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Old Spaghetti Factory is located in Washington. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Italian dishes. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features a full bar and lunch.
For more than a generation, families and friends have been coming to The Old Spaghetti Factories, located across the United States, to enjoy our delicious food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We invite you to dine amid fine antiques, collected from around the world, while savoring perfectly cooked pasta and spaghetti sauces, freshly made, using only the finest ingredients.The Old Spaghetti Factory has banquet rooms which are perfect for occasions like birthday parties, anniversaries, team sports events, company meetings, club gatherings, etc. Our rooms accommodate an intimate gathering of 25 up to a large party of 75 or more.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food---I personally love the Mitzithra and Clam Sauce-yummy!Long wait.You feel like the family next to you is at the same table as you--as they really cram you in to the place.I've learned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in high school, there was this loud, inconvenient, almost-abusive restaurant on the tracks on the Seattle waterfront. You would wait outside for an hour. Once you had a table, you would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love OSF! The Spaghetti Mizithra is the yummiest pasta ever! I like the fun, family-friendly atmosphere! There is often a wait, but it's worth it for the price. Plus they have the best blue cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, I had to get a job. I searched and searched, and the only place that would hire someone with very little real-life work experience was The Spaghetti Factory. I was to be a server!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I tried this place for the first time after a friend recommeded it to me. I'd been wanting to go for a few weeks now but my friends kept going to other places so I was pretty excited.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of you low reviewers must be complete food snobs! We tried this place for the first time last night, and it was amazing for the price. The spaghetti, meat sauce, ravioli, and especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's a chain. I know I'm supposed to hate it. I know other people think it sucks. But I can't help it, I'm sorry, I like it. Burn me at the stake.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow o wow was this bad. I ordered spaghetti because that is the one thing they should do the best(note the name of the place) I could swear they have a guy in the back opening cans of Chef Boyardee...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tastes like everything is poured out of cans and bottles :( Nothing seems prepared with love / talent... Not cheap either (for what you get). Salad is like mcdonald's or worse. Sorry but no. I eat so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Place was better when it first opened it's massive doors...On the other hand, it could never live up to the Seattle location, so it isn't really a fair comparison no matter how objective I try to make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't anything amazing but it's nice that everything is served as a full meal (you get a drink, salad/soup, entree, dessert). However I have to take off one star cause I went to celebrate a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was a restaurant experience that made me think I never want to eat out again. I ordered a chicken sandwich that ended up having bits and pieces of old chicken in it, some pieces were batter fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I HEART OLD SPAGHETTI!(well, it always tastes better to me the next day).Fresh, basic ol' comforting italian-american style pasta and dishes. Brown butter and mithrizia cheese slathered noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember this place being better ... But, here's the deal .... You can get a full meal with drink, salad, entree, and desert for under 10 bucks! If you are judging the price relative to the food, it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I am giving this place two stars is the kid factor. A lot of Italian restaurants are "fancy" and not a good place to take children but this restaurant is kid friendly and the pricing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's something about the Old Spaghetti Factory (at least both this Lynnwood and the Seattle locations) that makes it the only "Italian" restaurant where simply walking in the door makes me want to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having gone to one of the older ones in the chain while living in Los Angeles, we were happy to see OSF up here. It was a treat we reserved for when we were feeling flush with cash during a time of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Great for bringing the kids but I wasn't really excited about the food. I thought it was rather bland for Italian food. We had a large group with two youngster and the staff was very patient and on top of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Great family resturant. Great for large parties. I was very happy with the service there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I know this place isn't a fancy restaurant but I'm not ashamed to admit that it is one of my most favorite places to eat! I used to live in Sacramento, CA and OSF was one of my favorite places...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel my two stars are a bit generous.OSF is merely what Olive Garden was before it revamped its image. And if you're worse than OG is now? Not a good sign.High school/community college kids work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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kid friendly, great prices, good food, good service.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Have visited with a large group for a birthday dinner and just recently with our 1 & 3 year old. The waitstaff was great and completely patient with mom intercepting a spill while trying to order food, baby...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive italian food? Dessert? Please and thank you!Of course the food isn't five-star, and the service isn't either (though they try so hard - I love giving a new trainee an encouraging smile)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with a lot reviewers of this place.what the hell is all this hype about? the downtown location is nostalgic- but the food here sucks. like really sucks. like- it's so bad, i snicker every time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! You know why??? It's so freakin cheap! It was my night to treat Sadler. We were planning on PF Changs, but changed our minds after they told us it would be an hour long wait. No...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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That is if your kids can bear the wait. Dinner "Rush Hour" can make the wait for a table take forever, and sometimes the kids cannot stand to wait as you may know. But once you get seated, the fare is usually exactly what the kids want - spaghetti. Don't forget the spumoni for dessert!
