50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fountain Valley

“Very good environment and food!“

“Super yummy ! Had a appetizer platter and dessert !“

“Excellent food and service. Thanks Jonathan for all you do to help out the community.👍“

“one of my main source of food...as the kitchen in my house sucks. I just love the personality handing me the care package of nutrition and love at my door.“

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

“Their food was soooo good! Staff were down to earth people, funny, and relatable. They made sure you were well taken care of. Great selection of wines to choose from. Also, if you don't know what to choose because everything on the menu sounds good. The waiters will gladly recommend food to your personal liking. 5 out 5 service!“

“Great food and a wonderful experience.“

“Renato's is our favorite Italian Restaurant. It has amazing food at affordable prices. We love the quality service and quiet atmosphere. Love the Chicken Parmagiane it is big enough for 2 people. We usually take half home for a next day treat. The Salmon Mediterranean is a favorite of another family member. Also love their Spagetti and Meatballs and Lasagna. For desert try the Spumoni. Everything is great here. Love this place! 5 Stars *****“

“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.“

“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 seafood pasta was excellent and the service is always fantastic.“

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

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

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

“I really enjoyed this restaurant! I can't believe it took me over a year to stop by. The food was excellent, and they had a variety of pasta dishes, salad, and appetizers. They even have a drive thru
I placed my order over the phone for an office party, everything thing was ready when I arrived.
My lobster stuffed ravioli was fabulous! I can't wait to go back and eat at the restaurant !!“

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“Guys, if you’re craving some seriously fresh pasta, you’ve got to check out La Mia Pasta at MainPlace Mall! It’s up on the 2nd floor, and it’s a total hidden gem.

Right when you get to the counter, you’re greeted with a big smile—and then you get to see them boil the entire pasta right in front of you! Talk about fresh! The flavors are incredible and seriously hit the spot, like Italy on a plate.

Whether you’re a classic pasta fan or like to try unique flavors, this place has it all. So, if you’re around MainPlace, grab a fork and get ready to dig in! Buon appetito!“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

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

“I have been patronizing this business for years. They are very consistent with regard to food quality and taste, service, ambience, and value (5 stars for all.) My daughter and I shared the Diavola Pizza, as well as a (Wine Wednesday!) lovely bottle of Montepulciano. Topped it off with an order of spumoni. It was a lovely evening, and I highly recommend Il Dolce.“

“I have been eating at Tutto Fresco for years but only have used the drive through. I met a homeless Vietnam vet at a gas station near by and offered him a meal, his name is Mikey if you ever see him nearby, please be nice to him, he doesn't drink or do drugs, he lost his mother and sister has has no where to go, he only gets about 900 a month to live on, help him out if you are able. As for Tutto Fresco, I enjoyed the food, I have for many years, friendly staff, clean restrooms, nice interior decor. I may start getting out of my Jeep and eating inside. Stop by, have a meal, you will be glad you did.“

“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.“

“This place is phenomenal. It’s family owned and when you go there you are treated like family. Thank you so much Laura for making my birthday special ❤️“

“WOW. A brand new restaurant that is amazing.

Outstanding food and service. As good as it gets.

Way, way better than expected. This place is great anywhere and out of this world for Orange County.

When we walked through the entrance to the outside seating the owner greeted us in an Italian accent and helped us out with wine as soon as we sat down.

Our caprese salad was excellent, featuring house made mozzarella.

I had the lobster pasta, my wife had the chicken parm, and my daughter had pizza. All was top notch.

Our server was outstanding and knew the menu and the wine very, very well.

I am not a dessert guy, but theirs was excellent.

This place was very, very kid friendly with 50% of the tables having a kid or two under 8 and plenty of food that appealed to my 6 year-old.

Within reason, I could care less about price, but this place is an absolute steal compared to other OC restaurants.

I cannot think of any other restaurant in Orange County that I would rather eat at.

Well done Molo.

