Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Newport Beach

"This was an interesting experience, the food was fantastic, authentic, and really flavorful. I loved it from the word go. The pear salad was simply..."

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501 Park Avenue Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Excellent food at reasonable prices and very friendly staff. The tempura fried chicken biscuit was fantastic. The chicken was very tender and the ..."

Nikhil Patel

"After reading a review, we decided to try this restaurant tonight for takeout. Excellent decision! We met the Chef who assured us “his food was..."

Valerie Van de Zilver

"I tried a ramen bowl and it was surprisingly good. Given the restaurant's location, I dud not expect to much from their ramen but curious enough to..."

Elia Rho

"Nice place and very relaxed. Nothing that will blow your mind but good quality! Had the salmon and the cinnamon beignet with boats..."

Stephanie Bernardino

"Definitely one of our go to places to eat on the island! We love taking company here. The food is amazing, the service awesome, and everyone is so..."

Emma Larson

"Great little neighborhood restaurant 😍 and the food is very good for a far price ANDDD THEY let u bring in your pups..."

Teresa Tims

"French country delicious food. Impeccable and welcoming service. The short rib sandwich is decadent, the chicken tandoori is flavorful with a..."

raquel beer

"Friendly staff, great flavors. Not as expensive as advertised on Google. Embedded in the neighborhood vs being on main street, definitely worth the..."

Den Lara

"First time I've tried the grilled cheese with short rib sandwich, added on the prime rib french fries..."

TOM NELSON

"Terrific corner eatery located in residential area minutes away from popular Marine Street restaurants. We went Sunday night and was pleasantly..."

Geoffrey Hatch

Il Fornaio

86/100 (1156 ratings)

"My cousin took me here for my birthday, everything we ordered was phenomenal delicious, our server was attentive and I got a free chocolate ice cream..."

Vivian Nguyen

"Loved everything here. The service was excellent, the food was amazing and delicious, the atmosphere was incredible. My food was so hot I know it was..."

Malibu Racoon (Mali)

"We enjoyed a very special dinner date last night at Il Fornaio, Irvine. We originally intended to order takeout, but when Marcello (managing partner)..."

Eric Hammond

"A little overrated. Affordable prices, very good pizza, but don't order a special. I went on a weekday for dinner and it was very slow. I ordered..."

Ginger M

"Attended my work Holiday lunch. The service was great and the food was..."

Brenda Argueta

"The food was fabulous. Staff members pleasantly catered to our every need. When you arrive stop in the valet parking area. They take care of parking..."

Janae Price

"Came here early for drinks before dinner and really enjoyed their cocktails. I got the Stars of Michelangelo and it was delicious but sweet so if you..."

Sara Sherrin

"Just had an event here for my job, and I want to personally thank our servers, Venezia, Elmer, and Hugo for providing excellent service. They were..."

Hailey Witherspoon

"Nice location, spacious area and restaurant. The staff is very easy-going and friendly as much as their guests. Easy to talk to other people,..."

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"Good quality ingredients but it doesn’t hold up well on delivery and I can’t blame them for that. Eat it there if you can because my pasta became..."

Kevin “Tuan” Tran

"What a great Italian dining experience ! Delicious food, excellent service and a unique atmosphere , one of my favorite up- scale dining in..."

Oded Shoshany

"Wow high end Italian at its best! I tried to go to Boss cat and they were closed for a party. Ended up here. Wonderfull fresh pasta, salad and..."

Kyle Brown

"It's our go-to spot for work lunches and it is so perfect. The bread is always warm and perfectly done. Its not too seasoned, not too crunchy, not..."

Sonam Pawar

"Landed mid afternoon at LAX on Thanksgiving. So went to Il Fornaio for an early dinner. The food and service were excellent. Highest recommendation..."

Carol Lee

"Excellent restaurant. Parking availability is virtually unlimited for dinner hours, in the adjacent parking structure with about a 3-minute walk (be..."

Daniel Lim

"I would say 4.5 as shown is accurate. Could be rated slightly higher. Food is 9/10 easy. Prices are a little higher than the quality and quantity..."

Sales Team

"Good food, excellent staff. Very good to work with for setting up a corporate meal. Generous portions and decent presentations. We had a private room..."

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

"Probably the best Italian food I have had in a long time. Great restaurant with good service and excellent food. Time from ordering to arrival of..."

Alex Bowles

Cucina Alessa

86/100 (1152 ratings)

"Perfect place for lunch break as midway point of our bike ride along Newport beach. The set lunch menu at $20 was a steal. Food was superb and..."

t tiff

"Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Fresh sea food and delicious Italian food. Add the excellent service, I don't..."

Aimee Brown

"Nice little Italian restaurant in Newport beach. The chefs meat and cheese board was pretty good. The mozzarella cheese they used was amazing. I had..."

Anthony Sarria

"We picked this restaurant based on on its reviews, and we were not disappointed. Heather took good care of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Gary Meldrum Music

"10 STARS TO THE MINESTRONE SOUP! & also the bolognese is so good too. I wish I had a photo to share, but unfortunately I ate it all too..."

Lynn Maui

"Consistently great Italian food! I haven't tried anything on the menu that I wouldn't give 5 stars..."

JR. Scott

"I found out Alessa when I was driving back to LA and wanted some place to eat and pick up the food! I call them and made the order and ate in the..."

Letícia F

"Excellent italian seafood. A very pleasant and courteous place with easy parking access off PCH. Sitting inside available right now with some social..."

