This had been on my wife's bookmarks page for a while and we finally got to try it out on a recent date night. We ordered a bottle of wine - and accidentally ordered a bottle of still water, too. I guess. It was fine. The staff there was super-attentive. It's a small place so I noticed only three working staff - one older fellow in the kitchen. One server. And one host/food runner. She was a teenager - and she really wanted to be helpful. Since it's a tapas place - lots of smaller things were ordered. And they were all pretty tasty - my favorite was probably the baked goat cheese or the albondigas meatballs. One tip for the staff: since it's a small place (and there were only 3 other tables while we were in there) we really would prefer not being interrupted each time a new item comes to the table AND then again two minutes later to check on how things are going/tasting. All the staff are never more than 20 feet away - so let us call you over if we need something. Minor check-ins are okay - but we were stopped so often simply to say, "Everything's good." No problems! That's awesome! But on a slower part of the evening - just let us enjoy our food. It's good! read more

This is our go-to neighborhood spot. We take all our friends here when they are in town and everyone enjoys it. The owner is also the chef, friendly staff. The menu offers tapas and Mediterranean entrees, cocktails, and a nice wine selection. read more

Do yourself and your family a favor- go here ASAP. Amazing tapas and wonderful service! Shout out to Catania- she made the experience all the better. My girlfriend and I found this place through Yelp and I've never been more happy with a random pick. We ordered several tapas items but hands down the best is the duck breast- I'd order it by the pound if they'd let me. Cocktail wise the lemon drop was solid, and I wouldn't be surprised if the rest of the list is just as good. Don't skip the courtesy olive tapenade, it's just as good as the menu items. read more

Truffle Bistro - Lemon Drop, 10/10 - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

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Excellent restaurant! Took a party of 6 on Mother's Day and ordered tapas for the entire group. Amazing how one person can cook all of that food in such small quantities and with such high quality. We were all tremendously happy with the good eats and only continued with the desserts. We will come back more often. read more

What a difference 12 days make Wife and I am looking for a place to go to dinner dying for wings ; buffalo wild wings made us wait for five minutes before they even came out to the front and we left; what a disappointment but I'll give them their own bad review As you can see in my previous review we loved this place: Owners daughter the waiter yada yada ;not tonight Same little daughter, Sofia not engaged at all ; the waitress was good, never did hear her namebut then the waiter from last time we were here shows up Blaine and he came to our table twice and didn't order one word!!! What the hell Blaine a tip to 30% last time I was here! Food was good owner was engaged but guess what it'll be a cold day before we're back. Just reminding all owners of restaurants and restaurants employees : as the service level changes your business is going to change. My bet is you're out of business in six months; Sorry Henry. read more

We chose to dine here recently based on the generally positive reviews and the impressive breadth of dishes. We ordered the bacon-wrapped dates and the salmon carpaccio, both were excellent. In addition we also ordered the cheese and meat plate, the gnocchi gorgonzola and the calamari: The cheese plate was decent, we received small cubes of three cheeses paired with a few sliced sausages and the usual pile of almonds and dried apricots, but for $22 it's waaaay overpriced The gnocchi gorgonzola was simply gnocchi and cream, I think the chef forgot to add the cheese The calamari steak wasn't fresh; no excuses What do they call the decorative foliage on the plates that you push aside and don't eat? We noticed they weren't fresh, they looked old. Our meal for two ended up being over $80 and whereas some of it was good I found myself thinking this was expensive for something so hit and miss - there are many restaurants where you can get a knockout meal for that amount. read more

Can't attest to their food...didn't get to eat. However their service is subpar. Who made a yelp reservation, we were about 15 minutes early and told to wait. There were no other parties waiting but on quick glance restaurant looked full. My husband and I sat waiting with our toddler. After some time my husband noticed that there was an empty table in the middle of the room. I asked one of the ladies there if we can be seated since there was an open table. "I don't know you have to ask ____" referring to the hostess. Well the hostess was nowhere to be found and she could have offered to ask or locate her for us. So we sat there some more wondering when we would be seated and finally just left. read more

Great food. Love to try the various tapas selections. Service is always friendly and professional. Nice cozy atmosphere.

