Il Girasole

Il Girasole reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kelly

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   First time for us and everything was excellent. Will definitely return!
   

   Il GirasoleResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Kelly! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent first experience at Il Girasole. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Susan

   Orange County1 review

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The restaurant was inviting and beautiful. The staff was attentive. However the food was not good. The bread was microwaved before being brought to the table , so was super hot and a bit soggy - was difficult to eat. Once it cooled it became rock hard. I ordered the radicchio salad and it was swimming in balsamic vinegar. It came with Gorgonzola cheese and while I love balsamic and cheese, there was so much of both that it was too strong. We ordered the scallop and it had an amazing presentation, but the sauce overpowered the scallop and all we could taste was vinegar. I ordered the gnocchi and again they looked amazing but when I ate one it was cold. I don’t know if they were prepared way in advance and were supposed to warm up with the sauce but they didn’t. Finally my husband had the halibut. It was cooked well except for the center which was not firm but mushy. I have never had so many misses at one restaurant. I don’t know if the issue was with inexperienced cooks or we just went on an off night.
   

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   Emily

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

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

   Good food. Creative drinks. Very clean. Service was smooth. Had crudo - highly recommend and we had pasta dishes - all pasta was made in house. I got the Agnolotti which is like these little ravioli pillow pasta things that were light and tasty. My friend got Tonnarelli di Mare which had a large enough portion to take some home. Only thing I cant figure out is why there weren't more people. Full beautiful bar, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, parking is always so-so at so-co. Hope you get to try it cause I'd like for them to stay in business. Need more local fancy places like this for great w with great friends.
   

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   Jeanette VIP

   Orange County30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Food and service is amazing and the new brunch menu is a great addition. Desserts are next level and always a must have when we dine.
   

   Il GirasoleResponded on April 21, 2025

   Hello Jeanette, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service, and found our new brunch menu to your liking. It's always a pleasure to know that our desserts are a must-have when you dine. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Il Girasole soon. Best regards, il girasole Team
   

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   Kevin VIP

   Orange County4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Food was tasty but portions are small and expensive. Had the ribeye which was masquerading as a filet medallion. I don’t see this place making it unless they change their menu approach. Service was excellent however.
   

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   Brandon

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   The stylish interior and beautifully decorated dishes left a strong impression. The service was also very friendly.
   

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   Il GirasoleResponded on April 21, 2025

   Hello Brandon, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the interior of Il Girasole and found our dishes to be beautifully decorated. We're also glad to know that our service met your expectations. We always strive to provide friendly and attentive service to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Amy

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   The bartender made unique mocktails for me and variations of mimosa for my friend. Been here for dinner before, first brunch. Will come back.
   

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   Jordan VIP

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

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

   Great food, really awesome service. Nice indoor vibe and patio will be nice in the summer.
   

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   Brent VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   It was wonderful. The receptionist change our bar seating to a table to better accommodate us. The waiter saw I wasn’t drinking my cocktail so he brought me another one. The duck and ragu pasta were delicious.
   

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    Brian VIP

    Central Coast46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

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

    Excellent food and service. Everything was great. It’s nice to see a new restaurant open so successfully.
    

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