Il Girasole

4.8

23 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Il Girasole, now open at SOCO & The OC Mix in Costa Mesa, CA, brings a refined, modern Italian dining experience to Orange County. Named after the Italian word for "sunflower," the restaurant embraces a family-owned ethos, with a menu inspired by classic Italian flavors elevated through fresh, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy a variety of beautifully crafted dishes, from handmade pastas and creative flatbreads to thoughtfully curated seafood and meat selections. Each dish is prepared with a focus on authenticity and quality, delivering a dining experience that balances traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.

Highlights from the menu include unique offerings like King crab ravioli, pistachio-crusted ahi tuna, and handmade pasta with truffle enhancements. Il Girasole has quickly become a must-visit destination for both Italian food aficionados and those seeking an elegant yet welcoming dining environment in Costa Mesa.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(657) 218-9439
Website
http://www.il-girasole.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef German Gamez

Location
3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Cross street
Sunflower Ave and Hyland Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 43 stops at Harbor Blvd & Sunflower Ave
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

23 Reviews

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Marj
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional new Italian restaurant in the Soco District Costa Mesa. Antonio, the owner, is great at what he does! Everything about this restaurant is elevated from the menu to the decor and ambiance. It has a romantic atmosphere perfect for date nights and small gatherings. Michael greeted us at the front who is really nice and friendly. Max and Kevin are incredibly nice as well and the service they provide is definitely top notch! We even got offered a comfy blanket while dining in the patio that had heaters. It definitely felt like going to a fancy Michelin restaurant with the best food and service. We had fresh veni, vedi, vici salad which is similar to Caesar salad with high quality anchovies, amazing Margherita pizza with generous prosciutto and mozzarella cheese and a delicious special homemade sauce, rich flourless chocolate cake, and prosecco and beer + coffee for our beverages. The price was reasonable for the quality of everything we ate and drank. That chocolate cake is velvety and is just perfect in every way! I think we'll keep coming back here and next time, we'll try their pastas which I learned are their specialty. Can't wait for next time!
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roger
VIP
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good Service was great with Michael as our server. He guided us through the menu and made excellent suggestions Very friendly place--owner came to our table and we enjoyed the conversation.
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Danilo
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food quality, small menu with gourmet plates at reasonable prices Feels like you are eating at your grandmas house
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Marc
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service and great experience! Refreshing Italian food with real chef's touch! Flavors and presentation of the dishes that define a well designed menu! Owner italiano Antonio is a great host and spent to greet and supervise every table! Congratulations! The restaurant was opened 3 weeks ago!
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Darin
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. So nice service. And the food is so so great
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Carlie
VIP
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience at this new restaurant. Food was innovative and presented beautifully. Nice selection of wines, domestic, Italian and international. Looking forward to becoming regulars!
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Kevin
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for special occasions and fun nights out. Really good food!
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Michael
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Historically, SOCO has been home to some excellent restaurants and while we occasionally mourn the closing of one excellent eatery, such as Michelin-star rated Taco María, a new one will typically take its place and afford us the opportunity for an entirely new dining experience. Il Girasole was on my radar once I heard about their recent opening, so we booked a table for a late lunch, since we were in the area. My girlfriend and I arrived promptly at our reservation time and we were personally welcomed by name at the entrance of the restaurant, by Michael, at the hostess stand. An unexpected and nice touch and also a positive sign of more good things to come. The artwork on the walls kept up entertained throughout our meal. My girlfriend ordered a glass of the DuMOL Pinot Noir, which was pricey, but absolutely incredible. We decided to share the Pomodoro salad, the Formaggio plate and the Yellowtail Crudo, along with their bread plate. The salad was fresh, flavorful and well balanced. The cheeses consisted of a generous portion of Parmigiana and Manchego, which were both delicious with a slight nod to the Manchego. The Yellowtail was excellent, although the portion was fairly modest. The assorted breads / rolls were warm and tasty, as were the dipping sauces, although paying for bread still rubs me the wrong way, for some reason, as many restaurants still offer this gratis. The Salmone Reale was very good, and my Fettuccine Agnello was interesting, but I would probably opt for another dish on our next visit, as the tomato confit had a subtle sweetness to it, which isn't my thing. We shared the flourless chocolate cake, which was a good thing due to how rich the dessert was, but it was worth each and every bite. The service was very attentive and our server was quite engaging. Each dish was carefully prepared and the presentation was delightful. All in all, it was a great experience and we look forward to returning.
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Steve
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IL Girasole is a new restaurant in town, our first time here. The menu has something for everyone. The 4 of us shared 12 different items on the menu. The food was amazing, with good size portions. The service exceeded our expectations. We'll be back soon.
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Jeanette
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Our new go to restaurant for Italian food.
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Il Girasole is rated 4.8 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Sunflower Ave and Hyland Ave
Neighborhood
Costa Mesa
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 43 stops at Harbor Blvd & Sunflower Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef German Gamez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.il-girasole.com/
Phone number
(657) 218-9439

Il Girasole

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