iL Barone Ristorante

iL Barone Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kerry VIP

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So grateful to be back and trying the newer location! Still the Il Barone I miss and love so much, no longer living here. From impeccable service and fresh and delicious food. It is always coming home here!
   

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   Kathleen

   Orange County22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time dining there! Food was absolutely amazing! I’m Sicilian so know good Italian food. This was definitely a 10. Service was also outstanding. I had the stuffed gnocchi which were lthe most delicious soft, pillow pasta I’ve ever had!! I’m so happy I ordered them. The canoli was good but a little too flaky crust. I prefer a little thicker and harder but the cream filling was very traditional. I will definitely be going back there at some point. The owner, Donatella, was lovely and we discovered we are both from Modica, Sicily 🇨🇮
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and hospitality! The pasta dishes are made with care and are bursting with flavor. The restaurant also offers a variety of other unique Italian dishes such as their stuffed cheese bread with prosciutto and truffle oil, and pork chop milanesa. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.
   

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   Jerilee

   Las Vegas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favorite Italian restaurant in OC🥰🫶🏻 Today I took my mom and nephew for dinner. My little nephew loved his pasta and my mom enjoyed every second of hers ♥️Thank you so much Donatella for such a great service. Francesco was our server he was awesome and very attentive as usual!. Until next time 🙂 Thank you all!
   

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   Rachel

   Orange County7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service is always the best! The ossobuco special and pasta was the best I’ve ever had.
   

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   Jose

   San Diego2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Bad experience, had to wait 20 minute, got table outside, pizza soggy
   

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   Tina VIP

   Orange County43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   One of our faves! Great menu and food. Excellent cocktails and service. You’ve got a good thing going! We always enjoy dining there.
   

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   Peter VIP

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First, the service was amazing. Second, the food from the garlic bread, the branzino to the pasta was top notch and beyond our expectations going in. Our new go to place for italian.
   

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   Steve VIP

   Orange County62 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The calamari and squid ink pasta was excellent. Our server was very attentive.
   

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    Andrew

    Orange County29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    If you haven't been to iL Barone (it has moved in where Cucina Alessa used to be) then you HAVE to go! The food is extraordinary along with great friendly service. Some restaurants push their 'specials' to move unwanted food but we go twice (or more) weekly and only out of curiosity do we ask before ordering it. Phenomenal culinary artistry from homemade pasta to sea bass their own special way. There's no scrimping on serving size or quality. If you're lucky to have Frankie as your server he will assist you in scoring a goal or 2.
    

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