50 Best Italian Restaurants near Sunset Beach

“The staff here make you feel incredibly welcomed and are all extremely kind and helpful. A lovely woman helped me over the phone and didn't get frustrated with me over deciding what toppings I wanted. And once we arrived there , it felt like I had just walked into someone's home. It's a nice warm feeling type of restaurant that makes you feel like you're at home with family. The Large pizza we ordered is In my opinion, my favorite pizza yet. The ingredients taste fresh and light. I usually get super bloated after eating pizza but not this time. It was just incredibly delicious and I would totally come back here anytime.“

“I've been here so many times but today was the first time I had the pesto which was delicious. I never knew the ingredients for pesto after reading it I felt as if I could taste each ingredient. Everything here is so flavorful. Highly recommend“

“The food was amazing!!! Simply fantastic. Well done @mommaDa“

“absolutely fantastic food and service“

“I didnt think anyone could beat Red West-Wilmington but I think this place just did. Amazing!“

“Mango Habanero Pizza - secret menu pizza, bacon, ham, jalapeno, pineapple, mango habanero sauce on top afterwards. Got the XL and it was big,18" (their giant is 28"). Crust was made on the thinner side in a good way. Sweet and spicy good Hawaiian pizza that reminds me of Wingstop's mango habanero wings.“

“The food is SO GOOD!We came around 5:30pm on a Thursday, and there was no wait.The service was excellent and the food was amazing! Our eyes were bigger than our stomach, so we ordered more than enough food, but we had no regret!Highly recommend the bolognese pappardelle! Do not think of this pasta as of the regular bolognese pasta! It is not a red sauce based but cooked with a 200-year old family recipe! White sauce with ground meat and peas. It was divine! I would definitely order it again and again!The fungi pizza was also delicious! Came with six good sized slices. I loved the mixed mushrooms and the cheese! Good to share or enjoy on your own!Please do note that the restaurant serves pesto bread when you sit down. Be mindful of the large amount of food if you are not hungry hungry. We came hungry (normal hungry haha) but an anti plus two entrees filled us up quick, and we had to take about half of our food home.Three items plus two drinks came to be around $110 with taxes and tips. Given the quality and amount of food, it was well worth it! We will definitely come back!Oh so yes it is cash only. Bring cash or use the ATM inside :)Parking: Private lot at the street mall.“

“Absolutely love this place! The service here is always spot on--makes us feel like royalty every time we visit. Both my fiancé and I enjoy dining in and taking out. They serve the most delicious pizza and Italian food outside of Italy and New York, hands down ;) The food is amazing and the staff is great! Highly recommend!“

“My husband and I consider this the best Italian restaurant in the area. Pastas are delicious and so are their pizzas. Food is always consistent. We eat here once a week and the service is great. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We have been coming to Mona Lisa for 10 years. The quality is unmatched and the service is impeccable. We now live in Thousand Oaks and whenever we are in the area we make a point to stop at Mona Lisa. We always leave happy. Cannot recommend enough.“

“Some of the best Italian Food I've ever had. Wonderful, welcoming atmosphere.“

“We've been here plenty of times, but usually for a show or brunch. We came for our anniversary (glad I noted it in my reservation). We were warmly greeted and seated. The wait wasn't long (maybe 10 minutes). There was a show going on so we were entertained while we waited. They seated us with a Happy Anniversary card on the table (which also came with a picture of us at the conclusion of our meal). My husband got the seafood pasta (and loved it). I opted for my usual short ribs. They were saltier than usual, but still good. Overall it was an amazing night.“

“Had a very good short rib dinner. Wine was very good. Servers excellent.“

“Quite honestly, it just doesn’t get any better than this… we LOVE this restaurant. Julia & Doug.“

“Great overall experience. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. We ordered the house salad which was unique for a house salad and fresh! We also had the butternut squash ravioli - melted in my mouth and a tasty combination of flavors. We also shared the veal picada, although also quite tasty it is not my favorite preparation. My partner loved it“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“One of the best Italian restaurant. One of Orange County’s hidden gem. Delicious Italian food, Good service and beautiful restaurant. We love it!!! I highly recommend them. My favorites are their bread, fettuccini Alfredo and best spaghetti bolognese . They also give you generous proportion. Really must try!!!Vegetarian options: There’s vegetarian choicesKid-friendliness: Kids will love the food“

“Love the market too! Has the best authentic I ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere! Keeps me coming back again and again!“

“This place is phenomenal. It’s family owned and when you go there you are treated like family. Thank you so much Laura for making my birthday special ❤️“

“Awesome food and very friendly staff! The Calzone is to die for and the sandwiches and pizza, superb ❤️“

“I was not expecting this, italian food from not so italian people, but my god was the food delicious! Everything was fantastic, small intimate vibe, you can see the flames from the food they are cooking from any seat inside the restaurant. I walked out of there wanting to go back already! 5/5 all day!“

“Great meal tonight Can't wait to return!“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“I love to come here when I travel to Southern California. The food and people are always awesome.“

“Fabulous restaurant in an elegant old style European decor. really miss it now that I no longer live in Long Beach“

“This place is amazing the sandwiches are delicious. “I love the chicken Parmesan sandwich personally “. The cannolis are great, Wine prices are reasonable and really good selection,. The customer service is outstanding, all the individuals are very sweet and kind. I Highly recommend this hidden gem, The food is a true Italian experience.“

