This is how you do restaurants! From the moment we walked in until the very end of our meal, everything about this experience was truly five star. The host greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome right away. The atmosphere was the perfect balance between elegant and comfortable. Our waiter was fantastic, charismatic, personable, and extremely attentive. He checked in on us multiple times and made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. He refilled our bread and diet coke multiple times. The food was outstanding. Everything we ordered was beautifully presented and the portions were generous. Each dish tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. Overall, this was a memorable dining experience from start to finish. It's rare to find a place that gets everything right service, ambiance, and food, but this restaurant truly does. I absolutely cannot wait to come back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Italian meal and an even better experience. read more

Foretti's - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

This cute, locally owned Italian restaurant is a great neighborhood spot in CDM right off PCH. If you've got a craving for delicious pizza and homemade pasta served with authenticity, stop by on your way through town. We stopped in on a Friday night without reservations and were able to get seats at the bar. This was an entertaining experience because we had full view of the kitchen activities including the giant wood fire pizza oven that cooks at 900 degrees. We chose the Prosciutto E Formaggi Bar as an appetizer and got three cheeses but you can choose three meats or mix meats and cheeses to make your own custom charcuterie board. The farmhouse cheddar and parmigiano were stand outs. For our meal, we split the 50/50 pasta which features house made papparedelle pasta, bolognese style free-range beef and kurobuta pork salsiccia and wild mushrooms. It was absolutely delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the bolognese sauce was so good, we couldn't get enough of it. Minor criticism but the pasta plate was $30 and the portion was smaller than usual. It's hard to justify that price for a small plate of pasta but it was delicious. Next time we stop in, we will go for the pizza as it looked and smelled amazing. read more

Foretti's - The view of the kitchen from the bar, including the famous wood fire pizza oven. - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

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Great food, even better customer service! We had a mix up with our bill, and were overcharged by mistake. We only found out about this a few days after our visit, but once we called and spoke with Foretti's, it was fixed without any issue. Thaddeus, thank you for your professionalism! Would absolutely recommend Foretti's to anyone in the area looking for a cozy Italian meal. read more

There were so many things that look so delicious but we decided to try the Bow tie pasta. Some how salads are so much better in California. I had the beet salad with the most thinly sliced beets I've ever eaten. My husband had the kale salad. The bread comes with a pesto dipping sauce that is to die for. Our waitress was super helpful with wine recommendations. Service was attentive. read more

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Best gluten free Italian meal I've had outside of Europe. Homemade gluten free ravioli with roasted vegetables and parmesan cream sauce was amazing. The gluten free tagliatelle with bolognese also delicious. Our gluten eating guests also loved their meals. The chocolate lava cake with gelato was gluten free and decadent. The cheesecake was crust free, therefore gluten free also amazing. I haven't stopped thinking about my meal since we ate there. read more

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The healthy salmon dish is a winner The beet salad for $21.50 is worth about 1/2 of that cost. I was amazed at how thin ( almost like paper thin) a cook could cut beets! No health value as there are only a few slices with maybe 3/4 cup arugula 3 pecans/ 4 raspberries. Surprised.. as this should've been enough for dinner read more

Foretti's - Actual photo online ( Foretti website) pretty crazy - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Food: tasty, exceptional, pure Italian cuisine. I selected the classic veal Piccata which was bright, citrusy with a rich sauce Service: exceptional, the best one can expect even in Newport Beach. Ambience: tight quarters and a bit European. Nice. Finally, beautiful Italian wines. Reds, of course. read more

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We were wanting to get out of the South Bay for a night out, and drove out to Corona Del Mar. I had heard about the charcuterie plate at Foretti's. The earliest reservation we could get was 8pm and when we arrived our table wasn't ready so we grabbed a cocktail next door. The place was smaller than I thought, but in a good way. The restaurant was busy but we didn't have to wait a long time for our server to greet us. She was friendly and attentive even though she had several parties to serve. She made sure we had water and bread while we waited. The meat and cheese plate was the star of the show. There were so many tasty dishes to choose from, we both opted for pasta and glad we did. They were made to order, hot, and delicious. Will definitely come back. read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious! We especially enjoyed the Linguine Cacio e Pepe -- three of us ordered it. My daughter thought it was just "ok," but to be fair, she just got back from four months in Europe, so her standards are pretty high right now. Every starter was amazing: the golden beets were perfectly done, and the octopus and Tasmanian salmon were soooo good. The short rib pasta tasted exactly as it should. Rich, comforting, and flavorful. Service was great. They were attentive without being overbearing. The only downside is the parking, which isn't the easiest. Overall, I would definitely go back read more

