50 Best Italian Restaurants near Corona Del Mar

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“La comida es buenísima, atención de calidad, ambiente hermoso!“

“I don’t know anyone with a happier disposition than the Latino man who works at the deli counter slicing all the meats and cheeses. His smile is simply infectious and he always brightens my day! Excellent food and excellent staff.“

“Best pizza I’ve ever had. My girlfriend and I have been searching for anything comparable, but this spot has always delivered the best pizza. It’s so consistent, every time we go back we are surprised. I’ve moved to Washington since and can’t wait to come back just for this pizza.“

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“Excellent place to go with friends, before a show or to celebrate a special event. We've included this old time favorite in our current rotation of restaurants. Don't forget to order the bananas foster for a fun show at the end of your meal and you will need to make reservations!“

“Five Stars for having Angel Hair Pasta on the menu! Meat sauce marinara or, Bollinese!
It's what they do often, that's good. However, the Chicken Marsala was off. :More training needed in the kitchen. The Lasagna was cold on the inside, and had a strange flavor about it that I'm not familiar with. And, it had Spinach in it. I thought that too was... different. Not particularly appealing, to me. Your pro tip is to; tell them how you like your pasta cooked. I like mine well done. Super soft and luxurious. Love that. Best of luck Renato's. Hope you're around for another 44 plus years!“

“We have been coming to Mona Lisa for 10 years. The quality is unmatched and the service is impeccable. We now live in Thousand Oaks and whenever we are in the area we make a point to stop at Mona Lisa. We always leave happy. Cannot recommend enough.“

“The food was so great! The waiter was so attentive. We had lots left over. And desert to go.“

“Il Dolce never disappoints. Every single bite is delicious, and the team behind it is just as great as the food — warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to see you. Fernanda has built something special on Harbor and 19th. Go hungry.“

“Fresh homemade pasta. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service 😍“

“Wonderful family owned place! The most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy. At Il Farro food is prepared with attention and real LOVE. Everything from the appetizers to dessert were perfect. Every dish is made with true italian fresh and natural ingredients and is made by traditional recipes. The talented chef M. makes pastas and pizzas daily and they taste amazing. Also the house wine is a good selection. I suggest you to have their own valuable wine. Il Farro has a great management and staff too. We loved interacting with customers and guys who work in, they became like family for us. The qualified employees are friendly helpful and the restaurant is always clean. They do have enough seats and limited outdoor seating, but get a reservation in advance to make sure you have a place.Hands off, this is the best place to gather with friends or family! It has our ❤️s. We loved it.“

“Went on a Saturday night, so was expecting a wait. Totally worth it though.
Everything we had was delicious-- meatballs, arugula salad, chicken dish, and rigatoni.
Servers were very pleasant and easy going. A small restaurant with big flavors and a nice family vibe.“

“The best Italian food in the country!“

“Simply over the top! That’s a wrap“

“Had a great meal and wine with friends. We did have to ask for olive oil and vinegar after they brought us the wonderful rosemary bread, but hey, no biggie. Otherwise, service was great!!“

“This is my favorite restaurant! I loved it back when it was on Bristol, but I have been back to the new Red Hill location twice now and it is even more of a special dining experience. Massimo has come out to explain the history of the wine and food and the sources of his ingredients. He tells wonderful stories with a great sense of humor, and his daughter who helps serve is also very knowledgeable and delightful. I feel transported and hosted in a way I have never experienced in a restaurant. The food is amazing. The fresh handmade pasta melts in your mouth. We have eaten every dessert and they are all spectacular. Every wine and appetizer we have tried has been extraordinary. I couldn't recommend this place more.“

“Quite honestly, it just doesn’t get any better than this… we LOVE this restaurant. Julia & Doug.“

“Eating here was such a wonderful experience, it truly felt like spending a few hours in Italy. The staff felt like family, they were very personable and knew the food quite well. Guido and Randy served us and did a wonderful job. The food was also phenomenal—appetizers, entrees, and desserts.“

“This is our favorite Italian restaurant! The food is outstanding and the service is excellent! The owners and staff treat you like family! Great place & highly recommend them!“

“amazing food! fungi pasta was out of this world!“

“We ate dinner here for the first time tonight. The food was delicious and we'll definitely be back. We had spaghetti and meatballs, and seafood linguine. 😋“

“Delicious Italian cuisine! Stylish interior of the Restaurant!“

“The food & service were great“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Romano Cucina in Newport Beach, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we arrived, everything was awesome, quick and efficient. The service was outstanding, with an extremely friendly staff that made us feel right at home.

Now let's talk about the food—absolutely phenomenal! Every dish we tried was a delightful experience, capturing the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. As a bonus, my 4-year-old, who is usually quite picky, loved the food as well! Finding a restaurant that caters to both adults and children can be a challenge, but Romano Cucina nailed it!

