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Modo Mio - Newport Coast, Newport Coast, CA

Modo Mio - Newport Coast

4.8
4.8
3065 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Dining at Modo Mio is a delight, thanks to the efforts of owners Phil and Linda Crowley and their talented staff. From the moment diners are greeted, as they enter the Newport Coast, California location, they are enveloped into a haven of warmth and hospitality. The Modo Hospitality Group is dedicated to creating and serving superb Northern Italian specialties, to their devoted clientele, in an ambiance that is both inviting and relaxing. You truly are family at Modo Mio.

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What 3,065 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Modo Mio - Newport Coast is a beloved gem with "fabulous food" and "friendly service." Known for its "lively ambiance," this Italian eatery offers fresh, "delicious" dishes like the salmon pasta and vegetarian rigatoni. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff, especially servers like Aldo and India. A "must-go" for special occasions.

3,065 Reviews
  1. Penny

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away and our server took our order promptly. The food was outstanding, ordered Buttata (Lemon chicken) and sea bass. The food was hot and tasted delicious! We have been coming here for about 5 years and this was the best tasting and service we have had there.

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  2. Patrice

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Modo Mia - food , staff , ambience are excellent- !!! Thank you.

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  3. Sarv

    VIP

    Orange County

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon with vegetables, chicken Parmesan come in good size and quality and taste good. To begin with, mushrooms are a real treat. Servers are courteous. Price is right.

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  4. Kirk

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply put, one of the best restaurant’s in Orange County!

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  5. Art

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food OK. Veal chop tasteless and pasta over cooked and over spiced. Wait staff very friendly and polite.

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  6. Emkaye

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service, as always! You’ll have to be put up with a high noise level if sitting inside, but this restaurant is consistent in its good food and friendly and efficient service!

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  7. CURT

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here many times with family and friends. Unanimous opinion that this is one of the best restaurants in Orange County. Among my guests and me, we have tried nearly everything on the menu over the years. It has been a pretty stable menu sprinkled with nightly specials. Everything is great and consistent. I love the cioppino (with lemon slices), salmon entree, swordfish (a frequent special), lasagna, the risottos, and the pastas on the side. The Italiana salad is my favorite with extra dressing on the side. Usually don't eat dessert but the lemon cheesecake and tiramisu are both outstanding. Service is impeccable. Wine list is sophisticated but we bring our own wine. Corkage is very reasonable.

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  8. Hal

    VIP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious and enjoyable evening. the food the service the atmosphere

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  9. michelle

    VIP

    Orange County

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Aldo, was really great. He seems to really like his job. He made us feel right at home and was so helpful. He checked on us regularly. One of the owners even came over to make sure everything was to our liking. I always love this place. The mushroom appetizer is so tasty. It has a lively feel to it. My salmon pasta was really delicious. You can tell that the pasta is made in house. Love this neighborhood gem.

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  10. Debra

    VIP

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and the seating arrangements are lovely, calming and comfortable. We happened to dine around sunset, and you could view the glorious sky from most areas of the restaurant. Spencer was our server and he was very friendly and attentive. And the other restaurant helpers were quick to respond to any request. The food was delicious. I enjoyed a new vegetarian rigatoni pasta with eggplant and marinara sauce that was both copious and delicious. And the wine menu was also very accommodating with many choices in price and varietals. Thank you, Modo Mio. We will be back. Debra S.

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FAQs

Modo Mio - Newport Coast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-9770.

Modo Mio - Newport Coast is rated 4.8 stars by 3065 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Modo Mio - Newport Coast

7946 East Coast Highway, Newport Coast, CA 92657

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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