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This is a old style Italian restaurant in Old Town Tustin with the classic red and white checkered table cloth and big menu of pasta. I ordered the lasagne and it was quite good. I wouldn't say the best I've ever had, but solid and very tasty. My wife had the seafood platter which is linguine with seafood including fish, clams, mussels, squid, shrimp, and scallops. There's a choice of red or white sauce. We had it with red, and it's great. It's a nice light red sauce with some tomato... Very well balanced. The fish was very well cooked -- tender and tasty. The squid was a little overcooked. But, overall, a great dish. The caprese salad was fine. Nothing special, but fine. The prices were very reasonable. We're definitely coming back.
This place is so dependable and good! Their kitchen is incredibly clean and well maintained. The food is homemade and delicious. I hope they can include more proteins like baked chicken, fried steak, or pork chops. Always good.
Excellent service. Good eats! I love the old fashioned service of packing left overs for us into boxes and containers. They worked quickly and efficiently. Restaurant has separate rooms/areas for indoor seating and outdoor patio seats. On a chilly autumn night, we preferred indoors. Lots of fun laughters make the indoor ambiance very loud. We could not hear our own conversation, but it's ok since that just tells us people are happy to eat here. Happy birthday songs are great. Servers have great voices.
Definitely hits the spot when you're craving homestyle Italian food without all of the fuss. The portions are definitely big enough for one person to be very full, but if you're going to share, you're definitely gonna need to order more than one dish. The staff was super friendly and accommodating with our order and overall would definitely be back to try other options!
Very cute homey ambiance. We got the pizza bread, chicken parm and penne amore. I thought the penne amore was a bit sweet for me but loved the pizza bread. All the quality tastes great. Waited about 20 min for a table on a Thursday at 6:30pm.
Roma D' Italia is a family-owned restaurant serving a variety of pizzas and pastas. The food is fresh and flavorful, and the prices are very readonable. My favorite is linguine with chopped baby claims. It's light, tasty, and cooked really well. You can also opt to have fesh calms instead. The Margherita pizza is cheezy and full of flavors. The canolli is a great dessert to complete the meal. It's crunchy, and the creamy ricotta filling mixed with chocolate chips is delicious and not too sweet, which I like. The restaurant's decor is warm and cozy. There are plenty of seatings inside and on the patio. The service is friendly and quick. It's a great place to enjoy delicious Italian food without breaking the bank.
I recently visited this restaurant and I enjoyed my experience. The food tasted very delicious. Food: I ordered the linguine with baby clams and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was extremely flavorful and the portion size was great. The spinach bread was good too. Service: The service was okay. It took awhile to get seated and to get our food. Ambiance: The decor inside is nice. Since the restaurant is big, there is plenty of seating.
I ordered one of the special dishes, and it was really good 4/5 . However, the shrimp scampi was too watery and bland 3/5 . You could taste the lemon, but overall, it was just okay. The calamari was good 4/5 , but the Parmesan on top ruined the dish. It was too much, and the cheese on top was overpowering. Staffs are very attentive and the place is spacious with indoor and outdoor sitting.
Roma D'Italia is one of those old school family-owned spots that just feels right. Right in the heart of Old Town Tustin, with its own parking lot plus plenty of street parking, so already a win. The place is clean, spacious, and has a warm homey vibe. Good for date night, family dinner, or even a bigger group. Restrooms were clean too. We started with the Caesar salad, then shared the chicken marsala, angel hair estiva, and a side of meatballs. Everything was really good and felt like classic comfort Italian food. Linda was friendly and took good care of us the whole meal. Easy 5 stars for a solid local Italian spot. They are closed on Mondays!
Really good food with quick service. I ordered the pepperoni rolls, cannelloni, and cannoli and they were all delicious. My favorite was the pepperoni rolls - simple, but made with fresh ingredients and bread and cheese is the ultimate combo. They also provide free bread that's crunchy on the outside and soft inside, along with butter. The one downside is that since it's an older building there is a smell, but you may get use to it after being there for a while, or you can ask to be seated outside.
Everything was delicious and we also showed up at the right time. It was lively with great music playing. 5pm and the wait was 20-25 min and we got seated faster than that. I was looking at other tables and the servings seemed to look small so i ordered 2 plates for myself lol and i was only able to finish the chicken alfredo and had a bite of the lasagna. The service was great. We had like 2 different people (refilling our drinks, and the other making sure everything tasted okay). Definitely coming back and trying different dishes.
