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Domenico's on the Lake Entrance - Domenico's on the Lake, Mission Viejo, CA

Domenico's on the Lake

4.8
4.8
1249 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Orange County's newest upscale dining experience is now open on Lake Mission Viejo! Well known for our iconic location in Long Beach, Domenico’s was one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California and is famous for our legendary pizzas and amazing Italian and American inspired dishes. Domenico's on the Lake is an upscale take on our original location featuring new steak and seafood entrees, while still featuring the original recipes that have made us an institution in Southern California.

NOTE: OUR LAKESIDE PATIO HAS LIMITED SEATING AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE DEMAND OFTEN EXCEEDS AVAILABILITY. PATIO SEATING REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO A WAIT.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,249 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Orange County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Domenico's on the Lake offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and great service" in a stunning lakeside setting. Guests rave about the "best tiramisu ever" and the "amazing" ground pepperoni pizza. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff ensuring every visit is memorable.

1,249 Reviews
  1. Wendy VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was fantastic! Great charcuterie board. All the food was really good. Marcella was a little disappointing. Could not taste any marsala. Was more like salty chicken in a mushroom sauce. 

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  2. Suzanne

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service was excellent. I had the Shrimp Scampi which was delicious. Overall very good!

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  3. Randi VIP

    Orange County35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, food and ambience at Domenico’s was superb. It is one of my favorite Italian restaurants!

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  4. Jennifer

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, definitely will be back. Our server was top notch.

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  5. mike VIP

    Orange County64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great caprese salad. Excellent large shrimp scampi and filet mignon. This is one of our favorite restaurants. The service and food is always great.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience excellent outside on patio. Beautiful view of lake, excellent pasta, salad and tiramisu. Service was great too!

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  7. Allison VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, ambience and service every time we go😊😊

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  8. Jesus

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Went for a birthday dinner and everything was amazing; the staff, the environment, the food, kitchen service was quick, the drinks were delicious ( we were able to accommodate one of the drinks with the recommendations of our server Caitie). Mike the owner came up and spoke to us, welcomed us to his restaurant and was glad we were enjoying ourselves. Definitely recommending this restaurant to friends who are visiting for good food and better service. Thank you Caitie and everyone else who made the night great.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect place to dine for any occasion. Great staff. They took care of all of our needs. Food, drinks and ambiance definitely deserving of the 5 star!

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  10. Tracy

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots to eat. Lasagna is exceptional, as are all of the dishes. Tomato Bisque soup is a must starter. The view of the lake is so peaceful, and the wait staff strike the balance between allowing you time for a relaxing meal and paying attention to your needs. Definitely one of our go-to spots for an enjoyable meal.

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FAQs

Domenico's on the Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 446-9205.

Domenico's on the Lake is rated 4.8 stars by 1249 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1175

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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