Homey Italian eatery for classic pastas (made fresh daily) & salads, plus a few Argentinean dishes. Based on 616 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1969 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone: (949) 646-3484
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Hours
Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Rebecca Johansson
This quiet little restaurant is full of flavor in a laid back atmosphere. Stopped here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. There were occupied tables, but immediate seating. I had Bife de Chorizo (NY steak). It was cooked to perfection. Well seasoned and tender. The fettuccine Alfredo is some of the best pasta I have ever had—homemade fresh noodles and creamy buttery goodness. Empanadas were good and the chimichurri was pretty good. I was disappointed with the dinner salad. Just a basic lettuce mix with a couple of grape tomatoes. Creamy Italian dressing was on pointe, but I would have appreciated some variety of veggies and hand-torn lettuces. Food presentation was dated.
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Kritideepan Parida
Plenty of vegetarian options available at reasonable pricing. Loved the vegetarian lasagna and the empanadas. Definitely going next time to try and find out what more they have to offer. Update : Eggplant parmigiana was equally amazing. This place keeps surprising me everytime.
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Kyle Nelson
First time here. I went to a birthday party on a Saturday that was nice. They had a live band, and the food was good. Italian and Argetinian food. Empanadas! I had the salmon and pasta, which was delish.
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Karen Palmer
What’s not to like? The food is amazingly fresh, the portions are big, the service is great, both inside and outdoor dining areas are lovely. Good for date night, girls night, boys night, family night. I heard they have a good brunch as well. Faves: ham and cheese empanada, tortellini in pink sauce
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NIKITA DM Co.
Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing service, amazing people. I was very surprised when I stopped by for lunch. I thought it was a small average place, but I really really liked it. Very clean, pleasant atmosphere. Smells and tastes great 🙂 Thank you guys! Keep it up!
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Fred Proctor
I was in town on business and in the mood for good Italian food… this place did not disappoint. Fantastic food and I had room for dessert. Best Italian food I’ve had since being stationed in Italy 30 years ago. I’ll definitely come back here on future trips into town.
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Juan Luca Merino
I really wanted to love this place but definitely the food disappointed. The pasta was mediocre and the sauces bland. The beef Milanese tasted more like ground beef than a flattened steak. Other than the service not one item was worth while finishing. I thought I would give the crepes with dulce de leche a try. The server highly recommended them. Again that disappointed. They seem microwaved. Chewy and it was more like a pancake than a crepe with very low quality dulce. I rather pay more for quality than waste $100 in a meal neither of us enjoyed. Wouldn’t go back or recommend it.
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Gigi Sherman
The food is always fresh and delicious and the staff is always very warm, welcoming, kind and friendly. This place is ALWAYS a go to when my family wants restaurant food. My personal favorites are the parillada plates and the chicken milanesa with the fries and an egg on top.
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Ashlee Bruce
The food was absolutely delicious, the service was amazing and the prices fantastic. I would absolutely suggest going a few blocks off the beaten path for this little gem. The Argentinian and Italian food are both delicious and such an unexpected and delicious combination. Very family friendly atmosphere too.
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Paula Andrea Pinto
Came here once, I ordered the salmon with linguini, and my husband ordered the spinach fettuccine. I could not decide which plate was better as they were both cooked to perfection and each uniquely delectable!
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