Roman Cucina has become a favorite place to eat, and we keep coming back for good reason. The food…read moreis consistently amazing: every dish comes out fresh, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The service matches the food. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they make you feel welcome whether it's a quick dinner or a long night out. You can tell they take real pride in the place. It's now our go-to whenever we're meeting up with friends, and everyone we've brought has loved it as much as we do. That says it all. If you're in Fullerton and want great Italian food with service to match, Roman Cucina is the spot. Highly recommend!

What a great time at Roman Cucina in Fullerton today! We…read morewent for my wife's nephews birthday and it did not disappoint. We were a party of 9 and from the moment we got there, the service was outstanding! I wish I got our waiters name but him along with the runners, and other staff were very accommodating. Now for the food, amazing! We order the bruschetta and fried calamari for appetizers, and both were packed with flavor and hit the spot! I personally order their chicken fettuccine with their homemade sauce and I wanted to eat the entire plate in one sitting it was so good, but I had to restrain myself! The flavor of the sauce was amazing and the pasta was cooked to perfection-kudos to the chefs! The rest of my family loved their plates and we all agreed that Roman Cucina will now be one of our places for birthday get togethers! It's a bit dark, but the ambience is romantic but at the same time laid back and not noisy at all. Located at the center of downtown Fullerton there's a lot of people and places to eat you would think it would be a lot noisier, but this place is amazing! If you are looking for a romantic place to sit back have some amazing food, memorable service and a great time....check it Roman Cucina and when you do, you're welcome!

We came in tonight, celebrating my wife's birthday The place was busy…read more It pays to get a reservation. We got a delicious bottle of red wine. For an appetizer. And we got the. Arancini, and the Fritto Misto. And for dinner my wife got the Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0 and I got the Orecchiette Alla Salsiccia. And for dessert, we enjoyed three scoops of gelato. Two vanilla one pistachio. The service was fantastic. The place was clean. The food was delicious. "Sophia" took great care of us, she went above and beyond. To make our experience exceptional. Thank you sincerely TJeanal

service. AWESOME. super attentive waitress. SO patient (i was there for a team dinner lolz). and…read moreshe was a baddie (that's just a bonus) !!!! free bread. BEST FREE BREAD I'VE EVER HAD. also are you kidding me guys their freaking olive oil vinegar concoction had like gARLIC BITS IN IT omfg life changing. flat iron steak!!! i ordered it medium rare and it was a lil overcooked but still delicious, so i have no real complaints. potatoes were PERF but the onions were weird (i love onions and was expecting that sweet/savory caramelized flavor¿) but ngl it was slightly sour... but THATS OKAY it could just be me. anyways, i was VERY satisfied.

Solid night at Fuoco in downtown Fullerton. Real Neapolitan-style pizza from the wood-fired oven…read morewith that perfect chewy, blistered crust. Funghi E Salsiccia - 5 stars. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, and Italian sausage. Everything was balanced and flavorful, the mushrooms and sausage worked so well together. Easily my favorite of the two. Fuoco pizza - 4 stars. Prosciutto, arugula, shaved Parm, and truffle oil. Really good and a nice change of pace, just preferred the sausage and mushroom pie a bit more. Friendly service and a casual vibe. Will definitely be back.

Don't come back Christine. I dont even like pizza and i…read morebrought my mom and aunt here bc a friend took me here once and i enjoyed it. But this time alot of the bottom of the pizza was burnt on the bottom and owner said it's normal. Burnt bread doesnt taste good imo. Good thing it was just half of both pizzas and good thing our initial 1st pcs were ok, except for my mom who i saw later was tearing the bottom off bc she can taste the bitter burnt part. Then ofc she got another slice and it was just too much for her to tear off. So I'm not the type to just not say anything bc I come from restaurant/food and I would ofc let them know. But I think the owner doesn't take feedback positively. Burnt is burnt... it didn't look sooooo terrible but it tasted very bitter. But that's ok... sometimes Ego gets us. Then I told my sis and she said "didn't that happen last time"... so then I must make this review so I remind myself not to go back and waste my time, meal and money. Took the leftovers to pick the toppings off and have with crostini at home. Also didn't get any refills on our soda and my mom was annoyed about that. Guess she wanted another sip and she's bitter after all the bitterness she had for dinner. Haha

