Casanova Ristorante

4.4

24 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

At Casanova Ristorante, we pride ourselves on being a culinary gem, dedicated to celebrating the rich flavors and traditions of Venetian and North Italian cuisine. From savory pasta dishes to succulent seafood delights, each dish is prepared with the finest ingredients and expert culinary skill, ensuring a memorable dining experience with every bite.

Complementing our cuisine is a thoughtfully curated wine list. From bold reds to crisp whites and everything in between, our wine selection offers something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply seeking the ideal pairing, our knowledgeable staff is here to guide you, ensuring a delightful culinary experience from start to finish.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 496-0992
Website
https://casanovaristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
https://casanovaristorante.com/catering-menu/

Location
33585 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
Neighborhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Cross street
Stonehill Dr.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Caprese$15.00
Heirloom Tomato, Basil Leaves, Sea Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper, Balsamic
Calamari Fritti$19.00
Crispy Calamari, Chili Flakes, Marinara
Scallops$20.00
Sauteed Scallops, Fried Capers, Ricotta, Garlic Butter
Garlic Bread$9.00
Fresh House Bread, Garlic Butter, Parsley
Bruschetta Casanova$10.00
Grilled Bread, Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil
Mozzarella Fritti$13.00
Hand Breaded Mozzarella, Marinara, Creamy Italian Sauce
Shrimp Diavola$21.00
Sauteed Shrimp, Garlic Butter, Spicy Marinara, Bread Crumbs
Steamed Clams$22.00
Clams Sauteed in White Wine, Garlic, Crushed Tomato
Buratta E Proscuitto$25.00
Heirloom Tomato, Wild Arugula, Pepperoncini, Sea Salt, Olive Oil
Eggplant Parmigiana$16.00
Crushed Tomato, Basil, Parmigiana, Mozzarella
Minestrone Soup$11.00
Kidney Bean, Mushroom, Tomato, Pasta

INSALATA

Casanova$16.00
Crisp Lettuce Blend, Olives, Garlic Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Italian Dressing
Caesar$17.00
Shaved Parmesan, Croutons, House Caesar Dressing | Add White Anchovies $3
Arugula$18.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon, Olive Oil Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts
Orotlana$18.00
Crisp Lettuce Blend, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Red Cabbage, Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Italian Dressing
Greca$18.00
Crisp Lettuce Blend, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Persian Cucumber, Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Feta, Olive Oil Vinaigrette
ADD: Salmone $13 | Chicken $8 | Shrimp $12

LE NOSTRE PIZZE

Margherita$22.00
Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato Sauce
Diavola$25.00
Pepperoni, Capers, Oregano, Olives
Classic Italian$24.00
Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Pancetta
Bianca$28.00
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Arugula, Proscuitto Di Parma, Parmesan
Meat Lovers$27.00
Spicy Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball
Four Cheese$25.00
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmesan

PASTAS

Capellini A La Checa$23.00
Angel Hair, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil, Garlic
Bolognese A La Casanova$24.00
Spaghetti, Beef Ragu Sauce, Parmesan
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$30.00
Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Grilled Chicken
Pink Lady Fettuccine$29.00
Roasted Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Marinara
Lasagne Al Forno$26.00
Creamy Ricotta, Mozzarella, Bolognese, Basil
Godfather Tortellini$28.00
Mushrooms, Asparagus, Pancetta, Parmesan Cream Sauce
Rigatoni Mamma Rosa$28.00
Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Creamy Tomato Sauce
Linguine Vongole$28.00
Fresh Clams, Herbs, White Wine, Garlic
Farfalle Al Salmone$28.00
Fresh Salmone, Pink Vodka Sauce, Basil
Rigatoni Grande Pesto$35.00
Scallops, Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts, Lemon Zest
Linguine A La Pescatora$39.00
Shrimp, Lobster Meat, Clams in Lemon Butter Sauce
Carbonara$26.00
Spaghetti, Pancetta, Pecorino Romano, Egg, Pepper

PRINCI

Chilean Sea Bass$50.00
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, Lemon Caper Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops$45.00
Blistered Cherry Tomato, Grilled Zucchini, Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Pan-Seared Salmone$31.00
Mushrooms in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, Grilled Asparagus
Filet Mignon$46.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries, Creamed Mushrooms, Gorgonzola Sauce

CLASSICOS

Chicken Marsala$28.00
Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, Capellini in a Marsala Wine Sauce
Chicken Piccata$28.00
Seared Chicken Breast, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Sauteed Spinach
Chicken Parmigiana$30.00
Parmesan Crust, Mozzarella, Broccolini, Crushed Tomato, Rigatoni Alfredo
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli$24.00
Brown Butter Sauce, Pecorini Romano
Eggplant Parmigiana$28.00
Crushed Tomato, Basil, Parmigiana, Mozzarella
Roasted Pork Chop$33.00
Grilled Zucchini, Mashed Potatoes
Cioppino a la Venezia$45.00
Spicy Tomato Broth, Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp, Garlic, Crostini
Ossobuco$41.00
Veal Shank, Demi-Glace, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Spinach

DOLCI

Tiramisu$9.00
Chocolate Cake$11.00
Cannoli$9.00
NY Cheesecake$9.00
Spumoni$9.00
Affogato$11.00
Gelato$10.00
Vanilla or Hazelnut
Creme Brulee$10.00
With Seasonal Berries

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
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Review summary

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Casanova Ristorante offers a delightful culinary experience with "excellent service" and a cozy, classic Italian atmosphere. The "top tier delicious" food, particularly the calamari, eggplant dishes, and pesto pasta, receives high praise. The restaurant is a favorite for its "great drinks," friendly staff, and a quiet dining ambiance perfect for conversations.

