I can see why this restaurant is popular among the local regulars. The owner, Vittorio, made a point to personally greet us and took our order. You could tell he is passionate and takes great pride in his restaurant. Although it is located in a unassuming strip mall, the interior is quaint and charming.
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Warm bread basket was served with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
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We couldn’t go to an Italian restaurant and not order the Calamari Fritti. The spicy marinara sauce was wonderful I even used it on the bread.
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I ordered the Linguine Baci. I must have confused this with another dish because it arrived in clear sauce (or no sauce). I mentioned to Vittorio that I thought I ordered something in marinara sauce and he said ‘No problem!’. Violla! It came back in red. I must admit, I thought it tasted a little bland. Perhaps it didn’t have enough time to absorb the sauce because I ate the left-over the next day and it was fantastic!
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My husband ordered the Tortellini Alla Emiliana (Fresh pasta filled with cheese, ham, mushrooms in a light cream sauce). It looked colorfully beautiful and he quite enjoyed it.
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Vittorio bought this restaurant in 2008 and has continued to upgrade and remodel it to attract and retain its patrons. It’s great to see a local restaurant continues to thrive in this tough economy.
Baci di Firenze Trattoria
416 N Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 282-2220
We tried this place but thought it was a bit pricey for what they offered. Have you tried the Wild Artichoke in Yorba Linda? I would love to see your review and article on that place!