If you're looking for delicious Italian food with a welcoming atmosphere, Romano Cucina is the place to be. We can’t wait to return for another fantastic meal!“

“My friends and I went on Friday, July 10, at around 8-9. We were greeted with the most nicest and gorgeous hostess; after checking us in she complimented us and called us beautiful. So nice!!!! She was a dark-skinned woman with curly hair. Our server was also nice, the food was just okay. When we were leaving, I asked her for some mint chocolate, and she was so helpful and gave us some. She was absolutely wonderful!! The absolute best!!!“

“Been going here for over 30 years 😲. Tortellini Pesto is my family’s favorite. If we go even close we make a point of eating here, or will order a large catering pan full to take home to Riverside county Mark and Julie have created a great and memorable place to eat“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

“Really enjoyed a great breakfast here polite hostess and the food was absolutely delicious“

“I love this place!! You have to try their lasagna and calzones! Those were definitely my favorite. And if you have kids, get them the pizza. You can't go wrong.

I've tried almost the entire menu, and can say with all confidence, you will love it all!!

The owners are great people as well and very down to earth.“

“Came across this restaurant somehow. So I have decided to give it a try. It’s a small, cozy restaurant. Surprisingly food was good, and the restaurant very generous with the bottomless mimosa on a Sunday brunch. The champagne pour into the glass till it’s almost full. Leave only a little bit room to add the juice of your choice which was pineapple, guava, orange juice I forgot 1 more with just $19.99. It’s so cheap compare to other restaurants that offer bottomless mimosa starting at least $22 and up. Our server Gustavo was very nice, very attentive. There’s some parking in front and there are some in the back. I was there at 12pm so I found it ok. Not difficult at all. Not sure about dinner time. They do offer dinner menu as well on a Sunday brunch if you are interested you can ask for both menu to decide. For us, we ordered everything on dinner menu. lol.“

“Awesome food really good scampi and salads“

“You don’t see this anymore, but actual garlic used in dishes. Grated from a clove onto my dish and you can taste the garlic in your mouth. Mmmm, delicious. Thank you for sharing your dishes with my mother and I. We appreciate the authenticity“

“Very good environment and food!“

“Great food, great service, and great entertainment, especially the sax and guitar duo (Dave Rivera and Saxophone ONE)!“

“The Best 30 years ago, and still the Best NOW!🤙“

“Very good food! Particularly liked the prosciutto wrapped scallops on a bed of arugula drizzled with balsamic reduction! 😃“

“I drive 2 hours on Saturday just to come to this amazing restaurant. The atmosphere is so elegant, the staff is wonderful and the food is exquisite . I can guarantee that the nasty comments are from commies. Please visit this amazing restaurant and decide for yourself.“

“Excellent food and service. The owner was very attentive to us Omg the desert was out of this world“

“The food was excellent. Susie was great with recommendations and very attentive. I need to go back and try a few more things soon.Great outdoor seating.“

“Our food came really late, they, on their own, took accountability and removed the charges. This was the kind of service that was common but somehow has disappeared in restaurants post covid. Would def come back. Plus they have several gluten free options.“

“The restaurant also has complimentary bread 🥖 with olive oil.“

“This is the best place ever am obsessed with the food here!!“

“There’s no way you could give this less than 5 stars. ✨ I ordered the lamb, the spaghetti bolognese, and a salad.. I’m SHOCKED at the spaghetti. It’s incredible and it’s unlike any spaghetti I’ve had. Ever. I’m so heartbroken because I finished the lamb—and not can’t have any of the spaghetti because I’m full.. I’ll have to wait until tomorrow. I’m in LOVE THOUGH. What makes this more interesting is that when I ordered over the phone and the person taking my order sounded intrigued.. excited; thrilled maybe—they KNEW I was in for the ride of my life.“

“For Mother's Day, we had a party of 15 - which the restaurant easily accommodated. Our table was ready on time. The food was good, the scenery was great. The service was, however, lacking. The sun was out, so we asked the waiter if he could help move an umbrella for my 18 month old son and wife (she was on the opposite side of the table from me). He ignored us despite having been asked twice, by my count. The third time he pawned it off on a co-worker, who helped immediately. Finally the checks came - we asked for separate checks, which was no problem. Everyone paid and we were on our way. Later, my wife discovered that she had been charged for the whole table ($400) on top of the separate bill that she already paid. I was charged an additional $80, and my sister was charged an additional $20. My wife had to call the restaurant from work in order to straighten it out. So if you go in a group, be careful of how you're billed. Aside from that, it was a great meal with family. We would go back if there were no further issues.“

“This is my go to place 😁“

“I had the spinach Ravioli, was really good. Went around 5 and wasn't busy. Close to my job. Had a well variety of choices.“

“Es buena presentación y rica“

“Maybe the best Italian food we've had outside of Italy. Our server Hector was charming and accommodating. He invited (required) us to taste several wines before deciding on a bottle. Overall great experience and the walk to OC Amphitheater was a breeze. Highly recommend this establishment.“