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Foretti's in Corona Del Mar with patio seating - Foretti's, Corona Del Mar, CA

Foretti's

4.9
4.9
1910 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Foretti’s CDM established itself as a highlight of the Newport Beach dining scene when it opened in 2013. Operating under the new ownership of longtime Restaurateur and Level 1 Sommelier Thaddeus Foret, we continue to prepare our signature recipes, created by the restaurant’s namesake chef and his culinary team—many of whom remain in our kitchen today.

Foretti’s is a celebration of Italian traditions, specializing in authentic Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana-certified wood-fired pizzas baked in a 900 degree oven with the same techniques and ingredients used in Naples, Italy.

We also feature house made pastas and favorite dishes from across Italy, expertly paired with craft cocktails and a curated selection of Italian and California Wines; several from Orange County wine owners.

Thad Foret brings more than 30 years of experience in hospitality to Corona del Mar, and has been a standard bearer for restaurant operations in the region.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 675-2932
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Medina
  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Parking details
    Parking as well on PCH there are no meters parking is free
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Overall

  • Orange County

    Best Value

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • South Orange County

    Best Overall

  • South Orange County

    Best Value

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Foretti's Italian in Corona del Mar is a cozy gem offering "exceptional food" and a delightful atmosphere. Known for its authentic Italian dishes, it features "delicious pizza" and "wonderful service," particularly from standout servers like Monica. Despite occasional service hiccups, its vibrant ambience and extensive menu keep diners returning.

1,910 Reviews
  1. Kim

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    “We had the pleasure of dining at Foretti’s and we were absolutely blown away! Their orecchiette is a must-try—perfectly al dente pasta paired with a rich, flavorful sauce and home made sausage that tasted like it came straight from the heart of Italy. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re an Italian food enthusiast or just love good food, Foretti’s is the place to go. We will be returning to explore more of their menu very soon.

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  2. Gilbert

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was good except the wine was a bit expensive: meal 27, glass of wine 20. The wine wasn’t even great.

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  3. Jerry

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite dinner when we are in Newport Beach. The food is fresh and delicious. We brought a big crowd and they handled us with prompt fast attention. The best service staff in town!!!

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  4. Mike

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the restaurant which was recommends by a good friend. Everything was great! Wonderful staff, very friendly and attentive. Wish I could remember our server name, apologies, but he did a great job and was on top of everything! Food was delicious and served hot! Celebrating a birthday/anniversary with son and daughter in law. Everyone enjoyed the evening!! Highly recommend and will definitely go back!

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  5. Emily

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & wine. Fabulous service - thank you

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  6. Bob

    VIP

    Orange County

    93 reviews

    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tald about GREAT service. My wife and I were a little late for our reservation. Monica our servers knows we generally bring a Pinot to enjoy with dinner. To our surprise, Monica had already set our table with wine glasses to enjoy our Pinot. We were delighted with this special attention. The food is always excellent. My wife loves the meatballs. I had the Pesto Scallop special. This is one of our favorite CDM restaurants.

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  7. Tabl4two

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and the service was great! It’s a little pricey for what it is . The dining experience is not as high end as their prices. The restaurant is out of date and the outside dining in tents is a little strange .

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  8. Jeremy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at bar. Waiter recommended an Italian wine I loved. Food is amazing. Had a mix of meat and cheeses board and then linguine and clams. Highly recommend

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  9. Ashley

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another amazing dining experience at Foretti’s. Outstanding service and delicious food. Our favorite Italian restaurant by far.

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  10. Jane

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic! We always love the food but this time the service was awful. Our waiter basically ignored us after taking our order and never checked back with us after we were served. He was very attentive to other tables who appeared to be regulars and would pass our table with his back to us. We called out to him for several things, like ground pepper and parmesan but he never delivered. We also had to ask several times for another beer and he finally came to the table when we were just about done to tell us that there were no more beers of the type we had ordered. Very disappointing as we had friends with us who had never been - they loved the food but were very unimpressed with the service.

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FAQs

Foretti's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 675-2932.

Foretti's is rated 4.9 stars by 1910 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 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Foretti's

2929 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Corona del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking as well on PCH there are no meters parking is free
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Medina
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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