Order the best Italian near Laguna Beach, CA

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Laguna Beach

World Class Pizza

World Class Pizza

4.5
(7k+)
• Lunch • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 46 min
Farther away
"Best pizza around town hidden gem , especially after hours,cooked to perfection. the crust and dough is on point."
"Pizza was dough but smelled and tasted good. Garlic bread lacked garlic and was lightly overcooked. I wish for more garlic in the bread for sure. Keep doing these ads, decent price and stays competitive with pricing. I also wish the small pizza was a 9 inch, a little smalller smaller side. Overll 3.5/5 I'll come back. :) "
12" Medum Cheese pizza
Hand-tossed pizza, topped with our rich homemade sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for the perfect balance of flavor. Enhance your pizza experience with a choice of dipping sauces: creamy ranch, savory Alfredo, spicy Buffalo hot sauce, or smooth olive oil.
$19.91
Buffalo Hot Wings
10" bread, garlic spread with cheese
$13.88
8" Small Cheese Pizza
Hand-tossed pizza with homemade sauce and mozzarella cheese And also,Ranch sauce, Alfredo sauce, Buffalo hot sauce, Olive Oil available
$11.5
Garlic Bread
Home-made sauce, meatball and mozzarella cheese
$4.15
Alessa Laguna

Alessa Laguna

4.5
(3k+)
• Italian • Takeout
$0 delivery fee
"Best calzone I had was a full meal My favorite so far Tiramisu is a special Panna Cotta with those cherry so so so good "
"Absolutely exceptional Italian food! Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of rich flavor, and tasted like it came straight from a family kitchen in Italy. Portion sizes were generous, ingredients were fresh, and everything arrived perfectly packaged. One of the best meals we’ve ordered on DoorDash—will definitely reorder!"
Kids Pasta
Homemade rosemary infused pappardelle pasta, Juventino's style bolognese sauce.
$16.11
Bolognese
Homemade Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, organic basil, EVOO infused with italian herbs.
$26.99
Margherita
Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning. Parmigiano cream sauce.
$19.92
Alfredo
Ricotta, Italian meatball, raju, a blend or Italian cheeses.
$24.6
Romeo Cucina

Romeo Cucina

4.6
(100+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
"This restaurant should be on your to go to list. We always eat here when we come to Laguna Beach. This is delicious Italian food, and this is coming from a girl who grew up in NJ/NY. Their signature dish Rigatoni i Giulietta melts in your mouth. You won't be disappointed. "
"The eggplant Parmesan was barely cooked, they must have gone out of their way to measure 1 tablespoon of sauce with 5 shreds of cheese. They had to work hard to mess up this recipe. I guess they figure that Togo food is out of site out of mind. The worst meal ever."
Rigatoni Giulietta
“favorite for 30 years,” heirloom mushrooms, spinach, onion, pine nuts, parmigiano, brandy pink sauce
$21.18
Fettuccine alla Carne
Housemade fettuccine, Romeo Bolognese, country style meatballs
$21.86
Pizza Margherita
Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, fresh basil
$19.16
Pollo Mamma Grazia
Breaded chicken breast, topped with freshly diced tomatoes, arugula and buffalo mozzarella, served with capelli arrabiatta
$25.16
Italia Moderna

Italia Moderna

Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
20% off on $15+
Boss Lady's Baked Ziti
Prepared in marinara sauce served with garlic bread
$18.2
Mozzarella Sticks
Golden, crispy mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.
$14.3
Italiano
Sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, bell peppers
$33.36
Signature Tender
Served with crispy fries & our signature sauce
$19.5
Mama D’s Italian

Mama D’s Italian

4.7
(4k+)
• Dinner • Italian
$0 delivery fee
Trending
"Everything was so fresh and tasted amazing! Gary's Baked Ziti with pink sauce was so good and cooked perfectly! The bread was also really fresh and I loved the little cookies that came with my order! If youre looking for great Italian food, this is the place! "
"Everything was great except the salad. It was literally iceberg with just a few toppers for $13. Not even the entire container (small) was filled with iceberg lettuce. I'll definitely pass in the future and just make a salad at home. Baked Gary's Baked Ziti and chicken Penny's Chicken Parmigiana were delicious!"
The Classic
Choice of angel hair, spaghetti, fettuccini, linguini, rigatoni, penne, fusilli, bowtie. With choice of Our homemade Aglio Olio or Our Homemade Marinara Sauce
$22.01
Italian Garden Salad
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomato, carrots, garbanzos, cucumbers, mozzarella, pepperoncini and olives.
$12.96
Build Your Own
Traditional style with layers of meat, ricotta and mozzarella.
$19.93
Lasagna
Served fresh vegetable and pasta. Boneless sesame fillet topped with marinara and mozzarella.
$21.53
Molo Osteria

