Molo

Name: Molo
Address: 251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92663
Telephone: (949) 723-0621
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (358)

$31 to $50

Italian

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(949) 723-0621
Website
http://osteriamolo.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Parking details
Public Lot

What 358 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Italian
South Orange County
Italian

Review summary

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Molo is a top-notch dining destination for authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "excellent service," and "charming atmosphere." The freshly made pasta, authentic dishes, and attentive staff create a memorable experience. Despite minor service hiccups, diners highly recommend Molo for its "authentic Italian" offerings and welcoming vibe.

358 Reviews

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Sylvia VIP
Orange County14 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow. We were first ones seated in our room and the last ones served. Some were already paying when we got our main dish! And we were a party of 2!!! The Caccio y Pepe was delicious as always but the lasagna was very underwhelming. Had no flavor and was mushy tasting. We were so excited to come back and very disappointed and not willing to give it another chance, at least not for quite some time!
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Miriam
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was okay! The ambience is nice and the place itself is nice. The food was just okay especially for the price. Expensive but didn’t seem like it was worth it in the end.
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Robbie VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Randy was our sever again tonight! It was a wonderful evening!!
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Peter VIP
Orange County69 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good Food and Drinks. Good Service and Atmosphere.
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andrea
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the restaurant-ate there for the first time. Food delish and service great!
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Evan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was so great! The pasta was incredible, ambiance was great, loved the style of the restaurant, and great location.
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Ashley
Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were told about Molo by some friends that moved here from Italy a few years ago and rave that it is as close to “home” they have found in the states. They had the bar set so high and let me tell you… they were right. The quality of the ingredients themselves came through without having to use excessive amounts of salt and garlic for flavor. Each dish was uniquely delicious!! The service was incredible, you can tell the staff is all well trained. The ambiance was charming. We were told to request the patio, it was full so we were seated inside and had zero complaints. So happy we found this place, definitely a new staple for us.
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shauna VIP
Orange County13 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service bad, food had no flavor and came out cold. We got the pizza, cioppino and a pasta dish with mushrooms. Avoid this place.
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Steve VIP
Orange County53 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was friendly but slow- on a Tuesday where the place was half empty. Looked like there were some growing pains- no oil and vinegar brought to the table when we ordered bread (had to go find it ourselves), no parmesan cheese for the entrees, nothing to keep the bottle of white wine we ordered cold, our water bottles were never refilled, and some of the menu prices didn't match the bill. That being said- the food was outstanding so once they get organized- I would heavily recommend. Plus- should always be plenty of free parking so that makes it very convenient. Lastly- just wine and beer, no alcohol.
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Karen VIP
Orange County21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience at Molo! A special thanks to our server Randy!! He was so attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and the ambiance was very pleasant. I highly recommend this restaurant!!
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Molo is rated 4.8 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 16, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot

Website
http://osteriamolo.com/
Phone number
(949) 723-0621

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