This was our first time and there were hits and misses for the experience.
We got a reservation, showed up on time and seated quickly but didn't get a server like 10' or so later. The service throughout the dinner was slow eventhough the server tried her best. We waited for at least 30' after the salad ... so we ended up to dine for 2.5 hrs instead 1.5 hrs the most... we didn't make any fuss but the management automatically accommodateed us with a veggie side dish and a small dip. That was very nice of them.
1. Beef capaccio: 4/5 - fresh and high-quality quality beef slices. However, it could use tiny bit acidity and white pepper...?
2. Chopped salad: 2.5/5 - was very fresh but bland in taste and flavors. I felt like eating raw greens. It needed some acidity, salt, and some flavors.
3. - our friend had it, it looked pretty appetizing.
4. Spaghetti Promodoro: 3.5/5 - the meatballs were delicious, tender, tasty, and got so much meaty flavor. The sauce was good, well balanced with brightness of tomato. However, the fresh spaghetti was very al dente, chewy.
5. - it was good but not best. Good taste but not so rich in flavors. I did ask the server to add a fresh pasta which the chef did. However, when I saw the charge in the bill, it was quite a sticker shock, $12. So $12 for a 4-5 oz fresh pasta? Compared to their $15 PIZZA Margherita or $18 Bianca? What am I missing here?
6. Pistachio gelato: 5/5 - as good as you can get at some well known gelateria in Italy. It was so creamy, so robust with pistachio flavor, not super sweet. I am a sucker for pistachio gelato so this is easily the best pistachio in OC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Parker Cherry
My experience enlightened me as a person. It was utterly breathtaking how good the service, food, and atmosphere was. I truly felt like a valued member of the Piatti family. This was all because of my server Anna and host Arman. They are fantastic members of your staff. Right when I walked in, Arman welcomed and greeted me instantly cementing this place as my favorite restaurant. I will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pia N
What happened? Loved this place since it opened and tonight brought a friend here and had a terrible service experience at the bar - the bartender Hugo was completely dismissive, barely acknowledged we were there, never once asked if we wanted another drink or more food, never cleared our plates and only spoke to us when we were paying the check. Food was great, as always, but what a disappointment for this otherwise great restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Mary Fergus
Donny and team were incredible. What a great spot! Both for locals and those coming into town looking for that Laguna experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Torsten
Fantastic pasta, panini and minestrone soup. The service is always great as well, and the outdoor patio makes you feel like you’re in Italy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jasleen Kaur
Wonderful ambiance, and shout out to Jason for going above and beyond
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry Karna
Food, drinks were great. Tiramisu was awesome as were the gelatos. Good flavors and great service. Definitely a must to have a great evening dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Hall
We had a fantastic meal at Piatti tonight. 4 diners and we all were expertly guided by Eduardo on our choices for apps and entrees. The food was awesome, drinks and wine to match and Eduardo made it all special. The space is also lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valentina Carvajal
We’ve been looking for a good Italian place in the area, and Piatti didn’t disappoint. The service was amazing, and the manager was fantastic. The food was delicious — I especially recommend the tiramisu! The ambiance is calm and inviting, and the location is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allison M
Great service from the bartender, Omar! The Caesar, lasagna, and butter beans were amazing
It was a very nice restaurant. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was really good , pizza & salad. The staff were attentive and polite and friendly. Will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karina Arias Martinez
🌟 A Hidden Gem in Laguna Beach – Piatti Italian Excellence!
Dining was an absolute delight from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with just the right touch of coastal charm and Italian flair. Our server, Bianca, was phenomenal—attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the menu. She made us feel like honored guests.
The highlight of the evening came when the manager Done personally brought out a selection of desserts that were nothing short of heavenly.
The food overall was outstanding
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable Italian meal in Laguna Beach. We'll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Milo Paige (Mimi)
Beautifully designed and the workers were so welcoming and friendly! Bianca was our server and the manager don came by to check on us a few times very nice man ! The food was 10/10 and perfect portion sizes to make sure u have enough room for the delicious dessert! I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been here to come and dine !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Paluka
The newest Italian restaurant in LB is the best. This place has something to prove and doesn't rest on its laurels. It's an intimate and refreshing place where service is a value. Bartender is amazing and personable. The food was great. Piatti is a welcome addition to Laguna Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan Murphy
Loved the atmosphere. Patio was protected by its placement from winds and possible rain. Our server was most attentive and the food delicious. ( both of us had short ribs). Every bit as good as the one in La Jolla. Delighted to have a location in Laguna!
