Vessia Ristorante makes you feel at home
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Vessia Ristorante: A Warm, Welcoming Experience
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Vibrant ambiance, delightful service, and dependable, delicious cuisine make Vessia Ristorante a must-visit.Keywords:
Dining, restaurants, Irvine, California, Orange CountyArticle Body:
There are a few simple reasons why we keep returning to Vessia Ristorante in Irvine, Orange County, California: the food, the service, and the ambiance.Vessia offers a unique charm, blending casual warmth with reliable, flavorful dishes. It’s not the grand, lavish kind of "special occasion" restaurant, but rather one that feels like home.
Over the past five years, we’ve enjoyed many meals here. When my wife and I moved back to Orange County in 2000, we celebrated our first New Year’s Eve with pasta and Italian music at Vessia. We later introduced friends to the serpintina alla Barese?"a delightful dish of thin sausage with grilled polenta and spinach for $22.50.
For my mother’s 80th birthday, Vessia’s cozy patio was the perfect setting. We indulged in pasta, fresh coffee, and a decadent hazelnut cake. To add a touch of humor, I placed a tiara on my mother. As we left, she was showered with affection by the staff, including manager Ismael Ayala and owner Franco Vessia, who made her feel like royalty.
Birthdays, spontaneous post-Christmas dinners, and even special lunches make Vessia a go-to spot for us. After a tough doctor’s appointment, I took my mom there for lunch. We found ourselves amidst discussions about local and state politics, adding a unique flair to our afternoon.
Mom chose the grigliata mista, priced at $23.95?"shrimp and fish in a delicious wine and butter sauce with spinach and artichokes. My expertly grilled salmon, also $23.95, came with vegetables and potatoes. While more affordable sandwiches, salads, and pastas were available, priced around $9.95, we opted for something extra special.
In the evening, Vessia transforms into a family-friendly destination. The menu spans from pizzas starting at $11.50 to sophisticated meat and fish specials in the mid-$20s. One evening, my wife, our nearly 2-year-old son, and I enjoyed dinner with a hint of apprehension. But the waiter reassured us, saying our little one could be himself.
Though that night’s meal wasn’t our best?"my cuscinetto at $19.95 was a bit dry, and my wife's salmon was accompanied by an overly tart lemon-caper sauce?"it didn’t diminish our affection for Vessia.
Owner Franco Vessia’s welcoming presence is felt from the moment you step in from the busy shopping center parking lot. The road to the restaurant is closed for renovations, yet the aroma of roasting garlic wafting from the open kitchen invites you in.
Vessia aims to be a neighborhood staple where everyone feels at ease. Franco shares, “We tell our people to always recognize the regulars, and for those who aren’t, treat them like they are so they become one.”
Franco’s culinary journey began with his mother at a trattoria in a Chicago suburb. After a stint at Hyatt and a role at a Harry’s Bar in Los Angeles, he ventured to Irvine to open Prego. Eventually, he established his own venue, where he and Chef Gino Buonanoce collaborated with Franco’s mom to craft recipes celebrating Italy’s regional cuisines.
Integrating into the community by joining the Chamber of Commerce and fostering relationships with local politicians, Franco even opens his bar on Mondays for guests to be "bartender for a night."
Franco's approach harmonizes comfort with exclusivity, offering diners a sense of belonging.
With its inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, Vessia Ristorante continues to be a cherished dining destination, where guests feel truly at home.
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