Al Forno Caffe – Reviews, photos, menu, opening hours Claimed

Mom and pop place for great, authentic Italian food. All our dishes were great, and you can definitely tell they pay a lot of attention to sourcing quality, fresh ingredients. Portion sizes aren’t very big, just an average size but you definitely get what you pay for in taste. Service was good too.

We went here for my best friend’s birthday. The service was great, super friendly. There was live music! It’s BYOWine (with corkage fee)! And the food was delicious! We ordered pretty much the entire menu and everything was amazing! I have random cravings for the pappardelle dish. A must if you love pasta!

Consistently delicious food, very reasonably priced, friendly service, and close to home. We have been many times, and its always fun to take friends and relatives and hear their comments about how good the food is. My wife loves the kale …

Best Italian Food Around. Everything is made out of top quality ingredients and I recommend everyone to go there I promise you will keep going back

The food was amazing! We had Chef’s specials and they were superb! The atmosphere was A+ with a wonderful accordion player singing in both English and Italian, adding just the right touch to dinner and a lovely bottle of wine. The service was impeccable! Are you getting the idea that we’ll be back? Yes, we certainly will. 😁� …

We continue to enjoy this spot. Delicious food, friendly service, and even accordion music to entertain you while you eat. We enjoyed fettuccine alfredo, the mushroom pasta, the pulled pork pasta, the delicious bread served at the table, …

I really liked this little restaurant. It is tucked away off Harbor boulevard and Adams Avenue. I have lived in the area for many years and never knew this shopping strip existed. My son recommended this restaurant to us and glad he did. …

Went there for dinner. Moderate crowd but socially distanced. Seated quickly at the table of choice. Service was good, friendly and efficient. First served warm bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Placed order and food service was …

Best waiter ever. He knows every dish and can help you choose. Generous happy hour. Extensive pasta offerings, pizza also available all at good prices. The food is really great. Happy hour and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday plenty of parking.

Wow! This place is nice and the food is to die for. I ordered the pasta la forno (the closest they had to lasagna) and it was better than I expected. My girlfriend ordered their pesto pasta and I had a taste; great as well— so rich in flavor. I’ll be bringing my friends here for Italian from now on.

The pastas are delish, plenty of wine offerings, and definitely get dessert-tiramisu-homemade is to die for with a nightcap or cappucino.
The servers were all extremely friendly and helpful to what was most popular on …

I love Al Forno Caffe. We came during a weekday for lunch, so it was really empty, and we essentially had our pick of the table. The lunch special comes with the soup of the day or a salad, your choice from a selected list of pasta dishes, …

Came here for Valentine’s Day and loved it. Great food, friendly staff, and an awesome atmosphere. Also very fairly priced! Will be back soon.

Services: Excellent.
Food: Very authentic Italian dishes!
The first time after having Italians meal but I don’t feel greasy or heavy after …

I walked in for the lunch special. I ordered the Alfredo which was amazing. Tasty authentic creamy sauce. The lunch special also came with soup or salad with a fountain drink all for under 13 bucks. The cafe has a nice rustic feel to it. I’ll come back for another round.

I’m always surprised that it isn’t busier here. Food is consistently done very well, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming. My wife and I have been going here since before kids, and now they enjoy it also

I had lunch there with 10 of my friends. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the $12 lunch special and both the salad and pasta were delicious. Some of friends had the chicken panini and they loved it. The service was very good but it wasn’t busy that afternoon.

My wife and I eat here about twice a month, have been doing so for more than 2 years. The menu is great (I recommend the fungi pizza), and the specials too. They’ve got a good wine list (mostly Italian). The servers are excellent. …

I had to travel to Ca. for training took my girlfriend with me for a Valentines weekend treat. Wanted to find a nice place to eat. My girlfriend really likes Italian food we found this place and it was among the best we have ever eaten. …

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say this is the best Italian restaurant in OC. Definitely the best in Costa Mesa. I haven’t tried any of the fancy places that I’m sure exist here, but I’ve lived in NYC and Al Forno reminds me of the …

Came on a Friday night and place was full. I highly suggest making reservations especially on weekends. We managed to get seated on the community cable and didn’t have to wait. Service was quick and friendly. Place has a homey feel. I’m not …

Super fresh delicious pasta. Great portions great price. Almost hate to say how good it is. Stay away. I must eat it all! Great dessert too and live music nights. Every pasta dish is on point.

Good vibe, a cute italian place, very good authentic food. The staff is very chill and down to earth. Had dinner with my family, everyone left satisfied.

Comfortable neighborhood owner operated northern Italian eatery. Check out their happy hour and daily specials for the best deals, but the heart of the place is in the entrees created by the chef/owner. I’ve never had a bad meal in the …

I rarely bother to leave positive reviews, but this place was truly special. Best Italian I’ve ever had, hands down. Bonus: all dishes can be made gluten free (no charge) if you want. Price was the same or less than big chain Italian …

Loved this place ❤️ The menu is Italian through and through, the options are on plentiful with a little something for everyone. Service here is fantastic, the staff are attentive and enjoyable to interact with. Great for a date night or a night out with friends ☺️

Amazing food and fun staff. Waiters are very charming and it is a enjoyable atmosphere. Go on Wednesdays, their entire wine list is 1/2 off. No catch.

Everything was delish! We had 2 glasses of chianti, the bruschetta, olives, Caesar salad, and pappardel e fungi, veal parmigiana, and chocolate tart and tiramisu for dessert. The bill was $111 plus tip. Definitely worth more ☺️ …

Very nice and cozy restaurant and decor.
The food and the cocktails were good, the staff is very friendly and considerate, especially Jaime. …

Absolutely amazing! The environment is incredible, the staff is so fun and kind, and the food is to die for!!! Will drive back to California just for this food!

We had dinner on Friday at AL Forno Caffe and everyone in our group LOVED it! The whole cocktail menu sounded so good that we had trouble narrowing it down. The shrimp scampi was my favorite appetizer, but the mushroom polenta was also …