STORICO Cafe

I'm not sure how I haven't dined here at storico sooner, but everything about this restaurant was excellent - from the service, to the atmosphere, to the food. The best strategy is to share different dishes. You'll get the most value that way by giving each of you more to taste and enjoy, as both our meals were delicious.

Just came here for a quick coffee and our barista Whitney was so nice and kind! We are visiting California for the first time and needed recommendations Whitney was quick to offer amazing suggestions for bookstores, thrift stores and best Disney eats! Such a fun find and an amazing barista! If Whitney sees this, we loved Assistances League!

Being a loyal customer for a few years I am so disappointed in the way that my constructive criticism was received. The last few months when I ordered my coffee there has been a burnt aftertaste. when I brought it to their attention they said they would look into the matter. So I decided to give it another try today and asked if anything has changed with the coffee. the girl at the counter was offended and had said “ I just cleaned the machine” (The machine is not the issue it was the coffee beans having the burnt aftertaste) then she got upset and walked away. When served the coffee the older sister proceeded to come over and berate us. Saying that we totally upset her sister and it’s a family business shes young trying to run her cafe. Basically she wouldn’t let me get a word in. My intention was never to upset anyone only to give feedback. Mind you my friends and I have been loyal customers for a few years. She then proceeded to say “at the end of the day it’s just coffee” that every time we make a big deal about it and to get over it. (this is only the second time I brought up only asking if anything has changed this time because I’ve avoided coming back) She made us feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome as she continued to berate us in front of Al her customers for a few minutes not letting us get a word in. Unfortunately I will never return back after being treated in this manner.

Always gonna be a favorite! Never disappointed! The food is excellent every single time I dine in.

we came here at 3 pm for gelato, very cute cafe shop and we order small bowl for kid, she like it very much, also order one cup of black coffee.

The baristas were super friendly and I loved their style, I got a lavender oat latte which was delicious! I love the atmosphere - I will definitely be coming back for my lunch breaks and to check out the restaurant!

I'm lucky enough to come here a few times a month with our office and it never disappoints! My favorite dishes are carbonara, gamberi pappardelle, calamari, the tuna panini and the ceaser salad with salmon. The servers are nice and willing to translate the menu which is great while also providing amazing service and food. If you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine in tustin, then look no further! The picture I added is of the carbonara dish :)

First our family ordered drinks and waited for the kitchen to open for dinner. We were severed a milky latte and a peach tea that tasted like pure sugar and no tea. We opted out of sitting for dinner service as we wanted to have a quick meal, so we ordered a salad and a pasta dish for takeout. Unfortunately, we could have sat for dinner service and been provided with a whole meal before our takeout order was made. We do not like to be rude or rush food service and workers, but multiple plates were served for dinner service and two people with to go orders (who ordered after us) were provided meals before ours. When I checked to get an eta on our order, i was told it was still being made and no estimated time was provided. The person who took our order went on a break and returned and realized we were still waiting. After about 50 minutes and the help from a guy who said “they are still waiting for their order,” we finally received our pasta dish. I had to go to the counter to ask for the salad in our order. The pasta was cold when we opened it in the car and lacked sauce. The salad was average and the cheese it came with was minimal.No napkins were provided. The kitchen seems to lack an organization for receiving or completing orders based on our experience of watching them fumble with order receipts from their open kitchen and as stated by someone else’s review that the chef does as he pleases. The restaurant is very cute and the coffee is usually good, must have been an odd night.

A hidden gem! It's a restaurant and coffee shop as well with its own parking lot out in front. I came here on a Friday morning for a quick catch up with a friend and the 'restaurant' dining area is open for seating (lots of tables!) since the restaurant doesn't open until lunch time. The menu is what you would expect and they also have some seasonal offerings. They have both food and drink -- Food was great and affordable! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a place to meet up with friends. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available - more indoor seating though. The outdoor seating is a bit cramped outside.

Charming cafe with cozy vibes. Staff were nice and attentive. I had the matcha latte with a hint of pistachio. Frittata was fluffy on the inside but needed some salt and good with their salsa. Sourdough bread was great, i asked for some butter. Always nice to have some greens with my meals, in this case the arugula which i prefer with a drizzle of olive oil. Hubbs got the small burrito and ice coffee. Standard for him. Very impressed with how our food stayed hot the whole time we ate.

