“Wow! This little gem in Lake Forest. We were running errands and it was cold and cloud day so we pulled into this cozy Italian restaurant! We were greeted by Zachary. He was incredible! He has THE BEST customer service. I knew I was going to leave a 5 star review before we even ordered. My husband wanted a Bloody Mary but can't handled spicy ones. Zachary offered to bring a sample of the base and the bartender even came over to chat about it. Btw if you like a little spice in your bloody, order it! It had the best flavor and was handmade. The food was amazing, the restaurant was clean and charming and Zachary was just so good at his job! We stayed way longer than we normally would because it was so comfortable and a place where you just want to take your time. We will absolutely will be back and look forward to another perfect experience! Portions were generous, the pizza was so good, as well as the pasta fazool, amazing! Super fresh salad, bread was fresh and warm. Go here! Ask for Zachary and enjoy a cocktail by an exceptional bartender!!“
“As a follow up on my previous review, I would like to re-review Sal's.The food they serve is authentic Italian! What that means is that the taste is authentic American-Italian food with a great menu and competitive pricing! If you haven't tried them, give it a shot and if you care about taste, you will enjoy them! If you don't worry about taste, well there are many others that will suit your tastes .“
“I placed a catering order from here and everything was amazing !! We ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo, cajun pasta, chicken parm, lasagna, penne a la vodka, and south of the border salad. 10/10 for every single dish! So much flavor and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Definitely coming back and trying the rest of the menu. One of the workers (may have been the owner) who dropped off my catering was incredibly kind and you can tell its a small mom and pop restaurant with lots of love. I 100% recommend trying place out!“
“We stopped in here and ordered a pizza for takeout. What an awesome little place. There was a steady stream of people coming and going, and I know why. The staff was friendly, and the pizza was great! You can take food for take-out or sit at a table and be served. We will definitely be going back.“
“Pretty good food. But if you get it to go, the stuff spills everywhere because their containers aren’t very good. The shrimp scampi sauce was tasty but I expected real fresh shrimp not baby shrimp that was probably frozen.It’s a good bang for your buck. Haven’t tried the pizza yet but definitely will“
“Amici pizza most delicious pizza in Lake Forest. Great and very friendly delivery guys. We love Ameci Pizza and Pasta! We always get the pasta we choose. We have also had their veggie pizza, which were wonderfully cheesy and the pizza was delicious as well. Everything has great flavor and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. Thank you, Amici pizza You guys deserve five stars. *****“
Pizza Takeaway • $
“As someone who moved to California from New Jersey, I have pretty high pizza standards and have had a tough time finding a go-to spot that tastes like home….until NOW!!! One bite of the cheese pizza transported me back to NY. I live in LA and will happily make the 1.5 hour trip back to Brooklyn City Market any time, it’s really that worth it!!!“
“The food and ambiance was amazing , the food was flavorful and the atmosphere was great but felt very crowded in the small space . Only one gender nurtural bathroom so at times there was a long line . Our server seemed to give decent service to everyone but our table , she gave every other table touches and only checked in once after we had already finished our food . We felt very rushed. Overall I would recommend this place for the food and if you're in a hurry for table service food.“
“Vegetarian options: I can't honestly speak to this since I don't pay attention to it.Dietary restrictions: I asked about ingredients that my guests couldn't have and was graciously accommodated.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility from the front patio, through the restaurant to the back patio and at least the one bathroom I used.“
“Owner is passionate about making the freshest tastiest pizza on the planet. Plus his creativity on his pizza specialties are not only sumptuous but you won’t find them in any other pizza spot. Great food … great people … give ‘em a try !“
“Incredible ragu! Meatballs; soft, cooked perfect…Only not nice thing was the toilets… the place of it, I could see some dirty areas close to the kitchen… the cabinet was dripping water..They were too busy I can understand that.Still really good and I recommend!“
Italian • $$
“My family and I have been coming to peppinoes and then here for over 20 hours and I can't tell you enough how amazing the food is and how amazing the owners are! I get the pasta fajole soup and it always makes me better when I'm sick and or when I'm in any type of pain. It's my miracle soup. Now that I am keto they make it for me without the pasta so I can still enjoy my favorite stuff. My daughter loves the Alfredo pizza and everything is homemade and so fresh! I love love this place and you won't be disappointed. What are you waiting for go put in an order, I know I am! ? ?????“
