Sole Toscano Italian Cafe

5/5 — Exceptional Quality and Execution I was thoroughly impressed by both the quality and presentation of the dishes here. The tomato-based tagliatelle was robust and well-balanced, with just the right touch of acidity and a generous sprinkle of parmesan to round it out. The creamy pesto fettuccine was equally outstanding — rich, smooth, and aromatic without being overpowering. Both pastas had excellent texture, clearly freshly made. The toasted bread served alongside added a delightful contrast in texture and made for a perfect accompaniment. Service was efficient and the overall dining experience felt thoughtful and refined. Highly recommend to anyone seeking high-quality, handmade pasta in a relaxed yet polished setting.

OMG! Amazing place and food. Food was delicious and fresh, great service. I visited Italy so many times for work and I felt the same vibes with your food! Loved your focaccia sandwiches and pizza. My daughter loved your fettuccine. The Italian chefs are really friendly.

Piadina's food is so delicious and the owner was very friendly and helpful! The food looked so good I forgot to take photos before we started eating. I loved how the sandwiches and flatbread were on display and they also make pasta and lasagna as well. Their froccocia was amazing and it was probably the best tuna sandwich I've ever had. Thanks so much! I definitely will be back. Thank you.

This place deserves more stars. We have been several times and eaten the pasta, pinsa, piadina and focaccia sandwiches. Haven't tried the desserts as we're always full but they look very authentic. Every time has been high quality, delicious Italian food, made authentically. The staff are super friendly and really accommodating, particularly to our puppy, who was overly excited with all the food 😊 Food was served with care and fresh focaccia on the side. Delicious! We can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Thank you!

10/19 Had a stomach ache. Ordered their tomato sauce spaghetti with meatballs. After a quick bite, I felt the noodles were very raw, in the center of the noodles were still hard and white and uncooked. Meatballs are also very watery. I asked the front staff to help me to double check if the food was still ok to eat, she came back and told me kitchen said it was ok, pretty normal in Italian noodles. but I mean, come on, how are you guys so sure it’s ok? You guys did not even come out and check the food. I don’t care if your food tastes good or not, but at least it’s 100% ok to eat. I didn’t ask for a refund, I only asked for a Togo box because I needed to check if the food was good to eat or not. I also work at the restaurant for more than 15years and know the standard of the food. I asked other people and they all said it’s uncooked. I don’t want to guess how you guys cook the food, we never know, but based on the way you handled the situation it wasn't very nice. You could kill or harm the people who are high-risk or sensitive with the bad food.

I can't believe it took me so long to try this place. Initially, I noticed these gorgeous women exiting with these flatboxes in hand. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but the staff reassured first-timers buy pointing out popular items (highlighted in yellow on the menu). I went with the California as my initiation and it was a safe choice: Roasted Chicken, mozzarella, arugula, tomato, and basil pesto wrapped in a warm flat bread. Quality ingredients, simple yet tasty, and executed quickly. The interior is cool and quaint with about 4-5 tables of 4. Will be back to try their Italian Classics.

I recently stopped by to get a quick bite with my wife. I ordered one of their pizzas. Once I got it, it looked great. But looks is all that it had. Once I started to eat it, it really didn't have any flavor to it. It was really bland, which was disappointing. Hopefully, they change their recipe for the pizza because the sauce didn't even taste like it was there.

Hey Irvine residents if you want true authentic fresh Italian food have to go here. My son had Prosciutto sandwich and I had the eggplant Parmesan. It was just like the food I grew up eating in Little Italy in Chicago ( besides going to Italy is the next best place in USA for authentic Italian food)

The food staff and atmosphere was welcoming and the pasta was so delicious! Will definitely have to come back to try their specials. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, delicious pasta, and cute (and clean) interior. My toddler and I could've easily shared an adult meal, but glad we didn't because instead we tried the fettuccine ragu and the bianco. Both were wonderful. Looking forward to trying other menu items soon.

