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The Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte

4.3 (199) 1431 Buena Vista St, Duarte, CA 91010, United States

Categories

Italian restaurant
Banquet hall
Caterer
Gluten-free restaurant

Location on the map

Duarte, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-358-2115
Site: http://osf.com/location/duar...

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

199 Reviews for The Old Spaghetti Factory 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-17 04:47:52

Very unique architecture. I enjoyed the vibe inside. Bathrooms are downstairs, but there is an elevator to them. I would recommend making reservations for larger parties, it does get busy here. The food overall was very good. I prefer my ravioli to have a little bit of a kick in flavor but it definitely didnt taste bad. You get a large amount of food so expect to take leftovers home.

Review №2

2024-05-03 06:29:10

Nice atmosphere for family get together- dinner. Havent been there in a while but its still just as nice. Food was yummy. I had mushroom ravioli with salad and took a picture of Chicken Marsala, plus Spumoni ice cream.

Review №3

2024-03-24 13:39:51

Since the first time I visited this place I really enjoyed it. We always make the long drive there because the food is actually really delicious, the servers are always kind to us and helpful. Sadly, we didn’t have a good experience this time because although we had a pretty large party in our group, we had two reservations that could have easily been seated close by together, unfortunately the manager on shift gave us a really hard time and excuses that ruined our celebration. We ended up getting seated at positive ends of the building. So the whole night we could not have a proper celebration. My family ended having a big enough room for everyone but the manager was just having a fit. So that’s the last time we will be visiting there sadly, we can always find pasta anywhere else and closer to where we live.

Review №4

2024-04-27 18:57:42

This place is one of the very best family restaurants in the region! Their ambience is fun-spirited, their nostalgic decor is museum-grade quality, their dishes are delicious, their prices are fair, and their service staff, especially Matteo, was PERFECT! Some of the best service we’ve experienced in a very long time!

Review №5

2024-03-01 04:07:10

NOTHIN BETTER THAN 2 FIRM MEATY BALLS AND A THICK LONG SAUSAGE!!Im a HUGE fan of the Old Spaghetti Factory!!! Ive never been disappointed, since 1972, at the San Jose location (I was 4 years old)! Atmosphere, food and service have always been consistently great! This place is very nostalgic for me! (Even if it isnt the exact location as the one I visited as a kid(. Nothing but great memories! I was GIDDY when it was decided that we would be eating my one meal (Im trying that stupid one meal a day diet /plan), at Spaghetti Factory!!!Today I enjoyed a large plate of the mouth watering Meat Lovers Treat! (See Photo). My BFF (shes also my Birthday Twin) Jennifer B., had a delicious and hearty plate of Chicken Parmigiana (see photo)! We were both delighted and thrilled with our meals! Im very pleased that I chose to waste my calories on this meal!!! (Unlike my displeasure of wasting time as a kid, waiting for my father to pick me up for a visitation). For dessert we both chose my favorite ice cream; spumoni. Eating spumoni, gives me as much pleasure as listening to gossip about my previous bad bosses.Natalie was our wonderful server. She was as friendly as a Harikrishna and Jehovahs Witness at an airport! Very attentive and checked in on us frequently. Table runners were also attentive. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!Of course I’ll be back! I’ve been enjoying Spaghetti Factory’s for 50 years!!!! MAMA PAJAMA!!!!

Review №6

2023-09-24 05:59:25

The food was very delicious. We enjoyed our three course meal for sure. Our waitress was also very nice, and responsive. I also love the atmosphere, and how they redid the school. They seemed like they kept a lot of the features despite it being a restaurant which is really cool. I snapped some shots from the school days and will include them in the review.

Review №7

2024-04-21 08:54:30

I told the waitress I was torn between two pasta dishes: the tortellini and the shrimp fettuccine. Ultimately, I settled on the fettuccine, but there seemed to be a misunderstanding, as she brought me the regular fettuccine instead. Despite this, the pasta was still enjoyable.When it came time to settle the bill, we requested to split it three ways, each paying for our own meal. However, the waitress only took two of our cards and assumed my friend and I wanted to split the cost evenly, giving a separate check to our other friend. Despite our repeated apologies and polite demeanor throughout the ordeal, it seemed she wasnt very pleased with us.

Review №8

2024-06-21 05:08:43

Had a good meal at this beautiful historical location, unfortunately the waitress, never checked on us once til the end of the meal, service end of night was lacking. Never cleared our soup or salad dishes, was very weird and lacking of any type of service for end of the night on a slow Thursday night. Definitely doesnt give a good value proposition for the high prices. Sad.

Review №9

2024-03-03 01:48:18

Had a great time! Fast service and good tasting food! (Good gluten free options!)

Review №10

2023-10-01 02:05:27

Just had the worst experience. Dana is rude and unprofessional, we ordered takeout the hostess asked us to wait over at the pick up area. We waited for ten minutes and the hostess finally came over to check on us. She said the manager would come and help us. Dana then came up and I asked her if our food have been sitting in the back for the whole 10 minutes that we’ve been waiting and she said I don’t know I didn’t help you so rude the manager tried, but she was trying to start a fight and he had to shut her down. Very sad poor customer service 10 out of 10 do not recommend. they forgot our bread and our drinks. Definitely don’t wanna have to go back now. I need to call the store to deal with the manager because they forgot the drinks for the kids and the bread really disappointed. we spent a lot of money on kids meals and you know how picky kids can be and then they forget everything forcing us to have to go back we spent over $40. This place is really gone downhill get it together spaghetti factory.

Review №11

2024-06-12 03:22:23

Amazing staff, fantastic food.First time ever in an Old Spaghetti Factory and it lived up to the hype.Food was a little slow coming out because there was a super large party but we saw their staff talking with people and in one case brought a dish(maybe it was applesauce or something)out to a kid right away that needed to eat. Super happy to see their staff setting expectations up front and adjusting on the fly. You can totally tell they empower their staff, great job management.Maurice was awesome.Food was amazing. I wasn’t expecting the brown butter spaghetti to be so amazing but it really sealed the deal with the masala. My wife’s Lobster/Crab Ravioli was divine.

Review №12

2024-01-07 02:18:51

Had Marian as our server, and let me tell you, this woman was a saint of a waitress. She was sweet, thoughtful, and intuitive of our needs. I can say she was the best waitress I have had in a very long time. The amount of times she would drop something off for us without us asking would leave us staring at each other and saying wow.Thank you Marian!

Review №13

2024-06-26 05:53:38

Lets start with the good nice seating areas and the Italian ice is very good and you can keep the cup.The bad its overly expensive. The spaghetti is salty and not that good. They dont offer free refill on the Italian ice, and our waitress was rude. Overall, I would not recommend I rather go to Olive Garden.

Review №14

2024-06-24 02:30:49

We always have fun dining here. People are nice and friendly. There was a 97th bday celebration, and everyone joined in singing and wishing her well! It was a wonderful experience❤️

Review №15

2023-08-05 05:24:03

The Old Spaghetti Factory is a fun location for groups and out of town guests. The architecture is often unique and historic.The food is consistent and traditional.We had a great server and enjoyed the experience!

Review №16

2023-02-12 18:56:39

Three Stars because the inside of this place is amazing. The flavoring of the pastas are very bland. The bread choices are pretty basic. The three course meal was pretty cool setup. It comes with the entrée plus a soup or salad plus an ice cream at the end.

Review №17

2023-10-11 14:55:02

Plenty of parking but recommend booking a reservation as this place gets busy on the weekends. Youll wait quite a while without reservation. With a reservation, its only a few minutes. The staff here is very young. Our server wasnt talkative at all and used a very low voice in a loud dining area which made ordering difficult but his mullet was cool. Food was absolutely delicious though! Definitely worth the wait.

Review №18

2024-01-28 04:16:01

We held a large celebration here today with 80 people. Leo was exceptional from the time I booked through the entire event. Everything ran smoothly and the food was delicious. The entire staff was professional and prompt. It was a beautiful venue and my guests truly enjoyed it. Additionally, their prices are very reasonable. I definitely recommend them for your next event.

Review №19

2024-04-17 18:08:27

Food is always consistent and good. Long wait to get in, even with lots of empty tables. There were not enough seats to sit in while waiting, so we tried to sit at a table in the bar area. Bartender said we couldnt sit there as people were going to be seated there (they never were). Im thinking theyre under staffed (who isnt these days? ) Waitress brought meal before salad (she was probably overloaded). Id still go back as its a good restaurant.