This is such a quaint cafe! It is small and cozy but they have a good amount of seating. The staff is really nice. We ordered a gelato flight with strawberry, salted caramel, pistachio, and chocolate. The presentation was really cute! Strawberry- Light and refreshing. You can really taste the strawberry flavor and get plenty of fruit pieces. Salted Caramel- This has a deep caramel flavor with a hint of sea salt at the end. Rich and satisfying! Pistachio- This was delightfully creamy with a good pistachio flavor. I appreciate that it wasn't overly sweet. Chocolate- If you're looking for chocolatey goodness, this is it. It had a mild sweetness and a deep cocoa flavor. Great experience overall!

Awesome service as you walk in. It wasn't as busy as it usually looks, maybe because it was a Tuesday evening. We were seated right away, we chose to sit in the café. We ordered the caccio e pepe with a side of grilled chicken. The pasta is all made in house. You can definitely tell, just by the bite of the pasta. The the sauce was not overly salty like some caccio e pepe can be; a good balance with the pepper. The chicken was well seasoned too. We ended up ordering the cinnamilk latte as well. Simple but delicious. Definitely look forward to coming back soon

I rarely leave reviews, but I felt this experience needed to be shared as I've been a regular customer here for a few years and am so disappointed how my feedback got handled. I recently gave the girl at the counter feedback about how the coffee itself has had a burnt aftertaste (not the service) and was unexpectedly berated for it. I wasn't rude, just offering honest input. The owner when bringing out my order stated how I made (her sister) the girl that took the order very upset and at the end of the day it was just a cup of coffee Unfortunately, the girl at the counter was offended. The way it was handled made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable, as if my feedback wasn't allowed or appreciated. It's disappointing because I've genuinely enjoyed coming here, but after this experience, I won't be returning. I hope the management takes this as constructive criticism, because no customer should feel dismissed or talked down to for simply sharing their experience.

Stopped in to grab a mocha to go before the improv show down the street (per a recommendation) and am so glad I did. Quite the quaint little Java bistro with a great menu. Also very excited to go back to try the gelato which I was so excited to see they had. This lil cafe was also attached to an Italian restaurant whose aromas of garlic and fresh tomato's brought me back to authentic Sunday pasta dinners at my grandma's house. And to think I was just "going to grab a cup of joe" somewhere and wound up being teleported to a little village in Sicily. Will definitely go back for a longer experience and dinner next time.

Excellent service, friendly staff and good gluten free muffins. I really enjoy the lattes, matcha latte, and I customize a lot of my drinks and they always turn out delicious.

Not only do I enjoy coming here for an authentic Italian dinner but breakfast is great too! Splurged and enjoyed the sugary lattes this morning- s'mores and peach but ultimately prefer a simple espresso drink on most days. The bakery items came out fresh from the oven so my Nutella cornetto was warm, flakey and delicious. The patio and inside space are perfect spots to hang out for coffee with friends. And thank you to the cashier for the recommendations!

This cafe, connected to the Storico Spaghetteria is a cute little family owned cafe that does excellent coffee and breakfast burritos, as well as other breakfast pastries I love that they offer a bigger or smaller sizes on the burritos - usually doesn't come with meat but you can add on. Their burritos are excellent and light. As for coffee, my go-to order is the pistachio latte - it's great that they have it year-round and not just a seasonal drink!

We sat in here one afternoon while waiting for the full restaurant to open. Had coffee, a pastry, a salad, and even a bottle of wine we bought there. Everything was excellent. Oh, I almost forgot, we enjoyed all that while playing Uno with cards that were just sitting there. They thought of everything. Even if not there for the best pasta of your life next door, I highly recommend the Cafe. Everything we had was reasonably priced and the casual vibe of the table and chairs, the couch, and the patio seats is worth coming back for again and again.

Came to this place on a first date (that was postponed 3x) after seeing Storico being recommended on TikTok. I initially meant to come to the cafe but up coming to the spaghetteria instead. Pasta dishes were okay. Not entirely mind blowing and I've had better for the price. Service was quite prompt. Don't think I'd be back though.

