Joe's Italian Restaurant & Bar - Ladera Ranch, California

Lina L.

10.31.24 This is a pretty good local Italian restaurant. I've visited this restaurant a couple of times before but first time providing my review. No problems finding a place to park. Customer service was pretty good tonight and all the other times I've been here. My friend and I had calamari, veal piccata, and rigatoni pasta - all very good! Veal piccata came with a side of pasta. There was also yummy bread and yummier butter. House Chardonnay was perfect. I have absolutely no experience to speak of on running a restaurant but I have to say the owners here are doing a very good job on food and customer service. Customers keep coming back👏

Marian R.

Wonderful dining experience -seafood sampler was delicious and plentiful (took more than half home). Our waiter was spectacular. It was a bit noisy due to a huge birthday celebration seated next to us but what a fabulous place for them to all celebrate!

Robert Y.

The chicken had a chewy texture, and unfortunately, the sauce was overcooked. While the waiter tried their best and was friendly, they made a few mistakes that you wouldn’t expect from an upscale restaurant. The interior ambiance was okay, but sitting outside was a better experience, although still not exceptionally special. We enjoyed people-watching and browsing nearby shops.

G A. U.

Had a terrific lunch today at Joe's in Ladera Ranch. Kristen, our server was professional, knowledgeable, and a beautiful person who provided stellar service. The ambiance was upbeat and positive, and the restaurant and bar were meticulous. We started with drinks, and the bread and olive oil which were so tasty. My wife ordered the Halibut with pasta and steamed veggies, and I had an antipasta salad with a side of one meatball and one sausage. Everything was tasty and served hot. We took two orders of meatballs and an order of Lina rolls home with us. We plan on coming back as the menu selection is vast and the pizzas look amazing. Thanks to Kristen and the other staff members who provided quality service and food!
Highly recommended

Angel A. ?.

I love Joe's Italian Restaurant. The mussels are amazing, and my kids can't get enough of the pasta and Calzone. I highly recommend it!

jim S.

Excellent restaurant. We had friends along and had a good sample of the dishes.

Lasagna, penne and meat sauce plus sausage, baked ravioli, and gnocchi.

All excellent.

5 layer chocolate cake shared 4 ways for dessert.

Outside seating was available, but we were seated inside by choice. Good spacing for the seating. We have covi d concerns.

The outside seating is permanent, not just pandemic.

We got here at open and when we left it was busy, great to see. Staff all attentive and great.

Highly recommended

Robb C.

The restaurant was well staffed, staff was friendly and responsive. The food was amazing! Started with the Scungilli Fra Diavolo which was amazing and a must try appetizer. From there we had the Rigatoni Alla Gina which also was excellent. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo and the Chicken Marco Polo was also served. All in all it was a great dinner on the patio and the music was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

What’s U. O. F. E.

So glad we got to try Joe’s for the first time. I took a look at the menu before we arrived. I thought it was going to be a fancier restaurant but surprised it was more of a casual setting. There were a few booths and mostly tables for big and small groups. Nice bar that spans the bigger half of the restaurant. There is also seating outside. We got there when it opened and were greeted and seated right away. We were pleasantly surprised to see a Happy Hour menu (3-6pm). We ordered the fried calamari, the famous Lina rolls and the meatball sliders. My friend ordered a pasta with sausage and said she thought it was the best pasta she ever had. The pasta was very Al Dente for me and was not tossed and cheese was not served. You need to ask if you want cheese. The Lina rolls were fabulous and served with meat sauce. The sliders are a big size portion. It can get pretty loud in there. There was a large party seated nearby and only us in a booth. Service was good, prices are on the higher side on the regular menu. Good option for a taste of Italian. We were there when it opened and parking was easy on a Saturday.