Review №20

2023-03-07 14:04:39

My husband and I absolutely loved this place! The old-timey, early 20th century building and decor is charming and brings a classic historical aesthetic to the place, which we loved. Theres also couple of ghost stories surrounding the restaurant, and the server even gives you a hand-out describing some of the encounters. Super fun!Our server was quick and attentive and she was able to answer specific questions pertaining to the menu.For our order, we got garlic bread with tomato sauce and bacon (a make shift pizza haha) and meatballs for an appetizer. For the main course, My husband had the salad and lasagna, and I had the minestrone and chicken marsala. The meatballs were dense and rich, the salad was fresh and crisp, the lasagna to die for, and the chicken marsala was cooked perfectly. Cocktails were perfect as well.I would highly recommend this place and we will be coming back!

Review №21

2022-03-28 05:13:48

Our family has been coming here for years! This is THE BEST PLACE for Italian food! You also get more for your most here! Every Entre comes with bread, soup or salad (get the Pesto ranch dressing!!!!) and Ice cream! Also for just $4.99 you can get the Italian Cream Soda and you get to keep the Souvenir Glass! This location is inside an old School house which makes it so unique! I recommend calling early and reserving a table as it gets very busy. Wait time was 40 minutes but we called ahead and were seated right away.

Review №22

2022-10-08 03:43:56

We went out for a family dinner. We ordered the garlic cheese bread as appetizer and it was the bomb! The bread was soft and fresh. We also ordered a variety of the spaghetti dishes. The spaghetti was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very savory compared to other restaurants. Each meal came with the main entre, hot bread, a choice of soup or salad, and ice cream. Average cost per meal is approximately $20 before tax and gratuity.

Review №23

2023-04-04 05:11:28

Who wouldnt want to eat great food in an old school house? Our family has been going here for years. It is our go to place for celebrations. 3 course meal, amazing atmosphere all at a reasonable price. Feels a little spooky at times but adds to the experience.

Review №24

2021-08-30 14:36:19

Service is the best! Beautiful location filled with history! Everything delicious! Gluten free pasta is amazing! They also have broccoli with browned butter and mizithra cheese which is incredible! Using the vegetables instead of pasta is such a wonderful option! You always get bread and butter before your meal while you wait and easily can leave with leftovers. After all these years they still offer you the fun and delightful scoop of spumoni ice cream that comes with your meal once youre done and it continues to be my favorite! Eyes filled with so much to see here and tummies so happy, its a great place for families, friends, dates, and groups. Absolutely recommended!

Review №25

2024-05-19 04:32:32

It was a good experience overall. The food was really good. I dont think I could ever get enough of the bread. We were seated in a small side room, which keep the noise from the big main room down.

Review №26

2023-02-05 14:13:03

Overall good service the food is good and the restrooms are clean.Lots of parking and plenty of handicap parking.We ordered fettuccine Alfredo, Pot Pourri, Chicken Parmigiana, Cotton Candy Limeade & Italian cream soda everything was delicious my favorite was the sourdough bread 🍞

Review №27

2024-04-27 14:21:57

I havent been to an Old Spaghetti Factory in many years. It felt nostalgic and the food was still good. Im not sure if our server was having a bad day, but she was rushed and disinterested. Hopefully her evening got better. The wait was about 40 minutes on a busy Saturday night so that wasnt a big deal. If Im in the area, I will most likely go again.

Review №28

2022-02-27 18:49:23

Went on a weekend day. Not by choice. Had reservations and still took quite some time to be seated. After tasting the meal. Know why we have not returned in many years. If you have not tasted well seasoned Italian cuisine this place will do. With rhe place trying to rush things along. Dishware still had food stuck to it and cup with lipstick residue on it. The busboy doing a quick wipe down and brushing off the table onto the floor. The FOOD: the minestrone was not packed with vegetable they were dehydrated. More of a subpar canned version. Hearty meat spaghetti, a boiled sausage, under cooked spaghetti noodles, bland meat sauce. Meat balls had some seasoning but could not make up for the whole plate. The chicken fettuccine was bland and also had remnants of spaghetti noodles in it. The spinach tortellini just had a greenish color. Lacking the flavor. On the other dishes nothing stood out as everyone indicated. Staff was friendly but we came to eat not hang out with the staff. Parking is tight but large area in front to drop off people. Then you can go and park. Small waiting area indoors. More seats outside for waiting. They had a bar area for cocktails.

Review №29

2024-05-28 04:12:35

My family first started going here years ago mostly because of the reasonable prices but those days are long gone! I dont care if the pasta is home made or even has 24 carat good flakes in it, the price they charge for a pasta dish is exorbitant. Especially when you can buy two boxes of pasta at the grocery store for less than $4 and one jar of pasta sauce and feed your family of four for less than $10. But the $120 i spent for my family of four, which included one appetizer, is ridiculous! I knew before going that the bill would not be cheap but one of my sons wanted to go their as his celebration spot for getting straight As in college this semester so I couldnt say no. But I most likely wont be going back again.Also our waittess seemed like she was new and was mostly non-existent when we wanted water refills. The old Spaghetti Factory is not what it used to be!

Review №30

2024-04-06 21:37:40

The restrooms are in the basement. This is bad, but explains why I could smell them from the main dining area above (they must of forgot about them and haven’t bothered to clean them in awhile). My dinner arrived after the other three in my party were finished eating. I ordered a salad. The table on our right had issues with the bill. The table on our left was comped three meals because they were cold. I don’t really blame the wait staff for poor service as he had his hands full and is just trying to make a buck. Other than that it was a good experience.

Review №31

2022-11-23 10:52:19

I absolutely love coming here to celebrate a birthday. Our server Nick was very polite, cordial and professional. He made our dining experience special. I really enjoy the three course meal here. The minestrone soup, the salad and bread and ice cream is so good. The spaghetti is also really tasty too. I was able to order the managers favorite and choose two types of spaghetti sauce.The ambiance is really nice too. I like this location. I will definitely return.

Review №32

2024-02-15 04:02:39

While the atmosphere is tacky and very loosely old American dream themed, the service during such a busy night was amazing and very accommodating; However, the food can not compare to the service. The only thing I actually tasted during my whole meal was the salad dressing, cheese bread was oily, Alfredo tasted like nothing, and the grenadine in my cherry coke tasted old and lack of a better word, off. Very disappointed at the quality considering the price point, only thing worthwhile was the great staff.

Review №33

2019-12-08 03:18:32

A nice place and good food here. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. During Christmas, the decoration is bringing up the holiday mood. However, restroom is not really clean. Used paper is on the floor and a bit wet here and there. Other than that, its a good place to bring your family.

Review №34

2024-05-07 16:54:01

I have been many times to this location...always terrific service. Unfortunately yesterday, I had the chicken Parmesan and got food poisoning. (I hadnt eaten anything all day except that) so I know it was that. It is unfortunate, as I have never had any issue in the past with their food.

Review №35

2024-04-20 15:35:47

I was invited to a lunch with my senior ladies, who make hand made items for hospice patients.I was pleased with our waiter Erick, who single handedly took care of over 30 ladies orders. He was very attentive to our orders & refilled our drinks & bread without asking.I had their meat sauce w pasta, it was almost as good as my own!I plan on coming back with my mother & stepdad soon.

Review №36

2024-02-14 22:35:14

I ordered a cup of minestrone soup, lasagna, and garlic cheese bread. My companion ordered fettuccine Alfredo (no meat) and a salad.The ONLY thing tasty was the soup. The Lasagna tasted only of sausage, the Alfredo was bland, the garlic cheese bread was oily.We were there at 2:30 in the afternoon. There were only a couple of other customers, but we still got poor service... I think they forgot we were there.I am in a wheelchair, and maneuvering thru the front door was difficult (no one there to help hold the door open), and there was no automatic door.It was cold in there and the music was too loud. Our bill came out to $70 dollars!!Will not be back.

Review №37

2022-05-01 04:32:36

Nice, spacious, family friendly place in a converted schoolhouse, originally built in 1909. Great service and good for special occasions.Menus are not labeled Vegetarian/Vegan. There are only a handful of vegan options (Minestrone soup, salad, and spaghetti with marinara sauce). The olive tapenade is very good. Unfortunately, the desserts are not vegan.

Review №38

2018-05-08 16:32:50

Service is fast and friendly. 3 course meal is the best deal, comes with fresh hot bread a choice of soup or salad with dressing, your choice of pasta, sauces made from scratch and their signature spumoni ice cream. good prices. I usually get the managers special for 13.95$ which gives you the option of choosing 2 of their classic sauces. my favorites are the mushroom and white clam. great place for family dining.