Andy Prud

"Went to happy hour with friends. Best time to go, best prices, it's a little pricey but the food and drinks are very good!!! Patio is nice but..."

Wendy Mason-Cruz

"Excellent Italian cuisine. Very unexpected too. Food is fresh and tasty. Very nice low key restaurant meanwhile the service is outstanding. Will come..."

Lalla Boudmagh

"This is my favorite Italian restaurant in OC. Whenever I’m craving Italian food I head over to Cucina Alessa. Great service and the food is always..."

L R

"Delicious food, always a home run, the butternut squash with toasted sage. Really friendly and accommodating staff.personal favorite in Newport..."

Elizabeth M

"Great food, quick service. Visited for dinner around 8, with a party of 4. No wait, seated immediately. Complimentary bread and pesto was just the..."

Denise Cotinola

"Great Italian food, one of the best I had in the US. The team is very friendly..."

Selma Bensaid

"Foods are great! Good services and their creme brulé is so delicious. Worth to be..."

Cindy N

"Wonderful experience! Shrimp scampi was a favorite! Alex's service was..."

Natasha Figueroa

"We went for happy hour, good drinks good food..."

Carrie Menendez

"Small Italian restaurant with great plates and service is superb. Great..."

Daniel Ely

Cucina Alessa

85/100 (1608 ratings)

"Perfect place for lunch break as midway point of our bike ride along Newport beach. The set lunch menu at $20 was a steal. Food was superb and..."

t tiff

"Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Fresh sea food and delicious Italian food. Add the excellent service, I don't..."

Aimee Brown

"Nice little Italian restaurant in Newport beach. The chefs meat and cheese board was pretty good. The mozzarella cheese they used was amazing. I had..."

Anthony Sarria

"We picked this restaurant based on on its reviews, and we were not disappointed. Heather took good care of us, and we thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Gary Meldrum Music

"10 STARS TO THE MINESTRONE SOUP! & also the bolognese is so good too. I wish I had a photo to share, but unfortunately I ate it all too..."

Lynn Maui

"Consistently great Italian food! I haven't tried anything on the menu that I wouldn't give 5 stars..."

JR. Scott

"I found out Alessa when I was driving back to LA and wanted some place to eat and pick up the food! I call them and made the order and ate in the..."

Letícia F

"Excellent italian seafood. A very pleasant and courteous place with easy parking access off PCH. Sitting inside available right now with some social..."

Andy Prud

"Went to happy hour with friends. Best time to go, best prices, it's a little pricey but the food and drinks are very good!!! Patio is nice but..."

Wendy Mason-Cruz

"Excellent Italian cuisine. Very unexpected too. Food is fresh and tasty. Very nice low key restaurant meanwhile the service is outstanding. Will come..."

Lalla Boudmagh

"This is my favorite Italian restaurant in OC. Whenever I’m craving Italian food I head over to Cucina Alessa. Great service and the food is always..."

L R

"Great food, quick service. Visited for dinner around 8, with a party of 4. No wait, seated immediately. Complimentary bread and pesto was just the..."

Denise Cotinola

"Great Italian food, one of the best I had in the US. The team is very friendly..."

Selma Bensaid

"Foods are great! Good services and their creme brulé is so delicious. Worth to be..."

Cindy N

"Wonderful experience! Shrimp scampi was a favorite! Alex's service was..."

Natasha Figueroa

"Delicious food, always a home run, the butternut squash with toasted sage. Really friendly and accommodating staff.personal favorite in Newport..."

Elizabeth M

"We went for happy hour, good drinks good food..."

Carrie Menendez

"Small Italian restaurant with great plates and service is superb. Great..."

Daniel Ely

Mozza Newport

85/100 (4604 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by here on a weekend night near closing(I think 8/8:30) as that’s the only time they had available for reservation. The had an extensive..."

Brandon Yi

"Came here on a Wednesday night, there is no parking other than valet parking (unless by some miracle you find street parking on the busy street). The..."

Jesús Zapien Jr

"This was out first time at Mozza. This is such a fantastic restaurant with a very special and relaxed feel. The service was superior and the food was..."

Cindy H

"Food and service were great! Hard to get a reservation but worth it. A little chilly outside so we sat at the pizza bar and got to watch everything..."

Jason Knauff

"This was my first visit to Pizzeria Mozzarella and just happened to be for my birthday. Quaint, adorable setting with views of the cooks and pizza..."

Miss Twyla

"There is only Valet parking so we found some street parking 0.6 miles away and had a nice walk which wasn’t bad. We ordered the Mozzarella di..."

Josh Baltazar

"First of all, the food was outstanding. Everything we had was delicious. The Mozza Caprese was actually burrata so it was suggested we get the Pane..."

Shane Schaffer

"Nice place for pizza in Newport Beach. The restaurant is on PCH so Valet parking is convenient. Restaurant has tight seating so if it is busy then..."

Krishna Narasimhan

"Great service! We had some mess with our reservation and the manager Hendel it quickly and find a table for us!! Food is delicious ! It's definitely..."

nir cohen

"Sure it's a fancy and romantic place. But come on, $20 for a thin 10 inch pizza with sauce and toppings used sparingly. Not to mention the sauce and..."

Simon Kaulius

"If you’ve ever experienced pizza in Napoli then you must try Mozza pizza! Even no carbs fanatics are unable to resist eating this crust...."

