Genovese - Orange

#25 - Seafood - Orange, Italian, Lunch
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Genovese

Genovese
4.3 / 5 (736 reviews)

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Ristorante Genovese is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in Orange, California. With over 25 years of experience, they specialize in traditional Sicilian dishes made with fresh ingredients. Their menu includes a wide range of options such as seafood, chicken, beef, pasta, and pizza. Guests can enjoy dishes like shrimp scampi, linguini with clams, lasagna, and a variety of sandwiches. Save room for dessert and indulge in Italian ice cream, homemade cheesecake, tiramisu, and cannoli.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Lolita

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 736 reviews
keebler-lolita
13.04.2023

We arrived a little early for our reservation and entered through the back courtyard. The atmosphere was cozy and rustic, with an old-world charm. We were seated promptly and greeted warmly. A basket of garlic bread was brought to our table and our drink orders were taken. The bread was decent but not outstanding. We also ordered fried mozzarella sticks, which were just okay. Our soups, Pasta fagioli and Minestrone, were served next. The Pasta fagioli had a light, sweet broth with pasta and beans, while the Minestrone had a rich aroma of herbs and hearty vegetables. For the main course, I chose a pasta dish with pink sauce, chicken, and fetters, which was delicious. Other dishes around the table included baked manicotti with sausage, capellini pomodoro, and veal with pasta. The manicotti was decent but the sausage was a bit dry. The Capellini was light and flavorful, while the veal dish had an unexpected pool of oil on the plate. We shared a Tiramisu for dessert, which was a highlight of the meal. During the meal, I noticed a strange smell that seemed to be coming from the kitchen area, which was a bit distracting. Overall, I would rate the experience as follows: Decor: 3/5, Service: 4/5, Food: 4/5. In conclusion, this family-run Italian restaurant offers decent food in the area.

jsmith-mechanic3
13.04.2023

The food at this restaurant is distinct and requires some extra time to prepare. Just keep in touch with your server, who will gladly keep you informed on the progress of your order. I decided to try the Chicken Castillo dish, and while it did take a bit of time, it was definitely worth the wait! The staff is very friendly and will make sure you have a pleasant dining experience.

icole-bush9
13.04.2023

Alla Frutti de Mare ordered. I was impressed by how much seafood it has and how much variety it was. It was delicious. And the Clam-Chowder he came with was also perfect. There are also many seafood. It's my second time to come, last time I had the shrimp campy and it was also delicious.

mariah-casper
13.04.2023

This is my place! Meaning for a long time I didn 't share it with anyone. Realizing that 's not fair to the staff and owners, here you go! Food, drinks and service is everything I want. Greg the bartender is old school the only place I order a Perfect Rye Manhattan. Grant the server is always entertaining and the food he brings is always great. Now you know

lillie-bogisich
13.04.2023

My family and I have been dining at Genvese's for over a decade, back when Mr Mrs. Genovese Sr were still making the rounds at the tables and bringing smiles to everyone. While we genuinely miss them both, their children have brought some modernization to the establishment while still maintaining the family's original traditions. Though it's unfair, the food is almost secondary to the atmosphere! That being said, the food is always above reproach and delicious! My favorite dish is their chicken parmigiana with angel hair pasta. The food is always fresh and cooked to order, and it genuinely tastes like it's all cooked with love! If you haven't before, you need to stop in at at this gem of a restaurant, if you have before you need to go back! We're excited about the new family style to go menu options and are looking forward to trying them! Here's to more decades of delicious homemade Italian food!

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