Best Italian Restaurants in Orange County

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1. Il Girasole

4.5

Awesome(101)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 5 times today

The food was presented as works of art. It's Italian food with a creative modern spin. The owner has extensive restaurant experience and it shows.

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2. North Italia – Irvine

4.6

Exceptional(5596)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 186 times today

Great food and experience - loved all the pastas and small plates. Bolognese, arancini, mushrooms were all standouts!

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3. Maggiano's - South Coast Plaza

4.6

Exceptional(8115)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 85 times today

Had a lovely Italian dinner! The rigatoni alla vodka is amazing!

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4. Il Fornaio - Irvine

4.7

Exceptional(4087)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Irvine

Booked 40 times today

Arturo was great. Been there since early 2000s, great hospitality!

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5. Antonello Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Ana

Booked 7 times today

The best service and food ever,we had a great night. Thank you

6. Vitaly Caffe

4.9

Exceptional(78)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 7 times today

Fantastic brunch, everything was delicious! Amazing coffee, this place is a go to. Authentic italian cafe vibe and cuisine. A little bit of ACTUAL Italy in Costa Mesa.

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7. Red Room Speakeasy Supper Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(19)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Costa Mesa

Booked 4 times today

What a great restaurant! We had no idea what we were going to, and it ended up being a fabulous experience. Great food, great music great drinks! But definitely recommend to everyone!