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Molo, Newport Beach, CA

Molo

4.8 (327)
$31 to $50
Italian
251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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What 327 people are saying

Molo 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Molo offers "amazing authentic Italian" cuisine with an "attentive wait staff." Diners praise the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," with dishes like chicken parm and truffle pasta receiving special mentions. While the atmosphere is "lively," some note it's "a bit loud." Overall, a "favorite local family Italian restaurant."

327 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful evening with wonderful food and equally great service

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  2. Max

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gem in Newport! Great food, authentic Italian. Definitely going back!

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  3. 0clark VIP

    Orange County143 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our new favorite spot for good quality food and service. Chicken Parm is outstanding.

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  4. Robyn

    Orange County78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved finding a new restaurant that had such good food ! And amazing service! Can’t wait to go back ! Had the burrata beet salad . Ravioli and fish all so delicious . They picked out a great bottle of wine Italian and was reasonably priced ! Can’t wait to go back !!

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  5. Alicia Bollesen VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very authentic and organic. Fish is fresh caught! The service was very good and oersonabke. Willing to make slight changes with great suggestions in order to meet and dietary restrictions you may have with a smile..

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  6. Robert

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All entrees were excellent: chicken parm, linguini and clams, cioppino, can't go wrong here!!

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  7. Steven

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Esther. Have been going there for years. Glad she is still there

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  8. Jacqueline

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were long time customers of Sabitinos, and change is hard, BUT it was soooo good! Renovations look amazing, food was authentic, service authentic, and we will definitely be back.

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  9. A.

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the authenticity of the experience. Food and service was excellent. It’s a bit loud in the main dining room, but we will be returning again! I certainly recommend it.

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  10. Leslie

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and so was the service. It is a bit loud but very fun.

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Molo is rated 4.8 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Molo

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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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
    None
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