Casanova's donated dinners twice to the entire Dana Hills Boys Lacrosse team and the food was…read moreamazing!

Casanova Ristorante has been in the same shopping center in Dana Point for decades and this was the…read morefirst time I finally enjoyed their food. First off, it has a great vibe inside with large booths, a bar, and then on the other side more of a dining vibe, and an outdoor patio. I went on a Saturday night around 6:45 and there was plenty of seating available. We started with some complimentary focaccia with olive oil and balsamic, and then I ordered the cheese and spinach ravioli, that comes with a small side salad. My friend ordered the chicken Parmesan and I highly recommend. That one also comes with a baby side salad as well as broccolini and a small portion of delicious fettuccini Alfredo. It was quite the meal. We finished dinner with one of the best pieces of tiramisu I've ever had. The portion was huge, enough to have some left over for later. I wish I could remember our server's name...she was wonderful! Super friendly and helpful. She also gave great recommendations on what to order. Looking forward to coming back soon!

Recently came here for a business lunch presentation…read more The restaurant is a bit dated but the food was great. I had the pollo piccata and that was very good. It came with a small bed of cubed, fried potatoes and lemon cream sauce. The person next to me had the spaghetti bolognese and that looked delicious. It was full of meat. The teramisu was also very good but I forgot to take a picture. The meeting/dining opened to an ocean view in the back so it was nice and breezy.

We had a wonderful time. Service was great, music was lovely. My big complaint is that it says…read more"Vegan options" on the advertising here, but there are none available as a heads up! I would LOVE if they could add gluten free liquor or a vegan wine--just something for more inclusivity! Even a seltzer or something. My friends loved their meal though, and, again, we loved our server SO much! Also... there is no "ocean view". Just a parking lot!

susie is the best! she has the cutest personality and makes sure you get the best service. the…read morepizza is also so good! the hwy 1 is the way to go

We just stopped by randomly at this place. There's no line when we sat down, but by the time we…read morefinished , the line was out of the door. Seating: indoor and outdoor Restroom: 2 individual gender neutral restrooms We ordered: 3 lunch boxes: - vampire pizza + ceasar salad - beef short Rib with roasted mushroom and arugula + simple salad - pepperoni with caramelized onion + ceasar salad. They all tasted very good. Love it. The gal that served us is joyful and sweet.

Service was excellent. The restaurant was busy but the food came out very quickly. Food was…read moreAMAZING! Definitely more authentic Italian. Place was loud but overall a great place to try. Will definitely be going back again!

Wonderful environment. Outdoor patio with live music set the tone. Ordered the limoncello pollo,…read morethe papardelle and the pizza. The pasta is freshly made and you can taste the difference with the springiness of the pasta. The pizza has that wonderful fire oven flavor. A little smokiness on the dough and the air bubbles. The limoncello pollo was a nice contrast with a light lemony sauce and little bursts of saltiness from the capers. Our server was very attentive and helpful with her recommendations. Can't wait to try it again.

The BEST Parmesan dish ever! I wish I got a to-go plate! Order it like this: RIGATONI dish…read more(contains: Rappini, Parmesan, Cream Sauce, and Red Pepper), replace rigatoni with linguine and add shrimp. This pasta dish is PERFECT, I wish I knew the recipe!

I liked Giana. The salmon avocado toast (I've forgotten its Italian name) was excellent. I had…read morenever tried uncooked salmon before, but I enjoyed it. The café has a charming atmosphere and good ambiance. The service was acceptable, though there's definitely room for improvement.

First of all, this is my favorite Italian restaurant. Their Caesar salad is cravable! My favorite…read morething to order is the beef ravioli with marinara sauce. Omg its divine. Plus I love sitting outside with a glass of wine. All in all I love this restaurant!

