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The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

Italian · Newport Beach

Last mentioned Apr 2026

7 source comments from 7 contributors across 6 threads. Community score 11, based on shared upvotes and repeat contributors.

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u/SpencerReynen · Apr 2026

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…
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u/Surf_r_e · Aug 2021

Beach: anywhere on the peninsula is usually easiest. Eat: Mama D’s Italian kitchen is good. Popular and good for families. Wild taco is also close by as is Bearflag Fish Co. Ruby’s on the end of the balboa pier can be good if the weather is nice and you’re warm. Lido Marina Village is the cool and…
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u/nothumannope · Jul 2022

Tabu Shabu has a good vegetarian option and lots of meat for the carnivores if you like shabu shabu. Sushi town is a chill sushi restaurant that has the most generous avocado rolls I've seen and my vegetarian friend goes there often. Mama D's is an iconic local Italian place with lots of vegetarian…
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