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The Old Spaghetti Factory Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
The Old Spaghetti Factory Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
The Old Spaghetti Factory Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY RIVERSIDE

(5.0 Score)
3191 Mission Inn Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92507 Directions

Since 1969

Specialty:

✓ Our Famous Baked Lasagna ✓ Gourmet Jumbo Crab Ravioli ✓ Garlic Mizithra ✓ Spaghetti Vesuvius ✓ Chicken Parmigiana ✓ Breast of Chicken Fettuccine ✓ Chicken Marsala ✓ Marinara Sauce ✓ Rich Meat Sauce ✓ White Clam Sauce ✓ Mushroom Sauce ✓ Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter ✓ The Manager’s Favorite ✓ Pot Pourri ✓ Hearty Meal

“The Old Spaghetti Factory Riverside is designed with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. The restaurant offers a wide selection of menus including pasta, fresh bread, starters, and sides. Enjoy their Sicilian Meatballs, which are two large handmade beef meatballs delicately seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices and topped with their from-scratch Marinara Sauce. The Old Spaghetti Factory Riverside offers Factory Family Club special birthday rewards, half-birthday rewards, insider news, and special offers. The restaurant offers gluten-friendly menus. They offer private dining rooms and a banquet hall for events of up to 180 guests.”

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Price:

PASTA
The Manager's Favorite: $24.00
Marinara Sauce: $20.10
Mushroom Sauce: $21.00
White Clam Sauce: $22.20
Rich Meat Sauce: $23.10
Mizithra Cheese & Browned Butter: $23.10
Pot Pourri: $24.00
Adult Mac & Cheese: $18.90
Fettuccine Alfredo: $23.70
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli: $24.00
FACTORY FAVORITES
Our Famous Baked Lasagna: $25.80
Garlic Mizithra: $25.20
Spicy Spaghetti Vesuvius: $24.60
Lobster and Crab Ravioli: $28.20
Sicilian Meatballs: $25.20
Meat Lover's Treat: $26.40
Italian Sausage with Meat Sauce: $25.20
Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine: $27.90

Contact:

(951) 784-4417

Lunch:
Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 4pm
Dinner:
Sun-Thu: 4pm - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 10pm

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Mario's Place - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
Mario's Place - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
Mario's Place - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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MARIO'S PLACE

(4.8 Score)
3646 Mission Inn Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92501 Directions

Since 1981

Specialty:

✓ Bucatini Amatriciana ✓ Linguini Checca ✓ Penne Rigare ✓ Risotto Di Agrumi (citrus) Wild Prawns ✓ Risotto of Porcini Mushrooms ✓ Spaghetti Bolognese ✓ Wild Mushroom Ravioli ✓ Margherita Pizza ✓ Marinara Pizza ✓ Salciccia E Cavolfiore Pizza ✓ Diavola Pizza

“Mario's Place is an upscale Northern Italian restaurant that offers a classy patio-enhanced atmosphere and late-night weekend jazz. The restaurant has a unique interior design with Philippine mahogany and modern paintings. The front windows from the dining room provide a view of the Mission Inn's turrets as they catch the colors of the sunset. The chef of the restaurant is Leone Palagi. Enjoy their Bucatini Amatriciana a long hose-shaped pasta with a sauce of tomato, red onion, garlic, red child La Quercia guanciale, and pecorino Romano. Mario's Place has a private dining room and elevator, as well as a red room. The restaurant offers wheelchair access, outdoor dining, and a smoking area. Mario's Place also offers 3-course and 4-course menus for its customers.”

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Price:

PASTA
Bucatini Amatriciana: $29.00
Linguini Checa: $25.00
Penne Rigare: $31.00
Risotto di Agrumi: $26.00
Risotto of Porcini: $29.00
Spaghetti Bolognese: $28.00
Wild Mush. Ravioli: $29.00
MAIN COURSE
Loch Elive Salmon: $42.00
Chicken Diavola: $28.00
Beef Tenderloin: $56.00
SALADS
Boschetto Salad: $16.00
Caesar Salad: $14.00
Leone Salad: $14.50
Salmon Mascarpone: $19.00
PIZZA
Margherita Pizza: $19.00
Marinara Pizza: $16.00
Salsiccia Cavolfiore: $21.00
Diavola Pizza: $20.00

Contact:

