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Molo, Newport Beach, CA

Molo

4.7
4.7
304 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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What 304 people are saying

Molo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

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Molo offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests love the "authentic and flavorful" dishes, such as Cacio e Pepe and lasagna. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite. Some reviews note noise levels and renovation, but the overall experience remains delightful.
304 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent. Randy is the best!

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  2. Merrilee VIP

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, great service, nice crowd - will be going back soon

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  3. Rob VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    awesome all around! Was a bummer w patio under construction, but all good

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For cozy Italian, I would definitely return. Note: it’s where Sabatino’s was.

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  5. Joe VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good not great , very noisy in the dining room

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  6. Luke VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Newport. Hands down. The staff is amazing and the food is authentic. Grazie mille!

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  7. Pablo VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Healthy oils and butter for their fats! Bread was fresh, warm and crispy! Organic ingredients and fresh fish! I recommend their salads and appetizers! Service was friendly and kind!! My wife and I had a blast!

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  8. Shanie VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Service great. Inside was a bit loud but great energy. Highly recommend.

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  9. Ray VIP

    Los Angeles63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where Sabatinos was, Molo is the new restaurant. Food and service was fantastic. Inventive approach for Veal Scallopini...really great. Burrata and Beets salad was delicious. They are currently transitioning in updating the building, but the temporary dining area was great, warm and you really wouldn't notice. Great first time dining and definitely will return.

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  10. Richard VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Too noisy to have table conversation. A lot of staff around but not many attentive to providing quick service.

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Molo is rated 4.7 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Molo

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Additional information

  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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