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Food is great. Service is great. Shame they let people with their dogs that stink to high heaven in there and you can't eat because you can smell the dog over the food! Not really their fault, I get it, but still it happened. read more

We come here and never leave disappointed! Anything and everything you could order is amazing. Bring a coin to flip because you can't go wrong. Wow! read more

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Thank you for a delicious and fun dinner with all the wonderfull people at Forretis! We celebrated Jim Palmer's BD, Hall of Famer Baseball player, at the best Italian Restaurant in town!! The owner, Thad, got one of Jim's #22 shirts read more

Foretti's - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

I went here for my birthday and I loved!!! Cute ambience, quiet, and relaxing, but also very welcoming and cozy. Our waitress was beyond helpful and very kind and generous food was delicious and one of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a while. read more

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Service is always excellent at FORETTI'S . With Monica as a highly experienced server and Thad Foret as the highly experienced restauranteur. Always great new specials I had the black truffle pasta with sausage. Mickey had the fettuccini Alfredo- excellent! Desserts are always to die for. We had the panna cotta with cherries. read more

We can't believe we haven't discovered this place earlier. Fun-&-lively on a Friday night! With the main dining room's tables in close proximity to each other and seated in a high-traffic area, I focused on keeping my elbows at my sides and limiting my arm movements. We started with a strong-&-tasty Negroni, a glass of wine (generous pour!), their Caesar Salad (with anchovies -- we'd never been served anchovies as large as these!), and San Daniela (tender and tasty on a refreshing bed of arugula). Our entrees: Pappardelle Lamb Ragu ($28) -- savory, full of flavor, and the pappardelle was a nice width and texture, cooked al dente; and Linguine Black ($32) -- a flavorful tomato sauce with a tasty-&-attractive variety of seafood (although 3 of my large clams did not open). The energetic, knowledgeable, and attentive staff -- including the host desk -- provided wonderful customer service, despite being visibly busy! We look forward to returning to experience more of their menu items ... very soon! read more

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Really disappointing. Chicken parm was inedible. Cheese ravioli were fine I guess but super spinach heavy and not what I like. Pretty much skipped my dinner looking forward to my panda Cotta with amorena Cherrys lol. Not one cherry on it read more

Foretti's - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

They have an amazing salad with strawberries. Their penne pasta my husband had with marinara sauce and garlic hit the spot for all his vegetarian needs. I ordered the linguine with garlic, olive oil and basil and is was superb. We even got food to go on Christmas Eve for Christmas Day and it didn't even taste like left overs. No matter if you eat there or get a togo order their food is great tasting and delicious. read more

The food is outstanding. We were a group of 5 and had a variety of dishes. Both Beet and carrot salads were terrific. Golden beets salad had beets sliced like carpaccio and dressed perfectly w arugula. Meatballs were perfect. Marinara sauce perfectly seasoned. Eggplant and veal parm both tasty. Veal Marsala wasn't our favorite. Veal had funky flavor. Healthy salmon pasta was a generous portion. We were unfortunately seated by the restroom, in the future we would wait for a different table. Our waiter was distracted and got 2 of our 5 entree orders wrong which had to be remade. Half guests had dinner while others had no entree. Is Robert new? He spent a lot of time chatting with other guests while we waited for things we requested. read more

The food and service here are always spot on. Fast, efficient and very friendly. They make you feel like it's home away from home. I tried their special seafood of the night which had salmon, branzino and a scallop. The salmon was my favorite. I ordered it medium rare so it was perfect for me. Also tried their calamari. Crispy and tender pieces. read more

Foretti's - Salmon scallop and branzino. - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Foretti's is a gem. The customer service is outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--which really adds to the cozy, comfortable atmosphere. The food is real, authentic, and absolutely delicious--traditional dishes made the right way. Everything looks just as good as it tastes, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Great service, great food, great vibe. I'll definitely be back again. read more

I sent a review earlier stating the Beet salad was a bit small...beets were paper thin so not a ton of substance. However, I must say, it is absolutely delicious....I think if the Resturant decided to slice a good ample bit more of the beets...and a tad more greens it'd be a satisfying entree.. really good along with the healthy Salmon that my Husband ordered. read more