Review №39

2021-08-31 21:21:03

Friday was my first time here. This is a very large unique building. It used to be an old school years ago. Great place to come and explore. I like the idea of eating in the old train. Fun place to experience.

Review №40

2021-07-19 03:17:21

Update on 7/18/21I’ve tried pick and delivery here a few times and they always miss something. Seem like something they can work on. This time it was the bread and since it was delivery, just went without. I’m super bummed because I was really looking forward to the soft warm bread! Last time it was a side of chicken and time before that it was the ice cream.Everything else was as expected. Mizithra cheese is still the bomb and unique to OSF so will probably keep coming back when we get that craving. The meat sauce side of the Manager’s special was pretty light on sauce and meatball was pretty tiny, but sausage made up for it.———-Food was pretty good. Basically consistent to other Spaghetti Factories, if you’ve eaten at one before. My issue is with the website and app, which needs some work and their drive up service also needs some improvements. The ordering app was very very clunky. Seems to be their independent site, so not up to the standards of some of the other delivery apps. Also, email says to park in drive/pick up stations, but wasn’t really one to be found. Some faint markings that show numbers in stalls but that’s it. No big deal. Just call in and ask for them to bring out and they do, which was fine. The other issue though was our order was missing the side of chicken and we had to drive back, which was about a 10 min drive. Again, during these times, not that big a deal but seems like something they can improve on. Overall, food is not the best Italian around but nostalgic so around 3.5 stars. All the other little issues should bring it down to 3 stars, but trying to be generous in these trying times. Would hate to see an institution like OSF close shop so will keep going back. Especially for the Mizithra cheese, which is pretty unique to OSF.

Review №41

2023-05-08 00:54:57

I LOVE the Old Spaghetti Factory 🏭. I have been going since I was A kid... great Spaghetti 🍝 😋 and also Ice cream Sponie!! A salad or soup come with the mealGreat place for kids 2

Review №42

2022-08-30 00:49:26

On route to Vegas and decided to stop at Old Spaghetti Factory before continuing our journey and honestly had one of the best service and food. We felt at home, comfort and amazing conversations. The ambience was amazing and more than anything else we had the most wonderful time interacting with staff. One of the most pleasant surprise and a beautiful meal with my wife. We strongly recommend for you to check it out. Thank you so much

Review №43

2018-11-30 01:32:43

The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of these places that has been around since the dawn of time…I remember it fondly as a younger person when it felt exciting and like a big deal to come to. As I’ve gotten older and my food tastes have refined I’ve come to understand it’s a kind of nice place with mostly good-enough food based more around it’s them than actually being a great restaurant.We head there every now and then because every now and then you need a plate of spaghetti. It’s always crowded and on this particular occasion, we also had to wait a while for a server, after waiting a while to be seated. She did thank us for our patience but then still made us feel like she was in a hurry as she was taking our order.We sat at a booth which wasn’t particularly comfortable as the seats were fairly far from the table and wouldn’t move. So if you’re a taller person you’re probably fine, but otherwise, if you want to be comfortable, you should probably request to be seated at a table with chairs.The food did come quick after ordering, though the wine I ordered came after the salad so I didn’t really have chance to enjoy it before the food came along (which was my preference [and, err not that it was that good to begin with…it was a Cabernet served in a white wine glass {get snooty with me wine people ;)} and it never mellowed out leaving me to think it either really wasn’t good wine, or was from the day before])We were disappointed that the apple sauce that came as a side-option with our kids meal was sweetened with sugar. Apples are already sweet and, if you want a healthy side, you’re not really getting it with applesauce that sugar has been added to. They had broccoli, but we had to pay an extra dollar to get that as the side for this meal.The side-salads my wife and I got were basic iceberg lettuce situations. Iceberg is kind of the unhealthy, undeservingly popular cousin of the lettuce family…it was fresh for what it was and we both liked the pesto cream dressing.The serve bread in uncut sourdough loaves. It’s kind of fun and familial to cut it yourself and the bread was tasty (especially with butter on it.)My wife had the gluten free pasta option with marinara and mizritha cheese. The pasta was perfectly cooked (which is hard to do with gluten free) fusilli pasta. Since it was the spaghetti factory, we generally think their gluten free option should also be spaghetti (though again the fusilli was cooked perfectly) and she wanted more marinara sauce than was given. She thought it was a bit too cheesy. (Though that also could be a development of a more refined taste since the last time we were there and the Mizritha not living up to her memory of it.)I had the same dish with regular spaghetti and also would have liked more marina. It all tasted good and the pasta was perfectly cooked.The spumoni they brought at the end was okay…maybe a little weird…the texture was a bit off and the best way I can describe it is what I imagine astronaut ice cream would be like. It was weirdly almost warm but not melted.If I want fine dining Italian I’m not going to head here…but occasionally I just want a basic plate of spaghetti, and I guess, the feeling I’m getting a good deal with salad, bread and dessert included. Sigh…

Review №44

2024-06-20 03:55:34

It is always a pleasure to eat here. The food is great and all the staff are friendly and eager to help

Review №45

2024-03-28 03:49:14

Wed. March 27 at 3:50pm. Be prepared to wait/stand for 10 minutes before you are seated. This is my experience.I asked the hostess if I could order from the kids menu and she said sure and handed me the menu, then walked off. 10-15 minutes I still haven’t seen her.So I finally after 15 minutes wave my hand in the air and get a waitress who said the senior menu is more food and only 9-10 dollars. I said ok and she got me a menu.That was a LIE. It is over $17.00 plus tax & tip. Not 9-10 dollars.Then the waitress said, I have to ask my manager if you can order from the kids menu. I said oh the hostess said I could but then the female manager comes and insults me by saying no you can’t order, it’s for kids up to 12. I am almost 70. I know I’m not 12.Ok. I said, you don’t need my $8.00 and a tip to the waitress and she smiled and nodded her head at me, yup have a nice day, she said.I use to own a restaurant and I wouldn’t turn down any money if it was logical. So beware people.No small portions to the elderly. No respect. Thank you for not wanting my money.

Review №46

2020-02-24 01:41:02

Came in on a Friday night and the wait was about 20min. They were quick to take our order but not so much bringing it out, particularly the wine. The Fettuccine Alfredo and their signature dish were delicious. However, their kids butter pasta was not. See the picture below, looks like they drench it.

Review №47

2024-05-01 03:10:53

Excellent in every way! Our server Andrew, went above & beyond in friendly, patient & accommodating service! Great food as well!

Review №48

2017-05-01 02:26:21

For many years, I have been curious to discover thisplace, and I finally did it! My first impression was woah! It is nothing what I had expected (in a good way). The venue itself is very beautiful. There are a lot of photos and decorations hung all around the venue.This place was actually a school before; it was formerly known as Duarte School, which was built in 1909. At one point, the school was transformed into this restaurant. This place has been reported to be haunted.Despite previous issues with service that I have heard, our waiter was actually very nice and attentive to our table. He successfully took our order and all of our dishes came out nice and hot without having to wait such a long time.The food was actually pretty good! Me and family ordered the Shrimp Spinach Artichoke Dip and the Cheesy Garlic Bread, which were both really good! The pastas are actually very good and the portions are not too big. Me and my sister shared a pasta.Overall, loved it! I would definitely come again!

Review №49

2020-02-21 06:41:54

Whenever we go on a trip we always look for a Spaghetti Factory. We have been going since our kids were little. Its affordable it includes all the bread you want, a meal includes salad, ice tea, and spumoni ice cream you can choose vanilla but there spumoni is the best. There is something for everyone and its a fun time. Food is always great. First time to this location. . Service always great, atmosphere fun great for families and affordable and everyone leaves with a full belly and you dont have to tell the kids to eat there food! Thats a Win win in my books .

Review №50

2024-06-04 22:29:11

It’s my all time Lasagna favorite and trust me I’ve tasted from the best places and no one tops Spaghetti Factory. The salad is great too.

Review №51

2018-12-19 06:46:55

I recently visited The Old Spaghetti Factory by chance when passing through on the 210 freeway. I have to admit, I havent been since I was a kid, so I was curious if it was anything was like I remembered. First off, the location is super cool on its own, originally a schoolhouse established in 1903. I was by myself, so I didnt have to wait at all and was seated right away, the staff were super friendly and the food was pretty much how I remembered. I got the spaghetti and meat sauce and fettechini alfredo chefs combo that included a salad and ice cream... although I opted to get the cookies and cream shake to wash it down. All in all it was a really nice visit down memory lane and I would definitely go back. My only criticism would be the the pasta portions were a bit smaller than I thought, not that they need to be huge or wasteful, but a bit more pasta would be nice.

