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Restaurants.

Sit-down, fast casual, takeout windows and everything in between. Every cuisine Orange County has to offer — from chef-driven Mexican on Center Street to quiet weeknight pho on Bolsa.

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Ameci Pizza & Pasta
Lake Forest

Ameci Pizza & Pasta

Neighborhood pizzeria serving pizza, pasta, subs, and broasted chicken

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Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant
Mission Viejo

Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant

Family-run Italian and seafood restaurant in Mission Viejo since 1986 with brick-oven pizza and a popular happy hour

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Biagio's Italian Restaurant
Lake Forest

Biagio's Italian Restaurant

Family-run neighborhood Italian restaurant serving homemade dishes since 1976

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DeLucia's Italian Restaurant and Bar
Lake Forest

DeLucia's Italian Restaurant and Bar

Family-run Italian restaurant with 40+ years of Orange County history

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Empanada Man Pizzeria
Lake Forest

Empanada Man Pizzeria

Argentine-Italian joint serving hand-crafted empanadas, pizzas, and pastas for 10+ years (4.8-star rated).

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Mangi Con Amore
Laguna Hills

Mangi Con Amore

Cozy family-style Italian spot known for eggplant parmigiano and pasta fagioli soup

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Romano Cucina Laguna Hills
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Laguna Hills

Romano Cucina Laguna Hills

Italian · pasta

Romano Cucina serves authentic Italian food. Our family-run restaurants provide a casual and comfortable atmosphere that is sure to make you feel right at home. Our pastas and pizza exemplify the traditions of home cooked Italian cuisine. We offer a unique selection of martinis, specialty cocktails and a variety of wines by the glass or bottle. Our Romano Cucina family looks forward to seeing and serving you soon!

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Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room
Rancho Santa Margarita

Selma's Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room

Family-owned Chicago-style pizzeria with a 25-tap craft beer room and daily specials.

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Tutto Fresco
Rancho Santa Margarita

Tutto Fresco

Beloved Italian restaurant and wine bar in RSM Town Center, known for its upscale ambiance and wine list.

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Villa Roma
Laguna Hills

Villa Roma

Argentine-Italian restaurant and deli known for empanadas, flan, and half-price empanada Tuesdays

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