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Piccolino Ristorante, Mission Viejo, CA

Piccolino Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2059 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience.

"Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!"

"La buona cucina rende allegria!"

Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!




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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Website
    http://www.piccolinomv.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.

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Experiences

  • Vino & Veranda

    US$44.71 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Vino & Veranda Join Us 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Starting June 2024 Vino & Veranda offers a unique opportunity to taste eight different wines from various regions of the world combined with a sample plate prepared by Executive Chef Paul Sotelo. From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Reservations & Advanced payment is required no refunds $35 per person plus tax & grautity The wines will be available for purchase by the case only!
    Vino & Veranda photo

Offers

  • 33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 15:45 - 20:45,Wed - Thu - 11:45 - 14:30, 15:30 - 21:00
    Enjoy 33% off all wines by the glass- Monday & Wednesday all Day ! Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday photo

  • Tito's Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 15:45 - 20:45
    Enjoy Tito's Vodka @ $11 or a Tito's Martini at $13 all Day Tuesday!Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    Tito's Tuesday photo

  • 33% off Sunday & Thursday Wine Bottle Under $60

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:45 - 14:30, 15:00 - 20:30,Wed - Thu - 11:45 - 14:30, 15:30 - 21:00
    Enjoy 33% off any wine bottle under $60. Offer valid Sunday & Thursday !Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    33% off Sunday & Thursday Wine Bottle Under $60 photo

Menu

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What 2,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • South Orange County

    Romantic

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino Ristorante is celebrated for its "fantastic food and presentation," offering an "authentic Italian dining experience" in a warm atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the "impeccable service" and commend staff members like Rico, Katerina, and Leia for their exceptional hospitality. Ideal for "special occasions," Piccolino is a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

2,059 Reviews

  1. Janice

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food we had. Focaccia appetizer was yummy and flavorful. The gnocchi was rich and tasty and so was the cannelloni. We'd definitely return if we come to this area again.

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  2. Van

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. Upscale Italian with mostly local clientele. Worth the drive if you're from out of town.

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  3. Linda

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful find in walking distance from the Ayres Hotels. Very gracious host and our wonderful waiter Paolo. My paper thin filet mignon carpaccio topped with a generous serving of arugula and shaved parmesan, drizzled with olive oil and capers. Best Ive ever had! My pasta was a rich saffron cream sauce with shrimp and scallops...rich and delicious. Husband enjoyed white sea bass with roasted potatoes a perfectly prepared vegetables. You wont be disappointed!

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  4. Penelope

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We and our friend had never been to Piccolino Ristorante and we were so glad we went. Our food was wonderful and the service was great. One couldn't ask for a more pleasant evening. We would recommend Piccolino Ristorante to anyone looking for an Italian restaurant.

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  5. Dave

    Orange County

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was first class, food delicious and the surroundings pleasant. Can’t ask for much more than that. First time guest but we will return.

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  6. Judi

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Shelby did a great job. Thank you

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  7. robert

    Orange County

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is an excellent restaurant, and we come here often. We usually come during the week, when it is calm. Last night was a Saturday night, and it was jammed (Veterans' Day weekend). The food was fine, as always; but the service suffered. We waited quite a while to get our waiter, while he ran to many tables trying to keep up. The food took a long time to come out, because the kitchen was jammed - it seemed like everyone arrived about the same time last night. The noise level in the main dining room was so high that we had to practically shout to be heard at the table, thereby adding to the din. Last night was not up to the standards we expect at this restaurant, and we trust it will be better on our next visit. This is obviously not the place to go on a holiday weekend.

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  8. Suzanne

    Orange County

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very good restaurant, with a true Italian flavor to most of the dishes we had, not Italian-American. Many fine ingredients are shown on the menu to indicate the extraordinary quality. The Tortellini di Panna was the best pasta we have had since the last time we were in Italy. The menu is very diverse and more or less competitive with good Italian-American restaurants. The only criticism I would make is that at least some specials are much more expensive and the waiter did not tell us the prices; we had to ask. One beef special was $93, which would have been a shock if one expected $30 or $40 based on the regular menu prices. This is not a criticism of the price; that may have been necessary due to cost of ingredients. The wine list is unusually fine, although since we are elderly, neither of us can drink much. The waiter tolerated this politely. We will certainly return to Piccolino.

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  9. Teri

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Service was a bit slow but not a problem.

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  10. Michelle

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Piccolino never fails in delivering top notch dining in a warm atmosphere. We dined with friends and everyone agreed their entrées were both delicious and served piping hot. Both Terry & Sal make sure all their guests are happy with their experience. Piccolino will continue to be our midweek, don’t feel like cooking, choice; as well as our special occasion choice in a restaurant.

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FAQs

Piccolino Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 380-7261.

Piccolino Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piccolino Ristorante

28719 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    241 Toll Road
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty, private lot parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.piccolinomv.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.

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