Brigitte Ferdinandsen

"Nancy Silverton's cooking just flat out makes me happy. I'm not sure how else to describe it. Fantastic, elevated flavors but not fussy or..."

David Bivens

"Delicious!!! First time trying this restaurant and it was so yummy!! From the valet, to the seating host to the wait staff! Everyone was on point. ..."

Delia Ortega

"This was by far one of our favorite stops on our trip. It was highly recommended and for good reason. MAKE SURE if you visit this place, try and sit..."

A Messner

"My absolute FAVORITE pizza everrrr!!!! We love Pizza Mozza so much. The food is always delicious and the service is always outstanding! When you..."

M Cavanagh

"We got the Nancy chopped salad, garlic bread, margarita pizza and lasagna. Everything was delicious. Really bright and fresh flavors. I’m a really..."

Matthew Curcio

"My wife and I's third time at Pizza Mozza, but first time at their new Newport Beach location. There is no loss in quality and it was actually my..."

Camron (kingcron)

Gina's Pizza

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Accepts Discover

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"The pizza slices were not only delicious but the biggest we’d ever seen. Loved the gnocchi. The calzones and pizzas were great also. The service..."

Terrilynn Johannessen

"Gina's pizza is a culinary delight, especially if you want pizza! The Bianca pizza with added pepperonis was a perfect blend of flavors, and the..."

Lawrence Battle

"Absolutely delicious!!! We ordered the Garden Pesto and Caprese Gnocchi. Good portions. Very tasty, full of flavor. The crust was so delicious. The..."

KAREN KELLN

"Gluten free pie is really good whether your gluten free or not. Wait on a pie is usually 20 min . It’s well worth it. Pricing is very fair. There..."

Boss Glass & Door

"Had delicious food after a long day of traveling. Pizza was amazing and the meatballs were so good. Owners are wonderful people..."

Jesse Hudson

"👋 Heya - Meee iz a happy camper. 1. Like the Vibe 2. Nice appetizers and menu 3. Happy fun crew 4. Delicious food and check out the portions . ...."

Christian Cooper

"This place has the best pizza!! We are visiting from Kentucky and this is the best restaurant we ate all week. Fast service and amazing..."

Asha Henderson

"Nice and clean place, their thin edge pizza is my favorite but I had to admit that I love the amount of cheese they..."

Jacqueline Nelson

"Was pretty good, has more than just pizza and a good lunch..."

Brian K

"OMG, for some reason had a pizza craving, a food I usually don't eat. But, hanging out with friends and family, I convinced the others they wanted..."

Zenmaster

"One of my favorite places to grab pizza. Thin crust, light sauce, extra cook with ham, pineapple, and jalapeno! Only reason it's not 5 stars is they..."

Matthew Morris

"We stopped here because of the free parking and were pleasantly surprised by the delicious pizza and appetizers! Would definitely come here..."

Amanda Sweet

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I created my own combination of Fettuccine Alfredo and Cheese Ravioli with tomato sauce, and the restaurant accommodated my request with no problem...."

Kim the Kangaroo

"Holy Garlic Bread! Came here with family (who are all carb eaters) and wasn't expecting much from pasta, but this place had great food and probably..."

Jennifer

"We had a great dinner. Very interesting place. Great atmosphere, out waiter was both personable and entertaining. All of our meal were excellent I..."

Karl Allen

"Great find. The food is good and the ambience cute and charming. Glad to have stumbled upon this place. We ordered Moscato, famous house salad,..."

Annette Tang

"Good food, huge portions, but not for parties more than 6. Cozy atmosphere, but can get cramped with a big party. Not very busy on weekdays, and only..."

Dana

"Our waiter Dean was the best waiter we have ever had. He took a casual dining experience and made it special. The chx creamy pesto was out of this..."

Michael Desmond

"I loved it here. First time visitor. Great food, fresh and big portions. Friendly..."

Elvi Silva

"Really good food served family style. The garlic bread is Devine and the entrees are Delicious. All together a wonderful place to go for Italian..."

Andrew S.

"Fantastic food and great service! The only thing they need is an espresso machine but they make up for it with high quality and..."

Alexandrine Labban

"I've had my fair share of GOOD pasta (in the US and Italy). Saw this place on Google next door to the hotel I'm staying at due to Irvine fires..."

William Chou

"Spaghetti Bender is a 50 year old restaurant that has great atmosphere, good food and good service. They even played Italian music, and they have a..."

Spencer

"Charming restaurant on the coast for great Italian. They've been in business for a very long time and there's good reason for that. The decor is spot..."

Charity

"Fantastic local Italian joint. Staff is always nice and food is great. I would go just for the minestrone not to mention the..."

Josh Whipple

"We LOVE this place! I am not from California so it breaks my heart that I can't eat here more often! The garlic bread is insanely good, the..."

Anna Oldroyd

"Every one on staff was spot on, food was great. Atmosphere was inviting. The time from ordering to table service was quite timely. I've got nothing..."

Paul Buehler

"Good food and service. I ordered the lobster ravioli in creamy diavolo sauce with grilled shrimp. And their garlic toast was made just right, not..."

Linh Lipham

"The food was amazing, the service good & the ambiance is exactly what you want for excellent casual Sat. nite..."

Jay Wong

Il Farro

84/100 (1655 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was so delicious!!! The chicken Alfredo oh my gosh totally worth it and the Penn Piccanti is a must try when you visit this place. The place is..."

