Service and Ambiencr is fantastic one of apace best restaurants and Epic Italian cuisineread more

An amazing authentic spot with all the good eats…read more Came here with my besties to celebrate my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. We had a great waiver who spoke Italian and Spanish which so so cool. The food, drinks and desserts were very good. Very authentically Italian Will definitely be going back soon to try some other things on the menu.

The best food and the best service!! Chris was so friendly and helpful! He made the experience!!read more

Food is so good and service is so good. Aubrey was our server and she was so sweet and easy to talk…read moreto, she made my night!

Sincerely, this was the BEST Grubhub delivery I have ever had. A couple of changes for the item I…read moreordered were caught, and I had a phone call to confirm what I did/did not want. PERFECT! I will be going there directly one day, or simply order once again from Grubhub. The BEST Italian restaurant, in Orange County. Honestly, if you haven't been there before, I highly recommend Al Forno Caffe!

Al Forno continues to be one of my family's favorite Italian restaurants every time we're in the…read morearea. The food less on the heavier, richer side but is excellent quality and tastes just as good a day or two afterwards in case you have leftovers. For takeout: the food takes between 20-40 minutes to come out on average (although we typically have a larger order, so it could be shorter for others) and is still very warm by the time we eat it. The pappardelle funghi is our go to along with the rigatoni buttera. I really enjoy the creaminess of both sauces and the variation in taste. Although I'm not a big fan of sausage, the rigatoni buttera is so good that I'm willing to order it regardless. As for desserts, the rosemary lemon pannacotta here is some of the best I've had and I enjoy getting a cup whenever we order here. Would highly recommend stopping by if you're up for richer flavors.

This restaurant is 10/10, right by the water.. check out the view I posted. The food and service…read morewas excellent and the price was very very reasonable especially for Newport. Highly recommend. By the way, they validate parking and if the underground structure is closed, There's another way to get in the structure behind the restaurant. That's what we did today and they still validate it for an hour and a half.

Came into Buona Forchetta late on a Thursday night and left with a satisfied tummy and even…read moreleftovers to re-live it tomorrow. The pasta was so fresh and flavorful, as was the pizza! This place was perfect for a late dinner with friends! Service staff was so kind and friendly and made sure everything was perfect!

I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's day and enjoyed all of it!…read more We made a reservation about a week ago just incase there was a long wait. I highly recommend making a reservation before going because when we arrived, the line was down to the parking lot. It was packed! We instantly got sat and our server, Alex, stopped by with some water and greeted us. We were informed on Mother's day, they have a set menu. It was 2 salads, 2 apps, 4 entrees and 3 desserts for $55 per person. This was a lot of food! We honestly got full after the apps hit. Everything was sooo delicious and yummy. Alex, was extremely nice and friendly throughout the entire experience. They were very busy and all the servers were running around so we understood if he fell behind. We felt bad because the table next to us was giving him a hard time and being rude about the menu and how they didn't like certain items on the menu yet Alex stayed very professional and helpful with them. 10/10 food and experience, i will forsure be back to try more food and cocktails and request Alex's section!

We have been coming to Maggiano's for years and at today's luncheon with my son and Grandkids I…read morehave noticed a big change in the portion sizes. My Chicken Marsala was "Kid size" and so was my wife's Entree. Very disappointed with the size and the taste! Didn't taste the Marsala in the sauce? They also cut back on the spagetti that comes with it too! For a $30 you should get a descent size piece of chicken. I've had bigger pieces of chicken at McDonald's. We will be looking for a different place to eat at in the future more.... I figured it out. My wife told the Server "both of us will have Chicken Marsala" and we will split a salad. The chicken was split and the salad came out whole. Unsure how the bill came out as my son paid and no receipt given.

Excellent Italian spot from an established chain. Food and service are excellent. Definitely try to…read moreget reservations on peak hours. It's valet parking in the front, and it can be difficult to get parking nearby (but plenty of parking in the parking structure behind the gym). Food- 5 stars wild shrimp scampi- standard but delicious squid ink tonnarelli- perfectly cooked and bright. I would recommend sharing the pasta dishes, especially with contrasting heavy and bright dishes. the squid ink and braised short rib were excellent going back and forth between them braised short rib marsala- buttery, fatty, goodness. salted caramel budino- I couldn't get enough of the dessert. Well balanced and delicious Service- 5 stars Food came out quickly and the servers and bartenders were really attentive. Bottom Line Excellent Italian restaurant from an established chain. Great food and service and always consistent

Great spot for quality Italian food. We came here to celebrate a birthday dinner and it did not…read moredisappoint. The food and ambiance were amazing. Service was also very friendly. We ordered the white truffle garlic bread, which was so flavorful and paired well with the ricotta. For pizza, we got the Margherita, Hot Nashville Chicken, and Chicken Pesto. All were really good. The crust was thin and crispy. All the pastas were also amazing. We ordered the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Trottole Chicken Pesto, and Fettuccine Alfredo. The sauces were creamy, and the pasta tasted fresh and high quality. The only downside was that it was definitely on the pricier side, and the portions weren't very large, especially since we were dining with a bigger group. But for an upscale experience, it's a great spot.

