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!

Got takeout and the pizza was so delicious!! My favorite was the pepperoni; I was very impressed!…read moreIt was thin, cheesy, and great quality ingredients! With no ranch the sauces we got on the side were the chipotle and marinara were not good. But the chimichuri was very good. And I want to try the blue cheese next time. I also really liked the jalapenos I added. Their pizza was wayyyy better than the fake hype at Truly--facts! I saw people complaining about service etc so hopefully will still have a positive experience dining in as well.

We came into Homeslice today to watch the USA v Belgium World Cup game. We arrived around 5:10pm…read morejust after the game started, and were seated at a table on the patio. There was a large group of people (started as a group of five but grew to about 10-12 people) who ended up bleeding into the table next to us and asked if they could take our two extra chairs. Being friendly, we said "sure, no problem!". Shortly after, Marc came over and asked if our chairs had been taken and we let them know that the group next to us asked for them. In response, with deep condescension he responded "No, that isn't okay we have a lot of people waiting", which we understood but we also don't work there and aren't going to be rude to fellow patrons. He then told the group next to us he needed the chairs back only to not actually use said chairs for seated guests. It left all of us very confused for the unnecessary interaction. About 15 minutes later, my husband was looking for our server to order another drink and close out, when Marc came up and told us he needed the table. Mind you, we took time out of our evening to get there early for the game (as did everyone else that evening) and there was no signage nor a heads up from the team onsite that there was a limit on the tables, especially as we weren't the only people there for the very same reason. We had been there about 1.5 hours at that point and there was only a little bit left in the game. The group next to us who had also been there the entire time, and got sat before we did, weren't told they needed to get up, but we were given the third degree for our two spots. When my husband asked if he could get that next drink, Marc responded "I don't take orders" and walked away. Our server then proceeded to not check on us for an additional 20 minutes (we were trying to close out as requested), which ironically made it so we took up their table for the remainder of the game. He also mentioned that he ran into a similar issue with guests the previous week for the game, which sounds to me like an opportunity for better problem-solving skills and coaching amongst the team, not a customer-issue. All of this, only for there to be NO wait when we left AND open tables. Being that my husband and I are both in hospitality management, we were extremely frustrated by the lack of respect and embarrassing customer service by none other than Marc Sullivan, a co-owner of Homeslice. I think it's a bare minimum ask that the management and ownership, have the same decency and respect for paying customers that they expect of the rest of their service staff. By the time we got to our car it was 7pm and hadn't even been two full hours, all for our table to not even be needed. Totally understand it being a busy night but highly recommend that the team game plan better rather than making it the customers' responsibility to highlight where this situation could have been improved. Really bummed to have this experience as we're DP locals and love coming to eat/drink here!

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!

One of the best pizzas in town. The crust is so good. Just the right amount of sauce and the…read moretoppings are generous. My In Laws were in town recently and they wanted pizza for dinner. We purchased a medium veggie and the meat lovers pizza. They raved about the pizza. Go while you can. I'm hopeful they will find a new location. Service 5/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5

At the last minute our plans for 4th of July dinner changed and I needed a couple of pizzas!…read moreFlippin Pizza was close to us and had good reviews. But I had no idea what to order. We went in to talk to them and make sure they would still be open at 6:00. A very nice lady helped us (I should have gotten her name) and we had a good time laughing about needing a man's pizza (we chose the Tiboro). And for the ladies pizza (half Whitestone and 1/2 Tomato garlic basil). The pizza was ready at the time we requested. Everyone loved the pizza and the party was saved. The pizza is hand tossed thin crust. They offer gluten free and cauliflower crusts. There are several specialty pizzas or you can create your own. They also sell pizza by the slice and they offer wings with several different types of sauce. We will be back!

Initial impression from the outside having never been to flippin, was that it was a chain with the…read moreads in the window. Walking inside it was unremarkable, walls were bare and the dark motif was not really clean. The young man behind the register was nice but didn't say anything after I told him it was my first visit. I ordered a whole pie, pepperoni and jalapeno. Gave a cash tip after paying with cc. The guys working were active, mostly phone orders. One other customer in the store with me. They acknowledged that I was waiting told me about 20 mins. I strolled over to the Albertsons to kill time, came back and they acknowledged that I was waiting again. Got my pie, came home to feed the fam. The pie was maybe a 4/10, sauce ranked high, but was over sauced at point causing the bottom crust to open up in a couple spots. Cheese was extremely sparse, never a stringy bite on any slice. Pep was quality but not crispy on top at all, that extra charred flavor was missing. $30 and change for the pie. $3 cash tip. Likely will not be back.

What a wonderful surprise. Tucked away in a normal strip mall. Very good pizza, excellent service…read moreand cozy place that felt relaxing to be in. I want to go back and try the other menu items.

I had an amazing experience at Pizza Amore Café!…read more The environment is really welcoming, and the quality of the food is absolutely amazing. What stood out the most, though, was seeing the owner actively engaged and making sure every client is well taken care of. They can also support big parties with tables up to fifteen people. Highly recommend!

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!

We went to Casanova Ristorante on a Thursday evening around 6:00 PM to celebrate my wife's…read morebirthday, and the entire experience was absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked in, everything felt welcoming. Our waiter was awesome--attentive, friendly, and genuinely cared about making the night special. The owner even stopped by and was incredibly warm and personable, which really added to the experience. The food was super good. The Bianca Pizza and the Bolognese were straight-up bomb--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. You can tell a lot of pride goes into the kitchen here. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect spot for a special occasion. We can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. Highly recommend!

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!

It was an amazing experience with the best vibes and the best drinks. The food was also amazing i…read morecouldn't have asked for better service. Claudio was amazing.

Brio is great and Claudio is awesome! Reasonable prices and kind staff make for a great experienceread more