My son and I had dinner here for the first time tonight. We had to wait about 15-20min to be…read moreseated but I don't mind waiting for good food. The food was amazing. My son and I both ordered seafood pastas. He and I both ordered the clams with linguine. He got the parma rosa sauce will I got the traditional wine sauce. The meal also came with a soup or salad. Since it was a hot day, we both picked salad. One of our favorite parts of the meal was the bread. Not sure if it was on purposes but the bread basket came with both thin slices and thick slices. And don't forget the garlic infused butter. So yumm! As for parking, the restaurant is in a small strip center and only a few stores were open when we arrived so there was plenty of parking.

We were quickly seated. Server was super friendly. I asked for a beer recommendation and it was…read morenice and crisp. Fresh bread arrived at the table with garlic butter. Nice touch. The bread was not heavy as typical bread seemed as if it was the flour but lighter than normal. We ordered brushetta. The topping was a fair amount but the balsamic was a bit too sweet for me. We ordered chicken piccata came with angel hair pasta and good amount of capers with a lemon wedge. The pasta and chicken complimented each other well. The sauce seemed a light lemon flavor the fresh squeezed elevated the flavor. Great dish to order. It also came with soup or salad I chose minestrone but not to my liking way too much tomato taste for My taste buds. We also had a pizza it was mozzarella and basil, tomatoes (Margarite) good pizza the crust was hand tossed. Nice place to enjoy a meal not too loud but it was Monday.

Made reservations for my family and I here on a whim having us be out-of-towners! We were so…read morepleasantly surprised by the wonderful service by our server John R. He was so attentive and made sure we had a wonderful experience by getting us refills, extra bread, etc. Our food even came out within 10 minutes even though it was extremely busy. He even gave me and my family extra desserts because of my graduation this morning. Definitely will be back whenever we are in town. Thank you for the great experience!

I know I just left a review for this place, but it was so good that I had to do another…read more We again went on Wednesday because of the half off bottles of wine and 25% off pasta dishes. Made reservations for the patio area(we like because it's quieter)and we were seated right away. We ordered a great red from Sicily 'Nero D' Avolo'. I ordered the Linguine Alla Vongole (clams). It was amazing. My wife got the Penne Primavera. She loved it and had it for lunch the next day. The staff is super friendly and again the manager came by to say hi and ask how everything was.

Definitely our go to place, been going here since their old location off Bastanchury Rd. Great…read morefood, service and menu. Love that your full meal comes with wine and ice cream! They really know how to take care of you!

This place is excellent!! Our first experience with Fratellino's was at the one in Orange and the…read morefood was so good. We were in the area (Brea) and was looking for a spot to eat at and then remembered that Fratellino's had two locations. The Brea location is more of a sit down and the server comes and take your order as for the Orange location you order your food from the counter, get a number , find a table and they bring the food to your table. The service here was excellent and the inside really gives you the Italian ambiance with the decorations and paintings. The food was good as expected and didn't disappoint. We got the Calamari, it had great flavor and fried to perfection and it comes with marinara dipping sauce. The Chicken Alfredo was creamy and flavorful, the fettuccine noodle cooked perfect. This place uses quality ingredients and makes their dishes fresh. We will definitely be back again. Fratellino's is one of our new Italian restaurant.

Cozy restaurant with large portions and great prices. Our…read morewaitress, Pamela, went above and beyond in her service. It was my first time eating there and I will definitely return. Pamela made us feel like we have been eating there for years. Refreshing to have such great service,

This review of Vinny's Italian Restaurant is long overdue. I've eating there about twice a week…read morefor the last 7 months and I've never been disappointed. The food is consistently tasty and plentiful. I've tried the pastas but my go to meal is a big bowl of Minestrone soup, salad with Italian dressing and to die for garlic bread. I try to eat more plant based, and the soup is chock full of delicious vegetables - I think Vinny said eighteen different kinds - and just enough ditalini pasta to satisfy my pasta craving without blowing my diet. There's a hint of hotness to it, just enough to set it apart from the chain restaurants. I don't like vegetables very much, but I know they are really good for me, so Vinny's Minestrone was a terrific find. For my cheat day, about once a month I splurge on Patsy's Tiramisu. I think she said the recipe came from Vinny's Mom. It is worth every decadent calorie. The fluffy whipped cream is light yet rich, sweet but not too sweet, just the perfect amount of wonderfulness that dessert should be, and sadly, often isn't. Finally, I have to mention the people that work there. I don't know exactly what goes on in the kitchen, but my food is always fast, abundant, and hot - unless it's supposed to be cold. I'll repeat the word delicious here, because it is. So Vinny and his kitchen team are A+. The servers are great. Leti and Laurie greet me by name, with big smiles. They remember my preferences. They are never too busy to call out thank-you and have a great day when I leave. Patsy, the owner, is often on the floor serving, too, and she has gone out of her way to check-in with me and ask after my well-being. I appreciate their kindness, which is ever-present during slow, and busy times of the day. Vinny's is not fancy, but it's warm and homey, and yes, here's that word again: delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

