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INI Ristorante Fountain Valley Reviews
Tried coming here on a Friday night at 7pm without a
Tried coming here on a Friday night at 7pm without a reservation and was told the wait would be over 2.5 hours. Came back on a Wednesday at 4:30pm and it was empty so we were seated right away. I'm glad I got to finally try this place because th
This spot was suggested to me by a friend who had been here
This spot was suggested to me by a friend who had been here once. She said Japanese fusion pasta and I said let's go! We started with the calamari. It could've used a little more breading, but the pepperoncini added a nice saltiness to co
Wow, I'm still craving the truffle cheese bread The
Wow, I'm still craving the truffle cheese bread The truffle bread was my favorite plate I ate here. The drizzled honey on top was the perfect compliment to this skillet of goodness. The Spicy Miso Carbonara was good but I don't like ea
I feel like every time I'm in the area, I can't help but
I feel like every time I'm in the area, I can't help but pay a visit. I wanted something fresh to start with, so I went for the Caesar salad. Super tasty and high quality, and honestly, a great way to start the meal. The finely grated chee
The service is great, I loved the truffle pizza + sausage,
The service is great, I loved the truffle pizza + sausage, miso carbonara, cavatelli alla norcina, uni pasta, truffle cheese bread, espresso martini, yuzu and cheesecake cocktail - all 10/10!! I will say I didn't love the honey corn cake, it hon
The food is literally fantastic.
There's nothing on the menu that isn't good. The bread is the absolute must get. Prosciutto pizza is good to the crust is just right The restaurant itself is so cute there's a tree in the middle of it and the booths are comfy. Servers
I was super excited to try this place and walked in for
I was super excited to try this place and walked in for dine in with my boyfriend, but unfortunately the service wasn't very good. As soon as we walked into the lobby, the hostess seemed irritated that we were there and annoyed that we didn'
Had a lovely lunch with my girls and the food was amazing!!
Had a lovely lunch with my girls and the food was amazing!! The truffle cheese bread is so so yummy. We also tried the shrimp rigatoni, the carbonara and chicken katsu then ended with the dessert--matcha cremeux. Our server was wonderful as well. He
I've dined here twice already, the first time was a while
I've dined here twice already, the first time was a while ago then randomly ate here for a late lunch on Saturday (9/27). I have to say both times were pretty decent, food's good and service is okay.. it could be better tbh. I've trie
First time trying this place.
Service is top notch. A party of 4 ,wait time on a Saturday night without reservation took about 20 mins. As for food - Spicy Miso Carbonara 10/10 very creamy, the bacon tasted more of ham flavoring. Portions were okay. I wasn't full just off
My friends & I got a reservation for 3:30pm and it was
My friends & I got a reservation for 3:30pm and it was relatively packed for a weekday. Definitely make a reservation. It was my first Kei Concept restaurant and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. From the open window aesthetic of the res
Grab a reservation if you can! The place can get very busy.
Plenty of parking in the plaza. The place is also so aesthetic! Amazing for a girls dinner or a date night. My favorite dish was the Shrimp Rigatoni Alla Rosa. Had a slight spice but nothing crazy. All my friends online were wondering where this pla
If you haven't tried INI yet, you're missing out! I usually
If you haven't tried INI yet, you're missing out! I usually order some form of seafood pasta whenever I come here. I've tried the Seafood Mafaldine and Shrimp Rigatoni Alla Rosa and both were amazing. The portions are huge so I always
Finally get to try this hot spot, we arrived around 12:30
Finally get to try this hot spot, we arrived around 12:30 on a Sunday, we waited by the door for 20 mins. I ordered a Spicy carbonara, which is with amazing udon noodle, so flavorful. The potion is on the smaller side. We also ordered the Caesar s
We ordered the truffle bread, mentaiko pizza & uni pasta.
Truffle bread was overly salty, bread itself was very soft and warm. Uni pasta was super disappointing :( watery sauce, muggy uni... i lost my appetite before the pizza came out. We ended up just taking the pizza home. Drinks were okay. In my opinion
Great food and even more amazing service.
Love this place so much! Servers were so sweet and were recommending their favorite dishes. The inside of the restaurant was so beautiful.
I Kept My Reservation.
.. The Hostess Was Friendly & Welcoming!! Server Sharon Was Very Friendly & Attentive!! I've Dined Here A Couple Times Before Today & The Food Extra Good!!! Two Thumbs Up To The Chef & Staff!!!
Kei Concepts what are you on?! Every one of their
Kei Concepts what are you on?! Every one of their restaurants I've tried has been nothing short of amazing. After finally trying INI, I can confidently say that this is my favorite out of all the concepts. For cocktail, I ordered the Green Tea
The space here is suitable for dating, fresh food, diverse
The space here is suitable for dating, fresh food, diverse menu and very fast A lot of parking
Food is super mid and gives you a tummy ache.
