Thank you so much to Alphonse, Jesus and the chef for a delightful family experience. We absolutely loved all of our dishes and service. The service was amazingly fast and attentive. The dishes did not disappoint and were incredible and cooked to perfection! Livornese,Shrimp Fusuli and Chicken Marsala. The Tiramisu was delicious too!
Martha Figueroa
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August 03, 2024
Our favorite place to go in the OC.
We got the special for the day and they did not disappoint.
The waiter during lunch time gave us great service. Recommended different wine options that complimented the dishes we selected.
Their table bread is soooopo good!!!! Ask for 2nds!
Love this place ❤️
Scott Vasquez
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July 31, 2024
Do not come here if your visiting out of town and coming from the beach. My wife tried to look up a place close by wit decent ratings to eat after the beach for our family. Upon arrival we were asked if we had reservations, which of course we did not. The person at the counter waited a few minutes and seemed hesitant. The restaurant was about 60-70% empty.
Once seated it took about 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged by the waiter.
The waiter then seemed to cater to those who were dressed better than us or maybe assumed had more money than us. At one point it took about 17-20 min to get a second glass of wine for my wife.
I work in a service based industry as well. And honestly if your spending the money you deserve the same experience as anyone.
I hate these type of experiences honestly. I took a picture and there was only one older gentlemen sitting at the bar and again the place was about 60-70% empty. There was no reason beside maybe the way we looked to be treated this way.
The food was good just would have been nice to have fair unbiased service.
Again if your dresses for the occasion go for it. If you don’t look nice and like you have money don’t go. You will be treated poorly.
Claudia Terrazas
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November 22, 2024
We found Cucina Alessa this year after craving delicious Italian food. Let me tell you I was absolutely blown away from the very first time we came in service was so friendly in hospital each time my husband and I have we’ve tried something different on the menu. If you are looking for fresh delicious food made fresh to order. I normally take photos of our food but this time I did not.
We can’t wait to come back again and try something different on the menu.
Thank you all for your warm hospitality.
Tanya Surf
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August 12, 2024
We are regulars since 2011, if we’re not out of town, we go in every Friday and or Saturday upstairs at bar, Alex now the bartender, since long time bartender Josh sadly left, he was the best, my husband and I ordered a single plate to share, I asked Alex the bartender to please keep the butter easy, he replied ok, then he added, I need to go downstairs and tell them personally, I said, ok ? When the the food runner brought our plate,in Spanish he said, what’s wrong with your “boyfriend” he can’t order his own plate? Is he on a diet? WTH we’re married and who is this idiot questioning us, about our order and why? also the only person in this restaurant that knows I speak Spanish is Alex the bartender, terrible ,how on earth is this okay?
Thank you so much to Alphonse, Jesus and the chef for a delightful family experience. We absolutely loved all of our dishes and service. The service was amazingly fast and attentive. The dishes did not disappoint and were incredible and cooked to perfection! Livornese,Shrimp Fusuli and Chicken Marsala. The Tiramisu was delicious too!
Our favorite place to go in the OC. We got the special for the day and they did not disappoint. The waiter during lunch time gave us great service. Recommended different wine options that complimented the dishes we selected. Their table bread is soooopo good!!!! Ask for 2nds! Love this place ❤️
Do not come here if your visiting out of town and coming from the beach. My wife tried to look up a place close by wit decent ratings to eat after the beach for our family. Upon arrival we were asked if we had reservations, which of course we did not. The person at the counter waited a few minutes and seemed hesitant. The restaurant was about 60-70% empty. Once seated it took about 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged by the waiter. The waiter then seemed to cater to those who were dressed better than us or maybe assumed had more money than us. At one point it took about 17-20 min to get a second glass of wine for my wife. I work in a service based industry as well. And honestly if your spending the money you deserve the same experience as anyone. I hate these type of experiences honestly. I took a picture and there was only one older gentlemen sitting at the bar and again the place was about 60-70% empty. There was no reason beside maybe the way we looked to be treated this way. The food was good just would have been nice to have fair unbiased service. Again if your dresses for the occasion go for it. If you don’t look nice and like you have money don’t go. You will be treated poorly.
We found Cucina Alessa this year after craving delicious Italian food. Let me tell you I was absolutely blown away from the very first time we came in service was so friendly in hospital each time my husband and I have we’ve tried something different on the menu. If you are looking for fresh delicious food made fresh to order. I normally take photos of our food but this time I did not. We can’t wait to come back again and try something different on the menu. Thank you all for your warm hospitality.
We are regulars since 2011, if we’re not out of town, we go in every Friday and or Saturday upstairs at bar, Alex now the bartender, since long time bartender Josh sadly left, he was the best, my husband and I ordered a single plate to share, I asked Alex the bartender to please keep the butter easy, he replied ok, then he added, I need to go downstairs and tell them personally, I said, ok ? When the the food runner brought our plate,in Spanish he said, what’s wrong with your “boyfriend” he can’t order his own plate? Is he on a diet? WTH we’re married and who is this idiot questioning us, about our order and why? also the only person in this restaurant that knows I speak Spanish is Alex the bartender, terrible ,how on earth is this okay?