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Ciao Pasta, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Ciao Pasta

4.7
4.7
1297 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
31661 Camino Capistrano Ste 201, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Ciao Pasta offers the most authentic flavors of southern Italy in a historic setting reminiscent of the old world. Located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano, we take pride in bringing the rich flavors and traditions of Italy right to your table. Our menu features a delightful array of dishes, from handmade pasta and artisanal pizzas to fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, all crafted with the finest ingredients.

At Ciao Pasta, we believe that great food is best enjoyed in good company. Our cozy atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or casual nights out with friends. With a selection of carefully curated wines and house-made desserts, we invite you to indulge in the taste of Italy.

Happy hour at Ciao Pasta includes discounted house wine and beer, where guests are free to indulge in the beverages as they share affordable appetizers and select entrees.

Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the passion and culture of Italian dining. Buon Appetito!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pasquale
  • Catering
    Catering Menu available for all your small or big parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private area for up to 80 people for any special occasions Preset 4 Course Dinner available from $29 per person
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Cross street
    Ortega Highways
  • Parking details
    Street parking or back lot parking
  • Public transit
    Amtrack and Metrolink
  • Entertainment
    Sunday jazz 12.30 to 4pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,297 people are saying

Ciao Pasta 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Pasta offers a "wonderful, memorable experience" with "outstanding food and service." Known for authentic Italian cuisine, they provide "delicious homemade pasta" and a "great menu with plenty of choices." Despite some parking challenges, diners praise the "lovely ambience" and "excellent service," making it a favorite dining destination.
1,297 Reviews
  1. Eric

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service as is always the case when we visit Ciao Pasta.

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  2. David

    Los Angeles849 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, memorable experience. Food is always excellent with a vast array of tasty dishes. The service was incredible and attentive. Always a pleasure to dine here and partake of consistently great food and to receive world class customer service.

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  3. Mona

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Ciao Pasta. The ambience, the delicious food, the friendly staff were all amazing! It’s been a while since we’ve been and I have to say it’s consistently a great place to dine.

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  4. Scott

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian restaurant in San Juan, hands down. From pasta made in house to the owners mother’s Short Rib recipe, this place is authentic and the real deal.

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  5. Abigail

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Tiramisu was not good at all. Food was decent, but felt like I could’ve made it at home for better. Also, I am a pescatarian and they had limited options so I just subbed chicken for shrimp. The waitress said it was $3 a shrimp, but it ended up being $3.50. Spend $35 on bow tie pasta with 3 shrimp and mushrooms. I made a reservation planning to celebrate my 5 year anniversary, and made sure to mention it and they did not care to congratulate us or sit us in a more intimate area. People were walking right next to the tables from customers to waiters to bussers. Pretty disappointed.

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  6. Bob VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is always top shelf! The owner is always here to greet the guests.

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  7. Sheila

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything overall was good but for an Italian restaurant the bread was bad. Did not enjoy the bread

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  8. karyn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We split. a salad and each ordered a pasta dish we enjoyed. We very much like this restaurant!!

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  9. GARY

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, never a bad night at Ciao Pasta

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  10. Laura VIP

    Hawaii30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was cold and the noise level was high. The indoor dining area is small, and packed with several tables for 6-8 people. We were a party of two, so we had a mostly-silent meal because the larger parties were so loud that we struggled to have our own conversation. Perhaps it would be wise to have the larger groups out on the noisy patio, and have more small party tables in the tiny indoor space.

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FAQs

Ciao Pasta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 496-5002.

Ciao Pasta is rated 4.7 stars by 1297 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 27 times today
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31661 Camino Capistrano Ste 201, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ortega Highways
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan Capistrano
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking or back lot parking
  • Public transit
    Amtrack and Metrolink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pasquale
  • Entertainment
    Sunday jazz 12.30 to 4pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering Menu available for all your small or big parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private area for up to 80 people for any special occasions Preset 4 Course Dinner available from $29 per person
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