The Parlor

I remember being very excited the first time I noticed the Parlor was coming to this part of Tustin. Ever since the pasta place in the Union Market (rest in peace) closed, there hasn't been anything in the Tustin Legacy area for good quality quick service pasta. That all changed with the Parlor! Tucked away in an office building, I found out about the place when I was going to the bakery next door. I kept my eye on the place and went there as soon I saw they were doing their soft opening. I am a huge lover of pasta, and while Orange County is lacking with good pasta places, I have had my fair share of really great Italian eats elsewhere in SoCal. I've been to the Parlor at least half a dozen times now and have tried most if not all of the pastas on their main menu. I also got to sample a bunch of their pizzas during their grand opening, which were good but I'm going to focus on talking about their pastas and soup.The pastas at the Parlor are quite good, but are for a certain type of person. If you don't like your pasta al dente and want enough to take home, this is not the place for you. Do not be surprised if you are not stuffed after ordering a pasta dish. Every dish is under $20 and is made with extremely fresh and high quality ingredients, so dishes are priced accordingly. In particular I like the rigatoni bolognese. The beef short rib that makes the ragu is cooked perfectly and is so delicious. There are a few other dishes I like that have that show up on their daily specials menu, but of course it makes it tricky to recommend any because they are extremely limited time offerings, only showing up for a day or two. If you have Instagram, I recommend giving their account a follow because that's how I am made aware of their specials. Thankfully I live close to this place, otherwise there would have been times I missed out of something amazing.Speaking of something amazing, the inspiration for this review was their soup from a few nights ago. It seemed like their take on minestrone soup, with noodles and vegetables mixed together. I realized, despite being a soup lover, that I had never tried their soup. I noticed that the noodles used for the soup was vesuvio, which is a volcano-inspired pasta shape. That was enough to make me try it, as I love crazy pasta shapes. I unfortunately did not take a picture, but the soup was absolutely delicious and very filling. I was so sad I did not try this one earlier. This soup plus their to die for focaccia bread made a perfect meal. And I had enough to eat another meal with! This soup was so good it even made me eat kale! Truly a spectacular item that I only wish was on the menu permanently.Today I went again to try a different soup that was on the specials menu, a butternut squash one. In the past two years I have become a huge fan of squash, and adore it as a topping on almost anything. Sadly, this soup did not do it for me as much as the previous one. It was a pureed soup, meaning it was basically the same texture throughout. It was topped with a dollop of crème fraiche but that was it. Not only was this soup a lot less interesting, it was also a lot less filling. In cases like this I think different types of soups should be priced differently, but both of the soups I had were $9 each. The bread was still delicious, as always.I do wish they had a bigger permanent menu, which included a few more pasta dish options as well as a soup or two. In particular a cream sauce would be a welcome addition. They should also consider adding more gluten free options besides the salads. These pasta sauces are so good it's a shame that they don't offer a gluten free pasta shape as an option!As for the location, as I mentioned it is in a weird spot, but there is a huge seating area right outside of the place, meaning you don't have to sit right inside the restaurant. Which is good because when I went today they had a speaker blasting inside! It wasn't super busy as I came at dinner time but I'm glad I had other seating options. At lunch this building does get crowded since it has become a popular place to study or work. All that said, I think this is a great spot to check out if you are looking for some Italian food in this area that isn't a fancy restaurant. If anything I will keep coming back for their bread, and I'll be keeping my eye out for that one soup!

Hidden gem for this industrial area; just like the oasis in the desert! (J)Food is great -we had the usual pizza and pasta! and service is prompt and adequate.The place is extremely children friendly and that's what we came for our grandkids.At the end everyone go home happy! Kids want to come back and so do we!

