Reviews for Il Sole La Nuova Cucina in San Juan Capistrano, CA

We recently dined at this restaurant and found it delightful in every way. Claudia, the manager, was gracious and welcoming and... made our evening extra special. We sat on the patio, which was warm and comfortable with LOVELY live music on Friday's.The foodhere is excellent. My husband and I split a salad, so I'm not sure what another reviewer was talking about, but it was great!Main course was delish also. We will definitely return and bring friends! Read more

This place is truly a diamond in the rough. Located in a nondescript neighborhood strip mall, it just looks like a local pizza... place. However, when dinner time comes around and their patio lights up, it turns into a cozy little Italian restaurant. Notfancy, but thoughtfully decorated and perfect for quiet romantic dinner with your spouse or family dinners. The presentation ofeach dishes are sophisticated and far beyond what you would expect from a place like this. The food and service are both topnotch. I've been here several times by now and every dish we've tried were just exceptional. The food compares well evenagainst the far more expensive, top rated OC Italian restaurants. The butter cake is especially memorable. Read more

The food was impeccable, service was friendly and very good. The atmosphere was not the best because it is next to a parking... lot but the owner has done well with what he has. If this restaurant was on a hill overlooking the ocean or a forest you'd pay$200 to eat here. Loved it, best Italian food in San Juan. Read more

Wonderful new addition to San Juan Capistrano. My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch with many dietary accommodations. The... server and cook were amazing. The gourmet pizza was delicious! We are will be back!!! Read more

Nope! Cold boring bread. Salmon was as tasteless as it comes. Salads are super small. Taste the food you make please. Step up... your game. People already associate you with a Mexican restaurant trying to make Italian Read more

Wonderful Italian food. Delicious and a great find tucked away in San Juan. A must go to spot. Had a beautiful prepared lunch... special. Read more

Excellent service, fresh ingredients, great wines and honestly an amazing desert of spumoni and butter cake. Love the octopus... appetizer to!!! Read more

We visited here earlier this month and sat outside on the nice patio. They carry some interesting Italian beers, and also some... very interesting dishes. Everything we had was very delicious. This is a hidden gem! Try it, you will be happy you did! Read more