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Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

4.8
4.8
923 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Established in 1989, Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is a culinary experience unique from any other. Owner and chef, Sal Maniaci, has brought his firsthand knowledge of Italian cuisine to Newport Beach. A genuine Mediterranean setting coupled with experienced and knowledgeable waiters add to Sapori's authenticity. The remodeled patio featuring a fireplace and outdoor heaters creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for romantic and warm outdoor dining. Signature dishes include penne otero, farfalle salmone, scalloppine gorgonzola, and several other original pasta and meat dishes. Traditional Italian appetizers and desserts such as calamari fritti and tiramisu and an excellent wine list complete the menu. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, private parties, baby showers, and weddings

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 644-4220
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Maniaci
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Jamboree
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • South Orange County

    Italian

923 Reviews
  1. Earl

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good. Food was good. Chicken could have been served hotter but still was good. Will definitely go back.

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  2. Lana

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the seating in the patio which offers a garden setting being that the restaurant is located in a higher end strip mall. Great food and atmosphere. The specials were delicious. Wait staff were great as well. Great go to for classic delicious Italian food.

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  3. Martha

    Orange County

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, without fail, consistently delicious food, excellent service and delightful atmosphere…especially on the patio. A++ Recommendation!

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  4. Ted

    Phoenix

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I are regulars at Sapori because the quality of the experience it offers, food, service and ambiance, is consistently quite high. Consistency is this restaurant’s hallmark. You can reasonably anticipate very well prepared dishes every time, salads, pastas, standard fish and meat dishes, as well as daily specials. The Branzino is as well prepared as you will find anywhere. I love the salads and pastas. The restaurant has the feel of Italy about it, though the portions tend to be much larger. This is a two course, not a three course restaurant. The wine list is authentic and the corkage standard for the area. On balance, I feel this is the best Italian restaurant in the Newport Beach area.

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  5. Dianne

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sapori is always so wonderful. The patio is magical, Paolo is wonderful and Ann and Sal, the owners treat you like family Food is always delicious

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  6. Ted

    Phoenix

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequent Sapori often and always enjoy its expertly prepared, quite authentic Italian dishes, favoring the arugula salad and all of their pastas and fish preparations. On this evening, the food was terrific. However, despite having a reservation and seeing several tables empty and set, we were made to wait for a table to be bussed and reset. Didn’t quite understand the why of it inasmuch as other, similar tables were left empty. It also took several minutes fo our waiter to begin service. Once begun, all flowed nicely.

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  7. Helen

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining, perfect from start to finish. Sapori's patio is the place to dine. The swordfish special was incredible, love the fact that you can substitute pasta for the veggies. Don't miss the Sapori salad butterleaf lettuce, hearts of palm, candied walnuts, crisp apple, fabulous crisp taste. Our out of town guest said the lasagna was the best he had ever eaten. Enjoy!

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  8. Marcia

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a nice dinner with friends at Sapori! They make you feel part of the family! Thanks Paulo! 💕

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  9. robert

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the restaurant and the food although it was a little uncomfortable on the patio because of the heat, humidity and mosquitos. Would suggest misters and maybe some of the lighted zappers to attract the mosquitos.

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  10. Carol

    Orange County

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite all-time restaurant! Sausage with polenta was scrumptious. Seafood linguine made my taste buds party. Tremendous service as usual by Paolo.

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FAQs

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 644-4220.

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is rated 4.8 stars by 923 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 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jamboree
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Salvatore Maniaci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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