Al Forno Caffe

1525 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa - 92626
284 reviews
Italian Coffee & Tea Pizza
(657) 232-0100

Comfortable neighborhood owner operated northern Italian eatery. Check out their happy hour and daily specials for the best deals, but the heart of the place is in the entrees created by the chef/owner. I've never had a bad meal in the couple dozen visits to this place. There's even a handful of outside tables if you're still interested in avoiding indoor spaces.

Amazing food and fun staff. Waiters are very charming and it is a enjoyable atmosphere. Go on Wednesdays, their entire wine list is 1/2 off. No catch.

Very nice and cozy restaurant and decor.The food and the cocktails were good, the staff is very friendly and considerate, especially Jaime.The service was a little bit slow at some point, other than that, this first time was good overall.

Our party of 6 came hungry last Friday night, and we were not disappointed! We ordered a bunch of appetizers: all excellent. I got the veal as my entree, but we all sampled each other, and most of us agreed that while they were all plate-licking good, the one with the pork sausage was voted the best on the table. We also ordered a dessert each and passed them around. Also divine! I got the mousse tart, and I thought it was the best out of the whole bunch. Great service, too. Slow enough to enjoy each other and our dishes.

Came here for Valentine’s Day and loved it. Great food, friendly staff, and an awesome atmosphere. Also very fairly priced! Will be back soon.

The food is better than even the photos! We went here based on the snaps of the food and everything was amazing. I would absolutely recommend!

I rarely bother to leave positive reviews, but this place was truly special. Best Italian I've ever had, hands down. Bonus: all dishes can be made gluten free (no charge) if you want. Price was the same or less than big chain Italian restaurants, but the pasta was WAY better. I’ll be going back to try more.It’s rare to find really good food like this.

Services: Excellent.Food: Very authentic Italian dishes!The first time after having Italians meal but I don't feel greasy or heavy afterall homemade and fresh.High quality food for the price!

The pastas are delish, plenty of wine offerings, and definitely get dessert-tiramisu-homemade is to die for with a nightcap or cappucino.The servers were all extremely friendly and helpful to what was most popular on the menu.I would recommend this to anyone who wants a family owned, and authentic Italian spot.

Great food, comfortable environment, and FANTASTIC host/waiter! Definitely be back next time I'm in town!