Omg ..this place is amazing. Went here for business dinner with my work. This italian restaurant is located in Costa Mesa . I had ordered the linguini saliccia. The food was great and the aroma of herbs blended in with the sausages and sauce out of this world. It came with a side salad the house vinaigrette sauce ( secret). Loved it. The tiramisu was elegant. Soft melted in your mouth. The portion size easily can feed 4 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Taylor
Amazing made-from-scratch dishes. Everyone was kind and professional. Reminds me of a few Italian Restaurants I’ve visited in Philly and NYC on the past. Definitely recommend this place as your local Italian joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti with Meatballs
AJ Jimenez Steinberg
Food was delicious, reasonably priced post plandemic, date night with wifey was less than $50 my only complaint was the parking situation but other than that everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Ng
Have to say I'm a novice at Italian cuisine (other than Neapolitan pizzas--which I'm learning to make at home on the Ooni, but that's another story). We ordered spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the lasagna. All were delicious! Homemade taste with great portions! Service was wondering as well... We asked for outdoor seating as we brought the dog and they accommodated with their patio seating even though it was super cold outside. We were fine (no heater, but we're used to it)... And grateful for the outdoor seating:). Will come back and try other dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Natker
Been coming here for years. Never disappoints. Check out their lunch specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Huntley
Very much a neighborhood family run gem. The food was authentic and delicious and very attentive and courteous service. Pricing was good. That wallpaper makes me feel like I've come home to my grandma's kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Karren
Family owned OG OC Italian joint. Quaint, delicious, how did we not know about this sooner? Hand made pastas. House dressing is unreal. Come hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti with Meatballs
David Shaw
I’ve been going here for a few years. I’m never disappointed. Small little family owned place with great food in my opinion.Vegetarian options: Veggie lasagna is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Ron Arrache
I didn't like the pasta sauce. The wine for $44.00/bottle was not worth the money. The salad came out of a bag and the vinegrett was mediocre.We spent $100+ and it was not worth the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cherine H
I had an invite at Maggiano's Little Italy. My experience was pleasant except I was expecting Little Italy to be more of an Italian Piazza or an experience of a restaurant more than a family diner.The crepes were a bit edgy I didn't care for them much for the breakfast but I loved the fruits and desserts including the creme brulee.Next time I'll check out the bar and ?? cocktails. It's a good spot if you're going shopping at the mall because the mall has one small Cafe restaurant and a Starbucks.I would go back for the service the waiters were very pleasant, polite and professional, which is something unique if you live in Los Angeles.
This place has great Italian food! Loved the harlic bread and lasagna ? ? Nice waitress. Great cooks. Cute Italian ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Bird
A long time favorite. It’s what a small family-run restaurant should be. Consistent quality and friendly atmosphere.
william horvath
Is Garduno's not the best little Italian restaurant in Orange County? Calamari, vegetable lasagna, gamberi al diavolo. Delectable salads, beer/wine, and dessert. Go during off hours, as this place gets busy and it's not that big.
Alex Aydin
Service was very friendly but super slow. Pastas where very heavy on sauce and did not taste authentic.
Gabriel R.
I've only been here a few times. But let me tell you... their Italian dressing is totally unique. I stop in this place and get the dressing to go all the time. It's beyond good...
Omg ..this place is amazing. Went here for business dinner with my work. This italian restaurant is located in Costa Mesa . I had ordered the linguini saliccia. The food was great and the aroma of herbs blended in with the sausages and sauce out of this world. It came with a side salad the house vinaigrette sauce ( secret). Loved it. The tiramisu was elegant. Soft melted in your mouth. The portion size easily can feed 4 people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing made-from-scratch dishes. Everyone was kind and professional. Reminds me of a few Italian Restaurants I’ve visited in Philly and NYC on the past. Definitely recommend this place as your local Italian joint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti with Meatballs
Food was delicious, reasonably priced post plandemic, date night with wifey was less than $50 my only complaint was the parking situation but other than that everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have to say I'm a novice at Italian cuisine (other than Neapolitan pizzas--which I'm learning to make at home on the Ooni, but that's another story). We ordered spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the lasagna. All were delicious! Homemade taste with great portions! Service was wondering as well... We asked for outdoor seating as we brought the dog and they accommodated with their patio seating even though it was super cold outside. We were fine (no heater, but we're used to it)... And grateful for the outdoor seating:). Will come back and try other dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been coming here for years. Never disappoints. Check out their lunch specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very much a neighborhood family run gem. The food was authentic and delicious and very attentive and courteous service. Pricing was good. That wallpaper makes me feel like I've come home to my grandma's kitchen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Family owned OG OC Italian joint. Quaint, delicious, how did we not know about this sooner? Hand made pastas. House dressing is unreal. Come hungry.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti with Meatballs
I’ve been going here for a few years. I’m never disappointed. Small little family owned place with great food in my opinion.Vegetarian options: Veggie lasagna is a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
I didn't like the pasta sauce. The wine for $44.00/bottle was not worth the money. The salad came out of a bag and the vinegrett was mediocre.We spent $100+ and it was not worth the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
I had an invite at Maggiano's Little Italy. My experience was pleasant except I was expecting Little Italy to be more of an Italian Piazza or an experience of a restaurant more than a family diner.The crepes were a bit edgy I didn't care for them much for the breakfast but I loved the fruits and desserts including the creme brulee.Next time I'll check out the bar and ?? cocktails. It's a good spot if you're going shopping at the mall because the mall has one small Cafe restaurant and a Starbucks.I would go back for the service the waiters were very pleasant, polite and professional, which is something unique if you live in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
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This place has great Italian food! Loved the harlic bread and lasagna ? ? Nice waitress. Great cooks. Cute Italian ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A long time favorite. It’s what a small family-run restaurant should be. Consistent quality and friendly atmosphere.
Is Garduno's not the best little Italian restaurant in Orange County? Calamari, vegetable lasagna, gamberi al diavolo. Delectable salads, beer/wine, and dessert. Go during off hours, as this place gets busy and it's not that big.
Service was very friendly but super slow. Pastas where very heavy on sauce and did not taste authentic.
I've only been here a few times. But let me tell you... their Italian dressing is totally unique. I stop in this place and get the dressing to go all the time. It's beyond good...