Molo Osteria

4.7
(100+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Penne Alla Vodka
Creamy pink sauce, nduja, and Sabatino's sausages.
$28.04
Meatballs
Beef, tomato sauce, and peas.
$18
Citrus Avocado Salad
Oranges, grapefruit, arugula, avocado, almonds, balsamic, and goat cheese.
$18.72
Chicken Parmigiana
Trofie pasta. (No substitution allowed on this Dish)
$38.02
Gina's

Gina's

4.7
(200+)
• Pizzeria • Italian
$0 delivery fee
"The prosciutto parm and peppers is amazing. Love the pepperoni pizza."
"Been coming here since I was 10 years old food is consistently great. Antonio runs a tight ship. Best pizza in town."
1 to 2 Topping Pizza
Choose up to 2 of your favorite Gina's toppings, house-made Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, & Italian Oregano Choice of Gina's Original Dough, Gluten Free Neapolitan Crust or Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust *All of Gina's Dough styles are Vegan
$27.53
Cheese Pizza
Choice of Gina's Original Dough, Gluten Free Neapolitan Crust or Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust topped with house-made Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, & Italian Oregano *All of Gina's Dough styles are Vegan
$24.36
House Special
The Original Gina's Favorite! Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Roasted Bell Peppers, & Red Onion, house-made Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, & Italian Oregano Choice of Gina's Original Dough, Gluten Free Neapolitan Crust or Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust
$30.87
Rasta Salad
Mix of our House & Pasta Salad topped with Roma Tomatoes, Red Onions, Garbanzo Beans, Pepperoncinis, & Parsley choice of Gina's house-made dressing on the side *Vegan
$17.89
zpizza

zpizza

4.6
(2k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"The pizza is always delicious here! However, I have requested plates and cheese/pepper to be delivered when ordering a couple times and it has never been included. We have had to improvise since I ordered this for my workplace, with paper towels as plates instead due to this.... other than that, always a fan of the pizza here!"
"The cheese pizza was burnt, and the Greek pizza only had half of the pie filled with toppings. The rest was crust."
10 inch Build Your Own
Vegetarian. add drinks, and perhaps salad and/or dessert, and you're all set.
$19.36
Cheese Pizza
Housemade marinara sauce, part-skim mozzarella, all-natural pepperoni.
$18.66
Pepperoni Pizza
Skillet baked, all-natural chicken wings with your choice of sauce
$21.63
8 pieces
Housemade marinara, mozzarella, asaigo, fontina, parmesan, provolone, extra all-natural pepperoni, hot honey, fresh torn oregano
$15.97
Mostly Pasta

Mostly Pasta

4.5
(100+)
• Pasta Entrees • Pasta and Burgers
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
20% off on $20+
Pesto-Infused Chicken Penne Opera
Penne pasta, chicken, and creamy pesto sauce.
$20.79
Creamy Alfredo Fettuccine Elegance
Fettuccine pasta with white creamy Parmesan sauce. Add sausage and mushrooms for an additional charge.
$16.89
Mario's Signature Culinary Creation
Penne pasta, chicken, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy marinara sauce.
$22.09
Hearty Meaty Lasagna Sonata
Pasta layers, lean ground beef, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella.
$22.09
Piatti

Piatti

4.3
(80+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"I can't believe if you try to be cooperative they tell you it's not good enough."
"This was my first time trying this restaurant. The pasta was overcooked and there was zero flavor. No use of salt, it was dripping in grease and there was little to no cheese. Very disappointed in this meal. Will not go back."
Rigatoni Bolognese
pancetta, parmesan
$25.95
Spaghetti Pomodoro
broken meatballs, basil, garlic, grana padano
$23.05
Caesar
little gem, white anchovy, crostini, aged parmesan reggiano, caesar dressing
$17.94
Chopped
romaine, red endive, provolone, salami, red peppers, castelvetrano olives, chickpeas, mustard seed vinaigrette
$20.83
Rumari