We had a lovely experience here! The parking is a little tricky, but the staff let us park in a spot that was reserved which was really kind of them. It may be a good idea to give yourself a little bit of extra time just in case parking is limited. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. The restaurant smelled delicious and you can see a big pizza oven from the dining area. The restaurant is pretty dark inside and has some seating on a patio with heaters. I had the short rib pasta which was excellent and kind of similar to bolognese as far as the taste of the sauce. It was wonderful and the noodles tasted freshly made. The gnocchi was equally as delicious and had a creamy brown butter sauce. The gnocchi melted in your mouth and were so yummy. I would come back here in a heartbeat and I am so excited to try the pizza sometime. read more

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Foretti's is the place to go for Italian cuisine in Newport Beach area. The menu is extensive and the food is great. The place is not very large and is always busy so reservations are recommended. Also parking is very limited. read more

An Italian Lovers Dream! Thad has done it again, combining his experience and love for Italian food. Foretti's has what it takes to satisfy your Italian taste buds, from pizza to pasta. Try the Prosciutto and Formaggi Bar and go from there! The service and ambiance is welcoming, it's a great experience. Foretti's will not disappoint. read more

It had been a while since we had dined at Foretti's, so we went with friends & had a lovely evening. We were warmly greeted by the owner & our darling server Allysa (sp?) who both remembered my "cheeky" husband who is hard to forget. Anyway, we were all very pleased with our menu selections, the foccacia w/pesto & calamari to share, award-winning beet salad, gluten-free pasta which is a bit difficult to find, tri-color regular pasta & the salmon special, all prepared to perfection & served with wines of our choosing. We were almost transported back to our Fall meals in Cortona. Yum to all! read more

Foretti's - The Golden Beet Salad with Goat Cheese was a work-of-art-level presentation & equally as delicious to devour! - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Amazing food, Great atmosphere. Our server Rudy was awesome, always on top of things and providing the best service. Thank you Rudy!

We so enjoyed our evening at Foretti's. We were looking at Yelp after attending an afternoon get-together at Crystal Cove and decided to try them. We were warmly greeted and then seated quickly in the open air section. We enjoyed the ambiance and the music was nice but not too loud. Roberto was our server and he was terrific. We told him we were new and he shared with us some of his favorite dishes. We had the short rib pasta and the healthy salmon pasta. Both had a lot of flavor! We also loved the bread and the pesto & EVO for dipping. Yum! Between our terrific server, the ambiance and the food, we'll definitely return. read more

Foretti's - Flavorful Healthy Salmon Pasta. - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

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Amaaaazing dinner and service! very accommodating and a beautiful vibe at sunset here. i had a yummy seafood pasta and my friend got the chicken marsala. the bellini was great too! will be back :) read more

Foretti's - Linguine Black with normal linguine noodles instead of squid ink. - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California

Food was amazing . Had the butternut squash ravioli. It's a small quaint restaurant with a balance of high end and comfortable .... Authentic and high quality Italian food . The service was phenomenal. read more

I'm surprised that I haven't written any review for the best Italian restaurant maybe in so cal! You can start with a great beet salad and carpaccio then you'll not go wrong the meatballs as well as the best thin crust wood oven pizza ! Have my special always there w the best salted fish with the olive tomato lemon and the sauce ! Thad is a good guy Miguel is a great chef Def go and try read more

Ordered take out, 3 pizzas and 1 pasta. Said readied in 30 min. Went there on time but super backed up. At the end we waited for more than 60 minutes and no pizza came out of the oven at all while we were waiting. We asked if our pizzas are in the oven they said yes, and we asked again what is the realistic wait for our order, they told us 30 minutes. We got fed up and left. There's only 1 person in the kitchen!!! Just tell the TRUTH! Will Not come back again. Not a reliable place to visit. Taste is good but can't deal with the lies. PS: this is not the first time that this kind of thing happened to us at this restaurant. So we will not be back for sure. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Foretti's CDM an enchanting Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Corona Del Mar. Probably one of the best meals I enjoy during my time in Orange County. To start I got the combination of prosciutto, arugula, and Parmesan was a symphony of flavors. For dinner, I indulged in the fresh pasta creation. The pasta was coated in a zesty lemon sauce, punctuated by the peppery notes of arugula. A let's not forget the succulent shrimp. The entire meal and service was nothing short of extraordinary. The ambiance, the attentive service, and the artistry on each plate--weaved together to create an unforgettable dining experience. read more

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Amazing service, great wine selection and the best gluten free pasta I've had in a really long time!

