Romano Cucina - Laguna Hills, California

Alex E.

Pasta was delicious (I had the gianni with angel hair pasta), and I liked that we got to choose what type of pasta to have with our dish. Very attentive staff; if one person wasn't able to help us, someone else stepped in and made sure we were doing ok. I wasn't a fan of the cannoli with chocolate chips, and the chairs bolted to the floor made it difficult for me to eat at the bar. Otherwise, it was a lovely experience.

Joseph P.

This place has delicious food and a friendly staff. Shout-out to our server Megan who made sure we were well taken care of. I wish I knew the name of the gentleman who made sure our drinks stayed full as he was exceptional as well, I hope you get some recognition as well. I had the spaghetti with meatballs and a side of ricotta cheese. The meatballs are well seasoned and delicious and a must try if you're a meatball fan. Definitely recommend getting the side of ricotta if the menu suggests it. And the portions were large, which was a plus. Ended up having to take half of it home.

This restaurant had an old school Italian vibe and there are pictures all over the wall which makes all the walls interesting to look at. Great place for a date night.

Highly recommend this place and I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Daryl Y.

Love this place. Very cozy and comfortable. They have the best Martini selection. Thursday night martini night is the best deal. Very popular. Come early at 5 when they open cause they are always busy. Food is delicious. Their seafood pasta selection is awesome. The staff are attentive and courteous. Great place for a good meal and drink.

Bhavna P.

I grew up in NY, and this place makes me feel like I’m home. Great service always, food is so good, everything you think of when you say you want Italian food. I haven’t had the drinks, but they look good too. Mine and my son’s fav. 🍝

Isa C.

Excellent service and foods ! Highly recommend their Pasta Gianni and meatballs pasta, generous servings of fresh ingredients. Taste, saltiness, doneness of pasta are all on point. We had the honour of being served by the young owner who gave us good recommendations ! 👍🏻

Sabrina S.

When I first walk into this dimly light restaurant, I was immediately greeted with a warm smile by the lovely staff up front. My friend and I placed our name down and the wait was about 20 minutes or so.

Glancing through the menu, I settled on the pasta Gianni with fettuccine while my friend got the primavera aglio olio with spaghetti. We also got served some bread as appetizers. Our server, Sam was extremely friendly and easygoing, he gave us plenty of suggestions and was very patient.

While waiting for our pasta, I had a fun time looking around at the endless picture frames that decorated the walls. The whole ambience of the restaurant was homey and cozy, it felt like dining at your grandma’s house.

When our pasta arrived, I was happy to see that the portion size matches the price. Digging into the fettuccine, I loved that the pasta was perfectly cooked to al dente, however, flavor wise, it is on the blander side. There is a tasty spice in the sauce and I liked that there were plenty of shrimp and crawfish but I do wish there was more flavor. Overall, the meal was still quite delicious and I would definitely want to revisit for the cozy vibes and to also try their lasagna.

Claire J.

Tucked away Laguna Hills, this adorable little Italian restaurant is a delightful find. The interior is absolutely charming, has a warm and inviting ambiance.

The food itself was delicious and the service was decent, the staff were friendly, but unfortunately, they weren't offering prosecco 🙁

While the lack of prosecco was a minor disappointment, overall, this is a lovely little spot with good food and a charming atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Karen

Very friendly and welcoming neighborhood hot spot, perfect place for a casual weeknight dinner. Favorites dishes are chicken parmigiana, lasagna, Caprese salad, Italian wedding soup, and, of course, spumoni for dessert. Portions are generous, flavors are on point, and servers and management are helpful and accommodating. Really fun and lively, lovely family atmosphere via both owners and customers - 10/10 recommend.