It' s connected to the restaurant portion and it's a smart idea. All desserts, coffees, other beverages come from this side and if you can't decide then and there to get something while you're seated, you can just walk over to get dessert afterwards and ponder some more! There's indoor seating here and outdoor heated seating as well. During breakfast/brunch time they have their own meal/dish menu items here for that as well. You can also sample their creamy smooth gelato too. We went here towards the end of the night so the salted caramel was already sold out, but all of tried their pistachio gelato which was probably some of the best pistachio gelato that we've had? Consistent flavor, not too sweet, real bits of pistachio spread throughout. What's not to love about it? If there was an option to purchase by the pint, my friend would have in a heartbeat. Don't mind swinging by again after the next Sugoi Sunday!

. Centro has always been a great spot and was very pleased this was just as good. We had the Cacio de Pepe. Buttery cheese flavor simple delicious

I came across this great local café scrolling through yelp. It is a restaurant/Cafe and can be a bit confusing where the Cafe is since there's two different entrance (right side will be the Cafe). They have varieties of wonderful lattes and teas as well as regular brews. Cafe is a bit small so some have to wait outside the door, in line, to place their orders. I decided to try their Latte Noci Doci with 25% sweetness. It is hazelnut and almond flavor latte. It was actually very good but wish I adjusted the sweetness down to 15%. I like my Java strong. My girlfriends ordered Match Latte and London Fog Latte which were all good as well. I will definitely come back to try the restaurant.

Recently discovered this great local coffee place, it's a restaurant/cafe so it can be a little confusing to find the cafe side. Let me tell you their lattes are so good, my husband and I are now regulars(mostly weekends) we've tried Dreamers iced mocha: a little sweeter then I'd like but still good, also got an iced vanilla latte can't go wrong with that one, simple but so good, perfect combination of sweet and roastiness, and most recently I tried their Berry pink matcha it was delicious! They also have a selection of baked goods, and a breakfast menu and other goodies. We like the strawberry scones or blueberry. Great service, friendly people. Definitely recommend! P.s All drinks were with oatmilk extra $ for milk sub. :))

Terrible. Unorganized, too many teenagers with bad communication. Brought out food order late in 2 parts, so my kid was finished by the time mine arrived. I tipped really well before we were served. Thats the problem with pre-tipping.

Chocolate/hazelnut and strawberry gelato last night. Both flavors were delicious! The employee we encountered was kind and attentive. We'll definitely be back.

Absolutely loved the cozy ambiance! I just went in for a small cup of vanilla bean gelato but I didn't expect it to be a one stop shop with a coffee station, gelato, restaurant, and bar. I love icecream with beer so I got myself a glass of IPA and enjoyed my little treat while people watching. That's when I realized you also get served whole meals at the bar. So perfect. Plus, every single employee in that building were so so so kind and welcoming. I'm definitely coming back :-)

My dad and sister's have deen coming here for a while and i finally joined them for cappuccinos and a scoce. Very warm and welcoming. The staff is super friendly and helpful i didn't feel rushed and they were incredibly helpful. I came back around 3 to catch up on some emails and again very friendly staff. I enjoyed a Matcha latte and a apricot croissant both were very tasty!! The Match is sweetened with a pistachio sweetener which was nice but next time i think i will ask for it not to be sweetened. i hope this was helpful and you enjoy your self.

I came here with a friend yesterday and was able to order and find a seat outside right away. Service was excellent, the guy at the register helped me choose the pistachio latte and breakfast burrito. I asked for modifications and the order was correct! Prices are right, serving size was great! The burrito came cut in half and the hashbrowns inside were soooo good! Big parking lot there too (for a downtown area). I just had to take a star off because my stomach hurt pretty badly after, which I've noticed happens with certain oils and the eggs were pretty greasy. I even got no cheese and a dairy free latte so yeah, it was the oil. But I'd probably come back and maybe just order something else!

Storico Cafe has become one of my favorite mid-day "need a quick break from the office" spots. I usually go for coffee & gelato, & it's always amazing. The service good, & they're always happy to recommend something if needed. The outside patio is perfect for those warm days, & always super cozy.