Brenda Gutierrez

"Gem of a restaurant ! So happy to find this place by Balboa pier ! Delicious authentic Italian restaurant ! Amazing find before our sunset cruise..."

Lori Kusterer-Farley

"I Absolutely recommend this Italian restaurant! Great selection of food that taste super yummy! I had the gnocchi alla sorrentina: 100% handmade! And..."

Monica

"First timer, I love the service the restaurant and the food was delicious. The Argula salad, the soup and my pasta dish was delicious and creamy. Oh..."

Nancy pacheco

"Almost missed this place, because the reviews are a few points lower than other spots in the area but let me tell you it's a good thing we walked by..."

Ryan Akins

"Tonight’s dinner was absolutely sublime. As a drink, I chose the Pantera Rosa and was delightfully surprised - the texture was smooth, the mixture..."

Ellen Taylor-Carr

"The food here was delicious. Our server was so kind and welcoming. Very authentic..."

Loushie

"Pizza by slice 🍕 Food: after bar hopping on a Saturday night, this is the place to get a good slice of pizza before you head home. Nothing too..."

Kenneth Jimenez

"Food was delicious! Service was great! Owner was kind! Price is reasonable! Atmosphere is comfortable! Hygiene is great! We order compari soda,..."

songs songs

"This was a very good choice for our late dinner. We also had the beef carpacio which was excellent as an appetizer. The service was fantastic as..."

Bradley

"The BFF and I stopped in as first timers. Great freshly made Ialian food, near the pier My BFF ordered purple califlower soup which was different..."

Kami

"This is our second flawless experience! Fantastic authentic food, excellent customer service and very cute Christmas decoration. We will definitely..."

James R

"Everyone knows I love LOVE LOVE good Italian food. This place has THE BEST CIOPPINO I have ever had! Sorry Mom! The seafood is fresh, it’s..."

Sean Conley

"The food was PHENOMENAL! Definitely recommend the pink/vodka sauce. The chef sat down with us to go over the specials and recommendations and was..."

Rachel Fridley

"Nice Italian place to enjoy a pizza or some pasta while visiting the beach. The service is friendly and the beach is right around the corner! They..."

Aart Bik

"The alligator special was PHENOMENAL! I will definitely be back next time im in town. Fantastic service, great people, great food, what more can you..."

Carlos Mendoza

"Excellent customer service, food is delicious. Worth the price...."

Mo Tafolla

"We loved the service and the food was delicious. Definitely going back..."

Leona Herrera

"We had reservations at another place in town for Saturday night. Walking by we decided to try it and canceled the other one. WOW best dinner of the..."

Stephen Wiles

Trattoria Mediterranean Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

"OMG, this place is so great. It only has about 10 tables in the front with a nice Italian feel. The food is amazing, my son and I had the spaghetti..."

Brandon Gauthier

"We were walking in Balboa Island where we came across this place! Small but very friendly environment that hook us in to try out 😊 It was late but..."

Reza Qorbani

"Nice Italian restaurant. Adorable atmosphere. Chicken Marsala is fantastic. Highly..."

Northern Star

"The authentic flavor of the food is wonderful. Very quaint little space on Balboa..."

Paul H

"Family run business with exceptional food!! A must if you visit Balboa! The restaurant reminds me of small little restaurants in Europe with a great..."

Express Cash Flow - Phil Guertin

"It is a nice and small place, the bathroom is outside, they treated us wonderfully, their dishes are delicious; very tasty garlic..."

Blanca Balmaceda

"Romantic ambiance, GREAT food, and the owners are always there to greet and serve you with a smile. We have been eating here for years and always a..."

Lyn Staudinger

"Went here for an early dinner after spending the afternoon exploring Balboa. Very tasty food and quick..."

Megan Gillen

"Great food, Great ambiance. Took me back to an Italian vacation. Pasta's are great and the tiramisu... so spongy and just..."

Ashok Guru

"We visit Newport Beach every year, and have just found a hidden gem in Newport Beach. We are from Rochester NY which has several great Italian..."

Jonathan Forgět

Modo Mio Rustic Italian Kitchen

84/100 (2255 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went there on a night before thanksgiving. So it was not particularly busy. The service from the start to end was amazing. We had the Pignoli with..."

Ali Yavari

"It’s is super loud. A lot of people talking so loudly. No sound dampening at all. The meatloaf covered in mushrooms was not good. No favor The..."

Marnie Lux

"As a local resident, my wife and I have noticed this restaurant for some time. Last night we finally decided to give it a try. What a great stroke of..."

Michael Sayer

"We had a great dining experience with delicious food and prompt, friendly service on a nice large patio. Our party also enjoyed the never empty..."

Jackie H

"Food and service was excellent. Highly recommended! Atmosphere was..."

Alicia Garner

"Goooooood Food, very good service.!! Nice Atmosphere..."

Jose Chavez

"Everything was perfect - the food (Modo Mio salad, fresh mushrooms served with the bread and eggplant parmesan) was delicious, portions were generous..."

Christine Rostvold

"I went to Modo Mio with a friend. We both had an amazing time. I had a Caesar salad and their meat lasagna. It was absolutely wonderful. I highly..."

Daniel Hallman

"Pretty decent Italian restaurant, we order 7 entree, 3 appetizers and 5 desserts for only $300 with tips. Food is very good and toward traditional..."

Mark Ling

"The best restaurant by the sea! I have eaten at Modo Mio so may times with family and for business. The owners and staff are very friendly and the..."