Cute place. Extensive small plates on menu which we love. Bar service lacking but they try. Lol! Stick with wince for best consistency. Fun servers. Amazing chef with great creativity! Will be back! read more

Awesome food. I wish the bar had afew more selections, but the food was excellent. Thos place deserves local support. A- but only because of the booze selection. read more

We were shocked to learn this place has been open for 7 years and we never heard of it. Food and selection of dishes, especially small plates are noteworthy. We started with a $9 bottle of Spanish blend wine that, after it sat a few minutes, opened up to be a very lovely match to our food. Our party of 4 shared 3 small plates with perfect portions for each of us to take a few bites. Short rib gnocchi was outstanding and the duck, especially the sauce, was memorable. My husband said the Chilean Sea Bass was the best he ever had. I had the lamb shank and it was perfection. The ambiance was OK, dark, small tables close together. Not fancy. Could use a little fluffing up in that area. Wait staff was good. Crowd was light so we could hear each other's chat. They need to change their cleaning products as the smell hits you in the nose when you first walk in. Go for the food. Overlook the rest. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Creative and unique small plates and craft cocktails. Henry has specials most evenings.

Went here with a girlfriend for the first time and what a great night with the gal. Taylor was our server and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable on the menu and so sweet. The ravioli is to die for. read more

Hidden gem. Delightful food with many options. I'll admit I wasn't expecting this place to be so delicious...it's a culinary delight. You can choose from Italian or Spanish inspired tapas. Impressed with the wine selection. Again this is a hidden gem! read more

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Delicious! Everything we ordered was so good. The chef is cooking everything where you can see him behind the bar and it really is a cute little hidden gem. We will be back! read more

Enjoyed brunch at Truffle Bistro today for the first time. It was the musician Cowboy John that brought me today, but I'll definitely be back for the tapas. Today, I had the greek omelet and bottomless mimosas. The omelet was fine, but I ordered stuffed dates for the table, and they were amazing! Dates stuffed with gorgonzola, wrapped with bacon and grilled, they were little bites of heaven! Also had the marinated olive and feta tapas, which was very tasty. The sausage tapas consisted of 3 types of Spanish sausage, grilled and presented in a small cast iron skillet. Wonderful flavors! My Italian friend had the anchovy tapas, called boquenerones, and loved them. I definitely want to go back and try more tapas with friends. read more

Another excellent meal here last night--Iberico (duh), Cajun artichokes, stuffed mushrooms, duck breast (PERFECTLY cooked), short rib gnocchi (spectacular), a gloriously tender lamb shank, and the tiramisu, of course. Truffle Bistro is a showstopper...our server was supremely wonderful, as well. Even though we stayed pretty long after we were done eating, we never felt pressured to leave...honestly I hoped I'd find room for more food, but we were stuffed! Lighting and decor are perfect for date night...plan your next one HERE. You're welcome. read more

I told the owner Henry that I had thought several times about writing a review of his excellent restaurant but hadn't out of purely self serving motivations. Ashamedly I wanted to keep this gem to myself. The menu is extraordinarily diverse. The food is fantastic. The wait staff is highly professional, on point and charming. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience in a small, charming location, this is it. I highly recommend it but selfishly request you steer clear of my seat at the bar. read more

Food was amazing, specially the chicken sandwich and my son loves the chicken slices and his fries and his lemonade

I couldn't wait to get home to put a review. New to this little gem. Wow wow wow. We opted for a couple salads , (beat and caprese ) and split a few small plates. Not one single thing was disappointing .... Including our darling little waitress. We sat outside and felt transported away from ourselves and some of the nonsense of Covid backlash. We tried the stuffed dates .. A MUST duck breast ..... so yummy And lamb skewers .... Delicious . Obviously we are not afraid of game plates . We will branch out further next time . So much to choose from . The Chilean sea bass is on the list to try!! Enjoy but don't crowd up our new little find!!! read more

came in for dinner. Service was great ordered a Caesar salad. Most of the lettuce was wilted, Also ordered Cajun artichokes not much flavor other than parsley. My salmon dish was OK. The vegetables were definitely undercooked. read more

We had such a great time at truffle bistro. The food was excellent. The brussels sprouts were amazing. The garlic bread, buttery and light. And our server even created The specialty cocktails for the night. Strawberry jalapeño margaritas. Sophia was our server and also our bartender, fantastic! We will definitely be back thank you so much! read more