“What a wonderful evening at Piccolino. We were greeted by Aiden and McKenna and taken to a wonderful booth. Shelby was our amazing server. We also chatted with Sal, Jeff, and Devore. All wonderful people. We started with Patron Silver with three limes muddled and mint mixed with Pelligrino and the eggplant souffle. The drinks and appetizer were fantastic. We also had the bruscheta, which was quite tasty. Shelby stopped back by, and we ordered the main entrees. My wife ordered the Dover sole special, and I had the pasta wrapped lobster and crab. Juan Carlos delivered our entrees and de-boned the Dover sole tableside. The entrees were prepared and presented exquisitely and tasted amazing. We finished the evening with coffee and spumoni. Jeff stopped back by, and we had a wonderful conversation and appreciated his hospitality and kindness. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this fine establishment.“
“This place is a gem! I went in to meet a friend for a late lunch early dinner. I had the Italian classic panini. It was delicious! My friend had the pasta fagioli. She loved it. After we ordered we got a basket of warm FRESH garlic bread! The owner Michelle is a lovely lady. Warm greeting right away. It’s adorable inside and completely immaculate. Great service by the gentleman. There’s a steady flow of customers at 3:30 and as I was leaving the dinner crowd was coming in and others doing take out. Try the Italian cookies and dessert with an authentic coffee. Put this in your list.“
“Yummy! I ordered their Margarita pizza, light on the cheese, extra basil. I phoned ahead, and it was just out of the oven when I arrived. The pizza was just as I ordered it, and it was delicious. My hairdresser is just across the street, so I will make this my monthly pizza fix.“
“We really enjoyed our dinner at the macaroni Grill. We enjoyed our server, Bryce, he did a good job taking care of us. Our food was really delicious! Bryce told us some of the recipes had been updated recently. My wife and I both felt our dishes were extremely tasty. We are looking forward to returning for another enjoyable meal.“
“The food was delicious, friendly, good service, and even deserts and coffee was great. We will be back even if I usually don't come out this way bumped into it doing an errand. What a blessing. Do try won't regret it. Thank you Loved it!“
Italian • $$
“Met a friend for happy hour at the bar. The female bartender was very friendly and acknowledged my presence immediately. Since the restaurant wasn't busy, my drink was made quickly. The happy hour menu has a nice selection of food choices to choose from and I ordered the cheese pizza which was excellent. Just the right amount of sauce and cheese on top of a delicious thin crust. As for the ambiance, it's a fairly typical bar with at least 8 seats at the bar and enough tables to seat multiple parties. If you're looking for good food, a cold drink and a local place to meet a friend, give Antonucci's a try.“
“Wow, we're so glad there's an Oliver's location in Irvine now! The food was incredibly delicious and flavorful, and the service was fantastic. You know how sometimes you get the feeling that the staff don't really want to be there? Everyone we interacted with seemed like they were happy to be there. Makes such a huge difference in someone's dining experience! Ambiance was upscale but not stuffy or stiff. Very fun and delicious place to enjoy a meal with friends or family, or even a business lunch. The complimentary house bread was so yummy, especially when paired with their savory olive tapenade. It's hard to resist filling up on bread. We started with a beet salad which was an amazing blend of flavors and textures, thanks to the thinly sliced beets, creamy cheese, and slightly candied walnuts. Fantastic salad that I would order again and again. For mains, we shared: Hokkaido Scallops from Oliver's Trattoria's Truffle Menu: shockingly delicious! The sweetness of the Hokkaido Scallops played perfectly with the truffle (not overpowered at all) and creamy sauce. The sauce was soooo tasty, we dipped pizza crust into it to make sure we didn't waste any of it, lol. A pricey dish but so well-executed and worth every penny. Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese: delicious savory meat sauce that covers nice al dente pasta. Sooo good and a must for Bolognese lovers. Chitarra Pomodoro: a signature for a reason and you can really taste the difference with fresh pasta. Margherita Pizza: sometimes the simple classics are the best, and this Margherita is no exception. Perfect pillowy crust texture on the edges, and a nice thin crust throughout most of the pizza. So delicious and we'll be ordering this whenever we crave pizza! For desserts, we shared 3, and each of us had a different favorite even though we agreed all of them were delicious, so you know they were all good in their own ways! Tiramisu: so creamy and decadent without being too sweet! Probably the best version of a classic Tiramisu I've had. Cheesecake: also not too sweet! Lovely flavors and crust. Tortino di Cioccolato: a chocolate lover's dream! And the gelato is a delicious complement as well. We can't wait to come back!“
“Angelina's is absolutely delightful and delicious! There's a lot of good food in Irvine, but this is a spot I definitely want to go back to. My chicken entree was some of the best cooked chicken I've ever had; it was a huge cut that was succulent and juicy. I was a bit worried about it being flavorless since I got the Calabrese sauce on the side, but even without it the taste was decadent. The salumi board and cheeses were also a hit, as was the burrata. I definitely stuffed myself with cheese and do not regret it in the slightest. I will say my drink wasn't the most exciting, but for one drink I definitely felt like there was a good amount of alcohol in it. Service, especially with drunks was also a little bit slow and they were bringing out drinks 1-2 at a time, but we had a large party on a week night and it looked like the bar only had one worker so it wasn't a big deal, I am understanding of that! All in all I really liked this spot and want to try more of their menu.“
