Ospi Costa Mesa — Restaurant in Costa Mesa

First time, mixed impressions, ordered the meatballs, did not liked them, told the bartender, she said “fair enough “ , I asked to get the spicy rigatoni , then after a few minutes Manager Andrew came very aggressive and demanded to know why I did not like the meatballs, told him did not like the sauce, the beef and the bread, he said can we get you something else ? Told him I’ve already ordered the spicy rigatoni and I would like to try that, he said ok then we well put that in for you , in a very unfriendly way , And I was thinking I already ordered it , did not expect to be he push back from the staff . Lady Bartender left , the a male bartender asked me if everything was ok , to this moment I felt awkward and wanted to leave but decided to stay anyway, I enjoy the pasta and the fungi pizza , got a couple of the Mexican lagers on draft and a cocktail, at the very I had to ask for water and an extra plate from the male bartender, I was not offered dessert or another drink by Jordan, it felt like they were not trying their best, went to the restroom and saw then Manager Andrew standing by the kitchen , not a great impression for real ! I hope they get it together , In the meantime I tried to make a reservation but I guess he website resy was not working so decided to show up , also had comments for the host staff , they were not rude at all, but they were not either super friendly, thank you for letting me borrow a lamp since the bar was way to dark to even take a look at the menu. Mixed feelings, happy new year !!! The restaurant has very nice aesthetics and the pizza is delightful. So I’m a foodie and I decided to turn my night into a great night so came to flemmings in Anaheim is to died for ;) wow wow wow , right in front of Disneyland , great cocktails , amazing food , superior service !!!!!!!!!! No interrogation here just having a...

It was my first time dining at this restaurant, and everything was excellent. The food was very fresh and delicious. The drinks were pleasant as well. The place had a spacious and comfortable atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors, which was warm and inviting. The staff were friendly and courteous. I would definitely love to visit here again.

*update

We had a great experience here before—I gave it 5 stars and was excited to come back with guests. Unfortunately, this second visit was disappointing. We were surprised to receive a Happy Hour menu on a weekend, but we went along with it and each ordered a drink. The menu listed “2 for $25” but didn’t mention anything about portion sizes. There was a small section for food, so we ordered two salads and two Crispy Provolone—items we had really enjoyed before (from the regular menu). This time, the salads came in small side plates, and the Provolone was one piece per order. I asked the waitress why it wasn’t two, and she said it’s only one for Happy Hour. That was frustrating—especially since it wasn’t explained on the menu, and you end up paying $12.50 per piece when the regular menu offers two for $18. Honestly, it felt misleading. We didn’t want to complain in front of our guests, but it was awkward and disappointing. We also ordered two pizzas and a vodka pasta—both from the regular menu. The pasta was still great, just like last time. But the pizzas were a letdown. The crust was way too thin and not enjoyable. Sadly, the overall experience didn’t live up to our first visit. I’ve adjusted my rating from 5 to 3 stars. There’s potential here, but transparency and consistency really matter—especially when you’re bringing people in based on a great...

We had a reservation for a party of six on a weekend and were looking forward to a nice meal. Initially, we requested indoor seating but asked to move to the patio due to the great weather — which they were able to accommodate.

Unfortunately, that was probably the only highlight of the evening. The food across the board was overly salty — from the pasta to the salad to the pizza. Better than bland, perhaps, but still disappointing. On top of that, the portion sizes were surprisingly small for main entrees.

Service left much to be desired. One of our appetizers (calamari) never arrived until nearly the end of our main courses — when we asked about it, the waitress simply said she'd "go check" and when I asked to cancel it if it hadn’t been placed, she replied with “okay — anything else?” No apology, no explanation.

Service overall was inattentive. In the entire 90 minutes we were there, our drinks were never refilled. Not once. And despite the poor service, a 20% gratuity was automatically applied due to our group size.

Lastly — and maybe this is just bad optics — we were seated in the furthest back corner of the patio, right next to another Asian group. Could be a coincidence, but it didn’t go unnoticed.

Overall, a disappointing visit that didn’t come close to expectations. With so many great dining options in the area, we likely won’t...