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Alza Italian Kitchen, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Alza Italian Kitchen

4.7 (256)
$30 and under
Italian
22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3889

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 256 people are saying

Alza Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Hot spot

  • Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Hot spot

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alza Italian Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita offers a "great experience" with delicious Italian cuisine and "amazing" service. Enjoy live music, especially by Vintage Vinyl, in a vibrant atmosphere. The diverse menu includes standout dishes like pizza, chicken Marsala, and gluten-free pasta. Perfect for brunch, family dining, or casual outings.

256 Reviews
  1. Silvia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for a birthday dinner celebration and found out it was Tini-Tuesday! The martinis were excellent as was the value. The food was very good, and the service was phenomenal! Seriously, we’ve lowered are expectations these days it seems anywhere we go with regards to service, friendliness and accommodations and the service was truly exceptional on every level. Prompt, friendly, accommodating, respectful-overall truly lovely and we will definitely be back and make it a go to place for happy hour and food! I wish I’d done this review right away as I’m not now sure the name of our server who deserves the credit, I want to say Jeffrey (I apologize if that’s not correct) as he truly deserves the credit for excellent customer service & hospitality!

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  2. Sandra

    Orange County16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service and nice atmosphere with live music. Perfect way to celebrate Easter!

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  3. Sheila

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been here jn a long time and we’re pleasantly surprised. I made a reservation for the patio to listen to the music which started at 6. Pleasant music, not too loud, and good classic tunes. Great patio area. Restaurant was busy which is so nice to see. We are locals to RSM and so happy to support local small businesses. We will be back. Menu offers great options.

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  4. Debbie

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, server was the best I’ve ever had, super friendly, easy to communicate with and acted like she loved her job!! Music by Vintage Vinyl was excellent!!!

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  5. russ

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wife and I went for the outdoor music. Had pizza and margaritas. Music and the food were very good. Vintage Vinyl was the band.

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  6. Audra VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great experience, great service. Highly recommend

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  7. SarahT

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating in at this restaurant though we’ve previously done take-out. The food is DELICIOUS! Both times the flavor, presentation, and overall quality were top notch. The salad dressings are clearly made in house. I ordered gluten free pasta and it was the perfect texture, which is unusual for restaurants in my experience. They have fun cocktails as well. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Robyn

    Orange County78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The servers were nice enough but we had to ask for lots of things set ups , our salad , 15 min to get coffee , just really off as a waitstaff . The meatball delish !! Salmon ok and the lasagna looked great ! Probably won’t return too many choices .

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  9. Vito

    Orange County26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great for pizza, pasta and starters but the rib eye steak was terrible. The staff are all super and deserve a big tip

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  10. Debra

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service… we go for the music but tonight it was wayyyyy toooo LOUD. Thankful we were inside!

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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 4.7 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Alza Italian Kitchen

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Santa Margarita
  • Neighborhood
    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
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