Phil Guertin

"Great food! Great atmosphere! Corkage fee only $25. Order the short..."

Gregg Peterson

"The food is high quality and the servers are excellent. Their desserts are not authentic though, almost felt like they were store..."

Leena Patil (Lena)

"Currently all service is outdoors. They do have outdoor heaters, but I reccomend a coat. Dinning is normally for 2-4 people. Staff is friendly and..."

Paul Fely

"Coming from an East Coast Italian family background I can't express how right on my experience was...excellent in every way that matters. No photos..."

Jason Roberts

"I wanted to give 10 stars but the max limit is five. I was here with my mom and the restaurant was full but they managed to accommodate us outside...."

Michael Einstein

"Wife and I went here last night for the first time and it was fantastic. Had reservations and we were seated quickly and brought a basket of bread..."

Richard McGibney

"What a lovely early Valentines Day dinner. The hostess seated us exactly as requested though did not expect given its smaller and cozy indoor dining..."

beagle 47

Newport Beach Canaletto Ristorante Veneto

83/100 (3892 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The food and service is always wonderful here! The menu is very similar to most il Fornaio restaurants with a few differences. The inside is very..."

James Armstrong

"Really good food and ambiance. We were a large party and they reserved a room for us. At our party, we had all sorts of foodies vegetarian, vegan,..."

Atif Hasan

"A very good Italian style restaurant. Very friendly and professional staff. I had a mixed grill of fish and sea food, which I can really..."

K.J.

"Where do I begin? My meal and everything I tasted was superb. Soup, bread, entrees and specials all had flavorful notes. Wine selection had some good..."

Ryan Michael Williams

"We love this restaurant..great food and service..always. Marco the manager recommended 2 pasta dishes, which we had never tried, we went with his..."

Andrea Ibanez

"Well known fancy Italian restaurant and it does all that very nicely, I especially recommend their lobster-based special for dinner, it was an..."

Andre G

"After a few hours of a shopping spree with two lovely friends we ended the evening having the most Felicia desserts. I had the Pistachio cake with..."

Edith Trad

"They couldn’t sit 8 of us on their patio for the happy hour we end up sitting in the dining room the service was good the food was awesome we end..."

Bella Ataba

"Haven't been here in a while but I took my Dad for lunch today. He and I really enjoyed it. For lunch, they have a $25 3-course lunch menu. It's a..."

Khiem Nguyen-Trong

"Amazing best food and service chef moises is the best and the server was just awesome coming back for sure love..."

Pancho Gonzalez

Mario's Pizza Taste Of Italy

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yoooo. This is good pizza!!!! 9/10 on my slice with ricotta and meatballs. Crust is supper yummy. On the thicker end with a good crunch, not as much..."

John Ly

"Excellent customer service, All of your favorite Italian cuisines to choose from. Portions are worth the price. Food is authentic and very delicious...."

Mo Tafolla

"Eggplant Parmesan is my comfort food and I was not disappointed with Mario’s Pizza. The sauce was rich and flavorful, the dish had the right..."

Jon Johnson

"Been here a couple of times for pizza and they are simply amazing. Even the crust is good. Another thing to note, you know it's a good Italian..."

Yon Chung

"I love this place so much!! I’ve been coming here for 15 years. When I moved, every time I come visit, I go back for my pasta salad with chicken!..."

Kali Ashford

"Good New York style pizza. Go before 3 for the lunch specials which are a pretty good deal. I will definitely stop by again when I’m in the..."

Kevin G

"Love this little spot. Good location. Usually I order slices of pizza and beer. Salads are great also . Delivery..."

Todd Newkirk

"Going to Mario's is always a wonderful experience. The staff is fabulous, and I love the quaint environment. I always order their delicious chicken..."

Harris Azamy

"I was delighted first time at Mario’s taste of Italy 😋 amazing options on the menu definitely will go back again and again when in town 😍..."

Nelvia Corina

"We love Mario’s !!! U have to try the (Mafia pizza) It’s absolutely the best! Also we love Adam and Salvador. Their customer service is the best..."

Scott Bertani

"I love love their pasta salad. However, I wanted to make my own but wanted to use their dressing, which is amazing.. it wasn't till I got home when I..."

Belen Gustafson

"Food was great and the owner was very kind. Good prices as..."

Manuel Menendez

"I stopped by at Mario’s for lunch today with my family. I ordered their lasagna with a side of garden salad and it was the best lasagna I’ve ever..."

Adam LUFC

"Ordered minestrone, which must be homemade, big chunks of veggies and potatoes, good flavor, not overly salted. And a BIG bowl too. Garlic cheese..."

Lilith Costas

"I come here for eggplant parmesan plates and sandwiches. Hawaiian slice 🍕 with crispy..."

Todd D Newkirk

"Wow! Just stopped in by chance? First time eating at Mario's Pizza, but definitely won't be my last! Comfortable atmosphere at the restaurant, but..."

Jesse Dominguez

"Tasty food, good variety for everyone. Pleasant customer service! Glad to have visited Mario's while in..."

Amber Hatch

The Dessert Lab

"Their specialty is their cheesecakes. I also ordered a cookie for the road-so good! Definitely look forward to trying more of their..."

Tiana Valdespino

"Just discovered the Dessert Lab has lunch by noticing a photograph of a burger in the window. I went for the burger. Not only did the burger look..."

Richard McCay

"The best cheesecakes I've ever tasted in my life. I drive from Los Angeles and a bunch. And on the drive back I nibble on every single cheesecake in..."