Very tasty foods and a good dining experience. Edging more towards a 4.5. Was looking for a coffee shop for her caffeine fix. Hobbled in and she asked if they made coffee, yes. Hard to not see the tasty pastas which brought the realization we can eat. The special was a creamy penne with sausage which was my focus and she had the meatballs. Yes, she ordered an iced Americano too. Food was at the table quickly and very tasty. A bit salty for us yet overall a hearty dish that was not a skimpy portion. Butter in that creamy sauce, sure thing. She loved the meatballs and found the sauce and meat texture excellent. Reasonable prices at ~$16 plate. The dark chocolate croissant for dessert excellent! She enjoyed their coffee drink as well. Service friendly and courteous. Shop clean and inviting. We'd come back when in the area.

Warm and welcoming staff serving up some really impressive authentic Italian food!! We loved the Roman style pizza, especially after our recent trip to Italy. The sauce tasted fresh and the crust has just the right crunch. The bolognese was great and the homemade pasta was just the right amount of chew. Loved the romana salad and the portion (including chicken) was perfect to share. Loved that they offer affordable and tasty options for our kiddos, too! Already excited to return and now hoping they expand to south county!!

Just got back from our trip to Italy 2 weeks ago and we were craving quality Italian coffee and food and this place did not disappoint. We ordered an espresso, cappuccino and cannolis and loved it so much we had to try their mortadella on fresh focaccia bread. Appreciated glassware for our coffees, freshness of the food and helpfulness of the staff. We even had a great convo (maybe the owner) about our trip to Italy. Seriously can't wait to come back!

Delicious, freshly made and affordable Italian food. We love the Caesar salad, caprese sandwich and fettuccine Al Ragu. The staff were friendly and attentive. The ambiance is bright, airy and cozy. Outdoor seatings by the fountain is also an option. Highly recommended!

my bf and i found this pasta spot on a whim and i'm glad we decided to give it a try! i believe they opened pretty recently and i think i've found my go-to pasta spot in irvine. although they have preset pasta options available on the menu, they are flexible with customization. i got the fettuccine pesto and it was amazinggg. it comes with bits of diced tomatoes which tastes so good with the pesto sauce + oil drizzle. the bread it comes with also tastes great (coat it with some of the sauce + tomatoes)!! in general, many pasta places leave me uncomfortably stuffed and send me into a food coma. however, i left here feeling comfortably full. the pasta here tastes fresh, authentic, and has rich flavors while not being overwhelming. the interior is simple & chic and they have a good amount of seating. the employees are also super nice and knowledgeable about the pasta!

F: The food here is delicious for the value. The home made Focaccia bread was crisp (slightly dry), light and a good flavor. The bread complimented the pasta / sandwich well. The pasta sauce had nice depth and complexity, but the home made pasta missed Al Dente by about a minute. Overall I would definitely recommend the food. They also sell an assortment of pastries and pizza. S: Everyone was welcoming and friendly. The person taking our order had a smile on their face and brought out the food to our table which I appreciated. I saw them preparing the food and they really took their time assembling the dishes with care. A: The place gives a modern and upscale vibe. It was fairly empty for lunch so it was quiet and felt pretty upscale for the type of food and service. There's a decent amount of seating inside and plenty of seating outside. Overall, I'd give Sole a 85/100 - 4 stars

Likes: + Yummy food. Not too filling. I like their use of thin bread so you can enjoy everything else more and not get distracted by getting full too fast. + Polite, helpful staff. + Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. . Ample but often crowded parking. Non-likes: - Not a wide selection of meats. - So, adding meat just to meet a decent amount cost extra for me :/ - I think Piadina used to have a water machine. They removed it since change of ownership. I had: $12.45 #8 California + $2.25 extra meat + tax = $15.84

A very fairly priced Italian spot with a modern interior. There's a decent amount of indoor seating and outdoor seating is also available. We were greeted when we entered walked by all of the food on display before placing our order at the register at the end of the counter. They recommended their homemade focaccia bread as well as the homemade pasta. The Prosciutto sandwich had a decent amount of prosciutto and other toppings in it. The focaccia bread was fluffy and had a crispy exterior. The ingredients were really fresh and it was a decent portion size. The Tagliatelle al Ragu had a lot of flavor in the sauce but the pasta was slightly overcooked. The tagliatelle was very soft and the dish could've been elevated more by having the pasta cooked closer to al dente, but it was still a very tasty dish. The amount of pasta is fair and the focaccia that they give on the side makes the dish more substantial. However, the focaccia that came with the pasta was a little bit more dried out and stale compared to that of the prosciutto sandwich.

