50 Best Italian Restaurants near Garden Grove

“buen servicio y la comida riquísima 😋“

“Five Stars 🌟, you will not be disappointed“

“I had an amazing visit to Buca di Beppo in Garden Grove, such a great place right in Orange County. This is my new favorite place to go for authentic Italian Cuisine. Sammii recommended the chicken parmigiana and red velvet cake and it was really delicious. It felt great to get such a friendly welcome upon showing up as well. Sammii was kind, so helpful going way above and beyond to make sure my time there was incredible. Adrianna also took some really great pics that our family loves. I have absolutely no complaints at all I highly recommend everyone to check this place out and find out for yourself why everyone is so pleased with the food and service.“

“Excellent food either catering of order from regular menu. Their new delivery and invoice and early morning events for businesses is a plus which no other restaurants do these days. Staff are very nice the Owners are very generous and gave 20% business discount. We love it and order from them regularly. Thanks to David the owner. See you soon delicious delicious delicious.“

“Really a superb place. Their pizza is fantastic and so are their soups, salads and various Vietnamese hot dishes. To drink, there is Thai iced tea, Vietnamese coffee, soft drinks and more.
A friendly atmosphere. I come here 2-3 times a week. It is also right next to a pool hall, so you can play pool or billiards and then eat.“

“So some of the best damn pizza I've ever had. The extra large pizza is so large that if you only eat 4 pieces a day, it can last you 3 days and every single day you will be full.

Parking: It's a bit tight to get into a parking spot, but the taste of the pizza is well worth it.“

“My second time visiting this great establishment. Once again, the pizza and all that they serve is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I had some caprese , burata, Fior Di Latte and the Vespa Pizza along with a Limonata Rosa. Our Service Yadira was amazing and very attentive. She was very helpful with any questions we had. Thank you Yadira and all the staff at Fuoco. Definitely my favorite Pizza!!! See you soon!“

“Great food and a wonderful experience.“

“Between 1983 and 1995 I ate lunch almost daily at to your restaurant. In 95 I moved away from Southern California. When ever I visit the area I stop in for a bite. Best pizza in the world! The pasta is excellent. I now live in the Lake Tahoe area and there's nothing even close to it here or anywhere else for that matter (and lve been to NY and Jersey). Everything I've ever ordered there has been fantastic.“

“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.“

“Roman Cucina is by far my most favorite Italian spot in my area. I always get the lemon cream sauce pasta but I sub out the shrimp for chicken and add broccoli. It is so good. Also, they have amazing drinks. It really is a win win.

So the parking isn't amazing. Sometimes you are circling to find a spot but in the end you always do and the food/atmosphere is so worth it. It is a smaller restaurant so if you don't have a reservation or get in there early expect a wait. That being said, we have had no problem just sitting at the bar and eating if the place is full. To me the food alone is worth it. If you are ever in the area I would say go and try it. You won't regret it.“

“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“

“Celebrated my husband's 80th birthday, we had a party of 21 and sat in the Library area of the restaurant which was private. Every aspect of our time there was exceptionally perfect from beginning to end. Our lead server, Paul, has perfected his skills and made our celebratory dinner extremely enjoyable. The food was amazing as always. The Library is private and lovely however the entire room is filled with “Library” decor and doesn't leave much room for personal party decorations which the restaurant graciously allowed. Had ordered three dessert platters for our party, guests did not consumed a fair amount and noticed the trays were being taken away without my being asked if we wanted to take the leftovers to go. I asked if they could be boxed to go and my request was immediately honored. My husband and our guests all commented on how much they loved the food and enjoyed themselves!“

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

“I am Italian and Greek, and this is by far the best food, service, ownership and overall experience I have ever had in a restaurant in CA. I have been here almost 30 years.“

“Food is always good. Entertainment is fantastic.“

“Came in last Sunday with a few friends and my 13 month old baby. The owner was very nice and the food was superb. We had pizza, bolognese, spaghetti with lobster, and the rigatoni. The spaghetti with lobster & clam is the must try, they were able to incorporate the lobster jus into the pasta, with just the perfect amount of seasoning. And oh, did I mention all pastas here are made fresh in house. Will definitely be back.

My only 2 cents is make the ambience a little brighter.“

“11/17/2025
Stopped in here to have a bite with a friend. Nice dim lighting creates a great ambiance. We were seated relatively quickly. Open seating in this occasion. Alejandro was very attentive to us. Not a long wait for our orders to be taken. They have an exquisite Salmon Salad. Dining area is very clean and organized. Either in-use or prepped for next customer use. Facilities clean and well maintained. Will surely return many times!
Definitely a 5-star rating! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Tutto Fresco!
Thank you Stephen White!
- Michael Montoya“

“Really good food and great staff!“

“BEST. GLUTEN FREE PIZZA. EVER. I got the potato pizza and it was absolutely incredible - perfectly salty and sweet and the fresh herbs were perfection. The ceasar salad was also amazing. The owner is sooo nice and funny, and we had really incredible service from everyone in the restaurant“

“The best Italian food in the country!“

“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 ❤️“

“We really can’t seem to drive past an Olive Garden — it’s like there’s this magic field that traps us in its charm.
The Anaheim location was exactly the perfectly expected meal we’ve now added to our Top 5 must‑have meals when visiting the USA, and for good reason — THE VALUE IS BEYOND EXCEPTIONAL.

Everything about a meal here has us hooked. We genuinely LOVE OLIVE GARDEN.
From the staff, to the flavours, to the variety, to the price point — it’s everything you want when travelling and the perfect choice for a solid daily meal.

My daughter can’t go past the spag + schnitty combo with a side of broccoli, while I like to switch things up… but honestly, the Shrimp Scampi is almost impossible to pass up.
Because we were visiting in winter, we chose the chicken gnocchi soup as our side — absolute comfort in a bowl.“

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

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“Simply over the top! That’s a wrap“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“Very quick and very filling
The pasta & the chicken were both cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor!
A great price for the amount of food
It can get loud inside, but that fits for a family restaurant, the outdoor patio is quiet and beautiful for a more intimate feel“

“Great service, authentic Italian food“

“Wonderful place! Very helpful staff and warm customer service. They've been a family favorite since the 60s. They never disappoint.“

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

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

“Mouthwatering and delicious food!!“

“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.“

“Great food. Great service. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Place was clean.“

“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“

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

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

“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.“

“Awesome food really good scampi and salads“

“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!!“

“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. 😋“

“been ordering for 4 yrs love there menu good prices happy they deliver“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“Lovely little restaurant. The staff are amazing and friendly. Food was worth every penny. We came less then an hour before closing no reservation on valentine's day. They still seated us and gave us every courtesy. Deffinetly will be back. If you want good Italian thats not processed junk. This is the place.“

“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“