The ambiance is great. The service leaves something to be desired. read more

It was our first time here at Oliver's Trattoria. We had dinner on a Thursday evening. Fortunately, we were seated right away at a booth towards the back of the restaurant near the server station (not the best view). It seemed pretty busy overall. We were glad we didn't have to wait for a table. I didn't catch our server's name, but he was friendly and spoke with an accent. The restaurant is beautiful and tastefully decorated with modern accents throughout. There is a bar in the front on the side as you enter and different dining areas, including an outdoor patio. The lighting is perfect for each section creating a cozy, warm and inviting ambience. Complimentary fresh warm bread with an olive tapenade dip was brought out while waiting for our dishes. This was very nice since we were both hungry. We started off with the Polpette, beef tenderloin meatballs, stuffed with taleggio cheese served with Arrabiata sauce and green peas. These were tasty initially. I wasn't too crazy about the texture of the inside of the meatball, which was rather extra soft or mushy. It was a little on the stronger cheesy side for me. Next up, we had sausage and mushroom pizza with parmigiano cheese, or known as Boscaiola. I enjoyed the different variety of mushroom toppings. Again initially, I enjoyed the flavors, but the strong cheese was overpowering for my taste. I'm not accustomed to that much cheese since I am lactose intolerant, but wanted to indulge in the authentic flavors for the full experience. Lastly, we had a pasta dish, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese with Parmigiano Reggiano. I enjoyed the texture of the fresh pasta the most. At this point, I think the strong presence of cheese got to me and I lost interest. We brought our leftovers home. Next time, I will definitely choose different dishes that do not contain too much cheese. I'm glad we got to experience this restaurant. read more

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Been here several times and it never misses. Services on point the decor is classy and welcoming. Great menu options. The polipo is a can't miss for an appetizer. We could seriously eat this for dinner. We always love the red meat Ragu with pappardelle this time it was oxtail and it was so good! I think they switch out the meat source from time to time but it's always good. And Panna Cotta is my ultimate favorite dessert and this one is a must-have. Panna Cotta is a Gotta (have) read more

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Had the vegan pizza (3/5) and the tiramisu delivered. The pizza was disappointing - the tomato sauce was average with some caramelised onions and basil. Maybe this is not their most popular offering and not the best dish to order from here. The tiramisu was nice (4/5) with an intense coffee flavor and heavy cream, not too sweet. read more

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Beautiful Italian restaurant in Irvine with a menu specially curated by chef Erick De Marchi. The venue has many indoor and outdoor seating areas. Very simple but elevated feel. The food was also top notch. Wasn't expecting it but everything we tried was exceptional. Of course, when at an Italian restaurant you must try their pastas. Here's what we tried: 1. Tagliatelle de Bolognese: this was the most fantastic bolognese ever (hands down). Made with homemade pasta and deliciously served with bechamel and bolognese sauce. I'm gonna be honest, in most restaurants, the Bolognese tends to have that slight gaming scent and taste to it. Here at Oliver's Trattoria, the Bolognese has just absolutely splendid. This is a must must try. 2. Tagliolini al Limone: Homemade linguine with a creamy and buttery texture, and cheesy Parmesan sauce. The lemon notes were just perfectly added which balanced the excessive buttery flavor. I'm usually a marinara or Bolognese type of girl when it comes to my pasta, but the tagliolini al limone was a five star dish. So happy we took the advice of our server. 3. Prosciutto E Burrata pizza: oven cooked pizza with a generous layer of cheesy mozzarella Dior di latte topped with a 24 month aged prosciutto San Daniele, basil, arugula, and burrata. Another A+++ This restaurant was very impressive. Service with fast and the staff definitely knew the menu very well. I'm excited to go back and try few more dishes. So happy they're just down the street from me. Highly highly recommend without reservations. read more

