I love the ambiance .. The food is always consistent and delicious! The service is on point... almost always busy with a wait but worth it! Only downside is their limited hours. Great place for Italian! read more

Went for dinner for three on a Wednesday evening. Seating was available immediately for seating indoors and outside. The free corkage fee seemed like a popular draw for Wednesdays. Bread with butter along with oil and vinegar were provided as we browsed the menu. Service was very friendly although on the slower side for both the food preparation as well as follow up service. Each of our entrees came with a large side salad to start which had a nice dressing. We got two pasta dishes and a pizza. I selected fettuccine noodles for the shrimp rosa. The pasta was well cooked, and the sauce was a good balance of spicy, acidic, and rich from the cream sauce. The shrimp weren't overcooked and the portion sizes were generous enough for us to have leftovers of all the dishes. The pizza is a thicker base similar to a new haven style pizza. The dough had a nice chew and generous portion of toppings. We ordered the tiramisu for dissert which wasn't too our taste. It was incredibly dense with an overpowering amount of alcohol in it. Presentation was great and the portion was generous, but we wouldn't get it again. Incredible value for all the items especially considering the nicer atmosphere and great service. read more

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I LOVE this place! I've been coming here than more years than I want to admit. Food was great. Drinks were great! Seriously everything was as good or better than I remember, One thing I noticed I didn't like: the NAPKINS!!! Come on! The napkins are too small and too cheap for the experience of your food! Ugh. The music tonight also did not fit our culinary experience. Rat Pack please! Oh and Ayden was so extraordinary as a server. We loved him! read more

Incredible service - the owner is very kind and let us host my wife's birthday dinner here. My friends and I love their pasta here. It's definitely our favorite out here in South OC read more

Food is delicious and no downgrade in quality for years!!! Service is great. Friendly busy restaurant that gives me the old San Francisco vibes of Vanessi's, if you know, you know! read more

I've been going to the Roman Cucina in Fullerton for their Tuesday deal religiously for a while and was so happy to find Romano Cucina in Laguna Hills! Since I had the Fullerton location first I might be biased-- I think the Fullerton one is slightly better quality and more consistent but this definitely scratches the itch! We ordered to-go so it's probably even better fresh. The only thing is we found some plastic inside the bread (maybe from the slicer?). Other than that, the spaghetti and meatballs + house salad were good. Will definitely be back, while keeping an extra eye on the bread read more

Romano Cucina - Some sort of plastic in the bread? - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The have really good bread and each dinner comes with a salad. The chicken parmigiana was a big portion and you get a choice of 4 different noodles/sauces. The staff were amazing and see to your every need. Definitely recommend this place!!!! read more

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Romano cucinaaaaaaaaa my baeeeeeee I love youuuuu. My #1 salad on earth, literally my favorite salad ever. #1 fettuccine alfredo on earth. It is the best. Deadass. Service on 10, Ambience on 10. Best Italian restaurant fr. They need to be featured in the newspaper or something. Shout-out my #1, my goat, Romano Cucina. read more

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Once again, this place blows all other Italian places away. Prices are great for all that is included. Salad , bread and meal is large in portion. I always have leftovers. The fresh bread is outstanding. I get the Diablo sauce on the side-so good. The eggplant Parmesana is perfectly sliced, crispy and tender. The fettuccine that comes with meal is filling. Service is always great, the decor is old school Italian and feels homey. Never gets old... read more

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Bro. Literally the best Alfredo in the entire world I swear to god. And the house salad. I hate salad but for some reason I can finish a large portion of their salad. This is lowkey one of my favourite restaurants ever and they honestly deserve like three Michelin stars or something because they have to be putting crack in their food Jesus Christ. Expect a wait time if going because of how popular it is! Service is always great, very family style. Got some cool mood lighting in the restaurant and very nice place for a date! read more