Nina Schaper

"Saved the day! Non-Dairy Chocolate cupcakes! It is so hard to find nondairy treats. I was so pleased to be able to grab a snack without being put on..."

Jennifer Salem

"Good dessert..."

Johnny C

Jaclyn Grabowski

Sbarro

Johnny's Real New York Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Let’s see it is good but not NY style of you ask me. I would put this more in line to Midwest pizza like Happy Joes or Shakeys. When you can’t..."

Kim H

"Always Johnny's. It's the only place that comes even close to a real New York slice. All others are imposters. Worth every penny. Enough tables to..."

Pilvi Larsen

"One of the best pizza places Orange County has to offer. Great for lunch or pickup. Family loves it and I always enjoy meeting with customers or..."

Ryan R

"This is my favorite NY slice place in Orange County CA. They give you a really large slice on the traditional paper plate. I usually get plain..."

Jim Slaughter

"Not exactly like New York pizza but, closet to it around the area so it's acceptable. Nice size..."

Johnny Lee

"Stopped in and grabbed a slice. Good prices and the pizza is the best I've found locally. Will definitely be..."

Chris Little

"Scrumptious pizza and great service . We stopped on our way from the beach for dinner. Nice atmosphere and the place was clean..."

Gowri Nataraj

"Great pizza place with a great atmosphere. I live across the street and it a nice walk over to grab a quick..."

Michael French

"Some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. Fun sports bar atmosphere with good music..."

Robert Wenger

"Delicious. Definitely close to NY pizza. If you want a good pie, you should try..."

Barry Alderson

"Slices of pizza are huge. They were very good. Highly..."

Michael Blackwell

"Delicious (especially the Bolognese sauce), huge slices! Staff is friendly, fun environment and..."

Cheryl Ingato

"Johnnys is prime pizza, definitely prefer their PCH location to this one but good pizza is good..."

Sallar Khorram

"Great pizza place we even offer pizza by the slice for a quick..."

Fox Fagundes

Pizzeria Sapori

80/100 (1288 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cosy Italian food restaurant in Newport Beach ticked away in upscale strip mall near Balboa Island. Pricey but good, and satisfying. Can bring your..."

William Boyer

"First time visiting Sapori. The food was amazing. Service was excellent, and the whole place had a great atmosphere. The staff all seemed to be..."

Will.I. Am

"This place is very good! Tried both the pizza side and the fine dining restaurant both are amazing! The staff has always been attentive, very good..."

R M

"Sapori is a hidden gem for Italian food in Newport Beach. The food is delicious with really generous portions. I don't think there was anything I..."

Susanna Mostaghim

"What an amazing dinner. Wow, loved our burrata appetizer and Chicken piccata . Sarah, at the bar served us and we asked her favorite. She has..."

Jen Armstrong

"I enjoyed it and I'm picky about Italian food, I live on the East coast with plenty of homemade pasta and I have to say this was great. I'd..."

Susan Paerels

"Ordered salmon farfalle to go. It was delicious! Excellent with the bread,..."

Matthew Tsou

"We had poor, slow service the night we were there. However, the food was excellent and we were able to have a conversation around a large table with..."

Jeff Lindstrom

"Amazing food, and a really great environment. Right next to Balboa Island, and it has a really romantic and enjoyable outdoor seating area with a..."

Matthew Vega

"Amazing little bistro for Napoli style pizza! Pleasant, casual,..."

M L

"I am italian and I was in LA for few days for a work trip. I had a great pizza at this restaurant. The owner and the chef are Italian and so are all..."

Matteo Filippini

"Beautiful setting, great Italian food, friendly waiter and service personal. Ate there twice over the weekend; once with a group of 15 family..."

Darwin Schminke

Cucina Enoteca Newport Beach

80/100 (1269 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Accepts Mastercard

Highchairs Available

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Unique, eclectic decor and interesting food to go with it. Burnt Brussels Sprouts were delicious as were the Fried Squash Blossoms. The Burrata..."

Jackie H

"Artemis was amazing this weekend! I hosted 65 people on the beautiful outdoor patio for a birthday party. Everyone supporting her was also amazing..."

D Fisher

"Hats off to Head Chef/Manger Jad! I usually go to the Irvine Spectrum location but I ended up coming to Fashion Islands on my last visit. Got my..."

Brandon

"The food, drinks, service and decor here are AMAZING, as they are at every Cucina restaurant. Been to this location a few times and I can confidently..."

stancexpunks

"5 Stars for one reason. Alex & Gina Can’t rave about them enough. Like 6 star service. Usually an 8-Top (us customers) is a nightmare, I mean we..."

Kristerpher Henderson (MooseQuest)

"Stopped by here for dinner. It was busy but definitely could eat here. Would recommend getting a reservation just in case. When you enter in, there..."

Brandon Yi

"Visited Saturday evening @ 7pm without a reservation and waited 1.5 hours to get seated (we ended up choosing a spot/seating ourselves at the long..."

Fumi Balogun

"This pizza was sooooo good 👍 🍕😋 Arrived an hour after opening on a Tuesday and the outside patio was already almost fully seated definitely..."

Nicole Mazzilli

"I really enjoyed the food amd the service. Was very pleased ! Make reservations is a..."

Alicia Garner

"They serve rustic Italian food with California ingredients and influence. The restaurant is cozy modern. They have individual plates as well as..."

