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Modo Mio - Newport Coast, Newport Coast, CA

Modo Mio - Newport Coast

4.8
4.8
3061 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Dining at Modo Mio is a delight, thanks to the efforts of owners Phil and Linda Crowley and their talented staff. From the moment diners are greeted, as they enter the Newport Coast, California location, they are enveloped into a haven of warmth and hospitality. The Modo Hospitality Group is dedicated to creating and serving superb Northern Italian specialties, to their devoted clientele, in an ambiance that is both inviting and relaxing. You truly are family at Modo Mio.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 497-9770
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,061 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modo Mio - Newport Coast is a beloved gem with "fabulous food" and "friendly service." Known for its "lively ambiance," this Italian eatery offers fresh, "delicious" dishes like the salmon pasta and vegetarian rigatoni. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff, especially servers like Aldo and India. A "must-go" for special occasions.

3,061 Reviews
  1. Art

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food OK. Veal chop tasteless and pasta over cooked and over spiced. Wait staff very friendly and polite.

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  2. CURT

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here many times with family and friends. Unanimous opinion that this is one of the best restaurants in Orange County. Among my guests and me, we have tried nearly everything on the menu over the years. It has been a pretty stable menu sprinkled with nightly specials. Everything is great and consistent. I love the cioppino (with lemon slices), salmon entree, swordfish (a frequent special), lasagna, the risottos, and the pastas on the side. The Italiana salad is my favorite with extra dressing on the side. Usually don't eat dessert but the lemon cheesecake and tiramisu are both outstanding. Service is impeccable. Wine list is sophisticated but we bring our own wine. Corkage is very reasonable.

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  3. Hal

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious and enjoyable evening. the food the service the atmosphere

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  4. michelle

    VIP

    Orange County

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Aldo, was really great. He seems to really like his job. He made us feel right at home and was so helpful. He checked on us regularly. One of the owners even came over to make sure everything was to our liking. I always love this place. The mushroom appetizer is so tasty. It has a lively feel to it. My salmon pasta was really delicious. You can tell that the pasta is made in house. Love this neighborhood gem.

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  5. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and the seating arrangements are lovely, calming and comfortable. We happened to dine around sunset, and you could view the glorious sky from most areas of the restaurant. Spencer was our server and he was very friendly and attentive. And the other restaurant helpers were quick to respond to any request. The food was delicious. I enjoyed a new vegetarian rigatoni pasta with eggplant and marinara sauce that was both copious and delicious. And the wine menu was also very accommodating with many choices in price and varietals. Thank you, Modo Mio. We will be back. Debra S.

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  6. Joe

    VIP

    Orange County

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wines and service made our Birthday celebration very special! Extra attention by management, Amber, and the entire team added to the superb experience.

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  7. Linda

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great EXCEPT the Vongole. If you love Vongole do not eat it here. The dish was a dark broth of French onion soup with clams. Horrible... very salty & not traditional Vongole.

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  8. david

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic place for dinner in the Crystal Coast Shopping Center. Parking has been rough lately but Modo Mio is worth the few laps around the parking lot need to eat there.

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  9. Karen

    VIP

    Orange County

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and ambiance! Israel, our server was good, too.

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  10. Jamy

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modo Mio is always a treat! Fabulous food from delightful servers!!

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FAQs

Modo Mio - Newport Coast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-9770.

Modo Mio - Newport Coast is rated 4.8 stars by 3061 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Modo Mio - Newport Coast

7946 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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