Review №52

2019-08-01 02:46:43

Used to go to the Hollywood location when I was young, brought back memories. Food is still great, cheap, service is great, atmosphere is pleasant. If you love simple yet great italian food this is the place to go.

Review №53

2024-01-09 06:22:30

We absoluteky love love love this place.Although, while the food is exceptional and the service was outstanding, the menu is smaller than it was 2 years ago on our last visit.Still, we cant wait to go back.

Review №54

2024-02-17 00:01:53

Set up in a historic school building, this location has a cool vibe and amazing quality food. Lobster ravioli is superb. I am partial to the Mizithra! And a great place to sit at the bar!

Review №55

2024-05-02 00:55:20

Good old Americanized Italian food that you dont want to crave but you do because it reminds you of your childhood. Theyre so consistent . I love this place.

Review №56

2023-04-26 18:55:50

The history of the building is very cool, its a unique restaurant. The food was good, comes with a starter and dessert. Very good value for your money

Review №57

2024-03-30 23:48:21

Love this spot! Always been a favorite. Key idea: order the salad with balsamic dressing so you can dip the bread in the dressing. Delicious!

Review №58

2018-01-13 08:25:22

Its always been a favorite for my daughter. She lives the mizithra cheese. We both really enjoy the Raspberry Italian Cream Soda. Great service and reasonable prices.

Review №59

2024-02-02 14:13:52

We usually stop by when we are near area. Wife really likes Italian. Their food is good and service is great. Most times we stop by without reservations and only wait about 10 minutes on a weekend evening.

Review №60

2023-03-28 15:41:37

We were lucky enough to go there on the 30th anniversary. Seems theyve been there since 1993. And we happen to be there the day. And what they do to celebrate is that they charge the prices of back then. So Sicilian meatballs spaghetti plate was $10.93. Usually its about $22. Sweet deal! Thats not the only thing the food is really good like superb. I kind of playing the waiter was attentive, the food was delicious,plus what a deal!!! They bring out little loaves of sourdough bread warm and yummy 😋! Crusty on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. The meal also came with a side salad or a cup of soup, spumoni or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Like I said a fabulous deal. The celebration ran for two days we ate on the trolley the first day which my son was excited Abt, the second day we ate on the regular part of the restaurant because we came with more people..That deal wont happen for another thirty years just kidding I have no idea lol. For four people four-course meal, it was under fifty bucks! I know right!! ENJOY

Review №61

2023-09-08 23:07:53

Been literally decades since Ive been and am mad at myself for not going back sooner. Absolutely will NOT be years before going returning to this classic venue for its solid comfort cuisines

Review №62

2024-05-30 06:12:59

Its called the Spaghetti Factory. If you dont like pasta, dont go. No real alternate options. Nice ambiance though in a beautiful building. Friendly staff.

Review №63

2023-06-28 14:49:11

We had a baby shower there I was in awe of the service the food. The uniqueness of the school renovation. I would love to visit more of these

Review №64

2023-04-06 15:40:39

This place is definitely on my list of places to visit every time Im in the area. Food and drinks are amazing and reasonably priced. Great service and good for large parties. Very cool to see the old photos and artifacts from this former schoolhouse.

Review №65

2022-04-13 02:36:31

The Mizithra Cheese and Browned Butter Dinner is heaven! It is such a simple, yet magical combination. I recommend coming in on an empty stomach because the entire meal is pretty hefty. You get bread, salad and an ice cream for dinner as well (I usually get the pesto salad and spumoni ice cream). Although prices have gone up since I started coming here, the price for the Mizithra meal is worth it!Service here is usually pretty good, but I have been here during times when it was just okay. Servers have taken a long time to take our order, and deliver our food. I waited 35 minutes for our food during one of my visits, when usually, the food is out within 5-10 minutes max (Factors never change: we are 2-3 guests, we order the same food, and come around the same time, every time). When I questioned the server, I was told that our spaghetti was burned. I appreciated the honesty and that I was not served burned pasta, however, as a tip, I would recommend for the servers to communicate with me about my food before I start to feel anxious (and hangry, I have to admit, haha).I do not think I will ever order anything else from the menu because I like what I like.

Review №66

2019-04-14 05:18:31

The food is always tasty and I love the different sauce options. The service on a Saturday evening is usually slow especially with a large party. Seems like they need more staff.

Review №67

2024-01-28 05:22:07

Came to this location in the middle of a move, so wearing hoodie and sneakers and so was my girlfriend. Just wanted a nice hot meal for dinner after a long day at a place i normally love.First, Im placed in the most far, isolated seats, maybe because of how I was dressed? Then, the server only comes as needed, never checks on us, just wants to know the order and deliver. Food took forever to come out, and our food was cold like it had either not been heated up all the way (we both ordered the spinach cheese ravioli with sides if chicken) or left sitting out for a while. Half were cold, sauce was luke warm, and served very little chicken, didnt even fill a quarter of the bowl. Then, we get asked what ice cream while the check is brought to me like Im being rushed out.Never returning to this location. Treated like I was the after thought.

Review №68

2021-05-18 20:44:57

Some things never change, quite frankly they shouldnt, especially when it comes to good food. The garlic cheese bread tastes just as fantastic as it did when I was a kid. Highly recommend this place since there was ample outdoor seating when I went.

Review №69

2023-09-14 15:46:07

I love this place. I have been going to this place for many years. It can very romantic and also fun. The food is good. I had the parmigiana chicken and spaghetti. The service was excellent but i did go early in the lunch hour. There has been times that I have gone during the busy hours and we have waited. I like the decor inside and the fact that it is an old school house. I have seen this place become more and more expensive. Back in the day 2 people could eat for $20.00. Now, with the same menu it is about $60.00. I also think that there is a service for parties over eight. I dont remember how much, but you can call them to confirm this information. I wont be going as often, but the food is great and thy serve large portions.

Review №70

2018-09-10 01:01:54

This review is based on my last visit.PROS: The food is goodThe ambiance of the restaurant is great with dim lighting, an actual train wagon in the middle of the place in what used to be a high school in the late 1800s /early 1900s.However, the service was horrible!CONS: They dont offer the option of reservations, or a waiting list before arriving.We waited 25 minutes in the vestibule in order to get a table.After being seated at a comfortable booth, we kept waiting for 20 more minutes for a server at which point we complained to the manager. We then were assigned a server but neither the server nor the manager uttered an apology for all the wait.Im not sure that this is reflective of their usual level of customer service, but my family and I were highly disappointed by the experience, especially since we had our 7 year old child with us.

Review №71

2022-12-19 00:54:02

I celebrated my Birthday here and it was wonderful! The food was delicious, as usual! I especially loved the Spumoni...Pistachio, Chocolate, and CHERRY...so yummy! Desiree took care to make sure that my Birthday Celebration was the Best!

Review №72

2023-02-14 22:34:07

Big Venue. Tons of Tables, but it still takes a little bit to seat you. Lunch specials are pricy and you can not get them during any holiday. Even made-up holidays, they dont do it. Big Portions. Italian sausage spaghetti is very good. Dont forget the spumoni ice cream delicious.

Review №73

2024-05-05 01:39:30

The food was mediocre at best I was not very happy with the buttered noodles they gave my toddler it tasted like burnt popcorn and she refused to eat it I dont blame her my spaghetti and meatballs were ok nothing fancy for the price you pay not worth it at all

Review №74

2024-01-27 22:03:40

Food was ok, edible, not great. Service excellent 👍. Bathrooms clean & stocked with paper products. Calm not rushed atmosphere.

Review №75

2024-02-08 22:41:33

Everything was quite good, except one thing: We did NOT appreciate being told to wait 10 minutes before being seated, when it was copiously clear that MANY tables were IMMEDIATELY available. Almost walked out over that middle finger.

Review №76

2024-06-04 12:16:44

Food was delicious. Of course, the spaghetti with meatballs is a winner, and so is the lasagna. The inside has a good atmosphere, and has a cool little trolly car thats part of the seating. Would come here again.

Review №77

2021-06-29 20:01:29

A very subtle ambiance with great quality food. The staff is very nice and courteous! I was here during lunch hour and the experience was enough for me to plan another visit with family. You won’t leave hungry and you won’t regret having a great meal here! My waitress was Jasmine, she was very professional and attentive.

Review №78

2024-04-11 01:04:36

Had to wait and be seated when there were more than enough tables. Service was slow and the food was only warm not hot.

