Pino`s Cucina in Ladera Ranch

Want authentic home made South Italian food? Then come here! Nobody cooks like chef Pino!

If you want to have a very fresh Italian dish, Pinos cucina is the right choice. Everything is made from scratch every day,fresh ingredients ,,sauces.,soup, etc.Very good flavor and perfect portions. I always come here and Chef Pino Domicolo is taking care of me.Keep it up. A++++

Great service and even better food

Had a great experience here. Perfect place to carb up before a trip to Home Goods :P Friendly and attentive staff, nice sized entree portions (delicious, too!), and they served coke products which was a plus for me! I'll be back. Loved the neighborhood feel of it.

Very nice restaurant. Food is good. Service is excellent. It feels like a family owned restaurant. Go here with your kids if you live nearby. Go alone like my husband and I️ if your teenagers don’t want to go to dinner with you anymore. 😄

Best Italian food in So. Orange County! Lasagna is best we've ever had. Staff is great and Frank and Pino make you feel like family. It will end up being a restaurant you'll end up recommending to your friends. I should add, these guys are amazing caters...First class all the way and nothing better than having Pino cooking in your kitchen .

We had a very nice evening, most ecerything qe ordered was outstanding, But, the fryed calamari. I love fried Calamari, this time, this time it was over cooked, and tastless and dry. Maybe it was to rushed in the kitchen? Anyway, everything else, and service was what you would expect!

I'm typically not a lobster ravioli fan but tried it here. I had half lobster ravioli half house ravioli (filled with cheeses....yum). The lobster ravioli on it's own... Was ok. The lobster ravioli with their vodka sauce was absolutely amazing. I usually get ravioli so I can make it to desert which I did tonight. Their tiramisu was also great. The owner came out to visit with guests. It turns out everything here is made fresh. Service was outstanding. Food was outstanding. If you are looking for Italian food this is the place to eat at; even if you need to drive further to do so.

The service was really bad every waiter was ignoring us

Best lasagna I've had in years, amazing...

My husband and I had a wonderful experience. We were immediately greeted by the hostess, our waitress was pleasant and during the meal, both owners stopped by to see how we enjoyed our dinner. We have since ordered take out twice.

Excellent food. Pino is great!

We had an excellent in this spot. We loved the wonderful environment and the food. The staff members were very amiable. I am content we eventually managed to visit here.

Good food.. Prices are high but so is the quality.

Very good Excellent

Nice small quiet place with friendly staff. I haven't dined in but have done takeout and the service was quick.

Service was okay. Food was good! Would definitely go back.

Real Italian food. I am glad they opened in Ladera.

I tried this spot already with my friend and I am obsessed ever since. I like the excellent vibes and delicious food and drinks. Fantastic work.

With these prices I would expect a lot more. Try Antonucci’s or Romano Cucina if you want good Italian around here

The food was delicious. The chef/owner does an amazing job. Tastes like all ingredients were made from scratch. The lunch special value was great and had a lot of options.

The food is creamy, flavorful, and filling. Makes it to your stomach without the heartburn. The environment is inviting and comfortable. A new favorite place.

Delicious dinner and chocolate souffle was out of this world!

Omg. First real Italian restaurant, which has authentical Italian dishes. The taste is phenomenal and delicious. I can recommend to everyone who likes Italian cousin. The restaurant is really nicely made. People should support such restaurants instead of going each time to Olive Garden.

The gnocchi with vodka sauce was beyond delicious. I told myself I would not eat the whole thing, but then suddenly my plate was licked clean. The rotelle and angel hair with garlic, roasted tomatoes and basil was delicious as well.

I'm from out of town and my family and I went there for the first time (there were 13 of us!) They were so accommodating to all of us and the service was outstanding. I've been in the industry for 20 years and I have to say it was one of the best experiences I've had. They made my family and I feel at home...and the food was incredible. Top notch place... I wish I had a Pino's Cucina where I live!

Excellent food and great people

Excellent, authentic Italian food! We came to Pinot's Cucina for the first time the day before California shut down indoor dining. I ordered the GF penne with eggplants and tomato sauce topped with a dallop of ricotta cheese. The GF pasta texture was like regular pasta. My husband had the lasagna. Both were exceptional, and probably one of the best Italian food we've ever eaten. Plenty of GF pasta substitutes. Let's keep this restaurant in business by ordering take out. The COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions, which are necessary, are hurting the restaurant industry. They need our business!!!

One of the best Italian family cuisine

Excellent spot to get some food when in a hurry. The customer service is fast, rates are convenient, good ambience. Highly recommended

I'm in love with this little restaurant. If you are lucky enough to meet the chef/co-owner Uncle Pino, he will make you feel like part of the family and make sure every part of your meal was immaculate. He gave us awesome pointers as far as desert choices, and they certainly didn't fail to impress! Try anything on the menu, we haven't had a single bad thing here. Willing to make the drive any time we are craving Italian for the authentic flavor, cozy atmosphere, and family feel and service.

Love the food here! Excellent service, very personable! Suggest everyone to try dinner some night.

Some of the best Italian in So Cal!!!!

Good service & very good food, nice cozy intimate atmosphere

If you’re looking for home style Italian this is definitely the place for you! Everything is AWESOME and tastes just like the good old days of ‘Sauce Sundays’ every week at either my parents or grandparents house! If pasta is what you’re in the mood for do not hesitate to give this place a try!

Great Italian food for the Ladera Ranch area. It has a very classy feel to it. The Linguine Mare was perfectly portioned and had a delightful taste. I was also impressed with their bread. We had a few item mix ups, but their dedication to service made sure we left happy.

The menu and service were above our expectations. I really liked the vibes of this place. Extraordinary spot to take the family out for dinner.

Finally a real Italian restaurant in South OC!! You can tell that the food is authentic and homemade not what you find in Italian American places. It was busy when I went on a Sunday night and I had the veal marsala with the best desserts ever!!

Great carbonara and risotto. Thursday kids eat free and there’s a magician who makes it extra fun for all.

The service is amazing! The food is delicious! Pino, the chef is one of a kind.

Pino is an outstanding chef. I am an Italian, born in Italy and so l crave real Italian food. And he offers the most genuine hospitality. You will be blown away at how fresh and delicious the dishes are. Thank you Pino for give us a slice of Italy in Mission Viejo.

Best restaurant in Ladera. Magician and kids eat free Thursday.

Great service and excellent food. The price is very reasonable considering the quality of the food. Would recommend!

Everything is homemade and authentic, it’s incredible! Pino makes everything from scratch and now they are even preparing food and desserts to go! I highly recommend this place.

I went there with my kids.. my kids didn’t like the Alfredo chicken pasta because the chicken was super chewy. when I told the server about the chicken.. He didn’t even offer to take it out of the bill even though my kids didn’t eat the food..With these high prices I would expect a better food and a better service.. Sorry Pino I work very hard for my money and I will never go back again.. Trio of pasta $28. I will eat a nice steak somewhere else with that price..

very good food!

Nice neighborhood restaurantGood sauce kn the lasagna Plan to go bsck

This is some of the best Italian food I have had in south county. All of their pastas and sauces and freshly made and everything is absolutely delicious. A must try!

Some of the best Italian food I have ever had, and easily the best restaurant in Ladera.

Another outstanding dinner tonight! Sole Piccata was delightful.