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    Luna Rossa

    4.1 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 9:45 pm

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    LUNA ROSSA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Romantic
    Classy

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    Margherita pizza.
    Danna P.

    The food was delicious! We opted for sharing a small (not so small) Caesar and a happy hour Margherita pizza. It was very filling and we were shocked to get out of there spending just over $20 for food. The salad was fantastic with an abundance of large shaved parmesan pieces. The sauce on the pizza was perfect and the crust was light, airy and had a crispy crunch. Service was attentive. We seriously cannot wait to try other items on the menu. Yum!

    Spaghetti Alla Pescatora
    Nicki T.

    Great food and service. We all love our food choices: seafood pasta, lobster ravioli, salmon pasta. Love the seafood pasta. Full of flavor. Not too busy on Friday afternoon.

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    Huey B.

    Came across Luna Rossa while at the District and thought it might be connected with a restaurant with same name in Las Cruces NM. Turns out they are both independent and not affiliated with each other after all. Regardless, Luna Rossa didn't disappoint and the food was quite tasty. Since we only had the calamari which we rated a 5/5 and the Margherita Pizza on the other hand was good but not great (4/5!) The ambience of the restaurant inside and out was nice and very inviting, imho. Service was top notch and I definitely will be returning the next time I crave Italian food!! Enjoy & Bon Appetit.

    Yanet H.

    The food was just okay. Ordered the lasagna which was good in taste and my spaghetti was bland with no flavor. They do ask for Parmesan that they sprinkle over the food but it wasn't fresh Parmesan that is grated in front of you. The service was friendly and a little slow to help us. Went when it opened and It took a while before someone helped us get seated. Ambiance was very quiet since we got there when it open. Overall for us it was a one and done place, I do believe for the quality of the food that it was a bit over priced and very small portions.

    Lizelle P.

    We came here for a late lunch and had not made a reservation. However the restaurant was empty and were quickly seated. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and spaghetti. The service was excellent and quick. The food was authentic and delicious. They did mention they get busy and there's a wait in the evenings so I would recommend coming here a lunch time to have their food!

    This is calamari with muscle clams and shrimp
    AugPatricia08 J.

    Service is absolutely wonderful and you get to speak to servers who have Italian accents and the food is absolutely delicious. The pizza is amazing fire roasted

    Fettuccine Al Funghi Porcini (take out)
    Kent R.

    This is absolutely my favorite Italian restaurant in OC. There's a reason I feel confident posting a takeout picture because the food is that good. You walk in and are immediately met with restaurant accolades and the host that greets you is the same one I've seen every time I've ever been here. This place has an unpretentious vibe while still being high end. In addition to consistently great service, the food has always been incredible. The fettuccine porcini al fungi is the dish I dream about when I think of pasta. I have never really thought of dropping a review because this place is my go to next to home but it definitely deserves the praise. Don't ever change Luna Rossa.

    Complimentary bread
    Ana B.

    One of my favorite pasta spots in OC! This is the only restaurant that we've found that makes carbonara the traditional way! Smooth, creamy pasta with a subtle egg taste. The pancetta is cooked beautifully and not overcooked. We also had the chefs special which was a form of ravioli with a slow roasted beef. The creamy sauce was not overwhelming and was surprisingly filling. We finished with one of the bomba desserts which is an ice cream ball covered in har chocolate and cut into fours like an apple. This is our new favorite Italian spot and it was fairly priced for the quality of food!

    Gnocchi Al Ragu  Margherita

    After a long awaited visit. We were so disappointed. Not only did the food not meet our expectations (it was bland) but the service was so bad and it wasn't even busy for a Saturday night. I guess I know why now. Our waiter had no personality, rushed the process of ordering, never checked back on our food, never brought refills, didn't bring the coffee I ordered and did t even offer us any dessert. We drove all the way from the SGV to be let down. I honestly would've not tipped him at all, but my hubby is too nice and still tipped. No manager in sight to communicate these issues either. I had the margheritta pizza it was bland My husband had a chicken plate and it had so much sauce, it overpowered all the taste of the food. My son ordered the Gnocchi and it was also bland. The only thing that was ok was the chicken Alfredo. So sad we wasted time and money here.