Rumari

4.7
(300+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee
"We really enjoyed the Pollo Alla Marsala and the Pollo Alla Parmigiana. In fact, we have had a number of dinners there (dine in, takeout, and delivery) ... and have enjoyed everything we've tried so far. Rumari gets a really strong recommendation from us. Still haven't tried everything, but there's time for that, yet ... and we look forward to it."
"The lobster Mac and Cheese Was not worth it. The lobster was overcooked and rubbery. The chicken parmagiana was just okay. The pasta was too Al dente, sort of stuck to my teeth. Maybe it was an off night, but overall not worth the price. Would not order again."
Bucatini Bolognese
Ground beef sautéed with tomato, shallots, and white wine.
$27.65
Pollo Alla Marsala
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, shallots and marsala wine, served with spaghetti aglio e olio.
$31.92
Roasted Caesar Salad
Roasted romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons, house-made caesar dressing, and imported Italian anchovies.
$14.54
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Baked boneless chicken breast topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese in a house made marinara sauce, served with spaghetti aglio e olio.
$30.69
Nonna's Table

Nonna's Table

4.7
(50+)
• Italian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$6 off on $30+
"Everything arrived fresh hot and ready to eat! good size portions and the Side of Meatballs was very good.Fettuccine Alfredo was like homemade. I would order again if in the area👍🏼"
"spaghetti Bolognese was perfect. the meatballa are great value.Delivery was under 15 minutes. very good.will order again for sure"
Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh lasagna noodles hand-layered with ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and a bolognese sauce topped with zesty bolognese sauce and shredded mozzarella
$17.98
Penne alla Vodka
Spaghetti topped with a classic bolognese sauce topped with parmesan cheese
$22.19
Spaghetti Bolognese
Fettuccine in rich and creamy Alfredo sauce topped with fresh parmesan cheese
$20.62
Fettuccine Alfredo
6 pcs
$20.87
Truly Pizza

Truly Pizza

4.8
(2k+)
• Pizza • Salads
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Spontaneous order, was craving wings on football Sunday and they have to be the best in southern OC. Pickled celery and onions are a great touch. Of course the Sweet and Spicy pizza is a family favorite. Great new restaurant to try out. "
"It was delicious! The chicken wings were large so flavorful and crunchy. I have to say, I believe they are the best bbq chicken wings I have ever ate! 5 Stars The Dana Wedge salad was fresh, crisp, and so delicious. Next time I believe I will opt to have the romaine wedges "chopped" ... I have leftover salad for today as well. X-Large portion! 5 Stars"
Crispy Pepperoni
Our cheese pizza loaded with old style cup and char pepperoni, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, grated Romano
$23.3
Our Cheese
California red sauce, fresh and aged whole milk mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, grated Romano
$22.14
Dana Point Wedge
Iceberg lettuce, our house made herby ranch, Point Reyes Blue cheese crumbles, candied pecans, Local dates, chives, red onion, smoked bacon, shaved egg, cracked black pepper
$19.82
Champion Tomato & Cheese
California red sauce, chopped dorati semi dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, sea salt
$21.8
Trattoria Trullo

Trattoria Trullo

4.7
(60+)
• Italian • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"So good! We usually eat there but I wasn't able to go today. Pasta was perfect and the chicken was still crispy. So fresh and delicious."
"Ordered the Vegetarian Minestra di Legumi Pugliese and it came in a very small container which was only half full. The soup was good but the value was really sub par. For $15 I was expecting a bowl not half a cup. The portion size was so small I wouldn't even call this an appetizer. Really disappointed."
Rigatoni alla Bolognese
Bolognese Sauce made from Pork, Beef, and Veal (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free upon request) "Sub Gluten Free Rigatoni" must be selected under "Pasta" modifiers for dish to be made gluten free.
$37.04
Lasagna Classica
Traditional Lasagna Layered With Bolognese (pork, beef, and veal) and Silky Bechamel Sauce
$38.57
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Spaghetti, Pomodoro Sauce, Shaved Ricotta Salata Cheese (Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request; For Dairy Free, order without cheese; For Vegan, order without cheese & sub GF Rigatoni) "Sub Gluten Free Rigatoni" must be selected under "Pasta" modifiers for dish to be made gluten free.
$34.64
Mandilli di Seta
Large, Soft, and Silky Sheets of Egg Pasta, Lemon Cream, Pesto Drizzle (Contains pine nuts; Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request) "Sub Gluten Free Rigatoni" must be selected under "Pasta" modifiers for dish to be made gluten free.
$42.21
Foretti's

