Spaghetti Bender
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Spaghetti Bender Reviews
167 ratings
Great food, great service! The waiters and waitresses remember everyone, and have fun personalities. I LOVE their gluten free pasta option.
A true staple of Newport Beach where everyone is very friendly and service is excellent.
Been driving by for years and finally decided to try. I was NOT disappointed. The food is AMAZING! True Italian style pastas, and hibernation inducing garlic bread (drooling just thinking about it). The staff were extremely kind and happy to chitchat. We will definitely be coming back.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access (from the parking lot) is through the back. There is a busters station where they will lead you to the front. One section of dining room is only...read full review
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access (from the parking lot) is through the back. There is a busters station where they will lead you to the front. One section of dining room is only...read full review
Spaghetti Bender is an old school Italian restaurant located in Newport Beach, known for its excellent service and delicious food. The menu offers a variety of options, from chicken parmigiana and lobster ravioli with shrimp to Manicotti con Pollo entrees. Appetizers such as Bruschetta and Shrimp Scampi are also popular choices. The food is AMAZING! True Italian style pastas, and hibernation inducing garlic bread. The staff were extremely kind and happy to chitchat.
The restaurant has a homey atmosphere, with one customer describing it as similar to having dinner at an Italian grandmother's house. The chicken parmesan, in particular, is a standout dish, with perfectly cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, and a well-seasoned sauce. The salad and garlic bread are also noteworthy. The restaurant has a reputation for its salad dressing, which is loved by locals and even sold to go. The spumoni ice cream is another customer favorite, with one customer claiming it to be the best they've ever had. The wine and beer list are also well-regarded.
The servers at Spaghetti Bender are attentive and pleasant, making it a great place for a hearty Italian dinner with friends or family. The restaurant has a rich history, having been open since the 1950s, and its longevity is a testament to the quality of its food and service. The portions are huge! The linguine with clams and white sauce is delicious. The place is lovely, old school Italian. They had a great waiter and also other people came by to refill carafes of water. The bruschetta ordered for the table was delicious. Some friends ordered salads and loved them. The eggplant parm was loved. Some people ordered the Papa special with spaghetti and meatball, lasagna and sausage and peppers. The salmon looked really nice. This place has the same full authentic flavor. The food is delicious along with a real Italian family atmosphere!