Delizie Ristorante Bar

Went for our wedding anniversary dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. The food is excellent and the staff exceptional. Will be back many more times.

Don’t bother looking elsewhere for great food and wonderful service. I try to get here at least a few times a month. I recently had a party for 40 people at my home and they catered everything. Everyone loved it. Their catering group couldn’t have been more friendly or professional.

From the time we walked through the door we were treated like family. The food was great, we had the sea bass special, very fresh, so was the service. Very attentive, but not disturbing. Before we left the manager, who I think was the owner, wanted to make sure we were pleased and enjoyed ourselves.

Just completing my second meal here. It is very good and consistent. I will be back many times.
This is real Italian food. Eating here is like being back east in one of many Italian neighborhoods.
Happy to give it 4 stars.

I ordered Spaghetti alla Pescatore (which is my favorite dish) — very disappointing. The sauce was not flavorful (tomato paste was overwhelming) and the quality of seafood was just OK. I’ve had much, much better version of the same dish from other Italian restaurant in the area (their sauce was delicate and tasty, and seafood was very fresh and sweet) at the similar pricing.

A GREAT Italian restaurant. Take it from an Italian. The place makes me feel like I’m back in Italy and the staff is amazing. Alessandro is awesome… he will make your evening great. It’s a little slice of Italia right here in Mission Viejo!

I have always found it somewhat amusing what happens to the best laid plans of mice and men …
Jessica, her boyfriend and I spent last Saturday watching Captain America Civil War while the better half spend the day with Kamena. When we arrived home, the young adults decided to hang out and soon after stomachs started growling. My lovely wife and I had reservations at Maderas Steak and Ribs in Los Alamitos, but she was less than enthused about the long drive and the Jessica suggested we go to Dublin 4. Everyone was amicable and after a short car ride, we arrived only to find out the pub was completely reserved for the evening and the clock hadn’t even struck seven, but our hopes of dining on Shepherd’s Pie had most certainly struck midnight!
At this point every Unilocaler knows the drill, whip out your phone application and start going through your bookmarks or searching Unilocal for the best restaurants. After a short period of time Delizie (
) came up on a search and we were on our way again.
Upon arrival, the hostess gave us a friendly greeting and asked if we had a reservation (not again). When we replied in the negative, she was still able to find room for us and we were taken to a nice table (
) with real linens.
Once we were seated, a bus boy filled our water glasses and our server (Alessandro) came over and took our drink orders. When he returned with our drinks, Alessandro also had a basket of Italian Bread (
), a Sauce and Olive Oil and Balsamic. The bread was excellent, a nice light crunchy crust on the outside and very soft on the inside. I think I was the only one that was impressed with the sauce, but the olive oil and balsamic was a really good accompaniment to the bread as well.
The menu is on the higher end and the specials this evening were even more expensive. My lovely wife went with the Ribeye (
) Special medium, I ordered the Ossobuco (
) Special with Risotto. Jessica selected the Tortellini alla Vodka and Kevin opted for the Penne Con Salsiccia.
The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, but the ribeye was very dry even though it was cooked to the specific temperature. The seasoning was another issue and didn’t agree with my better half’s palate. We immediately gained of Alessandro and informed him of the issues with the ribeye. He brought the manager over who took the ribeye away and offered to replace it with another dish. Even though it is not on the menu, the kitchen was able to whip up a bowl of Spaghetti (
) with Meatballs. In the spirit of «Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight,» don’t order the ribeye at an Italian restaurant.
This pasta dish was a huge hit with the wife and she send the meatballs were the most tender she had ever eaten. The pasta was well cooked and the bolognese sauce was nice and meaty.
My ossobuco was so tender touching with my fork caused the meat to fall right off the bone and the white wine and broth were very palate pleasing. The risotto was a little drier than what I am used to, but the flavor was spot on and it is nice the restaurant provided grated parmesan to compliment the risotto.
I didn’t really hear too much from the young adults, but they cleaned both their plates so I guess they really didn’t need to articulate their satisfaction.
Rohlinism: Silence and a clean plate can speak volumes!
Our server Alessandro was in a word … animated. He was very attentive and cheerful during the meal and made several inquiries regarding our enjoyment of the food. He made sure the water glasses remained full and refilled the non-​alcoholic drinks as necessary.
I would definitely return here and would probably try a pasta dish on the next visit.