Roma D'Italia in Tustin is such a cozy spot for celebrations We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here, and now I get why they're one of Orange County's longest-standing Italian restaurants. The homey family vibe was everything Our favorites were definitely the veal and pizza bread, but the seafood pasta was also light, flavorful, and so good. The tiramisu was perfectly bittersweet, and it was my first time trying spumoni ice cream... officially obsessed!!!
So yummy. Great place for family gatherings and authentic food. Decent portions and great service.
I took my friends here because they love Italian food, and I wanted them to try a Tustin classic. We shared a bottle of prosecco, calamari, pizza bread, clam pasta, and finished with cannoli and tiramisu. My friends really enjoyed the food, and the cozy dining room made it a nice place to catch up over lunch. It has that old-school Italian feel that makes a neighborhood restaurant worth coming back to. read more
13 days ago
After seeing all the hype on Instagram, I finally got to try this place, and it definitely did not disappoint! I ordered the pesto pasta with chicken, which was really good, although it got a little dry toward the bottom and could have used more sauce. My boyfriend had the lasagna and enjoyed it, but wished it had been served a little hotter. Now the PEPPERONI BREAD!!! AMAZINGGG! Hands down the BEST I've ever had! Definitely the highlight of our meal and worth coming back for alone! The portions are a little on the smaller side, but the prices are reasonable. We spent around $65 for the both of us. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was super friendly and attentive. They definitely made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit! Overall, a great dining experience with just a few minor things that could be improved. Glad we finally gave it a try, and we'll definitely be back, especially for that pepperoni bread! read more
21 days ago
If you live in Tustin, have ever lived in Tustin, or have spent more than a day in Tustin, you've probably eaten at Roma D' Italia. The city has older landmarks (the remaining blimp hangar from the 1940s, Tustin High School from 1921, El Camino Real from 1769), but few are as beloved as the restaurant the Dominic Corea family opened in 1961. Roma D' Italia serves a wide range of Italian favorites: pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups and salads, specialty breads, veal, seafood, chicken and desserts. The building, in what's known as Old Town Tustin next to the Saddleback Flower Shop, doesn't look all that fancy, and it isn't. But inside, it's warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and efficient. We stopped in for lunch. The bread brought to the table before the meal was mediocre, but things improved quickly. I ordered the spaghetti with the signature meat sauce and meatballs ($19.50), and my wife ordered the gnocchi Catanzaro ($18.95), swapping the creamy tomato sauce for the spicy arrabbiata. We also split an order of garlic bread. The spaghetti was good, the meatballs were done just right, and the meat sauce was perfect. My wife's gnocchi was quite good too. The little potato dumplings were tender, though calling the arrabbiata "spicy" is an understatement. She liked it, but she was still trying to cool her mouth more than an hour later (true story). The garlic bread, unfortunately, was so-so. It was a skimpy portion for $4.50, and frankly, we got better garlic bread on Spaghetti Day in our junior high cafeteria. I know it's heresy in Tustin to say anything negative about Roma D' Italia. As I said, it's an institution. (I once complained about their lasagna and was practically run out of town on a rail. Seriously, Tustin folks protect Roma D' Italia's legacy as if it were their own.) Bread aside, the meal was delicious, and it's easy to see why the place has lasted more than 60 years. read more
This is a old style Italian restaurant in Old Town Tustin with the classic red and white checkered table cloth and big menu of pasta. I ordered the lasagne and it was quite good. I wouldn't say the best I've ever had, but solid and very tasty. My wife had the seafood platter which is linguine with seafood including fish, clams, mussels, squid, shrimp, and scallops. There's a choice of red or white sauce. We had it with red, and it's great. It's a nice light red sauce with some tomato... Very well balanced. The fish was very well cooked -- tender and tasty. The squid was a little overcooked. But, overall, a great dish. The caprese salad was fine. Nothing special, but fine. The prices were very reasonable. We're definitely coming back. read more
This place is so dependable and good! Their kitchen is incredibly clean and well maintained. The food is homemade and delicious. I hope they can include more proteins like baked chicken, fried steak, or pork chops. Always good. read more
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Excellent service. Good eats! I love the old fashioned service of packing left overs for us into boxes and containers. They worked quickly and efficiently. Restaurant has separate rooms/areas for indoor seating and outdoor patio seats. On a chilly autumn night, we preferred indoors. Lots of fun laughters make the indoor ambiance very loud. We could not hear our own conversation, but it's ok since that just tells us people are happy to eat here. Happy birthday songs are great. Servers have great voices. read more