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Amazing! All the vibes and all the flavors! Stopped in here prior to my daughter's soccer practice and we both agreed very pleased from start to finish. Beautiful restaurant indoors or outdoors. It was nice weather so we opted to sit out on the covered patio. Our waiter was prompt and knew the menu very well. He was sure to mention the specials and was very polite with my daughter by suggesting the Shirley temple + extra cherry. Oh and that bread to start with!!! Mmmmmm! While there was a wonderful selection to choose from my daughter ordered a fire oven pepperoni pizza while I opted for my favorite Cacio e Pepe. I also indulged in a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. My daughter love love loved her pizza! I've never seen her tummy get so full with enjoyment in every bite. I may have stole a slice later and can confirm it's yumminess haha! But let's not forget my pasta! Fresh and flavorful a pasta dish you just can't forget. My daughter and I were so delighted by our visit she let the waiter know we'd be back this week. Fast forward her practice was cancelled but have no fear we are on our way this next week! Definitely a gem 5 star well earned. Can't wait to taste our next selection soon. read more

Elegant restaurant but the service both times I dined here with my husband earlier this year was unacceptable. Both times, we came here during lunch time during the weekday and it was not busy. Both times we had waiters with beautiful Italian accents, but they were not friendly at all. Both times they took our order, then dropped off our food and NEVER came back to check up on us or give us our bill or refill our water. It was NOT busy at all, I had no clue where they went both times. Now to the food. The complimentary focaccia bread with Olive tapenade the first time was amazing. It was the best complimentary bread we ever had. Fresh and hot out of the oven. It was delicious and exceptional. The second time, the bread was very cold and didn'lt taste as good as the first time. Meatballs were boring in flavor and raw in the middle by about 1/4 of an inch inside. Couldn't tell the waiter as no waiter came by to check on us. Calamari was some of the best I've ever had. The star of the show is the lemon pasta for lunch. Order it with a side of grilled shrimp. And I still think about it till this day. It's the best pasta I've ever had, hands down. The pizza is solid here. Both times had to flag down a busser for our bill as no waiter was in site the whole time both times after our order were taken. For the price I would expect 5 star service each and every time but let down both times. Which is why we have not come back. read more

One of my favorite places in OC. Not only is it the highest quality food, you will truly feel as if you've been transported. Every detail is perfected for Italian food and ambience. Amazingly elevated pizza, and amazing wine and desserts!! The service is my absolute favorite, everyone is incredibly welcoming, making you feel so at home. It brings me immense joy coming here! The bartender Eamonn connects greatly with us guests and will definitely make you laugh!! Jacob similarly! Their dynamic is hilarious. Also, the GM Gio is truly passionate about his work and high quality service! It is so refreshing to see such a lovely place take such good care of its people inside & out. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - titan - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on a wed night. They sat us outside which seemed enclosed and they had heaters going so it was warm. And the decoration was really nice too. Definitely feels more upscale. We ordered a few different things and shared family style. For apps we got the fritto misto which was really good. Ive never seen a mixture of things before. Usually its just calamari but this had zucchini, shrimps, small fish, and squid. All mixed in to each other and very delicious For mains we got the special of the day risotto. It was a crab dish and it wasnt that good. It was very fishy smelling and tasting. Was very disappointed since i love crab. The pizza was good as well but my fave was the pasta. We got the bolognese and it was perfect. The pasta is homemade too. I will go back to try their other pasta dishes read more

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Returned to Oliver's Trattoria for a special occasion. This time we were seated in the dining room, which is much brighter and not as noisy as the patio. The Salmone all'Aglio Nero ($40), with a tasty citrus-black garlic sauce, was perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The housemade pastas were excellent - Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($33) and Spaghetti allo Scoglio ($38), which was loaded with mussels, shrimp and calamari. We didn't order dessert since we had cake at home, but they gave us a complimentary panna cotta (which was very nice). Considering how suburban Quail Hill is, we're lucky to have an Italian restaurant of this caliber in the area. read more

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The food and service were excellent. The pasta was fresh the ingredients all had a homemade and fresh quality. If you are looking for quality and a professional service make a reservation. I'm sure you will be pleased. I forgot to say their pizza is excellent!! read more

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Happy Hour was great with the food, wine, and service from all staff members but especially our server who told us a funny joke after one of my colleagues remembered her and her jokes from a prior visit. Everyone loved their Zucchini Flowers and Pizzas. I couldn't have them but they looked good. I had the Meatballs, Prosciutto with Parmesan, and Caprese Salad. All of the dishes were yummy. When my friend couldn't decide on a cocktail, the server suggested one with mezcal and said that if she didn't like it, she would take it back. And later, she forgot my glass of wine but when she finally brought it, she apologized and comped it. read more

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Amazing atmosphere, service and good. Great place to celebrate a special occasion! The calamari is on another level.