Susanna SS

"LOVE! I love everything about this place. The food, the vibe, the drinks! I had my baby shower here in a half patio rental. It was a dream. The..."

Soro Wellness

"Excelent attention in the bar. The octopus was amazing. Good vine and good atmosphere... i recomended..."

Livia Velasquez

"I always order the mushroom with goat cheese pizza to go 😋. The pizza was perfectly seasoned and not salty with lots of mushrooms. The crust was..."

Lien Pham

"We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at the relaxing restaurant. Service was..."

James Hsu

"Always wonderful food! Great selection and good..."

Jackie D'Andrea

"Excellent customer service, delicious food, not too overpriced. I had the Shrimp, clam, and squid ink linguini... absolutely delicious. The layers of..."

Trish Edwards

Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

"My husband and I celebrated Friday with Happy Hour drinks and snacks. The specialty cocktails (just $6) were fantastic. The Happy Hour menu includes..."

Susan S. McClellan

"This is as close as I can get to having a pizza like the ones I had from Naples/Napoli. The pizza is really good and their dessert is top quality..."

Juan Garcia

"The pizza was awesome! I had the Diavola and a Canolli after hiking here all the way from The Santa Monica Pier. The pizza is out of this world and..."

Wilson Dowdy

"Lots of seating and very friendly staff. Very relaxed atmosphere. Nice bar area in the center and a live tree in between it all. Good food - the..."

Krishna Narasimhan

"My wife and I came here for dinner during the week and absolutely loved it. The pizza was amazing but the drinks were even better. Our server/bar..."

Mikael Hartmark

"Actually quite impressed. Came here on a work lunch and now returned since on my own. It's the best artisan pizza I've found so far in oc. Charred..."

Jared Dayton

"Great spot right off PCH. Plenty of space inside and the food was delicious. I sat at the bar with a friend to catch a playoff game. Bar tender was..."

Cesar Gracida

"Really nice decor. They have live olive trees indoors! The service is not that good, probably they have to deal with the douches who live nearby,..."

Ali Soltani

"Very nice focaccia and salads. Pizzas are decent. Drinks menu is extensive and fairly good, be wary of the ginger ones - can get heavy. Good service,..."

Aparna Venkatraman

"Food is well made and they have a great ambiance. Pizza is a bit different than other pizza places but if you like very thin crust and light cheese..."

Brian A

"I would rate this my # 1 place for Pizza in America. Yes there are excellent pizza's in NYC too but not like this. I often travel from Florida to..."

Tamim Aziz

"This place looks romantic from the outside cause I saw it at night and the lighting looked cool. I went with my friend during the day for lunch. It..."

Allie Oc

"The food is really good and taste fresh very closely the real Italian food you can get in Italy. The only issue is that they do not well control the..."

Eric J.

"Wow! Best pizza I've ever eaten. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was great. Will definitely have to come back if ever in town..."

Bryan Reid

Louie's By The Bay

"Our company Christmas party was held here! It's probably the best filet I've ever had! The chocolate torte was pretty disappointing. It was hard as..."

Jennifer Thomas

"We booked a table a few months in advance to watch the Christmas boat parade. We arrived and were quickly seated in a table that had a decent view..."

Anthony Bellisario

"Fabulous service and very attentive. The restaurant overlooks Newport Bay. Very cute and cozy. Well kept restaurant. Service was top notch! Food was..."

SamsungGal

"If you’re a seafood lover combined with Italian in Orange County, this restaurant is a must try! The decor is rustic. It almost feels like entering..."

Kian Abghari

"Stunning waterfront view and some of Newport Beach's best Italian food! Prime steak at a table on the water with a fine dining atmosphere. The whole..."

Doug Stihl

"Family gathering recently was held here. The staff did a tremendous job taking care of all of us and the food was right up there as well. Chilly..."

Guy Adams

"This is a must try. Top notch food and drinks. Formerly known as The Ritz, but now with a new face lift and under a new name. Food is cooked to..."

CG Cruz

"I came here for a private event and was fortunate enough to try their food for the first time. Great decor and nice dining experience with the view..."

Diane Hoang

"Food was delicious and they accommodated request to cook ahi well because of health issues. Virgin drinks very good. View and atmosphere transports..."

Rita Lenes

"Extremely recommend this restaurant! I had the best day of my life here it was beautiful the service was excellent. Everyone is super friendly they..."

Gabriela Chavez

"Overall, it was a great dining experience. We were a large party (13) and the service was on point. Bread, water refills, educating the entire party..."

Joe Reisman

"A little time out for our anniversary dinner ....down at the beach....on the bay....next to the fireplace. Perfectly cooked filet for my bride,..."

Don Gebhard-Realtor-Broker

"I went to this restaurant while in California and it was a little cold outside but our server gave us some blankets. The food tasted amazing, besr..."

Air Fri

"I'm going to be dreaming about the scallop risotto until I come back. Corey was a fantastic server! My friends and I ordered varying dishes, and each..."

Stephanie Lunceford

"This was a wonderful find. We were early for a dinner reservation somewhere else and stopped in for the happy hour. The drinks were amazing, ..."

Evelyn Diaz Reyes

Ciao Balboa

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's a cozy restaurant with a nice atmosphere. The staff was very nice and friendly. Even the bread was delicious. Eating it with their homemade..."

MINAH KIM

"The over all experience was great! The servers and the manager are very attentive! Came by multiple times to our table to see if we need anything if..."

