Alza Italian Kitchen

Name: Alza Italian Kitchen
Address: 22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States, 92688-3889
Telephone: (949) 709-8059
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

233 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for live music

"Alza": to raise or uplift is a fitting name for a restaurant that lifts spirits through its delicious dishes and warm and inviting hospitality. Family owned and operated Alza Italian Kitchen is a modern day classic Italian restaurant that bridges the gap between old and new. A neighborhood restaurant with a lively atmosphere, Alza offers a diverse menu of delicious Italian comfort food with an elevated twist. At Alza we are passionate about creating crave-worthy Italian food and memorable experiences. Enjoy inventive cocktails, savory pizzas and fresh Italian dishes on our large alfresco patio or newly renovated interior. We offer full menu takeout and delivery 7 days a week. We invite you to sit back, savor every bite, and enjoy the Alza experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 709-8059
Website
http://www.alzaitaliankitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3889
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Cross Street
Santa Margarita
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Great for outdoor dining
South Orange County
Hot spot
South Orange County
Great for outdoor dining
South Orange County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alza Italian Kitchen delights with "excellent service" and "amazing food," making it a go-to spot for both casual dining and special occasions. Patrons praise the "great vibe" with live music and appreciate the attentive staff. Signature dishes like Chicken Giovanni and lamb chops stand out, while desserts like tiramisu impress.

233 Reviews

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Scott
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always great and the staff is friendly and helpful.
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E
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great V-Day experience here! The owner, Bill, came by our table & introduced himself/chatted w/ us. Server & food were excellent. They had live music on the patio. We’ll definitely be back!
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Judy
Orange County
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We made the mistake of going on Valentine's Day. The last time we came here we liked it, but this visit was disappointing. We didn't know there was a limited menu, the place was packed, the service was poor, our entree came after our salad, a manager asked if he could get us anything and walked off without listening to our request. It felt like they were just turning over as many tables as possible.
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Sue
Orange County
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the live music on the patio. Food and service were excellent though I wish there were more meatless options.
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Todd
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, food and location. I would do back again. We were a party of 6.
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Stephanie
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
This place has an identity crisis that needs to be worked out. Chicken wings on an Italian food menu? The restaurant looks like an old burger joint. The food was not bad but it was not good either. The chicken felt like cheap sysco chicken and the food reminded me of chilis. The waitress seemed intoxicated or medicated, although she was nice. The wine was terrible. We will never return and I doubt this restaurant will be open in a year with the way it currently is being run.
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Bob
New York City
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good. The Chicken Giovanni was excellent.
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Cindy
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome job by servers, great time, will be back again!
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Kelly
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this location was amazing. From the moment we walked to the hostess, the waitress, the food , the manager came by our table to check on us and basically say hello. It has a great vibe with live music.
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karenr
VIP
Orange County
37 reviews
3.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Outdoor tables were filthy from recent blowing ash, so we sad indoors. Comfortable booth, however quite noisy. Very nice server, but a glass of wine was terribly slow coming out because the bar was out of wine glasses, and then the Chardonnay was warm. Food gets mixed reviews - two dishes were terrible, and the other two were just OK. Way more garlic than needed! Cheesecake was excellent, and is made in-house.
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FAQs

Alza Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 709-8059.

Alza Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3889

Additional information

Cross Street
Santa Margarita
Neighbourhood
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alzaitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(949) 709-8059

Alza Italian Kitchen

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What 233 people are saying

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