28 Best Italian Restaurants in Huntington Beach

“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.“

“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 ❤️“

“A nice cozy place with good food and excellent service. There was live piano music when we were there, which was a nice touch but could have been a shade quieter for my taste, although the music was well done. Lots of subtle twists on traditional Italian dishes. Worth checking out.“

“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!!!!“

“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 owner was such a delightful host. The food was impeccable!
Everything is 100% fresh. They don't even have a freezer.
Fabulous, fresh to order.
5 stars across the board.
P.S. Get there early or there will be a line out the door.“

“Best food Round and the portions are awesome.“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“Great food and live entertainment🙃🙃“

“Awesome food really good scampi and salads“

“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.“

“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.“

“We are from Tampa Florida and visited with family here locally We all enjoyed a lunch at your location, and service and food was absolutely amazing!! Thank you“

“I didnt think anyone could beat Red West-Wilmington but I think this place just did. Amazing!“

“Best authentic Italian cuisine in Southern California!!!“

“I’ve worked in the service industry for a long time, i’ve trained, and hired many service professionals, if every service professional provided the same quality service Nalani gave my family today, it would revolutionize the whole industry. My grandfather is low mobility and has a walker, and she assisted us even with our mobility issue with a smile! Frequently checked on our table, and apologized when our food was a little late to the table (but truly it still was on time in my book) My grandparents are often fickle, and have a lot of preferences at restaurants, and they keep talking about how good the service was.“

“Went here for lunch with a friend who said it was great. Turns out he was telling the absolute truth. I’ve never been much of a sandwich guy myself but the tri-tip special sounded very good. Food arrived quickly and was borderline heavenly. Before the food arrived they offered a sample dish of their lasagna special, it was amazing. We pre ordered 10 lasagnas for dinner the next night (July 3rd). The tri-tip sandwich was so good I felt like I had to order another one, it was even better the second time around. The service was terrific all of the staff was friendly and went above and beyond to create a comfortable atmosphere. The tables have little games you can play while you wait for your food (tic-tac-toe, chess, etc.). I’m forever in debt to my friend for showing me this place.10/10 must try again.“

“Amazing food and the staff is spectacular!“

“one of the best hidden gems we encountered. Came to California for a wedding from Florida we were all hungry and decided it was Italian night best move ever made. Had lasagna salad pizza best garlic bread we ever had it was all great the waitress was kind prompt and very polite next time I'm in the area I will surely make it a point to come here.“

“The most amazing Italian restaurant ever!“

“Super sweet and accommodating staff. Went above and beyond to help us accommodate our special needs (food allergies) with a large party. Food was great, staff was great and we will be back :)“

“Best Pizza and delicious pasta dishes. Delicious sandwiches Love all of it!“

“We love love your restaurant!! You have the best grilled chicken ever!! We dine here about twice a month. We love Paris she is a fantastic server. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience every time. ❤️“

“Golden Olive in Huntington Beach is a hidden gem—authentic, family-run, and absolutely worth it. We had the grilled Singari sea bass, sea bream, fried calamari, and shrimp—everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Portions were big and satisfying, and the owner and his wife were incredibly welcoming and genuinely kind. You can feel the love in both the food and the atmosphere. If you're craving real Mediterranean seafood, this is the spot.“