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007
Love the food....and the service is on top...lots of polite, efficient young people. Not as happy in the "noisy" room but the front area is just my cup of tea.... And, I like that they have smaller ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had always wondered what the madness was about this chain. I had eaten at the Seattle location back when I was younger, and then I end up living a stone's throw from the one in Lynnwood (not any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good, inexpensive food and a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Atmosphere is interesting and the whole place has a feeling of openness.Our kids love it too. The waiting is long during rush hour,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My fella and I were just leaving Seattle for our weekend mini-vacation, and I needed to stop and make a phone call for a few minutes, so we found a suburban parking lot where this task could be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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The ambiance isn't as magical as the downtown location but the menu and quality of food is still great! The lunch menu has great prices, my boyfriend and me got the salad, the cheese mizithra, tortellini...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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We got seated quickly. The bar service was very generous in offering us a taste of the wines etc. The service staff was very young and is used to serving young patrons. This leaves too much room for a lack of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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good for a fast, cheap meal if the place isn't too packed... apple sauce for kids... fun for the whole family and easy to eat for under $25 (family of four)... if you've got a hankering for spaghetti and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, they are a chain, they are cheap, they serve it up fast and the prices are hard to beat for a 3 course meal. Soup or salad, or both if you are hungry, main course, and dessert. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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The Spaghetti Factory is ok. I've never quite understood the allure - as I find the food to be mediocre and not any better than I can accomplish at home. The plus I suppose is that I don't have to d...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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I've never gone here and waited less than 45 minutes and it's usually longer. Once seated, they turn the table pretty quickly, which would be a plus for me with small children, but after waiting so lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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Their menu reads as above with no capital letters. That is how this restaurant runs their business, casual and inexpensive. Their food is good, although their variety is lacking. You can pretty muc...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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they are great with families and large groups
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Good, cheap food in large quantities. Loud place, very kid friendly. Don't go on weekends if hungry with no reservations long waits hard with little ones.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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Three of us had a largish meal each plus 2 glasses house red, the bill was $35.Food was basic and adequate, ambience good,waiting time was quick,server young and enthusiatic.This is the king of value you could...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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Three of us had a largish meal each plus 2 glasses house red, the bill was $35. Food was basic and adequate, ambience good,waiting time was quick,server young and enthusiatic. This is the king of value you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I love love love The Old Spaghetti Factory! They have a nice large dining area. Great customer service, I have gotten a few rude employees but a few don't ruin the bunch. They are really cheap but great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2005
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One of our family's favorites. It loud enough that kid noise isn't a problem & the spaghetti is yummy.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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Family-friendly atmosphere helps ease the tension of dining out with children. Reasonably priced so is also very affordable. If you leave hungry, its your own fault!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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The Old Spaghetti Factory has been a favorite of mine for years. Enjoyed it as a kid, and now as an adult I can enjoy the food, atmosphere and price. The food is always consistently good. If you like something...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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We love to eat here. The food is good. Everyone likes it. The place is big and noisy, so it's a good place to bring kids. Service is fast, once you get a table. The wait at dinner always seens to be at least...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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I really like eating at this place as the prices are reasonable and the food is tastey. The last few times that I have gone desert has been free and given as part of the meal at the end. I suggest that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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I have been here countless times with friends and family.. the food is delicious.. and the prices are out of this world.. a family of 4 could easily eat for under 40 bucks!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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It's not just the food that's good at the Old SpaghettiFactory, I love the atmosphere and decor. The service is always excellent no matter what location.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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It's not just the food that's good at the Old Spaghetti Factory, I love the atmosphere and decor. The service is always excellent no matter what location.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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Family friendly, but good enough for a date too! Excellent Italian food. Pretty traditional fare - not as fancy as Olive Garden, but not nearly as expensive either. Neat quirky decorating scheme. Expect a long...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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Family friendly, but good enough for a date too! Excellent Italian food. Pretty traditional fare - not as fancy as Olive Garden, but not nearly as expensive either. Neat quirky decorating scheme. Expect a long...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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This is def. a family oriented place. Sooo many kids every time we dine there. And they staff make it easy
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Great place to take the whole family. Not a quiet restaurant so perfect for babies through preschoolers! Very inexpensive meals that include desert and a salad.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2005
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Yummy food, spotty service. Love the little net infant carrier holders.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Great staff. Keeps kids happy.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/19/2005
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Food is okay - but limited choices. Ask for a small serving of applesauce if you child is getting that instead of salad. They brought a BIG bowl of it to our two year old and she tried to eat that as well as...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Great food, and very relaxed atmosphere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Great place to take kids of any age. The food is delicious and cheap, and kids can make lots of noise and a big mess and no one will bat an eye.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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I hate places that don't allow reservations. It is NOT family friendly. I have 3 kids, 6 and under and if we want to go to a place like this we have to go at 5pm so we don't have to wait. The waiting room is...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/06/2005
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They have great food for affordable prices. They also have lots of room at the tables for those with little kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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Great place for taking kids! Kids meals include applesauce/salad, a drink, and ice cream, plus their meal. Noisy atmosphere, so it's a good place for fussy babies. Very busy, so get there early.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/02/2004
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Inexpesive when compared to similar restaraunts (ie olive garden) and thier kid's menu is Awsome- big kid portions at toddler prices!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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The menu has some standard childrens favorites. It is usually so busy no one will notice if your toddler is crying.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/14/2004
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A place to feel relaxed with your child - great prices.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2004
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Go when it's less busy and you are apt to have a better experience. The customers tend toward the youthful side. Can't beat the price for a meal that includes salad, entree and spumoni ice cream for dessert. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2004
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first came the lynnwood superstores with those kid-centric retail wonders babies r us and old navy. now we've got the superstore of restaurants: the old spaghetti factory, catering to crayon-clutching...
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