What an amazing and welcoming "locals" place. I sat at the bar and had delicious drinks and dinner…read more Thank you to Herbert for making this Ohio girl feel so welcome.

We happen to be in Mission Viejo and Italian sounded nice…read more The service was amazing. The restaurant was very leveled inside. They had lots of specials and a very robust menu. It's great Italian. It's not authentic but it was very good. The presentation was beautiful on everything they brought out. They have a great wine selection including Austin Hope. What impressed me was they offered to split all of our entrees as we were sharing. Such a great gesture. And they made each presentation great! Manuel was our server and he was very attentive.

This place is so good that I almost don't want to write a review... I kind of want to keep their…read morePerugina pizza our little secret! Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the Carpaccio di Pera which was fresh and flavourful followed by the Perugina pizza. The pizza practically melted in our mouths. We also tried the Casisano Brunello for the first time. While it wasn't our favorite wine, the tiramisu was absolutely spot on, creamy, light and the perfect way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back for that pizza!

I ordered pasta party trays for my daughter's birthday, and they were a huge hit with both the kids…read moreand the adults! We ordered two large trays: Rigatoni with Pink Sauce, which was the clear favorite among everyone, and Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, which was equally delicious and happened to be the only thing my 3-year-old would happily eat. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations for a catered party meal. Based on the quality and taste of what we enjoyed, I would absolutely love to come back for a sit-down dining experience. If the party trays were this good, I can only imagine how amazing the full menu is!

Got takeout because my dad was craving Italian food for Father's Day. This was honestly the best…read moremeal I've had all year. It had been about 15 years since I'd been here and it was amazing then and it's amazing now. We ordered four dishes and shared them all and we were blown away. I'm so glad I have leftovers to look forward to. We had the Carciofi e Pomodoro, Rigatoni con Petite di Pollo, Rigatoni alla Vodka, and lasagna. All fantastic. The sauces are on another level. The sauce with the chicken rigatoni is insane in particular.. the kind of thing you take one taste of and you're just in heaven. I could just dip bread in sauce and be happy. Oh and the portions are huge! Service was excellent. Amanda was very kind and helped me figure out a dish I had had there years ago. The food was ready when I arrived and was still hot when I got home. The atmosphere here is so friendly and truly feels warm and inviting. Can't recommend it enough! Thank you!

Stopped by Antonucci's for an early dinner. Shay was my amazing server. Professional, courteous,…read moreefficient and kind. I ordered an iced tea and dinner salad to start and Shay also brought out some garlic bread. I ordered the Chicken Parmesean which came with pasta. The meal was hearty and tasted good. The ambiance was positive with some light background music. Apparently they have been in business since the mid 70s which is impressive. Recommended

Food: you know those home-cooked, comfort-filled moments of calm, that's exactly what this…read morewas...almost forgot that I wasn't at home! Service: attentive, friendly, and laced with kindness, despite being busy Ambience: clean, not too noisy or distracting, temperature in the room was just right

I've been here twice, which I think is more than fair. After the second visit, I can confidently…read moresay never again. I'll start with the only positive. The young guy who served me both times was genuinely very nice and clearly capable. The problem is he seems to be the only person actually doing anything. He's running around handling everything while several other employees just stand there. It's honestly mind-baffling. He deserves better than this place. That's about as kind as I can be, because the food was terrible. Calling this Italian food is generous. Calling it Italian at all feels like an insult to Italy, its culture, and its food. The chicken piccata was vulgar. Low-quality chicken and nothing even remotely close to what chicken piccata is supposed to taste like. The lemon sauce was overly lemony and somehow watered down at the same time. The minestrone soup tasted like bell pepper water. I ordered it because my throat was sore and I needed something soothing, and I couldn't even finish it. Even with bad taste buds, I could tell how bad it was. The bread that came with it tasted stale and old. I didn't touch it. The salad tasted like it existed just to technically be called a salad. No flavor, and nothing worth eating. The creamy Italian dressing was somehow the worst part, which is impressive since I usually like creamy Italian. This place is embarrassing to call Italian. I genuinely question anyone who leaves good reviews for food this subpar. I get that there aren't many Italian options in the area, but that doesn't mean people should waste their hard-earned money here. A can of Chef Boyardee would honestly be better. I didn't even take pictures of the food because I was so disturbed by the taste. Never going back.

Really great food, very friendly staff and great view of Lake Mission Viejo…read more Wonderful menu.

Everything about Domenicos on the Lake just felt right. As soon as we walked in we were greeted…read morewith enthusiasm by the hostesses and the owner. We were initially drawn to Domenicos because of the stunning views of lake Mission Viejo. We had the option of sitting inside, near the bar or outside on the patio. We chose to sit outside on the patio and got seated right as the sun was going down. They were nice enough to offer us blankets since it was getting chilly. We ordered the Chicken Alfredo Pizza and the Chicken Basil Cream Pasta. To start, the pizza was truly phenomenal. There was plenty of chicken to compliment the creaminess of the Alfredo sauce along with the dough itself. We ordered a medium pizza and it was more than enough to feed two of us. The Chicken Basil Cream Pasta was also rich and full of flavor. The serving portion was large, and we were also given Parmesan to complement the dish. Overall, the dish was enjoyable. For being a last minute pick, Domenicos on the Lake exceeded our expectations and proved to be a standout Italian restaurant in Mission Viejo.

I'm stunned that we have such an amazing restaurants in walking distance of our apartment. It…read moreallows us to enjoy the amazing selection of Italian wines without regard :D We are so blessed to live in place where we truly have everything we would want, all the creature comforts, and this place solidifies. So firstly, my husband and are usually sushi fanatics, and it's the one thing we choose most of the time when we eat out. I'm so glad we came here - the quality of this small and quaint restaurant blew me away. Everything is fresh, apparently imported from Italy, recipes are authentic, and it sure feels that way. The bread OMG. The house made pasta. Everything is just wonderful and complements each other. Nothing is oily or salty, and radiates high quality ingredients. We had the bruschetta, the zucchini blossoms, the rosemary foccacia, clam pasta, seafood pasta, and branzino. Everything was amazing, and the service was, too. And I need to mention again that their pastas are HAND made. And you can taste it. Perfect texture. Unfortunately, we couldn't try the coffees as the machines were off for the night (we came late and they couldn't be kinder as to accomodate us when we became the last people in the restaurant), but the tiramisu was absolutely delicious. Not soggy, not oversweet, just a perfect balance of flavour. The restaurant is small and gets busy, so please be patient with them. Make reservations if time is an issue.

Food - Italian. Spaghetti, Bucatini, Lasagna, rigatoni, focaccia, antipasti, salad…read more All are good selection and a must try at least once. Service was good too. Just wish they would be a little more attentive during busy times but I digress. It was busy after all. Would I return? I think so.

I eat at a ton of places and only leave reviews when something really stands out to me…read more Stopped by De Lucia's while getting my vehicle serviced at a local dealership and was in for a pleasant surprise. It has a nice ambience and the service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive. I haven't had a calzone in years and for some reason decided to have one here at De Lucia's and boy was I pleased with my decision. The crust was just the right amount of crispy, the cheese was nice and stringy and the meat sauce was the topping on the cake. I have to also shoutout their delicious Cesar salad and complimentary bread. Everything was excellent and will have to stop by here again the next time I'm getting my car serviced.

Been updated by management that "premium" on their too good to go includes meat and salad…read more Fair enough I'll increase 1 star. I'd adjust descriptions too so initial expectations can be anchored.

Amazing service and food people were kind and I have no complaints about anything about this…read morerestaurant

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.