Awesome Italian food for Irvine a city that is great in creating the best living environment but lacks great and authentic food of any kind！The place is also hip and beautiful in decor by the way！

Best restaurant in the Spectrum, haven't had anything on the menu that isn't excellent. Great wine list . Awesome atmosphere and service. Shout-out to Chistopher.

The fried squash blossoms are, yes, flowers filled w soft cheese . Like a stuffed jalapeño but not spicy ; delicate and tasty!

Great gluten-free options. Great wine selections . Choices for beer was meh. Perfect for a romantic night out before the movies ! Great flavors all around. Love the shrimps !

Short rib pappardelle topped with some shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano is so yummy, but don't forget to season it with salt and pepper ????????????

Save room for the freshly made zeppole. (You've never had a doughnut if it's not still hot.) They fill theirs w seasonal items - pumpkin cream was amazing in Nov. Great chocolate sauce too.

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A very nice place for dates. The polenta is delicious. Get it!

Ravioli & margarita are tasty. Good quality made from scratch in the kitchen. Server was nice & salute to the chef .

Get the squash blossoms and ask for a recommended cocktail . The spicy coppa pizza has a huge kick! Too much for me ????

Great wine list ! The kids build your own pizza is fun and delicious. Save room for dessert

ALL the food was amazing - the polenta board is a MUST! The gnudi , stuffed squash blossoms , and brussels sprouts are delicious!

Happy hour prices are super good. Get the giant meatball on Mondays... sangria was good too. Server was great!

Love this place! It is our go-to spot for when we want a special date night .

Try the Ceci Bean Hummus + Piquillo Jam - A great garlic hummus with a spicy-sweet chili jam . Perfect on their Tuscan toast .

Excellent! For a light, flavorful meal try the mushroom ravioli . Add a salad if you're really hungry.

A rare burger served brown all the way through. Tomato confit is a full slice of skinned ripe tomato . And the waitstaff is trained not to mention that they serve free bread before the meals. :/

Save room for the Panna Cotta - amazing!

Best place to go there. Quite expensive but a must try Italian restaurant .

Burrata appetizer . Smoked trout . Wine taster changes weekly

So far (5/28/13) the best quality food & service I've had in the OC. Enjoy.

Salmon mousse is fantastic! Also the mussels were great, I wanted to drink the sauce they were in! Yummmm

This place was fantastic! Get there early or make a reservation they get full fast!

Bucatini , smoked prosciutto & pineapple pizza , tortellini & white sangria are my favs!!

Everything ordered (Papparadelle, chicken , whole fish ) was too salty for our palette. Menu has very few "lighter" items

You absolutely must try the Daily Board! A braised meat served table side atop creamy polenta .

Butternut squash is so good!! Love the eclectic ambiance :D

The tortellini and ravioli are the best dishes on the menu!

Try the Brussel Sprouts ! Roasted with an outstanding hot sauce !

Community tables are a great option when it's crowded .

Lunch menu was worth trying. Lots of neat stuff.

Gorgeous restaurant . Try the burrata and Jidori chicken

Order the mushroom pizza with the fried egg on top .TO D-I-E FOR.

The white sangria is really light and refreshing!

Apparently they do not accept phone reservations if the calls are made after 5pm. Then they tend to "loose" (not add) resevations. Great job

The short rib pappardelle is really good!

Make sure to ask for bread . Otherwise, they won't bring you any. Also, they consider the covered patio indoor seating.

Rib Eye Carpaccio

Short rib burger with truffle fries , enough said!

Short rib pasta and the burrata app!! Yum!

Try everything! It's all great. And Kerry is the best waiter .

Mmmmm I didn't like it here.. Burrata was yumm.

Great atmosphere. Truffle fries are yummy!

Veoma autenticno mesto, brza usluga.

Bruschetta is amazing!!! ????????????

Get The Brussels Sprouts

Everything!

Watch out for the corkage fee . They charge you a fee even if you order a bottle from their wine menu . Strange.

Thursday half price pizza at the bar

overpriced 'Italian' food with subpar service. lamb ragu was salty. waitress was pissed i moved hot pans away from my baby's reach before she did the presentation table-side (which was a hot mess).