Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in North Orange County

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Il Dolce

5.0

5 (461)

$31 to $50

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.

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JamesVIP

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Great find! Wonderful food and service . We will be back for sure!

Latte Da Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (226)

$30 and under

Italian

Anaheim Hills

About the restaurant

Homemade Pastas Imported Italian Delicatessens Fresh fish & meats daily Beautiful Ambiance

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SallyVIP

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Our second time here and our meals were very good, and the staff was very attentive. The only downside was the seating; the two tables fitted together in the back by the fly zapper wasn't ideal. We had a reservation, and there were several tables open that could have been fitted together to accommodate us.

Da Bianca Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1940)

$30 and under

Italian

Orange

About the restaurant

For over 35 years, Da Bianca Trattoria has earned a reputation as a beloved local restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine. Founded by Bianca Cangelosi Bavand, Da Bianca was a dream come true for the Sicilian native. Her inspiration and the secret to the restaurant's continued success is serving simple food using only the freshest ingredients-- just like the food she served her family. Daughter Marjan Bavand Dunn continues the family legacy of welcoming our neighbors, as they celebrate milestones, meet friends and share family dinners.

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HenryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Loved the fresh pasta - great place to enjoy being with your best friend

Antonello Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1740)

$50 and over

Italian

Santa Ana

About the restaurant

At Antonello Ristorante, we transport you to not just another place, but to another time. As you walk into Antonello's Main Dining Room, a typical scene from the streets of Bistango, Italy comes alive.

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Amanda

Dined 3 days ago

Phenomenal meal! Amazing service! Will absolutely return!

Vitaly Caffe

4.7

4.7 (80)

$31 to $50

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Welcome to our Italian restaurant, where the essence of Italy comes to life in every dish! We pride ourselves on crafting homemade Pasta, Pinsa Pizza, Piadina Sandwiches from scratch. From a wide-array of coffees, pastry and breakfast in the morning, to the very freshest, authentic Italian food and Artisan gelato throughout the day and night. Come and relax in our courtyard and enjoy our Italian wines and beers. We can't wait to serve you from breakfast through dinner, making us your go-to destination.
Please note: We accept reservations for diners only. Coffee or Gelato/Desserts are available on a walk-in basis.
Join us for a delicious Italian experience!

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Daniel

Dined on May 11, 2025

Fantastic brunch, everything was delicious! Amazing coffee, this place is a go to. Authentic italian cafe vibe and cuisine. A little bit of ACTUAL Italy in Costa Mesa.

Capone’s Italian Cucina

4.8

4.8 (2099)

$30 and under

Italian

Huntington Beach

About the restaurant

Capone's Italian Cucina is a family-owned restaurant located conveniently in Huntington Beach on Beach Blvd. Chef Dino's experience and mastery in the kitchen take your palette on a journey to exquisite flavors. The only thing that may outdo his passion for cooking is his creativity. A true artist when it comes to creating dishes and blending flavors. Come and join countless others who have already discovered the tastes of Capone's Italian Cucina!

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Jody

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food, wine list, ambience, and great service! Highly recommend Capone’s!!!

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4.8

4.8 (217)

$30 and under

Italian

Fountain Valley

About the restaurant

Leave your assumptions at the door and come experience our Japanese-Italian interpretation through unique culinary offerings, hospitality, and fine-casual ambiance. A restaurant by Kei Concepts.

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GretchenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

My new favorite restaurant. The food is so unique and delicious. Try it and you will see.

Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club

4.8

4.8 (5105)

$31 to $50

Italian

Seal Beach

About the restaurant

Spaghettini is located off the 405 freeway at Seal Beach Boulevard, making it the perfect meeting place for LA and Orange counties. With exceptional Northern Italian cuisine and top name entertainment, Spaghettini has come to be regarded as one of the premiere restaurant and entertainment venues in the country. Spaghettini is also home to the legendary Sunday Brunch.

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BrendaVIP

Dined on Jul 7, 2025

I was there celebrating my friends birthday. The food was delicious! We enjoyed the weekly special of wild alaskan halibut, chanterelle mushrooms, parsley infused pappardelle pasta, fava beans, lemon butter sauce and seafood salad, Pomerary shrimp pommery mustard cream sauce, and a delicious corn dumpling. Service was outstanding ambience can’t be beat.

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2559)

$30 and under

Italian

Brea / La Habra

About the restaurant

Inspired by a simpler time when meals brought friends and families together….

The menu is comprised of Italian dishes like homemade pastas, fish and steak dishes. Standouts include the Pappardelle Bruno made with braised shorts ribs, wild mushrooms and homemade pappardelle; Branzino which is a Mediterranean sea bass served with roasted potatoes, fresh spinach, lemon and capers; and the Grilled Flatiron Steak served with creamy polenta and roasted cipollini onions.

Broad selection of Italian wines that share the same price point to make the selection process simple and encourage guests to be adventurous.

Brunos also features a menu of carefully crafted cocktails featuring Italian spirits, liqueurs and fresh seasonal ingredients.

Visit our website for more details on great offers like Italian Classics Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thursday Special, and Lasagna Sunday.

Brunos Italian Kitchen automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

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MsJloeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service as always! We come here at least 2 times a month and it’s consistently great!

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Filomena's Italian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (129)

$30 and under

Italian

Costa Mesa

About the restaurant

Filomena's Italian Kitchen serves old-world cuisine in a cozy setting in Costa Mesa. The restaurant is a labor of love for owner and chef Linda Johnsen, who has translated her Italian heritage and family recipes into a flavorful comfort food menu. From her grandmother's Sunday sauce gracing the chicken, veal and eggplant parmesan to the classic sauce in the pappardelle bolognese, traditional ingredients stand out at Filomena's Italian Kitchen. Johnsen has put her own stamp on the menu with creations like champagne chicken and agro dolce calamari (shrimp and calamari tossed in a sweet tangy glaze with pine nuts, raisins and sweet peppers).In addition to traditional first-course options like caprese angel hair pasta, entree and seafood specialties, Filomena's also serves a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and calzones. End your meal at Filomena's Italian Kitchen on a sweet note with tiramisu, cannoli or flourless chocolate cake.

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Roger

Dined on Jul 6, 2025

My wife and I enjoyed a delicious dinner last Saturday night. The food and service were excellent!

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