Alza Italian Kitchen

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   Randy

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   First time to Alza. We heard good things about it. Outside looks inviting and where we wanted to sit, due to the positive outdoor reviews, but it was too cold. The heaters are more for decor and not for warmth. Inside is simple, nothing fancy. Felt almost like a sports bar/restaurant Was expecting a bit of a fancier atmosphere & was almost going to leave, but thought we’d give it a try. We like supporting small family businesses. We were seated at a booth. No linens or silverware. Not too long after the waiter came up (was very nice) ordered drinks & appetizers. We brought a bottle to open but decided not to with their $20 uncorking fee. Drinks were good (old fashion was the best), house Pinot Noir was good (would definitely get it again) & appetizers were good. Unfortunately, we had to ask for our silverware and then again for small plates to share our appetizers. The lamb chops were fantastic that also came with some nice light greens. The sausage roll was also really good. Would order both again. My son asked if he can add spinach to the sausage roll and the waiter said no, they are all premade. We then asked if table bread is offered, which I thought it was strange that we had to ask at an Italian restaurant, and it wasn’t offered. If the bread is like this all the time, I’d pass on the wasted calories. It was not even warm, not impressed. We all enjoyed our meals (lasagna, chicken Marsala, ribeye & and penne dish). Price was around $230.00. So not to bad four 4 people. (3 appetizers, 1 salad, 6 drinks, & 4 entrees). The drinks & appetizers were on Happy Hour. 1 drink was comp cause he forgot about it. So technically only paid for 5 drinks. Now that we know what to expect, we would definitely go back again when it’s a bit warmer to enjoy the patio. Just not a choice for a nicer occasion.
   

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   Nancy

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the service the food, drinks and music! Bad was fun!
   

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   Katherine

   Orange County

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Took 2 hours for dinner. They forgot to put in one of the meals. The drinks took a long time and it didn’t seem like a full restaurant. Maybe it was short staffed. At least the food was good.
   

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   Tim

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, beautiful setting, Wyatt our server was amazing and attentive. Have been twice and plan on going again and again.
   

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   Jeff

   Central Coast

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Would definitely go here again. Food and service was excellent.
   

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   lowell

   Orange County

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service by Michael. Food was outstanding what a pleasant dining experience. Music was terrific by Vintage Vinyl. Looking forward to our next visit
   

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   Scott

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is always so tasty. Enjoyed my Belgian Waffle and all the rest of the food. Tiramisu was delicious
   

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   Sylvia

   Orange County

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, great brunch and always great entertainment Alza is one of our favorite places!
   

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   Brenda

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time there and it was amazing. Food was excellent, our server Michael was outstanding and we definitely will be back!
   

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    Kyle

    Orange County

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This place was great. First time going and will definitely be back. Claudia was fantastic, and so was the food.
    

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