Definitely hits the spot when you're craving homestyle Italian food without all of the fuss. The portions are definitely big enough for one person to be very full, but if you're going to share, you're definitely gonna need to order more than one dish. The staff was super friendly and accommodating with our order and overall would definitely be back to try other options! read more
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Thank you so much Chloe! We hope to welcome you again soon :)
Very cute homey ambiance. We got the pizza bread, chicken parm and penne amore. I thought the penne amore was a bit sweet for me but loved the pizza bread. All the quality tastes great. Waited about 20 min for a table on a Thursday at 6:30pm. read more
2 months ago
Roma D' Italia is a family-owned restaurant serving a variety of pizzas and pastas. The food is fresh and flavorful, and the prices are very readonable. My favorite is linguine with chopped baby claims. It's light, tasty, and cooked really well. You can also opt to have fesh calms instead. The Margherita pizza is cheezy and full of flavors. The canolli is a great dessert to complete the meal. It's crunchy, and the creamy ricotta filling mixed with chocolate chips is delicious and not too sweet, which I like. The restaurant's decor is warm and cozy. There are plenty of seatings inside and on the patio. The service is friendly and quick. It's a great place to enjoy delicious Italian food without breaking the bank. read more
I recently visited this restaurant and I enjoyed my experience. The food tasted very delicious. Food: I ordered the linguine with baby clams and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was extremely flavorful and the portion size was great. The spinach bread was good too. Service: The service was okay. It took awhile to get seated and to get our food. Ambiance: The decor inside is nice. Since the restaurant is big, there is plenty of seating. read more
8 months ago
I ordered one of the special dishes, and it was really good 4/5 . However, the shrimp scampi was too watery and bland 3/5 . You could taste the lemon, but overall, it was just okay. The calamari was good 4/5 , but the Parmesan on top ruined the dish. It was too much, and the cheese on top was overpowering. Staffs are very attentive and the place is spacious with indoor and outdoor sitting. read more
Roma D'Italia is one of those old school family-owned spots that just feels right. Right in the heart of Old Town Tustin, with its own parking lot plus plenty of street parking, so already a win. The place is clean, spacious, and has a warm homey vibe. Good for date night, family dinner, or even a bigger group. Restrooms were clean too. We started with the Caesar salad, then shared the chicken marsala, angel hair estiva, and a side of meatballs. Everything was really good and felt like classic comfort Italian food. Linda was friendly and took good care of us the whole meal. Easy 5 stars for a solid local Italian spot. They are closed on Mondays! read more
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9 months ago
Really good food with quick service. I ordered the pepperoni rolls, cannelloni, and cannoli and they were all delicious. My favorite was the pepperoni rolls - simple, but made with fresh ingredients and bread and cheese is the ultimate combo. They also provide free bread that's crunchy on the outside and soft inside, along with butter. The one downside is that since it's an older building there is a smell, but you may get use to it after being there for a while, or you can ask to be seated outside. read more
15 days ago
Everything was delicious and we also showed up at the right time. It was lively with great music playing. 5pm and the wait was 20-25 min and we got seated faster than that. I was looking at other tables and the servings seemed to look small so i ordered 2 plates for myself lol and i was only able to finish the chicken alfredo and had a bite of the lasagna. The service was great. We had like 2 different people (refilling our drinks, and the other making sure everything tasted okay). Definitely coming back and trying different dishes. read more
5 months ago
Roma D'Italia in Tustin is such a cozy spot for celebrations We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here, and now I get why they're one of Orange County's longest-standing Italian restaurants. The homey family vibe was everything Our favorites were definitely the veal and pizza bread, but the seafood pasta was also light, flavorful, and so good. The tiramisu was perfectly bittersweet, and it was my first time trying spumoni ice cream... officially obsessed!!! read more
1 month ago
We had a great experience overall. Just reminds you of a great cozy Italian restaurant. Smells delicious the minute you walk in. We had really nice service when we went for a lunch. They have special items for the lunch menu. Patio's pretty nice if you want to sit outside. read more
3 months ago
