Al Forno Caffe

1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

About Al Forno Caffe

4.7 / 5

from reviews

    Kelly Valdespino
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    January 03, 2025

    Made a stop here after our escape room fun. It is "cozy" if that means outdated and dark, the food was good but the ambiance, service an atmosphere bleak. No drink refills even on water without asking and waiting almost until the end of our meal. Our bottle of wine was not brought over until the food came. Maybe a staple of the neighborhood but too many other mom and pop restaurants to visit again.

    Alexis Rios
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    February 01, 2025

    I ordered the pomegranate martini and it was really smooth. You donโ€™t taste the alch and it bring a warm feeling. I felt invited by the staff, the waiter created a familiar and welcoming environment. There was a wait for the food however it was all made up with the flavor of the food. While we waited we were served an amazing bread with high quality olive oil balsamic vinegar. I ordered the penne alla Norma and the flavor was phenomenal. It had a kick of spicy but not overwhelming at all, the eggplant was cooked well and complimented the dish well. Overall I would recommend this place for anyone who is having a date night or a group celebrating a birthday. Overall my table of 10 enjoyed their meal. Not one complaint besides going home with a full belly.

    dennis an
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    May 27, 2023

    came here to celebrate my 1st year wedding anniversary. this place had a romantic vibe and the food was delicious, more authentic, not your olive garden/macaroni grill style italian but more from mother Italy herself. The hostess and the server were both kind and we had a great time. charming decor and a good energy.

    Jane Owens
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    January 12, 2024

    When you walk into this place, it almost gives you an old school saloon/dive bar vibe, but the food surprised us all! I got the rigatoni bolognese but you need to order a side or pomodoro sauce to add to it, if you like your bolognese more on the saucy side like I do. My friend got the Bucatini All Amatriciana and hers was by far the most tastiest of all the pasta dishes! You have to order a side of their peppers (there was a name I can't think of it though), it adds a little spice to each bite. My husband got the Pasta Al Forno, thats the image that has all the baked cheese on top, he loved his- ate it all. And my friend's bf got the Orecchiette Baresi (only because they were all out of their lamb meat balls that go with their Spaghetti Polpette). I liked all the pasta dishes, would recommend trying all of them. We also got the Funghi Pizza, which is small (comes with 4 slices), to start as an appetizer along with the marinated olives and their fried artichoke hearts. I would definitely come back here during the week when they have their happy hour!

    Crystal Martin
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    December 05, 2024

    What an incredible experience! The waiter was so personable and the ambience was very cozy and welcoming. We ordered the mushroom pasta, pomegranate salad, and espressos. The pasta was to die for. Definitely going back! ๐Ÿโ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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    1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

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