24 Reviews

KZ
KateyZ
Orange County
131 reviews
4.0
131 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was mobbed the night we were there and there was only one server, hardly enough to handle the number of patrons. She was doing a remarkable job considering the circumstances, but service suffered regardless. We understood and will be back. This was the night the restaurants were giving 20% of proceeds to fire victims, so glad to see such a good turnout!
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Lynn
Orange County
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So I only travel to Dana Point periodically BUT I will always make an effort to go to Casanova’s. Restaurants like Casanova’s are unique, particularly in the ‘dining out’ experiences available these days. It can be intimate because it’s a small restaurant. BUT it’s obvious that a lot of people come to Casanova’s to ‘celebrate’ and so the noise level can be an issue. I was there on a Friday and the place was buzzing. A woman with 3 small children sat across from me and she endeavoured to keep the children seated and reasonably quiet. I applaud her efforts as children need to experience another level of ‘eating out’ besides MacDonald’s. Anyway, having said that I was not really disturbed by any of the other conversations in the room. And the server and the food didn’t disappoint, including at the bar! I hope to get back to Casanova’s again this year, if not? Arrivederci
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Harry and Rose
VIP
Orange County
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent. Food was very good except for the house salad.
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Peter or Shirley
Orange County
266 reviews
5.0
266 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of eight for a holiday get together. We sat at the high top table in the bar and it was perfect for conversation. Our waitress was exceptional, very attentive and professional. We all ordered the calamari or the eggplant and as always, outstanding! Great service, good food and drinks.
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Terrence
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great service is great and ambiance is great.
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Chris
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is top tier delicious. Always recommend to anyone looking for great food and I love the red booths!
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Raymond
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, except they were a little understaffed this evening and so we had to wait various times for our drink order and our food to arrive. However, our waiter was working very hard to accommodate all the tables that he was supposed to be serving.
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Evelyn
VIP
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love the eggplant Parmesan but tonight it tasted different. Not as good. We got the pesto pasta with scallops. Outstanding. Chicken Marsala yummy but not enough sauce. Lasagna outstanding. Salads delicious. I love this place. Must have been an off night.
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Armando
Orange County
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by our server Raquel, very efficient, pleasant and professional!
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Vicki
Nevada
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful food service friends enjoyed our experience
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FAQs

Casanova Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 496-0992.

Casanova Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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33585 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629

Additional information

Cross street
Stonehill Dr.
Neighborhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://casanovaristorante.com/
Phone number
(949) 496-0992
Catering
https://casanovaristorante.com/catering-menu/

Casanova Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

ANTIPASTI

Caprese$15.00

Calamari Fritti$19.00

Scallops$20.00

Garlic Bread$9.00

Bruschetta Casanova$10.00

Mozzarella Fritti$13.00

Shrimp Diavola$21.00

Steamed Clams$22.00

Buratta E Proscuitto$25.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$16.00

Minestrone Soup$11.00

INSALATA

Casanova$16.00

Caesar$17.00

Arugula$18.00

Orotlana$18.00

Greca$18.00

ADD: Salmone $13 | Chicken $8 | Shrimp $12

LE NOSTRE PIZZE

Margherita$22.00

Diavola$25.00

Classic Italian$24.00

Bianca$28.00

Meat Lovers$27.00

Four Cheese$25.00

PASTAS

Capellini A La Checa$23.00

Bolognese A La Casanova$24.00

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo$30.00

Pink Lady Fettuccine$29.00

Lasagne Al Forno$26.00

Godfather Tortellini$28.00

Rigatoni Mamma Rosa$28.00

Linguine Vongole$28.00

Farfalle Al Salmone$28.00

Rigatoni Grande Pesto$35.00

Linguine A La Pescatora$39.00

Carbonara$26.00

PRINCI

Chilean Sea Bass$50.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$45.00

Pan-Seared Salmone$31.00

Filet Mignon$46.00

CLASSICOS

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Chicken Piccata$28.00

Chicken Parmigiana$30.00

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli$24.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$28.00

Roasted Pork Chop$33.00

Cioppino a la Venezia$45.00

Ossobuco$41.00

DOLCI

Tiramisu$9.00

Chocolate Cake$11.00

Cannoli$9.00

NY Cheesecake$9.00

Spumoni$9.00

Affogato$11.00

Gelato$10.00

Creme Brulee$10.00

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