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Answer by biz. It's not open for lunch anymore except for catering. A friend told me recently that Lorna's wasn't open for lunch anymore (on the weekdays). Is that true? Anyone been to lunch there within the last couple of weeks?
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- Ric C.San Diego, CA0121Feb 29, 2024
Want here for the first time yesterday. We will go again. Veal parmigiana was very tender and a large serving. Served with linguine. The linguine with clams was also delicious. Spaghetti with meatballs was actually spaghetti with one large delicious meatball.
Service was fast and the servings were large enough for leftovers the next night.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Clarice W.San Diego, CA884Apr 18, 2024
We tried to place a big order earlier, but were placed on hold for a ridiculously long time. We called back and were immediately put on hold without even being able to get a word in.
You all need to work on your phone etiquette.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 20, 2023
Support your local businesses! Especially when they are great like Lorna's! And make sure to bring some people because the portions here are huge. Came for a date night and got Joy's Tortelloni with cream sauce and the fettuccini alfredo and asked to add italian sausage (which is a pro move my gf showed me). Both were delicious and very filling. Didn't get one but the calzones are HUMONGOUS. Table next to us got one and I couldn't stop looking at how ridiculously huge it was haha. Will definitely be back to try one of those.
Was a pretty busy dinner time even though it was a Tuesday night but we got seated pretty easily outside. Service was fair and they made up for slow-ish water refills by giving the giant glasses for water.
Got seated outside where there were a ton of space heaters so no worries sitting outside if you get cold (it was actually really hot for me). The inside was nicely decorated and way bigger than I thought since it looks like they take up two spots.
Overall great local Italian spot and will definitely put it in my rotation!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 14, 2023
Great neighborhood mom and pop's restaurant! Large portion size, service was fast efficient and attentive.
Came here for dinner one night based on seevral friend's recommendation and it sure didn't disappoint. The meatball appetizer was my favorite! So tasty and the spices were on point. The chopped salad was surprisingly good too, not too much or too little dressing and everything was simple. The spinach lasagna was ok, should have probably went with the meat version, next time. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get.
Service was great, for how busy they were, our server really took good care of us. Parking was easy in the plaza, bathroom was relatively clean. Definitely coming back!Helpful 11Thanks 1Love this 7Oh no 0 - Mar 9, 2024
Always a great local choice for Italian. Don't be put off by the plaza it's in. It's a neighborhood spot that doesn't disappoint it it's classic dishes. They take reservations for larger parties so take advantage of that to avoid long waits on popular nights. Service is exceptional but it may get crowded and bustling. I've never had an issue. The vibes are definitely homey and it's not a chain so you won't get the cloth napkins but instead straight forward pasta and salad!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jeremy A.San Diego, CA1278128Feb 24, 2024
Absolutely delicious mom & pop Italian joint. Everything was well cooked, well presented, and the portion sizes are generous. You can taste the high quality ingredients and careful preparation. Found my new neighborhood Italian spot!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 18, 2023
We dined in. The service was good. The restaurant looked simple. The house bread was good. We got the calamari, tagiatelle bolognese, and meat lasagna. Just to tell you, the portions are huge. Sharing is a most. We were nowhere close to finishing our plates. The food was ok. The calamari had no taste or seasoning. The only flavor I tasted in the tagistelle was the spice. The lasagna was not bad. It had a lot of cheese. I still want to come back to try other dishes.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - 661378121May 11, 2023
The food I was given had items I was allergic to.
I called in and the person misgendered me and hung up on.
The service was horrible, the food almost killed me and the food was spilled everywhere.
On my order I out highly allergic to chili peppers and look at this hot mess the way it was packedHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 27, 2023
Lorna's always delivers delicious, freshly made dishes. The portions are huge so we all got to take home leftovers which will be at least 2 meals each.
My friend loved her chicken parm. The chicken was moist and met all her expectations. I tried Joy's tortelloni and the pasta was tender, filled with a creamy cheese filling and the tomato cream sauce was very tasty. My husband loved his fusilli Roma.
The place was hopping, the staff were very busy but they did check in on us regularly.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - J Y.San Marcos, CA8917186Jul 15, 2023
My first time here and I must've passed by this place soo many times. Everything our party ordered looked amazing. I had the risotto recommended by my friend. It had shrimp, mushrooms, asparagus, & artichoke - it was soo delicious! They did not skimp and it was soo flavorful.. unlike any other risotto I have ever had. I don't know how to describe it but I will be back to try other dishes for sure.
Service was on point and they checked on us periodically. It's not a big restaurant- Has more of a mom and pop feel which is great because you can tell the focus is on the quality of the food. Highly recommend coming and trying it over going to the chain / commercial Italian spots.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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