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    Romano Cucina

    4.5 (870 reviews)
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROMANO CUCINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggplant Parmigiana full tray
    Jenaveve G.

    I found my Italian caterer! The staff, chefs and cooks at Romano Cucina are exceptional. From the moment I ordered to pick up, I was impressed by their attention to detail, kindness and superb service. Wow! And THE FOOD! My party was a hit because of them! All my guests kept complementing the food and everyone went back for seconds! I'm so glad I found them and will be hitting them up to cater many more parties moving forward!

    Shirley H.

    I've finally found my favorite local Italian restaurant! After months of being on the hunt for delicious and affordable Italian food, I finally discovered Romana Cucina, an adorable restaurant in Sunset Beach. We visited on a weekday night for dinner and it was packed with locals. We were greeted by a friendly server who let us know that they offer half priced martinis on Thursdays! We happily ordered an espresso martini while we waited for a table. After being seated, we were served complimentary bread and olive oil. For food, we ordered the pasta Tombrello, which came with a spicy and flavorful bianco sauce. It paired nicely with the tender ground beef and Al dente pasta. We also tried the aglio olio pasta, which was light and flavorful. We also enjoyed the complimentary side salads that came with our entrees. It was perfectly tossed in a delicious olive oil and served with cheese on top. There's absolutely nothing I don't like about this restaurant. I can't wait to come back!

    Chanel K.

    Romano Cucina is located by the Sunset Beach. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Their outdoor seating area has heat lamps to keep you warm. The service was great. Their Rosa pasta sauce is delicious!! One of my new favorites. It's a nice creamy tomato sauce. You can choose your protein and pasta. They have different appetizers, salads, pasta, pizza, lasagna, and even sandwiches. They have a wide variety of different drinks as well. The perfect little dinner spot after a day at the beach.

    Pasta Gianni
    Sharon C.

    Every time we come here, we are pleasantly surprised! From the staff to the food. Everything was 10/10

    Jennifer L.

    Good food. Had the bruschetta. Came as 4 big pieces. Very yummy. Also had the lasagna which came with a side salad. Lots of leftovers.

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    Melissa G.

    Loved this place. If it wasn't for yelp I wouldn't have found it. It's a pretty small place but they have a nice heated patio for the winter. I was with a pretty large party and everyone enjoyed their food. I really loved their simple dinner salad that comes with the entrees. The dressing was amazing! We all shared an eggplant parm appetizer that was good. It was a pretty solid helping and would be plenty as a dinner. I had a baked ziti type of dish that was fabulous! My husband got a spicy seafood pasta that he loved! Everything was really tasty. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Huntington.

    Sausage & Peppers in Olive Oil & Garlic w/fresh grated cheese on top.  @ojbaylen
    Olivia B.

    One of favorite Italian food spots! Everything we order is always good! Inside can be a little loud! It's quieter if you eat in their outside patio. We come here for dinner mostly. This time around we ordered the Calamari Fritti, Pasta & Meatballs and Sausage & Peppers. Don't be shy to order more complimentary bread too!

    Martini - The Bada- Bing my very favorite.. Salad - Roman Salad w/ Buffalo mozzarella and chicken (extra charge)

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    Delicious gluten free options and excellent service. Also loved the brushetta. Highly recommend!

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    5 days ago

    Great lasagna and ambiance. Waiter was great as well. Park in lot behind restaurant and there is also lot down street closest to water.

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    Since the new owners, the food is not as good. Especially, the pizza which we used to love.

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    Ask the Community - Romano Cucina

    Do you still have your buy one and half off on the second one on Tuesday nights?

    Yes we do! Pasta night every Tuesday night. Consists of buy one pasta, get the second one half off

    Yes, for big parties?

    Hello, we accept parties of all sizes. Thank you.

    Are dogs allowed in the outside eating area?

    Yes

    Do you take reservations?

    No they do not.

    Is Romeo Concuna still open?

    We are Romano Cucina. And we are open.

    Do you take reservations?

