Zesty Olives - Laguna Niguel

Rubber band in my pasta almost ate it

Enjoyable lunch experience, could have had more protein for the cost I think, but flavors and plating were on point!

Food is delicious anytime I'm in OC I love to stop by.

Second time here and can't wait to come back. Super fresh and tons of flavor!! Staff were very helpful & friendly too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our family loves Zesty Olives!! We’ve been almost weekly regulars since they’ve opened. My husband loves to p/u lunch after the gym. He used to hit their 2 for 1 special every Tuesday & I’d get a Caesar Wrap but alas that is no more :( I hope they offer other specials.
We often order dinner & I almost always get the Earth Bowl w/ chicken. I wish that I could order all cauliflower no brussel sprouts but that’s not really an option when ordering online. Either way this is a solid, healthy option & I love supporting local small businesses.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I hated to give a 3 star because the pasta was very flavorful, however our pasta flight when we got it was cold. The flavor was there but everything else was a disappointment. Plastic silverware that felt like it would break. No ice in restaurant. My boyfriend had to go next door to get a cup of ice. No Rose wine. Definitely not a date place but maybe good for take out.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Very kind staff and the food was so good. I highly recommend the gladiator pasta!

After driving past Zesty Olives in Laguna Niguel for a while now, the social media hype—specifically the legendary cheese wheel—finally drew me in. My daughter was starving after track practice, and it turned out to be the perfect spot to satisfy her pasta cravings while allowing me to stick to my weekday salad diet.

The cheese wheel was just as impressive in person as it is online. The ambiance is lovely and it is a very cute, welcoming space that made our night feel like a special mommy-daughter date. One great thing to keep in mind is that they offer a 15% discount with a student ID if you visit between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

The food was good and I was satisfied, but I am giving it four stars instead of five for a couple of reasons. The pasta portions were a bit small, perhaps because it is made fresh in-house. If we hadn't opted for the $8 chicken add-on, my daughter definitely would have still been hungry.

I look forward to returning, but the experience would be even better if the add-ons were more reasonably priced and the pasta portions were a little more generous. Overall, it was a great visit and a lovely local find.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Love Zesty Olives wraps and the Game Changer. So delicious! Staff is very friendly and the service is fast. Wonderful place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love their food but for some reason they reworked their menu and removed my favorite item. They will still make the pita wrap, but you have to request it as its off menu. Now they call it a skinny wrap and use tortilla instead of the pita. I automatically assume anyrhing with the name skinny in it omits good flavors, they should bring the pita wrap back.

I went to Zesty Olives for the first time last night and it definitely won’t be my last! The food was amazing, but the service truly is the reason I would go back. The two ladies working were so sweet, kind, and genuinely helpful… you can tell they really understand what great customer service looks like.

I tried the pasta flight (so fun and so good!) and my mom had the keto bowl, which she loved. Everything was fresh and flavorful.

And the drinks were SO tasty!

We both left saying we’ll absolutely be back 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best tasting foods in our area. You owe it to yourself to try it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We’ve been coming to Zesty Olives since their grand opening and have been going about once a month—it’s definitely become one of our go-to spots! My husband, daughter, and I usually order from the “build your own bowl” option, and our favorite so far is their basic fettuccine Alfredo. It’s always delicious—rich, creamy, and full of flavor.
What we really love is how customizable everything is. Even though we tend to stick with what we know, there are so many options to add proteins, veggies, and extras, which makes it easy to try something new.
The portions are generous, the ingredients taste fresh, and it’s a great value for the quality. We’ll definitely keep coming back and look forward to trying more combinations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Incredible pasta. Get the sampler plate!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Inexpensive, good and healthy food. Simple. Wine bottles to buy, tiramisu dessert is great but usually sold out by dinner time. Their pasta flight is my favorite and always ask about their specials!! Staff is always helpful. My partner got a wrap and absolutely loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5