What a charming restaurant! We had a reservation for Valentine's Day and were seated right away. The ambiance is romantic with the candlelight and dim lighting. Their pizza was absolutely delicious and their pasta was rich and delicious. Our waitress was lovely and we overall had a positive experience. read more

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My family and I arrived around 6:25 for our 6:30 reservation to celebrate my partner's and my birthday. Upon first entering, I thought the restaurant was warm and cozy, especially on a rainy evening. The host offered us a booth suited for 5 people, but it was a tight squeeze for the 6 of us so we asked to wait for a more spacious table. We ended up being seated at a table next to the bar around 6:50. The wait was a bit long considering that we had made a reservation in advance, but the service was top notch once we sat down! Our server Amira was amazing - so friendly, helpful, and kind to us. She checked in on us regularly, brought us bread for the table multiple times, and made sure we had everything we needed. She was super great! We ordered our food to share family style since the portions were so large. For appetizers, we ordered the Fritto Misto calamari and the Polpette meatballs. The calamari was light and crispy, but the meatballs were a little soft. I think I would have preferred them to be more solid. But the Insalata di Barbabietole (arugula with goat cheese, walnuts, beets, and citrus) was a tasty and refreshing salad to pair with the heavier menu items. For entrees, we enjoyed the Gnocchi a Scelta with Pomodoro, which was was delicious and perfectly cooked. Loved the tomato-based sauce that wasn't too acidic. The Short Rib Risotto was a bit too heavy for my preference but the rest of my family enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, the Speck e Funghi pizza was okay, it was a bit dry and the smoked proscuitto was thicker than I'd like. Once we finished our meal, Amira then brought us two complementary panna cottas for a birthday dessert which were really tasty! In addition to the dessert, she also brought us each little glasses of pistachio liqueur from the bar to try, which was also very kind. Overall, I think the service here is better than the food. Not my favorite Italian place ever, but it was still nice. read more

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We got the spaghetti allo scoglio, speck e funghi pizza, and polio salad. My favorite was the spaghetti and it was delicious. They gave plenty of clams and seafood. The pizza and salad were also delicious. It's a very spacious restaurant and has really fancy vibes. It's a perfect date night spot! read more

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Came with my best friend and we had an amazing time catching up while having delicious food. We both love pasta so this place provided such a lovely experience! The server was amazing, giving great recommendations and was very attentive. Love the ambiance of the spot with the modern vibes. The bread was soft and we both enjoyed a glass of red to pair with our meal. The Insalata dal barbabietole was delicious with the beets mixed with the goat cheese, perfect flavor combination contrasting with the vinaigrette. The tagliatelle all bolognese was also delicious! My friend enjoyed her dish as well. read more

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The most beautiful ambiance. The service was exceptional. My server was even Italian himself. Drinks Grey Goose Martini (Extra Dirty): 3/5 - Not outstanding features. Also, they shorted me an olive. Food Fritto Misto: 4/5 - The fried fish and zucchini was a nice little additional. Margherita: 4/5 Mortadella e Pistacchi 5/5: This was a standout! So creamy from the pistachio paste and also very unique for an OC Italian restaurant. Gnocchi a Scelta (Pesto): 3/5 - Noodle texture was amazing but the pesto was lacking in flavor. Chitarra Cacio e Pepe: 3.5/5 Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero 5/5: This was the start of the show! Every bite was decadent. They didn't skimp you on the truffle shavings either. Noodle texture was also 5/5. I would love to come back to try their additional menu items. Pricing was also fairly decent. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Oliver's Trattoria nailed it. The vibe is warm and inviting. It's the kind of place that instantly feels like a good night ahead. We kicked things off with their focaccia bread and olive dip, and honestly, that dip should come with a warning label. We wiped the plate clean and asked for seconds without hesitation. The salamino Neapolitan pizza had just the right kick with a perfect crust. The beet salad was fresh and bright. The strozzapreti truffle pasta was next level, rich, earthy, and ridiculously good. Our server made the whole experience even better. His thick Italian accent said it all. Friendly, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were taken care of. He wrapped up the night with a grin and said, "I'm proud of you" after we cleared every plate. Legendary. Everything from the food to the service was flawless. Easy 5 stars. read more

