Tustin blends Old Town charm with polished, modern dining.
Between chef-driven hotspots, sprawling patios, and a deep bench of global eats, it’s one of Orange County’s low-key best food towns.
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Polished yet welcoming, The Winery is a cornerstone for special nights out.
The menu is Californian with a steakhouse backbone—prime cuts, Chilean sea bass with a silky beurre blanc, and seasonal sides that let farmers’ market produce shine.
The wine program is outstanding, with savvy pairings from a deep list.
Sunset dinners on the patio, fire features warming the space, are peak OC dining.
Centro Storico by Centro Pasta Co.
Handmade pasta is the star at this Old Town gem.
Expect ribbons of pappardelle tossed with slow-braised ragù, pillowy gnocchi that nearly melt, and seasonal specials that rotate with local produce.
The room is intimate and warmly lit, the service personal, and the tiramisu tastes like a recipe passed down through generations.
A perfect date-night hideaway.
Honda-Ya Tustin
A beloved izakaya with serious staying power, Honda-Ya is where locals gather for late-night bites, cold beer, and sake.
Skewers come hot off the grill—chicken thigh, beef tongue, bacon-wrapped enoki—while comfort staples like karaage, agedashi tofu, and ochazuke keep regulars coming back.
The menu is massive, so come hungry and curious; the vibe is energetic and authentically relaxed.
Chaak Kitchen
Chef-driven Yucatecan cuisine is the draw at Chaak, and it’s a revelation—smoky, citrusy, and deeply layered flavors out of a wood-fired hearth.
Cochinita pibil arrives tender and perfumed with achiote, sikil pak is earthy and bright, and the tortillas are made in-house.
Cocktails lean agave-forward with fresh juices and a spicy kick. It’s one of OC’s most distinctive kitchens.
Roma D’Italia
A Tustin classic since the ’60s, Roma is comfort incarnate—red-check nostalgia, bubbling lasagna, and garlic bread that disappears fast.
The marinara is bright, the meatballs are tender, and the portions are family-friendly.
It’s the kind of place where memories get made—a birthday, a team dinner, or a midweek craving for old-school Italian done right.
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