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Pizza - Il Dolce, Costa Mesa, CA

Il Dolce

4.9
4.9
440 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (949) 200-9107
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bignes
  • Catering
    We do catering, call for details. Thank you.
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross Street
    19th St. and Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 440 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Food

  • 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 genuine Italian cuisine with "amazing" food and "very friendly" service. Known for its "exceptional" pizza and homemade bread, the restaurant features gluten-free options and "delicious" pasta specials. With a family-owned charm, it provides an "intimate" and "relaxing" dining atmosphere, ensuring guests feel like family.

440 Reviews
  1. Rod

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience the food was amazing and the service was great I really enjoyed this restaurant and we will be back soon

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  2. Susan

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Dolce has the best gluten free pasta I have ever had! We love the restaurant and took friends that are foodies. They thought their dinner was exceptional as well. The Pizza is just like eating in Italy so we highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. JanG

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I always enjoy the food and service at this terrific family owned restaurant. The food is always fantastic and a bit different from the standard Italian fare.

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  4. Kenneth

    Orange County

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good pasta and pizza. We have eaten there often over at least 10 years. Never disappointed! The best pizza and pasta in OC. Always attentive service. Family owned and guests always feel like family as well.

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  5. Colton

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming small restaurant in Costa Mesa Some of the best pizza you will ever have.

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  6. JoannaR

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice family feel in an intimate space. We shared the house salad and each got a pizza - deliciosa!

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  7. pete

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have gone back several times to dine at this little place, because the food is exceptional and it's casual. It has the best Caesar salad in the NB area. We really enjoyed the special "fresh artichoke heart" appetizer which was cooked tender and drizzled with olive oil and cheese. So yummy. We also split a pizza and the pasta special. We let the waiter pick us out a couple of glasses of red wine, as we don't know Italian reds. Tasty , drinkable and smooth and a healthy pour!! I kinda don't want to review Il Dolce as I don't want it to be packed so we can't get a table. As we will be back.

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  8. Heather

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found Il Dolce a few years ago and continue to come back anytime we are in the area. If you are gluten free, their pizza is the best. They make handmade pizza dough and cook it in a wood fired oven. They use quality ingredients and the flavors are incredible. We always get the Quattro Formaggi. They have great pasta specials too, and a happy hour. The service is wonderful and welcoming.

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  9. Rosemarie

    Los Angeles

    128 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza was exceptional and the pasta dishes were delicious. It is very authentic Italian food.

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  10. Mahesh

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall value, very responsive service. Food quality was very good.

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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 440 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 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Dolce

1902 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    19th St. and Harbor Blvd.
  • Area
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bignes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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