This place got on my radar from a fellow Yelper who mentioned the avocado toast they had here. Always a sucker for advertising I had to give it a try... Let me tell you what... this place is full of great options. Fresh focaccia is used throughout for sandwiches, a loaf by itself or for the avocado toast. Salads are available as well with a great variety of Italian dishes. Service was superb with a nice young man taking our order and delivering our food to the table outside. Coffee was great as was the cappuccino. Now, for the avocado toast.. I didn't see it on the menu so I asked if it was available and the answer was yes. It's pesto spread on warm focaccia topped with avocado, olive oil, tomatoes and sprinkled with pistachios.. Epic! Highly recommended.

Food, Ambience & service are great ! Everything tasted fresh and homemade, definitely will be coming back.

Sole Toscano is my favorite Italian cafe ever! The owner is clearly a pioneer, importing the finest Italian ingredients, even the fresh cheeses, for the many different menu items available at this impressively unique cafe. One of the most unique features is their commitment to a relaxing and authentic Italian experience, from the food to the music playing, combined with an "upscale" sense of great service. I've found that the real Italian staff from Italy are much better at catering to each party with this above and beyond "experience," but all of the staff are always very attentive and helpful. The authentic Italian coffee here is second to none with the best machine and the best coffee beans they harmonize with true skill and attentiveness. The California piadina is super healthy, gourmet-tasting, and a staple in our household, as is the Margherita pinsa romana (flatbread pizza), which tastes like perfection down to the herb seasoning and quality of the cheese. I plan to buy a piadina sandwich every week and freeze it to take to work because it's that good! Dining in here is a super great experience as is taking food to-go to eat at home, as there's plenty of parking at the Crossroads in Westpark.

I had heard of this spot for a while and wanted to check it out! I went there around 7 pm and got the Caprese Sandwich. I thought that it was delicious and the portion was also big for a good price! I loved the focaccia and all the ingredients tasted fresh! I noticed that other than the sandwich, they had a lot of other vegetarian options, which I appreciate! Definitely want to go again and try one of their pasta dishes! The ambiance inside was nice and the staff were inviting and helpful!

Good Italian food at a good price. Tried a focaccia sandwich and the lasagna and both were good. Bread was a little dry and the lasagna was a little cold inside so I might opt for the past next time.

Absolutely amazing food! Pasta dish was so yummy. Fettuccine with white sauce, mushrooms, sausage. Highly recommend. Also tried a sandwich on the freshly baked focaccia bread. A caprese sandwich. Delicious! Service was fast and efficient. Very bright and clean modern atmosphere. Don't miss out on a great meal!

Quick authentic Italian cuisine in a take out and small seated type environment. Got the caprese which was a great size and great pesto flavor and spaghetti which was also a great size. Very clean inside likely because it's new. Solid recommend if you're driving past the area.

Went to try their family meal. It fed 4 of us easily. Good variety of food. Great for an easy family meal. Customer service was friendly and was super simple to call the order in and pick it up. Would definitely go back to try other foods.

Really liked it. Can eat on repeat. Easy and fresh and Italian. The outside doesn't look like much but inside is upscale and the ordering is easy and food is authentic

