Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

4.7

977 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Established in 1989, Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is a culinary experience unique from any other. Owner and chef, Sal Maniaci, has brought his firsthand knowledge of Italian cuisine to Newport Beach. A genuine Mediterranean setting coupled with experienced and knowledgeable waiters add to Sapori's authenticity. The remodeled patio featuring a fireplace and outdoor heaters creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for romantic and warm outdoor dining. Signature dishes include penne otero, farfalle salmone, scalloppine gorgonzola, and several other original pasta and meat dishes. Traditional Italian appetizers and desserts such as calamari fritti and tiramisu and an excellent wine list complete the menu. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, private parties, baby showers, and weddings

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 644-4220
Website
http://www.saporinb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Salvatore Maniaci

Location
1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Cross street
Jamboree
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Carpaccio di Bue$18.00
thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef with capers and parmesan shavings
Mozzarella Caprese$18.00
sliced bufala mozzarella with vine ripened tomatoes and basil
Bruschetta al Pomodoro e Tapenade$10.00
toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, black olive paste, capers, and basil
Prosciutto e Melone$18.00
cantaloupe wrapped with parma prosciutto
Gamberi al Vino Bianco$22.00
sautéed shrimp in a white wine and garlic sauce
Calamari Fritti$17.00
fried calamari
Minestrone$12.00
our delicious homemade vegetable minestrone

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare$16.00
Caesar salad with focaccia croutons and shaved parmesan cheese
Insalata Sapori$16.00
butter lettuce, hearts of palm, sliced apples, and caramelized walnuts in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
Dinner Salad$15.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and carrots with our house dressing
Insalata di Arugula$16.00
baby arugula, parmesan shavings, and grape tomatoes In an olive oil and lemon dressing
Insalata dello Chef$16.00
field of greens topped with crumbled Roquefort cheese and tomatoes in a lemon vinaigrette dressing

Pasta

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$33.00
linguine pasta with clams, calamari, and shrimp in red sauce
Rigatoni al Ragu d'Agnello$28.00
Rigatoni in a lamb ragu
Farfalle al Salmone$28.00
bowtie pasta with fresh salmon in a tomato cream sauce
Linguine Vongole Veraci$28.00
linguine pasta, fresh clams, white wine, and garlic
Spaghetti con Salsiccia e Peperoni$27.00
spaghetti with sausage and bell peppers in marinara sauce
Fettucine Alfredo Maitre d'Hotel$27.00
fettucine with ham, peas, mushrooms, & nutmeg in a cream sauce
Pasticcio di Lasagna$27.00
our classic homemade lasagna with meat sauce
Ravioli d'Aragosta$30.00
ravioli filled with lobster & bufala mozzarella in tomato blush sauce with touch of cognac
Papperdelle alla Bolognese$28.00
flat ribbon pasta with our flavorful meat and tomato sauce
Spaghetti con Polpette$28.00
spaghetti with our homemade meatballs
Capellini Checca$23.00
angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil
Penne Otero - Chef's Signature Dish$27.00
penne in a tomato cream sauce with fresh tarragon, bits of bacon, and cognac

Entrees

Salsiccia ai Ferri$34.00
our homemade grilled Italian sausage served with polenta
Suprema di Pollo Medici$33.00
chicken breast sautéed with marsala, pine nuts, raisins, and mushrooms
Suprema di Pollo Piccata$33.00
chicken breast sauteed with lemon, white wine, capers, and mushrooms
Suprema di Pollo Valdostana$33.00
chicken breast sautéed in marsala wine and topped with fontina cheese
Scaloppine Saltimbocca$37.00
veal scaloppini sautéed in white wine with prosciutto and sage
Scaloppine Piccata$36.00
veal scaloppini sautéed with white wine, capers, and mushrooms
Bistecca alla Griglia$75.00
grilled ribeye steak
Filetto ai Funghi Porcini$69.00
filet of beef with porcini mushrooms in a cognac cream sauce
Salmone alla Griglia$39.00
grilled salmon in a lemon and caper sauce served with asparagus

Pizzeria Sapori

Antipasti

Burrata & Prosciutto$19.00
mozzarella ball with creamy interior, arugula, and shaved parma prosciutto
Olive di Castelvetrano$9.00
imported green olives from Castelvetrano Sicily
Calamari Fritti$17.00
fried calamari
Polpette$14.00
our homemade meatballs and tomato sauce
Focaccia$8.00
made in our wood burning oven - topped with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt

Insalate

Baby Arugula$16.00
baby arugula, grape tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice
Organic Mixed Greens$16.00
spring mix, fresh pear, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice
Sapori Salad$16.00
butter lettuce, hearts of palm, sliced apples, walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
Spinach Salad$16.00
baby spinach, bacon, shaved parmigiano reggiano, slivered almonds, lemon vinaigrette

