Round Table Pizza

When I was telling a friend about this place, I pulled up my handy dandy Yelp and was surprised…read morethat I hadn't written a review about this place yet! We spent a few nights in Dana Point and was really close to this restaurant. We got it to go and ate it back at our hotel, but wow, the pizza was memorable for sure. We got the vampire and the original and they both were great choices. Definitely a great spot for pizza in Dana point!

As someone who knows what actual New Haven pizza should be (think Sally's Apizza), Apizza Doho…read moremisses the mark completely. The dough was nothing like the authentic thin-crust style; instead, it was thick, burnt, and strangely covered in butter. The Margherita sauce was essentially tomato sauce and lacked balance. The Clam Pizza was the biggest disappointment--it was buried under so much cheese and garlic that you couldn't even taste the clams. It was so greasy that oil was running down our hands, tasting more like a heavy, cheesy garlic bread with overpowering chunks of raw garlic than a refined white clam pie. To round it out, the zucchini chips were flavorless and mostly just fried breading. The only silver lining was the calamari, the cherry peppers were a nice touch and it genuinely reminded me of Rhode Island-style calamari. That said, I definitely won't be back for the pizza and do not recommend this place if you're looking for New Haven style pizza

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Truly Pizza

4.2(1.6k reviews)

Women-owned & operated

Free parking

THE CRUST IS CHEF'S KISS!…read more I've been desperately wanting to come here for months now after hearing about how Truly Pizza ranked in the top 100 of the world's best pizzas. Having tried pizza from Pizzeria Sei, Apollonia and Quarter Sheets, I was on a mission to try this place, but getting a reservation was the difficult part. Luckily, my friend snagged one for our group of 8 so we could try several pizzas since most of us were travelling from LA to Dana Point. PARKING There is a small lot (8 spaces) behind the restaurant that are reserved for the restaurant. We got lucky and snagged a spot but it was the only one available. There are other strip malls nearby so there is limited parking, as well as street parking. Since we had a reservation, we were seated right away. The restaurant has only outdoor seating which was surprising but perfect for the type of weather we had that day and it was beautifully decorated with real and faux lemons trees adorning the entirety of the space. Brandon was our server and while a whippersnapper, he was super sweet, attentive and gave some great recommendations. We tried the following: COCKTAILS Truly Spritz - Super refreshing, not too sweet and perfectly balanced. I really enjoyed this one. Truly Frosé - Fun frozen rosé slushie to drink though just a touch sweet for my palate, but I could easily drink a few of these. APPETIZERS 1) Harissa Honey Chicken Wings - Pretty tasty wings and you can definitely taste the harissa which has a distinct but enjoyable flavor. I would stick to pizza next time but if you're in the mood for wings, then this is a great option and has a nice warm kick. 2) The Dana Point Wedge Salad - Beautifully presented and just what you expect and want from a wedge salad. Refreshing and delish! ROUND THIN CRUST PIZZAS 3) Champion Tomato & Cheese - They say sometimes less is more and this pizza is an expression of that. While I can appreciate the simplicity of this pizza, I'm not sure that I would order this again since I just love the beauty of many flavors and textures. 4) Crispy Pepperoni - Solid choice if you like thick pepperonis with edges that curl up 5) Potato Bianca - I really enjoyed this one. Imagine a variety of cheeses, garlic, onion.. umami.. so underrated and yet so delish! As a I reflect on the pizzas I ate, this was definitely a memorable one. 6) Umami Mushroom - This was unique one that had a very strong shitake-esque flavor to me. While I enjoyed it and the mushroom varietal, I'm not sure I will be racing to order it since there are others that I preferred. SQUARE PIZZAS 7) Smoky Vodka (Added Pepperoni) - YUMMY!! Our group really enjoyed this pizza and the added pepperoni elevated it even more (thanks for the rec, Brandon!) I think this was our group's resounding favorite pizza. There were so many flavorful elements! 8) Sweet & Spicy - YUM TOO! This was a close second and would absolutely order this again. So good! There was a simplicity yet complexity that I couldn't deny. 9) Mamma Mia - Lasagna as a pizza! It was good but when compared to the other two, this was not our favorite but still very good. DESSERT "The Truly Way" soft serve - Just when most of us thought we couldn't handle any more food, the sweet tooth's of the group ordered this and we gobbled it up. Who would've thought to add olive oil, salt and lemon zest to vanilla soft serve?!? It was pretty remarkable THE CRUST - Wow, I think the take away message about this restaurant is that they really know how to make a really AMAZING crust. It was crispy, fluffy and light. Despite trying 7 pizzas, I never felt bloated or filled with cardiovascular regret. Yes, all the different pizzas were great, but it's the crust that makes Truly.. truly special. I can't wait to try their Laguna location!!