Review №79

2018-12-21 05:09:57

Really good pastas and sauces the ambience is great really big restaurant its not an ordinary restaurant its an old stile building 1906 employees are great at its a place that you would want to take your parents or a date

Review №80

2024-01-04 01:29:29

Food and service were awesome!

Review №81

2022-12-06 18:37:28

Our waitress is very friendly, though she forgot to take our orders， and we waited for about an hour for our main dish. 😅

Review №82

2024-01-12 17:25:23

I love this place and it never disappoints. Ive been here many times over the years and the quality and service has always been outstanding. I highly recommend it.

Review №83

2024-01-29 03:45:31

The food is good, but the portions are woefully small. I got a chocolate cake afterward for dessert, but mostly because my spaghetti didnt really satisfy me...

Review №84

2023-08-09 06:26:29

I really enjoy coming here. It is set in an old schoolhouse which adds a great sense of timelessness. There is an old trolley car that you can sit in as well. The menu has a variety of pastas that are all delicious. The meatballs are great, as well as the sausage in the meat lovers dish. Service was a bit slow but it was only because it was really busy. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait due to how busy it is. Overall this is a great place to get a good meal!

Review №85

2024-06-11 05:40:07

Over priced...I paid 25 for my chicken Marsala.... it wasnt good at all.no flavor,noodles hard and crunchy.

Review №86

2024-02-16 03:44:44

The food and service were outstanding. Spaghetti 🍝 and Raviolies was very good. There is plenty of parking all around the restaurant.

Review №87

2023-11-08 06:48:22

We have been here many times, and overall, the food, the service, and the atmosphere can be depended on to be good. The biggest problem we experience at the Old Spaghetti Factory is that they crowd bringing the soup/salad and the main course together too quickly. Otherwise, we are happy to pay the OSF a visit!

Review №88

2023-12-31 23:26:37

Food was prepared as described, just didnt care for the flavors. Meat sauce, sausage, meat ball all lacked flavor and didnt care for the softness of the sausage. Our waitress was a 9. Minestrone, bread, and ice cream were all good but well do olive garden in the future.

Review №89

2023-11-17 09:16:51

I love this place. It’s actually been one of my favorites since I was a child and now I’m a senior citizen so it’s stood the test of time thank God!!My top favorite is their absolute specialty, which I have absolutely seen ANYWHERE else, which is the pasta with the Mizithra cheese! [Google please you must add that dish to the list of dishes you have below. It’s very surprising that you do not have it listed since the other dishes you have listed are also very customized.]. I have a craving for that dish that I will never satisfy no matter how many times I enjoy it!

Review №90

2020-09-29 19:44:00

Fantastic service. As far as I know, at this time only outside dining is available. The staff is extremely professional and courteous. The restaurant has guidelines in place for social distancing and go above and beyond to ensure everyone (staff and patrons) is safe. The waitress went as far as to record our contact information...in the case that the restaurant was exposed to COVID-19. Also the food is outstanding...all of the guidelines put in place to make sure everyone is safe definitely puts you at ease and makes the food even better. Thanks. Also try the Cotton Candy Limeaid...its more geared towards kids, but its worth the weird looks 🤣

Review №91

2022-08-02 05:49:35

Really really bad restaurant cant listen to simple orders. I am from at a town and even though I ordered this for dinner still had to have McDonalds. Because I made a simple order of gluten free noodles with Alfredo even though we know Alfredo is not gluten free we specifically told them that would be OK to put it on. What I got was buttered noodles. What a joke. By the time I got back to my hotel and noticed it they were already closed when I called. So have to get McDonalds to get McDonalds. Im not a child so Im not gonna eat just buttered noodles and get full. Definitely wont make that mistake twice and Ill make sure others dont when they come to visit.

Review №92

2023-04-24 05:36:18

Went there for dinner after daughters softball games. We were seated right away. Server was attentive and prompt. She took our order in a timely manner, and food came out fast. The artichoke dip was delicious and minestrone soup was full.of vegtables. We had the shrimp fettuccine and it was really delicious and just the right portion size. She did a great job and was very nice! Overall a great experience!

Review №93

2019-09-04 22:54:05

I ate four kinds of spaghetti pleat. All of them are very good. But one of them that is mozzarella one is perfect and I think that is only in here. And also ice cream was good. If you order sets, you must be full.

Review №94

2023-12-17 05:47:15

Truly had the best time with my family. Everything went great especially being a large party. Will definitely come back to this location.

Review №95

2017-04-13 20:47:00

Love everything... My favorite is everything... Excellent decor.. great food and restaurant presentation.. Attentative staff.. great experience for all special occasions 😎👍👍👍👍👍

Review №96

2019-06-10 20:45:52

Came here about 45min before closing and there was at least a 15-20min wait. The price is good for a 3 course meal but the food was about average. I did like the crab ravioli.

Review №97

2024-03-15 13:24:02

Ive always enjoyed this restaurant. It had been too long since we visited so we went back and we were not disappointed.

Review №98

2019-05-06 01:41:10

The staff here are really rude we called ahead to make a reservation and they say they are no making reservation because they were practically empty when we get there we have to wait 35 mins for a table when the waiting room was empty just us and you can see on my photos many empty dirty tables that they can clean instead of make customers wait, when they call us the waiter was rude and just start walking to the table without tell us that she was our server when I ask to the desk lady she say our waitress was on the table ovethere already she drop the menus and left with out a word, then Nicole come and apologize for the mean waitress and say that she left for a break without announcing she tries to take care of us but we feel unwelcome

Review №99

2023-04-27 05:06:16

Great place very nice. The good was great.

Review №100

2020-10-12 07:58:27

My first time there,. The place was nice the service was Good, The food was Delicious ((Michael)) our waiter was very professional, nice, attentive and CUTE.!!! LoooL,. Over all we had a Great experience . If you want to have a night out with your familia, friends, girlfriend, boyfriend.. I highly recommend this place...

Review №101

2023-12-11 04:31:16

Staff who is polite courteous. The server was attentive very courteous. Food was brought out to us on a timely manner. Considering how busy they were. Food is always delicious.

Review №102

2024-05-28 20:23:49

Enjoyed some great food as always at The Old Fashion Spaghetti Factory.

Review №103

2024-01-31 17:33:22

Good food, good service, good atmosphere. What more can you ask for? Good everything. I come back.

Review №104

2018-10-20 19:47:48

Went here before a track meet to carbo-load. Just me, two coaches, and 43 athletes and the staff was outstanding. Had everybody fed with plenty of bread salad, choice of 3 entrees, ice cream and drinks, in and out in record time. Really an outstanding experience, from the manager to every server. A+++

Review №105

2023-12-24 21:47:21

We had our annual company holiday luncheon there. It was very reasonably priced and decent space. I would consider having other events there.

Review №106

2024-01-24 20:44:07

It seems as though everytime we come here and want to enjoy a good meal there is a problem in which last time the issue was never resolved. This time after receiving our to-go order we doubled checked to make sure everything was included before taking off and it was not. A year later & we recently visited & I mentioned our previous issue. The server went above & beyond to compliment us to resolve the issue. Thanks so much.

Review №107

2023-12-31 21:43:12

Im very picky about Italian food because Ive been cooking it for my family for a lifetime. Most Italian restaurants disappoint me except for the food at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte calif. Excellent flavor, comfortable environment, professional service. Thank you

Review №108

2024-05-09 22:23:55

Olive Garden food is a bit better. Friendly and fast service

Review №109

2023-05-10 00:09:53

The food was GREAT. My husband and I went with my son, his wife and 2 small granddaughters. We all enjoyed the food. The Baked Garlic Cheese Bread was Delicious. Service was GREAT, she did everything right. I had an Italian Cream Soda with Cherry Juice, LOVED IT and you get to take the glass,home. Prices run about $21 to $25 a person which includes soup or salad, loafs of fresh baked bread and ice cream, well worth it.

Review №110

2018-01-15 05:53:11

This place has become one of my favorite places to enjoy a delicious pasta, excellent customer service, always fresh coffee, the best garlic bread.

Review №111

2023-08-11 07:31:47

I recently had the pleasure of dining here, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! I was greeted the moment I walked in with a warm and cozy atmosphere that reminded me of the past. The menu was a celebration of a wide variety past dishes that catered to different tastes and preferences. Overall, my experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this place!

