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Piccolino Ristorante, Mission Viejo, CA

Piccolino Ristorante

4.9
4.9
2093 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience.

"Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!"

"La buona cucina rende allegria!"

Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!



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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Cross Street
    241 Toll Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty, private lot parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Champagne Brunch........

    US$85.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Easter Day Prix Fix Champagne Brunch Menu Served from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm. Regular menu service to follow $85.00 Per Person tax & gratuity not included Children $35 ( ages 5 to 13 )
    Easter Champagne Brunch........ photo
  • Vino & Veranda

    US$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Vino & Veranda Join Us 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm S Vino & Veranda offers a unique opportunity to taste eight different wines from various regions of the world combined with a sample plate prepared by Executive Chef Paul Sotelo. From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Reservations required $35 per person plus tax & grautity The wines will be available for purchase by the case only!
    Vino & Veranda photo
  • Mother's day Champagne Brunch........

    US$85.00 per person

    May 10, 2025 only
    Mother's Day Prix Fix Champagne Brunch Menu Served from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm. Regular menu service to follow $85.00 Per Person tax & gratuity not included Children $35 ( ages 5 to 13 )
    Mother's day Champagne Brunch........ photo

Offers

  • 33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 3:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Wed - Thu - 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Enjoy 33% off all wines by the glass- Monday & Wednesday all Day ! Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday photo
  • Tito's Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 3:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
    Enjoy Tito's Vodka @ $11 or a Tito's Martini at $13 all Day Tuesday!Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    Tito's Tuesday photo
  • 33% off Sunday & Thursday Wine Bottle Under $60

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,Wed - Thu - 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Enjoy 33% off any wine bottle under $60. Offer valid Sunday & Thursday !Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    33% off Sunday & Thursday Wine Bottle Under $60 photo

What 2,093 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino Ristorante offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable service, food, and hospitality." This Italian gem is perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent Italian food" and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. With attentive staff and a varied menu, it's a must-try destination.

2,093 Reviews
  1. Nathalie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom and I had lunch at Piccolino‘s today and the food was amazing! We got the spaghetti with seafood and the lobster ravioli. I don’t remember the fancy names for them, sorry. Both dishes were exquisite. The lobster ravioli had an delicious sauce. For dessert, we shared a piece of cake that had chocolate banana and mascarpone. It was delicious! We will definitely go back .

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  2. Laura

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The pasta crêpe was delicious . The wine was very good but, pricey. Services was professional and friendly. The bussers wanting to take my plates too soon and this happened several times. It was a bit loud in there.

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  3. Carla

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here. Very good food, service, cleanliness. I had one cocktail which was so good but cost $18. The glass was small. I feel this was a bit over priced.

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  4. Rosemary

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very festive New Years evening….Beautiful decor and great food….Hope to be back next year but will sneak in a few special dinners in 2025

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  5. Crystal

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and server. Delicious food and fun evening

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  6. Anna

    VIP

    Orange County

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent. Great service as well even on a busy holiday evening. Delicious Midnight Martini 🍸 with cute gingerbread man which also was tasty !

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  7. Michelle

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is nice it gets very crowded and loud during the holidays. The food is good but not the best Italian we’ve had. Prices are a little steep for pasta but the wine list is good with fair pricing.

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  8. Natalie

    Palm Springs

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service impecable. Everything we ordered was tasty and everyone in our group raved about their meal.

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  9. Marcell

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very elegant atmosphere, though it felt a little crowded. Food was excellent in presentation and taste. Service was impeccable and very accommodating. A distinguished experience.

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  10. Stefan

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food just wasn’t good. Small portions. Wasn’t the case in previous visits.

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FAQs

Piccolino Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 380-7261.

Piccolino Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 2093 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piccolino Ristorante

28719 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    241 Toll Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty, private lot parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.
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