Very busy Newport Coast restaurant. In the middle of Corona Del Mar, on the sidewalk. Busy, but nice vibe. The fresh salads were superb, as was the limoncello pasta. My sister and I enjoyed it so much, that I am going again soon, to have another portion of limoncello pasta. read more

Just had dinner here. Started with the Super Food Salad ( a little overpriced in my opinion) Ordered fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, made with their home made pasta. I have to say the sauce was bland, needed more flavor. My husband ordered the Healthy Salmon pasta, that was very tasty Service is good and fast, Monica our serves was great Cozy ambiance, great for date nights. There is an attached patio area for outdoor dining. read more

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We came to Foretti's for a casual date night. Parked in the small private lot behind the restaurant. A hostess instantly greeted us and as soon as we sat down at our table, we were brought complimentary bread with pesto dipping sauce and the owner, Thad, brought over a lovely syrah he had chosen for us (compliments of the lovely lady who had recommended this restaurant to me). He chatted with us as he opened the bottle. Such a charming, welcoming man. It is an intimate eatery featuring house made pasta, pizza, build-your-own charcuterie board, an extensive Italian wine selection, and a variety of meat entrees. We had a difficult time deciding what we wanted to eat, since everything sounded so delicious! Finally with a couple of recommendations from our attentive, friendly server, Robert, we chose: * Artichoke special with an Alfredo dipping sauce (One of the BEST dishes I've ever had, no exaggeration) * 50/50 - Housemade papparedelle pasta, bolognese style free-range beef and kurobuta pork salsiccia, wild mushrooms, shaved grana * Veal Ossobuco Ravioli - Braised free-range veal shank filled ravioli, shallots, and garlic sauteed wild mushrooms, brown butter sage sauce * Chocolate soufflé cake with vanilla ice cream 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Service Extraordinary experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We absolutely love eating at Foretti's when we're in the area. We've enjoyed every pasta dish we've tried, and the prosciutto pizza is amazing! Service it top notch. We can't wait to visit again in March. read more

The Caesar salad was good and this place was on its way to get 3-4 stars. Then our pastas came! The ingredients listed were NOT what was found in both pastas. I order the spaghetti verde which was listed with Shrimp arugula garlic and wine, no mention of CREAM! I chose it specifically because it did not mention CREAM! Who adds cream to a shrimp sauce without telling the clients? My husband ordered the special which was shrimp special pasta and a red pepper sauce, again no mention of CREAM! This is not clean REAL Italian food it's fake BS CA crap. The best thing that happened our waitress gave us 50% off after I complained! If you like CREAM go if not DON'T GO! I have an upset stomach now! read more

Pizza, pasta, formaggi and proscuitto... Came here recently with a party of 10. Once seated, our cocktail orders and dipping focaccia (with pesto dip) popped onto the table in what felt like thirty seconds, our server was fast! Limoncello Martini - This was light, citrusy and sweet but not too sweet, well balanced with red cherry at the bottom. Very refreshing on a hot summer night. Three Cheese Plate - You can choose out of about eight different cheeses, mix and match and each cheese is paired with some matching accoutrements (sweet peppers, honey, figs, etc.) I enjoyed all the cheeses but I couldn't really understand why they dumped all the cheese on a thick salad bed of arugula. Would have been more orderly if the cheeses were on the board and the greens on the side. Margherita Pizza (add Spicy Soppressata) - Big melted blogs of mozzarella, generous slices of salami made for a good pizza. It's fired up Napoletana style and the crust is not as big and bubbly as some other Napoletana style places but very tasty. If you want a pizza, get a pizza here. Other things our party vacuumed up... Lobster Raviolis, Short Rib Pasta, Halibut steak, Fried Calamari. Parking in the lot may fill up but there is often parking along the nearby streets in the evening. It's a great walking area on PCH... You can walk around the nearby stores, catch a movie at the Port or you can walk down to coast and take in the fresh sea air. Service here is great, they are very efficient even while the tables are packed. The view of the walking traffic on the street keeps things interesting while you are kicking back with your friends and family having an awesome meal! read more

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If you have a gluten allergy and want a good pasta, this is the place to go!! --we ordered the pink bowtie pasta --SUB the bowtie pasta for the GF and it was very good! This dish came with fresh grilled chicken, zucchini, Italian marinated artichokes, and tomato vodka cream sauce. They serve complimentary bread which was amazing. I also ordered a Limoncello Martini in which consisted of Italian Lemon Liqueur, Tito's Vodka, and a Lemon. I wasn't fan and the waiter was very kind to take it off my bill (I didn't even ask!). They have indoor and outdoor seating. I would recommend sitting in the outdoor patio, it is a beautiful view of CDM. read more

Foretti's - Pink Bow tie SUB GF pasta - Italian Near Me - Corona Del Mar, California