Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. North Italia
Topping the list is North Italia. Located at 2957 Michelson Drive in the Business District, the Italian spot, which serves pizza and more, is the most popular Italian restaurant in Irvine, boasting 4.5 stars out of 2,806 reviews on Yelp.
2. Cucina enoteca Irvine
Next up is the Irvine Health and Science Complex's CUCINA enoteca Irvine, at 532 Spectrum Center Drive. With four stars out of 2,122 reviews on Yelp, the Italian and pizza spot and wine bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana
Also in the Irvine Health and Science Complex, at 8573 Irvine Center Drive, is Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Italian and pizza spot and cocktail bar four stars out of 708 reviews.
4. Il Fornaio
Il Fornaio, an Italian, seafood and pizza spot in the Business District, is another go-to, with four stars out of 637 Yelp reviews. Head over to 18051 Von Karman Ave. to see for yourself.
5. Square One Pizza Cafe
Finally, over in Oak Creek, check out Square One Pizza Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 461 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian and pizza spot, which also offers salads and more, at 5789 Alton Parkway.
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