50 Best Italian Restaurants near Laguna Hills

“What a great place to eat, talk, and enjoy, food made fresh when ordered, the atmosphere reminded me of Sunday dinner, with family and friends. I would highly recommend this gem.“

“Great food! Great service! Never disappoints!“

“Pizza 900 in Laguna Hills is fantastic! The pizza is seriously some of the best I've had—crispy crust, great flavor, and the toppings taste really fresh. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and it makes all the difference. The staff is super friendly and makes you feel right at home, which adds to the overall experience. Whether you're eating there or grabbing something to go, it’s always a good choice. If you're in the area and craving pizza, you’ve got to check this place out!“

“Karaoke ? night worth Peggie Perkins was a hoot. Not only is she a fun KJ, she's one heck of a singer in her own right. Is come in just to hear her sing!

Dietary restrictions: I'm Celiac and they were knowledgeable and courteous about helping navigate the menu.

Kid-friendliness: This is definitely a family place.

Wheelchair accessibility: From what I could tell it's very WC accessible.“

“i’d never been to an olive garden before, & i was blown away! our server, unfortunately i didn’t catch her name, but she was so sweet & always on top of whatever we asked. i think i had ordered a chicken parmigiana? and it was SO good. i had added two meatballs thinking that i’d still be hungry, but i really underestimated just how much they serve! they really fill up your plate which i loved. their salad was pretty good, just a normal salad. & their breadsticks were really good ! i definitely plan on coming back for another special occasion.“

“We tried your pizza tonight and we love it!! Three different pizzas and they were all perfect. We will definitely be ordering from here again ❤️“

“Excellent service. Great pizza and pasta.“

“I love the market. Great place to chat, eat, and enjoy with family and friends. Food is always amazing...the steaks, pasta (now with Gluten Free), and the empanadas are the best. The service is what you'd expect at a 5 star restaurant, courteous, knolwdgable, and and just the right amount of service without being left alone or in your face.Highly recommended place.Highly recommended.

Dietary restrictions: They offer spaghetti and penne pasta with Gluten free options. We asked the to also make the sauce gluten free and they abliged our request. 5 stars

Kid-friendliness: Bring hungry kids or get ready to share... Their kids pasta dishes are huge and delicious.“

““I absolutely love this pizza place in San Juan Capistrano! The pizza is incredibly delicious, with a quality that’s truly unmatched. I’m willing to drive about half an hour just to enjoy their pizzas. Honestly, I’ve never had pizza this good anywhere in the world. It’s become a family tradition to gather here and enjoy a meal together. Highly recommend!”“

“🤩We love this place!! Excellent Italian food & service, a cozy atmosphere and the owners make you feel at home.“

“So bummed we only now discovered this gem. Service was top shelf…….seriously outstanding. Food was really solid, the lasagna is the best around according to my wife. They also do the IG worthy pasta in the block of cheese. Not my best pics, but check them out.“

“Best Italian food I ever tasted, excellent service, friendly staff and great ambiance.“

“ "The Chicken Parmesan was Amazing, with Creamy Broccoli Soup and a side Salad.. Garlic buttered bread, Simply Yummy ? Thanks to the Waiter and pleasant Busboy, my meal was comforting. " Their suggestions of Coffee and Chocolate Cake topped my expectations ? Thanks Guys “

“The first thing you notice is the great smell of fine food being crafted in the kitchen while waiting to be seated. The wait is worth it if you have to wait.The menu is a great surprise of carefully selected dishes thst are more old world italian where the pasta is not the main feature. We tried several dishes with apsrty of 5 and these dishes are shareable. They even provide large side plates on the dinner table made for sharing your main course which is plentiful. The taste of each dish is unique and well crafted. The staff is friendly, attentive and professional. Fresh made uncooked pastas are available to take home.An excellent culinary experience!“

“There was 8 of us who came here for a dinner with friends. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing. The pasta was so good and fresh, the ribeye delicious, and the tiramisu was spectacular. Highly recommend this place !!“

