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.
Daryl Yokochi
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June 27, 2024
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.
Natalie Tsi
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August 18, 2024
Great Italian restaurant. We absolutely loved pasta. Aglio olio spaghetti is simple, yet classical. So tasty.
Also, a simple house salad felt like a full scale dish. Super fresh, crunchy. I strongly recommend trying their house red vine vinegar on the salad. We are definitely coming back here.
Amy C
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August 04, 2024
I knew when I walked in that this was going to be good. That decor said it all. Location was easy with tons of parking.
Service- relaxed but efficient. At the same time didn't rushed by the service. Very nice server and hostess.
Food- great selection of pasta dishes. I started with the peperoni cheese bread. Hello? Amazing. General table bread provided and yes, it was hot and flakey. I had the cheese lasagna. D-lish. Flaming hot out of the over with burnt mozzarella on top. Comes with a very generously sized house salad. Finished with terimisu. First time I ever enjoyed a terimisu. Was not a soggy mess. Excellent. Note- the four others at my table enjoyed their meals.
Drinks- what a surprise. Delicious cocktails that were perfectly balanced. The devil in me could have had 7 of them.
Price- fair for generous portions and the experience.
Michael Ramult
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July 16, 2024
I moved to Mission Viejo. I was a regular 9 years ago at CR in Sunset beach. I was so excited to see them on Cabot! Gave em a shot…Awesome like Sunset!!! Go, order, whatever: I love this place! PS, Ya always get salads. Always. I find that classy!
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.
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.
Great Italian restaurant. We absolutely loved pasta. Aglio olio spaghetti is simple, yet classical. So tasty. Also, a simple house salad felt like a full scale dish. Super fresh, crunchy. I strongly recommend trying their house red vine vinegar on the salad. We are definitely coming back here.
I knew when I walked in that this was going to be good. That decor said it all. Location was easy with tons of parking. Service- relaxed but efficient. At the same time didn't rushed by the service. Very nice server and hostess. Food- great selection of pasta dishes. I started with the peperoni cheese bread. Hello? Amazing. General table bread provided and yes, it was hot and flakey. I had the cheese lasagna. D-lish. Flaming hot out of the over with burnt mozzarella on top. Comes with a very generously sized house salad. Finished with terimisu. First time I ever enjoyed a terimisu. Was not a soggy mess. Excellent. Note- the four others at my table enjoyed their meals. Drinks- what a surprise. Delicious cocktails that were perfectly balanced. The devil in me could have had 7 of them. Price- fair for generous portions and the experience.
I moved to Mission Viejo. I was a regular 9 years ago at CR in Sunset beach. I was so excited to see them on Cabot! Gave em a shot…Awesome like Sunset!!! Go, order, whatever: I love this place! PS, Ya always get salads. Always. I find that classy!