DINING FRENCH MARCHÉ MODERNE Gorgeous new location. Chef Florent Marneau and pastry chef wife Amelia elevate the bistro experience to delicious heights. Caviars, butter tasting, lamb couscous. D (nightly). Crystal Cove Shopping Center, 7862 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, 714.434.7900 $$$ Map M17 MOULIN Combination bistro-epicerie-cafes: sandwiches, pastries, charcuterie, cheeses, wine and beer. Laguna: B, L, D (daily). Newport: B, L (daily); D (M-Sa). 1000 Bristol St. N., Newport Beach, 949.474.0920; 248 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, 949.715.6990 $$ Map K13 and H15 PASCAL Venerated chef Pascal Olhats offers classics menu—plus bakery and epicerie items, sandwiches, and picnics to go. B, L (M-Sa); D (Th-Sa). 31451 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.488.0031 $$ Map I17
INTERNATIONAL DARYA Elegant destination for classic Persian dishes for 30 years. Kebabs a specialty; rack of lamb; vegetarian options. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 S. Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.557.6600 $$$ Map J13 MIX MIX KITCHEN + BAR Superb chef Ross Pangilinan presents Filipino fusion fare and superior cocktails. Oui Chef prix fixe dinners—with complimentary wine pairings on Wednesdays. D (Tu-Sa), Br (Su). 300 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714.836.5158 $$$ Map H13 MOZAMBIQUE African fortress gone hip and stylish offers Cal-Portuguese-South African cuisine such as piri piri prawns. Veranda rooftop dining. Complimentary ride within 3 miles. B (Sa-Su); L, D (daily). 1740 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 949.715.7777 $$ Map I16 ROYAL KHYBER Anchor at South Coast Plaza Village marks 35 years. Warm eggplant salad; lobster masala; signature Khyber’s Nectar lamb shanks. L (Su-F), D (nightly), Br (Su). South Coast Plaza Village, 1621 Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, 714.436.1010 $$$ Map J13 WURSTHAUS Huge selection of handmade sausages, from classics to exotics, Belgian fries and pedigreed German and Belgian draft beers. L, D (daily). 305 E. 4th St., Santa Ana, 714.760.4333 $$ Map H13
ITALIAN ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE Reopens. Housed in a 1909 manor, Sir Bruno Serato’s Italian steakhouse is one of North County’s finest restaurants, known for its elaborately presented refined cuisine. D (nightly). 887 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714.772.1381 $$$ Map I10 ANDREA Elegant but unstuffy dining room serves toptier northern Italian, looks out onto elysian and ocean vistas. Pasta and gelato made in dedicated rooms. L (W-Su), D (nightly). The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road S., Newport Coast, 844.445.2183 $$$$ Map L17 ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Beautiful second location in Irvine. L, D (daily). Irvine adds Br (Sa-Su). Los Olivos Marketplace, 8573 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949.536.5200; Monarch Bay Plaza, 32860 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.429.1102 $$ Map D5, J16 ANTONELLO RISTORANTE Top-notch northern Italian. Osso buco; ricotta gnocchi; Non Plus Ultra 50-ounce skirt steak. Many dishes finished tableside. Enoteca Lounge. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). South Coast Plaza Village, 3800 S. Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, 714.751.7153 $$$ Map J13 CASA BARILLA New. Italy’s famed family of pasta makers offers casual pizza, panini and pasta menu throughout the day. L, D (daily). South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 657.205.1025 $$ Map J13 BRUNOS ITALIAN KITCHEN Contemporary spot with memorable dishes such as hamachi with sweet-and-sour
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