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iL Barone Ristorante

4.7
4.7
995 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
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Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
WE'RE BACK! We are finally open at our new location! Chef Franco Barone has perfected an extended menu and we are very excited to share our new cozy Classic Ristorante.

Known as one of Southern California's top chefs, Franco Barone ceases to amaze at Il Barone Ristorante through his unique approach to classic Italian food.

The new menu has many of Chef Franco's signature dishes including his Facci Ri Veccia and new specials everyday.


We can't wait for you to join us!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-2755
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Franco Barone
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    Campus Dr and Macarthur Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 995 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
iL Barone Ristorante delights with "phenomenal culinary artistry" from homemade pasta to sea bass. It's known for "delicious meals" and "incredible friendly knowledgeable service." The welcoming atmosphere, "authentic" flavors, and attentive staff make it a neighborhood gem. Whether for family dinners or special occasions, iL Barone promises an exceptional dining experience.
995 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always the best! The ossobuco special and pasta was the best I’ve ever had.

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  2. Jose

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Bad experience, had to wait 20 minute, got table outside, pizza soggy

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  3. Tina

    VIP

    Orange County

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our faves! Great menu and food. Excellent cocktails and service. You’ve got a good thing going! We always enjoy dining there.

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  4. Peter

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, the service was amazing. Second, the food from the garlic bread, the branzino to the pasta was top notch and beyond our expectations going in. Our new go to place for italian.

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Orange County

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The calamari and squid ink pasta was excellent. Our server was very attentive.

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  6. Andrew

    VIP

    Orange County

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you haven't been to iL Barone (it has moved in where Cucina Alessa used to be) then you HAVE to go! The food is extraordinary along with great friendly service. Some restaurants push their 'specials' to move unwanted food but we go twice (or more) weekly and only out of curiosity do we ask before ordering it. Phenomenal culinary artistry from homemade pasta to sea bass their own special way. There's no scrimping on serving size or quality. If you're lucky to have Frankie as your server he will assist you in scoring a goal or 2.

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  7. New

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was delicious. I was a little disappointed in the atmosphere as the picture showed tablecloths and looked charming. We came for the first time to celebrate a birthday and try the restaurant and it has no ambience as in the picture it shows in your website. Wish I could’ve given five stars because the food was very delicious and the service was great. 

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  8. Rob

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    115 reviews

    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time dining here. It was excellent food and service. Good spot for party of four.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Evelyn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always incredible. Missed iL Barone when they closed on Bristol……they’re back and better than ever. The staff is amazing! Fun, funny and wonderful service. Can’t wait to go back. Ev Parrella

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Mimi

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of three enjoyed a thoroughly delightful lunch at Il Barone today. We were warmly greeted by Donatella Barone, who was not only a gracious hostess, but personally provided our table with excellent and attentive service. We started the meal with a delicious shrimp and puff pastry appetizer, followed by the sole and osso bucco specials, which were outstanding. We were so happy to discover that lunch is a wonderful and relaxing time to dine at Il Barone. Before we left, we made our next reservation for lunch. We can’t wait!!!!!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

iL Barone Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 955-2755.

iL Barone Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 995 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for iL Barone Ristorante

6700 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Campus Dr and Macarthur Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Franco Barone
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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