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Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

4.7
4.7
976 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Established in 1989, Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is a culinary experience unique from any other. Owner and chef, Sal Maniaci, has brought his firsthand knowledge of Italian cuisine to Newport Beach. A genuine Mediterranean setting coupled with experienced and knowledgeable waiters add to Sapori's authenticity. The remodeled patio featuring a fireplace and outdoor heaters creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for romantic and warm outdoor dining. Signature dishes include penne otero, farfalle salmone, scalloppine gorgonzola, and several other original pasta and meat dishes. Traditional Italian appetizers and desserts such as calamari fritti and tiramisu and an excellent wine list complete the menu. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, private parties, baby showers, and weddings

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Salvatore Maniaci

What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sapori Ristorante in Newport Beach is a beloved Italian gem offering "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about its "cozy atmosphere" and "authentic Italian dishes." The patio dining is a highlight, providing a "lovely garden setting." With consistently "excellent service" and a variety of delicious menu options, Sapori remains a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

976 Reviews
  1. Lynne VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, great food, love the real Italian servers, and makes you feel like you are somewhere else!

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Tampa86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I loved our experience at the bar and restaurant. We will be back! Thank you

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  3. kathy VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant! Been coming here for years. This is the place where you see all the Newport Beach locals. And their pizza is the very best in OC!!

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  4. Art VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dinner was our second time in a couple of weeks, we love the coziness of this Trattoria although by cozy I don’t mean crowded. It reminds us very much of the nicer Trattorias in Italy. Just what we were looking for! Combined with excellent wine, food and service we find this to be a very lovely evening.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find. Delicious supper with superior friendly attentive service.

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  6. Ethan

    Orange County3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I never thought I’d ever be the person to write a review after working in the restaurant industry for almost a decade, but truthfully, the only thing that saves this place was the ambiance, and I had to create an account to voice it. I took my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary, with a note in our reservation to mention. Not once did we receive any acknowledgment of the event, and no setting was created to make this night feel special. Despite that, we trucked on, and continued to enjoy ourselves, looking forward to our dinner. The food was very bland and one-dimensional, from the antipasta, to our entrees, and our dry tiramisu, lacking what you would typically find within an upscale Italian restaurant. Its saving grace was the consistency of prosciutto, but that’s based on my sheer love for it. The service was also pretty lack luster, between getting simple silverware, checking up on how we like the food, and receiving refills on water. The only part of service that was quick were the glasses of wine and our check, as if they were trying to flip our table for the next set of guests. Ultimately, I will steer clear of this place for the remaining future, as well as warn everyone we know about the disappointment this place brings. It’s sad to see such a beautiful place in a rad location falter so hard. Never again.

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  7. Nick VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding the food is always consistent. The service is impeccable. Haven’t been disappointed ever been going here for over 30 years.

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  8. Darrell VIP

    Los Angeles31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful food and great service. Sapori is always tops on our list.

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  9. russell

    Orange County44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the Best !!!! Everything was just perfect. Bravo !!!

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  10. Caryn VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely not worth the money. Food was mediocre at best. Service mediocre as well. Never going back.

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FAQs

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 644-4220.

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 976 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 9 times today
Google Map for Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Salvatore Maniaci
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