Foretti's

4.7
(3k+)
• American • Pickup
$0 delivery fee
"Excellent Alfredo & Chicken masala! Very flavorful and well prepared"
"The scampi ravioli with limoncello pasta is delicious, with cherry tomatoes and shrimp. The butternut squash ravioli is heavenly! However the calamari is NOT as advertised. The photo and description is one of the traditional fried appetizer, golden and crispy. What I received was a calamari soup "alla luciana". Not bad, but certainly not what I was expecting. Prices here are too high."
Margherita D.O.P
All imported from Naples, 00 caputo flour, San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, EVOO.
$22.51
Of Course We Have a Caesar
Shaved Parmigiano, romaine lettuce, home-made crostini, anchovy-lemon dressing served on the side.
$16.18
Butternut Squash Ravioli
A must try. Housemade organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce.
$17.93
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti, Mamma Margherita's meatballs, light spicy tomato sauce, fresh creamy burrata. For the teenager that can eat, this will fill him up!
$31.18
SOLE TOSCANO

SOLE TOSCANO

4.6
(1k+)
• Pizza • Steak
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The POLPETTE was delicious. The broccoli was very tender. The meatballs were seasoned well and not overcooked. Ask for the bread on the side though. They had it in the container with the meatballs and sauce. By the time it reached me, the bread was soggy. Too soggy for my taste, unfortunately. "
"The cheesy garlic breadsticks were the best thing but for almost $18 was not worth it. The pasta was way to spicy and had no flavor, the meatballs tasted like they had been sitting around for a couple of days. The serving sizes were very small for the price and felt like I was eating a child's portion."
SPAGHETTI
The most famous pasta! Named "little strings" in Italian, these long, thin, round strands are perfect for twirling on your fork and mixing with any of our traditional sauces
$23.85
LASAGNE
A hearty and traditional homemade dish with layers of fresh pasta, rich beef ragu sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted mozzarella cheese
$24.55
FETTUCCINE
A classic pasta shaped into "little ribbons." long and flat.
$25.04
PENNE
Classic pasta tubes with ridges, cut on an angle to catch extra sauce in every bite.
$21.84
Panini Kabob Grill

Panini Kabob Grill

4.7
(10k+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Wow. This place stands out. Their chicken is perfectly grilled. Their soup tastes like it is made with love. "
"Absolutely Wonderful and I will order again. And love the sealed bag! Delicious and delightful. Great driver! So friendly and made with love. Chicken Brie melts in your mouth great to pair with Bowl Chicken Veg. Soup or Bowl Lentil Soup Avocado salad very generous portion and Koobideh Ka-Box is a staple."
Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob
Charbroiled ABF (Antibiotic & Hormone Free) Chicken Tenders with a Skewer of Grilled Vegetables. Served with Your Choice of Two Sides.
$23.39
Family Combo (4)
Charbroiled ABF (Antibiotic & Hormone Free) Chicken Tenders with Grilled Vegetables and Pita Bread. Served with Your Choice of Rice and Spread.
$88.35
Family Combo (2)
Charbroiled ABF (Antibiotic & Hormone Free) Chicken Tenders in a Skewer With Grilled Vegetables and Half Pound (1 Skewer) of Charbroiled, All-Natural, ABF (Antibiotic & Hormone Free) Seasoned Ground Beef. Served with Your Choice of Two Sides.
$44.63
Chicken Ka-Box
Charbroiled Fresh Sustainable Norwegian Salmon with a Skewer of Grilled Vegetables. Served with Your Choice of Two Sides.
$19.86
Finney's Crafthouse

