Italian Restaurants in Fashion Island, Newport

Italian Restaurants in Fashion Island, Newport
Italian restaurants have always been a favorite for travelers because they offer a sense of comfort and familiarity in an otherwise unknown place. Not all Italian restaurants are the same, though, as cuisine, atmosphere and traditions can very from place to place. In Newport Beach, California, there are a variety of Italian restaurants that capture the ambiance without sacrificing the sense of comfort that Italian restaurants typically provide.

Francoli Gourmet

Francoli Gourmet specializes in authentic Northern Italian cuisine, featuring many Mediterranean-inspired pastas and entrees. Seafood and steak entrees are plentiful at this restaurant in Fashion Island. Francoli also offers a selection of less-expensive toasted sandwiches, called Panini-Tostati, that are perfect for lunch or a quick snack during a day of travel and shopping at the local Fashion Island stores. The atmosphere is nice but casual, and the restaurant offers live music in their bar four days a week, featuring everything from popular Italian and Mediterranean music to classic hits.

Francoli Gourmet
1133 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 721-1289
francoligourmet.com

Canaletto Ristorante Veneto

One of the latest editions to Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Canaletto Ristorante Veneto was designed by the people behind Il Fornaio Restaurant and Bakery. Canaletto features a more upscale menu, focused on gourmet cuisine inspired by Venice, which also happens to be the home of the executive chef. Seafood is a predominant favorite at this Italian restaurant and the robust offerings all but guarantee something for anyone. Canaletto offers a wide variety of pastas and risottos, all homemade by the kitchen staff. As with many Italian restaurants, dessert can be a meal in itself at Canaletto, with an assortment of traditional and modern cakes and pastries available for patrons. The restaurant also offers specific banquet and catering menus, perfect for planning a party or large gathering either at the restaurant or at a nearby hotel.

Canaletto Ristorante Veneto
545 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 640-0900
ilfornaio.com

Pasta Bravo

Pasta Bravo specializes in traditional Italian food made fast. A popular take-out and delivery option for many in Newport Beach, Pasta Bravo's extensive menu features all the regular suspects--pizza, pastas, gourmet salads and fresh Italian sandwiches. Pasta Bravo also features a "Create Your Own" pasta bowl, where you pick your pasta and sauce combination as well as up to three fresh ingredients from their menu. Pasta Bravo offers a large catering menu, perfect for planning events at any of the nearby hotels in Fashion Island. If you plan to check out Pasta Bravo on an upcoming trip, you can sign up for their mailing list online at PastaBravo.com, and they will send special offers and coupons directly to your inbox.

Pasta Bravo
401 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA‎
(949) 644-5356‎
pastabravo.com

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