Review №112

2023-04-01 03:25:31

Issues with the bathroom (only one working) and slow service. We were seated for over 5 minutes before someone came by. Wait staff never came by after getting food. We waited around for 10 minutes just to have someone acknowledge us to get the check.Prices are higher than before which is expected but portions are smaller which was not expected.Food still tasted good though but given the prices and portions and service will not be coming back anytime soon.

Review №113

2019-09-08 02:35:26

It was our first time trying out this place and well I have to admit we also wanted to try it because weve heard SCARY STORIES of the bathrooms and what not being haunted lol. In the end nooooo it wasnt haunted but the food was great and the server was awesome as well. The only thing I did not really like was the game room that is super small that had about one arcade game which is a driving game and the rest were claw machines, it was beyond hot and stuffy in there. There were 4 of us in there and it was crowded thats how small it is. Our drinks were non alcoholic but if you saw them youd think otherwise they were good... strawberry lemonade and the cotton candy definitely recommend the cotton candy.

Review №114

2023-09-16 23:27:37

We had a large family anniversary dinner today at the spaghetti factory. It was a great experience. The food was good and our server Jordyn was amazing. She was very efficient, friendly and attentive to all our needs. Weve been going to the spaghetti factory for years now. This was the best service weve ever had. Thanks Jordyn!!!

Review №115

2023-09-17 17:28:56

Stopped by for the first time for lunch. Had a great experience. Food was great as was the service and the building is interesting also. Will definitely be back to further explore the menu

Review №116

2023-05-03 19:46:21

Excellent food and service. Recommended 100%.

Review №117

2019-04-19 13:44:07

Always love coming here. My go-to is the mizithra and brown butter spaghetti. Looove the sourdough bread! Spumoni at the end is amazing! My son loves that we can sit in the trolley to eat.

Review №118

2023-08-08 04:19:04

Great service and food, although tonight’s visit definitely left much to be desired. I ordered the mizithra with browned butter and for a $21 dish, it was mostly just noodles and butter. Very little cheese which is what I am guessing is what makes it so expensive. We also got the spinach artichoke dip but when our entrees were dropped off, the gentleman took the dip away without asking if we were finished, it was only half eaten, so it would’ve been nice if they took it off the bill. They did offer to remake it but we had already started eating our entrees at that point. Highly recommend the old spaghetti factory but as I said this location left a bit to be desired.

Review №119

2023-12-28 13:55:53

Food was delicious. I like my server and the people. The wait wasnt long and I love the environment .I will be going back

Review №120

2023-07-13 03:04:52

We had to wait 15 to 20 mins.to be seated, they werent busyJust not enough help, but areWaiter was very good at juggling all tables he had. We had Great service from are waiter and the food I loved it. I would recommend it and visit again....Our experience was memorableThank you....

Review №121

2023-12-31 05:24:21

This is one of our favorite places to gather for special occasions

Review №122

2022-09-20 02:17:07

Delicious food,courtesy staff,and SGV history!

Review №123

2023-02-24 00:58:28

After wanting to try this place for over 2 years, I finally got the chance. The food was simple but good. All the entrées come with soup/salad and a dessert. Plus they bring you a mini loaf of fresh baked Sourdough before your meal. My wife ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and I got the meat lovers spaghetti. Both were very light yet filling. And I recommend the spumoni ice cream for dessert. We ate at 2pm on a Thursday and we basically had the place to ourselves. If youre in the area, definitely give this place a try!

Review №124

2023-09-10 03:39:11

The server Kinda rushed us and didn’t take the time to explain the menu. The Service was bad. Once the food arrived, The server kept passing the orders around to get to the right person.Not a pinch of personal attention. With just the minimal service we got our food. The food was ok.Probably won’t go back At least for a long while.

Review №125

2024-05-02 00:01:07

Delicious pastas! Get the spinach artichoke appetizer, you wont regret it!

Review №126

2023-10-17 19:48:03

The Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte is a cherished gem that my wife and I love visiting during my lunch hours. Every time we go, we embark on a culinary adventure by trying different dishes from their delightful menu, and each experience has been a treat for our taste buds. The Ravioli here is fire!!!However, the standout feature of this wonderful establishment is undoubtedly their exceptional service. The servers are incredibly attentive, friendly, and go above and beyond to make our dining experience truly memorable.The pricing at the Old Spaghetti Factory is also great, making it a fantastic value for the quality of food and service they offer. And lets not forget the ice cream, which is the perfect ending to our meals there - absolutely delicious!Stepping into this restaurant gives us nostalgic vibes, taking us back to our childhood memories of visiting the Old Spaghetti Factory in Pasadena before it closed down. The ambiance and familiar decor evoke cherished moments from the past, making our visits to the Duarte location all the more special.If youre looking for a delightful lunch spot with a diverse menu, fantastic service, and a touch of nostalgia, the Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte is the place to be. Its a culinary journey that never disappoints and brings back heartwarming memories of the good old days.

Review №127

2023-08-16 23:40:02

Great place to be with friends & family for lunch, especially having a lunch meeting. There is a private room to do so. We were a group and were well attended. Luckily, she accepted dping separate checks. Food was great for the price.

Review №128

2023-09-20 03:22:02

If you go here you need to ask for Joe!! Best server I’ve ever had. He is so attentive and personable. Joe really sets the standard for how every server should engage. Thank you again for a great dinner and wonderful service!

Review №129

2024-05-14 11:02:36

Got seated. Waited 5 minutes. Never got acknowledged by a server. Left.

Review №130

2024-04-12 20:41:55

Delicious great setting. Service was mostly awesome.

Review №131

2023-03-18 22:37:47

The service was outstanding!!!! Young, energetic staff brimming with enthusiasm!!! Extremely refreshing. And there was a floor manager basically acting as a safely net. That gives confidence to a young staff, a management tactic that I both recognized and appreciated. Tasteful and comfortable at the same time. Great evening!!!! Great food!!!!

Review №132

2023-08-01 07:18:36

My family and I are just the biggest fans of this place! The meals are absolutely delicious with fantastic salads, pastas, and drinks! My personal favorite is the mizitra brown butter pasta and a cotton candy limeade or Shirley temple along with it. Highly recommend the olive tapanade as well! The atmosphere is wonderful as well.

Review №133

2023-01-09 19:03:42

Ive always wanted to come here! Ive never been but always saw it off the free way. The historical building, dine-in trolley, and service were awesome! The pasta was OK (we got the spicy and the cheesy one) but the side of meatballs were chefs kiss! And the minestrone, fresh bread, and spumoni ice cream that come with your meal were perfect bookends to the experience.

Review №134

2023-04-29 03:51:37

This place is a classic and is one I have dined at a good many times. The food is great as it always is, my personal favorites are the managers special, the garlic bread, the Italian Creme Soda, the minestrone soup, and the spumone ice cream. Aaron was our waiter for the evening, and he was amazingly friendly, very helpful, and just a great example of a guy whos good at his job. Overall an amazing experience 👏🏻

Review №135

2023-04-10 03:05:12

Great food and great staff. Zoey are waitress kept cups full and food hot. My son had a great birthday. Brown butter and mazithra cheese all the way

Review №136

2023-04-17 11:39:58

It was loud. I had the spinach ravioli. It was good. I love their Pesto salad dressing. My child loves meatballs but finds these to be spicy and too large. Garlic cheesebread was tasty but a little hard. If you have the chance to sit in the car, that is a neat experience.

Review №137

2024-01-08 03:46:48

Spaghetti was okay, but spaghetti sauce had absolutely no flavor. Our server was absent the majority of the time and never refilled our drinks.

Review №138

2023-10-25 21:45:38

Been coming here for over 30 years. Loved it then, Love it now.

Review №139

2023-12-04 02:41:54

We had a big groupThe food was cold we didn’t get even our salad until a hour and 15 min in. After the salad and bread we didn’t get our food for another like 45 min. And we got there at 4:00 and didn’t leave till 7:00 because we waited for food and dessert and we stayed for an extra 15-20 min

Review №140

2022-03-29 20:17:03

My husband surprised us by taking us there and it was one of the best cluisine Italy that I have greatly enjoyed and plan to be back with the family

Review №141

2023-06-01 02:59:44

I used to go to the one in Hollywood many moons ago. This one has all the charm. I got the spaghetti and sausage. The food was really good. The portions were enough for left overs. The service was great. I will definitely be coming back soon.

Review №142

2024-03-17 22:07:34

Awesome old historic building. Delicious spagetti, fresh bread, and good service.

Review №143

2024-06-29 04:01:20

Always friendly, great comfort food.

Review №144

2023-12-19 21:20:07

A fun dining experience. I think this one is an old schoolhouse expanded and turned into the restaurant. Mizithra cheese is yum.

