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Pizza - Il Dolce, Costa Mesa, CA

Il Dolce

4.8
4.8
449 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Known for using only natural, fresh ingredients, Il Dolce specializes in Italian cuisine. Along with a variety of pastas, salads, patrons can select from a number of pizza menu options. Inspired by authentic pies made in Naples, each pizza at Il Dolce is prepared in a wood-fire oven, giving it an authentic, smoky flavor.Family owned and operated, this award-winning restaurant provides a cozy, comfortable environment where pizza enthusiasts can watch their pies being prepared. Guests dining at Il Dolce can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail. Dessert items along with a special gluten-free menu are also available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 200-9107
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Bignes
  • Catering
    We do catering, call for details. Thank you.
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Cross street
    19th St. and Harbor Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • North Orange County

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Dolce offers a "family owned delight" with exceptional Italian cuisine. Renowned for its "outstanding food" and "wonderful service," this charming Costa Mesa spot delivers authentic dishes like "best gluten free pizza & pasta." Guests enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere where everyone feels like family, making it a must-visit destination.

449 Reviews
  1. Michael L

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ALWAYS GREAT EXPERIENCE--FOOD, SERVICE--A FUN TIME!

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  2. Nikkita

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Il Dolce is hands down the best pizza in SoCal! After searching for years to find a place that serves truly authentic Italian pizza, we finally found it here. The crust is light and perfectly charred, the ingredients are fresh and high-quality, and the flavors are spot on. This is not your typical Americanized pizza—it’s the real deal. Beyond the food, the staff are professional and welcoming, and the owner is incredibly friendly, making the experience even better. Highly recommended!

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  3. David

    VIP

    San Joaquin

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family owned delight. Generations of family working the floor and generations of menu items populating your options. Pasta is fresh, not packaged. Any ravioli is a must-try. Ambiance is casually inviting of both relaxed but neatly dressed and light conversation with each another and servers. Truly a lovely relaxed but gourmet experience. Oh, and the pizza? Just say “yes.”

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  4. Rosemarie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    131 reviews

    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always new items to choose from! Food like you find in Italy ! Very nice service people!

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  5. Audrey

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our first time dining at Il Dolce. Very pleasantly surprised! We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service. Very attentive! We especially liked the homemade tiramisu and the spaghetti con polpette. We'll definitely come back! Grazie mille Il Dolce!

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  6. Tahmina

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked on open table and it was closed! Drive all the way there and it was closed. Not sure if it’s an open table issue or rest allowed booking but no one called me back after I left a message they took my credit card.

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  7. Kelly

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and wonderful service! The staff were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent.and

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  8. Max

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food service and ambiance was all to perfection. Wine Wednesday with half off wine bottles is always our favorite time to go. Best gluten free pizza & pasta I’ve ever had!

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  9. Paula

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service and the food was absolutely fabulous!!

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  10. Rod

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience the food was amazing and the service was great I really enjoyed this restaurant and we will be back soon

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FAQs

Il Dolce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 200-9107.

Il Dolce is rated 4.8 stars by 449 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Dolce

1902 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Additional information

  • Cross street
    19th St. and Harbor Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Bignes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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