Pizze

Marinara$15.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, Sicilian oregano, fresh garlic, basil - No cheese
Margherita$19.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Margherita DOP$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, imported mozzarella di bufala campana DOP, basil
Capricciosa$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, mozzarella, basil
Diavola$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy or mild salami, basil
Bufalina$24.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, prosciutto parma, arugula, basil
Boscaiola$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, basil
Campagnola$23.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, mozzarella, basil
Ortolana$22.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, sausage, peppers, onions, mozzarella, basil
Vegetariana$22.00
mushrooms, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, mozzarella - No tomato sauce
Tartufo$24.00
truffle cream, prosciutto, mozzarella, mushrooms, minced garlic - No tomato sauce
Pesto$22.00
pesto sauce, feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives, spicy salami - No tomato sauce

What 977 people are saying

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Sapori Ristorante in Newport Beach is a beloved Italian gem offering "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about its "cozy atmosphere" and "authentic Italian dishes." The patio dining is a highlight, providing a "lovely garden setting." With consistently "excellent service" and a variety of delicious menu options, Sapori remains a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

977 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with wonderful service!! Definitely will go back again…
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Lynne VIP
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant, great food, love the real Italian servers, and makes you feel like you are somewhere else!
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Kathy VIP
Tampa86 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I loved our experience at the bar and restaurant. We will be back! Thank you
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kathy VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this restaurant! Been coming here for years. This is the place where you see all the Newport Beach locals. And their pizza is the very best in OC!!
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Art VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This dinner was our second time in a couple of weeks, we love the coziness of this Trattoria although by cozy I don’t mean crowded. It reminds us very much of the nicer Trattorias in Italy. Just what we were looking for! Combined with excellent wine, food and service we find this to be a very lovely evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find. Delicious supper with superior friendly attentive service.
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Ethan
Orange County3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I never thought I’d ever be the person to write a review after working in the restaurant industry for almost a decade, but truthfully, the only thing that saves this place was the ambiance, and I had to create an account to voice it. I took my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary, with a note in our reservation to mention. Not once did we receive any acknowledgment of the event, and no setting was created to make this night feel special. Despite that, we trucked on, and continued to enjoy ourselves, looking forward to our dinner. The food was very bland and one-dimensional, from the antipasta, to our entrees, and our dry tiramisu, lacking what you would typically find within an upscale Italian restaurant. Its saving grace was the consistency of prosciutto, but that’s based on my sheer love for it. The service was also pretty lack luster, between getting simple silverware, checking up on how we like the food, and receiving refills on water. The only part of service that was quick were the glasses of wine and our check, as if they were trying to flip our table for the next set of guests. Ultimately, I will steer clear of this place for the remaining future, as well as warn everyone we know about the disappointment this place brings. It’s sad to see such a beautiful place in a rad location falter so hard. Never again.
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Nick VIP
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always outstanding the food is always consistent. The service is impeccable. Haven’t been disappointed ever been going here for over 30 years.
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Darrell VIP
Los Angeles31 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful food and great service. Sapori is always tops on our list.
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russell
Orange County44 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the Best !!!! Everything was just perfect. Bravo !!!
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Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 644-4220.

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 977 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

1080 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Additional information

Cross street
Jamboree
Neighborhood
Newport Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Salvatore Maniaci
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.saporinb.com/
Phone number
(949) 644-4220

Sapori Ristorante - Newport Beach

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Carpaccio di Bue$18.00

Mozzarella Caprese$18.00

Bruschetta al Pomodoro e Tapenade$10.00

Prosciutto e Melone$18.00

Gamberi al Vino Bianco$22.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Minestrone$12.00

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare$16.00

Insalata Sapori$16.00

Dinner Salad$15.00

Insalata di Arugula$16.00

Insalata dello Chef$16.00

Pasta

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$33.00

Rigatoni al Ragu d'Agnello$28.00

Farfalle al Salmone$28.00

Linguine Vongole Veraci$28.00

Spaghetti con Salsiccia e Peperoni$27.00

Fettucine Alfredo Maitre d'Hotel$27.00

Pasticcio di Lasagna$27.00

Ravioli d'Aragosta$30.00

Papperdelle alla Bolognese$28.00

Spaghetti con Polpette$28.00

Capellini Checca$23.00

Penne Otero - Chef's Signature Dish$27.00

Entrees

Salsiccia ai Ferri$34.00

Suprema di Pollo Medici$33.00

Suprema di Pollo Piccata$33.00

Suprema di Pollo Valdostana$33.00

Scaloppine Saltimbocca$37.00

Scaloppine Piccata$36.00

Bistecca alla Griglia$75.00

Filetto ai Funghi Porcini$69.00

Salmone alla Griglia$39.00

Pizzeria Sapori

Antipasti

Burrata & Prosciutto$19.00

Olive di Castelvetrano$9.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Polpette$14.00

Focaccia$8.00

Insalate

Baby Arugula$16.00

Organic Mixed Greens$16.00

Sapori Salad$16.00

Spinach Salad$16.00

Pizze

Marinara$15.00

Margherita$19.00

Margherita DOP$22.00

Capricciosa$22.00

Diavola$22.00

Bufalina$24.00

Boscaiola$22.00

Campagnola$23.00

Ortolana$22.00

Vegetariana$22.00

Tartufo$24.00

Pesto$22.00

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