(951) 684-7755

Tue & Wed: 5:30pm - 9pm
Thu: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 5:30pm - 10pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside - Riverside, CA Italian Restaurants
4+ YEARS IN TBR
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE

(4.7 Score)
3650 Tyler Street,
Riverside, CA 92503 Directions

Since 1982

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo ✓ Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno ✓ Seafood Alfredo ✓ Lasagna Classico ✓ Chicken Parmigiana ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Shrimp Scampi ✓ Spaghetti ✓ Eggplant Parmigiana

“Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers a variety of menus. The restaurant offers homemade pasta, starters, entrees, salads, and sides. All their dishes are freshly prepared by their professional chefs. You can enjoy their authentic flavor of Italian at the restaurant. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside accepts large bulk orders for orders over $500. You can purchase both Digital and Physical Gift Cards. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Riverside is the right place to get together with family and friends. The restaurant offers dine-in, curbside pickup, and online ordering options.”

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Price:

APPETIZERS
Fried Mozzarella: $9.99
Stuffed Ziti Fritta: $10.79
Calamari: $13.49
Meatballs Parmigiana: $12.49
Spinach-Artichoke Dip: $12.29
Lasagna Fritta: $12.49
Shrimp Fritto Misto: $14.99
Toasted Ravioli: $10.99
Breadsticks: Starting at $4.99
ENTREE
Chicken Alfredo: $21.99
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara: $24.49
Shrimp Carbonara: $25.49
Chicken Parmigiana: $21.49
Tour of Italy: $24.49
Shrimp Alfredo: $22.79
Ravioli Carbonara: $19.29
Lasagna Classico: $20.29
Fettuccine Alfredo: $17.49
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo: $24.49
Stuffed Chicken Marsala: $22.29
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo: $23.29
Shrimp Scampi: $22.29
Seafood Alfredo: $23.79
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: $19.49
Cheese Ravioli: $18.29
Chicken Scampi: $22.29
Eggplant Parmigiana: $18.79
Grilled Chicken Margherita: $21.79
Herb-Grilled Salmon: $23.29
6 oz. Sirloin: $21.99

Contact:

(951) 351-9798

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY RIVERSIDE REVIEWS

Classic staple of Riverside. I've been eating here for over 30 years, and that alone should tell you that the food is worth it. Lots of seating, although they can get busy around the holidays but it's never too much of a wait. Have a nice bar with seating and good beers on tap to compliment your delicious pasta.

This is a must see, must do, quintessential restaurant to visit in Riverside. For roughly $20 you get fresh oven baked bread, salad, spaghetti, AND ice cream.

Arrived in the late afternoon seated quickly. Great service. Great tasting food left feeling well served and fed plenty for the price.

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MARIO'S PLACE REVIEWS

We decided to get a reservation for this restaurant last-minute, and I'm glad we did. It was very packed, but we were sat right at our reservation time. We tried several items on the menu, but the lobster bisque, which was a special, was a standout. Overall, the entire experience was great -- from the food, to the service, and the ambiance -- all wonderful.

On Saturday night, we walked in and were able to get a table without a reservation. Thanks to the host, she is an awesome girl. Food was so good, especially their bread and the Caesar salad that I'd highly recommend. In addition, we had calamari fritti, Dungeness Crab, and a margaritas pizza. Located right in front of the Mission Inn.

Garrett and Drew made our very first time memorable and will return! The food was yummy. I highly recommend the calamari, and ordering off the specials.

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE REVIEWS

We decided to give this location another try, and unfortunately, the experience was worse. Our waiter knocked our glasses off the table by removing the kiosk without notice. The soup was room temp and then trying another type had too much oil as the waiter said he himself poured the rest of it into my bowl. Drinks didn't get refilled or informed the drink of choice ran out to then be able to pick a new one. The appetizer did come out delicious and would order again. I will say the manager did try to help make it a more enjoyable experience and the dessert she provided our table was delicious.

I was on my lunch break and went by to order some lunch they were great walked in ordered and a few minutes later it was done. Got back to work , food was perfect. Everyone was super nice.

Wonderful dinner tonight. Our server Jack did a great job. Our food was hot, fresh & delicious.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY RIVERSIDE Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MARIO'S PLACE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT RIVERSIDE Total Inspection Points: 112/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10