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For my birthday, my husband and I tried Oliver's Trattoria for the first time, and we're so glad we did. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in white, with a charming outdoor patio that adds to the atmosphere. We started with fresh cut up bread and a flavorful olive spread it was simple and delicious. I had a Cabernet, my husband ordered a martini, and we shared a caprese with prosciutto and tomatoes that was fresh and perfectly balanced. For entrées, I ordered the Chilean sea bass. It was moist, tangy, and served with black rice and spinach. It was excellent. My husband had the classic lasagna and loved it, saying it was rich, well seasoned, and full of flavor. Service was attentive without being overbearing. My husband, who's European from Serbia, felt the food delivered an authentic European vibe, which made the experience even better. For my birthday we had a berry custard followed by lemon liqueur shots, and an espresso for my husband. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. So happy to have a great Italian restaurant nearby. read more

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Went last night with another couple to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was fairly full with several large groups dining. Reservations are strongly recommended. Cocktails, wine, and appetizers were the start of a great dining experience. Our server (Giovanni?) was great and very knowledgeable about each item on the menu and also provided off menu specials. The Buffalo mozzarella, roasted eggplant, and heirloom tomatoes appetizer was a nice and light start followed by the octopus roasted potatoes and arugula appetizer. The octopus appetizer was the bomb. We each ordered a different entree. Our friends had the salmon and the special sea bream. I got to try the sea cream and thought it was very nice. My wife opted for the filet mignon with a creamy gorgonzola sauce covered with fresh shaved black truffle. I had the oxtail ragout. Ioved the fresh handmade pappardelle pasta and the ragout was out of this world. We finished with panna cota and blueberries, cheesecake, and affogato. The chef and team are very talented and I would say this was perhaps one of the most authentic and best Italian trattorias in Orange County I have the pleasure of dining at. I can't wait to return soon. read more

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Love the food at Oliver's Trattoria. It's consistently good and they take pride in their food. The servers are friendly, there's a huge parking lot and it's right off the freeway. Try it! read more

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I heard about Oliver's Trattoria from a fellow Yelp Elite and was excited to try it with my daughter since she loves pasta. The restaurant is beautiful, and we were seated on the patio since we didn't have a reservation. They started us with drinks, focaccia, and an olive spread, which was light and flavorful. I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the Fritto Misto (fried calamari, shrimp, and smelt) with arrabbiata sauce. It was seasoned well and fried perfectly--really good. My daughter ordered the cacio e pepe with a side of grilled chicken, and unfortunately, it was disappointing. The pasta was bland even after adding salt and extra cheese, and the chicken didn't look appetizing and had a strange texture. Service was another downside. Our server only dropped off the food, and we didn't see him again. The busboy was kind and helped us more than the waiter. Overall, I wanted to love this place, but we left disappointed. read more

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We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday as she Italian food is her favorite. The dining room is elegant, and we had a lovely view of the patio. The menu covers the usual pizzas, pastas, and a handful of meat and fish entrees. Good wine selection too. I ordered the cheese‑and‑spinach ravioli with butter and parmigiana, but the dish looked plain, tasted bland, and felt overpriced at $34. My friend didn't say anything about her meal but I am hoping she liked it. The complimentary bread and tapenade were good, and service was relaxed (maybe as there were very few diners that night). Overall, the food didn't feel worth the price given all the other Italian dining choices nearby but I'd still recommend it to someone wanting a quiet meal with an upscale feel. read more

