Anaheim White House
Italian restaurant · Anaheim ·
Refined Italian steakhouse in historic mansion, known for philanthropy
Refined Italian steakhouse in historic mansion, known for philanthropy
"This upscale Italianate dinner destination is for fine dining lovers who also want to be steeped in a bit of history. Despite suffering a massive fire in 2017, this historic restaurant dates to 1909 and still serves steaks, pastas, and plenty of wine." - Farley Elliott
"As part of Orange County Restaurant Week (Sunday, March 6 through Saturday, March 12), the historic Anaheim White House is among the region’s big-name participants offering prix fixe menus, luxurious lunches, and other special programming." - Farley Elliott
"A historic, formal dining property emphasizing private rooms and a large patio as it reopens with reduced-room configurations." - Eater Staff
"After a voicemail alerted the French-born Italian chef in the early hours, he rushed to find the restaurant reduced to ashes; investigators traced the blaze to a faulty electrical outlet in the dining room. Smoke damage forced a complete kitchen rebuild even though the fire did not start there, the exterior was restored to approximate its 1909 appearance, and the business finally reopened 15 months later on May 4. The owner worked to place 50 staff members in jobs within 30 days, and 80 percent of the original team returned when the doors reopened. Rebuilding delayed the busy season, cost millions in lost sales, went $500,000 over budget, and insurance covered building damage only partially while contents and lost income were not covered — the decision to reopen was framed as a personal redemption after nearly 30 years of running the place." - Siobhán Brett
Chef Bruno Serato’s landmark Northern Italian steakhouse remains a community pillar, known for refined pastas, steaks, and philanthropic outreach. Recognized nationally as a leading independent restaurant and celebrated by local media for its legacy.