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We have had dinner here twice now and enjoy ourselves so much. The food is amazing and the service is great. We watched one of the bus boys training what appeared to be a new employee, and if all of the employees are trained the way this young man was training the new guy. There's no wonder it's such a wonderful establishment. We called him over after our dinner and found out his name was Ben. What a great trainer he was. he said he's looking to be a server. I certainly hope they consider it. read more

Solid Italian american food. Probably the best quality and value in the area. Fresh ingredients and consistent. Service can be slow because of no reservations. Not good for large groups. Service is okay. Come for the food, drinks, and ambiance. Worth it. read more

Aidan was incredible! Great service and wow the food was amazing! My husband is a itallian food snob and he said we are coming back! The vibe feels like a local joint and the place was packed at 5:18pm when they open at 5pm. They did not disappoint in any area! Plus their creative mix drinks is a must! read more

Service was great! The ambiance was also nice typical Italian restaurant! I put 3 stars as the food wasn't as good as I was expecting... lots of people do talk about this place so I had to try it myself! The bruschetta bread was good but it was SUPER garlicky! The pasta bolognese was ok, they got my pasta order wrong as they have served me the gluten free pasta but I couldn't really say anything anymore as it took some time to arrive and of course VERY garlicky as well. The pasta bolognese came with a salad (not pictured) and it was very good very simple greens with vinaigrette and cucumbers. They do have a wonderful selection of Martinis! I got the Raspberry lemon drop which was Really good and I also tried their Espresso Martini and it was amazing! I will be coming back here for their happy hour because of the wonderful selection of Martinis but I don't think I will be here for the food. Highlight : it was too garlicky maybe they should used less garlic on their sauce... otherwise for people that loves garlic this is the place for you! read more

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We had such a wonderful experience here. The homemade fettuccine Alfredo was absolutely incredible, and the homemade meatballs baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and red sauce were out of this world. Even the house salad dressing was amazing!!! Everything tasted so fresh and authentic. The service was so kind and attentive too. We'll definitely be back!! read more

I absolutely love this Italian restaurant for so many reasons. Their options on the menu, the quality of food, and the customer service is unmatched! I love dining in when I can because it's cute and cozy, but my family, friends and I also love ordering takeout too. And, catering from here is also a phenomenal experience! The portions are on the larger side, and they have weekly specials Tuesday - Thursday for dine in! Their cocktails are also great, and im especially excited about their new addition of Skrewball peanut butter whiskey to the bar!!! The best food menu items in my opinion are: Appetizers: mushrooms, eggplant parmigiana Salad: house salad and caprese (their tomatoes exclude the gooey insides & seeds which make the caprese even more delicious) Entrees: litaliano pizza, spicy Rosa with chicken pasta, pasta tombrello, pasta Gianni, ala checca with Bianco Diavolo & chicken, chicken Marsala (off the menu) Dessert: cannoli, cheesecake, tiramisu Thank you to the Romano Cucina team, I've been a loyal customer for over 10 years now!!! read more

Romano Cucina - Caprese salad (catering: half tray, feeds about 10 people) - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Amazing experience! Daniel, Jaden, Reece and Hunter are awesome! Such great customer service and impeccable food!

Great spot for delicious Italian food. The design of the restaurant is unique. They were busy when we got there and we had to sit at the bar so I would suggest making a reservation. We ordered pasta Gianni with shrimp and lobster and mushrooms, the sauce had a nice spice to it, and capellini ala checca. Each pasta came with a salad to start and they serve delicious bread. Portions were big which was wonderful cause we were hungry. Our server who was also a bartender was on top of everything making sure we had a nice experience. I highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I ordered 7 cannolis and 1 tiramisu to-go on a Saturday night and they were ready within 15 minutes. Sean and the staff were very friendly and there was plenty of parking. The cannolis were a huge hit. Very crispy shell and delicious cream inside. Portions were generous. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what cake we got but it wasn't a tiramisu. It was like a layered cheesecake. A bit disappointing but it was a decent cheesecake. The inside was very cozy and intimate but also had a great bar for watching sports. There was also some nice outdoor seating. read more

Romano Cucina - Cannolis - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Thank you to the owner that clarified my original concern! Really good food here 100% would come back to give it another shot!