We visited this cozy Italian café, where I came for a cold brew, and my partner--whose relationship with caffeine is in the realms of 'please let me sleep so I can stay alive'--went with pistachio & milk ~Fior di Pistachio~. Yes, pistachio & milk. Because apparently, we're living in a world where nuts are better with milk. I ordered the cold brew because I like my coffee the way I like my Wi-Fi: fast and life-changing. It was smooth, refreshing, and had just the right amount of caffeine to get me buzzing--I felt like I could fight through the Sunday Costco crowds to get to my fresh fruits. It was, dare I say, ~pleasant~ and empowering (?). Then there's my partner. Bless his caffeine-sensitive heart. While I was amid my cold brew-fueled delusions, he decided to keep things light with pistachio & milk. He was blissfully unaware that real coffee drinkers were around him, but I like his confidence and boldness (?) in not ordering coffee or tea at the cafe (yes, love, you fight the overpowered caffeine industry, you got this, I will support your endeavors but I'll still drink coffee). But to be fair, pistachio milk looked oddly sophisticated, like the kind of drink that would fit a Victorian saloon where you discuss classical music while wearing silk gloves, not to leave your fingerprints where you will then commit your crimes... err at classy soriées (it was very good; I had some). But the best part? My partner took a sip and looked at me with a face that said, "It's so pleasant, I want to bathe in it." well, I'm not sure he wanted to bathe in it. He told me, "It's nice." he has such a way with words (:p). Meanwhile, I was over here vibrating, image training, and fully prepared to fight for parking at Costco. This café has something for everyone: caffeinated cold brew for the chaotic and pistachio & milk for those who want to just vibe.

Breakfast burrito was amazing , great portion. The dirty chai was subtly sweet and they have some gluten free pastry options which sold me of course! Can't wait to go back

This part of Storico is the cafe which is a part of the restaurant. It's hours are a bit different from the pasta restaurant and you'll find that the cafe is open at times that the main restaurant isn't. The cafe has an assortments of treats and gelato by the cone or cup. There are some tables and a tiny lounge area for coziness. They offer sandwiches like paninis and breakfast items like avocado toast and breakfast burrito. The staff are always so friendly and kind offering a pleasant time at this place.

Outstanding home made pasta with outstanding breakfast selection. Great drinks and food.

A Family Favorite! What a wonderful spot! We visited with our kids and had such a fantastic time. My children couldn't stop raving about the gelato. They said the flavors were "fire"! ( aka super good and tasty) They especially loved the cookies and cream and vanilla. The atmosphere is so welcoming, and Gracie was absolutely wonderful. She was so kind and patient with our kids. This cafe is a true gem, and we can't wait to come back for more gelato!

Visiting from L.A. Excellent pasta of the day (ravioli), 5 stars Linguine with clams was flavorless and disappointing. 2 stars Average 3.5 stars

Before tonight, I'd never had a bad thing to say about Storico. I've been going for years now, taken my wife, kids, friends, and it's always been great. However, tonight, something was super off. The server, Jack, was beyond rude and kept forgetting to bring us things (like silverware), brought our food out of order, so one plate got cold while we waited for the next -- seemed like he honestly just forgot -- and he was super dismissive, but that wasn't the worst part. The worst part is what we overheard him saying about another table of women near us who were having a worse time than we were by a long shot. Wrong food brought out, missing silverware, rudely being told they ordered something completely different, then being overcharged. The ladies were as pleasant as you could be under the circumstances, until they asked him to fix an order and he condescendingly said -- so we all could hear -- "your feelings are valid" and, when they asked to speak to the manager, got up, went to talk to the manager(owner?) and someone from my party heard him calling the women b****es. Then the manager/owner never even came to their table! We left cash (probably shouldn't have tipped in retrospect) and got out of there before we could find out what happened but I really hope Storico did right by those ladies. It will be a long while before I come back. Such a shame; I love the food and atmosphere. Do better, guys.

Delicious drinks! Friendly service! Tasty food! Love the neon sign that says "do what you love"

Cute little spot in Old Town Tustin! I popped in early to try out the cafe side. I ordered the matcha/pistachio latte iced. This was so good! It definitely had the rich matcha taste with hints of pistachio. So unique and definitely recommend trying this! After checking the cafe out, which is one side of the restaurant, we decided to sit outside for dinner. They have heat lamps and heaters above the seating area for when it starts to get chilly. We ordered the ragu and bolognese. The pastas were cooked al dente perfectly and the sauces were so fresh. The ragu definitely has the gamey taste to the meat which is expected but was a bit much cod me. The bolognese was exceptional. Our server was super attentive and gave us some great recommendations. Overall, want to come back and try other pastas/Came in for dinner on a weekday and decided to sit outside. They have heat lamps and heaters above the seating area for when it starts to get chilly. sauces. If you're looking for an authentic, almost perfectly comforting Italian food, this is the place to stop by!