“I stumbled upon this delightful Italian restaurant while visiting the area, and I’m so glad I did! It can be a challenge to find a truly great Italian spot in the Valley or I.E., but this place exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the service was outstanding. The maître d, manager, head waiter (all in one)—was attentive and engaging, checking in on us throughout our meal. It felt more like a warm, family-run establishment than a typical restaurant, with staff and regular patrons sharing hugs and laughter.
The complimentary salsa served with the bread was an interesting twist—I appreciated the cucumber base, but being a traditionalist, I usually prefer simply good olive oil and balsamic vinegar. At first, I thought it was pesto, but it had a unique flavor that prompted us to inquire about its ingredients.
While the food was delicious, I did feel that the portions could have been a bit larger for the price, and the salsa accompaniment with the calamari didn’t quite hit the mark for me. However, the true star of the meal was the sauce—it was absolutely fantastic, with no complaints whatsoever.
Overall, I had a lovely experience with great service, a warm ambiance, and delicious food. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you’re in town!“

“Chef Erik & his team make fresh pastas daily!“

“Today came to Olive Gardens the service was on point the server Bricker M was on his game getting me water coffee pink lemonade my chicken nucci soup very attentive asking if we needed anything manager as well great service I’ll be back again“

“The Diavolo thin crust pizza with sausage & salami was very good. Spicy & well done which is my preference. The small salad with freshly made with greens, tomatoes, & blue cheese. A small dish of olive oil with spices & fresh bread was also provided. Service was attentive. The outside area is a nice ambiance. Very close to the train station & a variety of other restaurants, & a gelato shop.“

“We recently started using Antonucci's for a professional weekly meeting. They've been excellent about preparing the space, anticipating our needs, and serving breakfast for us. I actually believe that attendance at our meetings has increased solely due to the fact that people enjoy the food here more than they did at our previous meeting place. I know I definitely putting on some pounds.“

“they always change their menu. we drive down here from irvine to find out what we like ismt on the menu today its only on the menu on certain days we asked the server when is it on the menu and he didnt know. We won't be back. how hard is it to keep the menu the same? I can see lunch and dinner menus but changin the dinner menus all the time?“

“I'm not someone who's easily impressed, but this place really does have some amazing Italian food. I had The C pizza and got to taste the alfredo pappardelle, pappardelle bolognese, and the margherita pizza since I came with family and friends. The pizzas and pastas here are a 10/10 for sure! Very delicious, fresh, and homemade (you can taste it)!

The live music added a fun vibe to the night, though it was a touch too loud at times. We started off with the fried mozzarella and calamari for appetizers—not bad, but the entrees were definitely the main event.

What really stood out was the service. You can tell it’s a family-owned place because the servers were super friendly and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time. Just great, warm energy all around.

All in all, if you’re in the mood for some killer Italian food and a welcoming atmosphere, this spot is worth checking out.“

“This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, the service is amazing, and we love the live piano music. There are so many restaurants in the area to choose from, but we find ourselves always choosing Luxe.“

“I stumbled upon this area unexpectedly and decided to explore. This restaurant was open and it looked very elegant and clean. There was plenty of seating outside and I liked that the soup ? of the day was cream of broccoli. I decided to enjoy a bow and it was delicious ?. It was creamy but you could still savor chunks of broccoli. It hit the spot! For some reason, it took a long time for my order to arrive. The staff was professional and cordial. I wish there were more than 1 Italian red wine available. I enjoyed a nice glass of Californian Pinot Noir.
I thought prices were average and the happy hour offers discounts.
You can get a little view if the Pacific Coast I'd you sit outside facing West.
I would definitely come back.“

“Tasty, delicious food every time. They are consistent. I especially like their house salad with ranch dressing, free pizza bread, garlic bread, chicken parmigiana pasta with meat sauce. These are my faves here. I love their pizza too.“

“Came for my sister's 50 year anniversary, large party everything was great and fun for all.
They allowed her to decorate, since she's a professional designer and party planner.
If you're interested in hosting your special event I highly recommend them both !!❤❤“

“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!!“

“A wonderful find. My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience at Sabatinos Italian Bistro this evening. Our server Frederico was professional and quite personable. We started our dinner with two glasses of wine and the bruchetta. The Talbot Chardonnay and the Dry Creek Cabernet were both excellent choices. My wife ordered the eggplant gnocchi, which she loved, and I had the sausage and pepper rigatoni. Both dishes were excellent. The service, food, and ambiance were quite authentic and enjoyable. We spoke with Frederico, who is the ultimate professional, and decided to order a side of meatballs to go as well. This was our first time at Sabatinos, and this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Ask for Frederico as he is the ultimate professional. Highly Recommended.“

