Molo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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South Orange County
Italian
Review summary
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Molo is a standout Italian gem in Newport Beach, praised for its "authentic cuisine," "friendly staff," and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "best Italian food outside of Italy" with favorites like Cacio e Pepe and tiramisu. The charming atmosphere and attentive service make it a must-visit, despite occasional noise levels.
301 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
For cozy Italian, I would definitely return. Note: it’s where Sabatino’s was.
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Joe VIP
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 3
Food is good not great , very noisy in the dining room
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Luke VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best Italian food in Newport. Hands down. The staff is amazing and the food is authentic. Grazie mille!
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Pablo VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Healthy oils and butter for their fats! Bread was fresh, warm and crispy! Organic ingredients and fresh fish! I recommend their salads and appetizers! Service was friendly and kind!! My wife and I had a blast!
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Shanie VIP
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Service great. Inside was a bit loud but great energy. Highly recommend.
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Ray VIP
Los Angeles63 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Where Sabatinos was, Molo is the new restaurant.
Food and service was fantastic. Inventive approach for Veal Scallopini...really great. Burrata and Beets salad was delicious.
They are currently transitioning in updating the building, but the temporary dining area was great, warm and you really wouldn't notice.
Great first time dining and definitely will return.
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Richard VIP
Orange County5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 3
Too noisy to have table conversation. A lot of staff around but not many attentive to providing quick service.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was awesome! Joking with the waiter I suggested that the chef might come out and gate some black truffle on my cacio e pepe... And he did! We all had a good laugh with him. A very enjoyable evening. A great experience with a team that produces an excellent dining experience but didn't take themselves too seriously. 100% quality experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Favorite restaurant in Newport, such a blessing to have such a wonderful place so close to home and the team is wonderful
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Nooshin
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Delicious food, good service, good ambience I would give the ambiance 5, but they are under construction, and we had to sit under a tent which was kind of cold. However, overall a pleasant experience.
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FAQs
Molo is rated 4.7 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.