The Old Spaghetti Factory

4.3(4,242)

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Location & Hours

Address

275 Fifth Ave
San Diego, California 92101
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Sunday12:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Contact Information

(619) 233-4323

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About The Old Spaghetti Factory

Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 15, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 4,242 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Nelson Roman

a month ago

This is by far the best bang for the buck in San Diego. You are no going to find an affordable 5 stars restaurant like this in California. Everything we had was perfectly done and served in a decent t...

Cassandra Valenzuela

3 weeks ago

This was my first experience at the spaghetti factory, I was very excited to try it because I love pasta! We were seated immediately and had our order taken almost as soon as we sat down. It took them...

Denis Richter

a week ago

Lunch tíme. Monday, only few people in the restaurant. We have had monday lunch-salad, bread with butter, spageti with meatballs and a white wine. Only good things were wine and price. Food qualuty is...

Michael Mott

a month ago

The hostess, I didn't get her name, was very friendly and sat me sooner than her estimate. My server, Luna, was also very friendly and attentive. The food was good, and plenty of it. I had the chicke...

Nokia Brick

5 months ago

The food was tasty and inexpensive the cotton candy limeade was delicious and my gf took pictures with it because the color was so nice. The atmosphere was warm and spacious. the hostess was friendly ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is mixed, with some customers finding it enjoyable and a good value, while others experienced significant issues with service and food quality. The average rating suggests a need for improvement to ensure a consistently positive experience for all diners.

Customer Favorites

Cotton candy limeade was a popular beverage. Appetizers were generally well-received.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant ambiance is described as warm and spacious, with decor that some found appealing. Hostess experiences varied, with some being friendly and accommodating, while others were slow or unhelpful; server attentiveness also showed inconsistency.

Value & Quality

Some customers felt the restaurant offered excellent value for the price, praising the affordable prices and generous portion sizes. Others found the food quality to be subpar, with issues such as long wait times impacting their perception of the food.

Areas for Improvement

Service speed and attentiveness were significant concerns, with long wait times for food and infrequent server check-ins mentioned. Food quality consistency could be improved to ensure a more satisfying dining experience for all customers.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight concerns regarding slow service, particularly regarding wait times for food and initial seating. There are also mixed reports about the attentiveness and helpfulness of the staff.