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I stumbled upon this delightful Italian restaurant while visiting the area, and I’m so glad I did! It can be a challenge to find a truly great Italian spot in the Valley or I.E., but this place exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the service was outstanding. The maître d, manager, head waiter (all in one)—was attentive and engaging, checking in on us throughout our meal. It felt more like a warm, family-run establishment than a typical restaurant, with staff and regular patrons sharing hugs and laughter. The complimentary salsa served with the bread was an interesting twist—I appreciated the cucumber base, but being a traditionalist, I usually prefer simply good olive oil and balsamic vinegar. At first, I thought it was pesto, but it had a unique flavor that prompted us to inquire about its ingredients. While the food was delicious, I did feel that the portions could have been a bit larger for the price, and the salsa accompaniment with the calamari didn’t quite hit the mark for me. However, the true star of the meal was the sauce—it was absolutely fantastic, with no complaints whatsoever. Overall, I had a lovely experience with great service, a warm ambiance, and delicious food. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try if you’re in town!
The restaurant is perfect. The food is so delicious. The service, the menu, and the place is beautiful. For muy Birthday, the chef give to me a free dessert I loved it. Definitely I recommend this place
Great Italian food. The limoncello martini was delicious. Had the Irish coffee as well, also delicious if you like whiskey. The shrimp with angel hair has spice but not overly spicy. The calamari was hot and delicious and melts in your mouth. Recommend the desserts. Busy and great energy. Service was lovely and will definitely be back to try the other items. Plenty of parking.
Food was great Raul was a great general mgr and our server.
2/6/2024 Had a terrific lunch at Delizie Ristorante Bar in Mission Viejo. Raul was our amazing server and is so professional, kind, and attentive. We started with drinks, bread, and the minestrone soup, which were fantastic. The day was wet and rainy as we enjoyed the warmth and ambiance of the restaurant. Raul took our entree order, and my wife ordered the salmon with veggies and roasted potatoes, and I had the eggplant with a side of meatballs and Italian sausage. The food was very good, as was the customer service. We finished with spumoni and coffee. So good! Highly recommended Previous visit Had a wonderful evening at Delizie Ristorante. Raul was our server as was simply amazing, and Eric "Goku" was assisting with the delivery of the appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Both of these men have excellent customer service skills, and the chef specials and overall dining experience were superb. The soup and salad were perfect, as were the wine choices. The salmon entree and shrimp and scallops linguine entree were presented well and tasted that much better. Raul was very attentive, personable, and very professional. Eric "Goku" was working hard all night and provided stellar service besides being very respectful and professional. The vibe was very positive, and the hostesses were professional, friendly, and accommodating. Highly recommended.