This place opening snuck up on me, but I am never ever going to turn down a new quick-service pasta place! If this seems very similar to the previous tenant, Piadina, I heard that it has the same owners so it seems to just be a rebrand, but one I am grateful for. I do love piadinas every once in a while, but Sole Toscano has piadinas, focaccia, pizza, pasta, and more! They even have an all-day breakfast menu, meaning there is something for everyone. The first thing I noticed about the menu, besides being quite expansive, was that everything seemed fairly priced. I don't think there was a single menu item over $18! That is truly a rarity for a place that uses high quality ingredients, especially in Irvine. In my order I got a tagliatelle al ragu and a Caesar salad with chicken added. The pasta was made fresh at the location and you can tell. The meat sauce was flavorful, and the dish as a whole was super filling. It also came with two little pieces of focaccia. I was easily able to take half of my dish for leftovers. I am planning on trying their cream sauce next, especially since it's only $10! I would like to see them come out with other sauces for their pasta dishes in the future. There is a lasagna option, but when you have fresh made pasta, there needs to be more options so I can come back several times and try something new each time! The presentation of the restaurant is nice, and I loved how they had an example of many things they sold right at the counter under glass. This tactic clearly worked on me as I saw they had Nutella muffins. I am a huge fan of Nutella so I had no choice but to buy one. The muffin was okay- the muffin part was too dense for me and it did not have enough filling. However it was super kind of the place to throw in a cream filled croissant with my muffin order! I was already planning on coming back but this sealed the deal. If you're looking for some quick and high quality Italian food that is not a sit-down restaurant, this is a great spot!

We tried Sole Toscano for the first time and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the Pinsa** Primavera and my wife had a turkey focacchia. Mine was a vegetarian, Roman-stule pizza. The crust was thin and lightg.. There was a good quantity of cheese and black olives, red onions and bits of tomato and red pepper. It came in a six-sliced oblong shape. Enough from two people. My wife's sandwich wad huge. Half 5h3xsandwich wa a as big as some sandwiches. She found it qyitectasty. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and there is indoor and outdoor swsting.

Super good Italian food. Love the pasta, the piadina and the eggplant parmigiana too! The place looks also very nice inside. Good for a date or for lunch with a friend. Service is good too (Italian).

Cozy, casual and reasonable price with good service. It used to be a branch of Italian sandwich shop and this location was recently upgraded and has more variety of meal. I've been here before upgraded and the one in Tustin market place a couple times a while ago. This time, I ordered several items and I enjoyed them. It's hard to be the first option for me since there are many choices in OC but I'd visit sometime soon. Oh the focaccia was great! I loved it.

Very good Italian food, the service was quick and easy even when busy. I would recommend this restaurant for a day when you need a quick lunch or dinner. Piadina Nutella-Banana is also amazing!

Me and my fiance have come here twice so far and it has not disappointed. The service is nice and friendly, food is super fresh and delicious. We come here for the pasta and cesar and it is super fresh and authentic. Would recommend this place to anyone in area looking for pasta. It needs to be filled with more people definitely. The lady gets the generic spaghetti and it's called SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO while i get a spicy pasta (forgot the name but i think it's the only spicy one on their menu) Definitely worth a try to all the people out there

Amazing REAL ITALIAN FOOD! The guys were really nice and kindly, they also served at the table food and our drinks. Really fast service for the fresh pasta and pizzas. They make all the breads (4 types I think) in house! Minimal modern style and good music. See u soon guys

Good to have a very good spot for quick lunch real Italian food. Love their piadinas and sandwiches haven't tried the pasta yet

This modern bright cafe is such a fresh and unique experience in Irvine. They truly bring casual Italian food to the neighborhood. The food is delicious, the coffee is on point but the reason I wanted to write this review is to acknowledge Alex. He is so professional and caring and passionate about this cafe. I've overheard him interview candidates and the way he cares about the business and coaches them throughout the onboarding process is such an asset to Sole Toscano. This business is lucky to have him.

First time here and it was fantastic. We got the amatriciana, meatballs, and fettuccine al funghi. They advertise the pasta as hand made and it definitely tastes that way. Delicious. And the service was just as great. We sat outside and the manager not only brought out the food but also a pitcher of water for our family. We will be back!

Beautiful crusty focaccia bread that came with pesto pasta. Yum! Happy to find this place and will definitely come back to try their sandwiches and other pasta dishes.

I found this place since I was around the area and my husband and I wanted a quick bite, but we also wanted to sit down with minimal service. Found this on Yelp and I must say, i'm impressed! First, the service was great! initially upon arrival, we were greeted and the cashier made friendly conversation, she even complimented my ring. When our food was ready, she brought our food to our table. The Food is top tier quality, you can tell their focaccia bread is fresh as well as their ingredients (cheese, vegetables, etc). I also am a big fan of their pesto! Sooo yummy. The ambiance is airy, minimalist yet chic. they also have fresh baked pastries. Needless to say, we found a hidden gem. It's a drive from my house, but I will say it's worth the 45 minute drive.