So happy I got to eat here. First of all, the place is gorgeous. I really love the decor. Outdoor and indoor seating are both very nice. The place is beautiful and very clean. Second, our waiter Victor was fabulous. Very kind and patient and explained the menu well. Very attentive too. He's wonderful so 5 stars for him. The food was delicious. The starter bread with the olive dip was so delicious. I wanted to keep eating it. The bread is super soft and the olive oil was top notch. I got the Tortelli di Erbette which was delicious. It's yummy and also not super heavy because it has the sage and the butter and maybe like a hint of lemon or something? It has chard in it which feels like the elevated spinach if you know what I mean... alongside actual spinach, goat cheese, and ricotta. I thought it was super great as a lunch item. And the pizza was super solid. I like a good looking pizza and this pizza is a good looking pizza. Authentic and I made sure to get it with the buffalo mozzarella because that's even better. Great thin crust. My mom got the calamari and as you can see, you get a pretty big portion. Anywho, if you want to go here, I'd say you should. The food's good. The ambiance is fabulous. And since this location is not Laguna Beach, you have plenty of parking! read more

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I love Oliver's Trattoria! It's so so nice to have such a quality establishment tucked away so close to home, and every single detail is executed to perfection. The ambiance is elevated, it has beautiful views and decor, the service is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel so at ease. They have fantastic drinks, and great options for the whole family. It's perfect for a date night, or a girls night out, or a family dinner, a celebration, you name it! They have an incredible assortment of handmade pastas (you can see some of their chefs making them in a special glass windowed pasta making room), an extensive wine collection, and a full bar. Everything we've ordered there is delicious, but my personal favorites have been their calamari, the beet salad, the salad with pear, the cacio e Pepe rigatoni (I'm so happy to see it with a different noodle than spaghetti! And the noodles scoop up that luscious sauce so well), the lobster pasta, but my absolute absolute favorite is the truffle pasta (strozzapreti alla norcina e tartufo nero). It comes absolutely covered in freshly shaved truffle, and it's balanced in flavor so it's not too rich despite the sausage and creamy sauce. The noodles are perfectly cooked and it's just incredible. I could inhale this plate! The last time we went was for lunch and the truffle pasta isn't on the menu, but I asked our incredibly charismatic and charming waiter if it might be possible to order it and he said "absolutely, no problem" making my day! We always have a wonderful time at Oliver's and can't wait to come back. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - strozzapreti alla norcina e tartufo nero - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Not to be dramatic, but the Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero at Oliver's Trattoria was kind of life changing. THE MOOD: Hubby and I went to Oliver's for a date night and it's now our new favorite date spot. When you walk in, the restaurant just feels elegant and romantic. You are able to see the bar area right as you walk in and it is beautifully lit up and inviting. There is plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating where it has an open concept. There's also a private room you can rent out that is just as elegantly decorated. It was also fun seeing the pastas being handmade as we walked in. The ambiance in the restaurant overall is warm and inviting and decor feels elevated and fresh. Definitely a great spot for a date night or special occasion. I would say this is also probably a good spot for business meetings. THE FOOD: As soon as you sit down, you are given warm focaccia bread and this delightful olive spread. *Cocktails: For drinks we got the Aperol Spritz, Limone & Fragola, and Hugo Spritz. All were deliciously mixed and my favorite was the Hugo Spritz. If you like moscato, this was very reminiscent of that. *Anguria e Caprino: This is a watermelon salad and the watermelon comes out balled with goat cheese and lemon dressing. It was a hot day and this was such a delicious light refreshing dish. *Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, and Cheese: This was also a very light refreshing dish. The cantaloupe was really sweet and the sharpness of the cheese and smokiness of the prosciutto was a nice blend of flavors. *Polipo: If you like octopus like I do, you will love this dish. If I ever see octopus on a menu, I'm usually getting that dish - something about those tentacles that are just so fun to eat. This one did not disappoint - the octopus was perfectly cooked where the texture was both tender and crispy. *Speck e Funghi: This pizza comes with smoked prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms, basil, and parmigiano. I love mushroom pizzas and they were super generous with their tasty mushrooms. Their pizzas had the perfect chew and thickness to it. Hubby doesn't usually like mushrooms, but he couldn't stop talking about this pizza and how he now wants to try every pizza on their menu. *Spaghetti allo Scoglio: This is a seafood pasta. It comes with calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp in a tomato sauce, white wine sauce and garlic. We loved the seafood taste in every bite - the manager suggested we also crush some black pepper over it and honestly, it brought out the wonderful flavors even more. * Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero: This is a handmade strozzapreti pasta with a parmigiano cream sauce and includes sausages, mushrooms, and shaved truffles. The chew to the pasta was so perfectly cooked. The pasta shape also picked up all the wonderful flavors of the creamy/mushroomy flavor and the truffles that topped it off made each bite heavenly. This pasta was probably one of my favorite things to have eaten in a long time. We had leftovers that we took home and I was desperately finding things around the house the next day to scrape up the remaining sauce - don't judge my life :) *Branzino al Sale: If you want some entertainment while you eat, you need to get the branzino. Its sea bass basked in a sea salt crust, lemon, EVOO, and fresh herbs. They roll it out on a table and set it on fire table side, carve it up, and beautifully plate it for you. The sea bass was so flaky and tender and the flavors of the fish were brought out by sea salt crust. *Desserts: For desserts, we tried Tiramisu, Creme Brûlée, and the Bigne. Not to be dramatic again, but their tiramisu is probably the best I've ever had. It just had the perfect amount of espresso soaked cake and their mascarpone cream was just so light, fluffy, and cloud like and the cocoa was a wonderful addition to tie this whole dessert together. THE 'TUDE: Everyone from the hostess, wait staff, and manager operated so professionally. My parents used to own a restaurant so I usually pay particular attention to how restaurant staff moves out of habit. I just noticed that everyone was so professional and nice - it really made this dining experience even more special. You can tell there were happy return customers because as we ate, the manager would greet those guests and ask "you want the usual?" Service alone usually is the determining factor of whether Hubby and I will return to a restaurant and this one is on point! OVERALL: Overall, we loved the romantic vibes, the EXCEPTIONAL food (I see you strozzapreti), and wonderful service, we will definitely be back! read more