Does this place meet the hype? Mostly, yes…read more Do yourself a favor and make a reservation well in advance, like, three or four weeks ahead. Really. This is not a pizza joint. This is a casual restaurant from all appearances that happens to specialize in pizza. The ingredients used for the pizzas, drinks, appetizers, etc. are excellent. Our service was top notch. Kids are ok, and dogs are ok; in fact, the crazy old lady near us held her dog on her lap and allowed it to drink the water directly out of her water glass. I love dogs and all other animals but this was a bit too much. Additionally, many parents allowed their kids to roam freely around the restaurant. This is never a good idea. The place itself is attractive. The lower level is open air, as is the upper level. There is a big fake lemon tree in the middle of everything that spreads its big fake branches with its big fake lemons everywhere over the diners and it is delightful. For an appetizer, we went with the ricotta. You get an ample scoop of fresh ricotta with balsamic, olive oil, and chili flakes, and four pieces of beautifully grilled garlic bread. This delicious dish is a home run. The pull-apart garlic bread appetizer looked amazing, too, but our bellies are only so big. We're obviously trying to make our bellies bigger. They really push the thin crust and extra thin, crackery crust pizzas here. We tried the "famous" one, the "Champion" (because it beat all other pizzas in the known universe in some contest, apparently) and it was fine. There is a hint of tomato sauce on it, maybe a sprinkling of cheese, and some nice salt. That's it. So THIS is the pizza that aliens from other planets visit Earth to try? I don't think so. The crust was raised and salty and good but otherwise, I found this pizza to be quite boring. The square pan Suprema, with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, and peppers, and cheese (what a concept--cheese!) was much more my style. The ingredients really shined here. This one was delicious. For dessert, we tried the soft swirl ice cream and it was delicious. Vanilla was the only flavor of the day and the ice cream tasted homemade. You get one topping and we added crumbled Oreos which was a good choice. The drink game here is strong. They have a few cocktails, a few mocktails or non alcoholic selections, and very strong and interesting beer and wine options. I never get spritzers but I got a spritzer here and it was terrific and far boozier than I expected (and I am not complaining). Would I come back? You bet. The Champion was a huge miss for me but the cooking here is top notch and the ingredients used are very fresh. This is a professional outfit that is putting out a quality product. And if you bring your dog, have enough thought and courtesy to bring a small water bowl from home for your lovely thirsty hairy companion.

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Smoky Vodka (subbed out pepperoni with meatball!)

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Sweet and Spicy

Homeslice

3.9(231 reviews)

Food was amazing, servers are awesome, attentive and accommodating to my seating requests, overall…read moreit was a great experience in a nice restaurant with outdoor seating. We enjoyed pizza, steak, and gnocchi. Everything was cooked perfectly, seasoned and plated pleasantly. Definitely coming back here

Nice place in heart of DP lantern district. Great ambiance…read more We ordered the crispy cauliflower gnocchi. They were pretty good. Nice touch of truffle oil on them-yum. The fungi pizza was light and again drizzled with truffle oil- perfect. Kayley our server was sweet and attentive. Good place with plenty of seating options inside and out.

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Brick Oven Artichoke's

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Beach Harbor Pizza

4.2(331 reviews)

2.0 mi

Yum!! As always! STILL OPEN go while you can, hopefully Mario will find a new spot soon!read more

Beach Harbor Pizza n Dana Point closed its location on April…read more30, 2026. This wonderful delicious pizza place has been here for decades, great food great service, great atmosphere! Reason for Closure: The restaurant, along with several others, closed due to the $600 million Dana Point Harbor redevelopment project (information from readings) But the good news is : Owner Mario Bahena and his team were searching for a new location, with plans to keep the same name and continue serving the area!

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Flippin Pizza

4.3(165 reviews)

1.4 mi

Family-owned & operated

Gluten-free friendly

Came by after a fishing trip to grab a couple slices and a drink, and it ended up being a great…read morestop. Two slices and a drink came out to a really reasonable $11.58, which felt like a solid deal. After eating it, I had to grab one more slice of pizza! The service was fast and friendly, and they even brought the pizza out to the table which was a nice touch. The space itself is pretty roomy with a few tables and two island counters with bar stools, so there's plenty of spots to sit and enjoy your food. Great pizza, quick service, and good prices. Definitely feels like the kind of place you could easily become a regular at.