My wife and I just came here for the first time as we were looking for a great tapas place with an equally great wine selection...and we can't stop thinking of the next time we will be coming in to replicate the five star experience. There's not one bad bone of this restaurant as it is a family owned establishment with a great staff that is knowledgeable of the food and drinks they provide. The full menu comes from the owner and chef, Enrique (Henry), that has clearly taken his time and experience in multiple countries and restaurants perfecting his culinary craft. Every item we ordered was hands down delicious. The restaurant is European cozy and is perfect for a date night or a great time with friends. The bar area is always where we like to sit and it was perfect as we got to know the whole staff for the night including the teenage self-proclaimed "GM," Sophia. The Sous Chef, Tatiana, was on the kitchen with Enrique, the bar was handled by Debbie and Olivia, and Nina was the additional waitress on staff. Everyone pitched in and helped one another. They all provided great recommendations and know how to make people come back. We had the Lamb Skewers, Dates, Stuffed Mushrooms (in a mouth-watering) Marsala sauce, and Truffle Fries for tapas. All of them were delicious but the Truffle Fries and Mushrooms are going to be a must order every time we come in. We paired it with delicious wine and drinks, including some Port to pair with the home-made tiramisu! It's honestly the best tiramisu we've had and we are picky when it comes to tiramisu. Make sure you order it ahead of time if they have it because it sells out fast. We are looking to come back in again soon! read more

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Came here one night on a date. The food was tasty. It wasn't bad, but it also was not something that I would tell everyone that they need to go and try. The wine menu was pretty decent, they had something for every pallet. read more

Celebrated a friends birthday at truffles bistro! The restaurant atmosphere is perfect for a fun celebration! The service for our party of 10 was excellent! The cocktails, dinner, and dessert were so delicious that we will definitely go back for future celebrations ! The owner and chef personally came to our table to make sure that everyone was happy! read more

Excellent service, excellent food. We ordered: stuffed mushrooms, squash ravioli, and bone marrow to start. Main dish was the short rib pappardelle and finished with the cannolis. This is a restaurant where everything on the menu is good. My partner and I exchanged glances of satisfaction many times throughout the meal, to say the least we very much enjoyed the food. A bit of a hole-in-the-wall vibe, and has a home-like atmosphere, but has a nice interior for date night. We'll surely return for another meal, as we already have a list of dishes to try next. read more

I have found my last meal. Bread dunked in Henry's oxtail sauce. No, really. It's that good. The only problem was that there wasn't enough bread to soak up the decadence. We had the cheese/ meat platter (other places might call it charcuterie), Spanish salad (licked the plate), calamari (dip it in the truffle infused save with the jalapeño), the Rojas. The lemon cello marscapone cake was a perfect ending for a decadent meal. Everything was delicious. A very limited drink menu but spot on. I had the refresher, so tasty. My husband had the strawberry mint martini was very refreshing. I can't believe this place has been here three and a half years and I haven't heard about it. Add in, our server was extraordinary. Avi was slammed, the only one waiting tables and she handled all the tables with grace, never making you feel rushed. She also understood the flavors of the food. I asked for a substitution. She didn't recommend it because the flavors wouldn't meld. It's nice when someone understands the food! read more

I have been in Truffle Bistro several times with families and friends. We all enjoyed the food and service very much. For sure we will keep coming back. read more

After 3 more visits since the first one, I can uphold and endorse the 5 star rating again. Food remains awesome. Beyond the occasional miss on some dishes at times, we have enjoyed pretty much everything ordered. Service is very warm. Highly recommend the stuffed mushrooms, chilean sea bass and the short rib gnocchi. read more

Second trip was better than the first! OMFG so delicious! Osso Bucco if you can get it. Do Oxtail is butter Wife loved the beet salad Eggplant was soo good Artichoke amazing Chicken wings mmmmm Brussel sprouts were out of this world good Service is perfect Even added 3 desserts including tira misu omg to die for! Zebra and caramel ones were super delish but TM is definitely the star of the show Do yourself a favor and make a reservation you will not be disappointed read more

I love the atmosphere, Henry cooks all of the food right in front of you! The staff is so sweet and fun (TonyCatania Avi ) thfood and Drinks are really amazing. Truffle Bistro is the place to be if you want to get away from the busy circle in Orange. Did I mention the Drinks are Aaaamazing!!! read more