The best Italian food in South Orange County! The pasta is absolutely amazing and one of the best I've had. Highly recommend this local restaurant--it's definitely a place we'll keep coming back to. read more

Good food and relatively reasonably priced considering the large portions. It was busy on a Friday at 6pm, but the got us in quickly considering how small the place is... read more

Charming local italian restaurant. Little bit of a wait but well worth it. 1/2 off wine Wednesday. Enjoyed the bar while we waited. Ordered the Lemon cream & eggplant parm . delish is an understatement. Cant wait to try a meat dish next time. Meals can be shared between two people. Large servings. read more

This cozy Italian restaurant was our first time there, and we thoroughly enjoyed the pasta. The staff was incredibly friendly, and it's now my go-to place for pasta. read more

Hidden gem to say the least. Great food, bread sticks are not that great but the food, just wow, homemade and fresh. Highly recommend. Service is impeccable. read more

A Hidden Gem in Laguna Hills! My family and I were in Laguna Hillsl and stumbled upon Romano Casino, and boy, are we glad we did! This cute Italian spot definitely has that old-school charm, the kind of place that feels like it's been a beloved neighborhood staple for ages. From the moment we sat down, we were impressed. They start you off with fresh, delicious bread and a yummy salad - a perfect start to the meal. What really stood out is that every dish is clearly made to order, and you can taste the difference. We devoured the lasagna and the incredible Pasta Gianni, a fantastic lobster and shrimp pasta in a light garlic oil sauce. The kids were just as happy with their spaghetti bolognese. Beyond the fantastic food, the prices were amazing, especially for the quality, and the service was excellent and attentive. You could tell everyone, from the staff to the diners, was genuinely happy to be there. Romano Casino is a nice little spot that you definitely shouldn't miss out on if you're in the area. We're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

First time coming to this location and I loved it. The atmosphere and the ambience is very cool and all the pictures like the rat pack, Elvis and different celebrities posted on the wall. I love the Italian style vibe. I ordered the shrimp lemon cream sauce with Penne pasta so amazing!! my mom ordered the lasagna she loved it. read more

There was four of us and first time. Everyone loved their food and the service was great. Got there before 5:00 and got on the list. Restaurant filled up fast read more

Apparently they have a special on Martinis on Tuesday's. I got a dirty martini and my husband got a gin martini at seven dollars each. What a deal! Tonight I got the chicken Milanese sandwich. The portion was huge and I was barely able to finish it. Most entrees come with salad or you can upgrade to soup. The service is always friendly. read more

Came here to try the fettuccine Alfredo and I was not disappointed. It tasted great and it was made in the authentic way without the extremely heavy cream. The restaurant is very cozy, the parking lot is pretty big and the staff is very very helpful. The waiter helped us decide what would be best and we ended up sharing a few meals on the table read more

I ordered from the catering menu for an event for 100 people last night and everyone was happy with the food! We got the bolognese lasagne, sausage ziti and the pasta vertigo, plus bread. Food was piping hot, fresh, ready on time and delicious! Thanks for a great meal! read more

Romano Cucina in Laguna Hills is everything you want in a classic Italian dinner spot--hearty portions, cozy atmosphere, and a perfect place to share a bottle of wine with friends and just relax. The food? Delicious and generous. You won't leave hungry. Every pasta dish I've tried has been rich, flavorful, and comforting in all the right ways. Perfect for a slow evening of good conversation and great bites. And yes--let's just say it--all the waiters look good. It's impossible not to notice. Add in friendly, attentive service and you've got the full experience. Whether it's a casual dinner or a celebration, Romano Cucina always delivers. read more

I like to bring my dog and sit on the balcony and the food is always good. I would recommend the meatball appetizer and the chicken Parmesan dinner. read more