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We reserved this place for our d graduation. We chose this place because they are so easy to work with. We had a party of 30 people. Most restaurants i inquired want min amount and required reserved a private room which will cost $5000. We discussed everything via email. Originally he seated us outside patio, but we asked if possible to sit inside. He made it work for us. We got half of the semi private area. Luckily it was on Monday, not a lot of people. I already pretty much pre order everything via email, prepaid a small deposit. We ended up ordered more and take to go as well ..lol Price slight changed when I was about to pay the rest . I'm not quiet pleased with that. But what can I do. Just an FYI. Parking: plenty free shared retail parking. It is also why I chose this place so our guests can find parking easily. read more

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My wife and I absolutely loved this restaurant. Located in plaza with tons of parking this restaurant has a beautiful exterior and interior. Inside is open in airy with live plants and water fountains. Seating was very comfortable. I wish I got his name but I assume the manager, or maybe the most enthusiastic server I have ever seen, pretty much waited on the entire restaurant. The guy was somehow flawless taking orders, making cocktails, bringing out food, clearing tables, and being personable to everyone. He didn't miss a beat and really made the experience extra enjoyable. While reviewing the menu we were brought fluffy as a cloud freshly baked focaccia with tapenade. It was so good we ate two plates of it. To drink my wife had "Erik's Old Fashioned" which added amaretto to the classic. I had the "Forbidden Old Fashioned" which has secret ingredients. Seemed slightly floral . Whatever it was it was delicious and heavy poured. I wanted to try a negroni next but I knew it wouldn't be safe to drive! For entree I had the Salamino pizza with Mozzarella Fior di Latte, tomato sauce, spicy soppressata salame, basil, Parmigiano, and evoo. It looked and smelled heavenly and the flavor matched. I haven't had pizza in ages so I devoured it like a hungry wolf and loved every bite. My wife had the Homemade potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce, delicata squash, and walnuts. These were giant fluffy gnocchi and made to order. My wife loved the dish and I was blown away by the bite I took Amazing place and I cannot wait to return! Next time I will try one of their seafood dishes. read more

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This is my go to place when I'm craving a sourdough pizza. The entire menu is delicious, but the pizzas are standout to me. Similar to Folks but without the crowds of people to battle through, the fluffy sourdough pizzas await you alongside a full artisan Italian menu. The restaurant's patio is gorgeous, and it's perfect for a date night or celebratory meal. read more

