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Molo, Newport Beach, CA

Molo

4.7
4.7
308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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What 308 people are saying

Molo 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Molo offers "amazing food" and "excellent service" with authentic Italian flavors. Guests rave about the "best Italian food in Orange County" and the restaurant's "friendly and knowledgeable staff." Despite some noise issues, the inviting atmosphere and delicious dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Chicken Parm ensure a memorable dining experience.
308 Reviews
  1. Brian VIP

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience. Food was amazing and so was the service

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  2. 0clark VIP

    Orange County141 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best chicken Parm ever had served by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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  3. Mary Ellen VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fabulous food, interesting menus and great service. Current construction makes for a bleak view, but won't last forever. A buzzing crowd can make conversation a little difficult.

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  4. Maureen

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are excellent. Randy is the best!

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  5. Merrilee VIP

    Los Angeles26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, great service, nice crowd - will be going back soon

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  6. Rob VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    awesome all around! Was a bummer w patio under construction, but all good

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  7. Christopher

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Orange County! Great service and ambiance. I highly recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For cozy Italian, I would definitely return. Note: it’s where Sabatino’s was.

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  9. Joe

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good not great , very noisy in the dining room

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  10. Luke VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Newport. Hands down. The staff is amazing and the food is authentic. Grazie mille!

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Molo is rated 4.7 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Newport Beach

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Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Molo

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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