Il Girasole

4.7

14 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Good for business meals
Innovative
Romantic

Il Girasole, now open at SOCO & The OC Mix in Costa Mesa, CA, brings a refined, modern Italian dining experience to Orange County. Named after the Italian word for "sunflower," the restaurant embraces a family-owned ethos, with a menu inspired by classic Italian flavors elevated through fresh, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy a variety of beautifully crafted dishes, from handmade pastas and creative flatbreads to thoughtfully curated seafood and meat selections. Each dish is prepared with a focus on authenticity and quality, delivering a dining experience that balances traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Highlights from the menu include unique offerings like King crab ravioli, pistachio-crusted ahi tuna, and handmade pasta with truffle enhancements. Il Girasole has quickly become a must-visit destination for both Italian food aficionados and those seeking an elegant yet welcoming dining environment in Costa Mesa.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(657) 218-9439
Website
http://www.il-girasole.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef German Gamez

Location
3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Area
Costa Mesa
Cross Street
Sunflower Ave and Hyland Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 43 stops at Harbor Blvd & Sunflower Ave
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 14 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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14 Reviews

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Jeanette
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Our new go to restaurant for Italian food.
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Heidi
VIP
Orange County
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate here for the first time tonight. Service was excellent! Food was fun and creative! Drinks were excellent too. We had a variety of tapas or small plates and main courses. The chicken main dish was the most tender chicken I’ve ever eaten! The fillet was also quite good. We finished our meal with the chocolate flourless cake. It was superb!
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Daisy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I dined here for dinner. The food was amazing! And the ambiance was lovely.
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Kayli
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is amazing, we got the filet, ravioli and duck and shared it amongst 4 people. Everything was absolutely delicious. You must try the pear desert!!
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Marlene
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IL Girasole is wonderful! The service is amazing. Fabrizio was our waiter and he is very knowledgeable and welcoming. The complimentary appetizer was a nice touch. I loved the Lobster Risotta! The Mary’s Chicken was solid! I look forward to returning!
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Cameron
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant with really good authentic Italian food.
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Alex
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is high-class. Food is great. Lovely room. Parking's a bit of a drag, but who cares? Extra points for accommodating the fact that we were pretty late because I got lost even though it's ridiculously easy to find.
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John
VIP
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new Italian restaurant in Costa Mesa. Food was very good ambience and service spot on. looking forward to see how this restaurant involves overtime. Owner and staff are really shooting to make this a great new star in town.
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John
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. The menu is full of selections that will make you want to come back. The service is top notch. All details are covered.
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Carlos & Katia
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience at the newest dining option in OC. IL Girasole is beautifully decorated, well located and has an impressive menu. Great food paired with a nice wine from Puglia!
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Il Girasole is rated 4.7 stars by 14 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

28 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Sunflower Ave and Hyland Ave
Area
Costa Mesa
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 43 stops at Harbor Blvd & Sunflower Ave
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef German Gamez
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.il-girasole.com/
Phone number
(657) 218-9439

Il Girasole

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What 14 people are saying

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