Mascarpone's - Orange

I really enjoy supporting small family-owned businesses like this restaurant. The food and service clearly reflect a commitment to care and quality. It's truly a hidden gem in our neighborhood. I hope that sharing my experience will attract more customers. I want to visit here often with my family and spread the word about this little treasure to my friends!

I want to extend my gratitude to Renee and Pepe for the most delightful and fresh Italian cuisine! As vegetarians, we found the salad and the duck to be absolutely scrumptious. They were even able to prepare a spicy marinara sauce with garlic and green onions that was fantastic! The homemade bread served as an appetizer was warm, soft, and simply delicious. We also ordered the pesto gnocchi and the spicy marinara spinach cheese ravioli, both of which were exquisite!

I used to work here when it was Al's Deli back in the 80s—a charming, family-run Italian deli and restaurant. I'm thrilled that it's still an Italian establishment! You can feel the essence of Italy in the building! Mascarpones is absolutely fantastic. Tonight, I had the Shrimp Carmelo, and the shrimp were cooked to perfection—delicate, moist, and incredibly aromatic. The blue cheese dressing on the dinner salad was amazing; I would love to get that secret recipe! The ambiance is undeniably Italian, making this place a true gem. We're fortunate to have such a wonderful restaurant in Orange!

Sorry, we were enjoying the food and the company so much, we did not take pictures. All I can say is ... WOW! True authentic Italian cuisine that hits Orange County. Very Light and Organic. We definitely have to come back to try different dishes. I had the Lasagna. Best ever! The Cheese cake! Damn. I'm still speechless and we got the original with berry sauce, whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings. The hubby couldn't get enough. Tiramisu another decadant treat. Everything from scratch and you can tell made from the heart. Definitely will come back again.

A hidden Gem in OC love Italian food . I give then 5 because the service was excellent and is run by family. And food is soooo delicious!! Yes indeed coming back for second. Dessert