“Great little gem of a place. I popped in 25 minutes before they closed just to have coffee and dessert. The staff was amazing and very welcoming, and there was no attitude or eye rolling cause of the late walk-in. They made us fresh coffee, and I ordered the cannoli, which was amazing! This place is great and a must try!“
“OC Pizza was always a place I saw near by when I would do my laundry at the laundry mat next over. Let me just say I hate doing laundry, but the best part is coming to get good pizza and amazing secret sauce. I may not be a sports fan but I am a fan of this establishment. I saw they sell fried zucchini and that's on my next try for the following visit. The young lady that works there is really polite!!! Thank you!!!“
“Ambience was wonderful, our waiter suburb, my lamb rack , above and beyond. My husband ordered ravioli with lobster scallops, shrimp. Really. 5 star meal and service,feel fortunate that they are here in Mission Viejo!! Love this restaurant ❤️“
“Beautiful Italian menu with lots of variety. No beach view but still close to the shore. Service was really nice... polite, engaging, attentive. We had the meatball sandwich, three pizzas, the bread, chicken parmesan and the ravioli. Everyone enjoyed their meals, although there was agreement that the food was just slightly under seasoned. Great spot for a quick lunch. The favorite was the chicken parmesan.“
“My go-to place for the best Italian food in Orange county. It's worth the 30-minute drive it takes me to get there. I have been going there for 30 years and it's still the same hospitable restaurant with good food and good service.Parking: There is some parking on the side and around the back.“
“Absolutely love Tutto Fresco! I am a regular here and every visit is a delight. The variety of dishes is amazing, making it a challenge to choose just one. The quality of the food is consistently excellent, and I always leave satisfied. Service is great too. Highly recommend trying out this gem!“
“GG’s Bistro is a rare find: excellent food in a tourist town. I went today and loved it! If you’re willing to walk just a block up from the tourist traps, GG’s offers a clean and spacious new outdoor patio, as well as a nicely decorated indoor dining room. Service is very pleasant. They offered me a taste of Turkish Raki, and gave me good advice over all.I recommend the Meze Platter. And I loved the blackened salmon sandwich, which I ordered today for lunch.Parking: There is ample parking in the paid public parking lot behind the establishment.“
“I almost don’t want to leave a review because it will inevitably mean more people come to the restaurant, but there simply is no better New York style pizza in Southern California that I’ve been able to find. The owner is great, the value is good, the pizza is amazing. Be sure and come for the lunch special, and make sure one of your slices is the house pizza. You won’t regret it. Just please don’t come too often, I don’t want a long line when I come here twice a week.“
“Great food, great service, and the waiters really wait on you. The team takes great pride in the details. We felt like part of their family from the moment you walked in.Thank you for the great memory! I love this Italian restaurant.(part of our 35year anniversary / road trip)“
“I have a picky palate, and Sal's is my new favorite pizza restaurant. I just wish they were more conveniently located, because at this time, I must park one or two floors down and finding parking is not so friendly. They do have nice table seating inside. I also buy pizza here and take it into the movie theater next door, because they allow it. Better and cheaper food, why not?Kid-friendliness: The place is PG.“
“This place is so special!! The food is amazing, atmosphere is great, the owners are the kindest people you will ever meet. I ordered catering from here for my college graduation and engagement party and everyone was complimenting the food for days! You are seriously missing out if you haven’t tried Sabatinos!!!“
“Sarah is very sweet and welcoming. She’s the reason I keep going. Their food is a hit or miss unfortunately. They have happy hour which is nice. Definitely try their mystery flight, you might find a new favorite wine. ? Wine, dine and bring a book. There’s a seat here for everyone.“
“We love Briccio! They have live entertainment, the owner goes around to say hi to everyone, they remember their customers and the food is great. We just had their butter cake - the most delicious butter cake I ever had. Definitely a neighborhood gem.“
Pizza • $
“Convenient place for a good sandwich or slice of pizza.They have a free trivia night on Thursdays at 7.Clean restaurant and restrooms.Dietary restrictions: There are Gluten Free pizza crusts available. Not sure about prevention practices regarding cross-contamination for celiacs.“
“This place serves the best pizza I've ever tasted, hands down. The flavors, the crust, the toppings - everything is just perfect. I find myself craving their pizza constantly! Not only is the food incredible, but the staff are also top-notch. They are friendly, attentive, and always make you feel welcome.“
“Came in here on a Wednesday evening, it wasn't busy. We were helped right away and the girl helpinng was friendly. Ordered a large pizza and garlic knots, was told it would take about 15 mins.Pizza was super good, reminded me of pizza shack. Garlic knots were amazing. Super garlicly and fluffy. They were a little oily but I didn't mind.“
