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Our beautiful location in Huntington Beach - Nardo Italian, Huntington Beach, CA

Nardo Italian

4.6
4.6
191 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Huntington Beach. Featuring Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta, and traditional Southern Italian dishes. Family-owned and operated, Nardo features a vibrant and warm atmosphere just steps from the beach. Our outdoor patio has beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and is located right by the central plaza of the Pacific City shopping center. Nardo is especially known for its delicious Neapolitan pizzas. Nardo's head pizzaiolo, Antonio Greco has been recognized by 50TopPizza and Vera Pizza Napoletana for his superior pizza-making skills. Nardo offers weekday happy hour from 3-6 pm, featuring discounted drinks, pizzas, and small plates. Come try some of our standout dishes such as the Potato Croquettes, Spinach Ravioli, Linguine Tarantine, Tronchetto Pizza, Luna Rossa Pizza, and Tiramisu.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (657) 204-9830
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Ciaccia
  • Catering
    Planning a special occasion? Cater from Nardo Italian Restaurant to give your guests an authentic Italian dining experience. For more information please give us a call at (657) 204-9830
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has three different private spaces. This includes our outdoor patio, indoor wine room and full restaurant buyout. For more information please visit our website at https://www.nardoitalian.com/private-events
  • Neighborhood
    Huntington Beach
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

191 Reviews
  1. HBLocal1

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Pizza and ravioli dishes were delicious. Waiter was a little snarky and visibly irritated which impacted overall experience.

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  2. SharonG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Italian food I have had. The experience was very authentic, even our waiter was Italian. The location however is inside a mall, so it wasnt very private.

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  3. JanM

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our 8th time at Nardo and it never disappoints. We started w/a bottle of Prosecco and the shrimp/calamari. The La Bufalina pizza entree was outstanding. Sauce savory w/out too much excess seasoning so the tomatoes could really come through. The crust from their pizza oven was perfection with just enough char to make it delectable. The Caesar special salad was beautifully presented in a rectangle with a bit of form and lots of divine olive oil. The service is the best in HB, as per usual. Such a gem of a restaurant. So happy it is here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and ambiance. Great service. Pizza is amazing

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great family dinner at this location. Marco was an amazing waiter!

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  6. GaryB

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely brilliant, one of the beat italian restaurants i have experienced, will be back for sure when we next visit.

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  7. OrionW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Really expensive for what we got, spent 100 bucks for a couple glasses of wine and our entrees and it really wasn’t all that good, not a bad joint but wasn’t worth all the money and hype

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  8. GeorgiaC

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had good food and our server was so friendly and we enjoyed talking to her about the country my grandparents were from.

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  9. KarenP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The Service was excellent. Highly recommend the watermelon salad. The pizza was pretty average.

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  10. Roxy91010

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed dining at Nardo's Italian Restarurant. Our waiter Federico was superb! Loved the ambiance and the food was delicious! Will be visiting again soon

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our fourth time visiting and it never disappoints! The service is really great, the patio is nice and open and you have a view of the water. The food has been delicious every time we have dined here. The Artichoke salad was simple, but tasty and a healthy way to start. My husband always gets the lasagna, which is always amazing with its velvety texture. I got the wild boar fettuccine, which was delicious. I have also tried a few specials and the Milanese, which were all very good.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The pizza was tasty but cool and soggy… as if it had been sitting for a while.

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  13. PorsciaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went here Saturday for my birthday and absolutely loved it! The fungo pizza was delicious. The waiters are all a vibe.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. goodfood

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    great food, fun atmosphere, great for big groups (I had 11 friends)!

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  15. LindaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My lobster, clams and pasta was delicious. Perfectly cooked and served beautifully. The ambiance is awesome; we had a beautiful view of the ocean. Service was slow. We were there 15 minutes before some took our drink order. Cocktails were well made. Unfortunately, the noise level was really high and that made it hard for me to participate in the conversation.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. ayakol

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was good but the service was excellent. The ambience is really fun and vibrant. We had the most amazing sunset that evening so it was a great dinner with amazing view!

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  17. keldawg

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is our third time back. We tried a couple of different pastas, I had the Lasagna. I would rate it a 7. Good size portion served in a baked ceramic bowl that keeps the pasta warm. The flavor was good but seemed to lack something. I prefer the Wild Boar pasta dish over this. The Super Tuscan by the glass is a nice wine and will go with anything.

    1 person found this helpful

  18. LindaR

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The owner manager is always so nice and inviting,big smile and welcoming.My friend wanted the artichoke salad made with romaine that they had on the menu for the Caesar salad and she was told no. Arugula is too spicy for some people.The waiter told her to order the Caesar but she really wanted the artichokes and hearts of palm. She ordered the artichoke salad and half of it went uneaten because the salad was too spicy. Seems like an easy swap to me but the waiter wouldn’t do it. He was slow to bring us bread and actually never offered it we had to ask and he made it seem like an inconvenience.The bread is amazing to be sure to ask for some. Other than that the Brussel sprouts were delicious. The service left a bad taste in my mouth and I’m not sure if I will go back.

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  19. Cindy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food was not amazed me actually .We were party of 4 ,food was just ok for everybody . As ambience I would go , ,but for food ,I dont care .

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  20. Ofrab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best pizza outside of Italy! The ingredients so fresh and tasty! And don't get me started on the crust.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is Authentic southern Italian. You will not find Alfredo. The staff is amazing.