My husband and I are in town visiting and found this place on Yelp and decided to eat here because of all the great gluten free reviews. Let me say, it did not disappoint! I had the alfredo with GF pasta and my husband had the lasagna and we both loved our meals. It was obvious this was a popular place for the locals and we felt right at home. Service was great, staff were warm and welcoming, and the owner came to our table a few times to check on us after we told him we were from Alabama. It's unlikely we will be back in the area anytime soon, but if we lived close, Romano Cucina would absolutely one of our regular places to eat. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience and sharing with us your version of "Southern Hospitality." We absolutely loved it! read more

Romano Cucina - Gluten free pasta and alfredo was incredible! Everything that's GF is noted on the menu which was so very helpful. - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The staff is great. Very attentive. Strong drinks! Amazing food! I want to try everything on the menu. It's all so damn good. It's a great date place. We love it!! You will too! read more

A classic Italian restaurant. Food is amazing and staff professional and attentive. Someone should clone Daniel on how to run a restaurant and interact with guests read more

Great pizza. The chicken parm was very good. The total cost was very reasonable. Along with Joe's , this will be our go to Italian restaurant. read more

food as a lov language! and sharing that with friends! so thankful hehe nothing negative to say, i left so satisfied and full of pasta and wine ! amazing service too 10/10 and inside it's so homey and italian-esque !! it was wine wednesday -- half off so of course we took advantage! got white wine to pair well with the pastas. complimentary caprese salad (why was this the best salad i've ever had.. with good seasoning and cheese), bread + olive oil + balsamic vinegar (i could eat just this all day if it weren't so unhealthy omg) and as for the pastas i believe it was shrimp scampi; seafood like with shrimp, crawfish, and mushrooms with a nice spicy kick to it mwahhh and the chicken parmigiana was to die for; the tomato sauce was so fresh and organic! the pizzas were thick crust but thin just the way i lov it. will definitely come back and try more :D read more

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Once upon a time, Romano Cucina was a well-kept secret. Tucked between a McDonald's and the hum of the I-5, it was a little slice of Italy where South Orange County's pasta lovers could find refuge. But secrets don't stay secrets forever, and Romano Cucina has been rightfully discovered. These days, you'll wait 20 minutes or so for a table, but let's be honest--that's just enough time to sip one of the most consistently excellent dirty martinis you'll find anywhere. I don't know the owners, which is unusual for me with a place I frequent this much. But I admire what they've built. This isn't some polished, pretentious shrine to Instagram food culture. It's a small business with soul--a restaurant that's earned its place in the rotation for locals who crave real, hearty Italian food without pretense. The pasta? Forgettable it is not. Dish after dish comes out perfectly executed--comforting, rich, and carb-heavy in all the right ways. It's the kind of food you crave on a cold night or after a long week, dishes that remind you why you love eating out in the first place. It's not without its quirks. Those thick wine glasses--they belong in a roadhouse, not a restaurant serving pasta this good. But honestly? That's part of the charm. Romano Cucina isn't trying to impress you with fine stemware. It's here to feed you, to pour you a stiff drink, and to make you feel at home. So, if you haven't yet, go. Stand at the bar, dirty martini in hand, and soak in the warm chaos of locals who've made this place their own. Then, sit down and let the pasta do the rest. read more

Service here was very friendly and attentive. Complementary salad and bread came out quick and the dressing on the salad was so well balanced being herby and acidic. The portion sizes were very generous. We got Alfredo, chicken parm, and a pizza. The Alfredo was rich and delicious. The poor chicken in the chicken parm was beat so thinly that it was hard to find in the thick breading and underneath the heavy cheese and light marinara combo. It was unfortunately dry and rubbery. The seasoning on the breadcrumbs was good. The pizza was decent and even better the next day. The ambiance is sultry and dark with lots of photos on the wall. They also have outdoor seating. Overall 3.5 stars. read more

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