Review №145

2023-10-30 03:46:10

We love this restaurant. Always a lovely staff & service. Thank you for making our birthday brunch special.

Review №146

2023-03-27 00:36:10

Beautiful restaurant. Ample seating. Great location for accommodating large parties. Friendly service. Affordable entrees and a nice kids menu. I wish the food was a bit tastier. Yummy ice cream, though.

Review №147

2023-05-07 22:53:22

This place is so classic, the food is so good, and the staff is so welcoming. Cant wait to go back and try something new. We had the lagsania and the chicken Parmigiano... no pictures sorry because I was starving. (At no fault of the staff, I had been running errands and waited too long to eat). Sevice was fast. We were a party of 2 and were seated with hot bread and butter within 20 minutes. Christian was great. All in all 10 out of 10.

Review №148

2022-07-21 10:54:49

The family friendly atmosphere is still there; but the family friendly prices have gone out the door never to return. The food is just as tasty as ever. The service is great. Just make sure that you bring a magnifying glass to read the menu and its prices. If not, youll be shamed to discover that the tiny size of the font on the menu is in inverse proportion to the amount due listed on the bill that you receive at the end of your experience.

Review №149

2023-06-05 17:18:38

The service was below standard definitely food was bland and very small portions especially compared to Rancho Cucamonga. I wont be returning to the Duarte restaurant. So if you like bad service and small portions this is the place for you. Got food poisoning from the chicken marsela didnt realize the chicken was pink inside until i almost finished my dinner shared my plate with family and we all got sick.

Review №150

2023-04-24 03:13:33

Awesome food, great waiter, nice calming environment. There was a little issue with sitting, but the hostess fixed it. Cant mark down restaurant for one person. Would definitely go again and recommend.

Review №151

2023-03-25 13:53:05

We love eating here. It has a great atmosphere. The food is delicious. Service is always good. We took a friend for his first trip here and he said it was so good he was going to bring his wife back to try it.

Review №152

2021-02-21 20:04:47

Havent got our food yet first time too We just ordered through the phone and we where getting cut off signle but the staff member managed to stay on the phone and get our orders even if he had to repeat himself 700 times. Thank ypuVery respectful very professional.

Review №153

2022-08-23 08:17:50

This restaurant is good to take the kids. I take my nieces and nephews here because they love the spaghetti and especially the spumoni! The services is horrible. You may get someone nice but nice doesn’t come around when you need something or they take forever. 🙄 I wouldn’t say it’s the greatest food. Nothing special about it. I must say tho the creamy pesto dressing is Deliciosas!!Love the bread too.

Review №154

2023-05-04 21:39:58

Good Italian food in an awesome atmosphere and great service.

Review №155

2023-02-12 00:00:33

1900s school remade into a restaurant you can still see the old stained glass windows.Great Italian food. Each plate comes with a side AND a desert.Who would have thought that Chocolate. Pistachio, and cherry ice-cream went so well together.Definitely recommend

Review №156

2024-01-19 05:58:55

I love this place! The food is absolutely delicious!Oh, so good!

Review №157

2023-08-27 04:28:31

Go to spot when coming home from a family vacation.Catch a meal on our way home to break up the drive.

Review №158

2022-07-10 06:33:41

Had a great dinner here. We were seated in a timely manner. We had a great waiter. He accidentally spilled a drink but handled it great. Refilled drinks quickly. Didnt forget anything. He remembered all the little requests. Food was tasty. Parking was great. Great place for a date or a celebration, like a birthday.

Review №159

2023-03-07 14:35:36

The food was good. The pasta side dish had very little sauce if any. The chicken was real breast, not processed. The minestrone needs some work. Had no taste or flavor. Bread was good. It is an Italian restaurant that does not serve pizza.

Review №160

2022-07-31 05:38:12

Had dinner with a friend here. Our server was awesome and attentive. Staff were friendly and helpful. The restroom was a little hard for me to find since it was my first time here but another staff lead me in the right direction. The food was very tasty and their tiramisu is pretty yummy. I really like the atmosphere here.

Review №161

2023-04-27 02:15:19

All orders here are full meal with soup or salad. At the end of the meal you get ice cream for dessert.Food is not up to snuff this time around. The meatballs were dry and dense. The sauce was a little too watery for my taste.

Review №162

2023-07-21 03:25:48

The food was good but the service was the best. The young man that served us was excellent (I dont remember his name) he made us feel at home and we appreciate it a lot.

Review №163

2022-09-06 16:37:10

I love the Managers Special - 2 sauces! I got the meat sauce n the clam sauce.

Review №164

2022-05-09 03:11:17

If you love pasta. They got a lot of it. Their free bread was great, hot and toasty. Service was really fast even for mothers day. Service was just great overall, from the time we waited which wasnt long for a party of 8 to the point our waitress took our drinks and order our food everything was really fast. Just nothing too great stood out food wise. My expectations were low. We decided its a great place if we had no choice and really wanted pasta and wanted a quick in and out experience because everywhere else had 3+ hour wait.

Review №165

2022-05-31 13:50:42

Food is delicious. Make a reservation and be SPECIFIC about your seating. We were sat in tiny boxcar. Not a good fit for a 64 man and 59 woman. Very cramped and close quarters🚫 Ill be SPECIFIC when being seated. Other than that. Our server was nice and polite. Recommend 😊

Review №166

2023-09-26 06:02:51

The salad was basically just lettuce.The spaghetti was very average. We went for lunch and the portions were way too small. The bread was too hard and slightly above average.

Review №167

2023-09-08 02:40:52

A past time favorite for comfort food. Managers favorite (meat and mizithra), with a side a Italian sausage, salad, fresh bread just out of the oven and finish the meal with spumoni ice cream.

Review №168

2024-02-18 17:30:30

Truly one of the greatest still around. Beautiful place, great good!

Review №169

2023-01-08 06:16:37

This is the Best The Old Spaghetti Factory! The ambience is fabulous! It was originally a five-room schoolhouse. The food is Delicious and Fair Priced! The Service provided by the manager, Diana, and my server, Karyna was excellent! It is worth the drive for this wonderful Dining Experience!

Review №170

2023-06-20 00:08:09

First time coming to the restaurant and everything was perfect. Our server Eric was amazing and told us the haunting history behind the building, a great time overall for our family. Highly recommend coming here

Review №171

2022-06-24 02:11:36

This was a hard rate for me. I really want to give it 4 stars but it just fell short. Menu is super simple, which I have no problem with. Not a lot of extra you have a hard time deciding around. The building (an old school house) is quite beautiful with spacious interior that would be perfect for large gatherings. Service was not bad bit definitely not great. But where the mundane service and unspectacular menu could have been helped is the locations history and stories of ghosts! Your hosts and waitors should hype that kind of stuff up! The worst part about that is that my dinner party found out about all of that on their phone, nothing from those that work there. Such potential, just fell short.

Review №172

2019-06-12 03:12:28

Such a wonderful restaurant. Be aware that portion sizes got decreased withen the last few years, quality however is still right where it always has been.

Review №173

2023-01-29 17:11:47

Absolutely wonderful in all way! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was fun & engaging, and the service was on top of it & very nice! We went as a family, but this would be great for date night or any occasion!

Review №174

2023-07-10 23:59:24

Great fun old schoolhouse. Great waiter too! Crowded at 2 pm on a Monday! Noisy and portions were small for lunch but costs 17.00 for a lunch spaghetti. Tasted great but way top expensive.

Review №175

2022-12-01 18:15:58

Extraordinary in the sense of exceptionally ordinary. In my own culinary experience, I’ve found it quite difficult to make pasta so bland unless you just put canned sauce on noodles and nothing else, and that’s exactly what they do here. The real benefit of dining here is that it really allows you to bond with your company because there’s absolutely nothing of note to say about the food.

Review №176

2022-12-04 03:21:33

15 minutes to wait for a table, front area was packed so the wife and I waited outside in the chilly air.Ordered lukewarm water and received hot water.Waited returned later with water that was somehow even hotter.Waited nearly 40 minutes for food and was greeted with County Fair spaghetti and a whopping 6 pieces of crab ravioli.Matthew, our waiter, was wonderful. Not a single complaint there.However, food was fit for a West Virginia County Fair served with funnel cakes.Yall done put spinner rims on a Geo Metro.Not returning, unfortunately. First and only time well be disappointed with the food.