Truffle Bistro - Italian Near Me - Orange, California

Came here for the first time today. TLDR; Will definitely come back!! They have expanded their menu and wine list from what's posted here on yelp from 4 months ago We got all tapas - Gambas Al ajillo, mussels & clams, Gorgonzola gnocchi, roasted Brussels sprouts, and Gary's stuffed mushroom. Plus tiramisu for dessert It was a Thursday night, so not too many people. All the food was absolutely delicious. We sat by the counter so we could see the chef/ owner (I think?) Henry cooking. Brussels sprouts - amazing. Would definitely get again. Easily one of the best Brussels sprout dish I've ever had. Gambas Al Ajillo - basically shrimp in tomato sauce with lots of garlic!!! And onions. I love shrimp and the sauce was bomb Gorgonzola gnocchi - I personally recently started liking cheese so I couldn't handle the Gorgonzola part as much, but I still enjoyed it. Was yummy, but probably would not get again, says my boyfriend who loves cheese and gnocchi. Gary's stuffed mushroom - was recommended to us by the server, over the pizette Margherita. 4 small mushrooms but thoroughly enjoyed them. Nothing too amazing but good and prob somewhat healthy Mussels & clams - THE SAUCE. And the bread. THE COMBINATION. Absolutely amazing. Dip the ciabatta bread in the sauce and... wow. We even got extra bread on the side ($3, comes with 2 pieces of bread) Tiramisu was good. The chocolate sauce was a bit too much on the sweet side I would say. Wines: We got the Alberino (crisp and fruity) and the Chianti, both good wines. They have a much wider Variety of wines than the ones in the pictures got 3 glasses of wine between the 2 of us and came out to be $50 each with a generous tip. Definitely worth it. Next time we want to try the calamari, truffle fries, and some main dishes... We will be back soon, Henry! read more

Lovely dining experience! Friday night we visited. Isabelle was excellent and made great menu suggestions. I ended up having a Spanish Salad. Tried the steak, it was fine, the pasta dish my wife got was very yummy. Deserts we tried tiramisu and cheese cake both also delicious. Great job Truffles! read more

Delicious and fabulous service! We went for our 10 year anniversary and were not disappointed. Hard to find good tapas in SoCal. Don't let the strip mall turn you off! This is a classy place with great food. read more

The food here is very tasty. We Came here for our valentine dinner. They were very busy. The Cocktails are awesome as well.

Truffle bistro is an absolute gem and I haven't experienced such a wonderful dining experience like this in such a long time, tonight was a treat! From the moment my husband and I walked in we felt like family. We made reservations through yelp on a whim and so glad we did. We were immediately greeted by Sofia who was so sweet and checked us in. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great insight as to what we should expect with our dining experience. Our server Nina gave us the best service. She was so personable and made amazing food suggestions, the tapas menu is incredible! The wine list and signature cocktail menu was fantastic as well. Everything we ordered was outstanding- tapas, drinks and dessert. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, it is just darling! It is small but very open and I enjoyed watching the staff and chef Henry working on preparing the food and taking care of all the other customers. It was just what we needed after a long day of work and a night away from the kids. I recommend this place to anyone who wants an intimate dining experience and to have that welcoming feel. We cannot wait to come back again! read more

Wow!!! Amazing!!! I am not exaggerating when I say this was the best meal I have in years!!! First, we were greeted by the very charming general manger Sophia (). She sat us and gave us a brief but detailed overview of the meal we were about to experience. Second, our server, Nina, was AMAZING!!! She made great recommendations on food and cocktail selections. Then the food came and OMFG, it was fantastic . We did not have a single bad bite! In fact, the meal seemed to develop into something more magical as we continued to eat. Finally, the owner, Henry, introduced himself and thanked us for joining him and his team for dinner. The Truffle Bistro family have definitely earned two new very loyal patrons. If I could give 10 stars I would! If you've taken the time to read this do yourself the favor of making a reservation and make sure to order the Albondigas! read more

Odd fact. The only item on the menu with anything truffle are their fries. Service was good, atmosphere was cute considering its location in a strip mall next to a flame broiler. Duck breast was grossly over cooked, fries was great, oxtail was a bit rich but well cooked. read more

This place was GREAT! It popped up as an ad or suggested when I was doing a search and I never consider those but decided to look at reviews. Seeing it's a tapas place, and there are few around, we decided to try it out. Wow, it was delicious, small plates, well priced and very tasty! Good wine list and cocktails. We will be back for sure! read more

Wonderful food and service! I will come back soon for sure. How can anybody live without this restaurant. The lobster ravioli was that best thing I have ever tasted. There was these cute little candles of the table and perfect touch to a romantic dinner. What a wonderful night we had. read more

Truffle Bistro - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Orange, California