Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Ladera Ranch

46 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Tea House on Los Rios

4.8

Exceptional(2723)

Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 49 times today

Set in a beautifully restored 1911 cottage complete with a wrap-around veranda and lush gardens, The Tea House on Los Rios offers Orange County's premier high tea experience. Known for our famous scones, delicious tea sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas, we also feature a full luncheon menu and a weekend brunch menu, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Join us for an unforgettable experience on Historic Los Rios Street in San Juan Capistrano. Take the train and making a day of it!

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2. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

4.8

Exceptional(2870)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch

Booked 53 times today

Welcome to Ironwood, Cellar. Craft. Cook. located in Laguna Hills. Our menu features seasonal ingredients of the highest quality and are prepared daily from scratch. Menu selections include exceptional meats, flavorful seafood, handpicked produce from our garden, and diverse beverage selections. We have over 25 wines by the glass, 10 craft beers, and a full bar featuring a wide variety of craft cocktails.

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3. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4.8

Exceptional(334)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 44 times today

Voted 2024 San Juan Capistrano Business of the Year!Winner of multiple Best of San Juan Awards including best restaurant, best dinner, best lunch, best ambiance, best wine and many more. Rancho Capistrano Winery has become the must go destination for locals and visitors alike. In addition to producing over 40 different wines from the finest grape growing regions in the West, we are known for our award-winning signature dishes that blend perfectly with our wines. Our grapes are sourced from different premier wine regions, including Paso Robles, Lodi, Northern California and Washington. Rancho Capistrano Winery has proudly grown to be the largest winery in Orange County,

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4. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(739)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 21 times today

Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge is a modern speakeasy with the allure of old Hollywood, offering a menu of east coast classics with west coast flavor and finesse. This chef driven, husband and wife owned restaurant provides a comfortable neighborhood dining experience. Scarlet offers local, quality ingredients carefully curated to meet every diners desires. Scarlet is a place for everyone to enjoy a date night or just a quick bite at the bar. Scarlet introduces a new menu every season courtesy of Chef-Owner Paige Riordan and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Martinez. Enjoy a taste of the season from Scarlet’s dining room or heated canyon-view patio and. Scarlet elevates the plate with a new menu of dishes brimming with bold, finessed flavor highlighting peak-of-season ingredients, humanely raised prime meats, and sustainable seafood, reflective of Riordan’s East Coast roots.

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5. El Adobe de Capistrano

4.7

Exceptional(1044)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 53 times today

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a historic setting at El Adobe de Capistrano. This landmark features a wedding chapel, stained-glass windows and additional beautiful architectural details. Its kitchen has a mesquite-burning grill where chefs prepare deliciously flavored seafood and steak dishes. Soups, salads and appetizers are also on the menu, including tasty desserts.Owners Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre have kept the atmosphere and traditions of the El Adobe de Capistrano going. This establishment still prepares the dishes that President Nixon and his wife enjoyed while visiting during his administration. It has a full bar that serves various drinks, a lounge area for socializing and a patio in the front. El Adobe de Capistrano offers private rooms for banquets and other events. The Palenque features a retracting roof, making it ideal for hosting an event under the night sky. It offers brunch and has a Happy Hour.

6. Ciao Pasta

4.8

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Juan Capistrano

Booked 38 times today

Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!

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7. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

4.8

Exceptional(1596)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 24 times today

At Opah Restaurant & Bar, we serve the finest fresh fish in Orange County. Carefully hand selected each day to deliver the best quality available. Come in and enjoy the menu created by Marc A. Cohen, One of the Best Chef's in Orange County. The menu is exquisite, featuring edible works of art, that look so good the could be on a magazine cover. Dont forget to try one of our signature Award Winning Martinis. If you wondering how we came up with the name Opah. It comes from the Hawaiian word for Moonfish, which was once viewed as Good Luck by fisherman, & often given away as a gesture of Good Will.

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8. Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(66)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 6 times today

Owners Jordan and Creig Mullikin love to eat delicious food, drink great wine and be treated like family. They want every bite, every sip, every visit to be delicious and a treat. Our goal is to serve you fresh, homemade, and thoughtful dishes focused on our family's heritage and our customers' needs to make everyone feel like family at our neighborhood spot which sports a modern yet vintage vibe. We have a large outdoor patio that is both heated and covered. One of the more popular things here at Bricco is our live music Friday's and Saturday's with very talented singers and performers.

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9. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(951)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Booked 15 times today

Chef Santiago is at the helm of this South County Favorite. Delizie offers daily specials including homemade pastas, imported Italian delicatessens, and the freshest fish and meats available daily as well as an extensive listing of wines from California and Italy. Delizie also features a full bar and banquet room, available for private parties.

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10. Mangia Bene Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(672)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Aliso Viejo / Laguna Niguel

Booked 13 times today

Located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA, Mangia Bene Cucina has been an Orange County landmark since 1991. Our mission is to provide our guests with the best and most memorable dining experience. From our upbeat and vibrant staff, to our original and delicious Italian dishes.We have a passion for Italian cuisine and with over 25 years of restaurant experience, we are sure to provide you with what we like to call, The Fresh Italian Food Experience.From serving you daily for lunch and dinner to catering your parties and special events, we welcome your family to our family restaurant.

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KimVIP
Orange County •7 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Everything was good but some large parties arrived shortly after us and it became very noisy and hard to converse.
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Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan CapistranoPrice: Moderate• American• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Nalani
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
They were busy, however the hostess was able to keep up with check-ins and patrons paying their bills. We had a reservation and waited about 10 minutes for our table. Our server was kind and explained all that they had to offer. Food was delicious. I would go back!
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The Tea House on Los RiosPrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• San Juan Capistrano
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4.8
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Tricia
Orange County •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My family and I celebrated Christmas Eve at Ironwood. We had a beautiful evening! Our meal was delicious. The surf and turf prawns were huge! The focaccia bread was a hit. The on the wagon mocktail was a special treat! The oysters fresh and tasty. Also, we enjoyed the halibut, salmon, and wedge salad. They accommodated gluten free. Our server was awesome. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name . It was a lovely night for us!
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Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.CookPrice: Moderate• American• Laguna Hills / Lake Forest / Foothill Ranch
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4.8
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Patrick
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Its my favorite restaurant. The staff is kind and attentive. The ambiance is what traditional Mexican restaurants WANT to be. The food is superb without being pretentious or over the top. If I'm in the area and have time, I'm going.
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El Adobe de CapistranoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Juan Capistrano
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4.7
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JoannaVIP
Orange County •275 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall a lovely experience and the special price Sunday night dinner was a hit. You’re still able to order from the regular menu but it was nice to have a reasonably priced coursed meal for $25 total. The server was attentive and friendly. It’s a great local gem.
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Scarlet Kitchen and LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
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4.6

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. The Tea House on Los Rios

2. Ironwood, Cellar.Craft.Cook

3. Rancho Capistrano Winery - San Juan Capistrano

4. Scarlet Kitchen and Lounge

5. El Adobe de Capistrano

6. Ciao Pasta

7. OPAH Restaurant & Bar @ Town Center Aliso Viejo

8. Bricco Cucina and Wine Bar

9. Delizie Ristorante & Bar

10. Mangia Bene Cucina

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