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Filomena's Italian Kitchen, Costa Mesa, CA

Filomena's Italian Kitchen

4.8
4.8
100 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Filomena's Italian Kitchen serves old-world cuisine in a cozy setting in Costa Mesa. The restaurant is a labor of love for owner and chef Linda Johnsen, who has translated her Italian heritage and family recipes into a flavorful comfort food menu. From her grandmother's Sunday sauce gracing the chicken, veal and eggplant parmesan to the classic sauce in the pappardelle bolognese, traditional ingredients stand out at Filomena's Italian Kitchen. Johnsen has put her own stamp on the menu with creations like champagne chicken and agro dolce calamari (shrimp and calamari tossed in a sweet tangy glaze with pine nuts, raisins and sweet peppers).In addition to traditional first-course options like caprese angel hair pasta, entree and seafood specialties, Filomena's also serves a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and calzones. End your meal at Filomena's Italian Kitchen on a sweet note with tiramisu, cannoli or flourless chocolate cake.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 10:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 877-0119
  • Website
    http://www.filomenasoc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Neighborhood gem

  • North Orange County

    Best Service

  • North Orange County

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Filomena's Italian Kitchen is a beloved gem known for "excellent food and service." Guests rave about its "authentic homemade Italian" dishes and friendly, attentive staff. The charming atmosphere and reasonable prices make it a frequent favorite. Don't miss their "out of this world" tiramisu and delectable fresh pasta.

100 Reviews

  1. Christine

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful food! Don’t miss the Sunday Sauce!

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  2. JESSE

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and thought it was good. Good was tasty and love the friendly customer service. It’s a small space so. A get a little tight, so not a lot of privacy for conversation. I don’t mind that so much so doesn’t bother me. I’d go back again for the tasty food.

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  3. MichelleH

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Homemade fresh pasta send it over the top. The sevice, us like you are family and friends. Excellent recommendations, and the price is right. Support local family owned places. Oh, be sure to grab some to go items and gelato from the mini Italian store they have. Don't hesitate, make your reservation. Filomenas will not disappoint.

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  4. Donna

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great once again. Always start with the bruschetta. This time I had the shrimp scampi. 5 big shrimp cooked to perfection on the creamy garlicky lemony sauced angel hair pasta! Finished with a cannoli! Service was great even though they were very busy.

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  5. Bob

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. If we lived closer, we'd be regulars. As it is, we eat there before performances at South Coast Rep. Great for that.

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  6. nancy

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. Great Neighbor gem!

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  7. Celeste

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here often and it is consistently excellent. Chicken Parm and Lasagna are our favorites. And the “Sunday Sauce” is a must.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food! We have never been disappointed by any of the dishes. The tiramisu is out of this world! And with the amazing deli/ bakery next door, we had some yummy Italian treats to enjoy later. All around one of our favorite places to visit in Costa Mesa area!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was very crowded at 6pm because of a concert at the fairgrounds. All rooms were full. Therefore it took 1/2 hr from ordering until the food arrived.

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  10. Paula

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food we ate was delicious. This restaurant appears to be a neighborhood gem. But our first time visit was a little rough, 5:15 seating on a Friday evening and they were out of the first couple of items we ordered.  if you want the Osso Buco, order it immediately I’m sure it would’ve been amazing.

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FAQs

Filomena's Italian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Filomena's Italian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 100 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 Filomena's Italian Kitchen

2400 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Costa Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 10:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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