Parking: Unlimited parking.“

“Simply over the top! That’s a wrap“

“Mouthwatering and delicious food!!“

“It might be that I am hungry when I go, but the food is delicious each time. The service is pretty good but there were times where the waiters have completely forgotten about us. The food made up for it though! I love the staff, I know they have a lot on their plate, quite literally since they are coming in and out of the kitchen to deliver food.“

“This place is magical! Server Lalo is one of the best waiters I've ever had, Chef Sal really has his flavor profiles down! Everything was delicious. We got this risotto that came in a cheese mold, prosciutto Mellon, steamed clams, chicken parm, and the flambé! Everything was excellent! Beautiful cozy upscale dining room and everyone from the hostesses Maria to the busboys are very attentive and make you really feel special. This is a must try restaurant!“

“My husband and I came to Disneyland for our anniversary. We were looking for a place near our hotel and this did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fabulous and serving staff was great. Our food was AMAZING and we had soo much. We brought food back to the hotel and they gave us plates to take with us. Definitely one of our new favorites and will be coming back when we visit“

“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. 😋“

“The food & service were great“

“Beautiful, beautiful place....delicious food, and great service. But the atmosphere made everything magical. If you're looking for a romantic, beautiful place, this is it! The Italian music it's a personal preference of mine, but it was fantastic !“

“We had a great time celebrating my daughter's birthday! The food was great and the service was exceptional. We got our own little room (party of 8). And we only had to wait 10-15min as a walk in. The team of 2-3 people checked on our party at least 10 times and they were wonderful every time we requested something else. Keep up the good service!

Kid-friendliness: Perfect for families!“

“Fast and incredibly nice service! Outstanding pizza! Cooked perfect every time !! I don’t know if it’s the type of cheese or what, but this pizza is fantastic! 5 stars all the way!!!!“

“Friendly service and tasty Italian food. The Gnocchi was amazing, also the panna cotta was delicious. I recommend this place.“

“Celebrated our anniversary at Buona Forchetta Newport last night. The food was delicious and the staff were lovely and went out of their way to make it a special evening. The artichoke starter was so good! We ordered our mains from the specials list, both were fantastic. We can’t wait to go back and try the pizza!“

“The service is always great. Running between appointments, I call my order in from the car. when I get there, my table is waiting with my salad and basket of bread. My fettucine alfredo followed in 5 min. and was delicious! Had delicious meal instead of some cheap fast food and was able to make it to next appointment in plenty if time. Been coming here for 2 decades. Always good.“

“Great Italian Sandwhich. Huge. Bread is great.“

“Terrific food great service lovely place one of our family favorite“

“Corey was AMAZING! He was right, the cheesecake was a must!“

“This is a great little out of the way place in a strip mall type situation. There is not a ton of parking but it's just enough.

There was live music by a acoustic guitarists. That was really cool. I wasn't expecting that. It really added to the atmosphere. Our waiter was great and really knew his stuff on the menu, and had a fantastic attitude.

I ordered the pizza, which was overcooked. Don't get me wrong, I like a crispy crust, but this was definitely overdone. However, the others in my party really enjoyed their food. One of them got the lasagna, which I was going to get. I probably should have. He said it was pretty awesome. So, who knows.

Give it a shot, let me know what you think.“

“Italian Express has great food and even better service. It's a great local family owned Italian restaurant. All of the typical foods are awesome - pizzas, pastas, etc - but also try their spicy wings and their garlic knots!!“

“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.“

“Ambiance is perfect for all occasions, food is delicious with weekly specials! Martini Thursday is my fav!! Eat Italian here, you won’t be disappointed especially when you can take a stroll on the beach before/after. Cheers!“

“Nice, standard. Good ambience“

“Been driving by for years and finally decided to try. I was NOT disappointed. The food is AMAZING! True Italian style pastas, and hibernation inducing garlic bread (drooling just thinking about it). The staff were extremely kind and happy to chitchat. We will definitely be coming back.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access (from the parking lot) is through the back. There is a busters station where they will lead you to the front. One section of dining room is only accessible by stairs.“

“From the moment we walked in it had just a very inviting atmosphere and they made us so welcome. we ordered the chicken alfredo pizza which was out of this world. Very tasty, great sauce lot of chicken, very cheesy and flavorful, awesome crust. We can't wait to go back and try something else. I definitely recommend it“