Finney's Crafthouse

4.5
(600+)
• American • Italian
$0 delivery fee
$10 off on $50+
"Consistently the best food we have delivered. Order is always correct and food always great. "
"The boneless wings with buffalo sauce and chopped wedge salad was great. Quality food from scratch at an affordable price. Fantastic for locals and tourists alike."
Smashburger
Martin's potato bun, smashburger patty, caramelized onions, american cheese, pickled cherry peppers, E's steak sauce, yellow mustard aioli
$17.82
The Finney Burger
Brioche bun, burger patty, white cheddar, pickled onions, iceberg lettuce, tomato, house spread
$19.35
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Prime rib, onions, peppers, fontina cheese, orange chili glaze, chinese honey mustard
$16.87
Mini Finney Cheeseburgers
American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, ketchup, hawaiian slider rolls
$14.3
Urth Caffé

Urth Caffé

4.5
(6k+)
• Cafe • Coffee & Tea
$0 delivery fee
"Butternut t Squash & Ricotta Pizza, Tomato Rice Soup, Thai Tea Boba Iced, Pumpkin Chai Latté Large, The Urth Salad Full, Each of these are amazingly delicious, prepared with the best ingredients. I recommend them all, for sharing so you can have a taste of each. "
"First, the medium Italian cappuccino was basically a large container of milk. Definitely not an Italian cappuccino. I spend half of the year in Italy and the description should be changed to giant thing of warm milk with a couple of drops of espresso. While the pumpkin pie filling itself was good. The entirety of the crust was soggy and disappointing. I wouldn't recommend ordering from here."
Chicken Soup
Chicken, carrots, onion, celery and fresh herbs simmered for hours.
$11.91
Panini Chicken El Diablo
Grilled cilantro marinated chicken breast, three chili sauce, thinly sliced jalapeno, micro cilantro and Monterey jack cheese. Available by request—locally grown baby spinach, heirloom baby sugar plum tomatoes, candied pecans and a Peppercorn vinaigrette garnished with marinated mixed olives (with pits). No substitutions, please. Gluten-free bread available upon request.
$20.99
The Greek Salad
Live Butter lettuce and Treviso lettuce tossed with avocado, cucumbers, Feta, Kalamata olives (with pits), heirloom sugar plum tomatoes & Urth Oregano Vinaigrette served with pita bread.
$21.89
Urth Pot Roast Sandwich
Slow-roasted all-natural beef with natural juices on a classic French baguette. Served with homemade horseradish sauce and au jus. Served upon request—locally grown mixed greens salad.
$23.85
Pasta Glory

Pasta Glory

3.1
(10+)
• Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
15% off on $20+
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in rich and creamy Alfredo sauce topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$23.09
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti in a traditional Bolognese sauce topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$21.63
Penne Pesto
Penne pasta tossed in a savory pesto sauce and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
$23.2
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Classic spaghetti with meatballs, marinara sauce, and topped with parmesan cheese.
$20.39
Pizza Bar

Pizza Bar

Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
"Food was great, the butter garlic rolls were so good!!"
Hawaiian
Canadian bacon, fresh Roma tomatoes, bacon topped with pineapple slices.
$25.9
Pietro's Sausage Lovers Pizza
Double sausage.
$20.89
The Greek
Fresh feta cheese, spinach, Roma tomatoes, black olives, red onions.
$28
BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken, BBQ sauce, tomatoes, red onions.
$28.67
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.4
(40k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"the Banana Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake was fantastic! three Lunch Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad salad was the perfect size with great flavor."
"Very disappointed. Alfredo hardly any sauce or chicken. Very dry. Small portion for the price. Egg roll sampler arrived soggy and sauces were barely a quarter filled in cups. Zucchini appetizer was good and of course cheesecakes were great. Step it up Cheesecake Factory. Slacking!"
Linda's Fudge Cake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$13.94
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$14.21
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
Flourless Godiva® Chocolate Cake, Topped with Godiva® Chocolate Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse
$14.64
Godiva® Chocolate Cheesecake
Penne Pasta, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Romano and Parmesan Cheese with Marinara Sauce and Fresh Basil
$14.01

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