Crivello's Ristorante has been sitting there in that parking lot for years, handsome bar, inviting…read morepatio, one of those places you keep meaning to try and somehow never do. Wednesday night, dead quiet. Most of San Juan was a few blocks away at the concert, leaving us with the rare luxury of a peaceful patio and a little breathing room. We found a beautiful bottle of Italian wine, listened carefully to the specials like civilized adults pretending not to already know what we wanted, and split a Caesar to start, solid, classic, no nonsense. Then came the real business. Sylvia went with shrimp and angel hair. The shrimp? Perfectly cooked. That elusive sweet spot so many kitchens miss by a mile. Not rubbery, not underdone. Just right. I went for the Osso Buco, boldly promised to rival my grandmother's. Dangerous claim. But they backed it up. Deep, rich, slow-cooked soul food, the kind of dish that tastes like somebody's been standing over it all day, caring. They even brought the marrow spoon, which tells you everything you need to know about intent. Food? Five stars. Wine? Five stars. If I'd tweak anything, it's the details. The waiter and bartender were both in oversized black T-shirts with the logo. Functional, sure, but swap those for black collared shirts and the room instantly feels more polished. The patio could use a little love too. Nothing dramatic. Just tighten it up. Because in this business, especially now, the margins between good and unforgettable are razor thin. Crivello's already has the hard part nailed. A little sharper presentation, and they're dangerous.

Was recommended to this place by friends who picked me up to take me here! We intended happy hour…read moreand glamour the minute you walk in! This place is amazing, white table cloths with black napkins, dogs on the patio, wonderful quiet postured and polite service. We ordered drinks and the the bruschetta, shrimp scampi and shrimp risotto. All of was delicately flavored with all the Italian flavors, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, just exquisite! Then, had to try the desserts, we were set on spumoni, but the waiter recommended the chocolate cake. It was served with vanilla ice cream, yum. The chocolate was moist had walnuts and like a brownie and not too rich either. Perfect! Certainly will be going back here and bringing the pup with us. We loved the open air and breeze and the walls are high enough to block the sight of cars. Twinkle light up above add a nice touch. They also had a separate water boy, impeccably dressed and well mannered. So nice to see staff so attentive to really good service with kindness and caring tones. Can't wait for the next happy hour! If I could add on stars I would give this place 10!

I am very grateful for Jason and the entire staff at Jack's. We booked a table for 2 on a Friday…read moreevening effortlessly. My wife had a raspberry lemon drop, and I had a refreshing soda water with lime. The Caesar salad was very green with light dressing and a generous amount of anchovies. My wife was hooked on the Calamari, and I really enjoyed the Sand Dad's with Rice Pilaf and mixed vegetables. The ambiance was bright yet low-key, the service was very timely, and the attentiveness of Jason with our requests put our minds at ease. You should definitely stop by Jack's!

TRULY a great experience…read more From entering into the ambiance and feeling transported to Italy. All the way through leaving on a full stomach after an unexpected traditional dessert I was always pleasantly surprised. We went straight into the pizza and skipped all the fluff. There are THREE different crusts with my favorites being between the SQUARE CRUST option with SESAME BUTTER added on or the most flavorful and unexpected which was the thin crust. I don't even like tomatoe sauce but that was delicious and really enhanced the flavors of the toppings with such a thin vessel (which is hard to admit as a bread lover). My advice is order anything and everything that sounds good but at least one pizza from each section. The staff was accommodating with most adjustments for dietary preferences and very kind in helping us stack our obscene amount of leftovers in to go boxes as we continued to order more food to try new items because we all know I won't be able to get another reservation again. For me a must try is the OLIVE OIL SOFT SERVE which paired flavors I have never experienced so well for a creamy sweat and salty finish. Tips: Bring a JACKET it gets windy close to the beach. Make a RESERVATION and arrive early to find parking. Ask for the specials in case you get lucky with a pizza. Order a HOT TEA to help digestion and keep you cozy.

Got to try Truly Pizza on July 4 and parking was so hard to find. It is all street parking, after…read morecircling around for 30 minutes, we saw a gas station nearby that had parking for $35... ouch It was a short 5 min walk to the restaurant. The ambiance here was very nice and aesthetically pleasing. Our server was friendly and had great recommendations. We got the garlic bread and suprema pizza and olive oil sea salt ice cream to share. The garlic bread was just ok, we did order a side of marinara sauce which helped. But, the bread was on the harder side & flavor was lacking. The pizza was delicious! It was jam packed with so many toppings, we definitely had leftovers. The star of the show was definitely the ice cream. When I heard olive oil was drizzled on top, I was hesitant. But, combined with the salt and lemon zest, it was a perfect balance and an amazing sweet treat to end our meal!