Italian Restaurants in Irvine

Neapolitan specialists with Vera Pizza Napoletana certification, wood-fired ovens, and Italian imports. Recognized by Eater LA and praised locally for classics like margherita and diavola.

Chef Erik De Marchi brings Emilia‑Romagna soul—handmade pasta, wood‑oven pizzas—to Quail Hill. Sister to Michelin‑recognized Oliver’s Osteria and spotlighted by local tourism and lifestyle editors.

A Roman‑leaning cafe in Crossroads serving daily‑made focaccia, pinsa‑style pizza, piadina, and fresh pastas. Noted by Irvine’s retail directory and embraced by neighborhood regulars.

Serving Irvine since 1981, this thick‑crust, Italian‑American pizzeria is woven into community life with school fundraisers and loyal regulars; its story has been covered by OC food writers.

Family‑run spot in the Irvine Business Complex with New York‑style pies, red‑sauce pastas, and old‑school subs. A low‑key, local stalwart recently refreshed under the Borja’s name.

Longtime UCI‑area slice shop known for New York–style pies, garlic knots, and quick lunches. A dependable student favorite that keeps things simple and local.