Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in San Juan Capistrano

A true gem, this tea house is a treasure beyond words. The staff are cheerfully present and accommodating, serving with utmost care while crafting the ultimate tea experience. The ambiance is festive and warm, with friends old and new meeting to share in a prized selection of teas. A timelessly classic experience whether celebrating the joy of a lazy afternoon or a once in a lifetime occasion.

I met a friend for happy hour. 3 pm but we were given a brunch menu? Not really what we had in mind but we both picked the steak salad. It was really tasty and well done steak. The waitress must have been busy because we didn’t see her at all until we finished. No refills of water. It was a bit pricey for 2 salads and a three glass wine tasting for one and an ice tea for the other. $90

We love you all so much! Thank you for making my Moms birthday so memorable after the lost of her husband, our father. My dad loved El Adobe and all of our memories there as a family. We appreciate you all so very much- thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Brooke Benda

6 oh my girlfriend‘s and had lunch at Ciao Pasta yesterday before going to the Capistrano Nights at the Mission. We selected this restaurant because we had gone last year and everything about it was outstanding. They seated on the patio immediately although we were early for our reservation. Every member of the weight staff greeted us provided a friendly atmosphere made sure we were all comfortable and felt welcomed. We had a lasagna, spaghetti and a salmon salad. The bread is amazing melts in your mouth and truly delicious. I was in Italy recently and I can tell you this experience at Ciao Pasta was as authentic, delicious and truly satisfying as if we were dining on a Piazza anywhere in Italy. Bravo, Ciao Pasta, we will return soon.

The four of us enjoyed our lunch very much. It was quiet enough to have a pleasant four-way conversation. The waitstaff was accommodating and professional. And the food was more than satisfactory to each of us. Two of us had the spring rolls and two of us had the salad with apples and Gorgonzola. Everyone was happy. We shared the crème. Brûlée for desert. Made us even happier.