    Hello, unfortunately we don’t take reservations. But we do take call ahead seating for parties of 6 or more.

    Do kids still eat free on Monday's?

    I hear you are open now with reduced seating. Does that mean we should get a reservation for dinner for 5 or just wait for first available seating?

    Just simply come on in!!

    Do you have gluten free entrees? And pasta? -thanks!

    We sure do!

    Would this be a nice place for a pre-prom dinner for 2?

    Honestly, I wouldn't think so. It tends to be very loud and it's not really a romantic place. Depending on where your prom is I would suggest Tantalum in Long Beach, Spagatini in seal Beach or Captain Jack's in Huntington Beach. On the more… Read more

    Is it like RAY ROMANO? TV star? Show is calling every body enjoys a Raymond?

    Ask for the Ray Romano Special when you are there.

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    Buon Gusto - Donna's bday cannoli

    Buon Gusto

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Have always loved this place, used to live close, since moved and can't find an Italian place that…read morefeels like this one. Every server is a dream, tonight John served us and went above and beyond with service. Bread came out, (delicious and full of garlic) but our little ones aren't huge on garlic. We asked if it was possible to get it without and he said he would see what he could do. Not 5 min later, we had fresh baked bread without the garlic. Food was exceptional as always!

    My best buddy and I loved this spot on first sight. We rendezvoused here for lunch this afternoon…read more It is half way from each of our homes. How convenient! It is the kind of old school I Italian restaurant that we grew up on. The menu is so familiar and wonderful. All of the old favorites; Oso bucco, Veal scalopini, all the pastas! It was the pizza that we fell in love with. Just a simple large cheese pie is how we evaluate a new favorite. This pie is the "real deal". The crust was thin and crispy, the sauce was just right, the cheese was melty and hot and gooey. We loved it! We will be back to try the sub sandwiches for lunch next week! Stay tuned (they looked terrific!). The service was terrific, the beer and wine selection was good. The ambiance is comfortable neighborhood local! You will Love this place. They have home made gelato!

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    Buon Gusto - Abbratta in penne and added sausage $13

    Abbratta in penne and added sausage $13

    Buon Gusto - Scampi, mushroom and scallop linguini

    Scampi, mushroom and scallop linguini

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    Bollini’s il Forno - Pizza

    Bollini’s il Forno

    4.6(440 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    I bumped into this place by reviewing close by Italian restaurant. I'm from Texas and visit for two…read moredays. The place is cash only! If you don't have cash they have ATM. The waitress from the beginning was super kind. Everyone was super attentive! The food was great, the sauce they have on the table had such great flavor. Pizza was the perfect crunchy, thin pizza for sure but the dough had such grate flavor. The spaghetti was so good as well(my friend prefers her noodle super soft and this place did have them a little more al dente). Muscles they really enjoyed as well, I personally don't like muscles so didn't try them. The ambiance was super chill and very home like. Great music as well!

    I've lived in HB for years and somehow just discovered Bollini's Il Forno, and I was totally…read moreimpressed. Came in with my husband and our 15-month-old and had such a great experience. It had great vibes and upbeat music without being too much, and the service really stood out to me. You can tell it's a strong team, everyone checked in and helped in some way, which made it feel really welcoming especially with a young child. Everything was so good. I love that their pizza and pasta is made with fresh-cut noodles using the best ingredients. I got the Cesar Salad, NY Pizza and the carbonara and it was fantastic. Best part of the night - the chef surprised us with a personalized pizza for my son on the house. Such a thoughtful touch and completely unexpected! Our waiter said we actually never do that, and people have asked for personalized pizzas before. Just wow, so cool. Thanks so much! I've been talking about this place since we left. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

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    Bollini’s il Forno - Seating inside

    Seating inside

    Bollini’s il Forno - Pork Osso Buco

    Pork Osso Buco

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    Caesar salad!

