My husband found A'Roma when he relocated to CA and ate dinner there every night before I moved out. The Ferraris have warmly welcomed us and our families when they visit. It's difficult to find ""real"" Italian food in Orange County (where we now live) after growing up in Boston and NY, and this place offers the real thing. The tomato/mascarpone sauce that comes with the warm focaccia is to die for, and we each get our own little bowl of it. The veal chop and osso bucco are excellent, and we've never, ever had anything we didn't enjoy. The lively bar is great before or after dinner, and the varied wine list is sure to please. I wish we lived closer, as we'd be there at least once a week.
Pros: great food, varied menu, large wine list
Cons: bar area is on the small side, but we sometimes eat in there as it can be quiet.
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