Hi guys I thought this place was so good! My bestie…read morerecommended it and I had to see what the hype was? Turns out he was right so yummy! The service was very attentive and da guy working wish i remembered his name was really nice about telling me what was good Ordered the 3 quesos tasted kind of like if they put three different kinds of cheeses into an empanada also got the shredded beef one... would recommended to my protein lovers! So flaky! Be careful! Man working also suggested the pork tonkatsu sandwich which was yum dot com as well... Maybe interested in trying a new protein again another hack for my protein lovers Pretty chill inside but I got my stuff to go... had to go see the Michael movie he he Overall I will be back and excited to try more of the menu soon! Bye love u guys

There are coffee shops, and then there are places that make you want to slow down. Ake Larry is…read morefirmly the latter. Walking in, you feel it instantly -- that rare combination of cozy and intentional that so many cafés try to manufacture but so few actually achieve. The space is genuinely charming. The kind of place where you settle in, exhale, and stop thinking about whatever was on your mind five minutes ago. Whether you're coming in solo with a book or just need a quiet corner to exist for a while, Ake Larry holds that space beautifully. But the real story here is the owner. I don't throw around the phrase "best owner ever" lightly -- but this one earned it. They checked in on me personally, asked how I wanted my coffee made, and actually listened. Not in a transactional way, but in the way someone does when they genuinely care about the experience they're putting in front of you. That level of attentiveness is vanishingly rare and it transformed what could have been a standard café visit into something that actually felt personal. The coffee itself delivered on that promise. You could taste the intention behind it -- well-extracted, balanced, and made exactly to spec. No guessing, no inconsistency. Just a really good cup of coffee crafted by someone who clearly takes their craft seriously. The pastries and food rounded it all out perfectly. Nothing felt like an afterthought -- everything on the menu seemed to belong there. Ake Larry is a regular rotation spot. Full stop.

The ambiance is great, very nice inside. Italian decor and gives you that restaurant feel when it's…read morenot a true restaurant. All windows have bushes so it gives you that privacy, including the patio. You order and pay first, then grab a table. There are bus staff which you can ask for utensils, boxes, etc. but you can also walk up and grab them yourselves. Olive oil has mixed herbs which is nice touch and focaccia bread is soft and chewy. Calamari is good but not crunchy, and provided with ranch and marinara sauce. Eggplant Parmigiana is great portion and had two meals with it. Eggplant cooked well, and marinara was not too acidic and had great flavor with a little zing to it. Eggplant Parmigiana 5/5 Calamari 3/5

We normally go to the one on 17th and Tustin. We LOVE tutto and this location is a little closer to…read moreus. We sat outside and it was very clean and peaceful. Possible negative to sitting outside, we didn't get the normal bread and oil until we were served our food because no one saw us outside, but that was okay. We didn't mind, if you mind then maybe let them know you're going to be sitting outside. We ordered the turkey bacon sandwich that came with avocado, pesto, and I think mozzarella. It was delicious! I had a Caesar salad on the side. My options were salad, fries, or chips. My husband is kind of picky so he got the safe bet of chicken Alfredo with broccoli. He cleaned his plate. A star was taken off only because the tables were really sticky.

Been to this location twice now, and it's been amazing every time! The food is made fresh to order,…read moreand my go-to sandwich is the "Cortina's Special" absolutely delicious. At $10, I think it's a decent price. The other sandwiches in the picture were also amazing! It's definitely a popular spot and can get busy, but thankfully they have plenty of parking available.

So Cortina's is 5 minutes from my office, but I've probably gone there 4 times. The food is…read moredelicious. The outdoor patio is nice. The service is attentive and efficient. The only problem is...it's always packed!!! And they're open only for a few hours a day. Today I decided to do takeout. I ordered and paid online from the restaurant and I got a text with the time my order was going to be ready. I parked in their private lot and found my order ready to go on a shelf to the right of the front door. The cashier came out from behind the counter (without me even asking) to get me the bag of jalapeño chips that I ordered (which was very nice since the place was packed and the chips were on the far wall). The sandwiches are huge! I got a 6" tuna and my husband got the 10" Cortina's Special. Both were loaded! I had to eat mine open faced and I could only eat half! Unfortunately, the whole wheat roll was delicious, but the tuna was a little too much on the sweet side (I have a similar complaint with the tuna at Board & Brew). If you're in the mood for a good tuna salad sandwich, I suggest Jersey Mikes. If you're in the mood for any other kind of sandwich and don't mind waiting, go to Cortina's!

I'm surprised I haven't written a review here yet! My husband and I are becoming quite the regulars…read morehere so this is definitely past due! This is one of our go-to date spot that our friends introduced to us to. From my understanding this is Italian owned business with not only great quality food but also a wonderful assortment of rich olive oil, balsamic vinegar, jam, wine, packaged noodles you can buy straight from Italy. The service is always friendly but they can get very busy. Highly recommend a reservation. They've been so busy before they wouldn't even do take out orders. Ambiance is quaint. I love the beautiful Italian chandeliers they have. I've had a hard time with the chairs if I have a thick coat or a clutch hand back hard to put on the seat My husband orders the carbonara everytime which is our favorite item on the menu. Very authentic to us. I've tried many different pastas and just tried the lasagna last night which is not super heavy if your hesitant on feeling too full, was a great portion amount and wasn't super greasy either. Other items I've tried are the but my favorites are the fettuccine Alfredo (not on the menu), the short rib ravioli - super tasty!, and this mozerella crusted Pattie's in balsamic and creamy tomato sauce (seasonal or not on the menu sometime) that we love! I wanted to love the seafood risotto but I've had better. I used to order paccheri alla boscaiola which a popular item but I have to be in the mood for all the red onions which can be overpowering if there's a lot. We have tried some Of the apps which are always super fresh but we tend to order insalata calabrese which has a bit of everything Italian salad and great for sharing. The free bread is a plus too. Highly recommend coming for date night, family night, or even a small special occasion. Thanks for the great food and service!