Roma D'Italia is our favorite lunch spot when we're craving pasta, just like mama used to make! The ambiance is what we remember from our childhoods - red and white checkered tablecloths, Frankie and Dean crooning in the background (iykyk), and not too brightly lit. The service is friendly and familiar, the same people who have greeted us for years take good care of everyone. Now the food - expect hot fresh rolls from the oven, a little butter, a little parm, and Mama Mia! My go to dish is cheese ravioli with meat sauce - the best of both worlds. My companions love the Pepperoni Bread, House Salad, and a side of meatballs. If you're really hungry, try the lasagna or gnocchi. Buon appetito! read more
3 months ago
We have been to Roma D' Italia a few times in our lifetime but not often. Super good Italian Food. Pasta Dishes are perfect and service is very fast and attentive. We went today on a wim and glad we did. My wife had the Lasanga, and I ordered the Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Alfredo. Super Good and Their Ranch is perfect. We had the Teramasu-Delicious. Great atmosphere, and the economics work ! We have so much food left over for our son to enjoy as he is home from UCI. Can't go wrong, call ahead to get seated faster. Enjoy!! read more
Luckily we called in advance so we didn't need to wait during a busy weekend night. We tried this place last time and just had to come again! We tried their pepperoni bread last time which was delicious, and this time we ordered the sausage bread. Both were greatly paired with their side of meat sauce. I prefer the pepperoni, but both is a must try! It's huge menu with a bunch of variety. They have signature pastas, pizza, baked pasta, sandwiches, and all open to customizations. I swapped some of their spaghetti dishes for linguine and they were happy to do so. Their veal was also very delicious, not dry at all compared to other places who make them. read more
This might be one of the best Italian spots in OC! Came here for a date night with my boyfriend and we got seated right away, which is always a win. We had the pepperoni pizza bread, pizza, and spaghetti with meatballs. The pizza bread is the perfect way to kick things off, and the pasta tastes like it came straight from a family cookbook. Everything hit just right, and I'm definitely telling all my friends about this place. Can't wait to come back and try even more! read more
8 months ago
Roma D Italia is a great Italian restaurant in the heart of Tustin. They have a large menu with authentic home cooked Italian favorites. Their pepperoni bread, antipasto salads and pasta entrees are delicious and served in large portions. This is a great place for date nights and celebrations. Highly recommend - and save room for dessert! read more
1 year ago
Love the atmosphere. Family style restaurant. The wait can be long. Small parking lot is on the side of the restaurant. There is also another parking lot across the street. I wanted to love the restaurant but my gnocchi lacks favor and the service was super slow on a Friday night. However, I do love the spinach bread appetizer. I could totally eat that with a glass of wine for dinner and be happy. They also have a kids menu for $8.95 with pasta options, bread and a drink. read more
Ist try at the family owned, Roma D' Italia. I love the welcoming feelings from my waiter, Fernando. He knew his menu & helped me find the creamy Fettuccine Alfredo w/ shrimp. The meal was enough for 2. I like the archaic look. Getting to meet the manager, Jose, was a nice guy. Felt honored to talk to the family owner, Anna. Shared how some recipes go back generations She had patients & time to hear about the great taste I had in here. read more
3 months ago
What a great place. Loved it here. Food was really good. Service was exceptional. Our server was so nice. Went for lunch. Definitely go back for dinner! read more
1 year ago
Back for that spinach bread! The spinach bread is my favorite thing ever from Roma D' Italia. It's cheesy, crunchy and greasy! Delicious. The other items on the menu are hit or miss, unfortunately. At least that is what I am finding out. Some things are good and others are just not. This time I sampled some new entrees out. I ordered the salmon salad. It was alright. The salmon wasn't cooked all the way through and was a little too pink for me. I also tried the calzone. It was different. The filling was a mixture of ricotta cheese and other things. It wasn't a stretchy or stringy cheese. Not enough mozzarella in the calzone for me. I like a stretchy mozzarella cheese in my calzones. The ricotta mixture was very creamy, but it didn't have the mozzarella taste that I like. My husband also agreed that it was weird. Service was good. Our waitress was really friendly. Ambiance was pretty busy. I'm surprised at how busy it was for a Thursday night. I wouldn't order the calzone or the salmon salad again. read more
FOOD: The food was really good! I ordered the regular Baked Spaghetti during lunch time. It was very good! Big portion so I ended up taking some of it home. SERVICE: The waitress was okay. She was not very friendly and she accidentally brought out the wrong dish for me, and when we said something, she got a bit annoyed when she was taking it away. I told her I would eat what she brought over, but she wasn't very happy. AMBIANCE: Definitely has an Italian vibe and its cozy. I would come back here again for the food, but I am hoping the service will be better. read more
2 months ago