Review №177

2022-08-11 06:16:29

Ive always loved the Spaghetti Factory but hadnt been back since leaving Riverside in 2012. I was unsure if the Spaghetti Factory would be the same as I remembered. So happy to say its just as good if not better than what I remembered. My go to is the Mizithra and browned butter. So delicious and simple! Lucky for me, my picky boyfriend likes it, too. He recently had the lasagna. It was so delicious. The marinara sauce is excellent. Overall I cant think of a single negative thing about this location. Hostess was nice, servers were nice, restaurant is clean and wait for food was just right! 10/10 is pretty hard to say about any restaurant/business. See you again real soon Old Spaghetti Factory!

Review №178

2024-02-21 22:25:56

Delicious clam pasta birthday classic meal😊 2/21/24. Thank you very much for my delicious birthday pasta dinner. Thank you Nolan for your excellent customer service.

Review №179

2022-09-13 01:33:45

I have been here several times in the past and they were okay/good. Today I went there (before the dinner rush) and sadly it will be my last time going here. The staff was friendly but very unstaff. The kitchen was backed up. Soup and Coffee that was suppose to be hot, was room temperature. My daughter and I had the same dish and soon after started to feel really sick with cramps and nausea. I dont blame the front staff for this. But they either need to get more help or people that know how to cook food properly. Good bye old spaghetti factory.😭

Review №180

2023-07-27 23:38:41

My birthday dinner at the 19th Old spaghetti factory in my lifetime. Thanks to the unknown server in Spokane Washington who first recommended mizithra cheese to me in 1985. Ive been enjoying it ever since.

Review №181

2023-02-27 03:08:08

We had my mothers 90th birthday party there. The room was nice and we were allowed to decorate. The service was exceptional and accommodating for our large group

Review №182

2023-05-13 23:05:07

Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine. Great flavor and portion size. 3 course meal. Bread was perfection. Ambiance was serene. Cool trolley in the middle of the restaurant.

Review №183

2023-12-22 03:38:51

Great place, fantastic food. You can never go wrong with OSF!

Review №184

2022-01-17 19:50:45

January 2022 - Party of 4 on a Friday around 5pm. No wait.Food/Pricing - Pasta with White Clam Sauce ($16.75) is my usual go to and always yum. Managers Favorite with half meat and half white clam sauce is a solid choice as well ($17.99). Both came with a choice of soup or salad as well as ice cream for dessert!Service/Ambiance - There was a small mistake with our dessert but both the server and manager quickly rectified the situation. Our server Kylynn was very sweet and attentive! Keep up the great service!!Will I be back? Yes! Weve been coming here for years and are local regulars._________________________June 2021 - Have been frequenting this place for years!We got the Pasta with White Clam Sauce and Meat Lovers Pasta, both still very yum!This was out first visit post-quarantine and although the dishes have gotten more pricey, I still enjoy the ambiance and our server this time was very attentive and friendly!!! Please keep her, I believe her name was Hollie (at least thats what it said on our receipt). Thank you Hollie!!!

Review №185

2022-03-16 22:49:37

I used to love the Old Spaghetti Factory but theyve gotten very expensive and even worst, theyve cut back on the sauce portions.Today I went in for lunch and ordered the lunch portion like Ive been doing for years. When the waiter brought the spaghetti, it was a very small amount of sauce in the middle of the pasta with a few mushrooms on top; far less sauce and mushrooms then they usually have. When I mixed it all together the pasta had very little sauce and tasted like raw pasta with a hint of sauce in the distance. Personally I dont like the taste of raw pasta which is why most of want sauce on the spaghetti in the first place. But with such a small amount of sauce, the pasta wasnt good.I asked the waiter and he said others had complained as well and he said that when he told the cook, the cook said thats the correct portion were allowed to give for the sauce.I asked for the manager and there wasnt much that could be done since thats the portion authorized to be served and so the only other options was to contact corporate and complaint.It was 12:30pm, lunchtime, and I was shocked at how empty it was. There were maybe four tables being used out of this huge restaurant. Theres a reason for this. When restaurants over charge and then also cut back on portion sizes, people stop coming.If the waiter had me and others complaining, I wonder how many didnt complain but were also unhappy with the new sauce portion sizes and arent coming back. I know my wife and I wont be back.The Old Spaghetti Factory is making a huge mistake and unfortunately I dont think theyll be around much longer because of it.

Review №186

2022-07-14 06:32:06

Meatball pasta was delicious! (I subbed out spaghetti noodles for a small pasta shape.) I thought $20 for pasta lunch was kinda pricey, but it comes with fresh hot bread, soup or salad, and a scoop of spumoni ice cream (or vanilla). The meatballs were so good! We went on a Sunday afternoon. The waitress said they do have lunch specials on weekdays. We sat in the trolley which was kinda dark inside, but fun. We really enjoyed our lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory!

Review №187

2023-10-09 22:25:20

I CANNOT say enough about todays lunch here. They accommodated my GF and service dog needs with grace. Food is good too. 😉

Review №188

2022-08-18 02:09:07

Excellent food, friendly service, affordable prices. The restaurant used to be an old school. The building is gorgeous and the atmosphere was nice. They say the restaurant is haunted. There is a trolley car inside for seating and a lot of beautiful antique furniture.

Review №189

2023-11-27 19:35:40

Food was way to salty! Our waiter Chris was amazing!!!! He was attentive and helpful. But again the food was way to salty!!!!

Review №190

2022-05-07 23:45:52

We had great food (spaghetti with meat sauce, lasagna, and cheese and spinach tortellini, which each of us enjoyed) and the service was excellent. The decor is unusual but comfortable, with plenty of space between the tables. We arrived just as the Saturday lunch began the day before Mothers Day and were seated right away but the place filled up by the time we left.

Review №191

2022-01-14 02:45:23

Just left there. It was awful. As we walked in instead of being nicely greeted we were stared at without a word being said. Not hello, how are you this evening, nothing! She finally said two for dinner? Well i dont mean to be rude but my goodness, can i get a hello.The service was slow. To the defense of the waitress it appeared as though she was the only one on the floor. I went to have pasta with shrimp or scallops. NO SEAFOOD AT ALL! The whole experience was not good. Food was okay, but just okay. Wanted ranch dressing. Had none. I will not be back!! Ever!

Review №192

2023-07-03 01:06:46

Chris was our waiter and was on point food was excellent like always if you do decide to come here you better have a big appetite the portions are very good size

Review №193

2024-06-07 23:52:00

One of the restaurants which one go to close of italian food.

Review №194

2023-03-27 18:16:05

Dont get take out especially on Sunday. I ordered take out and was told it would be ready in 15 to 20 minutes, so I left a little later to allow for extra time. 25 minutes after the phone call, I arrived and ended up waiting over an additional hour for the food. It wasnt a huge order, just for 2.About half-way through my hour long wait I approached the front desk and asked if I may have missed my name when they were calling out pick up orders. Judging by the response I received, they had most likely forgotten about my order, because the hostess I spoke to took 15 minutes to get back and never addressed the situation when she returned. Instead she came back with menus for the front desk. I asked why it took so long and they just shrugged it off like it was normal and acceptable. No apology. No type of consolation for the wait. Nothing. Nada.My overall opion is:- The food is OK, although quite overpriced. I feel that over $60 for 2 meat lovers treats and a side of cheesy garlic bread is a bit much.- The service is definitely sub par (for takeout anyway), and it seems that no one cares when they do a bad job.- Unacceptable wait time for pick up. No one should have to wait that long to pick up an order. I have been to places that seated me, fed me and charged me in less time than my experience here.This wasnt my first bad experience here but it will be my last, as I will not be returning. The only reason I gave them 2 stars is because the food qas still decent. I cant be sure though since everything tastes better when youre starving.

Review №195

2017-01-20 23:57:41

Is a nice, clean and quick service . The prices are good and they have lunch specials wich is even better . It can be crowded but not all the time

Review №196

2023-04-30 20:42:02

Ordered simply off menu and got wrong dishes. Very slow service. Food taste was mediocre at best. I know it was busy but at least get the food right and tasty.

Review №197

2022-06-06 05:23:29

The food and service was great. Not sure if its always like this but our server and the food were wonderful. She was very attentive to my wife and I and gave us an awesome experience along with very tasty drinks.

Review №198

2021-06-13 21:10:24

Sunday morning 11:30am came with a family of 6 and we were seated right away. Our server was spot on and on top of our orders and drinks even quick with the refills. Staff was friendly, food was nice and hot once served to our table. Definitely coming back to visit! Ample parking and spacious waiting room if need to wait both inside and out.

Review №199

2020-01-16 03:55:58

Good old spaghetti and great service with a bday spamoni!!