I found this place not by one, not by two, not by three, but by four different food influencers…read morethat I follow on Facebook so I definitely had to give this place a try. I've passed by it so many times, but it never really caught my eye sitting there off Newport Boulevard, so I'm glad I checked out someplace new that kept getting recommended over and over. I ended up getting the small Italian hoagie and a cheese calzone with their Sunday sauce. The Italian sub was stacked too. Pepper ham, salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet peppers, hot peppers, pickles, oil and vinegar all packed into a soft Italian roll. Every bite had a different flavor going on from the salty meats to the sharp provolone and the crunch from the lettuce and peppers. The oil and vinegar tied everything together perfectly and gave it that classic deli sandwich taste. Even the small size was filling. The cheese calzone was huge and baked perfectly. The outside had that crispy golden brown crust with little charred spots all over it and a nice crunch when you cut into it. Inside was parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese all melted together and super cheesy without feeling too heavy. Then you dip it into the Sunday sauce and that's what takes it over the top. Their Sunday sauce is tomato based but infused with the drippings from their homemade beef and pork meatballs so it has a deeper richer flavor than regular marinara. You can definitely taste the difference. Really glad I finally stopped here because now I totally get why so many people were talking about it. Definitely a place I'll be coming back

Manny was our waiter he was fun and very attentive…read more This was our 1st time here and we can't wait to come back The food AMAZING & DELICIOUS . I can't stop raving about your seafood soup omgosh huge shrimp huge scallops so tender lots of big clams and salmon with the best tomato broth ! We also had Calamari lightly breaded and yummy yummy. Marie had the Shortribs they melted in your mouth so delicious with Risotto soooo good and fresh mushrooms We ventured over to the deli market side and came home with 2 huge PBJ Cookies. Everything is made fresh to order. Pastas made fresh too. I suggest everyone should come to Filomena's Italian Kitchen enjoy the same great experience as we did. I love the decorative style on the walls and the tiles up by the bar were really nice. Your Restrooms were big and clean thank you for that. You can park in their private parking. Thank you for an amazing time Manny.

I had such an amazing experience here! I've honestly never left a review before, but I felt like I…read morehad to after this experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. Our host, Kaiya, was super welcoming and attentive. She had such a warm, positive energy, and my sons immediately took a liking to her. Truly one of the best hosts I've ever met. We started with the meatballs for an appetizer, and they were SO good perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For my entrée, I got the cacio e pepe, and I was honestly really surprised at how delicious it was. Simple dish, but done incredibly well. Our server was more than helpful. So kind and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. The service overall was amazing, everything came out quickly, and the staff made us feel really taken care of. Definitely a place I'll be coming back!

I've been to this place a few times and seems like it's good at times but never great, yesterday I…read moreshould say that the food was pretty good, pizza was cooked perfectly and the pasta dishes were good In the past I had ordered lasagna that were hot on the outside but frozen in the middle In any event I'd go back

This Italian restaurant in the mall honestly gave me a bit of a "mental trip to Italy"--even though…read moreI've never actually been to Italy before. But if I had to imagine what Italy feels like, I'd say... this might be it. Everything Marciano-style on the menu was really solid and genuinely enjoyable. The flavors felt comforting but still refined, like something you'd happily eat slowly without thinking too much about anything else. At one point I was even close to ordering their mortadella (or "mortal," as I almost confidently called it before correcting myself mid-thought), just because everything else was hitting that well. Overall, it's the kind of place that makes you forget you're in a mall for a second--and start pretending you're somewhere in Europe instead.

Today we ordered the bruschetta and burrata- They each come…read morewith small pieces of cardboard like bread and tiny pieces of unseasoned tomatoes. These two Italian dishes are hard to mess up but they have managed to... however the service is quickly and friendly and they fill up the waters quickly. the food is subpar & I won't be returning It is also very loud + overstimulating in their busy restaurant

From the service to the food to the wine selection, this place is unrivaled! The vibes are…read morewhimsical whether you dine inside or out. Can't go wrong with this place!

Awesome service delicious pizza been there twice love their marinara…read moreI don'tly have that Pepe only Pizza I can't wait try a few more and there's Caesar salads look really good