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Molo, Newport Beach, CA

Molo

4.7
4.7
259 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 723-0621
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 259 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Molo is a delightful Italian dining destination celebrated for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic cuisine" and "fresh pasta," with standout dishes like Cacio e Pepe and Branzino. The "friendly staff" and inviting atmosphere make it a "must-visit." Consistent excellence in both food and service ensures memorable experiences.

259 Reviews
  1. Taylor

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service! The inside is stunning! My only wish is that they had spirits. The wine list is awesome though!

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  2. mike

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary service members! So attentive and a heart to give you an enjoyable evening

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  3. Laci

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing authentic Italian food with an attentive wait staff. Great for an early dinner with kids, mine loved the pizza and pasta!

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  4. mary

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation and had to wait to be seated outside for 30+ minutes….. they should honor their reservations before walk-ins.

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  5. Julie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    130 reviews

    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Molo and dine here often. Very delicious , interesting and authentic Italian. Try to sit on patio as indoors is very loud.

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  6. Vana

    VIP

    Orange County

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter Andi was very good. However, the noise level is extremely high so to carry on a conversation with a little bit difficult the restaurant was extremely crowded so the service was a bit slow but other than that, it was great.

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  7. S

    Orange County

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent we will be back! Such a great dinner and special spot!!

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  8. Kathy

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always outstanding! Great service and authentic food. Highly recommend

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  9. Evan

    VIP

    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
    I went to Italy in October 2024, and I was looking for the most authentic Italian food in California. Molo exceeded my expectations in every way. The food, service, and ambiance were all amazing. I would highly recommend this place!

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  10. Katina

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Going to this restaurant was such a disappointment. It was a cold night, and we were put into a table outside in a back corner. We asked to be inside, but they said that was not possible. The hostess said that they had hot air blowing on our table, so we would be okay. The hot air went on for five minutes, and never went back on. We froze. Two guests at our table ordered the vodka sauce dish, and it was cold. One guest said it tasted like macaroni and cheese. The garlic bread didn’t come out until we reminded the waiter after our main course came to the table. It should have been there with our salads. We were never asked if we’d like more water. In fact, the only time we were checked on, was to clear our dishes. When one of the guests called the restaurant the next day, the manager never called back.

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FAQs

Molo is rated 4.7 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Molo

251 Shipyard Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Additional information

  • 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
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