The 20 Best Italian

Irvine, CA, United States

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64 Review for 2016 Unilocal 100 ChallengeWhen two of my favorite Unilocalers, Pg2 J and Aaron E of OC gives an Italian restaurant 5stars, you better believe its in my bookmark! The moment we stepped in, It reminded me of Bottega Louie in DTLA. Its bright and airy, floor to ceiling windows, open concept…

Chel R.

Love the food and the amazing bread keeps us coming back for more! Ordered the Chicken under a Brick however was informed that they were all out. Requested the Blackened Chicken Parmesan instead and inquired about the spinach that comes with the pasta. Our waitress stated that the spinach is mixed in with the…

Adriana P.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Decent food and service for the price in Irvine. The bloody Mary was way too peppery like it came from a grenade mix. It was awful!!! The eggs Benedict was okay, a little lacking in flavor (the eggs were poached okay). Great presentation with fingerling potatoes and GRILLED asparagus. They had more flavor.I…

Will A.

Brio Tuscan Grille

So I decided to give this place another try…The boyfriend and I get there on Sunday at 8pm to grab a quick dinner since they close at 9…We stood there waiting for a few minutes as bussers walked by. The hostess finally greets us and says that due to the fire going on in Laguna, they’ve had no business all day…

Christina L.

25 places in Irvine, ordered by rating:

Square One Pizza Cafe

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-451-1750
Address:	5789 Alton Pkwy

Pizza / Italian

North Italia

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-629-7060
Address:	2957 Michelson Drive

Pizza / Italian

CUCINA enoteca

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-861-2222
Address:	532 Spectrum Center Dr

Italian / Pizza

Aioli

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-757-1802
Address:	2540 Main St Ste L

American (New) / Burgers / Italian

Ray’s Pizza

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-854-5044
Address:	4199 Campus Dr

Pizza / Italian / Fast Food

Brio Tuscan Grille

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-341-0380
Address:	774 Spectrum Ctr Dr

Italian / Wine Bars

Franco’s Pasta Cucina

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-852-4699
Address:	2222 Michelson Dr Ste 206

Italian /

Panini Cafe Irvine

3.9

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-260-9800
Address:	3041 Michelson Dr

Italian / Mediterranean

Prego Ristorante

3.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-553-1333
Address:	18420 Von Karman Ave

Italian /

NY’s Upper Crust Pizza

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-653-1033
Address:	5613 Alton Pkwy

Pizza / Italian

Il Fornaio

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-261-1444
Address:	18051 Von Karman Avenue

Italian / Seafood / Pizza

Bene’s Pizza & Pasta

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-824-0657
Address:	University of California, Irvine

Italian /

Lucca Cafe

3.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-725-1773
Address:	6507 Quail Hill Pkwy

Italian / Wine Bars

Cravings Pizza & Pasta

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-398-7300
Address:	2626 Dupont Ste A-50

Italian / Bars

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3.2

21 reviews

Telephone:	+1 949-263-8692
Address:	3755 Alton Pkwy

Italian / Salad / Wine Bars

Pat & Oscar’s

3.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 714-505-6070
Address:	13786 Jamboree Rd Ste A

Italian / Pizza

Buca di Beppo

3.3

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 714-665-0800
Address:	13390 Jamboree Rd

Italian /

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

3.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 714-508-7990
Address:	13652 Jamboree Road

Italian /

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Fullerton

Garden Grove