A couple years ago I started a little tradition of taking my kids to this cafe for their birthday. It started out as a cute morning routine where I would let them get a chocolate milk with whipped cream and sprinkles and share a pastry with them like a cinnamon roll. It's been a couple of years now and they have come to LOVE this little birthday daddy date. This past trip was particularly special. Our favorite spot on the couch was wide open and a short line was starting to form behind us so I had my son and daughter rush over to save the spot. They performed their job perfectly! Then I had them take turns standing next to me choosing what they wanted. They passed on the chocolate milk this time and went with gelato. It was 9:15 am and they wanted ice cream?! Man, you can never underestimate a child's capacity for sugar first thing in the morning... I got myself a vanilla latte and it was exactly what I needed to start my day off right! As I was checking out, Marissa asked me whose birthday it was and gave both my kids special discounts before they were turning 6 and 8! As a single income household in Orange County, special discounts are always well received haha. That extra layer of consideration and generosity made the experience all the more personal. Thanks Marissa! You and your family bring "family-feel" to local, family-business. There are so many wonderful spots out here but what makes this location uniquely special is their story of overcoming. They opened shortly before COVID. It was all hands on deck between Daniella and the family. They persevered and now they are one of the favorited spots in all of Old Town Tustin. On top of their adorable cafe corner, they have a fantastic restaurant attached, Storico Spaghetteria! Their reviews and pictures say it all--they are BELOVED! If you haven't been, you're missing out if you haven't checked out this wonderful spot. This family is killing it in Old Town Tustin, go and check them out!

Perfectly placed in Old Town Tustin, I love how cozy the downtown area already feels. There's 2 sides to Storico, one for just coffee/cafe and the other for food/meals. I went to the cafe. Small parking lot but plenty of free parking. Upon entering, the ambiance offers such warm and quaint vibes. Perfect for meeting up with family/friends to catch up. Staff was friendly and service was fast. I got a cold brew with sweet pistachio maple cream on top, blueberry coffee cake, and just a regular vanilla latte. Cold brew with sweet pistachio maple cream: 9/10 it wasn't too sweet which I like. The pistachio maple cream tasted so good. Def taste both pistachio and maple equally. Doesn't overpower one another. Blueberry coffee cake: 8/10 definitely pretty sweet. Especially with the little icing on top. I think it would pair nicely with black coffee to offset the bitterness of plain coffee but add some sweetness to the palate. Vanilla latte: 8/10 tastes like a regular solid vanilla latte. No crazy frills. Overall cool spot to hangout, study, and get a coffee to spend time with friends/family (:

Came here one day to do work and I loved it ! I got their house coffee which was delicious ! (As you can tell by the empty cup). Friendly staff and nice environment to sit back and relax good food and drinks. Will come back to try out more of their menu!

Charming Italian cafe with friendly, attentive service and delicious food. Don't miss the bruschetta or gelato.

The place is really well decorated with nice lights, good seating (inside and side patio), and a huge tractor indoors and out. They have bar seating as well. We came for dinner and had a nice server. The noise level was a bit loud. We each had a 1/2 portion meal and shared a chopped salad. Both were tasty but average in comparison to other Italian eateries. The chopped salad could've used some more texture variety and flavor. The pasta was delicious but not as robust in flavor. For dessert we had a salted caramel gelato, which was very creamy, and a 3 piece cannoli, which was very good. All in all a nice place to dine and enjoy.

Food is great. Get the carbonara. Jack is so nice. Service is fast. Super clean. Gluten free options. They taste the same as the real. Everyone is so nice. Wine . Food . Looks . Checks all the boxes.

The food is Amazing... great service, this is family owned. The family knows how to take care of you... dinner was great... a must come...

Great Italian food! Staff is always friendly, cannot wait for the Orange location to open.

So I am solely speaking to the breakfast cibo, their lattes are the best ones around. They're hot, creamy and soothing. They sweetened them just right. They offer alternative dairy options. Their little breakfast burrito is my favorite- especially with bacon. I have been going for avocado and no jalapeños. Super filling but not too heavy. The service is always excellent and I love the ambiance. The wooden aesthetic is quaint.