Excellent food! Had the Eggplant Parmigiana- one of the best in town. My gf had shrimp pasta- excellent ad fresh!. Small place, but big taste! Definitely a must . Salad was a hit too!!

Employees are very nice! I was expecting Piandina, and was a little confused but they offered suggestions and substitutions based on what I was looking for. Ambiance is very clean with upbeat Italian music. They also have pastries, or different flavored croissant style pastries. I tried the margherita flatbread slice, loved the cheese that taste is so fresh! Sauce is sweeter but very delicious. Overall, a place you should check out.

Omg!! This cafe is amazing!! I'm a lacto vegan meaning I eat cheese. I just customized my Cesear salad with Roma tomatoes, garbanzos and mozzarella pearls. The chefs are from Italy, food freshly made and the chefs family recipes make up the menu.

Buonissimo!!! Truly an authentic fast casual Italian gem in Irvine - finally! Homemade pasta makes all the difference in the flavor of the dish and I'm so glad that's what I chose! I ordered the chef's special - fettuccine al funghi e salsiccia - it was amazing! Not only was it cooked to perfection, it had the perfect amount of mushrooms, sausage and white wine sauce. Each pasta dish is served with thin sliced focaccia bread - delish! We also ordered the fettuccine al ragu which was authentic down to the last bite. And, to start we ordered the Caesar salad and it has to be one of the best Caesars I've had in a long time! It was generously drizzled with dressing which was flavorful and rich, without being overpowering. The salad was full of croutons. cherry tomatoes and cheese and I enjoyed every last bite. Literally each dish was so genuinely good that I couldn't imagine leaving any behind. My only regret was not taking pictures of my dinner! I look forward to trying the rest of the menu soon!

We each had an Americano and a cornetto pastry. Excellence on both. The only complaint is that one of the employees was wearing a mask. I can't understand people when they cover their mouth due to an ADA condition. Additionally, it is highly unsanitary and inappropriate, unless one is sick and therefore shouldn't be in public serving food to begin with.

We came here for the first time, and enjoined the home made pasta with tomato sauce and a slice of pizza Margherita. The home made pasta is nice with a tasty tomato sauce. The slice of pizza was really good too. As a desert we had a slice of delicious pear tart. This is authentic Italian food. We will be back.

Just okie. I came for dinner and I got the prosciutto focaccia. The bread was tough to chew. Not enough meat in it. The pasta was better than the focaccia. The staff was extremely nice.

So excited for this place! The only real Italian cafe where you can eat all your favorites from Your trip back in Italy. Owner is such nice Italian guy who cares about authenticity. Great place will go back soon:)

Really like this place. Easy to get a solid and authentic meal for the price. We split the American sandwich and the tagliatelle ragu pasta between 2 people which was perfect for lunch. The sandwich was the spotlight for sure - fresh and great ingredient proportions

Well, to start, I had the pasta with the meat sauce. It had a very good taste. I ended up liking it. There were a few things I didn't like, but that is just my preference. I prefer a place with a soda fountain versus buying cans of soda. Then let's talk about the price. I feel the amount of pasta you get is a little small for the price. The prices are more in line with a fancier restaurant. While I hope you succeed, you can still get good pasta at Olive Garden for 12.99. Also, the bread was really good. I might go back if Im feeling like a 22 dollar pasta meal with a bottle of soda.

Great Italian food and nice clean place, I really enjoyed the coffee and pastries, looking forward to try the rest of the menu.

This fast casual spot serves delicious Italian fare. I ordered the meatballs, which were flavorful and the perfect texture. The restaurant was willing to substitute spaghetti for the normal accompaniment of broccoli, making the dish comfort food at its best. I also liked my cappuccino because the espresso was front and center. Service was attentive.

Food is super legit with clean ingredients (most are imported). Plus, if you have never tried Roman Pizza, you should!

i got the california piadina, which was delicious! it had a lot of flavor and was great! the inside is also so cute, very clean, and has a nice ambiance. customer service was also great! definitely recommend! i am looking forward to trying their pizza or pasta next time.