“The most amazing Italian restaurant ever!“

“The food was excellent. Susie was great with recommendations and very attentive. I need to go back and try a few more things soon.Great outdoor seating.“

“I am not a food truck fan in general. Maybe two or three times a year I go to one, but it was raining and cold and there was one at the front door so tonight was Food Truck Night, and an overcooked, overpriced burger with too many fries would be just fine.SO WHAT A THRILL TO DISCOVER ITALIA ON THE ROAD instead. The tastiest lasagna I have ever had, with a fresh salad I was too full to eat.The bread and chocolate chip canolis, which I did have time for, were good enough to write about. So I am. Wonderful dinner.Equally important if not more so, ANGELO and SOLENT, the Truck's partners in life and lasagna, were so kind and warm and genuine that my dinner experience soared to really special heightsThey are cover-model captivating, both of them; without a touch of conceit. The food tonight was exceptional, and my experience unparalleled , .in that great way when life occasionally makes the ordinary extraordinaryPeople worth knowing, food worth tasting, and a small business worth supporting. ITALIA ON THE ROAD.Dinner is served (see photo).Buon appetito.“

“Fast and incredibly nice service! Outstanding pizza! Cooked perfect every time !! I don’t know if it’s the type of cheese or what, but this pizza is fantastic! 5 stars all the way!!!!“

“I grew up eating here and have never been disappointed. We had to move to AZ after living in Cali for 42 years. Any way my husband went out there and he asked if there was anything I wanted lol I sent him here. So if you are thinking of trying Paul’s do it I promise you won’t regret it.“

“Best Pizza and delicious pasta dishes. Delicious sandwiches Love all of it!“

“Excellent food. Fast delivery.“

“Phenomenal meal, amazing music, great service, I’ve run out of superlatives to describe the experience.... Check it out for yourselves you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“I drive 2 hours on Saturday just to come to this amazing restaurant. The atmosphere is so elegant, the staff is wonderful and the food is exquisite . I can guarantee that the nasty comments are from commies. Please visit this amazing restaurant and decide for yourself.“

“Absolutely delicious food , great service and a good wine selection.“

“Great family experience for our huge group. They accommodated us in our own private room so we could visit without interrupting the rest of the diners.“

“Great Pizza, great location if you don’t mind eating outside this place with your friend or taking it to go after a night out on the beach or bar hopping!!Price is alright , but what I do like about this place is the consistency, been coming here for about 5 years now and I always get what I expect! Nothing more, nothing less.“

“Been enjoying everything since I was 5 great food and better service love it“

“Very nice atmosphere, delicious food, in a family-owned restaurant! Loved it and will definitely be back!“

“Pizza was good, prices are incredibly inexpensive. We had Lg pepperoni, bell pepper, onions and 2 canned sodas. $18.00. They also advertise cheese burger potato wedges and soda for $7.99. I will try that next. The Host is very nice.“

“I'm a resident of HB and it was my first time visiting this eatery. The entree I ordered was pleasant. It was the Pollo Bella Napoli. A simple chicken, eggplant and fresh tomato dish. I expected a different white wine sauce. But like I mentioned it was pleasant.The atmosphere of the restaurant is cute, cozy and well Italian themed. The host that greeted me was very nice and friendly.My server, Veronica, was the ONLY waitress working the entire room. They had more bussers and food deliverers. She tried her best to keep up with ALL the customers needs.Although it was very apparent that she catered more to the REGULARS who came in that night. And was EXTRA nice and friendly toward them.The highlight was David, the piano player. Super friendly and extremely talented! It's worth going just to listen to his music, maybe have an appetizer and a drink or two. His genre is very diverse... from Journey, to Sinatra., Dean Martin, Celine Dion, Chicago, Billy Joel, Elton John, Burt Bacharach , and Phantom of the Opera, to name a few. Kudos to him for creating the ambiance. Grazie David!“

“Great atmosphere live music on Wednesday“

“Good pizza! I like the cheese and the crust. Solid on the toppings too. I used to love getting their oven baked wings because they are good, but since they increased the price, the value doesn't match the extra cost. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes it's great, and other times, it seems like they'd rather be somewhere else.“

“Terrific food great service lovely place one of our family favorite“

“Rápido y muy atentos y amables“

“Super sweet and accommodating staff. Went above and beyond to help us accommodate our special needs (food allergies) with a large party. Food was great, staff was great and we will be back :)“

“Dined here this evening. We enjoyed some Cocktails to start then ordered Beef Tartare, Shrimp with Veg and Roasted Carrots. Entrees varied from Pasta to Ribeye steak and Burger. All delicious. The Carbonara needed more bacon but that was the only issue. Desserts were great. The Espresso wasn’t hot enough for my guest but overall we enjoyed the evening celebrating a birthday. Will recommend to my friends for sure. Would recommend a reservation as it was very busy by the time we left at 6.30 pm“

“Love the market too! Has the best authentic I ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere! Keeps me coming back again and again!“

“Olive Garden is one of my favorite spots when I'm craving Italian food, especially for their all-you-can-eat salad, which is the best part, in my opinion. This location tends to get very busy during peak hours, so coming earlier is advisable. Making a reservation can also make your experience smoother. I definitely recommend it.“