Came here on our first date since having a baby…read more Wanted to come here last Valentine's Day but it was booked two weeks ahead. Jamie was our server , she was energetic, bright, super friendly and set the tone for the night. Place has a full bar! My wife and i had martinis, had the calamari (tomato sauce without the frying) , carpaccio (super interesting w the celery) - the risotto and i got the cioppino - super delicious! 5 stars, fantastic experience !!

Came here with my family and had a really good experience overall. They had a buy-one-get-one free…read moredeal on large pizzas, which was a great bonus. We ordered the Fugazzeta and a pepperoni pizza--both were delicious, especially the Fugazzeta. We also tried the gnocchi and milanesa napolitana with Russian salad, and everything was flavorful and satisfying. The owner was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Before leaving, we grabbed desserts: bread pudding with dulce de leche, a dulce de leche cannoli, and alfajores--all really good. Only downside: I later noticed the receipt showed two chocolate volcano desserts instead of the alfajores I actually got. Not sure if it was a mistake or mix-up, but worth double-checking your receipt. Overall, great food, great vibes, and I'd definitely come back.

Haven't visit since the pandemic. We preordered 3 dozen empanadas for a work lunch. The empanadas…read moreare delicious and I was shocked the Arab empanada was my favorite. It is nice to support small local businesses. The owners are nice and welcoming. Service is gracious and fast. It's located in a strip mall and it feels like a typical South American Cafe you might run into either in BAires or Panama. There's an outdoor covered patio as well

I was craving lasagna, so a quick Yelp search led me here. The moment I walked in, the restaurant…read moregave off an upscale vibe--maybe it was the tablecloths, the wine racks, or the waitstaff in uniform, but it immediately felt like a nice place to settle in. It was a late night, so we didn't want to eat too much. We asked to split the lasagna, and it ended up being the perfect portion for two. The lasagna itself was meaty, rich, and really satisfying. We also ordered the garlic cheese bread. It wasn't as crunchy as we had hoped at first, but the staff was more than happy to remake it for us, which we really appreciated. It definitely tasted better after. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with good food and attentive service. We'll definitely be back.

Yoooooooooooooooo! This spot is modestly fire I probably order takeout from here like once or…read moretwice a month whenever I'm craving that old school Italian comfort food type vibe. I'm not gonna lie though... it is kinda pricey for pasta but the recipes really remind me of grandma cooking -- super traditional, hearty, old-school Italian style. Nothing wrong with that at all, it's just personally I'm more of a pink sauce, creamy vodka sauce kinda guy these days Usually my go-to order is the Chef's Special rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms in that porcini sauce That dish never really misses for me. I also ALWAYS gotta get the breaded lamb chops with the peppercorn sauce because those are honestly one of the best things on the menu in my opinion. Crispy outside, juicy inside, sauce goes crazy This time though I decided to switch it up and tried the Linguine Sarno. It was good overall, seafood was solid, pasta cooked right, but I honestly wish it had more spice to it I kept waiting for a little kick that never fully came. Still decent though if you like lighter seafood pasta flavors. Also quick warning about the calamari because I learned the hard way last time make sure you finish it the SAME day. Once it sits overnight it turns super hard and chewy. Even tossing it in the air fryer the next day couldn't save it lol. One thing I will say is the service can be a little slower than expected sometimes. I usually call my order in like an hour ahead before getting off work, and this time when I got there it still wasn't ready yet But to be fair, the staff has always been really friendly, professional, and respectful every time I come through, so it kinda balances out. Ambiance is pretty much your standard quiet Italian restaurant vibes Nothing super modern or trendy, no loud music, just calm, chill, old-school dinner atmosphere where everybody's just there to eat good pasta and mind their business Overall still a solid comfort food spot when you're in the mood for classic Italian flavors

Unbelievable food, decent service, heck, better than decent. Im giving 5 stars despite my standard…read morefor carbonara being unrealistically high due to my family's cooking. I will have to come back to try something else. Atmosphere isn't quite fine dining to me, but is far and above Olive Garden. The table was set with very beautiful water glasses and a very very cute flower vase filled with just the right assortment. This place truly does it for me.

In the area on a business trip and was looking for a long-term local Italian place and stumbled…read moreupon this one. Seem to have good reviews so we tried it out. Not a large dining room but on a Thursday night we were able to get a table for three walking in. We share the mozzarella appetizer and it comes as one large piece and a big plate of sauce. It had good flavor and was full of cheese. We then each got a small Caesar, which was extremely small. We heard about the specials, but decided to order off the menu. The entrée are a good size. I enjoyed the cannelloni, another in our group had she's ravioli in the third had chicken Parmesan with penne. Everything was as ordered. The sauce was not the best we have had but overall a decent experience.