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Alza Italian Kitchen, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Alza Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
218 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
"Alza": to raise or uplift is a fitting name for a restaurant that lifts spirits through its delicious dishes and warm and inviting hospitality. Family owned and operated Alza Italian Kitchen is a modern day classic Italian restaurant that bridges the gap between old and new. A neighborhood restaurant with a lively atmosphere, Alza offers a diverse menu of delicious Italian comfort food with an elevated twist. At Alza we are passionate about creating crave-worthy Italian food and memorable experiences. Enjoy inventive cocktails, savory pizzas and fresh Italian dishes on our large alfresco patio or newly renovated interior. We offer full menu takeout and delivery 7 days a week. We invite you to sit back, savor every bite, and enjoy the Alza experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00 Brunch Sat 11:00–14:30 Sun 09:30–14:30 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 709-8059
  • Website
    http://www.alzaitaliankitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3889
  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cross Street
    Santa Margarita
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Great for brunch

  • South Orange County

    Child-friendly

  • South Orange County

    Hot spot

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alza Italian Kitchen delights with "attentive staff" and a "beautiful setting." Guests love the "delicious" pasta dishes and consistent service, with many praising the live music and vibrant atmosphere. While some experiences vary, Alza remains a favorite for its great brunch offerings and impressive servers like Michael and Claudia.

218 Reviews

  1. Katherine

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Took 2 hours for dinner. They forgot to put in one of the meals. The drinks took a long time and it didn’t seem like a full restaurant. Maybe it was short staffed. At least the food was good.

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  2. Tim

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful setting, Wyatt our server was amazing and attentive. Have been twice and plan on going again and again.

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  3. Jeff

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would definitely go here again. Food and service was excellent.

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  4. lowell

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service by Michael. Food was outstanding what a pleasant dining experience. Music was terrific by Vintage Vinyl. Looking forward to our next visit

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  5. Scott

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always so tasty. Enjoyed my Belgian Waffle and all the rest of the food. Tiramisu was delicious

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  6. Sylvia

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great brunch and always great entertainment Alza is one of our favorite places!

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  7. Brenda

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there and it was amazing. Food was excellent, our server Michael was outstanding and we definitely will be back!

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  8. Kyle

    Orange County

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great. First time going and will definitely be back. Claudia was fantastic, and so was the food.

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  9. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server! Always a good experience. Love the music.

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  10. Robert

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, just i hot charged for an extra beer I didn’t have.

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FAQs

Alza Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 709-8059.

Alza Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alza Italian Kitchen

22411 Antonio PkwySte C170, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3889

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Santa Margarita
  • Area
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 09:30–21:00 Brunch Sat 11:00–14:30 Sun 09:30–14:30 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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