    Osteria Mare Blu - RIGATONI TRIC & TRAC

    Osteria Mare Blu

    4.6(101 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I was taken here on a date with my significant other, and it ended up being such a lovely…read moreexperience. It's an intimate Italian restaurant inspired by the waterfront. The decor is minimal and calming, mimicking the movement and tones of the water, almost like dining on a boat. We sat at the bar top and were warmly greeted by who I believe was the owner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù bianco, served with a pink sauce, and my significant other got the ravioli. The ingredients tasted fresh and rich, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared without being heavy. We paired our meal with two glasses of wine, which complemented the dishes perfectly. Overall, the food was great. Compliments to the young chef and our waiter as well, both really added to the experience.

    I feel like this weekend we've hit the jackpot with restaurants. We took note of the menu in the…read morewindow as we walked by a few nights ago decided to return. This Italian restaurant was a great find. The decor simple but perfect for this coastal restaurant. It's all shades of blue and white and aqua, with photos of coastal Italy. There is a bar with some wine and beer, but I'm not sure if I noticed any other alcohol. A great special that they have on tuesdays, wednesdays, and Thursdays. For $50 for a couple, you get your choice of appetizer, two entrees, and gelato for dessert. For appetizer, there were two choices: mixed salad or fried zucchini and mozzarella with spicy tomato sauce. We chose the mixed salad, and it was perfectly dressed and very good. There were several options for entrees. I choose the caccio e pepe, and hubby choose Salmon Piccata with potatoes and vegetables. Both were delicious! We finished the meal with two scoops each of gelato. There were several flavors to choose from, but we are a little boring--I got chocolate and strawberry, hubby got chocolate and vanilla. I think our server may have been the daughter of the chef, as I heard them talking and laughing together in Italian. She was great, attentive and very sweet. I am sure we will be back. This is just the kind of place thats right up our alley.

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    Osteria Mare Blu - Our cozy dining room

    Our cozy dining room

    Osteria Mare Blu - Seafood Pasta

    Seafood Pasta

    Osteria Mare Blu - Tric and Trac

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    Tric and Trac

    Mangia Mangia - Meat Lasagna

    Mangia Mangia

    4.2(996 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Absolutely phenomenal!! I was in the LA area visiting friends and family and stopped by Mangia…read moreMangia for dinner on my last night. I came in very hungry and was greeted with so many good smells. Everything on the menu looked good and I couldn't narrow it down, so I asked my server, Elwin, if he had any favorites. He was excited to walk me through his favorites on the menu which helped my table decide what we wanted to get. We started with calamari which was easily the best calamari I've had. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. 4 of us shared the fetuccine gabriella, pappardelle veal ragu, scampi cefalu, and 2 stracciatella soups. Everything was delicious and we had a great variety of flavors to try from. I really appreciated Elwin's patience, excitement, and insight helping us select dishes and it made for a fun and memorable night. We topped it off with some gelato which was absolutely to die for. I can't wait to visit again next time I'm in the LA area.

    Dining with Diane and my son and daughter-in-law, we began with Carciofo Alla Griglia, Mozzarella…read moreMarinara, and complimentary Garlic Bread, which was replenished once upon request, and without charge. The bread was light and addictive, as usual. And breaded batons of Mozzarella Marinara were superb with a mild Marinara Sauce draped over them. Only the artichokes were wanting, with little vegetative meat on the leaves. For me a piping hot bowl of Stracciatella, with egg yolk and spinach circling on top, was next, followed by a pretty good House Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing. And Sausage & Peppers nicely covered by a saucy Red Sauce, featuring small tubular hunks of mild sausage and bell peppers cooked al dente, nicely filled out my memorable repast. Others in my party very much liked their Lobster Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce, Beef Ravioli with Penne Pasta, and Veal Piccata with Bowtie Pasta. Service by Rachel C. was excellent. And we liked our table placement in a corner of the restaurant, which promoted private conversation. For me, Mangia Mangia remains the premier Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach. As it advertises, it truly serves authentic Italian cuisine.

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    Mangia Mangia
    Mangia Mangia - Garlic bread

    Garlic bread

    Mangia Mangia - Penne Mangia Tutto

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