This is my new favorite spot! Finding a good pasta place in OC has been tricky, so I was thrilled to discover this one. The service has been consistently amazing, and the staff is so friendly. I've mainly enjoyed the cafe side, where I can order lunch along with a delicious latte from their drink menu. The quality of their food and drinks is just amazing, and I'm never disappointed when I try something new. It's a perfect place where it's cute and casual and can guarantee a quality experience. I've been meaning to come back for dinner because the other half of the place is dedicated to a more formal dinner setting.

I was looking for a good place to study, they have outdoors and indoor seating for eating, drinking, chatting, and studying. They also provide free wifi! I was also able to bring my dog outside and he was super chill the whole time. The worker there was super sweet and was able to provide me all kinds of service and recommended a drink for me to try. I haven't tried their food yet but i will definitely be back to try it. 10/10 place!

I'm not a huge pasta fan, but I enjoy coming to this restaurant. Located in the charming downtown Tustin area, it feels like a cozy neighborhood spot. Last night I had the Ragu pasta, which was hearty and flavorful; I would have liked to try the desserts but was too full. Our server was attentive without hovering.

Great food and cute interior! A little pricy but otherwise will plan to come back again!

Got into a verbal confrontation with the owner for something minor. We ordered a bacon burrito but received one without bacon, cut into two pieces. After taking a few bites, we realized the bacon was missing and alerted the server. However, the server only took one half of the burrito and left the other half with us. This caused the issue--since the server left the other half, we only received half of a burrito as a replacement. When the replacement burrito arrived, we were given just half of a burrito. The explanation was that we had eaten part of the original burrito, so they wouldn't fully replace it. We had already discarded the other half on a plate to the side so it wasn't difficult for us to bring it to them to get the other half replaced. I then asked for a copy of our receipt, but the person at the cash register confronted me aggressively. She insisted we only deserved half a burrito because we had eaten the other half. Despite my repeated explanation that the server had taken only one half and we returned the other half ourselves, she insisted I was lying. I don't understand why this became such a problem. We received the wrong item, and all we wanted was a proper replacement without any confrontation. I simply wanted a copy of my receipt, not an argument. When I asked to speak with the owner, they revealed they were the owner and they wanted us to leave. I understand times are tough and the cost for groceries are high but this is a poor customer service experience. None of this would have happened if the burrito was made right in the first place. Taking it out on your customers and accusing them of lying over something this minor is unprofessional.

The coffee in this cafe is too good! I'm obsessed with the pistachio latte and the brunch is my favorite for a lowkey hang with girls.

Every time I've ordered a vanilla latte here, it has been consistently delicious. Thank you for that, because I love consistency and a good latte. My sister introduced me to this place and I'm so glad she did because the coffee here is amazing. If you are in the neighborhood, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

I'm a first-generation Italian-American, and I was extremely impressed with Storico's Ragu di Carne pasta. It tasted exactly like my Nonna's! I adore Italian food, but I haven't found any place in America that can replicate her flavors. I felt so much comfort and nostalgia eating this dish. It was so delicious and authentic. Thank you for taking me back to my late Nonna's kitchen. I'm excited to come back and try your other dishes. Also, their pistachio latte was incredible! God bless!

We were a party of 6, waiter was excellent and attended to us very well. Food was good, some plates better than others. I had the pesto fusilli, probably would order linguini with clams next time. Staff who delivered our dishes was very abrupt with us, there was definitely a communication issue. One member of our party did not receive her entree (special for the night: lasagne) until we were 1/2 through dinner. While enjoying ourselves with conversation and contemplating dessert we were advised we needed to finish up as our table was reserved for the next party. We had the table for 90 minutes and would have appreciated knowing from the beginning we had a time limit. Doubtful I will return unfortunately.

I have been dying to try this place. Tonight we finally did. We ordered the arrabiata, the calamari, Caesar salad, and the eggplant parmesan. Everything was delicious but the thing I was looking most forward to, the eggplant parm, wasn't very good. To my surprise, the eggplant was hard and seemed undercooked. I couldn't even cut it with a knife so, needless to say, I was super bummed out about that. My husband loved his meal though and wants to give it another try. I definitely won't order the eggplant next time. Again that was a bummer.