Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in North Orange County

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Il Dolce

4.9

4.9 (443)

$31 to $50

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.

Top review

Kelly

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding food and wonderful service! The staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent.and

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Carbonara

Latte Da Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (200)

$30 and under

Italian

Anaheim Hills

About the restaurant

Homemade Pastas Imported Italian Delicatessens Fresh fish & meats daily Beautiful Ambiance

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MaryAnnVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Food was excellent. Had the fettuccine Alfredo. Sauce was creamy and delicious. I’ll be back

Da Bianca Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1849)

$30 and under

Italian

Orange

About the restaurant

For over 35 years, Da Bianca Trattoria has earned a reputation as a beloved local restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. Founded by Bianca Cangelosi Bavand, Da Bianca was a dream come true for the Sicilian native. Her inspiration and the secret to the restaurant's continued success is serving simple food using only the freshest ingredients-- just like the food she served her family. Daughter Marjan Bavand Dunn continues the family legacy of welcoming our neighbors, as they celebrate milestones, meet friends and share family dinners.

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DidiVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The food is always fabulous but the service not great. Especially for the price point. Dirty plates not picked up. Waiter didn’t seem to care about the wonderful menu.

Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2408)

$30 and under

Italian

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Inspired by a simpler time when meals brought friends and families together….

The menu is comprised of Italian dishes like homemade pastas, fish and steak dishes. Standouts include the Pappardelle Bruno made with braised shorts ribs, wild mushrooms and homemade pappardelle; Branzino which is a Mediterranean sea bass served with roasted potatoes, fresh spinach, lemon and capers; and the Grilled Flatiron Steak served with creamy polenta and roasted cipollini onions.

Broad selection of Italian wines that share the same price point to make the selection process simple and encourage guests to be adventurous.

Brunos also features a menu of carefully crafted cocktails featuring Italian spirits, liqueurs and fresh seasonal ingredients.

Visit our website for more details on great offers like Italian Classics Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thursday Special, and Lasagna Sunday.

Brunos Italian Kitchen automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

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Pam

Dined 4 days ago

The food was great. I had the lasagna special, very authentic!

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4.8

4.8 (1697)

$50 and over

Italian

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

At Antonello Ristorante, we transport you to not just another place, but to another time. As you walk into Antonello's Main Dining Room, a typical scene from the streets of Bistango, Italy comes alive.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Best Authentic Norther Italian cuisine in Southern CA.

Filomena's Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (104)

$30 and under

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Filomena's Italian Kitchen serves old-world cuisine in a cozy setting in Costa Mesa. The restaurant is a labor of love for owner and chef Linda Johnsen, who has translated her Italian heritage and family recipes into a flavorful comfort food menu. From her grandmother's Sunday sauce gracing the chicken, veal and eggplant parmesan to the classic sauce in the pappardelle bolognese, traditional ingredients stand out at Filomena's Italian Kitchen. Johnsen has put her own stamp on the menu with creations like champagne chicken and agro dolce calamari (shrimp and calamari tossed in a sweet tangy glaze with pine nuts, raisins and sweet peppers).In addition to traditional first-course options like caprese angel hair pasta, entree and seafood specialties, Filomena's also serves a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and calzones. End your meal at Filomena's Italian Kitchen on a sweet note with tiramisu, cannoli or flourless chocolate cake.

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CVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Filomena’s is a great hole in the wall find. Tasty classic Italian fare with lots of charm.

Cucina Alessa Huntington Beach

4.8

4.8 (1067)

$30 and under

Italian

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Benvenuti da Cucina Alessa Huntington Beach, Ristorante Italiano. Feast your eyes upon our exquisite homemade creations and treat yourself to a truly authentic and delectable Italian entrees. From our famous "salsa verde" to our homemade lasagnas, fresh fish, and famous tiramisu, we will transport you to the heart of Italian hospitality and ensure you an experience only possible a Cucina Alessa!

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MarkVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delightful. The whole team delivers every time. Always delicious and welcoming.

Ini Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Italian

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Ini Ristorante’s culinary concept draws inspiration from the seasonality and simplicity of Japanese and Italian flavors and seeks to find the perfect harmony between the two. Chef-driven and culturally inspired, Ini Ristorante’s menu combines Japanese and Italian cuisine’s ingredients, tastes, and techniques to bring you an unmatched dining experience.

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CaitlinVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing service & quality of food as always. Brought some friends for their first time and they loved it!!

Vitaly Caffe

4.6

4.6 (70)

$31 to $50

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Welcome to our Italian restaurant, where the essence of Italy comes to life in every dish! We pride ourselves on crafting homemade Pasta, Pinsa Pizza, Piadina Sandwiches from scratch. From a wide-array of coffees, pastry and breakfast in the morning, to the very freshest, authentic Italian food and Artisan gelato throughout the day and night. Come and relax in our courtyard and enjoy our Italian wines and beers. We can't wait to serve you from breakfast through dinner, making us your go-to destination.
Please note: We accept reservations for diners only. Coffee or Gelato/Desserts are available on a walk-in basis.
Join us for a delicious Italian experience!

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Scott

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

Casual setting. Everything you’d want on cafe menu. Family friendly. Heated patio made outside nice on cold be. Food great and service couldn’t have been better except lack of checking on drink refills.

Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club

4.8

4.8 (4878)

$31 to $50

Italian

Seal Beach

About the restaurant

Spaghettini is located off the 405 freeway at Seal Beach Boulevard, making it the perfect meeting place for LA and Orange counties. With exceptional Northern Italian cuisine and top name entertainment, Spaghettini has come to be regarded as one of the premiere restaurant and entertainment venues in the country. Spaghettini is also home to the legendary Sunday Brunch.

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NadaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Theresa was wonderful, as always. We enjoy having lunch at Spaghettini, as always. The food is delicious, and the service is amazing. Can't wait to go back!

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

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