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Casanova Ristorante, Dana Point, CA

Casanova Ristorante

4.5
4.5
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
At Casanova Ristorante, we pride ourselves on being a culinary gem, dedicated to celebrating the rich flavors and traditions of Venetian and North Italian cuisine. From savory pasta dishes to succulent seafood delights, each dish is prepared with the finest ingredients and expert culinary skill, ensuring a memorable dining experience with every bite.

Complementing our cuisine is a thoughtfully curated wine list. From bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between, our wine selection offers something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply seeking the ideal pairing, our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you, ensuring a delightful culinary experience from start to finish.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    https://casanovaristorante.com/catering-menu/
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross Street
    Stonehill Dr.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casanova Ristorante offers a "wonderful neighborhood feel," with standout service, especially from staff like Raquel and Franklin. Diners praise the "excellent cocktails" and "delicious food," including calamari and eggplant parmesan. While some meals experienced delays, the inviting atmosphere and quality dishes make it a favorite for celebrations and intimate dining alike.
33 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Italian dinner at Casanova! Chicken parmigiana and spaghetti bolognese were delicious . The house Chianti was perfect . Great food and service . We will be coming back !

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  2. Steve

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Casanova’s and especially Raquel (spelling?). This night we were celebrating the chance to share the news of our first pregnancy with my parents. It feels like Casanova’s is stepping it up recently, even though we’ve always loved it. The fried calamari was a table wide hit as well as the garlic bread. The girls had chicken picata. I always order bolognese add meatballs and my Dad had a shrimp pasta dish that never stood a chance. He loved it. Excited to get back soon. Thank you Casanova’s

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  3. Jane VIP

    Orange County74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The offerings during happy hour are nice. Was surprised to see that they had happy hour offering on Saturday evening. We stumbled in a little early and made a meal of it, eggplant parm, calamari, salad, bread, wine. everything was delicious. Our server, Franklin was a hoot. so pleasant and fun.

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  4. Jennifer

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was exceptional ❤️ definitely would come again. The food was insane, every dish was great!

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  5. herbert VIP

    Orange County84 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    1) Cioppino was served loaded with salmon & unknown white fish….menu did not list fish as an ingredient…only shellfish. 2) Tortellini was overcooked…mushy and tasteless….wasn’t eaten. 3) Filet was overcooked tenderized…almost mushy. The 4 diners were served at three different times over a 10 minute period. The 2 diners who ordered cioppino were served at 2 different times…5 minutes apart. The waiter never checked back to ask how things were. When flagged down he feigned ignorance about the fish laden cioppino and said he would tell the chef. Never returned and we had to flag the manager. At conclusion of this experience….without our asking….1 cioppino was credited….the uneaten tortellini was ignored. NO APOLOGY OFFERED….it was like shame on us (the restaurant) for being caught. Stay away from this place

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  6. don VIP

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Mario, was his usual pleasant self with helpful suggestions and expedient service. The place has a wonderful neighborhood feel to it. Decent wine selections by the glass or the bottle. We weren’t particularly hungry and split the pepperoni pizza. It was tasty but not as crispy as we like. Mario said he’d try to correct that on our next visit. The affogato was really delicious!

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  7. Mary Ann

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casanova is our local gem! Raquel always treats us like family! We love it all!

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  8. Mat

    Phoenix1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat down at 7:45, was served our appetizer almost 40 minutes later. The calamari was very good. We then got our meals around 9:15. Chicken parmigiana was very good. The pasta it came with was a bowtie Alfredo? Kind of a weird combo. My girlfriend ordered the rigatoni mama rosa, was not good. The noodles were basically raw. Au dente is good, having a crunch is raw. Not to mention a table next to us who ordered 30 min after us received their meal before us and it was still sub par. Thankfully Franklin our waiter was understanding and took care of it.

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  9. Jaleh VIP

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and the service was great and friendly

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  10. KateyZ

    Orange County133 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was mobbed the night we were there and there was only one server, hardly enough to handle the number of patrons. She was doing a remarkable job considering the circumstances, but service suffered regardless. We understood and will be back. This was the night the restaurants were giving 20% of proceeds to fire victims, so glad to see such a good turnout!

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FAQs

Casanova Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 496-0992.

Casanova Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 33 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 6 times today
Google Map for Casanova Ristorante

33585 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stonehill Dr.
  • Area
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:30–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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