Fullerton's Best Restaurant California's Top Local Eats

These days, Fullerton is a diverse and large city; a buzzing college town with a youthful vibe that extends to its growing culinary scene. While numerous establishments continue to uphold decade-long food traditions in the community, a wealth of new cuisines continue to bring a new energy to the town. With Asian, French, British and Italian influences to choose from, visitors will never go hungry. Here are 10 restaurants that are considered to be Fullerton’s best. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Rutabegorz Restaurant

Rutabegorz opened back in 1970 as a tiny hippie joint in Fullerton. The restaurant began serving just coffee and desserts but has since transformed itself into one of Orange County’s best places to eat, specializing in health food with a great choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes. There are other offerings, as well, catering to carnivores, including chicken, turkey, albacore tuna and a wide selection of deli meats. Wraps, sandwiches, soups and salads are also available, all utilizing the freshest ingredients to deliver the most eclectic fare to loyal diners in the community.
Rutabegorz Restaurant, 211 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA, USA, +1 714 738 9339

Tom’s Jr Restaurant

Soco Sushi & Gastro Pub

Soco Sushi & Gastro Pub is a trendy dining experience that has been establishing itself as a foodie hot spot for years. Located in downtown Fullerton, sample the best of Asian fusion cuisine in an upbeat atmosphere, ensuring that your evening gets off to the right start. Looking at the menu, instant options that standout include the ‘salmon on fire,’ sashimi seared with ponzu and topped with mint and radish sprouts. Alternatively, the pork belly with cilantro cream sauce is a tantalizing option, as is the beer-battered fish. On Sundays, there is a adventurous brunch menu comprised of buttery bacon waffles, huevos rancheros and other egg-based offerings.
Soco Suhi & Gastro Pub, 136 W. Commonwealth Blvd. Fullerton, CA, USA, +1 714 519 3517

Roman Cucina

Since 2001, Roman Cucina has been providing the community with an authentic taste of Italy. The family-run restaurant is a prime example of Italian home cooking, with many of the recipes passed down from the family’s grandmother. Get your carb fill with the selection of pizzas and pastas in this welcoming environment, and you will realize why this joint has been repeatedly voted the Best Italian Restaurant in OC. For those who enjoy a good drink with their meal, come by for Martini Mondays and Wine Wednesdays.

Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana

Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana serves authentic Napoletana pizza, baked to perfection at nearly 1000 degrees in the wood-fired oven. The restaurant proudly follows traditions implemented over 200 years ago, which is why the menu here is as good as it comes thousands of miles away from Italy. Brought to the community by a family of pizzaioli, a third generation of trained pizza makers, the restaurant makes sure to source the very best ingredients, including Caputo flour and San Marzano tomatoes straight from the native lands in Napoli.

Kentro Greek Kitchen

Located in downtown Fullerton, Kentro Greek Kitchen is what Greek cuisine should be, an exemplary establishment of Aegean culinary traditions without the tacky Hellenic-styled fonts, opulent columns and idyllic murals of Santorini. Fashioned to a modern monochromatic design, the restaurant instead boasts a contemporary style that mirrors the egalitarian approach to its food. The menu is spelled out in Greek on a huge chalkboard and offers huge appetizers to share, a myriad of soups and salads, flat breads, pitas and staples such as moussaka and char-flecked souvlaki with wild rice. Wash it all down with a selection of wines and a choice of three authentic Greek beers.

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