Italian restaurants

62 restaurants with published source evidence. 7 have a mapped location and enough distinct comment text for indexing, drawn from 15 source threads.

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Mangia Mangia

Italian · Huntington Beach · 5 source comments

My qualifications: grew up in HB, have traveled the world and eaten at Michelin star places and holes in walls. I don’t discriminate. I am a delicious food connoisseur. You should try Da Hawaiian Kitchen on Adams and Brookhurst. Try their chilli peppa chicken, sub bacon fried rice. Shima is great…

u/parker_invictus · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Jul 2025

Mamma Cosa's

Italian · Anaheim · 2 source comments

Mamma Cosa's at Ball and Brookhurst been there over 50 years great Italian food. Plus you never know when Gwen Stefani will show up for dinner (not a joke)

u/jgmiller24094 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Dec 2025

Romano Cucina

Italian · Sunset Beach · 3 source comments

Romano Cucina is HANDS DOWN the best Italian restaurant in the area...turn right down pch from warner and it’ll be on the left. It’s in sunset beach...for a quick bite that’s delicious, hit up Fujis Famous Burgers...an Asian hybrid mom and pop place that has an AMAZING teriyaki beef avocado burrito! Soo damn good.

u/BrendotheBeast · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Oct 2020

Cucina Alessá

Italian · Huntington Beach · 2 source comments

I’ve found that choosing to eat at the bar of most restaurants is your best bet when dining alone. I’ve run into a number of people eating solo in Cucina Alessa (HB location) at the bar. The staff is friendly, and the folks who choose to eat in that part of the restaurant generally seem open to chatting with each other.

u/jenoise_7 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Feb 2024

Cortina's Orange

Italian · Orange · 3 source comments

Here is a list of some of my favorite places in South OC: Fukada - Irvine - Excellent Japanese food - Very reasonably priced. Seafood salad and spicy tuna are excellent. Gen Kai Sushi - Dana Point - Screaming O is a great dish Coyote Grill - South Laguna - Best calamari tacos and margaritas -…

u/wacko4jack0 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Nov 2025

Anaheim White House

Italian · Anaheim · 8 source comments

IMO, all the chain steakhouses are overrated - Mortons, Ruths Chris, etc. Not all of these are fancy sit-down places, but as far as the food itself goes, all are highly recommended. Anaheim White House, Orange Hill Restaurant (technically not Anaheim, but very close), The Ranch, Roys, Okayama…

u/pacifica333 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned May 2026

The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

Italian · Newport Beach · 7 source comments

From Bakersfield but have lived here for the past decade+, I gotchu... For pizza: Sgt. Pepperoni (best all around pizza for the $$$, have never taken a guest here that didn't absolutely love it, it's a good go-to) OR Apizza Doho (the best period, worth the drive from NB to Dana Point, seriously…

u/SpencerReynen · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2026

Pasta Connection

Italian-Argentinian · Costa Mesa · 3 source comments

Pasta Connection in Costa Mesa- it’s Italian-Argentinian and has amazing handmade pastas for reasonable prices. Also, empanadas, with specials on Tuesday.

u/Dramatic_Figure_5585 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2026

North Italia

Italian · Irvine · 6 source comments

Tasty Noodle House is my to-go for some solid Shanghainese food! Also gonna have to second A&J + Furai Chicken—those places are bomb as well. I’d def rec going for the wings at Furai. They’re much juicer and crunchier than the regular chicken u get. If you don’t mind splurging a little, I’ve also…

u/ohboyusernames · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2024

Luigi's D'Italia

Italian · Fullerton · 1 source comments

I'm gonna disagree with you. As many others have said, Fuoco, Combo's, Two Saucy Broads, and the Bowery are all excellent choices. I'm not sure where you're eating or what your preference on style is but there are three different styles in my list. And Combo's has a great salad with freshly…

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Last mentioned Apr 2025

Marri's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Italian · Anaheim · 3 source comments

Pepz is nothing special. Just a pizza chain. Marri's is what I would recommend for Italian, since Mama Cozza's is also closed. Georgia's is a good idea; I also really like the loaded fries at The Kroft in the Packing House.

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Last mentioned Apr 2025

Roma D’Italia

Italian · Anaheim · 1 source comments

Cortina’s is kind of small but their pizza is amazing. Roma D’Italia has great pizza and is my favorite Italian place.

u/Artistic_Salt_4302 · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned May 2025

Sunset Pizza

Italian · Sunset · 2 source comments

If you are in sunset then sunset pizza and riip are fantastic pizzas, not delivery but worth the pick up. Riip does Detroit style and sunset is more an Italian restrain that does fantastic pizzas. Dominoes would deliver to sunset if you need delivery.

u/Optimus_Trajan · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Feb 2026

Bruno's

Italian · Brea · 4 source comments

Birch St has a couple of my favorites, Brunos for Italian and ChaCha’s for latin. Reunion, in the same building as the Improv is good, too.

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Last mentioned Nov 2025

Capone's Italian Cucina

Italian · Huntington Beach · 3 source comments

These are some of my favorites: Beachwood Brewing Pizza & Beer Black Trumpet Capone's Italian Cucina Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse Main St Wine Company Red Table

u/MrLustWander · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Aug 2025

Mazzara Trattoria

Italian · Huntington Beach · 2 source comments

Mazzara Trattoria for the best Italian in town, and Black Trumpet is pretty amazing as well. Fiesta grill is definitely amazing and if you want bomb donuts check out the donuttery on beach past Slater.

u/M3AMI · Read the full comment on Reddit

Last mentioned Apr 2026

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