This has easily become one of my go-to italian spots. The food is consistently good, the portions…read moreare generous, and the atmopshere always feels warm and welcoming. It's the kind of place that's perfect for both casual dinners with friends as well as for special occasions. Everything we have tried has been flavorful, drinks are amazing and the service has always made us feel taken care of. P.S. There is limited seating and they don't take reservations so expect to wait alittle.

Our family spotted this place and its stellar Yelp reviews and reeeeeally wanted to love it, but…read morethe prices were high -- even in a post-COVID world where everything is expensive -- they're charging a whopping $15 for a (meatless) dinner salad, a bowl of romaine with a forgettable house dressing. Come ON. Also, we all ordered different entrees (we're vegetarian) and all of them across the board were bland and average. Like they'd cracked a jar of Ragu, poured it over pasta, and expected us to be happy. Fun ambiance, but not enough to lure us back. Food was expensive and just meh. We don't recommend this place.

Had to make the 50 mile drive from south country…read more We used to love the old location on Lincoln in Anaheim many years ago. The food was pretty close to the old location, but the menu was not so extensive which is not unusual for small place. We miss Dominick who used to walk around with his wine glass ,half loaded and yelling . The waitress at the new place took our order and really showed no personality. She is an inland if I understand correctly. It's a shame if you want to remember the vibe of the old place, but the food helped to make up for her lack.

I would like to start my review and say that I was hungry when I arrived, so my hungriness' was up…read more When we arrived, there was only one table seated. The one waitress was on her phone when we walked in and seemed kind of bothered that we were interrupting. The location is kind of small so parties of 4+ might have an issue with seating. They didn't have a sampler "TOUR" like other restaurants, and I decided to go with the Fettucine Alfredo with Chicken, Side Meatballs and side salad. This is when the restaurant started getting busy. The salad arrived was less than to be desired and there was barely any dressing. She then dropped off the Meatballs that were cold and I asked to please send them back. Needless to say I was becoming slightly agitated due to being hungry. Then my main dish ordered was not Chicken Alfredo. The other people at my table said that their dishes were amazing. I was like, ill believe it when it comes. I am happy to say that when the dish arrived it was everything that I wanted, and she brought back the meatballs that were warm and her attitude seemed to improve as things got busier and the experience finished very well. Skip the salad and go straight for the main entree and you will not lose.

I had a wonderful experience dining here and was especially impressed by the quality of the Italian…read morecuisine. The dishes were rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. From the perfectly cooked pasta to the well-balanced sauces, every bite felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. What truly elevated the evening, however, was the exceptional service. Our waiter, Caesar, was kind, attentive, and highly professional throughout the meal. He made excellent recommendations, checked in at just the right moments, and created a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere without ever feeling intrusive. Overall, this was a memorable dining experience. Between the delicious Italian food and Caesar's outstanding service, I would happily return and highly recommend this restaurant to others.

I had the most delicious lunch at 19Seventy the other day. The staff were amazing and sweet. I love…read morethat parking was easy. Melontini (4/5) - This drink was spirit forward and came with a cute melon ball on the side. I slightly wish it was a little fruitier. Wagyu meatballs (5/5) - the appetizer came with three medium-sized Wagyu meatballs on pieces of garlic toast. The meatballs were delicious and a great starter to our meal. Caesar salad (4/5) - this was your classic Caesar salad that accompanied our pasta perfectly. Fried zucchini (5/5) - I love that the zucchini was sliced and crispy. The breading to zucchini ratio was perfect and paired perfect perfectly with a marinara sauce. Short rib pappardelle (5/5) - this pasta dish was the absolute highlight of our meal. In order comes with two servings, which is more than enough pasta for a second meal for two people. The short rib was flavorful and tender, and the Alfredo sauce and fresh pasta were amazing. Cannoli (4/5) - the cannoli was a simple way to top off our delicious Italian meal. I like that on one end there were chocolate chips and the other end there was pistachio.

