Location: Laguna Beach
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Most Popular Italian food in Laguna Beach, California, United States
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Laguna Beach. About an hour south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach has a spectacular clifftop setting above some of the finest beaches in California. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, scuba dive, body-surf, or hike the trails in nearby Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A center for artists, there are a number of special events and festivals,such as the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and Plein Air Painting Invitational. The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California artists. Window shoppers and collectors will enjoy strolling the village’s quaint streets, as well as visiting galleries spotted along Pacific Coast Highway.
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10. Gina's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By LagunaMike
A restaurant is about details. The combination of good service, good food, and ambiance is unbeatable. And this restaurant finds a way to screw up some category almost every time we order from it.The old joke "I'd like my pizza burned on the bottom raw on the inside with sauce too hot to eat"; "I'm sorry sir, we can't do that"; "Why not, you did it last time I was here" fits this place. There are times Ginas is perfect, and you think "Thank goodness. Somebody did some training." And then you go back, and they forget to put in the salad dressing; or they burn the crust; or they leave the pizza undercooked; or the toppings are sparse; or the sauce is too spicy. And then, five or six times later, they do it perfectly again. And you wonder why you only get good food 20 percent of the time.Is this a rant? No, it's a plea. The five and four star reviews have to tell you that they are capable of doing it right. But they have to start doing it right all (or nearly all) of the time. Unless somehow we are their chosen whipping boys, Ginas just doesn't do that. And it could--it has great potential. Sad to waste it.
9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By bwinnie22
I ordered the jambalaya, itâs supposed to come with chicken shrimp and sausage, it came with no sausage so I told my waiter. He apologized but the manager felt he needed to come out and check. He proceeded to point into my dish at a piece of chicken and say âah yes, I see it. Itâs there!â I said â... thatâs chicken.â And he was like âoh yeah.â Totally rude and like... just give me my sausage. Finally they brought me out a plate of sausage on the side which was not satisfactory as Iâm sure the sausage being cooked in the dish would have added to the flavour. Manager was not professional or nice about the mistake they made. Should have given me a discount too as I didnât get my sausage until everyone had finished their dinner.
8. Mare Culinary Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Upscale Modern Decor Italian from the Alessa and Cucina Alessa Chef Alesandro
Reviewed By jamesj914
Mare is within easy walking distance (3 blocks) from my home, so I thought that I'd give the restaurant a try last December. The food -- Mediterranean cuisine -- was decent, but not of particular note. The restaurant was crowded with office parties, so the service was understandably slow. My osso buco was on the dry side (how is that possible), but had decent flavor. I think that it had been made too early in the day and sat in the braising pot too long, so it overcooked. With so many great restaurants in town, my maiden meal there was a disappointment.
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7. Oliver's Osteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Chef Erik De Marchi, born and raised in Imola, Italy- followed his passion of choice and graduated from the IAL culinary academy of Emilia-Romagna (Italy). In 2002 Chef Erik came to Los Angeles and worked with many Italian restaurants until her felt it wa
Reviewed By josephl362
Wow! Orange County at last has an Italian restaurant which is easily as good as anything in Los Angeles, or indeed in Southern California. Oliverâs is absolutely terrific in every way. From the drinks, to the bread, to the outstanding food and service, this restaurant is wonderful! Weâve now dined there several times, and everything without exception, has been outstanding. Oliverâs Osteria is a very serious, wonderful and welcome addition to the Orange County dining scene.
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6. Ristorante Rumari
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By bcarpou
This is about as close as you get to real NY Italian in Laguna Beach. The gravy is tremendous, chicken dishes even better and the sausage & peppers the best
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5. Gina's Pizza & Pastaria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
In the 1950âs, when our founder, Gina Costa, immigrated to America from Palermo, Sicily, she brought with her a special gift which was to shape the lives of her family for generations to come. Her gift was a passion. Gina loved to cook, and when Gina cook
Reviewed By Anthem49
The pizza was old school. Thick yeasty crust with crunch and flavor. Lots of cheese and piping hot ingredients. Really superb. Itâs a no frills place that needs some upgrading but it caters to the locals. I liked the house special. The medium would feed four adults.
4. Dizz's As Is
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Luv_2B_underwater
One of our favorite local eats! We never get sick of this place. I don't know if it is Belgium, French, Italian, or a steak/seafood house. They have everything and it is all fantastic. Absolutely love the Pate de Maison and Vermouth before the meal. We always order and eat too much when we come here, but the left-overs are just as yummy the next day. Love the eclectic atmosphere and the consistent and friendly service too. We have a reservation for 6pm tonight and I can't wait!
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3. GG's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
We have a charming indoor dining aerea and an beautiful outdoor patio perfect for people watching on PCH, we are known for Mediterranean flavors. Open for lunch and dinner every day as well as for breakfast on Sundays. GG's Bistro diners to enjoy salads,
Reviewed By KatlynH
We had a great lunch here, shared a delicious snack platter and bottle of wine and both were fabulous! The hummus?! Wow. Incredible. We sat outside on the patio and had a great afternoon. Thanks! Thank you so much. Glad you are happy .Have a great year!!GGâs Family
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2. Romeo Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Hairycalgrad
Usually when we have Italian food we get a few different dishes and share and this time was no different. We had the Capricciosa Pizza and the Tortelloni di Carne. It was a perfect meal and the bread they brought out to start was so good. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere is romantic. We love this place.
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1. Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By Cindy L
This place is amazing! The food is wonderful, the service is great. We were there one night for dinner and again we went for lunch. The food, drinks, dessert is wonderful!