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  22. MichaelW

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable. Menu choices for Lunch were well prepared and portions were "lunch" size, which was good to see. Everyone in party agreed we would be abck.

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  23. TrishaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every dish on the menu is authentic Italian and soooo Yummy

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  24. JOTS

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We had reservations at 7:30 pm on a busy Saturday night. We arrived at 7:25 pm and was promptly seated. Our “first waiter” was a delightful Italian from the Puglia region of Italy, who welcomed us and got our cocktail/wine order. Since we wanted to try a pizza, we ordered one as an appetizer. The jalapeño pizza arrived shortly before our drinks and though it was steaming, we decided the wait for our cocktails/wine. The pizza was tasty, but not particularly good to me and I have tried pizza from around the world. The ingredients were good, but the sausage crumbs lacked flavor and the pizza dough was undercooked. A new waiter came to our table and asked us for our order. We decided to take it slow by ordering the Milanese meatballs for another appetizer, as we had barely touched our drinks. Liked the pizza, the meatballs were out in seconds. Again the taste of the meatballs were a bit underwhelming. I didn’t think they were cooked enough, or may had too much meat/egg mixture as they were not very firm. I’ve been to Milan and have had true Milanese meatballs. These did have the three meats, but again the texture and taste were just okay! When the second waiter returned, we ordered a second round of drinks and dinner, pesto gnocchi, lasagna and the artichoke salad. Again the food and drinks arrived simultaneously. Little time to enjoy the evening, surroundings, and wine. Rather then asking them to slow down the food, we decided to eat…. The pesto gnocchi was good, but the lasagna lacked texture and taste. The artichoke salad was by far the star of the show. Overall, the experience was okay. Our original waiter was friendly and very helpful, as were all the servers. Our second waiter didn’t do much, but he also didn’t do anything wrong. Perhaps just a busy and long day of work that I can understand. The food was middle of the road, but could and should have been more flavorful. My biggest regret - I felt like a tourist at a busy restaurant…

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  25. RachaelN

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food here is very good, we loved the appetizers and their pizza is delicious! We sat outside in the patio and the vibe was lovely. We will definitely be returning!

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  26. tomt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great, a little pricey for pizza but it was worth it. A bit noisy but we were in the patio and it was a Saturday evening. The service was great and the cocktails were very good. We will go back.

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  27. TanyaL

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service at Nardo was outstanding and all the food was absolutely delicious. The ambience and decor are also very pretty. The bar has a great selection as well.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New favorite restaurant! Staff is so kind and accommodating and make everyone feel like family! Food is to die for

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  29. JamesW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Bottom of pizza needs to be cooked more. Way to much flop.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best people at this spectacular place. Come for the food, the views and enjoy Italy.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to Nardo for my wife’s birthday a party of 4. we had almost everything on the menu from 4 appetizers a salad a pizza and 4 pasta dishes we even ordered a steak and fries that we didn’t even eat because we wanted more pastas like lobster pasta and squid ink pasta with scallops and I’m glad we did because it was absolutely delicious and not to stop there we also had 4 delicious dessert amazing service form everyone. Alexandra was awesome we told them next time when we come back we want to sit in a table with her and the chef. best Italian food this side of the world

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had a lovely waiter who served us for our meal but when we came to pay, another waiter took our payment. When we chose to custom tip, the waiter looked at us and just walked away from the table - no comment made, just a blank ignore. We had requested a receipt but this was not provided. Felt it was very rude. Spoiled an otherwise nice evening. A $250+ meal did not even warrant a thanks for your custom

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  33. Kimber

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pizzas were fantastic! The potato croquettes were, as well. Service was polite and quick. Will definitely be back!

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  34. BinOC

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Food was terrible and overpriced. Service was slow and inattentive. Only positive was a dog friendly patio.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner, great service, great drinks and great food

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  36. DallasDiner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Better with each visit! We’ve been dining at Nardo since they opened in 2022 and each time we go we comment on how the food, drinks, and overall enjoyment are even better than the last visit. This team really cares about providing fresh and flavorful Italian food and great cocktails in a fun and lively setting.

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  37. keldawg

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, the food and service was very good. My wife would prefer the pizza crust a little crispier towards the center of the pizza. However due to the oven used this would burn the rest of the pizza. The flavors were great. We had the Super Tuscan wine which was well balanced.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    The pizza and bureaus Burrata salad were both good. The meatballs and gnocchi with pesto were bland and mushy. Service was average but didn’t appreciate being blindsided by a $3 charge on the bill for a side of cold marinara that tasted like tomato bisque. I’d come back for just the pizza if I were in the area but wouldn’t make a special trip for it. Much better Italian food out there!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Service was quick and efficient. Food was delicious!

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  40. Shannon

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Terrific food, a bit over priced. The tables on the patio need to be bigger just to accommodate the dish sizes. Patio is dog friendly, love to see that! Very loud and noisy but having heaters above was a bonus. Next time try eating inside.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nardo Italian using the Order Online button.

Nardo Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nardo Italian

21010 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Huntington Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Ciaccia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (657) 204-9830
  • Catering
    Planning a special occasion? Cater from Nardo Italian Restaurant to give your guests an authentic Italian dining experience. For more information please give us a call at (657) 204-9830
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has three different private spaces. This includes our outdoor patio, indoor wine room and full restaurant buyout. For more information please visit our website at https://www.nardoitalian.com/private-events
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