This was our first trip to the restaurant and had such a wonderful time. Amanda was our server…read more. she's so much fun. We shared traveling stories and children, stories. She made the whole experience memorable. We will definitely be back with the whole family! The food was excellent.We had the chicken, carbonara and the meatballs. The ambiance made us quickly realize our family needs to come with us.

Do NOT recommend this place at all. Service was absolutely horrible. The bar tender ended up being…read moreour waitress. Bar is in the front of the restaurant. We were in the back. As a manager I don't know how he would think that is doable. Took forever just to get our drinks. I ended up having to go to the bar just to get our first round. While waiting for someone to serve us, there was another two servers there that just looked at us and said nothing. Never offered to help or at least say I'll get your server. My daughter ordered a shrimp appetizer that was completely cold. My wife and I ordered the stuffed shells which cost $57 dollars. Had to scrape the bottom of the plate just to put some damn sauce on it. Kiddos wanted dessert which reluctantly my wife did not want to do, due to the long wait time for drinks and such. Took about 30-40 minutes just to get two orders of dessert. Not a big tasker. Just two orders of cannoli. Save yourself the disappointment and not go here. Sad, because I used to go to Buca Di Beppo in HB all the time and never had an issue.

Great place for lunch. The parking is sometimes tough, but it is the same for every place in the…read morearea. The food is great, and nice relaxed place to talk and enjoy lunch with your coworkers.

Management needs to improve service for in house diners. We waited 70 minutes on a Saturday night…read moreto be seated. I thought it was worth it even with our kids because we love the pizza and salad. But to wait at least another 30 minutes once we ordered to have our food brought out was inexcusable. The waitress said there was "a lot of to go orders." In house diners who have waited to get a table should take priority over to go orders. If you're that busy, perhaps invest in another oven. The food and wine was delicious and I'd only return during off peak hours. But something needs to be done to expedite service.

So good! Cant believe I've missed this place after driving past it for so many years. Our plates…read morewere delicious! Sometimes they make carbonara if they have ingredients They also have jazz on Thursdays nights!! Perfect date night spot! Parking is a bit tough!

BEST. PASTA. HANDS. DOWN. I have been LOOKING for a great Italian spot. So many places get the…read morepasta sauce weird, bland, or watery. Or use Ragu/Prego. Not this place. TRUE tomato sauce. Grew up with Italian grandma so it has been nearly impossible for me to find good pasta even close to it. Then Il Gatto blew me away. Me and my husband ordered Short Rib Papardelle and Spaghetti Bolognese w/ Meatballs. The pappardelle had such a savory sauce that tasted like marsala and the shredded short ribs were so tender. The spaghetti bolognese was delicious! The pasta was al dente and the meat sauce chef's kiss. They also provided some complimentary warm French bread which me and my husband shamelessly devoured 2 baskets before our meal. Ambiance was gorgeous! Was nice and dimly lit with a nice warm fireplace. Very romantic date spot. Definitely a spot to take pictures. I adored the exterior of the restaurant as well!! They have outdoor seating with a small fountain and flowers by the entrance. It was beautiful. Service was..good..but not great. Now let me tell you why. Hostess and server were very kind. HOWEVER. It took our server 30 min to get our drinks. The restaurant only had 1 big party, a couple, and us. Was not packed at all. (I have personal experience with restaurant management so I completely understand how chaotic restauarants can get.) So here is my complaint.. our server came back 3 times to ask what we ordered even though I saw her write stuff down. Then she forgot our drinks at the bar and we saw them standing there. She grabbed them 30 minutes later explaining she has a big party but served us warm alcohol. At least offer to get us new ones for waiting 30 min and not the old ones you left sitting out. You know? Who likes warm champagne?! I still took a deep breath and tried to give her patience because she was an older server and was very kind. I just wish she didn't spend her whole shift coming back to us to explain why she's taking so long instead of taking that time she's talking to us, to grab what we ordered. When we try to flag her down for something she forgets, she's standing around talking to another server for a good 10 min. Just came off unprofessional and turned me off a bit..to complain to a couple trying to celebrate their anniversary. Will come back for the food and ambiance. I shall ask for a different server next time. (Sorry).