    Caesar salad
    Virginia J.

    This restaurant is located at The District right in front of the AMC theater. I went to this restaurant with a friend to try out their OC restaurant week menu. An appetizer, main course, and dessert was $45. We arrived without a reservation but were seated within minutes. During the course of our dinner, no waiter checked on us specifically so we had to wave someone down if we saw them walking around. I did ask if they had a nonalcoholic drink menu and the waiter said they didn't. He did count off some options they had like a blood orange soda but when I opted to get that, I received san pellegrino instead. I got the salad which was fairly good. It was drenched in dressing which I didn't mind and it was very filling. However the main course I got which was the pescatora pasta wasn't very good at all. Some of the clams were missing the clam meat inside and the calamari was very gummy (nearly inedible). I found myself picking around it and just eating the pasta which was bland. The dessert of tiramisu was very sweet. I feel like they added too much mascarpone on top and i wasnt really tasting the spongy breading underneath. The restaurant itself was fairly clean. Not many people dining inside when I was there and the restaurant was completely empty for the majority of our dinner (I believe two ppl came in near the end). It's unfortunate the food wasn't that great overall. Service could be better. I wouldn't recommend this place.

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    Great pizza, service was great. Italian was fluent and location was easy to find. Food was great

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    Service sucks here. Ring a bell and wait over 15 min for the waiters walk by and to ignore you.

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    Super delicious and simple. I was craving pasta and it was worth it. Ambiance is nice enough and service was ok.

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    The food was tasty but the service was horrible. We got there at 6:30 and didn't get our food till 7:45.

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    Ask the Community - Luna Rossa

    Will they allow dogs?

    No dogs allowed except for Blind guide dogs. They are very firm on this.

    Do they still have all day bottomless mimosas on Sunday's?

    Yep. Bottomless Mimosas for $15 and bottomless Sangria for $25

    Does your phone number still work? Would like to make reservations but mailbox is full

    I tried calling too but there was no answer

    Are you still in business?

    Yes! We are open lunch and dinner 11:30 am - 9:00pm 7 days a week!

    Is your pasta handmade?

    A section of it, listed under egg pasta is!

    Any vegan options?

    Limited, pastas and salads without cheeses and some others.

    Is your minestrone soup dairy free and gluten free?

    Yes, you can request it without Parmesan.

    Does your risotto have dairy?

    Most of them do, but everything is made at the moment and you can request it without any dairy products. Hope to see you soon!

    Do they have gluten free risotto and pizza?

    Yes our risotto is GF & we also have penne pasta

    I know that you offer a gluten free pasta but do you consider your risotto gluten free as well?

    Yes!

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    4.1
    (542 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    pasta always feels like one of those things you can make at home just as well as the restaurant but…read morestorico proves me wrong. their vodka pasta (with pork) was loved by me as well as everyone else at my table and is complemented by some wine on the side. the restaurant can be a little noisy and cramped, hopefully you can get the table in the side room or some outside seating. however maybe skip the italian soda, the flavor is verrryyy subtle unless you're down to just have sparkling water

    Dined here last night with my nephew who was visiting from Tucson. The food was utterly amazing…read more Talk about a varied menu, the only challenging thing was deciding what to order! We started with the Coccoli Prosciutto e Stracchino (make sure to ask for a side of olive oil to dip the dough dumplings in!)...OMG! Truly Heaven sent - paired with a glass of their house cab (PW Rosso). And when you thought it couldn't get any better, my nephew and I split the full-size Genovese Ziti entree. The freshly made ziti was extra long, cooked to perfection; the simmered beef and onions, simply melted in your mouth!! As far as service, the Hostess did wonderful job finding us a table in the full house there. I had called too late to get a reservation, but she recommended to simply walk in and see what's what... we were seated within 10 minutes despite the line. She was an absolute professional pro and, while I unfortunately didn't get her name, our waiter, Israel, took over from there. He was so pleasant, excited but low-key... seemed so happy to be a part of the Team there and wonderfully attentive, timely as well as patient in answering our many questions. All in all, it was a true 5-Star dining experience in a wonderful atmosphere. We were blessed enough to get a table outside where it was much quieter. Noisy inside? Let's just say people were all having a really awesome time with many various celebrations being enjoyed. A TRULY SPECIAL PLACE for any kind of taste!!