“Good foods, good place, decent service. Ordered rib eye steak, and it was good. Steak was having good char yet juicy inside. Sides also were good. Portion is very big. Pasta di mare also was quite good, with great portion, too. Cannot finish all the foods; didn't have room for desert. It was overall a good experience.“

“Best place for local Italian! Highly recommended...“

“Javier, the manager delivered the most amazing food last night for a thank you dinner for my Catechists. I highly recommend Alza Italian Kitchen. Every thing was superb…. Thank you!“

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

“DELICIOUS !!! food and wonderful people“

“Excellent restaurant and bar, with a wine room and a good selection of various wines. They have a surf andturf special on Tuesdays consisting of steak and lobster tail that is very reasonably priced and quite tasty. The service is excellent.“

“Come & give us a try everyone! i promise you'll LOVE the pizza.“

“What a fabulous place. Went there to celebrate mutual birthdays with my BFF. I loved everything about this restaurant. Our bartender was fabulous, our meal, Branzino.. delicious, eye appealing, beautiful presentation and enough to split We met the owner who spent ample time with us as we asked questions about his journey opening the location, his background and the concept/vision for the restaurant and we met the GM. I loved the ambiance, open and welcoming and they have a mercado with authentic product. Next time I'm going to the pizza bar with some more birthday girls!“

“Great food and prices. Especially the alcohol prices. your bill isn't half alcohol cost.“

“Wonderful experience. Spectacular food. Amazing one time service. Friendly people. Boyfriend Joshua Ream took me here, the place is amazing. Their desserts are to die for.“

“This place has a great vibe, wonderful people, awesome customer service and the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend any of the pizzas and the meatballs! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Had a nice evening at Dominicos on the lake this evening. My wife and I had reservations and were fortunate to ask Kory for a patio table which he accommodated. Michael took us to our table and was very kind and professional. Pedro came by with our bread and water and said hello. He is one of the hardest working individuals at the restaurant. Eddie our server came by and took our orders with a bottle of Austin Hope and bread to start. My wife ordered a chicken breast salad and I had the chef's special stroganoff which was amazing. Unfortunately my wife's salad came out 30 minutes after my stroganoff which was a cardinal sin in the restaurant business and we mentioned it was not acceptable. Eddie apologized and we also had Steven, the GM, come by and also apologize and ensure the salad would be out shortly. The salad was delivered, of course after I ate my entree and Steven dropped off and apologetic gift certificate for an appetizer during our next visit. We also ordered an additional beef stroganoff plus an order of meatballs to take home for tomorrow. We undertake things happen and it's certainly nice to see the restaurants busy again but a party of two receiving their entrees 30 minutes apart is not conducive with quality service. I am guessing the chef either misplaced the order or overlooked the obvious and we hope next time we will not have such issues as the restaurant is very good and in a fantastic location. Michael also came back around and stated he was concerned about this mishap and would look into this. As a retired government administrator and former restaurant manager in my college days I expect the simple things like entrees being delivered at the same time to be in sync with quality service and dining. We will be back and see if in fact this was an isolated incident. Good food and ambiance plus. As a writer for Trip Advisor, Yelp and Google I am graceful in my comments and specific in areas needed improvement. Thanks you.“

“My wife & I had dinner here. I had the small pizza & she had the eggplant parmesan. Both was very good. The bread was amazing. I love the decor & atmosphere...Italian vibe. Great customer service and the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this family owned place since 1976. ??“

“Best food ever! Have never ever been disappointed. All the staff and the owners are truly good to all of the customers. Definitely one of our favorite places.“

“The best Italian food in Orange County. Happy hour is great! Best Casanova’s martinis.“

“Excelente la comida de primera calidad“

“Me gustó mucho el servicio atendieron rápido, personal amable y sirvieron muy rápido y sobre todo la comida muy rica thanks.“

“We love Mangia Bene and were thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce it to our friends last evening! The food was delicious, the servings, generous, the prices reasonable and the service excellent!  you can be sure that we will return soon“

“Sooooo fabulous!! Been coming here since the 90’s!!!“

“The food and service were excellent and our server, Blake, was really outstanding. Made our dinner memorable and very fun. We highly recommend a presumed drink at the bar. Patrick makes delicious and unique martinis and is also outstanding for his mixology and great personality! The salmon and steak are our favorites.“

“Good food and good service“

“tienen buena comidas un ambiente limpio y agradable se los recomiendo“