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    Italian Cravings

    3.6 (321 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    ITALIAN CRAVINGS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Meatball sandwich
    Frank P.

    This is a nice little place off the main drag in San Clemente. I saw it while riding the Green Line. I ordered the meatball sandwich and a slice of cheese and pepperoni pizza. I liked the thin crust, and it wasn't burnt like some places. The meatballs were a little small, but the sandwich was good. Service was also good.

    Combo Pizza (Personal)

    The food is amazing and the service is amazing. This is the best Italian food I've ever had.

    Combo pizza

    First time ordering a pizza from this restaurant and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the med. combo pizza and it was delicious and enough for 2 meals. I will definitely be ordering from here again. Maybe next time I'll get eggplant parm. which is one of my favorite dishes.

    Wayne W.

    Italian Cravings has decent pizza, but it's nothing to write home about, and the prices are on the high side. Good for a quick bite if you're nearby, but not worth going out of your way.

    Klariza F.

    Pretty tasty pizza! We got a combo small. It had a thin crust, which I like! Ingredients were pretty fresh. It's just pretty pricy. I'm sure it's because of the location. The service was decent. It's a cute spot with plenty of seating. It was a hot day. So it was empty. It was nice to sit outside after a walk from the beach and back.

    Personal Margherita Pizza
    Nis J.

    The pizza made us cry because it taste so good! Highly recommend the spaghetti with meatball. On Monday they have a special of $10.99. The margarite pizza was outstanding. Service was quick as we were the only customers on a Monday afternoon. Place was also well kept with some nice italiano music.

    Went here on a Monday afternoon, no one else in the restaurant. Server was nice, but food was average. Location is good, this was just an ok pizza.

    Meat lovers/pepperoini

    Hidden Gem Italian Spot - Worth Every Bite Stumbled upon this cozy little Italian joint and honestly, it blew me away. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food speaks for itself. The pizza came out hot with a crispy, golden crust and just the right amount of char--chewy, flavorful, and topped with fresh, quality ingredients. The meatball sandwich? Unreal. Tender, juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, tucked into perfectly toasted bread that held together without getting soggy. Comfort food done right. And don't skip dessert--the tiramisu was light, creamy, and had that perfect coffee kick. You can tell it's made in-house. Service was friendly,chill--no frills, just good vibes and even better food. Definitely a go-to for a laid-back but satisfying Italian meal.

    14" Large BBQ Chicken Pizza Manicotti Mozzarella Sticks Garlic Bread

    Placed an order for christmas eve, food was ready for pickup and it was delicious!!! The service was amazing and fast and had time for us when they were busy:) It was clean and everything looked delicious! Definitely will be returning :) Everything was hot and perfectly ran

    Bruschetta
    Uginea P.

    Tried this place for the first time. They do have a parking lot and when we arrived there was plenty of parking which we were happy about. When we walked in we were greeted by the waiter what I assumed was the owner since he on the chef were the only ones there. We had our choice of seats as it was empty (maybe a sign). We were given water, menus and with very few words asked what we wanted to eat and drink. We order ice tea and a wine to drink. After sitting there it, I start to sweat and that's when I noticed he had the door open with no AC. It was very uncomfortable the whole meal, as there was no ventilation or air. For the food. The appetizers we ordered the Cajun Shrimp and the Bruschetta to start. When the appetizers arrived it included a lot of beget bread pieces. The bruschetta was not was I was expecting as it was more of a dipping sauce in a bowl and the menu did not give details about all the bread you would get with these two appetizers. The shrimp was delicious though. For dinner, I ordered the chicken picatta and requested it not to be breaded which was off menu but the waiter said they could do it. I should have maybe got what was on menu as it had a funny taste to it. We also got the eggplant parm which was okay but the sauce was bland and the breading easily came off. The waiter never offered to fill up our waters or tea. Overall, I would not eat here again due to the vibe and quality of food.

    Tiramisu - yummy!!

    Excellent spaghetti and meatballs, anti pasta salad and the best tiramisu I've ever had....a hidden gem in San Clemente.

    Pizza was undercooked inside
    Kathlin C.

    The interior is clean and welcoming. My pizza was slightly undercooked; it wasn't too bad, but it wasn't good either. The place was completely empty during the lunch time.

    Chicken Milano is what's for dinner!

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    Meat Eater Pizza and Shrimp Alfredo were perfect Next time we are in the area we are definitely coming back!

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    Let us in even tho they were close to closing, didn't rush us, excellent food! Had their special chicken bow tie and it was amazing!

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    The food was really nice. We all enjoyed the meal. Small and warm. The pizza was top notch.

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