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    Barolo Cafe

    4.3
    (592 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Eating the food at Barolo Cafe is like being transported back to eating in Italy; delicious,…read moreauthentic, amazing! We've been here twice now (thanks Patrick from Orange Toyota for recommending!) and I had the generously portioned lasagna and my husband had the giant platter of risotto with calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, etc. Both were outstanding. The dessert choices are more than Ive seen anywhere before--we had the vanilla gelato with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce. The prices are very reasonable, the server was efficient, friendly and humorous (true Italiano). We will be back soon--with friends...all the way from Carlsbad! It's worth the drive.

    I came here with a couple of friends for the very first time a while ago, and it was very homey and…read moredelicious. Our waiter was super friendly, treated us very well. Appetizers: - mozzarella caprese: nice and fresh mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes! - scampi al vino bianco: slightly overcooked when we got it, but the sauce was amazing! Mains: - fettuccine bolognese: the sauce was one of my favorite bolognese sauces i've ever had, rich and hearty like they said. the pasta had a nice texture to it, and will definitely be getting it again. - cioppino kind of pasta: we weren't able to catch the name of it, but it was one of the specials! it had mussels, clams, salmon, sea bass, and was in a nice light and seafood-flavor filled sauce with spaghetti noodles. would definitely recommend asking for it! Dessert: - house made tiramisu: nice and light, a nice balanced coffee and sweetness

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    Prego Restaurant

    4.2
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    0.1 mi
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    Prego is an upscale Italian restaurant located at The District at Tustin Legacy. The interior is…read morespacious and classy, but I love eating on their their outdoor patio space! They offer brunch on weekends. We got the Braised Short Rib Hash and the Italian Benedict. The Braised Short Rib Hash has eggs, short rib, breakfast potatoes, and toasted focaccia. The Italian Benedict was unique in that it has San Daniele prosciutto and parmesan hollandaise, on toasted focaccia. Both were tasty, and I would get them again! They also offer an All Day Menu available daily. We got the Cacrciofi Blossoms which are crispy artichokes. It's served with a sriracha aioli. I really enjoyed these! They're battered and fried giving them a nice crunch on the outside, and the artichokes inside are soft and tender. We also got the Rigatoni Carbonara, and it was delicious! It has pancetta, tossed egg yolks, and pecorino with a touch of cream. Highly recommend this dish! Service was great. Everyone was welcoming and attentive.

    This was our first visit here. I called and spoke with Christina, who was so very nice. I asked for…read morea seating accommodation and Christine made it happen! When we arrived, I had the pleasure of meeting her and she was so nice. Our server, was Jose and he was excellent! Such a nice man. His timing was perfect. He checked on us frequently, but, was never intrusive. We ordered several items and everything was so delicious. We enjoyed the Meatball appetizer, shrimp salad. lasagna, tiger shrimp gigante and the tres leches cake. We loved everything! Christina and Jose made this a very special evening and we are so grateful!

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    Private Dining Room
    Cacrciofi Blossoms (Crispy Artichokes)
    Cacrciofi Blossoms (Crispy Artichokes)
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    The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

    The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

    4.6
    (7.6k reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    We had a fantastic experience at Mama ds! From the food to the service, everything was 5 stars. I…read moregot the sausage and chicken capri which was divine. Our server, Carson, took great care of us, made us feel welcome, and was very helpful guiding us through the menu options and giving fantastic recommendations. Overall, will be coming back.

    I found Mama D's on Google while looking for an Italian restaurant in Newport Beach. The prices…read morewere surprisingly reasonable, so although it had amazing reviews, I honestly wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype. When we arrived, there was a 45-minute wait, but it was absolutely worth it. While everyone was waiting outside, the staff came around with complimentary pasta and garlic bread for people in line. It was such a thoughtful touch, and my son loved it. The restaurant itself has a traditional, old-school Italian family restaurant feel. It's not fancy, but the food completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Margherita pizza, calzone, and Caprese salad, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. What impressed me the most was the service. Every staff member we met was genuinely warm and friendly. While I was taking photos of the restaurant, several staff members smiled, waved, and happily interacted with us. Those little moments made us feel so welcome. The value here is incredible. Great food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service. It's also a wonderful place for families. They have a kids' menu, and after dinner my son got to pick a toy from their treasure box. We were even given warm chocolate chip cookies to take home after we paid. This was one of the best meals we had in Newport Beach, and we're already planning to visit another Mama D's location. Highly recommended!

