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Piccolino Ristorante, Mission Viejo, CA

Piccolino Ristorante

4.8
4.8
2151 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
A Sicilian by way of Chicago, from a family of Sicilian chefs and restaurateurs. He made a name for himself, serving Orange County for 30 years. Piccolino serves some of the best Italian inspirations in Orange County. Piccolino retains its Sicilian philosophy and passion for food by combining traditional old-world flavors and contemporary infusions. When Salvatore Faso opened Piccolino Ristorante in 2007, his goal was simple: to combine his lifelong experiences in the finest Italian restaurants with the finest ingredients, authenticity, preparation, and his passion for the Canyon and its surrounding communities. Piccolino Ristorante serves regional Italian cuisine, including artisan-made pasta, fresh wild-caught fish, and the finest meats and poultry on the market daily. Vintage décor, white tablecloths, and candlelit tables provide a romantic dining experience.

"Chi mangia bene, Vive bene!"

"La buona cucina rende allegria!"

Buon Appetito & Mille Grazie, ci si vede presto!



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Website
    http://www.piccolinomv.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.
  • Location
    28719 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cross street
    241 Toll Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty, private lot parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Vino & Veranda

    $35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Vino & Veranda Join Us 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm S Vino & Veranda offers a unique opportunity to taste eight different wines from various regions of the world combined with a sample plate prepared by Executive Chef Paul Sotelo. From 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Reservations required $35 per person plus tax & grautity The wines will be available for purchase.
    Vino & Veranda Photo

  • Easter Champagne Brunch

    $85.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Easter Day Prix Fix Champagne Brunch Menu Served from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm. Regular menu service to follow $85.00 Per Person tax & gratuity not included. Children $35 ( ages 5 to 13 )
    Easter Champagne Brunch Photo

  • Mother's Day Champagne Brunch

    $85.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Mother's Day Prix Fix Champagne Brunch Menu! Served from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm. Regular menu service to follow $85.00 Per Person tax & gratuity not included Children $35 ( ages 5 to 13 )
    Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Photo

Offers

  • 33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Wed - Thu - 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Enjoy 33% off all wines by the glass- Monday & Wednesday all Day ! Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    33% off Wine Monday & Wednesday Photo

  • Tito's Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Tue - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Enjoy Tito's Vodka @ $11 or a Tito's Martini at $13 all Day Tuesday!Excludes Holidays and Special Occasions!

    Tito's Tuesday Photo

  • Musica in Veranda

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    We offer complimentary live background music on Thursdays from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm. Local artists are subject to change weekly.

Menu

Piccolino Ristorante's menu was last updated 2022-09-20.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,151 people are saying

Piccolino Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino Ristorante is a neighborhood gem in Mission Viejo, offering "best Italian food in town" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "authentic" cuisine, delightful atmosphere, and attentive staff. With a wide-ranging menu and "wonderful experience" guaranteed, it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highly recommended for Italian food lovers!
2,151 Reviews

  1. Harry

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience, our server Paulo was above and beyond great. Food was phenomenal, the whole staff, impeccable. Highly recommend.

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  2. Phil VIP

    Orange County26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent overall meal with great service with Jorge.

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  3. AlexK

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always an excellent experience! The staff, management, and food are superb!

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  4. FarinazB VIP

    Austin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great! However the food is too expensive for such little portions! We left feeling hungry after paying $300 for 3 people.

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  5. jeff VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. The atmosphere can be so lively at times it’s challenging to hear conversation.

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  6. Deborah VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, excellent service and nice friendly sophisticated ambience- I’ll be back soon!

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  7. Francisco VIP

    Las Vegas64 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Place was full and the kitchen was very slow. Very different from the first time we went to this restaurant. Maybe a bad day. Extrremly noisy

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  8. Judi VIP

    Orange County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday celebration for 4 of us! Wonderful experience and Shelby was EXCELLENT!!! Great experience

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  9. Tiffany

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely spot especially for Sunday midday. We had our community lunch from Saddleback Church. Many were Deaf and Hard of Hearing so we appreciated Jerry and the team for taking us last minute and providing great service & yummy food. We went from an expected RSVP of 10 to 19 people. They put us in a more private seating area on the fancy side. I would say a bit more added lighting would be better and a bit of light background music could add a little more pleasant vibes. But thankful for their help and optimism, even when there were a few grumpy customers from our party ;) Definitely a good local spot to avoid chaotic lunch spots instead. Support local businesses!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was great! Food was mediocre compared to other Italian restaurants. Best dishes were the Calamari appetizer and the Tiramisu dessert. Lobster bisque was all cream and no lobster definitely a pass. I had Veal cutlets and it reminded of Salisbury steak. You could feel it was under the heat lamp for a while because the sauce developed a film. The vegetables that came with it were cold. My wife’s Bolognese pasta dish was okay. Not worth the price!
    Piccolino RistoranteResponded on March 11, 2025
    You must need the advertising. No problem we are very generous! Cheers!

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FAQs

Piccolino Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 380-7261.

Piccolino Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 2151 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Piccolino Ristorante

28719 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Additional information

  • Cross street
    241 Toll Road
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:45 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:45 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty, private lot parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sotelo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.piccolinomv.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 380-7261
  • Catering
    Italian Catering &amp; Special Event Menu<br /> •48-hour notice appreciated.<br /> •We offer full service Italian catering for corporate meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers, weddings, and much more.<br /> •We feature traditional Italian cuisine at a reasonable price, using the best ingredients available. Integrity is our reputation.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our three private dining areas offer an elegant upscale atmosphere for family, friends or co-workers to shower everyone with happiness. We understand your expecting a special day, leave it to us, sit back and let our 3 generations of experience make your thoughts and dreams come true.

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