Established in 1984 and we finally brought our appetites here the other evening. Nestled on W…read more Wilshire Avenue in the heart of downtown Fullerton, it feels like you have traveled to Little Italy in NYC. We walked in after doing a little book shopping, without a reservations. Luckily there were still tables available and we were seated in a little nook of the restaurant that was cozy and intimate. Cocktails started our evening. Husband chose the dirty martini and for me, Last Word - Botanist Gin, green Chartreuse, lime juice, and marashino garnish, up. Reminisced old memories of our trip to NYC about a decade ago while sipping our drinks. This is my definition of good times. The soup of the day was amazing. Some ground pork makes the broth and loaded with greens, onions, celery made for a great starter. Also the house salad with Italian dressing and blue cheese hit the spot. For our meal we decided on the special - Whole branzino over a bed of arugula. This is for those on a healthy no carb diet. Bring your reading glasses, to aid in fish bone removal. The shrimp scampi was classic. Topped on a bed of linguine, these gorgeous scampied shrimp was fresh as can be. We did not stop here. Be sure to save room for dessert. The coconut cake is not to be missed. The cake was so moist, the frosting was light and the coconut, amazing. Paired with decaf coffee was a great idea. Service was super friendly and quick. We were impressed and will be returning really soon! So glad we finally made it here. Buon appetito!

Starter: First time coming and this was the best service we have ever had. Bernice and the manager…read morewere on top of everything the entire time we were here. Our left overs were plated for us as well. Meal: you get a choice of a salad or soup with complementary bread. Portions are huge and definitely shareable. I got the chicken parm with Alfredo & partner got cacio e Pepe with NY steak. Chicken parm was great & love that it wasn't dry nore drowning in marinara. The Alfredo could have been a bit creamier & little more flavor. Partners pasta was great and not too peppery just right wish it was more creamy but again just my preference. The steak was cooked perfectly. Arnold palmers were refreshing and not overly sweet. Over all rating of food : 8.5 Service 1000/10 We look forward to coming back to try more. Pricing was good as well for the quantity and service you are getting.

Ran into this place completely by accident, and I'm glad we did…read more We ordered the garlic knots, cheese pizza, salty white clam pizza, and baked ziti. Everything tasted like it came straight from your grandmother's kitchen in the old country. The cheese pizza is hands down the best I've had in SoCal. Simple, perfectly done, and exactly what a great cheese pizza should be. The salty white clam pizza was incredible, rich, perfectly salted, and packed with flavor without being overpowering or overdone. Every bite was on point. The baked ziti tasted like a legit family recipe. Deep, comforting flavors and seriously nostalgic. You can tell there's history behind the food here. This instantly became one of our favorite spots. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. We started asking about the history of the place, and they gave us the full rundown, which made the experience even better. A little taste of Italy right here in Fullerton. We'll definitely be back. .

We entered the place and it smelled like bad bathroom pipes. We ordered and got some bread which…read morewas okay. It was so quiet inside. No music, no television. Just the sound of appliances going. We got the meat ravioli, the bolognese gnocchi and the meatballs. The food was exactly what we ordered. Just food. You aren't missing anything and I can't explain it well enough. It's just what it is. Italian food. It filled us up, which is what food is suppose to do. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you aren't missing anything by not trying this place. We ate it but felt nothing afterwards. If you want good Italian food with unique recipes, look elsewhere. Otherwise, you get what you get here. Just generic Italian food, nothing special. The cook/chef guy looked like he knew what he was doing but I really wanted to try something that he would cook. It felt like he was forced to cook exactly how the owners want it. Generic bland Italian food. Overall if you and your loved ones are craving Italian, I'd look elsewhere. Olive Garden provides far better food and atmosphere.

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.

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!

What a beautifully esthetic spot for lunch or a romantic spot for dinner!…read more Italian/Korean pastas and pizzas that had us satisfied to hearts content. Hot bread with olive oil and vinegar to start the meal. Service was quick and helpful when we went for lunch on a Saturday.

This a cute Italian-Korean restaurant located in The Source! We came at around 7pm on a Friday and…read moregot seated right away. They have a lot of seating both inside and on the outside patio. Service was very attentive and friendly. The meal starts with complimentary bread that is similar to pita bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We ordered a caesar salad, shrimp rose pasta, and bolognese. The shrimp rose pasta was our favorite with such a creamy and flavorful sauce and perfectly cooked shrimp, and we could see why it's popular here! We thought the bolognese sauce was really sweet, which was unexpected, and that dish ended up being our least favorite.

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.

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.