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    Chicken and sausage Capri
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    Trenta Pizza & Cucina

    Trenta Pizza & Cucina

    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Gluten-free friendly

    Oh wow.....we have lived in OC since 2014 from NYC.... HUGE change…read moreTRENTA!! not sure why we haven't found this hidden GEM earlier especially since I'm always looking for TRUE Italian food in LA and all over OC sadly to be really disappointed. Well no more! My husband and I last Saturday found it, went as it opened , sat at bar w Brooke the bartender who gave us THE ABSOLUTE BEST ADVICE on every entree... the pistachio shroom homemade pasta dish-??! Crazy amazing! My husband said same for his brown butter sage mushroom ravioli....Also, there was another bartender (I'm so sorry I can't remember her name at moment) but she TRULY made the best espresso martini we've ever had... Not kidding:)) It was! My husband ordered the fresh burrata app and at first I said really? but thank god he did, again, one of the finest burratas we've had with the amazing bread and marinated tomatoes to go on topevery single bite was so ridiculous full of fresh creative flavor.... the margarita pizza was melt in my mouth! not NY and I wasn't expecting it to be- but the SAUCE! or lack of sauce and just pure fresh delish Italian San Marzano tomatoes and a light crust... Il migliore in assoluto! Ottimo! Trenta we are coming for you again this Friday after a show. And we cannot WAIT!

    An amazing authentic spot with all the good eats…read more Came here with my besties to celebrate my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. We had a great waiver who spoke Italian and Spanish which so so cool. The food, drinks and desserts were very good. Very authentically Italian Will definitely be going back soon to try some other things on the menu.

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    Oliver's Trattoria

    4.3
    (436 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$
    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    Been wanting to try Oliver's Trattoria in Irvine for a while and finally managed to get a…read morereservation for Friday evening at 6:30pm and the place was packed. We were seated on the outdoor patio, which had the perfect ambience as the evening started to settle in. We started with the Fritto Misto, which was awesome. The calamari and shrimp had just the right amount of breading, and the arrabbiata sauce pairing was spot on. For dinner, the three of us decided to share a few dishes: the Branzino al Sale, Margherita pizza, and Spaghetti allo Scoglio. The Branzino al Sale had a great tableside flame presentation, and they deboned and filleted it for us, which was really impressive. We were super excited for it, but unfortunately it was way too salty for our taste. We mentioned it to our waiter, and he handled it really well by switching it out for the lamb chop special of the day. That ended up being the star of the night, honestly one of the best lamb chops we've had. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender and love the chimichurri sauce with it. The Margherita and Spaghetti allo Scoglio were both very good as well. To finish, we shared the Affogato, Panna Cotta, and Tiramisu, and all three desserts were amazing. Despite the issue with the branzino, the service was excellent, the patio ambience was great, and this is definitely a place we'd come back to.

    I love Italian food so I was excited to try out this restaurant, but I was severely disappointed…read more Aesthetically, the restaurant is pretty cute. Seating had a more casual vibe, but the chandeliers and lighting give some elegance to the room. To start, the Focaccia bread and Insalata Cesare were both delicious. The three entrees we ordered fell short though. For mains we ordered the Lasagna Classica, Tortelli di Erbette, and the Branzino al Sale. The Lasagna was very meat heavy, which was great, but there wasn't much cheese. The Tortelli di Erbette was very bland and the portion was very small. Finally, the presentation for the Branzino was top notch. The server poured vodka and lit the fish on fire before dissecting it tableside. The meat was very tender and delicate, but it needed some kind of sauce, which I think the server forgot to place on the table. Overall, most of the food was pretty lacking in flavor and the portion sizes were small for the price. The service wasn't great either so I doubt I'd return here any time soon.

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