Haven't been here in years and it's improved so much! I remember this place smelling damp and the food tasting reheated a few years ago, but I gave it another chance and am glad I did so. All of our food was so tasty, portions were large, and service was friendly. The restaurant also now smells like tomato sauce and garlic. I got the linguine with clam (red sauce) and appreciated how many baby clams came in the dish. The calamari fritti was nice and crispy, and only came with the body of the squid (no tentacles). read more
11 months ago
A classic, been coming here for over 8 years and have enjoyed it every time. Love to catch up with friends at this restaurant. Always get the antipasto salad and the vongole pasta. Lasagna too sometimes. Service is always nice and attentive. The restaurant is homey and I love the free bread! read more
9 months ago
We came here on a Saturday night and it was very busy and a bit chaotic inside. However, we were able to get seated pretty quickly (15 min wait tops) and our server was extremely friendly and attentive. Our food also came out pretty quickly with how busy it was. I got the Tortellini Alfredo and asked for a mix of Pesto and Alfredo sauce which they were eager to do for me. The tortellini was great but the sauce didn't fulfill my expectations. I think there might have been too much pesto than Alfredo sauce? It tasted a bit bland. The Penne Amore was delicious and I highly recommend this dish. For dessert, we shared a cannoli which was a yummy sweet treat to end the meal! No complaints. I loved the warm atmosphere of the restaurant. It felt very inviting and authentic. read more
This is such a cozy place to get italian food! The staff is very friendly and despite it being a busy weekend, we were seated quickly. They had a variety of options on their menu and after some perusing, we decided on moscato and strawberry martini for our drinks, calamari for a starter, and chicken piccata and eggplant parmigiana for our entrees. Drinks- Moscato was mild and sweet. The strawberry martini was fruity. Both were quite refreshing. Calamari- The breading was flavorful and crispy. The interior was the perfect amount of chewy. The lemon wedge and marinara sauce provided added a burst of freshness. Chicken Piccata- The chicken was tender and full of zesty, citrusy flavor with a hint of white wine from the sauce. The capers added a layer of brine. Eggplant Parmigiana- The eggplant was baked to perfection with gooey melted cheese on top. The marina sauce was rich was flavorful and it paired well with pasta. Great meal overall! read more
5 months ago
We got a large catering order for my boy's graduation party. Everything was ready right on time and was still hot by the time we got home. The food was delicious and everyone loved it. It was the easiest catered meal I've ever had. They did a great job of packaging and labeling everything. I highly recommend using them for any of your catering needs read more
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Is there a dessert cover?
Yes! Customers are always very understanding and willing to pay the fee for any sort of outside desserts or treats.
Do they take reservations?
No, but you can call ahead and let them know you are coming if you have a large party. Usually not much of a wait
Are there any gluten free options?
Do they take reservations?
We call before we go and they add our name to their list.
Are they open for lunch on Saturday's? The hours of operation lead me to think that they are, but then the page says that lunch is only served Mon-Fri until 3pm. Does that mean no lunch on Saturday? Why are they open then?
Yes they are open for lunch on weekends. They are open at 11am - 9:30pm on Saturdays and you can order anything from the dinner menu. (No lunch combos and dinner prices)
Is there room for a stroller to be by a table of 2?
On their outdoor patio. The tables inside are packed pretty tight. I'd go in less busy timeframes. There are better Italian options honestly...
Do you have wine?
Yes, they have wine. Red, white, Italian, Californian, etc. They also have a full bar.
Do they take reservations?
No I don't think so. Sometimes before a holiday like Valentines Day or Easter, they put out an informal waiting list the week before
Is it homemade pasta?
How is outdoor dining here? Are there heaters?
Yes! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great atmosphere and vibe. I believe there was some heating system but it's very nice and they are accommodating. Ciao
Any delivery tie-ups with Grubhub, Doordash or Uber Eats?
No we don't have any delivery.
Do they serve items from the dinner menu during lunch time?
I have ordered dinner items during their lunch hours before, but it has been a while since that time. I would call and ask to be sure.
I'm looking for a place to accommodate a group of 24 adults celebrating birthdays for this Friday June 21st. Do you have a private room or....? Can we bring our own wine? thank you kindly.
It's actually pretty standard for restaurants to charge a corkage fee and a desert cover. Corkage is only $15 per bottle and desert cover is only $1.50 per person. Completely in the realm of reasonable IMHO.
Is this a good place for my kids who are allergic to egg? Do the ingredients have egg : the pasta noodle, pasta sauce, meatball.etc..?
Unfortunately a lot of the dishes do include egg, but you can find egg free options throughout the menu. The grilled chicken or salmon with vegetable is totally egg free, as are most of the salads. The pasta does have egg in it, but there are many…
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