Restaurants near South Coast Botanic Garden

Great food,good sake and good garlic rice  the absolute best 

The food was great, but our waiter did not ask us if we needed more water/drinks when we were done with the first round. I asked for a water refill several times over the dinner time, and we needed to ask for a dessert menu because it was not offered. Staff could have been more attentive, but I hope it was because our dinner was the next day after Christmas, and everything is usually slow this time.

Gaetano's never disappoints. Food is amazing, on this trip I took a step out of my comfort zone and started with the burrata caprese and the tagliatelle with chianti braised beef for my main, and I am so glad that I did! Huge portions so I able to enjoy the following night as well. My husband had the garlic cheese bread (MUST HAVE!) and the penne alla vodka and it was equally delicious. I finished the meal with a Nutella bread pudding and YUM! We definitely will be back!

We asked for the Teppan Communal Seating because this was the first time for some of our co-workers. Our server, Dega, was great and very attentive. Our Chef, Jacob, was entertaining and very personable. Great value for the lunch options that were available.

We had a large party with a rambunctious kid, and our server helped us with such grace and humor ….and patience!! I didn’t catch her name, but initials are TD. A restaurant might have great food, but if service is great too, then you’ve got loyal and returning patrons. Thank you North Italia for providing both!