This is a favorite for our family. In a sea of chain restaurants in South OC, this is an island oasis. Delicious, authentic Italian food, exceptional customer service and a lovely atmosphere make this a perfect spot for any occasion. The Easter and Mother’s Day brunches are superb, birthdays and anniversaries are made special, and ordinary nights out become extraordinary at Delizie! Don’t be fooled by the strip mall location — this is the real deal!

We wee celebrating my wife’s birthday and looking for a real Italian food… this place is incredible everything tastes fresh and authentic even the Cesar salad and bread is great
Service is also one of the best, our waitress came by our table several times to check if everything is ok

Decided to try this restaurant based on the good reviews. After eating the food, I’m extremely confused as to how they get them. The caesar salad was a pile of bad lettuce with some dressing and 2 croutons for $ 10. The eggplant parmesan had no taste, and was a complete pile of mush. Needless to say, won’t be back here again.

Odd location in the same center as a bowling alley, Michaels and Trader Joes, but a hidden gem. The Caeser salad was the best I have in years! Pricey but very yummy!

Great food. great service.romantic atmosphere. that was my first time but for sure not the last time .
So gooooodddd. I live this place

We weren’t expecting such a classy joint. Anybody with multiple kids under the age of 7 always get the stink eye upon entering a nice restaurant. This to was the case at DRB. To our surprise the staff was over the top nice, making sure our kids had anything and everything to keep them occupied. The freshness of the ingredients sang like a church choir. The only reason this is not a 5 star is due to portion size. The portions in the Unilocal pictures appear much larger than in reality. Overall, DRB is definitely a go to Italian joint.

Came here for a glass of wine one evening. Like all places in Mission Viejo, they close early, and they make no bones about strictly ceasing service, locking the front door, and turning off lights when they are done.
The restaurant itself is beautiful — deep woods, and nice seating. The bar area is nice, although somewhat small.
Service was curt and not very friendly, but as suggested, we did visit close to closing time. You might have a better experience if you are an early bird diner.

We love going to Delizie, it has a great atmosphere and the food is great, the service is awesome. I like to sit in the bar for a drink even when not having dinner. The family who own it are great. Always nice.

This is by far our favorite restaurant to frequent, along with sister restaurant Piccolino’s.
The best, most authentic Italian food I’ve found in Orange County, with impeccable service!
Louie does a great job managing the restaurant and always picks out a great bottle of wine for us. Courtney and Rachel behind the bar always make us feel like part of the family — they’re awesome!
The food is something else, haven’t had a bad dish here but would definitely recommend:
— Meat & cheese plate, half order is large enough to share. The mushrooms marinated in balsamic are insane.
— Mussel soup. Mussels are the largest I’ve ever seen and super tender.
— Chicken cannelloni
— Rigatoni al forno
— Scampi
They have great specials as well, seafood pastas and fish dishes have all been fantastic. I could go on but will end up listing the entire menu!

My first experience here was in early December with a large family group. Our experience was excellent. I have family locally who frequent this restaurant, and they couldn’t recommend it more.
The food was all very good, the service top notch, and the warm and friendly atmosphere was very relaxing. Pricey, very pricey in fact; averaging about $ 80 per person, but we all very much enjoyed ourselves. So much so that we went back with the same group a month later!
I had a rack of lamb that was fantastic, and my wife had the Sea Bass special and said it was also very good.
I believe this is the same owner as Piccolino, also in Mission Viejo. I have yet to dine at the new location but this has encouraged me to do so.
Two thumbs up.