This was our first time and there were hits and misses for the experience.
We got a reservation, showed up on time and seated quickly but didn't get a server like 10' or so later. The service throughout the dinner was slow eventhough the server tried her best. We waited for at least 30' after the salad ... so we ended up to dine for 2.5 hrs instead 1.5 hrs the most... we didn't make any fuss but the management automatically accommodateed us with a veggie side dish and a small dip. That was very nice of them.
1. Beef capaccio: 4/5 - fresh and high-quality quality beef slices. However, it could use tiny bit acidity and white pepper...?
2. Chopped salad: 2.5/5 - was very fresh but bland in taste and flavors. I felt like eating raw greens. It needed some acidity, salt, and some flavors.
3. - our friend had it, it looked pretty appetizing.
4. Spaghetti Promodoro: 3.5/5 - the meatballs were delicious, tender, tasty, and got so much meaty flavor. The sauce was good, well balanced with brightness of tomato. However, the fresh spaghetti was very al dente, chewy.
5. - it was good but not best. Good taste but not so rich in flavors. I did ask the server to add a fresh pasta which the chef did. However, when I saw the charge in the bill, it was quite a sticker shock, $12. So $12 for a 4-5 oz fresh pasta? Compared to their $15 PIZZA Margherita or $18 Bianca? What am I missing here?
6. Pistachio gelato: 5/5 - as good as you can get at some well known gelateria in Italy. It was so creamy, so robust with pistachio flavor, not super sweet. I am a sucker for pistachio gelato so this is easily the best pistachio in OC.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
My experience enlightened me as a person. It was utterly breathtaking how good the service, food, and atmosphere was. I truly felt like a valued member of the Piatti family. This was all because of my server Anna and host Arman. They are fantastic members of your staff. Right when I walked in, Arman welcomed and greeted me instantly cementing this place as my favorite restaurant. I will be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What happened? Loved this place since it opened and tonight brought a friend here and had a terrible service experience at the bar - the bartender Hugo was completely dismissive, barely acknowledged we were there, never once asked if we wanted another drink or more food, never cleared our plates and only spoke to us when we were paying the check. Food was great, as always, but what a disappointment for this otherwise great restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Donny and team were incredible. What a great spot! Both for locals and those coming into town looking for that Laguna experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic pasta, panini and minestrone soup. The service is always great as well, and the outdoor patio makes you feel like you’re in Italy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful ambiance, and shout out to Jason for going above and beyond
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, drinks were great. Tiramisu was awesome as were the gelatos. Good flavors and great service. Definitely a must to have a great evening dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic meal at Piatti tonight. 4 diners and we all were expertly guided by Eduardo on our choices for apps and entrees. The food was awesome, drinks and wine to match and Eduardo made it all special. The space is also lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been looking for a good Italian place in the area, and Piatti didn’t disappoint. The service was amazing, and the manager was fantastic. The food was delicious — I especially recommend the tiramisu! The ambiance is calm and inviting, and the location is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service from the bartender, Omar! The Caesar, lasagna, and butter beans were amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It was a very nice restaurant. The atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was really good , pizza & salad. The staff were attentive and polite and friendly. Will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
🌟 A Hidden Gem in Laguna Beach – Piatti Italian Excellence!
Dining was an absolute delight from start to finish. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with just the right touch of coastal charm and Italian flair. Our server, Bianca, was phenomenal—attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the menu. She made us feel like honored guests.
The highlight of the evening came when the manager Done personally brought out a selection of desserts that were nothing short of heavenly.
The food overall was outstanding
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable Italian meal in Laguna Beach. We'll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautifully designed and the workers were so welcoming and friendly! Bianca was our server and the manager don came by to check on us a few times very nice man ! The food was 10/10 and perfect portion sizes to make sure u have enough room for the delicious dessert! I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t been here to come and dine !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The newest Italian restaurant in LB is the best. This place has something to prove and doesn't rest on its laurels. It's an intimate and refreshing place where service is a value. Bartender is amazing and personable. The food was great. Piatti is a welcome addition to Laguna Beach.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the atmosphere. Patio was protected by its placement from winds and possible rain. Our server was most attentive and the food delicious. ( both of us had short ribs). Every bit as good as the one in La Jolla. Delighted to have a location in Laguna!
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