Reviews for The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Jose, CA
Good pasta but nothing too special. I liked that they didn't overcook the pasta, but the sauces were all pretty basic. Even... their special Mizithra was just ok. We came mostly for nostalgia, and the restaurant decor is very old school. Service wasfriendly and we didn't wait long for food. Prices are a bit high for what it is. Read more
We went in a little before 9, there were several large parties so we were quoted about 30 mins. They close at 930 ... we were... sat just before 930 and Jade was AMAZING! She didn't make us feel rushed, but ensured our visit was delicious, and we'll pacedeven though it was right at closing. We didn't dally, and tried to eat pretty quick so we could allow the closers to finish. Buteverything was delicious! Just as if we sat down at 8pm in the middle of a rush. It wS my friend's first time, and he was awestruck at the delicious sauces, and the fluffy bread. Read more
The place has a really charming and rustic vibe. The food is okayish, we didn’t like it. There’s really not much for... vegetarians to order here, we decided to go ahead with the 3 course meal option. Caesar salad and minestrone soup were good tostart with. However, both entrees were really blend and tasted cheesy. I wouldn’t be going back, although the vibe may exciteyou, as far as vegetarians are concerned, food won’t. Read more
We think that definitely this is the best restaurant for Italian food in the area, food is delicious and the service is great,... the place is very nice for families and or friends, the only difficult part is to find a parking spot near the place. We camefor my wife’s birthday and definitely coming back! Read more
Best part of the restaurant is ambience. It definitely takes you back in time. We got a spot near the tram. First thing you... observe is the huge chairs and the tram in the center. Relaxing atmosphere. Chose Italian Cream Soda and factory classic shakefor the drinks, Soda was clear winner. We have taken the Sicilian garlic cheese bread as our appetizer, it was super tasty andfilling. One thing to note is the complete 3-course meal comes with bread, soup or salad and the entree chosen. That wasactually completely fill up. As we were not aware of it, we went the usual way. Salad was cold but tasty, you get to choose yourdressing in huge list of dressings available. After going for the appetizer, we have little space left and have got Breast ofChicken Fettuccine, just had to add a hint of salt/pepper, else it was yummy. Don’t forget to ask for the spumoni ice creamthat comes as part of the meal. Waiters are generous to offer you 1 or 2 even though you ordered one entree. It’s not going tobe super expensive if you stick with 3-course meal for the atmosphere and food you get. Will come back here soon. Read more
The old spaghetti factory never lets me down and is pretty affordable for what you get. Lunch was the spinach and cheese ravioli... with a rich meat sauce, and the salad had creamy pesto dressing and garlic cheese bread. And you also get a scoop of spumoni icecream. It's always good and hits the spot. Read more
I have come here many times and it has a great ambience with nice waiters and great food! The free spumoni ice cream at the end... is so cool! if you do not like the spumoni ice cream (chocolate, strawberry, and pistachio) then they can also serve vanilla.One of my favorite dishes there is the garlic mizithra which is very tasty. In my opinion, this is is great place to go forfamily dinner! Read more
I had the sausage spaghetti. It was okay. The drink was very tasty. The spinach artichoke was actually very good but didn’t... look good. No effort for displaying it. Bread was overkill. They can save a bunch of money by making them half or quarter sizeand giving that saved money back to employees. 1240 arrival 1241 seated No host was at the front entry. 1243 took my drink anappetizer order Devin was my server. I had to ask her name. She seems distracted. 1250 appetizers came out 1256 main dish cameout Ambiance is relaxed. High ceilings and old school feel at this place. I saw an old train in the middle of the restaurant.They have large castle size chairs to take photos at the entry. There’s inside and outside seating. Staff is often back nearthe kitchen laughing and having a good time. Service was still good so I didn’t mind. Drinks from the bar are very strong.Highly recommend this place for a lunch date or company lunch. Utensils are old and below average quality. They only give youone napkin to start and then you have to ask for more. This is a poor approach. Table has old and dirty looking parmesanshaker. Tiffany glass lamps and chandeliers are all over the restaurant. They offer booster seats for kids but I’m not surehow clean they are so beware. Return value : 3/5 Location : 5/5 Parking : garage or street 5/5 Value for money: 1/5 Quality offood : 2/5 Read more