A curious case, indeed. I have been wanting to try the Parlor for a while, and finally got around to it! Starting off with the good: huge parking lot and plenty of parking in the evening. You may think you're in the wrong place, but you're not! Head to the back. Ordering online was super easy and efficient. My estimated wait was 15-20 min, but I was texted when my order was done at about 10 min. The gal at the front was cheery. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and a funghi pizza. My husband enjoyed the pepperoni!Now to the bad...I love mushrooms. I love pizza. I love mushroom (ok funghi) pizza. I took one bite and was immediately...shocked. It was an overpowering taste that I had never had before. Fragrant, I guess? I ran to the website to read the description in case there was some wild spice I was encountering for the first time. I thought it was the kale, so I ripped it all off. Took another bite: crunch. Overpowering Fragrance. Crunch. No mushroom taste could ever be found. Turns out it was the peppercorn. And I'm not talking a few of the black ones here and there. I'm talking...dark green caper-lookin' balls everywhere. I tried peeling them off, only to find more. Embedded in the cheese. Burrowed in the crust. I tried to pick them off one by one. Impossible! I knew I'd need to cite my sources, so I counted. How many peppercorns could a peppercorn corn? Apparently 85+. No lie. They were everywhere. All at once. Taunting me. I'm truly convinced the chef must have had a bucket and accidentally slipped and all of them spilled on my pizza inadvertently. How could this 'za be so...bad?! I've never wasted a pizza in my life but this one was impossible to salvage and was a waste at just under $20. I can't imagine this is normal, but I absolutely would never order it as is again. I saw another review about the funghi falling short esp with the peppercorn, but this was truly next level. Chef, wherever you are - I'm so sorry about your slip and fall and that every peppercorn you had in stock landed on my pizza. Onwards and upwards!

This restaurant is an absolute gem. Pizza here is fantastic and is always a go to spot. The crust is perfectly crisp, the toppings are fresh, and each slice is packed with flavor. We tried both the Sausage & Peppers and the Fiori e Limone. Both were amazing. You really can't go wrong with either one. They use high-quality ingredients, and it makes all the difference. They do serve other food, such as salad and pasta, but we have always gotten pizza. What really sets this place apart is the scenery. The ambiance is gorgeous, with a cool, relaxed vibe that makes it perfect for a night out with friends or a casual dinner. I love that The Parlor is a local spot, and it's become a go-to for me in the area. The combination of great food, great atmosphere, and supporting local businesses makes this place a winner.

Can it be considered "hole in the wall" if the space is massive but unassuming and hard to find? lol. Either way I'm so glad i found this gem with the most delicious and unique pizza.We ordered the sausage & peppers pizza and the Fiori e limone pizza. The crust was perfect on both of them. Not only was it crispy and airy like the ones in Italy, it also tasted great. The sausage and peppers pizza was packed with flavor. The peppers tasted like pickled jalapeños. I was skeptical about the fiori e limone at first since I wasn't sure about having lemon slices and zucchini on pizza, but I understood the hype after the first bite. The flavors are light and bright but somehow still really satisfying. This place is dog friendly so we brought our puppy with us. They have a nice airy patio as well, perfect for a casual date.

Went here for lunch with my coworkers and was very impressed. The presentation and plating of the food was top notch and everything from their pizzas to their pastas tasted so good. I could go into detail but you just need to check this place out. Service was great and there's an open space cafe style eating area.

The pizzas were really good, good size, the only thing i would say is you need to eat a bit fast because once the pizza gets cold the cheese doesnt taste that great. So as long as you eat it while its hot its good. Cross the hallway there is plenty of places to sit down and eat, it gives warehouse vibes. We were a little confused on if we had to clean up ourselves but someone came and took our trays for us.

Food - think style crust pizza. Was looking for a New Haven pizza style and this came up. Ordered the sausage and peppers pizza and it sure was think crust and it was slightly spicy. When thinking New Haven style, it's indeed thin crust but slightly crispier. What I got was thin, but slightly on the softer side. Good but could be cooked a little more? I think I just need to ask for it to sit in their stone oven a little longer. Service - was good for what this place isAmbiance - it's a warehouse type off the business beaten path. Industrial feel big warehouse type dining place. Maybe used to be a furniture warehouse? Who knows. Quite unique.Verdict - it was good and worth a try at least once.

The service was friendly and we received our food quickly. I ordered my pizza with no cheese and it was delicious! The green goddess salad was fantastic, highly recommended.

I had the sausage and pepper pizza and it was delicious. The staff were friendly and the restaurant is cool, it is in a warehouse type of restaurant. Definitely want to go back and try some of the other pizzas and the pastas they have.