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Pizza - Il Dolce, Costa Mesa, CA

Il Dolce

4.9
4.9
449 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bignes

Private dining

What 449 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Best Food

  • North Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Dolce offers an "amazing" dining experience with "outstanding food and service." It's a "hidden gem" featuring "authentic Italian" cuisine, including "Napolitano wood-fired pizzas" and "fresh pasta." Regulars praise its "friendly staff" and "comfortable atmosphere." While some find prices high, the "quality and taste" often justify the cost for many visitors.

449 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Il Dolce From the family making you feel like family to the delicious food that is made with love.

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  2. LeanneS VIP

    Central Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Il Dolce is the best. The food and service are next level amazing. When squash blossoms are in season there is no better restaurant for them. You must try it!

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  3. Michael L VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ALWAYS GREAT EXPERIENCE--FOOD, SERVICE--A FUN TIME!

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  4. Nikkita VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Il Dolce is hands down the best pizza in SoCal! After searching for years to find a place that serves truly authentic Italian pizza, we finally found it here. The crust is light and perfectly charred, the ingredients are fresh and high-quality, and the flavors are spot on. This is not your typical Americanized pizza—it’s the real deal. Beyond the food, the staff are professional and welcoming, and the owner is incredibly friendly, making the experience even better. Highly recommended!

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  5. David VIP

    San Joaquin28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family owned delight. Generations of family working the floor and generations of menu items populating your options. Pasta is fresh, not packaged. Any ravioli is a must-try. Ambiance is casually inviting of both relaxed but neatly dressed and light conversation with each another and servers. Truly a lovely relaxed but gourmet experience. Oh, and the pizza? Just say “yes.”

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  6. Rosemarie VIP

    Los Angeles131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always new items to choose from! Food like you find in Italy ! Very nice service people!

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  7. Audrey

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our first time dining at Il Dolce. Very pleasantly surprised! We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. Very attentive! We especially liked the homemade tiramisu and the spaghetti con polpette. We'll definitely come back! Grazie mille Il Dolce!

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  8. Tahmina

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked on open table and it was closed! Drive all the way there and it was closed. Not sure if it’s an open table issue or rest allowed booking but no one called me back after I left a message they took my credit card.
    Il DolceResponded 5 days ago
    So sorry for the inconvenience. We are working with opentable to fix the issue with booking all reservations. Hope to see you soon.

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  9. Kelly

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and wonderful service! The staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent.and

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  10. Max

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food service and ambiance was all to perfection. Wine Wednesday with half off wine bottles is always our favorite time to go. Best gluten free pizza & pasta I’ve ever had!

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FAQs

Il Dolce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 200-9107.

Il Dolce is rated 4.9 stars by 449 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 3 times today
Google Map for Il Dolce

1902 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bignes
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