“Driving home and wanted to try a new spot and was in the mood for either a good small Pizza or Pizza by the slice. Ended up getting a few slices for the family and Mozzarella Sticks. The Mozzarella Sticks were the perfect balance of breading and cheese. 5/5. The pizza is slightly thicker than traditional New York but the ingredients and preparation were fantastic. It's a small place so pizza on the go hits the spot. Service was good too! Sometimes big taste comes out of small shops!“
“Best pasta place ever! The garlic cheese balls are to die for. Only 3 or 4 tables, but it reminds me of the Italian restaurant s back in the day. With red table cloths and food cooked to order. We ordered our go to Penne Bella Roma with extra sauce, so creamy, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and chicken. Been going there for years quality unchanged. Wanted the antipasto salad, but weren’t sure if we’d have room. Food was served PDQ with crusty garlic bread and excellent service. Sandwiches and pizza is great too. Recommend this place for lunch or even an early dinner since they are open until 9;30.“
“This is really good pizza! I had one little glitch when I ordered thru Postmates, though. I got the dinner salad for $4.98 & boosted it to "family size" for an additional $4.95, according to the app. I ended up getting 2 enormous salads and was charged double instead of 1 salad for a little over $9. Obviously, it's still a great deal, but that's WAY too much salad for 2 people. "Keep it for a couple days and eat it over time," right? Unfortunately, one of us is leaving tomorrow to go out of town. It was just a waste of food. I'm going to do my best to eat it, though. Just a warning to those contemplating the size for the price- honestly? I'm not sure what the size is for a normal dinner salad for the $4.98. But I think it's PLENTY for 1 person, if not two.“
“Found myself here for lunch on a weekday at noon. This pizza parlor serves pizza by the slice if you don't want a whole one. There were probably ten choices for a slice and I chose two: Hawaiian and Pepperoni & Sausage. I also got a fountain drink and was given a lunch deal price. I sipped on a cherry Coke while they heated my slices and delivered them to the table I sat at. The slices were enormous! The Hawaiian had wall-to-wall pineapple and plenty of ham while the Pepperoni & Sausage had meat-o-plenty. The thin crust was a bit droopy while hot but firmed up a bit as it cooled. The cheese had excellent stretch to it. Great pizza, great price, great service...what more can you ask for?“
“I’ve live half my life in NJ and NY and really miss good New York Pizza. Not many over here in SoCal but Italian Express is just like the real thing. Their thin crust with the tight blend of olive oil and cheeses are the best. Oh and the crust often comes with that special bubble which is my favorite slice.“
“Excellent restaurant and bar, with a wine room and a good selection of various wines. They have a surf andturf special on Tuesdays consisting of steak and lobster tail that is very reasonably priced and quite tasty. The service is excellent.“
“Honestly. Best food in town bar none. Old school family business and exceptional Italian bistro cooking. Want breakfast? How about home made croissants, pastries and Italian espresso you can’t buy anywhere? ? Really. It’s soo good served in a delicious cup. Service is exceptional from awesome people. Letting out my little secret ?.“
“Been 15ish years since going to an olive garden, and it was better than I remembered. The artichoke dip was a bit bland, and the manager asked how our food was right when it arrived before we had a chance to have a bite. Other than that I was impressed.“
“i came because "haha, funny peppinos pizza tower gif, haha" but it was actually really good. really good sauce and dough was chewy but soft, super good pizza for real. if yall is coming from mexico or from like i5 check this place out frfr on god no cap. also funny pizza tower hahahaha so funny“
“Prego is simply a class-act establishment with delicious food! The service is always top notch and atmosphere is perfect. Where other restaurants are so loud you have to scream at each other across the table (why go out if you can't communicate with the people you are dining with?) the noise level is nice and quiet and they even have a covered patio with fireplace. Perfect spot for nice lunches, easy or formal dinners and special occasions.“
“Delicious pizza and great service!They use Italian dough and let me tell you, you can taste and feel the difference compared to other pizza parlors. I really enjoy the turkey bacon and you can’t go wrong with just plain cheese. Size recommendations, I do 2 jumbos to feed 5-6 people; we tend to have some leftovers for the next day.“
“Walked in and was immediately greeted by two of the employees and made sure I had all my questions answered and did not rush me whatsoever while I stood over all of the options, struggling to make a decision. Ended up getting five different slices and enjoyed every one of them. The place has a wonderful vibe, everyone is very friendly and helpful and the pizza is delish.“
“The best most authentic Italian food in Orange County and even the high end places I been in la I love it here ❤️ food is 10/10 and I’m picky service 10/10 super friendly and welcoming and the have live music sometimes at dinner time ?“
“Got my food to go during lunch. The pics don’t do justice as it’s in to go containers, but the taste…. Oh my, the flavor! They treated me real nice and albeit small the restaurant was very nice. If I was a local, this would be a date night special for certain.“