Food was soo yummy :3 Service was amazing !!…read moreThe wait was going to be 20 minutes (dine in) & the man (didn't get his name) offered me Garlic Knots for the wait , I didn't tell him but I hadn't eaten all day & I was starving , so that was very appreciative. & walking out I was offered cookies :3 Love them

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Pizza Amore Cafe

Pizza Amore is one of those rare places that gets everything right. It's officially become our…read morego-to pizza spot. The food is incredible, perfect crust, fresh, high-quality ingredients, and flavors that both adults and kids genuinely love. Every bite feels thoughtfully made. What truly sets it apart is the people. The customer service is warm, attentive, genuinely welcoming, and the owner is incredible! You can feel how much care and pride goes into the experience. It's the kind of business you genuinely want to support. Great food, great people, and a place we'll keep coming back to again and again. Thank you for always treating your customers so well and making the best pizza in the OC!!!

tl;dr crust is good, the goto place for this reviewer that's lived here for 10 years…read more I've lived in the area for 10 years, and this place is my go-to pizza spot since I found sometime after COVID. No shortage of decent pizza places around, but this one won me over with their crust. It's just got this uniquely crisp crunch that no other place can match. I always order my pie to go, so I can't speak to eating there first hand. But the inside seems nice when I've come to pick up my pizza. They have this rich-person's mansion's-study vibe (imagine where the board game Clue would take place). You can read any of the books they have on the shelves there, which I sometimes do if I need to wait for a minute to pick up my pizza. They've also strung up some warm string lighting on the ceiling so I bet it could seem a bit romantic. Were I young person that went to high school in the area I might bring a date here for something that feels semi-casual, semi-dark-and-romantic.

Where the season glows. Celebrate Christmas surrounded by lights, comfort, and authentic Italian dining at Pizza Amore Café.

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Casanova Ristorante

4.0(539 reviews)

1.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Large group friendly

I love eggplant Parmesan and have tried it at several Italian restaurants in the area, but…read moreCasanova's is the very best! All of their food is delicious and their server, Raquel, is absolutely delightful.

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!

Chicken Parmigiana

Rigatoni Grande Pesto & Scallops

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Scallops with Ricotta, Pesto, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Capers, Basil

Jack's Restaurant & Bar

4.4(496 reviews)

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!

This is a very easy business to review because everything about it was 5 stars:…read more Excellent Food Excellent Menu Excellent Atmosphere Excellent Service Reasonable prices for what is offered. If you work in the restaurant industry and want to learn how to operate a great fine dining restaurant, come and get a job here. The Salmon dish (34) was excellent--came with great veggies and pasta. I eat Salmon all over the world and at home and this was one of the best. The Eggplant Parm Appetizer (18) was a bit on the overpriced side for it's size like Appetizers tend to be but was excellent. The free water and bread was also very good. They have a free parking lot on the side or else park on the street for free. They have indoor seating and a covered patio. Great place for everyone: Date night, birthday celebration (there was one going one), Girls dinner, guys night out, business dinner, or dinner on your own on the patio. Expect to spend about $50 a person for dinner with Apps, more if you order alcohol. I would come back for the Salmon dish again.

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Pina colada mule. Didn't take a picture of my Paloma.

Brio Tuscany Grille

4.4(1.3k reviews)

0.7 mi

Had amazing service from Claudio so much for making our experience wonderful also amazing foodread more

We always have a wonderful time at Brio... Today was so…read morespecial as we started a ladies springtime Mother's Day luncheon. I think our server extraordinaire was named Maria I believe, if I'm wrong, I apologize because she was amazing. She was so attentive even taking photos for us. We had a wonderful meal together. Great wine, entertaining music. It was the perfect setting for our ladies springtime lunch.

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Lasagna Nonna Cira

Giana Bakery and Provisions

4.6(550 reviews)

1.7 mi

I was looking for fresh & clean flavors and Giana delivered. They had an expansive menu from…read morebrunch, salads, toasts and pastas. I was craving a big salad with protein and fresh veggies. Their chicken salad delivered with tons of protein and crisp lettuce. Every bite had a crunch and taste of chicken. The vinaigrette will bright and light. My husband got the Tagliata toast which had a nice steak portion. The goat cheese and onions balance out perfectly. We add a side of berries to make a sort of "winter salad" which was a nice add to the toast. They have tons of wine options and I typically just order the house white for a nice bottle. Very Parisian and love the options to buy bottles of wine, pasta or other tasty treats. Highly recommend!

WOAH! Came here for breakfast and I'm SO sad I had not been here before in the past. I lived in…read moreDana Point for 2 years and had not visited until I left. This place is AMAZING!! High quality, delicious, and beautiful food! I got the two egg plate and a coffee and it was AMAZING! Service was quick. Place was clean, quaint, and just felt like a clean eat. You can clearly tell everything is homemade and handmade. Would 100% come here again and again. Such a special and rare place to find!