All the fusion foods taste very heavy/ creamy. We got the udon pasta and the risotto. The risotto was not risotto, it was wet rice. The bread appetizer with honey is yummy! The ambience was cute but there are definitely better in Newport/ Costa Mesa
Update: Received refund and response to my online message.
Thank you for following up.
The salad n truffle bread was AWESOME!!! The servers were
The salad n truffle bread was AWESOME!!! The servers were all very helpful and patient
10/10 would come back.
This was a great spot for a celebratory dinner out with friends, and the service was great. Shoutout to Cat for being a great server! She was super attentive, kind, and considerate (e.g. asking us for allergies, refilling water quickly, etc). Loved h
Great fusion restaurant very flavorful, service was great ,
Great fusion restaurant very flavorful, service was great , ambiance is outstanding would recommend this place.
this is a very late review as i dined here for my birthday
this is a very late review as i dined here for my birthday last year, but the food & experience is just that memorable! it's a bit pricy, but this is definitely a spot for special occasions and such. plenty of seating & the space is decorate
First of all, this has to be one of my top favorite
First of all, this has to be one of my top favorite restaurants! The restaurant has plenty of parking. Which is so convenient and something you don't need to stress over. The service is amazing. I've been here 3 times and have always had the same
The uni carbonara and mentai pasta were both amazing and
The uni carbonara and mentai pasta were both amazing and couldn't pick a favorite! It was so packed on a Sunday for lunch time so sat at the bar but was perfect for 2 people. The inside of the restaurant is decorated well and we'll definitely be comi
Small but delicious portions.
Great customer service and the ambiance was dim but loud because of the other people talking. Great for celebrations or dinner for two. Also has a bar for those who love cocktails or other drinks.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE! I have been trying to go to all the Kei
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE! I have been trying to go to all the Kei Concepts restaurants and this place did not disappoint. Came here for my birthday with one of my friends around 10:30AM and there were plenty of seating. Though, it is best to make a reservati
Clean.
Spacious. Modern. Amazing food. Not one thing was a disappointment!! Ok well maybe that we came for lunch so there was no bone marrow to try. Besides that, every single thing - appetizers, main entree, desserts and drinks were 10/10. The customer ser
came in on a tuesday night and waited 30 minutes for a
came in on a tuesday night and waited 30 minutes for a party of 2. the interior of the restaurant is super cute & modern. i ordered 1 app & 2 entrees. the truffle bread was good but it didn't captivate me. the pizza was mid in my opinion. i g
My family and I had a great time.
The food is delicious as always and the service was beyond expectations. Thank you Bryant for the best service tonight! Will definitely be back
oo I am very impressed! My friend recommended INI for
oo I am very impressed! My friend recommended INI for dinner and when I saw they were part of the "Kei Concepts" umbrella, I was down to try! The only other Kei restaurant I've been to so far is Nep in Irvine. We arrived at 6pm on a Tuesd
Here you go .
.. 04/20/24, 4:17pm order, check 141. Table 21 Btw, we gave approx 20% tip as generosity in spite of sending us away. In all dining places I've been, I am always allowed and able to finish my food... even at fast food dining! $$$, for what?
Been here a couple times and they've always been great to
Been here a couple times and they've always been great to me! They get pretty busy so a reservation is always recommended. Super clean with cute plant decor. Julia was fantastic and always checked up on us. Always coming back to try something new so
Kei Concepts does it again.
Fountain Valley Town Center is getting a valuable upgrade with the gradual real estate takeover by KC. INI Ristorante exudes that airy elegance with the natural light and earthy tones. Walk-ins are welcomed but reservations are strongly advised. Kan
We love INI! Every time we drive up to the OC we try to
We love INI! Every time we drive up to the OC we try to grab a meal here. They have suchhh good pasta AND pizza AND drinks. It has truly never failed to disappoint. Our favorites are the spicy miso pasta and chicken Alfredo (such tender chicken). For
I'm a huge fan of KEI concept restaurants.
Their collections never disappoint. I'm willing to drive from LA to OC just to explore their collections. This restaurant is no exception they deliver the most outstanding fusion Japanese Italian dishes and the combination works. Their service is qu
I used to LOVE this place - the truffle cheese bread was
I used to LOVE this place - the truffle cheese bread was amazing and I would recommend it to all my friends but I went last night and my experience was incredibly disappointing. The cheese bread had significantly less cheese & truffle cream sauce
- i recommend you reserve or get there right when they
- i recommend you reserve or get there right when they open! - beautiful interior with lots of natural lighting streaming in when we went for brunch - quick and attentive service! since it was our first time our server gave us great recommendations
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