Amazing, attentive service. Our waiter was the best and was checking in often to make sure we got our entrees, immediately following our salad appetizer. Beautiful ambiance, dim light. Perfect for a romantic night out. I was there to celebrate my friend's birthday and they made it extra special by bringing her a complimentary panna cotta. The salad was amazing, I loved my glass of moscato. My spaghetti could have used a bit more flavor and the dessert I got with pistachio was not the best. I'll definitely order a different dish next time. read more

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The food is amazing here. The restaurant itself is spacious and very elegant. The pasta with meat sauce was tasty and delicious. You might ask why the one star deduction? It is because of the loud and weird manager of this place the day that visited there. He would come to the table and start talking none stop about how amazing he is and everything. Honestly I understand being friendly with your guests, but being too friendly is kind of weird. Just saying! read more

Oliver's Trattoria - The Tagliatelle alla Bolognese..... You could taste the fresh pasta goodness! - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Omg excellent food, authentic and soooo Italian. Very nice service, Italian guy with perfect English explaining everything to us. Amazing, delicious and delicate food. We've been to another good Italian restaurant and wanted to try this one for my husband's birthday and it was a very pleasant and good experience. Very classy and polite crew, all of them! Absolutely going back. read more

Came here for dinner and they absolutely crushed it. The vibes, service, and food were perfect. I've been to the Laguna location and this one has a more modern and nicer ambiance. The food was almost identical and perfect like the first location. I've never had a menu item from either locations that's I did not like. I'm always so impressed with their consistency, quality of food, and ingredients. You can never go wrong with any of their pastas as those are their best menu items in my opinion. Most of their truffle menu items are really well made and balanced as well. One down side to this location is they do not have the fried squash blossoms that the Laguna location has. Those are my absolute favorite appetizer from them. read more

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We came here after our wedding and Great is an understatement. Hospitality was phenomenal. Big shout out to Giovani and his team, they took great care of me and my family, our wedding was great and they put the cherry on top. So lucky to have found this place. If your having a large party type of event I'd highly recommend this place. We came in with 24 people. So easy to work with them. Restaurant is beautiful as well. Pictures do not do it Justice. Food was delicious . They did it family style for the starters which I thought was so cool, our plates were never empty. Lasagna was my favorite, the fried calamari was so different from what ive had at other places. Definitely returning whenever we are on this side of town. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Lasagna Lasagna Classica - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Great focaccia bread to start! Also, the salmon was cooked so well and the broccoli was perfection, the perfect level of steamed. Nothing was overly seasoned or dressed but all had amazing flavor. However, the star of the meal was the prosciutto Barada pizza. The cheese was so good and the Barada added the most amazing texture and the arugula was a needed pop of green to this masterpiece. The spinach with the salmon also had a wonderful texture and flavor. I would 100% recommend going if you are in the area. The only draw back is that there are no dinner mints after!! Service was good and they were willing to do accommodations and change my order even after we had put our order in. YES!! Good environment and fun area. Would be good for a day out and then dinner after!! read more

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Italian restaurant in Irvine with beautiful covered patio seating. I was looking for a dog friendly restaurant for a nice dinner. Service was friendly and attentive. Complimentary focaccia and olive dip was brought to us while we decided what to enjoy. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. Calamari Fritti-perfectly fried, light and crisp calamari rings and tentacles. Love that they included shrimp and zucchini. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese-homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce. Loved the meaty hearty sauce with these wider noodles. Tagliolini Mare e Monti-my favorite dish! The texture of these noodles was perfectly firm. Porcini and shiitake mushrooms with shrimp in a white wine garlic sauce was delicious! Margherita-love a simple well made margherita pizza. The crust was light with a nice chew. Halibut-the only disappointment of the night. I found the halibut to be overcooked to my liking. Profiteroles al Pistachio-we enjoyed these profiteroles which were filled with a pistachio custard and covered in chocolate ganache. Great restaurant with delicious food and a beautiful patio. I'd definitely come back! read more

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