Y E

"Great Staf. Authentic food. Parking is actually not bad if you don’t mind driving a couple of..."

Marnie Lux

"Great place for lunch or dinner. Lots of sidewalk tables as well as seating in the restaurant. Staff here made us feel very welcomed and comfortable...."

Russell Adams

"Our meal was perfect. Our server Miguel was very helpful and attentive. We had the lasagna, I HIGHLY recommend it. It's so juicy and tender. The..."

Alejandro Rivas

"This is a great little restaurant that is worth going out of your way to eat at. Staff is super friendly and very attentive. Comfortable atmosphere..."

Steven Sykes

"We’ve been visiting Balboa Island for years and have always wanted to try Ciao. We finally decided to go for lunch and we’re so glad we did! Food..."

Sean Miller

"This place was so good! We had just got off a boat ride and came down to walk around and get lunch. We walked up and down a few times and ended up..."

heather mcleod

"Excellent pasta. The vodka sauce is on par with the pink sauce of Mama D's. I highly recommend you get the gnocchi with vodka sauce, add sausage. The..."

Simon Kaulius

"Excellent service! Friendly staff! Delicious food! Who could ask for anything more? The spaghetti 🍝 was so delicious! And the portion was so big,..."

Jerry F.

"We had two pasta dishes. Both were absolutely delicious. Our server Jorge was quick to respond and on top. The Fettuccine Alfredo was..."

Anthony Z (#LetsGoPadres!)

"Lasagne witha salad and a calamari appetizer it was..."

Eric Thesure

"This is a quaint little place in the heart of Balboa island. Amongst the hustle and bustle of tourists, it's like a quiet spot. I went in for late..."

Fred Long

"Delicious Linguine Vongole (linguine with clams) and Pizza Margherita. Reasonable prices, good service and nice..."

David Wu

"The food is fantastic. We especially enjoyed the make your own pasta specials. But what really stood out was their service and courtesy. We asked for..."

Oscar Martinez

"Linguine with clam sauce worth trying. Kids meal large portion and delicious. Good garlic bread, not amazing. Lowest prices of the Italian..."

Vincent Jackson

Gelato Paradiso

Wheelchair Accessible

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Cheap Eats

"Not a large store inside the food court but the taste of gelato are far beyond my expectations. The blueberry chocolate is my new discovery as the..."

Scott Lee

"Always consistent high quality gelato. Very nice flavors selection. Good..."

Michele Pellizzon

"This place got the best pistachio in CA, workers are so nice and cute, pls..."

Han :D

"The banana or strawberry is my favorite, and this is probably the best place to get Gelato in Orange County. Two locations, one in Laguna Beach and..."

Bilal Abboushi

"One of the best gelato places in North America. Amazing flavours, rich and properly made. Tastiest and most worthy calories! Staff are always nice..."

Salam Gabran

"Really good gelato and reasonable prices given the quantity they scoop for you. They have a great selection of flavors. It’s downstairs so may be a..."

Collin Myers

"Actually THE BEST gelato to exist!! There’s almost always a super long line, but it’s so worth the wait. It’s also worth mentioning that the..."

Karina Larson

"This is my first time having Gelato and let me tell you it's much better than ice cream. It's so creamy. Gelato Paradiso is in the food court at..."

Frank Paulin

"This was some good stuff right here. They got many locations. This one is in food..."

Joe Revette

"Gelato Paradiso gets busy, but that gives you more time to check out all their amazing flavors. I love coming to this gelato place because they have..."

Vicky

The Old Spaghetti Factory

77/100 (3090 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I enjoy coming to this location. The interior is extremely well put together and beautiful. I love all the purple accents and colored glass. We..."

Bella Persephone

"This was very good! Food was well prepared and wait staff was friendly! The inside is quirky and different. I had the Cesar salad and it was good...."

WEST Coast

"The salad looked and tasted like bagged salad from Ralphs Supermarket. They only had spaghetti noodles and no.other choices. The meat marinara was..."

Doug Review

"Awesome atmosphere. Good food (not..."

Dacy Nottingham

"This has been here forever. Years ago it was very busy during summer. Now is not so busy. It was even slow during winter. Price is affordable..."

Kevin Lai

"This was the most opulent old spaghetti factory I’ve ever ate at. A beautiful location! Our server was okay but seemed busy and we didn’t see..."

Danelle Wright

"Unique old building in a great location. The food and service was very good. There is a $5 parking/valet fee, but you can leave your vehicle as long..."

Jeremiah James

"We made reservations, though it was busy and we still had to wait about 15 minutes. The building is beautiful, lots of ornate wood touches..."

Mohan Karulkar

"They were very gracious and kind to our group of figure skaters and parents from Wisconsin. The staff did everything they could to set us up with a..."

Juan Rios

"Amazing restaurant with beautiful and warm ambience. Food was good. Hospitality was good. When we entered restaurant it was full and we had to wait...."

Reenu Ranawat

"One of my favorite restaurants and definitely my favorite Italian chain. I don’t live near one anymore so anytime I get the rare chance, I take it...."

N W

"I love this place! Beautiful old building from the 1920s (or so), tall cielings, cool train car seating area, chandeliers, both romantic and family..."

Brittany Gale

"The mushroom sauce pasta could be better, maybe one mushroom piece was slices into this meal just one. Italian food is..."

Alex L

"We did take out from here. Food is always great but the take out service was very slow. In the amount of time it took to get my order, we could have..."

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