HOLY POOP! THIS IS A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. NEVER WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS HERE! IT WAS SO GREAT!
I came across this restaurant or as it says Ristorante. I was gonna go to tikka bowls an wraps. which is right by the delizie ristorante. the person i was with wasnt feelin indian food so i looked on Unilocal an this was the closest thing, i actually pulled right in front of the resturant an didnt even know it! very exclusive!
First timer.
LITERALLY from walking in you are in an experience! you are instantly taken over by the luxury the ambience is very upperscale. but still cool in 22 years old an i look like a 22 year old very yung persona. they did not judge my appearance. i was in a hoodie an joggers. with people with slacks an makeup. but I just wanted some food it wasnt busy. why not.
when you come through the door you have a small host stand wood podium an the bar area behind that. full bar. all wood. kinda dated. but then you look left. an kaboom. modern fancy glass with LEDS very cool!
we sat down. i got a diet coke with lemon. the woman i was with got a water. that was like right when we sat down. an the server came back super quick with the drinks.
when he was getting us drinks, fresh bread was brought to us. it would have been nice it was warm but, like it was still fresh the sauce. it came with too let me tell ya it was very good as welL! olive oil ish with a little kick! delicious !
the server came back after letting us look over the menu for a little bite we were ready to order. an he helped me order he let me know about the specials which there was ALOT OF SPECIALS !
the server was very descriptive knew the menu. I don’t remember his name to be honest. an he wasn’t wearing a nametag.
i ordered the Pollo Alla Valdostana. geesh. Ive had italian but this is like italian italian like real deal stuff!
i picked the item on the menu that i couldnt understand the most an hoped i liked it. few did I! the chicken breast by it self was very flavorful the top layer is like literally a layer with the mozzarella an the prosciutto. with a bite of chicken the flavor combo a lil warm savory a lil salty hot melty cheese. cant beat it. accompanied with fresh veggies an potatoes. wins all day.
an my partner said her pizza was delicious as well she got the Pizza Boscaiola
fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, mushroom, truffle oil
I really enjoy honestly that this is like the best kept secret in mission viejo.
I don’t drink but they had like a really nice wine cellar thing which for the market is very cool
my thing tho is like you would never know its here! like really nice. when i completed eating a plate their was 2 people on the end where the people walk out from the kitchen. ready to pre bus. take the empty plates off the table. then when they see you are no longer eating an you are ready for the check they box your stuff up. my drink never went empty. like thats really nice to see. ive been to places like this. an they can give a rats booty. its really nice to see an eat at this hidden jem. it really is good stuff all around. AN YOU WOULDNT EVEN KNOW IT! ITS SO CRAZY .
BRavo Bravo!

I wish I could give this restaurant a higher rating, but the food did not wow me. Our waiter was attentive and engaging and I felt that he and other restaurant staff wanted us to have a good dinner. My entrée and dessert were underwhelming. My husband ordered the special, a Pork chop with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese. He was much more satisfied with his dinner than I was.
The complimentary bread served in the beginning was not warm. There was a spicy tomato spread accompanying it. One of the Unilocal reviews spoke highly of the Tortellini Alla Vodka ($ 17 as of 6÷7÷15) so I decided to go for that. The vodka cream sauce was pretty good, but the tortellini lacked flavor.
We also ordered the crème brûlée. Interestingly enough, there was a piece of biscotti atop the dessert. I haven’t seen that before at other restaurants. The fruit they topped it with was fresh, but it seemed like something was missing. Maybe it wasn’t sugary enough?
In any case, the specials may be where it’s at, as my husband enjoyed his pork chop. It had a sort of smoked flavor due to the prosciutto on top of it. I thought the meal was decent, but there are other Italian restaurants in the area I like more. On the upside, the service here is very good.

Its time I come and update my review here, as I have been here quite a few times since my first time, and original review.
I am usually a creature of habit when I dine out, ordering the same thing every time that I love at each place.
I have not ordered the same dish twice at Delizie, and I have not had a single meal I did not love.
My first night there, I had a special with shrimp and lobster ravioli, and a Caesar salad. Since then, I have also had Tortellini Alla Vodka, Tortellacci al Formaggio & Spinaci, Fettuccine con Salmone and tonight, Tagliolini con Pesto with Chicken. WOW! My friend also had the Chilean Sea Bass special tonight that I tasted, and it was amazing! It literally melted in my mouth. I had the Lobster Bisque tonight as well, that was part of the special and it was so incredible.
The only thing I have ordered that I was not a fan of, was the side salad. The Caesar salad was fantastic. The regular dinner salad I just did not like. But thats the only thing. The house Cabernet is delicious as well.
The service is great here, very attentive waiters and the one waitress I have had, Rachel. Very friendly and on top of everything.
The spread the serve with the bread in the beginning is very good. It has a bit of a bite to it, but its delicious.
I cant say enough good things about Delizie. Its my new favorite Italian restaurant!